Method for Controlling Output of Ultrasonic Energy, Control Master Computer, System, and Therapeutic Apparatus

Abstract

The present application discloses a method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy, a control master computer, a system, and a treatment device. The method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy includes step S10 of detecting the moving speed of an ultrasonic treatment probe, and step S20 of controlling a transducer to output ultrasonic energy according to the detected moving speed, and when the detected moving speed is equal to or lower than a preset first speed value, controlling the transducer to stop the output of ultrasonic energy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application claims priority to a Chinese patent application filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration on June 2, 2022, with application number 202210623467.6 and invention title "Method for Controlling Output of Ultrasonic Energy, Control Master Computer, System, and Therapeutic Apparatus", and the entire content of the said application is incorporated herein by reference. This application relates to the field of ultrasonic treatment devices, and particularly to a method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy, a control master computer, a system, and a therapeutic apparatus.

Background Art

[0002] Ultrasonic treatment is a common treatment method that obtains a therapeutic effect by outputting ultrasonic energy to subcutaneous tissues, and has effects such as weight loss, wrinkle removal, and skin tightening.

[0003] In ultrasonic treatment, since ultrasonic energy acts on subcutaneous tissues through the skin, it is necessary to constantly change the output position of ultrasonic energy and expand the output range of ultrasonic energy to exert the therapeutic effect.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] When an operator performs an operation, the ultrasonic energy output to the treatment area may not be well controlled due to personal inappropriate operations, and the expected therapeutic effect may not be obtained. For example, if ultrasonic energy is output to the same position of the skin multiple times, the energy at that position is too high, and side effects such as skin burns may occur.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The main objective of this application is to propose a method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy, a control master computer, a system, and a therapeutic apparatus to solve the problem that the expected therapeutic effect cannot be obtained in ultrasonic treatment due to personal inappropriate operations.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the present application proposes step S10 of detecting the moving speed of the ultrasonic treatment probe, step S20 of controlling the transducer to output ultrasonic energy according to the detected moving speed, and when the detected moving speed is equal to or lower than a preset first speed value, controlling the transducer to stop the output of ultrasonic energy, including an ultrasonic energy output control method.

[0007] In one embodiment, the step S20 further includes a step of controlling the transducer to increase the output ultrasonic energy according to the increase of the detected moving speed when the detected moving speed is greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value.

[0008] In one embodiment, the step S20 further includes a step of controlling the transducer to output a preset first ultrasonic energy when the detected moving speed is greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value.

[0009] In one embodiment, the step S20 further includes a step of controlling the transducer to output a preset second ultrasonic energy and output a corresponding alarm signal when the detected moving speed is equal to or higher than a preset second speed value and less than a preset third speed value.

[0010] In one embodiment, the step S20 further includes a step of controlling the transducer to stop the output of ultrasonic energy and output a corresponding alarm signal when the detected moving speed is equal to or higher than a preset third speed value.

[0011] In one embodiment, when the detected moving speed is greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value, in response to an increase in the detected specific moving speed, linearly increase the ultrasonic energy to be output, that is, control the transducer so that the increase rate of the ultrasonic energy to be output with respect to the moving speed is constant.

[0012] In one embodiment, when the detected moving speed is greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value, in response to an increase in the detected specific moving speed, exponentially increase the ultrasonic energy to be output, that is, control the transducer so that the increase rate of the ultrasonic energy to be output with respect to the moving speed increases as the detected moving speed increases.

[0013] In one embodiment, when the detected moving speed is greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value, in response to an increase in the detected specific moving speed, logarithmically increase the ultrasonic energy to be output, that is, control the transducer so that the increase rate of the ultrasonic energy to be output with respect to the moving speed decreases as the detected moving speed increases.

[0014] In one embodiment, when the detected moving speed is greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value, control the transducer so that the ultrasonic energy to be output increases stepwise linearly in response to an increase in the detected specific moving speed. Specifically, detect a preset speed interval divided based on a moving speed greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value; determine an increase rate of the ultrasonic energy to be output with respect to the moving speed according to the detected preset speed interval; Controlling the transducer to adjust the ultrasonic energy output according to the determined increase rate and change in moving speed, and the like.

[0015] In one embodiment, it is detected whether the surface of the ultrasonic therapy probe is in sufficient contact with the skin, When it is detected that the surface of the ultrasonic therapy probe is in sufficient contact with the skin, the step S10 is executed. When it is detected that the surface of the ultrasonic therapy probe is not in sufficient contact with the skin, a corresponding alarm signal is output.

[0016] In one embodiment, the step S20 includes a step of detecting whether the surface of the ultrasonic therapy probe is in sufficient contact with the skin, When it is detected that the surface of the ultrasonic therapy probe is not in sufficient contact with the skin, the output of ultrasonic energy is stopped and a corresponding alarm signal is output. When it is detected that the surface of the ultrasonic therapy probe is in sufficient contact with the skin, the transducer is controlled to execute the step S10.

[0017] In one embodiment, the step S20 further includes a step of detecting the temperature of the skin surface, When it is detected that the temperature of the surface of the ultrasonic therapy probe is higher than a preset temperature value, the output of ultrasonic energy is stopped and the transducer is controlled to output a corresponding alarm signal. When it is detected that the temperature of the surface of the ultrasonic therapy probe is lower than the preset temperature value, an operation instruction signal is output and the transducer is controlled to continue the output of ultrasonic energy.

[0018] In one embodiment, the method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy further includes a step of controlling the ultrasonic output energy of the transducer by controlling the ultrasonic output power and / or the repetition frequency of the ultrasonic pulse output.

[0019] In one embodiment, the method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy further includes a step of controlling the ultrasonic output power of the transducer by controlling the time and / or voltage amplitude of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit.

[0020] In one embodiment, the method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy further includes a step of controlling the ultrasonic output power of the transducer by controlling the time and / or voltage amplitude of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit.

[0021] This application proposes a control master computer including a memory and a processor, wherein an output control program for ultrasonic energy is stored in the memory, and when the output control program for ultrasonic energy is executed by the processor, it realizes the steps of the method for controlling the output of the ultrasonic energy as described above.

[0022] This application an ultrasonic treatment probe with a transducer provided inside; an ultrasonic handle unit to which the ultrasonic treatment probe for outputting ultrasonic energy while sliding on the skin surface is attached; a sensor assembly provided on the ultrasonic treatment probe or the ultrasonic handle unit for detecting the moving speed of the ultrasonic treatment probe; an alarm for giving an alarm according to the detected moving speed; This application proposes an ultrasonic treatment system including the control master computer connected to the ultrasonic handle unit for controlling the ultrasonic treatment probe to operate.

[0023] In one embodiment, the sensor assembly is further used for detecting the temperature of the skin surface and / or whether the skin surface is in sufficient contact with the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe, and the alarm is further used for detecting the temperature of the skin surface and / or giving an alarm according to whether the skin surface is in sufficient contact with the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe.

[0024] In one embodiment, the control master computer further includes a system control unit and an ultrasonic driving unit. The system control unit sets the operating parameters of the ultrasonic treatment probe, and the ultrasonic driving unit is used to operate and drive the ultrasonic treatment probe according to the operating parameters set by the system control unit. The system control unit is used to set the ultrasonic output power and the repetition frequency of the ultrasonic pulse output. The ultrasonic driving unit is used to operate and drive the ultrasonic treatment probe according to the ultrasonic output power and the repetition frequency of the ultrasonic pulse output set by the system control unit.

[0025] In one embodiment, the system control unit is further used to set the ultrasonic output power by setting the time and / or voltage amplitude of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit. The ultrasonic driving unit is used to operate and drive the ultrasonic treatment probe according to the ultrasonic output power and the repetition frequency of the ultrasonic pulse output set by the system control unit.

[0026] This application proposes an ultrasonic therapeutic apparatus including the ultrasonic treatment system.

Effects of the Invention

[0027] In this application, a speed sensor and an ultrasonic therapy transducer are used. Among them, the speed sensor is used to detect the moving speed in the output control method of ultrasonic energy, and the ultrasonic therapy transducer outputs ultrasonic energy according to the moving speed detected by the speed sensor. When the moving speed detected by the speed sensor is less than or equal to a preset speed value, the output of ultrasonic energy to the subcutaneous tissue is stopped. During operation, the speed sensor detects the possibility that the treatment probe during sliding stays on the skin surface by detecting the moving speed in the output control method of ultrasonic energy. When the speed detected by the speed sensor is less than or equal to the preset speed value, it is determined in the output control method of ultrasonic energy that the output is sufficiently small or the ultrasonic therapy probe is stopped in the output control method of ultrasonic energy. The ultrasonic therapy transducer stops the output of ultrasonic energy to the subcutaneous tissue, thereby avoiding the possibility that ultrasonic energy is output to the same position of the skin multiple times and reducing the risk of skin burns. In this application, such an output control method of ultrasonic energy avoids the problem that ultrasonic energy is output to the same position of the skin multiple times and causes skin burns.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0028] To more clearly explain the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the following briefly describes the drawings necessary for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. However, the drawings in the following description are only one embodiment of this application, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that other drawings can be obtained based on the configurations shown in these drawings without creative effort.

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Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0029] The following clearly and completely describes the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. It is obvious that the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor belong to the protection scope of the present application. In addition, all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement between components in a specific posture (as shown in the drawings). When the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0030] In addition, in the embodiments of the present application, when there are descriptions related to "first", "second", etc., it should be understood that the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for the purpose of explanation, and cannot be used to indicate their relative importance, imply, or imply the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first" and "second" may implicitly include at least one feature. Also, the technical solutions between the embodiments may be combined with each other, but they must be based on what can be realized by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be realized, such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and should be considered not to be included in the protection scope claimed in the present application.

[0031] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 5, in one embodiment of the present application, the output control method of the ultrasonic energy is as follows: Step S10 of detecting the moving speed of the ultrasonic treatment probe; Step S20 of controlling the transducer to output ultrasonic energy according to the detected moving speed, and when the detected moving speed is less than or equal to a preset first speed value, controlling the transducer to stop outputting ultrasonic energy.

[0032] An ultrasonic treatment transducer obtains a treatment effect by outputting ultrasonic energy to subcutaneous tissue, and the treatment probe is continuously slid throughout the treatment process. In a conventional treatment probe, due to inappropriate operation by the operator, the treatment probe during sliding may stay on the skin surface. In this case, the output of ultrasonic energy to the treatment area cannot be well controlled, and the expected treatment effect cannot be obtained.

[0033] When performing ultrasonic treatment, the treatment effect is achieved by controlling the output of ultrasonic energy to the operation area. The moving speed of the ultrasonic treatment probe and the magnitude of the output of ultrasonic energy are in a matching relationship. That is, in order to obtain the expected treatment effect, the ultrasonic energy output is set relative to the moving speed of the ultrasonic treatment probe.

[0034] In this embodiment, the moving speed of the ultrasonic treatment probe is detected, and according to the detected moving speed, the ultrasonic energy output by the transducer is controlled. The control of the ultrasonic energy is performed based on the detected moving speed. The moving speed of the ultrasonic treatment probe is divided into a plurality of preset speed values, and a plurality of preset speed intervals are formed by the plurality of preset speed values. For each preset speed interval, there is a control logic for the output of ultrasonic energy. Since the control logic corresponding to each of the preset speed intervals is set to improve the ultrasonic treatment effect, during operation, if this control logic is used to control the output of ultrasonic energy, the expected effect of ultrasonic treatment can be obtained.

[0035] During operation, the moving speed of the ultrasonic treatment probe is detected to obtain the preset speed interval in which the moving speed of the ultrasonic treatment probe exists, and the output of ultrasonic energy is controlled according to the control logic of the preset speed interval.

[0036] For example, if ultrasonic energy is output multiple times at the same position on the skin, the energy at that position will be too high, and the expected therapeutic effect cannot be obtained. Moreover, it will also cause the side effect of skin burns. Therefore, when the ultrasonic treatment probe does not move or the moving speed is slow, the transducer should not output ultrasonic energy.

[0037] When the detected speed is less than or equal to a preset first speed value, it is determined that the speed of the ultrasonic treatment probe is sufficiently slow or the ultrasonic treatment probe has stopped. In this case, if the ultrasonic treatment transducer outputs ultrasonic energy to the subcutaneous tissue, the ultrasonic energy may be output multiple times at the same position on the skin, the energy at that position will be too high, the expected therapeutic effect cannot be obtained, and it will also cause the side effect of skin burns.

[0038] In this embodiment, the operation process of the ultrasonic energy output control method is as follows. Detect the moving speed of the ultrasonic treatment probe, and control the ultrasonic energy output by the transducer according to the detected moving speed. There is control logic for controlling the ultrasonic energy output in a preset speed interval for the detected moving speed, and this is to control the transducer to output ultrasonic energy. Here, when the detected speed is less than or equal to a preset first speed value, control the transducer to stop the output of ultrasonic energy. In this embodiment, a speed feedback for ultrasonic energy output is set to control the output of ultrasonic energy. When it is detected that the detected speed is less than or equal to a preset first speed value, control the transducer not to output ultrasonic energy, so as to avoid the side effects of ultrasonic treatment and obtain the expected therapeutic effect.

[0039] In the present application, the speed feedback of ultrasonic energy is set, and the moving speed of the ultrasonic treatment probe and the magnitude of the ultrasonic energy output are in a matching relationship. The moving speed of the ultrasonic treatment probe is divided into a plurality of preset speed intervals, and the transducer controls the output of ultrasonic energy according to the control logic for the preset speed intervals. By setting the ultrasonic energy output according to the moving speed of the ultrasonic treatment probe, an expected treatment effect can be obtained. Here, when the detected moving speed is less than or equal to a preset first speed value, the ultrasonic treatment transducer stops the output of ultrasonic energy to the subcutaneous tissue. During operation, by detecting the moving speed of the ultrasonic treatment probe, the possibility that the ultrasonic treatment probe stays on the skin surface is detected. When the speed detected by the speed sensor is less than or equal to the preset first speed value, it is determined that the output is sufficiently small in the ultrasonic energy output control method, or the ultrasonic treatment probe is stopped in the ultrasonic energy output control method. The ultrasonic treatment transducer stops the output of ultrasonic energy to the subcutaneous tissue, thereby avoiding the possibility that ultrasonic energy is output to the same position of the skin multiple times, avoiding side effects caused by the treatment, and obtaining the expected treatment effect. In the present application, such an ultrasonic energy output control method solves the problem that ultrasonic treatment cannot achieve the expected treatment effect due to personal inappropriate operations.

[0040] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 5, in one embodiment of the present application, step S20 is as follows: When the detected moving speed is greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value, the method further includes a step of controlling the transducer to increase the output ultrasonic energy according to the increase in the detected moving speed.

[0041] In this embodiment, when the detected moving speed is greater than a preset first speed value, in the output control method of ultrasonic energy, it is determined that there is movement, and the ultrasonic treatment transducer starts to output ultrasonic energy. The moving speed and the ultrasonic output form a closed-loop feedback. The faster the detected moving speed is, the greater the ultrasonic energy output by the ultrasonic treatment transducer is. When the preset second speed value is a sufficiently fast moving speed, if the detected moving speed is sufficiently fast, the ultrasonic energy output by the ultrasonic treatment transducer does not increase in response to the increase in the detected moving speed.

[0042] When the moving speed is fast, the faster the output ultrasonic energy is, the better the corresponding treatment effect is. However, since the operating habits and the moving speed of the handle vary among doctors, even when the moving speed is fast, if the ultrasonic treatment transducer outputs a small amount of ultrasonic energy, the treatment effect by the output control method of ultrasonic energy will be adversely affected. By forming a closed-loop feedback between the moving speed and the ultrasonic output, the influence of operating habits on the treatment effect can be avoided.

[0043] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 5, in an embodiment of the present application, step S20 includes When the detected moving speed is greater than or equal to a preset second speed value and less than a preset third speed value, it further includes a step of controlling the transducer to output a preset second ultrasonic energy and output a corresponding alarm signal.

[0044] In this embodiment, there is a maximum value for the ultrasonic energy output by the ultrasonic treatment transducer. In the operation process of the output control method of ultrasonic energy, the ultrasonic energy output by the ultrasonic treatment transducer shall not exceed this maximum value. When the detected moving speed is sufficiently fast, the ultrasonic energy output by the ultrasonic treatment transducer does not increase in response to the increase in the detected moving speed. Instead, ultrasonic energy of a preset value is output, and a corresponding alarm signal is output.

[0045] When actually implemented, the energy that can be set for the ultrasonic therapy transducer is limited. The ultrasonic energy output by the ultrasonic therapy transducer shall not exceed the upper limit of the set energy by itself. If the energy output by the ultrasonic therapy transducer is too large, the load during its own operation will also be affected.

[0046] Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, in one embodiment of the present application, the step S20 further includes a step of controlling the transducer to stop outputting ultrasonic energy and output a corresponding alarm signal when the detected moving speed is greater than or equal to a preset third speed value.

[0047] In this embodiment, a moving speed that is too fast is not suitable for ultrasonic therapy, and the expected therapeutic effect cannot be obtained. When the detected moving speed is greater than or equal to the preset third speed value, the ultrasonic therapy transducer stops outputting ultrasonic energy. When the detected moving speed is too fast, it is determined that the operation of the operator is inappropriate. At this time, the alarm issues an alarm indicating that the moving speed of the treatment probe is too fast.

[0048] It can be understood that the magnitude of the ultrasonic energy output by the ultrasonic therapy transducer has a corresponding relationship with the moving speed in the ultrasonic energy output control method.

[0049] When the detected moving speed is too slow, it is determined that the output is sufficiently small in the ultrasonic energy output control method or the ultrasonic therapy probe is stopped in the ultrasonic energy output control method. The ultrasonic therapy transducer stops outputting ultrasonic energy to the subcutaneous tissue, thereby avoiding the possibility that the ultrasonic energy is output to the same position of the skin multiple times and reducing the risk of skin burns.

[0050] When the detected moving speed begins to increase, the ultrasonic therapy transducer starts to output ultrasonic energy to the subcutaneous tissue. The output ultrasonic energy increases according to the increase in the moving speed. The greater the output ultrasonic energy, the better the corresponding therapeutic effect, thereby avoiding the influence of operating habits on the therapeutic effect.

[0051] When the detected moving speed reaches a quite high speed, the ultrasonic energy output by the ultrasonic therapy transducer does not increase according to the increase in the moving speed. Instead, ultrasonic energy of a preset value is output, and a corresponding alarm signal is output, prompting that the moving speed is too fast at this time and adjustment is necessary.

[0052] When the detected moving speed is extremely fast, the output of the ultrasonic energy output by the ultrasonic therapy transducer stops. At this time, it is determined that the operator's operation is inappropriate, and a corresponding alarm signal is output to prompt the operator's operation error.

[0053] During operation, the ultrasonic therapy transducer outputs ultrasonic energy according to the moving speed detected by the speed sensor. For each interval of the moving speed, the energy output by the ultrasonic therapy transducer is different, thereby obtaining the expected therapeutic effect in ultrasonic therapy.

[0054] Referring to FIG. 5, in an embodiment of the present application, when the detected moving speed is greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value, specifically, it includes the step of linearly increasing the output ultrasonic energy according to the increase in the detected specific moving speed, that is, controlling the transducer so that the increase rate of the output ultrasonic energy with respect to the moving speed is constant.

[0055] Referring to FIG. 6, in an embodiment of the present application, the step S20 is When the detected moving speed is greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value, the method further includes the step of controlling the transducer to output a preset first ultrasonic energy.

[0056] Referring to FIG. 7, in one embodiment of the present application, when the detected moving speed is greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value, According to the increase in the detected specific moving speed, the ultrasonic energy to be output is exponentially increased, that is, according to the increase in the detected moving speed, the transducer is controlled so that the increase rate of the ultrasonic energy to be output with respect to the moving speed is increased.

[0057] Referring to FIG. 8, when the detected moving speed is greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value, According to the increase in the detected specific moving speed, the ultrasonic energy to be output is logarithmically increased, that is, according to the increase in the detected moving speed, the transducer is controlled so that the increase rate of the ultrasonic energy to be output with respect to the moving speed is decreased.

[0058] Referring to FIG. 9, when the detected moving speed is greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value, according to the increase in the detected specific moving speed, the transducer is controlled to increase the ultrasonic energy to be output stepwise linearly. Specifically, detecting a preset speed interval divided based on a moving speed greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value; determining an increase rate of the ultrasonic energy to be output with respect to the moving speed according to the detected preset speed interval; controlling the transducer to adjust the ultrasonic energy to be output according to the determined increase rate and the change in the moving speed.

[0059] In this embodiment, the interval between a preset first speed value and a preset second speed value is divided into a plurality of increasing intervals, and each of these increasing intervals corresponds to the slope of one change in ultrasonic output energy with respect to the moving speed. According to the detected change in the moving speed and the determined slope of the change, the change in the output energy of the transducer is controlled. The greater the slope of the change, the faster the change in the output energy of the transducer according to the moving speed, belonging to the high-speed increasing interval; the smaller the slope of the change, the slower the change in the output energy of the transducer according to the moving speed, belonging to the low-speed increasing interval.

[0060] In one embodiment of the present application, before step S10, a step of detecting whether the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe is in sufficient contact with the skin; if it is detected that the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe is in sufficient contact with the skin, step S10 is executed; if it is detected that the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe is not in sufficient contact with the skin, a corresponding alarm signal is output.

[0061] In this embodiment, prior to controlling the ultrasonic energy output according to the detected speed, it is detected whether the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe is in sufficient contact with the skin, and if not in close contact, the step of feeding back the speed is not executed. If the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe is not in sufficient contact with the skin, the ultrasonic energy output by the ultrasonic treatment transducer may cause skin burns, so the step of feeding back the speed is not executed, and a corresponding alarm signal is output for presentation to the operator.

[0062] In one embodiment of the present application, step S20 further includes a step of detecting the temperature of the skin surface, When it is detected that the temperature on the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe is higher than a preset temperature value, the transducer is controlled to stop the output of ultrasonic energy. When it is detected that the temperature on the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe is lower than the preset temperature value, an operation instruction signal is output, and the transducer is controlled to continue the output of ultrasonic energy. In this embodiment, the temperature sensor detects the temperature on the skin surface. When the temperature on the skin surface is too high, the ultrasonic treatment transducer stops the output of ultrasonic energy to the subcutaneous tissue.

[0063] In this embodiment, in the process of the ultrasonic treatment transducer outputting ultrasonic energy to the subcutaneous tissue, the temperature on the skin surface also increases accordingly. When the detected temperature value is smaller than the preset temperature value, it is determined that the temperature on the skin surface at this time is in a safe temperature range, and an instruction signal is output to prompt the operator to continue the ultrasonic treatment operation in this area.

[0064] When the detected temperature value is larger than the preset temperature value, it is determined that the temperature on the skin surface is too high, and the ultrasonic treatment transducer stops the output of ultrasonic energy to the subcutaneous tissue, thereby avoiding skin burns. A corresponding alarm signal is output to prompt the operator to pay attention.

[0065] In one embodiment of the present application, the ultrasonic output energy of the transducer is controlled by controlling the ultrasonic output power and / or the repetition frequency of the ultrasonic pulse output.

[0066] In this embodiment, specifically, the magnitude of the output ultrasonic energy is controlled by controlling the magnitude of the ultrasonic output power and / or the repetition frequency of the ultrasonic pulse output. The magnitude of the ultrasonic energy output by the ultrasonic treatment transducer is achieved by controlling the ultrasonic output power and the repetition frequency of the ultrasonic pulse output. Among them, the repetition frequency of the ultrasonic pulse output refers to the number of times the ultrasonic treatment transducer outputs within a predetermined time, and the ultrasonic output power refers to the output power of the ultrasonic treatment transducer once.

[0067] Referring to FIG. 10, in one embodiment of the present application, the ultrasonic output power of the transducer is controlled by controlling the time and voltage amplitude of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit.

[0068] In this embodiment, the ultrasonic output power of the transducer is achieved by modulating its output pulse. Specifically, it is controlled by modulating the time and width value of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit. Here, the longer the time of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit, the longer the corresponding time of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit, and the larger the width value of the output pulse, the longer the corresponding time of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit.

[0069] Referring to FIG. 10, in one embodiment of the present application, the time of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit is controlled by controlling the frequency of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit and / or the duty cycle of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit.

[0070] By controlling the frequency of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit and / or the duty cycle of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit, the time of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit is controlled. Here, the higher the frequency of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit, the longer the time of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit, and the larger the duty cycle of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit, the longer the time of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit.

[0071] The present application proposes a control master computer.

[0072] In one embodiment of the present application, the control master computer includes a memory and a processor. An output control program for ultrasonic energy is stored in the memory. When the output control program for ultrasonic energy is executed by the processor, the steps of the output control method for ultrasonic energy are realized.

[0073] The treatment interface executes the steps of the ultrasonic energy control method described above. For the specific operation steps of the control master computer, refer to the above embodiments. Since all the technical solution means of all the above embodiments are used in the treatment interface of the present application, it has all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solution means of the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.

[0074] The present application proposes an ultrasonic treatment system.

[0075] In one embodiment of the present application, the ultrasonic treatment system includes an ultrasonic treatment probe with a transducer provided inside, an ultrasonic handle unit to which the ultrasonic treatment probe for outputting ultrasonic energy while sliding on the skin surface is attached, a sensor assembly provided on the ultrasonic treatment probe or the ultrasonic handle unit for detecting the moving speed of the ultrasonic treatment probe, an alarm for giving an alarm according to the detected moving speed, and the above control master computer connected to the ultrasonic handle unit for controlling the ultrasonic treatment probe to operate.

[0076] The ultrasonic handle unit is a treatment handle. During treatment, by moving the treatment handle, the output position of ultrasonic energy is controlled according to the ultrasonic energy output control method, thereby obtaining a treatment effect.

[0077] Regarding the treatment handle, during treatment, the handle is moved by the operator, the ultrasonic window adheres closely to the skin and slides, and the ultrasonic energy is output in the form of pulses. Therefore, by continuously moving the treatment handle, the output position of the ultrasonic energy is controlled to achieve the treatment effect. The ultrasonic treatment transducer provided on the ultrasonic treatment probe outputs and focuses ultrasonic energy, which is manifested as a thermal effect in the tissue, and the heat diffuses from the focal point to the surroundings, forming a hot zone / thermal dispersion zone.

[0078] The sensor assembly provided in the ultrasonic treatment probe or the ultrasonic handle unit includes a speed sensor for detecting the moving speed of the ultrasonic treatment probe. When the detected moving speed is equal to or higher than a preset third speed value, it is determined that the moving speed at this time is too fast and the operation is abnormal, and the alarm issues an alarm to prompt the operator to stop.

[0079] In one embodiment of the present application, the sensor assembly is further used to detect the temperature of the skin surface and whether the skin surface is in sufficient contact with the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe. The alarm is further used to issue an alarm when, as a result of the detection by the sensor assembly, the temperature of the skin surface is greater than a preset temperature value, or when the skin surface is in sufficient contact with the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe.

[0080] In this embodiment, the sensor assembly further includes a contact sensor for detecting whether the treatment probe is in sufficient close contact with the skin. When it is not in close contact, the control master computer does not execute the operation step of feeding back the speed, and the alarm issues an alarm.

[0081] The sensor assembly further includes a temperature sensor. As a result of the detection by the temperature sensor, when the temperature of the skin surface is higher than a preset temperature value, the output of ultrasonic energy is stopped, an alarm is issued by the alarm, and the operator is prompted to pay attention.

[0082] Referring to FIG. 11, in one embodiment of the present application, the control master computer further includes a system control unit and an ultrasonic drive unit. The system control unit sets the operation parameters of the ultrasonic treatment probe, and the ultrasonic drive unit is used to operationally drive the ultrasonic treatment probe according to the operation parameters set by the system control unit. The system control unit is used to set the ultrasonic output power and the repetition frequency of the ultrasonic pulse output. The ultrasonic drive unit is used to operate and drive the ultrasonic treatment probe according to the ultrasonic output power and the repetition frequency of the ultrasonic pulse output set by the system control unit.

[0083] In this embodiment, the ultrasonic energy adopts a dot pulse output method. One point is formed for each ultrasonic energy, and one energy focusing point is formed in the tissue. The preparation of the ultrasonic energy output includes the following two aspects.

[0084] Control and adjust the output frequency, that is, change the time interval between two adjacent ultrasonic energies, so as to change the number of focusing points formed per unit time. When the output frequency is increased, there is no change in a single ultrasonic energy, but the number output per unit time increases, and the ultrasonic energy output per unit time increases.

[0085] Control and adjust the ultrasonic power, that is, change the width value or pulse width of the waveform of the ultrasonic power supply voltage, thereby changing the magnitude of each ultrasonic energy. When a single ultrasonic energy increases and the number output per unit time remains unchanged, the ultrasonic energy output per unit time increases.

[0086] In one embodiment of the present application, the system control unit is further used to set the ultrasonic output power by setting the time and / or voltage amplitude of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit. The ultrasonic drive unit is used to operate and drive the ultrasonic treatment probe according to the ultrasonic output power and the repetition frequency of the ultrasonic pulse output set by the system control unit.

[0087] In this embodiment, the system control unit is specifically used to modulate the output pulse of the transducer, and by controlling the time and / or voltage amplitude of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit of the transducer, the ultrasonic output power is set to drive the operation of the ultrasonic treatment probe.

[0088] Regarding the treatment handle, during treatment, the handle is moved by the operator, the ultrasonic window adheres closely to the skin and slides, and the ultrasonic energy is output in the form of pulses. Therefore, by continuously moving the treatment handle, the output position of the ultrasonic energy is controlled to achieve the treatment effect. The ultrasonic treatment transducer provided on the ultrasonic treatment probe outputs and focuses the ultrasonic energy, which is manifested as a thermal effect in the tissue, and the heat diffuses from the focal point to the surroundings to form a hot zone / thermal diffusion zone.

[0089] The thermal diffusion zone caused by the ultrasonic energy output when the treatment handle is in a stationary state is small, and the temperature of its central region is high. The thermal diffusion zone caused by the ultrasonic energy output while the treatment handle is moving is large, and the temperature of the central region of the thermal diffusion zone is lower than the central temperature of the thermal diffusion zone formed when the handle is in a stationary state, thereby effectively reducing pain. Therefore, in the thermal diffusion zone formed while the handle is moving, the energy is more evenly distributed, and a more comfortable experience can be obtained.

[0090] In one embodiment of the present application, regarding the specific range of the values of the operating parameters of the ultrasonic handle unit, the output power is 1 - 30 W, the output frequency is 500 K - 15 M, and the depth of the subcutaneous tissue to act on is 0.5 - 25 mm.

[0091] In one embodiment of the present application, regarding the specific range of the values of the treatment handle operating parameters, the repetition frequency is 2 Hz - 50 Hz.

[0092] In one embodiment, the treatment handle is moved by the operator during treatment and moves in a spiral circular orbit around various positions within the treatment area.

[0093] In this embodiment, before the treatment with the treatment handle, in the output control method of ultrasonic energy, the treatment handle is pressed against the skin to make it adhere closely to the skin. During the treatment, by continuously controlling the movement of the treatment handle, the treatment probe is continuously slid, the force during sliding is made uniform, and the same point is moved in a spiral shape to realize a treatment operation with a small area and a small range, and the best treatment effect is exerted.

[0094] During the treatment, it is also possible to draw circles centered at different positions within the treatment area. Each circle has a different center, intersects with each other, and finally the energy is distributed relatively uniformly over the entire treatment surface. By moving the treatment handle, the treatment objective is achieved. The energy output by the treatment is relatively uniform, the temperature superposition effect is good, and the treatment effect is achieved.

[0095] During the treatment, the treatment handle can also be slid back and forth in a zigzag trajectory within the treatment area. The force during sliding is uniform, and by sliding back and forth, the ultrasonic energy is continuously diffused. Finally, the treatment energy is diffused over the entire treatment area, and the treatment effect is obtained.

[0096] This application proposes an ultrasonic therapy device including the above ultrasonic therapy system.

[0097] The ultrasonic therapy device includes the above ultrasonic therapy system. For the specific configuration of the ultrasonic therapy system, refer to the above embodiments. Since all the technical solution means of all the above embodiments are used in the ultrasonic therapy device of this application, it has all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solution means of the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.

[0098] The above are only preferred embodiments of this application, and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Without departing from the inventive concept of this application, any equivalent structural transformation using the content of the specification and drawings of this application, or any direct / indirect application in other related technical fields shall be included in the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy, comprising: a step S10 of detecting the moving speed of an ultrasonic treatment probe; a step S20 of controlling a transducer to output ultrasonic energy according to the detected moving speed, and when the detected moving speed is equal to or lower than a preset first speed value, controlling the transducer to stop the output of ultrasonic energy. The method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy includes the above steps.

2. The step S20 further includes: when the detected moving speed is greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value, controlling the transducer to increase the output ultrasonic energy according to the increase in the detected moving speed. The method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy according to claim 1 includes this step.

3. The step S20 further includes: when the detected moving speed is greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value, controlling the transducer to output a preset first ultrasonic energy. The method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy according to claim 1 includes this step.

4. The step S20 further includes: when the detected moving speed is equal to or greater than a preset second speed value and less than a preset third speed value, controlling the transducer to output a preset second ultrasonic energy. The method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy according to claim 2 or 3 includes this step.

5. The step S20 further includes: when the detected moving speed is equal to or greater than a preset third speed value, controlling the transducer to stop the output of ultrasonic energy and output a corresponding alarm signal. The method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy according to claim 2 or 3 includes this step.

6. When the detected moving speed is greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value, controlling the transducer to linearly increase the output ultrasonic energy according to the increase in the detected specific moving speed, that is, making the increase rate of the output ultrasonic energy with respect to the moving speed constant. The method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy according to claim 2 includes this step.

7. When the detected moving speed is greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value, The method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy according to claim 2, wherein the ultrasonic energy to be output is exponentially increased in accordance with the detected specific increase in moving speed, that is, the transducer is controlled so that the rate of increase in the ultrasonic energy to be output with respect to the moving speed is increased in accordance with the increase in the detected moving speed.

8. When the detected moving speed is greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value, The method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy according to claim 2, wherein the ultrasonic energy to be output is logarithmically increased in accordance with the detected specific increase in moving speed, that is, the transducer is controlled so that the rate of increase in the ultrasonic energy to be output with respect to the moving speed is decreased in accordance with the increase in the detected moving speed.

9. When the detected moving speed is greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value, the transducer is controlled to stepwise linearly increase the ultrasonic energy to be output in accordance with the detected specific increase in moving speed. Specifically, The step of detecting a preset speed interval divided based on a moving speed greater than a preset first speed value and less than a preset second speed value; The step of determining the rate of increase in the ultrasonic energy to be output with respect to the moving speed according to the detected preset speed interval; The method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy according to claim 2, further comprising the step of controlling the transducer to adjust the ultrasonic energy to be output according to the determined rate of increase and the change in the moving speed.

10. Before the step S10, The step of detecting whether the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe is sufficiently in contact with the skin; When it is detected that the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe is sufficiently in contact with the skin, the step S10 is executed. When it is detected that the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe is not sufficiently in contact with the skin, the step of outputting a corresponding alarm signal is further included in the method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy according to claim 1.

11. The step S20 is The step of detecting whether the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe is sufficiently in contact with the skin; When it is detected that the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe is not in sufficient contact with the skin, the output of ultrasonic energy is stopped, and a corresponding alarm signal is output. When it is detected that the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe is in sufficient contact with the skin, the transducer is controlled to execute the step S10. The method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy according to claim 10 further includes this step.

12. The step S20 further includes a step of detecting the temperature of the skin surface. When it is detected that the temperature of the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe is higher than a preset temperature value, the output of ultrasonic energy is stopped, and the transducer is controlled to output a corresponding alarm signal. When it is detected that the temperature of the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe is lower than the preset temperature value, an operation instruction signal is output, and the transducer is controlled to continue the output of ultrasonic energy. The method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy according to claim 1.

13. The method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy according to any one of claims 1 to 12 further includes a step of controlling the ultrasonic output energy of the transducer by controlling the ultrasonic output power and / or the repetition frequency of the ultrasonic pulse output.

14. The method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy according to claim 13 further includes a step of controlling the ultrasonic output power of the transducer by controlling the time and / or voltage amplitude of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit.

15. The method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy according to claim 14 further includes a step of controlling the time of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit by controlling the frequency and / or duty cycle of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit.

16. A control master computer, including a memory and a processor, wherein an ultrasonic energy output control program is stored in the memory. When the ultrasonic energy output control program is executed by the processor, it realizes the steps of the method for controlling the output of ultrasonic energy according to any one of claims 1 to 15. A control master computer.

17. An ultrasonic treatment system, including an ultrasonic treatment probe with a transducer provided inside, An ultrasonic handle unit to which the ultrasonic treatment probe for outputting ultrasonic energy while sliding on the skin surface is attached, A sensor assembly provided on the ultrasonic treatment probe or the ultrasonic handle unit for detecting the moving speed of the ultrasonic treatment probe, An alarm for issuing an alarm according to the detected moving speed, A control master computer according to claim 16, connected to the ultrasonic handle unit and for controlling and operating the ultrasonic treatment probe, an ultrasonic treatment system comprising.

18. The sensor assembly is further used for detecting the temperature of the skin surface and / or whether the skin surface is in sufficient contact with the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe, and the alarm is further used for detecting the temperature of the skin surface and / or issuing an alarm according to whether the skin surface is in sufficient contact with the surface of the ultrasonic treatment probe. The ultrasonic treatment system according to claim 17.

19. The control master computer further includes a system control unit and an ultrasonic driving unit. The system control unit sets the operation parameters of the ultrasonic treatment probe, and the ultrasonic driving unit is used for operating and driving the ultrasonic treatment probe according to the operation parameters set by the system control unit. The system control unit is used for setting the ultrasonic output power and the repetition frequency of the ultrasonic pulse output. The ultrasonic driving unit is used for operating and driving the ultrasonic treatment probe according to the ultrasonic output power and the repetition frequency of the ultrasonic pulse output set by the system control unit. The ultrasonic treatment system according to claim 17.

20. The system control unit is further used for setting the ultrasonic output power by setting the time and / or voltage amplitude of the output pulse of the ultrasonic unit. The ultrasonic driving unit is used for operating and driving the ultrasonic treatment probe according to the ultrasonic output power and the repetition frequency of the ultrasonic pulse output set by the system control unit. The ultrasonic treatment system according to claim 19.

21. An ultrasonic treatment device, An ultrasonic treatment device comprising the ultrasonic treatment system according to any one of claims 17 to 20.

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