Portable frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation system and stimulation method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses a portable frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation system and a stimulation method thereof. The system comprises an application program, a central control system and an intervention module, wherein the application program, the central control system and the intervention module are arranged in portable insomnia therapeutic equipment; the application program and the intervention module are both connected with the central control system. According to the invention, accurate matching with human body natural slow wave rhythm (Delta wave 1-4Hz and Theta wave 4-8Hz) is realized by releasing 1-8Hz Gamma low-frequency magnetic pulse waves capable of inhibiting excessive activity through control, slow wave synchronism is enhanced through frequency-phase resonance of magnetic field-neural oscillation, sleep is improved, and an instantaneous alternating magnetic field is generated to penetrate through skull to act on cerebral cortex, so that sleep quality is improved. Compared with a traditional medicine therapy, an invasive therapy and a non-invasive therapy, the side effect is smaller, the risk is lower, sleep can be further improved by playing soothing music, and the sleep neural circuit can be conveniently regulated and controlled at home to conveniently improve insomnia.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of insomnia treatment, and in particular to a portable frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation system and a stimulation method thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of emerging technologies, people's demand for high-quality sleep is becoming increasingly urgent. Insomnia, as a common sleep disorder affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide, not only significantly reduces the quality of life, but is also closely related to health risks such as cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline.

[0003] Current mainstream therapies such as drug therapy are prone to cause dependence, and cognitive behavioral therapy is limited by long implementation cycles and large differences in individual compliance, prompting the medical community to explore non-invasive neuromodulation technologies; transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) technology has attracted much attention due to its non-invasive and targeted regulation of brain nerve activity. Although traditional TMS devices can suppress the overactive Gamma waves of the prefrontal cortex and enhance slow wave synchronization to improve sleep through low-frequency magnetic pulses, traditional transcranial magnetic stimulators are bulky and require professional operation. They are limited to use in medical institutions and are subject to significant restrictions, making it difficult to regulate sleep neural circuits at home; in view of this, the present application proposes a portable, frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation system and a stimulation method thereof. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the shortcomings of the prior art and to propose a portable frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation system and a stimulation method thereof.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A portable frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation system, comprising an application, a central control system, and an intervention module built into a portable insomnia treatment device;

[0007] The application and intervention module are both connected to a central control system;

[0008] The application includes control buttons and an information display interface;

[0009] The central control system includes a data processing system and an MCU;

[0010] The intervention module includes a low-frequency magnetic pulse stimulation device, a driving chip and a speaker.

[0011] Preferably, the control button is used for the user to control the portable insomnia treatment device to release 1-8HZ magnetic pulses, the duration of the magnetic pulses and play music.

[0012] Preferably, the information display interface is used for users to view magnetic pulse and music related information.

[0013] Preferably, the data processing system is used to process data packets from the MCU and control instructions output by the control buttons, and convert the two.

[0014] Preferably, the MCU is used to receive data packets sent by the data processing system, and parse and identify character strings representing writing frequency, interval time, music information parameter set, etc.

[0015] Preferably, the driving chip receives a PWM signal from the MCU to control the low-frequency magnetic pulse stimulation device to release magnetic pulses with a frequency of 1-8 Hz.

[0016] Preferably, the low-frequency magnetic pulse stimulation device is used to receive analog signals of different frequencies output by the driver chip through PWM modulation, and drive current to flow through the brain-computer coil worn on the head of a person and connected to the portable insomnia treatment device to generate an instantaneous alternating magnetic field, which penetrates the skull and acts on the cerebral cortex.

[0017] Preferably, the speaker is used to receive a signal from the MCU and control the speaker to play soothing music.

[0018] The present invention also proposes a portable frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation method, comprising the following steps:

[0019] S1: Device startup: After the user connects the adapter to the portable insomnia treatment device, power it on through the mains, press and hold the device power button for 3S to turn it on, and place the portable insomnia treatment device upright between the bedside and the pillow;

[0020] S2: Determine whether to output the control instruction. There are two operations:

[0021] S201: Preset mode: After the device is started but no control command is received, it will release 1-8HZ magnetic pulses according to the working mode preset by the embedded firmware;

[0022] S202: Output control instructions: After the device is started, the user can send instructions through the control button in the application to control the device to release 1-8HZ magnetic pulses and play soothing music;

[0023] S3: Data processing, this process is divided into two cases:

[0024] S301: Process the control command output by the control button, convert it into a data packet and send it to the MCU;

[0025] S302: Processing the data packet returned by the MCU, parsing and identifying the character string representing the magnetic pulse and music information currently released by the device, and converting the character string into information displayed on the information display interface;

[0026] S4: Signal transmission: Transmits the magnetic pulses that can be displayed on the information display interface, the music information signal and the control command signal that can be recognized by the MCU after processing;

[0027] S5: Play music: Receive MCU signal to control the speaker to play soothing music;

[0028] S6: Release low-frequency magnetic pulses: Receive PWM signals from the MCU and control the low-frequency magnetic pulse stimulation device to release magnetic pulses with a frequency of 1-8 Hz;

[0029] S7: Displays magnetic pulse and music information. Users can view the current magnetic pulse frequency, release time and music information through the information display interface, and choose the magnetic pulse frequency and soothing music that suits them based on their subjective feelings to enhance slow wave synchronization and improve sleep.

[0030] Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0031] The present invention achieves precise matching with the human body's natural slow-wave rhythm (Delta wave 1-4Hz, Theta wave 4-8Hz) by controlling the release of 1-8Hz Gamma low-frequency magnetic pulse waves that suppress overactivity. It enhances slow-wave synchronization and improves sleep through the frequency-phase resonance of magnetic field-neural oscillation. It generates an instantaneous alternating magnetic field that penetrates the skull and acts on the cerebral cortex. Compared with traditional drug therapy and invasive therapies, non-invasive therapies have fewer side effects and lower risks. In addition, it can further improve sleep by playing soothing music, making it convenient to regulate the sleep neural circuit at home to improve insomnia. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 This is a system block diagram of a portable frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation system proposed by the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a flow chart for implementing frequency adjustment in a portable frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation method proposed by the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a flow chart of a portable frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation method proposed by the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0036] Reference Figure 1-3 , a portable frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation system, including an application, a central control system, and an intervention module built into a portable insomnia treatment device;

[0037] The application and intervention module are both connected to a central control system;

[0038] The application includes control buttons and an information display interface;

[0039] The central control system includes a data processing system and an MCU;

[0040] The intervention module includes a low-frequency magnetic pulse stimulation device, a driver chip and a speaker;

[0041] Among them, the control button is used for the user to control the portable insomnia treatment device to release 1-8HZ magnetic pulses, magnetic pulse duration and play music; the information display interface is used for the user to view magnetic pulse and music related information; the data processing system is used to process the data packet from the MCU and the control instruction output by the control button, and convert the two; the MCU is used to receive the data packet sent by the data processing system, parse and identify the character strings representing the write frequency, interval time and music information parameter set; the driver chip receives the PWM signal from the MCU and controls the low-frequency magnetic pulse stimulation device to release 1-8HZ frequency magnetic pulses; the low-frequency magnetic pulse stimulation device is used to receive the analog signal of different frequencies output by the driver chip through PWM modulation, and drive the current to flow through the brain-computer coil worn on the person's head and connected to the portable insomnia treatment device to generate an instantaneous alternating magnetic field, which penetrates the skull and acts on the cerebral cortex; the speaker is used to receive the signal from the MCU and control the speaker to play soothing music;

[0042] Taking the control of a portable insomnia treatment device to release a 1HZ magnetic pulse for 10 minutes as an example, the user selects the release of a 1HZ magnetic pulse with a duration of 10 minutes through the control button. After the control instruction is processed by the data processing system, the 1HZ frequency and 10-minute timing information are converted into a character string and sent to the MCU in the form of a data packet. The MCU parses and identifies the character string with a frequency of 1HZ and an interval of 600S written in the received data packet, and outputs the corresponding PWM signal to the driver chip. The driver chip controls the brain-computer coil worn on the person's head and connected to the portable insomnia treatment device to release a 1HZ magnetic pulse. After the timing is 600S, the PWM signal stops being output, and the coil stops releasing the 1HZ magnetic pulse.

[0043] This embodiment also proposes a portable frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation method, comprising the following steps:

[0044] S1: Device startup: After the user connects the adapter to the portable insomnia treatment device, power it on through the mains, press and hold the device power button for 3S to turn it on, and place the portable insomnia treatment device upright between the bedside and the pillow;

[0045] S2: Determine whether to output the control instruction. There are two operations:

[0046] S201: Preset mode: After the device is started but no control command is received, it will release 1-8HZ magnetic pulses according to the working mode preset by the embedded firmware;

[0047] S202: Output control instructions: After the device is started, the user can send instructions through the control button in the application to control the device to release 1-8HZ magnetic pulses and play soothing music;

[0048] S3: Data processing, this process is divided into two cases:

[0049] S301: Process the control command output by the control button, convert it into a data packet and send it to the MCU;

[0050] S302: Processing the data packet returned by the MCU, parsing and identifying the character string representing the magnetic pulse and music information currently released by the device, and converting the character string into information displayed on the information display interface;

[0051] S4: Signal transmission: Transmits the magnetic pulses that can be displayed on the information display interface, the music information signal and the control command signal that can be recognized by the MCU after processing;

[0052] S5: Play music: Receive MCU signal to control the speaker to play soothing music;

[0053] S6: Release low-frequency magnetic pulses: Receive PWM signals from the MCU and control the low-frequency magnetic pulse stimulation device to release magnetic pulses with a frequency of 1-8 Hz;

[0054] S7: Displays magnetic pulse and music information. Users can view the current magnetic pulse frequency, release time and music information through the information display interface, and choose the magnetic pulse frequency and soothing music that suits them based on their subjective feelings to enhance slow wave synchronization and improve sleep.

[0055] This embodiment achieves precise matching with the human body's natural slow-wave rhythm (Delta wave 1-4Hz, Theta wave 4-8Hz) by controlling the release of 1-8Hz Gamma low-frequency magnetic pulse waves that suppress overactivity, and enhances slow-wave synchronization to improve sleep through the frequency-phase resonance of magnetic field-neural oscillation. By generating an instantaneous alternating magnetic field, it penetrates the skull and acts on the cerebral cortex. Compared with traditional drug therapy and invasive therapy, non-invasive therapy has fewer side effects and lower risks, and can further improve sleep by playing soothing music, making it convenient to regulate the sleep neural circuit at home to improve insomnia.

[0056] This embodiment precisely matches the body's natural slow-wave rhythms (1-4Hz Delta waves and 4-8Hz Theta waves) by releasing 1-8Hz low-frequency magnetic pulses, and utilizes the frequency-phase synergy between magnetic fields and neural oscillations to directly enhance the slow-wave synchronization of the prefrontal-thalamic circuit, thereby prolonging deep sleep duration and optimizing sleep structure. Compared to traditional drug treatments (which rely on chemical transmitter regulation) and invasive therapies (such as deep brain stimulation requiring craniotomy), this application uses non-invasive transcranial magnetic stimulation technology, which non-invasively applies a focused magnetic field to the body surface, avoiding tissue damage, drug metabolic burden, and the risk of cognitive impairment. It has the advantages of physiological rhythm synergy and non-invasive regulatory stimulation.

[0057] The application of the integrated portable insomnia treatment device is small in size, easy to carry and simple to operate. Users can view the device's current release of magnetic pulses and related information of music through the application and control the magnetic pulse frequency, release time, and music playback, which has the advantage of convenient user experience;

[0058] For patients with chronic insomnia, they can use portable insomnia treatment devices at home to improve their sleep without having to go to the hospital repeatedly to use traditional transcranial magnetic stimulation devices to improve their sleep.

[0059] The above description is only a preferred specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field, within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, who makes equivalent replacements or changes based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered by the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A portable frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation system, characterized in that: It includes an application, a central control system and an intervention module built into a portable insomnia treatment device; The application and intervention module are both connected to a central control system; The application includes control buttons and an information display interface; The central control system includes a data processing system and an MCU; The intervention module includes a low-frequency magnetic pulse stimulation device, a driving chip and a speaker.

2. A portable frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control button is used for the user to control the portable insomnia treatment device to release 1-8HZ magnetic pulses, the duration of the magnetic pulses and play music.

3. The portable frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The information display interface is used for users to view magnetic pulse and music related information.

4. The portable frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data processing system is used to process data packets from the MCU and control instructions output by the control buttons, and convert the two.

5. The portable frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The MCU is used to receive data packets sent by the data processing system, and parse and identify character strings representing the writing frequency, interval time and music information parameter set.

6. The portable frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driver chip receives the PWM signal from the MCU and controls the low-frequency magnetic pulse stimulation device to release magnetic pulses with a frequency of 1-8 Hz.

7. The portable frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The low-frequency magnetic pulse stimulation device is used to receive analog signals of different frequencies output by the driver chip through PWM modulation, and drive current to flow through the brain-computer coil worn on the head of a person and connected to the portable insomnia treatment device to generate an instantaneous alternating magnetic field, which penetrates the skull and acts on the cerebral cortex.

8. The portable frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The speaker is used to receive signals from the MCU and control the speaker to play soothing music.

9. A portable and frequency-adjustable transcranial magnetic stimulation method, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1: Device startup: After the user connects the adapter to the portable insomnia treatment device, power it on through the mains, press and hold the device power button for 3S to turn it on, and place the portable insomnia treatment device upright between the bedside and the pillow; S2: Determine whether to output the control instruction. There are two operations: S201: Preset mode: After the device is started but no control command is received, it will release 1-8HZ magnetic pulses according to the working mode preset by the embedded firmware; S202: Output control instructions: After the device is started, the user can send instructions through the control button in the application to control the device to release 1-8HZ magnetic pulses and play soothing music; S3: Data processing, this process is divided into two cases: S301: Process the control command output by the control button, convert it into a data packet and send it to the MCU; S302: Processing the data packet returned by the MCU, parsing and identifying the character string representing the magnetic pulse and music information currently released by the device, and converting the character string into information displayed on the information display interface; S4: Signal transmission: Transmits the magnetic pulses that can be displayed on the information display interface, the music information signal and the control command signal that can be recognized by the MCU after processing; S5: Play music: Receive MCU signal to control the speaker to play soothing music; S6: Release low-frequency magnetic pulses: Receive PWM signals from the MCU and control the low-frequency magnetic pulse stimulation device to release magnetic pulses with a frequency of 1-8 Hz; S7: Displays magnetic pulse and music information. Users can view the current magnetic pulse frequency, release time and music information through the information display interface, and choose the magnetic pulse frequency and soothing music that suits them based on their subjective feelings to enhance slow wave synchronization and improve sleep.

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