TWI677339B - Method for controlling cupping device by mobile device - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for controlling a cupping device by a mobile device, which comprises: electrically connecting a mobile device executing a specific application program with an extraction device, and connecting a cupping cup to the extraction device via a gas conduit; A specific application program-control program is operated on the mobile device; the suction device is driven by the control program; and the startup time of the suction device is calculated and the air pressure value inside the cup is set through the control program to control the cupping treatment process. This control method can be convenient for ordinary users to operate the cupping device and carry it with them.

Description

Method for controlling cupping device by mobile device

The present invention relates to a method for controlling cupping, and more particularly, to a method for controlling cupping by using a mobile device.

Traditional cupping is usually operated by another professional. The pressure difference between the inside and the outside of the cup is achieved by manual or electric vacuum cupping or cupping. However, in general, it is designed by an operator. Another cupped. For users who need to complete cupping independently, it is impossible to use the hot pot independently. For a manual or electric vacuum cupping device, although the user can cup the diseased part by himself, it is not convenient or easy to operate the suction device and cup a certain body part, such as: acupoints on the back, It is difficult for a user to place the canister in the aforementioned position and extract the gas in the canister. If coupled with the need to control time and vacuum pressure, for users, although cupping devices have the effect of acupoint treatment, but are not very convenient to use tools, most people are not willing and do not like to use them, only limited to some specific Use ethnic groups.

In addition, the most common problem with traditional manual or electric cupping devices is that the pumping device is pulled out of the cupping cup after the gas is drawn, so if the cupping cup and the cupping part are not connected, the cupping cup will fall off, and you need to re-pump Cupping once, causing inconvenience.

In addition, the general user is not very clear about the cupping part and its effect, so if you do cupping by yourself, you need to match other information, such as books, information on the Internet, professional advice, etc. These books are often not found when you use it. Or information.

In addition, the traditional vacuum cupping device is generally not convenient for use or convenient to carry, and the volume is generally quite large, so no one will go out and carry the cupping device.

Therefore, all walks of life need to develop a small and portable mobile cupping system. In addition to providing power or controlling power to the vacuum pump (exhaust device) through the mobile device, it can also further control the vacuum pump (exhaust device) ) The amount of air extracted and the whole treatment time, and you can directly view the information of the cupping acupuncture point treatment, which is convenient for general users to operate and carry with them.

In view of this, the present invention provides a method for controlling a cupping device using a mobile device, which is characterized in that in addition to providing power or controlling power to a vacuum pump (exhaust device) through the mobile device, the vacuum pump (pump Air device) the amount of air extracted and the entire treatment time, while the mobile device can directly view the information of the cupping point treatment.

The invention provides a mobile cupping system including a cup, a suction device, a mobile device and a specific application program. Mobile device specific applications control mini vacuum pumps through wired USB, Lightning interface or wireless bluetooth, WiFi and other interfaces to evacuate cupping cups to achieve the effect of cupping and cupping. Vacuum pumps and cupping cups can have vacuum lines or The vacuum connection is directly connected to the suction port of the vacuum pump, which does not require a vacuum line. Mobile device-specific applications can directly use the power output by mobile devices through wired USB and Lightning interface mobile cuppers. Mobile device-specific applications control mobile vacuum cupping devices of mini vacuum pumps through interfaces such as wireless Bluetooth and WiFi, which must have a way to supply power, such as a built-in battery, a dry battery, or an external mobile power supply.

Specifically, the method for controlling a cupping device with a mobile device according to the present invention includes the following steps: (a) device connection step: electrically connecting the mobile device with an air extraction device in a wireless or wired manner, the air extraction device is a gas Duct and gas communication with the cupping cup; (b) cupping program activation steps: start a cupping operation control application on the mobile device; the cupping operation control application may include the necessary cupping device operation control interface; in addition, the cupping operation The control application can also include non-essential information management interface, acupoint information interface, and treatment setting interface; (c) Cupping treatment setting steps: the user can activate the suction device using the preset time and vacuum pressure value, or Set the cupping time during cupping treatment, set the vacuum pressure value inside the cup, and set the suction time; (d) Start-up steps of the suction device: the user can adjust the startup and shutdown time of the suction device to adjust the inside of the cup Vacuum pressure, or automatic control by the application, to control the course of cupping; (e) Steps for cup placement : The user places the cupping cup on a predetermined cupping position for inhalation based on his own experience or the acupoint information displayed on the acupoint information interface; (f) the end of the cupping treatment step: after the vacuum pressure value is reached, the suction device You can stop pumping, or continue pumping to maintain the vacuum pressure. After reaching the cupping time, stop the pumping device to complete the cupping treatment.

According to some specific embodiments, the present invention may also provide a method for controlling a cupping device by a mobile device, wherein in the above device connection step (a), the mobile device and the air extraction device may form an electrical connection through a connection interface. The method of the electrical connection is not particularly limited; for example, it can be a wired electrical connection or a wireless connection.

According to some specific embodiments, the present invention may also provide a method for controlling a cupping device by a mobile device. The type of the connection interface is not particularly limited; for example, it includes a signal port, a wired terminal, a wireless port, USB, Lightning, Bluetooth Bud, or WiFi; preferably USB, Lightning, Bluetooth, or WiFi.

According to some specific embodiments, the present invention may also provide a method for controlling a cupping device with a mobile device, wherein the device connection step (a) may be performed in the cupping program starting step (b) and the first cupping treatment setting step ( c) implemented afterwards.

According to another specific embodiment, the present invention may also provide a method for controlling a cupping device by a mobile device. After the cupping program starting step (b), the method may further include an information input step (b1): input in the information management interface User information.

According to another preferred embodiment, the present invention may also provide a method for controlling a cupping device of a mobile device, wherein after the above-mentioned cupping end step (f), the method further includes a data storage step (f1): storing the current time on the information management interface Implementation information of cupping treatment, the implementation information includes the implementation time of this cupping, cupping location, vacuum pressure value, and pumping time.

According to some preferred embodiments, the present invention may also provide a method for controlling a cupping device by a mobile device, wherein the above-mentioned suction device startup step (d) is to turn on a driving power source of the suction device, and the type of the driving power source is not It is particularly limited; for example, it may include a mobile device, a battery, or an external power supply device to provide the power required for the operation of the suction device.

According to some specific embodiments, the present invention may also provide a method for controlling a cupping device with a mobile device. In the cup cup placing step (e), the user further adjusts by viewing the acupoint information displayed on the acupoint information interface. After the cupping cup is placed, a desired acupuncture point or part is found, and then the cupping action is performed on the acupuncture point or part.

According to another specific embodiment, the present invention can also provide a method for controlling a cupping device by a mobile device, wherein the cupping treatment setting step (c), the suction device starting step (d), and the cupping cup placing step (e) Steps (f) at the end of the cupping treatment are performed multiple times.

In addition, in the method for controlling the cupping device by the mobile device of the present invention, in addition to starting the cupping device by a specific application cupping operation control application program, the user can also control the operation of the extraction device to be turned on or off at any time to adjust the vacuum in the cupping cup. Pressure, or the built-in air pressure sensor, and the specific application cupping operation control application program automatically controls the vacuum pressure in the cup, and through the extraction of the cupping device and the opening or closing of the intake air, to further control the vacuum pressure .

With regard to the features and implementation of the present invention, the preferred embodiment with reference to the drawings is described in detail below.

Please refer to FIG. 1A, which is a schematic diagram of the hardware architecture of the present invention, including a cupping cup 110, an air extraction device 120, a connection interface 132, and a mobile device 130.

The cupping cup 110 has a cup body 111, an opening 112, and a first air hole 113 provided on the top of the cup body 111. The number of cupping cups 110 can be one or more, and the cups have different large sizes or different shapes. The area of the body 111 and the opening 112 is determined according to the size of the cup 111. The opening 112 can be attached to the human skin, so that the cup 111 becomes a close space on the skin. In addition, an intake valve 114 can also be selected on the side of the cup body 111. The intake valve 114 is used to adjust the vacuum pressure value inside the cup body 111.

The air extraction device 120 includes an air pump 121, a gas duct 122, and a second air guide hole 123. The gas conduit 122 is connected to the first air guide hole 113 so that the air extraction device 120 and the cupping cup 110 are in gas communication; in addition, the air pump 121 in the air extraction device 120 passes through the air guide tube 122 and the first air hole 113 to connect the cup The gas in the body 111 is drawn out, and the gas is discharged through the second air guide hole 123. In addition, the air extraction device 120 may further include a pressure sensor 125 to detect a vacuum pressure value inside the cup body 111 and send a stop signal to the mobile device 130 when the vacuum pressure value reaches a set value.

In addition, the air extraction device 120 is electrically connected to the mobile device 130 through a connection interface 132 in a wired or wireless manner; the connection interface 132 may be a signal port, a wired terminal, a wireless port, USB, Lightning, Bluetooth, or WiFi.

The mobile device 130 may be, but is not limited to, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, or a computer with computing capabilities. The mobile device 130 of the present invention includes a touch screen 131, a processing unit 133, a power unit 134, and a storage unit 135. The processing unit 133 is electrically connected to the touch screen 131, the power unit 134, and the storage unit 135; and the power unit 134 is further connected to the touch screen 131. The power unit 134 is used to supply the operating power of the processing unit 133 and the touch screen 131. In addition, when the air extraction device 120 is electrically connected to the mobile device 130 in a wired manner through a connection interface, the power unit 134 of the mobile device 130 is also The power supply of the suction device 120 can be provided through a signal port, a wired terminal, a USB, or a Lightning signal cable used by the connection interface 132.

In the present invention, an application program for controlling a cupping device is defined as software or a webpage program downloaded and installed on the Internet, or an application software or webpage program pre-installed on a mobile device system, which is a cupping operation control application program 137; a processing unit 133 The cupping operation control application program 137 is run, and the touchscreen 131 can display relevant interfaces of the cupping operation control application program 137, including: an information management interface, an acupoint information interface, a treatment setting interface, and a cupping device operation control interface. In addition to recording and running the operating system 136 of the mobile device 130, the storage unit 135 can also store cupping operation control applications 137 and other sets of control programs 138 in the mobile device 130.

In addition, the air extraction device 120 may also be configured with a plurality of gas conduits 122 connected to the plurality of cupping cups 110 so that the cupping operation control application program 137 can control the plurality of cupping treatment processes simultaneously or separately.

In order to clearly explain the operation flow of the present invention, please refer to FIG. 1B, which is a schematic diagram of the operation flow of the present invention. The method for controlling a cupping device with a mobile device of the present invention includes the following steps: Step S310: electrically connecting a mobile device with an air extraction device; wherein the air extraction device is in gas communication with the cupping cup via a gas conduit, A cupping operation control application is built in the device; Step S320: Start the cupping operation control application on the mobile device; Step S330: The user sets the cupping time, the vacuum pressure value inside the cup, and the pumping setting in the treatment setting interface. Step S350: the user activates the pumping device via the cupping device control interface; step S340: place the cupping cup on the predetermined cupping point according to the point information displayed on the point information interface; step S360: after reaching the After the vacuum pressure value, the suction device stops pumping, maintains cupping under the vacuum pressure, and completes the cupping treatment after reaching the cupping time; steps S330 to S360 can also be repeated for cupping treatment at the next location.

First, please refer to FIG. 2, which is a schematic diagram of an external appearance of a system in a specific embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the cupping cup 110 is in gas communication with a suction device via a gas conduit, and then the mobile device 130 is connected to the connection interface 132 through The air extraction device 120 is electrically connected.

Next, the cupping operation control application 137 in the mobile device 130 is started. The cupping operation control application 137 displays the main menu interface on the touch screen 131 of the mobile device 130, including basic information management, cupping point information, cupping treatment settings, and The cupping device is controlled as shown in FIG. 3A.

Then, select the cupping treatment setting on the touch screen 131 to enter the treatment setting interface, so as to set the cupping time, the vacuum pressure value inside the cup, and / or the pumping time, as shown in FIG. 3B and FIG. 3C, respectively.

In addition, the cupping point information is selected on the touch screen 131 to enter the point information interface, so as to display the relevant information of the human cupping point, as shown in FIG. 3D. The user can place the cupping cup according to the point information displayed on the point information interface. At the scheduled cupping point. The user can further adjust the placement position of the cupping cup by viewing the acupoint information displayed on the acupoint information interface, so as to find the desired acupuncture point or part, and then perform a cupping action on the acupuncture point or part.

Furthermore, on the touch screen 131, the cupping device operation control is selected to enter the cupping device operation control interface and the suction device 120 is started; when the inside of the tank 111 of the cupping cup 110 reaches the set vacuum pressure value, the suction device 120 stops Pump down and maintain cupping under the vacuum pressure. When the cupping time is reached, the cupping treatment is completed. The cupping operation control application 137 sends an alarm signal through the mobile device 130 to remind the user to remove the cupping cup 110.

After the cupping treatment is over, the user can repeat the cupping treatment setting step S330, the cupping step S340, the suction device activation step S350, and the cupping treatment end step S360 to perform cupping for another acupoint Course of treatment.

Before setting the cupping treatment, you can also select basic information management on the touch screen 131 to enter the information management interface and enter the user's basic data, such as gender, age, height, weight, etc .; after the cupping treatment is over, you can also The implementation information of the cupping treatment is stored in the information management interface, such as the implementation time of the cupping, the cupping position, the vacuum pressure value, and the pumping time.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the user may also start the cupping operation control application program 137, and connect the cupping after the cupping time, the vacuum pressure value in the cup and / or the pumping time are set. The cup 110, the suction device 120, and the mobile device 130. In addition, please refer to FIG. 4, which is a schematic diagram of a hardware architecture according to another embodiment of the present invention, including a cup 210, an air extraction device 220, a connection interface 232, and a mobile device 230. The mobile device 230 is electrically connected to the air extraction device wirelessly through a connection interface 232. The type of the connection interface may be a signal port, a wireless port, a Bluetooth, or WiFi.

The cupping cup 210 has a cup body 211 opening 212 and a first air guide hole 213; the air extraction device 220 has an air pump 221, a gas duct 222, a second air guide hole 223, a charging connector 224, and a pressure sensor 225. The gas duct 222 is connected to the first air guide hole 213 so that the air extraction device 220 and the cupping cup 210 are in gas communication; and the air pump 221 in the air extraction device 220 is connected to the air guide tube 222, the second air guide hole 223, and The charging connector 224; the pumping pump 221 extracts the gas in the cup 211 through the air guide tube 222 and the first air guide hole 213, and exhausts the gas through the second air guide hole 223.

The charging connector 224 is used to receive an external power supply device to provide power when the air extraction device 220 operates. In addition, the air extraction device 220 may further include a battery unit (not shown) to provide power during the operation of the air extraction device 220. The battery unit may be an alkaline battery, a carbon zinc battery, a rechargeable battery, a lithium battery, a lead storage battery, Dry battery or wet battery. Therefore, the air extraction device 220 can operate independently, and the user is not affected by the wired signal cable during the cupping process.

In the mobile cupping system of the present invention, the user can operate the cupping process by himself, and the user can also place the cupping cup on any acupuncture point by himself and extract the air in the cupping cup through the mobile device. Moreover, the mobile device is not limited to any platform. Users only need to install the cupping operation control application corresponding to the platform to achieve the purpose of cupping. Even ordinary users can easily complete the operation. Furthermore, due to the The air device does not need to be provided with additional components such as a suction cylinder and a piston, so the volume of the air suction device is smaller than that of a conventional vacuum cupping device. Furthermore, the mobile cupping system of the present invention can achieve the purpose of being portable.

Although the present invention is disclosed in the foregoing preferred embodiments as above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in similar arts can make some changes and retouch without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of patent protection of an invention shall be determined by the scope of patent application attached to this specification.

110, 210‧‧‧ Cupping Cup

  111, 211‧‧‧ cup

112, 212‧‧‧ opening

113, 213‧‧‧ first air hole

114‧‧‧Air inlet valve

120, 220‧‧‧ Extraction device

121, 221‧‧‧ Pump

122, 222‧‧‧gas duct

125, 226‧‧‧ Pressure Sensor

130, 230‧‧‧ mobile devices

131‧‧‧Touch screen

132, 232‧‧‧Interface

133‧‧‧Processing unit

134‧‧‧Power unit

135‧‧‧Storage unit

136‧‧‧operating system

137‧‧‧ Cupping Operation Control Application

138‧‧‧Control Program

224‧‧‧Charging connector

S310‧‧‧operation steps

S320‧‧‧operation steps

S330‧‧‧operation steps

S340‧‧‧operation steps

S350‧‧‧operation steps

S360‧‧‧operation steps

FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram of a system architecture according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram of the operation flow of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a system appearance according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3A is a schematic diagram of a main menu interface of a cupping operation control application program according to the present invention. FIG. 3B is a time setting diagram of the treatment setting interface of the present invention. FIG. 3C is a schematic diagram of the pressure setting of the treatment setting interface of the present invention. FIG. 3D is a schematic diagram of an acupoint information interface of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a system architecture according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (9)

A method for controlling a cupping device with a mobile device, characterized in that a user can align a specific acupuncture point or part. The method includes: (a) a device connection step: electrically connecting a mobile device with an air extraction device ; Where the air extraction device is in gas communication with the cupping cup via a gas conduit, a cupping operation control application is built in the mobile device, and the cupping operation control application can display various cupping related information for the convenience of the user Take it with you at any time, and the mobile device controls the extraction device via the cupping operation control application program, and the power of the mobile device can be selectively provided to the extraction device; (b) Cupping program startup steps: on the mobile device Start the cupping operation control application; the cupping operation control application includes an acupoint information interface, a treatment setting interface, and a cupping device operation control interface; (c) cupping treatment setting steps: the user sets the cupping time on the treatment setting interface Set vacuum pressure value and cupping time in cupping cup; (d) Pumping device Steps: the user activates the suction device via the cupping device control interface; (e) cupping cup placement step: the user adjusts the cupping cup placement position by viewing the acupoint information displayed on the acupoint information interface to find After the desired acupuncture point or part, cupping the acupuncture point or part; and (f) the end of the cupping treatment process: after reaching the vacuum pressure value, the pumping device stops pumping and maintains the vacuum pressure Cupping is performed, and the cupping treatment process is completed after the cupping time is reached; the user can perform the step c to the step f for the next part. The method for controlling a cupping device by a mobile device as described in claim 1, wherein in the device connecting step (a), the mobile device and the air extraction device are electrically connected through a connection interface. The method for controlling a cupping device by a mobile device as described in claim 1, wherein the device connection step (a) is performed after the cupping program starting step (b) or the first cupping treatment setting step (c). The method for controlling a cupping device by a mobile device as described in claim 1, further comprising an information input step (b1) after the cupping program starting step (b): the cupping operation control application program further includes an information management interface, Enter user information in the information management interface. The method for controlling a cupping device by a mobile device as described in claim 1, wherein after the cupping step (f), the method further includes a data storage step (f1): storing the implementation information of the cupping treatment in the information management interface, the The implementation information includes the implementation time, cupping location, vacuum pressure value, and pumping time of the cupping. The method for controlling a cupping device by a mobile device as described in claim 1, wherein the step (f) of starting the suction device is to turn on a driving power source of the suction device, and the driving power source includes the mobile device, a battery, or an external power supply device To provide the power required for the operation of the extraction device. The method for controlling a cupping device by a mobile device as described in claim 2, wherein the electrical connection is a wired electrical connection or a wireless connection. The method for controlling a cupping device by a mobile device as described in claim 2, wherein the connection interface includes a signal port, a wired terminal, a wireless port, a USB connector, a Lightning connector, a Bluetooth, or WiFi. The method for controlling a cupping device by a mobile device as described in claim 1, wherein the cupping treatment setting step (c), the suction device starting step (d), the cupping cup placing step (e), and the cupping treatment end Step (f) is performed multiple times, respectively.