KR20220090603A - Ultrasonic probe unit and its method for detecting fat layers - Google Patents

Abstract

An ultrasonic probe device for liposuction according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body part mountable on a user's hand, and an ultrasonic probe module accommodated inside the body part, wherein the ultrasonic probe module includes a fat layer in a liposuction site. An ultrasonic sensor unit for detecting an extraction pattern, a fat layer analysis unit for analyzing the thickness of the fat layer to be additionally extracted based on the fat layer extraction pattern detected through the ultrasonic sensor unit, a depth at which muscle damage and skin damage do not occur, etc.; and an output unit for outputting in real time the fat layer extraction pattern detected through the ultrasonic sensor unit and the thickness of the fat layer analyzed through the analysis unit.

Description

Ultrasonic probe unit and its method for detecting fat layers using the same

The present invention relates to an ultrasonic probe device and a method for detecting a fat layer using the same, and more particularly, to a technology capable of confirming an aspect of a fat layer extracted through an ultrasonic probe device.

Recently, as modern people make a lot of investment to improve their external appearance, the number of people who undergo plastic surgery, liposuction and other procedures is increasing rapidly. In particular, liposuction is a surgery that many people are interested in not only for cosmetic purposes, but also for health and treatment purposes. In general, liposuction removes fat by inserting a cannula into the fat layer and sucking the fat through the hole formed in the cannula. In other words, liposuction involves inserting a cannula into the skin layer, which is composed of the skin layer, fat layer, and muscle layer, to suck and discharge fat. is becoming Since the shape of the fat layer extracted during liposuction is detected depending on the external naked eye or the operator's touch, the operation and treatment area may be unevenly removed rather than uniformly removed, and the cannula is inserted too deeply. As a result, side effects such as bleeding and muscle rupture may occur.

Korea Patent Registration No. 10-1577037 relates to a handpiece for ultrasound treatment, a housing gripped by an operator, an ultrasound module provided in the front lower portion of the housing, an ultrasound module that applies ultrasound to the skin, and the housing to be operated with the operator's index finger It is provided in the lower part of the on/off gun for turning on and off the ultrasonic wave of the ultrasonic module, it is provided on the upper part of the housing so as to be operated by the operator's index finger, and includes a control switch for controlling the characteristics of the ultrasonic wave emitted by the ultrasonic module characterized.

Korea Patent No. 10-1764526 relates to a functional glove for holding an ultrasonic probe, a body that covers at least a part of the thumb and back of the hand of an examiner who operates the ultrasound probe, and a body that can wrap and fix the finger and the ultrasound probe of the examiner It is characterized in that it comprises a wrist protector connected to the body so as to protect the probe fixing unit and the examiner's wrist coupled to the body.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1577037 Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1764526

An embodiment of the present invention provides an ultrasonic probe capable of improving the accuracy and stability of surgery by wearing an ultrasonic probe device having a shape similar to that of a hand during liposuction surgery to determine the thickness of the fat layer and the aspect of the fat layer at the extraction site in real time. An object of the present invention is to provide a device and a method for detecting a fat layer using the same.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when an ultrasonic probe device having a shape similar to a hand shape is worn on a hand during liposuction, a depth at which muscle damage and skin damage can be prevented is displayed on the screen, and fat extraction is performed with reference to this. An object of the present invention is to provide an ultrasonic probe device that improves the efficiency and safety of surgery by identifying the thickness of the extracted fat layer and preventing muscle and skin damage, and a method for detecting the fat layer using the same.

An ultrasonic probe device for liposuction according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body part mountable on a user's hand, and an ultrasonic probe module accommodated inside the body part, wherein the ultrasonic probe module includes a fat layer in a liposuction site. An ultrasonic sensor unit for detecting an extraction pattern, a fat layer analysis unit for analyzing the thickness of the fat layer to be additionally extracted based on the fat layer extraction pattern detected through the ultrasonic sensor unit, a depth at which muscle damage and skin damage do not occur, etc.; and an output unit for outputting in real time the fat layer extraction pattern detected through the ultrasonic sensor unit and the thickness of the fat layer analyzed through the analysis unit.

The body part is connected to one side of the body part, and it characterized in that it further comprises a holder part formed to be fixed by being inserted into the user's hand.

The output unit further includes a wireless communication unit that transmits the output information to an external terminal, and the information transmitted through the wireless communication unit is displayed on an external terminal designated by a user and can be checked in real time.

The ultrasound probe module may further include a prediction unit for predicting a change in the fat layer during the liposuction process, and the prediction unit is characterized in that the prediction unit represents the change in the fat layer after a predetermined time as data based on the learning data stored in the data storage unit.

The ultrasound probe module is characterized in that the fat layer change predicted by the prediction unit is converted into image data and displayed on the external terminal.

The body part is inserted into the fat layer to be mounted on the opposite hand of the hand using the cannula for fat extraction, and the user wears a separate surgical glove on the hand on which the body part is mounted.

The ultrasonic probe module further includes a cannula detection unit for detecting the movement of the cannula, the cannula detection unit includes a measurement unit for measuring the insertion angle and depth of the cannula, the insertion angle or insertion depth of the cannula and a preset value or ultrasound A comparison unit that compares a threshold value predicted based on the aspect of the fat layer detected through the probe device, and an alarm unit that generates an alarm signal when it is determined that the proximity of the value compared through the comparison unit falls within a predetermined range; It is characterized in that it includes a stroke sensor unit that detects a stroke motion and suggests a new stroke guide based on the change pattern of the fat layer.

A method for detecting a fat layer using an ultrasonic probe device for liposuction according to an embodiment of the present invention includes detecting a fat layer extraction pattern of a fat extraction region through an ultrasonic sensor unit, and based on the fat layer extraction pattern detected through the ultrasonic sensor unit The steps of analyzing the changed fat layer aspect, outputting the fat layer extraction aspect detected through the ultrasonic sensor unit and the analyzed and predicted fat layer aspect in real time, and using the output data of the aspect of the fat layer and analyzed thickness and displaying it on an external terminal designated by the user.

The ultrasonic probe device is characterized in that it is mounted on the hand opposite to the hand using the cannula.

The analyzing of the changed fat layer pattern may further include predicting a change in the fat layer after a predetermined time based on the learning data stored in the data storage unit.

The disclosed technology may have the following effects. However, this does not mean that a specific embodiment should include all of the following effects or only the following effects, so the scope of the disclosed technology should not be understood as being limited thereby.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an ultrasonic probe device and a method for detecting a fat layer using the same are performed by wearing an ultrasonic probe device having a shape similar to a hand shape during liposuction on the hand to detect the thickness of the fat layer and the aspect of the fat layer at the extraction site in real time. technology that can improve the accuracy and stability of

An ultrasonic probe device and a method for detecting a fat layer using the same according to an embodiment of the present invention include a depth at which muscle damage and skin damage can be prevented by wearing an ultrasonic probe device having a shape similar to a hand shape during liposuction on a screen. It is possible to provide a technology to improve the efficiency and safety of surgery by identifying the thickness of the extracted fat layer and preventing muscle and skin damage as the fat extraction proceeds with the display and reference.

1 is a view showing an ultrasonic probe device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view for explaining the configuration of an ultrasound probe apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a block diagram illustrating an ultrasound probe module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a block diagram illustrating a fat layer analyzer of an ultrasound probe module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a block diagram illustrating an ultrasound probe apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for detecting a fat layer using an ultrasound probe device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Since the description of the present invention is merely an embodiment for structural or functional description, the scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited by the embodiment described in the text. That is, since the embodiment may have various changes and may have various forms, it should be understood that the scope of the present invention includes equivalents capable of realizing the technical idea. In addition, since the object or effect presented in the present invention does not mean that a specific embodiment should include all of them or only such effects, it should not be understood that the scope of the present invention is limited thereby.

On the other hand, the meaning of the terms described in the present application should be understood as follows.

Terms such as “first” and “second” are for distinguishing one component from another, and the scope of rights should not be limited by these terms. For example, a first component may be termed a second component, and similarly, a second component may also be termed a first component.

When a component is referred to as being “connected to” another component, it may be directly connected to the other component, but it should be understood that other components may exist in between. On the other hand, when it is mentioned that a certain element is "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that the other element does not exist in the middle. Meanwhile, other expressions describing the relationship between elements, that is, "between" and "between" or "neighboring to" and "directly adjacent to", etc., should be interpreted similarly.

The singular expression is to be understood as including the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, and terms such as "comprises" or "have" refer to the embodied feature, number, step, action, component, part or these It is intended to indicate that a combination exists, and it should be understood that it does not preclude the possibility of the existence or addition of one or more other features or numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

In each step, identification numbers (eg, a, b, c, etc.) are used for convenience of description, and identification numbers do not describe the order of each step, and each step clearly indicates a specific order in context. Unless otherwise specified, it may occur in a different order from the specified order. That is, each step may occur in the same order as specified, may be performed substantially simultaneously, or may be performed in the reverse order.

All terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs, unless otherwise defined. Terms defined in general used in the dictionary should be interpreted as having the meaning consistent with the context of the related art, and cannot be interpreted as having an ideal or excessively formal meaning unless explicitly defined in the present application.

With reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail. Hereinafter, the same reference numerals are used for the same components in the drawings, and repeated descriptions of the same components are omitted.

1 is a diagram illustrating an ultrasound probe apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the ultrasound probe apparatus 100 includes a body part 110 mounted on a user's hand and a holder part 120 connected to one side of the body part 110 .

First, the body portion 110 may be formed in a thin plate shape so that it can be mounted in close contact with the user's hand. The size of the body portion 110 is not particularly limited, but it is preferable to form a size similar to or smaller than that of a general human palm. The ultrasonic probe device may be formed by applying a miniaturization technology such as a silicon waveguide etalon detector (SWED) technology. In addition, since the user proceeds with surgery after wearing surgical gloves after mounting the ultrasonic probe device, contamination due to the ultrasonic probe device does not occur.

The body part 110 is mounted in close contact with the user's palm, and the shape is not limited in a range that does not interfere with the user's hand movement. Here, although described as a rectangular plate shape, the present invention is not limited thereto and may be formed in a palm shape or a shape similar thereto. The body part 110 of this type has a built-in ultrasound probe module capable of wireless communication therein, and through the ultrasound probe module, it is possible to grasp the aspect of the fat layer of a patient undergoing liposuction in real time.

In addition, the ultrasonic probe device includes a holder unit 120 formed to be fixed by being inserted into the user's hand. The holder part 120 is formed in the form of a band that can be attached to or detached from the user's hand or finger. The holder part 120 may be provided on one side of the body part 110 , but the position where the holder part 120 is formed is not limited thereto. Here, with reference to FIG. 1 , the holder part 120 disposed on one side of the body part 110 will be described.

A user can use a finger or a hand in the holder part 120 , and the holder part 120 further includes an adjustment band that can adjust the length so that it can be adjusted according to the size of the user's hand or finger.

2 is a view for explaining the configuration of an ultrasound probe apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the ultrasonic probe apparatus 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body 210 and an ultrasonic probe module 220 .

The body portion 210 may be used by being fixed to the user's body, particularly, the user's hand. The ultrasound probe module 220 may be accommodated in the body portion 210, detect the fat layer of the liposuction site of the patient, and output the fat layer aspect of the fat extraction site in real time. If the user performs fat extraction while pressing the liposuction site after mounting the ultrasound probe device 200 , the ultrasound probe device 200 mounted on the hand may grasp the aspect of the fat layer in real time.

The ultrasound probe module 220 may be interlocked with the external terminal 230 and may check the aspect of the fat layer of the fat extraction site through the external terminal 230 . In addition, the user can input various information, such as patient information, the amount of fat to be extracted, and the maximum insertion depth of the cannula, through the external terminal 230 , and the amount of fat currently extracted and predicted from the fat extraction site. Various information such as changes in the fat layer, the amount of fat to be extracted additionally, and the insertion depth of the cannula can be checked.

Also, the ultrasound probe module 220 may include a voice recognition unit to control the ultrasound probe module 220 through a user's voice.

The external terminal 230 may communicate with a separate server, and information stored by the plurality of external terminals 230 may be collectively managed through the server.

3 is a block diagram illustrating an ultrasound probe module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the ultrasound probe module 300 includes an ultrasound sensor unit 310 , a fat layer analyzer 320 , and a data output unit 330 .

The ultrasonic sensor unit 310 detects a fat layer extraction aspect of the liposuction site. When the user's hand equipped with the ultrasound probe device (refer to FIG. 1) is used to press the liposuction part of the patient, the shape of the fat layer of the patient can be grasped in real time by the ultrasound sensor unit 310 .

The fat layer analysis unit 320 analyzes the thickness of the fat layer to be additionally extracted based on the fat layer extraction pattern detected through the ultrasonic sensor unit 310 , the depth at which muscle damage and skin damage do not occur, and the like.

The data output unit 330 outputs the fat layer extraction pattern detected through the ultrasonic sensor unit 310 and the thickness of the fat layer analyzed through the fat layer analysis unit 320 in real time. The user can view the information output in real time through an external terminal. That is, the process of liposuction can be visualized in real time.

4 is a block diagram illustrating a fat layer analyzer of an ultrasound probe module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the fat layer analyzer 400 of the ultrasound probe module (see FIG. 3 ) includes an input unit 410 , a data storage unit 420 , and a prediction unit 430 .

The input unit 410 receives data on the fat layer pattern detected from the ultrasonic sensor unit ('310' in FIG. 3 ).

In addition, the input unit 410 may receive external information such as body information of a patient and a target amount of extracted fat by a user through an external terminal. For example, numerical values that can be set by the user for how much fat should be extracted according to the thickness of the fat layer and how deep the cannula should be inserted when the fat layer is extracted may be input through an external terminal.

The data storage unit 420 stores information input through the input unit 410 . For example, it is possible to analyze data for each operator or to analyze and store data based on the similarity of the patient's physical condition.

The prediction unit 430 may predict a change in the fat layer during liposuction. The prediction unit 430 may represent a change in the fat layer after a predetermined time as image data based on the learning data stored in the data storage unit 420 . For example, it is possible to determine the amount of fat extracted for a certain time, and predict and display the change in the fat layer when fat extraction continues at the current rate.

In addition, it is possible to predict the depth at which muscle damage and skin damage of the patient currently undergoing surgery are not made based on the change in the fat layer pattern and the learning data shown in real time.

5 is a block diagram illustrating an ultrasound probe apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the ultrasonic probe device further includes a cannula detection unit 510 interlocking with the cannula 500 to detect the movement of the cannula 500 . The cannula detection unit 510 may include a cannula motion measurement unit 520 , a comparison unit 530 , an alarm unit 540 , and a stroke sensor unit 550 . Here, the cannula is a tube to be inserted into the body, the front end is closed and the rear end is open, and it is inserted into the fat layer, which is the treatment site, and moves in the anterior/posterior direction to destroy the fat cells and extract the fat cells to the outside. The cannula has a closed tip formed in a streamlined shape to prevent injury to internal organs or muscles when inserting a surgical site. In addition, a cannula is a medical device that allows liquid or air to pass through, and it can be inserted into the chest cavity or abdominal cavity to extract liquid or inserted into a blood vessel to collect blood. It can be used for various purposes.

The cannula movement measurement unit 520 measures the insertion angle and depth of the cannula 500 . The comparison unit 530 compares the insertion angle or insertion depth of the cannula 500 with a preset value or a threshold value predicted based on the fat layer pattern detected through the ultrasound probe device. In this case, the preset value may vary depending on the patient's body data, the size of the treatment site, and the distribution of fat. The threshold value predicted through the ultrasound probe device may vary depending on the aspect of the fat layer that changes as fat extraction proceeds. In this case, the preset value and the predicted threshold value can be adjusted by the user.

The alarm unit 540 generates an alarm through the alarm unit 540 when it is determined that the value compared through the comparison unit falls within a predetermined range. The alarm can be any signal as long as it can be recognized by the user. For example, the ultrasonic probe device or the external terminal may be set to generate a vibration or a signal sound or to display a signal sign.

The stroke sensor unit 550 detects a stroke motion in real time, and suggests a new stroke guide based on the change pattern of the fat layer.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for detecting a fat layer using an ultrasound probe device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the fat layer extraction aspect of the liposuction site is detected through the ultrasonic sensor unit ( '310' in FIG. 3 ) of the ultrasonic probe device (step S600 ). When a user's hand equipped with an ultrasonic probe device (refer to FIG. 1 ) is used to press the liposuction part of the patient, the shape of the fat layer of the patient can be grasped in real time by the ultrasonic sensor unit.

The changed fat layer aspect is analyzed based on the fat layer extraction aspect detected through the ultrasonic sensor unit (step S610). At this time, it is possible to predict the change of the fat layer after a certain time based on the stored learning data, and it is possible to predict the thickness of the fat layer to be additionally extracted, the depth at which muscle damage and skin damage do not occur, and the like.

Then, the fat layer extraction aspect detected through the ultrasonic sensor unit and the analyzed and predicted fat layer aspect are output in real time (step S620).

Information on the aspect of the fat layer output in real time is displayed on an external terminal designated by the user (step S630). The user can check the aspect of the fat layer displayed on the external terminal in real time, and with reference to this, it is possible to determine the thickness of the fat layer to be extracted as the fat extraction proceeds, and to prevent damage to muscles and skin, thereby improving the efficiency and safety of surgery.

Although the above has been described with reference to preferred embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art can variously modify and change the present invention within the scope without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below. You will understand that it can be done.

100: ultrasonic probe device
110, 210: body part
120: holder part
220, 300: ultrasonic probe module
230: external terminal
310: ultrasonic sensor unit
320, 400: fat layer analysis unit
330: data output unit
410: input unit
420, 520: data storage unit
430: prediction unit
500: cannula
510: cannula detection unit
530: comparison unit
540: alarm unit
550: stroke sensor unit

Claims (10)

a body part that can be mounted on the user's hand; and
It is accommodated inside the body portion and includes an ultrasonic probe module capable of wireless communication,
The ultrasonic probe module is
an ultrasonic sensor unit for detecting a fat layer extraction pattern of a liposuction site;
a fat layer analysis unit that analyzes the thickness of the fat layer to be additionally extracted based on the fat layer extraction pattern sensed through the ultrasonic sensor unit, and a depth at which muscle damage and skin damage do not occur; and
An output unit for outputting the fat layer extraction pattern detected through the ultrasonic sensor unit and the thickness of the fat layer analyzed through the fat layer analysis unit in real time
An ultrasonic probe device for liposuction, comprising a.
According to claim 1, wherein the body portion
The ultrasonic probe device for liposuction further comprising a holder connected to one side of the body and fitted to the user's hand to be fixed.
The method of claim 1, wherein the output unit
The ultrasound probe apparatus for liposuction, characterized in that it further comprises a wireless communication unit for transmitting the output information to an external terminal, wherein the information transmitted through the wireless communication unit is displayed on an external terminal designated by a user and can be checked in real time.
According to claim 1, wherein the ultrasound probe module
The ultrasound probe apparatus for liposuction, characterized in that it further comprises a prediction unit for predicting a change in the fat layer during the liposuction process, wherein the prediction unit represents the change in the fat layer after a predetermined time as data based on the learning data stored in the data storage unit.
The method of claim 4, wherein the ultrasound probe module
The change in the fat layer predicted by the prediction unit is converted into image data and displayed on the external terminal.
According to claim 1, wherein the body portion
The ultrasonic probe device for liposuction, characterized in that it is inserted into the fat layer and mounted on the opposite hand of the hand using the cannula for fat extraction, and the user wears a separate surgical glove on the hand on which the body part is mounted.
According to claim 1, wherein the ultrasound probe module
It further comprises a cannula sensing unit for detecting the movement of the cannula, the cannula sensing unit measuring unit for measuring the insertion angle and depth of the cannula;
a comparison unit that compares the insertion angle or insertion depth of the cannula with a preset value or a threshold value predicted based on the fat layer pattern detected through the ultrasound probe device;
an alarm unit for generating an alarm signal when it is determined that the proximity of the values compared through the comparison unit falls within a predetermined range; and
An ultrasonic probe device comprising: a stroke sensor that detects a stroke motion in real time and presents a new stroke guide based on a change in the fat layer.
detecting a fat layer extraction aspect of a fat extraction site through an ultrasonic sensor unit;
analyzing the fat layer pattern that is changed based on the fat layer extraction pattern sensed through the ultrasonic sensor unit;
outputting, in real time, a fat layer extraction pattern detected through the ultrasonic sensor unit and an analyzed and predicted fat layer aspect; and
Displaying the output data of the aspect of the fat layer and the analyzed thickness on an external terminal designated by a user
A method for detecting a fat layer using an ultrasonic probe device, comprising:
9. The method of claim 8,
The method for detecting a fat layer using an ultrasound probe device, characterized in that the ultrasound probe device is mounted on the hand opposite to the hand using the cannula.
9. The method of claim 8,
The step of analyzing the changed fat layer pattern is
The method of detecting a fat layer using an ultrasound probe device, further comprising the step of predicting a change in the fat layer after a predetermined time based on the learning data stored in the data storage unit.

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