JP6495516B1 - Electric therapeutic device and control method of electric therapeutic device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an electric therapeutic device capable of improving the therapeutic effect by an electric signal.
According to one embodiment, an electrotherapy device according to the present invention includes a generator configured to generate a direct current electrical signal, and a first electrode unit in which a plurality of electrodes with tips protruding in a two-dimensional manner. A second electrode disposed on the surface of the skin and paired with the first electrode portion for conducting an electrical signal noninvasively to the subject, and a plurality of electrodes protruding in a tip portion in a two-dimensional manner A second electrode portion disposed on the skin surface of the subject and conducting the electric signal noninvasively to the subject, and the first electrode portion and the second electrode portion depending on the site of the subject And a control unit that performs control to change a first range in which the strength of the electrical signal is increased.
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Description

  The present embodiment relates to an electrotherapy device and a control method of the electrotherapy device.

  There is known an electrotherapy device for applying an electrical stimulation to a pain generation part in a local area of a human body using a planar electrode to eliminate or reduce pain. In such an electric therapeutic apparatus, by exercising muscles by electrical stimulation, an effect such as loosening a pain generation part can be obtained and alleviation of coli and pain in an affected area can be achieved.

  On the other hand, it has been known that, when an electrical signal is applied non-invasively along, for example, a nerve fiber using an electrode with a protruding tip, the sense for pain etc. is changed to improve the symptoms.

JP, 2015-231511, A

  An object of the present invention is to provide an electrotherapeutic device capable of improving the therapeutic effect by an electrical signal.

The electrotherapy device according to the present embodiment is
A generator for generating a direct current electrical signal;
A first electrode portion in which a plurality of electrodes having tip portions protruding in a two-dimensional manner, the first electrode portion being disposed on the skin surface of a subject and non-invasively conducting an electrical signal to the subject;
A second electrode unit in which a plurality of electrodes which are paired with the first electrode unit and whose tip is projected are arranged in a two-dimensional manner, and which are arranged on the skin surface of the subject and conduct electrical signals noninvasively to the subject A second electrode unit,
A control unit that performs control to change a first range in which the strength of the electric signal conducted by the first electrode unit and the second electrode unit is increased according to the region of the subject;
Equipped with
The control method of the electric therapeutic device according to the present embodiment is
A first electrode portion in which a plurality of electrodes having a tip portion protruding in a two-dimensional manner, the first electrode portion being disposed on the skin surface of the subject and non-invasively conducting a direct current electrical signal to the subject ,
A second electrode unit in which a plurality of electrodes which are paired with the first electrode unit and whose tip is projected are arranged in a two-dimensional manner, and which are arranged on the skin surface of the subject and conduct electrical signals noninvasively to the subject A control method of an electrotherapy device for conducting an electrical signal to a second electrode unit
Generating an electrical signal;
Changing a first range in which the strength of the electrical signal conducted by the first electrode unit and the second electrode unit is increased according to the site of the subject;
Equipped with

  According to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide an electric therapeutic device capable of improving the therapeutic effect by the electric signal.

The figure which shows the whole structure of the electric therapeutic device which concerns on one Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of a structure of an amplification modulation circuit. The figure which shows an example of the signal waveform which a 1st-n-th modulation circuit produces | generates. FIG. 5 is a view showing an example of the configuration of a sheet type first electrode unit. The figure which shows the structural example of the 2nd electrode part of a sheet | seat type. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of an electrode. The figure which shows the example of a parameter linked | related with the 1st mode and the 2nd mode, respectively. The figure which illustrates notionally the range parameter, intensity parameter, and electrode type parameter which are memorized by storage circuit. The figure which shows the front 1st range in case a site | part is a heart, and 2nd range. The figure which shows the back 1st range in case a site | part is a heart, and 2nd range. The figure which shows the front 1st range in case a site | part is a kidney, and a 2nd range. The figure which shows the back 1st range in case a site | part is a kidney, and 2nd range. The figure which shows the front 1st range in case a site | part is a pancreas, and 2nd range. The figure which shows the back 1st range in case a site | part is a pancreas, and 2nd range. The figure which shows the front 1st range in the case of a 2nd mode and a pancreas, and 2nd range. The figure which shows the back 1st range in the case of a 2nd mode and a pancreas, and 2nd range. The figure which shows the front 1st range in case a site | part is a bronchus. The figure which shows the back 1st range in case a site | part is a bronchus. The figure which shows the use electrode position of the 1st electrode in case a site | part is a leg part, and a 2nd electrode. The figure which shows the use electrode position of the 1st electrode in case a site | part is a head, and a 2nd electrode. The figure which shows the example of use of a circular pad. The figure which shows an example of the input circuit comprised on the operation board, and a touch panel. The figure which shows the example of a display image of the electrode of a belt type. The figure which shows the example of a display image of the electrode of a circular pad type. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of a control circuit. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of control processing of a control circuit. The figure which shows the structural example of the electric treatment apparatus which concerns on a 1st modification.

Hereinafter, an electrotherapy device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The embodiments described below are examples of the embodiments of the present invention, and the present invention is not construed as being limited to these embodiments. Further, in the drawings referred to in this embodiment, the same portions or portions having similar functions may be denoted by the same reference numerals or similar reference numerals, and repeated description thereof may be omitted. Further, the dimensional ratio of the drawings may be different from the actual ratio for convenience of explanation, or a part of the configuration may be omitted from the drawings.
(One embodiment)

  First, based on FIG. 1, the whole structure of the electric therapeutic device 1 which concerns on this embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 1 is a view showing the overall configuration of an electrotherapy device 1 according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the electrotherapy device 1 is a therapy device that non-invasively conducts an electrical signal to a subject by means of an electrode whose tip portion protrudes. That is, the electrotherapy device 1 includes the generation circuit 100, the switching circuit 150, the first electrode unit 200a, the second electrode unit 200b, the ON / OFF circuit 300, the timer 400, the memory circuit 500, and the input circuit. A touch panel 600, a touch panel 650, and a control circuit 700 are provided. The circuits 100, 150, 400, 500, 600, 650, and 700 input and output control signals via the bus 1a.

  The generation circuit 100 is a circuit that generates an electrical signal composed of a plurality of signals having different frequencies. Details of the generation circuit 100 will be described later. The generation circuit 100 according to the present embodiment corresponds to a generation unit.

  The switching circuit 150 includes a plurality of switching elements 150 a on the positive electrode side and a plurality of switching elements 150 b on the negative electrode side. The switching elements 150a and 150b are, for example, semiconductor switching elements, and are IGBTs or MOSFETs using silicon (Si) or silicon carbide (SiC). The plurality of switching elements 150a on the positive electrode side of the switching circuit 150 are connected to the terminal 108 of the positive electrode of the amplification and modulation circuit 106, and the plurality of switching elements 150b on the negative electrode side are connected to the terminal 110 of the negative electrode on the amplification and modulation circuit 106 There is. The switching circuit 150 switches the combination of the switching elements 150a and 150b to be in the conductive state among the plurality of switching elements 150a and 150b in accordance with the switching signal input from the control circuit 700. The switching circuit 150 according to the present embodiment corresponds to the switching unit.

  The first electrode portion 200a is an electrode portion in which a plurality of positive electrode electrodes 202a with a tip portion protruding and a plurality of negative electrodes 204a with a tip portion protruding are two-dimensionally arranged, for example. The first electrode unit 200a is disposed on the skin surface of the subject, and non-invasively conducts the electrical signal to the subject. In the plurality of electrodes 202a and 204a, positive electrodes 202a and negative electrodes 204a are alternately arranged.

  The second electrode unit 200b has a configuration equivalent to that of the first electrode unit 200a, and two-dimensionally arranges a plurality of negative electrodes 202b whose tip end protrudes and a plurality of positive electrodes 204b whose tip end protrudes. Electrode portion. The second electrode unit 200b is disposed on the skin surface of the subject, and non-invasively conducts the electrical signal to the subject. The plurality of electrodes of the second electrode unit 200b are a negative electrode 202b paired with the positive electrode 202a of the first electrode unit 200a, and a positive electrode 204b paired with the negative electrode 204a of the first electrode unit 200a. They are arranged alternately. The detailed configuration of the electrodes 202a, 202b, 204a, 204b will be described later.

  The ON / OFF circuit 300 turns the power supply circuit 102 of the generation circuit 100 ON / OFF. For example, ON / OFF of the power supply circuit 102 is performed by a push button type ON / OFF switch, and when the button is pressed, the power supply circuit 102 is turned ON. On the other hand, when the button is pushed up, the power supply circuit 102 is turned off.

  The timer 400 sets an energization time of the electric signal. The timer 400 has a timer button, and the setting of the energization time of the timer 400 is performed by the timer button. According to the time set by the timer button, the control circuit 700 controls the conduction time of the electric signal. For example, in the case where 5 minutes is set by the timer button, the control circuit 700 shuts off the electrical signal when the energization time reaches 5 minutes.

  The storage circuit 500 includes a readable recording medium such as a magnetic or optical recording medium or a semiconductor memory. The memory circuit 500 includes a signal parameter for generating an electric signal corresponding to identification information, a first range and a first range for increasing the strength of the electric signal conducted by the first electrode unit 200a and the second electrode unit 200b. The second range indicating range parameter for further changing the intensity and the electrode type parameter indicating the type of electrode are stored.

  The signal parameter, the range parameter, and the electrode type parameter are respectively plural. The storage circuit 500 stores each processing function performed by the control circuit 700 in the form of a program that can be executed by a computer. Details of the information stored in the memory circuit 500 will also be described later.

  The input circuit 600 is a circuit for inputting information for operating the electrotherapy device 1. The input circuit 600 includes a signal selection circuit 602, an adjustment circuit 604, a position selection circuit 606, and a start circuit 608.

  The signal selection circuit 602 selects a signal parameter to be used from among a plurality of types of signal parameters prepared in advance. That is, the signal selection circuit 602 selects the characteristics of the electrical signal. As will be described later, identification information identifying signal parameters is associated with each of the plurality of treatment methods. For this reason, the selection circuit 602 selects a signal parameter corresponding to the treatment method selected from the plurality of types of electric signal parameters by the operator selecting the treatment method from the plurality of treatment methods. More specifically, the signal selection circuit 602 selects the characteristic of the electrical signal corresponding to the first mode in which parasympathetic dominates and the characteristic of the electrical signal corresponding to the second mode in which sympathetic dominance doing. As described above, by selecting the target treatment method from among the treatment methods, the setting of the electric signal used for the treatment is selected from the plurality of electric signals, so that the operation becomes easy for the operator. . The signal selection circuit 602 according to the present embodiment corresponds to a first selection unit.

  The adjustment circuit 604 is a circuit that adjusts the amplitude of each of a plurality of signals having different frequencies generated by the amplification and modulation circuit 106 according to the operation of the operator. Thus, the operator can adjust the characteristics of the electrical signal generated by the amplification and modulation circuit 106 by using the adjustment circuit 604.

  The position selection circuit 606 selects a range parameter, an intensity parameter, and an electrode type parameter to be used from among a plurality of types of range parameters, intensity parameters, and electrode type parameters prepared in advance. As will be described later, identification information for identifying a range parameter, an intensity parameter and an electrode type parameter is associated with each of the plurality of parts. Therefore, the position selection circuit 606 corresponds to a site selected from among a plurality of range parameters, an intensity parameter, and an electrode type parameter by selecting the site to be treated from the plurality of sites by the operator. Select range parameters, intensity parameters and electrode type parameters. As described above, by selecting a region to be treated from a plurality of target regions, a range parameter, an intensity parameter and an electrode type parameter to be used for treatment out of a plurality of range parameters, an intensity parameter and an electrode type parameter Since the selection is made, the operation becomes easy for the operator. The position selection circuit 606 according to the present embodiment corresponds to a second selection unit.

  The start circuit 608 starts energizing the electrical signal. The start circuit 608 has a start button, and the energization of the first electrode unit 200a and the second electrode unit 200b is started by pressing the start button.

  The touch panel 650 displays an image based on the range parameter selected by the position selection circuit 606 and the electrode type parameter. More specifically, the touch panel 650 is configured to increase the strength of the electric signal conducted by the first electrode unit 200a and the second electrode unit 200b based on the selected range parameter and the electrode type parameter. Display a second range in which the intensity is further changed within the range. More specifically, the second range in which the intensity is further changed in the first range and the first range is displayed together with the shape of at least the first electrode portion 200a of the first electrode portion 200a and the second electrode portion 200b. . In addition, a touch operation by the operator is possible, and control information corresponding to the touch operation is output to the control circuit 700.

  In addition, the treatment method in the present embodiment is, for example, a treatment method in which parasympathetic nerves dominate, and a treatment method in which sympathetic nerves dominate. In addition, the target site is not particularly limited, but is a heart, a kidney, a pancreas, a bronchus, a leg, a head, a general site, and the like.

  The control circuit 700 includes a processor and controls each circuit in the electrotherapy device 1. More specifically, in the control circuit 700, the signal selection circuit 602 selects from the storage circuit 500 the signal parameter indicated in the identification information number (FIG. 7 described later) corresponding to the selected treatment method. It is output. Similarly, in the control circuit 700, the range parameter, the intensity parameter and the electrode type parameter shown in the identification information number (FIG. 8 described later) corresponding to the selected part are selected from the storage circuit 500 by the position selection circuit 606 and controlled. It is output to the circuit 700. Next, the control circuit 700 causes the amplification and modulation circuit 106 to generate an electrical signal based on these parameters, and controls the first electrode portion 200a and the electrodes 202a and 202b of the first electrode portion 200b to be conductive sequentially. Do. That is, the control circuit 700 controls the switching circuit 150 to change the electrodes 202a, 202b, 204a and 204b which conduct the electric signal. Further, the control circuit 700 controls the amplification and modulation circuit 106 in accordance with the signal input from the adjustment circuit 604.

  In addition, the control circuit 700 further increases the strength in the first range and the first range in which the strength of the electrical signal conducted by the first electrode unit 200a and the second electrode unit 200b in response to the operation on the touch panel 650 is increased. Change the second range to change. A control circuit 700 according to the present embodiment corresponds to a control unit.

  The subject is a human, and in the present embodiment, the human will be described, but the subject is not limited to a human. For example, the subject may be a mammal such as a horse, a cow, or a dog. Further, in the present embodiment, an electric signal constituted of a plurality of signals discretely different in frequency will be described, but an electric signal constituted of a plurality of signals successively different in frequency may be used.

  Here, the detailed configuration of the generation circuit 100 will be described. The generation circuit 100 includes a power supply circuit 102, an oscillation circuit 104, and an amplification and modulation circuit 106. The generation circuit 100 according to the present embodiment corresponds to a generation unit.

  The power supply circuit 102 is a circuit that supplies power input from an external power supply to the oscillation circuit 104, the amplification modulation circuit 106, the switching circuit 150, the timer 400, the storage circuit 500, the input circuit 600, the control circuit 700, and the like. The power supply circuit 102 is, for example, an AC-DC converter, and converts commercial AC power into DC power.

  The oscillation circuit 104 is a circuit that generates, for example, a sine wave carrier. The oscillation circuit 104 is connected to the amplification modulation circuit 106, and supplies the generated carrier wave to the amplification modulation circuit 106.

  The amplification modulation circuit 106 modulates the carrier wave input from the oscillation circuit 104 according to the signal indicating the intensity value input from the control circuit 700, generates a plurality of signals having different frequencies, and amplifies the plurality of signals. , Is a circuit to add. In the present embodiment, the signal generated by the amplification and modulation circuit 106 is, for example, a trapezoidal pulse wave in which the value of the signal periodically fluctuates in the positive range. The signal generated by the amplification and modulation circuit 106 is not limited to a trapezoidal pulse wave, and may be a signal that periodically fluctuates in the positive range of the signal. The signal generated by the amplification modulation circuit 106 may be, for example, a triangular wave, a sawtooth wave, a rectangular wave, a circular wave, a sine wave, or the like whose amplitude changes at a predetermined cycle. The electrical signal generated by the amplification modulation circuit 106 is supplied to the terminals 108 and 110.

  The intensity value used in the present embodiment means the square of the amplitude of the signal generated by the amplification and modulation circuit 106, and is used as a parameter for generating an electrical signal. As described above, the value of this parameter is input from the control circuit 700 to the amplification and modulation circuit 106 as a signal indicating the intensity value. For example, if the parameter value for a 2 Hz signal is 16, the parameter value for a 6 Hz signal is 25, and the parameter for other frequency signals is 0, the amplification and modulation circuit 106 A signal of frequency 4 Hz and a signal of amplitude 4 and a signal of frequency 6 Hz and amplitude 5 are generated, and these generated signals are added.

  In this manner, the amplification and modulation circuit 106 generates an electrical signal in accordance with the value of the parameter input from the control circuit 700. As understood from the above, the control circuit 700 changes the value of the parameter input to the amplification and modulation circuit 106 to change the characteristics of the electrical signal generated by the amplification and modulation circuit 106.

  Next, a configuration example of the amplification and modulation circuit 106 in the present embodiment will be described in more detail based on FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the amplification and modulation circuit 106. As shown in FIG. 2, the amplification and modulation circuit 106 includes first to nth amplification and modulation circuits 1061 to 106n and an addition circuit 107. It is configured to be equipped. The first to n-th amplification modulation circuits 1061 to 106 n are connected in parallel to the oscillation circuit 104, respectively, modulate the input carrier waves, and generate pulse waves. Here, for example, n = 11, and each of the first to n-th amplification modulation circuits 1061 to 106 n corresponds to 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19 Hz. . Thus, for example, the first amplification and modulation circuit 1061 generates a 1 Hz signal in accordance with the intensity value corresponding to 1 Hz input from the control circuit 700. Similarly, for example, the second amplification modulation circuit 1062 generates a 3 Hz signal according to the intensity value corresponding to 3 Hz input from the control circuit 700. Similarly, for example, the third amplification modulation circuit 1063 generates a 5 Hz signal according to the intensity value corresponding to 5 Hz input from the control circuit 700. Similarly, for example, the eleventh amplification modulation circuit 10611 generates a 19 Hz signal according to the intensity value corresponding to 19 Hz input from the control circuit 700.

  The addition circuit 107 adds the signals generated by the first to n-th amplification modulation circuits 1061 to 106 n. The addition circuit 107 supplies the added signal to the terminals 108 and 110 (FIG. 1).

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of signal waveforms generated by the first to nth amplification and modulation circuits 1061 to 106n. As shown in FIG. 3, an example of signals generated by the first to nth amplification and modulation circuits 1061 to 106 n is a trapezoidal pulse wave. The pulse wave here has a short OFF time of, for example, 5 to 7 ms, and the OFF time is about 1/10 to 1/7 of the ON time. The amplitude is, for example, in the range of 0 to 70 V, and is changed in accordance with the intensity value input from the control circuit 700. As mentioned above, the square of the amplitude is the intensity value. The ON / OFF ratio changes depending on the frequency, but the OFF time is set as short as possible and approximately in the above range. In addition, an offset voltage may be added to the signals generated by the first to nth amplification modulation circuits 1061 to 106n.

  Here, a detailed configuration example of the first electrode unit 200 a and the second electrode unit 200 b will be described based on FIGS. 4 to 6. FIG. 4 is a view showing a configuration example of a sheet type first electrode unit 200a. As shown in FIG. 4, the first electrode unit 200 a is arranged such that a positive electrode 202 a and a negative electrode 204 a form a lattice pattern on a two-dimensional sheet. That is, the positive electrode 202 a and the negative electrode 204 a are alternately arranged. More specifically, the two-dimensional sheet is, for example, 126 mm long and 151 mm wide. The distance between the insulating substrates of the electrodes is, for example, 2 mm in length and 1 mm in width.

  FIG. 5 is a view showing a configuration example of a sheet type second electrode unit 200b. As shown in FIG. 5, the second electrode unit 200b is disposed in a two-dimensional sheet so that the positive electrode 202b and the negative electrode 204b form a lattice pattern. Further, the negative electrode 202b and the positive electrode 204b of the second electrode unit 200b are alternately arranged at positions corresponding to the positive electrode 202a and the negative electrode 204a of the first electrode unit 200a. This is based on the treatment experience at the applicant's clinical site, and the negative electrode 202b of the second electrode unit 200b and the positive electrode are positioned corresponding to the positive electrode 202a of the first electrode unit 200a and the negative electrode 204a. By arranging the electrodes 204b alternately, the therapeutic effect is enhanced.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing the configuration of the electrodes 202a, 202b, 204a, 204b. As shown in FIG. 6, the electrodes 202a, 202b, 204a, and 204b are configured to include an insulating base material 203a and an electrode portion 203b.

  The insulating base material 203a has, for example, a bowl shape having a bottom diameter of 5 mm and a height of 4 mm, and is formed of an insulating material such as a synthetic resin. The electrode portion 203 b is an electrode in which a tip end portion protrudes from the insulating base material 203 a. The electrode portion 203b is, for example, made of stainless steel, and is disposed in the insulating base 203a. The electrode portion 203b is configured to include an end portion 203c on the bottom surface side and a tip end portion 203d. The diameter of the tip side of the tip portion 203d is, for example, 0.08 mm in diameter, and is noninvasively contacted with human skin. The diameter of the end portion 203c on the bottom surface side of the electrode portion 203b is, for example, 1 mm, and one end side of the cord is connected. The other end of the cord is connected to the switching elements 150 a and 150 b of the switching circuit 150. The shape of the tip portion 203d may be a polygon such as a circle, a square, or a pentagon, and the area thereof is defined in terms of a circle. For example, the area when the diameter of the tip is written as 0.08 mm means the area equivalent of a circle with a diameter of 0.08 mm.

  Next, based on FIG. 7, an example of the parameters of the electrical signal stored in the memory circuit 500 will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of parameters associated with the first mode for parasympathetic dominance and the second mode for sympathetic dominance, respectively. That is, the identification N0.1, which is identification information, indicates the characteristics of the electrical signal corresponding to the first mode in which the parasympathetic dominates, and the identification N0.2 corresponds to the second mode in which the sympathetic dominance is dominant. It shows the characteristics.

  Further, in FIG. 7, the intensity values are normalized to numerical values of 0 to 10, and the values are reassigned. That is, for example, the numerical value 10 indicates the maximum intensity value of the signal that the amplification and modulation circuit 106 can generate. Similarly, for example, the number 9 represents 0.9 times the maximum intensity value, for example the number 8 represents 0.8 times the maximum intensity value, for example the number 0 represents 0.0 of the maximum intensity value. It shows a double. That is, in the case of the numerical value 0, it indicates that the signal is not output.

  As can be seen from these parameters, in the electrical signal corresponding to the first mode in which the parasympathetic nerve dominates, for example, the intensity average value of signals less than 10 Hz of the electrical signal is greater than the intensity average value of signals whose frequency is 10 Hz or more Is also set large. This is based on the applicant's clinical experience in the clinical setting, mainly due to the fact that a signal of 10 Hz or less is effective for the treatment to predominate parasympathetic nerves. More specifically, combinations such as 3, 5, and 8 Hz, for example, are frequencies that favor parasympathetic nerves.

  On the other hand, in the electric signal corresponding to the second mode in which the sympathetic nerve dominates, for example, the intensity average value of signals less than 10 Hz of the electric signal is set smaller than the intensity average value of signals whose frequency is 10 Hz or more . This is based on the treatment experience at the applicant's clinical site, and is mainly due to the fact that signals of 10 Hz or more and 20 Hz or less are effective for sympathetic dominance treatment. More specifically, combinations such as 13, 15, and 18 Hz, for example, are sympathetic dominant frequencies.

  Next, a more detailed example of the range parameter, the intensity parameter, and the electrode type parameter stored in the memory circuit 500 will be described based on FIGS. 8 to 20. FIG. 8 conceptually illustrates range parameters, intensity parameters, and electrode type parameters stored in storage circuit 500. Referring to FIG. The range parameter defines a first range in which the intensity of the electric signal conducted by the first electrode unit 200a and the second electrode unit 200b is increased, and a second range in which the intensity is further changed in the first range. The intensity parameter indicates the ratio between the intensity of the signal output from the first range excluding the second range and the intensity of the signal output from the second range. The electrode type parameter indicates the type of electrode used.

  FIG. 9 is a view showing a first range 206a of the front first electrode portion 200a and a second range 208a, 210a in the first range 206a when the target site is the heart. As shown in FIG. 9, the memory circuit 500 stores a first range 206a and second ranges 208a and 210a as range parameters in the case where the target site is the heart.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a first range 206b of the second electrode portion 200b on the rear side and a second range 208b and 210b in the first range 206b when the target site is a heart. As shown in FIG. 10, the storage circuit 500 stores a first range 206b and second ranges 208b and 210b as range parameters when the target site is the heart. As described above, the electrode position of the rear side second electrode portion 200b is in a positional relationship to be paired with the use electrode position of the front side first electrode portion 200a. Therefore, when the first range 206a and the second ranges 208a and 210a of the front first electrode unit 200a are set, the first range 206b and the second ranges 208b and 210b of the rear second electrode unit 200b are set. It becomes possible to set As can be understood from this, the first range 206a and the second ranges 208a and 210a of the first electrode portion 200a on the front side, and the first range 206b and the second ranges 208b and 210b of the second electrode portion 200b on the rear side. One of them may be stored.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the case of the first electrode unit 200 a, the control circuit 700 flows electrical signals sequentially from the first electrode on the right side in the first range 206 a, and then from the second electrode on the right side A process of sending an electrical signal is performed in order. Further, the control circuit 700 controls the flow of an electric signal of 1.2 times the strength to the electrodes in the second range 208a, 210a in accordance with the strength parameter (FIG. 8). In this way, it is possible to change the signal intensity even in the same site, and it is possible to improve the therapeutic effect. In the present embodiment, although the electric signal supplied from the electrode outside the first range 206a is 0, the present invention is not limited to this, and a minute electric signal may be supplied.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the case of the second electrode portion 200b, the control circuit 700 sends an electrical signal in order from the left electrode on the first stage in the first range 206b, and then sequentially on the left electrode on the second stage Perform processing of sending an electrical signal. Further, the control circuit 700 controls the flow of the electric signal of 1.2 times the intensity to the electrodes in the second range 208b and 210b in accordance with the intensity parameter (FIG. 8). Although the first range 206a, 206b and the second range 208a, 210a, 208b, 210b are set as range parameters according to the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this and only the first range 206a, 206b is set. You may Although sufficient therapeutic effects can be obtained without setting the second ranges 208a, 210a, 208b, and 210b, setting the second ranges 208a, 210a, 208b, and 210b provides higher therapeutic effects more suitable for the target site. It may be obtained.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a first range 212a of the front first electrode portion 200a and a second range 214a in the first range 212a when the target site is a kidney. As shown in FIG. 11, the memory circuit 500 stores a first range 212a and a second range 214a as range parameters when the target site is a kidney.

  FIG. 12 is a view showing a first range 212 b of the rear second electrode portion 200 b and a second range 214 b in the first range 212 b when the target site is a kidney. As shown in FIG. 12, the memory circuit 500 stores a first range 212 b and a second range 214 b as range parameters when the target site is the kidney.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the target site is the kidney, the control circuit 700 causes the electric signal to flow sequentially from the first electrode on the right side in the first range 212 a, and then the second electrode on the right side A process of sending an electrical signal is performed in order. Further, the control circuit 700 controls the flow of an electric signal of 1.5 times the strength for the electrodes in the second range 214a in accordance with the strength parameter (FIG. 8).

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the target site is a kidney, as shown in FIG. 12, electrical signals are flowed sequentially from the electrode on the left side of the first stage in the first range 212 b, and then from the electrode on the left side of the second stage Perform processing of sending an electrical signal. Further, the control circuit 700 controls the flow of an electric signal of 1.5 times the strength for the electrodes in the second range 214b in accordance with the strength parameter (FIG. 8).

  Further, with regard to the first range and the second range as range parameters, the ranges may be changed in the first mode in which parasympathetic dominates and in the second mode in which sympathetic dominances. For example, FIGS. 13 and 14 show the first range and the second range in the first mode, and FIGS. 15 and 16 show the first range and the second range in the second mode. Here, the second range is made different between the case of the first mode and the case of the second mode.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a first range 216a of the front first electrode portion 200a and a second range 218a, 220a in the first range 216 when the target site is a pancreas and in the first mode. As shown in FIG. 13, the storage circuit 500 stores a first range 216 a and second ranges 218 a and 220 a as range parameters in the case where the target site is a pancreas and the first mode.

  FIG. 14 is a view showing a first range 216b of the rear second electrode portion 200b and a second range 218b and 220b in the first range 216b when the target site is a pancreas and in the first mode. As shown in FIG. 14, the memory circuit 500 stores a first range 216b and second ranges 218b and 220b as range parameters in the case where the target site is a pancreas and the first mode.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the target site is the pancreas and the first mode, the control circuit 700 causes the electric signal to flow sequentially from the electrode on the right side of the first stage in the first range 216 a, and then the second stage. The electric signal is made to flow in order from the electrode on the right side of. Further, the control circuit 700 controls the flow of the electric signal of 0.8 times the intensity to the electrodes in the second range 218a and 220a according to the intensity parameter (FIG. 8).

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the target site is the pancreas and the first mode, the control circuit 700 causes the electric signal to flow sequentially from the electrode on the left side of the first stage in the first range 216 b and then the second stage. The electric signal is made to flow in order from the electrode on the left side of. Further, the control circuit 700 controls the flow of the electric signal of 0.8 times the intensity to the electrodes in the second range 218b and 220b in accordance with the intensity parameter (FIG. 8).

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a first range 216a of the front first electrode portion 200a and a second range 222a, 224a in the first range 216a when the target site is a pancreas and the second mode. As shown in FIG. 15, the memory circuit 500 stores the first range 216a and the second ranges 222a and 224a as range parameters in the case where the target site is a pancreas and the second mode.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a first range 216b and second ranges 222b and 224b of the second electrode portion 200b on the rear side in the case where the target site is a pancreas and the second mode. As shown in FIG. 16, the memory circuit 500 stores the first range 216 b and the second ranges 222 b and 224 b in the first range 216 b as range parameters in the case where the target site is the pancreas and the first mode. There is.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the target site is the pancreas and the second mode, as shown in FIG. 15, the electric signal is flowed sequentially from the electrode on the right side of the first stage in the first range 216 a, and then the second stage The electric signal is made to flow in order from the electrode on the right side of. Further, the control circuit 700 controls the flow of the electric signal of 0.8 times the intensity to the electrodes in the second range 222a and 224a according to the intensity parameter (FIG. 8).

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the target site is the pancreas and the second mode, as shown in FIG. 16, the control circuit 700 causes the electric signal to flow sequentially from the electrode on the left side of the first stage in the first range 216 b. The electric signal is made to flow in order from the electrode on the left side of. Further, the control circuit 700 controls the flow of the electric signal of 0.8 times the intensity to the electrodes in the second ranges 222 b and 224 b according to the intensity parameter (FIG. 8).

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a first range 226a of the front first electrode portion 200a when the target site is a bronchus. As shown in FIG. 17, the storage circuit 500 stores a first range 226a as a range parameter when the target site is a bronchus. As can be understood from this, when the target site is a bronchus, the second range is not set.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a first range 226 b of the second electrode portion 200 b on the rear side when the target site is a bronchus. As shown in FIG. 18, the storage circuit 500 stores a first range 226 b as a range parameter when the target site is a bronchus.

  As shown in FIG. 17, when the target site is a bronchus, the control circuit 700 sends an electrical signal sequentially from the first electrode on the right side in the first range 226a, and then sequentially from the second electrode on the right side Perform processing of sending an electrical signal.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the target site is a bronchus, as shown in FIG. 18, electrical signals flow sequentially from the first electrode on the left side in the first range 226 b, and then from the second electrode on the left side Perform processing of sending an electrical signal.

  FIG. 19 is a view showing used electrode positions of the first electrode unit 200a and the second electrode unit 200b when the target portion is a leg. As shown in FIG. 19, the belt type first electrode portion 200a is disposed on the electrode belt 215a, and the second electrode portion 200b is disposed on the electrode belt 215b.

  The electrode belts 215a and 215b are elastic belts formed of a flexible member. The distance between the electrodes 202a and 204a and the distance between the electrodes 202b and 204b are, for example, 14 mm pitch.

  The memory circuit 500 uses, as range parameters when the target part is a leg, the use electrode position of the first electrode unit 200a on the electrode belt 215a and the use electrode position of the second electrode 200b on the electrode belt 215b. I remember.

  When the first electrode unit 200a and the second electrode unit 200b are used for treatment of the leg, the control circuit 700, as shown in FIG. 19, with respect to the first electrode unit 200a, from the electrode at the left end to the right. Control is performed such that an electric signal is sequentially flowed toward the end, and the second electrode portion 200b is also flowed sequentially from the electrode at the left end to the right end. Alternatively, the control circuit 700 causes an electric signal to flow sequentially from the electrode at the right end to the left end with respect to the first electrode unit 200a, and from the electrode at the right end with respect to the second electrode unit 200b. Control may be performed such that an electrical signal is sequentially flowed toward the left end.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram showing the used electrode positions of the first electrode unit 200a and the second electrode unit 200b when the target portion is a head. As shown in FIG. 20, the first electrode portion 200a of the circular pad type is disposed on the circular pad 217a, and the second electrode portion 200b is disposed on the circular pad 217b. The circular pads 217a and 217b are, for example, synthetic resins, and formed of a flexible member such as urethane.

  The memory circuit 500 stores the use electrode position and the use order of the first electrode portion 200 a of the circular pad 217 a as a range parameter when the target site is the head. The numbers 1 to 12 indicate the order of use of the electrodes 202a and 204a. In addition, the memory circuit 500 stores the use electrode position and the use order of the second electrode portion 200b of the circular pad 217b. The numbers 1 to 12 indicate the order of use of the electrodes 202b and 204b.

  When the control circuit 700 uses the first electrode unit 200a and the second electrode unit 200b for treatment of the head, as shown in FIG. 20, electrical signals are sequentially applied to the first electrode unit 200a in the order of 1 to 12 The electric signal is also supplied to the second electrode unit 200b in the order of 1 to 12.

  FIG. 21 is a view showing an example of use of the circular pads 217a and 217b. The circular pads 217 a and 217 b are attached to the head band 230. As described above, an electric signal is supplied to the first electrode unit 200a in the order of 1 to 12 and an electric signal is supplied to the second electrode unit 200b in the order of 1 to 12 as well. It is also possible to conduct electrical signals to the nerves of the part in the form of the diagonal of circular pads 217a, 217b.

  A more detailed configuration example of the signal selection circuit 602, the adjustment circuit 604, the position selection circuit 606, and the touch panel 650 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 22 is a view showing an example of the input circuit 600 and the touch panel 650 configured on the operation plate of the electrotherapy device 1. As shown in FIG. 22, the signal selection circuit 602 has symptom selection buttons 602a and 602b. An identification number 1 (FIG. 7) is associated with the symptom selection button 602a, and an identification number 2 (FIG. 7) is associated with the symptom selection button 602b. As a result, when the button 602 a is depressed, the signal parameter indicated by the identification number 1 (FIG. 7) is selected from the storage circuit 500 by the signal selection circuit 602 and output to the control circuit 700. Similarly, when the button 602 b is depressed, the signal parameter indicated by the identification number 2 (FIG. 7) is selected from the storage circuit 500 by the signal selection circuit 602 and output to the control circuit 700.

  The adjustment circuit 604 has a plurality of buttons 604 a for adjusting the intensity. The intensity adjustment button is a button used to adjust the intensity value of the corresponding signal for each frequency. In the present embodiment, each of the numbers 1 to 19 indicates the frequency. These buttons 604a are rotary, and rotating the button 604a changes the intensity value. For example, when the button indicated by numeral 1 is rotated, a signal indicating the intensity corresponding to the amount of rotation of the button is generated by the adjustment circuit 604 and is output to the control circuit 700. Subsequently, in accordance with the control of the control circuit 700, the intensity of the 1 Hz signal output from the first amplification and modulation circuit 106 is changed. Thus, an electric signal corresponding to the change of the button for adjusting the intensity is generated by the amplification and modulation circuit 106. Thereby, it is possible to change the characteristics of the electrical signal in accordance with the condition of the subject.

  The position selection circuit 606 has buttons 606a to 606g for site selection. Identification numbers 3 to 9 (FIG. 8) are associated with each of these site selection buttons 606 a to 606 g. Thus, when any of the buttons 606a to 606g is depressed, the range parameter, the intensity parameter, and the electrode type parameter indicated by the identification number corresponding to the depressed button are selected from the memory circuit 500 by the position selection circuit 606 and controlled. It is output to the circuit 700.

  The touch panel 650 displays, as an image, the first range and the second range of the first electrode unit 200a and the second electrode unit 200b corresponding to the button selected from the buttons 606a to 606g for selecting a region. In addition, the operator can select the first range and the second range by designating the electrodes displayed on the touch panel 650. For example, by designating an electrode position outside the first range displayed on the touch panel 650, it is possible to change to the first range. On the other hand, by designating the electrode position within the first range displayed on the touch panel 650, it is possible to change outside the first range. In addition, by long-pressing the electrode position in the first range displayed on the touch panel 650, it is possible to change to the second range.

  FIG. 23 is a view showing an example of a display image of a belt type electrode. As shown in FIG. 22, when the region selection button 606 e is selected, the image of the belt-type electrode and the electrode to be used are displayed on the touch panel 650.

  FIG. 24 is a view showing a display image example of a circular pad type electrode. As shown in FIG. 22, when the site selection button 606 f is selected, an image of a circular pad type electrode and an electrode to be used are displayed on the touch panel 650.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the button 660 is a rotary button that adjusts the intensity within the second range. By rotating the button 660, the intensity can be adjusted.

  The button 608a is a start button that the start circuit 608 (FIG. 1) has. When the button 608a is pressed, energization of the first electrode unit 200a and the second electrode unit 200b is started.

  The button 670 is a save button. It is used when the adjustment result of the button 604 a, the touch panel 650, and the button 660 is recorded in the storage circuit 500 as a new parameter.

  Further, an ON / OFF switch 300a for inputting an ON / OFF signal to the ON / OFF circuit 300 (FIG. 1) is disposed on the operation plate. Furthermore, on the operation plate, a timer button 400a used for setting the energization time of the timer 400 (FIG. 1) is disposed. The timer button 400 a is, for example, a rotary button, and the energization time according to the rotation of the button is set in the timer 400.

  As understood from these, it is possible to accurately generate an electrical signal based on past treatment findings by using the symptom selection buttons 602a and 602b. Similarly, by using buttons 606a to 606g for site selection, it is possible to accurately reproduce an electrode position based on past treatment findings. As a result, the operability can be improved and the therapeutic effect can be more accurately obtained. Further, by providing the button 604, the touch panel 650, and the button 660, the characteristics of the electrical signal, the position of the use electrode, and the like can be changed in accordance with the symptom.

  FIG. 25 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of control circuit 700, and the detailed configuration of control circuit 700 will be described based on FIG. As shown in FIG. 25, the control circuit 700 includes an image generation unit 700a, an operation input unit 700b, a setting unit 700c, and a display control unit 700d.

  The image generation unit 700 a generates an image to be displayed on the touch panel 650. More specifically, the image generation unit 700a uses the first range and the second range using the range parameter selected by the position selection circuit 606 (FIG. 1) and the electrode type parameter (FIG. 8), and the use of the electrode Generate an image that shows the position.

  The operation input unit 700b inputs the position of the electrode corresponding to the touch position by the operator of the touch panel 650 (FIG. 22) into the storage circuit 500 (FIG. 1). Further, the operation input unit 700 b inputs the adjustment result of the button 604 a (FIG. 22) and the button 660 (FIG. 22) to the storage circuit 500.

  When the save button 670 (FIG. 22) is instructed, the setting unit 700c sets the position of the electrode corresponding to the touch position input by the operation input unit 700b, the button 604a (FIG. 22), and the button 660 (FIG. 22). The parameters recorded in the memory circuit 500 (FIG. 1) are changed and set based on the adjustment result.

  The display control unit 700d performs control to display the image generated by the image generation unit 700a on the touch panel 650 (FIG. 22).

  The above is the description of the configuration according to the first embodiment, and an operation example of the control circuit 700 will be described below.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of control processing of the control circuit 700. Here, the processing in the case where the button 602a corresponding to the secondary exchange nerve dominant and the button 606a corresponding to the heart are selected by the operator and the output of the electric signal is started by the setting of the timer 400 will be described.

  First, among the symptom selection buttons 602a and 602b, the button 602a corresponding to the accessory sympathetic nerve dominant and the button 606a corresponding to the heart are depressed by the operator (step S100). Subsequently, the signal parameter indicated by the identification information (identification No. 1) associated with the button 602 a is selected from the storage circuit 500 by the signal selection circuit 602, and is output to the control circuit 700. Similarly, the range parameter, the intensity parameter, and the electrode type parameter indicated in the identification information (identification No. 3) associated with the button 606 a are selected from the storage circuit 500 by the position selection circuit 606 and output to the control circuit 700 ( Step S102).

  Next, the control circuit 700 outputs the intensity value of each signal having a different frequency to the amplification and modulation circuit 106 based on the read value of the signal parameter (step S104).

  Next, the image generation unit 700a of the control circuit 700 is an image showing the first range and the second range on the image showing the shape of the electrode to be used based on the range parameter, the intensity parameter, and the electrode type parameter input. Are generated (step S106). Subsequently, the display control unit 700d performs control to display the image generated by the image generation unit 700a on the touch panel 650 (step S108).

  Next, control circuit 700 sets the energization time in accordance with the input signal from timer 400 (step S110). Subsequently, the control circuit 700 determines whether or not the start button is pressed (step S112). When the start button is not pressed (No in step S112), the parameters by adjusting the button 604a, the touch panel 650, and the button 660 The setting change is accepted (step S114). On the other hand, when the switch is depressed (Yes in step S112), the control circuit 700 controls the generation circuit 100 to control the generation of the electrical signal and to switch the switching circuit 150 (step S116).

  Next, the control circuit 700 determines whether the time set by the timer button 400a has elapsed (step S118). If the time has not elapsed (step S118: No), the control from step S114 is performed. repeat. On the other hand, if the time has passed (step S118: Yes), the whole process is ended.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the first range and the second range in which the control circuit 700 increases the strength of the electrical signal conducted by the first electrode unit 200a and the second electrode unit 200b according to the portion of the subject. We decided to perform control to change 2 range. As a result, the range and strength of conducting the electrical signal can be changed according to the site, so that more cases can be dealt with, and the treatment effect can be further enhanced.

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In the first embodiment described above, the electrotherapy device 1 receives power supply from the outside, but in the present modification, the power supply is configured by the battery 102 a in the electrotherapy device 1. Hereinafter, portions different from the above-described first embodiment will be described. The same components as those in the first embodiment are assigned the same reference numerals and descriptions thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 27 is a view showing a configuration example of the electrotherapy device 1 according to the first modification. As shown in FIG. 27, the battery 102 a supplies power to each circuit in the electrotherapy device 1. The battery 102a is, for example, a secondary battery and can be charged. Also, the battery 102a is configured to be replaceable. This makes it possible to carry the electrotherapy device 1. That is, the electrotherapy device 1 according to the first modification is a portable electrotherapy device that can be carried.

  As described above, according to this modification, power is supplied to each circuit by the battery 102 a in the electrotherapy device 1. This makes it possible to perform electrical therapy in a state of being attached to a subject, to perform continuous therapy also in daily life, and to further enhance the therapeutic effect.

  The word “processor” used in the above description may be, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), or an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic device (for example, Simple Programmable Logic Devices (SPLDs), Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs), and Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) It means the road. The processor implements the function by reading and executing the program stored in the memory circuit 500. Note that instead of storing the program in the memory circuit 500, the program may be directly incorporated in the circuit of the processor. In this case, the processor implements the function by reading and executing a program embedded in the circuit. Each processor according to the present embodiment is not limited to being configured as a single circuit for each processor, and may be configured as one processor by combining a plurality of independent circuits to realize the function. Good.

  While certain embodiments have been described above, these embodiments have been presented by way of example only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The novel apparatus, methods and programs described herein may be embodied in various other forms. Furthermore, various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made to the forms of the devices, methods, and programs described herein without departing from the scope of the invention. The appended claims and their equivalents are intended to cover such forms and modifications as would fall within the scope and spirit of the invention.

1: electrotherapy device 100: generation circuit 150: switching circuit 200a: first electrode portion 200b: second electrode portion 206a, 206b, 212a, 212b, 214a, 214b, 216a, 216b, 226a, 226b: First range 208a, 208b, 210a, 210b, 214a, 214b, 216a, 216b, 226a, 226b, 218a, 218b, 220a, 220b, 222a, 222b, 224a, 224b: second range, 500: memory circuit, 602 : Signal selection circuit, 604: Adjustment circuit, 606: Position selection circuit, 700: Control circuit

Claims (15)

An electrotherapy device for conducting an electrical signal to a subject, comprising:
A generator for generating a direct current electrical signal;
A first electrode portion which is placed a plurality of electrodes, and wherein disposed on the subject's skin surface, the first electrode portion for conducting said electrical signal to a non-invasive to the subject,
A second electrode portion that is different from the first electrode portions each of which place the plurality of electrodes to be to conduct the electrical signals of the plurality of electrodes in the first electrode portion, positioned on the skin surface of the subject A second electrode unit for non-invasively conducting the electrical signal to the subject;
A plurality of electrodes of the first electrode portion, and a control unit for controlling to conduct the electrical signals to a plurality of electrodes of the second electrode unit corresponding to the plurality of electrodes of the first electrode portion Ready
The plurality of electrodes of the first electrode portion are arranged with a positive electrode and a negative electrode,
The plurality of electrodes of the second electrode unit are arranged with a negative electrode paired with the positive electrode of the first electrode unit, and a positive electrode paired with the negative electrode of the first electrode unit,
The control unit controls the conduction of the electric signal to a plurality of electrodes of the first electrode unit and a plurality of electrodes of the second electrode unit corresponding to the plurality of electrodes of the first electrode unit in a predetermined order I do,
Electrical therapy device. The first electrode unit arranges the plurality of electrodes in a two-dimensional manner, and the second electrode unit arranges a plurality of electrodes forming a pair with the first electrode unit in a two-dimensional manner.
The electric control according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit performs control to change a first range in which the strength of the electric signal conducted by the first electrode unit and the second electrode unit is increased according to a portion of the subject. Treatment device. The electrotherapy device according to claim 2, wherein the control unit performs control to change a second range in which the strength is further increased in the first range according to a site of the subject . The direct current electric signal is configured by adding a plurality of signals having different frequencies,
The direct current electrical signal is conducted from each of the plurality of electrodes,
The electric treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the control unit performs control of changing the combination of the frequencies in accordance with a case of the subject. It further comprises a first selection unit for selecting the characteristic of the electrical signal,
The electrotherapy device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the generation unit changes a frequency band of a signal included in the electric signal in accordance with selection by the first selection unit.   The first selection unit selects a characteristic of an electrical signal corresponding to a first mode in which parasympathetic dominates and a characteristic of an electrical signal corresponding to a second mode dominant in sympathetic nerves. Electrical therapy device as described. The intensity average value of signals less than 10 Hz of the electrical signal corresponding to the first mode is larger than the intensity average value of signals having a frequency of 10 Hz or more,
The electrotherapy device according to claim 6, wherein an intensity average value of signals less than 10 Hz of the electric signal corresponding to the second mode is smaller than an intensity average value of signals having a frequency of 10 Hz or more. The electrical signal corresponding to the first mode is configured using signals of at least 3, 5 and 8 Hz in frequency,
The electrotherapy device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the electric signal corresponding to the second mode is configured using signals of at least 13, 15, and 18 Hz. An electrotherapy device for conducting an electrical signal to a subject, comprising:
A generator for generating a direct current electrical signal;
A first electrode portion in which a plurality of electrodes having a tip portion protruding in a two-dimensional manner, the first electrode portion being disposed on the skin surface of the subject and conducting the electric signal noninvasively to the subject When,
A second electrode unit in which a plurality of electrodes which are paired with the first electrode unit and in which a tip end protrudes are arranged in a two-dimensional manner, and are arranged on the skin surface of the subject, the electrical signal being sent to the subject A non-invasively conducting second electrode portion,
A control unit that performs control to change a first range in which the strength of the electric signal conducted by the first electrode unit and the second electrode unit is increased according to the site of the subject;
Equipped with
The plurality of electrodes of the first electrode portion are alternately arranged with positive and negative electrodes,
The plurality of electrodes of the second electrode unit are alternately disposed with a negative electrode that is paired with the positive electrode of the first electrode unit, and a positive electrode that is paired with the negative electrode of the first electrode unit,
The control unit performs control to sequentially conduct the electric signal to the plurality of electrodes of the first electrode unit and the plurality of electrodes of the second electrode unit corresponding to the plurality of electrodes of the first electrode unit. line cormorants, electrical therapy equipment. A switching unit configured to switch among the plurality of electrodes of the first electrode unit, and the plurality of electrodes of the second electrode unit, which outputs the electric signal;
A storage unit that stores information on the electrodes used in the plurality of electrodes of the first electrode unit and the plurality of electrodes of the second electrode unit in association with each of the plurality of regions, and treatment from among the plurality of regions And a second selection unit that selects a target site.
10. The control method according to claim 1, wherein the control unit performs control to cause the switching unit to output the electrical signal based on information of the electrode corresponding to the portion selected by the second selection unit. Electrical therapy device as described. The electrotherapy device according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the tip of the electrode protrudes and the diameter of the tip is 0.04 mm or more and 0.15 mm or less. It further comprises a touch panel for displaying at least the first range of the first range and the second range,
The electrotherapy device according to claim 3 , wherein the control unit changes at least the first range of the first range and the second range according to an operation on the touch panel. The control unit changes at least the second range of the first range and the second range according to a selection of a first mode in which parasympathetic dominates and a second mode in which sympathetic dominates. An electrotherapy device according to claim 3 . The first electrode unit and the second electrode unit are a sheet type in which the electrodes are two-dimensionally arranged, a belt type in which the electrodes are one-dimensionally arranged, and a circular pad type in which the electrodes are circularly arranged The electrotherapy device according to claim 1, which is any one of the following. A plurality of electrodes are disposed, disposed on the skin surface of a subject, and a first electrode unit for non-invasively conducting an electrical signal to the subject , wherein the plurality of electrodes dispose a positive electrode and a negative electrode. A first electrode portion,
A second electrode portion that is different from the first electrode portions each of which place the plurality of electrodes to be to conduct the electrical signals of the plurality of electrodes in the first electrode portion, the positive electrode and the pair of first electrode portions A negative electrode, and a positive electrode paired with the negative electrode of the first electrode unit are disposed on the skin surface of the subject, and the second electrode unit non-invasively conducts the electrical signal to the subject; A method of controlling a conductive electrotherapy device, comprising:
A generation unit generates the electrical signal;
A control unit configured to control the conduction of the electric signal to a plurality of electrodes of the first electrode unit and a plurality of electrodes of the second electrode unit corresponding to the plurality of electrodes of the first electrode unit in a predetermined order The process to be performed ,
Method of controlling an electrotherapy device comprising:

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