Intelligent acupuncture needle integrating thermal image monitoring

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent acupuncture needle integrated with thermal image monitoring, and relates to the field of medical equipment, in particular to the intelligent acupuncture needle integrated with the thermal image monitoring, which comprises a needle handle, a needle tip, a monitoring camera and the like. The intelligent acupuncture needle integrates modern science and technology, real-time physiological reaction monitoring of a treatment area is achieved through the monitoring camera, and the intelligent acupuncture needle has common shooting and thermal imaging functions. Thermal imaging can detect changes of local blood flow and tissue activity, a common camera records reactions such as skin color and swelling, and real-time data help an acupuncturist to accurately adjust a treatment strategy. The pressure sensor arranged in the needle head can accurately measure pressure and depth applied by acupuncture, real-time data are transmitted wirelessly, and safe and effective treatment is guaranteed. In addition, the built-in resistance wire generates heat through battery power supply, the temperature is adjustable, wireless charging is achieved through cooperation with the microwave receiver, the continuous heating function is provided, the curative effect is enhanced, and meanwhile the comfort level of a patient is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of medical equipment, in particular to an intelligent acupuncture needle with integrated thermal imaging monitoring. Background Art

[0002] In traditional acupuncture treatment, acupuncturists cannot monitor specific physiological changes in the patient's body in real time, such as blood flow, tissue temperature, etc. Therefore, immediate adjustment of treatment depends more on the patient's subjective feelings and the doctor's observation. Traditional acupuncture needles cannot accurately measure and control the depth and pressure of acupuncture. This depends on the acupuncturist's skills and experience, and may cause differences in treatment effects among different doctors. Traditional acupuncture needles cannot provide heating treatment, which helps promote blood circulation and relieve muscle tension. The lack of this function may limit the treatment effect of certain diseases. Existing acupuncture needles (publication number: CN205515542U) have the following inconveniences when used:

[0003] 1. In traditional acupuncture treatment, acupuncturists cannot monitor the specific physiological changes in the patient's body in real time, such as blood flow, tissue temperature, etc. Therefore, the immediate adjustment of treatment depends more on the patient's subjective feelings and the doctor's observation. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an acupuncture needle that can monitor the specific physiological changes in the patient's body;

[0004] 2. Traditional acupuncture needles cannot accurately measure and control the depth and pressure of acupuncture. This depends on the skills and experience of the acupuncturist, which may lead to differences in treatment effects among different physicians. Therefore, an acupuncture needle that can monitor the depth and pressure of acupuncture is urgently needed;

[0005] 3. Traditional acupuncture needles cannot provide heating treatment, which helps promote blood circulation and relieve muscle tension. The lack of this function may limit the treatment effect of certain diseases. Therefore, an acupuncture needle that can be heated is urgently needed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide an intelligent acupuncture needle with integrated thermal imaging monitoring, which can effectively solve the problems in the background technology.

[0007] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0008] An intelligent acupuncture needle with integrated thermal imaging monitoring comprises a needle handle, a needle tip is arranged below the needle handle, a battery is arranged above the needle handle, a microwave receiver is installed above the battery, a monitoring camera is installed on the needle handle, a common recording lens and a thermal imaging camera are arranged above the monitoring camera, a resistance wire is arranged inside the needle handle, and a pressure sensor is installed inside the needle tip. The needle handle is hollow in design. The needle tip is hollow in design. The monitoring camera adopts rounded corners on both sides. The battery adopts a cylindrical design. The resistance wire adopts a spiral resistance wire.

[0009] Preferably, the needle handle is hollow in design.

[0010] Preferably, the needle tip is hollow in design.

[0011] Preferably, both sides of the monitoring camera are designed with rounded corners.

[0012] Preferably, the battery adopts a cylindrical design.

[0013] Preferably, the resistance wire is a spiral resistance wire.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. Use monitoring cameras to achieve real-time monitoring of physiological reactions. The monitoring cameras in the equipment have ordinary shooting and thermal imaging functions. Thermal imaging cameras can detect and record the temperature distribution in the treatment area, which reflects changes in local blood flow and tissue activity. Ordinary cameras can be used to observe and record skin color, swelling or other visible reactions during acupuncture, providing visual feedback to acupuncturists. In this way, the patient's physiological reactions can be monitored in real time. For example, changes in hot spots indicate an increase in blood circulation, which helps acupuncturists adjust treatment strategies and achieve more precise and personalized treatment;

[0016] 2. Use pressure sensors at the needle tip to achieve precise control. The pressure sensor is installed at the needle tip and can accurately measure the pressure and depth of acupuncture. These data are transmitted wirelessly to external devices, and acupuncturists can see the pressure data in real time to ensure that the acupuncture force is appropriate. This configuration allows acupuncturists to exercise very precise control to ensure that the acupuncture is not too deep or too light, thereby increasing the safety and effectiveness of the treatment and reducing discomfort to the patient;

[0017] 3. Use resistance wire and battery for heating to improve the treatment experience. The resistance wire in the acupuncture needle generates heat under the power of the battery. The temperature of the resistance wire can be adjusted as needed to adapt to different treatment needs. The microwave receiver is used for wireless charging to ensure continuous power supply from the battery, so that the warming function can operate stably throughout the treatment process. By providing a warming function, the efficacy of acupuncture can be enhanced, especially in cases where heat therapy is needed to promote blood circulation and relieve muscle tension. At the same time, the sense of warmth can also improve the patient's comfort, making the treatment experience more pleasant. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the pressure sensor of the utility model;

[0022] In the figure: 1. needle handle; 2. needle tip; 3. monitoring camera; 4. microwave receiver; 5. ordinary recording lens; 6. thermal imaging camera; 7. battery; 8. resistance wire; 9. pressure sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0024] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "two ends", "one end", "the other end" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "provided with", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0026] Example

[0027] See also Figure 1-4 , the utility model provides a technical solution:

[0028] An intelligent acupuncture needle with integrated thermal imaging monitoring comprises a needle handle 1, a needle tip 2 is arranged below the needle handle 1, a battery 7 is arranged above the inside of the needle handle 1, a microwave receiver 4 is installed above the battery 7, a monitoring camera 3 is installed on the needle handle 1, a common recording lens 5 and a thermal imaging camera 6 are arranged above the monitoring camera 3, a resistance wire 8 is arranged inside the needle handle 1, and a pressure sensor 9 is installed inside the needle tip 2. The needle handle 1 is hollow in design. The needle tip 2 is hollow in design. The monitoring camera 3 has rounded corners on both sides. The battery 7 is cylindrical in design. The resistance wire 8 is a spiral resistance wire.

[0029]

[0030] By comparing the above table, it can be seen that compared with traditional acupuncture needles, the utility model uses a monitoring camera to achieve real-time monitoring of physiological reactions. The monitoring camera in the device has ordinary shooting and thermal imaging functions. The thermal imaging camera can detect and record the temperature distribution of the treatment area, which reflects the changes in local blood flow and tissue activity. Ordinary cameras can be used to observe and record skin color, swelling or other visible reactions during acupuncture, providing visual feedback for acupuncturists. In this way, the patient's physiological reactions can be monitored in real time, such as changes in hot spots indicating increased blood circulation, helping acupuncturists adjust treatment strategies to achieve more accurate and personalized treatment. The pressure sensor is used in the needle to achieve precise control. The pressure sensor is installed at the needle tip and can accurately measure the pressure and depth of acupuncture. These data are transmitted to external devices wirelessly, and acupuncturists can see the pressure data in real time to ensure that the acupuncture force is appropriate. This configuration allows acupuncturists to perform very precise control to increase accuracy by 56%, ensuring that the acupuncture is not too deep or too light, thereby increasing the safety and effectiveness of the treatment and reducing discomfort to the patient. Use resistance wire and batteries for heating to improve the treatment experience. The resistance wire in the acupuncture needle generates heat under the power of the battery. The temperature of the resistance wire can be adjusted as needed to adapt to different treatment needs. The microwave receiver is used for wireless charging to ensure continuous power supply of the battery, so that the warming function can operate stably throughout the treatment process. By providing a warming function, the efficacy of acupuncture can be enhanced, especially in cases where heat therapy is needed to promote blood circulation and relieve muscle tension. At the same time, the warm feeling can also improve the patient's comfort by 54%.

[0031] The thermal imaging camera used is the FLIR Lepton series produced by FLIR Systems, which is a very small thermal imaging camera suitable for integration into portable devices and small medical devices. The FLIR Lepton is very small in size and suitable for use in devices with limited space. It provides good image quality and temperature resolution, which helps to accurately monitor and analyze the thermal map of the treatment area. FLIR provides rich development resources and technical support to facilitate integration and application development.

[0032] The pressure sensor is the SPS30 pressure sensor produced by Sensirion. The SPS30 is a high-precision pressure sensor suitable for medical devices that require precise pressure measurement. It can provide very accurate pressure data, which is critical for ensuring accurate acupuncture force. Sensirion's sensors can maintain stable performance under various environmental conditions, which is especially important for medical devices. The SPS30 is small in size and easy to integrate into acupuncture needles, and will not affect the feel and comfort of the device.

[0033] The above shows and describes the basic principle and main features of the utility model and the advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection claimed by the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An intelligent acupuncture needle with integrated thermal imaging monitoring, comprising a needle handle (1), characterized in that: A needle tip (2) is arranged below the needle handle (1), a battery (7) is arranged above the inside of the needle handle (1), a microwave receiver (4) is installed above the battery (7), a monitoring camera (3) is installed on the needle handle (1), a common recording lens (5) and a thermal imaging camera (6) are arranged above the monitoring camera (3), a resistance wire (8) is arranged inside the needle handle (1), and a pressure sensor (9) is installed inside the needle tip (2).

2. The intelligent acupuncture needle with integrated thermal imaging monitoring according to claim 1, characterized in that: The needle handle (1) is of hollow design.

3. The intelligent acupuncture needle with integrated thermal imaging monitoring according to claim 1, characterized in that: The needle tip (2) is of hollow design.

4. The intelligent acupuncture needle with integrated thermal imaging monitoring according to claim 1, characterized in that: The monitoring camera (3) has rounded corners on both sides.

5. The intelligent acupuncture needle with integrated thermal imaging monitoring according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery (7) is connected to the resistance wire (8) and the pressure sensor (9).

6. The intelligent acupuncture needle with integrated thermal imaging monitoring according to claim 1, characterized in that: The resistance wire (8) is a spiral resistance wire.

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