Control device

Abstract

This control device 1 is connected to an energy device ED and outputs a drive signal, for driving the energy device ED, to the energy device ED. The control device 1 comprises: a first processor 2; a fundamental wave generation unit 3 for generating a fundamental wave signal; a first amplifier connection part 41 to which is electrically connected a first amplifier AMP for amplifying the fundamental wave signal, so as to correspond to the first energy device ED, and then outputting a drive signal; a second amplifier connection part 42 to which is electrically connected a second amplifier AMP for amplifying the fundamental wave signal, so as to correspond to the second energy device ED, and then outputting a drive signal; the energy device ED connected to the control device 1; and a switch 8 for electrically connecting at least one of the first and second amplifiers AMP.

Description

control device

[0001] The present invention relates to a control device.

[0002] Conventionally, a control device is known that outputs a drive signal to an energy device that treats a target area of ​​biological tissue (hereinafter referred to as a target area) by supplying treatment energy to the target area (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] The control device described in Patent Document 1 includes a digital signal processor and an amplifier as shown below. The digital signal processor acquires data related to a resonant frequency from an energy device connected to the control device. Based on the acquired data, the digital signal processor generates a frequency signal of a resonant frequency corresponding to the data. The amplifier amplifies the frequency signal generated by the digital signal processor and outputs a drive signal for driving the energy device.

[0004] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-41763

[0005] However, the control device described in Patent Document 1 uses a common amplifier regardless of which energy device is connected to the control device. Therefore, it is not possible to amplify signals at an amplification factor corresponding to the energy device connected to the control device. In other words, it is not possible to output a drive signal that has been amplified specifically for the energy device connected to the control device to the energy device, making it difficult to obtain good treatment performance. Therefore, there is a demand for a technology that can be used in common with various energy devices and that can output a drive signal that has been amplified specifically for the energy device to the energy device, even when various energy devices are used, to obtain good treatment performance.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above, and aims to provide a control device that can be used in common with various energy devices and that can obtain good treatment performance even when using such various energy devices.

[0007] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the control device of the present invention is a control device to which an energy device is connected and which outputs a drive signal to the energy device for driving the energy device, and is equipped with a first processor, a fundamental wave generating unit that generates a fundamental wave signal, a first amplifier connection unit to which a first amplifier that amplifies the fundamental wave signal to correspond to the first energy device and outputs the drive signal, a second amplifier connection unit to which a second amplifier that amplifies the fundamental wave signal to correspond to the second energy device and outputs the drive signal, and a switch that electrically connects the energy device connected to the control device to at least one of the first amplifier and the second amplifier.

[0008] The control device of the present invention is a control device to which an energy device is connected and which outputs a drive signal to the energy device for driving the energy device, and is equipped with a first processor, a fundamental wave generating unit which generates a fundamental wave signal, and an amplifier connection unit to which an amplifier is connected which amplifies the fundamental wave signal to correspond to the energy device and outputs the drive signal, and the first processor executes an amplifier check process to determine whether the energy device connected to the control device and the amplifier connected to the amplifier connection unit are compatible.

[0009] The control device according to the present invention can be used in common with a variety of energy devices, and good treatment performance can be obtained even when the various energy devices are used.

[0010] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the external configuration of a control device according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the functions of the control device. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a first modification of the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a second modification of the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a third modification of the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a fourth modification of the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a fifth modification of the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a sixth modification of the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a seventh modification of the embodiment.

[0011] Hereinafter, a mode for carrying out the present invention (hereinafter referred to as an embodiment) will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described below. Furthermore, in the description of the drawings, the same parts are given the same reference numerals.

[0012] [Regarding the External Configuration of the Control Device] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the external configuration of a control device 1 according to an embodiment. The control device 1 outputs drive signals to various energy devices ED (see FIG. 2) for driving the energy devices ED. Examples of the energy device ED include an ultrasonic device and a high-frequency device. The ultrasonic device treats a target area of ​​biological tissue (hereinafter referred to as a treatment target) by supplying ultrasonic vibrations to the target area. The high-frequency device treats the target area by supplying high-frequency current to the target area. Examples of the high-frequency device include a monopolar high-frequency device and a bipolar high-frequency device. Treatments that can be performed by the energy device ED include coagulation (sealing) of the target area or incision of the target area. Coagulation and incision may be performed simultaneously. The treatment energy supplied to the target area from the energy device ED is not limited to ultrasonic energy (ultrasonic vibrations) and high-frequency energy (high-frequency current). Laser irradiation energy emitted from a laser light source, thermal energy generated by a heater, etc. may also be used.

[0013] The control device 1 has a configuration in which various components are housed in a housing 20 (FIG. 1). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the front of the housing 20 is provided with first to third openings 2011 to 2013 that allow an amplifier AMP to be inserted therein. The first to third openings 2011 to 2013 correspond to openings according to the present invention. The functions of the amplifier AMP will be explained in the section "Functions of the Control Device" below.

[0014] Furthermore, the housing 20 has a display unit 202, which is configured with a display using liquid crystal or organic EL (Electro Luminescence) or the like, provided on the front surface of the housing 20. The display unit 202 corresponds to a notification unit according to the present invention.

[0015] [Regarding Functions of the Control Device] Fig. 2 is a block diagram illustrating functions of the control device 1. As shown in Fig. 2, the control device 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 2, a fundamental wave generating unit 3, an amplifier connecting unit 4, an amplifier switch 5, an amplifier module detector 6, a connector module connecting unit 7, a connector switch 8, a connector module detector 9, and a sensor unit 10.

[0016] The CPU 2 corresponds to a first processor according to the present invention. This CPU 2 comprehensively controls the operation of the entire control device 1. Note that the processor according to the present invention is not limited to a CPU, and may be configured as an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array).

[0017] The fundamental wave generating unit 3 generates a fundamental wave signal of a specific frequency under the control of the CPU 2. For example, if the energy device ED connected to the control device 1 is an ultrasonic device, the fundamental wave generating unit 3 generates a fundamental wave signal of a frequency of several tens of kHz under the control of the CPU 2. Also, for example, if the energy device ED connected to the control device 1 is a high-frequency device, the fundamental wave generating unit 3 generates a fundamental wave signal of a frequency of 300 to 500 kHz under the control of the CPU 2.

[0018] The amplifier connection section 4 is a section to which the amplifier AMP is connected. In this embodiment, the amplifier connection section 4 includes first to third amplifier connection sections 41 to 43, as shown in Fig. 2. The number of amplifier connection sections 4 is not limited to three, and may be two, four or more.

[0019] The first amplifier connection portion 41 is mechanically and electrically connected to an amplifier AMP corresponding to an ultrasonic device (corresponding to the first energy device or second energy device according to the present invention), such as an energy device ED, inserted into the housing 20 through the first opening 2011.

[0020] The second amplifier connection portion 42 is mechanically and electrically connected to an amplifier AMP corresponding to a monopolar high-frequency device (corresponding to the first energy device or second energy device of the present invention), such as an energy device ED, inserted into the housing 20 through the second opening 2012.

[0021] The third amplifier connection portion 43 is mechanically and electrically connected to an amplifier AMP corresponding to a bipolar high-frequency device (corresponding to the first energy device or second energy device of the present invention), such as an energy device ED, inserted into the housing 20 through the third opening 2013.

[0022] Here, the amplifiers AMP are provided interchangeably. A plurality of amplifiers AMP are provided corresponding to the energy devices ED connectable to the control device 1. In this embodiment, three amplifiers AMP are provided: an amplifier AMP corresponding to an ultrasonic device (corresponding to the first amplifier or second amplifier according to the present invention), an amplifier AMP corresponding to a monopolar high-frequency device (corresponding to the first amplifier or second amplifier according to the present invention), and an amplifier AMP corresponding to a bipolar high-frequency device (corresponding to the first amplifier or second amplifier according to the present invention). Each amplifier AMP receives a DC voltage (HVPS) from a commercial power source via an AC / DC converter and a fundamental wave signal from the fundamental wave generating unit 3, amplifies the fundamental wave signal, and outputs a drive signal for driving the corresponding energy device ED.

[0023] The amplifier switch 5 electrically connects the amplifier AMP connected to the amplifier connection unit 4 to the fundamental wave generation unit 3 under the control of the CPU 2 .

[0024] The amplifier module detector 6 detects the amplifier connection position information and specification information shown below. Then, the amplifier module detector 6 outputs the detected amplifier connection position information and amplifier specification information to the CPU 2. The amplifier connection position information is information indicating to which of the first to third amplifier connection sections 41 to 43 the amplifier AMP is connected. The amplifier specification information is information indicating the specifications of the amplifier AMP that is stored in a memory (not shown) provided in the amplifier AMP connected to the amplifier connection section 4.

[0025] The connector module connection portion 7 is a portion to which the connector module CM is connected. This connector module CM has a connector corresponding to the connector ED1 of the energy device ED, and the connector ED1 is mechanically and electrically connected. In this embodiment, the connector module connection portion 7 includes first to third connector module connection portions 71 to 73, as shown in FIG. 2. The number of connector module connection portions 7 is not limited to three, and may be two, four or more.

[0026] The first connector module connection portion 71 has a connector corresponding to the connector ED1 of the ultrasonic device, which is the energy device ED, and is a portion to which the connector module CM, to which the connector ED1 is mechanically and electrically connected, is connected.

[0027] The second connector module connection portion 72 has a connector corresponding to the connector ED1 of the monopolar high frequency device, which is the energy device ED, and is the portion to which the connector module CM, to which the connector ED1 is mechanically and electrically connected, is connected.

[0028] The third connector module connection portion 73 has a connector corresponding to the connector ED1 of the bipolar high frequency device, which is the energy device ED, and is the portion to which the connector module CM, to which the connector ED1 is mechanically and electrically connected, is connected.

[0029] The connector switch 8, under the control of the CPU 2, electrically connects the connector module CM (energy device ED) connected to the connector module connection unit 7 with the amplifier AMP connected to the amplifier connection unit 4. In other words, the connector switch 8 corresponds to the switch according to the present invention. The connector switch 8 is also electrically connected to the sensor unit 10, and outputs a drive signal output from the amplifier AMP connected to the amplifier connection unit 4 to the sensor unit 10.

[0030] The connector module detector 9 detects the connector module connection position information and device specification information described below. The connector module detector 9 then outputs the detected connector module connection position information and device specification information to the CPU 2. The connector module connection position information is information indicating which of the first to third connector module connection portions 71 to 73 the connector module CM is connected to. The device specification information is information indicating the specifications of the energy device ED stored in a memory (not shown) provided in the connector module CM connected to the connector module connection portion 7. This device specification information corresponds to the connected device information according to the present invention. For example, the device specification information is information indicating the connector type of the connector ED1 of the energy device ED, whether or not the energy device ED is provided with a hand switch, the energy modality of the energy device ED, etc.

[0031] The sensor unit 10 detects the current value, voltage value, phase difference between the current and voltage of the drive signal, frequency of the drive signal, etc., of the drive signal output from the amplifier AMP connected to the amplifier connection unit 4 to the connector module CM (energy device ED) connected to the connector module connection unit 7. Then, the sensor unit 10 outputs the detected current value, voltage value, phase difference between the current and voltage of the drive signal, frequency of the drive signal, etc., to the CPU 2.

[0032] The CPU 2 then controls the overall operation of the control device 1 as described below. Based on amplifier connection position information detected by the amplifier module detector 6, the CPU 2 outputs a control signal to the amplifier switch 5, electrically connecting the amplifier AMP connected to the amplifier connection unit 4 and the fundamental wave generation unit 3. Based on connector module connection position information detected by the connector module detector 9, the CPU 2 also outputs a control signal to the connector switch 8, electrically connecting the connector module CM (energy device ED) connected to the connector module connection unit 7 and the amplifier AMP connected to the amplifier connection unit 4.

[0033] Next, the CPU 2 outputs a control signal to the fundamental wave generating unit 3 based on the device specification information detected by the connector module detector 9, causing the fundamental wave generating unit 3 to generate a fundamental wave signal corresponding to the energy device ED connected to the control device 1. The fundamental wave signal is then amplified by the amplifier AMP and converted into a drive signal for driving the corresponding energy device ED, and output to the energy device ED. The CPU 2 also adjusts, for example, the frequency of the fundamental wave signal generated by the fundamental wave generating unit 3 based on the current value, voltage value, phase difference between the current and voltage of the drive signal detected by the sensor unit 10, the frequency of the drive signal, etc.

[0034] The CPU 2 operates an electronic locking mechanism (not shown) to lock the amplifier AMP connected to the amplifier connection unit 4 to the amplifier connection unit 4. Similarly, the CPU 2 operates an electronic locking mechanism (not shown) to lock the connector module CM connected to the connector module connection unit 7 to the connector module connection unit 7. The CPU 2 also releases the lock in response to a user operation on an operation unit (not shown).

[0035] The present embodiment described above provides the following advantages. The control device 1 according to the present embodiment includes an amplifier connection unit 4 that allows connection of various amplifiers AMP, and a connector switch 8 that electrically connects an energy device ED connected to the control device 1 with the amplifier AMP connected to the control device 1. Therefore, the control device 1 according to the present embodiment can be commonly used for various energy devices ED. Furthermore, even when various energy devices ED are used, the control device 1 according to the present embodiment can output a drive signal that has been amplified specifically for the energy device ED to the energy device ED, thereby achieving good treatment performance.

[0036] In the above-described embodiment, the amplifier AMP and the connector module CM are configured to be replaceable, but this is not limiting, and the fundamental wave generating unit 3 and the sensor unit 10 may also be configured to be replaceable.

[0037] (Other Embodiments) Although the embodiments for carrying out the present invention have been described above, the present invention should not be limited to the above-described embodiments. In the above-described embodiments, the following modified examples 1 to 7 may be adopted.

[0038] (Variation 1) Fig. 3 is a diagram illustrating Variation 1 of the embodiment. Specifically, Fig. 3 is a diagram corresponding to Fig. 2. In the above-described embodiment, the CPU 2 may execute a process (hereinafter referred to as an amplifier check process) to determine whether or not an amplifier AMP corresponding to an energy device ED connected to the control device 1 is connected to the amplifier connection unit 4. In other words, the CPU 2 may execute an amplifier check process to determine whether or not the energy device ED connected to the control device 1 corresponds to the amplifier AMP connected to the amplifier connection unit 4.

[0039] Specifically, as shown in Fig. 3 , an adjustment module 11 is added to the control device 1 according to the present modified example 1. This adjustment module 11 includes reference loads corresponding to the energy devices ED connected to the control device 1. In the present modified example 1, the adjustment module 11 includes a reference load corresponding to an ultrasonic device which is the energy device ED, a reference load corresponding to a monopolar high-frequency device which is the energy device ED, and a reference load corresponding to a bipolar high-frequency device which is the energy device ED.

[0040] Then, the CPU 2 executes the amplifier check process as follows: First, the CPU 2 acquires the device specification information detected by the connector module detector 9 .

[0041] Next, the CPU 2 outputs a control signal to the connector switch 8 based on the acquired device specification information, and switches the output path from the amplifier AMP to a path that goes to the sensor unit 10 via a reference load corresponding to the energy device ED based on the device specification information in the adjustment module 11, rather than a path that goes to the connector module CM (energy device ED).

[0042] Next, the CPU 2 outputs a control signal to the fundamental wave generating unit 3 based on the acquired device specification information, causing the fundamental wave generating unit 3 to generate a fundamental wave signal corresponding to the energy device ED connected to the control device 1. The fundamental wave signal is then amplified by the amplifier AMP and converted into a drive signal, which is output to the sensor unit 10 via the adjustment module 11.

[0043] Next, the CPU 2 determines whether the amplifier AMP corresponding to the energy device ED connected to the control device 1 is connected to the amplifier connection unit 4 based on the current value, voltage value, phase difference between the current and voltage of the drive signal detected by the sensor unit 10, and the frequency of the drive signal, etc.

[0044] Then, if the CPU 2 determines that the amplifier AMP corresponding to the energy device ED connected to the control device 1 is not connected to the amplifier connection unit 4, it controls the operation of the display unit 202 and causes the display unit 202 to display a message image indicating that an appropriate amplifier AMP is not connected to the display unit 202.

[0045] The above-described first modification provides the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment, as well as the following effects: The CPU 2 according to the first modification executes the above-described amplifier check process, and when it determines that the amplifier AMP corresponding to the energy device ED connected to the control device 1 is not connected to the amplifier connection unit 4, it displays predetermined information on the display unit 202. Therefore, a user such as a surgeon or a worker assembling the control device 1 can easily determine from the information displayed on the display unit 202 whether or not an appropriate amplifier AMP is being used.

[0046] The amplifier check process uses the above-described adjustment module 11. Therefore, the amplifier check process can be executed without actually outputting a drive signal to the energy device ED.

[0047] In the present modified example 1, the adjustment module 11 is used in the amplifier check process, but this is not limiting, and it is also possible not to use the adjustment module 11. In other words, in the amplifier check process, a configuration may be adopted in which the sensor unit 10 detects the drive signal actually output to the energy device ED.

[0048] Furthermore, in this variant example 1, the display unit 202 is used as the notification unit according to the present invention, but it is not limited to the display unit 202, and other configurations may be adopted as long as they are configured to notify specified information, such as a speaker that outputs the specified information by voice.

[0049] Furthermore, in this variant example 1, if the fundamental wave generating unit 3 and the sensor unit 10 are configured to be replaceable, similar to the amplifier AMP and the connector module CM, it is possible to check whether the replaced fundamental wave generating unit 3 and the sensor unit 10 are appropriate, similar to the amplifier check process described above.

[0050] (Modification 2) Fig. 4 is a diagram illustrating Modification 2 of the embodiment. Specifically, Fig. 4 is a diagram corresponding to Fig. 2. In the above-described embodiment, as in Modification 2, the control device 1 may be configured to be able to handle a case where two energy devices ED are connected.

[0051] Specifically, in the control device 1 according to the second modification, the fundamental wave generating unit 3 is composed of two units, a first fundamental wave generating unit 31 and a second fundamental wave generating unit 32, as shown in FIG. 4 . These first and second fundamental wave generating units 31 and 32 each have the same functions as the fundamental wave generating unit 3 described in the above-described embodiment. The number of fundamental wave generating units 3 is not limited to two and may be three or more. Furthermore, in the control device 1 according to the second modification, the sensor unit 10 is composed of two units, a first sensor unit 101 and a second sensor unit 102. These first and second sensor units 101 and 102 each have the same functions as the sensor unit 10 described in the above-described embodiment. The number of sensor units 10 is not limited to two and may be three or more.

[0052] The CPU 2 then controls the overall operation of the control device 1 as follows: In the following, a case will be described in which two energy devices ED and two amplifiers AMP corresponding to the two energy devices ED are connected to the control device 1.

[0053] The CPU 2 outputs a control signal to the amplifier switch 5 based on the amplifier connection position information detected by the amplifier module detector 6, electrically connecting one amplifier AMP (hereinafter referred to as the first amplifier AMP) connected to the amplifier connection unit 4 to the first fundamental wave generating unit 31, and electrically connecting the other amplifier AMP (hereinafter referred to as the second amplifier AMP) to the second fundamental wave generating unit 32. The CPU 2 also outputs a control signal to the connector switch 8 based on the amplifier specification information detected from the first and second amplifier AMPs by the amplifier module detector 6, the connector module connection position information detected by the connector module detector 9, and the device specification information detected from the two connector modules CM by the connector module detector 9, and electrically connecting the corresponding connector modules CM and amplifier AMPs to each other. That is, the CPU 2 electrically connects one connector module CM (one energy device ED (hereinafter referred to as the first energy device ED)) connected to the connector module connection unit 7 to the first amplifier AMP. The CPU 2 also electrically connects the other connector module CM (the other energy device ED (hereinafter, second energy device ED)) and the second amplifier AMP. Furthermore, the CPU 2 outputs a control signal to the connector switch 8 to set the output path from the first amplifier AMP to a path toward the first sensor unit 101 in addition to a path toward the first energy device ED. The CPU 2 also outputs a control signal to the connector switch 8 to set the output path from the second amplifier AMP to a path toward the second sensor unit 102 in addition to a path toward the second energy device ED.

[0054] Next, the CPU 2 outputs control signals to the first and second fundamental wave generating units 31 and 32 based on the device specification information detected from the first and second amplifiers AMP by the connector module detector 9, causing the first and second fundamental wave generating units 31 and 32 to generate fundamental wave signals corresponding to the first and second energy devices ED connected to the control device 1. The fundamental wave signal generated by the first fundamental wave generating unit 31 is then amplified by the first amplifier AMP and converted into a drive signal for driving the corresponding first energy device ED, and output to the first energy device ED. Also, the fundamental wave signal generated by the second fundamental wave generating unit 32 is amplified by the second amplifier AMP and converted into a drive signal for driving the corresponding second energy device ED, and output to the second energy device ED. Furthermore, the CPU 2 adjusts, for example, the frequency of the fundamental wave signal generated by the first fundamental wave generating unit 31 based on the current value, voltage value, phase difference between the current and voltage of the drive signal, and frequency of the drive signal detected by the first sensor unit 101. Similarly, the CPU 2 adjusts, for example, the frequency of the fundamental wave signal generated by the second fundamental wave generating unit 32 based on the current value, voltage value, phase difference between the current and voltage of the drive signal detected by the second sensor unit 102, and frequency of the drive signal.

[0055] According to the present modified example 2 described above, in addition to the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment, the following effects are achieved. The control device 1 according to the present modified example 2 includes first and second fundamental wave generating units 31, 32 and first and second sensor units 101, 102. Therefore, even when two energy devices ED are connected to the control device 1, appropriate drive signals can be output to the two energy devices ED, respectively, thereby improving convenience.

[0056] Although the above-described second modification has been described with reference to a case where two energy devices ED are connected, the present invention can also be applied to a case where one energy device ED that outputs two types of energy modalities (for example, two types of energy modalities of ultrasonic vibration and high-frequency current) is connected. Furthermore, the first and second fundamental wave generating units 31 and 32 may be configured as separate units (for example, mounted on separate circuit boards), or may be configured as an integrated unit (for example, mounted on a common circuit board).

[0057] (Variation 3) Fig. 5 is a diagram illustrating Variation 3 of the embodiment. Specifically, Fig. 5 is a diagram corresponding to Fig. 4. In the above-described Variation 2, similar to the above-described Variation 1, the CPU 2 may execute an amplifier check process to determine whether or not the first and second amplifiers AMP corresponding to the first and second energy devices ED connected to the control device 1 are connected to the amplifier connection unit 4, respectively. In other words, the CPU 2 may execute an amplifier check process to determine whether or not the first and second energy devices ED connected to the control device 1 correspond to the first and second amplifiers AMP connected to the amplifier connection unit 4, respectively.

[0058] Specifically, the control device 1 according to the third modification is provided with an adjustment module 11, as shown in FIG. 5, similarly to the control device 1 according to the first modification described above.

[0059] Then, the CPU 2 executes the amplifier check process as follows: First, the CPU 2 acquires the device specification information detected by the connector module detector 9 from the two connector modules CM.

[0060] Next, based on one of the acquired device specification information (hereinafter referred to as first device specification information), the CPU 2 outputs a control signal to the connector switch 8 to switch the output path from the first amplifier AMP from the path toward the first energy device ED to the path toward the first sensor unit 101 via a reference load corresponding to the first energy device ED based on the device specification information in the adjustment module 11, rather than to the path toward the first energy device ED. Also, based on the other of the acquired device specification information (hereinafter referred to as second device specification information), the CPU 2 outputs a control signal to the connector switch 8 to switch the output path from the second amplifier AMP from the path toward the second energy device ED to the path toward the second sensor unit 102 via a reference load corresponding to the second energy device ED based on the device specification information in the adjustment module 11, rather than to the path toward the second energy device ED.

[0061] Next, the CPU 2 outputs a control signal to the first fundamental wave generating unit 31 based on the acquired first device specification information, causing the first fundamental wave generating unit 31 to generate a fundamental wave signal corresponding to the first energy device ED connected to the control device 1. The fundamental wave signal is then amplified by the first amplifier AMP and converted into a drive signal, which is output to the first sensor unit 101 via the adjustment module 11. The CPU 2 also outputs a control signal to the second fundamental wave generating unit 32 based on the acquired second device specification information, causing the second fundamental wave generating unit 32 to generate a fundamental wave signal corresponding to the second energy device ED connected to the control device 1. The fundamental wave signal is then amplified by the second amplifier AMP and converted into a drive signal, which is output to the second sensor unit 102 via the adjustment module 11.

[0062] Next, the CPU 2 determines whether or not a first amplifier AMP corresponding to a first energy device ED connected to the control device 1 is connected to the amplifier connection unit 4 based on the current value, voltage value, phase difference between the current and voltage of the drive signal, frequency of the drive signal, etc. detected by the first sensor unit 101. Also, the CPU 2 determines whether or not a second amplifier AMP corresponding to a second energy device ED connected to the control device 1 is connected to the amplifier connection unit 4 based on the current value, voltage value, phase difference between the current and voltage of the drive signal, frequency of the drive signal, etc. detected by the second sensor unit 102.

[0063] Then, when the CPU 2 determines that the first and second amplifiers AMP corresponding to the first and second energy devices ED connected to the control device 1 are not connected to the amplifier connection unit 4, it controls the operation of the display unit 202 and causes the display unit 202 to display a message image indicating that an appropriate amplifier AMP is not connected to the display unit 202.

[0064] Even when the configuration of the third modified example described above is adopted, the same effects as those of the embodiment and the first and second modified examples described above are achieved.

[0065] 6 is a diagram illustrating a fourth modification of the embodiment. In the above-described embodiment, as in the fourth modification shown in FIG. 6, a configuration may be adopted in which a processor corresponding to the CPU 2 described in the above-described embodiment (hereinafter referred to as processor 2), the fundamental wave generating unit 3, and the sensor unit 10 are included in devices that can communicate with each other.

[0066] Specifically, a device including the processor 2 (hereinafter referred to as a main processing device 2 ′) includes an input unit 21 and an output unit 22 connected to the processor 2 .

[0067] Furthermore, a device including the fundamental wave generating unit 3 (hereinafter referred to as a fundamental wave generating device 3′) includes a processor 33, an input unit 34 and an output unit 35 connected to the processor 33, and an output unit 36 ​​connected to the fundamental wave generating unit 3. The processor 33 corresponds to a second processor according to the present invention.

[0068] Furthermore, a device including the sensor unit 10 (hereinafter referred to as sensing device 10') includes a processor 103, an input unit 104 and an output unit 105 connected to the processor 103, and an input unit 107 and an output unit 106 connected to the sensor unit 10.

[0069] Although the explanation of the amplifier connection unit 4 and amplifier module detection unit 6, and the connector module connection unit 7 and connector module detector 9 has been omitted, like the main processing device 2', fundamental wave generating device 3', and sensing device 10', each has a processor, input unit, and output unit, and is configured to be able to communicate with specific devices.

[0070] Even when the configuration of the fourth modified example described above is adopted, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment are achieved.

[0071] (Variation 5) FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating Variation 5 of the embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 7 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1. In the above-described embodiment, the configuration of the amplifier connection unit 4 (first to third amplifier connection units 41 to 43) may be changed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the amplifier connection unit 4 according to Variation 5 is configured as a drawer type that can slide from the housing 20 to the front side. That is, after the amplifier connection unit 4 is slid to the front side, the amplifier AMP is stored inside the amplifier connection unit 4, thereby being mechanically and electrically connected to the amplifier connection unit 4.

[0072] Even when the configuration of the fifth modified example described above is adopted, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment are achieved.

[0073] (Variation 6) FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating Variation 6 of the embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 8 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1. In the above-described embodiment, the configuration of the amplifier connection unit 4 (first to third amplifier connection units 41 to 43) may be modified. Specifically, the housing 20 according to Variation 6 includes a first housing 203 and a second housing 204 provided with a display unit 202. The second housing 204 is housed inside the first housing 203 and configured to be slidable toward the front side of the first housing 203. An opening 201 is provided on the top surface of the second housing 204, allowing an amplifier AMP to be inserted therein. The amplifier connection unit 4 is mechanically and electrically connected to the amplifier AMP inserted into the second housing 204 through the opening 201.

[0074] Even when the configuration of the sixth modified example described above is adopted, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment are achieved.

[0075] (Variation 7) FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating Variation 7 of the embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 9 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1. In the above-described embodiment, the configuration of the amplifier connection unit 4 (first to third amplifier connection units 41 to 43) may be changed. Specifically, although not specifically shown, the amplifier connection unit 4 according to Variation 7 is exposed to the outside of the housing 20. As shown in FIG. 9, the amplifier connection unit 4 is mechanically and electrically connected to the amplifier AMP outside the housing 20. Even when the configuration of Variation 7 described above is adopted, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be achieved.

[0076] REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 Control device 2 CPU 2' Main processing device 3 Fundamental wave generating unit 3' Fundamental wave generating device 4 Amplifier connection unit 5 Amplifier switch 6 Amplifier module detector 7 Connector module connection unit 8 Connector switch 9 Connector module detector 10 Sensor unit 10' Sensing device 11 Adjustment module 20 Housing 21 Input unit 22 Output unit 31 First fundamental wave generating unit 32 Second fundamental wave generating unit 33 Processor 34 Input unit 35, 36 Output unit 41 First amplifier connection unit 42 Second amplifier connection unit 43 Third amplifier connection unit 71 First connector module connection unit 72 Second connector module connection unit 73 Third connector module connection unit 101 First sensor unit 102 Second sensor unit 103 Processor 104, 107 Input unit 105, 106 Output unit 201 Opening 202 Display unit 203 First housing 204 Second housing 2011 First opening 2012 Second opening 2013 Third opening AMP Amplifier CM Connector module ED Energy device ED1 Connector

Claims

1. A control device to which an energy device is connected and which outputs a drive signal to drive the energy device, comprising: a first processor; a fundamental wave generating unit which generates a fundamental wave signal; a first amplifier connection unit to which a first amplifier is electrically connected which amplifies the fundamental wave signal to correspond to the first energy device and outputs the drive signal; a second amplifier connection unit to which a second amplifier is electrically connected which amplifies the fundamental wave signal to correspond to the second energy device and outputs the drive signal; and a switch which electrically connects the energy device connected to the control device to at least one of the first amplifier and the second amplifier.

2. The control device according to claim 1, wherein the energy device is an ultrasonic device that treats biological tissue by supplying ultrasonic vibrations to the biological tissue.

3. The control device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of fundamental wave generating units are provided.

4. A control device as described in claim 1, further comprising a housing that houses the fundamental wave generating unit, the first amplifier connecting unit, the second amplifier connecting unit, the switch, and the first processor, wherein the housing has a first opening that allows the first amplifier to be inserted therein and a second opening that allows the second amplifier to be inserted therein, the first amplifier connecting unit being electrically connected to the first amplifier inserted into the housing through the first opening, and the second amplifier connecting unit being electrically connected to the second amplifier inserted into the housing through the second opening.

5. The control device according to claim 1, further comprising a housing that houses the fundamental wave generating unit, the first amplifier connection unit, the second amplifier connection unit, the switch, and the first processor, wherein the first amplifier connection unit and the second amplifier connection unit are exposed to the outside of the housing and are electrically connected to the first amplifier and the second amplifier, respectively, outside the housing.

6. The control device according to claim 1, wherein the first processor controls the operation of the fundamental wave generating unit.

7. The control device according to claim 1, wherein the first processor controls the operation of the switch.

8. A control device as described in claim 1, further comprising a first connector module connection portion to which a first connector module is electrically connected, and a second connector module connection portion to which a second connector module is electrically connected, wherein the first connector module is electrically connected to the connector of the first energy device, and the second connector module is connected to the connector of the second energy device.

9. The control device according to claim 1, further comprising: a main processing device including the first processor; and a fundamental wave generating device configured to be able to communicate with the main processing device and including a second processor and the fundamental wave generating unit.

10. The control device according to claim 1, further comprising an amplifier detection unit that, when the first amplifier is connected to the first amplifier connection unit, acquires information about the first amplifier from the first amplifier and outputs it to the first processor, and, when the second amplifier is connected to the second amplifier connection unit, acquires information about the second amplifier from the second amplifier and outputs it to the first processor.

11. A control device as described in claim 1, further comprising a sensor unit that detects the drive signal, wherein the first processor acquires connected device information regarding the energy device connected to the control device, generates the fundamental wave signal corresponding to the energy device connected to the control device from the fundamental wave generating unit based on the connected device information, and executes an amplifier check process that determines whether the amplifier corresponding to the energy device connected to the control device is connected to at least one of the first amplifier connection unit and the second amplifier connection unit based on the drive signal detected by the sensor unit.

12. A control device as described in claim 11, further comprising an adjustment module including a reference load corresponding to the energy device connected to the control device, wherein the sensor unit detects the drive signal that passes through the adjustment module when the first processor executes the amplifier check process.

13. A control device as described in claim 11, further comprising an alarm unit that notifies predetermined information, wherein the first processor causes the alarm unit to notify the predetermined information when it determines during the amplifier check process that the amplifier corresponding to the energy device connected to the control device is not connected to at least one of the first amplifier connection unit and the second amplifier connection unit.

14. A control device to which an energy device is connected and which outputs a drive signal to the energy device for driving the energy device, comprising: a first processor; a fundamental wave generating unit which generates a fundamental wave signal; and an amplifier connection unit to which an amplifier is connected which amplifies the fundamental wave signal to correspond to the energy device and outputs the drive signal, wherein the first processor executes an amplifier check process to determine whether the energy device connected to the control device and the amplifier connected to the amplifier connection unit are compatible.

15. The control device according to claim 14, wherein the energy device is an ultrasonic device that treats biological tissue by supplying ultrasonic vibrations to the biological tissue.

16. The control device according to claim 14, wherein a plurality of fundamental wave generating sections are provided.

17. The control device according to claim 14, wherein the first processor controls the operation of the fundamental wave generating unit.

18. The amplifier connection unit comprises: a first amplifier connection unit to which a first amplifier, which is the amplifier that amplifies the fundamental wave signal to correspond to the first energy device and outputs the drive signal, is electrically connected; and a second amplifier connection unit to which a second amplifier, which is the amplifier that amplifies the fundamental wave signal to correspond to the second energy device and outputs the drive signal, is electrically connected; the control device further comprises a switch that electrically connects the energy device connected to the control device to at least one of the first amplifier and the second amplifier; and the first processor controls the operation of the switch.

19. The amplifier connection section comprises: a first amplifier connection section to which a first amplifier, which is the amplifier that amplifies the fundamental wave signal to correspond to the first energy device and outputs the drive signal, is electrically connected; and a second amplifier connection section to which a second amplifier, which is the amplifier that amplifies the fundamental wave signal to correspond to the second energy device and outputs the drive signal, is electrically connected; and the control device further comprises: a first connector module connection section to which a first connector module is electrically connected; and a second connector module connection section to which a second connector module is electrically connected; the first connector module is electrically connected to the connector of the first energy device, and the second connector module is connected to the connector of the second energy device, as described in claim 14.

20. A control device as described in claim 14, further comprising an alarm unit that notifies specified information, wherein the first processor causes the alarm unit to notify the specified information when it determines in the amplifier check process that the energy device connected to the control device and the amplifier connected to the amplifier connection unit are not compatible.

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