WO2020067726A1 - Eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator - Google Patents

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WO2020067726A1
WO2020067726A1 PCT/KR2019/012483 KR2019012483W WO2020067726A1 WO 2020067726 A1 WO2020067726 A1 WO 2020067726A1 KR 2019012483 W KR2019012483 W KR 2019012483W WO 2020067726 A1 WO2020067726 A1 WO 2020067726A1
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  • the present invention relates to a low-frequency stimulator, and particularly to a low-frequency stimulator using a battery as a power source.
  • a low-frequency stimulator to a low-frequency treatment device is a type of treatment or external treatment device that treats pain or obesity, such as muscle pain or neuralgia, by stimulating a local part of the human body using a low frequency. It was difficult to use individually at home due to the high price, but recently, as many people have increased interest in health, various health (medical) devices such as small low-frequency treatment devices have been developed and widely used and widely used by the general public. have.
  • the treatment by electrical stimulation is a method of treating various pains caused by various causes by stimulating the peripheral nerves of the skin using electric current.
  • the stimulation by low-frequency electricity is given to the extent that the muscle contracts, the pain is relieved.
  • the low-frequency treatment device using the fact that the effect is low-frequency generated from the low-frequency generator using a low voltage is treated by stimulating the local part of the body to which the pad is attached through the pad.
  • the currently known low frequency stimulator for physical therapy repeatedly outputs a constant voltage set to about 12 to 60 Vp (peak voltage) so that the muscles react through the skin. It is also a kind of low frequency stimulator, but is called a pain therapy device in foreign countries.
  • the output value of about 500 Vp is output in a very short time (us unit as an instantaneous time), that is, the skin is stimulated by using an instantaneous output (transient voltage) and the pain is treated through the device (low-frequency stimulator,
  • the battery threshold voltage value in consideration of the effective stimulus value that the pain treatment device can maintain its own function (proper stimulation) in advance, it recognizes that the battery is lower than this and the battery replacement sound (beep) It is intended to inform the user to replace the battery with a new warning method.
  • the device since the device does not sufficiently exhibit the efficacy of the device below the threshold voltage, the user has to replace the battery by outputting a warning sound or a message to replace the battery even though the battery voltage remains large.
  • the low-frequency stimulator can set the stimulation intensity (output intensity or output level) in several stages, which is set by the user according to the pain area and the degree of pain.
  • a user with shoulder pain sets and uses the stimulus intensity in 30 steps.
  • the voltage of the battery decreases. Therefore, when the voltage of the battery drops to near the threshold voltage, there are many low-frequency output values interlocked. It has to be lowered, and at this time, if the user sets it to 30 steps as it is always used, the stimulus strength is much lower than the strength at the first use, so the stimulus strength has to be raised by much more than the previously used stage.
  • the present invention was created to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, the purpose of the eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to the present invention,
  • the threshold voltage value of the initially set battery can be lowered and set.
  • the output of the low-frequency stimulator is constant even if the voltage of the battery drops due to the passage of time due to the use of the low-frequency stimulator,
  • the output of the low-frequency stimulator can produce an output that does not significantly differ from the initial battery full-charge voltage even when the voltage of the battery drops due to the lapse of time due to the use of the low-frequency stimulator.
  • the output is similar to the voltage at the first full charge, and at the same time, a stable (constant) output can be produced. It is to provide an eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator that is suitable for use.
  • Eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator of the present invention for achieving the above object, in a low-frequency stimulator for treatment by giving an electromagnetic stimulation of a low frequency by contacting an electrode to a body part that is a stimulus or treatment, detecting a battery and the voltage of the battery A voltage detector and a current voltage of the battery are received from the voltage detector, and a first output control signal is output until the current voltage of the received battery reaches the first reference voltage, and the current voltage of the received battery is the first.
  • the control unit outputs a second output control signal, and receives a first output control signal or a second output control signal from the control unit, and receives the first output control signal or the second output control signal.
  • the low-frequency generating unit for generating and outputting different low-frequency, and the user's body, and from the low-frequency generating unit It comprises an electrode for outputting the input low frequency, the low frequency generation unit generates and outputs an uncompensated low frequency, which is an uncompensated normal low frequency, when the first output control signal is received from the control unit, and outputs it. 2
  • the output control signal is received, it is recommended to generate and output the compensated low frequency whose instantaneous pulse output value is greater than the uncompensated low frequency. It is characterized by.
  • Eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator of the present invention having the above configuration has the following effects.
  • the battery can be used for a longer period of time, thereby increasing the replacement cycle of the battery, and as a result, it is possible to take a long period of time to dispose of the battery. It has a reducing effect, and thus, it is possible to implement an eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator, and in this regard, the low-frequency stimulator of the present invention becomes an eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a detailed block diagram of the first storage unit 160 in FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 is a detailed block diagram of the output compensation mode selector 180 in FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 4 is an exemplary diagram of timing diagrams of first and second output control signals output from the control unit 130.
  • 5 is a pulse waveform diagram of output voltage when the current voltage Vp of the battery is below the threshold voltage Vc.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart of an operation by an eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to the present invention presupposes a low-frequency stimulator using a battery as a power source.
  • the eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator in a low-frequency stimulator for contacting the electrode 150 to the stimulation or treatment subject to give electromagnetic stimulation of low frequency to treat, each circuit element
  • the battery 110 for supplying the operating current, the voltage detection unit 120 for detecting the voltage of the battery 110, and the current voltage Vp of the battery 110 from the voltage detection unit 120 (current voltage value ( Vp), which has the same meaning in this specification.]
  • Vp current voltage value
  • the current voltage Vp of the received battery 110 is full of the battery 110 due to a voltage drop according to the use of the battery 110.
  • the first output control signal is output until the first reference voltage V1 (meaning the first reference voltage value Vp, which has the same meaning in this specification) that is smaller than the voltage Vf is reached,
  • the current voltage (Vp) of the received battery is the first reference voltage (V When reaching 1)
  • the control unit 130 outputs a second output control signal, and receives the first output control signal or the second output control signal from the control unit 130, and receives the first output control signal or
  • a low frequency generator 140 that generates and outputs different low frequencies according to the second output control signal, and an electrode 150 that contacts the pain portion of the user's body and outputs the low frequency input from the low frequency generator 140 It characterized in that it is configured to include.
  • the low frequency generation unit 140 when the first output control signal is received from the control unit 130, the low frequency generation unit 140 generates and outputs an uncompensated low frequency, which is a normal low frequency that is not compensated, and outputs the second output from the control unit 130.
  • a control signal When a control signal is received, it is characterized in that it generates and outputs a compensated low frequency having a larger instantaneous pulse output value (voltage value) than an uncompensated low frequency.
  • the low frequency generator 140 receives an uncompensated low frequency when receiving the second output control signal from the controller 130. It is to generate and output a compensated low frequency with a larger instantaneous pulse output value (voltage value) because the operation on time is longer.
  • the first storage unit 160 in which a compensation output value for storing the output of the low frequency generator 140 is stored is further included, and the control unit 130 ) Reads the compensation output value stored in the first storage unit 160 when the current voltage Vp of the battery received from the voltage detection unit 120 reaches the first reference voltage V1. , Generating the second output control signal in response to the read compensation output value.
  • the first storage unit 160 may be stored as table information as the compensation output value is matched one-to-one with the current voltage Vp of the battery, or as an embodiment.
  • the current voltage Vp may be received from the control unit 130, the current voltage Vp may be input to the compensation output value calculation program to calculate the compensation output value, and then the calculated compensation output value may be stored. It belongs to the technical scope of the present invention.
  • the compensation output value stored in the first storage unit 160 is characterized in that it is set to be inversely proportional to the voltage value of the drop of the battery 110 and is stored. .
  • the fact that the compensation output value is inversely proportional to the voltage value of the battery means that when the detected current voltage value of the battery is low, the compensation output value increases.
  • the compensation output value stored in the first storage unit 160 is a second reference voltage smaller than the first reference voltage V1 from the first reference voltage V1.
  • V2 [means the second reference voltage value (Vp), which has the same meaning in this specification.] Is set and stored only for the battery voltage value between [that is, compensation under the second reference voltage (V2) The output value is not set.]
  • the compensation output value means a plurality of section voltages (section voltage values) between the first reference voltage V1 and the second reference voltage V2, and has the same meaning in this specification. .], And is characterized by being discretely matched to this section voltage and stored.
  • the first reference voltage V1 is 8.0 V and the second reference voltage V2 is 5.0 V, for example, it can be divided into a section voltage of 7.0 and 6.0 between 8.0 and 5.0.
  • the compensation output value is 100 V
  • the compensation output value is 200 V.
  • the compensation output value can be matched with 300 V and stored.
  • the second reference voltage V2 is set to 5.0 V, since the voltage of the battery 110 is low and the output value is compensated because the voltage of the battery 110 is lower than 5.0 V, effective stimulation does not occur, so the second reference voltage V2 is less than Does not set the compensation output value.
  • the first storage unit 160 is a voltage compensation value storage module 161 that matches the voltage value of the battery 110 and stores the voltage compensation value. It is characterized in that it comprises a compensation output value storage module 162 is stored in the compensation output value is matched to the voltage compensation value stored in the voltage compensation value storage module (161).
  • the voltage compensation value is a parameter value for calculating or setting the compensation output value.
  • the voltage compensation value is set to “1”, and the current voltage (Vp) of the battery is 7.0 V. In the case, the voltage compensation value is set to “2”, and when the current voltage Vp of the battery is 6.0 V, the voltage compensation value is set or calculated as “3” and stored in the voltage compensation value storage module 161.
  • the compensation output value is 100 V when the voltage compensation value is "1"
  • the compensation output value is 200 V when the voltage compensation value is “2”
  • the compensation output value is 300 V when the voltage compensation value is "3”. It is set or calculated as and stored in the compensation output value storage module 162.
  • the voltage compensation value storage module 161 calculates or stores the voltage compensation value by inversely proportional to the voltage value of the battery 110 falling. It is characterized by.
  • the fact that the voltage compensation value is inversely proportional to the voltage value of the battery means that the voltage compensation value increases when the detected current voltage value of the battery is low.
  • the voltage compensation value stored in the voltage compensation value storage module 161 is a second reference voltage (V2) from the first reference voltage (V1) [first reference
  • V2 second reference voltage
  • the voltage compensation value is set and stored only for the battery voltage value between the voltages (V1), that is, the voltage compensation value is not stored below the second reference voltage V2. It is characterized by being discretely matched to the section voltage between the first reference voltage (V1) and the second reference voltage (V2) and stored.
  • the voltage compensation value when the current voltage Vp of the battery reaches 8.0 V, which is the first reference voltage V, the voltage compensation value is “1”, and when the current voltage Vp of the battery is 7.0 V, the voltage compensation value is If it is “2" and the current voltage (Vp) of the battery is 6.0 V, the voltage compensation value may be set and stored as "3".
  • the second reference voltage V2 is set to 5.0 V, since the voltage of the battery 110 is low and the output value is compensated because the voltage of the battery 110 is lower than 5.0 V, effective stimulation does not occur, so the second reference voltage V2 is less than Does not set the voltage compensation value.
  • the eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to another embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the output value is compensated only when the battery current voltage Vp reaches the threshold voltage Vc.
  • the threshold voltage Vc (meaning the threshold voltage value Vp, which has the same meaning in this specification) is data representing a battery voltage value of experience experienced by a user as an effective stimulus, which is preset and stored. For example, when the full voltage is 9 V, the threshold voltage is 7.8 V. When this threshold voltage is reached, it is common to replace the battery because a battery replacement signal (beep sound) is output.
  • the eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to another embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the output compensation mode selection unit 180 which is a user interface capable of selecting an output compensation mode is further included.
  • the output compensation mode includes a first output compensation mode and a second output compensation mode.
  • the first reference voltage V1 and the threshold voltage Vc are different, the first reference voltage V1 is greater than the threshold voltage Vc, and the battery current voltage reaches the first reference voltage. It is an operation mode in which an output compensation operation is immediately performed, and in the second output compensation mode, the output compensation operation is performed only when the first reference voltage is set to the same value as the threshold voltage Vc and thus the battery current voltage reaches the threshold voltage. This is the operation mode that is performed.
  • the output compensation mode selector 180 includes a first output compensation mode selector 181 that is a user interface for operating a first output compensation mode, and a second output compensation that is a user interface for operating a second output compensation mode.
  • a mode selector 182 is provided, which will be described in detail below.
  • the second storage unit 170, the threshold voltage (Vc) is stored, and the current voltage (Vp) of the battery 110 is the threshold voltage (Vc) [thus 1 reference voltage V1], the second output compensation mode selector 182, which is a user interface for inputting a command to perform an output compensation operation, is further included.
  • the control unit 130 determines that the current voltage (Vp) of the battery is the threshold voltage. When it reaches (Vc), it outputs, and the first output control signal continues to output until it reaches the threshold voltage (Vc).
  • the controller 130 receives the current voltage Vp of the battery 110 from the voltage detector 120 and until the current voltage Vp of the received battery reaches the threshold voltage Vc.
  • the first output control signal is output, and when the current voltage Vp of the received battery reaches the threshold voltage Vc, the second output control signal is output.
  • the first reference voltage V1 is greater than the threshold voltage Vc, and when the first reference voltage V1 is reached, an output compensation operation is immediately performed.
  • the first output compensation mode is a low-frequency output mode in which the output compensation operation is performed immediately when the first reference voltage V1 is reached before the threshold voltage Vc is reached, which is set as the default value. It may be, or it may be provided with a separate selection key, such as the first output compensation mode selection unit 181 as described above, so that the operation can be performed, in any case is within the technical scope of the present invention.
  • the voltage detector 120 detects the current voltage Vp of the battery 110 (S210), and sends the detected voltage value to the controller 130.
  • the controller 130 compares the current voltage Vp of the battery with the first reference voltage V1 previously stored in the internal memory (not shown) (S212).
  • the output compensation operation is not performed and a normal general operation is performed, so that the first output control signal is generated by the low frequency generator 140 Output (S230), and the low frequency generator 140 receiving the first output control signal outputs a normal low frequency (uncompensated low frequency) having an uncompensated output value to the electrode 150 (S232).
  • the controller 130 reads the voltage compensation value matched to the current voltage Vp from the voltage compensation value storage module 161 to compensate for the voltage. It is set as a value (S214), and a compensation output value matching the set voltage compensation value is read from the compensation output value storage module 162 and set as a compensation output value (S216).
  • the controller 130 outputs the second output control signal to the low frequency generator 140 so that the low frequency generator 140 can generate the set compensation output value.
  • the second output control signal (operation on time T2) is a signal for further increasing the operation on time of the low frequency generator 140 compared to the first output control signal (operation on time T1). As a result, the operation on time of ⁇ t is increased compared to the first output control signal.
  • the low frequency generator 140 receiving the second output control signal increases the on operation time by ⁇ t and outputs a compensated voltage pulse having a larger voltage value (S220).
  • the first output compensation mode output value compensation is performed before the threshold voltage.
  • the first reference voltage V1 is the full voltage Vf (the full voltage value). Meaning.]
  • Vf the full voltage value
  • the stimulation intensity can be set from 1 to 40 steps, which is set by the user according to the pain area and the degree of pain.
  • a user with shoulder pain sets and uses the stimulus intensity in 30 steps.
  • the current voltage of the battery decreases, and thus the low-frequency output value linked to the current voltage of the battery is forced to decrease.
  • the stimulus intensity was lower than the intensity at the first use, so there was an inconvenience in that the stimulus intensity had to be increased to 40 and used again.
  • the low-frequency stimulator compensates the output value as the current voltage of the battery decreases, so that a constant voltage value is always output, and as a result, the stimulus intensity is always constant even when the user does not set the stimulus intensity. Since the irritation intensity can be maintained, users can conveniently use it for their pain management.
  • the waveform diagram of (a) is a pulse waveform diagram of the output voltage when the current voltage Vp of the battery is below the threshold voltage Vc in the prior art
  • the waveform diagram of (b) is the present
  • a pulse waveform diagram of a voltage output from the low-frequency generator 140 when the current voltage Vp of the battery is below the threshold voltage Vc is the present.
  • an effective output voltage value (+ Ve, -Ve) is displayed.
  • the output value of the low-frequency stimulator is effective stimulus output voltage value (effective output) below the threshold voltage Vc of the battery Voltage value) or less, so the user did not feel an effective stimulus.
  • the output value is output more than the effective output voltage values (+ Ve, -Ve) by output compensation even at the threshold voltage Vc of the battery.
  • the life of the battery can be extended.
  • the voltage detection unit 120, the control unit 130 and the first storage unit 160 is described as an example that is composed of separate components, respectively
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and the voltage detection unit 120, the control unit 130, and the first storage unit 160 may be embodied as selectively integrated IC chips, for example, the voltage detection unit 120.
  • the control unit 130 may be composed of a single IC chip, and also the control unit 130 and the first storage unit 160 may be composed of a single IC chip, or the voltage detection unit 120 and the control unit ( 130) and the first storage unit 160 may be integrated and constituted by a single IC chip. In any case, it belongs to the technical scope of the present invention.

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The present invention relates to a low-frequency stimulator comprising: a battery (110); a voltage detection unit (120) that detects the voltage of the battery (110); a control unit (130) that does not output a first output control signal until a current voltage (Vp) of the battery (110), received from the voltage detection unit (120), reaches a first reference voltage (V1), and that outputs a second output control signal when the current voltage (Vp) of the battery (110), received from the voltage detection unit (120), reaches the first reference voltage (V1); a low-frequency generation unit (140) that generates and outputs different low frequencies according to the first output control signal or the second output control signal received from the control unit (130); and an electrode (150) that outputs the low frequencies input from the low-frequency generation unit (140), wherein, when the low-frequency generation unit (140) receives the second output control signal from the control unit (130), the low-frequency generation unit (140) generates and outputs a compensated low frequency having a larger instantaneous pulse output value than a non-compensated low frequency. Accordingly, there is an advantage in that the lifetime of the battery can be increased.

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친환경 저주파 자극기Eco-friendly low frequency stimulator
본 발명은 저주파 자극기에 관한 것으로 특히 배터리를 전원으로 이용하는 저주파 자극기에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a low-frequency stimulator, and particularly to a low-frequency stimulator using a battery as a power source.
일반적으로, 저주파 자극기 내지 저주파 치료기는 저주파를 이용하여 인체의 국소부위를 자극하여 근육통이나 신경통과 같은 통증이나 비만을 치료하는 일종의 치료기 내지 외료기기로서, 병원에서 치료 목적으로 사용되는 치료기는 크기가 크고 가격도 비싸기 때문에 개별적으로 일반 가정에서 사용하기가 어려웠었는데, 많은 사람들이 건강에 대한 관심이 날로 증대되면서 최근에는 소형 저주파 치료기와 같은 건강(의료)기기가 다양하게 개발되어 일반인들에게 널리 보급되어 사용되고 있다.In general, a low-frequency stimulator to a low-frequency treatment device is a type of treatment or external treatment device that treats pain or obesity, such as muscle pain or neuralgia, by stimulating a local part of the human body using a low frequency. It was difficult to use individually at home due to the high price, but recently, as many people have increased interest in health, various health (medical) devices such as small low-frequency treatment devices have been developed and widely used and widely used by the general public. have.
전기적인 자극에 의한 치료는, 전류를 이용하여 피부의 말초신경을 자극함으로써 여러가지 원인으로 초래되는 제반 통증을 치료하는 방법인데, 저주파 전기에 의한 자극을 근육이 수축운동 될 정도로 부여하면 통증을 완화 시키는데 효과가 있다는 사실을 이용한 저주파 치료기는 저전압을 이용하여 저주파 발생장치로부터 발생한 저주파가 패드를 통해서 패드가 부착된 인체의 국소부위를 자극하여 치료하게 된다.The treatment by electrical stimulation is a method of treating various pains caused by various causes by stimulating the peripheral nerves of the skin using electric current. When the stimulation by low-frequency electricity is given to the extent that the muscle contracts, the pain is relieved. The low-frequency treatment device using the fact that the effect is low-frequency generated from the low-frequency generator using a low voltage is treated by stimulating the local part of the body to which the pad is attached through the pad.
현재 알려진 물리치료용 저주파 자극기는 약 12 ~ 60 Vp(피크전압)로 설정된 일정 전압을 반복적으로 출력하여 피부를 통해 근육이 반응하도록 되어 있고, 또한 저주파 자극기의 일종이지만 외국에서는 통증치료기로 불져지는 기기에 있어서는 아주 짧은 시간(순간 시간으로서 us 단위)에 약 500 Vp의 출력값을 내어서, 즉 순간 출력(과도전압)을 이용하여 피부를 자극하고 이를 통해 통증을 치료하고 있는데, 기기(저주파 자극기, 통증치료기 등)가 고유의 기능(적정 자극)을 유지할 수 있는 유효자극값을 고려한 배터리 임계전압값을 미리 설정하여 놓음으로써 이보다 배터리전압이 떨어질 경우 효능이 떨어지는 것으로 인식하여 배터리 교체음(비프음) 등의 경고 방법을 통해 사용자로 하여금 배터리를 새로이 교환토록 알려 주게끔 되어 있다.The currently known low frequency stimulator for physical therapy repeatedly outputs a constant voltage set to about 12 to 60 Vp (peak voltage) so that the muscles react through the skin. It is also a kind of low frequency stimulator, but is called a pain therapy device in foreign countries. In the case of a device, the output value of about 500 Vp is output in a very short time (us unit as an instantaneous time), that is, the skin is stimulated by using an instantaneous output (transient voltage) and the pain is treated through the device (low-frequency stimulator, By setting the battery threshold voltage value in consideration of the effective stimulus value that the pain treatment device can maintain its own function (proper stimulation) in advance, it recognizes that the battery is lower than this and the battery replacement sound (beep) It is intended to inform the user to replace the battery with a new warning method.
즉, 임계전압 이하에서는 기기가 가진 효능을 충분히 발휘하지 못하므로 배터리의 전압이 여전히 많이 남아 있음에도 불구하고 해당 배터리를 교체하라는 경고음 또는 메시지를 출력하여 사용자가 배터리를 교체해야 하도록 했다.That is, since the device does not sufficiently exhibit the efficacy of the device below the threshold voltage, the user has to replace the battery by outputting a warning sound or a message to replace the battery even though the battery voltage remains large.
이렇게 배터리의 전압이 여전히 높은 수준으로 남아 있음에도 불구하고 배터리를 폐기해야 했으므로 자원의 심각한 낭비를 초래하게 되고, 환경적인 측면에서도 매우 좋지 않았다.Even though the voltage of the battery remained at a high level, the battery had to be disposed of, causing serious waste of resources, and was not very good in terms of environment.
또한 배터리 교체 주기가 짧아지므로 이용자에게도 불편한 점이 많았다.In addition, the battery replacement cycle was shortened, so there were many inconveniences to users.
즉, 조금만 사용해도 임계 전압값으로 떨어져서 배터리를 교체해야 하므로 이용자 입장에서는 번잡하고 불편하며 저주파 자극기의 사용 환경이 매우 좋지 않은 문제가 있었다.That is, since the battery has to be replaced with a threshold voltage even with a little use, there is a problem in that the user's environment is complicated, inconvenient, and the use environment of the low-frequency stimulator is very poor.
한편, 통상적으로 저주파 자극기에는 자극 강도(출력 세기 또는 출력 레벨)를 여러 단계로 설정할 수 있는데, 이는 통증 부위 및 통증 정도에 맞게 이용자가 설정하고 있다.On the other hand, in general, the low-frequency stimulator can set the stimulation intensity (output intensity or output level) in several stages, which is set by the user according to the pain area and the degree of pain.
예를 들면, 어깨 통증이 있는 이용자가 자극 강도를 30 단계로 설정하여 사용하는데, 사용 시간이 지날수록 배터리의 전압이 낮아지고, 따라서 임계전압 근처까지 배터리의 전압이 떨어지는 경우 연동되는 저주파 출력값이 많이 낮아질 수밖에 없는데, 이때 사용자는 항상 사용하던 대로 30 단계로 설정하여 사용하면 자극강도가 처음 사용시의 강도보다 훨씬 낮으므로 다시 자극 강도를 기존 써오던 단계보다 훨씬 맣이 올려서 사용해야만 하는 불편한 점이 있었다.For example, a user with shoulder pain sets and uses the stimulus intensity in 30 steps. As the usage time passes, the voltage of the battery decreases. Therefore, when the voltage of the battery drops to near the threshold voltage, there are many low-frequency output values interlocked. It has to be lowered, and at this time, if the user sets it to 30 steps as it is always used, the stimulus strength is much lower than the strength at the first use, so the stimulus strength has to be raised by much more than the previously used stage.
본 발명은 상기와 같은 종래 기술의 문제점을 해결하기 위해 창작된 것으로 본 발명에 의한 친환경 저주파 자극기의 목적은,The present invention was created to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, the purpose of the eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to the present invention,
첫째, 배터리의 전압값이 최초 설정된 임계 전압값의 아래로 내려가더라도 유효한 자극으로 인식할 수 있는 순간 펄스 출력값(유효 출력값)을 더 낼 수 있도록 하고,First, even if the voltage value of the battery falls below the initially set threshold voltage value, it is possible to generate an instantaneous pulse output value (effective output value) that can be recognized as a valid stimulus,
둘째, 동일한 유효자극일 경우 최초 설정되는 배터리의 임계전압값을 더 낮춰 설정할 수 있도록 하며,Second, in the case of the same effective stimulation, the threshold voltage value of the initially set battery can be lowered and set.
셋째, 동일 배터리를 사용하더라도, 유효한 자극을 할 수 있는 사용 시간을 늘릴 수 있도록 하며,Third, even if the same battery is used, it is possible to increase the usage time for effective stimulation,
넷째, 배터리의 교체 주기를 늘릴 수 있도록 하고, 그리하여 건전지의 폐기화 기간을 장기간으로 가져갈 수 있어서 전체적인 배터리의 폐기량이 감소하여서 친환경 저주파 자극기를 구현할 수 있도록 하며,Fourth, it is possible to increase the replacement cycle of the battery, and thus, it is possible to take a long period of time to dispose of the battery, so that the overall battery disposal is reduced, so that an eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator can be implemented,
다섯째, 저주파 자극기의 사용에 의해서 시간이 경과하여 배터리의 전압이 강하하더라도 저주파 자극기의 출력을 일정하게 할 수 있도록 하며,Fifth, the output of the low-frequency stimulator is constant even if the voltage of the battery drops due to the passage of time due to the use of the low-frequency stimulator,
여섯째, 저주파 자극기의 사용에 의해서 시간이 경과하여 배터리의 전압이 강하하더라도 저주파 자극기의 출력을 상당부분 유효전압 수준으로 유지할 수 있도록 하며, Sixth, it is possible to maintain the output of the low-frequency stimulator at a substantially effective voltage level even if the voltage of the battery drops due to the passage of time due to the use of the low-frequency stimulator,
일곱째, 저주파 자극기의 사용에 의해서 시간이 경과하여 배터리의 전압이 강하하는 경우라도, 저주파 자극기의 출력을 최초 배터리 만충전압과 크게 차이가 나지 않는 출력을 낼 수 있도록 하며,Seventh, the output of the low-frequency stimulator can produce an output that does not significantly differ from the initial battery full-charge voltage even when the voltage of the battery drops due to the lapse of time due to the use of the low-frequency stimulator.
여덟째, 배터리의 사용에 의해서 전압이 강하한 경우라도 항상 최초 만충전시의 전압과 유사한 출력이면서 동시에 안정된(일정한) 출력을 낼 수 있도록 함으로써, 이용자 입장에서는 출력 세기를 세팅하는 번거로움이 줄어들어서 편리하게 이용할 수 있도록 하기에 적당하도록 한 친환경 저주파 자극기를 제공하는 데 있다.Eighth, even when the voltage drops due to the use of the battery, the output is similar to the voltage at the first full charge, and at the same time, a stable (constant) output can be produced. It is to provide an eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator that is suitable for use.
상기와 같은 목적을 달성하기 위한 본 발명인 친환경 저주파 자극기는, 자극 또는 치료 대상인 신체 부위에 전극을 접촉하여 저주파의 전자기적 자극을 주어 치료하는 저주파 자극기에 있어서, 배터리와, 상기 배터리의 전압을 검출하는 전압 검출부와, 상기 전압 검출부로부터 배터리의 현재전압을 수신하고, 수신한 배터리의 현재전압이 제1 기준전압에 도달할 때까지는 제1 출력제어신호를 출력하고, 수신한 배터리의 현재전압이 제1 기준전압에 도달하는 경우에는 제2 출력제어신호를 출력하는 제어부와, 상기 제어부로부터 제1 출력제어신호 또는 제2 출력제어신호를 수신하고, 수신한 제1 출력제어신호 또는 제2 출력제어신호에 따라서 각각 다른 저주파를 생성하여 출력하는 저주파 발생부와, 이용자의 신체에 접촉하고, 상기 저주파 발생부로부터 입력되는 저주파를 출력하는 전극을 포함하여 구성되고, 상기 저주파 발생부는 상기 제어부로부터 제1 출력제어신호를 수신한 경우에는 보상되지 않은 통상의 저주파인 비보상 저주파를 생성하여서 출력하고, 상기 제어부로부터 제2 출력제어신호를 수신한 경우에는 비보상 저주파보다 순간 펄스 출력값이 큰 보상된 저주파를 생성하여 출력하는 것을 특징으로 한다.Eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator of the present invention for achieving the above object, in a low-frequency stimulator for treatment by giving an electromagnetic stimulation of a low frequency by contacting an electrode to a body part that is a stimulus or treatment, detecting a battery and the voltage of the battery A voltage detector and a current voltage of the battery are received from the voltage detector, and a first output control signal is output until the current voltage of the received battery reaches the first reference voltage, and the current voltage of the received battery is the first. When the reference voltage is reached, the control unit outputs a second output control signal, and receives a first output control signal or a second output control signal from the control unit, and receives the first output control signal or the second output control signal. Therefore, the low-frequency generating unit for generating and outputting different low-frequency, and the user's body, and from the low-frequency generating unit It comprises an electrode for outputting the input low frequency, the low frequency generation unit generates and outputs an uncompensated low frequency, which is an uncompensated normal low frequency, when the first output control signal is received from the control unit, and outputs it. 2 When the output control signal is received, it is recommended to generate and output the compensated low frequency whose instantaneous pulse output value is greater than the uncompensated low frequency. It is characterized by.
상기와 같은 구성을 가지는 본 발명인 친환경 저주파 자극기는 다음과 같은 효과가 있다.Eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator of the present invention having the above configuration has the following effects.
첫째, 배터리의 전압값이 최초 설정된 임계 전압값의 아래로 내려가더라도 유효한 출력(전압)을 더 낼 수 있는 효과가 있다.First, even if the voltage value of the battery falls below the initially set threshold voltage value, there is an effect that can generate more effective output (voltage).
둘째, 동일한 유효자극일 경우 최초 설정되는 배터리의 임계전압값을 더 낮춰 설정할 수 있는 효과가 있다.Second, in the case of the same effective stimulation, there is an effect that the threshold voltage value of the battery that is initially set can be set lower.
셋째, 동일 배터리를 사용하더라도, 유효 자극을 할 수 있는 사용 시간(유효 자극 시간)을 늘릴 수 있는 효과가 있다.Third, even if the same battery is used, there is an effect of increasing the use time (effective stimulation time) for effective stimulation.
넷째, 동일 배터리에서 유효 자극 시간을 늘릴 수 있음으로써 배터리를 더 오래 사용할 수 있는 효과가 있어서 배터리의 교체 주기를 늘릴 수 있고, 그 결과 건전지의 폐기화 기간을 장기간으로 가져갈 수 있어서 전체적인 배터리의 폐기량이 감소하는 효과가 있으며, 따라서 친환경 저주파 자극기를 구현할 수 있고, 이 점에서 본원발명의 저주파 자극기는 친환경 저주파 자극기가 되는 것이다.Fourth, by increasing the effective stimulation time in the same battery, the battery can be used for a longer period of time, thereby increasing the replacement cycle of the battery, and as a result, it is possible to take a long period of time to dispose of the battery. It has a reducing effect, and thus, it is possible to implement an eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator, and in this regard, the low-frequency stimulator of the present invention becomes an eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator.
다섯째, 저주파 자극기의 사용에 의해서 시간이 경과하여 배터리의 전압이 강하하더라도 저주파 자극기의 출력을 일정하고 안정되게 할 수 있는 효과가 있다.Fifth, there is an effect that the output of the low-frequency stimulator is constant and stable even if the voltage of the battery drops due to the passage of time due to the use of the low-frequency stimulator.
여섯째, 저주파 자극기의 사용에 의해서 시간이 경과하여 배터리의 전압이 강하하더라도 저주파 자극기의 출력을 유효전압 수준으로 유지할 수 있는 효과가 있다.Sixth, there is an effect of maintaining the output of the low-frequency stimulator at an effective voltage level even if the voltage of the battery drops due to the passage of time due to the use of the low-frequency stimulator.
일곱째, 저주파 자극기의 사용에 의해서 시간이 경과하여 배터리의 전압이 임계전압값까지 강하하는 경우라도, 저주파 자극기의 출력을 최초 배터리 만충전압과 유사한 출력값을 낼 수 있는 효과가 있다.Seventh, even if the voltage of the battery drops to a threshold voltage value due to the passage of time due to the use of the low-frequency stimulator, there is an effect that the output of the low-frequency stimulator can produce an output value similar to the initial battery full voltage.
여덟째, 배터리의 사용에 의해서 전압이 강하한 경우라도 항상 최초 만충전시의 전압과 유사한 출력이면서 동시에 일정한(안정된) 출력을 낼 수 있어서, 이용자 입장에서는 출력 세기를 세팅하는 번거러움이 줄어들고, 그 결과 제품을 편리하게 이용할 수 있는 효과가 있다.Eighth, even if the voltage drops due to the use of the battery, it can always produce an output that is similar to the voltage at the first full charge and at the same time a constant (stable) output, reducing the hassle of setting the output intensity from the user's point of view. There is an effect that can be conveniently used.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 의한 친환경 저주파 자극기의 블록 구성도이다.1 is a block diagram of an eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 2는 도 1에서 제1 저장부(160)의 상세 블록 구성도이다.2 is a detailed block diagram of the first storage unit 160 in FIG. 1.
도 3은 도 1에서 출력보상 모드 선택부(180)의 상세 블록 구성도이다.FIG. 3 is a detailed block diagram of the output compensation mode selector 180 in FIG. 1.
도 4는 제어부(130)에서 출력되는 제1,2 출력제어신호의 타이밍도의 예시도이다.4 is an exemplary diagram of timing diagrams of first and second output control signals output from the control unit 130.
도 5는 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 임계전압(Vc) 아래인 경우의 출력되는 전압의 펄스 파형도이다.5 is a pulse waveform diagram of output voltage when the current voltage Vp of the battery is below the threshold voltage Vc.
도 6은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 의한 친환경 저주파 자극기에 의한 동작 순서도이다.6 is a flowchart of an operation by an eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
다음은 본 발명인 친환경 저주파 자극기의 바람직한 실시예를 첨부한 도면을 참조하여 상세하게 설명한다.The following will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator.
본원발명에 의한 친환경 저주파 자극기는 배터리를 전원으로 사용하는 저주파 자극기를 전제로 하고 있다.The eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to the present invention presupposes a low-frequency stimulator using a battery as a power source.
도시된 바와 같이, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 의한 친환경 저주파 자극기는, 자극 또는 치료 대상인 신체 부위에 전극(150)을 접촉하여 저주파의 전자기적 자극을 주어 치료하는 저주파 자극기에 있어서, 각 회로 소자에 동작전류를 공급하는 배터리(110)와, 상기 배터리(110)의 전압을 검출하는 전압 검출부(120)와, 상기 전압 검출부(120)로부터 배터리(110)의 현재전압(Vp)[현재전압값(Vp)을 의미하며, 본 명세서에서는 동일한 의미를 가진다.]을 수신하고, 수신한 배터리(110)의 현재전압(Vp)이 배터리(110)의 사용에 따른 전압강하에 의해서 배터리(110)의 만충전압(Vf)보다 작은 값인 제1 기준전압(V1)[제1 기준전압값(Vp)을 의미하며, 본 명세서에서는 동일한 의미를 가진다.]에 도달할 때까지는 제1 출력제어신호를 출력하고, 수신한 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 제1 기준전압(V1)에 도달하는 경우에는 제2 출력제어신호를 출력하는 제어부(130)와, 상기 제어부(130)로부터 제1 출력제어신호 또는 제2 출력제어신호를 수신하고, 수신한 제1 출력제어신호 또는 제2 출력제어신호에 따라서 각각 다른 저주파를 생성하여 출력하는 저주파 발생부(140)와, 이용자의 신체의 통증 부위에 접촉하고, 상기 저주파 발생부(140)로부터 입력되는 저주파를 출력하는 전극(150)을 포함하여 구성되는 것을 특징으로 한다.As shown, the eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention, in a low-frequency stimulator for contacting the electrode 150 to the stimulation or treatment subject to give electromagnetic stimulation of low frequency to treat, each circuit element The battery 110 for supplying the operating current, the voltage detection unit 120 for detecting the voltage of the battery 110, and the current voltage Vp of the battery 110 from the voltage detection unit 120 (current voltage value ( Vp), which has the same meaning in this specification.], And the current voltage Vp of the received battery 110 is full of the battery 110 due to a voltage drop according to the use of the battery 110. The first output control signal is output until the first reference voltage V1 (meaning the first reference voltage value Vp, which has the same meaning in this specification) that is smaller than the voltage Vf is reached, The current voltage (Vp) of the received battery is the first reference voltage (V When reaching 1), the control unit 130 outputs a second output control signal, and receives the first output control signal or the second output control signal from the control unit 130, and receives the first output control signal or A low frequency generator 140 that generates and outputs different low frequencies according to the second output control signal, and an electrode 150 that contacts the pain portion of the user's body and outputs the low frequency input from the low frequency generator 140 It characterized in that it is configured to include.
이때, 상기 저주파 발생부(140)는 상기 제어부(130)로부터 제1 출력제어신호를 수신한 경우에는 보상되지 않은 통상의 저주파인 비보상 저주파를 생성하여서 출력하고, 제어부(130)로부터 제2 출력제어신호를 수신한 경우에는 비보상 저주파보다 순간 펄스 출력값(전압값)이 더 큰 보상된 저주파를 생성하여 출력하는 것을 특징으로 한다.In this case, when the first output control signal is received from the control unit 130, the low frequency generation unit 140 generates and outputs an uncompensated low frequency, which is a normal low frequency that is not compensated, and outputs the second output from the control unit 130. When a control signal is received, it is characterized in that it generates and outputs a compensated low frequency having a larger instantaneous pulse output value (voltage value) than an uncompensated low frequency.
구체적으로, 순간 펄스 출력값(전압값)이 더 큰 보상된 저주파를 생성하는 방법으로는, 상기 저주파 발생부(140)는 상기 제어부(130)로부터 제2 출력제어신호를 수신한 경우에는 비보상 저주파보다 동작 온(on) 타임이 길어져서 순간 펄스 출력값(전압값)이 더 큰 보상된 저주파를 생성하여 출력하는 것이다.Specifically, as a method of generating a compensated low frequency having a larger instantaneous pulse output value (voltage value), the low frequency generator 140 receives an uncompensated low frequency when receiving the second output control signal from the controller 130. It is to generate and output a compensated low frequency with a larger instantaneous pulse output value (voltage value) because the operation on time is longer.
배터리(110)의 전압값이 제1 기준전압(V1)에 도달하는 경우에는, 곧바로 전압보상을 수행하고, 배터리의 전압이 강하하더라도 항상 일정한 출력을 유지할 수 있는 이점이 있고, 배터리의 전압값이 임계 전압값의 아래로 내려가더라도 유효한 출력(전압)을 더 낼 수 있게 된다.When the voltage value of the battery 110 reaches the first reference voltage V1, voltage compensation is immediately performed, and there is an advantage of always maintaining a constant output even when the voltage of the battery drops, and the voltage value of the battery Even when the threshold voltage is lowered, a more effective output (voltage) can be generated.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 의한 친환경 저주파 자극기에 있어서, 배터리(110)의 현재전압(Vp)이 제1 기준전압(V1)보다 큰 경우에는 출력 보상을 하지 않고, 상기 배터리(110)의 현재전압(Vp)이 제1 기준전압(V1) 이하인 경우에는 저주파 발생부(140)의 출력을 보상하기 위한 보상출력값이 저장되어 있는 제1 저장부(160)가 더 포함되어서 구성되고, 상기 제어부(130)는 상기 전압 검출부(120)로부터 수신한 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 제1 기준전압(V1)에 도달하는 경우에는, 상기 제1 저장부(160)에 저장된 보상출력값을 리드(read)하고, 상기 리드한 보상출력값에 대응하여서 상기 제2 출력제어신호를 생성하는 것을 특징으로 한다.In the eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the current voltage Vp of the battery 110 is greater than the first reference voltage V1, output compensation is not performed, and the current voltage of the battery 110 When (Vp) is less than or equal to the first reference voltage (V1), the first storage unit 160 in which a compensation output value for storing the output of the low frequency generator 140 is stored is further included, and the control unit 130 ) Reads the compensation output value stored in the first storage unit 160 when the current voltage Vp of the battery received from the voltage detection unit 120 reaches the first reference voltage V1. , Generating the second output control signal in response to the read compensation output value.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 의한 친환경 저주파 자극기에 있어서, 상기 제1 저장부(160)는 보상출력값이 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)과 일대일로 매칭되어서 테이블정보로써 저장되어 있을 수 있고, 또는 실시예에 따라서는 제어부(130)로부터 현재전압(Vp)을 수신하여서 이 현재전압(Vp)을 보상출력값 연산 프로그램에 입력하여서 보상출력값을 산출한 후에 이 산출한 보상출력값을 저장할 수도 있으며, 어느 경우에나 모두 본원발명의 기술적 범위에 속한다.In the eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first storage unit 160 may be stored as table information as the compensation output value is matched one-to-one with the current voltage Vp of the battery, or as an embodiment. Depending on the condition, the current voltage Vp may be received from the control unit 130, the current voltage Vp may be input to the compensation output value calculation program to calculate the compensation output value, and then the calculated compensation output value may be stored. It belongs to the technical scope of the present invention.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 의한 친환경 저주파 자극기에 있어서, 상기 제1 저장부(160)에 저장된 보상출력값은, 상기 배터리(110)의 강하하는 전압값에 반비례하도록 설정되어서 저장되어 있는 것을 특징으로 한다.In the eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention, the compensation output value stored in the first storage unit 160 is characterized in that it is set to be inversely proportional to the voltage value of the drop of the battery 110 and is stored. .
상기 보상출력값이 배터리의 전압값에 반비례한다는 것은 배터리의 검출된 현재 전압값이 낮으면 보상출력값은 커진다는 것을 의미한다.The fact that the compensation output value is inversely proportional to the voltage value of the battery means that when the detected current voltage value of the battery is low, the compensation output value increases.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 의한 친환경 저주파 자극기에 있어서, 상기 제1 저장부(160)에 저장된 보상출력값은, 상기 제1 기준전압(V1)으로부터 제1 기준전압(V1)보다 작은 제2 기준전압(V2)[제2 기준전압값(Vp)을 의미하며, 본 명세서에서는 동일한 의미를 가진다.] 사이의 배터리 전압값에 대해서만 설정되어서 저장되어 있고[즉, 제2 기준전압(V2) 미만에서는 보상출력값이 설정되지 않는다.], 상기 보상출력값은, 상기 제1 기준전압(V1)과 제2 기준전압(V2) 사이를 복수의 구간전압[구간전압값을 의미하며, 본 명세서에서는 동일한 의미를 가진다.]으로 나누고, 이 구간전압에 이산적으로 매칭되어서 설정 저장되어 있는 것을 특징으로 한다.In the eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention, the compensation output value stored in the first storage unit 160 is a second reference voltage smaller than the first reference voltage V1 from the first reference voltage V1. (V2) [means the second reference voltage value (Vp), which has the same meaning in this specification.] Is set and stored only for the battery voltage value between [that is, compensation under the second reference voltage (V2) The output value is not set.], And the compensation output value means a plurality of section voltages (section voltage values) between the first reference voltage V1 and the second reference voltage V2, and has the same meaning in this specification. .], And is characterized by being discretely matched to this section voltage and stored.
예컨대 제1 기준전압(V1)은 8.0 V이고 제2 기준전압(V2)은 5.0 V인 경우, 예컨대 8.0 과 5.0 사이에 7.0, 6.0의 구간전압으로 나눌 수 있다.For example, when the first reference voltage V1 is 8.0 V and the second reference voltage V2 is 5.0 V, for example, it can be divided into a section voltage of 7.0 and 6.0 between 8.0 and 5.0.
이때, 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 제1 기준전압(V)인 8.0 V에 도달한 경우에는 보상출력값은 100 V이고, 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 7.0 V인 경우에는 보상출력값은 200 V, 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 6.0 V인 경우에는 보상출력값은 300 V 등으로 매칭하여서 설정 저장할 수 있다.At this time, when the current voltage Vp of the battery reaches 8.0 V, which is the first reference voltage V, the compensation output value is 100 V, and when the current voltage Vp of the battery is 7.0 V, the compensation output value is 200 V. , If the current voltage (Vp) of the battery is 6.0 V, the compensation output value can be matched with 300 V and stored.
그리고, 제2 기준전압(V2)이 5.0 V로 설정되어 있는 경우에는 5.0 V 미만에서는 배터리(110)의 전압이 낮아서 출력값을 보상하더라도 유효한 자극이 발생하지 않으므로, 이 제2 기준전압(V2) 미만에서는 보상출력값을 설정하지 않는다.In addition, when the second reference voltage V2 is set to 5.0 V, since the voltage of the battery 110 is low and the output value is compensated because the voltage of the battery 110 is lower than 5.0 V, effective stimulation does not occur, so the second reference voltage V2 is less than Does not set the compensation output value.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 의한 친환경 저주파 자극기에 있어서, 상기 제1 저장부(160)는, 배터리(110)의 전압값에 매칭되어서 전압보상값이 저장되어 있는 전압보상값 저장모듈(161)과, 상기 전압보상값 저장모듈(161)에 저장된 전압보상값에 매칭되어서 보상출력값이 저장되어 있는 보상출력값 저장모듈(162)을 포함하여 구성되는 것을 특징으로 한다.In the eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first storage unit 160 is a voltage compensation value storage module 161 that matches the voltage value of the battery 110 and stores the voltage compensation value. It is characterized in that it comprises a compensation output value storage module 162 is stored in the compensation output value is matched to the voltage compensation value stored in the voltage compensation value storage module (161).
상기 전압보상값은 보상출력값을 산출하거나 설정하기 위한 파라미터값이다.The voltage compensation value is a parameter value for calculating or setting the compensation output value.
상기 예에서, 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 제1 기준전압(V)인 8.0 V에 도달한 경우에는 전압보상값은 "1"로 설정하고, 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 7.0 V인 경우에는 전압보상값은 "2"로 설정하며, 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 6.0 V인 경우에는 전압보상값은 "3"으로 설정 또는 산출되어서 전압보상값 저장모듈(161)에 저장된다.In the above example, when the current voltage (Vp) of the battery reaches 8.0 V, which is the first reference voltage (V), the voltage compensation value is set to “1”, and the current voltage (Vp) of the battery is 7.0 V. In the case, the voltage compensation value is set to “2”, and when the current voltage Vp of the battery is 6.0 V, the voltage compensation value is set or calculated as “3” and stored in the voltage compensation value storage module 161.
이때 전압보상값이 "1"인 경우에 보상출력값은 100 V이고, 전압보상값이 "2"인 경우에는 보상출력값은 200 V이며, 전압보상값이 "3"인 경우에는 보상출력값은 300 V로 설정 또는 산출되어서 보상출력값 저장모듈(162)에 저장된다.At this time, the compensation output value is 100 V when the voltage compensation value is "1", the compensation output value is 200 V when the voltage compensation value is "2", and the compensation output value is 300 V when the voltage compensation value is "3". It is set or calculated as and stored in the compensation output value storage module 162.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 의한 친환경 저주파 자극기에 있어서, 상기 전압보상값 저장모듈(161)은, 상기 배터리(110)의 강하하는 전압값에 반비례하여서 전압보상값을 산출 또는 설정하여 저장하고 있는 것을 특징으로 한다.In the eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention, the voltage compensation value storage module 161 calculates or stores the voltage compensation value by inversely proportional to the voltage value of the battery 110 falling. It is characterized by.
상기 전압보상값이 배터리의 전압값에 반비례한다는 것은 배터리의 검출된 현재 전압값이 낮으면 전압보상값이 커진다는 것을 의미한다.The fact that the voltage compensation value is inversely proportional to the voltage value of the battery means that the voltage compensation value increases when the detected current voltage value of the battery is low.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 의한 친환경 저주파 자극기에 있어서, 상기 전압보상값 저장모듈(161)에 저장된 전압보상값은, 상기 제1 기준전압(V1)으로부터 제2 기준전압(V2)[제1 기준전압(V1)보다 작은 전압값] 사이의 배터리 전압값에 대해서만 설정되어서 저장되어 있고[즉, 제2 기준전압(V2) 미만에서는 전압보상값이 저장되어 있지 않다.], 상기 전압보상값은, 상기 제1 기준전압(V1)과 제2 기준전압(V2) 사이의 구간 전압에 이산적으로 매칭되어서 저장되어 있는 것을 특징으로 한다.In the eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention, the voltage compensation value stored in the voltage compensation value storage module 161 is a second reference voltage (V2) from the first reference voltage (V1) [first reference The voltage compensation value is set and stored only for the battery voltage value between the voltages (V1), that is, the voltage compensation value is not stored below the second reference voltage V2. It is characterized by being discretely matched to the section voltage between the first reference voltage (V1) and the second reference voltage (V2) and stored.
예컨대 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 제1 기준전압(V)인 8.0 V에 도달한 경우에는 전압보상값은 "1"이고, 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 7.0 V인 경우에는 전압보상값은 "2"이며, 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 6.0 V인 경우에는 전압보상값은 "3" 등으로 설정하여서 저장할 수 있을 것이다.For example, when the current voltage Vp of the battery reaches 8.0 V, which is the first reference voltage V, the voltage compensation value is “1”, and when the current voltage Vp of the battery is 7.0 V, the voltage compensation value is If it is "2" and the current voltage (Vp) of the battery is 6.0 V, the voltage compensation value may be set and stored as "3".
그리고, 제2 기준전압(V2)이 5.0 V로 설정되어 있는 경우에는 5.0 V 미만에서는 배터리(110)의 전압이 낮아서 출력값을 보상하더라도 유효한 자극이 발생하지 않으므로, 이 제2 기준전압(V2) 미만에서는 전압보상값을 설정하지 않는다.In addition, when the second reference voltage V2 is set to 5.0 V, since the voltage of the battery 110 is low and the output value is compensated because the voltage of the battery 110 is lower than 5.0 V, effective stimulation does not occur, so the second reference voltage V2 is less than Does not set the voltage compensation value.
다음은 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 의한 친환경 저주파 자극기의 특징에 대해서 설명한다.The following describes the characteristics of the eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
본 발명의 다른 실시예에 의한 친환경 저주파 자극기는 특히 배터리 현재전압(Vp)이 임계전압(Vc)에 이른 경우에만 출력값을 보상하는 것을 특징으로 한다.The eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to another embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the output value is compensated only when the battery current voltage Vp reaches the threshold voltage Vc.
상기 임계전압(Vc)[임계전압값(Vp)을 의미하며, 본 명세서에서는 동일한 의미를 가진다.]은 이용자들이 유효한 자극으로 느끼는 경험치를 배터리 전압값으로 나타낸 데이터로서, 이는 기 설정되어서 저장되어 있고, 예컨대 만충전압이 9 V인 경우 임계전압은 7.8 V이고, 이 임계전압에 이르면 배터리교체신호(비프음)가 출력되어서 배터리를 교체하는 것이 일반적이었다.The threshold voltage Vc (meaning the threshold voltage value Vp, which has the same meaning in this specification) is data representing a battery voltage value of experience experienced by a user as an effective stimulus, which is preset and stored. For example, when the full voltage is 9 V, the threshold voltage is 7.8 V. When this threshold voltage is reached, it is common to replace the battery because a battery replacement signal (beep sound) is output.
본 발명의 다른 실시예에 의한 친환경 저주파 자극기는, 출력보상 모드를 선택할 수 있는 사용자 인터페이스인 출력보상 모드 선택부(180)가 더 포함되어서 구성되는 것을 특징으로 한다.The eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to another embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the output compensation mode selection unit 180 which is a user interface capable of selecting an output compensation mode is further included.
상기 출력보상 모드에는 제1 출력보상 모드와 제2 출력보상 모드가 있다.The output compensation mode includes a first output compensation mode and a second output compensation mode.
상기 제1 출력보상 모드는 제1 기준전압(V1)과 임계전압(Vc)이 상이하고 제1 기준전압(V1)이 임계전압(Vc)보다 크며, 배터리 현재전압이 제1 기준전압에 도달하는 즉시 출력 보상 동작이 수행되는 동작모드이고, 상기 제2 출력보상 모드는 상기 제1 기준 전압이 임계전압(Vc)과 동일한 값으로 설정되어 있고 따라서 배터리 현재전압이 임계전압에 도달하여야만 출력 보상 동작이 수행되는 동작모드이다.In the first output compensation mode, the first reference voltage V1 and the threshold voltage Vc are different, the first reference voltage V1 is greater than the threshold voltage Vc, and the battery current voltage reaches the first reference voltage. It is an operation mode in which an output compensation operation is immediately performed, and in the second output compensation mode, the output compensation operation is performed only when the first reference voltage is set to the same value as the threshold voltage Vc and thus the battery current voltage reaches the threshold voltage. This is the operation mode that is performed.
상기 출력보상 모드 선택부(180)에는 제1 출력보상 모드를 동작시키기 위한 사용자 인터페이스인 제1 출력보상 모드 선택부(181)와, 제2 출력보상 모드를 동작시키기 위한 사용자 인터페이스인 제2 출력보상모드 선택부(182)가 구비되어 있는데, 이하에서 구체적으로 설명한다.The output compensation mode selector 180 includes a first output compensation mode selector 181 that is a user interface for operating a first output compensation mode, and a second output compensation that is a user interface for operating a second output compensation mode. A mode selector 182 is provided, which will be described in detail below.
본 발명의 다른 실시예에 의한 친환경 저주파 자극기는, 임계전압(Vc)이 저장되어 있는 제2 저장부(170)와, 배터리(110)의 현재전압(Vp)이 임계전압(Vc)[따라서 제1 기준전압(V1)]에 도달한 경우 출력 보상 동작을 수행하기 명령을 입력하는 사용자 인터페이스인 제2 출력보상모드 선택부(182)가 더 포함되어서 구성되는 것을 특징으로 한다.Eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to another embodiment of the present invention, the second storage unit 170, the threshold voltage (Vc) is stored, and the current voltage (Vp) of the battery 110 is the threshold voltage (Vc) [thus 1 reference voltage V1], the second output compensation mode selector 182, which is a user interface for inputting a command to perform an output compensation operation, is further included.
이때, 상기 제어부(130)는 상기 제2 출력보상모드 선택부(182)로부터 제2 출력보상모드 선택신호가 입력된 경우에는, 상기 제2 출력제어신호는 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 임계전압(Vc)에 도달된 경우에 출력하며, 상기 제1 출력제어신호는 임계전압(Vc)에 도달하기 전까지 계속하여 출력하는 것을 특징으로 한다.In this case, when the second output compensation mode selection signal is input from the second output compensation mode selection unit 182, the control unit 130 determines that the current voltage (Vp) of the battery is the threshold voltage. When it reaches (Vc), it outputs, and the first output control signal continues to output until it reaches the threshold voltage (Vc).
즉, 제어부(130)는, 상기 전압 검출부(120)로부터 배터리(110)의 현재전압(Vp)을 수신하고, 이 수신한 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 임계전압(Vc)에 도달할 때까지는 제1 출력제어신호를 출력하고, 수신한 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 임계전압(Vc)에 도달하는 경우에는 제2 출력제어신호를 출력하는 것이다.That is, the controller 130 receives the current voltage Vp of the battery 110 from the voltage detector 120 and until the current voltage Vp of the received battery reaches the threshold voltage Vc. The first output control signal is output, and when the current voltage Vp of the received battery reaches the threshold voltage Vc, the second output control signal is output.
이에 의하면, 임계전압(Vc) 이후에 출력 보상을 하므로, 실질적으로 임계전압(Vc)을 낮추는 효과가 있어서 배터리(110)의 사용시간을 연장할 수 있는 효과가 있다.According to this, since the output voltage is compensated after the threshold voltage Vc, there is an effect of substantially lowering the threshold voltage Vc, thereby extending the use time of the battery 110.
본 발명의 다른 실시예에 의한 친환경 저주파 자극기에 있어서, 상기 제1 기준전압(V1)은 상기 임계전압(Vc)보다 크고, 상기 제1 기준전압(V1)에 도달한 경우 곧바로 출력 보상 동작이 수행되는 명령을 입력하기 위한 사용자 인터페이스인 제1 출력보상모드 선택부(181)가 더 포함되어서 구성되는 것을 특징으로 한다.In the eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to another embodiment of the present invention, the first reference voltage V1 is greater than the threshold voltage Vc, and when the first reference voltage V1 is reached, an output compensation operation is immediately performed. The first output compensation mode selector 181, which is a user interface for inputting a command, is further configured.
상기 제1 출력보상모드는 임계전압(Vc)에 도달하기 전인 제1 기준전압(V1)에 도달한 경우 곧바로 출력 보상 동작이 수행되는 저주파 출력 모드임은 전술한 바왁 같고, 이는 디폴트값으로 설정되어 있을 수도 있고, 또는 위와 같이 제1 출력보상모드 선택부(181)와 같은 별도의 선택키를 구비하여서 동작이 수행되도록 할 수도 있으며, 어느 경우에나 본원발명의 기술적 범위에 속한다.The first output compensation mode is a low-frequency output mode in which the output compensation operation is performed immediately when the first reference voltage V1 is reached before the threshold voltage Vc is reached, which is set as the default value. It may be, or it may be provided with a separate selection key, such as the first output compensation mode selection unit 181 as described above, so that the operation can be performed, in any case is within the technical scope of the present invention.
다음은 상기와 같은 구성을 가지는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 의한 친환경 저주파 자극기의 동작에 대하여 기술한다.The following describes the operation of the eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention having the above configuration.
전압 검출부(120)는 배터리(110)의 현재전압(Vp)을 검출하고(S210), 이 검출한 전압값을 제어부(130)로 보낸다.The voltage detector 120 detects the current voltage Vp of the battery 110 (S210), and sends the detected voltage value to the controller 130.
제어부(130)는 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)과 내부 메모리(미도시)에 기 저장된 제1 기준전압(V1)을 비교한다(S212).The controller 130 compares the current voltage Vp of the battery with the first reference voltage V1 previously stored in the internal memory (not shown) (S212).
배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 제1 기준전압(V1)보다 큰 경우에는(S212) 출력 보상 동작이 수행되지 않고 통상의 일반적인 동작이 수행되는바, 제1 출력제어신호를 저주파 발생부(140)로 출력하고(S230), 이 제1 출력제어신호를 수신한 저주파 발생부(140)는 보상되지 않은 출력값을 갖는 통상의 저주파(비보상 저주파)를 전극(150)으로 출력한다(S232).If the current voltage (Vp) of the battery is greater than the first reference voltage (V1) (S212), the output compensation operation is not performed and a normal general operation is performed, so that the first output control signal is generated by the low frequency generator 140 Output (S230), and the low frequency generator 140 receiving the first output control signal outputs a normal low frequency (uncompensated low frequency) having an uncompensated output value to the electrode 150 (S232).
한편, 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 제1 기준전압(V1)보다 큰 경우에는(S212) 출력 보상 동작이 수행되는데 구체적으로 설명한다.Meanwhile, when the current voltage Vp of the battery is greater than the first reference voltage V1 (S212), an output compensation operation is performed, which will be described in detail.
수신한 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 제1 기준전압(V1) 이하인 경우 제어부(130)는, 현재전압(Vp)에 매칭된 전압보상값을 전압보상값 저장모듈(161)로부터 리드하여 전압보상값으로 설정하고(S214), 이 설정된 전압보상값에 매칭되어 있는 보상출력값을 보상출력값 저장모듈(162)로부터 리드하여 보상출력값으로 설정한다(S216).When the current voltage Vp of the received battery is equal to or less than the first reference voltage V1, the controller 130 reads the voltage compensation value matched to the current voltage Vp from the voltage compensation value storage module 161 to compensate for the voltage. It is set as a value (S214), and a compensation output value matching the set voltage compensation value is read from the compensation output value storage module 162 and set as a compensation output value (S216).
그리고, 제어부(130)는 상기와 같이 보상출력값을 설정한 경우, 이 설정된 보상출력값을 저주파 발생부(140)가 생성할 수 있도록 제2 출력제어신호를 저주파 발생부(140)로 출력한다.Then, when the compensation output value is set as described above, the controller 130 outputs the second output control signal to the low frequency generator 140 so that the low frequency generator 140 can generate the set compensation output value.
도 4에 도시된 바와 같이, 제2 출력제어신호(동작 온 타임이 T2)는 제1 출력제어신호(동작 온 타임이 T1)에 비하여 저주파 발생부(140)의 동작 온 타임을 더 늘리기 위한 신호로서, 제1 출력제어신호에 비하여 △t만큼의 동작 온 타임을 늘어나도록 하고 있다.As shown in FIG. 4, the second output control signal (operation on time T2) is a signal for further increasing the operation on time of the low frequency generator 140 compared to the first output control signal (operation on time T1). As a result, the operation on time of Δt is increased compared to the first output control signal.
따라서 T2 = T1 + △t가 된다.Therefore, T2 = T1 + Δt.
제2 출력제어신호를 수신한 저주파 발생부(140)는 △t만큼 더 온 동작 시간이 늘어나게 되어서 더 큰 전압값을 갖는 보상된 전압 펄스를 출력한다(S220).The low frequency generator 140 receiving the second output control signal increases the on operation time by Δt and outputs a compensated voltage pulse having a larger voltage value (S220).
제1 출력보상 모드의 경우에는 임계전압 이전부터 출력값 보상이 수행되는데, 특히 배터리의 현재전압이 낮아져서 출력이 낮아지는 경우, 예컨대 제1 기준전압(V1)이 만충전압(Vf)[만충전압값을 의미한다.]의 ~ 88 % 인 경우[만충전압(Vf)이 9.0 V인 경우에는 8.0 V]로 설정되는 경우, 이때부터 출력 보상이 이루어지므로, 출력값은 항상 일정하게 유지될 수 있는 이점이 있다.In the first output compensation mode, output value compensation is performed before the threshold voltage. In particular, when the current voltage of the battery is lowered and the output is lowered, for example, the first reference voltage V1 is the full voltage Vf (the full voltage value). Meaning.] When ~ 88% of [When the full voltage (Vf) is set to 9.0 V, 8.0 V], since output compensation is performed from this point, the output value has the advantage that it can be kept constant at all times. .
이는 매우 중요한 작용 및 효과인데 이에 대해서 상술한다.This is a very important action and effect, which is described in detail.
통상적으로 저주파 자극기에는 자극 강도(출력 세기)를 1단계 ~ 40 단계로 설정할 수 있는데, 이는 통증 부위 및 통증 정도에 맞게 이용자가 설정하고 있다.Typically, in the low-frequency stimulator, the stimulation intensity (output intensity) can be set from 1 to 40 steps, which is set by the user according to the pain area and the degree of pain.
예를 들면, 어깨 통증이 있는 이용자가 자극 강도를 30 단계로 설정하여 사용하는데, 사용 시간이 지날수록 배터리의 현재전압이 낮아지고 따라서 배터리의 현재전압에 연동되는 저주파 출력값은 낮아질 수밖에 없는데, 이때 사용자는 항상 사용하던대로 30 단계로 설정하여 사용하면 자극강도가 처음 사용시의 강도보다 낮으므로 다시 자극 강도를 40으로 올려서 사용해야만 하는 불편한 점이 있었다.For example, a user with shoulder pain sets and uses the stimulus intensity in 30 steps. As the usage time passes, the current voltage of the battery decreases, and thus the low-frequency output value linked to the current voltage of the battery is forced to decrease. When used in the 30-step setting as always used, the stimulus intensity was lower than the intensity at the first use, so there was an inconvenience in that the stimulus intensity had to be increased to 40 and used again.
그러나, 본원발명의 일 실시예에 의한 저주파 자극기는, 배터리의 현재전압이 내려가는 만큼 출력값을 보상하여서 항상 일정한 전압값이 출력되도록 하고 있고, 그 결과 이용자가 사용할 때마다 자극 강도를 설정하지 않아도 항상 일정한 자극 강도를 유지할 수 있으므로, 이용자들이 자신의 통증 관리에 맞게 편리하게 사용할 수 있는 것이다.However, the low-frequency stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention compensates the output value as the current voltage of the battery decreases, so that a constant voltage value is always output, and as a result, the stimulus intensity is always constant even when the user does not set the stimulus intensity. Since the irritation intensity can be maintained, users can conveniently use it for their pain management.
도 5에서, (a)의 파형도는 종래 기술에 있어서, 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 임계전압(Vc) 아래인 경우의 출력되는 전압의 펄스 파형도이고, (b)의 파형도는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 의한 친환경 저주파 자극기에 있어서, 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 임계전압(Vc) 아래인 경우의 저주파 발생부(140)에서 출력되는 전압의 펄스 파형도이다.In FIG. 5, the waveform diagram of (a) is a pulse waveform diagram of the output voltage when the current voltage Vp of the battery is below the threshold voltage Vc in the prior art, and the waveform diagram of (b) is the present In the eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention, a pulse waveform diagram of a voltage output from the low-frequency generator 140 when the current voltage Vp of the battery is below the threshold voltage Vc.
도 5에는 유효 출력 전압값[유효자극 출력 전압값](+Ve,-Ve)가 표시되어 있는데, 종래에는 배터리의 임계전압(Vc) 이하에서는 저주파 자극기의 출력값이 유효자극 출력 전압값(유효 출력 전압값) 이하이어서 이용자가 유효한 자극을 느끼지 못하였다.In FIG. 5, an effective output voltage value (effective stimulus output voltage value) (+ Ve, -Ve) is displayed. Conventionally, the output value of the low-frequency stimulator is effective stimulus output voltage value (effective output) below the threshold voltage Vc of the battery Voltage value) or less, so the user did not feel an effective stimulus.
그러나, 본원발명의 일 실시예의 경우에는 배터리의 임계전압(Vc)에서도 출력 보상에 의해서 출력값이 유효 출력 전압값(+Ve,-Ve) 이상으로 출력되고 있음을 알 수 있다.However, in the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, it can be seen that the output value is output more than the effective output voltage values (+ Ve, -Ve) by output compensation even at the threshold voltage Vc of the battery.
따라서, 임계전압 이하에서도 계속하여 배터리를 사용할 수 있으므로 배터리의 수명을 연장할 수 있는 것이다.Therefore, since the battery can be continuously used even below a threshold voltage, the life of the battery can be extended.
이와 같이 배터리의 수명이 연장되는 것은 출력보상모드의 종류에 관계없이 항상 연장될 수 있는 것임은 물론이다.It is needless to say that extending the life of the battery as described above can always be extended regardless of the type of the output compensation mode.
한편, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 의한 친환경 저주파 자극기에 있어서, 전압 검출부(120)와 제어부(130)와 제1 저장부(160)는 각각 별개의 구성요소로 구성되어 있는 것을 예를 들어서 설명하고 있으나, 이에 한정되는 것은 아니며, 실시예에 따라서는 전압 검출부(120)와 제어부(130)와 제1 저장부(160)가 선택적으로 통합된 IC칩으로 구현될 수도 있는바, 예컨대 전압 검출부(120)와 제어부(130)가 하나의 IC칩으로 구성될 수도 있고, 또흔 제어부(130)와 제1 저장부(160)가 하나의 IC칩으로 구성될 수도 있으며, 또는 전압 검출부(120)와 제어부(130)와 제1 저장부(160)가 통합되어서 하나의 IC칩으로 구성될 수도 있는바, 어느 경우에나 본원발명의 기술적 범위에 속함은 물론이다.On the other hand, in the eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention, the voltage detection unit 120, the control unit 130 and the first storage unit 160 is described as an example that is composed of separate components, respectively However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the voltage detection unit 120, the control unit 130, and the first storage unit 160 may be embodied as selectively integrated IC chips, for example, the voltage detection unit 120. ) And the control unit 130 may be composed of a single IC chip, and also the control unit 130 and the first storage unit 160 may be composed of a single IC chip, or the voltage detection unit 120 and the control unit ( 130) and the first storage unit 160 may be integrated and constituted by a single IC chip. In any case, it belongs to the technical scope of the present invention.
이와 같이 본 발명에 따른 바람직한 실시예를 살펴보았으며, 앞서 설명된 실시예 이외에도 본 발명이 그 기술적 사상이나 필수적인 특징을 변경하지 않고서 다른 구체적인 형태로 실시될 수 있다는 것은 해당 기술분야에 있어서 통상의 지식을 가진 사람에게는 자명한 것이다. 그러므로, 상술한 실시예는 제한적인 것이 아니라 예시적인 것로 이해해야만 한다.As described above, preferred embodiments according to the present invention have been described, and it is common knowledge in the art that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing its technical spirit or essential features in addition to the above-described embodiments. It is self-evident to those who have it. Therefore, the above-described embodiment should be understood as illustrative rather than restrictive.
본 발명의 범위는 상기 상세한 설명보다는 후술하는 청구범위에 의하여 나타내어지며, 청구범위의 의미 및 범위 그리고 그 균등 개념으로부터 도출되는 모든 변경 또는 변형된 형태가 본 발명의 범위에 포함되는 것으로 해석되어야 한다.The scope of the present invention is indicated by the following claims rather than the above detailed description, and it should be interpreted that all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalent concepts thereof are included in the scope of the present invention.

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  1. 자극 또는 치료 대상인 신체 부위에 전극(150)을 접촉하여 저주파의 전자기적 자극을 주어 치료하는 저주파 자극기에 있어서,In the low-frequency stimulator for treatment by giving a low-frequency electromagnetic stimulation by contacting the electrode 150 to the stimulation or treatment part of the body,
    배터리(110)와,Battery 110,
    상기 배터리(110)의 전압을 검출하는 전압 검출부(120)와,A voltage detector 120 for detecting the voltage of the battery 110,
    상기 전압 검출부(120)로부터 배터리(110)의 현재전압(Vp)을 수신하고, 수신한 배터리(110)의 현재전압(Vp)이 제1 기준전압(V1)에 도달할 때까지는 제1 출력제어신호를 출력하고, 수신한 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 제1 기준전압(V1)에 도달하는 경우에는 제2 출력제어신호를 출력하는 제어부(130)와,The voltage detection unit 120 receives the current voltage Vp of the battery 110 and controls the first output until the current voltage Vp of the received battery 110 reaches the first reference voltage V1. A control unit 130 that outputs a signal and outputs a second output control signal when the received current voltage Vp of the battery reaches the first reference voltage V1;
    상기 제어부(130)로부터 제1 출력제어신호 또는 제2 출력제어신호를 수신하고, 수신한 제1 출력제어신호 또는 제2 출력제어신호에 따라서 각각 다른 저주파를 생성하여 출력하는 저주파 발생부(140)와,The low frequency generator 140 receives the first output control signal or the second output control signal from the controller 130 and generates and outputs different low frequencies according to the received first output control signal or the second output control signal. Wow,
    이용자의 신체에 접촉하고, 상기 저주파 발생부(140)로부터 입력되는 저주파를 출력하는 전극(150)을 포함하여 구성되고,It is configured to include an electrode 150 that contacts the user's body and outputs a low frequency input from the low frequency generator 140,
    상기 저주파 발생부(140)는 상기 제어부(130)로부터 제1 출력제어신호를 수신한 경우에는 보상되지 않은 통상의 저주파인 비보상 저주파를 생성하여서 출력하고, 상기 제어부(130)로부터 제2 출력제어신호를 수신한 경우에는 비보상 저주파보다 순간 펄스 출력값이 큰 보상된 저주파를 생성하여 출력하는 것을 특징으로 하는 친환경 저주파 자극기.When the first output control signal is received from the control unit 130, the low frequency generation unit 140 generates and outputs an uncompensated low frequency, which is an uncompensated normal low frequency, and outputs the second output from the control unit 130. When a signal is received, it is recommended to generate and output a compensated low frequency whose instantaneous pulse output value is greater than the uncompensated low frequency. Eco-friendly low frequency stimulator.
  2. 청구항 1에 있어서,The method according to claim 1,
    상기 저주파 발생부(140)는 상기 제어부(130)로부터 제2 출력제어신호를 수신한 경우에는 비보상 저주파보다 동작 온(on) 타임이 길어져서 순간 펄스 출력값이 더 큰 보상된 저주파를 생성하여 출력하는 것을 특징으로 하는 친환경 저주파 자극기.When the second output control signal is received from the control unit 130, the low frequency generator 140 generates a compensated low frequency with a larger instantaneous pulse output value because the operation on time is longer than the uncompensated low frequency. To do Eco-friendly low frequency stimulator.
  3. 청구항 1에 있어서,The method according to claim 1,
    상기 배터리(110)의 현재전압(Vp)이 제1 기준전압(V1) 이하인 경우에는 저주파 발생부(140)의 출력을 보상하기 위한 보상출력값이 저장되어 있는 제1 저장부(160)가 더 포함되어서 구성되고,When the current voltage (Vp) of the battery 110 is less than or equal to the first reference voltage (V1), the first storage unit 160, which stores a compensation output value for compensating the output of the low frequency generator 140, is further included. It consists of
    상기 제어부(130)는 상기 전압 검출부(120)로부터 수신한 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 제1 기준전압(V1)에 도달하는 경우에는, 상기 제1 저장부(160)에 저장된 보상출력값을 리드(read)하고, 상기 리드한 보상출력값에 대응하여서 상기 제2 출력제어신호를 생성하는 것을 특징으로 하는 친환경 저주파 자극기.The control unit 130 reads the compensation output value stored in the first storage unit 160 when the current voltage Vp of the battery received from the voltage detection unit 120 reaches the first reference voltage V1. Eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator, characterized in that (read), and generates the second output control signal in response to the read compensation output value.
  4. 청구항 3에 있어서,The method according to claim 3,
    상기 제1 저장부(160)에 저장된 보상출력값은,The compensation output value stored in the first storage unit 160,
    상기 배터리(110)의 강하하는 전압값에 반비례하도록 설정되어서 저장되어 있는 것을 특징으로 하는 친환경 저주파 자극기.An eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator, characterized in that the battery 110 is set to be inversely proportional to the voltage value and stored.
  5. 청구항 4에 있어서,The method according to claim 4,
    상기 제1 저장부(160)에 저장된 보상출력값은,The compensation output value stored in the first storage unit 160,
    상기 제1 기준전압(V1)으로부터 제2 기준전압(V2)[제1 기준전압(V1)보다 작은 전압값] 사이의 배터리 전압값에 대해서만 설정되어서 저장되어 있고,It is set and stored only for the battery voltage value between the first reference voltage V1 and the second reference voltage V2 (a voltage value smaller than the first reference voltage V1),
    상기 보상출력값은, 상기 제1 기준전압(V1)과 제2 기준전압(V2) 사이에 있는 복수의 구간전압에 매칭되어서 설정 저장되어 있는 것을 특징으로 하는 친환경 저주파 자극기.The compensation output value is matched to a plurality of section voltages between the first reference voltage (V1) and the second reference voltage (V2) and is stored in an eco-friendly low frequency stimulator, characterized in that stored.
  6. 청구항 5에 있어서,The method according to claim 5,
    상기 제1 저장부(160)는,The first storage unit 160,
    상기 배터리(110)의 전압값에 매칭되어서 전압보상값이 저장되어 있는 전압보상값 저장모듈(161)과,A voltage compensation value storage module 161 in which a voltage compensation value is stored by matching the voltage value of the battery 110,
    상기 전압보상값 저장모듈(161)에 저장된 전압보상값에 매칭되어서 보상출력값이 저장되어 있는 보상출력값 저장모듈(162)을 포함하여 구성되는 것을 특징으로 하는 친환경 저주파 자극기.Eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator, characterized in that it comprises a compensation output value storage module 162 is stored in the compensation output value is matched to the voltage compensation value stored in the voltage compensation value storage module (161).
  7. 청구항 6에 있어서,The method according to claim 6,
    상기 전압보상값 저장모듈(161)은,The voltage compensation value storage module 161,
    상기 배터리(110)의 강하하는 전압값에 반비례하여서 전압보상값을 저장하고 있는 것을 특징으로 하는 친환경 저주파 자극기.Eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator, characterized in that the voltage compensation value is stored inversely proportional to the voltage drop of the battery 110.
  8. 청구항 7에 있어서,The method according to claim 7,
    상기 전압보상값 저장모듈(161)에 저장된 전압보상값은,The voltage compensation value stored in the voltage compensation value storage module 161,
    상기 제1 기준전압(V1)으로부터 제1 기준전압(V1)보다 작은 제2 기준전압(V2) 사이의 배터리 전압값에 대해서만 설정되어서 저장되어 있고,It is set and stored only for a battery voltage value between the first reference voltage V1 and a second reference voltage V2 smaller than the first reference voltage V1,
    상기 전압보상값은, 상기 제1 기준전압(V1)과 제2 기준전압(V2) 사이의 구간 전압에 매칭되어서 저장되어 있는 것을 특징으로 하는 친환경 저주파 자극기.The voltage compensation value, the eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator, characterized in that stored in matching with the section voltage between the first reference voltage (V1) and the second reference voltage (V2).
  9. 청구항 1에 있어서,The method according to claim 1,
    임계전압(Vc)이 저장되어 있는 제2 저장부(170)와,A second storage unit 170 in which the threshold voltage Vc is stored,
    상기 제1 기준전압(V1)은 임계전압(Vc)과 동일하고, 배터리(110)의 현재전압(Vp)이 임계전압(Vc)인 제1 기준전압에 도달시부터 출력 보상 동작을 수행하기 명령을 입력하는 제2 출력보상모드 선택부(182)가 더 포함되어서 구성되고,The first reference voltage (V1) is the same as the threshold voltage (Vc), the current voltage (Vp) of the battery 110 is a threshold voltage (Vc) command to perform an output compensation operation from reaching the first reference voltage The second output compensation mode selector 182 for inputting is further configured to be included,
    상기 제어부(130)는 상기 제2 출력보상모드 선택부(182)로부터 제2 출력보상모드 선택신호가 입력된 경우에는, 상기 제2 출력제어신호는 배터리의 현재전압(Vp)이 임계전압(Vc)에 도달된 경우에 출력하며, 상기 제1 출력제어신호는 임계전압(Vc)에 도달하기 전까지 계속하여 출력하는 것을 특징으로 하는 친환경 저주파 자극기.When the second output compensation mode selection signal is input from the second output compensation mode selection unit 182, the control unit 130 has a threshold voltage Vc for the current voltage Vp of the battery. ), And outputs the first output control signal until the threshold voltage (Vc) is reached.
  10. 청구항 9에 있어서,The method according to claim 9,
    상기 제1 기준전압(V1)은 상기 임계전압(Vc)보다 크고,The first reference voltage V1 is greater than the threshold voltage Vc,
    상기 제1 기준전압(V1)에 도달한 경우 곧바로 출력 보상 동작이 수행되는 명령을 입력하기 위한 사용자 인터페이스인 제1 출력보상모드 선택부(181)가 더 포함되어서 구성되는 것을 특징으로 하는 친환경 저주파 자극기.Eco-friendly low-frequency stimulator, characterized in that further comprises a first output compensation mode selector 181, which is a user interface for inputting a command for output compensation operation immediately when the first reference voltage (V1) is reached .
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