Handheld Electrical Stimulator with Programmable Waveform Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current electrical stimulator devices lack advanced features for precise control and feedback in delivering microcurrents for skin rejuvenation and pain management, with limited automation and user guidance in treatment protocols.

Innovation Solution

A handheld electrical current stimulator apparatus with programmable instructions for specific waveform control, vibration, and light emission, powered by a battery, which includes a processor for automated operation and communication with external devices for personalized skin care treatments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If simple electrical current delivery is used, then device complexity is reduced, but treatment precision and control capability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice complexityVSAvoidcurrent control precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic control of electrical current parameters including adjustable amplitude, frequency, and waveform types (sine, square, triangle). The processor dynamically modifies these parameters based on treatment requirements and user feedback, enabling precise control while maintaining a relatively simple device architecture through software-based control rather than complex hardware circuits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes multiple electrical parameters simultaneously (amplitude, frequency, duty cycle, waveform) to achieve precise treatment effects. The processor receives feedback signals and adjusts these parameters in real-time, allowing fine-grained control of the electrical current delivery without requiring complex analog control circuitry.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If automated control with processor is added, then treatment precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetreatment precisionVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device performs self-diagnosis and self-adjustment through the feedback mechanism. The processor automatically detects treatment effectiveness via feedback signals from the object and autonomously modifies current parameters without external intervention. This automation improves treatment precision while the integrated design keeps the added complexity manageable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates a feedback loop where the processor receives signals from the treated object (such as electrical impedance changes or physiological responses) and uses this information to automatically adjust current delivery parameters. This closed-loop control enables precise, adaptive treatment while consolidating control functions in a single processor unit rather than requiring multiple separate control mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If multiple functions (vibration, light emission) are added, then treatment effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetreatment effectivenessVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates multiple treatment modalities (electrical current stimulation, vibration, and light emission) into a single handheld device that can perform all functions using a common processor and power source. This multi-functional design improves treatment effectiveness by combining complementary therapies while sharing structural components to minimize the increase in overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system merges control of different therapeutic functions into a unified processor that coordinates electrical current, vibration motor, and light emitter operations. The processor manages all functions through a single control architecture and shared feedback mechanism, allowing combined treatment effects while avoiding the complexity of separate independent control systems for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables precise and automated delivery of microcurrents for enhanced skin rejuvenation and pain management, with user guidance and feedback for optimal treatment protocols, improving treatment efficacy and user experience.

Implementation Method 1

vibrating the apparatus with an electric motor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration: Vibration

Implementation Method 2

a battery configured to supply power to the first electrode, the second electrode, the processor, and the light emitter

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectBattery (electricity): Battery (electricity)

Data Source

PatentUS20240285942A1Electrical current stimulator apparatus
Publication Date: 2024.08.29 ZIIP INC
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AI summary

A method to provide skin care treatment is provided. The method includes receiving, by an electrical stimulator apparatus, programmable instructions from an external device for a skin care treatment. The electrical stimulator apparatus delivers an electric current to an area of skin through a plurality of electrodes. The electric current is controlled based on the skin care treatment. The external device presents guidance corresponding with the skin care treatment. The guidance is configured to aid a user in operating the electrical stimulator apparatus.