Method for automatically identifying conversion control mode and energy and IPL intense pulsed light therapeutic apparatus

Abstract

A method for automatically identifying and converting a control mode and energy and an IPL intense pulsed light therapeutic apparatus are characterized in that a color identification module on a host of the intense pulsed light therapeutic apparatus is used for collecting colors of a color identification area on a lamp holder cover, and color information identified by the color identification module is transmitted to a control system; the control system compares the identified color information with preset color data so as to judge the type of the lamp cap cover; the control system distributes preset corresponding control programs and energy levels according to the judged types of the lamp cap covers; after the intense pulsed light therapeutic instrument host receives an actual control instruction of a user, the control system outputs corresponding energy to the user through the window areas on the therapeutic surface and the lamp cap cover according to the distributed control program and energy level, and different treatments are carried out. According to the invention, the original color recognition function of the intense pulsed light therapeutic apparatus is utilized, different types of magnetic covers can be automatically recognized and controlled, various requirements of users are met, and the cost is not increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention discloses an IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy device, and in particular a method for automatically identifying and controlling the conversion mode and energy, as well as the IPL therapy device itself. Background Technology

[0002] Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy is a widely used device for skin aesthetics and treatment. It improves various skin problems by emitting multi-wavelength, high-intensity pulsed light. IPL uses incoherent broadband pulsed light (wavelength range typically 400-1200nm), filtering specific wavelengths of light through filters to act on target skin tissues (such as melanin, hemoglobin, water, etc.), producing a photothermal effect that destroys pigment particles or stimulates collagen regeneration, thereby achieving therapeutic effects.

[0003] Current IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy devices are generally used for large areas of skin, typically featuring a large treatment area and a single spectral selection. When applied to small areas of skin, such as fingers, there is a risk of light leakage, and the single spectral selection limits the ability to achieve more cosmetic functions. To address these issues, the industry has developed magnetic covers (or other types of lamp caps) with small windows and different spectral filters. By changing different magnetic covers, the purpose of irradiating a small window or different wavelengths of light can be achieved. However, this introduces a new problem: the selection of different magnetic covers. In other words, how to choose the right magnetic cover from a multitude of options has been a persistent challenge in the industry. Currently, most magnetic covers on the market lack automatic recognition functionality, requiring users to manually identify and use them, as seen in Patent 1 (Publication No.: CN216357790U, Invention Title: A Magnetic Dust Cover for a Hair Removal Device) and Patent 2 (Publication No.: CN222195117U, Invention Title: A Hair Removal Device with Conveniently Replaceable Filters). Some magnetic caps also exist with automatic identification functions. However, their detection methods are costly and they can only detect a limited number of magnetic cap types. For example, Patent 3, Publication No.: CN221555901U, Invention Title: A Safe and Easy-to-Replace IPL Hair Removal Device, cannot automatically identify multiple different magnetic caps, nor can it automatically provide corresponding control methods and output energy based on different magnetic caps. This results in negative factors such as inconvenience in use, high cost, poor functional expandability, low user satisfaction, and poor customer experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy devices, which cannot automatically identify magnetic caps, this invention provides a method for automatically identifying and controlling the conversion and energy of magnetic caps, as well as an IPL therapy device. This device automatically identifies and controls different types of magnetic caps through color recognition, satisfying various user needs without increasing costs.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve its technical problem is: a method for automatically identifying conversion control mode and energy, the method comprising the following steps: Step S1, Preset: During the production stage of the IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy device, when the program is burned into the main unit of the IPL therapy device, the lamp head cover identification program is burned into the main unit of the IPL therapy device. A color-coded area is set on the lamp head cover, including the following sub-steps: Step S1-1, Production of the main unit of the intense pulsed light therapy device: During the production process of the main unit of the intense pulsed light therapy device, when burning the control program, different color data are preset in the control program of the control system of the main unit of the intense pulsed light therapy device according to the different types of lamp head covers. Step S1-2, Lamp head cover production: When producing lamp head covers, a special color marking area is set on the lamp head cover. Depending on the type of lamp head cover, different colors are pre-painted on the color marking area of ​​different lamp head covers. The pre-painted color on the color marking area of ​​the lamp head cover corresponds to the color data preset in the control program of the control system of the strong pulse light therapy instrument host. Step S2, Identification: The color recognition module on the main unit of the intense pulsed light therapy device collects the color of the color marking area on the lamp head cover and transmits the color information identified by the color recognition module to the control system; Step S3: Comparison: The control system compares the identified color information with the preset color data to determine the type of lamp cover; Step S4, Control: The control system assigns a preset control program and energy level according to the determined type of lamp cover; Step S5, Application: After receiving the user's actual control command, the control system of the intense pulsed light therapy device will output corresponding energy to the user through the window area on the treatment surface and lamp head cover according to the assigned control program and energy level to perform different treatments.

[0006] An IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy device includes a main unit and a lamp head cover. The main unit includes a color recognition module, a control system, and a treatment surface. The color recognition module is installed on the main unit and is used for color recognition. The color recognition module is electrically connected to the control system and transmits the recognized color data to the control system. The control system stores a program that enables automatic recognition, conversion, control, and energy management as described above. The treatment surface is electrically connected to the control system, which controls the treatment surface to emit intense pulsed light according to a set program. The lamp head cover has a color identification area and a window area. The color identification area is marked with a color representing the type of lamp head cover. The window area is set after installation to correspond to the treatment surface, allowing the light emitted from the treatment surface to pass through the window area to treat the user.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem further includes: The control program of the control system of the main unit of the intense pulsed light therapy device has a pre-set mapping table between different color data and the corresponding types of lamp caps, control programs and energy levels.

[0008] The color pre-painted on the color marking area differs from the grayscale value of ordinary skin by at least 30, and the grayscale value of the pre-painted colors on different lamp cap color marking areas differs by at least 10.

[0009] The color recognition module uses the intelligent skin color recognition device built into the main unit of the intense pulsed light therapy device, or uses a separately added color recognition device.

[0010] The size of the color-coded area is at least large enough to be recognized by the color recognition module.

[0011] The shape is either circular or rectangular.

[0012] The lamp holder cover is a magnetic cover.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: In this invention, different types of magnetic covers are pre-colored at corresponding color recognition positions. Utilizing the existing color recognition function of the intense pulsed light therapy device, different types of magnetic covers are automatically identified and controlled. By pre-setting control programs and data for different colors corresponding to different magnetic covers in the control system of the intense pulsed light therapy device, the device can automatically identify multiple different magnetic covers and automatically provide corresponding control methods and energy based on the identified magnetic covers. This invention utilizes the existing color recognition function of the intense pulsed light therapy device to automatically identify and control different types of magnetic covers without adding any electronic components, thus meeting various user needs without increasing costs.

[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the workflow of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a block diagram of the system of the present invention.

[0017] In the diagram, 1-Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy device main unit, 11-Color recognition module, 12-Control system, 13-Treatment surface, 2-Magnetic cover, 21-Color marking area, 22-Window area. Detailed Implementation

[0018] This embodiment is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. All other embodiments that are the same as or similar to this embodiment in principle and basic structure are within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0019] IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy devices are usually equipped with "intelligent skin color recognition" or "skin type detection" functions. This function is a key technology in IPL, mainly used to automatically adapt treatment parameters to ensure the safety and effectiveness of treatment. It analyzes the skin's melanin content, hemoglobin distribution and overall color gradation through built-in sensors or cameras to distinguish different skin colors.

[0020] Please refer to the appendix. Figure 1 Based on the built-in functions of the IPL mentioned above, this invention mainly protects a method for automatically identifying conversion control methods and energy, which includes the following steps: Step S1, Preset: In this embodiment, the preset stage is the production stage of the IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy device. When the program is burned into the main unit 1 of the IPL therapy device, the identification program of the magnetic cover 2 is burned into the main unit 1 of the IPL therapy device. A color identification area 21 is set on the magnetic cover 2. The main unit 1 of the IPL therapy device and the magnetic cover 2 are processed separately and independently. The order of their setting is not important. The following are set as two sub-steps: Step S1-1, Production of the Intense Pulsed Light Therapy Device Main Unit 1: During the production of the Intense Pulsed Light Therapy Device Main Unit 1, when burning the control program, different color data are pre-set in the control program of the control system 12 of the Intense Pulsed Light Therapy Device Main Unit 1 according to the different types of magnetic covers 2. A mapping table is established between this data and the corresponding types of magnetic covers 2, control programs, and energy levels. This allows for the invocation of different control programs and adjustment of different energy levels based on the collected color data of the magnetic covers 2. Since the intelligent skin color recognition device built into the Intense Pulsed Light Therapy Device Main Unit 1 has a color recognition function, this invention does not require any additional hardware costs during implementation. Step S1-2, Production of magnetic cover 2: When producing magnetic cover 2, a special color marking area 21 is set on magnetic cover 2. Depending on the type of magnetic cover 2, the color marking area 21 on different magnetic covers 2 is pre-coated with different colors. The color pre-coated on the color marking area 21 on magnetic cover 2 corresponds to the color data preset in the control program of the control system 12 of the main unit 1 of the intense pulsed light therapy device.

[0021] Currently, there are two main methods for skin color recognition using IPL: one is grayscale recognition, and the other is multispectral color recognition.

[0022] When this invention is applied to a device that performs skin color recognition through grayscale recognition, the color pre-painted on the color identification area 21 is required to be significantly different from the skin color of ordinary people (including very light skin color, light skin color, medium skin color, dark skin color, and very dark skin color), with a grayscale value difference of at least 30, and the grayscale value difference between the pre-painted colors on the color identification area 21 of different magnetic covers is at least 10.

[0023] Step S2, Identification: After powering on, the color recognition module 11 (intelligent skin color recognition device built into the main unit 1 of the intense pulsed light therapy instrument) is used to collect the color of the color marking area 21 on the magnetic cover 2, and the color information identified by the color recognition module 11 is transmitted to the control system 12. Step S3: Comparison: The control system 12 compares the identified color information with the preset color data to determine the type of magnetic cover 2; In this embodiment, since a mapping table is established between color data and the corresponding different types of magnetic covers 2, the control system 12 determines the type of magnetic cover 2 by looking up the table.

[0024] Step S4, Control: The control system 12 assigns a preset control program and energy level according to the determined type of magnetic cover 2; In this embodiment, since a mapping table is established between color data and the corresponding control programs and energy levels of different magnetic covers 2, the control system 12 finds the corresponding control programs and energy levels by looking up the table and then controls them.

[0025] Step S5, Application: After receiving the user's actual control command, the control system 12 of the intense pulsed light therapy device host 1 will output corresponding energy to the user through the treatment surface 13 and the window area 22 on the magnetic cover 2 according to the assigned control program and energy level, to perform different treatments.

[0026] Please refer to the appendix. Figure 2This invention also protects an IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy device, which mainly includes an IPL therapy device host 1 and a lamp head cover. In this embodiment, the lamp head cover is a magnetic cover 2. In specific implementation, other forms of lamp head covers can also be used. In this invention, the magnetic cover 2 is used as an example for explanation.

[0027] In this embodiment, the main unit 1 of the intense pulsed light therapy device mainly includes a color recognition module 11, a control system 12, and a treatment surface 13. The color recognition module 11 is installed on the main unit 1 of the intense pulsed light therapy device and is used for color recognition. In this embodiment, the color recognition module 11 can be a smart skin color recognition device built into the main unit 1 of the intense pulsed light therapy device, or a separate additional color recognition device can be used. The color recognition module 11 is electrically connected to the control system 12 and transmits the recognized color data to the control system 12 through the color recognition module 11. The control system 12 stores a method program that can realize the above-mentioned automatic recognition, conversion, control mode, and energy when running. The treatment surface 13 is electrically connected to the control system 12, and the control system 12 controls the treatment surface 13 to emit intense pulsed light according to the set program.

[0028] In this embodiment, the lamp head cover is provided with a color identification area 21 and a window area 22. The color identification area 21 is provided with a color to represent the type of lamp head cover. The shape and size of the color identification area 21 are sufficient to be recognized by the color recognition module 11. The shape is preferably circular or rectangular, but irregular shapes can also be used in specific implementations. The color identification area 21 is set on the surface of the lamp head cover, and the specific position is not limited, as long as it can be recognized by the color recognition module 11. The window area 22 is set corresponding to the treatment surface 13 after installation. The light emitted from the treatment surface 13 can pass through the window area 22 to treat the user.

[0029] In this invention, different types of magnetic covers are pre-colored at corresponding color recognition positions. Utilizing the existing color recognition function of the intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy device, different types of magnetic covers are automatically identified and controlled. By pre-setting control programs and data for different colors of magnetic covers in the IPL therapy device control system, the IPL therapy device can automatically identify multiple different magnetic covers and provide corresponding control methods and energy based on the identified magnetic covers. This invention utilizes the existing color recognition function of the IPL therapy device to automatically identify and control different types of magnetic covers without adding any electronic components, thus meeting various user needs without increasing costs.

Claims

1. A method for automatically identifying conversion control modes and energy, characterized in that: The method includes the following steps: Step S1, Preset: During the production stage of the IPL intense pulsed light therapy device, when the program is burned into the main unit (1) of the intense pulsed light therapy device, the lamp head cover identification program is burned into the main unit (1) of the intense pulsed light therapy device, and a color identification area (21) is set on the lamp head cover, including the following sub-steps: Step S1-1, Production of the main unit (1) of the intense pulsed light therapy instrument: During the production of the main unit (1) of the intense pulsed light therapy instrument, when burning the control program, different color data are preset in the control program (12) of the control system of the main unit (1) of the intense pulsed light therapy instrument according to the different types of lamp head covers. Step S1-2, lamp head cover production: When producing lamp head covers, a special color marking area (21) is set on the lamp head cover. Depending on the type of lamp head cover, the color marking area (21) on different lamp head covers is pre-painted with different colors. The color pre-painted on the color marking area (21) on the lamp head cover corresponds to the color data preset in the control program of the control system (12) of the main unit (1) of the intense pulsed light therapy instrument. Step S2, Identification: The color recognition module (11) on the main unit (1) of the intense pulsed light therapy device collects the color of the color marking area (21) on the lamp head cover and transmits the color information identified by the color recognition module (11) to the control system (12). Step S3, Comparison: The control system (12) compares the identified color information with the preset color data to determine the type of lamp cover; Step S4, Control: The control system (12) assigns a preset control program and energy level according to the determined type of lamp cover; Step S5, Application: After receiving the actual control command from the user, the control system (12) of the intense pulsed light therapy device will output the corresponding energy to the user through the treatment surface (13) and the window area (22) on the lamp head cover according to the assigned control program and energy level, so as to carry out different treatments.

2. The method for automatically identifying conversion control mode and energy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control program of the control system (12) of the main unit (1) of the intense pulsed light therapy device has a pre-set mapping table between different color data and the corresponding types of lamp head covers, control programs and energy levels.

3. The method for automatically identifying conversion control mode and energy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The color pre-painted on the color marking area (21) differs from the gray value of ordinary skin by at least 30, and the gray value of the pre-painted colors on different lamp cover color marking areas (21) differs from the gray value by at least 10.

4. An IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy device, characterized in that: The therapeutic device includes a main unit (1) of intense pulsed light therapy and a lamp head cover. The main unit (1) of intense pulsed light therapy includes a color recognition module (11), a control system (12), and a treatment surface (13). The color recognition module (11) is installed on the main unit (1) of intense pulsed light therapy and is used for color recognition. The color recognition module (11) is electrically connected to the control system (12) and transmits the recognized color data to the control system (12) through the color recognition module (11). The control system (12) stores data that can achieve the functions described in any one of claims 1 to 3 when running. The method and procedure for automatically identifying and converting control mode and energy are as follows: the treatment surface (13) is electrically connected to the control system (12), the control system (12) controls the treatment surface (13) to emit strong pulse light according to the set program, the lamp head cover is provided with a color identification area (21) and a window area (22), the color identification area (21) is provided with a color to represent the type of lamp head cover, the color identification area (21) is set on the surface of the lamp head cover, the window area (22) is set corresponding to the treatment surface (13) after installation, the light emitted by the treatment surface (13) can be transmitted to the user through the window area (22).

5. The IPL intense pulsed light therapy device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The color recognition module (11) uses the intelligent skin color recognition device that comes with the main unit (1) of the intense pulsed light therapy instrument, or uses a separately added color recognition device.

6. The IPL intense pulsed light therapy device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The size of the color identification area (21) is at least large enough to be recognized by the color recognition module (11).

7. The IPL intense pulsed light therapy device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The shape is either circular or rectangular.

8. The IPL intense pulsed light therapy device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lamp holder cover is a magnetic cover (2).

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