TWI733068B - Electrical stimulation apparatus and electrical stimulation system - Google Patents

Abstract

An electrical stimulation apparatus and an electrical stimulation system are provided. The system includes an unlock apparatus and the electrical stimulation apparatus. The unlock apparatus stores operation configuration different from the default configuration. The electrical stimulation apparatus includes a transmission interface, a storage and a controller. The transmission interface receives the operation configuration from the unlock apparatus or an input operation from users. The storage is coupled to the transmission interface and stores the operation configuration. The controller is coupled to the transmission interface and the storage. In response to an unlock behavior of the unlock apparatus conforming to an unlock condition, the controller provides a stimulation signal according to the operation configuration. In response to the unlock behavior not conforming to the unlock condition, the provision of the stimulation signal would be blocked. Accordingly, an appropriate strength, frequency, number, and period can be provided, and user can prevent over-stimulation.

Description

Electrical stimulation device and electrical stimulation system

The present invention relates to an electrical stimulation (electrical stimulation), and particularly relates to an electrical stimulation device and an electrical stimulation system.

An electric stimulator is a medical device that can generate a sequence of voltage or current pulse waves and is used for treatment and rehabilitation. Electrical stimulators have been widely used by various medical institutions and families. According to different needs, the existing electric stimulators can be roughly divided into low frequency, medium frequency, and high frequency according to the frequency of the current pulse wave. Among them, the intermediate frequency electrical stimulator has better tissue penetration than the low frequency electrical stimulator, so the intermediate frequency electrical stimulator is often used for deep-seated pain relief, muscle stimulation and other purposes. In the use of electric stimulators, after the electrode pads are installed, the instrument can be used.

However, due to the lack of professional training, the general public cannot adjust to the settings that meet their own needs, resulting in excessive stimulation. Or, the public does not follow the doctor's instructions and is arbitrarily misappropriated by others, resulting in wrong stimulation behaviors. It can be seen that the existing electrical stimulators need to be further improved.

In view of this, the present invention provides an electrical stimulation device and an electrical stimulation system, which enable the electrical stimulation device to perform with recommended operating settings.

The electrical stimulation device of the present invention includes an input interface, a storage and a controller. The input interface receives operational settings. The storage is coupled to the input interface and stores the operation setting, which is different from the default setting of the electrical stimulation device. The controller is coupled to the storage and the input interface. In response to the unlocking behavior meeting the unlocking conditions, the controller provides a stimulus signal according to this operating setting. In response to the unlocking behavior that does not meet the unlocking conditions, the provision of stimulus signals is blocked.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned unlocking behavior is that the input interface receives the connection from the unlocking device, and the unlocking condition is the connection of the unlocking device. In response to the connection of the unlocking device, the controller obtains the operation setting.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned unlocking behavior is that the input interface receives unlocking information from the unlocking device, and the unlocking condition is a verification condition. And in response to the unlocking information meeting the verification conditions, the controller obtains the operating settings.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned input interface receives the operation setting via the network.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned controller operates according to a preset setting. The input interface receives the unlocking information, and the controller releases the restriction on the default setting according to the unlocking information.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the unlocking device can be installed at any position on the connection path between the electrical stimulation device and the patch (for example, a wire, electrode pad or other interface in contact with the human body) to block the stimulation signal transmission.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the unlocking device can be installed in a power supply or a power transmission path to block the power supply to the electrical stimulation device.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned operation settings include electrical stimulation intensity, electrical stimulation frequency, electrical stimulation time, electrical stimulation times, frequency of use, multi-stage settings of at least one of the foregoing, or a combination thereof.

In an embodiment of the present invention, an output interface is further included, which is coupled to the controller. The controller saves the operation history of the stimulus signal to the storage vehicle through this output interface.

The electrical stimulation system of the present invention includes an unlocking device and an electrical stimulation device. The unlocking device stores operating settings, and this operating setting is different from the default settings of the electrical stimulation device. The electrical stimulation device is configured to perform the following steps. Receive operation settings from unlocking devices or input operations. In response to the unlocking behavior of the unlocking device meeting the unlocking conditions, a stimulus signal is provided according to this operation setting. In response to the unlocking behavior that does not meet the unlocking conditions, the provision of stimulus signals is blocked.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned unlocking device is used for an external device to access the operation setting.

Based on the above, the electro-stimulation device and the electro-stimulation system of the present invention can be unlocked through an external unlocking device (for example, a flash drive, smart card, etc.) to unlock the preset settings, so as to unlock the device or user input through professional Suggested operational settings. The electrical stimulation device receives this operation setting, and can provide stimulation signals accordingly, so as to meet the actual needs of the user, and to avoid injury caused by excessive stimulation.

In order to make the above-mentioned features and advantages of the present invention more comprehensible, the following specific embodiments are described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of components of an electrical stimulation system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 1, the electrical stimulation system 1 at least includes but is not limited to an unlocking device 30, a storage carrier 50, and an electrical stimulation device 100.

The unlocking device 30 can be various types of physical keys, smart cards, objects with barcodes, portable storage (for example, flash drives, mobile hard drives, memory cards, etc.), smart phones, computer hosts, tablet computers, and other objects. In some embodiments, the unlocking device 30 can record data (for example, operation settings, unlocking information, etc.) to serve as an electronic key. In other embodiments, the unlocking device 30 can also have a blocking mechanism (for example, a switch, an automatic gate, clothing protection, etc.) or provide an electrical signal to block or interfere with the provision of a stimulus signal.

The storage vehicle 50 may be a flash drive, a smart card (or Integrated Circuit (IC) card), a radio frequency identification (RFID) vehicle, a mobile hard disk, a memory card, a computer host, a server , Smart phones, tablet computers and other storage media that can store data or devices with storage media. In this embodiment, the storage carrier 50 is used to store the operation history of the electrical stimulation device, and the detailed content will be described in subsequent embodiments. In some embodiments, the unlocking device 30 and the storage carrier 50 are the same object.

The electrical stimulation device 100 at least includes but is not limited to an output interface 110, an input interface 120, a storage 130, and a controller 150. The electrical stimulation device 100 may be an electrical stimulator that provides low frequency, intermediate frequency, high frequency, or a combination thereof.

The output interface 110 may be any type of wired interface (for example, Universal Serial Bus (USB), Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART), Thunderbolt, etc.), or a wireless interface (For example, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RFID, four generation (4G) or higher mobile communications, etc.). The output interface 110 in this embodiment can output data to an external device.

The input interface 120 can be various types of physical locks, wired interfaces (for example, USB, UART, Thunderbolt, etc.), wireless interfaces (for example, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RFID, 4G or higher mobile communication, etc.), input devices (for example, , Keyboard, mouse, touch panel, scanner, knob, button, etc.) or a combination thereof. In one embodiment, the input interface 120 (wireless or wired interface) can be directly wired (pluggably combined) or wirelessly connected to the unlocking device 30 to access the operating settings stored in the unlocking device 30. In another embodiment, the input interface 120 can be connected to a network (for example, the Internet, a private network, etc.), and the unlocking device 30 is connected via the network to receive the operations stored in the unlocking device 30 set up.

The storage 130 can be any type of fixed or removable random access memory (Random Access Memory, RAM), read-only memory (Read-Only Memory, ROM), flash memory (Flash Memory), and traditional hard drives. Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Solid-State Disk (SSD) or similar components or a combination of the above components. In this embodiment, the storage 130 is used to store buffered or permanent data, operation settings, operation history, and other data or files, and the detailed content will be described in subsequent embodiments.

The controller 150 is coupled to the output interface 110, the input interface 120, and the storage 130, and may be a central processing unit (CPU), or other programmable general-purpose or special-purpose microprocessors (Microprocessor ), Digital Signal Processor (DSP), programmable controller, Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) or other similar components or a combination of the above components. In the embodiment of the present invention, the controller 150 is used to perform all operations of the electrical stimulation device 100, and can load and execute the operating settings, files, and data recorded in the storage 130.

In order to facilitate the understanding of the operation process of the embodiment of the present invention, a number of embodiments will be given below to describe in detail the control process of the electrical stimulation device 100 in the embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, various components and modules of the electrical stimulation device 100 will be used to describe the method according to the embodiment of the present invention. Each process of the method can be adjusted accordingly according to the implementation situation, and it is not limited to this.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a control method of the electrical stimulation device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, the input interface 120 is directly connected to the unlocking device 30, or connected to the unlocking device 30 via a network, or receiving direct input operations from the user to receive operation settings from the external unlocking device 30 or input operations (step S210 ).

In one embodiment, the input interface 120 receives the connection from the unlocking device 30 (for example, insertion, contact pins, etc.); and in response to the connection of the unlocking device 30, the controller 150 obtains the operating settings from the unlocking device 30, or through The user input operation obtains the corresponding operation setting. For example, the input interface 120 is a USB interface, and the unlocking device 30 is an SD card; when the SD card is inserted into the USB interface, the controller 150 can access the operating settings stored in the SD card and record the operating settings in the storage 130. The input interface 120 is a mobile network card, and the unlocking device 30 is a server; the controller 150 connects to the server through the mobile network card to obtain the operating settings recorded by the server, or remotely configure the controller 150 from the server. For another example, the input interface 120 is a lock, and the unlocking device 30 is a physical key: the physical key is inserted into the lock to confirm unlocking, and the controller 150 can present a user interface for the user to operate and input operation settings. It is also possible that the input interface 120 is a touch screen, or a user input interface that combines keys and buttons, and the unlocking device 30 is a gate or safe installed on, closing or protecting the input interface 120. After the unlocking device 30 is opened, Only the user can operate the input interface 120 so that the controller 150 can obtain operation settings.

In another embodiment, the input interface 120 receives unlocking information (for example, a password, a barcode, etc.) from the unlocking device 30. In response to the unlocking information meeting the verification conditions (for example, a specific password, serial number, etc.), the controller 150 obtains the operation setting from the unlocking device 30, or obtains the corresponding operation setting through a user input operation. For example, the input interface 120 is a scanner, and the unlocking device 30 is a business card printed with a bar code; and the controller 150 compares the unlocking information (ie, the bar code) obtained by the scanner, and after confirming that it matches, the user can put it on Press the button to input the operation setting. Alternatively, the input interface 120 is a Thunderbolt interface, and the unlocking device 30 is a smart phone; and the application loaded on the smart phone determines whether the unlocking information is correct, and if it is correct, it provides operation settings to the controller 150.

In some embodiments, the controller 150 operates according to preset settings (for example, factory settings, or previous settings, etc.). The input interface 120 receives unlocking information (for example, a password, a barcode, etc.), and the controller 150 releases the restriction on the preset setting according to the unlocking information. For example, if the unlocking information meets the verification condition, the controller 150 turns on the default setting of the original hidden/disabled function, limits the value range of the operation setting, or enables the signal output, etc.

Then, in response to the unlocking behavior meeting the unlocking condition, the controller 150 provides a stimulus signal according to the operation setting (step S230). Specifically, the controller 150 can obtain the operation settings directly input by the unlocking device 30, or the manufacturer, medical personnel, or other professionals because the unlocking behavior meets the unlocking conditions. In other words, the operation setting of the embodiment of the present invention has different setting content than the default setting, and the operation setting can be obtained through the unlocking behavior. In one embodiment, the unlocking behavior is that the input interface 120 receives the connection from the unlocking device 30 (for example, the aforementioned SD card insertion, connecting to the server, inserting the key into the lock, etc.), and the unlocking condition is the connection of the unlocking device 30 (For example, SD card can be read, connection can be established, key can be unlocked, etc.). In another embodiment, the unlocking behavior is that the input interface 120 receives unlocking information (for example, a password, a barcode, etc.) from the unlocking device, and the unlocking condition is a verification condition (for example, a specific password, a serial number, etc.). In another embodiment, the unlocking behavior is operated on the unlocking device 30, and the unlocking device 30 determines whether the received unlocking behavior meets the unlocking condition (for example, the unlocking device 30 determines whether the user input password or fingerprint is in the whitelist). When the unlocking behavior meets the unlocking conditions, the protection or blocking mechanism of the unlocking device 30 may be opened (if there is such a mechanism design, if there is no such mechanism, it can be omitted), so that the input interface 120 can be directly obtained or input operation settings by the user . If the operation setting is obtained, the controller 150 starts to provide a stimulus signal according to the operation setting. The operation setting can be the electric stimulation intensity, electric stimulation frequency, electric stimulation time, electric stimulation times, frequency of use, multi-stage setting of at least one of the foregoing, or a combination thereof. That is, the controller 150 can set the intensity, frequency, provision time, and times of the stimulation signal according to the operation settings, and can also provide a multi-stage stimulation process (each stage is set with a specific intensity, frequency, time, and times, and two There can be a pause or low power interval between stages). And this operation setting is different from the default setting of the electrical stimulation device 100 (for example, different ranges, different adjustable contents, different disabling or enabling contents, etc.).

On the other hand, in response to the unlocking behavior that does not meet the unlocking conditions (for example, the unlocking device 30 is not connected, or the unlocking information does not meet the verification conditions), the provision of the stimulus signal will be blocked (step S250). The controller 150 can disable or stop providing stimulation signals. The unlocking device 30 can be installed at any position on the connection path between the electrical stimulation device 100 and the patch (for example, a wire, an electrode pad, or other interface in contact with the human body) to block the transmission of stimulation signals. Alternatively, the unlocking device 30 may be installed in the power supply or power transmission path of the electrical stimulation device 100 to block the power supply to the electrical stimulation device 100. Furthermore, the unlocking device 30 can also close, disable or protect the input interface 120, so that the user cannot input operation settings or activate the electrical stimulation device 100, and thus cannot provide stimulation signals. That is to say, the electrical stimulation device 100 of the present invention must start the stimulation operation through the operation setting directly input by the unlocking device 30 or the manufacturer, medical personnel and other professionals, so as to restrict the stimulation operation based on the operation setting recorded by the unlocking device 30 (For example, limit the range of values), so as to prevent the user from being injured by arbitrary operation. For example, if the operation of the electrical stimulation device 100 exceeds a specific intensity, time of use, or number of times, the controller 150 or the unlocking device 30 controls the electrical stimulation device 100 to stop or block the output of the stimulation signal (for example, turn off the power, cut off the signal, block the object, etc.) ). Alternatively, the number or intensity of use of the electrical stimulation device 100 is restricted via the Internet.

In one embodiment, the unlocking device 30 and/storage carrier 50 can also provide external devices (eg, computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, etc.) to access (eg, read or write, etc.) recorded operation settings. For example, a professional writes operation settings into the unlocking device 30 through a computer; a user reads the operation settings through a mobile phone to understand its details.

On the other hand, when the electrical stimulation device 100 provides stimulation signals, the controller 150 not only records locally (stored in the storage 130), but also stores or uploads the operation history of the stimulation signals through the output interface 110. Storage vehicle 50. The operation history is, for example, the intensity of electrical stimulation, the duration of electrical stimulation, the number of electrical stimulations, and/or multi-stage settings within a specific time (eg, one day, one week, one hour, etc.). In this way, the hospital or the dealer can understand the user's use of the electrical stimulation device 100 by reading the operation history recorded by the storage vehicle 50.

In summary, the electrical stimulation device and electrical stimulation system of the present invention are activated by operating settings from the outside, and perform or limit stimulation tasks according to the operating settings. In this way, general users can easily operate the electrical stimulation device according to professional recommendations, thereby avoiding excessive stimulation and causing injury. The operation history of the user's operation of the electrical stimulation device can also be recorded in the storage vehicle for the hospital or dealer to judge the usage.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone with ordinary knowledge in the relevant technical field can make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to those defined by the attached patent application scope.

1: Electrical stimulation system 30: Unlock device 50: Storage vehicle 100: Electrical stimulation device 110: Output interface 120: Input interface 130: Storage 150: Controller S210~S250: Steps

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of the components of an electrical stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a flowchart of a control method of an electrical stimulation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1: Electrical stimulation system

30: Unlock the device

50: storage vehicle

100: Electrical stimulation device

110: output interface

120: input interface

130: storage

150: Controller

Claims (7)

An electrical stimulation system includes: an external unlocking device storing an operating setting, wherein the operating setting includes electrical stimulation times or electrical stimulation time; and an electrical stimulation device including: an input interface for receiving from the external unlocking device The operating setting including the number of electrical stimulations or the electrical stimulation time, wherein the operating setting is different from the default setting of the electrical stimulation device; a memory coupled to the input interface and used to store the operating setting; and a control A device, coupled to the memory and the input interface, the controller is configured to: reflect that an unlocking behavior of the external unlocking device meets an unlocking condition, the input interface obtains the operation setting from the external unlocking device, and according to The operation setting provides a stimulus signal, wherein the unlocking behavior is that the input interface receives the connection of the external unlocking device, and the unlocking condition is that the connection of the external unlocking device and the input interface and the unlocking information meet the verification condition, and the response is reflected to the external The connection of the unlocking device and the unlocking information meet the verification condition, the input interface obtains the operation setting from the external unlocking device, if the operation of the electrical stimulation device exceeds the number of electrical stimulation included in the operation setting obtained from the external unlocking device or Exceed the electrical stimulation time, block the stimulation signal; and In response to the unlocking behavior that does not meet the unlocking condition, the provision of the stimulus signal is blocked. According to the electrical stimulation system described in claim 1, wherein the external unlocking device is further used to block stimulation signal transmission, block power supply, block input interface operation, or provide a blocking mechanism. For example, the electrical stimulation system described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the electrical stimulation device operates according to the preset setting, and the electrical stimulation device receives the unlocking information, and the electrical stimulation device unlocks the preset according to the unlocking information. Set the set limit. For example, the electrical stimulation system described in item 1 of the scope of patent application further includes: a storage vehicle, wherein the electrical stimulation device stores the operation history of the stimulation signal to the storage vehicle. According to the electrical stimulation system described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, the external unlocking device is used for the external device to access the operation setting. The electrical stimulation system described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the operation setting further includes electrical stimulation intensity, electrical stimulation frequency, frequency of use, setting of at least one of the foregoing in multiple stages, or a combination thereof. The electrical stimulation system described in claim 1, wherein the electrical stimulation device further includes: an output interface coupled to the controller, wherein the electrical stimulation device will provide the operation history of the stimulation signal through the output interface Store to a storage vehicle.

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