Liquid control device
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TW112130356
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TW · TW
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2022-08-11
- Filing Date
- 2023-08-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-08-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing electromagnetic therapy devices for treating headaches and stiff shoulders are bulky due to the need for transformers to generate high voltages, compromising safety and limiting therapeutic effects to psychological relaxation without direct physiological impact.
A compact liquid control device with electrodes and a controller that adjusts voltage, current, frequency, and phase to generate electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields, allowing for precise control of these parameters to treat various physiological conditions.
The device effectively treats conditions by micronizing liquid particles for improved fluid metabolism, preventing edema and enhancing hormonal balance, immune function, and preventing microbial proliferation, while maintaining tissue health and improving overall bodily functions.
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Abstract
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[0001] The present invention relates to a liquid control device. Prior Art
[0002] Previously, research has been conducted on the effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields on the human body for the treatment of headaches, stiff shoulders, and other symptoms by applying electromagnetic fields to the human body.
[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 describes a method whereby electrodes are placed on the head and soles of a chair where the patient sits, and AC high voltages of different frequencies are applied to these electrodes. The difference in frequency between the applied AC high voltages is roughly equal to a low frequency (1-1.8 Hz) below the normal human heart rate (60-90 beats / minute), thereby achieving a parasympathetic nervous system-driven relaxation effect. Furthermore, as an example of this type of potential therapy device, the Healthtron HES-A30 AC high-voltage electric field health device has been approved by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan (Approval No. 21100BZZ00265000) and is commercially available. [Prior Art Literature] [Patent Document]
[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent No. 5235040 Summary of the Invention
[0005] [Problems to be solved by the invention]
[0006] However, the potential therapy device described in Patent Document 1 requires a transformer to boost the 100 V (50 / 60 Hz) commercial power supply to a high voltage of approximately 9000 V to apply to the electrodes. This results in a larger device and, to ensure safety, increased complexity. Furthermore, Patent Document 1 aims for a parasympathetic nervous system-driven relaxation effect, limiting the expected psychological effects on the subject and preventing a more direct therapeutic effect.
[0007] The object of the present invention is to provide a control device that can adjust the electric field, magnetic field, electromagnetic field or electromagnetic wave generated by electrodes through a compact device structure to perform effective treatment or disposal. [Technical means to solve the problem]
[0008] The objectives of each embodiment of the present invention can be achieved by the following configuration. Specifically, a first aspect of the present invention is characterized by comprising at least one electrode and a controller for controlling at least one of the voltage value, current value, frequency, or phase of a voltage or current applied to the electrode. The controller adjusts at least one of the voltage value, current value, frequency, or phase of a voltage or current having a DC component and / or an AC component applied to the electrode while the electrode is positioned opposite an object, thereby controlling at least one of the electric field, magnetic field, electromagnetic field, or electromagnetic wave generated by the electrode and controlling the state of the fluid in the object facing the electrode, thereby improving or preventing edema, cell edema, or neuronal edema; controlling the balance of hormones, endocrine system, lymphatic system, or meridians; or controlling mitochondrial activity, autophagic activity, egg activity, or sperm activity.
[0009] The second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the liquid control device comprises at least one electrode and a controller for controlling at least one of the voltage value, current value, frequency or phase of the voltage or current applied to the electrode, wherein the controller adjusts at least one of the voltage value, current value, frequency or phase of the voltage or current having a DC component and / or an AC component applied to the electrode in a state where the electrode is arranged opposite to an object, thereby controlling at least any one of the electric field, magnetic field, electromagnetic field or electromagnetic wave generated by the electrode, and controlling the state of the liquid in the object facing the electrode, thereby improving or preventing the blockage of body fluids, medicinal liquids, cosmetics or liquids, improving or increasing the fluidity of body fluids, medicinal liquids, cosmetics or liquids, improving or preventing hardening or sclerosis, improving or preventing the dehydration of cells or tissues, and removing active oxygen or lactic acid. control of acid, control to improve or prevent muscle imbalance, control to improve or enhance body balance, fascial balance, occlusion, osteopathy, chiropractic, control to improve or prevent fractures or joint diseases, control to improve or enhance heart rate or pulse, control to improve or normalize blood pressure, control to improve or enhance respiratory function or lung function, control to improve or enhance dialysis function, control to improve or enhance vision or dynamic vision, control to improve or prevent ophthalmic diseases, control to improve or prevent internal medicine diseases, control to improve or enhance immune function, control to improve the permeability of drug delivery systems or cosmetics, control to improve or enhance the efficacy or quality of drugs, cosmetics, or liquids, control to improve or enhance the extraction of body fluids, drugs, cosmetics, or liquids, or control the fluctuation of fluids or ectoplasm.
[0010] The third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the liquid control device comprises at least one electrode and a controller for controlling at least one of the voltage value, current value, frequency or phase of the voltage or current applied to the electrode. The controller adjusts at least one of the voltage value, current value, frequency or phase of the voltage or current having a DC component and / or an AC component applied to the electrode in a state in which the electrode is arranged opposite to an object, thereby controlling at least any one of the electric field, magnetic field, electromagnetic field or electromagnetic wave generated by the electrode, and controlling the state of the liquid in the object opposite to the electrode, thereby preventing the proliferation of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi or viruses, improving or preventing burns, necrosis or bedsores, preventing metastasis, improving or preventing dementia, Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease, improving sleep, improving beauty, and PMS (Premenstrual Surgery). syndrome, menstrual pain, pain, itching, health enhancement, motor function improvement, or anti-aging control; control to improve or enhance the production of teeth, bones, joints, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, cells, skin, hair, or organs; control to improve the preservation, freezing, thawing, culture, or logistics of organs, body fluids, blood, cells, tissues, skin, hair, corpses, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), stem cells, sperm, eggs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or liquids; or electrodes or containers for improving the preservation, freezing, thawing, culture, or logistics of organs, body fluids, blood, cells, tissues, skin, hair, corpses, DNA, stem cells, sperm, eggs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or liquids.
[0011] The fourth aspect of the liquid control device of the present invention is characterized in that, in any of the liquid control devices in the first to third aspects, the voltage value of the voltage applied to the above-mentioned electrode is controlled within the range of 0 V to 5000 V, or the frequency of the AC component of the above-mentioned voltage is controlled within the range of 0 Hz to 1 MHz.
[0012] The liquid control device of the fifth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in any of the liquid control devices in the first to third aspects, the voltage value and / or frequency of the above-mentioned voltage varies smoothly or stepwise over time within a prescribed range.
[0013] The sixth form of the liquid control device of the present invention is characterized in that, in any of the liquid control devices in the first to third forms, any of the following controls is performed: controlling the chain arrangement, arrangement direction, water binding, or water activity of the water in the above-mentioned substance; controlling the interface polarization, interfacial tension, or emulsification state between the water phase and other phases in the above-mentioned substance; or controlling the state of active oxygen in the above-mentioned substance.
[0014] The seventh form of the liquid control device of the present invention is characterized in that, in any of the liquid control devices in the first to third forms, after the electric field, magnetic field, electromagnetic field, or electromagnetic wave is generated by the above-mentioned electrode for a specified time, the control effect continues for a specified time even after the above-mentioned electric field, magnetic field, electromagnetic field, or electromagnetic wave is released.
[0015] The eighth aspect of the liquid control device of the present invention is characterized in that, in any one of the first to third aspects, the voltage applied to the electrode includes the AC component in addition to the DC component.
[0016] The ninth form of the liquid control device of the present invention is characterized in that, in any of the liquid control devices in the first to third forms, the electrode is in the form of a plate, a rod, a sheet, a needle, a comb, or a shape formed by a combination of two or more electrodes.
[0017] The liquid control device of the tenth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in any of the liquid control devices in the first to third aspects, the controller is managed via the cloud, a server, or a network.
[0018] The liquid control device of the 11th aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in any one of the liquid control devices in the 1st to 3rd aspects, the controller sets the control parameters by machine learning.
[0019] The twelfth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in any one of the liquid control devices in the first to third aspects, control is performed in a manner having at least any one of the following effects: infarction, necrosis, bedsores, burns, removal of active oxygen, removal of lactic acid, improvement of blood flow, improvement of lymph flow, cerebral infarction, myocardial infarction, thrombosis, embolism, arteriosclerosis, improvement or prevention of blockage of body fluids, drug solutions, cosmetics, or liquids, improvement of the fluidity of body fluids, drug solutions, cosmetics, or liquids, improvement or prevention of induration or hardening, improvement or prevention of dehydration of cells or tissues, cell edema, nerve cell edema, edema, pulmonary edema, joint edema, ascites, insulin secretion disorder, excretion disorder, difficulty in excretion, constipation, urination disorder, congestion, blisters, improvement of drug delivery, reduction of viscosity of drug solutions or body fluids, cell culture, regenerative medicine, shortening of culture time in regenerative medicine, improvement of culture quality, or improvement of culture efficiency, cell tissue Regeneration, lactic acid reduction, swelling, enlargement, edema, fluid retention, dehydration of extracellular or intracellular fluid, skin diseases, pigmentation, liver spots, freckles, epidermal wrinkles, dermal wrinkles, expression wrinkles, dry skin, physical condition improvement, induration, muscle induration, fascia relaxation, fascia potential improvement, neurodegenerative disease, fascia electromagnetic therapy, muscle imbalance, fascia potential balance improvement, body balance improvement, fascia balance improvement, occlusion improvement, osteopathic improvement, chiropractic improvement, improvement or prevention of fractures or joint diseases, improvement of endocrine, lymphatic, or meridian balance, fractures, joint diseases, skin care, moisturizing, fertility improvement, infertility, sperm motility improvement, sperm activity, egg activity, mitochondrial activity, autophagy activity, PMS, pain, itching, abnormal sensation, cold sensitivity, low libido, cramps, anti-aging, hair follicle care, menopausal disorder improvement, cleansing improvement, alopecia, AGA (Androgenetic Alopecia (male pattern baldness), ED (erectile dysfunction), promotion of fat breakdown, improvement of contact lens wearing comfort, dry eye syndrome, vision improvement, dynamic vision improvement, sleep disorders, sleep improvement, sleep apnea syndrome, preventive medicine improvement, nerve cell improvement, cell edema improvement, viral, bacterial, or fungal countermeasures, cancer, glaucoma, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, ophthalmological diseases, hearing loss, hearing impairment, visual impairment, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, water balance, digestive system diseases, respiratory system diseases, circulatory system diseases, neurological diseases, hematological diseases, kidney diseases, endocrine diseases, internal medicine diseases, improvement or normalization of blood pressure, improvement or enhancement of pulse or heart rate, improvement or enhancement of respiratory function or lung function, improvement or enhancement of dialysis function, osteopathy, improvement of rigor mortis, or rehabilitation treatment.
[0020] The 13th aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in any one of the liquid control devices in the 1st to 3rd aspects, control is performed in a manner having at least any one of the following effects: preservation, freezing, thawing, culture, or improvement of logistics of organs, body fluids, blood, cells, tissues, skin, teeth, bones, joints, hair, corpses, DNA, stem cells, sperm, eggs, medicines, cosmetics, or liquids, preservation, freezing, thawing, culture, or improvement of logistics, organs, body fluids, blood, cells, tissues, skin, teeth, bones, joints, hair, corpses, DNA, stem cells, sperm, eggs, medicines, cosmetics, or liquids, Improvements in electrodes or containers for freezing, thawing, culturing, or logistics; improvements or enhancements in the efficacy or quality of drugs, cosmetics, or liquids; improvements or enhancements in the extraction of body fluids, drugs, cosmetics, or liquids; improvements or enhancements in the formation of teeth, bones, joints, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, cells, skin, hair, or organs; improvements or enhancements in emulsification; improvements or enhancements in drug delivery; improvements or enhancements in the efficacy or performance of drugs; prevention or countermeasures for the proliferation of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, or viruses; prevention of migration; reduction in the viscosity of drug solutions; control of liquid fluctuations; and control of ectoplasm.
[0021] The fourteenth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in any of the first to third aspects, the liquid control device is controlled in a manner that improves the performance of at least one of the following devices: an electromagnetic therapy device, an electric potential therapy device, a low-frequency therapy device, an EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) device, a massage device, a facial beauty device, a vibration device, a cavitation device, a microbubble device, a nanomicrobubble device, a nanobubble device, a microbubble device, a megahertz device, a high-frequency device, a quantum therapy device, a hair growth device, a cellulite tightening device, a muscle relaxer, an ultrasonic therapy device, an ozone generator, a hydrogen generator, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) device, a beauty device, and a slimming device.
[0022] The liquid control device of the 15th form of the present invention is characterized in that it has at least one electrode and a controller that controls at least one of the voltage value, current value, frequency or phase of the voltage or current applied to the above-mentioned electrode. The above-mentioned controller adjusts at least one of the voltage value, current value, frequency or phase of the voltage or current with a DC component and / or an AC component applied to the above-mentioned electrode when the above-mentioned electrode is arranged opposite to the object part, controls at least any one of the electric field, magnetic field, electromagnetic field or electromagnetic wave generated by the above-mentioned electrode, controls the frequency, voltage applied to the above-mentioned electrode, and at least one of the emission direction of the electric field, magnetic field, electromagnetic field or electromagnetic wave generated by the above-mentioned electrode to change with time according to the object part opposite to the above-mentioned electrode, or controls the time of applying the voltage to the above-mentioned electrode. [Effects of the Invention]
[0023] The fluid control device according to the present invention, through its compact design, can modulate the electric field, magnetic field, electromagnetic field, or electromagnetic waves generated by electrodes to effectively perform treatment or therapy. Specifically, each form of the fluid control device achieves the following effects.
[0024] The first embodiment of the liquid control device controls the state of the liquid in an object facing an electrode, thereby increasing the interfacial polarization of the water in the object and reducing the interfacial tension, thereby micronizing the liquid particles. In this embodiment of the liquid control device, the water droplets obtained by applying an electric field have a size of 2.5 to 8 μm. The distance between biological cells is less than 12 μm. Therefore, the water droplets with a size of less than 12 μm obtained in this embodiment have the property of easily penetrating between biological cells. In this embodiment, the micronized water particles obtained by applying an electric field penetrate the cells of animals or plants, thereby producing various benefits. By improving fluid metabolism, it is possible to improve or prevent edema, cellular edema, or neuronal edema. Furthermore, by improving fluid metabolism, it is possible to control the balance of hormones, endocrine system, lymphatic system, and meridians. Furthermore, by improving fluid metabolism, it is possible to control mitochondrial activity, autophagy activity, egg activity, or sperm activity.
[0025] The second embodiment of the present invention's liquid control device controls the state of the liquid in an object facing an electrode, thereby increasing the interfacial polarization of the water in the object and reducing the interfacial tension, thereby micronizing the liquid particles. In this embodiment of the liquid control device, the water droplets obtained by applying an electric field have a size of 2.5 to 8 μm. The spacing between biological cells is less than 12 μm. Therefore, the water droplets with a size of less than 12 μm obtained in this embodiment have the property of easily penetrating between biological cells. In this embodiment, the water particles micronized by applying an electric field penetrate the cells of animals or plants, thereby producing various benefits. Micronization of liquids can improve or prevent blockages in body fluids, pharmaceutical solutions, cosmetics, or liquids, and can improve or enhance the fluidity of body fluids, pharmaceutical solutions, cosmetics, or liquids. By properly maintaining the water content within cells or tissues, it can improve or prevent hardening or sclerosis. Furthermore, by distributing water throughout cells or tissues, it is possible to improve or prevent dehydration of cells or tissues. Improving fluid flow improves metabolism, enabling the removal of active oxygen species or lactic acid. For example, dehydration of muscles can lead to muscle stiffening. However, by applying an electric field from the electrodes of this embodiment of the fluid control device, the interfacial tension of the fluid can be controlled to decrease, thereby atomizing the water. This improves cell or tissue metabolism, thereby improving or preventing muscle imbalance, and improving or enhancing body balance, fascial balance, articulation, osteopathy, and chiropractic. Similarly, fractures and vascular diseases are essential for enhancing natural healing power. Improving fluid flow can improve or prevent fractures and joint diseases. Improved blood flow can also improve or enhance heart rate and pulse rate, and improve or normalize blood pressure. Improved blood flow and fluid flow also contribute to improving or enhancing respiratory and pulmonary function, as well as dialysis function. By improving fluid metabolism, it is possible to improve or enhance vision, control dynamic vision, and improve or prevent ophthalmic diseases. By improving blood flow and water balance, it is possible to improve or prevent internal diseases. Furthermore, by improving fluid metabolism, it is possible to improve or enhance immune function. By improving fluid fluidity, it is possible to improve drug delivery systems or the permeability of cosmetics. By applying an electric field from the electrodes using this form of the fluid control device, the emulsification state of the liquid is improved, that is, the two liquids are micronized and the degree of mixing between the two liquids is increased, thereby achieving a state such as a good dispersion of oil in water or a good dispersion of water in oil. This makes it possible to improve or enhance the efficacy or quality of drugs, cosmetics, or liquids. Furthermore, it is possible to improve or enhance the extraction of body fluids, drugs, cosmetics, or liquids.This significantly shortens extraction time, resulting in an extract that lasts longer without deterioration. This allows for large-scale extraction using the same raw materials, thereby improving extraction efficiency. By applying an electric field from the electrodes using this type of liquid control device, the interfacial tension of the liquid is reduced, causing the liquid particles to align in a continuous pattern. This improves emulsification and enhances water quality, such as reducing liquid fluctuations. This improved water quality allows for the control of all natural phenomena related to water, including, for example, the control of ectoplasm.
[0026] The third aspect of the present invention's liquid control device controls the state of the liquid in an object facing an electrode, thereby reducing the interfacial tension of the liquid. This allows for the formation of microparticles in the liquid while simultaneously controlling the alignment of the microparticles. Within the body, tissues, and cells, microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, and viruses bind to free water and utilize the moisture in the free water to proliferate. Therefore, by controlling the binding of free water within the body, tissues, and cells, the proliferation of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, and viruses can be inhibited or suppressed. This allows for control measures that prevent the proliferation of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Furthermore, this aspect of the liquid control device reduces the interfacial tension of the liquid, causing the microparticles to form and align the microparticles. By improving fluid metabolism while preventing the proliferation of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, or viruses, it is possible to improve or prevent burns, necrosis, and bedsores. Metastasis refers to the movement of lesions to other organs, following the flow of blood or lymph, where they can regenerate. Improving fluid metabolism also helps boost immune function, thus preventing metastasis. Brain activation also requires increased fluid metabolism. Therefore, this type of fluid control device improves brain water balance and metabolism, thereby improving or preventing dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease. Improving water balance and metabolism with this type of fluid control device can improve sleep, beauty, PMS, menstrual cramps, pain, itching, health, motor function, and anti-aging. By applying an electric field from the electrodes of this type of fluid control device, the interfacial tension of the liquid can be reduced, micronizing the liquid particles and improving the emulsification state of the liquid. This micronization simultaneously increases the mixing of the two liquids, resulting in, for example, a well-dispersed state of oil in water or vice versa. In the production of teeth, bones, joints, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, cells, skin, hair, or organs, this type of liquid control device reduces interfacial tension, miniaturizing water particles, thereby improving water permeability, water retention, and emulsification. This allows for improved quality, shortened production time, simplified production steps, and cost reduction in the artificial production of various tissues. This type of liquid control device controls the state of the liquid in the object facing the electrode to reduce its interfacial tension, thereby micronizing the liquid particles and controlling the alignment of the micronized liquid particles. Within the body, tissues, and cells, microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, and viruses bind to free water and utilize the water in this free water to proliferate.Therefore, by controlling the free water in the body, tissues, and cells and causing it to bind in beads, the proliferation of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, and viruses can be prevented or inhibited. Furthermore, by binding the water in tissues and cells in beads, evaporation and dehydration can be prevented, thereby maintaining the freshness of the tissues or cells. This can improve the control of the storage, freezing, thawing, culture, or distribution of organs, body fluids, blood, cells, tissues, skin, hair, corpses, DNA, stem cells, sperm, eggs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or liquids, and can also improve electrodes or containers used for the storage, freezing, thawing, culture, or distribution of organs, body fluids, blood, cells, tissues, skin, hair, corpses, DNA, stem cells, sperm, eggs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or liquids.
[0027] In the fourth embodiment of the liquid control device of the present invention, the voltage value applied to the electrode is within the range of 0 V to 5000 V, and the frequency of the AC component of the voltage is within the range of 0 Hz to 1 MHz. Within this range, the voltage value and frequency pre-set in the controller according to the position and state of the object are selected and controlled.
[0028] In the liquid control device of the fifth aspect of the present invention, the voltage value and / or frequency are controlled so that they vary smoothly or stepwise over time within a predetermined range. This ensures that the optimal voltage and frequency can be consistently supplied to the electrodes even when the optimal voltage and frequency are not known in advance.
[0029] In the sixth form of the liquid control device of the present invention, any of the following controls is performed: controlling the chain arrangement, arrangement direction, water binding, or water activity of water in the substance; controlling the interface polarization, interfacial tension, or emulsification state between the water phase and other phases in the substance; or controlling the state of active oxygen in the substance.
[0030] In the liquid control device of the seventh form of the present invention, after the electric field, magnetic field, electromagnetic field, or electromagnetic wave is generated by the electrode for a specified time, the control effect continues for a specified time even after the above-mentioned electric field, magnetic field, electromagnetic field, or electromagnetic wave is released.
[0031] In the liquid control device according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the voltage applied to the electrode includes the above-mentioned AC component in addition to the above-mentioned DC component.
[0032] In the liquid control device of the ninth aspect of the present invention, the electrode is in the shape of a plate, a rod, a sheet, a needle, a comb, or a shape formed by combining two or more electrodes.
[0033] The liquid control device of the tenth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the controller is managed via the cloud, server, or network.
[0034] In the liquid control device of the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the controller sets the control parameters by machine learning.
[0035] The twelfth aspect of the present invention is a liquid control device that controls in a manner having at least any one of the following effects: infarction, necrosis, bedsores, burns, removal of active oxygen, removal of lactic acid, improvement of blood flow, improvement of lymph flow, cerebral infarction, myocardial infarction, thrombosis, embolism, arteriosclerosis, improvement or prevention of blockage of body fluids, medical solutions, cosmetics, or liquids, improvement of the fluidity of body fluids, medical solutions, cosmetics, or liquids, improvement or prevention of induration or hardening, improvement or prevention of dehydration of cells or tissues, cell edema, nerve cell edema, edema, pulmonary edema, joint edema, ascites, impaired insulin secretion, impaired excretion, difficulty in excretion, constipation, urination Obstruction, stasis, blisters, improved drug delivery, reduced viscosity of drug solutions or body fluids, cell culture, regenerative medicine, shortened culture time in regenerative medicine, improved culture quality, or improved culture efficiency, cell tissue regeneration, lactic acid reduction, swelling, enlargement, edema, fluid retention, dehydration of extracellular or intracellular fluid, skin diseases, pigmentation disorders, liver spots, freckles, epidermal wrinkles, dermal wrinkles, expression wrinkles, xeroderma, physical condition improvement, induration, muscle induration, fascia relaxation, fascia potential improvement, neurodegenerative diseases, fascia electromagnetic therapy, muscle imbalance, improved fascia potential balance, improved body balance, improved fascia balance, and improved occlusion , osteopathic improvement, chiropractic improvement, improvement or prevention of fractures or joint diseases, improvement of endocrine, lymphatic, or meridian balance, fractures, joint diseases, skin care, moisturizing, fertility improvement, infertility, sperm motility improvement, sperm activity, egg activity, mitochondrial activity, autophagy activity, PMS, pain, itching, abnormal sensation, cold-sensitive constitution, frigidity, cramps, anti-aging, hair follicle care, menopausal disorder improvement, cleanliness improvement, hair loss, AGA, ED, fat decomposition promotion, contact lens wearing improvement, dry eyes, vision improvement, dynamic vision improvement, sleep disorders, sleep improvement, sleep apnea syndrome, preventive medicine improvement, Improvement of nerve cells, improvement of cell edema, countermeasures against viruses, bacteria, or fungi, cancer, glaucoma, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, eye diseases, hearing loss, hearing impairment, visual impairment, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, water balance, digestive system diseases, respiratory system diseases, circulatory system diseases, neurological diseases, hematological diseases, kidney diseases, endocrine diseases, internal medicine diseases, improvement or normalization of blood pressure, improvement or increase in pulse or heart rate, improvement or increase in respiratory function or lung function, improvement or increase in dialysis function, osteopathy, improvement of rigor mortis, or rehabilitation treatment.
[0036] The 13th aspect of the present invention is a liquid control device that controls in a manner having at least any one of the following effects: organs, body fluids, blood, cells, tissues, skin, teeth, bones, joints, hair, corpses, DNA, stem cells, sperm, eggs, medicines, cosmetics, or the preservation, freezing, thawing, culture, or logistics of organs, body fluids, blood, cells, tissues, skin, teeth, bones, joints, hair, corpses, DNA, stem cells, sperm, eggs, medicines, cosmetics, or the preservation, freezing, thawing, culture, or logistics of organs, body fluids, blood, cells, tissues, skin, teeth, bones, joints, hair, corpses, DNA, stem cells, sperm, eggs, medicines, cosmetics, or the preservation, freezing, thawing, culture, or logistics of Improvement of electrodes or containers for use, improvement or enhancement of the efficacy or quality of drugs, cosmetics, or liquids, improvement or enhancement of the extraction of body fluids, drugs, cosmetics, or liquids, improvement or enhancement of the formation of teeth, bones, joints, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, cells, skin, hair, or organs, improvement or enhancement of emulsification, improvement or enhancement of drug delivery, improvement or enhancement of the efficacy or performance of drugs, prevention or countermeasures for the proliferation of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, or viruses, prevention of migration, reduction of the viscosity of drug solutions, or control of liquid fluctuations, control of ectoplasm.
[0037] The liquid control device of the 14th aspect of the present invention is controlled in a manner that improves the performance of at least one of the following machines: an electromagnetic therapy device, a potential therapy device, a low-frequency therapy device, an EMS, a massage machine, a beauty machine, a vibration machine, a cavitation machine, a microbubble machine, a nanomicrobubble machine, a nanobubble machine, a microbubble machine, a megahertz machine, a high-frequency machine, a quantum therapy device, a hair growth machine, a cellulite firming machine, a muscle relaxation machine, an ultrasonic therapy machine, an ozone generating machine, a hydrogen generating machine, an LED machine, a beauty machine, and a slimming machine.
[0038] The liquid control device of the 15th form of the present invention has at least one electrode and a controller that controls at least one of the voltage value, current value, frequency or phase of the voltage or current applied to the above-mentioned electrode. The above-mentioned controller adjusts at least one of the voltage value, current value, frequency or phase of the voltage or current with a DC component and / or an AC component applied to the above-mentioned electrode when the above-mentioned electrode is arranged opposite to the object part, controls at least any one of the electric field, magnetic field, electromagnetic field or electromagnetic wave generated by the above-mentioned electrode, controls the frequency, voltage applied to the above-mentioned electrode, and at least one of the emission direction of the electric field, magnetic field, electromagnetic field or electromagnetic wave generated by the above-mentioned electrode so that it changes over time according to the object part opposite to the above-mentioned electrode, or controls the time of applying the voltage to the above-mentioned electrode. By applying an electric field from the electrodes using this type of liquid control device, the interfacial polarization of the liquid is increased, and the interfacial tension is reduced. This allows the particles of the liquid to be micronized, and the particles of the micronized liquid to be controlled and arranged in a continuous pattern. This, in turn, improves the emulsification properties of the micronized liquid, thereby enhancing the liquid's quality, such as by improving its wave energy. This type of liquid control device utilizes these functions in a compact device configuration to modulate the electric field, magnetic field, electromagnetic field, or electromagnetic wave generated by the electrodes, enabling effective treatment or therapy. Simple diagram description
[0039] FIG1 is a conceptual diagram of electrodes according to the first embodiment. Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of water molecules. Figure 2A shows water molecules in a freely moving state, and Figure 2B shows water molecules in a linked arrangement. FIG3 is a microscope photograph of free water. FIG3A shows the state of free water before application of an electric field, and FIG3B shows the state of free water when an electric field is applied. FIG4 is a simulation result of the potential of water particles, FIG4A is an illustration of the simulation model, and FIG4B is a result of the potential simulation. FIG5 is a graph showing the interfacial tension between cooking oil and water when the frequency and voltage value of the applied voltage are changed (0 to 75 V). FIG6 is a graph showing the interfacial tension between cooking oil and water when the frequency and voltage value (0 to 150 V) of the voltage applied to the electrodes are changed. 7A to 7C are photographs of water droplets falling in oil. 8A to 8C are photographs of microparticles surrounding a water droplet in oil. FIG9 is a conceptual diagram of electrodes according to a first variation of the first embodiment. FIG10 is a conceptual diagram of different electrodes in a first variation of the first embodiment. FIG10A shows an example using one electrode, and FIG10B shows an example using one electrode and two electrodes facing the electrode. 11A to 11C are waveform diagrams when voltages of different frequencies are used in Variation 2 of Implementation 1. FIG. 12A to 12D are waveform diagrams when voltages of different phases are used in Variation 2 of Implementation 1. FIG. FIG13 is a block diagram of a moisture control device according to a third variation of the first embodiment. 14A to 14C are graphs illustrating sweeps of voltage, current, and frequency in Variation 4 of Implementation Example 1. FIG. FIG. 15 shows the results of blood flow improvement after 30 minutes. FIG. 16 shows the results of blood flow improvement during 4 weeks. FIG17 shows the results of ghost vessel resurrection. FIG18 shows the results of blood flow improvement in a mouse lower limb ischemia model. FIG. 19 shows the results of contrast agent viscosity reduction. FIG20 shows the results of the antibacterial effect on anthrax bacteria. FIG21 shows the measurement results of the water droplet diameter. FIG. 22 shows the improvement results of hydroponic cultivation of green leaf lettuce. FIG. 23 shows the improvement results of the preservation of Perilla. FIG24 shows the improvement results of the edema rate caused by rheumatism. FIG. 25 shows the effect of improving blood flow in lower limb ischemia model mice. FIG. 26 shows the viscosity reduction effect of a high viscosity agent. FIG. 27 shows the improvement effect of CPK (Creatine phosphokinase) in the blood of heart transplanted mice. FIG28 shows the verification results of the side effects caused by the electrical stimulation of radio wave vibration. FIG. 29 shows the experimental conditions of FIG. 28 . Figure 30 shows the results of improvement in rigor mortis and blood coagulation in fish. Figure 31 shows the embalming device for the body. FIG32 shows a blood coagulation inhibition device. Figure 33 shows the anti-mildew effect of strawberries. FIG. 34 shows the inhibitory effect on the growth of anthrax bacteria. FIG35 shows the effect of improving chewing balance brought about by relieving tension in the masticatory muscles. FIG36 shows the test results of Sacral No. 1 (effectiveness on bladder, ovary and prostate). FIG37 shows the measurement results of thoracic vertebra No. 12 (effect on the kidneys). Figure 38 shows the measurement results of thoracic vertebra No. 8 (efficacy on the liver). Figure 39 shows the measurement results of thoracic vertebra No. 1 (efficiency of the heart and lungs). Figure 40 shows the measurement results of cervical vertebra No. 3 (effectiveness on the throat and sinuses). FIG41 shows the effect of improving the survival rate of human cultured cells. FIG42 shows the observation results of peripheral blood mononuclear cells. FIG43 is sleep improvement example 1. Figure 44 is sleep improvement example 2. Figure 45 is an experiment on improving menstrual pain. Figure 46 shows the improvement effect of menstrual pain. Figure 47 shows the improvement effect of contrast agent. Figure 48 shows the anti-mildew and anti-corrosion effects. Figure 49 shows the antiseptic effect on fish. Figure 50 shows the freshness maintenance effect. Figure 51 shows the anti-mold effect of bread. Figure 52 shows a device for improving melasma and wrinkles. Figure 53 is Example 1 of the improvement effect on melasma and wrinkles. Figure 54 is the second example of improvement effect on melasma and wrinkles. Figure 55 is the third example of improvement effect on melasma and wrinkles. Figure 56 is an example 1 of the electrode structure. Figure 57 is an example 2 of the electrode structure. FIG58 is an example 3 of the electrode structure. FIG59 is an example 4 of the electrode structure. FIG60 is an example 5 of the electrode structure. Figure 61 is an example of electrode structure 6. FIG62 is an example 7 of the electrode structure. FIG63 is an example of electrode structure 8. FIG64 is an example 9 of the electrode structure. Figure 65 shows the extraction of green tea. Figure 66 shows the extraction of kelp. Figure 67 shows the extraction of broth. Figure 68 shows the maturation of noodles. FIG69 shows the improvement result 1 of the water fluctuation. FIG70 shows the improvement result 2 of the water fluctuation. FIG71 shows the improvement result 3 of the water fluctuation. FIG72 shows the improvement result 4 of the water fluctuation. Implementation Method
[0040] The following describes a control device according to an embodiment of the present invention with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiments described below are merely examples of control devices that embody the technical concepts of the present invention and do not limit the present invention to these embodiments. The present invention is equally applicable to other embodiments within the scope of the claims. Furthermore, in each embodiment, "water" such as free water is used as an example of the liquid contained within or on the surface of the target portion. However, in the present invention, the liquid contained within or on the surface of a substance is not limited to water. For example, it is applicable to a wide range of liquids, including aqueous solutions, blood, body fluids, pharmaceuticals, emulsions, oils, organic matter, ionic fluids, viscous fluids, non-viscous fluids, compressible fluids, and incompressible fluids. Furthermore, while the term "water" is sometimes used in each embodiment, this is not intended to limit the liquid to water and is applicable to a wide range of liquids.
[0041] [Implementation Method 1] 1 to 19 , the control device of embodiment 1 will be described.
[0042] Figure 1 is a conceptual diagram of a quality control device 1. The quality control device 1 includes a controller 10 and a pair of electrodes 13 and 14. The controller 10 includes a current-voltage control unit 33, a control unit 36, a communication unit 35, and a memory unit 37. A current-voltage applicator 11, controlled by the current-voltage control unit 33, supplies at least one of a DC voltage and an AC voltage to the electrodes 13 and 14. The current and / or voltage applied to the electrodes 13 and 14 is detected by a detector 38 and fed back to the control unit 36. Furthermore, a material detector 32 (e.g., a camera) is provided to detect the type or size of a material disposed in the space between the electrodes 13 and 14. In the actual circuit configuration of the controller 10, the current-voltage applicator 11 and the detector 38 may be integrated with the controller 10. Alternatively, for example, the controller 10 and the current-voltage applicator 11 may be integrated and housed in a single housing.
[0043] The detection unit 38 can also be provided at the electrodes 13 and 14 to detect the state of the generated electromagnetic waves. In this case, the detection unit 38 for detecting the state of the electromagnetic waves can be integrally provided with the electrodes 13 and 14. The cable for the detection unit 38 can also be integrated with the cables for the electrodes 13 and 14, which facilitates cable routing. Furthermore, the electrodes 13 and 14 can also serve as a mechanism for detecting the state of electromagnetic field generation. Furthermore, while the detection unit 38 includes current and / or voltage detection mechanisms, in this case, current and / or voltage can also be detected in the current and voltage application unit 11. Therefore, the current and / or voltage detection mechanisms of the detection unit 38 can be integrated with the current and voltage application unit 11, and furthermore, can be integrally assembled with the housing of a controller, etc. Furthermore, because the data detected by the current and / or voltage detection mechanisms of the detection unit 38 are superimposed with the numerical values associated with the generation of the electromagnetic waves, the electromagnetic waves generated in the electrodes 13 and 14 can also be detected based on this detection data.
[0044] The substance detection unit 32 can be integrated with the controller. However, to avoid the increase in size caused by the addition of a camera, etc., and to facilitate the configuration of the camera, etc., the substance detection unit 32 can also be configured separately from the controller 10. FIG1 illustrates an example in which a pair of electrodes 13 and 14 are provided. However, this embodiment is not limited to this. As described below, the number of electrodes is not limited, as long as there is at least one, and various shapes can be employed. For example, if there is only one electrode 13 or 14, the substance can be positioned so that it faces the electrode. If the substance detection unit 32 detects the type, state, size, etc. of the substance positioned facing the electrodes 13 and 14, the control unit 36 calculates a control command value corresponding to the detection of the substance. The current-voltage control unit 33 controls the current-voltage application unit 11 based on the control command value, thereby controlling the current and voltage applied to the electrodes 13 and 14, thereby applying at least one of an electric field, a magnetic field, an electromagnetic field, or an electromagnetic wave to the material disposed opposite the electrodes. (Hereinafter, the terms "apply an electromagnetic field," "irradiate electromagnetic waves," and "apply an electric field" may be used simply, but these terms are not intended to limit electromagnetic fields, electromagnetic waves, or electric fields and encompass all of these.) The electromagnetic field applied to the material is controlled to a desired state based on the control command calculated by the control unit 36 through feedback control based on the detection value from the detection unit 38.
[0045] The communication unit 35 communicates with the management server 40, the database 43, other PCs 31a-31n, and other quality control devices 1a-1n to receive control parameters or control values from the management server 40. The memory unit 37 stores a program, and the control unit 36, which includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), operates according to the program stored in the memory unit 37. Based on the control parameters or control values received from the management server 40, the current and voltage application unit 11 is controlled via the current and voltage control unit 33 built into the controller 10, thereby controlling the current and / or voltage applied to the electrodes 13 and 14. This program can be overwritten from the management server 40 via the communication unit 35. Alternatively, the program can be stored in a removable memory such as a flash memory, and the controller 10 program can be overwritten using the removable memory. Furthermore, the program can be set or overwritten via the human-machine interface 31 connected to the communication unit 35.
[0046] The management server 40 has the following functions: updating or maintaining the program of the controller 10, monitoring or surveillance of the usage status of the controller 10, collecting or analyzing the location information or environmental information of the controller 10, collecting or analyzing improvement request information from the controller 10, maintaining the controller 10, collecting control information from the controller 10 and / or information from the database 43, generating and providing learning model information for the controller 10, providing control information based on the learning model information, or providing control parameters of the controller 10.
[0047] Regarding the monitoring or surveillance of the controller 10's usage, since the management server 40 can constantly collect control information from the controller 10, it has the function of constantly monitoring or surveillance the controller 10's usage. This monitoring function includes analyzing the time period, extent, and method of use of the quality control device 1 corresponding to the controller 10 by the user, thereby understanding the user's status. For example, if a quality control device is used at a restaurant, the management server 40 can monitor the restaurant's business status, customer traffic, cooking status, and purchasing status. Furthermore, for individual users, the management server 40 can monitor the user's personal living conditions and safety based on the quality control device's usage. Therefore, if the management server 40 detects an abnormality in the quality control device 1, it can also report the abnormality to the corresponding user and to registered contact information, as well as emergency contacts such as the police or fire department.
[0048] Regarding the collection or analysis of the location information or environmental information of the controller 10, the management server 40 can collect the location information, climate information, regional information, etc. of the configuration quality control device 1 from the controller 10, and grasp the location information or environmental conditions of the use quality management device 1. Therefore, for example, the management server 40 can send control information corresponding to the use environment to the controller 10.
[0049] Regarding the collection or analysis of improvement request information from the controller 10, the management server 40 can collect improvement request information input to the controller 10 from the PC 31, or directly collect improvement request information input from the PC 31 communicating with the controller 10. Improvement request information includes information such as improvement requests from users of the quality control devices 1, evaluations of control results, and expectations. This improvement request information is analyzed by the management server 40 and used to set control parameters for each quality control device 1.
[0050] Regarding controller 10 maintenance, the management server 40 collects and monitors information such as the controller 10's operating status, program status, device control parameter status, information stored in the memory unit 37, machine status, and environmental conditions of the quality control device. Maintenance is performed on the controller 10's program, control parameters, test information, control result information, various setting parameters, and memory contents. The maintenance content is not particularly limited and includes setting or updating programs, setting or updating control parameters or setting parameters, and setting or updating learning models (described later). The various operating status information, control information, etc. collected from the controller 10, and / or information collected from the database 43, is used for deep learning in the management server 40 as described below. Furthermore, information on the learning model trained through deep learning and / or control parameters calculated by the learning model is provided to the controller 10 of each quality control device 1.
[0051] Furthermore, the controller 10 is connected to a substance detection unit 32 for detecting the type and / or state of a substance disposed between the electrodes. By detecting the type and / or state of the substance, the controller 10 controls the built-in current and voltage application unit 11 based on the type, state, and magnitude of the substance to produce an appropriate output voltage and / or output current. Furthermore, the current and voltage application unit 11 has at least one of the following functions: DC-DC conversion, DC-AC conversion, AC-DC conversion, and AC-AC conversion, as described below. For example, the current and voltage application unit 11 can be a VVVF (Variable Voltage Variable Frequency) converter. Furthermore, the current and voltage application unit 11 can apply a DC voltage or current superimposed on an AC voltage or current to the electrodes 13 and 14.
[0052] Furthermore, through communication between the human-machine interface 31 and the controller 10, the user can configure and operate the controller based on input from the human-machine interface 31. Examples of the human-machine interface 31 include a display, a touch panel, a keyboard, and a mouse. Furthermore, when operating the controller 10 using a personal computer such as a smartphone, mobile phone, tablet, mobile terminal, or notebook computer (hereinafter, the human-machine interface 31 may also be referred to as a "PC"), the smartphone or the like can serve as both the human-machine interface 31 and the communication unit 35.
[0053] PC 31 can communicate with controller 10 to set control parameters, update control programs, and monitor the operating and control status of controller 10. Furthermore, by connecting PC 31 to controller 10 via a communication network, PC 31 can remotely control, operate, and monitor controller 10.
[0054] The quality control device 1 is also connected to an external power source (not shown). This external power source can be either an AC power source or a DC power source. Furthermore, the DC power source can be a battery, including primary and secondary batteries. If the quality control device 1 is portable, transportable, or portable, using a battery as the external power source 39 can help ensure a secure power supply.
[0055] Furthermore, the controller 10 performs feedback control on at least one of the current value, voltage value, frequency, or phase applied to the electrodes based on a detection signal from a detector 38 described later.
[0056] A substance to be processed is disposed between electrodes 13 and 14. The substance to be processed is not particularly limited, and any substance can be selected from the group consisting of solids, liquids, and gases. Various substances can be selected as the target as described below.
[0057] The controller 10 is connected to a communication network 45 via a communication unit 35 or a PC 31. This communication network 45 is connected to a management server 40, a database 43, quality control devices 1a-1n, and PCs 31a-31n. The management server 40 can collect control information, including detection data from the material detection unit 32 and / or detection unit 38, from the controller 10 via the communication unit 35 or PC 31. Based on the data in the database 43, information from each quality control device 1, 1a-1n, and information from each PC 31, 31a-31n, the management server 40 calculates a learning model for determining control parameters for the controller, using machine learning methods such as deep learning. The management server 40 transmits the calculation parameters calculated using the pre-trained learning model or pre-learned model to the controller 10 of each quality control device 1, 1a-1n. In the controller 10, the control unit 36 uses a learning model to calculate parameters suitable for the material to be placed opposite the electrodes 13 and 14 based on detection data from the material detection unit 32 and / or the detection unit 38. Alternatively, the control unit 36 uses appropriate parameters sent from the management server 40 to calculate parameters that control the current and / or voltage applied to the electrodes 13 and 14 by the current and voltage control unit 33 from the current and voltage application unit 11. A control program is stored in the memory unit 37. The controller 10 is controlled based on the control program. This control program can be overwritten from the management server 40, allowing for timely program updates and version upgrades. Furthermore, the control program can be set, modified, and updated using the PC 31. Furthermore, various control parameters of the controller 10 can also be set and modified using the PC 31.
[0058] [About electrodes] While FIG1 illustrates a pair of electrodes 13 and 14 as plate-shaped electrodes, the electrodes 13 and 14 are not limited to plate-shaped. They may also be in foil, film, or layer form. Furthermore, various shapes may be employed, such as rods, spheres, hemispheres, cylinders, semi-cylinders, cones, semi-cones, roughly L-shaped, roughly U-shaped, polygonal, polygonal, polygonal, pyramidal, curved, or bent (see FIG32 to FIG39 , etc., described later). Furthermore, when electrodes 13 and 14 are in foil or film form, their thickness can be made very thin, thereby reducing the space required for electrode installation, allowing for flexible design of their shape, and reducing their weight, making them easier to install. Layered forms also include, for example, thin-film electrodes superimposed on a predetermined substrate.
[0059] The shape of the electrodes 13 and 14 is not limited to a flat plate, and any shape is acceptable. When foil-shaped electrodes 13 and 14 are used, the electrodes can be formed into any shape according to the shape of the installation location, so for example, the electrodes can also be formed into a curved surface.
[0060] Electrodes 13 and 14 may also be provided with multiple through-holes. Providing multiple through-holes in the electrodes improves the characteristics of electromagnetic waves generated by the electrodes, provides ventilation, and furthermore, ensures visibility through the electrodes. The holes can be shaped in various ways, including circular, elliptical, polygonal, slit-like, linear, or combinations thereof. For example, hexagonal holes may be provided.
[0061] The material of electrodes 13 and 14 is not particularly limited; any conductive material may be used. Examples include conductive metals such as copper, iron, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, gold, silver, and platinum, alloys of these metals, or conductive materials such as conductive oxides and conductive glass. Furthermore, the surfaces of electrodes 13 and 14 may be coated with an insulating material. Furthermore, for example, when the electrodes are placed in a deep fryer, the inner surface of the deep fryer is insulated from the electrodes. Furthermore, when the electrodes are placed on the inner surface of a container, it is preferable to insulate the inner surface of the container from the electrodes. Alternatively, one of the paired electrodes 13 and 14 may be made of a different material than the other. For example, electrode 13 may be made of stainless steel, and electrode 14 may be made of titanium. Alternatively, combinations of stainless steel and aluminum, or stainless steel and copper, are also possible. By varying the materials of electrodes 13 and 14, the characteristics of the electromagnetic waves generated by these electrodes can be adjusted. In this case, the characteristics of the electromagnetic waves can also be adjusted by replacing the materials of electrodes 13 and 14. As described below, the number of electrodes is not limited to one pair; it can be set appropriately to one electrode, three or more electrodes, or two or more pairs. In this case, the characteristics of the electromagnetic waves generated by each electrode can also be adjusted by appropriately selecting the material of each electrode. For example, when using two pairs of electrodes, the characteristics of the electromagnetic waves generated by these electrodes can be adjusted by making one pair of electrodes of stainless steel and the other pair of electrodes of copper. Electrodes 13 and 14 generate at least one of an electric field, a magnetic field, an electromagnetic field, electromagnetic waves, sound waves, and ultrasonic waves. However, when only sound waves or ultrasonic waves are generated, the material of electrodes 13 and 14 is not limited to conductive materials; for example, non-conductive materials such as resin can be used.
[0062] A dedicated housing may be provided for housing the quality control device 1, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the quality control device 1 may be installed in an existing housing. Examples of existing housings in which the quality control device 1 may be installed include refrigerators, freezers, refrigerated warehouses, frozen warehouses, storage boxes, warehouses, refrigerated trucks, frozen trucks, refrigerated boxes, transport containers, storage containers, display cases, shelves, drawers, fryers, cultivation containers (for hydroponic cultivation, etc.), fuel tanks, personal computers, mobile phones, recliners, furniture, bedding, household appliances, various manufacturing machines and processing machines within factories, medical equipment, health equipment, beauty equipment, health care equipment, polishing machines, vehicles, semiconductor cleaning equipment, and equipment for controlling water vapor generated during cooling during refining, sintering, and drying steps.
[0063] In the case of a refrigerator, the pair of electrodes 13 and 14 can be arranged, for example, along the top and bottom surfaces of the refrigerator, along opposing sidewalls, along the top, shelf, or bottom, along the top or bottom and side surfaces, or along the inner and inner side surfaces of the door. In the case of a deep fryer, for example, they can be arranged along both inner side surfaces of the oil container. In other words, as long as the pair of electrodes 13 and 14 are arranged so as to face each other, any arrangement is acceptable. Furthermore, the pair of electrodes need not be arranged in parallel; for example, they can be positioned perpendicularly. As long as a space is provided between the two electrodes for placing the material to be processed, the electrodes can be arranged in any manner. The number, arrangement, and shape of the electrodes are not particularly limited and are not limited to a single pair. The number can be one, three, or more, or two or more pairs. For example, see Figures 9, 10, and 23-30 described below.
[0064] The quality control device 1 need not be a housing; it can be installed anywhere as long as it can accommodate a pair of electrodes 13 and 14. As long as the pair of electrodes 13 and 14 can be arranged facing each other, they can be installed anywhere, such as on a shelf or wall. Furthermore, a screen-like member, for example, can be used to secure the electrodes 13 and 14. For example, a cutting board can also be used. Furthermore, the number of electrodes is not limited to a single pair; it can be one, three or more, or two or more pairs. For example, see Figures 9, 10, and 23-30 described below.
[0065] [Regarding the voltage applied to the electrodes] At least one of a DC component voltage and an AC component voltage is applied from the controller 10 to the pair of electrodes 13 and 14. The DC component voltage is not particularly limited and can be adjusted, for example, between 0 V and 5000 V, between 0 V and 200 V, between 0 V and 500 V, between 0 V and 200 V, between 0 V and 100 V, between 5 V and 20 V, and even between 10 V and 15 V. Furthermore, the polarity can be either positive or negative. For example, when adjusting between 0 V and 200 V, the voltage can be adjusted between -200 V and +200 V, taking both positive and negative polarities into consideration. Therefore, considering both positive and negative polarity, the voltage can be adjusted between -5000 V and +5000 V, between -2000 V and 2000 V, between -500 V and +500 V, or between -200 V and +200 V. Regarding the power supply voltage, either a DC power supply or an AC power supply can be used. When using a DC power supply, for example, a battery can be used as the power source, thus providing excellent portability. When using an AC power supply, for example, a commercial power supply can be used, making it easy to secure a power source. Regarding the power supply voltage, for example, 100 V to 400 V AC, 5 V to 20 V DC, or 10 V to 15 V DC can be used. Furthermore, when the spatial electric field is used to represent the situation, it can be adjusted, for example, between -2000 V / cm and +2000 V / cm, or between -500 V / cm and +500 V / cm, or between -200 V / cm and +200 V / cm.
[0066] Alternatively, at least a DC component voltage may be applied to the pair of electrodes 13 and 14. For example, the AC component voltage may be set to 0 V and only the DC component voltage may be applied.
[0067] The direction of the DC component voltage can be positive (+) or negative (-). In this embodiment, the direction of the DC component voltage is positive when the potential of electrode 14 is higher than the potential of electrode 13 (ground potential). Conversely, the direction of the DC component voltage is negative when the potential of electrode 14 is lower than the potential of electrode 13. Both positive and negative DC component voltages enhance the properties of the material.
[0068] Furthermore, in addition to the DC component voltage, an AC component voltage may also be applied to the pair of electrodes 13 and 14. Alternatively, the DC component voltage may be set to 0 V, and only the AC component voltage may be applied. The frequency of the AC component voltage is not particularly limited and can be adjusted, for example, between 0 and 1 MHz, between 0 Hz and 500 kHz, between 0 Hz and 200 kHz, or between 5 Hz and 100 kHz. Depending on the target, both low-frequency and high-frequency bands may be used. For example, in the low-frequency band, a band of approximately 5 Hz to 500 Hz may be used.
[0069] Furthermore, the voltage of the AC component voltage is not particularly limited. The peak-to-peak electric field per 1 cm of space can be adjusted, for example, between 0 and 2000 Vpp / cm, or between 0 and 500 Vpp / cm, or between 0 and 200 Vpp / cm. Alternatively, for example, a voltage can be supplied to an electrode between 0 and 5000 V, or between 0 and 2000 V, or between 0 and 500 V, or between 50 and 250 V. For example, in the case of a pair of electrodes, the inter-electrode voltage can be supplied between 0 and 5000 V, or between 0 and 2000 V, or between 0 and 500 V, or between 50 and 250 V.
[0070] Furthermore, while the effect of improving material properties may be enhanced when applying a DC component voltage, the effect can also be achieved when applying only an AC component voltage. In this case, the DC component voltage is set to 0 V. In principle, the AC voltage component will be expressed in [Vpp] when expressing peak-to-peak values, and in [V] when expressing effective values.
[0071] As described above, the voltage of the external power supply can be either a DC voltage or an AC voltage. The external power supply can be either an AC power supply or a DC power supply. For example, a commercial power supply can be used as an AC power supply. Furthermore, a battery including primary batteries and secondary batteries can be used as a DC power supply. For example, various batteries such as 12V storage batteries and dry cells can be used.
[0072] To adjust the DC component voltage value in controller 10, there are the following methods: using a DC (Direct Current)-DC converter to control the voltage of the DC power supply; using an AC (Alternating Current)-DC converter to control the voltage during or after rectification of the AC power supply. Furthermore, to adjust the AC component voltage value and frequency in controller 10, there are the following methods: using a DC-AC converter (inverter) to control the DC power supply; using an AC-DC converter to control the AC power supply after rectification; and using an AC-AC converter to control the AC power supply.
[0073] Furthermore, if the target voltage value of the DC component voltage is equal to the power supply voltage of the DC power supply, the power supply voltage of the DC power supply can be used directly as the DC component voltage. Similarly, if the target voltage and target frequency of the AC component voltage are equal to the power supply voltage of the AC power supply, the power supply voltage of the AC power supply can be used directly as the AC component voltage.
[0074] Furthermore, the DC component voltage is added to the AC component voltage, that is, the DC component voltage is added to the AC component voltage as an offset voltage, and the resulting voltage is applied between the pair of electrodes 13 and 14. Furthermore, when controlling the AC component voltage in power conversion using a DC-AC converter, for example, the DC component voltage can also be controlled.
[0075] The AC component of the voltage applied to the electrodes can be, for example, a sinusoidal voltage. However, the AC voltage component of this embodiment is not limited to sinusoidal waveforms and includes all waveforms, including rectangular waveforms and PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) waveforms. Furthermore, the terms "sine wave" and "rectangular wave" do not refer to strictly sinusoidal or rectangular waves, but rather to waveforms that take noise, strain, and other factors into account. Furthermore, the DC component of the voltage applied to the electrodes does not necessarily refer to a constant voltage; a DC component voltage that varies over time may also be used.
[0076] The voltage control mechanism in controller 10 can be any of an analog circuit, a digital circuit, or a combination of both. For example, an analog circuit can generate a sinusoidal voltage, or an equivalent sinusoidal wave can be generated using a PWM waveform. Furthermore, for example, a circuit generating a rectangular voltage can use a digital circuit, but an analog circuit can also be used.
[0077] Furthermore, the controller 10 controls the voltage or current applied to the electrodes 13 and 14 in the following manner: The voltage or current is at least one selected from the group consisting of the following voltages or currents. (1) Voltage or current that reduces the interfacial tension of a substance, (2) Voltage or current to prevent corrosion of food, drink, or liquids; (3) Voltage or current that is helpful for at least one of the following: preservation of cut flowers, preservation of drinking water, promotion of cultivation or optimization of the environment for hydroponic cultivation, improvement of germination rate, improvement of hatching rate, anti-fouling or purification of aquariums, optimization of water quality, promotion of rock sugar growth, fuel modification, or improvement of fuel consumption; (4) Voltage or current that contributes to at least any one of the following: preservation of blood or blood components, improvement of diabetes, improvement of chronic kidney disease, improvement of artificial dialysis, improvement of blood flow, revascularization, improvement of peripheral neuropathy, improvement of arthritis or rheumatism, organ preservation, anti-tumor effect, improvement of ischemia, improvement of lymphedema, improvement of bedsores, prevention or improvement of necrosis, improvement of circulatory system diseases, or countermeasures against infectious diseases; (5) voltage or current that increases the efficiency of at least one of the charging or discharging of a storage device, a generator, or a power supply device; (6) Voltage that promotes emulsification or formation of emulsion, or voltage or current that increases the time the emulsion maintains its state, (7) Voltage or current to improve the effect of air purifier or ionizer, (8) Voltage or current that separates atoms or molecules into their respective species; (9) Voltage to control the temperature or humidity of the space, and (10) A voltage or current that separates at least one of bacteria, viruses, or microorganisms from water, (11) Voltage or current to promote chemical polishing, mechanical polishing, chemical mechanical polishing, or magnetic polishing.
[0078] [About controller control] The quality control device 1 is driven by a controller 10 to generate an electric field between a pair of electrodes 13 and 14. In this case, the electrodes 13 and 14 function as antennas, radiating electromagnetic waves between the electrodes 13 and 14 to generate an electromagnetic field. Alternatively, by applying vibrations to the electrodes 13 and 14 using electrical, magnetic, or mechanical mechanisms, sound waves and / or ultrasonic waves can be generated between the electrodes. As a mechanism for generating sound waves and / or ultrasonic waves between the electrodes, a piezoelectric element, such as a piezoelectric element, can be used. Thus, at least one of an electric field, a magnetic field, an electromagnetic field, electromagnetic waves, sound waves, and ultrasonic waves is generated between the electrodes 13 and 14. By using sound waves and / or ultrasonic waves in addition to the electric field, magnetic field, electromagnetic field, or electromagnetic waves, the effect of improving material properties is enhanced.
[0079] The controller 10 performs feedback control on at least one of the current value, voltage value, frequency, and phase applied to the electrodes based on the detection signal from the detector 38. The detector 38 includes at least one of the following: a voltage sensor for detecting the voltage applied to the electrodes, a current sensor for detecting the current applied to the electrodes, a frequency sensor for detecting the frequency of the voltage and / or current applied to the electrodes, a phase sensor for detecting the phase of the voltage and / or current applied to the electrodes, a magnetic field sensor for detecting the magnetic field between the two electrodes 13 and 14, an electric field sensor for detecting the electric field between the two electrodes 13 and 14, an acoustic sensor for detecting the magnitude or frequency of acoustic waves between the two electrodes 13 and 14, and an ultrasonic sensor for detecting the magnitude or frequency of ultrasonic waves between the two electrodes 13 and 14.
[0080] Alternatively, sensors can be installed on the electrodes. The electrodes themselves can also serve as sensors. When installing sensors on the electrodes, in addition to power lines supplying electricity to the electrodes, sensor wiring (e.g., two) is required. Ideally, the number of wiring between the controller 10 and the electrodes should be kept to a minimum, so it is advisable to combine the power lines and sensor lines into a single cord. In this case, the single cord should be coated with at least an insulating material. Furthermore, it is also ideally durable and heat-resistant. Furthermore, if freezer use is also considered, it is ideally suitable for the cord to withstand low temperatures. For example, if deep fryer use is considered, durability and heat resistance are required in addition to insulation, so fluororesin, for example, can be used as the coating material for the cord. When installing a pair of electrodes, a sensor can be installed on only one of them. Alternatively, when sensors are installed on both electrodes, the sensor on one electrode can detect the physical quantity generated by the other electrode. In the case of three or more electrodes, a sensor may be provided on at least one electrode, but the present invention is not limited thereto and sensors may be provided on a plurality of electrodes or all electrodes.
[0081] The control target value for at least one of the current value, voltage value, frequency, and phase in the controller 10 is set based on the type or state of the target material. This control target value can be set remotely via a communicator (not shown). Furthermore, the control parameters or control quantities of the controller 10 can also be remotely controlled. This allows the controllers 10 of a plurality of quality control devices 1 to be centrally managed by a remotely located server 40, allowing each controller 10 to be appropriately controlled. However, the control method for the controller 10 is not limited to remote control from the server 40. For example, the controller 10 of each quality control device 1 can be individually controlled by directly setting the control target value or setting the control parameters for each controller 10.
[0082] Furthermore, the controller 10 is provided with a memory unit 37, which stores a control program. The controller 10 is controlled based on this control program. This control program can be overwritten via communication or storage media, allowing for timely program updates and version upgrades. Furthermore, the controller 10 can communicate with a server 40, and control parameters, control variables, control programs, or various set values sent from the server 40 are stored in the memory unit 37. Furthermore, the control program can be stored in a suitable storage medium.
[0083] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of water molecules. Figure 2A shows water molecules in a freely moving state, and Figure 2B shows water molecules in a linked arrangement.
[0084] The target substances, such as foods such as meat, fish, and vegetables, beverages, animal and plant cells, and oils, contain water molecules such as free water as water.
[0085] Normally, as shown in Figure 2A, water molecules (H2O) are arranged irregularly. Consequently, hydrogen atoms (H) capture active oxygen (3O), forming hydrogen bonds or increasing the size of the water molecules, slowing their activity. This then leads to oxidation of the water molecules.
[0086] In contrast, when an electric field is generated between the pair of electrodes 13 and 14, the water molecules tend to align in a specific direction. This is because the oxygen atoms (O), which have a stronger pull on electrons, become slightly negative, while the hydrogen atoms (H), which tend to generate electrons, become slightly positive, and each tends to align in the direction of the electric field between the pair of electrodes 13 and 14.
[0087] When controller 10 generates an AC voltage component, the water molecules alternately change direction. At this point, the water molecules change direction at the same frequency as the AC voltage component, creating a vibrating state. As this vibration repeats, as shown in Figure 2B, the hydrogen bonds between the water molecules and the active oxygen species 30 or other components are broken, and the water molecules gradually become regularly arranged in fine particles.
[0088] The same effect also exists between water particles (tiny water droplets) such as free water existing in the substance, so the electric field between the pair of electrodes 13 and 14 causes the water particles to attract each other and form a chain arrangement.
[0089] When a DC voltage is applied between the pair of electrodes 13 and 14, there is a force that forces the water molecules to align along the direction of the electric field generated by the DC voltage. Therefore, even when only the DC voltage is applied between the pair of electrodes 13 and 14, the water molecules align regularly. Furthermore, if an AC voltage is applied to the DC voltage, the water molecules change direction at the same frequency as the AC voltage, and there is also a force that forces the water molecules to align in a single direction, making it easier for the water molecules to align regularly. Similarly, regarding the state of water particles, the electric field between the pair of electrodes 13 and 14 attracts water particles, such as free water, to form a linked arrangement.
[0090] Furthermore, when the voltage applied between the pair of electrodes 13 and 14 does not include a DC component, the AC component voltage also causes the water molecules to change direction at the same frequency as the AC component voltage, resulting in a vibrating state. During this repetitive vibration, the hydrogen bonds between the water molecules and the active oxygen species 30 or other components are broken, and the water molecules gradually become regularly arranged in fine particles. Furthermore, when the voltage applied between the pair of electrodes 13 and 14 does not include a DC component, the AC component voltage also acts on the water particles, similarly through the electric field between the pair of electrodes 13 and 14, causing water particles, such as free water, to attract each other, forming a linked arrangement.
[0091] Furthermore, since sound waves or ultrasound waves can vibrate water molecules, applying a DC voltage and / or AC voltage between the pair of electrodes 13 and 14 can generate sound waves and / or ultrasound waves of a specified frequency and intensity between the electrodes, thereby promoting the alignment of water molecules. Furthermore, when the water molecules are vibrated by the specified sound waves and / or ultrasound waves, the water molecules can be aligned even when no voltage is applied between the electrodes.
[0092] The alignment of water molecules or water particles is along the direction of the applied electromagnetic field. Therefore, the alignment of water molecules or water particles can be controlled by controlling the applied electromagnetic field. For example, the electromagnetic field applied from a pair of electrodes 13 and 14 has a fixed direction. However, in FIG9 , which will be described later, the electromagnetic field is applied from two orthogonal pairs of electrodes (electrodes 13 and 14 and electrodes 15 and 16). Therefore, by controlling the current or voltage applied to each electrode, the strength of the electromagnetic field generated between the electrodes can be adjusted. Furthermore, the direction of the electromagnetic field can be adjusted, thereby controlling the alignment of water molecules or water particles.
[0093] Water can be divided into "bound water" and "free water." Bound water is stabilized by hydrogen bonds with other components. In contrast, free water is freely mobile, and in the case of food, this keeps the food fresh and hydrated. However, free water molecules easily bind to other components, making foods containing free water susceptible to spoilage. Specifically, bacteria, viruses, microorganisms, or active enzymes bind to free water, causing corrosion to progress. Furthermore, bound water can become free over time, with rising temperatures, or in dry environments. This free water can then become susceptible to spoilage by removing some of the cellular components it was hydrogen-bonded with. Therefore, maintaining freshness can be achieved by keeping free water in a linked state (different from the "bound water state" mentioned above) or bound to other cells.
[0094] It is believed that the water molecules arranged in a continuous pattern by the quality control device 1 of this embodiment form a stable structure in which free water molecules are bonded to form bound water. In other words, the water molecules regularly arranged by the quality control device 1 of this embodiment remain within the substance and do not bond with other components, thus maintaining the food's freshness and moisture.
[0095] Therefore, simply by installing the quality control device 1 of this embodiment in a container, it is possible to control the distribution of free water within the container, thereby maintaining the freshness of food, medicine, or cells. For example, by using the quality control device 1 as a transport container, food can be transported while maintaining its freshness even over longer distances than previously possible. Furthermore, the container can be made of, for example, expanded polystyrene, and by attaching the quality control device 1 of this embodiment to an existing expanded polystyrene container, a transport container can be constructed.
[0096] Furthermore, once the water molecules are regularly arranged by the quality control device 1 of this embodiment, they remain in this regularly arranged state for several to several dozen days. Therefore, when the target substance is food, medicine, or cells, the freshness of the food, medicine, or cells can be maintained even after the free water is arranged in a continuous state by the quality control device 1 of this embodiment and then transferred to another container for storage.
[0097] Furthermore, when a predetermined voltage is applied to electrodes 13 and 14, the water molecules in the substance's water are electrically aligned, aligning in a roughly fixed direction (the direction of the electric field). This alignment of the water molecules increases the conductivity of the substance. This alignment of the water molecules in liquids can also increase the conductivity of pure water, for example. Furthermore, because water molecules vibrate at a fixed frequency in an electric field, they do not crystallize at temperatures near 0°C.
[0098] Furthermore, applying a predetermined voltage to electrodes 13 and 14 inhibits hydrogen bonding between water molecules in the substance, reducing the number of hydrogen bonds and, for example, producing physiological water. Furthermore, by adding microbubbles, nanobubbles, or other microbubbles to this water, water with even higher functionality can be obtained. This enhanced functionality of liquids through electric fields and microbubbles is not limited to water; it can also be applied to aqueous solutions, emulsions, oils, and the like.
[0099] Furthermore, applying a predetermined voltage to electrodes 13 and 14 promotes the hydration of water molecules within the substance. For example, if proteins contained within the substance are hydrated and bonded to water molecules, surrounding the protein, the substance can be prevented from deteriorating.
[0100] Figure 3 is a microscopic photograph of free water. Figure 3A shows the state of the free water before the application of an electric field, and Figure 3B shows the state of the free water after the application of the electric field. As shown in Figure 3B, the free electrons during the application of the electric field show a chain of water particles in the area marked by the white underline. In contrast, as shown in Figure 3A, no chain of water particles can be observed in the free water before the application of the electric field. Figure 3 confirms that the quality control device 1 of this embodiment can be used to achieve a chained state of free water. While Figure 3 illustrates the chained state of the water phase within the oil phase, the chained state of other liquids can be similarly controlled by controlling the applied electric field.
[0101] Figure 4 shows the simulation results of the potential of water particles. Figure 4A is an illustration of the simulation model, and Figure 4B shows the results of the potential simulation. As shown in Figure 4A, the simulation model consists of four water particles arranged in a row in the center, with two independent water particles on the left side acting as free water.
[0102] Figure 4B shows three regions of equal potential in vertical cross-sections along the longitudinal direction of the water particles. The rightmost cross-section shows that the potential within the water particles in the chain is equal at the point where the water particles are arranged in a chain. Furthermore, the region of four water particles in the center of the diagram is colored roughly the same color, indicating that the potential within the four water particles in the chain is roughly equal.
[0103] The electric lines of force passing through the four water particles in the chain indicate that these four water particles attract each other. Furthermore, the electric lines of force from the four water particles in the chain also pass through two independent water particles located to the left, away from the four water particles in the chain. Therefore, it is believed that the force attracting the four water particles in the chain also acts on these two independent water particles, suggesting the possibility that two independent water particles may have joined the four water particles in the chain.
[0104] [About the reduction of interfacial tension] In W / O emulsions (e.g., tiny water droplets in edible oil), applying an electromagnetic field using the quality control device 1 of this embodiment can reduce interfacial tension. This reduction can, for example, be achieved by more than 10%, and, depending on the electromagnetic field conditions, by more than 20%. Furthermore, by appropriately controlling the DC and AC voltage components, the interfacial tension can be reduced by more than 60%. This is believed to be due to the increased interfacial polarization caused by the applied electromagnetic field.
[0105] For example, when cooking food in cooking oil, the water contained in the food turns into water vapor in the cooking oil. The water droplets that escape from the food into the cooking oil are tiny droplets. If interfacial polarization sufficient to reduce interfacial tension occurs within these tiny droplets, a chain of tiny droplets will form due to the attraction between the dipoles.
[0106] When frying food in cooking oil in a deep fryer, installing a pair of electrodes 13 and 14 of the quality control device 1 of this embodiment on the deep fryer can reduce the interfacial tension at the oil / water interface. Generally, when food is heated and cooked, moisture enclosed in the food transforms into water vapor in the cooking oil, causing boiling. The quality control device 1 of this embodiment generates a predetermined electromagnetic field to reduce the surface tension at the oil / water interface. This allows moisture enclosed in the food to escape as tiny droplets of smaller size, making them easier to disperse. Therefore, even if it vaporizes in the heated cooking oil, the resulting boiling is minimized. Furthermore, the applied electromagnetic field aligns the free water enclosed in the food, making it less likely to escape from the food. By controlling the amount of moisture enclosed in the food in this way, boiling is suppressed, thereby preventing oil from penetrating the food. This also significantly improves the texture and flavor of the cooked food.
[0107] Figures 5 and 6 are graphs showing the reduction in interfacial tension between edible oil and water achieved by the quality control device 1 of this embodiment. Figure 5 shows the interfacial tension between edible oil and water when the frequency and voltage of the applied voltage are varied (0-75 V), while Figure 6 shows the interfacial tension between edible oil and water when the frequency and voltage of the applied voltage to the electrodes are varied (0-150 V). Figures 5 and 6 differ from the measuring device described in the previous section [Regarding Reduction of Interfacial Tension]. Instead, a cylindrical container is filled with water at the bottom and edible oil at the top, with the two layers in contact at the interface. A pair of stainless steel electrodes is inserted into the container, and while applying alternating current of various frequencies and voltages, the interfacial tension between the edible oil and water is measured. The interfacial tension is measured using a Face Automatic Surface Tensiometer (Kyowa Interface Science Co., Ltd.). Furthermore, as electrodes, a pair of flat electrodes is used, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, curved electrodes along the inner wall of a cylindrical container or flexible electrodes such as stainless steel foil may be arranged along the inner surface of the container.
[0108] Figure 5 is a graph showing the interfacial tension between edible oil and water when the AC voltage applied to the electrodes varies between a frequency of 10 kHz and 50 kHz and a voltage of 0 V and 75 V. Figure 5 shows that the interfacial tension between edible oil and water is correlated with the frequency and voltage of the AC voltage applied to the electrodes. Specifically, as the frequency decreases from 50 kHz to 20 kHz and then to 10 kHz, the interfacial tension decreases. Furthermore, as the voltage increases from 0 V to 75 V, the interfacial tension decreases. Therefore, the quality control device 1 utilizes this correlation between the interfacial tension and the frequency and voltage of the AC voltage applied to the electrodes to adjust the applied voltage, thereby controlling the interfacial tension. For example, when the quality control device 1 is applied to a deep fryer, as described above, if the interfacial tension is reduced, the water contained in the food will escape and form small droplets in the cooking oil, making them easier to disperse. Therefore, even if the water vaporizes in the heated cooking oil, the resulting popping will be reduced. In this case, by controlling the interfacial tension using the quality control device 1, the degree of popping can be adjusted. Therefore, the voltage applied to the electrodes can be set according to various cooking conditions in the deep fryer, the type, state, or amount of food, and so on. This allows the interfacial tension to be appropriately controlled by applying an appropriate voltage to the electrodes, even under varying cooking conditions in the deep fryer, resulting in a superior texture and flavor for the cooked food. This is also useful for feedback control of the voltage applied to the electrodes. Furthermore, since the interfacial tension can be measured or predicted, it can also be used as a control parameter.
[0109] Figure 6 is a graph showing the interfacial tension between cooking oil and water when the AC voltage applied to the electrodes varies between a frequency of 10 kHz and 20 kHz and a voltage of 0 V and 160 V. Figure 6 is an example of measurements performed using a specific experimental setup. While these results cannot be generalized to all measurement systems, they demonstrate a correlation between interfacial tension and the frequency and voltage of the AC voltage applied to the electrodes. By leveraging this correlation to adjust the frequency and voltage of the AC voltage applied to the electrodes, the interfacial tension can be optimized. By clarifying the relationship between the performance of the quality control device 1 of this embodiment and interfacial tension, the performance can be optimized based on the relationship with interfacial tension, not only in deep fryers, but also in other applications, such as cold storage or preservation. Since interfacial tension is relatively easy to measure, the quality control device 1 of this embodiment can be optimized based on this relationship with interfacial tension, enabling more appropriate and easier control of the voltage applied to the electrodes.
[0110] While Figures 5 and 6 illustrate the reduction of interfacial tension between the aqueous and oil phases, the interfacial tension between a liquid phase and a phase other than the liquid can also be controlled by controlling the applied electromagnetic field. Controlling the interfacial tension of a liquid can be applied not only to controlling the interfacial tension between a liquid phase and another liquid phase, but also to controlling the interfacial tension between a liquid phase and a gas phase, or between a liquid phase and a solid phase. For example, applying an electromagnetic field using the quality control device of this embodiment can control interfacial tension, contact angle, and other factors.
[0111] Figure 7 shows a photograph of a water droplet dripping into oil. It shows the situation when a saline solution is dripped from a capillary tube (a metal pipette with a diameter of 1.0 mm) into edible oil. A ring electrode is placed around the front end of the capillary tube, and a voltage of 100 V is applied between the capillary tube and the ring electrode. Without the voltage applied, the water droplet does not drip into the oil. However, the application of the voltage reduces the interfacial tension between the edible oil and saline solution, allowing the water droplet to drip into the oil. In Figure 7, tiny water bubbles can be seen scattered around the dripping water droplet. The application of the voltage reduces the interfacial tension, resulting in a smaller droplet size. Furthermore, tiny water bubbles are formed as the droplet drips.
[0112] When voltage is applied, a drop of saline solution drips into the cooking oil. The moment of dripping was observed using a high-speed camera. Figure 8A shows the situation before voltage application, Figure 8B shows the situation at the start of voltage application, and Figure 8C shows the situation after voltage application. The order of Figures 8A, 8B, and 8C is chronologically presented. When voltage is applied, tiny bubbles can be observed, as shown in Figures 8B and 8C. Furthermore, there are also areas that are indistinguishable from the gas generated by the electrodes during electrolysis.
[0113] By utilizing the quality control device of this embodiment to control the electromagnetic field applied to a substance, it is possible to act on the moisture present inside or on the surface of the substance, thereby preventing, inhibiting, or controlling moisture deterioration, moisture turbidity, color turbidity, algae growth, slipperiness, rust, or mold.
[0114] [Variation 1] Referring to Figure 9 , the quality control device, quality control method, program, and storage medium of Modification 1 are described. Figure 9 is a conceptual diagram of the electrodes of Modification 1. Components identical to those in Figures 1 through 8 are referenced with the same reference numerals, and their descriptions are omitted. The quality control device of Modification 1 differs from the quality control device of Embodiment 1 described above in that the electrodes are provided in two pairs.
[0115] Quality control device 1A includes controllers 10A and 10B, and two pairs of electrodes: first electrodes 13 and 14, and second electrodes 15 and 16. Controllers 10A and 10B each include an AC component voltage generator and a DC component voltage generator. The actual circuit configuration of controller 10 does not require separate AC component voltage generators and DC component voltage generators; a circuit configuration combining the functions of both is also possible. Furthermore, the two controllers 10A and 10B can be configured as a single controller. Furthermore, as long as the first electrodes 13 and 14 and the second electrodes 15 and 16 generate the same electromagnetic waves, a single controller can apply voltage to both electrodes.
[0116] The quality control device 1A is driven by controllers 10A and 10B to generate an electric field between a pair of first electrodes 13 and 14, and between a pair of second electrodes 15 and 16. At this time, the electrodes 13-16 each function as an antenna, radiating electromagnetic waves between the first electrodes 13 and 14, and between the second electrodes 15 and 16, respectively, to generate an electromagnetic field. Consequently, at least one of an electric field, a magnetic field, an electromagnetic field, and electromagnetic waves is generated between the electrodes 13-14 and 15-16. Furthermore, similar to the first embodiment, by applying vibration to the electrodes 13 and 14 using electrical, magnetic, or mechanical means, sound waves and / or ultrasonic waves can be generated between the electrodes. Furthermore, when the water molecules are vibrated by the predetermined sound waves and / or ultrasonic waves, the water molecules can be aligned even without applying a voltage between the electrodes.
[0117] A substance to be processed is disposed between the first electrodes 13 and 14 and between the second electrodes 15 and 16. As with the first embodiment, the substance to be processed is not particularly limited; it can be at least one of a solid, a liquid, and a gas. When the quality control device 1A of this embodiment is installed in a refrigerator, for example, the first electrodes 13 and 14 can be disposed on the side surfaces of the refrigerator, while the second electrodes 15 and 16 can be disposed on the top, bottom, or shelf of the refrigerator. FIG. 9 shows an example in which the first electrodes 13 and 14 and the second electrodes 15 and 16 are disposed orthogonally. However, the present invention is not limited to this arrangement. As long as at least a portion of the electromagnetic field generated by the first electrodes 13 and 14 and the electromagnetic field generated by the second electrodes 15 and 16 act on the substance to be processed, the first electrodes 13 and 14 and the second electrodes 15 and 16 can be disposed in any manner.
[0118] The controllers 10A and 10B perform feedback control on at least one of the current value, voltage value, frequency, and phase applied to the electrodes based on detection signals from detectors (not shown). The detectors include at least one of the following: a voltage sensor for detecting the voltage applied to the electrodes, a current sensor for detecting the current applied to the electrodes, a frequency sensor for detecting the frequency of the voltage and / or current applied to the electrodes, a magnetic field sensor for detecting the magnetic field between the two electrodes 13-14, 15-16, an electric field sensor for detecting the electric field between the two electrodes 13-14, 15-16, a voltage phase detection sensor, a current phase detection sensor, and a voltage and current phase detection sensor.
[0119] The control target value for at least one of the current, voltage, frequency, and phase in controllers 10A and 10B is set based on the type or state of the material being processed. Furthermore, the current, voltage, frequency, and phase applied by controller 10A to first electrodes 13 and 14 can be the same as or different from the current, voltage, frequency, and phase applied by controller 10B to second electrodes 15 and 16, respectively. For example, various combinations can be used, such as different voltages and frequencies, different frequencies alone, or different frequencies and phases.
[0120] The control target value can be set remotely via a communicator (not shown). Furthermore, the control parameters or control quantities of the controllers 10A and 10B can also be remotely controlled. This allows the controllers 10A and 10B of the plurality of quality control devices 1A to be centrally managed by a remotely located server 40, allowing each controller 10A and 10B to be appropriately controlled. However, the control of the controllers 10A and 10B is not limited to remote control from the server 40. For example, the controllers 10A and 10B of each quality control device 1A can be individually controlled by directly setting the control target value or setting the control parameters for each controller 10A and 10B.
[0121] The server can also be a cloud server located in the cloud. One or more fluid control devices are connected to the cloud server via a network. The cloud server manages control information from each fluid control device and, based on this information, sets optimal control parameters appropriate to the target area and its status. Furthermore, the cloud server collects data on control results.
[0122] Optimal control parameters can be determined by machine learning using morphological history data collected from the cloud server. The type of machine learning is not limited; for example, deep learning can be used. Training data can include data on control parameters and their corresponding control results. Control result data from other fluid control devices connected to the network is also collected by the cloud server. This allows machine learning to be implemented using a vast amount of data, including environmental data, mechanical data, target location data, and condition data, in addition to data on control parameters and their corresponding control results.
[0123] When setting control parameters, a dummy measuring device capable of sensing the electric field applied by the electrodes of the liquid control system can be used for parameter measurement. The dummy measuring device includes an electric field measuring device capable of measuring the electric field applied by the electrodes. Data such as the optimal electric field for the object, corresponding to the object's characteristics, and the relationship between the electric field and the interfacial tension of the liquid are stored in the controller of the liquid control system or a cloud server. Based on this stored data, the electric field can be appropriately applied according to the current type and configuration of the liquid control system's electrodes. Feedback data from the electric field detected by the dummy measuring device is used to determine the voltage and frequency applied to the electrodes of the liquid control system. Data on the optimal electric field configuration for the electrode type and configuration is also collected in the cloud server and used for machine learning to determine previously optimized control parameters. Control parameters include at least the voltage, current, and frequency applied to the electrodes, as well as the electric field applied from the electrodes to the object.
[0124] In Figure 9, an electromagnetic field is applied from two orthogonal pairs of electrodes (X-direction electrodes 13 and 14 and Y-direction electrodes 15 and 16). By controlling the current or voltage applied to each electrode, the strength of the electromagnetic field generated between the electrodes can be adjusted. Furthermore, the direction of the electromagnetic field can be adjusted, thereby controlling the alignment of water molecules or water particles. Controller 10A controls the current or voltage applied to X-direction electrodes 13 and 14, while controller 10B controls the current or voltage applied to Y-direction electrodes 15 and 16. As a result, for example, by adjusting the ratio of the voltage applied to X-direction electrodes 13 and 14 to the voltage applied to Y-direction electrodes 15 and 16, the strength and direction of the electromagnetic field generated by each electrode can be adjusted. This allows water within or on the surface of a substance placed within the electromagnetic field to be micronized, and the alignment of the micronized water to be controlled in a desired direction. Not only can AC voltage be applied to each electrode, but DC voltage can also be applied. Therefore, by adjusting the DC voltage component, the arrangement of water within or on the surface of a substance placed in the electromagnetic field generated by each electrode can be controlled in any two-dimensional direction along the XY coordinates. In addition to the two pairs of electrodes, X-direction electrodes 13 and 14, and Y-direction electrodes 15 and 16, shown in Figure 9, another pair of Z-direction electrodes (not shown) and a controller 10C can be added to generate electromagnetic waves of desired direction and intensity in three-dimensional space. This allows the arrangement of water within or on the surface of a substance placed in the electromagnetic field generated by each electrode to be controlled in any three-dimensional direction. As described below, by utilizing the quality control device of this embodiment to control the micronization of water molecules within or on a substance's surface, the state of their linked arrangement along a specific direction, and the direction of that arrangement, the properties of the substance can be improved.
[0125] Figure 10 is a conceptual diagram of different electrodes in Variation 1. Figure 10A illustrates an example using a single electrode, while Figure 10B illustrates an example using a single electrode and two electrodes facing each other. While Embodiment 1 describes an example using a single pair of electrodes, and Embodiment 2 describes an example using two pairs of electrodes, the present invention is not limited to these examples. For example, a single electrode or an odd number of electrodes, such as three, may also be used. For example, as shown in Figure 10A , electromagnetic waves can be generated using a single electrode 17. Furthermore, when using three electrodes, as shown in Figure 10B , two electrodes 19 and 20 can face one electrode 18, or different electromagnetic waves can be generated using the three electrodes. Therefore, the number and arrangement of electrodes can be arbitrarily set and are not limited.
[0126] [Variation 2] Referring to Figures 11 and 12 , the quality control device, quality control method, program, storage medium, generated material, product, device, and apparatus according to Variation 2 of the present invention are described. Figure 11 is a waveform diagram when voltages of different frequencies are used in Variation 2, and Figure 12 is a waveform diagram when voltages of different phases are used in Variation 2. Components identical to those in Figures 11 and 12 are referenced with the same reference numerals, and their descriptions are omitted. The quality control device of Variation 2 differs from Embodiment 1 and Variation 1 in that a pair of electrodes generates different electromagnetic waves.
[0127] In Figure 11, an electromagnetic wave (P wave) with a frequency of 50 kHz is generated from one electrode 21A of a pair of electrodes 21A and 21B, while an electromagnetic wave (Q wave) with a frequency of 47 kHz is generated from the other electrode 21B. Here, if the amplitude of the electromagnetic wave is set to A, the P wave and Q wave are expressed by the following equations, respectively. Furthermore, at time t = 0, both equations are expressed using the position where V(t) = 0 (e.g., the exact center between electrodes 21A and 21B). P wave: V(t)=Asin(2πf1t), f1=50 kHz Q wave: V(t)=Asin(2πf2t), f2=47 kHz As a result, as shown in FIG. 11C , electromagnetic waves of P wave + Q wave are applied between the pair of electrodes 21A and 21B.
[0128] In Figure 12, an electromagnetic wave (P wave) with a frequency of 50 kHz is generated from one electrode 22A of a pair of electrodes 22A and 22B, while an electromagnetic wave (Q wave) with a frequency of 30 kHz is generated from the other electrode 22B. The phase α of these two waveforms is identical at α = 0. Here, if the amplitude of the electromagnetic wave is A, the P wave and Q wave are expressed by the following equations, respectively. Furthermore, at time t = 0, both equations are expressed at the position where V(t) = 0 (e.g., exactly halfway between electrodes 21A and 21B). P wave: V(t)=Asin(2πf1t), f1=50 kHz Q wave: V(t)=Asin(2πf2t), f2=30 kHz As a result, as shown in FIG12B , electromagnetic waves of P wave + Q wave are applied between a pair of electrodes 22A and 22B.
[0129] In Figure 12C, an electromagnetic wave (P wave) with a frequency of 50 kHz and a phase α = 0 is generated from one electrode 23A of a pair of electrodes 23A and 23B, while an electromagnetic wave (Q wave) with a frequency of 30 kHz and a phase α = π / 2 is generated from the other electrode 23B. In other words, the phase of the two waveforms is set to π / 2. Here, if the amplitude of the electromagnetic wave is A, the P wave and Q wave are expressed by the following equations, respectively. Furthermore, at time t = 0, the equations are expressed at the position where the P wave V(t) = 0 and the Q wave V(t) = A (for example, the position exactly halfway between electrodes 21A and 21B) are located. P wave: V(t)=Asin(2πf1t), f1=50 kHz Q wave: V(t)=Asin(2πf2t+π / 2), f2=30 kHz As a result, as shown in FIG12D , electromagnetic waves of P wave + Q wave are applied between the pair of electrodes 23A and 23B.
[0130] In Figures 11-12, electromagnetic waves with different frequencies and / or phases are generated from the two electrodes respectively, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the AC component voltage applied to the two electrodes can be adjusted to control the peak-to-peak voltage of the electromagnetic wave, or the DC component voltage applied to the two electrodes can be adjusted to apply a DC component voltage to the AC component voltage as an offset voltage, or the DC component voltage applied to the two electrodes can be made different, or the peak-to-peak voltage value, frequency and phase of the AC component voltage applied to the two electrodes can be made different.
[0131] [Variation 3] Referring to FIG13 , the moisture control device, moisture control method, program, storage medium, generated substances, products, device, and equipment of Modification 3 of Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described. FIG13 is a block diagram of moisture control device 1. Components identical to those in FIG1 through FIG12 are referenced with the same reference numerals, and their descriptions are omitted.
[0132] Figure 13 is a block diagram corresponding to Figure 1 . The communication unit 35, memory unit 37, and external power supply 39 are omitted. In practice, the control unit 36 communicates with the management server 40 and other devices via the communication unit 35, inputs and outputs data with the memory unit 37, receives power from the external power supply 39, and controls the current and voltage application unit 11 via the current and voltage control unit 33. However, these operations are omitted in Figure 13 . Furthermore, in Figure 13 , the controller 10 is shown outside of a housing 50 (e.g., a refrigerator), but this is not limiting. For example, the controller 10 may also be located inside the housing 50.
[0133] Flows (a) to (h) in Figure 13 are described in sequence. In flow (a), controller 10 settings, such as on / off, operation mode, material type or state, and output voltage and / or output current settings of the current / voltage applicator 11, are input through the human-machine interface 31. Operation modes include automatic mode, material input mode, and manual setting mode. In automatic mode, for example, the controller 10 is automatically controlled to maintain an appropriate material state based on detection signals from the material detector 32, detection signals from the detection unit 38, and control parameters or control values from the management server 40, as described below. In material input mode, for example, the controller 10 is controlled appropriately based on the material type or state input through the human-machine interface 31. In manual setting mode, for example, the output voltage and / or output current of the current / voltage applicator 11 are manually set. Unless otherwise specified, the following description uses the automatic mode as an example. Furthermore, in process (a), when the housing 50 further has an automatic adjustment function, it can also be set so that the setting value of the housing 50 can be input from the human-machine interface 31.
[0134] In process (b), the substance detection unit 32 collects information related to the substance in response to commands from the control unit 36. For example, if the housing 50 is a refrigerator, the substance-related information collected by the substance detection unit 32 includes images from a camera within the refrigerator, detection signals related to the moisture content of the food obtained by a moisture sensor, and detection signals from a temperature sensor or humidity sensor (including detection signals from sensors built into the refrigerator). Furthermore, if the housing 50 is a container, the substance-related information collected by the substance detection unit 32 includes images from a camera within the container, detection signals from a temperature sensor or humidity sensor within the container, and signals from a GPS (Global Positioning System) installed in the container (the GPS may also be installed in the controller 10).
[0135] In process (c), the material-related information collected by material detection unit 32 in accordance with instructions from CPU 36 is transmitted to management server 40 via communication unit 35. Furthermore, in the case of material input mode in process (a), information such as the type or state of the material inputted from human-machine interface 31 is transmitted to management server 40.
[0136] Furthermore, when the manual setting mode is selected in process (a), for example, information regarding the output voltage and / or output current of the current / voltage application unit 11 may be transmitted to the management server 40. After the management server 40 makes a predetermined correction, the management server 40 transmits a predetermined control parameter or control value to the control unit 36. Furthermore, for example, to collect information from the management server 40, the manually set output voltage and / or output current of the current / voltage application unit 11 may be transmitted to the management server 40, and the control value may be calculated in the control unit 36. Furthermore, for example, when the management server 40 does not need to perform the aforementioned control value correction or information collection, the output voltage and / or output current information does not need to be transmitted to the management server 40 in process (c).
[0137] In the management server 40, appropriate control parameters or control values are calculated based on the type and state of the material. Furthermore, when calculating control parameters or control values, the management server 40 not only references the type and state of the material but also, through communication with the database 43, references information such as season, weather, weather forecasts, date and time, location, supply and demand forecasts, refrigerator loading and unloading or storage status, container transportation routes and traffic conditions, the status of a group of containers related to the container, inventory management information, supply and demand conditions, economic indicators, and online information.
[0138] Based on the camera images from the substance-related information collected by the substance detection unit 32, the management server 40 can use image recognition to identify the type or state of the substance. This image recognition can be performed, for example, using AI (artificial intelligence) trained through deep learning to accurately identify the type or state of the substance. Specifically, a neural network trained using camera images of food and data on the actual type and state of the food can be used to accurately identify the type or state of the substance based on the camera images. The server can also communicate with other controllers 10 to store a large amount of image recognition data, thereby further improving image recognition accuracy for various substances. Furthermore, if the controller 10 is equipped with an AI program, a pre-trained learning model can be used in the management server 40 to perform image recognition in the control unit 36, and the image recognition results can be sent to the server 40 in process (c). Performing image recognition in the controller 10 in this way can reduce the amount of communication required to transmit data in process (c).
[0139] In process (d), the control parameter or control value calculated in the management server 40 is sent to the control unit 36 of the controller 10.
[0140] In process (e), the control unit 36 uses the control parameters or control values sent from the management server 40 to control the output voltage and / or output current of the current and voltage applying unit 11.
[0141] In process (f), the control unit 36 performs feedback control on at least one of the current value, voltage value, frequency, and phase applied to each electrode 13 and 14 based on the detection signal detected by the detection unit 38. Furthermore, the detection signal detected by the detection unit 38 includes at least one of the following: the voltage applied to the electrode, the current applied to the electrode, the frequency and / or phase of the voltage and / or current applied to the electrode, the magnetic field between the two electrodes 13 and 14, the electric field between the two electrodes 13 and 14, and the sound waves and / or ultrasonic waves between the two electrodes 13 and 14. In this case, the control value fed back can be the control value calculated by the control unit 36 or the control value calculated by the management server 40.
[0142] Here, if the fed-back control value is a control value calculated by the control unit 36, the control target value is transmitted from the management server 40 to the control unit 36 in process (d). Alternatively, in the manual mode, a set value is input as the control target value in process (a). Furthermore, the control target value can be set variably over time based on the material-related information collected by the material detection unit 32. Furthermore, if the fed-back control value is a control value calculated by the management server 40, in process (c), the detection signal detected by the detection unit 38 is transmitted to the management server 40, the management server 40 calculates the fed-back control value, and the management server 40 transmits the control value from the management server 40 to the control unit 36 via process (d).
[0143] While this embodiment describes an example using detection unit 38, control without detection unit 38 is also possible. In this case, process (f) is omitted, and process (e) is used to control the output voltage and / or output current of current / voltage application unit 11. Furthermore, various control methods, such as sensorless control and open-loop control, can be applied to this control.
[0144] In process (g), if the housing 50 has an automatic adjustment function, a control command from the control unit 36 may be sent to the housing 50. If the housing 50 is a refrigerator, the control command may be, for example, a set value for the temperature or humidity inside the refrigerator. Furthermore, if the housing 50 is a container and the container has a temperature or humidity adjustment function, the control command may be, for example, a set value for the container's temperature or humidity. Furthermore, if the housing 50 is a container and the container is stored in a warehouse where temperature or humidity can be adjusted, as described below, information related to the container's temperature or humidity adjustment is sent to an external server and the warehouse's management server, which serves as a database 43, via process (i), to appropriately adjust the temperature or humidity of all containers, including other containers. Furthermore, if the housing 50 does not have an automatic adjustment function, process (g) is not essential. In this case, for example, in process (h), described below, information related to the control command from the control unit 36 is displayed on the human-machine interface 31.
[0145] In process (h), information related to the control status of the control unit 36, such as the control status of the output voltage and / or output current of the current / voltage application unit 11, information on the type and state of the material currently being processed, the status of the housing 50 (detection information from the material detection unit 32), and control instructions from the CPU 36 to the housing 50 when the housing 50 does not have the automatic adjustment function, is displayed on the human-machine interface 31. Furthermore, in addition to this information, information such as season, weather, weather forecast, date and time, location, supply and demand forecast, refrigerator loading and unloading or storage status, container transportation routes and traffic conditions, status of a group of containers related to the container, inventory management information, supply and demand conditions, economic indicators, and network information can also be displayed on the human-machine interface 31 as needed or based on operations from the human-machine interface 31, as information transmitted from the management server 40 in addition to the control parameters or control values in process (d). By referring to this information, the operator can appropriately manage treatment or treatment.
[0146] The human-machine interface 31 can be integrated with the controller 10. Alternatively, the human-machine interface 31 can be a separate entity from the controller 10, or integrated with a portion of the controller 10's functions. In this case, the human-machine interface 31 can be configured as a mobile terminal with communication capabilities, such as a smartphone, mobile phone, tablet computer, or PC. When integrating the human-machine interface 31 with a portion of the controller 10's functions as a separate entity, at least one of the functions of the communication unit 35, the memory unit 37, and the computing functions of the control unit 36 in the controller 10, or a portion of these functions, can be integrated with the human-machine interface 31. Furthermore, the functions of the material detection sensor 32 or the detection unit 38, or a portion of these functions, can also be integrated with the human-machine interface 31. For example, the camera function built into a smartphone, mobile phone, tablet computer, or PC can serve as the material detection unit 32.
[0147] In process (i), management server 40 communicates with database 43 to send and receive information or collect data required for material management. Management server 40 can communicate with required external servers via the internet. Therefore, if housing 50 is a container, for example, it can access the management database or management server of the warehouse that manages the container.
[0148] Furthermore, the controller can also adjust at least one of the voltage value, current value, frequency or phase of the voltage or current with a DC component and / or an AC component applied to the electrode when the electrode is arranged opposite to the object part, control at least any one of the electric field, magnetic field, electromagnetic field or electromagnetic wave generated by the above-mentioned electrode, and control the frequency, voltage applied to the above-mentioned electrode and at least one of the radiation angles of the electric field, magnetic field, electromagnetic field or electromagnetic wave generated by the above-mentioned electrode so that they change over time according to the object part opposite to the electrode, or control the time of applying voltage to the electrode. When information about the object is input based on detection signals from material detection unit 32, detection signals from detection unit 38, or setting signals from the human-machine interface, the controller controls at least one of the following, depending on the type or state of the object, based on the specified settings of control parameters or control values from management server 40: controlling the frequency and voltage applied to the electrodes to vary over time; controlling the angle of the electric field, magnetic field, electromagnetic field, or electromagnetic wave generated by the electrodes, i.e., the angle of the electrodes, to vary over time; or controlling the duration of the voltage applied to the electrodes. The specified settings for the temporal variation of voltage and / or frequency are not particularly limited, and the scanning characteristics described in Variation 4 below may also be employed.
[0149] [Variation 4] Using Figure 14, the quality control device, quality control method, program, and storage medium of Variation 4 of the present invention will be described. Components identical to those in Figures 1 to 13 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their descriptions will be omitted. In the quality control device 1 of Embodiment 1 and Variations 1 to 3, the current or voltage values and frequency are set to predetermined values. However, in Variation 4, the current or voltage values and / or frequency are varied according to a predetermined rule and within a predetermined range, i.e., swept. Figure 14A shows an example of continuously sweeping the voltage, current, or frequency in a linear pattern. Figure 14B shows an example of varying the voltage, current, or frequency in a linear pattern in steps. Furthermore, Figure 14C shows an example of varying the voltage in steps and continuously sweeping the frequency in a linear pattern, and another example of varying the frequency in steps and continuously sweeping the voltage in a linear pattern. This allows for the automatic generation of electromagnetic waves with appropriate current or voltage values and / or frequencies for any target. That is, at a specified time point within the scan range, an appropriate current value, voltage value, or frequency is generated. Furthermore, Figure 14C is merely an example and is not limited to this. In Figure 14C, one value remains constant while the other value fluctuates between 0 and the peak value, but this is not limiting. For example, the following changes can be repeated: one value remains constant while the other value increases from 0 to the peak value. Then, one value changes in steps, and when this value becomes constant, the other value decreases from the peak value to 0. Furthermore, in Figure 14C, one value changes in steps while the other value changes continuously and frequently between 0 and the peak value, but this is not limiting. For example, one value can change slowly and continuously while the other value changes continuously and frequently between 0 and the peak value.
[0150] The scanning rules are not limited to those shown in Figure 14 . Besides linear or step-like changes, other possible variations include curved lines, sinusoidal changes, analog smooth changes, discrete changes, and random changes. Changes can be made to AC voltage, DC voltage, AC current, DC current, or frequency. In these cases, each value can be changed individually, or multiple values can be changed in a linked manner (for example, see Figure 14C ), or multiple values can be changed simultaneously. The scanning range can be within the range specified in Variations 1-3, or it can be expanded to a wider range.
[0151] For any object, an appropriate current, voltage, or frequency is generated at a specified time within the scanning range. The controller 10 can also automatically detect the appropriate (or optimal) current, voltage, or frequency by analyzing the object's state based on feedback from the material detection sensor 32 and other sensors, or by performing analysis on the server side. The detected appropriate value can be used for subsequent controller 10 control and shared with other controllers 10 via the server.
[0152] The following describes an example of improving blood flow using the control device of embodiment 1. In this embodiment, for example, the control device generates electromagnetic waves from square plate-shaped electrodes placed on the floor while the subject places their feet. These electromagnetic waves acting on the subject are then adjusted to control and improve the subject's blood flow. The electrodes can be either unipolar or bipolar. Bipolar electrodes have a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The negative electrode can be set to ground potential, but this is not particularly limited. The positive electrode and negative electrode can be arranged so that they are separated in the front-to-back direction or the width direction of the square electrode.
[0153] A preferred bipolar configuration involves an electrode arrangement in which each electrode is comb-shaped, with the two electrodes facing each other, with the teeth alternating between them. While the term "comb" is used, the shape of the comb teeth is not limited to a plurality of vertical rectangles; the geometry is arbitrary, and various shapes can be formed by combining appropriate concavities, convexities, or spaces. As long as the conductivity of the electrodes and insulation between the two electrodes are ensured, the dimensions of each comb-shaped electrode can be arbitrary. For example, the gap between the two electrodes can be set to approximately 0.5 mm to 50 mm, and the width of the conductive portion can be set to approximately 0.5 mm to 50 mm.
[0154] Figure 15 shows the results of blood flow improvement after 30 minutes. Figure 15 shows the results of blood flow improvement in the capillaries of the fingertips of subjects when electromagnetic waves were applied to the electrodes at 50 kHz and 100 V from the controller for 30 minutes. The left side shows the data without electromagnetic wave application, and the right side shows the data after 30 minutes of electromagnetic wave application. The average blood flow velocity at each site (1) to (4) was improved after 30 minutes of electromagnetic wave application using the control device of this embodiment.
[0155] In this embodiment, the blood flow velocity is measured by capturing the movement of blood through image analysis and calculating the blood flow velocity, but the present invention is not particularly limited thereto.
[0156] Figure 16 shows the results of blood flow improvement over a four-week period. Figure 16 confirms that blood flow improved when the controller applied 50 kHz, 100 V electromagnetic waves to the electrodes for 30 minutes daily. The four bar graphs in Figure 16 represent blood flow velocity over a 5-second period, with data from day 3, week 1, week 2, and week 4, respectively. The bottom graph shows the change in average blood flow velocity over the four-week period, confirming that blood flow improved over time when the controller of this embodiment continuously applied 30 minutes of electromagnetic waves daily to the subjects.
[0157] The experimental results of blood flow improvement in Figures 15 and 16 demonstrate that the fluid control device of this embodiment can improve or enhance control of heart rate or pulse, improve or normalize blood pressure, improve or enhance dialysis function, and improve drug delivery systems or the permeability of cosmetics. Furthermore, it demonstrates that the effects of blood flow improvement extend beyond blood flow and also contribute to improved fluidity of body fluids such as plasma and lymph, improved fluid metabolism, and stabilized water balance. Therefore, the fluid control device of this embodiment can improve or enhance vision, control dynamic vision, improve or prevent ophthalmic diseases, improve or prevent internal medical diseases, and improve or enhance immune function.
[0158] Figure 17 shows the results of phantom vessel reactivation. One subject (a woman in her 40s) was exposed to electromagnetic waves for 30 minutes using the control device of this embodiment. As shown in the upper right photo of Figure 17 , phantom vessels in the fingertips reactivated. Another subject (a man in his 70s) was exposed to electromagnetic waves for 10 minutes using the control device of this embodiment. As shown in the lower right photo, blood flow in the capillaries in the fingertips improved.
[0159] In Figures 15-17, while the subject places both feet on square plate-shaped electrodes placed on the floor, electromagnetic waves are generated from the electrodes. These electromagnetic waves acting on the subject are then adjusted to control and improve the subject's blood flow. The voltage applied to the electrodes is set to 50 kHz and 100 V, but the voltage conditions for generating the electromagnetic waves acting on the subject are not limited to these. The frequency and voltage applied to the electrodes can be appropriately adjusted for each subject or based on the subject's condition. Furthermore, the frequency and voltage can be controlled to vary over time. The lower limit of the frequency is 1 Hz, roughly equivalent to the heart rate, and the upper limit is not specifically limited. For example, the setting conditions can be set as high as 1 MHz, but this is not a limitation and the upper limit of the frequency can also be set in the megahertz range (0.1 THz to 100 THz). The voltage range is not particularly limited except for the constraints of the power supply unit of the control device. For example, the lower limit can be set to approximately 5 V and the upper limit can be set to approximately 2000 V.
[0160] Figure 18 shows the results of blood flow improvement in a mouse hindlimb ischemia model. In this mouse hindlimb ischemia model (N=7), the control device of this embodiment applied 50 kHz, 100 V voltage to the electrodes, thereby exposing the mice to electromagnetic waves. Results showed significant improvement in blood flow ratio after 14 days.
[0161] The experiments shown in Figures 15-18 demonstrate that applying an electric field using the fluid control device of this embodiment can improve or prevent blockage of body fluids, medical solutions, cosmetics, or liquids; improve or enhance the fluidity of body fluids, medical solutions, cosmetics, or liquids; improve or prevent sclerosis or hardening; improve or prevent dehydration of cells or tissues; and remove reactive oxygen species and lactic acid. Furthermore, by improving brain fluid metabolism and applying an electric field using the fluid control device of this embodiment, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease can be improved or prevented. Furthermore, improving fluid metabolism improves immune function, thereby preventing metastasis.
[0162] [Implementation Method 2] The control device of Embodiment 2 will be described with reference to Figure 19. Figure 19 shows the results of contrast agent viscosity reduction. In Figure 19, before the contrast agent was administered via intravenous drip, electromagnetic waves were applied to the contrast agent using the control device of this embodiment at a voltage of 50 kHz and 100 V. After 5 minutes of electromagnetic wave application, the contrast agent viscosity decreased, as shown in Figure 19. The horizontal axis of Figure 19 represents shear rate, and the vertical axis represents viscosity. For each shear rate, the bar graph on the right represents data after 5 minutes of electromagnetic wave application using the control device of this embodiment, while the bar graph on the left represents data from the control group. As shown in Figure 19, the contrast agent viscosity decreased after 5 minutes of electromagnetic wave application using the control device of this embodiment.
[0163] In Figure 19 , even when the shear rate is approximately 100-1000, the viscosity of the contrast agent of this embodiment is lower than that of the control group. This is shown in Table 1. Table 1 tabulates the data of Figure 19 , and shows that even within the shear rate range of 100-1000, the viscosity of the contrast agent of this embodiment is lower than that of the control group.
[0164] [Table 1] Shear rate 1.5 2.2 3.2 4.6 6.8 10 14.7 21.5 46.4 68.1 100 146.8 215.4 316.2 464.2 681.3 1000 Viscosity [mPa·s] This embodiment 14.98 12.96 12.73 12.81 12.75 12.82 12.8 12.8 12.8 12.8 12.8 12.81 12.82 12.87 12.91 12.96 13.01 control group 25.31 21.45 17.77 16.23 15.19 14.04 13.63 13.41 13.07 12.99 12.95 12.92 12.91 12.92 12.94 12.96 12.96
[0165] In this embodiment, the voltage applied from the controller to the electrodes is set to 50 kHz and 100 V, but this embodiment is not limited thereto. The electromagnetic waves acting on the contrast agent can be controlled by adjusting the frequency and voltage value of the voltage applied from the controller to the electrodes according to the type or state of the contrast agent.
[0166] [Implementation Method 3] The control device of embodiment 3 is described. Embodiment 3 describes the improvement of cell edema in nerve cells. The control device of this embodiment can amplify the water content in cells by applying electromagnetic waves to the target area. By applying a voltage of, for example, 50 kHz and 100 V to electrodes from a controller using the control device of this embodiment, the electromagnetic waves are amplified to the target area, thereby amplifying the water particles in the cells to 8 μm or less. The amplified water then easily passes through the cell membrane. Nerve cell edema is caused by a disturbance in the ion balance across the cell membrane, leading to water accumulation within the cell. However, by amplifying the water molecules within the cell using the control device of this embodiment, water is easily expelled from the cell through the cell membrane, thereby improving cell edema. The above demonstrates that by minimizing body fluids using the fluid control device of this embodiment, it is possible to improve or prevent edema, cell edema, or nerve cell edema. Furthermore, it is shown that by using the liquid control device of this embodiment to minimize body fluids, in addition to the effect of improving edema, it is also possible to improve body fluid metabolism, improve body fluid fluidity, stabilize water balance, control the balance of hormones, endocrine, lymph, or meridians, control mitochondrial activity, autophagy activity, egg activity, or sperm activity, and improve or prevent burns, necrosis, or bedsores.
[0167] [Implementation 4] The control device of embodiment 4 will be described. In embodiment 4, the control device of this embodiment will be described in terms of its ability to inhibit the proliferation of viruses, bacteria, fungi, or cancer cells. When the body's immune system is high, the internal electrical potential is stable, and interstitial fluid binds to each other, forming a quasi-binding liquefaction. Therefore, viruses, bacteria, fungi, or cancer cells are less likely to proliferate. In contrast, when the internal electrical potential is disturbed and the body's immune system is weakened, the potential between interstitial fluids is disrupted, and the fluid becomes a single, nutrient-rich droplet (sometimes referred to as "extracellular fluid"). Viruses, cells, fungi, or cancer cells bind to the extracellular fluid and proliferate. Therefore, by applying electromagnetic waves, for example, at 50 kHz and 100 V, to the electrodes from the controller using the control device of this embodiment, the interstitial fluid is structured into beads, thereby inhibiting the proliferation of viruses, bacteria, fungi, or cancer cells.
[0168] [Implementation 5] The control device of embodiment 5 will be described. In embodiment 5, the antibacterial effect and infection prevention effect of the control device of this embodiment on bacteria or viruses will be described.
[0169] First, the antibacterial effect against enveloped viruses, such as influenza virus (H1N1) and coronavirus, will be described. By applying electromagnetic waves, for example, at 50 kHz and 100 V, to the electrodes from the controller using the control device of this embodiment, the interfacial tension of water is reduced, disrupting the envelope of the enveloped virus. This results in the control device of this embodiment achieving an antibacterial effect against enveloped viruses. As shown in Table 2, the antibacterial activity of the control device of this embodiment against the H1N1 virus was 1.12 (antibacterial activity rate of 92.45%).
[0170] [Table 2] Virus name No. control group This embodiment After vaccination, the virus was cultured for 0 hours (IgTCID50 / ml) After vaccination, the virus was cultured for 2 hours (IgTCID50 / ml) After vaccination, the virus was cultured for 2 hours (IgTCID50 / ml) H1N1 MDCK Cell 1 6.52 6.38 5.1 2 6.49 6.26 5.3 3 6.56 6.34 5.2 average value 6.52 6.33 5.21 Antiviral activity value (Ig) 1.12 Antiviral activity rate (%) 92.45
[0171] Secondly, if electromagnetic waves are applied to the corresponding parts of the body by the control device of this embodiment, as mentioned above, the transportability of immune cells is improved due to the improvement of blood flow, thereby improving the immune function, which is effective in preventing infection.
[0172] Furthermore, when electromagnetic waves are applied to the target area using the control device of this embodiment, the free water in the cells binds to form a continuous array, creating a stable state similar to bound water. This hinders the water supply to bacteria or viruses. Figure 20 shows the antibacterial effect of the control device of this embodiment on anthrax bacteria. When treated with the control device of this embodiment for one day, as shown in the upper graph of Figure 20, the antibacterial effect against FI anthrax bacteria is significant. Furthermore, when treated with the control device of this embodiment for two days, as shown in the lower graph of Figure 20, the antibacterial effect against both FI anthrax bacteria is significant.
[0173] [Implementation Method 6] The control device of embodiment 6 will be described. In embodiment 6, the purpose of the control device of this embodiment will be described.
[0174] By applying an electric field from the electrodes to the target area using the liquid control device of this embodiment, the interfacial activity of the liquid is increased and the interfacial tension is reduced, thereby atomizing the liquid particles. The atomized liquid particles are then controlled to form a linked arrangement. Furthermore, the emulsification state of the atomized liquid is controlled and improved. Specifically, while atomizing the two liquids, the degree of mixing between the two liquids is enhanced, thereby achieving a state such as a good dispersion of oil in water or a good dispersion of water in oil.
[0175] By applying an electric field using the liquid control device of this embodiment, the interfacial tension of the liquid is reduced, and the particles of the liquid are micronized, thereby enabling control as described below. Improve blockage, edema, stagnation, edema, swelling, congestion, and infarction Promote growth, increase germination rate and catch Maintain freshness, improve taste and aroma Inhibit oxidation and aging Maintain quality, prevent deterioration, increase strength, improve fluidity, and prevent clogging Reduce oil penetration and steam explosion Remove active oxygen and improve redox
[0176] Furthermore, by applying an electric field using the liquid control device of this embodiment, the micronized liquid particles are controlled to be arranged in beads, thereby enabling the following control. Dry skin, keep skin moisturized at all times Inhibit the proliferation of viruses or microorganisms, inhibit decay, inhibit necrosis and pressure sores Inhibit bacteria, mold, algae, and odor Reduce water loss, maintain aroma, freshness, quality, inhibit oxidation, and extend shelf life Improve strength, maintain quality, and prevent deterioration Inhibit separation and water separation
[0177] Furthermore, by applying an electric field using the liquid control device of this embodiment, the emulsification of the micronized liquid particles is improved, thereby enabling the following control. Improve quality, improve performance, and improve results Maintain quality, prevent deterioration, and improve strength Inhibit separation and water separation
[0178] The fluid control device of this embodiment performs fluid minimization therapy, utilizing a control technique that reduces the interfacial tension of the fluid by applying an electric field, thereby micronizing the fluid particles. This fluid minimization therapy can improve the following symptoms. Improved water metabolism in the body Blockage of blood vessels and organs, and cell edema are among the causes ·Cerebral infarction, myocardial infarction, blood vessel blockage Fluid accumulation in the lungs and knees, ascites, and lactic acid accumulation Inability to excrete insulin, urine, or feces Swelling, edema, and congestion of cells and nerve cells Swelling after sprain or surgery Pressure sores, bedsores, necrosis Itching, pain, numbness, chills, stiffness Facial swelling, wrinkles, dry skin Insomnia, sleep apnea
[0179] By using the fluid control device of this embodiment to control body fluids to minimize them, it is possible to improve the symptoms described below (because body fluids are minimized, it is called "body fluid minimization therapy (BFM (Body Fluids Micronization) therapy)"). Improve blockage of blood vessels and organs, cell edema Improve circulatory disorders Inhibit water convection Improve blood sugar levels, urine, and stool Suppress the early stages of disease Early suppression of swelling Inhibit pressure sores, bedsores, and necrosis Suppress itching, pain, numbness, chills, and stiffness ·Inhibit swelling, wrinkles, and dry skin High-quality sleep and sleep apnea suppression
[0180] Regarding the control of minimizing body fluids using the fluid control device of this embodiment, the following five schemes of symptom improvement control can be performed. (1) Health Tech: Solutions for maintaining health It does not rely on scalpels, injections, or drugs, but rather minimizes the interstitial fluid, lymph fluid, and cellular fluid in the body to improve blockages in blood vessels and organs. Improve circulatory system disorders Maintain health Anti-aging, beautiful skin (2) Sleep Tech: High-quality sleep solutions Improve sleep apnea syndrome by relaxing throat muscles and improving blood flow, and achieve high-quality sleep by minimizing water in the brain and improving blood flow. High-quality sleep Improve sleep apnea Improve depression (3) PMS and menstrual pain (Fem Tech): Solutions to PMS and menstrual pain problems Improve physiological pain Mental stability before menstruation Shorten menstrual period Reduce the use of pills or painkillers (4) Anti-aging, rejuvenation, and beauty (Beauty Tech) solutions ·For facial hardening or fascia relaxation, the radio wave vibration is used to minimize the internal water content and moisturize the cells, achieving muscle relaxation in a short period of time, thereby improving wrinkles, creating delicate skin, and improving pores. Smaller face Beautiful skin, fair skin Rejuvenation Anti-aging (5) Athletes (Sport Tech) solutions for improving athletic performance and fatigue recovery By minimizing the amount of interstitial fluid, lymphatic fluid, and cellular fluid in the body, it improves blood vessel and organ blockages, prevents lactic acid accumulation, and improves the problem of active oxygen in the body, keeping muscles in optimal condition. Improve muscle fatigue Best condition Shorten rehabilitation time
[0181] The human body is 60-70% water; for example, muscle is 76% water. The fluid control device of this embodiment controls this by improving the circulation, metabolism, and balance of this water, thereby maintaining health and improving physical condition. By minimizing body fluids, symptoms such as edema and congestion in cells and nerve cells, blockage in blood vessels and organs, circulation problems, viral proliferation prevention, and viscosity reduction can be controlled and improved. Previous treatments aimed to address the following issues. However, the fluid control device of this embodiment can address all of these issues by minimizing body fluids. Solve the problem of harmful bacteria Solve the problem of not being able to transport oxygen and nutrients to every corner of the cells Solve the problem of carbon dioxide and metabolic waste being unable to be excreted from the body Solve the problems of aging and oxidation Solve the problem of organ and blood vessel blockage Solve the problem of disappearance, decay, and irreversibility Solve the problems of body temperature and energy Solve problems related to heart, qi, stress and hormones
[0182] According to the body fluid minimization control performed by the liquid control device of this embodiment, the following control can be performed. Prevents the proliferation of coronavirus by binding water beads. Eliminates blockages such as blood clots by minimizing blood volume and preventing it from clotting. By creating cells that maintain their freshness, organ transplantation becomes easier. Improve the flow of body fluids, interstitial fluid, and blood, and improve bedsores or necrosis. By minimizing body fluids and facilitating circulation, it improves body fluid metabolism, maintains water balance, and discharges metabolic waste, preventing the proliferation of bacteria or viruses. It also continuously maintains and improves health by eliminating blockages in organs or blood vessels. The scope of application includes general surgery, general internal medicine, general dentistry, general cosmetic / plastic surgery, general dermatology, gynecology, health care, sports science, chiropractic, massage, whole body beauty, basic medicine, Oriental medicine, and veterinary medicine.
[0183] Figure 21 shows the results of measuring the particle size of water droplets. When the control device of this embodiment switches the electric field off in Image A to on in Image B, the application of an electric field causes the water to break into small droplets. In Image A, the diameter of the single droplet held on the platinum electrode is approximately 4.5 mm, and its volume is approximately 0.05 cm³. In Image C, the average particle size of the broken droplets is 8 μm. In this case, the single droplet held on the platinum electrode is divided into approximately 180 million droplets. Furthermore, in Image D, the particle size of the smallest droplet is even smaller than the average particle size in Image C, at 2.5 μm. In this case, the single droplet held on the platinum electrode is divided into approximately 6.1 billion droplets.
[0184] Previously, known technologies for vibrating water droplets include those utilizing EMS, radiofrequency waves, ultrasound, beauty devices, INDIBA, electric potential therapy devices, magnets, minerals, and megahertz waves. The particle size of water droplets vibrated by these technologies is 4500 μm. Raindrops have a particle size of 1000 μm. Fog (smog) has a particle size of 100-300 μm. Mist (fog) has a particle size of 10 μm. Steam has a particle size of 8 μm. In this embodiment, the size of water droplets produced by applying an electric field is 2.5-8 μm. The spacing between cells in living organisms is less than 12 μm. Therefore, the water droplets with a particle size of less than 12 μm produced in this embodiment have the property of easily penetrating the intercellular spaces of living organisms. In this embodiment, the water particles, micronized by the application of an electric field, penetrate the intercellular spaces of animals or plants, thereby producing various benefits.
[0185] Figure 22 shows the improvement results of hydroponic cultivation of green leaf lettuce. In particular, the comparison photos on the 7th, 11th, and 13th days show that the control device of this embodiment helps to promote the growth of green leaf lettuce.
[0186] Figure 23 shows the results of improved perilla preservation. Figure 23 compares the water turbidity and perilla growth of perilla plants of the same size and quantity, stored at room temperature for two months with the same amount of water. One plant was stored with an electric field applied using the control device of this embodiment, while the other was stored without an electric field. It can be seen that the perilla root tension was improved when the electric field was applied. Furthermore, the water turbidity was lower when the electric field was applied. Figure 23 demonstrates that the control device of this embodiment helps preserve perilla plants and improve water turbidity.
[0187] As can be seen from Figures 22 and 23, the control device of this embodiment, by modifying and atomizing water, can promote the growth of not only animals but also plants. The control device of this embodiment is suitable for improving the control of all organisms and cells.
[0188] Figure 24 shows the results of improving rheumatic edema. Application of radiofrequency vibrations from the control device of this embodiment to a mouse model of chronic rheumatic arthritis resulted in a 15-20% reduction in edema between days 38 and 49, demonstrating improvement in chronic rheumatic arthritis. Figure 24 demonstrates a superior edema-reducing effect compared to administration of the antirheumatic drug methotrexate.
[0189] Figure 25 shows the effect of improving blood flow in limb ischemia model mice. The control device of this embodiment applied radiofrequency vibrations to the limb ischemia model mice, resulting in improved blood flow on day 14. The limb ischemia model mice used in this experiment (exp. no. P180110, N = 7) were 8-week-old BALB / c male mice. Blood flow was measured in both limbs using the moor FLPI (Moor Instruments Ltd.) blood flow imaging device. The control device of this embodiment facilitates interstitial fluid flow, promoting cell metabolism and maintaining cell vitality. With improved interstitial fluid flow, it takes approximately two weeks for the blood flow improvement effect to be detected in the form of data.
[0190] Figure 26 shows the viscosity-reducing effect of highly viscous drugs. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) / X-ray contrast agents such as iomeprol are viscous, making them difficult to inject into patients. Furthermore, their low fluidity can cause severe irritation in patients. Improving the fluidity of highly viscous drugs can help reduce the burden on medical professionals and patients. By applying an electric field using the control device of this embodiment, changes in viscosity were observed, as shown in Figure 26. A decrease in viscosity was observed between 1 and 30 minutes of application. A significant decrease was observed after 5 minutes of application. By applying an electric field using the control device of this embodiment, the viscosity of iomeprol was reduced by approximately 60%, or a maximum of approximately 40%. By applying an electric field using the control device of this embodiment, fluid resistance was reduced, and a change in high-speed shear was observed. The electrodes of the control device of this embodiment apply the electric field in a non-contact manner, eliminating the need for direct contact of the metal electrodes with the drug solution, which is more hygienic.
[0191] Figure 27 shows the improvement in blood CPK levels in heart-transplanted mice. When the control device of this embodiment was used to irradiate heart-transplanted mice with radiofrequency vibration, improvements in blood CPK levels, an indicator of damage to muscle and other tissue cells, were observed. Furthermore, there was no effect on the re-beating of the transplanted heart. This control device demonstrates the positive effects of radiofrequency vibration on the repair of damaged muscle tissue and can also be used to treat angina pectoris caused by myocardial infarction.
[0192] The experimental results of Figures 26 and 27 show that the liquid control device of this embodiment can improve or enhance the control of heartbeat or pulse, and improve or prevent heart disease.
[0193] Figure 28 shows the results of verifying the side effects of electrical stimulation using radio-wave vibrations. Figure 29 shows the experimental conditions for Figure 28. When normal mice were exposed to radio-wave vibrations using the control device of this embodiment, there was no effect on their physical condition, and changes in weight and food intake remained unchanged, confirming safety. The mice (Scl:ddY) used in the experiment were 9 weeks old (8 weeks old upon arrival), weighing 32.66±1.09 g in the control group and 33.16±1.02 g in the stimulation group. They were male and bred by Japan SLC. Stimulation was administered from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM for 7 consecutive days. As shown in Figure 28, changes in weight and food intake remained unchanged, confirming that the electrical stimulation using radio-wave vibrations generated by the control device of this embodiment had no effect on the mice's weight or food intake.
[0194] Figure 30 shows the results of improving rigor mortis and blood coagulation in fish. Figure 31 shows a cadaver preservation device. As shown in Figure 30, a pair of flat electrodes were placed horizontally on a box containing dead fish. Immediately after death, the control device of this embodiment applied radiofrequency vibrations to the fish, resulting in the prevention of rigor mortis, blood coagulation, and body odor (verification location: Kodaira Town, Hokkaido). Furthermore, applying radiofrequency vibrations to fish two days after purchase for five minutes using the control device of this embodiment confirmed a reduced fishy odor, improved chewiness, and restored freshness. Immediately after purchase, an incision was made only at the base of the fish's tail to sever the artery. The fish was then placed diagonally in a tilted plastic box filled with ice, and radiofrequency vibrations were applied using the control device of this embodiment. For comparison samples, even when the fish were placed in the same manner, the blood immediately coagulated, making it impossible to drain the blood. Therefore, the comparison samples required the removal of internal organs from the gills and the use of hydraulic pressure to drain the blood. On the other hand, when radio wave vibration is applied by the control device of this embodiment, the viscosity of the fish blood decreases, and the blood can be discharged from the incision at the base of the tail.
[0195] The effects of preventing rigor mortis, blood coagulation, and cadaver odor in fish, restoring freshness, and reducing blood viscosity during exsanguination, as demonstrated in the experiment in Figure 30, can also be applied to meats other than fish and, moreover, to methods for preserving corpses. As shown in Figure 31, by applying radio frequency vibrations to the corpse using electrodes in the control device of this invention, the corpse is protected from decay and odor, inhibiting bacterial growth and the progression of decay in the corpse bag. This, in turn, extends the storage period until cremation.
[0196] Figure 32 shows a blood coagulation inhibitor. The effects of preventing rigor mortis, blood coagulation, and cadaver odor in fish, restoring freshness, and reducing blood viscosity during exsanguination, as demonstrated in the experiment in Figure 30, can also be applied to meats other than fish and, moreover, can be used as a blood coagulation inhibitor. As shown in Figure 32, during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use, by applying electromagnetic vibrations to the electrodes of the control device of this invention, blood coagulation can be inhibited, reducing the risk of blood coagulation. This can reduce the burden on medical personnel monitoring, such as regular blood coagulation tests, during ECMO use. Furthermore, by applying electromagnetic vibrations to the electrodes of the control device of this invention in a dialysis machine, blood coagulation in the dialysis machine can be inhibited, reducing the risk of blood coagulation. This, in conjunction with the blood flow improvement effect, can also help shorten dialysis time and improve dialysis safety.
[0197] Figure 33 shows the anti-mold effect on strawberries. Electrodes of the control device of the present invention were set up and subjected to radio-wave vibration for one hour. The strawberries were then stored in a refrigerator for one month. Comparative strawberries were not subjected to radio-wave vibration and were stored directly in a refrigerator for one month. As shown in Figure 33, the free water in the strawberries subjected to radio-wave vibration by the control device of the present invention (the strawberries on the right side of Figure 33) was bound together by the radio-wave vibration. This eliminated free water for mold, microorganisms, and other bacteria to bind to. Consequently, even if mold, microorganisms, or other bacteria were present on the strawberry surface, they did not proliferate, preventing the strawberries from becoming moldy or corroding. On the other hand, mold proliferated in the comparative strawberries (the strawberries on the left side of Figure 33), causing them to become moldy.
[0198] The experimental results of Figures 30 to 33 indicate that the liquid control device of this embodiment improves the control of the preservation, freezing, thawing, culture, or logistics of organs, body fluids, blood, cells, tissues, skin, hair, corpses, DNA, stem cells, sperm, eggs, medicines, cosmetics, or liquids by applying an electric field from the electrodes, or improves the electrodes or containers used for the preservation, freezing, thawing, culture, or logistics of organs, body fluids, blood, cells, tissues, skin, hair, corpses, DNA, stem cells, sperm, eggs, medicines, cosmetics, or liquids.
[0199] Figure 34 shows the inhibitory effect on the growth of anthrax bacteria. Electrodes of the control device of this invention were installed, and anthrax bacteria were cultured for two days while applying radio vibrations. In a comparative example, anthrax bacteria were cultured for two days without applying radio vibrations. The application of radio vibrations by the control device of this invention significantly suppressed the growth of anthrax bacteria compared to the comparative example.
[0200] Figures 33 and 34 demonstrate that applying radio vibrations using the control device of this invention can inhibit the growth of mold or anthrax bacteria. This effect has been confirmed: even in the presence of mold, microorganisms, bacteria, other bacteria, or viruses, the proliferation of mold, microorganisms, bacteria, other bacteria, or viruses can be suppressed. When the control device of this invention applies radio vibrations to the human body, the radio vibrations act on the free water within the body's cells, causing the free water to form a continuous bond, thereby suppressing the growth of bacteria or viruses within the body. Therefore, even in the presence of bacteria or viruses, their proliferation is suppressed, thereby achieving the effect of preventing bacterial or viral infection.
[0201] As an infection prevention countermeasure for previous viruses, for example, it aims to reduce the risk of infection using existing coronavirus vaccines, but in the case of ongoing coronavirus variation, effective vaccines need to be developed against the variant each time. Relative to this, if the technique of applying radio wave vibrations by applying radio wave vibrations by resorting to the control device of the present embodiment shown in Figures 33 , 34 to inhibit the reproduction of fungi or anthrax is expected to help suppress the initial symptoms caused by the coronavirus or prevent the symptoms from worsening even in the case of infection with various variant coronaviruses as long as the coronavirus does not proliferate in bodies such as lungs.
[0202] Figure 35 shows the effect of masticatory balance improvement resulting from the tension relief of the masticatory muscles. Muscle relaxation was confirmed by the numerical reduction of the EMG electromyography (Electromyograph) by applying 5 minutes of electrical wave vibration to the masseter muscle (masticatory muscle) of the jaw using the fluid control device of this embodiment. By relieving the overall tension of the muscles with the masticatory muscles, as shown in Figures 36~40, the control device invented in the present case helps to regulate the left and right balance of the entire body. It is shown from Figures 35~40 that control of body balance, fascial balance, occlusal, osteopathic, and chiropractic is improved or improved by modulating masticatory balance, muscle balance, and osteophyte balance by applying an electric field using the fluid control device of this embodiment.
[0203] Examples of the evaluation opinions of the subject regarding the control performed by resorting to the liquid control device in this embodiment from the electrode-applied electric field are as follows. · Increased range of motion of the deep fascia reduces muscle tension. · There is a hard knot at the site of subcutaneous insulin injection, but the skin in that part becomes soft. · Having had diabetes for 20 years, pancreas three times is normal. · Lost a lot of weight due to severe heartburn, thought to be a cachexia caused by uterine cancer. Tried everything but could not improve. · After using the Bodystation only once an hour, the heartburn disappears completely and you can enjoy your meal. · Pain sensation is eliminated at left ovarian pain. · Due to Barcedo’s disease, I had planned to take methimazole (Mercazole) internally for 1 year, but after using the Bodystation for only 1 and a half hours once, it became a normal value, which the doctor said he could not understand. · I have Parkinson’s disease and I move involuntarily (my legs jump up and down on their own), but after using Bodystation only once an hour, these phenomena disappear. ·Pain relief for patients with bone pain. · Reduce swelling in hands and feet. People who have suffered a stroke will feel a lot more relaxed in the head. Improved semicircular canal drainage in patients with Meniere's disease. The pain of patients with long-term rheumatism is relieved and their hands can grasp easily. After using the Bodystation for only 1 hour and 3 times, you will no longer need to use an oxygen machine. I severely sprained my right ankle, causing internal bleeding the size of a card. I had it bandaged two hours later, but the severe pain kept me awake that night. The next day, I was limping, but two days later, I was able to walk normally, even climbing stairs. There was no swelling at all. I have been suffering from diabetes for 2 years, but after using BodyStation for just one hour, my blood sugar level dropped significantly from 252 to 113 the next day, and to 102 after one month. A patient suffering from left-side hemiplegia due to a stroke simply placed the BodyStation under his pillow and recovered enough to travel independently within six months. Due to rheumatism, I couldn't bend my right middle finger, but after using the BodyStation for an hour, I was able to bend it to a right angle. I've suffered from rheumatism for years and could only walk up and down stairs one step at a time. But after using the BodyStation for just one hour, I was able to walk down the stairs continuously. I'm so grateful. I've had diabetes for 10 years and have been on insulin injections and dialysis. Thanks to BodyStation, my blood sugar level has dropped dramatically from 650 to 150 in just six months. I have early-onset Parkinson's disease and need medication. After using the BodyStation for just one hour, my spasms subsided. After using the BodyStation for just one hour, the pain in my lower left clubfoot caused by shingles disappeared. Twelve years ago, as a result of varicose vein surgery on my right thigh, I felt pressure and pain from the inside to the outside of my leg, making it look like an elephant's leg. After using the BodyStation for just one hour, the swelling and pain disappeared, and my leg felt lighter. After just one hour of using the BodyStation, I saw an increase in the range of motion in my frozen shoulder. For patients with lumbar spinal stenosis and narrowing of all five spinal canals, a needle is inserted next to the spine and an electric current is applied to the needle for one hour. The patient can then jog or play a round of golf and return to normal condition the next day. I had an enlarged left thyroid gland, and a blood test diagnosed me with Basedow's disease. I applied the BodyStation to the left side of my neck, my thyroid gland, the swelling, and the lymphatic congestion. The swelling subsided, and two days later, when I went to the county hospital for a checkup, the attending physician exclaimed in surprise, "Huh?" I was experiencing right wrist pain from using a chainsaw for farm work. Using the BodyStation relieved the pain within an hour. For the previous two weeks, I had been experiencing nighttime elbow pain that kept me awake. My entire right wrist was painful from weeding, and I couldn't bend or straighten my elbow, but the pain is gone now. The whole body becomes lighter. My legs used to be so heavy and thick that I couldn’t see my ankles. Now they’ve become thinner and lighter. I have a stiff neck due to stiff shoulders. I have stiff shoulders and a mild headache at the back of my head. I started sleeping with the BodyStation on my shoulders and back at 1 a.m. When I woke up in the morning, I could breathe easily. It felt like I was taking in a lot of air. My neck and shoulders felt soft and relaxed. The pain was completely gone. When I started using the BodyStation, my personal trainer was amazed at how much my hamstrings loosened up. I used to urinate only once a day, but after using the BodyStation for just one hour, I was able to urinate more than three times a day within a week. The swelling and weakness in my legs disappeared, and my legs felt lighter. My knees would periodically accumulate fluid. Every time I went to the hospital to have the fluid drained, it would become painful and the fluid would accumulate again. I used the BodyStation before going to the hospital, and the doctor told me that the fluid had been drained. My gums have receded due to age, and I was about to undergo surgery to transplant the mucosa of my upper jaw or get an implant. After using it for one month, my gums have returned to their normal position. This is something that modern medicine cannot achieve. I was originally scheduled for surgery because my knees, which were unable to bend due to rheumatoid arthritis, can now bend 90 degrees. My serum TG level had been 380 for years (the most recent data was from November of last year). After two weeks of continuous use, it dropped to 130. My doctor told me that this is usually impossible. My right leg became as big as an elephant's due to cellulitis. The swelling went down within two weeks, but it usually takes more than a month.
[0204] Figure 41 shows the effect of improving the survival rate of human cultured cells. Peripheral blood monocytes are expected to play an important role in regenerative medicine, but it is difficult to preserve them in an active state for more than 48 hours. There are also cases where they are frozen and preserved using preservation solutions such as DMSO (Dimethyl sulfoxide), but they need to be washed before injection. By applying an electric field, the shelf life can be extended. An example of improving the survival rate of CD206 by applying radio wave vibrations has been observed. CD206 is a type of macrophage that plays a significant role in angiogenesis, which is very important in tissue regeneration. About Figure 41 , it was observed that the number of CD206 cells in the sample after 1 minute of radio wave vibration was about 1.7 times that of the sample without radio wave vibration. , comparing the sample before adjustment, that is, the fresh sample before storage, with the sample after applying 1 minute of radio wave vibration, the reduction in cell number was limited to 1.6%.
[0205] Figure 42 shows observations of peripheral blood mononuclear cells. When radiofrequency vibrations were applied, cell aggregation was observed on the culture dish. The survival rate of CD206 macrophages, which are important for angiogenesis, was also increased. While the effect varied depending on the individual, a significant effect was confirmed.
[0206] Figure 43 shows sleep improvement example 1, and Figure 44 shows sleep improvement example 2. These examples demonstrate the improvement effect of the apnea-hypopnea index. Wearing CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) during sleep reduced the number of apneas and the AHI (apnea-hypopnea index, the total number of apneas and hypopneas per hour). However, after stopping CPAP, the number of apneas and the AHI increased again. Therefore, by applying an electric field from the electrodes using the control device of this embodiment instead of CPAP, the number of apneas and the AHI were measured. Results showed a reduction in the number of apneas and the AHI that was comparable to that observed with CPAP. Furthermore, by applying an electric field from the electrodes using the control device of this embodiment in addition to CPAP, the number of apneas and the AHI were suppressed compared to using CPAP alone.
[0207] This embodiment aims to improve sleep apnea symptoms. The mechanism of this effect is that, by applying an electric field from the electrodes using the fluid control device of this embodiment, the water content of the blood in the jugular and spinal arteries and veins is minimized, improving blood flow around the neck, alleviating muscle tension around the trachea, and restoring the normal position of the cervical spine. This prevents the jaw from lifting too high, inhibits tongue droop, and alleviates tracheal constriction, allowing for smoother breathing. As a result, sleep apnea symptoms are alleviated. The location where the electrodes of this embodiment are applied is not particularly limited; for example, it can be 5 cm to the left and right of the most prominent center of the Adam's apple.
[0208] The experimental results of Figures 43 and 44 show that the liquid control device of this embodiment can improve breathing, improve or enhance respiratory function or lung function, and improve sleep control by applying an electric field from the electrodes.
[0209] Figure 45 shows an experiment to improve menstrual pain. Figure 45 shows the improvement effect of menstrual pain. Fourteen women (aged 25 to 53) who were taking painkillers for menstrual pain were asked to use the fluid control device shown in Figure 45 of this embodiment. A questionnaire survey was conducted on physiological changes before and after device use, and the results are shown in Figure 46. As shown in Figure 46, the application of electric fields from the electrodes of the control device of this embodiment significantly improved painkiller use frequency, abdominal distension, back pain, edema, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, drowsiness, irritability, emotional instability, and constipation / diarrhea.
[0210] Previous methods for relieving pain include warming the body, bathing, exercise, local ice packs, massage, stretching, relaxation, counseling, acupressure, pelvic floor care, analgesics, anesthesia, and endurance. However, the fluid control device of this embodiment minimizes body fluids, improving fluid flow and fluid metabolism. This can help manage and improve symptoms related to menstruation, PMS, infertility / fertility, menopause / amenorrhea, pregnancy, postpartum care, general women's health, and stress and anxiety. Furthermore, the effects of minimizing body fluids using the fluid control device of this embodiment on improving women's health were evaluated in the following manner by test subjects. My daughter’s menstrual pain disappeared. The pain in the left ovary has gone away. The monthly ovulation pain disappeared. ·It seems that your sensitivity to cold has improved? I was skeptical before trying it, but after applying it to my lower abdomen for an hour daily, the menstrual pain I'd been suffering for over 20 years completely disappeared. I used to have to take painkillers every month, but now I don't, and my period has been shortened from 6-7 days to 4. I tried it only once and thought it was just a coincidence, but I tried it again for three months and the effect persisted. The dullness caused by menstrual pain has improved. The menstrual period of 7 days per month ends in 4 days. The menstrual period is reduced from 5 days to 3 days. After using it 2 days before my period, I no longer need to take painkillers every month. After only a few days of testing, the pain after using WOW200 was about 30%, with normal pain being 100%. Before, even when my period was about to end, it would drag on, but now it ends quickly. Does makeup seem to be more adherent? Does the swelling in your legs and face seem to have lessened? Although I can't use it every day, I've noticed a noticeable difference. My first month, my period stopped after three days, then started again on the fifth day, but it was over in three days. My period lasted six days in total. My second month, my period came 20 days later, and it was clean in three days. My period usually drags on, requiring me to use sanitary napkins for a week, but I was surprised by how clean it was. I didn't have any period pain (and usually barely have any at all), and my first day's flow was heavier than usual, and it was clean. I used to be constipated before my period, but by the second month, I was able to have smooth bowel movements during my period, which I'm very grateful for.
[0211] Figure 47 shows the improvement effect of contrast agents. After applying an electric field to the contrast agent from electrodes using the control device of this embodiment for 24 hours, the contrast agent was injected into the cisterna magna of mice. Thirty minutes after injection, the contrast agent's penetration into the cerebral cortex was confirmed by imaging. In a comparative example, contrast agent without an applied electric field was used. The average brightness of three mice was measured. The results showed that the average brightness of the contrast agent injected with the control device of this embodiment after applying an electric field was 19.7, while the average brightness of the contrast agent injected without an applied electric field was 8.8. This confirms that applying an electric field to the contrast agent using the control device of this embodiment facilitates the penetration of the contrast agent into the mouse cerebral cortex. This effect of this embodiment is not limited to the mouse cerebral cortex; it is expected to improve contrast agent penetration in other cells, tissues, and organs.
[0212] Figure 48 shows the effectiveness of anti-mold and anti-corrosion. It compares photographs of strawberries after an electric field was applied from the electrodes of the liquid control device of this embodiment for one hour and then stored in a refrigerator for 30 days. The photograph on the right shows the strawberries after the electric field was applied, showing that they are moist and free of corrosion and mold. Meanwhile, the comparative photograph on the left shows strawberries stored in a refrigerator for 30 days without the electric field applied. In the comparative example, corrosion and mold were observed. This demonstrates that applying an electric field using the liquid control device of this embodiment has an anti-mold and anti-corrosion effect.
[0213] Figure 49 shows the antiseptic effect on fish. It compares photographs of sea bream after an electric field was applied from the electrodes of the liquid control device of this embodiment for one hour and then stored in a refrigerator for five days. The photo on the right shows the fish after the electric field was applied. The sea bream meat is moist, and the internal organs are not corroded, maintaining their freshness. In contrast, the comparative photo on the left shows sea bream after five days of storage in a refrigerator without the electric field applied. In the comparative example, the internal organs corrode due to the removal of moisture from the fish meat, reducing their freshness. In the comparative example, the internal organs of the sea bream decay because bacteria, viruses, and reactive oxygen species bind to free water (hydrogen bonds), causing the bacteria and viruses to multiply and the reactive oxygen species to act. In contrast, the application of an electric field by the liquid control device of this embodiment controls the free water within the sea bream to form a continuous array, forming bound water. This separates bacteria, viruses, and reactive oxygen species from the free water, preventing the proliferation of bacteria and viruses and reducing the amount of reactive oxygen species. It can be seen from this that by applying an electric field using the liquid control device of this embodiment, the proliferation of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, and viruses, the anti-corrosion effect, and the active oxygen reduction effect are achieved.
[0214] Figure 50 shows the freshness-maintaining effect. The leftmost image in Figure 50 shows sardines after three days of refrigerator storage, after a one-hour electric field application using the liquid control device of this embodiment. The second image from the left in Figure 50 shows sea urchins after seven days of refrigerator storage, after a one-hour electric field application using the liquid control device of this embodiment. The rightmost and second images from the right in Figure 50 show largefin mullet after seven days of refrigerator storage, after a one-hour electric field application using the liquid control device of this embodiment. A comparative example (not shown) shows fish stored in a refrigerator for the same number of days without an electric field application. The results show that the application of an electric field using the liquid control device of this embodiment resulted in more hydrated fish, less internal organs from corrosion, and better preserved freshness. When the liquid control device of this embodiment applies an electric field, the free water within tissues and cells is controlled to form a continuous array, becoming bound water. This separates bacteria, viruses, and reactive oxygen species from the free water, preventing their proliferation and reducing reactive oxygen species. Thus, applying an electric field using the liquid control device of this embodiment can inhibit the growth of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, and viruses, provide an antiseptic effect, and reduce reactive oxygen species.
[0215] Figure 51 shows the mold-preventing effect on bread. The right side of Figure 51 shows a photograph of rye bread stored at room temperature for 13 days after an electric field was applied for one hour by the liquid control device of this embodiment. In the right photo, the rye bread showed no mold. In contrast, the left side shows a comparative example of rye bread stored at room temperature for 13 days without the application of an electric field. In the comparative example, mold grew. In the comparative example, mold formed because the mold bound to the free water in the rye bread (hydrogen bonds), leading to its growth. Applying an electric field by the liquid control device of this embodiment controls the free water in the rye bread to form a continuous array, forming bound water. This separates the mold from the free water and prevents its growth. This demonstrates that applying an electric field by the liquid control device of this embodiment can inhibit the growth of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, and viruses, provide an antiseptic effect, and reduce active oxygen.
[0216] The experiments shown in Figures 48 to 51 show that by applying an electric field using the liquid control device of this embodiment, the proliferation of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, or viruses can be prevented, and the preservation, freezing, thawing, culture, or logistics of organs, body fluids, blood, cells, tissues, skin, hair, corpses, DNA, stem cells, sperm, eggs, medicines, cosmetics, or liquids can be improved. The electrodes or containers used for the preservation, freezing, thawing, culture, or logistics of organs, body fluids, blood, cells, tissues, skin, hair, corpses, DNA, stem cells, sperm, eggs, medicines, cosmetics, or liquids can be improved, and the removal of active oxygen can be controlled.
[0217] Figure 52 shows a device for improving melasma and wrinkles. Figures 53, 54, and 55 are comparative photographs before and after applying an electric field for 20 minutes using the electrodes of the liquid control device of this embodiment. The left image of Figure 52 shows the device in use. The middle image of Figure 52 shows the electrode arrangement for nasolabial fold care. The right image of Figure 52 shows the electrode arrangement for lifting the outer canthus of the eye. The comparative photographs of Figures 53, 54, and 55 demonstrate that applying an electric field using the electrodes of the liquid control device of this embodiment improves wrinkles and has the effect of lifting the outer canthus of the eye. Furthermore, the device not only improves wrinkles but also removes melasma.
[0218] Figure 56 shows electrode configuration example 1, Figure 57 shows electrode configuration example 2, Figure 58 shows electrode configuration example 3, Figure 59 shows electrode configuration example 4, Figure 60 shows electrode configuration example 5, Figure 61 shows electrode configuration example 6, Figure 62 shows electrode configuration example 7, Figure 63 shows electrode configuration example 8, and Figure 64 shows electrode configuration example 9. In electrode configuration example 1 in Figure 56 , the upper left side is a cylindrical electrode suitable for applying an electric field to cylindrical liquid containers, such as bottles. The upper right side is a pair of plate-shaped electrodes, allowing a body part, such as a foot, to be placed on the electrodes or a person to lie on them. The lower left side is composed of two or four plate-shaped or flexible sheet electrodes. The plate-shaped electrodes can be placed or attached to the target area, or a body part can be placed on the plate-shaped electrodes. The shape of the flexible sheet electrodes is not particularly limited and can be glove-shaped or pad-shaped, so the shape can be selected according to the target area. The lower right side shows an example of two plate-shaped electrodes, which can be placed or attached to the target area. There are no specific restrictions on the method for securing the electrodes to the treatment area; for example, they can be secured using a strap, bag, net, or support. In Electrode Configuration Example 2 of Figure 57 , two plate-shaped electrode pads are provided. The electrode pads can be positioned in any orientation; for example, the electrode surfaces can be positioned vertically, horizontally, or tilted at any angle. Furthermore, the electrode pads can be placed on the target area, or the target area can be placed on the electrodes. Electrode Configuration Example 3 of Figure 58 shows another example of the electrode pads of Figure 57 . In the upper right figure, the electrode pads can be placed horizontally on the part of the bed that contacts the head, such as a pillow, and the target area, i.e., the head, can be placed on top of them. In the lower left figure, the electrode pads can be placed horizontally on the part of the bed that contacts the waist, back, legs, etc., and the target area, i.e., the waist, back, legs, etc., can be placed on top of them. In the lower middle figure, an electrode pad is placed on the bed with its electrode surface horizontal. The target area, i.e., the foot, is placed on it, with the sole of the foot touching the electrode surface. In the lower right figure, one electrode pad is placed on the bed along the back with its electrode surface horizontal. The target area, i.e., the back, is placed on it. Another electrode pad is then used on the ventral side with its electrode surface horizontal. In this manner, the placement and orientation of the electrode pads, as well as the contact pattern with the target area, are arbitrary, as long as the electric field generated by the electrode pads can be applied. The number of electrode pads is not limited to two; it can be one, three, or even four or more. Electrode Configuration Example 4 in Figure 59 illustrates the placement of a sheet electrode on the bed. Sheet electrodes are made of a flexible material and can be configured, for example, as a pair of comb-shaped electrodes, with the teeth inserted into each other and facing each other, but this is not particularly limited. Therefore, a single sheet electrode can be used to integrate multiple electrodes. In the electrode structure example 5 of Figure 60, a sheet or plate-shaped electrode is arranged on the upper surface of a treatment bed, a therapeutic bed, a simple bed, etc. Electrode Configuration Example 6 in Figure 61 illustrates the placement of sheet or plate electrodes on the driver's seat of a car. Placing electrodes on vehicle seats can effectively prevent economy class syndrome. Electrode Configuration Example 7 in Figure 62 illustrates another use of the electrode plate in Figure 57. Two electrodes are placed parallel to the back on a bed, and the target area (the back) is placed on top of them. Electrode Configuration Example 8 in Figure 63 includes two adhesive terminals. The electrode surfaces of the adhesive terminals are adhesive, allowing the electrodes to be attached to the target area without the use of a separate tape or other attachment. Electrode Configuration Example 9 in Figure 64 utilizes needle-shaped electrodes. These electrodes are needle-shaped, and by applying voltage to the needles inserted into the target area during acupuncture treatment, an electric field is applied from the needles to the target area.
[0219] Figure 65 illustrates the extraction of green tea. Green tea was extracted for three hours while applying an electric field using the electrodes of the liquid control device of this embodiment. The left figure shows the case without applying the electric field, the middle figure shows the case with applying the electric field for only one hour, and the right figure shows the case with applying the electric field for three hours. The figure shows that the extraction level and concentration of green tea were the highest when the electric field was applied for three hours. The extraction level was the second highest when the electric field was applied for only one hour, and the extraction level was the lowest when no electric field was applied. Figure 65 demonstrates that applying an electric field using the liquid control device of this embodiment can improve the extraction level of green tea.
[0220] Figure 66 illustrates the extraction of kelp. Kelp was extracted for three hours using the electrodes of the liquid control device of this embodiment while applying an electric field. The left figure shows the case without an electric field, while the right figure shows the case with an electric field applied for three hours. As is clear from the figures, the three-hour application of the electric field resulted in a higher extraction rate for the kelp, with the kelp expanding more and absorbing more water. Figure 66 demonstrates that applying an electric field using the liquid control device of this embodiment can improve the extraction rate of kelp.
[0221] Figure 67 illustrates the extraction of broth. Ramen noodle soup broth was extracted for four hours while applying an electric field using the electrodes of the fluid control device according to this embodiment. The left figure shows the case without an electric field, while the right figure shows the case with a four-hour electric field application. The figure clearly shows that the four-hour application of the electric field resulted in a higher degree of broth extraction and a higher broth concentration. Broth concentration was measured and found to be 15% higher after the four-hour application of the electric field. Figure 67 illustrates an experiment using pork bone-based broth, but the type of broth is not limited; any broth, whether from fish, shellfish, or vegetables, can be enhanced by using the fluid control device according to this embodiment to achieve enhanced broth extraction. Figure 67 demonstrates that applying an electric field using the fluid control device according to this embodiment can improve broth extraction.
[0222] Figure 68 illustrates the aging of noodles. Using the electrodes of the liquid control device of this embodiment, the noodles were aged for two days while applying an electric field. The noodles were then tested for their water absorption, texture, and flavor. The left image shows noodles aged for two days while applying an electric field, the middle image shows noodles aged after one hour of applying the electric field, and the right image shows noodles aged without an electric field. Ramen noodles require moderate water absorption. If they are not sufficiently aged, they will absorb a large amount of water and swell immediately, impairing their texture and flavor. The noodles in the left image, aged for two days while applying an electric field, exhibit the best degree of maturity and resistance to swelling. Not only does this mean the noodles are less likely to swell, but their water absorption is also moderate, resulting in the best texture and flavor. While aging typically requires five to seven days, applying an electric field using the liquid control device of this embodiment allows for the appropriate degree of aging to be achieved in just two days. The noodles in the middle image, aged after one hour of applying the electric field, exhibit the second best degree of maturity and resistance to swelling, are the noodles in the middle image. Since the aging time is only two days, the degree of aging is not sufficient. However, compared to the right figure without the electric field, the figure also shows that the expansion of the noodles is suppressed due to the degree of expansion. In terms of taste and flavor, considering that the noodles are aged for two days, it can be seen that using feed water treated by the electric field of the liquid control device of this embodiment helps to improve the quality of the noodles.
[0223] The experiments shown in Figures 65-68 demonstrate that applying an electric field using the electrodes of the liquid control device of this embodiment can enhance the degree of extraction or maturation. This demonstrates that applying an electric field using the liquid control device of this embodiment can improve or enhance the control of the extraction of body fluids, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or liquids, and thus improve or enhance the efficacy or quality of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or liquids. Furthermore, this demonstrates that by enhancing emulsification and microparticle formation and alignment of liquids, applying an electric field using the electrodes of the liquid control device of this embodiment can improve or enhance the control of the growth of teeth, bones, joints, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, cells, skin, hair, or organs.
[0224] Figures 69-72 show the results of water fluctuation measurements. The energy of water fluctuations is numerically expressed relative to the water's state, energy state, and quality. The larger the positive value, the greater the fluctuation energy. The higher the overall score, the higher the water quality. Each score quantifies the effects of the water on the human body when consumed. Positive and negative values are used to quantify the effects of water consumption on overall health, kidney function, liver function, intestinal function, immune function, allergies, blood circulation, and hormonal balance. The table above shows the fluctuation values measured at each time point when an electric field was applied to water by the electrodes of the liquid control device of the present invention. The table below shows the fluctuation values measured at each time point after the electric field was applied to water by the electrodes of the liquid control device of the present invention for 24 hours, followed by the electric field being turned off. The retention rate is also reported, with the total score at the time of 24 hours of application set as 100%. The measurement results of Figures 69 to 72 show that the liquid control device of this embodiment can control the increase of the wave energy of the liquid by applying an electric field from the electrodes, and can also control the external substance in the same manner.
[0225] The embodiments described above do not limit the present invention to those embodiments, and the present invention can be equally applied to other embodiments included in the scope of the claims. In addition, the embodiments can be appropriately modified or combined.
[0226] 1: Control device 1a: Quality control device 1A: Quality Control Device 1n:Quality control device 10: Controller 10A: Controller 10B: Controller 10C: Controller 11: Current and voltage applying unit 13: Electrode 14: Electrode 15: Electrode 16: Electrode 17: Electrode 18: Electrode 19: Electrode 20: Electrode 21: Electrode 21A: Electrode 21B: Electrode 22: Electrode 22A: Electrode 22B: Electrode 23: Electrode 23A: Electrode 23B: Electrode 24: Electrode 25: Electrode 26: Electrode 27: Electrode 28: Electrode 29: Electrode 30: Reactive oxygen species 31: Human-computer interface (PC) 31a:PC 31n:PC 32:Material detection sensor 33: Current and voltage control unit 35: Ministry of Communications 36: Control Department 37: Memory Department 38: Detector 40:Manage Server 41: Connector 43: Database 45: Communication Network 50: Shell (a)~(h): Process
Claims
1. A control device for controlling a vibration state corresponding to a state of matter, characterized in that it comprises at least one electrode and a controller for controlling at least one of a voltage value, frequency, and application time of a voltage including at least one DC component and at least one AC component applied to the electrode; the control device has a detection unit for detecting an electrical detection value corresponding to the vibration state corresponding to the state of matter; the detection unit includes a configuration for detecting at least one of a current value, a voltage value, and an impedance in the electrode; the control device controls at least one of the voltage value, frequency, and application time of the voltage applied by the electrode based on the electrical detection value, such that the vibration state corresponding to the state of matter is an appropriate value according to the type of matter. The electrode comprises at least one of a configuration that contacts the substance or a configuration that is opposite to the substance; and the control device controls at least one of the voltage value, frequency, and application time of the voltage applied to the electrode based on control parameters of the controller related to the target voltage value, frequency, and application time set by at least one of the following (1) and (2), thereby applying at least one of the following electromagnetic field, electromagnetic wave, sound wave, and ultrasound wave corresponding to the voltage to the substance through the electrode, so as to control the substance in such a way that the vibration state corresponding to the state of the substance is at an appropriate value: (1) The controller is equipped with a learning model that uses detection data, including electrical detection values of vibration states corresponding to the state of the substance detected by the detection unit, as input to calculate control parameters of the controller related to the target voltage, frequency, and application time. The learning model is configured to output control conditions based on the correspondence between the detection data and the voltage conditions applied to the electrodes, and calculates control parameters by inputting the detection data into the trained learning model; and (2) sends the detection data, including electrical detection values of vibration states corresponding to the state of the substance detected by the detection unit, to at least one of the controller and a cloud communication facility that communicates with the controller. At least one of the aforementioned controller and the aforementioned cloud is equipped with a memory device. The memory device stores control parameter calculation information, which includes at least one of the current value, voltage value, and impedance detected by the aforementioned detection unit, corresponding to the voltage value, frequency, and application time of the target voltage of the controller. The controller uses at least one of the current value, voltage value, and impedance detected by the aforementioned detection unit as input, and uses the aforementioned control parameter calculation information to calculate the voltage value, frequency, and application time of the target voltage of the controller. The controller controls the voltage value, frequency, and application time of the voltage applied to the aforementioned electrode according to the state or type of the aforementioned substance, so as to control the aforementioned substance in a manner that makes the vibration state corresponding to the state of the aforementioned substance an appropriate value.
2. A control device for controlling the state of vibration corresponding to the state of a substance, characterized in that it comprises at least one electrode and a controller for controlling at least one of a voltage value and a frequency of a voltage including at least one DC component and an AC component applied to the electrode, the control device controlling the voltage value, frequency, and application time applied by the electrode in such a way that the state of vibration corresponding to the state of vibration corresponding to the state of the substance becomes an appropriate value according to the type of the substance, the electrode comprising at least one of a configuration that is arranged opposite to the substance or a configuration that is in contact with the substance. The control parameters of the controller, which correspond to an appropriate value of the vibration state corresponding to the state of the aforementioned substance, and the control parameters related to the voltage value, frequency, and application time of the target voltage, are set based on the substance information, which includes at least one of air temperature, humidity, air pressure, body temperature, blood pressure, pulse, age, DNA, and blood glucose levels, and time information, which includes at least the time information of applying voltage to the electrode. Based on the set control parameters of the controller related to the voltage value, frequency, and application time of the target voltage, the controller controls the voltage value, frequency, and application time of the voltage applied to the electrode. The electrode applies at least one of the electromagnetic field, electromagnetic wave, sound wave, and ultrasound corresponding to the voltage to the substance, thereby controlling the substance in a manner that makes the vibration state corresponding to the state of the aforementioned substance an appropriate value.
3. The control device of claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the voltage value and frequency of the voltage applied to the electrode is controlled by a control parameter based on an appropriate value corresponding to the state of vibration corresponding to the state of the aforementioned substance, thereby performing at least one of the following: control of blood flow velocity in blood vessels, edema improvement control by minimizing the fluid inside the edema, vascular improvement control by minimizing the blood in blood vessels or ghost vessels, and improvement control of at least one of the following by minimizing the intercellular fluid, lymph, and body fluid: endocrine, metabolic, hormonal, endocrine, lymphatic, meridian, mitochondrial, and autophagy.
4. The control device of claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the voltage value and frequency of the voltage applied to the electrode is controlled by a control parameter based on an appropriate value corresponding to the state of vibration corresponding to the state of the aforementioned substance, thereby performing at least one of the following: performing control to improve or prevent at least one of edema, cellular edema, and nerve cell edema by controlling the disturbance of ion balance separating the cell membrane; controlling the balance of at least one of hormones, endocrine, lymph, and meridians; and controlling at least one of mitochondrial activity, autophagy activity, oocyte activity, and sperm activity.
5. The control device of claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the voltage value and frequency of the voltage applied to the electrodes is controlled by a control parameter based on an appropriate value corresponding to the state of vibration corresponding to the state of the aforementioned substance, to perform at least one of the following controls: control to improve or prevent blockage of at least one of body fluids, medicinal solutions, cosmetics, and liquids; control to improve or enhance the fluidity of at least one of body fluids, medicinal solutions, cosmetics, and liquids; control to improve or prevent at least one of induration and hardening; control to improve or prevent the loss of water from cells or tissues; control to remove at least one of reactive oxygen species and lactic acid; control to improve or prevent muscle imbalance; control to improve or enhance at least one of body balance, fascial balance, occlusion, osteopathy, and spinal manipulation; control to improve or prevent fractures or joint diseases; control to improve or enhance at least one of heart rate and pulse; and control to improve or normalize blood pressure. Controlling the improvement or enhancement of respiratory or pulmonary function; controlling the improvement or enhancement of dialysis function; controlling the improvement or enhancement of visual or dynamic visual acuity; controlling the improvement or prevention of ophthalmic diseases; controlling the improvement or prevention of internal diseases; controlling the improvement or enhancement of immune function; controlling the improvement of drug delivery systems and the permeability of cosmetics; controlling the improvement or enhancement of the efficacy or quality of at least one of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and liquids; controlling the improvement or enhancement of the extraction of at least one of body fluids, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and liquids; and controlling the state of vibration corresponding to the state of the aforementioned substances and at least one of the exogenous substances.
6. The control device of claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the voltage value and frequency of the above voltage varies smoothly or stepwise over time within a specified range.
7. The control device of claim 1 or 2, which controls at least one of the voltage value and frequency of the voltage applied to the electrode based on a control parameter corresponding to an appropriate value of the vibration state corresponding to the state of the substance, and performs any of the following controls: controlling at least one of the beaded arrangement, arrangement direction, water binding, and water activity of water in the substance; controlling at least one of the interfacial polarization, interfacial tension, and emulsification state of the aqueous phase and other phases in the substance; and controlling the state of active oxygen in the substance.
8. The control device of claim 1 or 2, wherein after at least one of the electromagnetic field, electromagnetic wave, sound wave and ultrasound wave generated by the above-mentioned electrodes reaches a predetermined time, the control effect continues for a predetermined time even after at least one of the electromagnetic field, electromagnetic wave, sound wave and ultrasound wave is removed.
9. The control device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the voltage applied to the electrodes includes the AC component in addition to the DC component.
10. The control device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the electrodes are plate-shaped, rod-shaped, sheet-shaped, needle-shaped, or comb-shaped, or a combination of two or more of the above shapes.
11. The control device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the controller is managed by at least one of cloud, server and network.
12. The control device of claim 1 or 2, which controls at least one of the voltage value and frequency of the voltage applied to the electrode by means of a control parameter based on an appropriate value corresponding to the state of vibration corresponding to the state of the aforementioned substance, thereby controlling in a manner having at least one of the following effects: improvement or prevention of blockage of at least one of the following: infarction, necrosis, bedsores, burns, removal of reactive oxygen species, removal of lactic acid, improvement of blood flow, improvement of lymphatic flow, cerebral infarction, myocardial infarction, thrombosis, embolism, arteriosclerosis, improvement or prevention of blockage of at least one of body fluids, pharmaceutical solutions, cosmetics, and liquids; improvement of the fluidity of at least one of the following: improvement or prevention of at least one of induration and hardening; improvement or prevention of water loss from cells or tissues; cellular edema, nerve cell edema, edema, pulmonary edema, joint edema, ascites, insulin secretion disorders, excretion disorders, dystocia, constipation, urinary disorders, stasis, blisters, improvement of drug delivery, and reduction of viscosity of pharmaceutical solutions or body fluids. Cell culture, regenerative medicine, at least one of the following in regenerative medicine: shortened culture time, improved culture quality, and improved culture efficiency; cell and tissue regeneration; reduction of lactic acid; swelling, edema, fluid retention; dehydration of extracellular or intracellular fluid; skin diseases; pigmentation disorders; melasma; freckles; epidermal wrinkles; dermal wrinkles; expression wrinkles; xeroderma; improvement of physical condition; induration; muscle induration; fascia laxity; improvement of fascial potential; neurodegenerative diseases; electromagnetic myofascial therapy; muscle imbalance; improvement of fascial potential balance; improvement of body balance; improvement of fascial balance; improvement of occlusion; osteopathic improvement; spinal manipulation improvement; improvement or prevention of fractures or joint diseases; endocrine disorders. Improvement of balance in at least one of the following: lymphatic system and meridians; fractures; joint diseases; skin care; moisturizing; improved fertility; infertility; improved sperm motility; sperm activity; egg activity; mitochondrial activity; autophagy activity; PMS; pain; itching; abnormal sensations; cold intolerance; frigidity; spasms; anti-aging; hair follicle care; improvement of menopausal disorders; improved cleanliness; hair loss; AGA; ED; fat breakdown promotion; improved contact lens wearing comfort; dry eye syndrome; improved vision; improved dynamic vision; sleep disorders; improved sleep; sleep apnea syndrome; improvement in preventive medicine; improvement of nerve cells; improvement of cellular edema; at least one of the following: viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Countermeasures, cancer, glaucoma, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, eye diseases, hearing loss, hearing impairment, visual impairment, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, sleep improvement, beauty improvement, health enhancement, motor function improvement, fluid balance, digestive system diseases, respiratory system diseases, circulatory system diseases, neurological diseases, hematological diseases, nephrological diseases, endocrine diseases, internal medicine diseases, improvement or normalization of blood pressure, improvement or enhancement of at least one of pulse and heartbeat, improvement or enhancement of respiratory or lung function, improvement or enhancement of dialysis function, osteopathic therapy, rigor mortis improvement, and rehabilitation medical improvement treatments.
13. The control device described in claim 1 or 2, which controls at least one of the voltage value and frequency of the voltage applied to the electrode by means of a control parameter based on an appropriate value corresponding to the state of vibration corresponding to the state of the aforementioned substance, thereby controlling in a manner having at least one of the following functions: improvement of at least one of the preservation, freezing, thawing, culture, and logistics of organs, body fluids, blood, cells, tissues, skin, teeth, bones, joints, hair, corpses, DNA, stem cells, sperm, eggs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and liquids; improvement of electrodes or containers used for at least one of the preservation, freezing, thawing, culture, and logistics of organs, body fluids, blood, cells, tissues, skin, teeth, bones, joints, hair, corpses, DNA, stem cells, sperm, eggs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and liquids; and the effect of at least one of the following in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and liquids. The improvement or enhancement of the quality of the substance, the improvement or enhancement of the extraction of at least one of body fluids, medicines, cosmetics, and liquids, the improvement or enhancement of the formation of at least one of teeth, bones, joints, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, cells, skin, hair, and organs, the improvement or enhancement of emulsification, the improvement or enhancement of drug delivery, the improvement or enhancement of the efficacy or performance of medicines, the prevention or countermeasures against the proliferation of at least one of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, and viruses, the prevention of metastasis, the reduction of the viscosity of the liquid, the control of the state of vibration corresponding to the state of the above substances, and the control of exogenous substances.
14. The control device of claim 1 or 2, which controls at least one of the voltage value and frequency of the voltage applied to the electrodes by means of control parameters based on appropriate values corresponding to the state of vibration corresponding to the state of the aforementioned substance, thereby improving the performance of at least one of the following machines: electromagnetic therapy device, potentiometric therapy device, low-frequency therapy device, EMS, massage machine, beauty machine, vibration machine, cavitation machine, microbubble machine, nano-microbubble machine, nano-bubble machine, microbubble machine, megahertz machine, high-frequency machine, quantum therapy device, hair growth machine, cellulite tightening machine, muscle relaxation machine, ultrasound therapy machine, therapeutic device, artificial intelligence device, ozone generator, hydrogen generator, LED machine, beauty machine, and slimming machine.
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