Electrical Therapy Device

Abstract

To provide an electrotherapy apparatus easy to use.SOLUTION: An electrotherapy apparatus 1 according to one embodiment comprises: a bedding 2; a therapy device 3 incorporated in the bedding 2; a controller 20 fitted to the bedding 2 to control the therapy device 3; and a display unit 11 which displays an operation screen for operating the treatment device 3 on a display of a mobile terminal 5. The controller 20 includes: a communication unit 23 capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 5; and a treatment device control unit 24 which causes the treatment device 3 to perform potential therapy and / or thermotherapy in response to an operation on the operation screen.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electrotherapy device including bedding. [Background technology]

[0002] JP 2020-121062 A describes an electric potential treatment system including an electric potential treatment device. The electric potential treatment system includes an electric potential treatment device, a wearable device capable of communicating with the electric potential treatment device, and a conductive sheet to which the electric potential treatment device is connected. The conductive sheet is a sheet that is laid on the seat of a wooden chair.

[0003] The electric potential therapy device is a device that outputs a high-voltage signal to a conductive sheet, giving a user sitting on the conductive sheet a higher potential than the surrounding environment. The wearable device is a device that measures the user's physical condition and has a band for wearing on the wrist. The wearable device connects to the electric potential therapy device via wireless communication and transmits information indicating the measured physical condition of the user to the electric potential therapy device. The electric potential therapy device has multiple buttons for operating the electric potential therapy device, and treatment with the electric potential therapy device is started by the user operating the operation unit.

[0004] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2016-0108806 describes a solution-type thermotherapy device remote management system based on the Internet of Things (IoT). This system includes a thermotherapy device, a user terminal, and a management device. The management device provides the user terminal with an application related to thermotherapy device management. The user terminal is able to communicate with both the thermotherapy device and the management device by executing the application. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2020-121062 A [Patent Document 2] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2016-0108806 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] Incidentally, an electric treatment device equipped with bedding is equipped with a controller attached to the tip of a cable extending from the bedding and is operated by the controller. In this electric treatment device, the cable or the controller may be used in a state where it is tucked under the bedding. In this case, when using the electric treatment device, the bedding must be rolled up to operate the controller, so there is room for improvement in terms of ease of use.

[0007] The present disclosure aims to provide an easy-to-use electrotherapy device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The electric treatment device according to the present disclosure includes bedding, a treatment device built into the bedding, a controller attached to the bedding and controlling the treatment device, and a display unit that displays an operation screen for operating the treatment device on a display of a mobile terminal. The controller has a communication unit capable of communicating with the mobile terminal, and a treatment device control unit that causes the treatment device to perform at least one of electric potential treatment and thermal treatment in response to an operation on the operation screen. An electric treatment device comprising a notification unit that displays on a controller that a certain period of time has elapsed since the start of use of the electric treatment device, the certain period being a time for encouraging a user of the electric treatment device to perform maintenance on the electric treatment device or to purchase a new one. .

[0009] This electric treatment device includes a controller that controls the treatment device built into the bedding, and the controller is attached to the bedding. Furthermore, this electric treatment device includes a display unit that displays an operation screen for operating the treatment device on the display of a mobile terminal, and the controller causes the treatment device to perform at least one of electric potential treatment and thermal treatment in response to the operation of the operation screen. Therefore, the treatment device can be operated by operating the operation screen of the mobile terminal in a remote location away from the bedding. Therefore, for example, the treatment device can be operated in advance from a remote location before using the bedding, so that at least one of electric potential treatment and thermal treatment can be performed immediately when using the bedding. Since the treatment device can be operated by the mobile terminal, there is no need to roll up the bedding when using the treatment device, and the treatment device can be operated from a remote location by the mobile terminal, making it easy to use the electric treatment device.

[0010] child In the case of (a), when the electric treatment device has been used for a certain period of time or more, the fact that the electric treatment device has been used for a certain period of time is displayed on the controller. Therefore, by setting the certain period of time as a period for encouraging maintenance or replacement, it is possible to encourage the user of the electric treatment device to perform maintenance or replace the device by displaying that the certain period of time has passed.

[0011] The controller may include a connection section to which a charging cable to which a mobile terminal is connected is connected, and the mobile terminal may be charged via the connection section and the charging cable. In this case, the controller of the electric treatment device can be used as a charger. Furthermore, since the mobile terminal is charged almost every day, the user can be encouraged to use the electric treatment device by charging the device almost every day using the controller of the electric treatment device. Therefore, even in the summer or other season when the electric treatment device is generally not used much, the frequency of use of the electric treatment device can be increased by encouraging the user to use the electric treatment device. Effect of the Invention

[0012] According to the present disclosure, an easy-to-use electrotherapy device can be provided. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a schematic diagram of the bedding, the treatment device, and the controller of the electric treatment device according to the embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the electrotherapy device of FIG. 1 turned upside down. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of an electrotherapy device according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation screen displayed on the mobile terminal. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation screen displayed on the mobile terminal. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a controller of the electric treatment device according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a side view of the controller of FIG. 6. [Figure 8] 7 is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of a state in which a mobile terminal is connected to the controller of FIG. 6. FIG. [Figure 9] 4 is a flowchart showing an example of steps of a method of using a thermotherapy device according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0014] Hereinafter, an embodiment of an electrotherapy device according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same or corresponding elements are given the same reference numerals, and duplicated descriptions are omitted as appropriate. In addition, the drawings may be partially simplified or exaggerated for ease of understanding, and the dimensional ratios and the like are not limited to those shown in the drawings.

[0015] The electric therapy device according to the present disclosure includes bedding, a therapy device built into the bedding, and a controller for controlling the therapy device. The "electric therapy device" is a device that performs electric therapy. "Electrical therapy" refers to passing an electric current through the body of a user of the electric therapy device to relieve the sensation of physical pain, improve poor blood circulation, and relieve pain around the lower back or stiff shoulders.

[0016] Electrical treatment includes at least one of electric potential treatment and thermal treatment. "Electric potential treatment" refers to a treatment in which an electric field is generated around the user's body and the electric field is used to improve headaches, stiff shoulders, constipation, or insomnia. For example, in "electric potential treatment," a negative electric potential is applied to the body to relieve at least one of headaches, stiff shoulders, insomnia, and chronic constipation. "Heat treatment" refers to treatment in which heat is applied to the body by applying heat stimulation to the body using electricity. For example, "heat treatment" refers to treatment in which heat is used to improve blood circulation in the body, thereby activating gastrointestinal function or relieving muscle stiffness, fatigue, neuralgia, or muscle pain.

[0017] In this embodiment, an example of an electric therapy device that is a home electric therapy device will be described. "Home use" indicates that the device is used at the user's home, and is not used for commercial or medical purposes, for example. The home electric therapy device according to this embodiment is an electric therapy device that can be easily used by the user at home, and can be easily operated even by the elderly using a mobile terminal and a controller.

[0018] "Bedding" refers to something that is placed on the body when resting. Examples of "bedding" include bedding such as mattresses, futons, or bed pads, bedding covers, pillows, cushions, and cushions. In the following description of the embodiment, an example in which the bedding is bedding will be described.

[0019] "User" refers to a user of an electric treatment device. Examples of the "user" include the subject of electric treatment or members of the subject's family. "Treatment device" refers to treatment equipment built into bedding. "Treatment device" refers to at least one of an electric current source and a heating element that perform treatment. "Controller" refers to equipment attached to bedding and that controls the treatment device.

[0020] FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an electric therapy device 1 according to this embodiment. The electric therapy device 1 is, for example, an electric potential thermal therapy device that performs both electric potential therapy and thermal therapy. The electric therapy device 1 according to this embodiment is a home electric potential thermal therapy device used in the user's home. As an example, the electric therapy device 1 is a combined electric potential thermal therapy home medical device (Class II), a combined home electric potential therapy device and thermal therapy device medical device. The electric therapy device 1 relieves headaches, stiff shoulders, insomnia, and chronic constipation as an electric potential therapy device, and also provides a thermal effect by electric heat as a thermal therapy device. For example, the electric therapy device 1 is used in an ordinary home.

[0021] The electric treatment device 1 includes bedding 2, a treatment device 3, and a controller 20. In this embodiment, the bedding 2 is a mattress on which a pillow P is placed. For example, the bedding 2 has a rectangular shape. The bedding 2 has a long side 2b extending in a first direction D1 and a short side 2c extending in a second direction D2 intersecting the first direction D1. The first direction D1 is the longitudinal direction of the bedding 2, and the second direction D2 is the width direction of the bedding 2. The bedding 2 may be, for example, a cotton mattress manufactured by an airlaid method.

[0022] The treatment device 3 is composed of, for example, a potential wire built into the bedding 2. The treatment device 3 may include a carbon surface heating element. The treatment device 3 may be a heating element composed of processed carbon material. The treatment device 3 may be a flat plate-shaped heater (surface heating element). The treatment device 3 may be a nichrome wire. When the treatment device 3 is a surface heating element, it is possible to speed up the temperature rise in the treatment device 3.

[0023] The controller 20 receives power via a power cord C connected to the controller 20 and controls the treatment device 3. The controller 20 is disposed, for example, in a corner 2d of the bedding 2. That is, the controller 20 is provided at one end of the bedding 2 in the first direction D1 and at one end of the bedding 2 in the second direction D2. This makes it possible to prevent the controller 20 from getting in the way when the user sleeps on the bedding 2.

[0024] For example, the controller 20 is provided at an end on the side where the pillow P is placed in the first direction D1 in a plan view and at an end in the second direction D2. In this case, the controller 20 is located beside the head of a user lying on the bedding 2, so that even a user lying on the bedding 2 can easily operate the controller 20.

[0025] For example, the controller 20 has an operation screen 22 which is a touch panel. The portion of the controller 20 where the operation screen 22 is provided may be, for example, detachable from the bedding 2. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the controller 20 may be detachable from the bedding 2 with the operation screen 22 turned over. In this case, the controller 20 can be operated even if the bedding 2 is turned over, and it is possible to select whether the controller 20 is located on the right side or the left side as viewed from the user lying on the bedding 2. However, the controller 20 may be integrated with the bedding 2 (non-detachable). Details of the controller 20 will be described later.

[0026] Fig. 3 is a functional block diagram showing a configuration of an electric treatment device 1 including a controller 20. As shown in Figs. 1 to 3, the electric treatment device 1 has an application (hereinafter, referred to as an "app") that is installed in, for example, a mobile terminal 5 and can be operated by a user. The type of the app is not particularly limited, and may include, for example, a download app downloaded from a server, an app for a social networking service (SNS), or a function as a communication app.

[0027] The mobile terminal 5 includes a processor (e.g., a CPU) that executes an operating system and software (applications), a storage unit, a communication control unit, an input device such as a button, and an output device such as a display. Each functional element of the electric treatment device 1 is realized by loading an application of the electric treatment device 1 into the processor or storage unit of the mobile terminal 5 and executing the application.

[0028] Each functional element of the electrotherapy device 1 may be executed by an application downloaded to the mobile terminal 5. Alternatively, each functional element of the electrotherapy device may be executed by a distributed processing system, a client-server system, or a cloud system configured by a plurality of computers.

[0029] For example, the processor of the portable terminal 5 operates the communication control unit or the output device described above according to the application, and reads and writes data from and to the storage unit. Data or a database used in the processing of the electric treatment device 1 is stored in the storage unit of the portable terminal 5. The portable terminal 5 is capable of communicating with the controller 20 by the communication control unit of the electric treatment device 1.

[0030] The mobile terminal 5 is, for example, a device capable of executing the functions of the electric treatment device 1. The mobile terminal 5 indicates, for example, a portable terminal such as a mobile phone including a smartphone, a tablet, or a notebook computer. For example, the electric treatment device 1 includes, as functional components, a display unit 11, an electric potential treatment unit 12, a thermal treatment unit 13, a notification unit 14, a time measurement unit 15, a course setting unit 16, a timer setting unit 17, a drying unit 18, and a communication unit 19.

[0031] 3 and 4, the display unit 11 displays an operation screen 50 of the electrotherapy device 1 on the display 5b of the mobile terminal 5. The operation screen 50 displays, for example, a course selection button 51, a setting content display section 52, a temperature setting button 53, a power button 54, a body part selection button 55, a quick heating selection button 56, and a time setting button 57.

[0032] The electric potential treatment unit 12 applies electric current to the treatment device 3 to perform electric potential treatment on the user, and the thermal treatment unit 13 heats the treatment device 3 to perform thermal treatment on the user. The notification unit 14 displays on the controller 20 that a certain period of time has passed since the start of use of the electric treatment device 1. "The time since the start of use of the electric treatment device" refers to the time from when the user first obtained the electric treatment device 1 and first operated the electric treatment device 1. For example, the time measurement unit 15 measures the time from the start of use of the electric treatment device 1, and the notification unit 14 displays on the controller 20 when the time measured by the time measurement unit 15 has passed a certain period of time.

[0033] The above-mentioned "certain period of time" is a period of time for encouraging the user of the electric treatment device 1 to perform maintenance on the electric treatment device 1 or to replace the electric treatment device 1. The "certain period of time" is, for example, 14,600 hours. 14,600 hours is the time when the electric treatment device 1 is used continuously for 8 hours a day x 365 days x 5 years.

[0034] In this case, after five years or more have passed since the start of use of the electric treatment device 1, the notification unit 14 displays on the controller 20 that a certain period of time has passed, so that the user can be prompted to perform maintenance, etc., on the electric treatment device 1 at the point when five years or more have passed. Note that the value of this "certain period of time" is not limited to 14,600 hours and can be changed as appropriate. The method of display on the controller 20 by the notification unit 14 will be described later.

[0035] For example, the course selection button 51, temperature setting button 53, power button 54, body part selection button 55, quick-heat selection button 56, and time setting button 57 are displayed as buttons approximately the same size as an adult's fingertip. In this case, the course selection button 51, temperature setting button 53, power button 54, body part selection button 55, quick-heat selection button 56, and time setting button 57 are displayed large and easy to see, so that even elderly people can easily operate the operation screen 50 and the possibility of pressing the wrong button can be reduced.

[0036] The course selection buttons 51 include, for example, a heat button 51b, an alternating button 51c, a potential button 51d, and a season selection button 51f. The season selection buttons 51f include a winter button 51g, a spring / autumn button 51h, and a summer button 51j. As an example, the heat button 51b, the alternating button 51c, the potential button 51d, the winter button 51g, the spring / autumn button 51h, and the summer button 51j are arranged from top to bottom in this order on the left edge of the operation screen 50.

[0037] For example, the heat button 51b, the alternating button 51c, the potential button 51d, the winter button 51g, the spring / autumn button 51h, and the summer button 51j each have a rectangular shape. When the user presses the course selection button 51 on the operation screen 50, the course setting unit 16 sets a course.

[0038] The courses set by the course setting unit 16 are, for example, a heat treatment course, an alternating treatment course, an electric potential treatment course, a winter course, a spring / autumn course, and a summer course. The heat treatment course is a course in which the heat treatment unit 13 performs heat treatment on the user lying on the bedding 2, and the electric potential treatment course is a course in which the electric potential treatment unit 12 performs electric potential treatment on the user lying on the bedding 2.

[0039] The alternating treatment course is a course in which thermal treatment and alternating treatment are alternately performed on a user lying on the bedding 2. In the alternating treatment course, for example, when thermal treatment is performed and the temperature of the bedding 2 becomes equal to or higher than a first threshold, the treatment is switched to electric potential treatment, and when the temperature of the bedding 2 becomes equal to or lower than a second threshold while the electric potential treatment is being performed, the treatment is switched to thermal treatment. The first threshold and the second threshold are temperature setting values ​​that are set as appropriate.

[0040] The winter course is a course in which the time of the thermal treatment is longer than the time of the electric potential treatment. The summer course is a course in which the time of the electric potential treatment is longer than the time of the thermal treatment. For example, in the summer course, the electric potential treatment is continuously performed for a certain time from the start of the treatment, and after the certain time has elapsed, the thermal treatment and the electric potential treatment are alternately performed. In the spring and autumn course, for example, the time of the thermal treatment is longer than that of the summer course and shorter than that of the winter course. The above courses are set by the course setting unit 16 before the treatment is performed. Examples of the courses set in the electric treatment device 1 and the types of buttons of the course selection button 51 have been described above. However, the types of the courses and the types and order of the buttons of the course selection button 51 are not limited to the above examples and can be changed as appropriate.

[0041] The setting content display section 52 has a remaining time display section 52b that displays the remaining time for which the electric treatment device 1 operates, a temperature display section 52c that displays the set temperature, a treatment area display section 52d that displays the area to be treated, a quick warm-up display section 52f, and a status display section 52g. For example, the remaining time display section 52b displays the remaining time for which the electric treatment device 1 operates in minutes. The temperature display section 52c includes a numerical value display section 52c1 that displays the set temperature as a numerical value, and an indicator display section 52c2 that displays the set temperature as an indicator.

[0042] Numeric display section 52c1 displays the set temperature in, for example, nine levels of numeric values. In this case, the lowest temperature is displayed when the numeric value displayed in numeric display section 52c1 is 1, and the highest temperature is displayed when the numeric value displayed in numeric display section 52c1 is 9. Indicator display section 52c2 is linked to the numeric value in numeric display section 52c1.

[0043] For example, the area of ​​the colored portion of indicator display portion 52c2 changes depending on the set temperature. When the area of ​​the colored portion of indicator display portion 52c2 is the smallest (for example, when numerical value display portion 52c1 is 1), the temperature is the lowest, and when the area of ​​the colored portion of indicator display portion 52c2 is the largest (for example, when numerical value display portion 52c1 is 9), the temperature is the highest.

[0044] The treatment area display section 52d displays the area of ​​the user's body that is the target of treatment. The display of the treatment area display section 52d is linked to, for example, the operation of the body area selection button 55. As an example, the body area selection button 55 includes a whole body button 55b and a foot button 55c, which allows the electric treatment device 1 to select the area to be treated from the whole body or the foot.

[0045] 1, 3 and 4, when the electric treatment device 1 treats the whole body of the user, for example, the whole treatment device 3 is energized. On the other hand, when the electric treatment device 1 treats the feet of the user, for example, only the part 3b of the treatment device 3 opposite to the pillow P is energized. For example, the treatment part display section 52d displays the characters "whole body" when the whole body button 55b is pressed, and displays the characters "feet" when the foot button 55c is pressed.

[0046] As an example, the quick-warm-up display section 52f displays that the electric treatment device 1 is performing a quick-warm-up operation. For example, the quick-warm-up operation indicates that a thermotherapy is performed continuously for one hour from the start of operation of the electric treatment device 1. For example, when the quick-warm-up selection button 56 is pressed, the quick-warm-up display section 52f displays the characters "quick-warm-up" indicating that a quick-warm-up operation is being performed.

[0047] Status display unit 52g displays the operation details of electric treatment device 1. For example, electric treatment device 1 has a function of treating the user, a function of keeping warm, and a function of drying bedding 2. As an example, status display unit 52g displays whether electric treatment device 1 is performing heat treatment, whether electric treatment device 1 is performing potential treatment, whether electric treatment device 1 is keeping warm, or whether electric treatment device 1 is drying. FIG. 4 shows an example of status display unit 52g when electric treatment device 1 is performing heat treatment.

[0048] As an example, the setting content display section 52 is provided at the top of the operation screen 50 and to the right of the course selection button 51. In the setting content display section 52, the remaining time display section 52b is displayed above the temperature display section 52c, the treatment area display section 52d, and the fast-warming display section 52f. The temperature display section 52c, the treatment area display section 52d, and the fast-warming display section 52f are arranged, for example, horizontally on the operation screen 50.

[0049] The temperature setting button 53 is a button for setting the temperature of heat generated by the electric treatment device 1. The temperature setting button 53 makes it possible to adjust the set temperature of the electric treatment device 1. The temperature setting button 53 includes, for example, a plus button 53b and a minus button 53c, and the plus button 53b and the minus button 53c are arranged vertically on the operation screen 50.

[0050] Pressing the plus button 53b increases the set temperature of the electric treatment device 1, and pressing the minus button 53c decreases the set temperature of the electric treatment device 1. The temperature setting button 53 is displayed between the course selection button 51 and the body part selection button 55. The temperature setting button 53 has, for example, a rectangular shape.

[0051] The power button 54 is displayed, for example, below the temperature setting button 53. The electric treatment device 1 can be turned on and off by pressing the power button 54. The power button 54 is, for example, circular in shape. The body part selection button 55 is displayed on the opposite side of the course selection button 51 as viewed from the temperature setting button 53. The whole body button 55b and the foot button 55c are, for example, rectangular in shape.

[0052] The quick-warming selection button 56 is displayed, for example, below the body part selection button 55. The quick-warming selection button 56 is, for example, in the shape of a horizontally long rectangle. The time setting button 57 is a section that displays the time to be set. In the electric treatment device 1, the operating time of the electric treatment device 1 can be set, and the operating time of the electric treatment device 1 can be selected from, for example, 1 hour, 6 hours, 8 hours, and 10 hours.

[0053] Of the operating times of the electric treatment device 1, 6 hours, 8 hours, and 10 hours correspond to the user's life rhythm, and by being able to set these times, the operating times of the electric treatment device 1 can be made closer to the user's life rhythm. Of the operating times of the electric treatment device 1, 1 hour is a time that is set when the user wishes to use the electric treatment device 1 only for a short time.

[0054] Of the operating time of the electric treatment device 1, 1 hour, 6 hours, and 8 hours are the treatment time by the electric treatment device 1, and the upper limit of the treatment time by the electric treatment device 1 is set to 8 hours. Of the operating time of the electric treatment device 1, 10 hours is the sum of the 8 hours of treatment time by the electric treatment device 1 and the 2 hours of warming time after treatment by the electric treatment device 1. For example, the temperature of the treatment device 3 during warming is lower than the temperature of the treatment device 3 during treatment.

[0055] As an example, the time setting buttons 57 include a 1-hour button 57b, a 6-hour button 57c, an 8-hour button 57d, and a 10-hour button 57f. The timer setting unit 17 sets the operation time of the electric treatment device 1. For example, when the 1-hour button 57b is pressed, the timer setting unit 17 sets the operation time of the electric treatment device 1 to 1 hour, when the 6-hour button 57c is pressed, the timer setting unit 17 sets the operation time of the electric treatment device 1 to 6 hours, when the 8-hour button 57d is pressed, the timer setting unit 17 sets the operation time of the electric treatment device 1 to 8 hours, and when the 10-hour button 57f is pressed, the timer setting unit 17 sets the operation time of the electric treatment device 1 to 10 hours.

[0056] For example, the course selection button 51 further includes a dry button 51k. When the dry button 51k is pressed, the dryer 18 heats the treatment device 3 to reduce the humidity of the bedding 2. As an example, the dry button 51k is displayed below the summer button 51j. For example, the dry button 51k has a rectangular shape. The dryer 18 does not need to heat the treatment device 3 unless the dry button 51k is pressed and held for a certain period of time or longer (for example, 3 seconds or longer).

[0057] For example, when the drying button 51k is pressed and held, the display unit 11 displays an operation screen 50A, which is different from the operation screen 50, on the display 5b as shown in Fig. 5. The operation screen 50A has the above-mentioned course selection button 51, remaining time display section 52b, setting content display section 52k, and power button 54. The setting content display section 52k displays that the electrotherapy device 1 is in the drying process.

[0058] The communication unit 19 communicates with the mobile terminal 5 and devices external to the mobile terminal 5. The mobile terminal 5 is capable of communicating with the controller 20 by being provided with the communication unit 19. The communication unit 19 is also capable of communicating with an external computer 100 of the mobile terminal 5. The external computer 100 receives information on the usage status of the electric treatment device 1 from the mobile terminal 5 via the communication unit 19. For example, the external computer 100 receives the time measured by the time measurement unit 15 from the start of use of the electric treatment device 1.

[0059] As an example, the external computer 100 receives the timing when the electric treatment device 1 broke down from the mobile terminal 5. The external computer 100 may compare the time from the start of use of the electric treatment device 1 with the timing when the electric treatment device 1 broke down. Then, the external computer 100 may update the "certain period" for prompting maintenance of the electric treatment device 1, etc., based on the result of the comparison.

[0060] The controller 20 has a communication unit 23 capable of communicating with the portable terminal 5, and a treatment device control unit 24 that controls the treatment device 3. An operation performed on the operation screen 50 displayed on the display 5b of the portable terminal 5 is received by the communication unit 23 as an operation signal. The treatment device control unit 24 controls the treatment device 3 based on the operation signal received by the communication unit 23. The communication unit 19 and the communication unit 23 of the controller 20 described above have a function of performing wireless communication, for example, via Wifi.

[0061] As described above, the controller 20 has the operation screen 22. FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the controller 20. As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 6, the controller 20 includes a main body 25 having the operation screen 22, and a fixing member 26 that fixes the main body 25 to the bedding 2. For example, the main body 25 is detachable from the fixing member 26. In this case, the main body 25 can be attached to and detached from the fixing member 26 by turning the operation screen 22 upside down. However, the main body 25 may be integral with the fixing member 26 (non-detachable). The fixing member 26 is fixed to the bedding 2. The main body 25 has, for example, a circular shape in a plan view. The fixing member 26 extends in an arc shape along the outer periphery of the main body 25.

[0062] As described above, since the main body 25 is circular and the fixing member 26 is arc-shaped, the controller 20 can be efficiently arranged in the limited space of the bedding 2. For example, the upper surface 25b of the main body 25 and the upper surface 26b of the fixing member 26 are both flat and do not have any protruding parts. In this case, even if a user lying on the bedding 2 touches the controller 20, the controller 20 can be prevented from interfering with the user's sleeping comfort.

[0063] The operation screen 22 is provided on the upper surface 25b of the main body 25, and, for example, lights up a plurality of buttons 27 using lamps. When at least one of the plurality of buttons 27 and a button on the operation screen 50 displayed on the mobile terminal 5 is pressed, the treatment device control section 24 controls the treatment device 3, and the electric treatment device 1 is operated.

[0064] For example, the types of the multiple buttons 27 may be the same as the types of buttons on the operation screen 50 displayed on the mobile terminal 5. In this case, the user can perform the same operations on the operation screen 50 of the mobile terminal 5 as those performed on the operation screen 22 of the controller 20. The multiple buttons 27 display, for example, a course selection button 28, a temperature setting button 29, a power button 30, a body part selection button 31, a quick heating selection button 32, and a time setting button 33. The course selection button 28 includes, for example, a heat button 28b, an alternating button 28c, a potential button 28d, and a season selection button 28f. The season selection button 28f includes a winter button 28g, a spring / autumn button 28h, and a summer button 28j.

[0065] As described above, the notification unit 14 displays on the controller 20 that a certain period of time has elapsed since the start of use of the electric treatment device 1. For example, the notification unit 14 lights up a lamp on the operation screen 22 when a certain period of time (e.g., 14,600 hours) has elapsed since the start of use of the electric treatment device 1.

[0066] As a specific example, operation screen 22 has an auto display lamp 34 and a manual display lamp 35, and notification unit 14 alternately lights up auto display lamp 34 and manual display lamp 35 when a certain period of time has passed since the start of use of electrotherapy device 1. By notification unit 14 lighting the lamps in this way, it is possible to encourage the user to perform maintenance on electrotherapy device 1 and to replace it.

[0067] When the notification unit 14 lights up the lamp on the operation screen 22 as described above, the user can turn off the lamp. For example, the user turns off the lamp by pressing and holding any of the buttons 27 for a certain period of time. As an example, the user turns off the lamp by pressing and holding both the winter button 28g and the heat button 28b for five seconds.

[0068] The above describes an example in which the auto indicator lamp 34 and the manual indicator lamp 35 are alternately lit when a certain period of time has passed since the start of use of the electric treatment device 1, and an example in which the lighting is cancelled by pressing and holding both the winter button 28g and the heat button 28b for 5 seconds. However, the type of lamp that is turned on when a certain period of time has passed since the start of use of the electric treatment device 1 and the method of cancelling the lighting are not limited to the above examples and can be changed as appropriate.

[0069] On the operation screen 22, for example, the heat button 28b, the alternating button 28c, the potential button 28d, and the season selection button 28f are arranged to form a rectangle. Each of the heat button 28b, the alternating button 28c, the potential button 28d, and the season selection button 28f has a circular shape. When the user presses the course selection button 28 on the operation screen 22, the course setting unit 16 sets a course, similar to when the course selection button 51 is pressed.

[0070] The temperature setting button 29 has the same function as the above-mentioned temperature setting button 53. That is, the temperature setting button 29 can adjust the set temperature of the electric treatment device 1. The temperature setting button 29 includes, for example, a temperature increase button 29b and a temperature decrease button 29c. The temperature increase button 29b and the temperature decrease button 29c are arranged vertically on the operation screen 22.

[0071] When the temperature increase button 29b is pressed, the set temperature of the electric treatment device 1 increases, and when the temperature decrease button 29c is pressed, the set temperature of the electric treatment device 1 decreases. As an example, the temperature increase button 29b has a triangular shape, and the temperature decrease button 29c has an inverted triangular shape. For example, the temperature increase button 29b and the temperature decrease button 29c are disposed at positions sandwiching the center 22b of the operation screen 22. In this case, the center 22b of the operation screen 22 is located between the temperature increase button 29b and the temperature decrease button 29c.

[0072] The power button 30 is displayed, for example, above the temperature setting button 29. The function of the power button 30 is, for example, the same as that of the power button 54 described above. As an example, the power button 30 has a circular shape. The power button 30 turns the electric treatment device 1 on and off when pressed for a certain period of time or more. The body part selection button 31 is displayed, for example, below the center 22b of the operation screen 22. The body part selection button 31 includes a whole body button 31b and a foot button 31c, and, for example, the whole body button 31b and the foot button 31c are both rectangular in shape.

[0073] For example, the electric treatment device 1 lights up a connection indicator lamp 36 on the operation screen 22 when the mobile terminal 5 communicates with the controller 20 (for example, when the mobile terminal 5 is running an app for the electric treatment device 1). As one example, the connection indicator lamp 36 lights up above the body part selection button 31. By visually checking whether the connection indicator lamp 36 is on, the user can know whether the mobile terminal 5 is communicating with the controller 20.

[0074] The quick-heat selection button 32 is displayed, for example, to the right of the course selection button 28 (alternate button 28c). As an example, the quick-heat selection button 32 has a rectangular shape. The time setting button 33 is displayed to the left of the course selection button 28 (spring / autumn button 28h). The quick-heat selection button 32 and the time setting button 33 have, for example, a rectangular shape.

[0075] The time setting button 33 is a part that displays the time to be set, similar to the above-mentioned time setting button 57. For example, the electrotherapy device 1 displays the time set by the time setting button 33 on the time display lamps 38. The time display lamps 38 include four types of lamps, 1h, 6h, 8h, and 10h, and display the time set by the time setting button 33.

[0076] For example, each time the time setting button 33 is pressed, the 1h, 6h, 8h, and 10h lamps of the time display lamp 38 are alternately lit. When the time display lamp 38 is lit at 1h, the timer setting unit 17 sets the operation time of the electrotherapy device 1 to 1 hour, and when the time display lamp 38 is lit at 6h, the timer setting unit 17 sets the operation time of the electrotherapy device 1 to 6 hours. When the time display lamp 38 is lit at 8h, the timer setting unit 17 sets the operation time of the electrotherapy device 1 to 8 hours, and when the time display lamp 38 is lit at 10h, the timer setting unit 17 sets the operation time of the electrotherapy device 1 to 10 hours.

[0077] As described above, when the operating time of the electrotherapy device 1 is set to 10 hours, the electrotherapy device 1 performs treatment for 8 hours and then performs warming for 2 hours. For example, the electrotherapy device 1 turns on the warming lamp 39 on the operation screen 22 while performing warming. The user can know whether the electrotherapy device 1 is performing warming by checking whether the warming lamp 39 is on.

[0078] For example, the course selection button 28 further includes a drying button 28k. When the drying button 28k is pressed, the drying unit 18 heats the treatment device 3 to reduce the humidity of the bedding 2. As an example, the drying button 28k is displayed to the right of the potential button 28d. For example, the drying button 28k has a rectangular shape. As described above, the drying unit 18 may heat the treatment device 3 when the drying button 28k is pressed and held for a certain period of time or longer.

[0079] The operation screen 22 has, for example, a temperature display section 40 that displays the temperature set by the temperature setting button 29. As an example, the temperature display section 40 includes a low display section 41, a medium display section 42, a high display section 43, and a plurality of general display sections 44. For example, the medium display section 42 lights up when the temperature set by the temperature setting button 29 is an intermediate value, the low display section 41 lights up when the temperature set by the temperature setting button 29 is lower than the intermediate value, and the high display section 43 lights up when the temperature set by the temperature setting button 29 is higher than the intermediate value.

[0080] As described above, nine temperature levels may be set by the temperature setting button 29. The low display section 41, the middle display section 42, the high display section 43 and the general display section 44 may be arranged to form an arc. For example, the low display section 41 may be arranged to the lower left of the temperature increase button 29b, the high display section 43 may be arranged to the lower right of the temperature increase button 29b, and the middle display section 42 may be arranged above the temperature increase button 29b, and multiple general display sections 44 may be arranged between the low display section 41 and the middle display section 42 and between the middle display section 42 and the high display section 43 to form an arc.

[0081] For example, only the low display section 41 lights up when the lowest temperature, the first step, is set by the temperature setting button 29. For example, the temperature is increased by one step by pressing the temperature increase button 29b, and the temperature is decreased by one step by pressing the temperature decrease button 29c.

[0082] When the second stage temperature, the second lowest, is set by the temperature setting button 29, the low display section 41 and the bottommost general display section 44 adjacent to the low display section 41 light up, and when the third stage temperature is set by the temperature setting button 29, the low display section 41 and the second general display section 44 from the bottom on the left light up. When the fourth stage temperature is set by the temperature setting button 29, the low display section 41 and the third general display section 44 from the bottom on the left light up.

[0083] When the fifth temperature level is set by the temperature setting button 29, the middle display section 42 lights up. When the sixth temperature level is set by the temperature setting button 29, the high display section 43 and the third general display section 44 from the bottom on the right side light up, and when the seventh temperature level is set by the temperature setting button 29, the high display section 43 and the second general display section 44 from the bottom light up.

[0084] When the eighth temperature level is set by the temperature setting button 29, the high display section 43 and the general display section 44 at the bottom adjacent to the high display section 43 light up, and when the ninth temperature level (highest temperature) is set by the temperature setting button 29, only the high display section 43 lights up. Above, examples of temperature setting by the temperature setting button 29 and temperature display by the temperature display section 40 have been described. However, the manner of temperature setting by the temperature setting button 29 and the manner of temperature display by the temperature display section 40 are not limited to the above-mentioned examples and can be changed as appropriate.

[0085] For example, the main body 25 of the controller 20 has a disk shape. The main body 25 has an upper surface 25b and a side surface 25c. Furthermore, the main body 25 has a power cord socket 25d, and a power cord C is connected to the power cord socket 25d. The power cord C has an electric plug C1 that is connected to a household outlet, a cord body C2 having the electric plug C1 at an end thereof, and a power connector C3 that is located at the end of the cord body C2 opposite to the electric plug C1.

[0086] With the electric plug C1 connected to a household outlet and the power connector C3 inserted into the power cord socket 25d, power is supplied to the controller 20. The power cord socket 25d is formed, for example, on a side surface 25c of the main body 25. The side surface 25c includes an exposed portion 25f exposed to the outside and a non-exposed portion 25g facing the fixing member 26, and the power cord socket 25d is formed in the exposed portion 25f. As an example, the power cord socket 25d is formed in the center of the exposed portion 25f in the circumferential direction D3 of the controller 20.

[0087] Fig. 7 is a diagram showing a side surface 25c of the controller 20. Fig. 8 is a plan view showing the controller 20. For example, the controller 20 includes a connection unit 45 to which a charging cable 6 to which a mobile terminal 5 is connected is connected. As an example, the connection unit 45 is a USB port to which a USB terminal 7 of the charging cable 6 is connected. However, the form of the connection unit 45 is not limited to a USB port.

[0088] For example, the connection part 45 is disposed at a position adjacent to the power cord socket 25d in the circumferential direction D3 of the controller 20. As an example, the connection part 45 is disposed on an imaginary line Y extending along the long side 2b of the bedding 2. The portable terminal 5 can be charged by connecting the portable terminal 5 to the connection part 45 of the controller 20, to which power is being supplied, via the charging cable 6. In this way, the controller 20 of the electric treatment device 1 can also be used as a charger for the portable terminal 5.

[0089] Next, a method of operating the electric treatment device according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 9. Fig. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of steps of the method of operating the electric treatment device. First, when using the electric treatment device 1, the controller 20 is placed in a state in which power can be supplied via the power cord C, and the app for the electric treatment device 1 is started on the mobile terminal 5 (step of starting the app for the electric treatment device, step S1).

[0090] When the application of the electric treatment device 1 is started, for example, as shown in Fig. 4, an operation screen 50 is displayed on the display 5b of the mobile terminal 5 (step of displaying the operation screen on the mobile terminal). After the operation screen 50 is displayed, the user of the electric treatment device 1 selects a course (step of selecting a course, step S2). At this time, the user presses the course selection button 51 to select a course. Specifically, the user presses any one of the heat button 51b, the alternating button 51c, the potential button 51d, the winter button 51g, the spring / autumn button 51h, the summer button 51j, and the dry button 51k.

[0091] Then, the temperature, treatment area, and operation time of the electric treatment device 1 are set (step of setting the temperature, treatment area, and operation time, step S3). At this time, on the operation screen 50 of the mobile terminal 5, the temperature is adjusted with the temperature setting button 53, the whole body or the foot is selected with the body area selection button 55, and the operation time of the electric treatment device 1 is set with the time setting button 57. Furthermore, the fast heating selection button 56 may be pressed.

[0092] After the temperature, treatment area, and operating time of the electric treatment device 1 are set, the electric treatment device 1 judges whether the dry button 51k is pressed or not (step S4). If the electric treatment device 1 judges that the dry button 51k is not pressed (NO in step S4), the treatment device control unit 24 controls the treatment device 3 to start treatment (step to start treatment, step S6).

[0093] Then, if 1 hour, 6 hours, or 8 hours is selected with the time setting button 57, the treatment is performed for the selected time. If 10 hours is selected with the time setting button 57, the treatment is performed for 8 hours, followed by keeping warm for 2 hours. Then, the series of steps is completed.

[0094] On the other hand, when the electric treatment device 1 determines that the drying button 51k has been pressed (YES in step S4), the electric treatment device 1 displays an operation screen 50A indicating that drying is in progress on the display 5b of the mobile terminal 5, as shown in Fig. 5, and the treatment device control section 24 causes the treatment device 3 to perform drying (step S5). Then, after drying is performed for the time set in the time setting button 57, a series of steps is completed.

[0095] Next, the effects and advantages obtained from the electric treatment device 1 according to this embodiment will be described. For example, as shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, the electric treatment device 1 includes a controller 20 that controls the treatment device 3 built into the bedding 2, and the controller 20 is attached to the bedding 2. Furthermore, the electric treatment device 1 includes a display unit 11 that displays an operation screen 50 for operating the treatment device 3 on the display 5b of the mobile terminal 5, and the controller 20 causes the treatment device 3 to perform at least one of electric potential treatment and thermal treatment in response to the operation of the operation screen 50. Therefore, the treatment device 3 can be operated by operating the operation screen 50 of the mobile terminal 5 at a remote location away from the bedding 2.

[0096] Therefore, for example, the treatment device 3 can be operated in advance from a remote location before using the bedding 2, so that at least one of electric potential treatment and thermal treatment can be performed immediately when using the bedding 2. Since the treatment device 3 can be operated by the mobile terminal 5, there is no need to roll up the bedding 2 when using the treatment device 3, and the treatment device 3 can be operated from a remote location by the mobile terminal 5, so that the electric treatment device 1 can be made easy to use.

[0097] In this embodiment, the electric treatment device 1 includes a notification unit 14 that displays on the controller 20 that a certain period of time has passed since the start of use of the electric treatment device 1. Therefore, when the electric treatment device 1 has been used for a certain period of time or more, the fact that it has been used for the certain period of time is displayed on the controller 20. Thus, by setting the certain period of time to a period (14,600 hours as one example) during which maintenance or replacement is encouraged, the fact that the certain period of time has passed is displayed, and the user of the electric treatment device 1 can be encouraged to perform maintenance or replace the device.

[0098] 7 and 8, in this embodiment, the controller 20 may include a connection unit 45 to which a charging cable 6 to which a mobile terminal 5 is connected is connected, and the mobile terminal 5 is charged via the connection unit 45 and the charging cable 6. In this case, the controller 20 of the electrotherapy device 1 can be used as a charger.

[0099] Furthermore, since charging of the portable terminal 5 is performed almost daily, the user can be encouraged to use the electric treatment device 1 by charging the portable terminal 5 almost daily using the controller 20 of the electric treatment device 1. Therefore, even in the summer or other season when the electric treatment device 1 is generally not used much, encouraging the user to use the electric treatment device 1 can increase the frequency of use of the electric treatment device 1.

[0100] The above describes the embodiment of the electric treatment device according to the present disclosure. However, the electric treatment device according to the present disclosure is not limited to the above embodiment, and may be modified or applied to other things within the scope of the gist described in each claim. That is, the shape, size, number, material and arrangement of each part of the electric treatment device can be appropriately changed within the scope of the gist described above.

[0101] For example, in the above embodiment, the electric treatment device 1 is described as being capable of performing treatment, heat retention, and drying using the mobile terminal 5. However, the electric treatment device according to the present disclosure may be an electric treatment device that does not perform at least one of heat retention and drying. The electric treatment device according to the present disclosure may further have another function.

[0102] For example, the electric treatment device may output a sound that encourages the user to fall asleep when the operation of the electric treatment device (treatment, for example) starts. In this case, a comfortable sleep can be provided to the user of the electric treatment device when treatment by the electric treatment device starts. The speaker that outputs the sound may be provided, for example, in the controller 20 or the mobile terminal 5, and the location of the speaker is not particularly limited.

[0103] In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the electric treatment device 1 is operated by operating the operation screen 50 displayed on the display 5b of the mobile terminal 5. However, the app for the electric treatment device may have a voice operation function, and the electric treatment device 1 may be operated by voice to the mobile terminal 5. In this case, it is possible to operate the electric treatment device 1 by voice.

[0104] Furthermore, the electric treatment device 1 may be a device that works in conjunction with other electric devices. For example, the electric treatment device 1 may work in conjunction with a lighting device, and the electric treatment device 1 may operate according to the brightness of the light from the lighting device (for example, when it becomes dark). The electric treatment device 1 may work in conjunction with an air conditioner, and the set temperature of the electric treatment device 1 may automatically change according to the temperature set in the air conditioner.

[0105] The electric treatment device may be equipped with a thermometer, and the set temperature may be automatically changed according to the temperature measured by the thermometer. In this case, it is possible to automatically control, for example, to heat the treatment device 3 at a higher temperature in the cold season of winter, or to lower the temperature of the treatment device 3 in the hot season of summer. The electric treatment device may be linked to a body movement sensor that detects the body movement of the user lying on the bedding 2. In this case, it is possible to automatically control, for example, to lower the set temperature of the electric treatment device or to turn off the electric treatment device when the user's sleep becomes deeper and the user turns over less.

[0106] In the above embodiment, the electric treatment device 1 that performs both heat treatment and electric potential treatment has been described. However, the electric treatment device according to the present disclosure may be a heat treatment device that performs only heat treatment, an electric potential treatment device that performs only electric potential treatment, or a device that performs treatment other than heat treatment or electric potential treatment.

[0107] In the above embodiment, the electric treatment device 1 including the bedding 2, which is a mattress, has been described. However, the electric treatment device according to the present disclosure may include bedding other than a mattress. For example, the electric treatment device may be an apparatus including a quilt, a pillow, a cushion, or a cushion. In this way, the electric treatment device according to the present disclosure can be applied to various types of bedding. [Explanation of symbols]

[0108] 1...electrical treatment device, 2...bedding, 2b...long side, 2c...short side, 2d...corner, 3...treatment device, 3b...area, 5...mobile terminal, 5b...display, 6...charging cable, 7...USB terminal, 11...display section, 12...electrical potential treatment section, 13...thermal treatment section, 14...notification section, 15...time measurement section, 16...course setting section, 17...timer setting section, 18...drying section, 19...communication section, 20...controller, 22...operation screen, 22b...center, 23...communication section, 24...treatment device control section, 25...main body section, 25b...top surface, 25c...side surface, 25d...power cord socket, 25f...exposed section, 25g...non-exposed section , 26...fixing member, 26b...top, 27...button, 28...course selection button, 28b...heat button, 28c...alternate button, 28d...potential button, 28f...season selection button, 28g...winter button, 28h...spring / autumn button, 28j...summer button, 28k...dry button, 29...temperature setting button, 29b...temperature increase button, 29c...temperature decrease button, 30...power button, 31...body part selection button, 31b...whole body button, 31c...foot button, 32...fast heat selection button, 33...time setting button, 34...auto indicator lamp, 35...manual indicator lamp, 36...connection indicator lamp, 38...time display lamp, 39...keep warm lamp, 40...temperature display, 41...low display, 42...medium display, 43...high display, 44...general display, 45...connection, 50,50A...operation screen, 51...course selection button, 51b...heat button, 51c...alternate button, 51d...potential button, 51f...season selection button, 51g...winter button, 51h...spring / autumn button, 51j...summer button, 51k...dry button, 52...settings display, 52b...remaining time display, 52c...temperature display, 52c1...numeric display, 52c2...indicator display, 52d...treatment area display section, 52f...quick heating display section, 52g...status display section, 52k...setting content display section, 53...temperature setting button, 53b...plus button, 53c...minus button, 54...power button, 55...body part selection button, 55b...whole body button, 55c...foot button, 56...quick heating selection button, 57...time setting button, 57b...1 hour button, 57c...6 hour button, 57d...8 hour button, 57f...10 hour button, 100...external computer, C...power cord, C1...electrical plug, C3...power connector, D1...first direction, D2...second direction, D3...circumference, P...pillow.

Claims

1. Bedding and A treatment device built into the bedding; A controller attached to the bedding and controlling the treatment device; A display unit that displays an operation screen for operating the treatment device on a display of a mobile terminal; Equipped with The controller: A communication unit capable of communicating with the mobile terminal; a treatment device control unit that causes the treatment device to perform at least one of an electric potential treatment and a thermal treatment in response to an operation on the operation screen; An electrotherapy device having a notification unit that displays on the controller that a certain period of time has elapsed since the start of use of the electrotherapy device; The certain period is a time for encouraging a user of the electric treatment device to perform maintenance on the electric treatment device or to replace the electric treatment device. Electrical therapy device.

2. the controller includes a connection unit to which a charging cable to which the portable terminal is connected is connected, and charges the portable terminal via the connection unit and the charging cable; 2. The electrotherapy device according to claim 1.

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