Screen display device and screen display method for medical device

Abstract

To provide a screen display device and method for medical equipment.SOLUTION: Wherein the processor generates a first screen showing a status object related to the operation of the medical device and displays the first screen on the display, and generates a second screen showing an adjustment object for adjusting the operation parameter of the medical device and displays the second screen on the display when it is determined that an interaction event has occurred, when the interaction of the user with the adjustment object on the second screen is detected, the operation parameter corresponding to the adjustment object is adjusted based on the input value corresponding to the detected interaction, and the operation of the medical device is controlled based on the adjusted operation parameter.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a screen display device and method for a medical device, and more particularly to a screen display device and method for a medical device (e.g., a skin treatment device) that can adjust and display objects that appear on the display of the medical device. [Background technology]

[0002] As interest in beauty gradually increases, the number of people seeking skin treatments, for example, treatment, care or management of the skin, is increasing, and this has led to active development of skin treatment devices for treating, care or management of the skin. Conventional skin treatment devices are based on laser, high frequency, ultrasound, etc. Furthermore, conventional skin treatment devices are classified into several skin characteristics through clinical trials during the development stage, and include several modes that vary the set values ​​of the skin treatment device according to each characteristic. Such set values ​​may include power levels, wavelengths, frequencies, focal depths, etc. for lasers, radio frequency or ultrasound.

[0003] However, the GUI displayed on the display of a conventional skin treatment device includes both basic information related to the treatment (called treatment information) and operation buttons that can change the setting values.

[0004] The GUI space is limited, which restricts the use of operation buttons. For example, the size of the operation buttons is small due to the limited space, which can make the operation buttons difficult to see, requiring users to look closely at them for a while, or they may accidentally press them. The matters described in the above background art are intended to provide an understanding of the background of the invention and may include matters that are not publicly known prior art. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Republic of Korea Publication Patent No. 10-2016-0110894 [Patent Document 2] Republic of Korea Publication Patent No. 10-2022-0167261 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The present invention has been proposed in consideration of the above-mentioned conventional circumstances, and aims to provide a screen display device and method for a medical device that emphasizes the visual effect of objects such as operation buttons displayed on the display of a medical device such as a skin treatment device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a screen display device of a medical device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is a medical device including a handpiece for treatment, and includes: a display; a memory configured to store one or more treatment parameters related to the treatment; and a processor that controls the operation of the medical device based on the treatment parameters, wherein the processor generates a first screen showing a status object related to the operation of the medical device, controls the display to display the first screen, determines whether an interaction event has occurred for the medical device, and when it determines that the interaction event has occurred, generates a second screen showing an adjustment object for adjusting a treatment parameter of the medical device, controls the display to display the second screen, detects a user interaction with the adjustment object on the second screen, adjusts the treatment parameter corresponding to the adjustment object based on an input value corresponding to the detected interaction, and controls the operation of the medical device based on the adjusted treatment parameter.

[0008] The processor can detect whether the user is approaching, and when it detects that the user is approaching, determine that the interaction event has occurred. When the processor determines that the interaction event has occurred, the processor may control the first screen to disappear from the display and the second screen to be displayed on the display, in which case the processor may adjust the size of the adjustment object of the second screen to be larger than the size of the state object of the first screen.

[0009] When the processor determines that the interaction event has occurred, the processor may control the first screen and the second screen to be displayed on the display at a distance from each other. In this case, the processor may adjust the size of the adjustment object of the second screen to be larger than the size of the state object of the first screen, and adjust the size of the second screen to be larger than the size of the first screen.

[0010] When the processor determines that the interaction event has occurred, the processor can control the first screen and the second screen to be displayed on the display and control the second screen to overlay at least a partial area of ​​the first screen, in which case the processor can adjust a size of an adjustment object on the second screen to be larger than a size of a state object on the first screen, and adjust a size of the second screen to be larger than a size of the first screen.

[0011] The processor may display a border of the second screen in a set color in response to the interaction event.

[0012] In response to the interaction event, the processor can display the remaining area of ​​the second screen, excluding the frame of the second screen, in a set color. The adjustment object is assigned a plurality of input value selection buttons, each having a different input value set thereto, and the processor can provide screen data for the plurality of input value selection buttons to the display so that, when the adjustment object is selected, the plurality of input value selection buttons assigned to the adjustment object are displayed on the display.

[0013] When one of the plurality of input value selection buttons is selected, the processor can adjust the treatment parameter corresponding to the adjustment object based on the input value set in the selected button.

[0014] Meanwhile, a screen display method for a medical device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is a screen display method performed on a screen display device of a medical device including a handpiece for treatment, and includes the steps of storing one or more treatment parameters related to the treatment, generating a first screen showing a status object related to the operation of the medical device, controlling the display to display the first screen, determining whether an interaction event has occurred, and when it is determined that the interaction event has occurred, generating a second screen showing an adjustment object for adjusting a treatment parameter of the medical device, controlling the display to display the second screen, detecting a user's interaction with the adjustment object on the second screen, adjusting the treatment parameter corresponding to the adjustment object based on an input value corresponding to the detected interaction, and controlling the operation of the medical device based on the adjusted treatment parameter. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the present invention configured as described above, when a user approaches the controller during skin treatment with a medical device (e.g., a skin treatment device), a second screen showing adjustment objects for adjusting treatment parameters of the medical device is displayed on the display, and the adjustment objects are displayed in a visually emphasized manner, making it much easier to operate the adjustment objects (e.g., operation buttons). In other words, by increasing the size of the adjustment objects in the second screen, it becomes easier to identify the adjustment objects, and the incidence of incorrect operation can be reduced.

[0016] In addition, when a user approaches the controller while performing skin treatment with a medical device (for example, a skin treatment device), the frame of the second screen displayed on the display is displayed in a set color, or the remaining area of ​​the second screen excluding the frame is displayed in a set color, thereby visually emphasizing the second screen and the adjustment object on the second screen. This allows the user to immediately know where the operation button (i.e., adjustment object) to be currently operated is located, and since the operation button (i.e., adjustment object) is large, it can be easily operated without erroneous operation.

[0017] In addition, when one of the adjustment objects on the second screen is selected (touched), a plurality of input value selection buttons assigned to the selected adjustment object are displayed on the display, allowing the user to intuitively identify the buttons from which the input value can be selected. This allows the user to quickly select and input the desired input value, resulting in an effect of allowing the user to input the desired input value very easily and quickly. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram for explaining an example of use of a medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 2 is a block diagram for explaining the internal configuration of a controller shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is an exemplary illustration of a second screen and adjustment objects according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is an exemplary illustration of a second screen and adjustment objects according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is an exemplary illustration of a second screen and adjustment objects according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating an operation method for an adjustment object according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 7] 1 is a flowchart illustrating a screen display method for a medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 1 is a flowchart illustrating a screen display method for a medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] While the present invention can be embodied in various forms and in various modifications, specific embodiments thereof will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail. However, it should be understood that this is not intended to limit the invention to any particular embodiment, but rather to include all modifications, equivalents, or alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0020] The terms used in this application are merely used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expressions include the plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should be understood that in this application, the terms "comprise" or "have" are intended to specify the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Terms as defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted to have a meaning consistent with the meaning they have in the context of the relevant art, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly defined in this application.

[0022] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In order to facilitate overall understanding of the present invention, the same reference numerals will be used to refer to the same components in the drawings, and duplicate descriptions of the same components will be omitted.

[0023] In the following description, it is assumed that the medical device is a skin treatment device. FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an example of use of a medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention. A medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a handpiece 100 and a controller 200 .

[0024] The hand piece 100 typically has a modified cylindrical shape that is easy to grip with the hand, but is not necessarily limited to this and can have a variety of shapes.

[0025] The handpiece 100 may include a skin treatment unit. The skin treatment unit may be connected to an end of the handpiece 100 to treat the skin. The skin treatment unit may include a sharp needle portion (or tip portion), but is not necessarily limited to this, and may have various structures as long as it is a structure capable of treating the skin. For example, the skin treatment unit may be configured to enable high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), galvanic, non-invasive or invasive RF treatment, etc.

[0026] The controller 200 is connected to the handpiece 100 via a cable 300 of a predetermined length. That is, one end of the cable 300 may be connected to the controller 200, and the other end of the cable 300 may be connected to the handpiece 100. For example, if the handpiece 100 is placed on a table (not shown), the cable 300 will hang down more than when a skin treatment is being performed.

[0027] A display 240 may be provided on the top of the controller 200. The display 240 may, for example, display a variety of objects related to skin treatment.

[0028] If desired, the display 240 may be configured as a touchscreen (e.g., an LCD touchscreen) of a predetermined size, so that the display 240 can transmit the user's touch input to the processor.

[0029] Therefore, the display 240 can be considered to have not only a function of displaying objects but also a function of transmitting touch inputs from a user. In an embodiment of the present invention, the display 240 may be referred to as an operation panel.

[0030] One or more proximity sensors 210a may be provided on the top of the controller 200 (more specifically, around the display 240). The proximity sensor 210a can detect whether or not it is in proximity to at least a part of the user's body.

[0031] FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining the internal configuration of the controller 200 shown in FIG. The controller 200 may include a sensing module 210 , an input module 220 , a memory 230 , a display 240 , and a processor 250 .

[0032] The detection module 210 may be configured to detect a user interaction event, where the user indicates an intention to operate the controller 200 via the display 240, which can be detected directly or indirectly by the user's proximity, placing the handpiece 100, etc.

[0033] For example, the detection module 210 includes a proximity sensor 210a, and can detect whether at least a body part (for example, a hand, a finger, etc.) of a user (for example, a doctor) is in proximity via the proximity sensor 210a. There may be various types of proximity sensor 210a, but in the embodiment of the present invention, any type of proximity sensor may be used as long as it can detect whether or not a user is approaching.

[0034] The input module 220 can detect user interactions (eg, touch signals) with adjustment objects displayed on the display 240 .

[0035] For example, the display 240 may display adjustment objects for adjusting treatment parameters of a medical device, and a user may input a desired treatment parameter value by interacting with a desired adjustment object on the display 240. The input module 220 may detect the user's interaction to detect the desired treatment parameter value. Meanwhile, the adjustment object may display input value selection buttons corresponding to predetermined candidate input values, or a visual object (e.g., a slide bar or an arrow) for adjusting or changing the input value, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0036] At this time, when the desired adjustment object is selected (touched), a corresponding touch signal is generated in the input module 220 and applied to the processor 250, so the touch signal resulting from the selection (touching) of the desired adjustment object can be an example of a user's interaction with the adjustment object.

[0037] In addition, when one of the multiple input value selection buttons is selected, the input module 220 can generate a signal (e.g., a button identification signal) indicating which button was selected and apply it to the processor 250. At this time, the button identification signal can be another example of a user's interaction with the adjustment object.

[0038] The memory 230 can store data necessary for the operation of the controller 200 . The memory 230 may store one or more treatment parameters associated with the treatment. The memory 230 can also store a program consisting of commands for performing a series of operations performed by the controller 200 .

[0039] The memory 230 may include a non-volatile memory device or a volatile memory device. According to an embodiment, the memory 230 may be configured to be included in the processor 250, but is not limited to this.

[0040] The display 240 may display a screen showing an object related to the operation of the medical device. The object may be generated by the processor 250. Image or video data for displaying the object may also be transmitted from the processor 250 to the display 240.

[0041] Here, the objects can include coordination objects and state objects. The adjustment object is an object for adjusting a treatment parameter related to the operation of a medical device, and a user can adjust the treatment parameter corresponding to the adjustment object by interacting with the adjustment object. For example, the adjustment object may include a treatment adjustment object for adjusting a parameter related to the intensity of a treatment, and a user can change the intensity of the treatment by touching the treatment adjustment object.

[0042] For example, the adjustment object may be generated so that its value can be changed in response to a user's touch, such as changing the shot intensity, depth, spot size, or cooling conditions.

[0043] On the other hand, a status object may be an object that displays information related to the operating status of a medical device. For example, a status object may be an object that is unrelated to treatment parameters, and even if a user interacts with the status object, the treatment parameters will not be changed. For example, the status object can display information that does not require user interaction, such as patient information, treatment information, tip information, and current setting information (shot strength, depth, etc.).

[0044] In this case, the screen corresponding to the area including the state object can be called the first screen, and the screen corresponding to the area including the adjustment object can be called the second screen.

[0045] Although FIG. 2 shows the input module 220 and the display 240 as separate components, the input module 220 and the display 240 may be considered to be integrated into a single module.

[0046] The processor 250 can control the operation of the medical device based on the treatment parameters. According to an embodiment, the processor 250 can control the operation of the medical device by executing a program (or application) including at least one instruction stored in the memory 230 and performing an operation corresponding to the program based on the execution result.

[0047] For example, processor 250 may include, but is not limited to, an integrated circuit device such as a central processing unit (CPU), a graphical processing unit (GPU), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), or a microcontroller unit (MCU).

[0048] The processor 250 can control the display 240 to display a screen showing (or including) the object. For example, the processor 250 may generate screen data corresponding to a screen on which the object is arranged and output the screen data to the display 240 so that the screen is output via the display 240.

[0049] For example, the processor 250 can control the display 240 so that the display 240 displays the first screen and / or the second screen.

[0050] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the user is not operating the medical device (i.e., when no interaction event occurs), the display 240 can display a first screen displaying a status object, and when the user attempts to operate the medical device (i.e., when an interaction event occurs), the display 240 can display a second screen displaying an adjustment object.

[0051] In this case, the second screen may be visually emphasized more than the first screen on the display 240. Here, visually emphasizing includes not only providing an additional visual effect to the second screen, but also providing a lesser visual effect to the first screen. For example, this also includes making the first screen disappear.

[0052] There is a large amount of information related to a medical device, and if all of this information is displayed on a single display, the size of the objects corresponding to each piece of information becomes small. In this case, it may be difficult for a user to interact with the objects used to control the treatment parameters of the medical device. In contrast, according to an embodiment of the present invention, when a user attempts to operate a medical device, an adjustment object is displayed, thereby enabling the user to easily control the treatment parameters of the medical device.

[0053] The processor 250 can determine whether a user interaction event has occurred, and according to the determination result, control the display 240 to generate a second screen on which the adjustment object appears. The occurrence of a user interaction event means that the user attempts to operate or control the medical device, so the processor 250 can control the display 240 to display the second screen on which the adjustment object appears, so that the user can more easily control and operate the medical device.

[0054] For example, the processor 250 may determine whether a user has approached the controller 200, and if so, may determine that an interaction event has occurred. To this end, the processor 250 may determine whether an interaction event has occurred based on a detection signal from the detection module 210. That is, the processor 250 may detect whether a user has approached the controller 200 via the proximity sensor 210a of the detection module 210, and may determine that a user interaction event has occurred when it detects that a user (e.g., a doctor) has approached the controller 200. Here, proximity may mean that at least a part of the user's body (e.g., a hand, a finger, etc.) has approached within a set distance. Therefore, the occurrence of an interaction event may mean that the user has approached the controller 200 but has not yet touched the display 240. In the above description, the proximity sensor 210a is described as being included in the detection module 210, but the detection module 210 or the proximity sensor 210a may be considered to be included in the processor 250, if necessary.

[0055] In the above description, the proximity sensor 210a is used to determine whether an interaction event has occurred, but it is also possible to determine whether an interaction event has occurred using a configuration other than the proximity sensor 210a. As an example other than the proximity sensor 210a, NFC (Near Field Communication) may be used. For example, a configuration can be assumed in which an NFC tag (not shown) is provided in the handpiece 100 and an NFC reader (not shown) is provided in a mounting base (not shown). In such an NFC configuration, when the handpiece 100 is placed on the mounting base, the NFC reader in the mounting base can read information (i.e., tagging information) from the NFC tag of the handpiece 100. The information from the NFC tag thus read is applied to the processor 250, allowing the processor 250 to determine that the handpiece 100 has been placed on the mounting base. This allows the processor 250 to determine that a user (e.g., a doctor) has approached the controller 200 to operate an object on the display 240 during treatment, and thus determines that a user interaction event has occurred.

[0056] As another example other than the proximity sensor 210a, a gyro sensor may be used. For example, if the handpiece 100 is provided with a gyro sensor (not shown), the processor 250 can calculate the degree of tilt of the handpiece 100 based on a sensing value (e.g., angular velocity) from the gyro sensor. The calculated degree of tilt of the handpiece 100 can be used to detect when a user (e.g., a doctor) approaches the controller 200. If a skin treatment is being performed on a patient, the handpiece 100 must be facing the patient's face, etc., so the degree of tilt of the handpiece 100 should be large. On the other hand, if the skin treatment is temporarily interrupted to operate an object on the display 240 and the doctor approaches the controller 200, the handpiece 100 should be leveled or the skin treatment unit connected to the end of the handpiece 100 should be facing upward, so the degree of tilt of the handpiece 100 should be small. In this way, if the degree of tilt of the handpiece 100 is small, the processor 250 can determine that a user interaction event has occurred.

[0057] As another example other than the proximity sensor 210a, a tension sensor for measuring the tension of the cable 300 can be used. For example, when a user (e.g., a doctor) picks up the handpiece 100 and moves closer to the controller 200, the cable 300 connected to the handpiece 100 will sag more than when the user is performing a skin treatment. As such, the degree of sagging of the cable 300 differs between when the user is performing a skin treatment and when the user stops the skin treatment and moves closer to the controller 200, and therefore the tension of the cable 300 will also differ. Therefore, the processor 250 can measure the tension of the cable 300 connected to the handpiece 100, and if the measured tension is within a set range, it can determine that a user interaction event has occurred.

[0058] When the processor 250 determines that an interaction event has occurred, it can generate a second screen showing an adjustment object for adjusting treatment parameters of the medical device and control the display 240 to display the second screen. The processor 250 may detect a user interaction with the adjustment object of the second screen displayed on the display 240. Here, the interaction may refer to a touch.

[0059] The processor 250 can adjust the treatment parameters corresponding to the adjustment object based on the input values ​​corresponding to the detected interaction. Meanwhile, the processor 250 can control the operation of the medical device based on the adjusted treatment parameters.

[0060] In the above description, whether or not an interaction event has occurred is determined using a proximity sensor, NFC, gyro sensor, cable tension, etc., but if necessary, another button may be used in addition to the proximity sensor, NFC, gyro sensor, cable tension, etc. For example, after another button (not shown) is displayed on display 240, when a user (e.g., a doctor) touches the other button, processor 250 may determine that a user interaction event has occurred, and the second screen may be displayed on display 240.

[0061] 3 to 5 are diagrams showing examples of second screens and adjustment objects according to an embodiment of the present invention. Conventionally, an object on the first screen and an object on the second screen would be displayed together on the display 240. However, due to the limited area of ​​the display region (e.g., GUI) of the display 240, the size of the objects displayed together was small. As a result, conventionally, the size of the objects was too small to see clearly, and users had to peer at them for a while, or they accidentally pressed them, but according to an embodiment of the present invention, such problems can be solved.

[0062] 3, the processor 250 of the controller 200 can generate objects to be displayed on the display 240. At this time, the objects include adjustment objects and state objects. When the medical device is first turned on, the processor 250 generates a first screen showing one or more status objects 241a and displays the first screen 241 via the display 240. As a result, for example, the first screen 241 as shown in FIG. 3(a) may be displayed on the display 240.

[0063] Thereafter, when the processor 250 determines that a user interaction event has occurred, the processor 250 may generate a second screen showing one or more coordination objects 242a, and cause the second screen to be displayed via the display 240.

[0064] The processor 250 causes the first screen 241 to disappear from the display 240, adjusts the size of the adjustment object on the second screen so that it is larger than the size of the object on the first screen, and displays the second screen 242 via the display 240. As a result, for example, the second screen 242 as shown in Fig. 3(b) may be displayed over the entire display area of ​​the display 240. The phrase "causing the first screen 241 to disappear" is intended to explain switching from the first screen 241 to the second screen 242, and it is preferable that the first screen 241 is not visible when the second screen 242 is displayed on the display 240, and so the first screen 241 is made to disappear from the display 240.

[0065] Of course, when it is determined that a user interaction event has occurred, the second screen 242 can be displayed on the display 240, so the second screen 242 can be displayed on the display 240 after the first screen 241 has disappeared, or the second screen 242 can be displayed so as to overlay the first screen 241 so that the first screen 241 is not visible.

[0066] In FIG. 3, the object 241a that appears on the first screen 241 only shows the value, and the value cannot be set by operation. For example, the objects 241a that appear on the first screen 241 may include a shot count that displays the current number of shots during skin treatment, Delivered that displays the total amount of energy, Auto Fit that displays the output value automatically adjusted for each part of the skin, and ready / standby that displays whether the current state is treatment possible or not.

[0067] In FIG. 3, the adjustment object 242a appearing on the second screen 242 is interactive, and the treatment parameters corresponding to the adjustment object can be adjusted (changed) by a user operation (for example, touch). For example, adjustment objects 242a that appear on the second screen 242 may include a count reset (Count Reset) that can initialize the shot count, a mode (Mode 1 to 10) that can select and change the desired mode (e.g., treatment mode), a level (Level 1 to 10) that can select and change the desired level (e.g., vibration level), and a cooling (Cooling 1 to 10) that can select and change the desired cooling (e.g., cooling level).

[0068] Although not shown in FIG. 3, predetermined letters and / or numbers may be displayed in the areas of the object 241a on the first screen 241 and the adjustment object 242a on the second screen 242.

[0069] 3, when an interaction event occurs in which a user (e.g., a doctor) approaches the controller 200 during skin treatment, the processor 250 controls the display 240 to display the second screen 242 showing an adjustment object (i.e., active object) 242a for adjusting treatment parameters of the medical device, and the size of the adjustment object 242a at this time is larger than the size of the object 241a on the first screen 241. That is, because the size of the adjustment object 242a on the second screen 242 is larger than in the past, the adjustment object 242a on the second screen 242 is easily visible, reducing the chance of accidentally touching it. This allows the user to more easily and conveniently interact with (e.g., touch) the desired adjustment object 242a.

[0070] 4, the processor 250 of the controller 200 can generate objects to be displayed on the display 240. At this time, the objects include adjustment objects and state objects. When the medical device is first turned on, the processor 250 generates a first screen showing one or more status objects 241a and displays the first screen via the display 240. As a result, for example, the first screen 241 as shown in FIG. 3(a) may be displayed on the display 240.

[0071] Thereafter, when the processor 250 determines that a user interaction event has occurred, the processor 250 may generate a second screen showing one or more adjustment objects 242a, and cause the second screen to be displayed via the display 240. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the second screen 242 may be displayed in the display area 245 of the display 240. In the above-mentioned FIG. 3, the first screen 241 is shown to disappear (to be invisible), but FIG. 4 illustrates an example in which the first screen 241 and the second screen 242 are displayed together in one display area 245.

[0072] 4, the processor 250 reduces the size of the first screen 241 and disposes it in a partial area (e.g., the top left) of the display area 245 of the display 140, adjusts the size of the adjustment object 242a of the second screen 242 so that it is larger than the size of the object 241a of the first screen 241, and also adjusts the size of the second screen 242 so that the adjusted size of the adjustment object 242a appears properly within the second screen 242. That is, the object 242a of the second screen 242 is larger than the size of the object 241a of the first screen 241, and the size of the second screen 242 is also larger than the size of the first screen 241, and is displayed in the display area 245 of the display 240.

[0073] Although not shown in FIG. 4, predetermined letters and / or numbers may be displayed in the areas of the object 241a on the first screen 241 and the adjustment object 242a on the second screen 242.

[0074] Meanwhile, the processor 250 may find the frame 242b of the second screen 242 within the display area 245 of the display 240 in response to a user interaction event and display the frame 242b in a set color (e.g., red, thick black, etc.). This is to visually highlight the second screen 242 and / or the adjustment object 242a, making it easier to identify the second screen 242 and / or the adjustment object 242a. That is, when a user interaction event occurs, the user interacts (e.g., touches) with the desired adjustment object, and at this time, the user can easily identify which second screen 242 they should interact with and where the adjustment object is located.

[0075] In addition, the processor 250 may respond to a user interaction event by locating the frame 242b of the second screen 242 within the display area 245 of the display 240 and displaying the remaining area of ​​the second screen 242 excluding the frame 242b in a set color (e.g., yellow). This also serves to visually emphasize the second screen 242 and / or the adjustment object 242a, making the second screen 242 and / or the adjustment object 242a more easily identifiable. At this time, even if the remaining area of ​​the second screen 242 excluding the frame 242b is displayed in a set color, it is preferable that the letters and / or numbers of each adjustment object 242a be visible to the naked eye. This allows the user to easily identify the meaning of the adjustment object 242a.

[0076] In order to visually highlight the second screen 242 and / or the adjustment objects on the second screen 242, the processor 250 can employ one or more of the following configurations: displaying the frame 242b of the second screen 242 in a set color; and displaying the remaining area of ​​the second screen 242 excluding the frame 242b in a set color.

[0077] 4, when an interaction event occurs in which a user (e.g., a doctor) approaches the controller 200 during a skin treatment, the processor 250 controls the display 240 to display a first screen 241 showing objects related to the operation of the medical device (i.e., passive objects) and a second screen 242 showing adjustment objects (i.e., active objects) for adjusting treatment parameters of the medical device. Although the first screen 241 and the second screen 242 are displayed together, the object 242a on the second screen 242 is larger than the object 241a on the first screen 241, and the size of the second screen 242 is also larger than the size of the first screen 241. This makes the adjustment object 242a more visible and easier to operate. Furthermore, the frame 242b of the second screen 242 is displayed in a set color, and the remaining area of ​​the second screen 242 excluding the frame 242b is displayed in a set color, making the area of ​​the second screen 242 and the adjustment object 242a more easily distinguishable and easier to operate. This reduces the chance of the user accidentally operating on the desired adjustment object 242a, and allows for easy and convenient interaction (eg, touch).

[0078] Referring to FIG. 5, FIG. 5 is largely similar to FIG. 4, with the only difference being that the second screen 242 overlays at least a portion of the first screen 241. In the following description of FIG. 5, only the differences will be described, and the remaining description will be replaced with the description of FIG. 4. In the case of FIG. 5, the processor 250 controls the display 240 so that the second screen 242 overlays at least a portion of the first screen 241 in the display area 245 of the display 240. In FIG. 5, the second screen 242 overlays a portion of the lower part of the first screen 241, but the area of ​​the overlaid area may be larger than the overlay area in FIG. 5. Furthermore, by having the second screen 242 overlay a portion of the lower part of the first screen 241, the overlaid area of ​​the first screen 241 may not be visible on the display 240.

[0079] 5, when an interaction event occurs in which a user (e.g., a doctor) approaches the controller 200 during skin treatment, the first screen 241 and the second screen 242 are displayed together on the display 240 under the control of the processor 250. Here, the object 242a on the second screen 242 is larger than the object 241a on the first screen 241, and the size of the second screen 242 is also larger than the size of the first screen 241. Since the second screen 242 overlays a portion of the lower area of ​​the first screen 241, the adjustment object 242a is clearly visible, allowing for easier operation. Furthermore, since the frame 242b of the second screen 242 is displayed in a set color and the remaining area of ​​the second screen 242 excluding the frame 242b is displayed in a set color, the area of ​​the second screen 242 and the adjustment object 242a are clearly distinguishable, allowing for easier operation. This reduces the chance of the user accidentally operating on the desired adjustment object 242a, and allows for easy and convenient interaction (eg, touch).

[0080] On the other hand, the second screen 242 can be generated slightly differently from the content described above with reference to FIGS. For example, when generating the second screen 242, at least some of the objects 241a on the first screen 241 may be visually changed, and the second screen may be configured with some of the visually changed objects on the first screen. That is, at least some of the objects 241a on the first screen 241 may be switched to adjustment objects 242a, and the second screen 242 may be configured with the adjustment objects.

[0081] In other words, when generating the second screen 242, not only can a new object that is completely different from the object 241a of the first screen 241 be included in the second screen 242 as an adjustment object 242a, but at least a portion of the object 241a of the first screen 241 can also be changed to the adjustment object 242a to form the second screen 242.

[0082] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a method for operating an adjustment object according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of input value selection buttons, each set with a different input value, are assigned to an adjustment object, and the input values ​​set for the plurality of input value selection buttons assigned to the adjustment object are stored in memory 230. Here, the plurality of input value selection buttons can be an example of the treatment adjustment object described above.

[0083] As a result, when the user selects (touches) any one of the adjustment objects on the second screen, processor 250 provides screen data of multiple input value selection buttons to display 240 so that multiple input value selection buttons assigned to the selected adjustment object are displayed on display 240.

[0084] As a result, the display 240 can display a plurality of input value selection buttons 244 in the display area 245 of the display 240, as illustrated in FIG. 6. At this time, the plurality of input value selection buttons 244 are displayed with their sizes adjusted to facilitate identification and selection. For example, in FIG. 6, there are ten input value selection buttons 244. To facilitate identification and correct selection of each input value selection button 244, the processor 250 expands the size of each input value selection button 244 and then displays the plurality of input value selection buttons 244 in the display area 245 of the display 240 so that the plurality of input value selection buttons 244 are spaced apart from one another. That is, the screen data of the plurality of input value selection buttons is considered to include size information of each expanded input value selection button 244. Of course, if necessary, the screen data of the plurality of input value selection buttons may additionally include position information in addition to the size information of each input value selection button 244. Meanwhile, the ten expanded input value selection buttons 244 are displayed dispersedly to cover the entire display area 245. Although FIG. 6 illustrates an example in which the setting button 246 is additionally included, the setting button 246 may be omitted if desired.

[0085] 6, when a user (e.g., a doctor) directly selects (touches) a desired button from among the multiple input value selection buttons 244, processor 250 responds by adjusting the treatment parameter corresponding to the adjustment object based on the input value set for that button (i.e., the selected button). That is, because the input values ​​set for each of the multiple input value selection buttons 244 are stored in memory 230, processor 250 can read the input value set for the currently selected input value selection button from memory 230 and adjust the treatment parameter corresponding to the adjustment object based on the read input value. For example, if the user selects (touches) the button labeled "5" from among the multiple input value selection buttons 244, processor 250 determines the input value to be "5." As a result, processor 250 adjusts the treatment parameter corresponding to the adjustment object to "5."

[0086] The processor 250 then controls the operation of the medical device based on the adjusted treatment parameters. For example, if the adjustment object is shot strength, the processor 250 adjusts the shot strength to "5" so that the skin treatment is performed based on the adjusted shot strength.

[0087] 6, when one of the adjustment objects 242a on the second screen 242 is selected (touched), a plurality of input value selection buttons 244 assigned to the selected adjustment object are displayed on the display 240, allowing the user to intuitively identify the buttons from which the input value can be selected. This allows the user to quickly select and input the desired input value, resulting in an effect of allowing the user to input the desired input value very easily and quickly. Also, compared to the slide or arrow method for selecting and inputting an input value, the desired input value can be input more accurately and quickly.

[0088] 7 and 8 are flowcharts illustrating a screen display method for a medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The processor 250 causes one or more treatment parameters associated with the treatment to be stored in the memory 230 (S100). When a medical device (eg, a skin treatment device) is turned on, the processor 250 generates a first screen showing objects related to the operation of the medical device (S200). Next, the processor 250 controls the display 240 so that the display 240 displays the first screen, so that, for example, the first screen as shown in FIG. 3(a) may be displayed on the display 240 of the controller 200 (S300).

[0089] Thereby, the processor 250 controls the skin treatment to be performed on the patient based on the information of the object related to the operation of the medical device displayed on the display 240.

[0090] Thereafter, the processor 250 determines whether an interaction event of a user (eg, a doctor) has occurred (S400). For example, when a user (e.g., a doctor) approaches the controller 200 to change a treatment parameter (e.g., a value for shot intensity, etc.) during a skin treatment, the detection module 210 detects the proximity of at least a body part of the user. The processor 250 can determine that an interaction event has occurred based on the proximity detection signal from the detection module 210.

[0091] Thus, when it is determined that a user interaction event has occurred, the processor 250 generates a second screen showing an adjustment object for adjusting treatment parameters of the medical device (S500).

[0092] Next, processor 250 controls display 240 so that display 240 displays the second screen. As a result, for example, the second screen as shown in Fig. 3(b) may be displayed on display 240 of controller 200. Of course, other than Fig. 3(b), first screen 241 and second screen 242 may be displayed in display area 245 of display 240 as shown in Fig. 4 or 5 (S600).

[0093] The processor 250 detects a user's interaction with an adjustment object of the second screen displayed on the display 240 (S700). For example, when the user selects (touches) one of the adjustment objects of the second screen, a corresponding touch signal is generated in the input module 220 and applied to the processor 250. Based on the received touch signal, the processor 250 provides screen data of a plurality of input value selection buttons to the display 240 so that the plurality of input value selection buttons assigned to the currently selected adjustment object are displayed on the display 240. As a result, the display 240 displays a plurality of input value selection buttons 244 in the display area 245 of the display 240, as illustrated in FIG. 6(b). In this state, when a user (e.g., a doctor) directly selects (touches) a desired button from the plurality of input value selection buttons 244, the input module 220 generates a signal (e.g., a button identification signal) indicating which button is selected and applies the signal to the processor 250. Processor 250 detects which button was selected based on the received button identification signal.

[0094] Thereafter, the processor 250 reads the input value set in the currently selected input value selection button from the memory 230, and adjusts the treatment parameter corresponding to the adjustment object based on the read input value (S800). The processor 250 then controls the operation of the medical device based on the adjusted treatment parameters (S900).

[0095] The above description merely illustrates the technical concept of the present invention, and various modifications and variations may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed herein are intended to illustrate, not limit, the technical concept of the present invention, and the scope of the technical concept of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical concepts within the scope equivalent thereto should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0096] 100 handpieces 200 Controller 210 Detection Module 210a Proximity Sensor 220 Input Module 230 memory 240 display 241 1st screen 241a State Objects 242 2nd screen 242a Adjustment Object 242b frame 244 Input value selection button 245 Display area 246 Settings button 250 processors 300 Cable

Claims

1. In medical devices including handpieces for treatment, The display and a memory configured to store one or more treatment parameters associated with the treatment; a processor for controlling operation of the medical device based on the treatment parameters; The processor: generating a first screen showing a status object associated with operation of the medical device; controlling the display so that the display displays the first screen; determining whether an interaction event has occurred for the medical device; When it is determined that the interaction event has occurred, a second screen is generated showing an adjustment object for adjusting a treatment parameter of the medical device; controlling the display so that the display displays the second screen; Detecting a user interaction with the coordination object on the second screen; adjusting the treatment parameter corresponding to the adjustment object based on an input value corresponding to the detected interaction; A screen display device for a medical device, characterized in that it controls the operation of the medical device based on the adjusted treatment parameters.

2. The processor: The screen display device of medical equipment according to claim 1 , further comprising: detecting whether or not the user is approaching; and determining that the interaction event has occurred when it is detected that the user is approaching.

3. The processor:

2. The screen display device of claim 1, wherein when it is determined that the interaction event has occurred, the first screen is controlled to disappear from the display and the second screen is controlled to be displayed on the display.

4. The processor: The screen display device of medical equipment according to claim 3, wherein the size of the adjustment object on the second screen is adjusted to be larger than the size of the status object on the first screen on the display.

5. The processor: The screen display device of claim 1 , wherein when it is determined that the interaction event has occurred, the first screen and the second screen are controlled to be displayed on the display at a distance from each other.

6. The processor:

6. The screen display device of claim 5, wherein the size of the adjustment object on the second screen is adjusted on the display so that it is larger than the size of the status object on the first screen, and the size of the second screen is adjusted so that it is larger than the size of the first screen.

7. The processor: When it is determined that the interaction event has occurred, controlling the first screen and the second screen to be displayed on the display; and The screen display device of medical equipment according to claim 1 , wherein the second screen is controlled so as to overlay at least a partial area of ​​the first screen.

8. The processor:

8. The screen display device of claim 7, wherein the size of the adjustment object on the second screen is adjusted on the display so that it is larger than the size of the status object on the first screen, and the size of the second screen is adjusted so that it is larger than the size of the first screen.

9. The processor: The screen display device of claim 1, wherein the second screen is displayed with a frame in a set color in response to the interaction event.

10. The processor:

2. The screen display device of claim 1, wherein in response to the interaction event, the remaining area of ​​the second screen, excluding the frame of the second screen, is displayed in a set color.

11. a plurality of input value selection buttons, each having a different input value set thereto, are assigned to the adjustment object; The processor:

2. The screen display device of claim 1, wherein when the adjustment object is selected, screen data for the plurality of input value selection buttons assigned to the adjustment object is provided to the display so that the plurality of input value selection buttons are displayed on the display.

12. The processor: The screen display device of medical equipment according to claim 11, wherein when any one of the plurality of input value selection buttons is selected, the treatment parameter corresponding to the adjustment object is adjusted based on the input value set in the selected button.

13. A screen display method performed on a screen display device of a medical device including a handpiece for treatment, storing one or more treatment parameters associated with the treatment; generating a first screen showing status objects associated with operation of the medical device; controlling the display so that the display displays the first screen; determining whether an interaction event has occurred for the medical device; generating a second screen showing an adjustment object for adjusting the treatment parameter of the medical device when it is determined that the interaction event has occurred; controlling the display so that the display displays the second screen; detecting a user interaction with the coordination object on the second screen; adjusting the treatment parameter corresponding to the adjustment object based on an input value corresponding to the detected interaction; and controlling the operation of the medical device based on the adjusted treatment parameters.

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