Device and method for providing complex stimulus to skin

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for providing a complex stimulus to skin. The device may comprise: a data collection unit for collecting skin state information of a subject; a control unit for deriving and controlling a complex stimulus to be provided to the skin, on the basis of the skin state information; and a stimulation module unit for providing the complex stimulus to the skin of the subject.

Description

Device and method for providing complex skin stimulation

[0001] Bedsores are caused by prolonged or frequent pressure and friction on bony prominences, such as the back of the head, tailbone, knees, and heels, and the skin's surface, damaging the skin and soft tissues. The longer the treatment period for bedsores lasts, the greater the risk of joint contracture, making movement difficult and causing pain and stiffness. Missing the golden opportunity for rehabilitation can lead to complications that can even be life-threatening.

[0002] In addition, with the advent of an aging society, the number of patients who are bedridden due to cerebrovascular disorders and cancer is increasing, and the number of patients suffering from bedsores is rapidly increasing due to the increase in spinal cord injuries caused by traffic accidents, industrial accidents, and leisure activity accidents, and this has emerged as an important issue in the modern medical field.

[0003] Meanwhile, patients who have undergone skin grafting or burns are vulnerable to infection and disease during the surgical procedure or post-surgical recovery period, and the long post-surgical recovery period can cause inconvenience in the patient's daily life.

[0004] Accordingly, the present invention aims to provide a skin complex stimulation providing device and method capable of providing complex stimulation of various patterns to a target area of ​​the skin of a subject.

[0005] The technology underlying this application is disclosed in Korean Patent No. 10-2512824.

[0006] The present invention aims to solve the problems of the prior art described above, and to provide a device and method for providing a skin complex stimulation capable of providing customized complex stimulation to the skin by obtaining medical information about the subject.

[0007] However, the technical tasks to be achieved by the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the technical tasks described above, and other technical tasks may exist.

[0008] The present invention aims to solve the problems of the prior art described above, and to provide a device and method for providing a skin complex stimulation capable of providing customized complex stimulation to the skin by obtaining medical information about the subject.

[0009] However, the technical tasks to be achieved by the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the technical tasks described above, and other technical tasks may exist.

[0010] As a technical means for achieving the above-described technical task, a skin complex stimulation providing device according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a data collection unit that collects skin condition information on a subject, a control unit that derives and controls a complex stimulation to be provided to the skin based on the skin condition information, and a stimulation module unit that provides the complex stimulation to the skin of the subject.

[0011] Additionally, the stimulation module unit may include an electromagnetic module that provides electromagnetic stimulation to the skin, a vibration module that provides vibration stimulation to the skin, and a module placement pad on which the electromagnetic module and the vibration module are placed.

[0012] In addition, the electromagnetic module and the vibration module are arranged in a two-dimensional array on the module placement pad, and the module placement pads can be connected in plurality based on the shape of the skin to provide the complex stimulation.

[0013] In addition, the module placement pad is equipped with a plurality of sensors to obtain sensor data measuring the skin condition of the subject.

[0014] Additionally, the control unit can input the skin condition information and the sensor data into an artificial intelligence model to derive a customized complex stimulus and stimulus pattern for the subject.

[0015] Additionally, the data collection unit can collect first skin condition information when the module placement pad is attached to the skin of the subject, and collect second skin condition information from the plurality of sensors at predetermined time intervals.

[0016] Additionally, the control unit can analyze the first skin condition information and the second skin condition information to derive a change in the skin condition and change the composite stimulus.

[0017] Additionally, the data collection unit can receive feedback information about the complex stimulus from the subject.

[0018] Additionally, the control unit can control the complex stimulus based on the feedback information.

[0019] Additionally, the module placement pad can measure the subject's blood flow and oxygen saturation.

[0020] Additionally, the control unit can evaluate the regeneration status of the skin based on the blood flow and oxygen saturation of the subject and control the complex stimulation.

[0021] Meanwhile, a method for providing complex skin stimulation according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a step of collecting skin condition information on a subject, a step of deriving and controlling a complex stimulation to be provided to the skin based on the skin condition information, and a step of providing the complex stimulation to the skin of the subject.

[0022] The above-described problem-solving methods are merely exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In addition to the exemplary embodiments described above, additional embodiments may be included in the drawings and detailed description of the invention.

[0023] According to the aforementioned means of solving the problem of the present invention, it is possible to provide an optimized stimulus to the subject by deriving a combination of complex stimuli customized to the user's skin based on medical information.

[0024] According to the aforementioned means for solving the problem of the present invention, it is possible to collect and analyze information on the subject's skin condition in response to complex stimulation and provide a complex stimulation with a changed combination.

[0025] However, the effects that can be obtained from this center are not limited to the effects described above, and other effects may exist.

[0026] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a skin complex stimulation providing system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 is a schematic block diagram of a skin complex stimulation providing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a stimulation module according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 4 is a drawing exemplarily showing the appearance of an electromagnetic module or a vibration module placed on various module placement pads according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 5 is a drawing exemplarily showing a stimulation pattern provided by a skin complex stimulation providing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 6 is a drawing exemplarily showing a stimulation pattern provided by a skin complex stimulation providing device according to one embodiment of the present invention, configured in multiple combinations.

[0032] FIG. 7 is a drawing exemplarily showing a state in which a complex stimulation is provided to the skin of a subject using a skin complex stimulation providing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 8 is a flowchart of an operation of a method for providing skin complex stimulation according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Below, with reference to the attached drawings, embodiments of the present invention are described in detail to facilitate easy implementation by those skilled in the art. However, the present invention can be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In the drawings, irrelevant parts have been omitted for clarity, and similar reference numerals have been used throughout the specification to indicate similar elements.

[0035] Throughout this specification, when a part is said to be "connected" to another part, this includes not only the case where it is "directly connected," but also the case where it is "electrically connected" or "indirectly connected" with another element in between.

[0036] Throughout this specification, when it is said that a member is located “on,” “above,” “upper,” “lower,” “lower” or “lower” another member, this includes not only cases where the member is in contact with the other member, but also cases where another member exists between the two members.

[0037] Throughout this specification, whenever a part is said to "include" a component, this does not mean that it excludes other components, but rather that it may include other components, unless otherwise specifically stated.

[0038] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a skin complex stimulation provision system (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Referring to FIG. 1, the skin complex stimulation provision system (10) may include a skin complex stimulation provision device (30), a user terminal (50), and a server (40). However, FIG. 1 illustrates that one skin complex stimulation provision device (30), a user terminal (50), and a server (40) are connected to the skin complex stimulation provision system (10), but is not limited thereto, and may include a skin complex stimulation provision device (30) used by multiple users accessing the skin complex stimulation provision system (10), multiple user terminals (50), or administrator terminals, a server (40) of multiple medical institutions, public institutions, etc. that transmit and receive medical information.

[0040] The skin complex stimulation providing device (30), the user terminal (50), and the server (40) can communicate with each other through a network (20). The network (20) refers to a connection structure that enables information exchange between each node, such as terminals and servers (40), and examples of such a network (20) include, but are not limited to, a 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) network, an LTE (Long Term Evolution) network, a 5G network, a WIMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access) network, the Internet, a LAN (Local Area Network), a Wireless LAN (Wireless Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), a PAN (Personal Area Network), a wifi network, a Bluetooth network, a satellite broadcasting network, an analog broadcasting network, a DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) network, etc.

[0041] The user terminal (50) may be any type of wireless communication device, such as a smartphone, a smart pad, a tablet PC, a PCS (Personal Communication System), a GSM (Global System for Mobile communication), a PDC (Personal Digital Cellular), a PHS (Personal Handy-phone System), a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), an IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication)-2000, a CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)-2000, a W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), or a Wibro (Wireless Broadband Internet) terminal.

[0042] Figure 2 is a schematic block diagram of a skin complex stimulation providing device (30) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Referring to FIG. 2, a skin complex stimulation provision device (30) may include a data collection unit (110) that collects skin condition information on a subject, a control unit (120) that derives and controls a complex stimulus to be provided to the skin based on the skin condition information, and a stimulation module unit (130) that provides a complex stimulus to the skin of the subject.

[0044] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the data collection unit (110) can collect skin condition information about the subject.

[0045] Specifically, the data collection unit (110) can be connected to servers (40) of multiple medical institutions or public institutions via a network (20) to receive skin condition information about the subject, or can receive skin condition information input by the subject through various items of an interface built into a user terminal (50).

[0046] More specifically, the data collection unit (110) is connected to a server (40) of a medical institution such as a hospital, clinic, or rehabilitation center via a network (20) to receive the subject's electronic health record (EHR), diagnosis results, prescription information, etc. in real time, and is connected to a public health institution, insurance company, health database, etc. to receive the subject's demographic information, public health data, etc., or can receive medical information (e.g., symptoms, pain level, medication, etc.) entered by the subject via an application installed on the user terminal (50).

[0047] In addition, the data collection unit (110) can be linked with a smart watch or wearable device to receive the subject's bio-signal information (body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, electrocardiogram, electroencephalogram, breathing information, etc.) in real time.

[0048] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (120) can derive and control a complex stimulus to be provided to the skin based on skin condition information.

[0049] Specifically, the control unit (120) can input the subject's skin condition information collected from the data collection unit (110) into a pre-built artificial intelligence model to derive a complex stimulus to be provided to the skin.

[0050] An artificial intelligence model according to one embodiment of the present invention may be, for example, a model based on multiple machine learning neural networks. The object recognition model may be designed to simulate the structure of the human brain on a computer and may include multiple network nodes that simulate neurons of a human neural network and have weights. The multiple network nodes may each form a connection relationship to simulate the synaptic activity of neurons that exchange signals through synapses. In addition, the object recognition model may include, for example, a neural network model or a deep learning model developed from a neural network model. In a deep learning model, multiple network nodes may be located at different depths (or layers) and exchange data according to connection relationships. Examples of the artificial intelligence model may include, but are not limited to, a deep neural network (DNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), and a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN).

[0051] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the stimulation module (130) can provide complex stimulation to the skin of the subject.

[0052] In this regard, FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a stimulation module (130) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Referring to FIG. 3, the stimulation module (130) may include an electromagnetic module (131), a vibration module (132), and a module placement pad (133).

[0054] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the stimulation module (130) may include an electromagnetic module (131) that provides electromagnetic stimulation to the skin.

[0055] Specifically, the electromagnetic module (131) can generate electromagnetic stimulation to stimulate the skin of the subject. Here, the electromagnetic stimulation to stimulate the skin of the subject may include, but is not limited to, radio frequency stimulation that generates heat deep within the skin to help promote collagen regeneration, low frequency stimulation that induces muscle contraction, promotes blood circulation, and helps relieve pain, and pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) that activate cell metabolism and help tissue regeneration.

[0056] In addition, the electromagnetic stimulation herein may be electromagnetic stimulation using a pulsed electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic module (131) can provide electromagnetic stimulation that can help alleviate pain in patients with skin damage, promote skin regeneration to help restore function, and reduce inflammatory reactions to relieve swelling and pain through PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) technology. At this time, the pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) may be referred to as a pulsed time-varying magnetic field or a pulsed time-varying weak magnetic field. The PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) has already been proven to be effective in treating inflammation and improving blood flow in capillaries through research and clinical trials, and is applied to the activation of osteoblasts and the inhibition mechanism of osteoclasts based on stimulating natural endogenous streaming potentials in the body, and thus can provide stimulation to regenerate cells through magnetic field stimulation (PEMF stimulation) on the skin.

[0057] Additionally, the pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) generated from the magnetic module is a time-varied electromagnetic field that uses a physiological frequency within the range of 1-30 Hz to induce a unit magnetic field on the scalp of the subject, thereby increasing the activity level of cells and providing magnetic stimulation to the skin.

[0058] Additionally, skin that provides complex stimuli to the subject may include bedsores caused by continuous pressure on the skin and underlying tissues of a subject lying down or sitting for a long period of time; skin graft sites of a subject who has undergone skin grafting surgery to replace damaged skin taken from another part of the body; burn sites; scar sites; etc. These examples of skin are merely examples to aid understanding of the present invention and are not limited thereto, and may include skin damaged for various reasons.

[0059] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the stimulation module (130) may include a vibration module (132) that provides vibration stimulation to the skin.

[0060] Specifically, the vibration module (132) can generate vibrations to stimulate the skin. Here, the vibrations to stimulate the skin may be vibrations through Vibro-Acoustic Resonance Therapy (VART). The vibration module (132) may be expressed in other ways, such as a sonic vibration module, a sonic vibrator, a VART module, etc. The vibration module (132) can provide a vibration stimulus that induces vibration by transmitting sound waves of a specific frequency to a target area. In addition, the sonic module can provide a vibration stimulus of a specific frequency that induces resonance or a resonance phenomenon with a painful target area.

[0061] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the stimulation module unit (130) may include a module placement pad (133) on which an electromagnetic module (131) and a vibration module (132) are placed.

[0062] Specifically, the module placement pad (133) is made of a flexible and stretchable material (medical silicone, polymer material) and is attached to the user's target area, and the module attachment point of the module placement pad (133) is configured with a connector for connecting a module (electromagnetic module (131) or vibration module (132)) and a circuit for providing an electrical connection between the module and the pad.

[0063] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the electromagnetic module (131) and the vibration module (132) can be arranged two-dimensionally on the module placement pad (133).

[0064] In this regard, FIG. 4 is a drawing exemplarily showing the appearance of an electromagnetic module (131) or a vibration module (132) placed on various module placement pads (133) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] Referring to (a), (b), and (c) of FIG. 4, the module placement pad (133) may be formed in the shape of a square, circle, or complex circle, but is not limited thereto, and may be manufactured in various shapes depending on the purpose and use.

[0066] In addition, referring to FIG. 4, the electromagnetic modules (131) can be two-dimensionally arranged on the module arrangement pad (133) in a hexagonal shape in consideration of the composite magnetic flux efficiency of the coil.

[0067] For example, a hexagonal grid is illustrated on the plane of the module placement pad (133) to guide the placement of electromagnetic modules (131), and electromagnetic modules (131) or vibration modules (132) can be placed at equal intervals at each point of the hexagonal grid. By using a hexagonal grid arrangement, space can be efficiently utilized, the magnetic flux path can be optimized to reduce interference between electromagnetic modules (131), and the loss of magnetic flux can be minimized.

[0068] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of module placement pads (133) can be connected based on the shape of the skin to provide complex stimulation.

[0069] Specifically, if the shape of the skin is a local area or a flat shape, the module placement pad (133) can provide complex stimulation using a single module placement pad (133), and if the shape of the skin is wider than the size of the single module placement pad (133) or has a curved shape, the stimulation can be provided using a multiple module placement pad (133) configured by interconnecting a plurality of single module placement pads (133).

[0070] For example, a single module placement pad (133) may be composed of multiple module placement pads (133) that are interconnected (n X m in form) and electrically connected to each other using fixed clips or magnets.

[0071] FIG. 5 is a drawing exemplarily showing a stimulation pattern provided by a skin complex stimulation providing device (30) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] Referring to (a) of FIG. 5, the stimulation module unit (130) can provide a concentrated pattern that concentrates energy in a central direction through a variable centrifugal structure and provides stimulation intensively to a specific target area, or a divergent pattern that spreads energy outward and provides stimulation evenly to a wide area.

[0073] More specifically, the stimulation module (130) can provide focused stimulation to a specific target area by maximizing the output of the electromagnetic module (131) or vibration module (132) located at the center of the module stimulation pad and gradually lowering the intensity of the surrounding modules (electromagnetic module (131) or vibration module (132)).

[0074] In addition, referring to (b) of FIG. 5, the stimulation module unit (130) can provide a sequential stimulation pattern in which modules are sequentially activated in a predetermined order to provide stimulation while moving according to a certain pattern, and a random stimulation pattern in which modules are randomly activated to provide stimulation while moving in an unpredictable pattern.

[0075] In addition, referring to (c) of FIG. 5, the module unit (130) can provide a horizontal sequential pattern in which modules in a row are sequentially activated to sequentially transmit stimuli in a horizontal direction, and a vertical sequential pattern in which modules in a column are sequentially activated to sequentially transmit stimuli in a vertical direction. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described stimulation patterns, and stimulation can be provided in various forms of patterns depending on the user's condition and purpose, and of course, stimulation can be provided to a target area as a stimulation pattern in which various patterns are combined as needed.

[0076] FIG. 6 is a drawing exemplarily showing a stimulation pattern provided by a skin complex stimulation providing device (30) according to one embodiment of the present invention, configured in multiple combinations.

[0077] Referring to FIG. 6, the stimulation module unit (130) can provide a single pattern, a composite stimulus combining multiple stimulus patterns (at least two or more stimulus patterns) to the target area according to the target area or purpose, including a stimulation pattern including a divergence pattern, a sequential stimulation pattern, a random stimulation pattern, a horizontal sequential pattern, a vertical sequential pattern, etc.

[0078] For example, referring to (a), (b), and (c) of FIG. 6, the stimulation module unit (130) may provide a stimulation pattern that combines a divergence pattern, a sequential stimulation pattern, a concentration pattern, and a horizontal sequential pattern.

[0079] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the module placement pad (133) can be equipped with a plurality of sensors to measure skin condition information.

[0080] Specifically, the module placement pad (133) may include a temperature sensor for detecting fever or inflammation by measuring the surface temperature of the skin on one side, a humidity sensor for detecting dryness by measuring the humidity of the skin surface, a pH sensor for measuring acidity of the skin surface, a blood flow sensor (photoplethysmography) for measuring blood flow rate of blood vessels under the skin, an oxygen saturation sensor for measuring oxygen saturation of blood under the skin, an electrical impedance sensor for measuring moisture content of the skin, etc., to measure and collect skin condition information, but is not limited thereto, and it is obvious that various sensors capable of measuring skin condition information may be used.

[0081] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (120) can input skin condition information into an artificial intelligence model to derive a customized complex stimulus and stimulus pattern for the subject.

[0082] Specifically, the control unit (120) inputs the subject's electronic health records, diagnosis results, prescription information, demographic information, public health data, skin condition information including medical information entered by the subject through a user terminal (50) and sensor data collected from various sensors equipped in the module placement pad (133) into an artificial intelligence model to derive a customized complex stimulus and stimulus pattern for the subject.

[0083] For example, if the subject is a 45-year-old male with a history of skin grafting surgery, has been recently diagnosed with dry skin and chronic dermatitis in the electronic health record, has a skin surface temperature higher than normal as measured by a temperature sensor, has a low humidity of the skin surface as measured by a humidity sensor, has a slightly acidic pH of the skin surface as measured by a pH sensor, has slow blood flow in the skin graft site as measured by a blood flow sensor, and has low oxygen saturation in the skin graft site as measured by an oxygen saturation sensor, the control unit (120) may generate an electromagnetic stimulus with a frequency of 1 MHz, an intensity of 0.5, and a vibration stimulus with an amplitude of 1 mm, and the stimulation pattern may be a stimulation pattern that combines a focused pattern and a horizontal sequential pattern, thereby setting a customized complex stimulation and stimulation pattern for the subject.

[0084] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the module placement pad (133) is attached to the skin of the subject, the data collection unit (110) can collect first skin condition information and collect second skin condition information from a plurality of sensors at predetermined time intervals.

[0085] Specifically, the data collection unit (110) collects first skin condition information, which is the skin condition before providing complex stimulation, from a plurality of sensors provided when the subject attaches the module placement pad (133) to provide stimulation to the skin, and collects second skin condition information, which is the skin condition that changes at predetermined time intervals (30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, etc.) as the complex stimulation is provided to the skin.

[0086] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (120) can analyze the first skin condition information and the second skin condition information to derive a change in the skin condition and change the composite stimulus.

[0087] Specifically, the control unit (120) compares the first skin condition information with the second skin condition information to detect changes in skin temperature, humidity, pH, blood flow, oxygen saturation, etc., and derives changes in skin condition, and changes the stimulation depth, stimulation mode, stimulation intensity, frequency, etc. of magnetic field stimulation or vibration stimulation for parameters that change beyond a predetermined value set in advance for each sensor, thereby changing the complex stimulation and stimulation pattern.

[0088] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the data collection unit (110) can receive feedback information on a complex stimulus from a subject.

[0089] Specifically, the data collection unit (110) can collect responses regarding the current pain level, discomfort, stimulation effect, etc. compared to the initial pain level for the complex stimulation through a questionnaire or an interface of a user terminal (50) after providing a complex stimulus to the skin from multiple subjects.

[0090] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (120) can control the complex stimulus based on the subject's feedback information.

[0091] Specifically, the control unit (120) can input the subject's feedback information into an artificial intelligence model generated by learning feedback information collected from multiple subjects and change the composite stimulus provided to the subject to determine a customized composite stimulus.

[0092] For example, the control unit (120) may provide a complex stimulus of electromagnetic stimulation having a frequency of 1 MHz and an intensity of 0.5, and vibration stimulation having a frequency of 50 Hz and an amplitude of 1 mm to a subject with stage 2 bedsores and reduced skin regeneration ability, and then receive feedback information from the subject that the degree of pain reduction is 20% and the discomfort (1 to 5) is 2, and input this information into an artificial intelligence model to determine a customized complex stimulus by changing the electromagnetic stimulation to a frequency of 0.8 MHz and an intensity of 0.4, and the vibration stimulation to a frequency of 40 Hz and an amplitude of 0.9 mm.

[0093] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the module placement pad (133) can measure the blood flow and oxygen saturation of the subject.

[0094] Specifically, the module placement pad (133) can measure blood flow by irradiating light onto the subject's skin using a photoplethysmography sensor provided on one side and measuring changes in the reflected light, and can measure oxygen saturation by analyzing the amount of light reflected from oxygenated hemoglobin and non-oxygenated hemoglobin using an oxygen saturation measurement sensor.

[0095] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (120) can evaluate the regeneration status of the skin based on the blood flow and oxygen saturation of the subject and control the complex stimulation.

[0096] Increased blood flow to areas requiring skin regeneration promotes wound healing and cell regeneration. Reduced blood flow deprives cells of the nutrients and oxygen they need, slowing skin regeneration and delaying wound healing. Furthermore, high oxygen saturation optimizes cellular energy production, promotes collagen synthesis necessary for skin regeneration, and can aid wound healing. Low oxygen saturation can impair cellular metabolism, slowing skin regeneration and delaying wound healing.

[0097] Specifically, the control unit (120) compares the average value of blood flow (blood flow volume, blood flow velocity, etc.) with the initial blood flow (when the module placement pad (133) is attached) at predetermined time intervals after providing the complex stimulation, or compares the average value of oxygen saturation that changes at predetermined time intervals with the initial oxygen saturation (when the module placement pad (133) is attached) based on the amount of change, and evaluates the regeneration state of the skin as one of good, smooth, and bad according to a preset section for each of blood flow and oxygen saturation, and controls to adjust the previously provided complex stimulation in response to the evaluated regeneration state of the skin.

[0098] Fig. 7 is a drawing exemplarily showing a state in which a complex stimulus is provided to the skin of a subject using a skin complex stimulus providing device (30) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0099] Referring to (a) of FIG. 7, the skin complex stimulation providing device (30) can provide complex stimulation to the skin of a subject who has suffered a burn, and referring to (b) of FIG. 7, the device can provide complex stimulation to the skin of a subject who has undergone a skin grafting procedure. However, the skin of the subject to which the skin complex stimulation providing device (30) provides complex stimulation is not limited to a burn or skin grafting site, but can of course include various damaged skin of the subject in need of recovery.

[0100] Below, we will briefly review the operating flow of the present invention based on the detailed description above.

[0101] Figure 8 is a flowchart of an operation of a method for providing skin complex stimulation according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0102] The method for providing skin complex stimulation illustrated in FIG. 8 can be performed by the skin complex stimulation providing device (30) described above. Therefore, even if the content is omitted below, the content described for the skin complex stimulation providing device (30) can be equally applied to the description of the skin complex stimulation providing method.

[0103] In step S11, the data collection unit (110) can collect skin condition information about the subject.

[0104] Additionally, in step S11, the data collection unit (110) can collect first skin condition information when the module placement pad (133) is attached to the skin of the subject, and can collect second skin condition information from the plurality of sensors at predetermined time intervals.

[0105] Additionally, in step S11, the data collection unit (110) can receive feedback information about the complex stimulus from the subject.

[0106] Next, in step S12, the control unit (120) can derive and control a complex stimulus to be provided to the skin based on skin condition information.

[0107] Additionally, in step S12, the control unit (120) can input skin condition information and the sensor data into an artificial intelligence model to derive a customized complex stimulus and stimulus pattern for the subject.

[0108] Additionally, in step S12, the control unit (120) analyzes the first skin condition information and the second skin condition information to derive a change in the skin condition and change the composite stimulus.

[0109] Additionally, in step S12, the control unit (120) can control the complex stimulus based on feedback information.

[0110] Additionally, in step S12, the control unit (120) can evaluate the regeneration status of the skin based on the subject's blood flow and oxygen saturation, and control the complex stimulation.

[0111] Next, in step S13, the stimulation module (130) can provide the complex stimulation to the skin of the subject.

[0112] Additionally, in step S13, the stimulation module unit (130) may include an electromagnetic module (131) that provides electromagnetic stimulation to the skin, a vibration module (132) that provides vibration stimulation to the skin, and a module placement pad (133) on which the electromagnetic module (131) and the vibration module (132) are placed.

[0113] Additionally, in step S13, the stimulation module (130) is equipped with a plurality of sensors to obtain sensor data measuring the skin condition of the subject.

[0114] Additionally, in step S13, the stimulation module (130) can measure the subject's blood flow and oxygen saturation.

[0115] In the above description, steps S11 to S13 may be further divided into additional steps or combined into fewer steps, depending on the implementation example of the present invention. Furthermore, some steps may be omitted as needed, and the order of the steps may be changed.

[0116] A method for providing complex skin stimulation according to one embodiment of the present invention may be implemented in the form of program commands that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program commands, data files, data structures, etc., either singly or in combination. The program commands recorded on the medium may be those specifically designed and configured for the present invention or may be those known and usable by those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes; optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs; magneto-optical media such as floptical disks; and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program commands, such as ROMs, RAMs, and flash memories. Examples of program commands include not only machine language codes generated by a compiler, but also high-level language codes that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc. The hardware devices described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the present invention, and vice versa.

[0117] Additionally, the above-described method for providing skin complex stimulation can also be implemented in the form of a computer program or application executed by a computer stored in a recording medium.

[0118] The above description of the present invention is for illustrative purposes only, and those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention can be readily modified into other specific forms without altering the technical spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single entity may be implemented in a distributed manner, and similarly, components described as distributed may be implemented in a combined manner.

[0119] The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims described below rather than the detailed description above, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalent concepts should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. In a device that provides complex stimulation to the skin, A data collection unit that collects skin condition information about the subject; A control unit that derives and controls a complex stimulus to be provided to the skin based on the skin condition information; and A stimulation module unit that provides the complex stimulation to the skin of the subject; A device for providing skin complex stimulation including:

2. In paragraph 1, The above stimulation module part, An electromagnetic module that provides electromagnetic stimulation to the skin; a vibration module that provides vibration stimulation to the skin; and A skin complex stimulation providing device comprising a module placement pad on which the above electromagnetic module and vibration module are placed.

3. In paragraph 2, The above electromagnetic module and the above vibration module, are arranged in a two-dimensional array on the above module placement pad, The above module placement pad is, A skin complex stimulation providing device, which is connected in multiple units based on the shape of the skin to provide the above complex stimulation.

4. In paragraph 3, The above module placement pad is, A skin complex stimulation providing device that acquires sensor data measuring the skin condition of the subject by providing multiple sensors.

5. In paragraph 4, The above control unit, A skin complex stimulation providing device that inputs the above skin condition information and the above sensor data into an artificial intelligence model to derive a customized complex stimulation and stimulation pattern for the subject.

6. In paragraph 4, The above data collection unit, A skin complex stimulation providing device, wherein when the above module placement pad is attached to the skin of the subject, first skin condition information is collected and second skin condition information is collected from the plurality of sensors at predetermined time intervals.

7. In paragraph 6, The above control unit, A skin complex stimulation providing device that analyzes the first skin condition information and the second skin condition information to derive a change in skin condition and changes the complex stimulation.

8. In paragraph 1, The above data collection unit, Receive feedback information about the complex stimulus from the subject, The above control unit, A skin complex stimulation providing device that controls the complex stimulation based on the above feedback information.

9. In paragraph 3, The above module placement pad is, A skin complex stimulation device that measures the blood flow and oxygen saturation of the subject.

10. In paragraph 9, The above control unit, A skin complex stimulation providing device that evaluates the regeneration status of the skin based on the blood flow and oxygen saturation of the subject and controls the complex stimulation.

11. In a method for providing complex stimulation to the skin, A step of collecting skin condition information about the subject; A step of deriving and controlling a complex stimulus to be provided to the skin based on the skin condition information; and A step of providing the above complex stimulation to the above skin of the above subject, A method for providing complex skin stimulation including:

12. A computer-readable recording medium recording a program for executing the method of Article 11 on a computer.

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