Control device and control method

Abstract

A control device (20) has a control unit (23) that dynamically controls a warm / cold stimulus operation of a warm / cold stimulus device (30) that repeatedly and alternately provides a warm stimulus and a cold stimulus to a body site of a user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a control device and a control method.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, in the midst of efforts such as cool biz in consideration of global warming, etc., a temperature control device that is worn on clothing etc. and used in order to live daily life more comfortably has been proposed (Patent Document 1). This temperature control device performs temperature control according to the temperature and humidity measured by a sensor group etc. according to the situation where the user of this temperature control device is placed.

[0003] Also, as a method for improving physical fatigue such as after exercise at an early stage, a warm-cold alternating bath in which one enters a warm bath and a cold bath alternately is known (Seiji Katada, et al., "Journal of Training Science for Exercise and Sports (1349-4414)", Japan Training Science Society, September 2007, Vol. 19, No. 3, p. 239-246). It has been confirmed that the warm-cold alternating bath is effective in recovering physical fatigue earlier than general body washing by shower.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, it is difficult to easily carry out a warm-cold alternating bath. For example, there are problems in facilities such as the need for two bathtubs and the need to maintain the temperature, hygienic problems when used by a large number of people, and adaptability problems for people with physical difficulties.

[0006] Therefore, this disclosure proposes a control device and control method that can easily reproduce alternating hot and cold baths. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above problems, one embodiment of the control device according to this disclosure is a thermal stimulation device that repeatedly performs the operations of thermal stimulation, stopping, cooling stimulation, and stopping to apply thermal and cold stimulation to a part of the user's body. The parameter is, Intensity of thermal stimulation 、 Operating time under thermal stimulation 、 Intensity of cooling stimulation 、 Operating time under cooling stimulation , and, Stop time Individually It has a control unit that adjusts and dynamically controls the operation of the hot and cold stimulation by the hot and cold stimulation device. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This figure shows an overview of the information processing according to the embodiments of this disclosure. [Figure 2] This figure shows an example of stimulus parameters and adjustment variables according to the embodiments of this disclosure. [Figure 3] This figure shows an example of variable adjustment according to the operating mode of the embodiment of this disclosure. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of variable adjustment based on user attributes according to the embodiment of this disclosure. [Figure 5] This figure shows an example of variable adjustment based on the stimulation site and the state of the stimulation site according to the embodiment of this disclosure. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example of variable adjustment based on the stimulation site and the state of the stimulation site according to the embodiment of this disclosure. [Figure 7] This figure shows an image illustrating the operation of hot and cold stimulation according to the embodiments of this disclosure. [Figure 8] This figure shows an example of the relationship between the time course of thermal stimulation and the time course of skin surface temperature according to the embodiment of this disclosure. [Figure 9] This is a schematic diagram showing an example of a system configuration according to the present disclosure. [Figure 10]It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a terminal device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 11] It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 12] It is a diagram showing an overview of information defined in a parameter determination table according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 13] It is a diagram showing an overview of information defined in a parameter determination table according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 14] It is a diagram showing an overview of information defined in a parameter determination table according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 15] It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a thermal and cold stimulation device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 16] It is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure of a control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 17] It is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration example of a computer capable of realizing a control device according to an embodiment and a modification example of the present disclosure.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail based on the drawings. In each of the following embodiments, the same parts may be denoted by the same numerals or symbols, and redundant explanations may be omitted. Also, in this specification and the drawings, a plurality of components having substantially the same functional configuration may be distinguished by attaching different numerals or symbols after the same numeral or symbol.

[0010] Also, the present disclosure will be described according to the following item order. 1. Overview of Information Processing 2. System Configuration Example 3. Device Configuration Example 4. Processing Procedure Example 5. Modification Example 6. Others 7. Hardware Configuration Example 8. Conclusion

[0011] <<1. Overview of Information Processing>> <1-1. Processing flow in the control system> Figure 1 is a diagram showing an overview of information processing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 1, the control system 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a terminal device 10, a control device 20, and a hot and cold stimulation device 30. The terminal device 10 and the control device 20 can communicate through a predetermined network. The control device 20 and the hot and cold stimulation device 30 can also communicate through a predetermined network. Note that Figure 1 shows an example of the control system 1 according to an embodiment, and is not limited to the form shown in Figure 1. For example, the control system 1 may consist of a control device 20 and a hot and cold stimulation device 30. In this case, the operation of the hot and cold stimulation device 30 can be controlled by a user U01, described later, who is a user of the hot and cold stimulation device 30, or by an operator of the hot and cold stimulation device 30, such as a medical professional or service provider, by directly operating the control device 20.

[0012] Terminal device 10 is a terminal device operated by user U01, and is typically a smartphone. User U01 may be the owner of terminal device 10 or simply a user. Control device 20 is a control device that comprehensively controls the thermal stimulation device 30. Thermal stimulation device 30 is attached to the user U01 and performs thermal stimulation by repeatedly applying thermal and cooling stimulation alternately to parts of user U01's body. Thermal stimulation device 30 is configured to include a temperature change unit 31 having a semiconductor element such as a Peltier element. In the example shown in Figure 1, thermal stimulation device 30a and thermal stimulation device 30b are thermal stimulation devices 30 having the same functional configuration. In the example shown in Figure 1, thermal stimulation device 30a is attached to user U01's left shoulder with the temperature change unit 31a facing user U01, and thermal stimulation device 30b is attached to user U01's right shoulder with the temperature change unit 31b facing user U01.

[0013] In such a control system 1, the terminal device 10 receives setting information for operating the hot / cold stimulation device 30 from the user U01. The terminal device 10 then transmits the setting information received from the user U01 to the control device 20 (step S11).

[0014] The control device 20 acquires the setting information transmitted from the terminal device 10 (step S12). The control device 20 also refers to a predetermined parameter determination table and determines the stimulation parameters according to the setting information (step S13). The control device 20 then transmits control signals to the hot and cold stimulation devices 30a and 30b respectively to operate the hot and cold stimulation devices 30 according to the determined stimulation parameters, and performs operation control of the hot and cold stimulation (step S14).

[0015] <1-2. Example of stimulus parameter configuration> The stimulus parameters and adjustment variables determined by the control device 20 will be explained using Figure 2. Figure 2 is a diagram showing an example of the stimulus parameters and adjustment variables according to the embodiment of this disclosure.

[0016] As shown in Figure 2, the stimulation parameters determined by the control device 20 are configured by associating the contents of adjustment variables with each item representing the action that constitutes the hot and cold stimulation. The items representing the action that constitutes the hot and cold stimulation include "thermal stimulation," "cooling stimulation," "stop," and "repetition." Furthermore, the adjustment variables corresponding to "thermal stimulation" are the operation time and thermal intensity. Similarly, the adjustment variables corresponding to "cooling stimulation" are the operation time and cooling intensity. Furthermore, the adjustment variable corresponding to "stop" is the stop time. Furthermore, the adjustment variable corresponding to "repetition" is the number of sets. The number of sets is the number of repetitions of a set in which the action "thermal stimulation" → "stop" → "cooling stimulation" → "stop" is considered one set. Alternatively, instead of the number of sets for the hot and cold stimulation, the total time for executing the hot and cold stimulation action may be set. In addition, the actions that constitute the hot and cold stimulation may be stopped at will by the user U01 through manual operation.

[0017] In the adjustment variables, "operation time" indicates the duration of operation under either "thermal stimulation" or "cooling stimulation." "Thermal intensity" indicates the target temperature when applying thermal stimulation, and "Cooling intensity" indicates the target temperature when applying cooling stimulation. "Stop time" is the interval between thermal and cooling stimulation, indicating the time during which the thermal or cooling stimulation is "stopped."

[0018] Based on the setting information obtained from the terminal device 10, the control device 20 determines the intensity of the thermal stimulation and the operating time for the thermal stimulation, the intensity of the cooling stimulation and the operating time for the cooling stimulation, the stop time, and the number of sets.

[0019] <1-3. Examples of variable adjustments based on operating mode> An example of adjusting the stimulus parameters based on the operating mode will be explained using Figure 3. Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of adjusting the parameters based on the operating mode according to the embodiment of this disclosure.

[0020] As shown in Figure 3, the control device 20 pre-prepares three operating modes for performing hot and cold stimulation, such as operating mode M1, operating mode M2, and operating mode M3, and determines the setting values ​​for each adjustment variable for each mode. Operating modes M1 to M3 are configured to be selectable based on the user U01's subjective fatigue and malaise. For example, the control device 20 suggests selecting operating mode M1 when the user U01 feels strong fatigue and malaise, selecting operating mode M2 ​​when the user feels fatigue and malaise, and selecting operating mode M3 when the user does not feel much fatigue and malaise. Then, the control device 20 determines the setting values ​​for each adjustment variable of the stimulation parameters based on the operating mode selected by the user U01 of the terminal device 10 from among these three operating modes.

[0021] For example, if user U01 selects operation mode M1, the control device 20 sets the cooling intensity, which is the target temperature setting for the cooling stimulus, to "high" and the cooling time, which is the operation time for the cooling stimulus, to "20 seconds". The control device 20 also sets the thermal intensity, which is the target temperature setting for the thermal stimulus, to "high" and the thermal time, which is the operation time for the thermal stimulus, to "20 seconds". The control device 20 also sets the stop time to "5 seconds". The control device 20 also sets the set count to "S m Set to "times". In this way, the control device 20 can easily adjust the operation of the hot and cold stimulation device 30 based on the operation mode selected by the user of the hot and cold stimulation device 30.

[0022] <1-4. Example of variable adjustment based on user attributes> Using Figure 4, we will explain an example of variable adjustment of stimulus parameters based on user attributes. Figure 4 is a diagram showing an example of variable adjustment based on user attributes according to the embodiment of this disclosure.

[0023] As shown in Figure 4, the control device 20 pre-determines the setting values ​​for each adjustment variable for each combination of age, gender, and occupation that are set as attributes of the user U01. Then, the control device 20 determines the setting values ​​for each adjustment variable of the stimulation parameters based on the attributes of user U01.

[0024] For example, if user U01 of terminal device 10 is a man in his 20s who works as a company employee primarily doing manual labor, the control device 20 will set the cooling intensity, which is the target temperature setting for the cooling stimulus, to "high" and the cooling time, which is the operating time of the cooling stimulus, to "20 seconds". The control device 20 will also set the thermal intensity, which is the target temperature setting for the thermal stimulus, to "high" and the thermal time, which is the operating time of the thermal stimulus, to "20 seconds". The control device 20 will also set the stop time to "5 seconds".

[0025] For example, taking into account the physical characteristics of women, who tend to have thinner skin, the intensity of the hot and cold stimulation is set relatively lower when user U01 is female than when user U01 is male. Also, taking into account the ease and degree of muscle fatigue accumulation depending on the type of work, the intensity of the hot and cold stimulation is set relatively higher when user U01's work is physical labor than when user U01's work is desk work. Furthermore, as a user attribute, variable adjustments may be made based on user U01's preferences. For example, this preference refers to user U01's subjective preference, such as liking strong or weak hot and cold stimulation. The control device 20 can adjust the intensity of the hot and cold stimulation according to user U01's preferences by managing user U01's usage history. Furthermore, as a user attribute, variable adjustments may be made based on user U01's perception (sensitivity) of the intensity of hot and cold stimulation in past treatments. For example, the control device 20 can adjust the intensity of the hot and cold stimulation according to the user's perception by collecting and storing user questionnaires after the treatment. In this way, the control device 20 can adjust the operation of the hot and cold stimulation device 30 so that it provides appropriate hot and cold stimulation tailored to the user's attributes.

[0026] <1-5. Variable adjustments based on stimulation site and condition of stimulation site> Using Figure 5, we will explain an example of adjusting the parameters of stimulation based on the stimulation site and the state of the stimulation site. Figures 5 and 6 are diagrams showing an example of adjusting the parameters based on the stimulation site and the state of the stimulation site according to the embodiment of this disclosure.

[0027] The control device 20 pre-determines the setting values ​​for each adjustment variable of the stimulation parameters for each combination of stimulation site and the state of the stimulation site. The stimulation site is a part of the user's body of the hot / cold stimulation device 30, and corresponds to the neck, lower back, forearm / upper arm, thigh / shin, etc. The state of the stimulation site corresponds to, for example, the muscle stiffness of the muscle corresponding to the body part that is the stimulation site, or the user's subjective degree of fatigue (fatigue / malaise) in that area.

[0028] If the control device 20 can obtain muscle stiffness from the terminal device 10, it obtains and inputs the numerical value of muscle stiffness along with information about the stimulation site from the terminal device 10. Also, if the control device 20 can obtain the subjective degree of fatigue of user U01 from the terminal device 10, it has user U01 select the current degree of fatigue from a set of options presented to user U01 in advance, and obtains and inputs information corresponding to the degree of fatigue selected by user U01 along with information about the stimulation site. Note that muscle stiffness and the degree of fatigue may also be directly set to the control device 20 by user U01 of the terminal device 10 or an operator through manual operation using the input device provided in the control device 20. Then, the control device 20 determines the setting values ​​of each adjustment variable of the stimulation parameter based on the stimulation site and the state of the stimulation site specified by user U01 of the terminal device 10.

[0029] The control device 20 can change the setting values ​​of each adjustment variable for the stimulation parameters depending on the condition of the stimulated area, even if the stimulated area is the same. Figure 5 shows examples of setting values ​​for each adjustment variable when the stimulated area is the same but the condition of the stimulated area is different. The control device 20 can also determine the setting values ​​for each adjustment variable for other areas where the hot and cold stimulation device 30 can be applied, such as the neck, lower back, forearms / upper arms, and thighs / shins, for each combination of stimulated area and condition of the stimulated area, similar to the example shown in Figure 5.

[0030] The control device 20 can determine the settings for each adjustment variable so that, for example, even if the stimulation site is the same, the higher the degree of muscle stiffness indicated by muscle stiffness, or the stronger the user's fatigue and malaise, the relatively stronger the hot and cold intensity and the longer the operating time.

[0031] For example, as shown in Figure 5, if the condition of the stimulated area obtained from the terminal device 10 is muscle stiffness: D1 (very stiff) or fatigue / malaise: "strongly felt", the control device 20 can set the cooling intensity, which is the target temperature setting for the cooling stimulus, to "high" and the cooling time, which is the operation time for the cooling stimulus, to "20 seconds". Similarly, the control device 20 can set the thermal intensity, which is the target temperature setting for the thermal stimulus, to "high" and the thermal time, which is the operation time for the thermal stimulus, to "20 seconds". Furthermore, the control device 20 can set the stop time, which is the interval between the thermal stimulus and the cooling stimulus, to "5 seconds". On the other hand, if the condition of the stimulated area obtained from the terminal device 10 is muscle stiffness: D3 (not very stiff) or fatigue / malaise: "not very felt", the control device 20 can set the cooling intensity, which is the target temperature setting for the cooling stimulus, to "low" and the cooling time, which is the operation time for the cooling stimulus, to "10 seconds". Furthermore, the control device 20 sets the thermal intensity, which is the target temperature setting for thermal stimulation, to "high" and the thermal duration, which is the operating time of the thermal stimulation, to "10 seconds". The control device 20 can also set the stop time, which is the interval between thermal stimulation and cooling stimulation, to "10 seconds".

[0032] Furthermore, the control device 20 can change the setting values ​​of each adjustment variable for the stimulation parameters depending on the stimulation site, even if the state of the stimulation site is the same. Figure 6 shows examples of setting values ​​for each adjustment variable when the state of the stimulation site is the same but the stimulation site is different.

[0033] For example, even if muscle stiffness or the user's fatigue and malaise are the same, the control device 20 can determine the settings of each adjustment variable so that when stimulating relatively thick and large muscle tissue, such as in the lower back or thighs, the heat and cold intensity is relatively stronger and the operating time is longer compared to when stimulating relatively thin and small muscle tissue, such as in the neck or shoulders.

[0034] For example, as shown in Figure 6, if the stimulation location acquired from the terminal device 10 is the shoulder, the control device 20 can set the cooling intensity, which is the target temperature setting for the cooling stimulation, to "low" and the cooling time, which is the operating time of the cooling stimulation, to "20 seconds". The control device 20 can also set the thermal intensity, which is the target temperature setting for the thermal stimulation, to "medium" and the thermal time, which is the operating time of the thermal stimulation, to "20 seconds". The control device 20 can also set the stop time, which is the interval between the thermal stimulation and the cooling stimulation, to "10 seconds". On the other hand, if the stimulation location acquired from the terminal device 10 is the lower back, the control device 20 can set the cooling intensity, which is the target temperature setting for the cooling stimulation, to "medium" and the cooling time, which is the operating time of the cooling stimulation, to "30 seconds". The control device 20 can also set the thermal intensity, which is the target temperature setting for the thermal stimulation, to "high" and the thermal time, which is the operating time of the thermal stimulation, to "30 seconds". Furthermore, the control device 20 can set the pause time, which is the interval between thermal stimulation and cooling stimulation, to "10 seconds".

[0035] Furthermore, when the stimulation site is close to the center of the user U01's body, such as the lower back, the control device 20 can adjust the cooling intensity to be lower than when stimulating the thigh, which is further from the center of the user U01's body, even if the muscle stiffness and fatigue / malaise are the same. In this way, the control device 20 can adjust the operation of the hot and cold stimulation so that it is appropriate for the stimulation site and the condition of the stimulation site.

[0036] The operation image of the hot and cold stimulation will be explained using Figure 7. Figure 7 is a diagram showing the operation image of the hot and cold stimulation according to the embodiment of this disclosure. For example, when user U01 selects operation mode M1, the control device 20 sets the stimulation parameters of cooling intensity and time to "high" and "20 seconds", sets the heat intensity and time to "high" and "20 seconds", sets the stop to "5 seconds", and sets the number of sets to "S mThe setting is set to "times". The control device 20 then sends a control signal to the hot and cold stimulation device 30 to execute the hot and cold stimulation operation according to the set stimulation parameters. As shown in Figure 7, the hot and cold stimulation device 30 repeatedly executes the hot and cold stimulation operation, with one set consisting of thermal stimulation (high, 20 seconds) → stop (5 seconds) → cooling stimulation (high, 20 seconds) → stop (5 seconds), until the number of sets reaches Sm (times) (total time: 30 minutes).

[0037] <1-6. Relationship between the time course of thermal stimulation and the time course of skin surface temperature> The relationship between the time course of thermal stimulation and the time course of skin surface temperature will be explained using Figure 8. Figure 8 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the time course of thermal stimulation and the time course of skin surface temperature according to an embodiment of this disclosure. The upper part of Figure 8 shows an example of the time course of thermal stimulation, and the lower part of Figure 8 shows an example of the time course of skin surface temperature of user U01.

[0038] As shown in Figure 8, upon the start of thermal stimulation, the surface temperature of user U01's skin continues to rise at a constant rate while the thermal stimulation is ongoing. Subsequently, when the thermal stimulation stops, the skin surface temperature, which had risen during the stoppage, suddenly begins to fall at a constant rate. Subsequently, when cooling stimulation starts, the skin surface temperature continues to fall at a rate greater than that at the time the thermal stimulation stopped, while the cooling stimulation is ongoing. Subsequently, when the cooling stimulation stops, the skin surface temperature, which had fallen during the stoppage, suddenly begins to rise at a constant rate. Then, when the next cycle of thermal stimulation starts, the skin surface temperature rises again at a rate greater than that at the time the cooling stimulation stopped. In this way, the control device 20 can control the operation of the thermal stimulation device 30 to alternately and repeatedly apply thermal stimulation to parts of user U01's body.

[0039] <<2. System Configuration Example>> The following describes an example of the configuration of a control system according to the embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 9 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the system configuration according to the embodiment of this disclosure.

[0040] As shown in Figure 9, the control system 1 according to the embodiment of this disclosure comprises a terminal device 10, a control device 20, and a plurality of hot and cold stimulation devices 30. The configuration of the control system 1 is not limited to the example shown in Figure 9, and may include more hot and cold stimulation devices 30 than those shown in Figure 9. Furthermore, the control system 1 may consist of a control device 20 and hot and cold stimulation devices 30. In this case, the setting information for controlling the operation of the hot and cold stimulation devices 30, transmitted from the terminal device 10 to the control device 20, is directly set by the user U01 of the terminal device 10 or an operator to the control device 20 through manual operation using an input device provided in the control device 20.

[0041] The terminal device 10 and the control device 20 are connected to a network Nα by wire or wireless means. The terminal device 10 and the control device 20 can communicate with each other via the network Nα. The network Nα includes short-range wireless networks such as Bluetooth® and ZigBee®, wireless LANs (Local Area Networks) such as WiFi®, and mobile communication networks such as LTE (Long Term Evolution) and 5G.

[0042] The control device 20 and the hot / cold stimulation devices 30a and 30b are connected wirelessly to the network Nβ. The control device 20 and the hot / cold stimulation device 30a can communicate with each other via the network Nβ. The control device 20 and the hot / cold stimulation device 30b can communicate with each other via the network Nβ. The network Nβ includes short-range wireless networks such as Bluetooth® and ZigBee®, and wireless LANs (Local Area Networks) such as WiFi®.

[0043] The terminal device 10, the control device 20, and the hot / cold stimulation device 30 may be connected to the same network.

[0044] Terminal device 10 is a terminal device operated by user U01, and is typically a smartphone. Terminal device 10 transmits setting information to control device 20 for control of the hot / cold stimulation device 30.

[0045] The control device 20 is a control device that comprehensively controls the operation of the hot and cold stimulation device 30. Based on the setting information obtained from the terminal device 10, the control device 20 performs operation control of the hot and cold stimulation device 30.

[0046] The hot and cold stimulation device 30 is attached to a part of the user's body, such as user U01 of the terminal device 10, and provides hot and cold stimulation to that part of the user's body. The hot and cold stimulation device 30 is configured to be attachable to the user's skin or clothing.

[0047] <<3. Example of Device Configuration>> <3-1. Example of terminal device configuration> The configuration of the terminal device 10 according to the embodiment of this disclosure will be described below. Figure 10 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the terminal device according to the embodiment of this disclosure.

[0048] As shown in Figure 10, the terminal device 10 includes a display unit 11, an operation unit 12, a communication unit 13, a storage unit 14, and a control unit 15.

[0049] The display unit 11 displays various information. For example, the display unit 11 can display a setting window for transmitting setting information to the control device 20 for controlling the operation of the thermal stimulation device 30. The display unit 11 is implemented using a display device such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an organic EL display using an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode). The display unit 11 may also be implemented using a touch panel display. In this case, the display unit 11 can also function as the operation unit 12, which will be described later.

[0050] The control unit 12 accepts various operations. For example, the control unit 12 accepts input operations for setting information to control the operation of the hot / cold stimulation device 30. The control unit 12 is implemented by buttons, keys, a touch panel, or the like.

[0051] The communication unit 13 transmits and receives various information to and from the control device 20 via the network Nα. The communication unit 13 is implemented by a communication module or modem for performing communication via a short-range wireless network, a wireless LAN (Local Area Network), or a mobile communication network.

[0052] The storage unit 14 is implemented by, for example, semiconductor memory elements such as RAM (Random Access Memory) and flash memory, or storage devices such as hard disks and optical discs. The storage unit 14 can store programs and data for implementing various processing functions executed by the control unit 15. The programs stored in the storage unit 14 include programs for implementing processing functions corresponding to each part of the control unit 15. The programs stored in the storage unit 14 include the OS (Operating System) and various application programs.

[0053] As shown in Figure 10, the storage unit 14 has a user application storage unit 14a. The user applications stored in the user application storage unit 14a provide various functions for using the hot and cold stimulation device 30. Through the functions provided by this user application, the user U01 of the terminal device 10 can transmit setting information to the control device 20 for controlling the operation of the hot and cold stimulation device 30.

[0054] The control unit 15 is implemented by a control circuit equipped with a processor and memory. The various processing functions performed by the control unit 15 are implemented, for example, by executing instructions written in a program read from internal memory by the processor, using the internal memory as a working area. The program read from internal memory by the processor includes the OS (Operating System) and application programs. The control unit 15 may also be implemented by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array).

[0055] Furthermore, the main memory and auxiliary memory that function as internal memory, as mentioned above, are implemented by semiconductor memory elements such as RAM (Random Access Memory) and flash memory, or by storage devices such as hard disks and optical discs.

[0056] The control unit 15 executes a process to transmit setting information for controlling the operation of the hot and cold stimulation device 30 to the control device 20, based on the functions provided by the user application stored in the user application storage unit 14a.

[0057] <3-2. Example of Control Device Configuration> The configuration of the control device 20 according to the embodiment of this disclosure will be described below with reference to Figure 11. Figure 11 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control device according to the embodiment of this disclosure.

[0058] As shown in Figure 11, the control device 20 includes a communication unit 21, a storage unit 22, and a control unit 23.

[0059] The communication unit 21 transmits and receives various information to and from the terminal device 10 via the network Nα. The communication unit 21 receives setting information from the terminal device 10 via the network Nα. The communication unit 21 also communicates with the thermal stimulation device 30 via the network Nβ. The communication unit 21 transmits control signals to the thermal stimulation device 30. The communication unit 21 also receives information about the temperature of the thermal stimulation from the thermal stimulation device 30. The communication unit 21 is implemented by a communication module or modem for performing communication via a short-range wireless network, wireless LAN (Local Area Network), or mobile communication network.

[0060] The storage unit 22 is implemented by, for example, semiconductor memory elements such as RAM (Random Access Memory) and flash memory, or storage devices such as hard disks and optical discs. The storage unit 22 can store programs and data for implementing various processing functions executed by the control unit 23. The programs stored in the storage unit 22 include programs for implementing processing functions corresponding to each part of the control unit 23. The programs stored in the storage unit 22 include the OS (Operating System) and various application programs.

[0061] As shown in Figure 11, the storage unit 22 includes a parameter determination table storage unit 22a and a threshold storage unit 22b.

[0062] The parameter determination table storage unit 22a stores the parameter determination table. As described above, the parameter determination table pre-defines information for determining stimulation parameters to control the operation of hot and cold stimulation based on setting information obtained from the terminal device 10. Figures 12 to 14 show an overview of the information defined in the parameter determination table according to the embodiment of this disclosure.

[0063] The parameter determination table shown in Figure 12 illustrates an example where the setting values ​​of the adjustment variables constituting the stimulation parameters are defined for each operating mode. The parameter determination table shown in Figure 13 illustrates an example where the setting values ​​of the adjustment variables constituting the stimulation parameters are defined for each user attribute. Furthermore, the parameter determination table shown in Figure 14 illustrates an example where the setting values ​​of the adjustment variables constituting the stimulation parameters are defined for each stimulation site (part of the user's body) and the state of the stimulation site. Figures 12 to 14 are examples illustrating the overview of the information defined in the parameter determination tables, and different information may be defined. For example, the setting values ​​of the adjustment variables may be defined according to the user's subjective preferences (preferences), such as liking strong hot / cold stimulation or weaker hot / cold stimulation, as a user attribute defined in the parameter determination table shown in Figure 13.

[0064] The threshold memory unit 23b stores threshold information for determining whether the temperature information acquired from the thermal stimulation device 30 is within a safe range for the user receiving the thermal stimulation. The threshold information may include thresholds for cooling intensity (target temperature) to determine the safety of the cooling intensity and thresholds for thermal intensity (target temperature) to determine the thermal intensity. Alternatively, the threshold information may include information on a safe temperature range.

[0065] The control unit 23 is implemented by a control circuit equipped with a processor and memory. The various processing functions performed by the control unit 23 are implemented, for example, by executing instructions written in a program read from internal memory by the processor, using the internal memory as a working area. The program read from internal memory by the processor includes the OS (Operating System) and application programs. The control unit 23 may also be implemented by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array).

[0066] Furthermore, the main memory and auxiliary memory that function as internal memory, as mentioned above, are implemented by semiconductor memory elements such as RAM (Random Access Memory) and flash memory, or by storage devices such as hard disks and optical discs.

[0067] The control unit 23 refers to the parameter determination table stored in the parameter determination table storage unit 23a and executes a process to determine the setting values ​​of the stimulation parameters according to the setting information obtained from the terminal device 10. The control unit 23 also executes a process to send a control signal to the hot and cold stimulation device 30 to perform the hot and cold stimulation operation according to the determined setting values ​​of the stimulation parameters. This control signal is a signal for determining the control current that controls the driving of the Peltier elements that make up the hot and cold stimulation device 30.

[0068] Furthermore, the control unit 23 performs a determination process to decide whether or not to stop the operation of the hot and cold stimulation based on the temperature information of the hot and cold stimulation received from the hot and cold stimulation device 30. Specifically, if the cooling intensity of the hot and cold stimulation is below the threshold for cooling intensity, or if the heating intensity of the hot and cold stimulation is above the threshold for heating intensity, the control unit 23 sends a control signal to the hot and cold stimulation device 30 to stop the operation of the hot and cold stimulation. This prevents adverse effects on the user receiving the hot and cold stimulation due to overheating or overcooling.

[0069] <3-3. Configuration of the Hot and Cold Stimulation Device> The configuration of the hot and cold stimulation device 30 according to the embodiment of this disclosure will be described below with reference to Figure 15. Figure 15 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the hot and cold stimulation device according to the embodiment of this disclosure.

[0070] As shown in Figure 15, the hot and cold stimulation device 30 includes a temperature change unit 31, a sensor unit 32, a communication unit 33, and a control unit 34.

[0071] The temperature-changing unit 31 absorbs heat (cools) or generates heat (heats) according to the direction of the control current applied from the control unit 34. The temperature-changing unit 31 is attached to a part of the body of the user of the thermal stimulation device 30 (for example, user U01 of the terminal device 10). The temperature-changing unit 31 can provide thermal or cooling stimulation to the part of the user's body in contact with the temperature-changing unit 31. The temperature-changing unit 31 is realized by a semiconductor element such as a Peltier element.

[0072] The sensor unit 32 detects the temperature of the hot and cold stimulus provided by the temperature change unit 31 in conjunction with the operation of the temperature change unit 31. The sensor unit 32 sends the detected temperature information of the hot and cold stimulus to the control unit 34.

[0073] The communication unit 33 communicates with the control device 20 via the network Nβ. The communication unit 33 receives control signals from the control device 20 via the network Nβ. The communication unit 33 also transmits temperature information of the thermal stimulation to the control device 20 via the network Nβ. The communication unit 33 is implemented by a communication module or modem for performing communication via a short-range wireless network, a wireless LAN (Local Area Network), or a mobile communication network.

[0074] The control unit 34 is implemented by a control circuit equipped with a processor and memory. The various processing functions performed by the control unit 34 are implemented, for example, by executing instructions written in a program read from internal memory by the processor, using the internal memory as a working area. The program read from internal memory by the processor includes the OS (Operating System) and application programs. The control unit 34 may also be implemented by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array).

[0075] Furthermore, the main memory and auxiliary memory that function as internal memory, as mentioned above, are implemented by semiconductor memory elements such as RAM (Random Access Memory) and flash memory, or by storage devices such as hard disks and optical discs.

[0076] The control unit 34 applies a control current to the temperature change unit 31 to drive the temperature change unit 31 according to the control signal received from the control device 20. In conjunction with the driving of the temperature change unit 31, the control unit 34 also acquires temperature information of the thermal stimulus from the sensor unit 32 and sends the acquired temperature information to the communication unit 33.

[0077] <<4. Example of Processing Procedure>> The processing procedure of the control device 20 according to the embodiment of this disclosure will be described below with reference to Figure 16. Figure 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing procedure of the control device according to the embodiment of this disclosure. The processing procedure shown in Figure 16 is executed by the control unit 23 of the control device 20.

[0078] As shown in Figure 16, the control unit 23 acquires setting information from the terminal device 10 to control the operation of the hot and cold stimulation device 30 (step S101).

[0079] Furthermore, the control unit 23 determines the stimulation parameters (set values) based on the acquired setting information (step S102). Specifically, the control unit 23 refers to the parameter determination table stored in the parameter determination table storage unit 23a and executes a process to determine the stimulation parameters according to the setting information acquired from the terminal device 10.

[0080] Furthermore, the control unit 23 controls the operation of the hot and cold stimulation based on the determined stimulation parameters (step S103). Specifically, the control unit 23 sends a control signal to the hot and cold stimulation device 30 to perform the hot and cold stimulation operation according to the set value of the determined stimulation parameter. Then, the control unit 23 completes the process shown in Figure 16.

[0081] <<5. Variation>> <5-1. Variable adjustment based on ambient temperature> In the above embodiment, the control device 20 may adjust the intensity of the thermal stimulation and the operating time for the thermal stimulation, the intensity of the cooling stimulation and the operating time for the cooling stimulation, and the stop time based on the ambient temperature (e.g., room temperature) of the environment in which the thermal stimulation is performed. Specifically, the control unit 23 acquires the room temperature in which the thermal stimulation is performed. The control unit 23 may acquire the room temperature directly by equipping the control device 20 with a room temperature measurement function, or it may acquire the room temperature from the thermal stimulation device 30 by equipping the thermal stimulation device 30 with a room temperature measurement function. For example, if the room temperature is lower than a predetermined threshold, the control unit 23 adjusts to increase the thermal intensity and decrease the cooling temperature. This makes it possible to perform appropriate thermal stimulation according to the environment in which the thermal stimulation is performed.

[0082] <5-2. Simultaneous stimulation of multiple areas> In the above embodiment, the control device 20 controls the hot and cold stimulation devices 30 attached to different parts of the user's body in parallel, enabling simultaneous hot and cold stimulation to different parts of the user's body. At this time, the user attaches one hot and cold stimulation device 30 to each stimulation site (part of the body) where they will be subjected to hot and cold stimulation. In addition, each time the user attaches a hot and cold stimulation device, they transmit identification information individually assigned to the hot and cold stimulation device and setting information related to the stimulation site, etc., from the terminal device 10 to the control device 20. Based on the setting information received from the terminal device 10, the control device 20 recognizes the correspondence between the hot and cold stimulation device 30 and the location where it is attached. The control device 20 then adjusts the setting values ​​of the stimulation parameters according to the stimulation site (part of the body) and the state of the stimulation site (muscle stiffness, fatigue, malaise, etc.), and executes parallel control of the hot and cold stimulation according to the stimulation site (part of the body) and the state of the stimulation site (muscle stiffness, fatigue, malaise, etc.).

[0083] <<6. Others>> The control device 20 according to the embodiments and modified examples of this disclosure may be implemented using a dedicated computer system or a general-purpose computer system.

[0084] Furthermore, a control program for realizing the control method executed by the control device 20 according to the embodiments and modifications of this disclosure may be stored in a computer-readable recording medium such as an optical disc, semiconductor memory, magnetic tape, or flexible disk and distributed. In this case, the control device 20 according to the embodiments and modifications of this disclosure can realize the information processing method according to the embodiments and modifications of this disclosure by installing and executing various programs on a computer.

[0085] Furthermore, various programs for realizing the control method executed by the control device 20 according to the embodiments and modifications of this disclosure may be stored on a disk device provided by a server on a network such as the Internet, and made available for download to a computer. Alternatively, the functions provided by the various programs for realizing the control method executed by the control device 20 according to the embodiments and modifications of this disclosure may be realized through cooperation between an OS and an application program. In this case, the parts other than the OS may be stored on a medium and distributed, or the parts other than the OS may be stored on an application server and made available for download to a computer. In addition, at least a part of the processing functions for realizing the control method executed by the control device 20 according to the embodiments and modifications of this disclosure may be realized by a cloud server on a network. For example, if the processing function for determining stimulation parameters is executed by the cloud server, the terminal device 10 or the control device 20 sends setting information for operating the hot and cold stimulation device 30 to the cloud server. The cloud server determines the stimulation parameters based on the setting information and sends it back to the terminal device 10 or the control device 20. The terminal device 10 or the control device 20 controls the operation of the hot and cold stimulation device 30 based on the stimulation parameters received from the cloud server.

[0086] Furthermore, among the processes described in the embodiments and modifications of this disclosure, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically may be performed manually, or all or part of the processes described as being performed manually may be performed automatically by known methods. In addition, the processing procedures, specific names, and information including various data and parameters shown in the above document and drawings may be changed at will unless otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each figure is not limited to the information shown.

[0087] Furthermore, each component of the control system 1 according to the embodiments and modifications of this disclosure is functionally conceptual and does not necessarily have to be configured as shown in the figures. For example, in the above embodiments and modifications, an example was described in which the control device 20 comprehensively controls the hot and cold stimulation devices 30, but the processing function for realizing the control device 20's control may be mounted on one of the hot and cold stimulation devices 30, and the hot and cold stimulation device 30 may execute the control device 20's control. Alternatively, the function for realizing the control device 20's control may be included in an application distributed to the terminal device 10, and the terminal device 10 may execute the control device's control. Furthermore, each component of the control device 20 according to the embodiments and modifications of this disclosure is functionally conceptual and does not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown in the figures. That is, the specific forms of distribution and integration of each device are not limited to those shown, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in any unit according to various loads and usage conditions. For example, the control device 20 may distribute the function of stopping the operation of the hot and cold stimulation based on the temperature of the hot and cold stimulation to the hot and cold stimulation device 30, and the hot and cold stimulation device 30 may execute the process of stopping the operation of the hot and cold stimulation.

[0088] Furthermore, the embodiments and modifications of this disclosure can be combined as appropriate, provided that the processing content is not inconsistent. Also, the steps shown in the flowcharts of the embodiments of this disclosure can be changed in any order.

[0089] While embodiments and modifications of the present disclosure have been described above, the technical scope of the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments and modifications described above, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the present disclosure. Furthermore, components from different embodiments and modifications may be combined as appropriate.

[0090] <<7. Hardware Configuration Example>> Using Figure 17, an example of a computer hardware configuration capable of realizing the control device 20 according to the embodiments and modifications of this disclosure will be described. Figure 17 is a block diagram showing an example of a computer hardware configuration capable of realizing the control device according to the embodiments and modifications of this disclosure. Note that Figure 17 is just one example of a computer, and the configuration is not limited to that shown in Figure 17.

[0091] As shown in Figure 17, the control device 20 according to the embodiments and modified examples of the present disclosure can be implemented, for example, by a computer 1000 having a processor 1001, a memory 1002, and a communication module 1003.

[0092] Processor 1001 is typically a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), a SoC (System-on-a-Chip), or a system LSI (Large Scale Integration).

[0093] The memory 1002 is typically a non-volatile or volatile semiconductor memory such as RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), or flash memory, or a magnetic disk. The storage unit 22 of the control device 20 is implemented by the memory 1002.

[0094] The communication module 1003 is typically a communication card for wired or wireless LAN (Local Area Network), LTE (Long Term Evolution), Bluetooth (registered trademark), WUSB (Wireless USB), a router for optical communication, or various communication modems. The functions of the communication unit 21 of the control device 20 according to the above embodiment are realized by the communication module 1003.

[0095] The processor 1001 functions, for example, as an arithmetic processing unit or a control unit, and controls the overall operation or part thereof of each component based on various programs recorded in the memory 1002. The processing function of the control unit 23 of the control unit 20 is realized by the processor 1001 reading a control program from the memory 1002 that contains instructions for the control unit 23 to operate and executing it.

[0096] In other words, the processor 1001 and memory 1002 work in cooperation with software (a control program stored in memory 1002) to enable control by the control unit 23 of the control device 20.

[0097] <<8. Conclusion>> The control device 20 according to the embodiment of this disclosure includes a control unit 23. The control unit 23 dynamically controls the operation of the hot and cold stimulation device 30, which repeatedly applies alternating hot and cold stimulation to parts of the user's body. Thus, the control device 20 can easily reproduce a hot and cold alternating bath.

[0098] Furthermore, the hot and cold stimulation includes a stopping action. The control unit 23 determines the intensity and duration of the hot stimulation, the intensity and duration of the cold stimulation, and the stopping time as stimulation parameters, which are variables for controlling the operation of the hot and cold stimulation. This allows the control device 20 to flexibly configure the operation of the hot and cold stimulation.

[0099] Furthermore, the control unit 23 adjusts the intensity and duration of thermal stimulation, the intensity and duration of cooling stimulation, and the stop time based on the operating mode selected by the user from among the predetermined operating modes. This allows the control device 20 to easily adjust the operation of thermal stimulation based on the operating mode selected by the user of the thermal stimulation device 30.

[0100] Furthermore, the control unit 23 adjusts the intensity and duration of thermal stimulation, the intensity and duration of cooling stimulation, and the stop time based on the user's attributes. This allows the control device 20 to adjust the operation of the thermal stimulation so that the thermal stimulation of the thermal stimulation device 30 is appropriate for the user's attributes.

[0101] Furthermore, the aforementioned user attributes include the user's gender, age, occupation, and preferences. This allows the control device 20 to adjust the operation of the hot and cold stimulation according to the user's gender, age, occupation, and preferences.

[0102] Furthermore, the control unit 23 adjusts the intensity and duration of thermal stimulation, the intensity and duration of cooling stimulation, and the stop time based on the area where the thermal stimulation device 30 is attached to the user and the condition of that area. In this way, the control device 20 can adjust the operation of the thermal stimulation so that it provides appropriate thermal stimulation according to the stimulation site and the condition of that site.

[0103] Furthermore, the condition of the aforementioned area (stimulation site) includes the muscle stiffness of the area or the user's subjective degree of fatigue. This allows the control device 20 to adjust the operation of the hot and cold stimulation to provide appropriate stimulation based on the muscle stiffness of the area (stimulation site) and the user's fatigue level.

[0104] Furthermore, the control unit 23 adjusts the intensity and duration of the thermal stimulation, the intensity and duration of the cooling stimulation, and the stop time based on the ambient temperature of the environment in which the thermal stimulation is performed. This allows the control device 20 to adjust the operation of the thermal stimulation so that it provides appropriate thermal stimulation for the temperature of the environment in which the thermal stimulation is performed.

[0105] Furthermore, while the hot and cold stimulation operation is in progress, the control unit 23 acquires the temperature of the hot and cold stimulation from the hot and cold stimulation device 30, and if the acquired temperature exceeds a threshold, it transmits a control signal to the hot and cold stimulation device 30 to stop the operation of the hot and cold stimulation. This prevents adverse effects on the user receiving the hot and cold stimulation due to overheating or overcooling.

[0106] Furthermore, the thermal stimulation device 30 is constructed using a Peltier element. This allows the control device 20 to perform thermal control with a simple configuration.

[0107] Furthermore, the effects described herein are merely descriptive or illustrative and not limiting. In other words, the technology of this disclosure may produce other effects that are obvious to those skilled in the art from the description herein, in addition to or in lieu of the effects described herein.

[0108] Furthermore, the technology disclosed herein can also take the following configurations, within the technical scope of this disclosure. (1) A control unit that dynamically controls the operation of a thermal stimulation device that repeatedly applies alternating thermal and cooling stimuli to parts of the user's body. A control device having (2) The aforementioned hot and cold stimulation includes a stopping action, The control unit, The variables used to control the operation of the aforementioned thermal stimulation are determined to be the intensity and duration of the thermal stimulation, the intensity and duration of the cooling stimulation, and the stop time. The control device described in (1) above. (3) The control unit, Based on the operating mode selected by the user from among the predetermined operating modes, the intensity and duration of thermal stimulation, the intensity and duration of cooling stimulation, and the stop time are adjusted. The control device described in (2) above. (4) The control unit, Based on the user's attributes, the intensity and duration of thermal stimulation, the intensity and duration of cooling stimulation, and the stop time are adjusted. The control device described in (2) above. (5) The aforementioned attributes include the user's gender, age, occupation, and preferences. The control device described in (4) above. (6) The control unit, The thermal stimulation device adjusts the intensity of thermal stimulation and the duration of thermal stimulation, the intensity of cooling stimulation and the duration of cooling stimulation, and the stop time based on the area to which it is attached to the user and the condition of that area. The control device described in (2) above. (7) The condition of the aforementioned area includes the muscle stiffness of the area or the subjective degree of fatigue of the user. The control device described in (6) above. (8) The control unit, Based on the ambient temperature of the environment in which the thermal stimulation is performed, the intensity and duration of the thermal stimulation, the intensity and duration of the cooling stimulation, and the stop time are adjusted. The control device described in (2) above. (9) The control unit, While the hot and cold stimulation operation is being performed, the temperature of the hot and cold stimulation is obtained from the hot and cold stimulation device, and if the obtained temperature exceeds a threshold, a control signal is sent to the hot and cold stimulation device to stop the operation of the hot and cold stimulation. The control device described in (1) above. (10) The aforementioned hot and cold stimulation device is constructed using a Peltier element, The control unit, A control signal for controlling the operation of the thermal stimulation by the Peltier element is transmitted to the thermal stimulation device. The control device described in (1) above. (11) The processor, This system dynamically controls the operation of a thermal stimulation device that repeatedly applies alternating thermal and cooling stimuli to parts of the user's body. Control method. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0109] 1. Control System 10 Terminal devices 11 Display section 12 Control section 13 Communications Department 14 Storage section 14a User application storage 15 Control Unit 20 Control device 21 Communications Department 22 Memory section 22a Parameter determination table storage unit 22b Threshold memory unit 23 Control Unit 30. Hot and cold stimulation device 31 Temperature change section 32 Sensor section 33 Communications Department 34 Control Unit

Claims

1. A control unit dynamically controls the operation of a thermal stimulation device by individually adjusting the parameters of a thermal stimulation device, which repeatedly performs thermal stimulation, pause, cooling stimulation, and pause, thereby applying thermal and cooling stimulation to parts of the user's body. These parameters include the intensity of thermal stimulation, the duration of thermal stimulation, the intensity of cooling stimulation, the duration of cooling stimulation, and the pause time. A control device having

2. The control unit, The hot and cold stimulation devices attached to different parts of the user are controlled in parallel. The control device according to claim 1.

3. The control unit, Each of the aforementioned hot and cold stimulation devices adjusts its parameters based on the body part to which it is attached to the user and the condition of that body part. The control device according to claim 2.

4. The control unit, The parameters are adjusted based on the operating mode selected by the user from among the predetermined operating modes. The control device according to claim 1.

5. The control unit, Adjust the parameters based on the user's attributes. The control device according to claim 1.

6. The aforementioned attributes include the user's gender, age, and occupation. The control device according to claim 5.

7. The aforementioned attributes include the user's preference for the aforementioned hot and cold stimuli. The control device according to claim 5.

8. The control unit, The hot and cold stimulation device adjusts the parameters based on the combination of the body part attached to the user and the state of that body part. The control device according to claim 1.

9. The condition of the aforementioned area includes the muscle stiffness of the area or the subjective degree of fatigue of the user. The control device according to claim 8.

10. The control unit, The parameters are adjusted based on the ambient temperature of the environment in which the thermal stimulation operation is performed. The control device according to claim 1.

11. The control unit, While the hot and cold stimulation operation is being performed, the temperature of the hot and cold stimulation is obtained from the hot and cold stimulation device, and if the obtained temperature exceeds a threshold, a control signal is sent to the hot and cold stimulation device to stop the operation of the hot and cold stimulation. The control device according to claim 1.

12. The aforementioned hot and cold stimulation device is constructed using a Peltier element, The control unit, A control signal is transmitted to the thermal stimulation device for controlling the operation of the thermal stimulation by the Peltier element. The control device according to claim 1.

13. The aforementioned parameters include the number of repetitions of the actions of thermal stimulation, stopping, cooling stimulation, and stopping. The control device according to claim 1.

14. The processor, The parameters of a thermal stimulation device that repeatedly applies thermal stimulation, stops, and cool stimulation to parts of the user's body are individually adjusted to dynamically control the operation of the thermal stimulation device, including the intensity of the thermal stimulation, the duration of the thermal stimulation, the intensity of the cool stimulation, the duration of the cool stimulation, and the stop time. Control method.

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