Intelligent auricular point micro-current stimulation sleep instrument

Abstract

An intelligent auricular point micro-current stimulation sleep instrument relates to the technical field of health care equipment and is mainly structurally characterized in that an electrode plate is fixedly mounted on one contact surface of an auricular point clamp in an insulating manner, and an intelligent control processor and a micro-current generator are fixedly mounted in a control box; a data acquisition module in the intelligent control processor acquires signals of a pressure sensor and a temperature sensor, an analysis processing module is used for calculating and analyzing acquired information and transmitting an analysis result to a feedback control module, and a wireless communication module receives micro-current stimulation parameters set on a control terminal and transmits the micro-current stimulation parameters to the feedback control module. The feedback control module is used for transmitting the micro-current stimulation parameters to the micro-current generator and is also used for adjusting the micro-current stimulation parameters according to an analysis result; the micro-current generator is connected to the auricular point clamp and the electrode plate through wires and generates micro-current. According to the intelligent auricular point micro-current stimulation sleep instrument, stimulation parameters can be dynamically adjusted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of health care equipment, and in particular to an intelligent ear acupoint microcurrent stimulation sleep device. Background Art

[0002] With the accelerated pace of life in modern society, sleep disorders are becoming more and more serious. Traditional drug treatments have problems such as large side effects and easy dependence. Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a safe and effective sleep aid solution by non-drug means, using the theory of traditional Chinese medicine auricular acupuncture points, combined with modern electronic technology. As an important part of traditional medicine, the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine auricular acupuncture points has been widely recognized. The auricular acupuncture points are closely connected with the internal organs and meridians of the whole body. By stimulating the auricular acupuncture points, the functions of the internal organs can be adjusted to achieve the purpose of treating diseases and maintaining health. In recent years, with the development of electronic technology, the application of auricular acupuncture point electrical stimulation therapy in the medical field has become increasingly widespread, especially in the treatment of insomnia, showing significant efficacy. However, most of the auricular acupuncture point electrical stimulation devices in the prior art have problems such as complex operation, inconvenience in carrying, and difficulty in accurately controlling the stimulation parameters. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an intelligent ear acupoint microcurrent stimulating sleep instrument which is easy to operate, convenient to carry, and whose stimulation parameters can be accurately and dynamically adjusted and controlled. The instrument can stimulate the ear acupoints with microcurrent, promote the secretion of brain neurotransmitters, regulate the sleep-wake cycle, and thus effectively improve the sleep quality.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: an intelligent ear acupoint microcurrent stimulation sleep instrument, including an ear acupoint clip and a control box, wherein:

[0005] The ear acupuncture point clip is made of conductive silicone material, and an electrode sheet is insulated and fixedly installed on one of the contact surfaces of the ear acupuncture point clip that contacts the ear, and a pressure sensor and a temperature sensor are also fixedly installed next to the electrode sheet. Since conductive materials such as metal powder or conductive carbon black are added to the conductive silicone, it has conductive properties, and an insulating sheet can be added between the electrode sheet and the ear acupuncture point clip to achieve insulated installation.

[0006] The control box is fixedly installed with an intelligent control processor and a microcurrent generator, wherein the intelligent control processor includes a data acquisition module, an analysis and processing module, a feedback control module and a wireless communication module;

[0007] The data acquisition module is connected to the output signal ends of the pressure sensor and the temperature sensor to collect pressure and temperature information, and transmit the pressure and temperature information to the analysis and processing module; the pressure sensor can detect the pressure change applied by the ear acupuncture point clip on the user's ear, so as to monitor the fixed state of the ear acupuncture point clip to ensure appropriate pressure to obtain the best stimulation effect; the temperature sensor measures the ear temperature, and is used to monitor the change of ear temperature to help judge the user's comfort. The change of temperature can also reflect the change of the user's sleep state;

[0008] The analysis and processing module includes a single-chip microcomputer and peripheral circuits. The single-chip microcomputer stores instructions, which are executed by the single-chip microcomputer to calculate and analyze the collected pressure and temperature information, determine the user's sleep state and needs according to a preset algorithm to form an analysis result, and transmit the analysis result to the feedback control module;

[0009] The wireless communication module is used for wireless communication with the control terminal, receiving the microcurrent stimulation parameters and instructions set on the control terminal and transmitting them to the feedback control module;

[0010] The output end of the feedback control module is electrically connected to the microcurrent generator, and the feedback control module is used to transmit the microcurrent stimulation parameters to the microcurrent generator, and is also used to adjust the microcurrent stimulation parameters according to the analysis results to achieve a personalized and precise sleep-aiding effect;

[0011] The microcurrent stimulation parameters include frequency, intensity, and duration;

[0012] The positive output end of the microcurrent generator is connected to the ear acupoint clip through a wire, and the negative output end is connected to the electrode sheet through a wire. The microcurrent generator is used to generate a microcurrent of corresponding frequency, intensity and duration according to the microcurrent stimulation parameters output by the feedback control module.

[0013] The principle of microcurrent stimulation is to stimulate central nerve cells and regulate brain wave activity by applying a microcurrent of specific frequency and low intensity to the brain. Specifically, microcurrent stimulation can enhance the alpha wave (α wave) of relaxation, while inhibiting the tense and excited beta wave (β wave), thereby promoting the brain to secrete a variety of sleep-related neurotransmitters, such as endorphins and melatonin, improve sedation, reduce anxiety and stress levels, and ultimately improve sleep quality.

[0014] In specific implementation, the present invention can be powered by a power source in the prior art, such as a rechargeable lithium battery or an external power converter.

[0015] Furthermore, the shape of the clip part of the ear acupuncture point clip is circular.

[0016] Furthermore, the number of the ear acupoint clips is two.

[0017] Furthermore, the electrode sheet is circular in shape.

[0018] Furthermore, the electrode sheet is also bonded with a conductor, which can be bonded to the center of the electrode sheet, and can enhance conductivity, ensure efficient transmission of current between the electrode sheet and the skin, reduce resistance, improve the stability and efficiency of current transmission, and ensure that the current can be concentrated and effectively transmitted to the target area.

[0019] Furthermore, the conductor is a traditional Chinese medicine sleep-aiding soup gel.

[0020] The Chinese medicine sleep-aiding soup gel is not only conductive, but also contains Chinese medicine ingredients that help sleep. Under the action of electric current, these Chinese medicine ingredients may more easily penetrate into the deep layer of the skin and play a sleep-aiding effect; the gel-like conductor has good softness and adhesion, which can better fit the skin and reduce friction and discomfort between the electrode sheet and the skin.

[0021] Furthermore, the control terminal is a mobile phone. Through the APP on the mobile phone, microcurrent stimulation parameters can be set and start and stop instructions can be issued.

[0022] Furthermore, the wireless communication mode between the wireless communication module and the control terminal is WiFi or Bluetooth.

[0023] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0024] (1) Easy operation: Users only need to wear the ear acupuncture clip on their ears, and remote control and parameter setting can be achieved through the terminal, without the need for professional operation;

[0025] (ii) Easy to carry: The whole device is small in size and light in weight, easy to carry and store, and suitable for use in various occasions;

[0026] (iii) Dynamic and precise control of stimulation parameters: The intelligent control processor monitors the user's physiological parameters in real time and automatically adjusts the stimulation parameters to ensure that each stimulation can achieve the best effect;

[0027] (IV) Safe and effective: It uses micro-current stimulation, without the risk of drug side effects and dependence; at the same time, it combines the theory of traditional Chinese medicine auricular acupuncture for precise stimulation and massage, with significant and lasting therapeutic effects. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 It is a partial enlarged schematic diagram of the overall structure and the ear acupuncture point clip of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of electrical connection of an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0032] 1 to 3 show a specific embodiment of the intelligent ear acupoint microcurrent stimulation sleep instrument of the present invention, comprising two ear acupoint clips 1 and a control box 4, wherein:

[0033] The ear acupuncture point clip 1 is made of conductive silicone material, and the clip part of the ear acupuncture point clip 1 is circular in shape. A circular electrode sheet 2 is insulated and fixedly installed on a contact surface of the clip part of each ear acupuncture point clip 1 that contacts the ear. A conductor 3 made of Chinese medicine sleep-aiding soup gel is also bonded to the center of the electrode sheet 2. A pressure sensor 6 and a temperature sensor 7 are also fixedly installed next to the electrode sheet 2. After the ear acupuncture point clip is clamped on the ear, the stimulation part of the ear acupuncture point clip includes ear acupuncture points such as Shenmen, insomnia points, pillow, subcortical, kidney points, heart points, spleen points, liver points, etc. The electrode sheet is fixed on the contact surface of the ear acupuncture point clip and directly fits on the relevant acupuncture points of the auricle, such as ear acupuncture points such as Shenmen, insomnia points, pillow, etc.

[0034] The control box 4 is fixedly installed with an intelligent control processor 8 and a micro-current generator 5, wherein the intelligent control processor 8 includes a data acquisition module 81, an analysis and processing module 82, a feedback control module 83 and a wireless communication module 84;

[0035] The data acquisition module 81 is connected to the output signal terminals of the pressure sensor 6 and the temperature sensor 7 to collect pressure and temperature information, and transmit the pressure and temperature information to the analysis and processing module 82;

[0036] The analysis and processing module 82 includes a single-chip microcomputer and peripheral circuits. The internal memory of the single-chip microcomputer stores instructions, which are executed by the CPU of the single-chip microcomputer to calculate and analyze the collected pressure and temperature information, judge the user's sleep state and needs according to a preset algorithm to form an analysis result, and transmit the analysis result to the feedback control module 83; the single-chip microcomputer model adopts MSP430 or STM32F103C8T6;

[0037] The wireless communication module 84 is used for wireless communication with the control terminal 9, receiving the micro-current stimulation parameters and instructions set on the control terminal 9 and transmitting them to the feedback control module 83;

[0038] The output end of the feedback control module 83 is electrically connected to the microcurrent generator 5. The feedback control module 83 is used to transmit the microcurrent stimulation parameters to the microcurrent generator 5, and is also used to adjust the microcurrent stimulation parameters according to the analysis results. The preprocessing unit circuit inside the feedback control module 83 preprocesses the analysis result signal, including amplification and filtering, to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the signal. Subsequently, the processed analysis result signal is sent to the execution unit of the control algorithm. The execution unit adopts the control algorithm unit of the prior art, such as the PID control unit and the fuzzy control unit. The execution unit calculates the adjusted microcurrent stimulation parameters according to the deviation between the processed analysis result signal and the system set target, such as the set temperature value.

[0039] The microcurrent stimulation parameters include frequency, intensity, and duration;

[0040] The positive output end of the microcurrent generator 5 is connected to the ear acupuncture point clip 1 through a wire, and the negative output end thereof is connected to the electrode sheet 2 through a wire. The microcurrent generator 5 is used to generate a microcurrent of corresponding frequency, intensity and duration according to the microcurrent stimulation parameters output by the feedback control module 83. The microcurrent generator 5 adopts a prior art product, which uses a MAX038 chip and a peripheral circuit to generate a stable and adjustable microcurrent signal, which is transmitted to the ear acupuncture point clip 1 and the electrode sheet 2 through a wire to form a microcurrent loop to stimulate specific acupuncture points on the human ear.

[0041] In this embodiment, the control terminal 9 is a smart phone with a corresponding APP installed, and the treatment duration, microcurrent frequency and intensity can be preset in the APP. The wireless communication module 84 and the control terminal 9 communicate wirelessly via WiFi or Bluetooth.

[0042] The method of using the embodiment of the present invention is:

[0043] (1) The user wears the ear acupuncture clip 1 on the ear and adjusts it to a comfortable position.

[0044] (2) Open the mobile phone APP and connect the smart ear acupoint microcurrent stimulation sleep device.

[0045] (3) Set stimulation parameters (such as frequency, intensity, duration, etc.) on the APP and adjust them according to personal needs and preferences.

[0046] (4) The APP transmits the set parameters to the intelligent control processor 8 by wireless means, and the intelligent control processor 8 then controls the microcurrent generator 5 to generate corresponding microcurrent.

[0047] (5) The microcurrent is transmitted to the ear acupoint clip 1 and the electrode sheet 2 through the wire to precisely stimulate the ear acupoint. At this time, the user will feel a slight current stimulation effect, but should not feel uncomfortable.

[0048] (6) The data acquisition module 81 in the intelligent control processor 8 starts to work, and monitors the user's physiological parameters in real time through the pressure sensor 6 and the temperature sensor 7. These data will be used to evaluate the user's sleep state and sleep-aiding effect.

[0049] (7) The analysis and processing module 82 receives and processes the data, and uses a preset algorithm model to analyze and determine the user's current sleep needs and possible sleep disorders.

[0050] (8) The feedback control module 83 automatically adjusts the microcurrent stimulation parameters according to the analysis results, such as increasing or decreasing the stimulation intensity and adjusting the stimulation frequency, so as to achieve a more personalized and accurate sleep-aiding effect.

[0051] (9) During the entire sleep-aiding process, users can also use the mobile phone APP to fine-tune or stop stimulation according to their own feelings.

[0052] (10) When the set sleep-aiding time ends or the user actively stops stimulation, the microcurrent generator will be turned off.

[0053] The above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes and modifications can be made based on the above description. It is impossible to list all the embodiments here. Any obvious changes or modifications derived from the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent ear acupoint microcurrent stimulation sleep instrument, characterized in that: It comprises an ear acupuncture point clip (1) and a control box (4), wherein: The ear acupuncture point clip (1) is made of conductive silicone material, and an electrode sheet (2) is insulated and fixedly installed on one of the contact surfaces of the ear acupuncture point clip (1) that contacts the ear, and a pressure sensor (6) and a temperature sensor (7) are also fixedly installed next to the electrode sheet (2); An intelligent control processor (8) and a microcurrent generator (5) are fixedly installed in the control box (4), wherein the intelligent control processor (8) comprises a data acquisition module (81), an analysis and processing module (82), a feedback control module (83) and a wireless communication module (84); The data acquisition module (81) is connected to the output signal ends of the pressure sensor (6) and the temperature sensor (7) to collect pressure and temperature information, and transmit the pressure and temperature information to the analysis and processing module (82); The analysis and processing module (82) includes a single chip microcomputer and peripheral circuits. The single chip microcomputer stores instructions, which are executed by the single chip microcomputer to calculate and analyze the collected pressure and temperature information, determine the user's sleep state and needs according to a preset algorithm to form an analysis result, and transmit the analysis result to the feedback control module (83); The wireless communication module (84) is used for wireless communication with the control terminal (9), receiving the micro-current stimulation parameters and instructions set on the control terminal (9) and transmitting them to the feedback control module (83); The output end of the feedback control module (83) is electrically connected to the microcurrent generator (5), and the feedback control module (83) is used to transmit the microcurrent stimulation parameter to the microcurrent generator (5), and is also used to adjust the microcurrent stimulation parameter according to the analysis result; The microcurrent stimulation parameters include frequency, intensity, and duration; The positive output end of the microcurrent generator (5) is connected to the ear acupuncture point clip (1) through a wire, and the negative output end thereof is connected to the electrode sheet (2) through a wire. The microcurrent generator (5) is used to generate a microcurrent of corresponding frequency, intensity and duration according to the microcurrent stimulation parameters output by the feedback control module (83).

2. The intelligent ear acupoint microcurrent stimulation sleep instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shape of the clamp part of the ear acupuncture point clamp (1) is circular.

3. The intelligent ear acupoint microcurrent stimulation sleep instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the ear acupuncture point clips (1) is two.

4. The intelligent ear acupoint microcurrent stimulation sleep instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electrode sheet (2) is circular in shape.

5. The intelligent ear acupoint microcurrent stimulation sleep instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: A conductor (3) is also bonded to the electrode sheet (2).

6. The intelligent ear acupoint microcurrent stimulation sleep instrument according to claim 5, characterized in that: The conductor (3) is a traditional Chinese medicine sleep-aiding soup gel.

7. The intelligent ear acupoint microcurrent stimulation sleep instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control terminal (9) is a mobile phone.

8. The intelligent ear acupoint microcurrent stimulation sleep instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wireless communication mode between the wireless communication module (84) and the control terminal (9) is WiFi or Bluetooth.

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