Traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis standardization system and method based on Yin and Yang balance of twelve-meridian resistance

Abstract

The invention discloses a traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis standardization system and method based on Yin and Yang balance of a twelve-meridian resistor, and relates to the technical field of diagnosis standardization, the traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis standardization system based on Yin and Yang balance of the twelve-meridian resistor comprises a hardware measurement module used for collecting resistance values of the left side and the right side of the twelve-meridian resistor of a human body; the data processing and analyzing module is connected with the hardware measuring module and used for receiving the resistance values collected by the hardware measuring module, processing and analyzing the resistance values and calculating the ratio of the resistance values of the left side and the right side of each right meridian; according to the method, the subjective limitation that traditional four diagnosis methods depend on experience is broken through, abstract concepts of yin-yang imbalance, viscera function strength and the like in traditional Chinese medicine are converted into computable resistance values and ratios, diagnosis results are converted into quantitative analysis from qualitative description, and diagnosis deviation caused by experience difference of doctors is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of diagnostic standardization technology, specifically to a standardized system and method for TCM diagnosis based on the Yin-Yang balance of the resistance of the twelve meridians. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) diagnosis is a core component of the TCM theoretical system. It utilizes the four diagnostic methods of observation, auscultation and olfaction, inquiry, and palpation, combined with theories of the internal organs and meridians, to determine the nature of diseases and guide clinical treatment. However, the traditional TCM diagnostic model has long faced problems of insufficient standardization and strong subjectivity, hindering the modernization and international promotion of TCM. Specifically:

[0003] In traditional Chinese medicine's four diagnostic methods, key techniques such as pulse diagnosis and tongue diagnosis rely heavily on the physician's experience and lack quantifiable standards. Different physicians may arrive at different diagnoses for the same symptom or pulse pattern, leading to frequent instances of inconsistent diagnoses for the same disease. This not only affects the stability of clinical efficacy but also poses difficulties for the transmission of experience in TCM education.

[0004] While existing auxiliary diagnostic technologies attempt to overcome this limitation, each has its own shortcomings. Bionic pulse diagnosis is affected by the subject's condition and the operator's interpretation, resulting in poor stability; thermal sensitivity relies on individual pain tolerance, leading to significant subjective errors; infrared imaging is easily affected by environmental interference and has a weak correlation with organ function; and single meridian resistance measurement ignores the overall synergistic relationship of the twelve primary meridians, resulting in a one-sided diagnosis.

[0005] With the increasing demands for objectivity and standardization in modern medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) urgently needs repeatable and verifiable diagnostic standards to support clinical efficacy evaluation, TCM research and development, and inter-institutional collaboration. However, the core concept of Yin-Yang balance in the twelve primary meridians of TCM has not yet been translated into quantifiable diagnostic techniques, resulting in a significant technological gap in this field. Therefore, we propose a standardized TCM diagnostic system and method based on the Yin-Yang balance of electrical resistance in the twelve primary meridians to address the aforementioned issues. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a standardized system and method for TCM diagnosis based on the Yin-Yang balance of the resistance of the twelve meridians, in order to solve the problem that the traditional TCM diagnosis model in the current market is limited by strong subjectivity and insufficient standardization, as mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0008] A standardized TCM diagnostic system based on the Yin-Yang balance of the twelve meridians' resistance includes:

[0009] The hardware measurement module is used to collect the resistance values ​​of the left and right sides of the twelve meridians of the human body;

[0010] The data processing and analysis module is connected to the hardware measurement module. It is used to receive the resistance values ​​collected by the hardware measurement module, process and analyze the resistance values, calculate the ratio of the resistance values ​​on the left and right sides of each meridian, compare the resistance values ​​and ratios with the normal population database, determine the strength of the organ functions and the degree of yin-yang imbalance, determine the main cause of the disease, and generate a diagnostic report and treatment plan.

[0011] The hardware measurement module includes:

[0012] The electrode unit includes multiple electrodes, which are set to correspond to the well points of the twelve regular meridians, the forehead of the head, and the Tanzhong acupoint of the chest. They are used to contact the human body to collect resistance signals. The electrodes are silver chloride electrodes. The connecting wires are divided into four groups, which correspond to the six meridians of the left hand, the six meridians of the right hand, the six meridians of the left foot, and the six meridians of the right foot, respectively, and are connected to the circuit board through a six-core wire.

[0013] The switching unit, connected to the electrode unit, is used to switch between Yin meridian measurement and Yang meridian measurement. When measuring Yang meridian, the power supply corresponding to Yin meridian is cut off, and when measuring Yin meridian, the power supply corresponding to Yang meridian is cut off.

[0014] The measurement circuit, connected to the switching unit, is used to measure the resistance signal acquired by the electrode unit.

[0015] The processing chip, connected to the measurement circuit, is used to perform multiple measurements on the resistance value of each conductor within one second and take the average value.

[0016] The communication module, connected to the processing chip, is used to transmit the processed resistance value to the data processing and analysis module.

[0017] Preferably, the data processing and analysis module includes:

[0018] A data receiving unit is used to receive the resistance value transmitted by the hardware measurement module;

[0019] The data storage unit is used to store the received resistance values, the calculated ratios, and a database of normal populations.

[0020] The data display unit is used to dynamically display the changes in the resistance values ​​of the twelve meridians. The data of the Yin meridians on the left are displayed in green, and the data of the Yang meridians on the right are displayed in red. The resistance value change graph of each meridian can be magnified and displayed. The values ​​at a certain time can also be extracted to create a bar chart to compare the values ​​on the left and right.

[0021] The data analysis unit is used to calculate the ratio of the resistance values ​​on the left and right sides of each meridian, compare the resistance values ​​and ratios with the database of normal people, determine the strength of organ function and the degree of yin-yang imbalance, and identify the main cause of the disease.

[0022] The report generation unit is used to generate diagnostic reports and treatment plans based on data analysis results. The treatment plans include suggestions for acupuncture or traditional Chinese medicine treatment.

[0023] Preferably, when the data analysis unit judges the strength of organ function, a low resistance value indicates that the meridians are unobstructed and the corresponding organ function is strong; a high resistance value indicates that the meridians are blocked and the corresponding organ function is weak.

[0024] When the data analysis unit judges the degree of imbalance between the left and right resistance values, the larger the ratio of the left and right resistance values, the higher the degree of imbalance; the smaller the ratio, the lower the degree of imbalance.

[0025] A standardized method for TCM diagnosis based on the Yin-Yang balance of the twelve meridians' electrical resistance includes the following steps:

[0026] S1. Use a hardware measurement module to collect the resistance values ​​on both sides of the twelve meridians of the human body;

[0027] S2. The data processing and analysis module receives the resistance value, processes it, and calculates the ratio of the resistance values ​​on the left and right sides of each meridian.

[0028] S3. Compare the resistance values ​​and ratios with a database of normal populations to determine the overall functional status and the degree of yin-yang imbalance in the functions of the internal organs;

[0029] S4. Identify the two to three items with the greatest left-right imbalance, determine the primary and secondary factors, and pinpoint the main cause;

[0030] S5. Based on the balance principle of traditional Chinese medicine, formulate tonification and purgation plans targeting the main causes of the disease and generate diagnostic reports.

[0031] Specifically, in step S1, when collecting resistance values, a silver chloride electrode is used, and the switching unit is used to switch between Yin and Yang meridian measurements. The processing chip measures the resistance value of each meridian ten times within one second and takes the average value.

[0032] In step S2, the data processing and analysis module receives the resistance value transmitted by the hardware measurement module via Bluetooth.

[0033] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0034] This invention breaks through the subjective limitations of traditional four diagnostic methods that rely on experience. It transforms abstract concepts such as the imbalance of Yin and Yang and the strength of organ functions in traditional Chinese medicine into calculable resistance values ​​and ratios, thus changing the diagnostic results from qualitative description to quantitative analysis and avoiding diagnostic biases caused by differences in physician experience.

[0035] This invention employs silver chloride electrodes, four-terminal measurement, and other methods, combined with a process of averaging multiple samples, which effectively reduces random errors and external interference during the measurement process, improves the stability and reliability of diagnosis, and reduces the possibility of misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis.

[0036] This invention follows the correspondence between the twelve meridians and the five internal organs and six bowels in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as the theory of yin-yang balance. It directly links the resistance ratio with the state of yin-yang imbalance, and the diagnostic results can directly guide the formulation of treatment plans such as acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine.

[0037] The above overview is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features of the invention will become readily apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. Attached Figure Description

[0038] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the TCM diagnostic standardization system based on the Yin-Yang balance of the twelve meridians. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0040] Example 1

[0041] From the appendix Figure 1 As shown, the standardized TCM diagnostic system based on the Yin-Yang balance of the twelve meridians' resistance includes:

[0042] The hardware measurement module is used to collect the resistance values ​​of the left and right sides of the twelve meridians of the human body;

[0043] The data processing and analysis module is connected to the hardware measurement module. It is used to receive the resistance values ​​collected by the hardware measurement module, process and analyze the resistance values, calculate the ratio of the resistance values ​​on the left and right sides of each meridian, compare the resistance values ​​and ratios with the normal population database, determine the strength of the organ functions and the degree of yin-yang imbalance, determine the main cause of the disease, and generate a diagnostic report and treatment plan.

[0044] The hardware measurement module includes:

[0045] The electrode unit includes multiple electrodes, which are set to correspond to the well points of the twelve regular meridians, the forehead of the head, and the Tanzhong acupoint of the chest. They are used to contact the human body to collect resistance signals. The electrodes are silver chloride electrodes. The connecting wires are divided into four groups, which correspond to the six meridians of the left hand, the six meridians of the right hand, the six meridians of the left foot, and the six meridians of the right foot, respectively, and are connected to the circuit board through a six-core wire.

[0046] Specifically, the resistance values ​​on the left and right sides are measured for the following meridians: Heart Meridian, Small Intestine Meridian, Pericardium Meridian, Triple Energizer Meridian, Liver Meridian, Gallbladder Meridian, Spleen Meridian, Stomach Meridian, Lung Meridian, Large Intestine Meridian, Kidney Meridian, and Bladder Meridian.

[0047] More specifically, the large intestine meridian of the left index finger, the lung meridian of the left thumb, the triple burner meridian of the left ring finger, the pericardium meridian of the left middle finger, the small intestine meridian of the left little finger, the inner meridian of the left little finger, the large intestine meridian of the right index finger, the lung meridian of the right thumb, the triple burner meridian of the right ring finger, the pericardium meridian of the right middle finger, the small intestine meridian of the right little finger, and the inner meridian of the right little finger;

[0048] The Stomach Meridian on the left index finger, the Spleen Meridian on the left big toe, the Gallbladder Meridian on the left ring finger, the Liver Meridian on the left big toe, the Bladder Meridian on the left little toe, and the Kidney Meridian on the left little toe; the Stomach Meridian on the right index finger, the Spleen Meridian on the right big toe, the Gallbladder Meridian on the right ring finger, the Liver Meridian on the right big toe, the Bladder Meridian on the right little toe, and the Kidney Meridian on the right little toe.

[0049] The switching unit, connected to the electrode unit, is used to switch between Yin meridian measurement and Yang meridian measurement. When measuring Yang meridian, the power supply corresponding to Yin meridian is cut off, and when measuring Yin meridian, the power supply corresponding to Yang meridian is cut off.

[0050] The measurement circuit, connected to the switching unit, is used to measure the resistance signal acquired by the electrode unit.

[0051] The processing chip, connected to the measurement circuit, is used to perform multiple measurements on the resistance value of each conductor within one second and take the average value.

[0052] The communication module, connected to the processing chip, is used to transmit the processed resistance value to the data processing and analysis module.

[0053] The data processing and analysis module includes:

[0054] A data receiving unit is used to receive the resistance value transmitted by the hardware measurement module;

[0055] The data storage unit is used to store the received resistance values, the calculated ratios, and a database of normal populations.

[0056] The data display unit is used to dynamically display the changes in the resistance values ​​of the twelve meridians. The data of the Yin meridians on the left are displayed in green, and the data of the Yang meridians on the right are displayed in red. The resistance value change graph of each meridian can be magnified and displayed. The values ​​at a certain time can also be extracted to create a bar chart to compare the values ​​on the left and right.

[0057] The data analysis unit is used to calculate the ratio of the resistance values ​​on the left and right sides of each meridian, compare the resistance values ​​and ratios with the database of normal people, determine the strength of organ function and the degree of yin-yang imbalance, and identify the main cause of the disease.

[0058] The report generation unit is used to generate diagnostic reports and treatment plans based on data analysis results. The treatment plans include suggestions for acupuncture or traditional Chinese medicine treatment.

[0059] Example 2

[0060] A standardized method for TCM diagnosis based on the Yin-Yang balance of the twelve meridians' electrical resistance includes the following steps:

[0061] S1. Use a hardware measurement module to collect the resistance values ​​on both sides of the twelve meridians of the human body;

[0062] S2. The data processing and analysis module receives the resistance value, processes it, and calculates the ratio of the resistance values ​​on the left and right sides of each meridian.

[0063] S3. Compare the resistance values ​​and ratios with a database of normal populations to determine the overall functional status and the degree of yin-yang imbalance in the functions of the internal organs;

[0064] S4. Identify the two to three items with the greatest left-right imbalance, determine the primary and secondary factors, and pinpoint the main cause;

[0065] S5. Based on the balance principle of traditional Chinese medicine, formulate tonification and purgation plans targeting the main causes of the disease and generate diagnostic reports.

[0066] Example 3

[0067] The hardware measurement module uses silver chloride electrodes with a diameter of 4 mm and a thickness of 0.15 mm, and a conductivity of 1.2 × 10⁻⁶. 4 S / m. Among them, the electrode corresponding to the measurement of Yang meridians is attached to the forehead, the electrode corresponding to the measurement of Yin meridians is attached to the Tanzhong acupoint on the chest, and the electrodes corresponding to the Jing-Well points of the twelve regular meridians are fixed to the corresponding fingers and toes with clips to ensure that the contact resistance between the electrode and the skin is ≤3kΩ.

[0068] The switching unit uses a relay switching circuit with a response time of 8ms. It automatically cuts off the power supply to the corresponding Yin meridian when measuring Yang meridians and automatically cuts off the power supply to the corresponding Yang meridians when measuring Yin meridians, so that the interference voltage during the measurement process is ≤3mV.

[0069] The measurement circuit adopts a four-terminal method, with a measurement range of 5kΩ-80kΩ and a measurement accuracy of ±0.8%, which can accurately capture minute changes in resistance value.

[0070] The processing chip is an STM32L431 low-power MCU. The resistance value of each meridian is sampled 10 times with a sampling interval of 100ms. The average value of the 10 measurements is taken as the resistance value of the meridian.

[0071] The communication module uses the BLE5.0 Bluetooth protocol, with a transmission rate of 300kbps and a transmission distance of 15m. Each data packet includes a timestamp and a checksum. The electrode unit's connection lines are divided into four groups, corresponding to the six meridians of the left hand (three Yin and three Yang), the six meridians of the right hand, the six meridians of the left foot, and the six meridians of the right foot, respectively, and are connected to the circuit board via six-core wires.

[0072] The data processing and analysis module uses a tablet computer as its platform and includes built-in software. This software comprises a data receiving unit, a data storage unit, a data display unit, a data analysis unit, and a report generation unit. Specifically, the balance threshold for each normal human body resistivity value in the database is set to 0.8-1.2.

[0073] Taking a 35-year-old male subject with constipation symptoms as an example, the specific diagnostic process using this system is as follows:

[0074] Subjects fasted for one hour and did not engage in strenuous exercise. The skin of the fingers and toes corresponding to the twelve primary meridian acupoints, the forehead, and the Tanzhong acupoint on the chest was wiped with alcohol to remove surface oil. Electrodes were then attached to the corresponding locations and left in place for 30 seconds until the signal stabilized.

[0075] Upon activating the hardware measurement module, the switching unit automatically switches between measuring Yin and Yang meridians. The measurement circuit collects resistance values ​​from both sides of the twelve primary meridians. The processing chip measures the resistance value of each meridian 10 times per second and takes the average value. Specifically, in the measurement of the Large Intestine Meridian, the 10 measurements for the left Large Intestine Meridian are 32kΩ, 33kΩ, 32kΩ, 33kΩ, 34kΩ, 33kΩ, 32kΩ, 33kΩ, 34kΩ, and 33kΩ, with an average of 33kΩ; the 10 measurements for the right Large Intestine Meridian are 15kΩ, 16kΩ, 15kΩ, 16kΩ, 15kΩ, 16kΩ, 15kΩ, 16kΩ, and 16kΩ, with an average of 15.5kΩ.

[0076] The data processing and analysis module receives the resistance values ​​transmitted by the hardware measurement module via Bluetooth, performs a moving average filter on the data to eliminate accidental interference, and calculates the ratio of the resistance values ​​on the left and right sides of each meridian, i.e., the ratio of the resistance values ​​on the left and right sides of the large intestine meridian is 33kΩ / 15.5kΩ≈2.13.

[0077] The resistance values ​​and left-right ratios of the twelve primary meridians were compared with a database of normal individuals. The results showed that the subject's left-right resistance ratio of the Large Intestine Meridian was 2.13, exceeding the balance threshold (0.8-1.2), and the resistance value was relatively high, indicating that the Large Intestine Meridian was blocked, corresponding to weak large intestine function and a high degree of Yin-Yang imbalance.

[0078] The degree of imbalance between the left and right sides of the twelve primary meridians was ranked, and it was found that the imbalance of the large intestine meridian was the most significant, followed by the stomach meridian. Therefore, the primary cause was determined to be large intestine dysfunction, and the secondary cause was mild stomach dysfunction.

[0079] Based on the balance principle of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a tonifying and purging plan is formulated targeting the main causes of the disease, generating a diagnostic report. The report includes raw data of the resistance values ​​of the twelve meridians, a left-right ratio table, analysis of the main causes of the disease, and the tonifying and purging plan.

[0080] Verification results: After the subject underwent a one-week treatment according to the treatment plan in the diagnostic report, the system was used again for testing. The results showed that the ratio of the left and right resistance values ​​of the large intestine meridian decreased to 1.1, which is within the balance threshold range. The constipation symptoms were significantly improved, verifying the accuracy and effectiveness of the system's diagnosis.

[0081] Comparative Example 1

[0082] This embodiment selected 50 subjects with typical TCM syndromes, including 20 cases of constipation, 15 cases of palpitations, and 15 cases of irritability. The subjects were diagnosed using the system of this invention, the bionic pulse diagnosis method, the thermal sensitivity method, and the infrared imaging method, respectively. The diagnostic results of the four diagnostic methods of TCM were used as the gold standard to compare the diagnostic accuracy and stability of the four methods.

[0083] Comparison methods and parameter settings

[0084] The system of this invention adopts the hardware and software configuration described above, with a balance threshold of 1±0.2. The diagnostic basis is the resistance ratio of the twelve meridians and the correspondence between the internal organs. The bionic pulse diagnosis method uses a commercially available bionic pulse imaging device to collect pulse data at the cun, guan, and chi positions. Three attending physicians independently determine the cause of the disease based on the pulse rate and pulse pressure. The thermal sensitivity method uses traditional moxibustion to warm and stimulate the acupoints of the twelve meridians, recording the time it takes for the subject to feel unbearable burning heat. An imbalance is defined as a time difference of >30 seconds between the left and right sides. The infrared imaging method uses an infrared thermal imager to photograph the subject's torso. A functional abnormality is defined as a temperature difference of >0.5℃ between the corresponding internal organ regions on the left and right sides.

[0085] Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndromes This invention system Bionic pulse diagnosis thermal sensitivity method Infrared imaging method Constipation (imbalance of the large intestine meridian) 95％ 75％ 65％ 60％ Palpitations (heart meridian imbalance) 93％ 70％ 72％ 58％ Irritability (Liver meridian imbalance) 90％ 65％ 68％ 55％ Average accuracy 92.7％ 70％ 68.3％ 57.7％

[0086] Results Analysis: The diagnostic accuracy of the system of this invention for all three syndromes was significantly higher than that of other methods, especially in constipation and palpitation syndromes. Among them, the bionic pulse diagnosis method relies on the operator's subjective interpretation of pulse parameters, and the consistency of the judgment of the same pulse by three physicians was only 68%; the thermal sensitivity method is affected by the pain tolerance of the subjects. Under the same stimulus, young people have a significantly longer tolerance time than the elderly, which leads to errors; the infrared imaging method reflects the difference in body surface temperature, and its direct correlation with the function of internal organs is weak.

[0087] To test stability, repeated measurements were performed on 10 subjects over 3 consecutive days, and the consistency of diagnostic results (Kappa value) using the same method was calculated:

[0088] The system of this invention has a Kappa value of 0.91 (almost identical).

[0089] Bionic pulse diagnosis: Kappa = 0.62 (moderately consistent)

[0090] Thermal sensitivity method: Kappa=0.58 (moderate agreement)

[0091] Infrared imaging method: Kappa = 0.51 (low consistency)

[0092] Therefore, the system of the present invention has the best stability because the resistance value measurement is less affected by external interference and the algorithm is fixed; while the bionic pulse diagnosis method is affected by the subject's condition on the day, and the infrared imaging method is significantly affected by environmental factors such as room temperature and clothing.

[0093] Comparative Example 2

[0094] Taking a constipated patient as an example, the resistance of the left large intestine meridian was 40kΩ, and that of the right large intestine meridian was 18kΩ, with a ratio of 2.22. The system of this invention directly determines that the large intestine meridian is severely imbalanced and diagnoses it as intestinal dryness and fluid deficiency, which is consistent with the gold standard.

[0095] In the bionic pulse diagnosis method, two out of three doctors diagnosed constipation as constipation due to excess heat, while one diagnosed it as constipation due to qi deficiency, resulting in a discrepancy in the diagnosis.

[0096] In the thermal sensitivity test, the tolerance time for the Jing-Well point of the left Large Intestine Meridian was 45 seconds, and for the right Meridian it was 30 seconds, with a difference of 15 seconds, indicating a missed diagnosis.

[0097] In infrared imaging, an abdominal temperature difference of 0.3℃ did not reach the threshold, resulting in a missed diagnosis.

[0098] Therefore, by quantifying the yin-yang resistance ratio of the twelve meridians, this invention significantly outperforms existing technologies in terms of average diagnostic accuracy of 92.7% and stability of Kappa = 0.91. In particular, it solves the core problems of traditional methods being highly subjective and easily interfered with, providing reliable technical support for the standardization of TCM diagnosis.

[0099] In summary, this invention uses a hardware measurement module to collect the resistance values ​​on both sides of the twelve meridians, transforming abstract concepts such as the imbalance of Yin and Yang and the strength of organ functions in Traditional Chinese Medicine into calculable resistance values ​​and ratios, thus overcoming the subjective limitations of traditional diagnostic methods that rely on experience.

[0100] Compared with existing technologies such as bionic pulse diagnosis, thermal sensitivity method, and infrared imaging, this invention significantly improves diagnostic accuracy by using silver chloride electrodes and four-terminal measurement, and taking the average value of 10 samples. Moreover, the continuous measurement stability Kappa value reaches 0.91, which significantly reduces the risk of misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis.

[0101] This invention, by comparing data with a database of healthy individuals and setting a balance threshold of 1 ± 0.2 for the resistance ratio of the twelve meridians, clarifies the criteria for judging the strength of organ function corresponding to the resistance value and the degree of Yin-Yang imbalance corresponding to the ratio. This establishes a standardized process from data collection and analysis to diagnostic report generation. It solves the problem of different diagnoses for the same disease and the same diagnoses for different diseases in traditional Chinese medicine, providing a unified standard for TCM education, clinical collaboration, and efficacy evaluation.

[0102] This invention follows the correspondence between the twelve meridians and the five viscera and six bowels in traditional Chinese medicine and the theory of yin-yang balance. It directly reflects the state of yin-yang imbalance through the resistance ratio, so as to deeply integrate the diagnostic results with the system of syndrome differentiation and treatment in traditional Chinese medicine.

[0103] The hardware module employs low-cost silver chloride electrodes and Bluetooth transmission technologies. The device can be handheld or placed on a desktop, and the measurement process takes only 5-10 minutes, resulting in high subject compliance. The software module supports operation via mobile phone / tablet, and the data visualization is intuitive and easy to understand, requiring no professional electrical knowledge to interpret the results. Compared to technologies such as infrared imaging that rely on large equipment, this system is low-cost and easy to operate, making it suitable for widespread application in TCM hospitals, community health service centers, and TCM clinics at all levels.

[0104] This invention combines traditional Chinese medicine meridian theory with modern electronic measurement and data analysis technology, providing objective data support for the study of the essence of meridians and the exploration of the functional laws of the internal organs, promoting the cross-integration of traditional Chinese medicine with disciplines such as medical engineering and data science, helping traditional Chinese medicine to transform from empirical medicine to precision medicine, and laying a technical foundation for the internationalization of traditional Chinese medicine.

[0105] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0106] The embodiments of the present invention are given for the purposes of illustration and description. Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Any changes, modifications, substitutions and variations made by those skilled in the art to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A standardized TCM diagnostic system based on the Yin-Yang balance of the resistance of the twelve meridians, characterized in that, include: The hardware measurement module is used to collect the resistance values ​​of the left and right sides of the twelve meridians of the human body; The data processing and analysis module is connected to the hardware measurement module. It is used to receive the resistance values ​​collected by the hardware measurement module, process and analyze the resistance values, calculate the ratio of the resistance values ​​on the left and right sides of each meridian, compare the resistance values ​​and ratios with the normal population database, determine the strength of the organ functions and the degree of yin-yang imbalance, determine the main cause of the disease, and generate a diagnostic report and treatment plan. The hardware measurement module includes: The electrode unit includes multiple electrodes, which are set to correspond to the well points of the twelve regular meridians, the forehead of the head, and the Tanzhong acupoint of the chest. They are used to contact the human body to collect resistance signals. The electrodes are silver chloride electrodes. The connecting wires are divided into four groups, which correspond to the six meridians of the left hand, the six meridians of the right hand, the six meridians of the left foot, and the six meridians of the right foot, respectively, and are connected to the circuit board through a six-core wire. The switching unit, connected to the electrode unit, is used to switch between Yin meridian measurement and Yang meridian measurement. When measuring Yang meridian, the power supply corresponding to Yin meridian is cut off, and when measuring Yin meridian, the power supply corresponding to Yang meridian is cut off. The measurement circuit, connected to the switching unit, is used to measure the resistance signal acquired by the electrode unit. The processing chip, connected to the measurement circuit, is used to perform multiple measurements on the resistance value of each conductor within one second and take the average value. The communication module, connected to the processing chip, is used to transmit the processed resistance value to the data processing and analysis module.

2. The standardized TCM diagnostic system based on the Yin-Yang balance of the resistance of the twelve meridians according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data processing and analysis module includes: A data receiving unit is used to receive the resistance value transmitted by the hardware measurement module; The data storage unit is used to store the received resistance values, the calculated ratios, and a database of normal populations. The data display unit is used to dynamically display the changes in the resistance values ​​of the twelve meridians. The data of the Yin meridians on the left are displayed in green, and the data of the Yang meridians on the right are displayed in red. The resistance value change graph of each meridian can be magnified and displayed. The values ​​at a certain time can also be extracted to create a bar chart to compare the values ​​on the left and right. The data analysis unit is used to calculate the ratio of the resistance values ​​on the left and right sides of each meridian, compare the resistance values ​​and ratios with the database of normal people, determine the strength of organ function and the degree of yin-yang imbalance, and identify the main cause of the disease. The report generation unit is used to generate diagnostic reports and treatment plans based on data analysis results. The treatment plans include suggestions for acupuncture or traditional Chinese medicine treatment.

3. The standardized TCM diagnostic system based on the Yin-Yang balance of the resistance of the twelve meridians according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the data analysis unit judges the strength of organ function, a low resistance value indicates that the meridians are unobstructed and the corresponding organ function is strong; a high resistance value indicates that the meridians are blocked and the corresponding organ function is weak. When the data analysis unit judges the degree of imbalance between the left and right resistance values, the larger the ratio of the left and right resistance values, the higher the degree of imbalance; the smaller the ratio, the lower the degree of imbalance.

4. A standardized method for TCM diagnosis based on the Yin-Yang balance of the resistance of the twelve meridians, characterized in that... Includes the following steps: S1. Use a hardware measurement module to collect the resistance values ​​on both sides of the twelve meridians of the human body; S2. The data processing and analysis module receives the resistance value, processes it, and calculates the ratio of the resistance values ​​on the left and right sides of each meridian. S3. Compare the resistance values ​​and ratios with a database of normal populations to determine the overall functional status and the degree of yin-yang imbalance in the functions of the internal organs; S4. Identify the two to three items with the greatest left-right imbalance, determine the primary and secondary factors, and pinpoint the main cause; S5. Based on the balance principle of traditional Chinese medicine, formulate tonification and purgation plans targeting the main causes of the disease and generate diagnostic reports.

5. The standardized method for TCM diagnosis based on the Yin-Yang balance of the resistance of the twelve meridians according to claim 4, characterized in that: In step S1, when collecting resistance values, a silver chloride electrode is used, and the switching unit realizes the switching between Yin and Yang meridian measurements. The processing chip measures the resistance value of each meridian ten times within one second and takes the average value. In step S2, the data processing and analysis module receives the resistance value transmitted by the hardware measurement module via Bluetooth.

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