INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, ELECTRICAL TREATMENT DEVICE, SYSTEM AND PROGRAM

Abstract

Information processing device comprising the following: a control unit configured to control the information processing device, wherein the control unit a storage processing unit that is configured to capture behavioral information indicating the content of a user's behavior of an electrical treatment device, and to store the behavioral information in a memory, a tendency determination unit that is configured to determine a user behavior tendency based on the behavioral information that specifies the content of a user behavior stored in memory, and a program determination unit configured to determine a treatment program in order to cause the electrical treatment device to execute a The treatment content includes measures that correspond to the behavioral tendency, whereby The electrical treatment device includes a current-generating unit configured to produce a current that is delivered to an area of ​​the body according to the treatment program via an electrode section configured to come into contact with the area, and The treatment program includes a parameter for defining a current waveform.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing device, an electrical treatment device, a system and a program, and relates in particular to an information processing device, an electrical treatment device, a system and a program for treating the body. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] Known electrical treatment devices are configured to apply electrical stimulation to an area of ​​the user's body by delivering a low-frequency pulse to the area via an electrode pad. For example, in a physical conditioning system described in patent document 1 (JP 2009-539489 A), treatment is applied according to a programmed schedule that depends on an activated state, a recorded training period, a resting phase or sleep of the patient, a low heart rate, something of the sort, and the like.

[0003] In a live body stimulation device of patent document 2 (JP 2011-110117 A), treatment program information (connection / parameter information of an electrode block) is assigned to a “patient identifier”, a “medical professional identifier”, “treatment history information” and the like for treatment.

[0004] In a treatment device described in patent document 3 (JP 2005-500109 A), a physician selects a desired parameter in a graphical user interface (GUI) window to choose the amplitude, frequency, waveform, treatment duration, and the like, and the treatment device is programmed to process the parameters precisely. Patent document 4 (US 2012 / 0288835 A1) relates to an information processing device and an information processing method for managing blood glucose levels. Patent document 5 (WO 2010 / 138848 A1) relates to the treatment of diabetics, in particular blood glucose analysis and control. LIST OF COUNTERPOINTS Patent Literature Patent Document 1: JP 2009-539489 A Patent Document 2: JP 2011-110117 A Patent Document 3: JP 2005-500109 A Patent document 4: US 2012 / 0288835 A1 Patent document 5: WO 2010 / 138848 A1 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Technical Task

[0005] The user of the electrical treatment device desires to receive electrical treatment based on tendencies in the user's body movement (such as whether they stand for long periods, walk frequently, or exhibit other tendencies) or tendencies in the user's operation of the electrical treatment device (for example, which treatment modes are frequently used) in order to achieve reliable treatment results. However, while patent documents 1 to 3 allow for the selection of an electrical treatment program for each patient (or user), no selection is made based on the user's own tendencies in body movement or their operating tendencies in the electrical treatment device.

[0006] In view of the circumstances described above, one aspect of the present disclosure is the provision of an information processing device, an electrical treatment device, a system and a program that determine a treatment content which is carried out as a result of a behavioral tendency of a user of the electrical treatment device itself. Problem solving

[0007] The present invention is defined in the claims. Advantageous effects of the invention

[0008] According to this disclosure, the treatment content to be carried out can be determined from a user's behavioral tendency or from an electrical treatment device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an information processing system 1 according to a first embodiment. Fig. Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating the appearance of a low-frequency treatment device 20 according to the first embodiment in conjunction with an end device 10. Fig. Figure 3 is a diagram that schematically illustrates an internal configuration of the low-frequency treatment device 20 according to the first embodiment. Fig. Figure 4 is a configuration diagram of a mobile device 21 according to the first embodiment. Fig. Figure 5 is a configuration diagram of an end device 10 according to the first embodiment. Fig. Figure 6 is a configuration diagram of a server 30 according to the first embodiment. Fig. Figure 7 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of server 30 according to the first embodiment. Fig. Figure 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the contents of Table 32 according to the first embodiment. Fig. Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the contents of a behavioral information store 31 according to the first embodiment. Fig. Figure 10 is a processing flow diagram according to the first embodiment. DESCRIPTION OF THE EXECUTION FORMS

[0009] Embodiments are described below with reference to the drawings. The same reference numerals are assigned to the same components and corresponding parts, and redundant descriptions may not be repeated.

[0010] The terms used in a first embodiment are defined as follows: “Behavioral content” includes types of user actions and types of user operation of the electrical treatment device. "Behavioral information" includes types of user actions and the duration or frequency with which the action is performed. Alternatively, it includes types of user operations and the duration or frequency with which the user operation is performed. An "electrical treatment device" is a device that applies electrical stimulation to an area of ​​the body via an electrode by applying a voltage to the electrode attached to the area; however, the type of electrical treatment device is not limited to this. "Treatment program" is a program that causes an electrical treatment device to perform a treatment content and includes a program that is executed by a processor of the electrical treatment device. "Treatment program parameter" is a value used to define the treatment content to be performed by the treatment program and indicates, for example, a variable (a value) that is provided to the treatment program as a quantity. Accordingly, the content of the treatment program can be modified by changing the parameter. "Parameter type" includes a waveform parameter, a voltage parameter, and a time parameter, which define the waveform of the current flowing through the electrode to the area of ​​the body. Waveform parameters include parameters such as amplitude, pulse width, cycle time, and the relative duty cycle of the current waveform. Voltage parameters include a voltage value applied to the electrode. Time parameters include the treatment time (such as the duration for which the current flows through the electrode to the area). It should be noted that the parameter type is not limited to those mentioned. First embodiment system configuration

[0011] Fig. Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment.

[0012] With reference to Fig. 1 The information processing system 1 includes an end device 10 used by a person (also referred to as the user); a low-frequency treatment device 20, which is an example of an electrical treatment device; a mobile watch-like device 21, a server 30, and networks 41 and 43. The mobile device 21 includes a function for measuring biological information of the person (e.g., blood pressure, step count, level of activity, etc.).

[0013] The terminal device 10 is an example of an information processing device. For example, the terminal device 10 is a smartphone that includes a touch panel. It should be noted that the terminal device 10 could be a different type of terminal device, such as a foldable mobile phone, a tablet terminal device, a personal computer (PC), a personal data assistant (PDA), and the like.

[0014] Network 41 includes various networks, such as the internet and a mobile device communication network, to enable the end device 10 and the server 30 to connect to each other. Network 43 uses a short-range wireless communication system, typically Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), to connect the end device 10, the low-frequency treatment device 20, and the mobile device 21. However, Network 43 is not limited to this, and a wired communication system or other wireless communication systems, such as a wireless local area network (LAN), can also be used.

[0015] Server 30 includes a behavior information store 31 for accumulating and storing user behavior information and a table 32 in which parameters of the treatment program are registered. Configuration of the low-frequency treatment device 20

[0016] Fig. Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating the appearance of the low-frequency treatment device 20 according to the first embodiment in conjunction with the end device 10. Fig. Figure 2 includes the low-frequency treatment device 20, a pad 2, a holder 3, and a main body section 4. The low-frequency treatment device 20 is of a so-called wireless type and is controlled according to the control information received from the end device 10. Pad 2

[0017] Pad 2 is an example of an electrode section configured to make contact with an area of ​​the body. Pad 2 has a plate-like shape and is attached to an area of ​​the user's body, specifically the area to be treated or the like. A conductive layer 2a is provided on a surface (bottom surface) of the outer surface of Pad 2 that faces the body. Pad 2 is attached to the user's skin using a conductive gel or the like, and a pulsed current at a frequency corresponding to the treatment program is delivered to the user through the conductive layer 2a.

[0018] Pad 2 includes an attachment section (not illustrated) and a treatment section 2Y. The attachment section is held by the holder 3.

[0019] Holder 3 is placed and positioned within the mounting section. Treatment section 2Y is provided on both the left and right sides of the mounting section, and the conductive layer 2a is exposed on the surface of treatment section 2Y facing the body. The conductive layer 2a is also exposed on the surface facing the main body section 4, and the exposed section forms an electrode. Main body section 4

[0020] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the main body section 4 includes a housing 4a with a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape as an outer cover. A snap-fit ​​section 5 is formed between the housing 4a and the holder 3, and the main body section 4 (housing 4a) is detachably attached to the holder 3 by the snap-fit ​​section 5. The main body section 4 is provided with a switch 48S, which is operated by a user to control the low-frequency treatment device 20. The main body section 4 also includes a display unit (not shown) for outputting information, such as the operating status of the low-frequency treatment device 20.

[0021] Since the main body section 4 is attached to the holder 3, the main body section 4 supplies a low-frequency pulsed current to the conductive layer 2a of the pad 2. In particular, the main body section 4 has a substrate, an electrical circuit mounted on the substrate, and the like incorporated into it. Circuit configuration of a low-frequency treatment device 20

[0022] Fig. Figure 3 is a diagram that schematically illustrates an internal configuration of the low-frequency treatment device 20 according to the first embodiment. With reference to Fig. Figure 3 includes as primary components the low-frequency treatment device 20 an operating unit 201, a display unit 202, a control unit 203 including a central processing unit (CPU), a power generation unit 204 including a pulse width modulation (PWM) circuit 209, a memory 206, a communication unit 207, and a light-emitting diode (LED) unit 208. Although not illustrated, the low-frequency treatment device 20 includes a power supply for providing energy to each component. For example, an alkaline battery is used as the power supply. The power supply stabilizes the battery voltage and generates a drive voltage that is supplied to each component.

[0023] The control unit 203 typically includes a central processing unit (CPU) or a microprocessor unit (MPU). The control unit 203 acts as a control unit, managing the operation of each component of the low-frequency treatment device 20 by reading and executing the program stored in memory 206.

[0024] Memory 206 is implemented using random-access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), flash memory, and the like. Memory 206 stores programs (including a treatment program) to be executed by the control unit 203, data to be used by the control unit 203, and the like.

[0025] The operating unit 201 includes, for example, the switch 48S and various switches for receiving user input into the low-frequency treatment device 20. When the user operates the operating unit 201, the control unit 203 receives the input and controls each component accordingly.

[0026] The communication unit 207 includes a circuit for communicating with the end device 10. The communication unit 207 receives control information from the end device 10 and outputs this control information to the control unit 203. The control information includes the parameters described above and an instruction command for setting the parameters in the treatment program. Following the instruction, the control unit 203 sets the control information parameters in the treatment program. Accordingly, the original parameters of the treatment program can be modified to change the treatment content to be performed by the treatment program. By executing the treatment program, the control unit 203 generates a PWM control signal (such as a voltage signal) according to the parameter after the change and outputs the generated signal to the PWM circuit 209.

[0027] The current generation unit 204 is a circuit that generates a current (hereinafter also referred to as the treatment current) which flows from pad 2 to the area of ​​the user's body (specifically, the area to be treated). The PWM circuit 209 of the current generation unit 204 outputs a pulsed current with an amplitude, relative duty cycle, and the like, as specified by the PWM control signal (i.e., the parameters), while maintaining a constant pulsed current and adjusting the output current according to the PWM signal of the control unit 203. In this way, the waveform of the treatment current output by the current generation unit 204 (hereinafter also referred to as the treatment waveform) is determined by the PWM control signal according to the parameter of the control unit 203.It should be noted that the treatment current is not limited to a pulsed current, and an alternating current can be used, or both types of current can be used selectively.

[0028] The output of the treatment current by the current generation unit 204 includes, for example, a low-frequency pulsed current. The pulse width of the treatment waveform with a low-frequency pulsed current is, for example, approximately 100 µsec for a short pulse width. The maximum pulse amplitude is also, for example, approximately 100 V. The current generation unit 204 can modify the pulse waveform (amplitude, pulse width, cycle, and the like) according to the treatment program to provide the area with various types of stimulation, such as "massage," "tapping," "pressure," and "rubbing."

[0029] Additionally, the treatment content for the area can be modified (adjusted) by changing the parameters of the treatment program. In particular, changing the pulse amplitude or pulse width allows adjustment of the "intensity" (electrical stimulation intensity) of the stimulation, such as "massage," "tapping," "pressure," "rubbing," and the like, and changing the occurrence cycle of a pulse group allows adjustment of the "speed" of the stimulation, such as "massage," "tapping," "pressure," "rubbing," and the like.

[0030] It should be noted that in the first embodiment, a substantially constant electrical stimulation intensity is detected, independent of the state of the body or the state of the area with which the electrode comes into contact (dry, wet, or the like). Thus, the low-frequency treatment device 20 can measure bioelectrical impedance and adjust the parameter values ​​described above based on the measured bioelectrical impedance. It should be noted that a known method for measuring bioelectrical impedance can be used, and therefore the description of such a method is not repeated here. Mobile Device Configuration 21

[0031] Fig. Figure 4 is a configuration diagram of the mobile device 21 according to the first embodiment. Referring to Fig. 4 The mobile device 21 includes a control unit 101 including a central processing unit (CPU), a display unit 102 including a display such as an LCD screen, an operating unit 103 including a button for receiving an operation from the user of the mobile device 21, a storage unit 104, a timer 105, a read / write unit (R / W unit) 106 that reads and writes information to / from a recording medium such as a memory card, a communication unit 107 for communicating with an external information processing unit including the terminal device 10, a power supply unit 108, a global positioning system unit (GPS unit) 109, an accelerometer 110, a blood pressure measuring unit 111, a microphone 112, and a loudspeaker 113.

[0032] Memory unit 104 is implemented using random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), flash memory, and the like. Programs executed by control unit 101, data used by control unit 101, and the like are stored in the memory area of ​​memory unit 104.

[0033] The accelerometer 110 measures the acceleration of the mobile device 21 and outputs the measured acceleration component to the control unit 101. The acceleration component includes, for example, a voltage output proportional to an acceleration in each direction of the axes “X”, “Y”, and “Z”.

[0034] The blood pressure measuring unit 111 includes a pressure sensor 111A, a valve 111B, a pump 111C, and a cuff 111D, configured to be attached to the measuring area (arm). When blood pressure is measured, the control unit 101 controls the blood pressure measuring unit 111 and calculates a blood pressure value (for example, an indicator for systolic blood pressure SYS and diastolic blood pressure DIA) based on the cuff pressure output of the blood pressure measuring unit 111. It should be noted that the pulse rate can also be calculated along with the blood pressure value. End device configuration 10

[0035] Fig. Figure 5 is a configuration diagram of the end device 10 according to the first embodiment. With reference to Fig. 5 includes as primary components the terminal device 10 a CPU 152, a timer 153, a working memory 154, an operating unit 156 which receives an operation of the user at the terminal device 10, a display 158, a communication unit 160 for wireless communication via an antenna 162, a memory interface (I / F) 164, a communication interface (I / F) 166, a loudspeaker 168 for audio output and a microphone 170 for voice input.

[0036] The CPU 152 controls each component by executing programs stored in the main memory 154.

[0037] A memory area of ​​the main memory 154 consists of random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), flash memory, a hard drive, or the like. Programs to be executed by the CPU 152, data to be used by the CPU 152, and the like are stored in the main memory 154.

[0038] The operating unit 156 receives an operator input at the end device 10. Typically, the operating unit 156 is configured to include a touch panel. The touch panel is located on the display 158. The operating unit 156 may also include a push button and the like.

[0039] The operating unit 156 includes a button 157, which is operated by a user to instruct an update (change) of the treatment program of the low-frequency treatment device 20. The button 157 includes a hardware button or a software button that is displayed on the touch panel. When the button 157 is operated, the CPU 152 transmits a download request to the server 30. The download request includes a command to the server 30 requesting a parameter of a recommended treatment waveform, which is described below. Details of the recommended treatment waveform parameter are described further below.

[0040] The communication unit 160 connects to a mobile communication network via the antenna 162 and transmits and receives signals for wireless communication. Accordingly, the terminal device 10 can communicate with other communication devices (for example, the server 30 and other terminal devices 10) via a mobile communication network, such as Long Term Evolution (LTE).

[0041] The memory interface 164 reads data from an external storage medium 165. The CPU 152 reads the data stored in the storage medium 165 via the memory interface 164 and stores the data in the memory 154. The CPU 152 reads the data from the memory 154 and stores the data in the external storage medium 165 via the memory interface 164.

[0042] The storage medium 165 can include a Compact Disc (CD), Digital Versatile Disc (DVD), Blu-Ray (trade name) Disc (BD), a Universal Serial Bus storage device (USB storage device), a Secure Digital memory card (SD memory card) and the like, which store programs or data in a non-volatile manner.

[0043] The communication interface (I / F) 166 is implemented using an adapter, connector, or the like to control communication between the end device 10 and the mobile device 21 or the low-frequency treatment device 20. In the present embodiment, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is used as the communication method. However, the communication method can be a wireless communication method, such as a wireless LAN, or a wired communication method using a Universal Serial Bus (USB) or the like. Server configuration 30

[0044] Fig. Figure 6 is a configuration diagram of server 30 according to the first embodiment. Referring to Fig. 6. The server 30 includes a control unit 501, including a CPU, an output unit 503 for outputting information, and an operating unit 504, including a key switch for receiving user input to the server 30. The server 30 further includes a communication unit 506 for communicating with the terminal device 10 and the like via the network 41, a storage unit 505, including ROM, RAM, or the like, for storing programs and data, and a hard disk drive (HDD) 507.

[0045] The HDD 507 includes the behavior information memory 31 and Table 32. The behavior information memory 31 is a region for accumulating and storing behavior information received from the terminal device 10. This behavior information includes behavior information 60 based on the user's daily actions (hereinafter referred to as action behavior information) and behavior information 61 based on the user's operation of the low-frequency treatment device 20 (hereinafter referred to as operation behavior information). Table 32 records the treatment waveform information (more specifically, the parameters described above). Details of the behavior information memory 31 and Table 32 are described below. Identifying user behavior information (action)

[0046] In order to obtain the operating behavior information 61, the control unit 101 of the mobile device 21 determines the action of the user carrying the mobile device 21.

[0047] In particular, in the first embodiment, where the mobile device 21 is a clock-like mobile device, the control unit 101 detects walking with swinging arms based on an acceleration component of the accelerometer 110. It should be noted that the type of action detected by the acceleration component is not limited to walking and can also include, for example, running, arm circles, or shoulder circles.

[0048] In addition, the control unit 101 determines whether the user is moving in an upright position in a train by combining the acceleration component of the accelerometer 110 and the surrounding noises collected by the microphone 112.

[0049] In addition, the control unit 101 determines whether the user is climbing a mountain by combining the acceleration component of the accelerometer 110 with the altitude detected by the GPS unit 109.

[0050] The control unit 101 measures the duration required to perform a specific type of action (walking, movement while the user is standing in a train, mountain climbing, and the like). The control unit 101 generates action behavior information 60, including the type of action and the measured duration, and transmits the action behavior information 60 to the server 30 via the terminal device 10.

[0051] It should be noted that in a case where the end device 10 is worn by the user, the end device 10 can determine the type of action and the duration described above and transmit the action behavior information 60, including the detected type of action and the measured duration, to the server 30. Gathering user behavior information (operation)

[0052] In the first embodiment, the user operates the low-frequency treatment device 20 via the operating unit 156 of the end device 10. The end device 10 transmits control information to the low-frequency treatment device 20, for example, to execute a specific treatment mode (treatment content) based on the user input received via the operating unit 156. The treatment mode is defined, for example, by a combination of the treatment area, an electrical stimulation intensity, and a treatment time.

[0053] Based on a treatment mode type included in the control information from the end device 10, the low-frequency treatment device 20 reads a treatment mode program from its memory and executes the treatment program accordingly. In this way, the components of the low-frequency treatment device 20 are controlled to execute the treatment content according to the treatment mode defined by the user.

[0054] The end device 10 generates and transmits the operating behavior information 61 to the server 30 when the treatment mode specified by the user operation is executed. This operating behavior information 61 includes the type of treatment mode specified by the user operation and the frequency with which the treatment mode is performed (or the duration for which the treatment mode is performed). Functional configuration of server 30

[0055] Fig. Figure 7 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of server 30 according to the first embodiment. The configuration of Fig. Figure 7 primarily illustrates the function of determining the user's behavioral tendency from the behavioral information (the action behavior information 60 or the operating behavior information 61) and determining a treatment program (more precisely, the parameters described above) that causes the low-frequency treatment device to perform a treatment according to the determined behavioral tendency. The functions of each component are mainly implemented by the control unit 501, which executes a computer program. It should be noted that the components are not limited to those implemented by a computer program and can also be implemented by a combination of a computer program and a circuit.

[0056] With reference to Fig. 7 includes the control unit 501 and a communication control unit 516 for controlling the communication unit 506; a behavior detection unit 510, which outputs the received behavior information via the communication control unit 516 to a storage processing unit 511 in the order of receipt, the storage processing unit 511, which stores the behavior information output from the behavior detection unit 510 in the behavior information memory 31 in the order of receipt, a trend determination unit 520 and a program determination unit 530.

[0057] The trend determination unit 520 includes an operating history analysis unit 512 and an action history analysis unit 513. The operating history analysis unit 512 analyzes the operating behavior information 61 in the behavior information memory 31 and determines an operating trend of the user of the low-frequency treatment device 20 based on the results of the analysis. The operating trend, to explain it in more detail, indicates the tendencies regarding the selection of the treatment modes described above.

[0058] The action history analysis unit 513 analyzes the action behavior information 60 in the behavior information store 31 and determines a routine action tendency of the user based on the results of the analysis.

[0059] The program determination unit 530 determines a recommended treatment program that corresponds to the behavioral tendency determined by the tendency determination unit 520. More precisely, the program determination unit 530 includes a selection unit 514, which searches Table 32 based on the determined behavioral tendency and selects a parameter of a recommended treatment waveform based on the search results, and a waveform data generation unit 515. The waveform data generation unit 515 generates recommended waveform data, including the selected parameter of a recommended waveform, and outputs the generated recommended waveform data to the communication control unit 516. The communication control unit 516 controls the communication unit 506 to transmit the recommended waveform data to the end device 10. Description of the behavioral information store 31

[0060] Fig. Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the contents of the behavioral information store 31 according to the first embodiment. Referring to Fig. 9. The behavioral information memory 31 contains a variety of behavior types and a duration or frequency with which the behavior is performed, associated with each type of behavior. If the type of behavior is a user action (for example, walking, moving while standing in a train, and the like), the duration for performing the action is assigned. Similarly, if the type of behavior is an operation of the low-frequency treatment device 20 by the user (setting the shoulder mode, setting a stimulation intensity of five or more, setting the waist mode, and the like), the frequency with which the action is performed (or the duration) is assigned.

[0061] Each time the memory processing unit 511 receives behavioral information from the behavioral recording unit 510, the memory processing unit 511 assigns the type of behavior of the received behavioral information to its duration or frequency and stores the behavioral information in the behavioral information memory 31. The memory processing unit 511 stores the behavioral information in the order of its receipt, that is, in a chronological sequence of the user's actions and operations. This allows the behavioral information in the behavioral information memory 31 to represent the history of user behavior. Description of Table 32

[0062] Fig. Figure 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the contents of Table 32 according to the first embodiment. With regard to Fig. Section 8 includes Table 32, Behavioral Content 321, which specifies the content of several behavior types and a parameter 322 of a recommended treatment waveform assigned to each behavioral content 321. The information in Table 32 is obtained through experimentation or similar methods. It should be noted that parameter 322 may include the waveform parameters, voltage parameters, and time parameters described above. Processing flow diagram

[0063] Fig. Figure 10 is a processing flow diagram according to the first embodiment. The program according to this flow diagram is stored in a memory of the server 30. The control unit 501 reads the program from the memory and executes the program that was read.

[0064] It should be noted that the behavioral information memory 31 stores the action behavior information 60 or operating behavior information 61 received from the terminal device 10 in the storage processing unit 511. This is shown in the processing flow diagram in Fig. 10. A marker is used to indicate that a parameter of a recommended treatment waveform has been determined.

[0065] Referring to Fig. In step 10, the control unit 501 collects the behavioral information in the behavioral information memory 31 and determines whether it is time to perform an analysis (step S3). In the first embodiment, for example, 00:00 is set as the time for collection and analysis every day.

[0066] Every day, if it is not 00:00 (NO in step S3), the control unit 501 repeats step S3, but sets the indicator to "OFF" (step S5) if it is 00:00 (YES in step S3).

[0067] The control unit 501 activates the operation history analysis unit 512 (step S7). The operation history analysis unit 512 analyzes the information in the behavior information memory 31 and, based on the analysis results, determines whether any of the treatment modes of behavior content 321 were activated (or performed) with a predetermined frequency or more often during a specific period in the past (step S9). If the operation history analysis unit 512 determines that there are no treatment modes that were activated with the predetermined frequency or more often (NO in step S9), the process continues with step S17.

[0068] On the other hand, if the Operation History Analysis Unit 512 determines that there is a treatment mode that was operated with the specified frequency or more often (YES in step S9), the Operation History Analysis Unit 512 performs a process to extract the frequency or duration for which the operation was performed for each treatment mode determined in step S9, and a treatment mode is determined based on the results of the extraction (step S11).

[0069] For example, if two or more treatment modes are identified in step S9, the user history analysis unit 512 extracts the duration of treatment for each identified treatment mode in step S11 and determines one of the two or more treatment modes based on the extracted duration. For example, the treatment mode with the higher total duration is determined. In this way, a trend in user behavior when setting treatment modes during a specific period in the past is determined.

[0070] The operating history analysis unit 512 sets the indicator to "ON" when the treatment mode is determined according to the trend (step S13). The selection unit 514 searches table 32 based on the treatment mode determined in step S11 and selects parameter 322 of the recommended treatment waveform that is associated with the behavior content 321 that matches the treatment mode based on the search results (step S15). The selected parameter 322 of the recommended treatment waveform is output to the waveform data generation unit 515. The process then continues with step S17.

[0071] In step S17, the control unit 501 activates the action history analysis unit 513 (step S17). The action history analysis unit 513 analyzes the information in the behavior information store 31 and, based on the analysis results, determines whether any of the types of actions in the behavior content 321 are actions that were performed for a predetermined duration or longer within a specific period in the past (step S19). If the action history analysis unit 513 determines that there are no actions that were performed for the predetermined duration or longer (NO in step S19), the process proceeds to step S27.

[0072] On the other hand, if the action history analysis unit 513 determines that an action was performed for the predetermined duration or longer (YES in step S19), the action history analysis unit 513 performs a process to extract the duration for which the action was performed from the behavior information store 31 for each action determined in step S19, and a type of action is determined based on the results of the extraction process (step S21).

[0073] For example, if two or more types of actions are identified in step S19, the action history analysis unit 513 in step S21 extracts the duration for which each type of action was performed from the behavioral information store 31 and identifies one of the two or more types of actions based on the extracted duration. For instance, the action with the higher total duration is identified. In this way, a trend in user actions during a specific period in the past is determined.

[0074] The user history analysis unit 513 sets the indicator to "ON" when the type of action is determined according to the trend (step S23). The selection unit 514 searches table 32 based on the type of action determined in step S21 and selects parameter 322 of the recommended treatment waveform that is associated with the behavior content 321 that matches the type of action based on the search results (step S25). The selected parameter 322 of the recommended treatment waveform is output to the waveform data generation unit 515. The process then continues with step S27.

[0075] In step S27, the control unit 501 determines whether the indicator is set to "ON" or not (step S27). By determining whether the indicator is set to "ON" or not, step S15 or step S25 determines whether parameter 322 of the recommended treatment waveform has been selected or not.

[0076] If it is determined that the indicator is not set to "ON" (NO in step S27), the control unit 501 returns to step S3 and performs the subsequent processing in a similar manner. If, on the other hand, it is determined that the indicator is set to "OFF" (YES in step S27), the control unit 501 determines whether or not a request to download parameter 322 for the recommended treatment waveform from end device 10 has been received (step S29).

[0077] If it is determined that the download request was not received (NO in step S29), the control unit 501 returns to step S3 and performs the subsequent processing. If, on the other hand, the control unit 501 determines that a download request was received (YES in step S29), the waveform data generation unit 515 generates the recommended waveform data, including parameter 322 of the recommended treatment waveform, and outputs the generated recommended waveform data to the communication control unit 516 (step S31).

[0078] The communication control unit 516 transmits the recommended waveform data from the waveform data generation unit 515 to the end device 10 (step S33).

[0079] Based on the recommended waveform data from server 30, the end device 10 generates the control information, including parameter 322 of the recommended treatment waveform and a command to set parameter 322 in the treatment program, and transmits the control information to the low-frequency treatment device 20. In the low-frequency treatment device 20, the treatment program is executed according to the control information from the end device 10 to perform a treatment according to the user's behavioral tendencies. Modified Example 1

[0080] A modified example of the first embodiment described above is described. In the first embodiment, the server 30 determines the behavioral tendency based on the behavioral information stored in the behavioral information memory 31, and the parameter 322 of the recommended treatment waveform is determined based on the identified tendencies. However, in modified example 1, the end device 10 or the low-frequency treatment device 20 can perform such processing.

[0081] For example, the server 30 can determine the behavior tendency, and the end device 10 or the low-frequency treatment device 20 can determine parameter 322 of the recommended treatment waveform based on the behavior tendency received from the server 30.

[0082] Furthermore, the end device 10 can, for example, determine the behavioral tendency from the user's behavioral information, and the low-frequency treatment device 20 can determine parameter 322 of the recommended treatment waveform based on the behavioral tendency received from the end device 10.

[0083] Furthermore, for example, the end device 10 can determine the behavioral tendency based on the behavioral information, determine the parameter 322 of the recommended treatment waveform based on the determined behavioral tendency, and transmit the recommended waveform data including the determined parameter 322 to the low-frequency treatment device 20.

[0084] For example, the low-frequency treatment device 20 collects user behavior data and stores this behavioral information in memory 206. The control unit 203 can determine the behavioral tendency based on this information and select parameter 322 of the recommended treatment waveform from the table in memory 206 based on these tendencies. In this case, the standalone low-frequency treatment device 20 can operate independently of the end device 10 and the server 30, thereby prompting the low-frequency treatment device 20 to execute a treatment program according to the user's behavioral tendency. Modified Example 2

[0085] A modified example of the first embodiment described above is described. In modified example 2, when server 30 determines the user's behavioral tendency, server 30 queries the low-frequency treatment device 20 to determine whether parameter 322 of the recommended treatment waveform, corresponding to the determined behavioral tendency, is included. Server 30 transmits the query to the low-frequency treatment device 20, for example, via the end device 10.

[0086] Server 30 performs a similar query on the end device 10 if it receives a response from the low-frequency treatment device 20 indicating that "the corresponding parameter 322 is not included." Server 30 then controls the end device 10 to transmit the recommended waveform data, including the corresponding parameter 322, to the low-frequency treatment device 20 if it receives a response from the end device 10 indicating that "the corresponding parameter 322 is included."

[0087] It should be noted that in a case where server 30 performs a query on parameter 322, which corresponds to the user's behavior tendency, and low-frequency treatment device 20 contains parameter 322, low-frequency treatment device 20 executes the treatment program with parameter 322 set therein in order to carry out the treatment content according to the user's behavior tendency. Modified Example 3

[0088] In the first embodiment, the treatment program is determined (modified) by setting parameter 322 of the recommended treatment waveform in the treatment program (changing the original parameter). However, the method for determining (modifying) the treatment program is not limited to a method for changing the parameter, and the treatment program can, for example, be selectively modified.

[0089] A case for selectively changing the treatment program is described. In memory 206 of the low-frequency treatment device 20, a treatment program corresponding to each set of parameters of the recommended waveform is stored. When the control information (including the parameters) is received from the end device 10, the low-frequency treatment device 20 searches memory 206 based on the parameters of the control information. Based on the search results, the low-frequency treatment device 20 reads a treatment program corresponding to the parameter from memory, executes the read treatment program, and outputs a PWM control signal. Second embodiment

[0090] The procedure for determining the parameter of the recommended treatment waveform, which uses the above in Fig.The process described in the flowchart 10 can be provided as a program that is executed by a computer (CPU). The program for implementing this process is stored on the server 30, in the terminal device 10, or in memory of the low-frequency treatment device 20. The program can be downloaded from the server 30, the terminal device 10, or the memory of the low-frequency treatment device 20 via a communication line.

[0091] Alternatively, in the terminal device 10, for example, a program read from the external storage medium 165 can be loaded (stored) into the main memory 154 via the main memory interface 164. Additionally, a program can be downloaded to the server 30 or to the low-frequency processing device 20 using such an external storage medium.

[0092] The embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to constitute limitations. The scope of protection of the present invention is not defined by the above descriptions, but by the claims, and it includes all meanings equivalent to the scope of protection and modifications within that scope.

Claims

[1] Information processing device comprising the following: a control unit configured to control the information processing device, wherein the control unit a storage processing unit that is configured to capture behavioral information indicating the content of a user's behavior of an electrical treatment device, and to store the behavioral information in a memory, a tendency determination unit that is configured to determine a user behavior tendency based on the behavioral information that specifies the content of a user behavior stored in memory, and a program determination unit configured to determine a treatment program in order to cause the electrical treatment device to execute a The treatment content includes measures that correspond to the behavioral tendency, whereby The electrical treatment device includes a current-generating unit configured to produce a current that is delivered to an area of ​​the body according to the treatment program via an electrode section configured to come into contact with the area, and The treatment program includes a parameter for defining a current waveform. [2] Information processing device according to claim 1, wherein, in the case that the behavior is an action of the user himself, the behavior information includes a type of action of the user and a duration or frequency with which the action is performed. [3] Information processing device according to one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, in the case that the behavior is a user operation on the electrical treatment device, the behavior information includes a type of treatment mode that is determined by the user operation and a duration or frequency with which the treatment mode has been determined. [4] Electrical treatment device comprising: a control unit configured to control the electrical treatment device, wherein the control unit is configured to capture information indicating a user's behavioral tendency and to determine a treatment program that causes an electrical treatment device to perform a treatment content according to the user's behavioral tendency indicated by the captured information, wherein The electrical treatment device includes a current-generating unit configured to produce a current that is delivered to an area of ​​the body according to the treatment program via an electrode section configured to come into contact with the area, and The treatment program includes a parameter for defining a current waveform. [5] System, comprehensive: an information processing device; and an electrical treatment device that is connected to the The information processing device communicates, wherein the information processing device includes a control unit configured to control the information processing device, wherein the control unit A tendency determination unit configured to determine a user's behavior tendency based on behavioral information that specifies content stored in memory regarding a user's behavior. a program determination unit configured to determine a treatment program that causes the electrical treatment device to perform a treatment content that corresponds to the user's behavioral tendency, and a transmission unit configured to transmit information from the specific treatment program to the electrical treatment device, comprising The electrical treatment device includes a current-generating unit configured to produce a current that is delivered to an area of ​​the body according to the treatment program via an electrode section configured to come into contact with the area, and The treatment program includes a parameter for defining a current waveform. [6] Program that causes a computer to perform an information processing procedure, the information processing procedure comprising: the acquisition of behavioral information that indicates the content of a user's behavior of an electrical treatment device, and the storage of the behavioral information in a memory, Determining a user's behavioral tendency based on behavioral information stored in memory, and determining a treatment program to cause an electrical treatment device to carry out a treatment content according to the behavioral tendency, wherein The electrical treatment device includes a current-generating unit configured to produce a current that is delivered to an area of ​​the body according to the treatment program via an electrode section configured to come into contact with the area, and The treatment program includes a parameter for defining a current waveform.

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