Signal processing apparatus, system and method

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a signal processing device, system and method. The signal processing device comprises a control unit, a signal conversion unit and a switch unit; the signal conversion unit is used for converting a control signal output by the control unit into an electric signal to output to the switch unit, so as to control the conduction and disconnection of the switch unit, the control signal being one of an acoustic signal, an optical signal and a magnetic signal; or the signal conversion unit is used for converting the control signal output by the control unit into a first conversion signal, converting the first conversion signal into an electric signal to output to the switch unit, so as to control the conduction and disconnection of the switch unit, the control signal being an electric signal, and the first conversion signal being one of an acoustic signal, an optical signal and a magnetic signal. The embodiment of the present application converts the signals among the control unit, the signal conversion unit and the switch unit, so that the control unit and the switch unit are not directly electrically connected to transmit signals, thereby avoiding the generation of a strong field coupling loop, and protecting the monitoring device.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of pulse, in particular, the present application relates to a signal processing device, system and method. BACKGROUND

[0002] As a new treatment method, the pulse electric field treatment highlights the advantages in the field of life and health, but the strong pulse electric field will directly affect the accuracy of the monitoring device and even cause damage to the monitoring device.

[0003] At present, the existing scheme is to realize anti-interference through switching circuit or isolation suspended ground or increase passive suppression device, but there is the problem of introducing new strong field coupling loop, which can also easily cause damage to the monitoring device. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application aims at the shortcomings of the existing method and proposes a signal processing device, system and method to solve the technical problem that the monitoring device is easily damaged in the prior art.

[0005] In a first aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a signal processing device, comprising: a control unit, a signal conversion unit and a switching unit;

[0006] The control unit is configured to be in communication connection with the monitoring device and the pulse generating device;

[0007] The control unit transmits signals through the signal conversion unit and the switching unit;

[0008] The switching unit is configured to be electrically connected with the monitoring device and each first electrode; each first electrode is used to be attached to the surface of the target object according to the first design method;

[0009] The signal conversion unit is used to convert the control signal output by the control unit into an electrical signal to output to the switching unit, so as to control the conduction and disconnection of the switching unit, and the control signal is one of acoustic signal, optical signal and magnetic signal;

[0010] Alternatively, the control signal output by the control unit is converted into a first conversion signal, and the first conversion signal is converted into an electrical signal to output to the switching unit, so as to control the conduction and disconnection of the switching unit, the control signal is an electrical signal, and the first conversion signal is one of acoustic signal, optical signal and magnetic signal.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the control unit is used to output a control signal to the signal conversion unit according to whether the pulse generating device outputs a pulse signal, so as to control the conduction and disconnection of the switching unit and the conduction and disconnection of the monitoring device and each first electrode.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the control unit is configured to output a first control signal to the signal conversion unit when the pulse generator outputs a pulse signal, causing the signal conversion unit to output a first level signal to the switch unit based on the first control signal, thereby controlling the switch unit to disconnect; and to output a second control signal to the signal conversion unit when the pulse generator stops outputting a pulse signal, causing the signal conversion unit to output a second level signal to the switch unit based on the second control signal, thereby controlling the switch unit to turn on, and the monitoring device to collect the bioelectric signals output by each first electrode.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the signal processing device further includes: a first signal transceiver unit;

[0014] The first signal transceiver unit is used to convert the first signal output by the monitoring device into a second signal and output it to the control unit; or, to convert the third signal output by the control unit into a fourth signal and output it to the monitoring device.

[0015] In this configuration, the first signal and the fourth signal are both optical signals or acoustic signals, and the second signal and the third signal are both electrical signals; or, the first signal and the fourth signal are both electrical signals, and the second signal and the third signal are both optical signals or acoustic signals.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the signal processing device further includes: a first signal transceiver unit;

[0017] The first signal transceiver unit is used to convert the fifth signal output by the monitoring device into a second converted signal, convert the second converted signal into a sixth signal, and output it to the control unit; or, convert the seventh signal output by the control unit into a third converted signal, and then convert the third converted signal into an eighth signal, and output it to the monitoring device.

[0018] The second and third conversion signals are both optical or acoustic signals, while the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth signals are all electrical signals.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the signal processing device further includes: a second signal transceiver unit;

[0020] The second signal transceiver unit is used to convert the ninth signal output by the pulse generator into a tenth signal and output it to the control unit; or, to convert the eleventh signal output by the control unit into a twelfth signal and output it to the pulse generator.

[0021] Among them, the ninth and twelfth signals are both optical or acoustic signals, and the tenth and eleventh signals are both electrical signals; or, the ninth and twelfth signals are both electrical signals, and the tenth and eleventh signals are both optical or acoustic signals.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the signal processing device further includes: a second signal transceiver unit;

[0023] The second signal transceiver unit is used to convert the thirteenth signal output by the pulse generator into a fourth converted signal, and the fourth converted signal into a fourteenth signal, and output it to the control unit; or, to convert the fifteenth signal output by the control unit into a fifth converted signal, and the fifth converted signal into a sixteenth signal, and output it to the pulse generator.

[0024] The fourth and fifth conversion signals are both optical or acoustic signals, while the thirteenth, fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth signals are all electrical signals.

[0025] In one possible implementation, the signal processing device further includes: a power supply unit;

[0026] The power supply unit is electrically connected to the control unit and is used to supply power to the control unit.

[0027] In one possible implementation, the switching unit includes at least two switching modules;

[0028] Each switch module is configured to be electrically connected to the monitoring device, and each switch module is configured to be electrically connected to a first electrode.

[0029] The control unit is electrically connected to each switch module and is used to control the switching modules to be turned on or off.

[0030] In one possible implementation, the switching module includes: a NOT gate circuit, a first switching submodule, and a second switching submodule;

[0031] The first terminal of the NOT gate circuit and the control terminal of the second switch submodule are both electrically connected to the signal conversion unit;

[0032] The second terminal of the NOT gate circuit is electrically connected to the control terminal of the first switch submodule.

[0033] The first terminal of the first switch submodule and the first terminal of the second switch submodule are both electrically connected to a first electrode.

[0034] The second terminal of the first switch submodule is grounded, and the second terminal of the second switch submodule is configured to be electrically connected to the monitoring device.

[0035] In one possible implementation, the first switching submodule includes a metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor or an insulated-gate bipolar transistor;

[0036] And / or, the second switching submodule includes a metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor or an insulated-gate bipolar transistor.

[0037] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a signal processing system, including: a pulse generator, a monitoring device, and the signal processing device as described in the first aspect;

[0038] The pulse generator is communicatively connected to the control unit and is configured to be electrically connected to each of the second electrodes for outputting pulse signals to each of the second electrodes; each of the second electrodes is used to be placed on the target biological tissue of the target object according to a second design method.

[0039] The monitoring device is communicatively connected to the control unit and electrically connected to the switching unit, and is used to collect bioelectrical signals from each first electrode.

[0040] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide a pulse generation system, including: at least two first electrodes, at least two second electrodes, and a signal processing system as described in the second aspect;

[0041] Each first electrode is electrically connected to the switching unit;

[0042] Each second electrode is electrically connected to the pulse generator.

[0043] Fourthly, embodiments of this application provide a signal processing method applied to the signal processing apparatus of the first aspect, comprising:

[0044] The control signal output from the control unit is converted into an electrical signal and output to the switching unit to control the switching unit to turn on and off. The control signal is one of the following: sound signal, light signal, and magnetic signal.

[0045] Alternatively, the control signal output by the control unit is converted into a first conversion signal, and the first conversion signal is converted into an electrical signal and output to the switching unit to control the switching unit to turn on and off. The control signal is an electrical signal, and the first conversion signal is one of an acoustic signal, an optical signal, and a magnetic signal.

[0046] Fifthly, embodiments of this application provide a control method applied to the signal processing apparatus of the first aspect, comprising:

[0047] Depending on whether the pulse generator outputs a pulse signal, a control signal is output to the signal conversion unit to control the switching unit to turn on and off, and to control the connection and disconnection between the monitoring device and each first electrode.

[0048] The beneficial technical effects of the technical solutions provided in this application include:

[0049] The signal processing device in this embodiment includes a control unit, a signal conversion unit, and a switching unit. The control unit is disposed between the monitoring device and the pulse generating device. The control unit transmits signals through the signal conversion unit and the switching unit. The signal conversion unit can convert acoustic, optical, and magnetic signals into electrical signals, or convert electrical signals into acoustic, optical, and magnetic signals, and then convert the acoustic, optical, and magnetic signals back into electrical signals. This avoids the monitoring device and the pulse generating device from being directly electrically connected to the target object, thus preventing the formation of a strong field coupling loop. This embodiment adds a signal processing device to the pulse generating system. Through signal conversion between the control unit, the signal conversion unit, and the switching unit, the control unit and the switching unit are not directly electrically connected to transmit signals. This is equivalent to disconnecting the electrical connection between the control unit and the switching unit through the signal conversion unit, thereby preventing a strong field coupling loop, protecting the monitoring device, and preventing damage to the monitoring device.

[0050] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and will become apparent from the description or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0051] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0052] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a pulse generation system provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another pulse generation system provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0054] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a signal processing device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0055] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a signal processing system provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0056] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit structure of a switch module provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0057] 1-Pulse generation system;

[0058] 10-Signal Processing System;

[0059] 100 - Signal processing device;

[0060] 110-Control unit, 120-Signal conversion unit, 130-Switch unit, 131-Switch module, 1311-NOT gate circuit, 1312-First switch submodule, 1313-Second switch submodule;

[0061] 140 - First signal transceiver unit, 150 - Second signal transceiver unit, 160 - Power supply unit;

[0062] 200 - Monitoring device;

[0063] 300-pulse generator;

[0064] 400 - First electrode;

[0065] 500 - Second electrode. Detailed Implementation

[0066] The embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary descriptions for explaining the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

[0067] Those skilled in the art will understand that, unless specifically stated otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” “the,” and “the” used herein may also include the plural forms. It should be further understood that the term “comprising” as used in this application means the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but does not exclude implementations of other features, information, data, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof supported by this art. It should be understood that when we say an element is “connected” or “coupled” to another element, the element may be directly connected or coupled to the other element, or it may mean that the element and the other element are connected through an intermediate element. Furthermore, “connected” or “coupled” as used herein may include wireless connection or wireless coupling. The term “and / or” as used herein means at least one of the items defined by the term; for example, “A and / or B” may be implemented as “A,” or as “B,” or as “A and B.”

[0068] Research has found that most vital signs of organisms are monitored in real time via electrical signals. Pulsed electric field therapy, as an emerging treatment method, has shown advantages in the field of life and health. However, strong pulsed electric fields can directly affect the accuracy of real-time monitoring equipment and even cause damage to the equipment. Existing methods all achieve anti-interference by switching circuits, isolating and grounding, or adding passive suppression devices, but these methods have the problems of introducing new strong field coupling loops and difficulty in bidirectional signal transmission.

[0069] Currently, most pulse generating devices and real-time monitoring devices are directly electrically connected to the target organism. This will create a strong field coupling interference loop between the pulse generating device, the real-time monitoring device, and the target organism during the pulse action, causing damage to the pulse generating device and / or the real-time monitoring device.

[0070] Further research revealed that adding a passive interference suppression device between the real-time monitoring device and the target organism, and another between the real-time monitoring device and the pulse generating device, can relatively suppress the formation of a strong field coupling interference loop between the pulse generating device, the real-time monitoring device, and the target organism. However, since passive interference suppression devices are typically high-frequency suppression coils, their suppression capability is limited, only effective against specific frequency bands and amplitudes, making it difficult to achieve effective suppression in strong field pulse environments.

[0071] Adding an active switching device between the real-time monitoring device and the target organism, and between the real-time monitoring device and the pulse generating device, can suppress most interference. However, since the active switching device is directly electrically connected to both the pulse generating device and the pulse generating device, coupling loops will be formed between the two active switching devices and the real-time monitoring device, and between the active switching device, the pulse generating device, and the target organism. This will cause severe electrical pulse interference under high current or instantaneous discharge conditions, leading to malfunction or crash of the monitoring device.

[0072] This application provides a signal processing apparatus, system, and method, aiming to solve the aforementioned technical problems of the prior art. To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0073] This application provides a pulse generation system, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 As shown, the pulse generation system 1 includes at least two first electrodes 400, at least two second electrodes 500, and a signal processing system 10.

[0074] See Figure 1 As shown, the signal processing system 10 includes: a pulse generator 300, a monitoring device 200, and a signal processing device 100.

[0075] See Figure 1 As shown, the signal processing device 100 includes a control unit 110, a signal conversion unit 120, and a switching unit 130.

[0076] See Figure 1As shown, each first electrode 400 is electrically connected to the switching unit 130 of the signal processing device 100, and is used to electrically connect or disconnect each first electrode 400 from the monitoring device 200 when the switching unit 130 is turned on or off. Each second electrode 500 is electrically connected to the pulse generator 300, and is used to output the pulse signal output by the pulse generator 300 to the target organism.

[0077] Optionally, each first electrode 400 is used to be attached to the surface of the target object according to a first design method; each second electrode 500 is used to be disposed on the target biological tissue of the target object according to a second design method.

[0078] Optionally, each first electrode 400 can be an electrode patch that can be attached to the surface of the target object. Each second electrode 500 can be an ablation needle that can be inserted into the target biological tissue to ablate the target biological tissue. Each second electrode 500 can also be an electrode patch for ablating the target biological tissue.

[0079] Optionally, the monitoring device 200 is used to receive bioelectric signals output by each of the first electrodes 400 when the switching unit 130 is turned on.

[0080] Optionally, the control unit 110 is used to control the pulse generator 300 to output a pulse signal based on the bioelectric signal output by the monitoring device 200.

[0081] Optionally, the bioelectrical signal includes electrocardiogram (ECG) waveform signals or electroencephalogram (EEG) signals. The target object can be the human body, and the target biological tissue can be tumor cells. The monitoring device 200 can correspond to an ECG signal acquisition device for monitoring ECG waveform signals, a pulse oximeter for monitoring bioelectrical signals such as blood oxygen, and an EEG monitor for monitoring EEG signals.

[0082] This application provides a signal processing device, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 As shown, the signal processing device 100 includes: a control unit 110, a signal conversion unit 120, and a switching unit 130.

[0083] The control unit 110 is configured to communicate with both the monitoring device 200 and the pulse generator 300.

[0084] The control unit 110 transmits signals to the switching unit 130 through the signal conversion unit 120.

[0085] The switching unit 130 is configured to be electrically connected to the monitoring device 200 and each of the first electrodes 400; each of the first electrodes 400 is used to be attached to the surface of the target object according to a first design.

[0086] The signal conversion unit 120 is used to convert the control signal output by the control unit 110 into an electrical signal and output it to the switching unit 130 to control the switching unit 130 to turn on and off. The control signal is one of the following: sound signal, light signal, and magnetic signal.

[0087] Alternatively, the control signal output by the control unit 110 can be converted into a first conversion signal, and the first conversion signal can be converted into an electrical signal and output to the switch unit 130 to control the switching unit 130 to turn on and off. The control signal is an electrical signal, and the first conversion signal is one of an acoustic signal, an optical signal, and a magnetic signal.

[0088] Optionally, the signal conversion unit 120 is located between the control unit 110 and the switching unit 130, so that there is no electrical connection between the control unit 110 and the switching unit 130 for signal transmission.

[0089] Optionally, when the control signal output by the control unit 110 is one of an acoustic signal, an optical signal, and a magnetic signal, the control unit 110 includes a first signal conversion module. The first signal conversion module is used to convert the electrical signal to be output by the control unit into one of the acoustic signal, optical signal, and magnetic signal. In this case, the signal conversion unit 120 needs to convert the control signal into an electrical signal that can control the switching unit 130 to be turned on and off, that is, to convert the acoustic signal, optical signal, or magnetic signal into an electrical signal.

[0090] Optionally, the control signal output by the control unit 110 is an electrical signal, and the signal conversion unit 120 needs to convert the control signal into an acoustic signal, an optical signal, or a magnetic signal, and then convert the acoustic signal, optical signal, or magnetic signal into an electrical signal accordingly.

[0091] In this embodiment, the control unit 110 transmits signals through the signal conversion unit 120 and the switching unit 130. The signal conversion unit 120 can convert acoustic, optical, and magnetic signals into electrical signals, or convert electrical signals into acoustic, optical, and magnetic signals, and then convert the acoustic, optical, and magnetic signals back into electrical signals. This avoids the monitoring device 200 and the pulse generator 300 from being directly electrically connected to the target object, thus preventing the formation of a strong field coupling loop. In this embodiment, a signal processing device 100 is added to the pulse generator system 1. Through signal conversion between the control unit 110, the signal conversion unit 120, and the switching unit 130, the control unit 110 and the switching unit 130 are not directly electrically connected to transmit signals. This is equivalent to disconnecting the electrical connection between the control unit 110 and the switching unit 130 through the signal conversion unit 120, thereby preventing a strong field coupling loop, protecting the monitoring device 200, and preventing damage to the monitoring device.

[0092] In some embodiments, see Figure 1As shown, the control unit 110 is used to output a control signal to the signal conversion unit 120 according to whether the pulse generator 300 outputs a pulse signal, so as to control the switching unit 130 to turn on and off, and control the monitoring device 200 to turn on and off with each first electrode 400.

[0093] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the switching unit 130 can be turned on and off according to whether the pulse generator 300 outputs a pulse signal, so as to avoid the pulse signal output by the pulse generator 300 affecting the bioelectric signal collected by the monitoring device 200.

[0094] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 As shown, the control unit 110 is used to output a first control signal to the signal conversion unit 120 when the pulse generator 300 outputs a pulse signal, so that the signal conversion unit 120 outputs a first level signal to the switch unit 130 based on the first control signal, and controls the switch unit 130 to open; when the pulse generator 300 stops outputting a pulse signal, it outputs a second control signal to the signal conversion unit 120, so that the signal conversion unit 120 outputs a second level signal to the switch unit 130 based on the second control signal, and controls the switch unit 130 to turn on, and the monitoring device 200 collects the bioelectric signals output by each first electrode 400.

[0095] Optionally, the first level signal and the second level signal are two opposite level signals.

[0096] In this embodiment, when the pulse generator 300 outputs a pulse signal, the switching unit 130 is disconnected, and the electrical connection between each first electrode 400 and the monitoring device 200 is broken. The pulse generator 300 can then normally output pulse signals to the target biological tissue for ablation. Simultaneously, when the pulse generator 300 stops outputting pulse signals, the switching unit 130 is turned on, and each first electrode 400 outputs bioelectrical signals to the monitoring device 200. This achieves the goal of shielding the pulse signal during bioelectrical signal acquisition, thus preventing interference from the pulse signal and making the acquired bioelectrical signals more accurate.

[0097] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the signal processing device 100 further includes a first signal transceiver unit 140.

[0098] The first signal transceiver unit 140 is used to convert the first signal output by the monitoring device 200 into a second signal and output it to the control unit 110; or, convert the third signal output by the control unit 110 into a fourth signal and output it to the monitoring device 200.

[0099] In this configuration, the first signal and the fourth signal are both optical signals or acoustic signals, and the second signal and the third signal are both electrical signals; or, the first signal and the fourth signal are both electrical signals, and the second signal and the third signal are both optical signals or acoustic signals.

[0100] Optionally, when the first signal and the fourth signal are both optical signals or acoustic signals, and the second signal and the third signal are both electrical signals, the control unit 110 outputs and receives electrical signals, and the monitoring device 200 can output and receive optical signals or acoustic signals. The monitoring device 200 may include a second signal conversion module, which is used to convert optical signals or acoustic signals into electrical signals, and / or convert electrical signals into optical signals or acoustic signals, thereby realizing signal transmission.

[0101] Optionally, when the first signal and the fourth signal are both electrical signals, and the second signal and the third signal are both optical signals or acoustic signals, the monitoring device 200 can output and receive electrical signals, and the control unit 110 can output and receive optical signals or acoustic signals. The control unit 110 may include a third signal conversion module, which is used to convert optical signals or acoustic signals into electrical signals, and / or convert electrical signals into optical signals or acoustic signals, thereby realizing signal transmission.

[0102] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the signal processing device 100 further includes: a first signal transceiver unit 140;

[0103] The first signal transceiver unit 140 is used to convert the fifth signal output by the monitoring device 200 into a second conversion signal, convert the second conversion signal into a sixth signal, and output it to the control unit 110; or, convert the seventh signal output by the control unit 110 into a third conversion signal, and then convert the third conversion signal into an eighth signal and output it to the monitoring device 200.

[0104] The second and third conversion signals are both optical or acoustic signals, while the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth signals are all electrical signals.

[0105] Optionally, both the monitoring device 200 and the control unit 110 output and receive electrical signals. The first signal transceiver unit 140 performs two signal conversions, namely converting the electrical signal into an optical signal or an acoustic signal, and then converting the optical signal or acoustic signal back into an electrical signal.

[0106] Optionally, in the signal conversion process of this application embodiment, only the signal type is changed, and the signal representation information remains consistent throughout the signal conversion process.

[0107] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the signal processing device 100 further includes a second signal transceiver unit 150.

[0108] The second signal transceiver unit 150 is used to convert the ninth signal output by the pulse generator 300 into a tenth signal and output it to the control unit 110; or, to convert the eleventh signal output by the control unit 110 into a twelfth signal and output it to the pulse generator 300.

[0109] Among them, the ninth and twelfth signals are both optical or acoustic signals, and the tenth and eleventh signals are both electrical signals; or, the ninth and twelfth signals are both electrical signals, and the tenth and eleventh signals are both optical or acoustic signals.

[0110] Optionally, when the ninth and twelfth signals are both optical or acoustic signals, and the tenth and eleventh signals are both electrical signals, the control unit 110 outputs and receives electrical signals, and the pulse generator 300 can output and receive optical or acoustic signals. The pulse generator 300 may include a fourth signal conversion module, which is used to convert optical or acoustic signals into electrical signals, and / or convert electrical signals into optical or acoustic signals, thereby realizing signal transmission.

[0111] Optionally, when the ninth and twelfth signals are both electrical signals, and the tenth and eleventh signals are both optical or acoustic signals, the pulse generator 300 can output and receive electrical signals, and the control unit 110 can output and receive optical or acoustic signals. The control unit 110 may include a third signal conversion module, which is used to convert optical or acoustic signals into electrical signals, and / or convert electrical signals into optical or acoustic signals, thereby realizing signal transmission.

[0112] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the signal processing device 100 further includes a second signal transceiver unit 150.

[0113] The second signal transceiver unit 150 is used to convert the thirteenth signal output by the pulse generator 300 into a fourth conversion signal, and the fourth conversion signal into a fourteenth signal, and output it to the control unit 110; or, to convert the fifteenth signal output by the control unit 110 into a fifth conversion signal, and the fifth conversion signal into a sixteenth signal, and output it to the pulse generator 300.

[0114] The fourth and fifth conversion signals are both optical or acoustic signals, while the thirteenth, fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth signals are all electrical signals.

[0115] Optionally, both the pulse generator 300 and the control unit 110 output and receive electrical signals, and the second signal transceiver unit 150 performs two signal conversions, namely converting the electrical signal into an optical signal or an acoustic signal, and then converting the optical signal or acoustic signal back into an electrical signal.

[0116] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 As shown, the signal processing device 100 further includes a power supply unit 160. The power supply unit 160 is electrically connected to the control unit 110 and is used to supply power to the control unit 110.

[0117] Optionally, the signal processing device 100 has an independent power supply unit 160, which can be self-powered or connected to an external power supply.

[0118] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 As shown, the switching unit 130 includes at least two switching modules 131.

[0119] Each switch module 131 is configured to be electrically connected to the monitoring device 200, and each switch module 131 is configured to be electrically connected to a first electrode 400.

[0120] The control unit 110 is electrically connected to each switch module 131 and is used to control each switch module 131 to be turned on or off.

[0121] Optionally, each switch module 131 controls the disconnection and connection of a first electrode 400 and a monitoring device 200.

[0122] Optionally, the control unit 110 controls the switching modules 131 to turn on or off, thereby controlling the opening and closing of each first electrode 400 and the monitoring device 200.

[0123] In some embodiments, see Figure 5 As shown, the switch module 131 includes: a NOT gate circuit 1311, a first switch submodule 1312, and a second switch submodule 1313.

[0124] The first terminal of the NOT gate circuit 1311 and the control terminal of the second switch submodule 1313 are both electrically connected to the signal conversion unit 120.

[0125] The second terminal of NOT gate 1311 is electrically connected to the control terminal of the first switch submodule 1312.

[0126] The first terminal of the first switch submodule 1312 and the first terminal of the second switch submodule 1313 are both electrically connected to a first electrode 400.

[0127] The second terminal of the first switch submodule 1312 is grounded, and the second terminal of the second switch submodule 1313 is configured to be electrically connected to the monitoring device 200.

[0128] Alternatively, the NOT gate 1311 can also be an inverter or a reverse circuit, which works on the same principle and is also within the scope of protection of this application.

[0129] As an example, see Figure 5 As shown, IN+ is the control signal, IN- is grounded by default, NET2_IN is the signal input terminal electrically connected to each first electrode 400, and NET2_OUT is the signal output terminal electrically connected to the monitoring device 200. The NOT gate circuit 1311 represents the NOT gate chip M1, the first switch submodule 1312 includes the switch device T1, and the second switch submodule 1313 includes the switch device T2.

[0130] Optionally, the second terminal of the second switch submodule 1313 is electrically connected to the first terminal of resistor R1, and the second terminal of resistor R1 is grounded. That is, the switch device T2 can be grounded through resistor R1.

[0131] See Figure 5 As shown, under normal circumstances, IN+ is a high-level signal, and switch T2 is in the ON state. IN+ is converted to a low-level signal by NOT gate chip M1, and switch T1 is in the OFF state. The signal input terminal NET2_IN is connected to the signal output terminal NET2_OUT through switch T2, allowing bioelectrical signals to pass through. When anti-interference is required, IN+ is a low-level signal, switch T2 is in the OFF state, and switch T1 is in the ON state. The signal input terminal NET2_IN is connected to GND (ground) but not to the signal output terminal NET2_OUT. The interference voltage is grounded through switch T1 from the signal input terminal NET2_IN.

[0132] Optionally, each switch module 131 is arranged in parallel, and the other identical switch modules 131 in each column have the same principle to isolate interference from pulse signals.

[0133] In some embodiments, the first switching submodule 1312 includes a metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MESFET) or an insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT). And / or, the second switching submodule 1313 includes a metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor or an insulated-gate bipolar transistor.

[0134] Alternatively, the first switch submodule 1312 and the second switch submodule 1313 can also be relays or mechanical switches, with similar control principles.

[0135] The signal processing device 100 of this application embodiment solves the problem of interference from the coupling circuit to the monitoring device 200 under strong pulse field, and while avoiding interference, it can realize bidirectional signal transmission between the monitoring device 200 and the control unit 110, and between the pulse generator 300 and the control unit 110.

[0136] Based on the same inventive concept, this application provides a signal processing system, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 4 As shown, the signal processing system 10 includes: a pulse generator 300, a monitoring device 200, and a signal processing device 100 as described in any embodiment of this application.

[0137] The pulse generator 300 is communicatively connected to the control unit 110 and is configured to be electrically connected to each of the second electrodes 500 for outputting pulse signals to each of the second electrodes 500; each of the second electrodes 500 is used to be placed on the target biological tissue of the target object according to the second design method.

[0138] The monitoring device 200 is communicatively connected to the control unit 110 and electrically connected to the switch unit 130, and is used to collect bioelectrical signals from each first electrode 400.

[0139] Optionally, the connection relationship and functions between the pulse generator 300, the monitoring device 200 and the signal processing device 100 are the same as those of the signal processing device 100 described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0140] The signal processing system of this application embodiment can achieve reliable communication between the pulse generator 300 and the monitoring device 200 without causing electromagnetic interference, and at the same time can ensure the normal operation of the monitoring device 200 during the pulse therapy process.

[0141] This application provides a signal processing method, applied to a signal processing apparatus 100 in any embodiment of this application, including:

[0142] The control signal output by the control unit 110 is converted into an electrical signal and output to the switch unit 130 to control the switching unit 130 to turn on and off. The control signal is one of the following: sound signal, light signal, and magnetic signal.

[0143] Alternatively, the control signal output by the control unit 110 can be converted into a first conversion signal, and the first conversion signal can be converted into an electrical signal and output to the switch unit 130 to control the switching unit 130 to turn on and off. The control signal is an electrical signal, and the first conversion signal is one of an acoustic signal, an optical signal, and a magnetic signal.

[0144] Optionally, the signal conversion unit 120 converts the control signal output by the control unit 110 into an electrical signal and outputs it to the switching unit 130 to control the switching unit 130 to turn on and off. The signal conversion unit 120 converts the control signal output by the control unit 110 into a first conversion signal, and converts the first conversion signal into an electrical signal and outputs it to the switching unit 130 to control the switching unit 130 to turn on and off.

[0145] Optionally, the signal processing method further includes at least one of the following:

[0146] The first signal output by the monitoring device 200 is converted into a second signal and output to the control unit 110; or, the third signal output by the control unit 110 is converted into a fourth signal and output to the monitoring device 200.

[0147] The fifth signal output by the monitoring device 200 is converted into a second conversion signal, and the second conversion signal is converted into a sixth signal and output to the control unit 110; or, the seventh signal output by the control unit 110 is converted into a third conversion signal, and the third conversion signal is converted into an eighth signal and output to the monitoring device 200.

[0148] The ninth signal output by the pulse generator 300 is converted into the tenth signal and output to the control unit 110; or, the eleventh signal output by the control unit 110 is converted into the twelfth signal and output to the pulse generator 300.

[0149] The thirteenth signal output by the pulse generator 300 is converted into a fourth conversion signal, and the fourth conversion signal is converted into a fourteenth signal, which is then output to the control unit 110; or, the fifteenth signal output by the control unit 110 is converted into a fifth conversion signal, and the fifth conversion signal is converted into a sixteenth signal, which is then output to the pulse generator 300.

[0150] Optionally, the types of each signal are described in the above-mentioned signal processing device 100, and will not be repeated here.

[0151] Based on the same inventive concept, embodiments of this application provide a control method, applied to a signal processing apparatus 100 in any embodiment of this application, including:

[0152] Depending on whether the pulse generator 300 outputs a pulse signal, a control signal is output to the signal conversion unit 120 to control the switching unit 130 to turn on and off, and to control the monitoring device 200 to turn on and off with each of the first electrodes 400.

[0153] Optionally, the control unit 110 outputs a control signal to the signal conversion unit 120 according to whether the pulse generator 300 outputs a pulse signal, so as to control the switching unit 130 to turn on and off, and control the monitoring device 200 to turn on and off with each first electrode 400.

[0154] Optionally, depending on whether the pulse generator 300 outputs a pulse signal, a control signal is output to the signal conversion unit 120, including:

[0155] When the pulse generator 300 outputs a pulse signal, it outputs a first control signal to the signal conversion unit 120, causing the signal conversion unit 120 to output a first level signal to the switch unit 130 based on the first control signal, thereby controlling the switch unit 130 to open; when the pulse generator 300 stops outputting a pulse signal, it outputs a second control signal to the signal conversion unit 120, causing the signal conversion unit 120 to output a second level signal to the switch unit 130 based on the second control signal, thereby controlling the switch unit 130 to turn on, and the monitoring device 200 collects the bioelectric signals output by each first electrode 400.

[0156] Optionally, depending on whether the pulse generator 300 outputs a pulse signal, a control signal is output to the signal conversion unit 120 to control the on and off states of the switching unit 130, and to control the on and off states of the monitoring device 200 and each of the first electrodes 400, including:

[0157] Depending on whether the pulse generator 300 outputs a pulse signal, a control signal is output to the signal conversion unit 120 to control the switching modules 131 to be turned on or off, and to control the connection and disconnection between the monitoring device 200 and each first electrode 400.

[0158] Those skilled in the art will understand that the steps, measures, and solutions in the various operations, methods, and processes discussed in this application can be alternated, modified, combined, or deleted. Furthermore, other steps, measures, and solutions in the various operations, methods, and processes discussed in this application can also be alternated, modified, rearranged, decomposed, combined, or deleted. Furthermore, steps, measures, and solutions in the prior art that are similar to those disclosed in this application can also be alternated, modified, rearranged, decomposed, combined, or deleted.

[0159] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0160] It should be understood that although the steps in the flowcharts of the accompanying drawings are shown sequentially according to the arrows, the order in which these steps are implemented is not limited to the order indicated by the arrows. Unless explicitly stated herein, in some implementation scenarios of this application, the steps in each process can be executed in other orders as required. Moreover, some or all of the steps in each flowchart may include multiple sub-steps or multiple stages based on the actual implementation scenario. Some or all of these sub-steps or stages may be executed at the same time or at different times. In scenarios where the execution times are different, the execution order of these sub-steps or stages can be flexibly configured according to requirements, and this application does not limit this.

[0161] The above description is only a partial implementation of this application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, other similar implementation methods based on the technical concept of this application, without departing from the technical concept of this application, also fall within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A signal processing device, characterized in that, include: Control unit, signal conversion unit, and switching unit; The control unit is configured to communicate with both the monitoring device and the pulse generator. The control unit transmits signals to the switching unit through the signal conversion unit; The switching unit is configured to be electrically connected to the monitoring device and each first electrode, and is used to electrically connect or disconnect each first electrode from the monitoring device when the switching unit is turned on or off; each first electrode is used to be attached to the surface of the target object according to a first design method. The signal conversion unit is used to convert the control signal output by the control unit into an electrical signal and output it to the switching unit to control the switching unit to turn on and off; the control signal is one of the following: sound signal, light signal, and magnetic signal. Alternatively, the control signal output by the control unit is converted into a first conversion signal, and the first conversion signal is converted into an electrical signal and output to the switching unit to control the switching unit to turn on and off; the control signal is an electrical signal, and the first conversion signal is one of an acoustic signal, an optical signal, and a magnetic signal.

2. The signal processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit is used to output a control signal to the signal conversion unit according to whether the pulse generator outputs a pulse signal, so as to control the switching unit to turn on and off, and to control the monitoring device to turn on and off with each of the first electrodes.

3. The signal processing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to output a first control signal to the signal conversion unit when the pulse generator outputs a pulse signal, causing the signal conversion unit to output a first level signal to the switch unit based on the first control signal, thereby controlling the switch unit to disconnect; and to output a second control signal to the signal conversion unit when the pulse generator stops outputting a pulse signal, causing the signal conversion unit to output a second level signal to the switch unit based on the second control signal, thereby controlling the switch unit to turn on, and the monitoring device to collect the bioelectric signals output by each of the first electrodes.

4. The signal processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: First signal transceiver unit; The first signal transceiver unit is used to convert the first signal output by the monitoring device into a second signal and output it to the control unit; or, convert the third signal output by the control unit into a fourth signal and output it to the monitoring device. Wherein, the first signal and the fourth signal are both optical signals or acoustic signals, and the second signal and the third signal are both electrical signals; or, the first signal and the fourth signal are both electrical signals, and the second signal and the third signal are both optical signals or acoustic signals.

5. The signal processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: First signal transceiver unit; The first signal transceiver unit is used to convert the fifth signal output by the monitoring device into a second converted signal, convert the second converted signal into a sixth signal, and output it to the control unit; or, convert the seventh signal output by the control unit into a third converted signal, and then convert the third converted signal into an eighth signal and output it to the monitoring device. The second conversion signal and the third conversion signal are both optical signals or acoustic signals, and the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth signals are all electrical signals.

6. The signal processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Second signal transceiver unit; The second signal transceiver unit is used to convert the ninth signal output by the pulse generator into a tenth signal and output it to the control unit; or, to convert the eleventh signal output by the control unit into a twelfth signal and output it to the pulse generator. Wherein, the ninth signal and the twelfth signal are both optical signals or acoustic signals, and the tenth signal and the eleventh signal are both electrical signals; or, the ninth signal and the twelfth signal are both electrical signals, and the tenth signal and the eleventh signal are both optical signals or acoustic signals.

7. The signal processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Second signal transceiver unit; The second signal transceiver unit is used to convert the thirteenth signal output by the pulse generator into a fourth converted signal, and the fourth converted signal into a fourteenth signal, and output it to the control unit; or, convert the fifteenth signal output by the control unit into a fifth converted signal, and the fifth converted signal into a sixteenth signal, and output it to the pulse generator. The fourth and fifth conversion signals are both optical or acoustic signals, while the thirteenth, fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth signals are all electrical signals.

8. The signal processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Power supply unit; The power supply unit is electrically connected to the control unit and is used to supply power to the control unit.

9. The signal processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switching unit includes at least two switching modules; Each of the switch modules is configured to be electrically connected to the monitoring device, and each of the switch modules is configured to be electrically connected to one of the first electrodes; The control unit is electrically connected to each of the switch modules and is used to control the switching modules to be turned on or off.

10. The signal processing apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that, The switching module includes: a NOT gate circuit, a first switching submodule, and a second switching submodule; The first terminal of the NOT gate circuit and the control terminal of the second switch submodule are both electrically connected to the signal conversion unit; The second terminal of the NOT gate circuit is electrically connected to the control terminal of the first switch submodule. Both the first terminal of the first switch submodule and the first terminal of the second switch submodule are electrically connected to one of the first electrodes. The second terminal of the first switch submodule is grounded, and the second terminal of the second switch submodule is configured to be electrically connected to the monitoring device.

11. The signal processing apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first switching submodule includes a metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor or an insulated-gate bipolar transistor; And / or, the second switching submodule includes a metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor or an insulated-gate bipolar transistor.

12. A signal processing system, characterized in that, include: A pulse generator, a monitoring device, and a signal processing device as described in any one of claims 1-11; The pulse generator is communicatively connected to the control unit and is configured to be electrically connected to each of the second electrodes for outputting pulse signals to each of the second electrodes. Each of the second electrodes is used to be placed on the target biological tissue of the target object according to the second design method; The monitoring device is communicatively connected to the control unit and electrically connected to the switching unit, and is used to collect bioelectrical signals from each of the first electrodes.

13. A pulse generation system, characterized in that, include: At least two first electrodes, at least two second electrodes, and the signal processing system as described in claim 12; Each of the first electrodes is electrically connected to the switching unit; Each of the second electrodes is electrically connected to the pulse generator.

14. A signal processing method, applied to the signal processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, include: The control signal output by the control unit is converted into an electrical signal and output to the switching unit to control the switching unit to turn on and off. The control signal is one of the following: sound signal, light signal, and magnetic signal. Alternatively, the control signal output by the control unit is converted into a first conversion signal, and the first conversion signal is converted into an electrical signal and output to the switching unit to control the switching unit to turn on and off. The control signal is an electrical signal, and the first conversion signal is one of an acoustic signal, an optical signal, and a magnetic signal.

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