Acupuncture Simulation Device with Pressure Sensing Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing acupuncture teaching aids lack the ability to simulate the sensation of acupuncture points on the human body, making it difficult for practitioners to accurately locate and verify their needle placement during training, as they only provide recognition of point locations on the outer surface without allowing for practical verification.
Innovation Solution
An acupuncture point simulation device with a non-transparent outer layer resembling human skin, equipped with pressure sensors and a message transceiver module, which communicates with a user's actions to provide feedback on correct needle placement through display signals such as light, sound, or vibration, allowing for deeper learning and evaluation of acupuncture techniques.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If electrical sensing terminals are embedded on the model body surface, then needle placement can be detected, but finger pressure cannot be sensed to verify acupuncture point location
Solution Approach 1:
The model body is divided into multiple layers: an outer skin layer for visual realism and finger pressure sensing, and an inner layer containing electrical sensing terminals for needle detection. This segmentation allows each layer to perform its specific function independently, resolving the contradiction between needle detection and finger pressure sensing.
Solution Approach 2:
The pressure sensor acts as an intermediary between the user's finger and the electrical sensing system. It detects finger pressure on the outer skin layer and converts this mechanical input into electrical signals that can be processed to determine acupuncture point location, enabling finger-based verification without interfering with needle detection.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple acupuncture points are distributed on the model surface, then comprehensive training is enabled, but the model becomes complex and difficult to operate
Solution Approach 1:
The model body is designed as a universal training platform that can accommodate multiple acupuncture points and various training scenarios. The integrated control system provides unified guidance and feedback for all acupuncture point exercises, making the complex multi-point model easy to operate through centralized control and feedback mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system provides real-time feedback to users during training, guiding them to accurate acupuncture point locations and confirming correct needle placement. This feedback mechanism simplifies operation by automatically compensating for user errors and providing clear guidance, making the comprehensive multi-point model user-friendly.
3Reliability
If a non-transparent outer layer is used to simulate human skin, then realistic acupuncture point simulation is achieved, but internal electrical components cannot be visually observed
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical sensing terminals are extracted from the outer skin layer and embedded in the inner layer. This extraction allows the outer layer to maintain its non-transparent realistic appearance while the inner layer contains the necessary electrical components for detection, eliminating the conflict between visual realism and component visibility.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances the training and evaluation process by providing realistic feedback on acupuncture point locations and techniques, improving the learning experience for practitioners and enabling effective evaluation of their skills.
Implementation Method 1
at least one pressure sensor (13) is electrically connected to a message transceiver module (14)... a user applies an external force (16) in accordance with the acupuncture point message to the outer layer (12) of the pressure sensor (13)
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AI summary
The present invention provides an acupuncture point simulation device and a method of using the same in an education training and evaluation examination system. The method comprises the steps of: at least one pressure sensor being electrically connected to a message transceiver module; the module being electrically connected to a first and second message transceiver units; the second unit providing an acupuncture point message to the first unit; a user applying a force to the outer layer of the pressure sensor corresponding to the message, the sensor transmitting a message to the module which sends the message or other message converted by the message; the first unit receiving the message and outputting a first message; and the second unit receiving the first message, performing calculation and comparison, and outputting a second message to the first unit for user identification or reference.