High-frequency treatment device and method for operating same
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024565659
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-27
Abstract
Description
High frequency treatment device and its operating device
[0001] The present invention relates to a high-frequency treatment device having a function of applying high-frequency current transcutaneously and non-invasively to a treatment target such as a human or animal.
[0002] Conventionally, in the medical field, a high-frequency current is output transcutaneously from an electrode pad placed on the surface of a patient (human or other animal) to perform a treatment to relieve pain of the patient (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0003] JP 2014-064735 A
[0004] However, in various states of the high-frequency treatment device, operable and inactive keys are mixed, and necessary and unnecessary information is mixed, which hinders smooth operation for those who are unfamiliar with how to use the high-frequency treatment device. It also gives the impression of being complicated, which becomes a barrier to introducing the high-frequency treatment device and narrows the options for pain treatment.
[0005] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a high-frequency treatment device that has been narrowed down to only allow percutaneous treatment from conventional high-frequency treatment devices, and is equipped with a user interface specialized for that function, allowing smooth operation even for those who are unfamiliar with using high-frequency treatment devices.
[0006] The operating device of the present invention is an operating device for operating a high-frequency treatment device that outputs high-frequency current transcutaneously to a treatment target animal through a pair of electrode pads, and includes: a user interface that provides a plurality of operating functions that accept a respective one of a plurality of operations; and a control device that provides the user interface with a first specified operation function that accepts a first specified operation in a first state of the high-frequency treatment device, and provides the user interface with a second specified operation function that accepts a second specified operation different from the first specified operation in a second state of the high-frequency treatment device that follows the first state, while stopping the provision of the first specified operation function in the user interface.
[0007] FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory diagram relating to the configuration of a high-frequency treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram relating to the display functions of a touch panel display of the high-frequency treatment device; FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram relating to the display functions of a touch panel display (part 1); FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram relating to the display functions of a touch panel display (part 2); FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram relating to a sleep screen; FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram relating to an electrode connection standby screen; FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram relating to an output setting screen; FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram relating to an outputting screen; and FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram relating to an abnormality detection screen.
[0008] (Configuration) The high-frequency treatment device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in Fig. 1 is a device for passing high-frequency current percutaneously to relieve pain. As shown in Fig. 1, the high-frequency treatment device 1 includes a main body 10 (housing or casing), an electrode connector 12, and one or more pairs (e.g., two pairs) of electrode pads 20 further connected via a plurality of cables 14 connected to the electrode connector 12. The electrode pads 20 do not have to be components of the high-frequency treatment device 1 (or may be additional components).
[0009] A touch panel display 40 (corresponding to a "user interface") that accepts input operations such as various settings and displays various information is provided, for example, on the top surface of the main body 10. An operating device having a processing unit corresponding to the touch panel display 40 and the control unit 140 may be configured as a mobile terminal device (such as a smartphone and / or a tablet terminal) that is configured to be able to communicate with the high-frequency treatment device.
[0010] Each electrode pad 20 is attached to the skin of a human body or the like that is the target of high-frequency treatment, and is configured to pass a high-frequency current through the skin. The electrode pads 20 are, for example, approximately rectangular in shape and flexible enough to fit the surface shape of the human body.
[0011] As shown in FIG. 1, the high-frequency treatment device 1 includes, as functional elements, an output section 110, a voltage measuring section 114, a current measuring section 116, a switching section 118, and a control section 140.
[0012] The output unit 110 is configured to generate and output high-frequency power of a preset frequency (e.g., 470 to 490 kHz) based on power supplied from a commercial AC power source and a voltage (e.g., 18 to 22 Vrms) based on an output control signal from the control unit 140. The output unit 110 is configured from a known circuit having a transformer, and is configured to insulate the human body or other target of treatment from the commercial AC power source.
[0013] The output section 110 is connected to the electrode connector 12 via a switching section 118 , and is further connected so as to be able to output high frequency power to each of one or more pairs of electrode pads 20 .
[0014] The voltage measurement unit 114 is configured with known circuits and the like, and is configured to individually measure the voltage of the high-frequency power output by the output unit 110. The voltage measurement unit 114 generates a voltage measurement signal based on the high-frequency voltage generated by the output unit 110, and outputs the voltage measurement signal to the control unit 140.
[0015] The current measuring unit 116 is configured with known circuits and the like, and is configured to individually measure the high-frequency current flowing through each of the electrode pads 20. The current measuring unit 116 generates a current measurement signal based on the high-frequency current flowing through each of the electrode pads 20, and outputs the signal to the control unit 140.
[0016] The switching unit 118 operates under the control of the control unit 140 and is configured to switch the connection between the output unit 110 and the electrode connector 12. For example, the switching unit 118 is configured to switch between a state in which a high-frequency current flows through one of the two pairs of counter electrode pads 20 and a state in which a high-frequency current flows through the other of the two pairs of counter electrode pads 20.
[0017] The switching unit 118 is configured from a circuit having a plurality of switches, such as semiconductor switches such as MOSFETs (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors) or reed relays, and is provided between the output unit 110 and each of the plurality of electrode pads 20.
[0018] The control unit 140 is composed of a processing element such as a CPU, a storage element such as a ROM and / or RAM, an I / O circuit, etc. The control unit 140 is configured to control the operation of the components of the high-frequency treatment device 1, such as the output unit 110, to perform high-frequency treatment. The control unit 140 recognizes the connection state between the output unit 110 and each of the electrode pads 20.
[0019] The control unit 140 is configured to start or end the output of high-frequency power from the output unit 110 based on the manner of operation by the user via the touch panel display 40. The control unit 140 is configured to control the output at the output intensity set via the touch panel display 40.
[0020] As shown in FIG. 2, the touch panel display 40 displays a power supply connection indicator 41, an electrode connection waiting indicator 42, an output remaining time indicator 400, and an output time setting key C as keys (key switches) that accept a plurality of operations. 1- , C 1+ , C 2- and C 2+ It has the display functions of three output level keys P1, P2, and P3 which also serve as indicators, an output start key 441, and an output stop key 442. The number of output level keys (number of output level stages) may be two instead of three, or may be four or more.
[0021] The presence or absence of the power connection indicator 41 indicates whether the high-frequency treatment device 1 is connected to a power source. The electrode connection standby indicator 42 indicates whether the high-frequency treatment device 1 and the electrode pad 20 are electrically connected. In this embodiment, the output remaining time indicator 400 indicates the remaining output time of the high-frequency current as "M2M1:S2S1" by combining a two-digit number of minutes (M2M1) and a two-digit number of seconds (S2S1). Output time setting key C 1- and C 1+ Each of the keys accepts an operation to decrease or increase the first digit "M1" of the remaining output time in minutes. 2- and C 2+Each of the keys P1, P2, and P3 accepts an operation to decrease or increase the second digit "M2" of the remaining output time in minutes. Each of the output level keys P1, P2, and P3 accepts an operation to select one of three high-frequency current output levels: "low output," "medium output," and "high output," and indicates the selected output level. The output start key 441 accepts an operation to start the output of high-frequency current (primary operation) and an operation to pause (secondary operation). The output stop key 442 accepts an operation to stop the output of high-frequency current.
[0022] (Function) According to the high-frequency treatment device 1 having the above-described configuration, the output format of the high-frequency current to the treatment target is a bipolar output format, in which the high-frequency current is output between a pair of electrode pads 20.
[0023] The display transition manner of the touch panel display 40 controlled by the control unit 140 in the high-frequency treatment device 1 having the above-described configuration will be described.
[0024] It is determined whether the high-frequency treatment device 1 is connected to a power source (FIG. 3 / STEP 10). If the high-frequency treatment device 1 has a battery and / or a capacitor, the determination process is executed by the control unit 140 when power is supplied to the control unit 140 steadily or intermittently from the battery or the like. On the other hand, if the high-frequency treatment device 1 does not have a battery or a capacitor, the control unit 140 determines that the high-frequency treatment device 1 is connected to a power source in response to power being supplied to the control unit 140 from a power source.
[0025] If it is determined that the high-frequency treatment device 1 is not connected to a power source (or if the high-frequency treatment device 1 is not connected to a power source) (FIG. 3 / STEP 10...NO), nothing is displayed on the touch panel display 40. If it is determined that the high-frequency treatment device 1 is connected to a power source (FIG. 3 / STEP 10...YES), the flag f indicating the output state of the high-frequency current is set to "0" (FIG. 3 / STEP 11). Furthermore, the power connection indicator 41 is displayed on the touch panel display 40 (FIG. 3 / STEP 12). As a result, as shown in FIG. 5, a "sleep screen" in which only the power connection indicator 41 is displayed is displayed on the touch panel display 40.
[0026] Furthermore, it is determined whether or not a power-on operation has been performed by touching or tapping the power connection indicator 41 ( FIG. 3 / STEP 13). If it is determined that a power-on operation has not been performed ( FIG. 3 / STEP 13 . . . NO), a sleep screen is continuously displayed on the touch panel display 40 (see FIG. 5). On the other hand, if it is determined that a power-on operation has been performed ( FIG. 3 / STEP 13 . . . YES), the electrode connection standby indicator 42 is displayed in a flashing state on the touch panel display 40 ( FIG. 3 / STEP 14). As a result, as shown in FIG. 6, a "connection standby screen" is displayed on the touch panel display 40, in which the electrode connection standby indicator 42 is displayed in a flashing state in addition to the power connection indicator 41.
[0027] In consideration of the output format of the electrode pads 20, it is determined whether the electrode pads 20 are properly connected to the high-frequency treatment device 1 via the electrode connector 12 (FIG. 3 / STEP 16). Instead of or in addition to this determination process, a determination process may be executed to determine whether the paired electrode pads 20 are attached to the surface of the human body (based on the impedance measurement results between the paired electrodes 20). This output format may be set or changed by a setting operation via the touch panel display 40. If it is determined that the electrode pads 20 are not properly connected to the high-frequency treatment device 1 via the electrode connector 12 (FIG. 3 / STEP 16...NO), a "connection standby screen" is continuously displayed on the touch panel display 40 (see FIG. 6).
[0028] On the other hand, if it is determined that the electrode pads 20 are properly connected to the high-frequency treatment device 1 (FIG. 3 / STEP 16 . . . YES), the display of the electrode connection waiting indicator 42 on the touch panel display 40 is stopped, and the output remaining time indicator 400 and the output time setting key C are turned off. 1- , C 1+ , C 2- and C 2+ , output level keys P1, P2 and P3, and output start key 441 are displayed (FIG. 3 / STEP 18). As a result, as shown in FIG. 7, in addition to the power connection indicator 41, the remaining output time indicator 400 and the output time setting key C are displayed on the touch panel display 40. 1- , C 1+ , C 2- and C 2+ 4. Then, a "setting screen" is displayed on which the output level keys P1, P2 and P3 and the output start key 441 are displayed.
[0029] During this series of processes, it is determined whether the high-frequency treatment device 1 has been disconnected from the power supply (FIG. 3 / STEP 20). If it is determined that the high-frequency treatment device 1 has been disconnected from the power supply (FIG. 3 / STEP 20...YES), the display on the touch panel display 40, including the power connection indicator 41, is stopped (FIG. 3 / STEP 22). This ends the series of processes.
[0030] If it is determined that the high-frequency treatment device 1 is not disconnected from the power supply (remains connected to the power supply) (FIG. 3 / STEP 20...NO), the output time setting key C 1- , C 1+ , C 2- and C 2+ It is determined whether or not a setting operation for the remaining output time has been performed by touching or tapping at least one of the above (FIG. 3 / STEP 24). If it is determined that a setting operation for the remaining output time has been performed (FIG. 3 / STEP 24 . . . YES), the number of minutes displayed on the remaining output time indicator 400 is changed accordingly (FIG. 3 / STEP 25).
[0031] For example, when the remaining output time indicator 400 is displaying "15:00", the output time setting key C 1- Each time the output time setting key C is operated, the display on the output remaining time indicator 400 is decreased by one minute in the following order: "15:00" → "14:00" → "13:00" → ... When the output remaining time indicator 400 is displaying "15:00", 1+ Each time the output time setting key C is operated, the display on the output remaining time indicator 400 increases by one minute, such as "15:00" → "16:00" → "17:00" → ... When the output remaining time indicator 400 is displaying "15:00", 2- Each time the output time setting key C is operated, the display on the output remaining time indicator 400 is decreased by 10 minutes, such as from "15:00" to "05:00". 2+ Each time this is operated, the display on the output remaining time indicator 400 increases in 10-minute increments, such as "15:00" → "25:00" → "35:00" → . . .
[0032] If it is determined that the remaining output time has not been set (FIG. 3 / STEP 24...NO), it is determined whether or not flag f is "1" (FIG. 3 / STEP 26). If it is determined that flag f is "0" (FIG. 3 / STEP 26...NO), it is continuously determined whether or not the remaining output time has been set (FIG. 3 / STEP 24). If the initial display on the remaining output time indicator 400 is a default value such as "15:00" rather than "00:00", the process of determining whether flag f is "1" (see FIG. 3 / STEP 26) may be omitted.
[0033] Next, it is determined whether or not an output level setting operation has been performed by touching or tapping one of the output level keys P1, P2, and P3 (FIG. 3 / STEP 27). If it is determined that one of the output level keys P1, P2, and P3 has been selected and operated (FIG. 3 / STEP 27...YES), the display of the other output level keys except for the selected output level key is stopped (FIG. 3 / STEP 28). In this sense, each of the output level keys P1, P2, and P3 also serves as an indicator of the selected output level. In this case, touching or tapping the touch panel display 40 near the indicator or output level key may cause the output level keys P1, P2, and P3 to be displayed again, and touching or tapping one of these output level keys may change the selected output level.
[0034] The selected output level key and the other output level keys may be displayed in different colors to differentiate their display forms on the touch panel display 40. In this case, the output level may be changed by touching or tapping the other output level key.
[0035] If it is determined that the output level has not been set (FIG. 3 / STEP 27...NO), it is determined whether or not flag f is "1" (FIG. 3 / STEP 29). If it is determined that flag f is "0" (FIG. 3 / STEP 29...NO), it is continuously determined whether or not the output level has been set (FIG. 3 / STEP 27). If one of the output level keys P1, P2, and P3 that is initially displayed (e.g., "P1") is displayed as the default, the process of determining whether flag f is "1" (see FIG. 3 / STEP 29) may be omitted.
[0036] Thereafter, while the output screen (see FIG. 7) is displayed on the touch panel display 40, it is determined whether or not a primary operation (output start operation or output resume operation) has been performed by touching or tapping the output start key 441 (FIG. 4 / STEP 40).
[0037] If it is determined that no primary operation has been performed (FIG. 4 / STEP 40...NO), the process of determining whether the high-frequency treatment device 1 has been disconnected from the power supply (FIG. 3 / STEP 20) and subsequent processes are repeated. If it is determined that a primary operation has been performed (FIG. 4 / STEP 40...YES), high-frequency current is output from the high-frequency treatment device 1 through the electrode pad 20, and the remaining output time is counted down and displayed in one-second increments on the remaining output time indicator 400 (FIG. 4 / STEP 42). If the elapsed time since the previous countdown is less than one second, the countdown display process is omitted.
[0038] Next, it is determined whether flag f is "0" (FIG. 4 / STEP 42). If it is determined that flag f is "0" (FIG. 4 / STEP 42 . . . YES), that is, if high-frequency current has not yet been output by the high-frequency treatment device 1 through the electrode pad 20, flag f is set to "1" (FIG. 4 / STEP 43). At this time, the high-frequency treatment device 1 starts outputting high-frequency current through the electrode pad 20.
[0039] Furthermore, the display of the output time setting keys is stopped on the touch panel display 40, and an output stop key 442 is displayed (FIG. 4 / STEP 44). As a result, as shown in FIG. 8, an "outputting screen" is displayed on the touch panel display 40, which displays the power connection indicator 41, the remaining output time indicator 400, the selected output level key (for example, "P1"), the output start key 441, and the output stop key 442.
[0040] If it is determined that the flag f is "1" (FIG. 4 / STEP 42...NO), that is, if the high-frequency treatment device 1 has been outputting high-frequency current through the electrode pads 20 but is not currently outputting it, the display of the output time setting key on the touch panel display 40 is stopped and the output stop key 442 is displayed (FIG. 4 / STEP 44). At this time, the high-frequency treatment device 1 resumes outputting high-frequency current through the electrode pads 20.
[0041] Furthermore, in the high-frequency treatment device 1, it is determined whether or not an abnormality has been detected by the abnormality detection unit 124 (FIG. 4 / STEP 60). If it is determined that an abnormality has been detected (FIG. 4 / STEP 60...YES), the display of the remaining output time indicator 400, the selected output level key P1, and the output start key 441 on the touch panel display 40 is stopped (FIG. 4 / STEP 62). As a result, as shown in FIG. 9, an "abnormality detection screen" is displayed on the touch panel display 40, which displays a warning using the remaining output time indicator 400 and an output stop key 442 in addition to the power connection indicator 41. Warning characters or symbols using the remaining output time indicator 400 may indicate the content of the detected abnormality. The warning characters or symbols may be displayed in a flashing manner.
[0042] Next, it is determined whether or not an output stop operation has been performed by touching or tapping the output stop key 442 (FIG. 4 / STEP 64). If it is determined that no output stop operation has been performed (FIG. 4 / STEP 64...NO), the abnormality detection screen (see FIG. 9) continues to be displayed on the touch panel display 40. If it is determined that an output stop operation has been performed (FIG. 4 / STEP 64...YES), the display of the output stop key 442 on the touch panel display 40 is stopped (FIG. 4 / STEP 66). At this time, the warning display on the touch panel display 40 is also stopped, and the sleep screen (see FIG. 5) is displayed on the touch panel display 40. Thereafter, the process of determining whether or not a power-on operation has been performed (FIG. 3 / STEP 13) and subsequent processes are repeated. Alternatively, the series of processes may be terminated.
[0043] If it is determined that no abnormality has been detected (FIG. 4 / STEP 60...NO), it is determined whether or not a secondary operation (output pause operation) has been performed by touching or tapping the output start key 441 (FIG. 4 / STEP 46). If it is determined that a secondary operation has been performed (FIG. 4 / STEP 46...YES), the countdown display of the output remaining time on the output remaining time indicator 400 is stopped, and the output remaining time at that time is displayed as is (FIG. 4 / STEP 47). At this time, the output of high-frequency current from the high-frequency treatment device 1 through the electrode pad 20 is temporarily halted.
[0044] Thereafter, the process of determining whether the high-frequency treatment device 1 has been disconnected from the power supply (FIG. 3 / STEP 20) and subsequent processes are repeated. As a result, while the output of high-frequency current is temporarily stopped, resetting of the remaining output time and / or resetting of the output level is permitted (see FIG. 3 / STEP 24 to STEP 28). Note that after it is determined that a secondary operation has been performed, the process of determining whether a primary operation (output start operation or output restart operation) has been performed (FIG. 4 / STEP 40) and subsequent processes may be repeated. In this case, while the output of high-frequency current is temporarily stopped, resetting of the remaining output time and resetting of the output level are not permitted.
[0045] If it is determined that no secondary operation has been performed (FIG. 4 / STEP 46...NO), it is determined whether or not an output stop operation has been performed by touching or tapping the output stop key 442 (FIG. 4 / STEP 48). If it is determined that no output stop operation has been performed (FIG. 4 / STEP 48...NO), high-frequency current is continuously output from the high-frequency treatment device 1 through the electrode pad 20, and the output remaining time indicator 400 counts down the output remaining time in one-second increments (FIG. 4 / STEP 42). That is, in this case, the output in progress screen (see FIG. 8) is continuously displayed on the touch panel display 40. If it is determined that an output stop operation has been performed (FIG. 4 / STEP 48...YES), the display of the output remaining time indicator 400, output level key (e.g., "P1"), output start key 441, and output stop key 442 on the touch panel display 40 is stopped (FIG. 4 / STEP 49). As a result, a sleep screen is displayed on the touch panel display 40 (see FIG. 5). Thereafter, the process of determining whether or not the power has been turned on (FIG. 3 / STEP 13) and subsequent processes are repeated.
[0046] (Effects) According to the high-frequency treatment device 1 and its operating device that perform the above functions, a first specifying operation function (output time setting key C) that accepts a first specifying operation (a setting operation for the remaining output time and a setting operation for the output level) in a first state (for example, a state in which a setting screen is displayed) is provided. 1- , C 1+ , C 2- and C 2+Three output level keys P1, P2 and P3, and an output start key 441 for receiving an output start command are provided on the touch panel display 40 (user interface) (see FIG. 3 / STEP 18 and FIG. 7).
[0047] In a second state (for example, a state in which an output screen is displayed) of the high-frequency treatment device 1 following the first state, a second specifying operation function (an output pause operation and an output stop operation) (an output start key 441 and an output stop key 442 as output pause keys) is provided on the touch panel display 40 (user interface) (see FIG. 8). On the other hand, in the second state, a first specifying operation function (an output time setting key C 1- , C 1+ , C 2- and C 2+ , the provision of the unselected output level keys among the three output level keys P1, P2 and P3, and the output start key 441 which accepts the output start operation, is stopped (see FIG. 4 / STEP 45 and FIG. 8).
[0048] A first specifying operation function (output time setting key C) that accepts a setting operation of a specified control factor (output remaining time and output level) for controlling the high-frequency treatment device 1 as a first specifying operation in the first state. 1- , C 1+ , C 2- and C 2+ , and three output level keys P1, P2, and P3) are provided on the touch panel display 40 (user interface) (see FIG. 3 / STEP 18 and FIG. 7). The designated control factors (output remaining time and output level) set in the first state are output on the touch panel display 40 (user interface) in the second state (see FIG. 4 / STEP 45 and FIG. 8).
[0049] In the first state, a plurality of keys (output level keys P1, P2, and P3) selectable as a first specified operation function are output to the touch panel display 40 (user interface) (see FIG. 3 / STEP 18 and FIG. 7), and in the second state, one selected key from the plurality of keys is output to the touch panel display 40 (user interface) as an indicator representing the specified control factor (output level) (see FIG. 4 / STEP 45 and FIG. 8).
[0050] In each of the first and second states, a common key (output start key 441) is output on the touch panel display 40 (user interface) as the first and second specified operation functions (see FIGS. 7 and 8).
[0051] In the third state of the high-frequency treatment device 1 (a state in which the connection standby screen is displayed), a designation guide function (electrode connection standby indicator 42) for prompting a designation operation (an operation for connecting appropriate electrode pads 20 to the high-frequency treatment device 1) is provided or displayed on the touch panel display 40 (user interface) (see FIG. 3 / STEP 14 and FIG. 6). In the fourth state of the high-frequency treatment device 1 (a state in which the setting screen is displayed = first state) realized by the designation operation, provision of the designation guide function on the touch panel display 40 (user interface) is stopped (see FIG. 3 / STEP 18 and FIG. 7).
[0052] This makes it possible to operate the high-frequency treatment device 1 in accordance with an appropriate procedure in consideration of the treatment procedure using the high-frequency treatment device 1.
[0053] (Other embodiments of the present invention) In the above embodiment, the user interface is constituted by the touch panel display 40. However, in another embodiment, the user interface may be constituted by an output interface constituted by a display and / or speaker that outputs messages encouraging the user to make gestures and / or speak, and an input interface constituted by a microphone that inputs the user's gestures and / or speaks (and an input recognition device that recognizes the instructions from the input information).
[0054] 1...High frequency treatment device 12...Electrode connector 20...Electrode pad 40...Touch panel display (user interface) 110...Output section 114...Voltage measurement section 116...Current measurement section 118...Switching section 140...Control section
Claims
1. An operating device for operating a high-frequency treatment device that outputs a high-frequency current transcutaneously to a treatment target animal through a pair of electrode pads, a user interface that provides a plurality of operation functions that accept a plurality of operations, respectively; a control device that provides the user interface with a first specifying operation function that accepts a first specifying operation in a first state of the high-frequency treatment device among the plurality of operations, and provides the user interface with a second specifying operation function that accepts a second specifying operation different from the first specifying operation in a second state of the high-frequency treatment device subsequent to the first state, while stopping provision of the first specifying operation function in the user interface, The control device simultaneously provides the user interface with one first specifying operation function for accepting a remaining time setting as one first specifying operation and another first specifying operation function for accepting an output level setting of a high frequency current as another first specifying operation, and allows the one first specifying operation until an output operation of a high frequency current is performed after the one first specifying operation is performed, while prohibiting the other first specifying operation until an output operation of a high frequency current is performed after the other first specifying operation is performed. Operating device.
2. 2. The operating device according to claim 1, the control device provides the user interface with the first specifying operation function for accepting a setting operation of a specified control factor for controlling the high-frequency treatment device as the first specifying operation in the first state, and causes the user interface to output the specified control factor set in the first state in the second state. Operating device.
3. 3. The operating device according to claim 2, the control device causes the user interface to output a plurality of keys selectable as the other first specifying operation function for accepting an output level setting of a high-frequency current as the other first specifying operation in the first state; In the second state, a selected one of the plurality of keys is output to the user interface as an indicator representing an output level of a high frequency current as the designated control factor. Operating device.
4. 2. The operating device according to claim 1, the control device causes the user interface to output a common key as each of the first specified operation function and the second specified operation function in each of the first state and the second state. Operating device.
5. 2. The operating device according to claim 1, The control device provides the user interface with a designation guide function for prompting a designation operation in a third state of the high-frequency treatment device, and stops providing the designation guide function in the user interface in a fourth state of the high-frequency treatment device realized by the designation operation. Operating device.
6. A high-frequency treatment device that outputs a high-frequency current transcutaneously to a treatment target animal through a pair of electrode pads, The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 is provided. High frequency treatment device.