KR101715647B1 - Face lifting device improving skin elasticity and skin texture with high-frequency stimulation - Google Patents

Abstract

A face lifting device is disclosed. The face lifting device according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a stimulus signal generating unit including a high frequency generating unit and a medium frequency generating unit and outputting a high frequency or a medium frequency; an electrode unit for stimulation including a plurality of electrodes and transmitting the high frequency or the medium frequency output from the stimulus signal generating unit to a users skin through the electrodes; a switch unit transmitting the generated high frequency or medium frequency to the electrode unit for stimulation by selectively switching the high frequency generating unit and the medium frequency generating unit; a temperature detection unit measuring the temperature of the electrode unit for stimulation; and a control unit stopping the operation of the electrode constituting the plurality of electrodes and outputting the high frequency or the medium frequency or converting the output of the electrode outputting the high frequency or the medium frequency by controlling the switch unit once it is confirmed that the temperature of the temperature detection unit is equal to or higher than a threshold determined in advance.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a face lifting device for simultaneously improving skin elasticity by high frequency stimulation.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a face lifting device for simultaneously improving skin elasticity by high frequency stimulation, and more particularly, to a face lifting device for outputting various stimulation signals to a face skin, lifting a stray skin and preventing wrinkles.

Today, modern people are very concerned with body and face skin and face line regardless of age and sex.

In addition, due to the stress of the cells due to aging, various symptoms of aging such as facial wrinkles and skin sagging are caused by the balance of the body due to the aging of the human body. As a result of this phenomenon, not only appearance but also social insufficiency There is a problem that can lead to.

Accordingly, a molding method has emerged as a method for preventing wrinkles and skin aging. The molding method requires surgery such as incision or anesthesia followed by incision and suturing, and the effect is visible and immediate. However, if surgery fails, it is difficult to return to the original state, and recent cases of postoperative side effects are increasing. Thus, the majority of people have a lot of fears and feelings about molding. In addition, there is an economical burden of paying a huge cost to the cosmetic surgery.

Korean Published Patent No. 2011-0020523 (Published March 23, 2011)

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a face lifting device for lifting a stray skin by outputting various stimulus signals.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention can be understood by the following description, and will be more clearly understood by one embodiment of the present invention. It will also be readily apparent that the objects and advantages of the invention may be realized and attained by means of the instrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a face lifting device comprising: a stimulation signal generator for generating a high frequency or a medium frequency signal including a high frequency generator and a medium frequency generator; A stimulation electrode unit including a plurality of electrodes and transmitting a high frequency or medium frequency output from the stimulus signal generation unit to the user's skin through the electrode; A switch unit for selectively switching the high-frequency generating unit and the mid-frequency generating unit to transmit the generated high-frequency or medium-frequency wave to the stimulating electrode unit; A temperature sensing unit for measuring a temperature of the electrode unit for stimulation; And controlling the switch unit to stop the operation of the electrode for outputting the high frequency or the medium frequency among the plurality of electrodes or to output the output of the electrode for outputting the high frequency or medium frequency when the temperature of the temperature sensing unit is determined to be equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value And a control unit for switching.

When the temperature of the electrode outputting the high frequency or the medium frequency is determined to be equal to or higher than the predetermined threshold value, the control unit controls the switch unit to stop the operation of the electrode outputting the high frequency among the electrodes outputting the high frequency or the medium frequency have.

Wherein the control unit controls the switch unit to switch the high frequency output from the electrode that outputs the high frequency or medium frequency to the medium frequency output from the electrode that outputs the high frequency, . ≪ / RTI >

Wherein the control unit controls the switch unit to switch the high frequency output from the electrode that outputs the high frequency or medium frequency to the medium frequency output from the electrode that outputs the high frequency, When the temperature of the electrode drops below a predetermined threshold value, the mid-frequency output to the electrode can be switched to the high-frequency.

The controller may further include a cooling unit for cooling the electrode to lower the temperature when it is determined that the temperature at the electrode outputting the high frequency or the medium frequency is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value.

The control unit continuously senses the temperature of the electrode cooled through the cooling unit and can stop the operation of the electrode that outputs the high frequency when the temperature of the electrode does not fall below a predetermined threshold value.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a plasma display apparatus comprising: a high frequency output mode for outputting only a high frequency to at least one electrode among a plurality of electrodes; a medium frequency output mode for outputting only a medium frequency to at least one electrode; A face lifting apparatus that operates in accordance with a mixing mode in which a high frequency and a medium frequency are circularly output to one electrode or a medium frequency and a high frequency are simultaneously output to a plurality of electrodes includes a high frequency generating unit and a medium frequency generating unit, A stimulus signal generator for generating a stimulus signal; A stimulation electrode unit including a plurality of electrodes and transmitting a high frequency or medium frequency output from the stimulus signal generation unit to the user's skin through the electrode; A switch unit for selectively switching the high-frequency generating unit and the mid-frequency generating unit to transmit the generated high-frequency or medium-frequency wave to the stimulating electrode unit; A temperature sensing unit for measuring a temperature of the electrode unit for stimulation; And controlling the switch unit such that the medium frequency and the high frequency are simultaneously outputted to the plurality of electrodes included in the electrode unit for stimulation or circulated when the temperature sensing unit operates according to the mixing mode, The control unit stops the operation of the electrode that outputs the high frequency among the plurality of electrodes or switches the output of the electrode that outputs the high frequency.

Wherein the mixing mode includes a first mixing mode in which a middle frequency and a high frequency are simultaneously output from different electrodes and a second mixing mode in which a middle frequency or a high frequency alternately outputs a plurality of electrodes alternately at predetermined time intervals, Wherein the control unit causes the intermediate frequency or the high frequency to be output from different electrodes at the same time when the first mixing mode is selected in the mixing mode and the temperature of the electrode at which the high frequency is output among the different electrodes is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value It is possible to switch the middle frequency to be outputted from the electrode from which the high frequency is outputted.

Wherein the control unit continuously detects the temperature of the electrode which is switched so that the middle frequency is output from the electrode at which the high frequency is output so that the temperature of the electrode which is switched so that the middle frequency is output from the electrode, The temperature of the electrode which has been switched so that the medium frequency is output from the electrode where the high frequency is output is continuously detected and the electrode which is switched so that the medium frequency is output from the electrode where the high frequency is outputted within a predetermined time, It is possible to output again the first high frequency output from the switched electrode so that the medium frequency is output from the electrode from which the high frequency has been output.

The mixing mode includes a first mixing mode in which a middle frequency or a high frequency is simultaneously output from different electrodes, and a second mixing mode in which a middle frequency or a high frequency alternately outputs a plurality of electrodes at a predetermined time, Wherein the control unit causes the intermediate frequency or the high frequency to be cyclically output to the plurality of electrodes when the second mixing mode is selected in the mixing mode and the temperature of the electrode at which the high frequency is output from the plurality of electrodes is set to a predetermined threshold It is possible to stop the operation of the electrode from which the high frequency is output and to switch the high frequency output to the other electrode among the plurality of electrodes.

The control unit continuously detects the temperature of the electrode from which the high frequency is output, and when the temperature of the electrode from which the high frequency is output falls below a predetermined threshold value, the control unit causes the previous high frequency to be output again from the electrode , And the output of the other electrode among the plurality of electrodes to which the high frequency is output can be stopped.

The controller may continuously detect the temperature of the electrode from which the high frequency is output and may operate the cooling unit when the temperature of the electrode on which the high frequency is output does not fall below a predetermined threshold within a predetermined time.

According to an aspect of the present invention, aging can be prevented by effectively lifting the stray facial skin.

In addition, there is an effect that the skin elasticity can be simultaneously improved by high frequency stimulation.

The effects obtained in the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description .

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate presently preferred embodiments of the invention and, together with the specific details for carrying out the invention, And shall not be construed as limited to the matters described.
FIG. 1 (a) illustrates a face lifting device according to one embodiment of the present invention,
1 (b) is a cross-sectional view of a face lifting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
1 (c) is a view showing a charging stand according to an embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a head of a face lifting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG.
FIG. 3 is a view showing a pole portion for stimulation according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG.
FIGS. 4 to 5 are views showing the operation of the electrode unit for stimulation according to an embodiment of the present invention,
6 is a functional block diagram of a face lifting device according to an embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a face lifting apparatus in a high frequency output mode according to an embodiment of the present invention;
8 is a flow chart of the operation of the face lifting device in the mixed mode according to the embodiment of the present invention,
9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a face lifting apparatus in a mixed mode according to another embodiment of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the present invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: There will be. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail. Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Throughout the specification, when an element is referred to as " comprising ", it means that it can include other elements as well, without excluding other elements unless specifically stated otherwise. In addition, the term "Quot; and " part " refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

1 (b) is a cross-sectional view of a face lifting device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 (c) is a sectional view of a face lifting device according to an embodiment of the present invention FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a head portion of a face lifting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a head portion of a face lifting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. And FIGS. 4 to 5 are views showing the operation of the electrode portion for stimulation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The face lifting apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is a beauty tool for lifting facial skin. The face lifting device 100 can output a stimulation signal through an electrode element to lift the skin. At this time, the stimulation signal may be a high frequency, a medium frequency, a medium frequency, or the like. In the embodiment of the present invention, high-frequency and medium-frequency are used as the stimulus signals. The face lifting device 100 has the effect of preventing the skin from sagging or wrinkling by lifting the facial skin by using high frequency and / or mid-frequency alone or in combination, thereby restoring the skin close to the original skin condition.

When the high frequency and medium frequency are applied to the skin with reduced elasticity, the skin becomes elastic, the fine wrinkles are relieved, and the pores can be improved. As a result, skin aging can be prevented. In addition, since it is effective for stiff muscles and excessive fat cell dissolution, it is effective to treat obesity by using it in other parts of the human body other than the face, and relieve the pain by relaxing the rigid muscles. Especially, when the high frequency is applied to the human tissue, ions in the tissues around the electrodes generate frictional heat, which tightly aggregates the collagen components in the dermal layer and promotes the formation of new collagen, which causes the wrinkles to expand and the pores to shrink So that the skin can be improved.

Referring to FIGS. 1 (a) to 1 (c), the face lifting apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment includes a body portion 130 and a head portion 110.

The body portion 130 is configured in a shape that the user can grasp by using the device and is generally straight. An operation unit 131 for controlling the on / off operation of the face lifting device 100 may be provided at one side of the body 130. At this time, the operation unit 131 may be configured as a touch screen. In addition, when the operation unit 131 is configured as a touch screen, at least one operation mode for operating the face lifting apparatus 100 may be displayed on the screen of the touch screen. In addition, the operation unit 131 may display a current output state, a skin surface temperature, a set value, and the like, and may include a switch for selecting start and end of operation. The user can select any one of at least one operation mode for operation of the face lifting apparatus 100 displayed on the touch screen. Here, in describing the present exemplary embodiment, a mode for operating the face lifting device 100 may include a high frequency output mode, a medium frequency output mode, and a mixed mode.

In addition, the body portion 130 may include a circuit (PCB) 135 in which a program for operating the apparatus is embedded. In addition, the body part 130 may include a battery 133 for storing and storing electric power therein. The face lifting device 100 may operate with the power stored in the battery 133 being supplied thereto. At this time, a charging terminal of the body part 130 for charging the battery 133 may be included in the lower end of the body part 130. 1 (c), a charging stand 150 may be separately provided. The charging stand 150 may include a cradle charging terminal located at one side of the charging cradle 150 and a body charging terminal 150 located at a lower end of the body 130. [ The battery 133 of the body part 130 can be charged with power through the charging stand 150 by contacting the charging terminal of the charging part 130. At this time, the charging stand 150 can be supplied with power from the outside through a wired cable.

The head portion 110 is located at the upper portion of the body portion 130 and may include elements that operate organically for skin lifting. The head unit 110 may include a stimulation electrode unit 111 for outputting a stimulation signal (e.g., high frequency and / or medium frequency) to the face skin of the user.

2, the head unit 111 includes a skin contact cabinet 210, a pole electrode unit 220, a temperature sensor 230, a thermoelectric element 240, a heat sink 250, a fan (not shown) 260 and a bracket 270.

The skin contact cabinet 210 is a component that directly contacts the skin, and can transmit a stimulus signal output from a stimulating electrode unit 220 to be described later to the user's skin. The skin contact cabinet 210 may be included in the apparatus according to the present invention, but may be included in order to prevent skin damage due to heat generated when a high frequency is output from a stimulating electrode unit 220 When a high frequency is output, the heat is also generated).

The stimulating electrode unit 220 may include a plurality of electrodes. The stimulation electrode unit 220 can receive and output the stimulation signal output from the high frequency and / or medium frequency generation circuit. The stimulus signal may be a mid-frequency and a high frequency. At this time, the stimulation signal is generated by boosting the voltage output from the battery to a voltage required for operation of a high frequency and / or a medium frequency, and then outputting to the stimulation electrode unit 220 via a high frequency generation circuit and / . In the embodiment of the present invention, any one of the plurality of electrodes may be a ground electrode, and a plurality of electrodes may be arranged such that a pair of electrodes, to which different electrode signals (-, +) are applied, have. At this time, one electrode of the pair of electrodes is a ground electrode, and a stimulus signal (e.g., high frequency and / or medium frequency) is not output from the ground electrode. For example, when three electrodes are present in the electrode unit 220 as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, when the (-) electrode signal is applied with the electrode located at the outermost position as the ground electrode, (+) Electrode signal may be applied to the electrode unit 220, and a stimulus signal (e.g., high frequency and / or medium frequency) may be output to the remaining two electrodes except for the electrode located at the outermost position. For example, an electrode positioned at the center is referred to as a first electrode 310, an electrode positioned at an outermost position is referred to as a third electrode 330, and an electrode positioned between the first electrode 310 and the third electrode 330 When the second electrode 320 is referred to as a second electrode 320, the third electrode 330 may be commonly used as a ground electrode. When the third electrode 330 is commonly used as a ground electrode, a high frequency may be output to the second electrode 320 and a medium frequency may be output to the third electrode 330. Conversely, a medium frequency may be output to the second electrode 320, and a medium frequency may be output to the third electrode 330. The second electrode 320 and the third electrode 330 may output only a medium frequency signal or a high frequency signal. This operation may be performed differently depending on the mode selected for operation of the face lifting device. Here, the modes for operating the face lifting device may include a high frequency output mode, a medium frequency output mode, and a mixed mode. At this time, only one of the high-frequency and / or medium-frequency stimulation signals is outputted to the remaining two electrodes according to the set operation mode, and may be cyclically outputted (Fig. 4 (a) (Fig. 4 (c)). On the other hand, when the stimulus signals are simultaneously output, the same stimulus signals may be output (Fig. 5A), but different stimulus signals may be output (Fig. 5B).

The temperature sensor 230 is located adjacent to the stimulating electrode unit 220 and senses heat generated by the stimulating electrode unit 220. More specifically, the sensor detects the heat generated in the electrodes for outputting the high frequency among the electrodes 220 for stimulation.

A thermoelectric module (TEM) (240) serves to absorb heat in one junction and to output heat in the other junction when electricity is supplied to both junctions of two systems in which two different metals are bonded to each other . The thermoelectric element 240 is a device using a Peltier effect. Peltier effect refers to the phenomenon that when DC voltage is applied to both ends of two different devices, heat is absorbed on one side and heat is generated on the other side depending on the direction of the current. For example, the ice cooler uses the cooling effect of the Peltier element, that is, the thermoelectric element 240.

A heat sink 250 is a heat sink that is attached to absorb the heat by transferring it from the medium to another place, i.e., to prevent the temperature from rising.

The fan 260 may cool the heat output through the heat sink 250.

The bracket 270 may be a structural member for fixing the above-described components, and may be made of a steel part.

6 is a functional block diagram of a face lifting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6, the face lifting device according to the present embodiment includes a stimulus signal generator 610, a switch 620, a stimulation electrode 630, a cooling unit 640, a temperature sensing unit 650, An operation unit 660 and a control unit 670.

The stimulus signal generation unit 610 may include a high frequency generation unit 611 and a medium frequency generation unit 613. [ The stimulus signal generating unit 610 can output high frequency and / or medium frequency output from the high frequency generating unit 611 and the middle frequency generating unit 613 to the stimulating electrode unit 630 under the control of the switch unit 620 have.

The switch unit 620 may selectively switch the high frequency generating unit 611 and the middle frequency generating unit 613 to transmit the generated high frequency and / or medium frequency to the stimulating electrode unit 630.

The stimulating electrode unit 630 may include a plurality of electrodes. The stimulating electrode unit 630 can transmit the high frequency and / or the medium frequency outputted from the stimulus signal generating unit 610 to the user's skin through the electrode. In the embodiment of the present invention, any one of the plurality of electrodes may be a ground electrode, and the pair of the electrode units for stimulation 630 to which different electrode signals (- +) are applied are paired to output a stimulus signal can do. The stimulus signal can be a high frequency and / or a quadrature file. At this time, one electrode of the pair of electrodes is a ground electrode, and a stimulus signal (e.g., high frequency and / or medium frequency) is not output from the ground electrode. For example, when there are three electrodes in the electrode section 630 for stimulation, when the (-) electrode signal is applied with the electrode positioned at the outermost position as the ground electrode, the other two electrode sections 630 +) Electrode signals may be applied to the electrodes, and stimulus signals (e.g., high frequency and / or medium frequency) may be output to the remaining two electrodes except for the electrode located at the outermost position.

The cooling unit 640 may serve to cool the heat generated in the electrode unit 630 for stimulation. At this time, the cooling unit 640 may be a thermoelectric element. More specifically, the cooling unit 640 may function to cool down the temperature generated by the electrode of the stimulating electrode unit 630 outputting the high frequency to lower the temperature.

The temperature sensing unit 650 can measure the temperature of the electrode unit 630 for stimulation. The temperature sensing unit 650 may be a temperature sensor. For example, a plurality of temperature sensors may be provided at arbitrary points of the stimulating electrode unit 630, and the stimulating electrode unit 630 to which a high frequency is output, more specifically, a temperature sensor Can be measured.

The operation unit 660 displays at least one operation mode for operation of the face lifting device, and may be configured as a touch screen. In addition, the operation unit 660 may display a current output state, a skin surface temperature, a set value, and the like, and may include a switch for selecting start and end of operation. The user can select any one of at least one operation mode for operation of the face lifting device displayed on the touch screen. At this time, in describing the present embodiment, a mode for operating the face lifting device may include a high frequency output mode, a medium frequency output mode, and a mixed mode.

The controller 670 controls the overall operation of the face lifting device. That is, the controller 670 can control the operation of the face lifting device by controlling the components included in the face lifting device as a whole.

As described above, the operation mode of the face lifting device may be a high frequency output mode, a medium frequency output mode, and a mixed mode, and the controller 670 may control the operation according to the operation mode selected by the user.

The control unit 670 may control the switch unit 620 to output the stimulus signal output from the stimulus signal generator 610 to the stimulus electrode unit 630. [

The control unit 670 can confirm the temperature of the temperature sensing unit 650. [

The control unit 670 can control the switch unit 620 when it is determined that the temperature of the temperature sensing unit 650 is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value and can control the high frequency among the plurality of electrodes included in the stimulating electrode unit 630 The operation of the outputting electrode can be stopped. For example, when the temperature of the predetermined threshold value is 40 占 폚 and the temperature of the identified temperature sensing unit 650 is determined to be 40 占 폚, the controller 670 controls the switch unit 620 so that the electrode unit 630 for stimulation The output of the electrode for outputting the high frequency among the plurality of electrodes included can be stopped.

At this time, the operation of the electrode to which the high frequency is output is stopped because heat may be generated when the electrode is outputted to the electrode at a high frequency.

Further, the control unit 670 can switch the output of the electrode that outputs the high frequency or the medium frequency. That is, when it is determined that the temperature at the electrode for outputting the high frequency or the medium frequency is equal to or higher than the predetermined threshold value, the high frequency output from the electrode for outputting the high frequency among the electrodes for outputting the high frequency or medium frequency, You can switch. For example, when the temperature of the predetermined threshold value is 40 DEG C and the temperature of the identified temperature sensing unit 650 is determined to be 40 DEG C, the control unit 670 controls the switch unit 620 to output the high frequency among the plurality of electrodes The output of the electrode can be switched so that the mid-frequency is output.

If it is determined that the temperature at the electrode for outputting the high frequency is equal to or higher than the predetermined threshold value, the control unit 670 controls the switch unit 620 to switch the high frequency output from the electrode for outputting the high frequency to the medium frequency, The temperature of the output electrode is continuously sensed, and if the temperature of the electrode drops below a predetermined threshold value, the intermediate frequency output to the electrode can be switched to the high frequency.

When the temperature of the electrode does not fall below a predetermined threshold value within a predetermined time, the controller 670 controls the cooling unit 640 to cool the overheated electrode You can lower the temperature.

The control unit 670 continuously detects the temperature of the cooled electrode through the cooling unit 640 and stops the operation of the electrode that outputs the high frequency and / or the medium frequency when the temperature of the electrode does not fall below the predetermined threshold value .

In the mixed mode, the control unit 670 controls the switch unit 620 such that a high frequency or a medium frequency is simultaneously output or cyclically output to a plurality of electrodes included in the electrode unit 630 for stimulation according to a preset algorithm The operation of the electrode for outputting the high frequency among the plurality of electrodes can be stopped or the output of the electrode for outputting the high frequency or medium frequency can be switched.

Hereinafter, a control method in the above-described face lifting device will be described.

In the face lifting apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, when the user turns on the operation of the apparatus, a high frequency and / or a medium frequency may be outputted to the stimulating electrode unit 630. According to the present embodiment, the total number of electrodes included in the electrode unit for stimulation 630 may be three, and the electrodes may be operated in pairs to output the electrodes. In the present embodiment, the total number of electrodes included in the magnetic pole portion 630 is three, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be composed of three or more electrodes. In this case, one electrode is used as a ground electrode, so that it does not output a stimulation signal, that is, a high frequency and / or a medium frequency, and the remaining two electrodes operate as a pair with the ground electrode to output high frequency and / or medium frequency. At this time, the high-frequency and / or the medium-frequency may output only one of the high-frequency and / or medium-frequency stimulus signals (may be a high-frequency output mode or a medium-frequency output mode) to the stimulation electrode unit 630 according to the user's operation mode selection, High frequency and / or medium frequency can be alternately output in a cyclic manner according to a pre-stored algorithm (mixed mode).

Hereinafter, the operation of the face lifting apparatus according to the selection of the operation mode of the user will be described.

<High frequency Output mode >

First, the user can select the operation mode while turning on the face lifting device.

When the user selects the high frequency output mode in the operation mode, a high frequency may be output to the stimulating electrode unit 630 of the face lifting device. In this case, when three electrodes are included in the electrode unit for stimulation 630, a high frequency may be output to the remaining two electrodes except for the ground electrode, or a high frequency may be output to only one electrode. At this time, when a high frequency is outputted to only one electrode, the other electrode may be in a stopped state. When a high frequency is output to only one of the electrodes, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the operation of the electrode where the high frequency is output is stopped and the high frequency can be outputted to the other electrode where the operation is stopped. That is, when a high frequency is outputted to only one electrode at first, high frequency can be outputted alternately when the predetermined time elapses. The face lifting device can switch the high frequency output to a middle frequency after a predetermined time has elapsed.

On the other hand, heat may be generated when a high frequency is output, and the face lifting device can sense heat generated in the electrode through a temperature sensor disposed adjacent to the electrode for outputting a high frequency.

The face lifting device can switch the high frequency output from the electrode to a medium frequency and output it when the temperature of the electrode from which the high frequency is output is higher than a predetermined threshold value. On the other hand, the face lifting device continuously senses the temperature of the electrode whose output has been switched as described above, and when the temperature of the electrode falls below a predetermined threshold value, the high frequency can be output again. When the temperature of the electrode does not fall below a predetermined threshold value within a predetermined time, the face lifting device continuously senses the temperature of the electrode where the output is switched. When the temperature of the electrode does not fall below a predetermined threshold value, the cooling unit 640 is operated, Can be reduced. However, if the temperature of the electrode does not fall below a predetermined threshold value even though the operation is performed as described above, the face lifting device may determine that the operation of the face lifting device is failed and stop the entire operation. At this time, the face lifting device generates a warning signal through a separate alarm means, thereby preventing the user from using the heated face lifting device, thereby preventing a risk of an image.

When the temperature of the electrode for outputting a high frequency is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value, the temperature of the electrode can be reduced by operating the cooling unit 640 immediately before switching the high frequency output from the electrode to the mid- have.

< Medium frequency Output mode >

First, the user can select the operation mode while turning on the face lifting device.

When the user selects the medium frequency output mode in the operation mode, a medium frequency can be output to the electrode unit 630 for stimulation of the face lifting apparatus. In this case, if three electrodes are included in the electrode unit for stimulation 630, the mid-frequency may be output to the remaining two electrodes except for the ground electrode, or the mid-frequency may be output to only one electrode. At this time, when the medium frequency is outputted to only one electrode, the operation of the remaining one electrode may be stopped. When a medium frequency is outputted to only one electrode, the medium in which the medium frequency is outputted stops and the medium frequency can be outputted to the other electrode in which the operation is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. That is, when a medium frequency is output to only one electrode at first, a medium frequency can be outputted alternately when the predetermined time elapses.

< Mixed mode >

First, the user can select the operation mode while turning on the face lifting device.

When the user selects the mixed mode in the operation mode, a high frequency and / or a medium frequency may be output to a plurality of electrodes included in the stimulating electrode unit 630 according to a predetermined algorithm. In this case, the predetermined algorithm may be one in which the same kind of stimulus signal is outputted to a plurality of electrodes at the same time, different kinds of stimulation signals are output, or a stimulation signal is outputted cyclically to a plurality of electrodes.

That is, when the user selects the mixed mode in the operation mode, high frequency and / or medium frequency can be simultaneously output to the stimulating electrode unit 630 of the face lifting device. In this case, when three electrodes are included in the electrode unit 630 for stimulation, a stimulus signal (high frequency and / or medium frequency) is output to the remaining two electrodes except for the ground electrode, a medium frequency is output to one electrode, And a high frequency can be output to the other electrode. Also, the same kind of stimulus signal may be output to both electrodes. That is, a mid-frequency may be output to one electrode, a mid-frequency may be output to the other electrode, or a high-frequency may be output to one electrode and a high-frequency may be output to the other electrode. The high-frequency and / or medium-frequency can be cyclically output to the stimulating electrode unit 630 according to a preset time. That is, when three electrodes are included in the electrode unit for stimulation 630, the high frequency and / or the medium frequency can be cyclically output to the remaining two electrodes except for the ground electrode.

At this time, when a high frequency and / or a medium frequency is outputted to the electrode, the face lifting device can switch the high frequency and / or the mid frequency outputted from the electrode after a predetermined time has elapsed. That is, a medium frequency is outputted from the electrode where the high frequency is output, and a high frequency is outputted from the electrode where the medium frequency is outputted.

On the other hand, heat may be generated when a high frequency is output, and the face lifting device can sense heat generated in the electrode through a temperature sensor disposed adjacent to the electrode for outputting a high frequency.

When the temperature of the electrode from which the high frequency is output is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value, the face lifting device can switch the high frequency output from the electrode to the middle frequency and output it. On the other hand, the face lifting device continuously senses the temperature of the electrode whose output has been switched as described above, and when the temperature of the electrode drops below a predetermined threshold value, the high frequency can be output again. When the temperature of the electrode does not fall below a predetermined threshold value within a predetermined time, the face lifting device continuously senses the temperature of the electrode where the output is switched, and operates the cooling unit 640 to turn on the electrode The temperature can be reduced. However, if the temperature of the electrode does not fall below a predetermined threshold value even though the operation is performed as described above, the face lifting device may determine that the operation of the face lifting device is failed and stop the entire operation. At this time, the face lifting device generates a warning signal through a separate alarm means, thereby preventing the user from using the heated face lifting device, thereby preventing a risk of an image.

When the temperature of the electrode for outputting a high frequency is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value, the temperature of the electrode can be reduced by operating the cooling unit 640 immediately before switching the high frequency output from the electrode to the mid- have.

According to the above description, when the user selects the mixed mode in the operation mode, a high frequency and / or a medium frequency can be output to a plurality of electrodes included in the electrode unit for stimulation 630 according to a predetermined algorithm. But the present invention is not limited thereto, and the mixing mode may include a first mixing mode and a second mixing mode. In this case, the first mixing mode is a mode in which different types of stimulus signals are output to a plurality of electrodes at the same time, and the second mixing mode may be a mode in which stimulation signals are cyclically output to a plurality of electrodes. That is, in the second mixing mode, when a high frequency (medium frequency) is output to one of the plurality of electrodes, a medium frequency (high frequency) may be output to the other one of the plurality of electrodes after a predetermined time elapses. In the second mixing mode, when a high frequency (medium frequency) is output to one of the plurality of electrodes, a high frequency (medium frequency) may be outputted to the other one of the plurality of electrodes after a predetermined time has elapsed. Accordingly, the user may perform the operation in the mixed mode by selecting either the first mixing mode or the second mixing mode in the mixing mode.

7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a face lifting apparatus in a high frequency output mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, when the user selects the high frequency output mode, the face lifting device 100 may output a high frequency using a stimulus signal (710).

The face lifting apparatus 100 may sense the temperature of the electrode from which the high frequency is output (720).

The face lifting device 100 may switch the stimulation signal so that the medium frequency is output from the electrode where the high frequency is output when the temperature of the electrode from which the high frequency is output is higher than the threshold value (730).

The face lifting apparatus 100 can continuously detect the temperature of the electrode where the output of the stimulus signal is switched (740).

The face lifting apparatus 100 can determine whether the temperature of the electrode to which the output of the stimulus signal has been switched falls below the threshold value within a preset time.

The face lifting apparatus 100 may operate the cooling unit to reduce the temperature of the superheated electrode 750 if the temperature of the electrode where the output of the stimulation signal is switched does not fall below the threshold value within a predetermined time. When the temperature of the electrode to which the output of the stimulus signal is changed falls below the threshold value, the face lifting device 100 may switch the stimulation signal so that high frequency is output from the electrode where the medium frequency is output (760).

However, if the temperature of the electrode does not fall below a predetermined threshold even though the operation is performed as described above, the face lifting apparatus 100 may determine that the apparatus is in failure and stop the entire operation. At this time, the face lifting device 100 generates a warning signal through a separate alarm means, thereby preventing the user from using the heated face lifting device 100, thereby preventing a risk of an image.

8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the face lifting apparatus in the mixed mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In describing the present invention, the mixing mode may include a first mixing mode and a second mixing mode. In this case, the first mixing mode is a mode in which different types of stimulus signals are output to a plurality of electrodes at the same time, and the second mixing mode may be a mode in which stimulation signals are cyclically output to a plurality of electrodes. That is, in the second mixing mode, when a high frequency (medium frequency) is output to one of the plurality of electrodes, a medium frequency (high frequency) may be output to the other one of the plurality of electrodes after a predetermined time elapses. In the second mixing mode, when a high frequency (medium frequency) is output to one of the plurality of electrodes, a high frequency (medium frequency) may be outputted to the other one of the plurality of electrodes after a predetermined time has elapsed. Accordingly, the user may perform the operation in the mixed mode by selecting either the first mixing mode or the second mixing mode in the mixing mode.

Referring to FIG. 8, when the first mixing mode is selected by the user, the face lifting device 100 may output different kinds of stimulus signals to a plurality of electrodes at the same time. That is, a high frequency may be output to one electrode of the plurality of electrodes, and a medium frequency may be output to the other electrode (810).

The face lifting apparatus 100 can switch the stimulus signal output to the electrode after a predetermined time elapses (820). That is, the stimulation signal can be switched so that the mid-frequency is output to the electrode where the high-frequency is output, and the stimulation signal can be switched so that the high-frequency is output to the electrode where the mid-frequency is output.

The face lifting device 100 may sense the temperature of the electrode from which the high frequency is output (830).

In the face lifting apparatus 100, when the temperature of the electrode from which high frequency is output is higher than the threshold value, the stimulus signal may be switched 840 so that the medium frequency is outputted from the electrode where the high frequency is output.

The face lifting apparatus 100 can continuously detect the temperature of the electrode where the output of the stimulus signal is switched (850).

The face lifting apparatus 100 can determine whether the temperature of the electrode to which the output of the stimulus signal has been switched falls below the threshold value within a preset time.

The face lifting apparatus 100 may operate the cooling unit to reduce the temperature of the electrode that is overheated (860) if the temperature of the electrode to which the output of the stimulation signal is switched does not fall below the threshold value within a predetermined time. The face lifting device 100 may switch 870 to output the first stimulus signal output from the electrode where the stimulus signal is switched when the temperature of the electrode to which the output of the stimulus signal is switched falls below the threshold value.

However, if the temperature of the electrode does not fall below a predetermined threshold even though the operation is performed as described above, the face lifting apparatus 100 may determine that the apparatus is in failure and stop the entire operation. At this time, the face lifting device 100 generates a warning signal through a separate alarm means, thereby preventing the user from using the heated face lifting device 100, thereby preventing a risk of an image.

9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a face lifting apparatus in a mixed mode according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In describing the present invention, the mixing mode may include a first mixing mode and a second mixing mode. In this case, the first mixing mode is a mode in which different types of stimulus signals are output to a plurality of electrodes at the same time, and the second mixing mode may be a mode in which stimulation signals are cyclically output to a plurality of electrodes. That is, in the second mixing mode, when a high frequency (medium frequency) is output to one of the plurality of electrodes, a medium frequency (high frequency) may be output to the other one of the plurality of electrodes after a predetermined time elapses. In the second mixing mode, when a high frequency (medium frequency) is output to one of the plurality of electrodes, a high frequency (medium frequency) may be outputted to the other one of the plurality of electrodes after a predetermined time has elapsed. Accordingly, the user may perform the operation in the mixed mode by selecting either the first mixing mode or the second mixing mode in the mixing mode.

Referring to FIG. 9, when the user selects the second mixing mode, the face lifting device 100 may output a stimulus signal cyclically to a plurality of electrodes (910). That is, when a high frequency (medium frequency) is output to one of the plurality of electrodes, a stimulus signal is not output to the other electrode. Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, a medium-frequency (high frequency) may be output from the other electrode where no stimulation signal is outputted at the positive electrode where the high frequency (medium frequency) is output and the other electrode at which the stimulation signal is not output.

The face lifting apparatus 100 may sense the temperature of an electrode from which a high frequency is output before a predetermined time elapses (920).

When the temperature of the electrode from which the high frequency is output is higher than the threshold value, the face lifting device 100 switches the output of the electrode from which the high frequency is output, stops the operation of the electrode from which the high frequency is output, (930) so that a high frequency and / or a medium frequency can be output to another electrode which is not used.

The face lifting apparatus 100 can continuously detect the temperature of the electrode where the high frequency output operation is interrupted (940). The face lifting apparatus 100 may switch 950 to output the stimulus signal first output from the electrode on which the stimulus signal is output when the temperature of the electrode where the high frequency output operation is stopped is less than the threshold value. That is, the face lifting device 100 can cause the previous stimulation signal (high frequency) to be output again from the electrode where the output operation is stopped, and the output of the stimulus signal can be stopped at the electrode from which the high frequency is output. Meanwhile, when the temperature of the electrode where the high-frequency output operation is stopped within a predetermined time does not fall below the threshold value, the face lifting apparatus 100 may operate the cooling unit to reduce the temperature of the superheated electrode (960).

However, if the temperature of the electrode does not fall below a predetermined threshold even though the operation is performed as described above, the face lifting apparatus 100 may determine that the apparatus is in failure and stop the entire operation. At this time, the face lifting device 100 generates a warning signal through a separate alarm means, thereby preventing the user from using the heated face lifting device 100, thereby preventing a risk of an image.

According to the present invention, there is an effect that the aging phenomenon can be prevented by lifting the stray facial skin effectively.

The methods according to embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in an application or implemented in the form of program instructions that may be executed through various computer components and recorded on a computer readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium may include program commands, data files, data structures, and the like, alone or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the computer-readable recording medium may be ones that are specially designed and configured for the present invention and are known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks and magnetic tape, optical recording media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, magneto-optical media such as floptical disks, media, and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like. Examples of program instructions include machine language code such as those generated by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like. The hardware device may be configured to operate as one or more software modules for performing the processing according to the present invention, and vice versa.

While the specification contains many features, such features should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention or the scope of the claims. In addition, the features described in the individual embodiments herein may be combined and implemented in a single embodiment. On the contrary, the various features described in the singular embodiments may be individually implemented in various embodiments or properly combined.

Although the operations are described in a particular order in the figures, it should be understood that such operations are performed in a particular order as shown, or that all described operations are performed in a series of sequential orders, or to obtain the desired result. In certain circumstances, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. It should also be understood that the division of various system components in the above embodiments does not require such distinction in all embodiments. The above-described application components and systems can generally be packaged into a single software product or multiple software products.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The present invention is not limited to the drawings.

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delete delete delete delete delete delete A high frequency output mode in which only a high frequency is outputted to at least one electrode among a plurality of electrodes, a medium frequency output mode in which only a medium frequency is outputted to at least one electrode and a high frequency and a medium frequency are cyclically output to at least one electrode among a plurality of electrodes, In a face lifting apparatus that operates according to a mixing mode for outputting a medium frequency and a high frequency simultaneously to an electrode,
A stimulation signal generating unit including a high frequency generating unit and a medium frequency generating unit and outputting a high frequency or a medium frequency;
A stimulation electrode unit including a plurality of electrodes and transmitting a high frequency or medium frequency output from the stimulus signal generation unit to the user's skin through the electrode;
A switch unit for selectively switching the high-frequency generating unit and the mid-frequency generating unit to transmit the generated high-frequency or medium-frequency wave to the stimulating electrode unit;
A temperature sensing unit for measuring a temperature of the electrode unit for stimulation; And
Wherein the control unit controls the switch unit such that a mid-frequency and a high-frequency are simultaneously outputted to the plurality of electrodes included in the electrode unit for stimulation, and the switch unit is cyclically output when the temperature sensing unit is operated according to the mixing mode, A control unit for stopping the operation of the electrode for outputting the high frequency among the plurality of electrodes or switching the output of the electrode for outputting the high frequency,
Wherein the mixing mode includes a first mixing mode in which a middle frequency and a high frequency are simultaneously output from different electrodes and a second mixing mode in which a middle frequency or a high frequency alternately outputs a plurality of electrodes alternately at predetermined time intervals, ,
Wherein the control unit causes the intermediate frequency or the high frequency to be outputted from different electrodes at the same time when the first mixing mode is selected in the mixing mode and the temperature at the electrode from which the high frequency is outputted among the different electrodes is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value And when it is confirmed that the medium frequency is outputted from the electrode from which the high frequency has been outputted.
delete 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein,
When the temperature of the electrode which is switched so that the medium frequency is outputted from the electrode where the high frequency is output is continuously detected and the temperature of the electrode which is switched so that the medium frequency is outputted from the electrode where the high frequency is outputted does not fall below the threshold value , The cooling unit is operated,
The temperature of the electrode which is switched so that the medium frequency is outputted from the electrode where the high frequency is output is continuously detected and the temperature of the electrode which is switched so that the medium frequency is outputted from the electrode where the high frequency is outputted within a predetermined time falls below a predetermined threshold value Wherein the high frequency output unit outputs the high frequency output from the electrode which is switched so that the medium frequency is output from the electrode where the high frequency is output. 8. The method of claim 7,
The mixing mode includes a first mixing mode in which a middle frequency or a high frequency is simultaneously output from different electrodes, and a second mixing mode in which a middle frequency or a high frequency alternately outputs a plurality of electrodes at a predetermined time, ,
Wherein,
When the second mixing mode is selected in the mixing mode, a medium frequency or a high frequency is cyclically outputted to a plurality of electrodes, and when it is confirmed that the temperature at the electrode from which the high frequency is outputted is higher than a predetermined threshold value And stops the operation of the electrode from which the high frequency is output, and switches the high frequency to be outputted to the other electrode among the plurality of electrodes. 11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein,
When the temperature of the electrode from which the high frequency is output is lower than a predetermined threshold value so that the previous high frequency is outputted again from the electrode where the output operation is stopped, And the output of the other electrode among the plurality of output electrodes is stopped. 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein,
Wherein the cooling unit is operated when the temperature of the electrode from which the high frequency is output does not fall below a predetermined threshold within a predetermined time.

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