Screen display apparatus and screen display method for medical device

Abstract

The invention discloses a picture display device and a picture display method for medical equipment. The disclosed apparatus includes a processor that controls operation of a medical device based on a treatment parameter. The processor generates a first picture presenting a state object related to an operation of the medical device; presenting the first picture on the display; when it is determined that the interaction event has been generated, generating a second picture presenting an adjustment object for adjusting treatment parameters of the medical device; presenting the second picture on the display; when the interaction of the user with the adjustment object of the second screen is sensed, adjusting a treatment parameter corresponding to the corresponding adjustment object based on an input value corresponding to the sensed interaction; and controlling operation of the medical device based on the adjusted treatment parameters.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a screen display apparatus and screen display method for a medical device, and more specifically, to a screen display apparatus and screen display method for a medical device that allows the object to be displayed on the display of a medical device (e.g., a skin treatment device) by adjusting the object. Background Technology

[0002] As people's interest in beauty care gradually increases, the number of consumers trying skin treatments, care, or management is also rising. Therefore, there is a growing demand for skin treatment devices that provide such services.

[0003] Traditional skin treatment devices are based on lasers, radiofrequency, or ultrasound. Furthermore, traditional skin treatment devices encompass several modalities, where skin characteristics are categorized into several types through clinical trials during the development phase, and the settings of the skin treatment device differ for each characteristic.

[0004] The settings can include the output level, wavelength, frequency, and focal length of the laser, radio frequency, or ultrasound.

[0005] However, in the graphical user interface (GUI) displayed on the monitor of traditional skin treatment devices, basic treatment-related information (referred to as treatment information) coexists with operation buttons that can change settings.

[0006] Because of the limited space in the GUI, the usability of operation buttons is restricted. For example, because the size of operation buttons is inevitably small due to the limited space, and they are almost invisible, it requires prolonged staring at the operation buttons or they are pressed accidentally.

[0007] The description in the background section is intended to help understand the context of this disclosure and may include content that is not part of the disclosed conventional technology.

[0008] [Existing technical documents]

[0009] [Patent Literature]

[0010] Korean Patent Application Publication No. 10-2016-0110894 (User-Specific Skin Care System and Skin Care Method Using It)

[0011] Korean Patent Application Publication No. 10-2022-0167261 (Therapeutic Video Display Device) Summary of the Invention The technical problem that the invention aims to solve

[0012] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a screen display device and screen display method for medical devices, which highlights the visual effects of objects such as operation buttons displayed on the display of a medical device (e.g., a skin treatment device). Technical means to solve technical problems

[0013] A screen display device for a medical device according to an embodiment of this disclosure is a medical device including a therapeutic handle. The screen display device includes: a display; a memory storing one or more treatment parameters related to treatment; and a processor configured to control the operation of the medical device based on the treatment parameters. The processor generates a first screen presenting a state object related to the operation of the medical device; controls the display such that the display presents the first screen; determines whether an interaction event for the medical device has been generated; when it is determined that the interaction event has been generated, generates a second screen presenting an adjustment object for adjusting the treatment parameters of the medical device; controls the display such that the display presents the second screen; senses user interaction with the adjustment object of the second screen; adjusts the treatment parameters corresponding to the adjustment object based on input values ​​corresponding to the sensed interaction; and controls the operation of the medical device based on the adjusted treatment parameters.

[0014] The processor can sense the user's approach and determine that the interaction event has been generated when it senses that the user has approached.

[0015] When it is determined that the interaction event has been generated, the processor can control the first screen to disappear from the display and control the second screen to appear on the display. In this case, the processor can adjust the size of the adjustment object in the second screen to be larger than the size of the state object in the first screen.

[0016] When it is determined that the interaction event has been generated, the processor can control the first screen and the second screen to be displayed on the display, such that the first screen and the second screen are spaced apart from each other. In this case, the processor can adjust the size of the adjustment object of the second screen to be larger than the size of the state object of the first screen, and adjust the size of the second screen to be larger than the size of the first screen.

[0017] When it is determined that the interaction event has been generated, the processor can control the first screen and the second screen to be displayed on the monitor, and control at least some areas of the first screen to overlap with the second screen. In this case, the processor can adjust the size of the adjustment object of the second screen to be larger than the size of the state object of the first screen on the monitor, and adjust the size of the second screen to be larger than the size of the first screen.

[0018] The processor can respond to the interactive event by setting a color to display the edges of the second screen.

[0019] The processor can respond to the interactive event by setting a color to display the remaining area of ​​the second screen except for the edges of the second screen.

[0020] Multiple input value selection buttons, each with pre-defined input values, can be assigned to the adjustment object. The processor can provide screen data of the multiple input value selection buttons to the display, so that when the adjustment object is selected, the multiple input value selection buttons assigned to the adjustment object are displayed on the display.

[0021] When any of the plurality of input value selection buttons is selected, the processor can adjust the treatment parameters corresponding to the adjustment object based on the input value set in the selected button.

[0022] The screen display method for a medical device according to an embodiment of this disclosure is a screen display method performed by a screen display device of a medical device including a treatment handle. The screen display method includes: storing one or more treatment parameters related to treatment; generating a first screen presenting a state object related to the operation of the medical device; controlling a display such that the display presents the first screen; determining whether an interaction event for the medical device has been generated; when it is determined that the interaction event has been generated, generating a second screen presenting an adjustment object for adjusting the treatment parameters of the medical device; controlling the display such that the display presents the second screen; sensing interaction between a user and the adjustment object of the second screen; adjusting the treatment parameters corresponding to the adjustment object based on an input value corresponding to the sensed interaction; and controlling the operation of the medical device based on the adjusted treatment parameters. Beneficial effects

[0023] As described above, according to embodiments of this disclosure, when a user approaches the controller during skin treatment via a medical device (e.g., a skin treatment device), a second screen is displayed on the monitor. This second screen shows adjustment objects for adjusting treatment parameters of the medical device, but the adjustment objects are visually highlighted. Therefore, the adjustment objects (e.g., operation buttons) can be operated very easily. That is, by increasing the size of the adjustment objects within the second screen, the identification of the adjustment objects can be further facilitated, and the failure rate can be reduced.

[0024] Furthermore, when a user approaches the controller during skin treatment via a medical device (e.g., a skin treatment device), the edges of the second screen displayed on the monitor are indicated by a set color, or the remaining area of ​​the second screen excluding the edges is indicated by a set color. This visually highlights the second screen and the objects being adjusted. Consequently, the user can quickly check the current position of the operation buttons (i.e., the objects being adjusted), and due to the large size of the operation buttons, they can be easily operated without error.

[0025] Furthermore, when any of the adjustment objects on the second screen is selected (or touched), buttons for selecting input values ​​are visually identifiable, as multiple input value selection buttons assigned to the selected adjustment object are displayed on the screen. Therefore, since the desired input value can be selected and entered immediately, there is an effect where the desired input value can be entered very easily and quickly. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating an example of using a medical device according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0027] Figure 2 It is used for explanation Figure 1 The diagram shows the internal components of the controller.

[0028] Figures 3 to 5 This is an exemplary diagram showing a second screen and an adjusted object according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating the method for adjusting the object of operation according to the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0030] Figure 7 and Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating a screen display method for a medical device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0031] This disclosure can be modified in various ways and can have various embodiments. Specific embodiments will be shown in the accompanying drawings and described in detail.

[0032] However, it should be understood that this disclosure is not intended to be limited to specific implementations, but rather includes all variations, equivalents and / or substitutions covered within the spirit and technical scope of this disclosure.

[0033] The terminology used in this application is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit this disclosure. Unless otherwise expressly defined in the context, singular expressions should be interpreted to include plural expressions. It should be understood that in this application, terms such as “comprising (or including)” or “having” are intended to indicate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and do not exclude the possibility of the prior presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0034] Unless otherwise defined in the specification, all terms used herein (including technical or scientific terms) have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. Terms such as those defined in common dictionaries should be interpreted as having the same meaning as those used in the relevant technical context, and are not to be construed as having an ideal or overly formal meaning unless expressly defined otherwise in this application.

[0035] In the following description, preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In describing the present disclosure, to aid general understanding, the same reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to denote the same parts, and redundant descriptions of the same parts are omitted.

[0036] In the following description, it is assumed that the medical device is a skin treatment device.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating an example of using a medical device according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0038] The medical device according to the embodiments of this disclosure may include a handle 100 and a controller 200.

[0039] Generally, the handle 100 has a deformed cylindrical shape that allows for easy gripping, but the invention is not substantially limited thereto. The handle can have various shapes.

[0040] Handle 100 may include a skin treatment section. The skin treatment section is attached to the end of handle 100 and can treat the skin. The skin treatment section may include a needle portion (or tip) with a sharp needle shape, but the invention is not substantially limited thereto. If the skin treatment section is capable of treating the skin, it can have various structures. For example, the skin treatment section may have a structure capable of performing high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), current-based, non-invasive, and invasive radiofrequency (RF) treatments.

[0041] The controller 200 is connected to the handle 100 via a cable 300 of a predetermined length. That is, one end of the cable 300 can be connected to the controller 200, and the other end of the cable 300 can be connected to the handle 100. For example, when the handle 100 is held in a retainer (not shown), the cable 300 will be pointing downwards compared to the case where the handle is used for skin treatment.

[0042] The controller 200 displays information about the handle 100 or about treatments performed by the handle 100 on its screen (i.e., display 240). The controller 200 can control operations related to the screen. Therefore, the controller 200 can also be referred to as a screen display device.

[0043] The display 240 can be mounted on top of the controller 200.

[0044] For example, the display 240 can show (or present) various objects related to skin treatment.

[0045] If needed, the display 240 may include a touchscreen (e.g., an LCD touchscreen) of a predetermined size. Therefore, the display 240 can send user touch input to the processor 250.

[0046] Therefore, it can be seen that, in addition to its function of displaying objects, the display 240 also has the function of sending touch input from the user. In embodiments of this disclosure, the display 240 may be referred to as an operation panel.

[0047] One or more proximity sensors 210a may be mounted on top of the controller 200 (more specifically, around the display 240). The proximity sensors 210a can sense whether at least a part of the user's body is approaching.

[0048] Figure 2 It is used for explanation Figure 1 A block diagram of the internal components of the controller 200 is shown.

[0049] The controller 200 may include a sensing module 210, an input module 220, a memory 230, a display 240, and a processor 250.

[0050] The sensing module 210 can be configured to sense user interaction events. In this case, the interaction event is an event in which the user expresses his or her intention to operate the controller 200 through the display 240, and the interaction event can be detected directly and indirectly by the user approaching or holding the handle 100.

[0051] For example, the sensing module 210 includes a proximity sensor 210a, and the proximity sensor 210a can sense whether at least a part of the user's (e.g., a doctor's) body (e.g., a hand or a finger) is near.

[0052] The proximity sensor 210a can be of various types. In embodiments of this disclosure, any type of proximity sensor can be used because the proximity sensor only needs to sense the user's proximity.

[0053] The input module 220 can detect user interaction with the adjustment object displayed on the display 240 (e.g., touch signal).

[0054] For example, display 240 may show adjustment objects for adjusting treatment parameters of a medical device. A user can input the desired value of a treatment parameter by interacting with the desired adjustment object on display 240. Input module 220 can detect the value of the desired treatment parameter by detecting the user's interaction. In this case, an input value selection button corresponding to a predetermined candidate input value may be displayed in the adjustment object, or a visual object (e.g., a slider or arrow) for adjusting or changing the input value may be displayed in the adjustment object, but embodiments of this disclosure are not limited thereto.

[0055] In this scenario, when a desired adjustment object is selected (or touched), the input module 220 generates a touch signal corresponding to the desired adjustment object and applies it to the processor 250. Therefore, the touch signal based on the selection (or touch) of the desired adjustment object can be an example of user interaction with the adjustment object.

[0056] Furthermore, when any of the multiple input value selection buttons is selected, the input module 220 can generate a signal (e.g., a button recognition signal) that provides notification that the selected button corresponds to any button, and the input module 220 applies this signal to the processor 250. In this case, the button recognition signal could be another example of user interaction with an adjustment object.

[0057] The memory 230 can store the data required for the operation of the controller 200.

[0058] The memory 230 can store one or more treatment parameters related to the treatment.

[0059] In addition, memory 230 may store a program including instructions for performing a series of operations executed by controller 200.

[0060] The memory 230 may include a non-volatile memory device or a volatile memory device. According to one embodiment, the memory 230 may be included in the processor 250, but this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0061] The display 240 can display a screen showing objects related to the operation of the medical device. These objects are generated by the processor 250. Furthermore, image or video data used to indicate the objects can be sent from the processor 250 to the display 240.

[0062] In this context, objects can include adjustment objects and state objects.

[0063] An adjustment object is an object used to adjust treatment parameters related to the operation of a medical device. Users can adjust the treatment parameters corresponding to the adjustment object by interacting with it. For example, an adjustment object may include a treatment adjustment object for adjusting parameters related to the intensity of treatment. Users can change the intensity of treatment by touching the treatment adjustment object.

[0064] For example, an adjustment object can be generated to respond to the user's touch, and values ​​such as changes in emission intensity, depth, spot size, or cooling conditions of the adjustment object can be changed.

[0065] In contrast, a state object can be an object that indicates information related to the operational status of a medical device. For example, a state object is an object unrelated to treatment parameters. Although the user interacts with the state object, the treatment parameters may not change.

[0066] For example, a status object can indicate information that does not require user intervention, such as patient information, treatment information, prompts, and current settings (e.g., emission intensity or depth).

[0067] In this case, the screen corresponding to the area containing the state object can be designated as the first screen. The screen corresponding to the area containing the adjustment object can be designated as the second screen.

[0068] exist Figure 2 In this diagram, the input module 220 and the display 240 are shown as separate components, but the input module 220 and the display 240 can be considered as integrated into one module.

[0069] The processor 250 can control the operation of the medical device based on treatment parameters. According to one embodiment, the processor 250 can control the operation of the medical device by executing a program (or application program) that includes at least one instruction stored in memory 230 and performing operations corresponding to the program based on the execution results.

[0070] For example, processor 250 may include integrated circuit elements such as central processing unit (CPU), graphics processing unit (GPU), application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), field-programmable gate array (FPGA), and microcontroller unit (MCU), but this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0071] The processor 250 can control the display 240 to display a screen containing (or including) objects. For example, the processor 250 can generate screen data corresponding to a screen in which objects are arranged, and can enable the screen to be output to the display 240 by outputting the screen data to the display 240.

[0072] For example, processor 250 can control display 240 to display (present) a first screen and / or a second screen.

[0073] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, when the user does not operate the medical device (i.e., when no interaction event is generated), the display 240 can display a first screen in which the displayed state object is displayed. When the user wants to operate the medical device (i.e., when an interaction event is generated), the display 240 can display a second screen in which the displayed adjustment object is displayed.

[0074] In this scenario, the second image on display 240 may be visually more prominent than the first image. In this case, "visual prominence" includes assigning more visual effects to the second image and also assigning fewer visual effects to the first image. For example, "visual prominence" may also include making the first image disappear.

[0075] There is a considerable amount of information related to medical devices. When displaying a large amount of information on a monitor, the size of the object corresponding to each piece of information decreases. In this case, it may be difficult for the user to interact with the object to operate the treatment parameters of the medical device. In contrast, according to the embodiments of this disclosure, the user can easily operate the treatment parameters of the medical device because adjustment objects are displayed when the user attempts to operate the medical device.

[0076] The processor 250 can determine whether a user interaction event has been generated, and based on the determined result, can control the display 240 to generate a second screen showing the adjustment object. The generation of a user interaction event means that the user is attempting to operate or control the medical device. Therefore, the processor 250 can control the display 240 to display the second screen showing the adjustment object, so that the user can more easily control and operate the medical device.

[0077] For example, processor 250 can determine whether a user has approached controller 200, and if the user has approached controller 200, it can determine that an interaction event has been generated. To this end, processor 250 can determine whether an interaction event has been generated based on sensing signals from sensing module 210. That is, processor 250 can sense the user's approach via proximity sensor 210a of sensing module 210, and can determine that an interaction event has been generated when it senses that the user (e.g., a doctor) has approached controller 200. In this case, "approach" can mean that at least a part of the user's body (e.g., a hand or finger) is within a set distance. Therefore, the generation of an interaction event can mean that the user has approached controller 200, but the user's act of touching display 240 has not yet been performed. Proximity sensor 210a is described as being included in sensing module 210, but sensing module 210 or proximity sensor 210a may be considered to be included in processor 250 as needed.

[0078] In the above description, the determination of whether an interaction event has been generated is made using proximity sensor 210a. However, the determination of whether an interaction event has been generated can be made using other components besides proximity sensor 210a.

[0079] Near Field Communication (NFC) can be used as an example for components other than proximity sensor 210a. For example, it can be assumed that an NFC tag (not shown) is installed in handle 100 and an NFC reader (not shown) is installed in holder (not shown). In this NFC configuration, when handle 100 is held in holder, the NFC reader in holder can read information about the NFC tag on handle 100 (i.e., tag information). The NFC tag information read as described above is applied to processor 250. Processor 250 can determine that handle 100 has been held in holder. Therefore, processor 250 can determine that an interaction event by a user (e.g., a doctor) has been generated because processor 250 can assume that the user has approached controller 200 in order to operate an object on display 240 during treatment.

[0080] A gyroscope sensor can be used as another example of a component other than proximity sensor 210a. For example, when a gyroscope sensor (not shown) is mounted in handle 100, processor 250 can calculate the tilt of handle 100 based on the sensed values ​​(e.g., angular velocity) from the gyroscope sensor. Processor 250 can then sense a user (e.g., a doctor) approaching controller 200 based on the calculated tilt of handle 100. If a skin treatment is being performed on a patient, the tilt of handle 100 will be large because handle 100 needs to be oriented towards the patient's face. If the user temporarily stops the skin treatment and approaches controller 200 to manipulate an object on display 240, the tilt of handle 100 will be small because handle 100 becomes horizontal, or the skin treatment portion attached to the end of handle 100 becomes upward. When the tilt of handle 100 is small as described above, processor 250 can determine that a user interaction event has been generated.

[0081] The tension sensor measuring the tension of cable 300 can be used as another example of a component other than proximity sensor 210a. For example, when a user (e.g., a doctor) approaches controller 200 with handle 100, the cable 300 connected to handle 100 will sag more compared to when skin treatment is being performed. The tension of cable 300 will also differ because the degree of sag of cable 300 during skin treatment as described above is different from the degree of sag when the user temporarily stops skin treatment and approaches controller 200. Therefore, processor 250 can measure the tension of cable 300 connected to handle 100 and determine that a user interaction event has been generated when the measured tension is within a set range.

[0082] When it is determined that an interactive event has been generated, the processor 250 can generate a second screen, on which the adjustment object for adjusting the treatment parameters of the medical device is displayed, and the processor 250 can control the display 240 to display (present) the second screen.

[0083] The processor 250 can detect user interaction with an object being adjusted on a second screen displayed on the monitor 240. In this case, "interaction" can refer to touch.

[0084] The processor 250 can adjust the treatment parameters corresponding to the corresponding adjustment object based on the input value corresponding to the sensed interaction.

[0085] The processor 250 can control the operation of the medical device based on adjusted treatment parameters.

[0086] In the above description, the generation of an interaction event is determined by using a proximity sensor, NFC, a gyroscope sensor, and cable tension. However, in addition to the proximity sensor, NFC, gyroscope sensor, and cable tension, a separate button can also be used as needed. For example, after a separate button (not shown) is displayed on display 240, when a user (e.g., a doctor) touches the separate button, processor 250 can determine that a user interaction event has been generated and control the display of a second screen on display 240.

[0087] Figures 3 to 5 This is an exemplary diagram showing a second screen and an adjusted object according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0088] Traditionally, objects in both the first and second screens are displayed on the monitor 240. When objects in both screens are displayed on the monitor 240 as described above, the size of the displayed objects inevitably becomes small due to the limited area of ​​the display area (e.g., the GUI) of the monitor 240. Therefore, traditionally, because the objects are too small, it requires prolonged viewing or the objects are accidentally pressed. According to the embodiments of this disclosure, such problems can be solved.

[0089] Reference Figure 3 The processor 250 of the controller 200 can generate objects to be displayed on the display 240. In this case, the objects include adjustment objects and state objects.

[0090] When the medical device is first turned on, the processor 250 generates a first screen displaying one or more status objects 241a, and displays the first screen on the display 240. Therefore, for example, something like this can be displayed on the display 240. Figure 3 The first frame 241 shown in (a).

[0091] Subsequently, when it is determined that a user interaction event has been generated, the processor 250 can generate a second screen 242 that displays one or more adjustment objects 242a, and can display the second screen 242 on the display 240.

[0092] The processor 250 causes the first screen 241 to disappear from the display 240, adjusts the size of the adjustment object of the second screen to be larger than the size of the state object of the first screen, and displays the second screen 242 on the display 240. Therefore, for example, Figure 3The second screen 242 shown in (b) can be displayed in the entire display area of ​​the display 240. "Make the first screen 241 disappear" is used to describe the switching of the first screen 241 to the second screen 242. The wording of making the first screen 241 disappear from the display 240 is because the first screen 241 is preferably not visible when the second screen 242 is displayed on the display 240.

[0093] When it is determined that a user interaction event has been generated, only the second screen 242 needs to be displayed on the monitor 240. Therefore, the second screen 242 can be displayed on the monitor 240 after the first screen 241 disappears, or the first screen 241 can overlap with the second screen 242 in a way that makes the first screen 241 invisible.

[0094] exist Figure 3 In the first screen 241, the status object 241a only shows the value, but the value cannot be set according to the operation.

[0095] For example, the status object 241a displayed on the first screen 241 does not include "Emission Count" which indicates the current number of emissions during skin treatment, "Supplyed" which indicates the total amount of energy, "Auto-Adapt" which indicates the output value that is automatically adjusted for each part of the skin, and "Ready / Standby" which indicates whether the current status is a treatment possible state or a treatment impossible state.

[0096] exist Figure 3 In the second screen 242, the adjustment object 242a can be interacted with. The treatment parameters corresponding to the adjustment object can be adjusted (or changed) through user operation (e.g., touch).

[0097] For example, the adjustment object 242a displayed on the second screen 242 may include a “count reset” through which the emission count can be reset, a mode (mode 1 to 10) through which a desired mode (e.g., treatment mode) can be selected and changed, a level (level 1 to 10) through which a desired level (e.g., vibration level) can be selected and changed, and a cooling degree (cooling degree 1 to 10) through which a desired cooling degree (e.g., cooling level) can be selected and changed.

[0098] although Figure 3 Although not shown in the diagram, predetermined letters and / or numbers can be displayed in the area of ​​the status object 241a in the first screen 241 and the area of ​​the adjustment object 242a in the second screen 242.

[0099] Reference Figure 3When an interaction event occurs during skin treatment involving a user (e.g., a doctor) approaching the controller 200, a second screen 242 is displayed on the display 240 under the control of the processor 250, showing an adjustment object (i.e., an active object) 242a for adjusting treatment parameters of the medical device. In this case, the size of the adjustment object 242a is larger than the size of the state object 241a on the first screen 241. That is, the adjustment object 242a on the second screen 242 is more clearly visible, and because the size of the adjustment object 242a on the second screen 242 is larger than in the conventional case, the possibility of accidentally touching the adjustment object 242a on the second screen 242 is reduced. Therefore, the user can more easily and conveniently interact with (e.g., touch) the desired adjustment object 242a.

[0100] Reference Figure 4 The processor 250 of the controller 200 can generate objects to be displayed on the display 240. In this case, the objects include adjustment objects and state objects.

[0101] When the medical device is first turned on, the processor 250 generates a first screen 241 displaying one or more status objects 241a, and displays the first screen 241 on the display 240. Therefore, for example, something like... can be displayed on the display 240. Figure 3 The first frame 241 shown in (a).

[0102] Subsequently, upon determining that a user interaction event has been generated, the processor 250 can generate a second screen displaying one or more adjustment objects 242a, and can display the second screen on the display 240. For example, as Figure 4 As shown, the second screen 242 can be displayed in the display area 245 of the monitor 240.

[0103] exist Figure 3 In this case, the first frame 241 disappears (i.e., becomes invisible). In contrast, in... Figure 4 In the example, the first screen 241 and the second screen 242 are displayed in a display area 245.

[0104] exist Figure 4In this process, the processor 250 reduces the size of the first screen 241, arranges the first screen 241 to be tilted towards a certain area (e.g., the upper left side) in the display area 245 of the display 240, adjusts the size of the adjustment object 242a of the second screen 242 to be larger than the size of the state object 241a of the first screen 241, and also adjusts the size of the second screen 242 so that the adjustment object 242a with the appropriately adjusted size appears in the second screen 242. That is, the size of the adjustment object 242a of the second screen 242 is larger than the size of the state object 241a of the first screen 241, and the size of the second screen 242 is also larger than the size of the first screen 241. Therefore, the first screen 241 and the second screen 242 are displayed in the display area 245 of the display 240.

[0105] although Figure 4 Although not shown in the diagram, predetermined letters and / or numbers can be displayed in the area of ​​the status object 241a in the first screen 241 and the area of ​​the adjustment object 242a in the second screen 242.

[0106] The processor 250 can respond to an interaction event from the user by searching for the edge 242b of the second screen 242 in the display area 245 of the display 240, and can indicate the edge 242b with a set color (e.g., red or dark black). This is to visually highlight the second screen 242 and / or the adjustment object 242a. The second screen 242 and / or the adjustment object 242a can be more easily identified. That is, when a user interaction event is generated, the user interacts with the desired adjustment object (e.g., touches it). The indication of the edge is to enable the user to easily identify which second screen 242 to interact with and where the adjustment object is located.

[0107] Furthermore, the processor 250 can respond to user interaction events by searching for the edge 242b of the second screen 242 in the display area 245 of the display 240, and can display the remaining area of ​​the second screen 242 excluding the edge 242b in a set color (e.g., yellow). This is also to visually highlight the second screen 242 and / or the adjustment object 242a. Therefore, the second screen 242 and / or the adjustment object 242a can be more easily identified. In this case, although the remaining area of ​​the second screen 242 excluding the edge 242b is represented by a set color, preferably, the letters and / or numbers of each adjustment object 242a can be visually inspected. Therefore, the user can easily identify the meaning of the adjustment object 242a.

[0108] In order to visually highlight the second screen 242 and / or the objects to be adjusted in the second screen 242, the processor 250 may employ one or more of the following configurations: a configuration that indicates the edge 242b of the second screen 242 with a set color; and a configuration that indicates the remaining area of ​​the second screen 242 other than the edge 242b with a set color.

[0109] Reference Figure 4 When an interaction event occurs during skin treatment involving a user (e.g., a doctor) approaching the controller 200, under the control of the processor 250, a first screen 241 showing objects related to the operation of the medical device (i.e., passive objects) and a second screen 242 showing adjustment objects (i.e., active objects) 242a used to adjust the treatment parameters of the medical device are displayed on the display 240. Although both the first screen 241 and the second screen 242 are displayed, the adjustment object 242a is more visible and easier to operate because the size of the adjustment object 242a in the second screen 242 is larger than the size of the state object 241a in the first screen 241, and the size of the second screen 242 is also larger than the size of the first screen 241. Furthermore, since the edges 242b of the second screen 242 are indicated by a set color, and the remaining area of ​​the second screen 242 excluding the edges 242b is represented by a set color, the areas of the second screen 242 and the adjustment object 242a can be easily identified and operated. Therefore, users can reduce the possibility of users mistakenly operating the desired adjustment object 242a, and can easily and conveniently interact with the desired adjustment object (e.g., touch).

[0110] Except for at least some areas of the first screen 241 being covered by the second screen 242, Figure 5 and Figure 4 Almost identical. See below for reference. Figure 5 The given explanation only addresses the differences, and the rest of the explanation is... Figure 4 The explanation has been replaced. In Figure 5 In this process, processor 250 controls display 240 such that at least some areas of the first screen 241 overlap with the second screen 242 in the display area 245 of display 240. Figure 5 In the middle, although some areas at the bottom of the first frame 241 are covered by the second frame 242, the area of ​​the covered area can be larger than that of the second frame 242. Figure 5 The coverage area in the first screen 241. In addition, since some areas at the bottom of the first screen 241 overlap with the second screen 242, the overlapping area of ​​the first screen 241 may not be visible in the display 240.

[0111] Reference Figure 5When an interaction event occurs during skin treatment involving a user (e.g., a doctor) approaching the controller 200, both the first screen 241 and the second screen 242 are displayed on the monitor 240 under the control of the processor 250. In this case, since the size of the adjustment object 242a in the second screen 242 is larger than the size of the state object 241a in the first screen 241, and the size of the second screen 242 is also larger than the size of the first screen 241, and some areas of the lower part of the first screen 241 overlap with the second screen 242, the adjustment object 242a is more visible and easier to operate. Furthermore, since the edges 242b of the second screen 242b are set with color indicators, and the remaining area of ​​the second screen 242 excluding the edges 242b is set with color indicators, the areas of the second screen 242 and the adjustment object 242a can be better identified, and the adjustment object 242a can be operated more easily. Therefore, the user can reduce the possibility of the user mistakenly operating the desired adjustment object 242a, and can interact with the adjustment object 242a more conveniently (e.g., by touch).

[0112] The generation of the second screen 242 can be compared with the reference. Figures 3 to 5 The descriptions differ slightly.

[0113] For example, when the second screen 242 is generated, at least some of the state objects 241a in the first screen 241 can be visually changed, and the second screen can include some of the visually changed objects from the first screen. That is, the adjustment objects of the second screen 242 can be constructed by changing at least some of the state objects 241a in the first screen 241 into adjustment objects 242a.

[0114] In other words, when the second screen 242 is generated, the second screen 242 can be constructed by the following steps: including a new object that is completely different from the state object 241a of the first screen 241 as an adjustment object 242a in the second screen 242, and also changing at least some of the state objects 241a in the first screen 241 into adjustment objects 242a.

[0115] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating the method for adjusting the object of operation according to the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0116] In embodiments of this disclosure, multiple input value selection buttons with different pre-set input values ​​are assigned to the treatment object, and the multiple values ​​set in the multiple input value selection buttons assigned to the treatment object are stored in memory 230. In this case, each of the multiple input value selection buttons can be an example of a treatment treatment object.

[0117] Therefore, when the user selects (or touches) any of the adjustment objects on the second screen, the processor 250 supplies screen data of multiple input value selection buttons to the display 240, so that multiple input value selection buttons assigned to the selected adjustment object are displayed on the display 240.

[0118] Therefore, as Figure 6 As shown, the display 240 can display multiple input value selection buttons 244 in its display area 245. In this case, the size of the multiple input value selection buttons 244 is adjusted and displayed to facilitate identification and selection. For example, in Figure 6 In this example, it is assumed that there are ten input value selection buttons 244. To make each input value selection button 244 easily identifiable and directly selectable, the processor 250 enlarges the size of each input value selection button 244, and then displays multiple input value selection buttons 244 in the display area 245 of the display 240, such that the multiple input value selection buttons 244 are spaced apart from each other. That is, the screen data of the multiple input value selection buttons can be considered to include information about the size of each enlarged input value selection button 244. In addition to the information about the size of each input value selection button 244, the screen data of the multiple input value selection buttons may also include position information as needed. The ten enlarged input value selection buttons 244 are distributed and displayed to the extent that the ten input value selection buttons cover the entire display area 245. Figure 6 The additionally included settings button 246 is shown, but settings button 246 may be omitted if needed.

[0119] Reference Figure 6 When a user (e.g., a doctor) directly selects (or touches) a desired button among the multiple input value selection buttons 244, the processor 250 responds to the selection by adjusting the treatment parameters corresponding to the corresponding adjustment object based on the input value set in the corresponding button (i.e., the selected button). That is, since the input value set in each of the multiple input value selection buttons 244 is stored in the memory 230, the processor 250 can read the input value set in the currently selected input value selection button from the memory 230 and can adjust the treatment parameters corresponding to the corresponding adjustment object based on the read input value. For example, assuming the user selects (or touches) the button indicated as "5" among the multiple input value selection buttons 244, the processor 250 determines the input value to be "5". Therefore, the processor 250 adjusts the treatment parameters corresponding to the corresponding adjustment object to "5".

[0120] Subsequently, the processor 250 controls the operation of the medical device based on the adjusted treatment parameters. For example, when the adjustment is applied to emission intensity, the processor 250 adjusts the emission intensity to "5" and is able to perform skin treatment based on the adjusted emission intensity.

[0121] exist Figure 6 In this method, the buttons for selecting input values ​​can be intuitively identified because when any of the adjustment objects 242a on the second screen 242 are selected (or touched), multiple input value selection buttons 244 assigned to the selected adjustment object are displayed on the monitor 240. Therefore, since the desired input value can be directly selected and entered, the desired input value can be entered very easily and quickly.

[0122] Furthermore, compared to the sliding or arrow methods used for selecting and inputting input values, it has the effect of accurately and quickly inputting the desired input value.

[0123] Figure 7 and Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating a screen display method for a medical device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0124] The processor 250 stores one or more treatment parameters related to the treatment in the memory 230 (S100).

[0125] When the operation of a medical device (e.g., a skin treatment device) is initiated, the processor 250 generates a first screen displaying objects related to the operation of the medical device (S200).

[0126] Subsequently, the processor 250 controls the display 240, causing the display 240 to display the first image. Therefore, for example, images such as... can be displayed on the display 240 of the controller 200. Figure 3 The first frame (S300) in (a).

[0127] Therefore, the processor 250 controls the skin treatment to be performed on the patient based on information about objects related to the operation of the medical device displayed on the display 240.

[0128] Subsequently, the processor 250 determines whether an interaction event for the user (e.g., a doctor) has been generated (S400).

[0129] For example, when a user (e.g., a doctor) approaches the controller 200 during a skin treatment to change treatment parameters (e.g., the value of the emission intensity), the sensing module 210 senses the proximity of at least one part of the user's body. The processor 250 can determine that an interaction event has been generated based on the proximity sensing signal from the sensing module 210.

[0130] When it is determined, as described above, that a user interaction event has been generated, the processor 250 generates a second screen (S500) that displays an adjustment object for adjusting the treatment parameters of the medical device.

[0131] Subsequently, the processor 250 controls the display 240, causing the display 240 to display a second image. Therefore, for example, images such as... can be displayed on the display 240 of the controller 200. Figure 3 The second scene in (b). With Figure 3 (b) is different, such as Figure 4 or Figure 5 As shown, the first screen 241 and the second screen 242 can be displayed in the display area 245 of the display 240 (S600).

[0132] Processor 250 senses user interaction with adjustment objects on the second screen displayed on display 240 (S700). For example, when the user selects (or touches) any of the adjustment objects on the second screen, input module 220 generates a corresponding touch signal and applies it to processor 250. Therefore, processor 250 provides screen data for multiple input value selection buttons to display 240 based on the received touch signal, causing multiple input value selection buttons assigned to the currently selected adjustment object to be displayed on display 240. Thus, as... Figure 6 As shown, the display 240 displays a plurality of input value selection buttons 244 in its display area 245. In this state, when a user (e.g., a doctor) directly selects (or touches) a desired button among the plurality of input value selection buttons 244, the input module 220 generates a signal (e.g., a button recognition signal) to provide notification that the selected button corresponds to any button, and applies this signal to the processor 250. The processor 250 senses the selected button based on the received button recognition signal.

[0133] Subsequently, the processor 250 reads the input value set in the currently selected input value selection button from the memory 230, and adjusts the treatment parameters corresponding to the corresponding adjustment object based on the read input value (S800).

[0134] Subsequently, the processor 250 controls the operation of the medical device based on the adjusted treatment parameters (S900).

[0135] The foregoing description is merely an explanation of the technical spirit of this disclosure, and those skilled in the art can modify and alter this disclosure in various ways without departing from its essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in this disclosure should not be interpreted as limiting the technical spirit of this disclosure, but rather as illustrating it. The scope of the technical spirit of this disclosure is not limited by the embodiments. The scope of protection of this disclosure should be interpreted based on the appended claims, and all technical spirit within the equivalent scope of this disclosure should be interpreted as included within the scope of the rights of this disclosure.

[0136] [List of reference numerals]

[0137] 100: Handle 200: Controller

[0138] 210: Sensing module; 220: Input module

[0139] 230: Memory; 240: Display

[0140] 241: First screen 242: Second screen

[0141] 245: Display area 250: Processor

[0142] 300: Cable; 210a: Proximity sensor

Claims

1. A screen display device for a medical device including a therapeutic handle, the screen display device comprising: monitor; A memory that stores one or more treatment parameters related to the treatment; and A processor configured to control the operation of the medical device based on the treatment parameters. Wherein, the processor Generate a first screen that presents state objects related to the operation of the medical device; Control the display so that it displays the first image; Determine whether to generate an interaction event for the medical device; When it is determined that the interaction event has been generated, a second screen is generated that presents an adjustment object for adjusting the treatment parameters of the medical device; Control the display so that it displays the second image; Sensing the user's interaction with the adjustment object in the second screen; The treatment parameters corresponding to the object being adjusted are adjusted based on the input values ​​corresponding to the sensed interaction; and The operation of the medical device is controlled based on adjusted treatment parameters.

2. The screen display device according to claim 1, wherein, The processor senses the user's approach and determines that the interaction event has been generated when it senses that the user has approached.

3. The screen display device according to claim 1, wherein, When it is determined that the interaction event has been generated, the processor controls the first screen to disappear from the display and controls the second screen to appear on the display.

4. The screen display device according to claim 3, wherein, The processor adjusts the size of the adjustment object in the second screen on the display to be larger than the size of the state object in the first screen.

5. The screen display device according to claim 1, wherein, When it is determined that the interaction event has been generated, the processor controls the first screen and the second screen to be displayed on the display, such that the first screen and the second screen are spaced apart from each other.

6. The screen display device according to claim 5, wherein, The processor adjusts the size of the adjustment object in the second screen to be larger than the size of the state object in the first screen on the display, and adjusts the size of the second screen to be larger than the size of the first screen.

7. The screen display device according to claim 1, wherein, When it is determined that the interaction event has been generated, the processor controls the first screen and the second screen to be displayed on the display, and controls at least some areas of the first screen to overlap with the second screen.

8. The screen display device according to claim 7, wherein, The processor adjusts the size of the adjustment object in the second screen to be larger than the size of the state object in the first screen on the display, and adjusts the size of the second screen to be larger than the size of the first screen.

9. The screen display device according to claim 1, wherein, The processor responds to the interactive event by setting a color to display the edges of the second screen.

10. The screen display device according to claim 1, wherein, In response to the interactive event, the processor controls the display to set the color to display the remaining area of ​​the second image except for the edges of the second image.

11. The screen display device according to claim 1, wherein, Assign multiple input value selection buttons, each with different pre-set input values, to the adjustment object; and The processor provides the display with screen data of the plurality of input value selection buttons, such that when the adjustment object is selected, the plurality of input value selection buttons assigned to the adjustment object are displayed on the display.

12. The screen display device according to claim 11, wherein, When any of the plurality of input value selection buttons is selected, the processor adjusts the treatment parameters corresponding to the adjustment object based on the input value set in the selected button.

13. A screen display method performed by a screen display device of a medical device including a therapeutic handle, the screen display method comprising: Store one or more treatment parameters related to the treatment; Generate a first screen that presents state objects related to the operation of the medical device; Control the display so that it displays the first image; Determine whether to generate an interaction event for the medical device; When it is determined that the interaction event has been generated, a second screen is generated that presents an adjustment object for adjusting the treatment parameters of the medical device; Control the display so that it displays the second image; Sensing the user's interaction with the adjustment object in the second screen; The treatment parameters corresponding to the object being adjusted are adjusted based on the input values ​​corresponding to the sensed interaction. and The operation of the medical device is controlled based on adjusted treatment parameters.

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