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Skin stimulation device and a method and computer program product for detecting a skin stimulation location

A technology for skin stimulation and location, which can be used in passive exercise equipment, instruments for determining reflex points, physical therapy, etc., and can solve problems such as inapplicability

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-01-07
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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[0019] In this specification, the same or corresponding components have the same or corresponding reference numerals. This specification shows typical embodiments, which are provided for illustration only. The typical embodiments shown should not be limiting in any way.

[0020] Figures 1 and 2 show a typical embodiment of an acupressure device 1, with Figure 1 showing the device in top, side and bottom views, respectively. The acupressure device 1 includes a camera 2 for capturing images of the user's skin, a deployable indicator 3 (shown in a deployed position), a stimulating knob 4 (which may generally be referred to as a stimulator 4), an actuation button 5 , light source arrangement 8, display screen 6 and loudspeaker 7.

[0021] figure 2 The functional configuration of the device 1 is shown. In addition to these components, the device comprises a processing circuit 40 , a memory unit 42 and a vibration actuator 44 . The actuation button 5 is coupled with the vibrati...

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A skin stimulation device is provided with a stimulator (4) for locally stimulating skin at a skin location on a body part, for applying acupressure for example. The device has a storage unit (42) that stores location information specifying the skin location relative to a feature of the body part. The device contains a camera (2) for capturing image data of the skin. A processing circuit (40) processes the captured image data to determine a position of said feature and to identify the skin location based on the location information and the determined position of the feature. The device then preferably indicates whether the stimulator is at a stimulation location and / or automatically starts stimulation.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a skin stimulation device provided with at least one stimulator for local stimulation of the skin. [0002] The invention also relates to a method for detecting skin irritation sites. Background technique [0003] Among the so-called "Pointer Excel II" and "Pointer Plus" needles, less stimulating devices are described. These are skin devices used to apply electro-acupuncture. [0004] Acupressure is a technique from traditional Chinese medicine that involves applying pressure-to-pressure points on the body. Pressure is traditionally applied using the fingers or hands and is believed to alter the internal flow of life force or energy known as "Qi". Next to pressure, other forms of skin stimulation are also believed to have the same effect and / or employ the same principles as traditional acupressure, such as stimulation by electromagnetic radiation, heat, electricity, vibration, etc. [0005] For example, acupressure may be u...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61H1/02
CPCA61H39/02
Inventor M·M·库尔卡尼R·纳达夫S·拉克希马南J·C·博斯兰瑟姆普拉巴卡拉
Owner KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV