Meridian stimulation device

Abstract

The meridian stimulation device according to the present specification can include a power supply unit supplying power; a detection unit detecting a cardiac cycle of a user when attached to the skin of the user; at least one pad attached to a predetermined position on the user and including a light emitting unit emitting visible light and a light filter transmitting the visible light; and a control unit controlling operation of the light emitting unit based on the cardiac cycle of the user.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] Example embodiments of the present specification relate to meridian stimulation devices, and more particularly, to a meridian stimulation device in which visible light emitted based on a heartbeat cycle passes through a light filter composed of a mixture of various minerals to stimulate a specific acupoint on a meridian. BACKGROUND

[0002] Generally, acupuncture is widely used as a treatment method in Oriental medicine. At this time, the theoretical basis of Oriental medicine is based on meridians. In Oriental medicine, meridians connect a plurality of acupoints and can be a passage through which energy (i.e., Qi) flows. At this time, acupoints are positions having a special function on a meridian, which is a passage through which a meridian communicates with the outside, and can be positions through which the flow of Qi in the body is controlled by acupuncture. For example, in Oriental medicine, it is believed that diseases can be cured by stimulating acupoints by means of acupuncture and promoting the flow of energy flow through the meridians.

[0003] However, there are also criticisms that Oriental medicine is an unscientific medical practice because the substance of meridians and acupoints has not been clearly identified. Therefore, there have been various studies to identify the substance of meridians and acupoints, and some achievements have been made. However, the substance of meridians and acupoints found through various studies is not objective, is not reproducible, and has problems of inconsistency with the classical meridian map of Oriental medicine. SUMMARY

[0004] TECHNICAL PROBLEM

[0005] Example embodiments of the present specification are proposed to solve the above aspects and disclose a technology related to a meridian stimulation device in which visible light emitted based on a heartbeat cycle passes through a light filter composed of a mixture of various minerals to stimulate a specific acupoint on a meridian. At this time, the visible light emitted based on the heartbeat cycle passes through the light filter and stimulates the acupoint, thereby raising the temperature along the meridian, by which the substance of the meridian can be identified. Therefore, the substance of the meridian can be objectively identified by visualization of the meridian through the meridian stimulation device. Technical problems to be solved by the present example embodiments are not limited to the above technical problems, and other technical problems can be inferred from the following example embodiments.

[0006] TECHNICAL SOLUTION

[0007] To solve the above problems, a meridian stimulation device according to an example embodiment of the present specification can include a power supply unit for supplying power; a detection unit that detects a heartbeat cycle of a user when attached to the skin of the user; at least one pad including a light emitting unit that emits visible light and a light filter that transmits the visible light, the pad being attached to a predetermined position of the user; and a controller for controlling the operation of the light emitting unit based on the heartbeat cycle of the user.

[0008] According to an example embodiment, the controller can control the light emitting unit to periodically emit visible light in consideration of a heartbeat cycle of the user.

[0009] According to an example embodiment, the light filter can include at least one of iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), lithium (Li), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), molybdenum (Mo), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), and rhenium (No), and selenium (Se).

[0010] According to an example embodiment, in the light filter, the iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), lithium (Li), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and at least one of molybdenum (Mo), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), and rhenium (No), and selenium (Se) can be configured in different ratios corresponding to a predetermined position.

[0011] According to an example embodiment, the predetermined position can be a position corresponding to an acupoint of the user, and can be stimulated by the visible light passing through the light filter.

[0012] According to an example embodiment, the at least one pad can include a light filter corresponding to different predetermined positions of the user, composed of elements having different ratios.

[0013] According to an example embodiment, the controller can control the intensity of the emitted visible light in consideration of the predetermined position of the user.

[0014] According to an example embodiment, the meridian stimulation device further includes a communication unit for receiving learned data from an external server, wherein the controller reflects the learned data to control the operation of the light emitting unit.

[0015] Specific details of other example embodiments are included in the detailed description and the accompanying drawings.

[0016] Effects

[0017] According to example embodiments of the present specification, one or more of the following effects exist.

[0018] First, the visible light emitted based on the heartbeat cycle passes through the light filter composed of a mixture of a plurality of minerals and stimulates a specific acupoint on the meridian, thereby raising the temperature along the meridian, and the substance of the meridian can be confirmed.

[0019] Second, by using a non-invasive method using light, the occurrence of infection at the treatment site can be eliminated, and the disease can be treated painlessly. In addition, since it is reusable, the cost of waste disposal can be reduced.

[0020] Third, since the meridian stimulation device is miniaturized and lightened in weight, it is easy to carry and can be fixed to the user's body, so that the user can use the meridian stimulation device for treatment while performing daily life.

[0021] Effects of the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 is a diagram showing a block diagram of a meridian stimulation device according to an example embodiment.

[0023] Figure 2 is a diagram showing a server and a meridian stimulation device according to an example embodiment.

[0024] Figure 3 is a diagram showing a meridian stimulation device in the form of a wearable device according to an example embodiment.

[0025] Figure 4 is a diagram showing a meridian stimulation device according to another example embodiment.

[0026] Figure 5 is a diagram showing a meridian stimulation device according to yet another example embodiment.

[0027] Figure 6 is a diagram showing a driving signal according to an example embodiment.

[0028] Figure 7 is a diagram showing a spleen meridian on a classical meridian map according to an example embodiment.

[0029] Figure 8 is a diagram showing a change in a human body when a specific acupoint of the spleen meridian on a classical meridian map is stimulated with an acupuncture needle according to an example embodiment.

[0030] Figure 9 is a diagram showing a driving signal corresponding to Figures 10 to 12 according to an example embodiment.

[0031] Figure 10 is a diagram showing a change in a human body when visible light is continuously emitted according to an example embodiment.

[0032] Figure 11 is a diagram showing a change in a human body when visible light is emitted at 1.8 Hz according to an example embodiment.

[0033] Figure 12 is a diagram showing a change in a human body when visible light is emitted at 1.2 Hz according to an example embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] Hereinafter, the embodiments disclosed in the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the same or similar components are given the same reference numerals, regardless of the drawings, and repetitive description thereof will be omitted. The suffix "module" or "part" used in the following description is given or mixed in consideration of the ease of writing the specification, and it does not have unique meanings or roles by itself. In addition, in describing the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, if it is determined that the detailed description of the related known technology can obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the drawings are merely for the ease of understanding of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, and the technical spirit disclosed in the present specification is not limited to the drawings, and it should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives included in the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

[0035] The terms including ordinal numbers such as first, second, etc. can be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component.

[0036] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "accessed" to another component, it can be directly connected or accessed to the other component, but it should be understood that there can be other components therebetween. On the other hand, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly accessed" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components therebetween.

[0037] Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular expression includes the plural expression.

[0038] In the present application, terms such as "include" or "have" are intended to indicate that there are the features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but it should be understood that the possibility of adding or there are one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof is not excluded.

[0039] In describing the example embodiments, the description of the technical content known in the technical field to which the present disclosure pertains and not directly related to the present disclosure will be omitted. This is to more clearly convey the gist of the present disclosure by omitting unnecessary description and not obscure the gist of the present disclosure.

[0040] For the same reason, some components are exaggerated, omitted, or schematically shown in the drawings. In addition, the size of each component does not completely reflect the actual size. In each drawing, the same or corresponding elements are assigned the same reference numerals.

[0041] The advantages and features of the present disclosure and methods for achieving them will become apparent from the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and can be implemented in various different forms, and the present disclosure is complete only by the embodiments, and is provided to fully inform those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains of the scope of the present disclosure, and the present disclosure is limited only by the scope of the claims. The same reference numerals always refer to the same elements.

[0042] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an meridian stimulation device according to an example embodiment.

[0043] Referring to Figure 1 The meridian stimulation device 100 can include at least one of a power supply unit 110, a detection unit 120, a pad 130, and a controller 140. The power supply unit 110 can supply power to the meridian stimulation device 110, and the detection unit 120 can detect a heartbeat period of a user when attached to the skin of the user. The detection unit 120 can monitor the heartbeat period of the user and detect a change in the heartbeat period according to movement of the user. As a method of detecting and monitoring the heartbeat period by the detection unit 120, a method commonly used in related art can be applied.

[0044] In addition, the pad 130 can include a light emitting unit that emits visible light and a light filter that transmits the visible light, and the pad 130 can be attached to a predetermined position of the user. Specifically, the light emitting unit can emit light within a visible light region, for example, the light emitting unit can emit light within a wavelength region of 380 to 770 nanometers (nm). The visible light emitted from the light emitting unit can pass through the light filter to reach the predetermined position of the user. In this case, the predetermined position of the user is a position corresponding to an acupoint, and can be stimulated by the visible light passing through the light filter. In this case, the light emitting unit is a light source that emits light within a visible light region, and can be, for example, a light emitting diode (LED). Since the LED has a narrow wavelength bandwidth and emits a light source of a specific wavelength, it can not emit harmful ultraviolet rays or unnecessary infrared rays.

[0045] In this case, the light filter can be formed by mixing a plurality of minerals. For example, the light filter can be formed by mixing 30 kinds of minerals such as at least one of iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), lithium (Li), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), molybdenum (Mo), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), and neodymium (No), and selenium (Se). In this case, selenium has an effect of activating the human body, for example, anti-aging due to its antioxidant effect, inhibition of cancer occurrence, urogenital therapy, and enhancement of immunity.

[0046] Specifically, the filter can be configured in different ratios of at least one of 30 kinds of minerals such as iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), lithium (Li), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), molybdenum (Mo), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), and rhodium (No) and selenium (Se) corresponding to the predetermined positions. In order to treat a disease by stimulating the predetermined positions by the visible light passing through the filter, the filter can be configured in different ratios for each predetermined position. For example, in order to treat chronic kidney disease (CKD) by stimulating an acupoint located in the spleen meridian or the kidney meridian, the filter can be made by mixing a plurality of minerals and selenium in a ratio of 32:1. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be treated without using any drugs and by stimulating an acupoint with visible light passing through a filter formulated in a specific ratio.

[0047] In this case, the filter can be located in a path in which the visible light is emitted in various shapes. For example, the filter can be attached to one surface of the light emitting unit in the form of a film, and the visible light emitted from the light emitting unit can pass through the filter in the form of a film.

[0048] In this case, the pad can include filters corresponding to different predetermined positions of the user composed of elements having different ratios. Specifically, the filters for stimulating different acupoints to treat different diseases can be made by mixing a plurality of minerals and selenium in different ratios.

[0049] An acupoint located in a meridian has a natural frequency, and if the acupoint is stimulated at the same frequency as the natural frequency, the temperature can rise along the meridian due to resonance. Specifically, when visible light emitted based on a heartbeat cycle is used to stimulate an acupoint located in a meridian, the temperature can rise along the meridian due to resonance. Accordingly, the controller 140 can control the operation of the light emitting unit based on the heartbeat cycle of the user. When the detection unit 120 detects the heartbeat cycle of the user, the controller 140 can control the operation of the light emitting unit considering the heartbeat cycle. Even if the heartbeat cycle changes according to the movement of the user, the detection unit 120 can detect the changed heartbeat cycle, and the controller 140 can control the operation of the light emitting unit considering the changed heartbeat cycle. Specifically, the controller 140 can control the operation of the light emitting unit so that the flickering period of the visible light corresponds to the heartbeat cycle n:1 (where n is an integer). For example, the controller 140 can control the operation of the light emitting unit so that the flickering period of the visible light and the heartbeat cycle correspond to 1:1. Accordingly, the visible light can stimulate the acupoint at the acupoint location at every beat. As another example, the controller 140 can control the operation of the light emitting unit so that the flickering period of the visible light and the heartbeat cycle correspond to 2:1. Accordingly, the visible light can stimulate the acupoint every time it is pulsed twice at the acupoint location. As another example, when the pad 130 is attached to a plurality of locations similar to the placement of acupuncture on various parts in Oriental medicine, the flickering period of the visible light emitted through each pad 130 can be different.

[0050] Further, the controller 140 can control the wavelength of the visible light emitted from the light emitting unit considering the predetermined location of the user. Specifically, in order to obtain a therapeutic effect by stimulating the predetermined location using the meridian stimulation device, the controller can control the wavelength of the visible light emitted from the light emitting unit. The predetermined location of the user stimulated by the meridian stimulation device can differ according to the purpose of treatment, and the controller can control the wavelength of the visible light emitted from the light emitting unit considering the predetermined location. For example, light having a wavelength of 310 nm to 330 nm can be suitable for treating atopic dermatitis, light having a wavelength of 410 nm to 430 nm can be suitable for treating acne, and light having a wavelength of 630 nm to 660 nm can be suitable for skin whitening and skin aging prevention. Accordingly, for the purpose of skin whitening and skin aging prevention, the controller can control the light emitting unit to emit light having a wavelength of 630 nm to 660 nm within the visible light region to stimulate the predetermined location of the user, or for the purpose of treating atopic dermatitis, the controller can control the light emitting unit to emit light having a wavelength of 410 nm to 430 nm within the visible light region to stimulate the predetermined location of the user.

[0051] Also, as different lengths of long and short needles are used in Oriental medicine, the meridian stimulation device can control the degree to which an acupoint is stimulated by using the intensity of the visible light emitted. The controller 140 can control the intensity of the visible light emitted from the light emitting unit in consideration of the predetermined position of the user. For example, the controller 140 can differently control the intensity of the visible light emitted from the light emitting unit when stimulating an acupoint located in the spleen meridian and when stimulating an acupoint located in the pericardium meridian. Here, the pericardium meridian is a meridian related to heart disease, fatigue recovery, rheumatism, hand numbness, etc., and includes 9 acupoints.

[0052] At this time, if the intensity of the visible light emitted from the light emitting unit is weak, the meridian stimulation effect can be weak, and if the intensity is strong, the skin can be stimulated or the battery can be rapidly consumed. Accordingly, the light emitting unit can emit visible light having an appropriate intensity. For example, the meridian stimulation device can stimulate an acupoint using visible light in the range of 300 lux to 1000 lux. Specifically, the meridian stimulation device can stimulate an acupoint using 800 lux visible light.

[0053] In addition, the meridian stimulation device can further include a display unit (not shown). The display unit can display whether the position to which the pad 130 is attached corresponds to an acupoint. The meridian stimulation device can determine whether the position to which the pad 130 is attached corresponds to an acupoint using a method commonly used in related art. When the position to which the pad 130 is attached does not correspond to an acupoint, the meridian stimulation device can display an indication indicating adjustment of the position to which the pad 130 is attached through the display unit. Accordingly, even if a non-professional uses the meridian stimulation device, it is possible to stimulate the meridian by attaching the pad 130 to the correct position corresponding to an acupoint. For example, the meridian stimulation device can supply current to the user's body through the pad 130 and measure an impedance value using the voltage generated in the user's body. The meridian stimulation device can determine whether the position to which the pad 130 is attached corresponds to an acupoint by comparing the reactance extracted from the impedance with a reference reactance. Here, the reference reactance is a reactance value corresponding to a corresponding acupoint, and can be a statistical value determined in advance through experiments. If it does not correspond to an acupoint, the meridian stimulation device can indicate adjustment of the position to which the pad 130 is attached through the display unit.

[0054] According to an example embodiment, an acupoint located in a meridian has a natural frequency, and when the corresponding acupoint is stimulated at the same frequency as the natural frequency, the temperature can be raised along the meridian due to resonance. Specifically, when a visible light emitted based on a heartbeat cycle is used to stimulate an acupoint located in a meridian, a meridian pulse ionic current is generated due to resonance, and a temperature rise along the meridian due to an electrochemical reaction occurring along the pulse ionic current path can be confirmed by a thermography camera. At this time, since the blood vessels or lymphatic vessels of the human body do not have such a temperature rise physiologically, it can be seen that energy flows along the meridian. Diseases can be cured by such energy flow. Here, by connecting the temperature rise part, it can be confirmed that it is similar to the meridian on the classical meridian map, and the objective substance of the meridian can be identified by the visualization of the meridian through the temperature rise. For example, by stimulating an acupoint located in the kidney meridian, energy flows along the kidney meridian to improve kidney function, thereby treating chronic kidney disease (CKD). When chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients (31 men, 18 women) use a meridian stimulation device to stimulate acupoints for 50 to 60 minutes a day, it is actually confirmed that the patient's creatine level is improved from 3.6 ± 0.5 mg / dl to 0.8 ± 0.2 mg / dl after 1 to 2 months.

[0055] Here, the kidney meridian is a meridian related to kidney disease, lower limb paralysis, drug addiction, throat pain, diabetes, respiratory disease, gynecological disease, cold, asthma, etc., and includes 27 acupoints. When stimulating acupoints located in the kidney meridian using a meridian stimulation device, a body temperature rise along the kidney meridian can be confirmed by a thermography camera.

[0056] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a server and a meridian stimulation device according to an example embodiment.

[0057] Referring to Figure 2 , the server 210 can communicate with the meridian stimulation device 220. The server 210 and the meridian stimulation device 220 can include a communication unit capable of transmitting and receiving data using wired / wireless communication. The above description is applicable thereto. In this case, the communication technology used by the communication unit can include Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), 5G, Wireless LAN (WLAN), Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth TM ), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), ZigBee, Near Field Communication (NFC), etc.

[0058] The server 210 can learn by receiving relevant data from the meridian stimulation device 220, and can update existing data. Specifically, the server 210 can receive treatment effects according to characteristics (e.g., age, height, weight, exercise habits, eating habits, etc.) of the user from the meridian stimulation device 220. The server 210 that has received the relevant data can manage the relevant data by applying a neural network to analyze and learn the relevant data. For example, the server 210 can analyze and learn treatment effects according to age and manage the same, or can analyze and learn treatment effects according to height and weight and manage the same, or can analyze and learn treatment effects according to exercise habits and eating habits and manage the same.

[0059] The meridian stimulation device 220 can receive the learned data from the server 210, and the controller can control the operation of the light emitting unit by reflecting the learned data. For example, the controller can control the operation of the light emitting unit in consideration of the data received from the server 210 and the heartbeat period of the user.

[0060] In addition, the meridian stimulation device 220 can continuously detect data related to the user and transmit the same to the server 210, and the server 210 can monitor the health status of the user using accumulated data related to the user. In addition, the meridian stimulation device 220 reflects the accumulated data so that personalized medical services can be provided to the individual by stimulating the acupoint. The meridian stimulation device 220 transmits the results of periodic or aperiodic execution to the server 210, and the server 210 can monitor the health status of the user using the relevant data. The server 210 transmits relevant information to the meridian stimulation device 220 so that, when a disease has occurred or is expected, the acupoint can be stimulated for the purpose of treatment or prevention, and the meridian stimulation device 220 can treat or prevent the disease by stimulating the meridian of the user by means of reflecting the relevant information.

[0061] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a meridian stimulation device in the form of a wearable device according to an example embodiment.

[0062] Referring to Figure 3 , the meridian stimulation device can be a wearable device worn in the form of a watch on the body of the user. The above description is applicable thereto. The wearable device can be a device worn on the body of the user. For example, the wearable device can be worn on the body of the user in various forms, such as a ring, a watch, glasses, a bracelet, a belt, a band, a necklace, an earring, a helmet, or clothing.

[0063] The meridian stimulation device can include an on / off switch 310. By manipulating the on / off switch 310, power can be supplied from the power supply unit or power can not be supplied from the power supply unit.

[0064] In addition, the meridian stimulation device can include a detection unit 320. The detection unit 320 can monitor a heartbeat cycle of the user and detect a change in the heartbeat cycle according to movement of the user.

[0065] In addition, the meridian stimulation device can include a pad (330). The pad 330 can include a light filter 333 and a light emitting unit 331. As Figure 3 illustrated, the pad 330 of the meridian stimulation device includes one light filter 333 and one light emitting unit 331, and the scope of the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and can include a variable number of pads 330 as Figure 4 illustrated.

[0066] The pad 330 of the meridian stimulation device can have a cylindrical shape with a diameter of 4.2 mm, the light emitting unit 331 can have a cylindrical shape with a diameter of 3.0 mm, and the light filter 333 can be attached to one surface of the light emitting unit 331. For example, the light filter 333 can be attached to one surface of the light emitting unit 331 in the form of a film. Such shapes and sizes are merely examples, and the scope of the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0067] Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating a meridian stimulation device according to another example embodiment.

[0068] The meridian stimulation device can include one detection unit 410 and a plurality of pads. Similar to the placement of acupuncture on a plurality of acupoints in Oriental medicine to increase a treatment effect, unlike Figure 3 , the meridian stimulation device can stimulate a plurality of acupoints using a plurality of pads. The above description is applicable thereto.

[0069] In this case, a meridian stimulation device having a different number of pads corresponding to a portion to be attached to a user can be used. For example, as Figure 4 illustrated, the meridian stimulation device can include 13 pads 421 to 433. In addition, a meridian stimulation device having a different size corresponding to a part of a user can be used. For example, Figure 4 The meridian stimulation device of is 110 mm * 70 mm in size, but when applied to other parts, a meridian stimulation device of a different size can be used.

[0070] As described above, the detection unit 410 can detect a heartbeat cycle of the user. The detection unit 410 can be located on the same plane as the pad as Figure 4 illustrated, or can exist separately.

[0071] As an example, as Figure 4As illustrated, the pads can include a pad 421, a pad 422, a pad 423, a pad 424, a pad 425, a pad 426, a pad 427, a pad 428, a pad 429, a pad 430, a pad 431, a pad 432, and a pad 433. At this time, the meridian stimulation device can stimulate the acupoints by the visible light emitted from each of the pads 421 to 433.

[0072] In this case, the arrangement relationship of the 13 pads can be different according to the part of the user. For example, even though the 13 pads are used, the arrangement relationship of the pads can be different when used on the abdomen of the user and when used on the waist of the user.

[0073] In addition, as Figure 4 As illustrated, the pads 421 and 422 and the pads 432 and 433 can be spaced apart by 50 mm, and the pads 421 and 424 and the pads 424 and 431 can be spaced apart by 30 mm, the pads 425 and 427 and the pads 422 and 425 can be spaced apart by 15 mm, and the pads 427 and 428 can be spaced apart by 13 mm. The spaced distances of the 13 pads are only examples, and the spaced distances can be different according to the part of the user.

[0074] The meridian stimulation device can stimulate the acupoints using the visible light emitted from each of the pads 421 to 433 based on the heartbeat cycle. A controller included in the meridian stimulation device can generate a driving signal to control the operation of the light emitting unit. Details of the driving signal will be described below in Figure 6

[0075] The controller can transmit the driving signal to the light emitting unit, and the light emitting unit can control the operation according to the driving signal. In this case, each pad can receive a different driving signal. Specifically, the controller can transmit the driving signal to the light emitting unit by applying a delay time calculated for each pad to emit the visible light in a certain order. Accordingly, similar to the order in which the needle is placed on the body part, the order of the pads that emit the visible light can be controlled by the driving signal. For example, when the pad 427 emits the visible light based on the heartbeat cycle through each driving signal, the pads 425, 426, 428, and 429 can emit the visible light with a delay of 1 period, and the pads 421, 422, 423, 424, 430, 431, 432, and 433 can emit the visible light with a delay of 2 cycles.

[0076] ​Further, the controller can transmit a driving signal to the light emitting unit to emit visible light at a certain period by applying the period calculated for each pad. For example, when the pad 427 emits visible light at a period corresponding to 1:1 of a heartbeat cycle through each driving signal, the pads 425, 426, 428, and 429 can emit visible light at a period corresponding to 2:1 of a heartbeat cycle, and the pads 421, 422, 423, 424, 430, 431, 432, and 433 can emit visible light at a period corresponding to 4:1 of a heartbeat cycle.

[0077] In addition, the meridian stimulation device can include a strap 440, and the meridian stimulation device can be fixed to the user's body through the strap 440 even if the user does not hold the meridian stimulation device with his hand.

[0078] Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a meridian stimulation device according to an example embodiment.

[0079] The pads can be built in the main body as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 or the pads 521 to 539 can not be built in the main body 510 as shown in Figure 5 The meridian stimulation device can include the main body 510 and at least one pad 521 to 539. In this case, the main body 510 can include a power supply unit for supplying power and a controller for controlling the operation of the light emitting unit based on the user's heartbeat cycle. The detection unit can be built in the main body 510 or can transmit / receive data related to the main body 510 by wire or wireless. The pads 521 to 539 are only examples, and the scope of the present disclosure can include a case where the number of pads is different.

[0080] The pads 521 to 539 can include filters corresponding to different predetermined positions of the user, composed of elements having different ratios. In order to improve the treatment effect, the pads 521 to 539 can include filters composed of elements in different ratios. That is, filters for stimulating different acupoints to treat different diseases can be made by mixing a plurality of minerals and selenium in different ratios. For example, the pad 521 attached to the acupoint located in the spleen meridian and the pad 523 attached to the acupoint located in the pericardium meridian can include filters configured by mixing a plurality of minerals and selenium in different ratios.

[0081] Figure 6 FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a driving signal according to an example embodiment.

[0082] According to FIG. 610, it can be confirmed that the emission order of visible light according to the pads. The above description is applicable thereto. The controller of the meridian stimulation device can transmit a driving signal to the light emitting unit to emit visible light in a certain order by applying the delay time calculated for each pad. Specifically, as shown in the graph 611, the detection unit can detect a heartbeat that is periodically repeated. The controller of the meridian stimulation device can generate a driving signal as shown in the graph 613 corresponding to the heartbeat period 1:1, and the light emitting unit can emit visible light during a heartbeat period t1 according to the driving signal, while it can not emit visible light during a non-heartbeat period t2. The controller of the meridian stimulation device can generate a driving signal as shown in the graph 615, and the light emitting unit can operate according to the driving signal having a period T delay compared to the graph 613. Similarly, the controller of the meridian stimulation device can generate a driving signal as shown in the graph 617, and the light emitting unit can operate according to the driving signal having a period 2T delay compared to the graph 613. That is, the controller can control to operate in the order of a pad corresponding to the graph 613, a pad corresponding to the graph 615, and a pad corresponding to the graph 617.

[0083] According to FIG. 620, it can be confirmed that the emission period of visible light according to the pads. The above description is applicable thereto. The controller of the meridian stimulation device can transmit a driving signal to the light emitting unit to emit visible light for a certain period. Specifically, as shown in the graph 621, the detection unit can detect a heartbeat that is periodically repeated. The controller of the meridian stimulation device can generate a driving signal as shown in the graph 623 corresponding to the heartbeat period 1:1. The controller of the meridian stimulation device can generate a driving signal as shown in the graph 625 corresponding to the heartbeat period 2:1. Similarly, the controller of the meridian stimulation device can generate a driving signal as shown in the graph 627 corresponding to the heartbeat period 4:1.

[0084] According to the example embodiment, since the change in the human body according to the stimulation of the acupoint can be different, the treatment effect can be improved by the order of the acupoint stimulated by changing the emission order of the visible light. In addition, the treatment effect can be improved by changing the degree of stimulation of the acupoint by changing the emission period of the visible light.

[0085] Figure 7 FIG. 620 is a graph showing the spleen meridian on a classical meridian map according to an example embodiment. Figure 8 FIG. 620 is a graph showing the spleen meridian on a classical meridian map according to an example embodiment.

[0086] Ancient people discovered meridians in the human body and left behind classics such as Figure 6The classical meridian chart is shown, and thus many diseases have been treated based on the classical meridian chart according to acupuncture therapy. For example, many diseases are treated by changing the order in which acupuncture needles are placed on acupoints on the classical meridian chart or by changing the type of acupuncture needle (e.g., long needle, short needle, etc.) according to the acupoint.

[0087] As Figure 7 shown, the spleen meridian is a meridian related to irregular menstruation, food poisoning, tuberculosis, gynecological diseases, kidney, diabetes, asthma, pleurisy, etc., and includes 21 acupoints. When a specific acupoint on the spleen meridian is stimulated with an acupuncture needle, the temperature of the human body can sometimes be confirmed to increase as Figure 8 shown by a thermal imaging camera. However, according to the classical meridian chart as Figure 7 shown, such an increase in the temperature of the human body is not manifested as a temperature increase, and it is regarded as a special physiological phenomenon, but has not been used as an argument for the existence of meridians in the human body.

[0088] Figure 9 is a graph showing a driving signal corresponding to Figures 10 to 12 according to an example embodiment. Figure 10 is a graph showing changes in the human body when visible light is continuously emitted according to an example embodiment. Figure 11 is a graph showing changes in the human body when visible light is emitted at 1.8 Hz according to an example embodiment. Figure 12 is a graph showing changes in the human body when visible light is emitted at 1.2 Hz according to an example embodiment.

[0089] The detection unit of the meridian stimulation device can detect a periodically repeated heartbeat as shown in graph 901, and the controller of the meridian stimulation device can generate and transmit a driving signal to the light emitting unit. The above description applies here. Here, it is assumed that the heartbeat period of the user is 1.2 Hz.

[0090] When the controller of the meridian stimulation device transmits a driving signal as shown in graph 903 to the light emitting unit to continuously emit visible light, resonance does not occur due to the visible light. Therefore, in the case of graph 903, it can not be possible to confirm an increase in temperature along the spleen meridian on the classical meridian chart as Figure 10 shown.

[0091] When the controller of the meridian stimulation device transmits a driving signal as shown in graph 905 to the light emitting unit so that visible light is emitted at 1.8 Hz, the temperature can be partially increased along the spleen meridian on the classical meridian chart by the visible light as Figure 11 shown. For example, when the controller transmits a driving signal to the light emitting unit so that visible light is emitted at 1.8 Hz, as a result of photographing with a thermal imaging camera, it can be seen that a 1.4-degree increase is confirmed along certain parts of the spleen meridian on the classical meridian chart as Figure 11 shown.

[0092] When the controller of the meridian stimulation device transmits a driving signal as shown in chart 907 to the light emitting unit so as to emit visible light at 1.2 Hz, the temperature can be confirmed to rise along the spleen meridian on the classical meridian chart by visible light as Figure 12 shown. For example, when the controller transmits a driving signal to the light emitting unit so as to emit visible light at 1.2 Hz corresponding to the heartbeat cycle 1:1, as a result of photographing with a thermal imaging camera, it can be seen that the temperature along the spleen meridian on the classical meridian chart is confirmed to rise by 2.1 degrees as Figure 12 shown. That is, comparing Figure 11 and Figure 12 , when visible light is emitted according to the heartbeat cycle, it can be confirmed that the temperature rises more clearly along the spleen meridian on the classical meridian chart. Since it is not possible for the temperature in the blood vessels or lymphatic vessels of the human body to have a physiological rise, it can be seen that, as energy flows along the meridians, the temperature rises as Figure 12 shown. That is, it can be seen that, as energy flows along the meridians by resonance generated by stimulating the acupoints by emitting visible light based on the heartbeat cycle, the temperature rises as Figure 12 shown. In this way, when the temperature rise portion is connected, it can be confirmed that it is almost the same as the spleen meridian on the classical meridian chart, and because of this point, it can be seen that the substance of the meridians has been objectively identified.

[0093] Meanwhile, in the present specification and drawings, preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been disclosed, and although specific terms are used, these terms are used only in the general sense to easily explain the technical content of the present disclosure and help understanding of the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. It is obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains that other modifications based on the technical spirit of the present disclosure can be implemented in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A meridian stimulation device comprising: a power supply unit configured to supply power; a detection unit configured to detect a heartbeat cycle of a user when attached to the user's skin; at least one pad including a light emitting unit emitting visible light and a filter transmitting through the visible light, the at least one pad being attached to a predetermined position of the user corresponding to a treatment purpose; and a controller configured to control operation of the light emitting unit based on the heartbeat cycle of the user, wherein the filter is formulated by combining at least one of iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), lithium (Li), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), molybdenum (Mo), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), and rhodium (No) and selenium (Se) at a specific ratio corresponding to the treatment purpose, wherein the controller is configured to control a wavelength of the visible light emitted from the light emitting unit according to the treatment purpose. The controller is configured to control the light emitting unit to periodically emit the visible light based on the heartbeat cycle of the user.

2. The meridian stimulation device according to claim 1, wherein In the filter, at least one of iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), lithium (Li), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), molybdenum (Mo), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), and rhodium (No) and selenium (Se) are provided at different ratios to correspond to the predetermined position.

3. The meridian stimulation device according to claim 1, wherein The predetermined position is a position corresponding to an acupoint of the user, and is stimulated by the visible light transmitted through the filter.

4. The meridian stimulation device according to claim 1, wherein The at least one pad includes a filter containing elements at different ratios to correspond to another predetermined position of the user.

5. The meridian stimulation device according to claim 1, wherein The controller is configured to control an intensity of the emitted visible light based on the predetermined position of the user.

6. The meridian stimulation device according to claim 1, wherein 7.The meridian stimulation device of claim 1, further comprising: a communication unit configured to receive learned data from an external server, wherein the controller is configured to control operation of the light emitting unit by reflecting the learned data. ​

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