JP7455075B2 - Skin temperature adjustment device and treatment device equipped with the same skin temperature adjustment device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a skin temperature regulating device and a treatment device equipped with the same skin temperature regulating device.

Healthy and beautiful skin is one of the important appearance elements that brings out the charm of a person, regardless of gender. Therefore, in order to maintain beautiful skin for a long time, it is desirable to take care of the skin continuously, and it is even more desirable to take care of the skin using an effective method.

Conventionally, various techniques and devices have been provided by cosmetics manufacturers, electronics manufacturers, beauticians, etc. in order to revitalize the skin and supply nutrition and moisture to the skin. Many of these products have been developed to enable effective and convenient daily skin care.

An example of such a device is an iontophoresis device for cosmetic ingredients. For example, in the case of a hand-held iontophoresis device that can be easily used at home, a piece of cotton soaked in lotion is placed on the surface of the electrode, and the beauty ingredients of the lotion are applied to the cheek by applying electricity, following the electric field gradient. can be effectively absorbed into the skin, making it possible to achieve efficient skin care.

Furthermore, when taking care of the skin, a treatment to warm the skin may be performed in advance. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a handy iontophoresis device that can pre-warm the skin before treatment. , it becomes possible to improve the effectiveness of subsequent treatments.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-041705

However, in the above-mentioned conventional treatment devices, a temperature determined in advance with the focus on prevention of burns and comfort is set, and heating is performed using that temperature as the target temperature. Appropriate heating was not performed according to the situation.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and is a method for appropriately heating or cooling the skin depending on the purpose of skin temperature regulation and differences in individual skin conditions before heating or cooling. To provide a skin temperature regulating device that can control skin temperature, and a treatment device equipped with the same skin temperature regulating device.

In order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, the skin temperature regulating device according to the present invention includes (1) a variable temperature section that warms and/or cools the skin that is brought into contact with the skin; A skin temperature regulating device comprising: a control section that controls the temperature changing section to achieve a temperature change; and target temperature determining means for determining a target temperature suitable for the purpose of skin temperature adjustment according to the measurement result by the skin condition measuring section, and the control section is configured to set the target temperature to the predetermined temperature and set the target temperature to the predetermined temperature. We decided to control the variable temperature section.

Furthermore, the skin temperature regulating device according to the present invention also has the following features.
(2) A skin temperature monitoring means for monitoring the temperature of the skin while the temperature changing section is being controlled by the control section is provided.
(3) The control section includes an environmental temperature correction means for performing control according to the operating environment temperature.
(4) The predetermined element measured by the skin condition measuring section is at least one selected from skin temperature, skin moisture, skin sebum amount, and skin surface condition.
(5) The target temperature suitable for the purpose of skin temperature regulation is determined by determining the target temperature according to the measurement result from a target temperature group consisting of a plurality of temperatures suitable for the purpose of predetermined skin temperature regulation. thing.
(6) Purpose recognition means for recognizing the purpose of the skin temperature adjustment is provided, and the determination of a target temperature suitable for the purpose of the skin temperature adjustment is performed using a plurality of target temperature groups provided for each purpose of the skin temperature adjustment. Among these, determining a target temperature according to the measurement result from a target temperature group corresponding to the purpose of skin temperature adjustment recognized by the purpose recognition means.

Furthermore, the treatment device according to the present invention includes (7) the skin temperature adjustment device according to any one of (1) to (6) above, and a treatment section that performs treatment for the purpose of skin temperature adjustment. I decided to do so.

According to the skin temperature regulating device according to the present invention, a temperature changing section that heats and/or cools the skin in contact with the skin, a control section that controls the temperature changing section so that the skin reaches a predetermined temperature, A skin temperature regulating device comprising: a skin condition measuring section that measures a predetermined element expressed on the skin before heating or cooling by the temperature changing section; target temperature determining means for determining a target temperature suitable for the purpose of skin temperature regulation, and the control unit controls the temperature changing unit by setting the target temperature to the predetermined temperature. It is possible to provide a skin temperature regulating device that can appropriately heat or cool the skin depending on the purpose of regulation and the individual skin condition before heating or cooling.

In addition, if a skin temperature monitoring means is provided to monitor the temperature of the skin while the temperature changing unit is being controlled by the control unit, it is possible to capture the different ways in which the skin warms and cools depending on the user, and provide more appropriate heating or cooling.

Furthermore, if the control section is provided with an environmental temperature correction means for performing control according to the usage environment temperature, even if the usage environment temperature is different such as in winter and summer, it can be adjusted according to the usage environment. Appropriate skin heating or cooling can be performed depending on the temperature.

Further, if the predetermined element measured by the skin condition measuring section is at least one selected from skin temperature, skin moisture, skin sebum amount, and skin surface condition, it is possible to This allows for more appropriate control of skin temperature regulation.

Further, the determination of the target temperature suitable for the purpose of skin temperature regulation includes determining the target temperature according to the measurement result from a target temperature group consisting of a plurality of temperatures suitable for the purpose of predetermined skin temperature regulation. If you choose to do this, you can select the target temperature for appropriate heating or cooling of the skin according to the purpose from among multiple target temperatures with a degree of freedom, depending on the condition of each individual skin. Heating and cooling can be performed more appropriately depending on the difference.

A purpose recognizing means for recognizing the purpose of the skin temperature adjustment is provided, and the target temperature suitable for the purpose of the skin temperature adjustment is determined by selecting the target temperature from among a plurality of target temperature groups provided for each purpose of the skin temperature adjustment. If this is done by determining the target temperature according to the measurement result from among the target temperature group corresponding to the purpose of skin temperature adjustment recognized by the recognition means, it is possible to determine the target temperature for appropriate heating or cooling of the skin. The temperature can be selected from a plurality of target temperatures with a degree of freedom depending on a predetermined purpose.

In addition, since the treatment device according to the present invention is equipped with a skin temperature adjustment device and a treatment section that performs treatment for the purpose of skin temperature adjustment, preliminary heating is performed according to differences in individual skin conditions during treatment. It is possible to provide a treatment device that can perform pre-cooling and pre-cooling.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the appearance of the treatment device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the appearance of the treatment device according to the first embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the composition of the treatment device concerning a 1st embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the internal configuration of the treatment device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the treatment device according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flow chart showing a main process of the treatment device according to the first embodiment. It is a flow showing interrupt processing of the treatment device according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flow chart showing a skin temperature adjustment mode process of the treatment device according to the first embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing an appearance of a skin temperature adjustment device concerning a 2nd embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a skin temperature regulating device according to a second embodiment. It is a flow showing a part of skin temperature adjustment mode processing of the skin temperature adjustment device concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the composition of the treatment device concerning a 3rd embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the internal structure of a head part. It is an explanatory view showing the internal structure of a head part. It is an explanatory view showing the internal structure of a head part. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a treatment device according to a third embodiment. It is a flow which shows a part of skin temperature adjustment mode processing of the treatment device concerning a 3rd embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing an appearance of a skin temperature adjustment device concerning a 4th embodiment. It is a block diagram showing the electrical composition of the skin temperature adjustment device concerning a 4th embodiment.

The present invention relates to a skin temperature regulating device and a treatment device equipped with the same skin temperature regulating device.In particular, the present invention relates to a skin temperature regulating device. and a control section that controls the variable temperature section so that the skin reaches a predetermined temperature.

Here, skin temperature regulation means not only directly regulating the skin temperature, but also indirectly regulating the temperature of the heating means and cooling means installed in the variable temperature section, which will be described later. It also includes the meaning of adjusting. Note that this does not prevent the applicant from limiting the significance of skin temperature regulation when obtaining rights for the present application.

Further, the skin temperature regulating device includes not only a device for preliminarily warming or cooling the skin before treatment, but also a device for heating or cooling the skin itself as a treatment.

Further, in the skin temperature regulating device according to the present embodiment, the temperature changing section heats and cools the skin that is in contact with the skin.

This variable temperature section that heats and/or cools the skin may include only a heat generating means for warming, only a cooling means for cooling, or a variable temperature section that heats and/or cools the skin. This includes those that have both. For example, a heater for heating but not a configuration for cooling, a Peltier element for cooling but not a configuration for heating, and a heater for heating. This also includes devices that are equipped with both a Peltier element for cooling and a Peltier element for cooling. The heat generating means is used when the skin temperature is lower than the target temperature, and the cooling means is used when the skin temperature is higher than the target temperature.

Similarly, the variable temperature section that heats and/or cools the skin is equipped with a heater for heating and a Peltier element for cooling, so power is supplied only to the heater. In some cases, power is supplied to only the Peltier element and only cooling is performed, and in other states, power is supplied alternately to the heater and Peltier element and heating and cooling are performed alternately. This includes both a state in which heating and cooling are being performed simultaneously, and a state in which power is supplied to both the heater and the Peltier element to perform heating and cooling at the same time. Note that the description regarding the configuration and operation of these temperature-changing parts does not preclude the applicant from limiting the invention to any of the configurations and operations when acquiring rights to the present application.

In addition, treatments include not only electrical and mechanical treatments such as iontophoresis, but also treatments performed by humans such as massage with fingers, as well as heating and cooling performed by the skin temperature control device according to the present embodiment. Also included.

To explain from another point of view, the skin temperature regulating device and the treatment device according to the present embodiment include the presence or absence of a treatment section, and whether or not it is a dedicated product with a specified purpose of use (purpose of skin temperature regulation) (multi-purpose product). They can be broadly categorized based on the difference in whether they are used in a variety of ways, such as those with unlimited uses or not, and any of these can be used as the skin temperature control device or treatment device according to the present embodiment.

For example, a dedicated product that is equipped with a treatment section and has a specified purpose is equipped with an iontophoresis section equipped with an iontophoresis electrode, etc. as a treatment section, and also pre-warms and pre-cools the skin before performing iontophoresis treatment. An example of this is a treatment device equipped with a skin temperature adjustment device.

An example of a dedicated product that does not include a treatment part and has a specific purpose is to heat or cool the skin of a certain commercially available cosmetic in order to improve the effects of the ingredients contained in the cosmetic. For example, a skin temperature regulating device. One idea is to sell such a skin temperature regulating device as a set with the predetermined cosmetic.

Items that are equipped with a treatment section and are not dedicated for a single purpose (those that have multiple purposes) include a skin temperature control device for pre-warming and pre-cooling the skin, and a skin temperature control device that can be attached and detached from the same skin temperature control device. An example is a treatment device configured with multiple types of treatment sections. The treatment parts, for example, the iontophoresis part, the vibration massage part, the low-frequency massage part, etc., can be replaced, and the installed treatment part can be adjusted by detecting the electrical information specific to each treatment part and the physical connector shape. This is a treatment device that recognizes the type, that is, the purpose of treatment (the purpose of regulating skin temperature), and uses a variable temperature section to warm or cool the skin accordingly.

Items that do not have a treatment area and are not dedicated to a single purpose (those that serve multiple purposes) include, for example, pre-warming and pre-cooling before makeup, pre-warming and pre-cooling for massage, and iontophoresis. One example is a skin temperature control device that allows the user to select multiple heating and cooling purposes using a dial, such as pre-warming and pre-cooling for skin activation, and pre-warming and pre-cooling for skin activation. .

Note that a device intended for treatment by heating or cooling can also be interpreted as a dedicated treatment device for the purpose of heating or cooling treatment, with the skin temperature regulating device itself serving as the treatment section.

The skin temperature regulating device according to the present embodiment is characterized by a skin condition measuring section that measures a predetermined element expressed on the skin before heating or cooling by the temperature changing section; target temperature determining means for determining a target temperature suitable for the purpose of skin temperature adjustment according to a measurement result by the section, the control section controlling the variable temperature section by setting the target temperature to the predetermined temperature. There are several points that can be mentioned.

If the purpose of skin temperature regulation, such as the purpose of heating/cooling or the purpose of use, is preliminary skin temperature regulation for later treatment, the predetermined elements expressed on the skin are The temperature suitable for treatment (optimal treatment temperature), or if the purpose of skin temperature regulation is heating or cooling itself without performing treatment afterwards, the temperature suitable for the purpose of heating or cooling on the skin (warming/cooling temperature). (optimum cooling temperature). In addition, in the following explanation, the optimal treatment temperature and the optimal heating/cooling temperature are also collectively referred to as target temperature.

To give a concrete example, the predetermined factors expressed on the skin can be, for example, the temperature of the skin, the moisture content of the skin, the amount of sebum on the skin, the surface condition of the skin, etc. At least one selected from the following may be adopted.

Further, the target temperature may be a target temperature (target skin temperature) for making the skin reach a predetermined temperature, or a target temperature (target temperature) for making the heating means or cooling means reach a predetermined temperature. (cooling means temperature) may be used. That is, the object of the target temperature may be the skin, heating means, or cooling means.

As mentioned above, the purpose of skin temperature regulation may be a dedicated product with a specific purpose of use, or a product intended for multiple uses.

According to the skin temperature regulating device having such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately heat or cool the skin depending on the purpose of skin temperature regulation and the difference in the individual skin condition before heating or cooling. It is possible to provide a skin temperature regulating device that can control skin temperature.

Further, the skin temperature regulating device according to the present embodiment may include skin temperature monitoring means for monitoring the temperature of the skin while the temperature changing section is being controlled by the control section.

For example, by using a contact or non-contact temperature sensor to monitor the temperature of the skin itself rather than heating means such as a heater or cooling means such as a Peltier element, if the temperature exceeds the set temperature to prevent burns, Not only can it perform processing such as cutting off electricity or switching to rapid cooling, but it can also analyze the tendency of the skin to warm up and adjust skin temperature according to that tendency. temperature can be adjusted.

Further, the control section may include an environmental temperature correction means for performing control according to the operating environment temperature. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform skin temperature adjustment control that reflects the usage environment temperature, and it is possible to perform more appropriate skin temperature adjustment.

Further, the determination of the target temperature suitable for the purpose of skin temperature regulation in the skin temperature regulating device according to the present embodiment is performed by selecting the measurement result from a target temperature group consisting of a plurality of temperatures suitable for the purpose of predetermined skin temperature regulation. This may be done by determining the target temperature according to the following.

To give a more specific explanation with an example, the skin temperature adjustment device uses, for example, data that associates the measured values of predetermined elements measured by the skin condition measurement unit with a target temperature suitable for the purpose of skin temperature adjustment. pairs (hereinafter also referred to as element measurement value - target temperature data pairs) are stored in the form of functions, tables, etc. for multiple element measurement values, and these are stored as a target temperature group for the skin condition measurement unit's measurement values ( An example of such a mode is to select one element measurement value-target temperature data pair according to the measurement result) and determine the target temperature.

With such a configuration, one target temperature can be selected with a degree of freedom from among multiple target temperatures according to the measurement results by the skin condition measuring section, and the temperature can be adjusted according to differences in individual skin conditions. This allows for more appropriate temperature control.

Furthermore, the skin temperature regulating device according to the present embodiment includes a purpose recognition means for recognizing the purpose of skin temperature regulation, and the target temperature suitable for the purpose of skin temperature regulation is determined for each purpose of skin temperature regulation. The target temperature may be determined in accordance with the measurement result from a target temperature group corresponding to the purpose of skin temperature adjustment recognized by the purpose recognition means among a plurality of provided target temperature groups.

Similarly, to explain with examples, for example, the multi-purpose skin temperature control device mentioned above, i.e., preliminary temperature control before makeup, preliminary temperature control for massage, preliminary temperature control for iontophoresis, skin activation. This is a skin temperature regulating device that allows the user to select from a plurality of skin temperature regulating purposes using a dial, such as pre-warming for the skin and cooling for the purpose of tightening the skin.

Such multipurpose skin temperature control devices include, for example, a target temperature group for preliminary temperature control before makeup, a target temperature group for preliminary temperature control for massage, and a preliminary temperature control for iontophoresis. A plurality of target temperature groups are stored, such as a target temperature group for skin temperature adjustment and a target temperature group for preliminary temperature adjustment for skin activation, and the selection dial for the purpose of skin temperature adjustment can be used to select the purpose of the skin temperature adjustment device. By functioning as a recognition means, it selects the target temperature group for skin temperature adjustment set by the dial, and also selects the first element measurement value - target temperature data according to the measurement value (measurement result) of the skin condition measurement unit. An example may be a mode in which a pair is selected and a target temperature is determined.

With such a configuration, it is possible to select a target temperature for appropriate temperature regulation of the skin according to a predetermined purpose from among a plurality of purposes, and also from among a plurality of target temperatures with a degree of freedom. can.

Further, the treatment device according to the present embodiment can include the skin temperature adjustment device of any of the aspects described so far, and a treatment section that performs treatment for the purpose of skin temperature adjustment. In addition, when the skin temperature adjustment device constitutes a treatment device in an integrated state with the treatment section, it can also be understood as a skin temperature adjustment unit that constitutes a part of the treatment device.

With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a treatment device that can perform preliminary temperature adjustment according to differences in individual skin conditions during treatment.

Hereinafter, a skin temperature regulating device and a treatment device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First embodiment]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the appearance of a treatment device A1 according to the first embodiment. This treatment device A1 functions as a heating section as a variable temperature section by performing a heating process to warm the skin by a control section to be described later, and also functions as a treatment section by performing an iontophoresis process. Functions as an ion introduction section. That is, the treatment device A1 described in the first embodiment includes a heating section and a treatment section, and the purpose of heating by the heating section is specified as pre-warming for iontophoresis treatment by the iontophoresis section. This is a special product.

As shown in FIG. 1(a), the treatment device A1 has a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front, has a thick plate-like appearance that is slightly curved backwards from the bottom to the top, and has a circumference that allows it to be held in the palm of the hand. However, its vertical length is large enough so that the top part comes out of your hand when you grip the casing.

Moreover, the treatment device A1 is composed of a treatment device main body 12 and a clamping body 13, as shown in FIG. 1(b).

The treatment device main body 12 is the main part of the treatment device A1 in which a heating section for warming the skin and an iontophoresis section are mounted, and a truncated conical contact section 14 is provided protruding from the upper front surface thereof.

The contact part 14 is a part that is brought into direct or indirect contact with the skin to be heated or treated, and when the heating part is functioning, it can effectively transmit the heat generated by the heating element to the skin, and can also introduce ions. It is made of a conductor such as metal so that it functions as one side electrode for forming a potential gradient.

The holding body 13 is a member for holding the cotton 15 placed on the contact portion 14 between it and the treatment device main body 12, as shown by the dashed line.

The clamping body 13 is pivotally supported at the lower end of the treatment device main body 12 so as to be swingable between the closed position shown in FIG. 1(a) and the open position shown in FIG. There is. Further, the holding body 13 is formed with an exposure hole 13a at a position opposite to the holding body 13, through which the contact portion 14 is exposed when the holding body 13 is in the closed position.

Then, by holding the clamping body 13 in the closed position and bringing the contact part 14 into direct contact with the skin while the heating part is functioning, the temperature can be heated to a temperature suitable for the iontophoresis treatment to be performed later, depending on the condition of the skin. It will be done.

Furthermore, once the holding body 13 is in the open position, the cotton 15 impregnated with cosmetics or the like is placed on the upper surface 14a of the abutment part 14, and the holding body 13 is moved to the closed position. It can be held between the main body 12. In this state, if the iontophoresis section described later is activated and electricity is applied to the skin that is in contact with the contact section 14 through the cotton 15, ions of predetermined components contained in cosmetics etc. can be introduced. It is possible. Note that the reference numeral 16 shown in FIG. 1 is a gripping part side electrode 16 for forming a potential gradient with the contact part 14.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the back side of the treatment device A1. As shown in FIG. 2, an operation section 17 is arranged on the back side of the treatment device A1, and allows the user to input instructions to a control section 30 housed inside the treatment device main body 12. .

The operation section 17 is provided with a power button 17a, a skin temperature adjustment button 17b, and a treatment button 17c, and each button is electrically connected to the control section 30.

The power button 17a is a button for starting or powering down the treatment device A1. If the power button 17a is pressed in the state before startup, power is supplied from the power source (the battery 18 in this embodiment) to the control unit 30, and the heating unit and the iontophoresis unit enter the standby state. Moreover, if the power button 17a is pressed in the state after startup, the power to the control unit 30 is cut off, and the treatment device A1 returns to the state before startup.

The skin temperature adjustment button 17b is a button for operating a variable temperature section, and in the treatment device A1 according to the first embodiment, is a button for operating a heating section. Specifically, power is supplied to a heater, a sensor, etc. that constitute the heating section, and the skin that is in contact with the contact section 14 is heated.

The treatment button 17c is a button for operating the iontophoresis section. Specifically, power is supplied to a pulse current supply circuit 49 (described later) and the like constituting the iontophoresis section, and ions are introduced into the skin brought into contact with the contact section 14 through the cotton 15.

Further, the operation section 17 is provided with a display section 17f. This display section 17f is for displaying and informing the user of various temperature information such as target temperature, current skin temperature, and temperature of the heater and Peltier element, and is electrically connected to the control section 30 described later. ing.

Furthermore, an indicator lamp 17d is provided at the upper part of the operation section 17. The indicator lamp 17d is turned off before the treatment device A1 is activated, and is turned on after the treatment device A1 is activated, thereby indicating the activated state of the treatment device A1. In addition, the indicator lamp 17d is composed of a so-called multicolor LED, and displays a color to indicate to the user whether the state of the treatment device A1 is in the skin temperature adjustment mode or the iontophoresis mode, which will be described later. Notify based on differences.

Next, the internal configuration of the treatment device A1, particularly the internal configuration near the contact portion 14, will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the vicinity of the abutment part 14 on the front side of the treatment device A1. The locations of components that cannot be visually recognized are indicated by broken lines and hatching.

That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the contact portion 14 is provided with a heater 19 shown as a shaded hollow circle area on the inner surface side facing the upper surface 14a.

Further, as a structure that can be visually recognized from the outside, a skin temperature measuring section 20 is arranged in the center of the upper surface 14a, and a heat insulating section 21 is formed between the area where the heater 19 is arranged and the skin temperature measuring section 20. There is. Therefore, the heater 19, the heat insulating section 21, and the skin temperature measuring section 20 are arranged concentrically.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the XX cross section in FIG. 3. The contact portion 14 includes a metal contact cup 22 forming its exterior, and includes a base 24, a support 23, a heat insulating portion 21, a heater 19, and a skin temperature measuring portion 20.

The contact cup 22 is a member formed of metal with good electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity, and serves to transmit the heat of the heater 19 to the skin in the skin temperature adjustment mode, and to function as an electrode in the iontophoresis mode. It is a part for

In addition, an exposure hole 22b is formed at the bottom of the contact cup 22, that is, in the center of the upper surface 14a of the contact portion 14, so that the heat insulating portion 21 and the skin temperature measurement portion 20, which will be described later, are exposed. It can be placed in

The base 24 and the support body 23 are members for supporting the heat insulating part 21 and the heater 19 arranged inside the contact cup 22.

The heat insulating part 21 is arranged approximately at the center of the support body 23. The heat insulating part 21 is made of a material that has low thermal conductivity and is not denatured by the heat of the heater 19, and serves to prevent the heat of the heater 19 from propagating to surrounding parts.

The heater 19 is a part for generating heat to be supplied to the skin when the treatment device A1 is in the skin temperature adjustment mode. The heater 19 is disposed with its upper surface in contact with the back surface of the abutment cup 22, and is configured so that the generated heat is smoothly transmitted to the abutment cup 22. In addition, the lower surface side of the heater 19 is supported by a support 23 and a heat insulating part 21 to prevent the heater 19 from peeling off from the abutment cup 22 and to prevent the heat of the heater 19 from escaping to other parts and causing loss. I have to.

The heater 19 is electrically connected to a control board 26 disposed inside the treatment device main body 12 by wiring (not shown), and controls the amount of heat generated under the control of a control unit 30 built on the control board 26. It is configured so that it can be changed.

Further, the heater 19 is provided with a heater temperature sensor 19a. This heater temperature sensor 19a is for measuring the temperature of the heater 19, and the temperature information obtained by the heater temperature sensor 19a is supplied to the control board 26 (control unit 30) via wiring (not shown). Ru.

The skin temperature measurement section 20 is one of the members that together with the control section 30 constitutes a skin condition measurement section that measures the skin temperature as a predetermined element expressed in the skin before heating by the heater 19 or the like. It is disposed at the center of the upper surface 14a of the abutment part 14, that is, in the recess 21a of the heat insulating part 21 exposed through the exposure hole 22b of the abutment cup 22. The skin temperature measuring section 20 is a section for generating information according to the temperature of the skin (skin temperature information) and supplying it to the control board 26 (control section 30), and is composed of a cap body 20a and a skin temperature sensor 20b. are doing.

The cap body 20a is a metal cover material that comes into direct contact with the skin and transmits the heat to the skin temperature sensor 20b.

The skin temperature sensor 20b uses electrical elements (for example, a voltage depending on the temperature, a resistance value depending on the temperature, etc.) that changes depending on the skin heat transmitted through the cap body 20a as skin temperature information. It is something that is generated and maintained as a. The skin temperature sensor 20b is connected to the control board 26 (control unit 30) via wiring (not shown), and skin temperature information is supplied to the control unit 30.

Further, as a feature of the contact part 14, a heat insulating part 21 is disposed between the heater 19 and the skin temperature measurement part 20, so that the heat of the heater 19 affects the measurement of skin temperature by the skin temperature measurement part 20. The structure is designed to suppress this as much as possible.

In particular, as can be seen from the surface structure of the upper surface 14a, the partition wall 21b of the heat insulating part 21 is interposed between the heater 19 and the contact cup 22 that is heated by the heater 19, and the skin temperature measuring part 20. The skin temperature measuring section 20 is configured to be thermally insulated as much as possible, so that the skin temperature, which is a predetermined element expressed on the skin, can be accurately measured.

Next, the electrical configuration of the treatment device A1 will be explained. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the treatment device A1.

The control unit 30 built on the control board 26 includes a CPU 45, a ROM 46, a RAM 47, an RTC 48, etc., and is capable of executing programs necessary for operating the treatment device A1.

Specifically, the ROM 46 stores programs necessary for the processing of the CPU 45, and the RAM 47 functions as a temporary storage area when executing the programs.

For example, in a predetermined area of the ROM 46, in addition to programs for realizing processing, an environmental temperature correction table that is referred to when the control unit 30 functions as an environmental temperature correction means is stored. This environmental temperature correction table stores data for eliminating the influence of environmental temperature on skin temperature before referring to the element measurement value-target temperature table described later.

Further, the ROM 46 is provided with a purpose-specific storage area in which target temperature groups are stored for each purpose of skin temperature adjustment. In the treatment device A1 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined address range within the purpose-specific storage area is allocated as the iontophoresis storage area, and the iontophoresis element measurement value-target temperature table is stored here as a target temperature group. ing.

The treatment device A1 according to the present embodiment is a dedicated product whose purpose of skin temperature adjustment (purpose of warming) is specified for pre-warming before iontophoresis, so the purpose-specific storage area has a storage area for iontophoresis. Only a storage area is allocated to store the iontophoresis element measurement value-target temperature table, but if it is a multi-purpose device as mentioned above, storage areas corresponding to each purpose are allocated to the storage area for each purpose. A target temperature group for each purpose (for example, an element measurement value-target temperature table for each purpose) is stored in each area. In addition, in the case of the treatment device A1 according to the present embodiment, it can be configured to include a multi-purpose storage area and to be able to access only the iontophoresis storage area in terms of hardware or software.

The ROM 46 also contains a first color value which is a set value of the emitted light color of the indicator lamp 17d in the skin temperature adjustment mode, a second color value which is a set value of the emitted light color in the iontophoresis mode, etc. is also remembered.

For example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 47, a mode value representing the current mode of the treatment device A1 and a current pattern value for instructing a pulse current supply circuit 49, which will be described later, regarding a pulse current pattern to be supplied to the contact cup 22, are stored. A luminescent color value for instructing an indicator drive circuit 50 (to be described later) regarding the luminescent color of the indicator lamp 17d, a target temperature value for heating control by the control section 30, and the like are stored.

The RTC (Real Time Clock) 48 is for generating a clock pulse that is a reference for executing interrupt processing, which will be described later. Even when the CPU 45 is in the process of executing the process, the CPU 45 interrupts the process and executes the interrupt process in response to clock pulses generated from the RTC 48 at predetermined intervals (for example, every 2 milliseconds).

The control section 30 is also equipped with a pulse current supply circuit 49 and an indicator drive circuit 50.

The pulse current supply circuit 49 is a circuit for supplying a predetermined current to the abutment cup 22 in a predetermined pattern based on the power supplied from the power supply section 31 (battery 18). The pulse current supply circuit 49 monitors the current pattern value of the RAM 47 and supplies a current pattern corresponding to the current pattern value to the contact cup 22.

The indicator drive circuit 50 is a circuit for causing the indicator lamp 17d to emit light in a predetermined color. The indicator drive circuit 50 monitors the luminescent color value of the RAM 47, and causes the indicator lamp 17d to emit light in a color corresponding to a value corresponding to a predetermined color.

Further, the control unit 30 is connected to a power button 17a, a skin temperature adjustment button 17b, a treatment button 17c, a heater temperature sensor 19a, a skin temperature sensor 20b, an indicator lamp 17d, a contact cup 22, a heater 19, and a display unit 17f. It is configured to be referenced and controlled depending on the execution status of the program in the control unit 30.

For example, the control unit 30 monitors the power button 17a, the skin temperature adjustment button 17b, and the treatment button 17c, and when each button is pressed, it rewrites the value of a predetermined address in the RAM 47 and changes the value of the treatment device A1. Records the operation of each button by the user.

Further, for example, the control unit 30 monitors the heater temperature sensor 19a and the skin temperature sensor 20b. The temperature information obtained from the heater temperature sensor 19a and the skin temperature sensor 20b is sequentially stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 47, respectively. Note that the indicator lamp 17d, the contact cup 22, the heater 19, and the display section 17f are as described above, and their explanation will be omitted here.

Next, the processing executed by the control unit 30 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing the main process executed by the CPU 45 of the control unit 30, FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing the interrupt process, and FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing the skin temperature adjustment mode process.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the main process, the CPU 45 first refers to a predetermined address in the RAM 47 and determines whether or not the mode value is 0, that is, whether or not the standby state has been instructed by the user. Step S11). Here, if it is determined that the mode value is 0 (step S11: Yes), the CPU 45 returns the process to step S11. On the other hand, if it is determined that the mode value is not 0 (step S11: No), the CPU 45 moves the process to step S12.

In step S12, the CPU 45 determines whether the mode value is 1, that is, whether the skin temperature adjustment mode is instructed by the user. Here, if it is determined that the mode value is 1 (step S12: Yes), the CPU 45 moves the process to step S13.

In step S13, the CPU 45 executes skin temperature adjustment mode processing. After finishing the skin temperature adjustment mode process, the CPU 45 returns the process to step S11.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S12 that the mode value is not 1 (step S12: No), the CPU 45 moves the process to step S14.

In step S14, the CPU 45 determines whether the mode value is 2, that is, whether the iontophoresis mode is instructed by the user. If it is determined that the mode value is 2 (step S14: Yes), the CPU 45 moves the process to step S15.

In step S15, the CPU 45 sets the emission color value to a second color value (for example, a value indicating red), refers to the current pattern value stored at a predetermined address in the RAM 47, and moves the process to step S16. .

In step S16, the CPU 45 instructs the pulse current supply circuit 49 to energize, and performs iontophoresis processing on the skin in contact for a predetermined period of time. After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the mode value and luminescent color value are set to 0, thereby putting the treatment device A1 into a standby state. Note that by executing these steps S15 and S16 by the CPU 45, the control section 30, the contact section 14, etc. function integrally as a treatment section. After completing step S16, the CPU 45 returns the process to step S11.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S14 that the mode value is not 2 (step S14: No), the CPU 45 moves the process to step S17.

In step S17, the CPU 45 sets the mode value stored at a predetermined address in the RAM 47 to 0 to enter a standby state, and also sets the target temperature value to a null value and the emission color value to 0 to enter a standby state. After completing this step S17, the CPU 45 returns the process to step S11 again.

Next, interrupt processing will be explained with reference to FIG. Even when the CPU 45 is in the process of executing a process, it may interrupt the process and execute an interrupt process. The following interrupt processing is executed in response to clock pulses generated from the RTC 48 at predetermined intervals (for example, every 2 milliseconds).

In the interrupt process, the CPU 45 refers to a predetermined address in the RAM 47 and determines whether or not the user has operated the skin temperature adjustment button 17b. If it is determined that the skin temperature adjustment button 17b has been pressed (step S21: Yes), the CPU 45 sets the mode value stored in the RAM 47 to 1 and the luminescent color value to the first color value ( Step S22), the process returns to the address before branching. On the other hand, if it is determined that the skin temperature adjustment button 17b is not pressed (step S21: No), the CPU 45 moves the process to step S23.

In step S23, the CPU 45 refers to a predetermined address in the RAM 47 and determines whether the user has operated the treatment button 17c. If it is determined that the treatment button 17c has been pressed (step S23: Yes), the CPU 45 sets the mode value stored in the RAM 47 to 2 and the luminescent color value to the second color value (step S24). ), the process returns to the address before branching. On the other hand, if it is determined that the treatment button 17c is not pressed (step S23: No), the CPU 45 moves the process to step S25.

In step S25, the CPU 45 determines whether the power button 17a has been pressed for a long time. If it is determined that the button has been pressed for a long time (step S25: Yes), the CPU 45 sets the mode value stored in the RAM 47 to 0 and the luminescent color value to 0 (step S26), and then branches the process before branching. return to the address. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power button 17a has not been pressed for a long time (step S25: No), the CPU 45 returns the process to the address before branching.

Next, the skin temperature adjustment mode processing will be explained with reference to FIG. In the skin temperature adjustment mode, the CPU 45 refers to a predetermined address in the RAM 47 and determines whether a target temperature has been set (step S31). Here, if the target temperature value is null (step S31: No), the CPU 45 moves the process to step S32. On the other hand, if a value is set as the target temperature value (step S31: Yes), the CPU 45 moves the process to step S37.

In step S32, the CPU 45 energizes the contact cup 22 to determine whether the skin is in contact with the contact portion 14.

Next, the CPU 45 refers to the voltage, resistance value, etc. when energized, and if it is determined that the skin is in contact with the contact portion 14 (step S33: Yes), the process moves to step S34. On the other hand, if it is determined that the skin is not in contact (step S33: No), the CPU 45 returns the process to the address before branching.

In step S34, the CPU 45 performs skin condition measurement processing. In the treatment device A1 according to the present embodiment, the skin temperature is used as a predetermined element to be measured on the skin, so the skin temperature is measured here. Note that when the CPU 45 executes this step S34, the control section 30, the skin temperature measuring section 20, etc. function integrally as a skin temperature measuring means.

Specifically, the CPU 45 refers to a predetermined address in the RAM 47 and calculates the skin temperature from the temperature information from the skin temperature sensor 20b. After finishing the real skin condition measurement process, the CPU 45 moves the process to step S35.

In step S35, the CPU 45 executes environmental temperature correction processing. Specifically, the temperature of the environment in which the treatment device A1 is used, such as the room temperature, and the environmental temperature correction table stored in advance in the ROM 46 are referred to, so that the influence of the environmental temperature on the skin temperature can be eliminated. Corrects skin temperature. Note that, when the CPU 45 executes this step S35, the control unit 30 functions as an environmental temperature correction means. After finishing this environmental temperature correction process, the CPU 45 moves the process to step S36.

In step S36, the CPU 45 executes target temperature determination processing. Specifically, the iontophoresis element measured value-target temperature table stored in the iontophoresis storage area of the RAM 47 is referred to, and a plurality of iontophoresis element measured value-target temperature data pairs defined in the table are stored. A target temperature corresponding to the value of the corrected skin temperature (corrected skin temperature) which is the iontophoresis element measurement value is acquired from among them, and this is determined as the control target temperature. Note that by the CPU 45 executing this step S36, the control unit 30 functions as a target temperature determining means. After completing this target temperature determination process, the CPU 45 moves the process to step S37.

In step S37, the CPU 45 supplies electric power according to the control target temperature to the heater 19 to cause the heater 19 to generate heat. At this time, the amount of heat generated is controlled while adjusting the power supplied to the heater 19 with reference to temperature information from the heater temperature sensor 19a stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 47. Note that by the CPU 45 executing this step S37, the control unit 30, heater 19, heater temperature sensor 19a, etc. function integrally as a heating unit that is a variable temperature unit that heats the skin that is in contact with it. do.

Next, the CPU 45 performs skin temperature monitoring control processing in step S38. Specifically, the CPU 45 calculates the current temperature of the skin itself, not the temperature of the heater 19, from the temperature information of the skin temperature sensor 20b recorded at a predetermined address in the RAM 47, and monitors this over time. Temperature control is performed according to the tendency of the user's skin to warm easily.

For example, if the temperature rises slowly relative to the amount of heat applied to the skin by the heater 19, it is assumed that the user's skin metabolism is low, and the heater 19 Processing to increase the amount of heat generated in step 19 is performed.

Conversely, if it is determined that the skin is likely to warm up, it is assumed that the skin's metabolism is active, and processing is performed to suppress the amount of heat generated. Note that when the CPU 45 executes this step S38, the control unit 30, the skin temperature measuring unit 20, etc. perform skin temperature monitoring to monitor the skin temperature while the heating unit (variable temperature unit) is being controlled by the control unit 30. It functions as a means. When the actual skin temperature monitoring control process is finished, the CPU 45 returns the process to the address before branching.

As described above, since the treatment device A1 according to the present embodiment has the above-described configuration, it operates as follows.

That is, when the user presses the power button 17a provided on the operating section 17 of the treatment device A1, the treatment device A1 enters a standby state, waiting for the user to select the skin temperature adjustment mode or the iontophoresis mode.

Next, when the user presses the skin temperature adjustment button 17b, the treatment device A1 shifts to the skin temperature adjustment mode. In the skin temperature adjustment mode, the skin temperature is measured before the skin is heated by the heater 19, and after correction according to the environmental temperature is made, the target temperature is determined.

Here, the control unit 30 generates an iontophoresis element measurement value-target temperature table stored in the ROM 46, in other words, an element measurement value corresponding to the corrected skin temperature from among a plurality of element measurement value-target temperature data pairs. - Select a target temperature data pair and determine a target temperature suitable for iontophoresis and suitable for the user's current skin condition.

Therefore, instead of heating the user to a predetermined temperature as a target regardless of the skin condition of the user, as in conventional treatment devices, the system selects an appropriate temperature from among multiple target temperatures according to the corrected skin temperature. It is possible to select the target temperature with a degree of freedom, and it is possible to appropriately heat the skin depending on the difference in the condition of each individual's skin before heating.

Then, the control unit 30 controls the power supplied to the heater 19 using this target temperature as the temperature to be controlled, and appropriately heats the skin.

Further, at this time, by executing the skin temperature monitoring control process, the control unit 30 can detect the different ways in which the skin warms depending on the user and perform more suitable heating.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a skin temperature adjusting device A2 according to a second embodiment will be described. This skin temperature adjustment device A2 is similar to the treatment device A1 of the first embodiment in that the control section 30 executes the above-mentioned heating process and functions as a heating section, but It is different in that it is equipped with a Peltier device 25 that cools the skin, and the control unit 30 executes the cooling process and functions as a cooling unit, and that it does not have the configuration and processing corresponding to the treatment unit. are doing. That is, the skin temperature regulating device A2 described in the second embodiment includes both a heating section and a cooling section as a variable temperature section, but does not include a treatment section, and the skin temperature regulating device A2 is not equipped with a treatment section, and the skin temperature regulation device A2 is not equipped with a treatment section. It is a specialized product for a limited purpose, and in particular, here, for a certain commercially available cosmetic, it is used to adjust the skin temperature for the purpose of improving the beauty effect of the ingredients contained in this cosmetic. This will be explained as an adjustment device A2.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a sales image of the skin temperature regulating device A2 according to the second embodiment. The skin temperature adjusting device A2 is a component of a beauty set S that is sold together with a cosmetic M in a cosmetic case P.

Cosmetics M contains beauty ingredients whose effects on the skin vary depending on the temperature and metabolic state of the skin, and the skin temperature regulator A2 is used to make the beauty ingredients function effectively on the skin before using the cosmetics M. It has the role of warming the skin and cooling and tightening the skin.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the appearance of the skin temperature adjustment device A2 is different from the treatment device A1 in that it does not include the clamping body 13, but the other configurations are generally the same.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the skin temperature adjusting device A2. The electrical configuration of the skin temperature adjustment device A2 is also roughly the same as that of the treatment device A1, but as shown in FIG. are doing.

Specifically, the treatment button 17c provided in the operation section 17 of the treatment device A1 and the pulse current supply circuit 49 in the control section 30 are not provided, and the main Steps S14 to S16 of the process and steps S23 and S24 of the interrupt process are not executed.

In addition, in the skin temperature adjustment mode processing, the heater energization in step S37 is performed as necessary, and as shown in FIG. A process of energizing the Peltier element is performed to cool the abutment cup 22 brought into contact with the cooling surface of the element.

In addition, in the purpose storage area of the ROM 46, there is no storage area for iontophoresis, but a storage area for beauty ingredient penetration is allocated, and a beauty ingredient penetration element measurement value-target temperature table is stored there. There is.

Since the skin temperature regulating device A2 according to the present embodiment has the above-described configuration, it operates as follows.

That is, when the user presses the power button 17a to put the skin temperature adjustment device A2 in a standby state, and further presses the skin temperature adjustment button 17b, the skin temperature adjustment device A2 shifts to the skin temperature adjustment mode.

In the skin temperature adjustment mode, the skin temperature is measured before the heater 19 warms the skin and/or the Peltier element 25 cools the skin, and after correction according to the environmental temperature, the target temperature is determined. I do.

Here, the control unit 30 refers to the beauty ingredient penetration element measurement value-target temperature table stored in the ROM 46, and selects the corrected skin temperature from among the plurality of element measurement value-target temperature data pairs constituting the table. A corresponding element measurement value-target temperature data pair is selected to determine a target temperature that is suitable for the penetration of the beauty ingredient and is also suitable for the user's current skin condition.

Then, by executing step S37 or step S37-1 as necessary to reach the determined target temperature, a variable temperature section capable of heating and/or cooling is configured together with other components, and the temperature changing section that is in contact with the skin is Temperature control is performed.

Therefore, unlike conventional treatment devices, heating or cooling is not performed with a predetermined temperature as a target regardless of the user's skin condition, but instead of heating or cooling based on the corrected skin temperature from among multiple target temperatures. It is possible to select an appropriate target temperature with a degree of freedom, and it is possible to appropriately adjust the skin temperature according to differences in the condition of individual skin before heating or cooling.

In addition, by executing various processes according to the flow of the skin temperature adjustment mode described above, other functions are also realized similarly to the treatment device A1 described above.

[Third embodiment]
Next, a treatment device A3 according to a third embodiment will be explained. This treatment device A3 is similar to the treatment device A1 of the first embodiment in that the control unit 30 executes the skin temperature adjustment mode process and functions as a heating unit which is a variable temperature unit. However, a plurality of separate mechanical structures corresponding to the treatment section are prepared, and by replacing them, multiple types of treatments can be performed. That is, the treatment device A3 described in the third embodiment includes both a heating section and a treatment section, but a plurality of replaceable treatment sections are prepared, and heating is performed for the number of executable treatments. It can be said that the purpose of the product is multiple, and it is not a dedicated product used for a single purpose (a product related to multiple purposes).

In addition, the predetermined element measured by the skin condition measuring section and the skin condition measuring section before heating the skin is the measurement of skin temperature by the skin temperature measuring section 20 in the treatment device A1 and the skin temperature adjusting device A2. However, in the treatment device A3, the skin condition is confirmed by measuring the skin tone (reflectance of light of a predetermined wavelength) by the skin color measuring section 65.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a treatment device A3 according to the third embodiment. The treatment device A3 has approximately the same external configuration as the skin temperature adjustment device A2 described above, but as shown in FIG. It is unique in that three types of head parts 62 are available: a low-frequency massage head 62a, a vibration massage head 62b, and a light treatment head 62c, so that multiple treatments can be performed by changing the head part 62. .

The treatment device main body portion 61 is a part that mainly controls the treatment device A3. The treatment device main body portion 61 includes a variable temperature portion (a heating portion that performs heating in the third embodiment) that adjusts the skin temperature of the treatment device A3 according to the purpose of treatment according to the type of the attached head portion 62. function as a medical treatment department.

Further, a head attachment portion 61a is formed at the upper end of the treatment device main body portion 61, and the treatment device main body portion 61 and the head portion 62 are configured to be removably connected and electrically connected. .

The head section 62 accommodates components such as a heater 19 and a Peltier element 25, which are components for adjusting skin temperature (here, the heater 19 is a component for heating), and components for performing treatment. The configuration for performing treatment differs depending on each head section 62. It goes without saying that the structure for adjusting the skin temperature may also be different for each head.

Further, the head portion 62 is provided with a marking means for recognizing which head portion 62 is attached to the treatment device main body portion 61. Although such a marking means is not particularly limited, in the treatment device A3 of the third embodiment, it is realized by electrical resistance having a different value for each head portion 62.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12(b), a terminal for identifying the marking means is assigned to the electrical connector provided on the head attachment portion 61a of the treatment device main body 61, and each head portion 62 to which it is attached is assigned a terminal. The type of head section 62 is determined by electrically identifying the specific resistance value assigned to the head section 62 by the control section 30 of the treatment device main body section 61.

In addition, the control unit 30 recognizes the type of skin temperature adjustment (warming) before the treatment by determining the difference between the head units 62. That is, these configurations function as purpose recognition means for recognizing the purpose of heating as well as execution of purpose recognition processing in the control unit 30, which will be described later.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a YY cross section of the low frequency massage head 62a shown in FIG. 12(a). The low-frequency massage head 62a is a head section that applies various patterns of low-frequency current to the skin via the contact cup 22 of the contact section 64 that functions as an electrode, and performs massage by promoting muscle contraction movement. It is 62. Note that structures similar to the internal structure of the contact portion 14 of the treatment device A1 previously described with reference to FIG. 4 may be given the same reference numerals to simplify the explanation or may be omitted.

The low frequency massage head 62a includes a head main body part 71 serving as a base of the head part 62, and a contact part 64 formed on the front side of the head main body part 71.

The head body portion 71 is a portion that serves as a mounting base for the contact portion 64 and also serves as a connection portion with the treatment device body portion 61.

The contact portion 64 includes a support body 23 and a heat insulating member 21 inside the contact cup 22, a heater 19 that functions as a heat source for warming the skin, and a heater temperature sensor 19a for monitoring the heater 19. As a difference from the contact portion 14 (see FIG. 4) of the treatment device A1 described in the first embodiment, an optical skin color measurement portion 65 is provided.

The skin color measurement section 65 includes a light emitting element 66, a light receiving element 67, an optical path forming body 68 that forms a V-shaped optical path from the light emitting element 66 to the light receiving element 67 together with the heat insulating member 21, and an exposure hole 22b of the abutment cup 22. It is composed of a lens 69 and the like arranged in the. 66 and the light receiving element 67 are electrically connected to the control unit 30 in the treatment device body 61 via the head attachment part 61a, and the light emitting element 66 emits inspection light toward the lens 69. . This test light is reflected by the part to be measured on the skin surface that comes into contact with the lens 69 and reaches the light receiving element 67 .

The amount of reflected light at this time changes depending on the user's skin color, that is, the amount of melanin. Specifically, in the case of a user with dark skin and a lot of melanin, a relatively large amount of the test light is absorbed by the skin surface, so the amount of reflected light is small. Conversely, in the case of a user with fair skin and low melanin, the amount of test light absorbed is relatively small, so the amount of reflected light is large. Further, even when used by the same user, abnormal areas such as spots caused by melanin absorb more inspection light and reflect less light than normal areas without spots. Violet visible light (380-430 nm) is more easily absorbed by melanin than visible light of other colors with longer wavelengths, and as a result, there is a large difference in the amount of reflected light when irradiating normal and abnormal areas. , has excellent ability to detect skin abnormalities.

The control unit 30 stores the output information from the skin color measuring unit 65, and determines that if the amount of reflected light is small (low reflectance) and the skin has a dull color, the metabolism of the skin is not good, or if the skin is bright and clear. If so, it is determined that the skin's metabolism is good, and heat is applied in accordance with the subsequent treatment.

Further, a skin temperature measuring section 20 including a skin temperature sensor 20b is disposed in the contact section 64. The partition wall 21b of the heat insulating part 21 is interposed between the heater 19 and the abutment cup 22 which is heated by the heater 19, and the skin temperature measuring part 20, so that the skin temperature measuring part 20 is thermally insulated as much as possible. With this configuration, it is possible to accurately measure skin temperature as a predetermined element expressed on the skin.

Furthermore, the contact cup 22 is configured to be electrically connected to a low frequency current generation circuit (not shown) constructed in the control section 30 of the treatment device main body section 61, which will be described later. A predetermined low frequency current is applied to the skin under control to enable low frequency massage of the skin.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a cross section of the vibrating massage head 62b. The vibration massage head 62b is a head section 62 for massaging the skin brought into contact by vibrating a built-in vibration motor 72.

The vibrating massage head 62b includes a head main body part 71 serving as a base of the head part 62, and a contact part 73 formed on the front side of the head main body part 71.

The contact portion 73 includes a support 23 and a heat insulating member 21 inside the contact cup 22, a heater 19 that functions as a heat source for warming the skin, a heater temperature sensor 19a for monitoring the heater 19, and a control portion 30. It has the same configuration as the low-frequency massage head 62a in that it includes a contact cup 22 electrically connected to the body and an optical skin color measuring section 65, but it has a different configuration in that it includes a vibration motor 72. It's different.

The vibration motor 72 has an eccentric weight 72c disposed on the drive shaft 72b of the motor 72a, and is vibrated by electric power supplied from the treatment device main body 61 under the control of the control unit 30, thereby vibrating the entire low frequency massage head 62a. Vibration massage of the skin brought into contact with the upper surface 73a of the contact portion 73 is performed by vibrating the skin.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a cross section of the optical treatment head 62c. The light treatment head 62c is a head section 62 that emits light of a wavelength that activates skin cells from the treatment LED 75 and performs treatment on the skin that is in contact with it.

The light treatment head 62c includes a head main body part 71 serving as a base of the head part 62, and an abutment part 74 formed on the front side of the head main body part 71.

The contact portion 74 includes a support body 23 and a heat insulating member 21 arranged inside the contact cup 22, a heater 19 that functions as a heat source for warming the skin, a heater temperature sensor 19a for monitoring the heater 19, and a control portion 30. It has the same configuration as the low-frequency massage head 62a in that it includes a contact cup 22 electrically connected to the body and an optical skin color measuring section 65, but it is capable of emitting light of a predetermined wavelength to the skin. The configuration is different in that a treatment LED 75 is provided at the top.

The treatment LED 75 is connected to the control unit 30 in the treatment device body 61 via the head attachment portion 61a by wiring (not shown), and is powered by electric power supplied from the treatment device body 61 under the control of the control unit 30. It emits light, and treatment using the light is performed on the skin that is brought into contact with the upper surface 74a of the contact portion 74.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the treatment device A3. The treatment device A3 is configured separately from a treatment device main body portion 61 and a plurality of head portions 62, and the electrical configuration described in the treatment device A1 of the first embodiment is distributed to each. The functions in each block are similar.

Briefly, the treatment device main body 61 is equipped with a control unit 30, which receives power from the power supply unit 31 through the CPU 45, ROM 46, RAM 47, RTC 48, and indicator drive circuit 50, and executes various programs. It is possible.

Also, connected to the control unit 30 are a power button 17a, a skin temperature adjustment button 17b, a treatment button 17c, and an indicator lamp 17d as components of the treatment device main body 61 side.

On the other hand, each head section 62 is provided with a contact cup 22, a heater temperature sensor 19a, a skin temperature sensor 20b, a light receiving element 67, a heater 19, and a light emitting element 66. Under the control of 30, it is possible to receive information from each component and drive each component.

Furthermore, as a feature of the treatment device A3 according to the third embodiment, the vibration massage head 62b is provided with a vibration motor 72, and the light treatment head 62c is provided with an LED 75. Under the control of the control unit 30, each It allows the structure to be driven or energized.

Further, as a further feature of the present treatment device A3, the storage area for each purpose of the ROM 46 is allocated to a storage area for low frequency massage, a storage area for vibration massage, and a storage area for light therapy. The storage area for vibration massage contains the measured values of elements for low-frequency massage - target temperature table, the storage area for vibration massage contains the measured values of elements for vibration massage - target temperature table, and the storage area for light therapy contains the measured values of elements for light therapy - target temperature table. is stored.

The control unit 30 also determines the type of the head unit 62 attached via the head attachment unit 61a, and stores a value indicating the type at a predetermined address in the RAM 47.

Next, the processing executed by the CPU 45 will be briefly described. The CPU 45 executes almost the same processes as the main process, interrupt process, and skin temperature adjustment mode process described above with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8, but the difference is that the CPU 45 performs the main process If it is determined in step S14 that the mode value is 2 (step S14: Yes), each step shown in FIG. 17 is executed instead of step S15 or step S16.

That is, in step S15-1, the CPU 45 refers to a predetermined address in the RAM 47 and obtains a value indicating the type of the head section 62 attached. Next, the CPU 45 executes treatment processing such as energization and control according to the acquired value, that is, the head section 62 that is attached (step S16-1). After completing this step S16-1, the CPU 45 returns the process to step S11.

Furthermore, the treatment device A3 executes the following process in steps S34 to S36 of the skin temperature adjustment mode process shown in FIG.

That is, in step S34, the CPU 45 performs a skin condition measurement process, and in the treatment device A3 according to the third embodiment, the predetermined element as a measurement target appearing on the skin is the skin tone. Here, the skin tone (reflectance of light of a predetermined wavelength) is measured.

Specifically, the CPU 45 refers to a predetermined address in the RAM 47 and calculates a value indicating the skin tone from the reflection intensity information from the light receiving element 67 of the skin color measuring section 65. After finishing the real skin condition measurement process, the CPU 45 moves the process to step S35.

In step S35, the CPU 45 executes environmental temperature correction processing. Referring to an environmental temperature correction table stored in the ROM 46 in advance, the value indicating the skin tone is corrected so as to eliminate the influence of the environmental temperature on the skin tone. After finishing this environmental temperature correction process, the CPU 45 moves the process to step S36.

In step S36, the CPU 45 executes target temperature determination processing. Specifically, a predetermined address in the RAM 47 is referred to in order to obtain the type of head section 62 currently attached. Then, among the storage areas for each purpose of the RAM 47, the element measurement value-target temperature table stored in the storage area corresponding to the mounted head unit 62 is referred to, and the plurality of corresponding A target temperature corresponding to the value indicating the corrected skin tone, which is the objective element measurement value, is obtained from the objective element measurement value-target temperature data pair, and this is determined as the control target temperature. After completing this target temperature determination process, the CPU 45 moves the process to step S37.

Further, in other steps as well, control is performed in accordance with the type of head section 62 currently attached.

Since the treatment device A3 according to the present embodiment has the above-described configuration, it operates as follows.

That is, before using the treatment device A3, the user attaches the head portion 62 for performing the intended treatment to the treatment device main body portion 61.

Next, when the user presses the power button 17a and further presses the skin temperature adjustment button 17b, the treatment device A3 shifts to the skin temperature adjustment mode.

In the skin temperature adjustment mode, before the heater 19 heats the skin, the skin tone (reflectance of light of a predetermined wavelength) is measured, and after correction is made according to the environmental temperature, the target temperature is determined. conduct.

Here, the control unit 30 refers to the purpose-specific storage area of the ROM 46, and selects a plurality of storage areas corresponding to individual purposes, that is, in the treatment device A3, a storage area for low frequency massage, a storage area for vibration massage, and a storage area for optical massage. The element measurement value-target temperature table stored in the storage area corresponding to the heating purpose is selected from among the storage areas for heating purposes.

Then, from among the multiple element measurement value-target temperature data pairs that make up the same table, the element measurement value-target temperature data pair corresponding to the correction value of the value indicating skin tone is selected, and the element measurement value-target temperature data pair suitable for subsequent treatment is selected. A target temperature suitable for the user's current skin condition is determined.

In addition, element measurement value-target temperature tables are provided for each heating purpose, that is, as many as the number of treatments to be performed thereafter. Therefore, the control unit 30 selects an element measurement value-target temperature table according to the type for the head unit 62 mounted on the head unit 62 from among a plurality of element measurement value-target temperature tables, and selects an element measurement value-target temperature table corresponding to the type of the head unit 62 mounted on the head unit 62 from among the plurality of element measurement value-target temperature tables, and selects the element measurement value-target temperature table according to the type, and A target temperature is determined based on the information obtained from step 67, and the skin is heated to a temperature suitable for subsequent treatment.

Therefore, instead of heating the user to a predetermined temperature as a target regardless of the skin condition of the user, as in conventional treatment devices, the system selects an appropriate temperature from among multiple target temperatures according to the corrected skin temperature. It is possible to select the target temperature with a degree of freedom, and it is possible to appropriately heat the skin depending on the difference in the condition of each individual's skin before heating.

In particular, the target temperature for appropriately warming the skin can be selected from among a plurality of target temperatures with a degree of freedom depending on a predetermined purpose from among a plurality of purposes.

[Fourth embodiment]
Next, a skin temperature adjusting device A4 according to a fourth embodiment will be described. This skin temperature adjustment device A4 is similar to the treatment device A3 of the third embodiment in that the above-mentioned heating process is executed by the control section 30 and the function as a heating section is performed as a temperature changing section. However, it is equipped with a Peltier device 25 that cools the skin that is in contact with it, and the control unit 30 executes the cooling process to function as a cooling unit, and it also has the configuration and processing corresponding to the treatment unit. They are different in that they are not. That is, the skin temperature regulating device A4 described in the fourth embodiment includes both a heating section and a cooling section as a variable temperature section, but does not include a treatment section. (Purpose) is a product that is not a dedicated item used for a single purpose (item related to multiple purposes). Note that the skin temperature adjusting device A4 is different from the treatment device A3 in that the operating section 17 does not include a display section 17f.

Here, examples of such devices include preliminary skin temperature regulation (warming or cooling) before makeup, prewarming for massage, prewarming for skin activation, and skin tightening. The skin temperature adjustment device A4, which is configured so that the user can select a plurality of (four) skin temperature adjustment purposes for cooling using a switch, will be described as an example.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation section 17 portion of the skin temperature regulating device A4 according to the fourth embodiment. The skin temperature adjustment device A4 has roughly the same external configuration as the skin temperature adjustment device A2 described above, but differs in that a purpose selection switch 17e is provided as a means for the user to input the purpose of skin temperature adjustment. There is.

Specifically, the purpose selection switch 17e is a switch that can be switched depending on the purpose of skin temperature adjustment, and here, if the purpose of skin temperature adjustment is preliminary skin temperature adjustment before makeup, it is set to "1"; Select "2" for prewarming for massage, "3" for prewarming for skin activation, and "4" for cooling for skin tightening. There is.

FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the skin temperature adjusting device A4. The electrical configuration of the skin temperature adjustment device A4 is roughly the same as that of the skin temperature adjustment device A2 described above, but is different in that the purpose selection switch 17e is connected to the control unit 30 as shown in FIG.

Further, the control unit 30 determines the selected position of the purpose selection switch 17e, and stores a value indicating the purpose of skin temperature adjustment according to the selected position in a predetermined address of the RAM 47, for example, in the case of preliminary skin temperature adjustment before makeup. "1" for prewarming for massage, "3" for prewarming to activate the skin, and "4" for cooling to tighten the skin. Make me remember.

The same applies to the control processing, and steps S14 to S16 of the main processing and steps S23 and S24 of the interrupt processing are not executed.

However, unlike the skin temperature adjustment device A2, the purpose of skin temperature adjustment is multiple, so the processing contents in the skin temperature adjustment mode processing and the configuration of the storage area for each purpose are similar to the treatment device A3 described above. are doing.

That is, the purpose-specific storage areas of the ROM 46 are allocated to a memory area for pre-makeup prewarming, a massage memory area, a skin activation memory area, and a skin tightening memory area. The memory area for pre-makeup pre-warming element measurements - target temperature table, the massage memory area contains the massage element measurement values - target temperature table, and the skin activation memory area contains elements for skin activation. Measured value-target temperature table, the skin tightening storage area stores a measured value-target temperature table of elements for skin tightening.

Furthermore, the skin temperature adjustment device A4 executes the following process in step S36 of the skin temperature adjustment mode process shown in FIG.

That is, in step S36, the CPU 45 executes the target temperature determination process, and specifically refers to a predetermined address in the RAM 47 to obtain the position of the purpose selection switch 17e (the purpose of skin temperature adjustment). Then, by referring to the element measurement value-target temperature table stored in the storage area corresponding to the purpose of skin temperature adjustment among the storage areas for each purpose of the RAM 47, A target temperature corresponding to the value of the corrected skin temperature (corrected skin temperature), which is the objective element measurement value, is obtained from the element measurement value-target temperature data pair, and this is determined as the control target temperature. After completing this target temperature determination process, the CPU 45 moves the process to step S37.

In the process of energizing the heater in step S37, the CPU 45 energizes the heater as necessary. In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, in step S37-1 following step S37, the Peltier element 25 is energized as necessary, and the contact cup 22 is brought into contact with the cooling surface of the element. A process of energizing the Peltier element for cooling is executed.

Since the skin temperature adjusting device A4 according to the present embodiment has the above-described configuration, it operates as follows.

That is, before using the skin temperature adjustment device A4, the user selects the position of the purpose selection switch 17e regarding the purpose of skin temperature adjustment, that is, the purpose of adjusting the skin temperature in order to effectively carry out subsequent treatments. conduct.

Next, when the user presses the power button 17a and further presses the skin temperature adjustment button 17b, the skin temperature adjustment device A4 shifts to the skin temperature adjustment mode.

In the skin temperature adjustment mode, the skin temperature is measured before the heater 19 warms the skin and/or the Peltier element 25 cools the skin, and after correction according to the environmental temperature, the target temperature is determined. I do.

Here, the control unit 30 refers to the purpose-specific storage areas of the ROM 46, and selects a plurality of storage areas corresponding to individual purposes, such as a pre-makeup pre-warming storage area and a massage storage area in the skin temperature control device A4. , the storage area for skin activation, and the storage area for skin tightening, the element measurement value-target temperature table stored in the storage area corresponding to the purpose of skin temperature adjustment is selected.

In addition, the element measurement value-target temperature data pair corresponding to the corrected skin temperature is selected from among the plurality of element measurement value-target temperature data pairs constituting the same table, and the temperature is suitable for subsequent treatment, and , determine a target temperature suitable for the user's current skin condition.

Then, heating by energizing the heater 19 and cooling by energizing the Peltier element 25 are performed as necessary so that the skin reaches the target temperature.

Therefore, unlike conventional treatment devices, the skin temperature is adjusted to a predetermined temperature regardless of the user's skin condition, but the skin temperature is adjusted from among multiple target temperatures according to the corrected skin temperature. It is possible to select an appropriate target temperature with a degree of freedom, and it is possible to appropriately adjust the skin temperature according to differences in the condition of individual skin before heating or cooling.

In particular, a target temperature for appropriate adjustment of skin temperature can be selected from a plurality of target temperatures with a degree of freedom depending on a predetermined purpose from among a plurality of purposes.

As described above, according to the skin temperature regulating device and the treatment device according to the present embodiment, the temperature changing section heats and/or cools the skin that is brought into contact with the skin, and the temperature changing section heats and/or cools the skin that is brought into contact with the skin, and A skin temperature regulating device comprising: a control section that controls a temperature change section; target temperature determining means for determining a target temperature suitable for the purpose of skin temperature adjustment according to the measurement result by the skin condition measuring section, the control section setting the target temperature to the predetermined temperature and controlling the temperature changing section. To provide a skin temperature regulating device that can appropriately heat or cool the skin according to the purpose of skin temperature regulation and differences in individual skin conditions before heating or cooling. be able to.

Finally, the description of each embodiment mentioned above is an example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment. Therefore, it goes without saying that various changes can be made to the embodiments other than those described above, depending on the design, etc., as long as they do not depart from the technical idea of the present invention.

For example, the above-mentioned skin temperature control devices and treatment devices are capable of only heating or both heating and cooling, but devices capable of only cooling are also included in the present invention. Of course.

As another example, the skin temperature control device and treatment device described above may be configured to be electrically connected to other devices by wire or wirelessly to enable communication and information sharing. Specifically, it is also possible to include a predetermined wireless communication module (for example, a Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication module) connected to the control unit 30.

With such a configuration, for example, information can be exchanged with a smartphone, and various displays and operations can be performed. Additionally, if you communicate with a server on the Internet via your smartphone, you can utilize the big data accumulated on that server, analyze its history, and use it as a basis for providing new services. .

14 Contact portion 19 Heater 19a Heater temperature sensor 20 Skin temperature measurement portion 20b Skin temperature sensor 21 Heat insulating member 22 Contact cup 30 Control portion 61 Treatment device main body portion 62 Head portion 65 Skin color measurement portion A1 Treatment device A2 Skin temperature adjustment device A3 Treatment device A4 skin temperature control device

Claims (1)

a variable temperature section that heats and/or cools the skin in contact with it;
a control unit that controls the temperature changing unit so that the skin reaches a predetermined temperature;
a skin temperature measuring section that measures the temperature of the skin by coming into contact with the skin;
a temperature sensor that measures the temperature of the means for heating and/or cooling the variable temperature section;
Equipped with
The skin temperature measuring unit is composed of a skin temperature sensor that measures the temperature of the skin, and a cap body that contacts the skin and transmits the temperature to the skin temperature sensor,
A skin temperature regulating device, characterized in that a heat insulating section is formed between the skin temperature sensor and the variable temperature section and between the skin temperature sensor and the temperature sensor .