TR201908774A2 - WEARABLE ELECTRICAL NERVE AND MUSCLE STIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a wireless, wearable electrical nerve and muscle stimulation system and method designed to relieve the pain of diabetic patients who experience abnormal sensations such as burning, stinging, pain in their feet.

Description

DESCRIPTION WEARABLE ELECTRICAL LIMIT AND MUSCLE STIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD Technical Field of the Invention Diabetes, especially those who experience abnormal sensations such as burning, stinging, pain in the feet Wireless, wearable electrical nerve and muscle tissue designed for patient pain relief relates to the stimulation system and method.

State of the Art of the Invention (Prior Art) Experiencing abnormal sensations such as burning, stinging and pain in the feet for different reasons Patients (especially those with diabetes-induced neuropathic pain/sickness) are able to relieve these feelings. and electrical nerve stimulation through the skin to increase their daily life quality (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation; TENS) treatment.

In the state of the art, many TENS devices in different capacities and form factors are available. These are large in size, mostly in clinical settings. While there are devices that can use deviceshand Existing TENS devices. The general working principle can be summarized as follows: Patient Electrodes connected to certain areas of the foot produces low-power electrical signals. These signals are the electrodes vastliaslile foot the nerve endings in the region of IlZlJyarmakadE In this way, the natural aggravating factor in the body of the hospital substances (endorphins) are released and the abnormal sensations in the sick feet are relieved. electrical nerve and muscle used in the state of the art stimulation systems are not truly wearable systems. Patient with these devices either in a clinical setting or at home to relieve abnormal sensations in the feet using Even if the patient is at home, if there is no special preparation to use the deviceHand the socks he wearsIIIlillZlarmasThe deviceelectrodesmust be connected to the oilglue.

Existing TENS devicesII are implicit in the disadvantages mentioned above. In this sense, there is a need to develop wearable foot devicesHandHand. Distinctive disease, without device example of wrong use; the treatment parameters (signal intensity, frequency, etc.) on their own initiative. hospital treatment from the ttlî risks that may occur as a result of remotely determine which treatment parameters (signal intensity, frequency, etc.) should be used for It was necessary to determine and control the access by experts. A shoe that massages with electric motorsüliasilîislî is related to Eliabanliglu. Vibrating with the invention against the massage function with motors[[[IZl low-power electrical signals vasfâsEile nerve stimulation cannot be performed. with a device that generates a signal for control is targeted. The connection between the device that generates the electrical signals and the battery[l]]]phone the cable requirement is complied with and the device. In some situations where the set of gauges to be used is required supported by a specialist (for example: physiotherapist, physiotherapist, neurology specialist/b.) does not allow identification. A shoe that can make Elias is mentioned. However, the invention patient is necessary In cases where the device is controlled by a medical professional (example: physiotherapist neurologist) It does not allow the control of the parties. an alkali[l]]:laakkabl:lbase[glian] is mentioned. Diabetes patientsIE foot with electrical nerve stimulation method does not focus on relieving their complaints (burning, stinging, agrlîl etc.) and when necessary control of the device by some specialist (example: physical therapist, neurologist) it is not possible to The Effect of Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation on the Foot Blood Circulation and Pain Of Diabetic Neuropathy basi[IZI|:Inakalin also a very low level of electrical stimulation showing that it is effective in relieving foot complaints related to diabetic neuropathy It includes results from an academic study. But to settle such complaints A wearable biomedical device. design" and control it with an auji phone vasllîislî It does not focus on the ability to operate the device and, if necessary, has the device managed remotely by a medical professional. does not allow control.

In addition to the treatment of the aforementioned abnormal sensations in the feet, due to diabetes As a result of their complaints, disorders may occur with the patient's foot twitching. This The condition may occur especially with the progressive stages of diabetic neuropathy. This the condition is the disturbances in the foot step. the need to be perceived Invention Klala Açtlillamasüie PurposesEl The present invention satisfies the aforementioned requirements, disadvantages Abnormal sensations such as burning, stinging, aggravation in the feet Wireless, especially designed for diabetic patients II pain relief, It relates to the wearable electrical nerve and muscle stimulation system and method.

The primary purpose of the invention is for those who experience abnormal sensations such as burning, stinging, and aching in their feet. especially diabetic patients & neuropathic pain due to diabetes and/or different causes and other abnormal sensations (burning, stinging, etc.) low-power electric shock to the patient's foot is to be relieved by practice.

Although it is not wearable with the said invention device, it can be controlled with a mobile application. Eliiastan Elcihain allows it to be used wherever it wants.

Some specialist in invention device & control (example: physiotherapist neurologist) so that the patient can be made by the tilibi specialist who monitors only the condition of the device hand With the instruction, duration and treatment parameters (signal intensity, frequency, etc.) can use. At the same time, the use of the patient's device is controlled by an expert. can be achieved.

With the said invention, the title placed on the device; and/or through lebklille sensors Disorders of the patient's footsteps. can be detected, the patient is neuropathic It is evaluated as an indicator of the progress of the patient's condition and the information is followed by the patient. can be sent to the doctor.

Informatics infrastructure used for remote control of the device by the doctor a specialist who can also advise the doctor the necessary treatment programs for the treatment of the patient. the system can build infrastructure.

The Gods of Figures Explaining His Invention With this invention, the wearable electrical nerve and muscle stimulation system and method can be further improved. Figures prepared for better understanding are explained below. Figure 1: General Structure of the System Covered by the Invention Elements of InventionIII/Klâllii[Parts TanlBillarEI The wearable electrical nerve and muscle stimulation system developed by this invention and in the figures prepared in order to explain the method better. parts/earths/elements are&separate:lnumbered&lfn& and each number& must be unlocked is given below.

&&1&Specially Designed Soles Positioned In The Footwear Mobile app Installed Mind[[I:ldevice Cloud Server InfrastructureEel Tllibi Specialist Following the Patient's Status Electrodes that apply electric shock to the patient's foot Baleç/slbkllllilsensor Electronic circuit producing low power electric shock Separate Opening of the Invention The subject of the invention is especially for those who experience abnormal sensations such as burning, stinging and pain in their feet. wireless, wearable electrical nerve designed for diabetics & pain relief and muscle stimulation system and method in its most basic form specially designed and patient an orthopedic shoe that can be positioned on the shoe (Etl), with sole& (1) Cloud server that can communicate with Bluetooth or a different wireless communication protocol A battery Etihaz (2) with a mobile application installed, which can also communicate with infrastructure&:(3), (smartphone, tablet or other device that functions similarly), preferably phone, based which stores the patient information using the device and the treatment parameters prescribed to the patient, sends them to the mobile application when necessary, data from the mobile application when necessary A single specialist who can receive and follow the patient's condition, and (4) can also enter the cloud when necessary. server infrastructure&î03). Orthopedic designed specifically and positioned in the patient's shoes shoes&soles]&(1); It produces electrical signals to be applied to the patient & foot and An electronic circuit that can be controlled by a microcontroller / microprocessor is inserted into the patient. The mobile application is installed, which enables communication with the smart device (2) and uses Bluetooth or wireless communication module using a different wireless communication protocol, at least one electrode or base & at least one patient&foot IEl, where the baseIII serves as the complete electrode, nasiElbastigIElable title; sensors, wireless communication module, header; and slbklilg sensors and a battery module that supplies power to the signal Generating electronic circuit. In an example application, 2 electrodes with the base are integrated. This electrode It can be said, or the need identified by the patient, with the electrode function spreading over the entire base. electric shock application can be performed regionally. AyrlEla, all these transactions a comprehensive intelligence with a coordinated information network/access with the cloud computing infrastructure at the back can be done in this way.

The shoe hand sole (1) can be put into practice in a hardware way.

By designing a microcontroller-based electronic circuit, a printing circuit board (printed circuit board; PCB) format. is brought. Circuit, Bluetooth (or similar wireless communication protocol) a wireless communication module, bass and battery sensors, battery module, and electrodes It is designed in an integrated way with the shoe sole and the lower part of the shoe It is buried. a material that will not make you sweat, will not feel comfortable, and can be cleaned when necessary The electrodes that will generate the electrical signals to the patient's feet are this layer is immediately attached to it The mobile application (2) to be installed on the patient's akUJJZ phone is a YazEIIiii component.

Objective-C on Apple iPhone / iPad type platforms, Java on Android platforms with one of the programming languages or another programming language that can perform the same Eils function with those languages. can be written in the language.

If the cloud server (3) of the system is infrastructure, it will be a combination of hardware and software. such as Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services (AWS) can be implemented in a cloud computing environment. Hardware party Else HP, IBM etc. Companies can be put into practice with enterprise sIlfJD server (server) solutions, It can also be implemented with virtualized platforms such as VMWare. your patient Intellectual algorithms that can contribute to the treatment process (example: foot images) Able to perform the same function with C++, Java or these languages can be implemented with one of the programming languages.

The working principle and application of the invention consists of two processes 1. A patient suffering from diabetes or any other reason, Relevant It is recommended by two experts (4). The patient provides both components. (mobile The application itself is used by the patient in a Google PlayStore, or a website such as the Apple AppStore. downloaded from the app store). 2. All specialists (4) who follow the patient's condition should use the device parameters (example: signal frequency, signal amplitude value, treatment time, etc.) kayEIhrEbqut saves by entering server infrastructure- (3). Identity information of the patient is stored securely on this cloud server (3). 3. When the device requests EgallStEnak while the patient is wearing shoes, first start the mobile application. (2) algtluinktadß 4. The mobile application (2) automatically connects to the cloud server (3) and The treatment parameters that should be used are safely downloaded. This transaction After configuration, the patient deviceEI only with the parameters downloaded from the cloud server (3) can use; cannot change these parameters in any way. mobile only With the application (2), the device can turn on / off. Integrated into base[1] The shoe is really on the patient's foot with the handed bass and lacquered EI sensors. It is confirmed that; If the solelilg (1) patient is not with the EJ foot, then the device working . The patient used the device, the user data (example: the Hand the patient used the device, useful parameters etc.) mobile application (2) are recorded by the parties and transferred to the cloud server (3) infrastructure-transferred usedlillsnasa and after title; and the detected values biasing the lilacElsensors (because the patient's footstep disorders or neuropathic condition may increase even more) transferred to the mobile application (2) 6. This information stored in the cloud server (3) is processed by certain algorithms. can be interpreted and submitted to both the patient and all the specialists (4) who follow the patient. It is presented in case of need, if necessary, the medical specialist (4) deems it appropriate and the patient is hospitalized. visit his doctor with the consent of the mobile application, to consult a specialist (eg an orthopedic specialist)/or to do foot care alerts can be sent to the patient. 7. Determine certain threshold values of the data received from the sensors located in the base (1). In case of hangover (for example, the patient suffers from a disability due to advanced neuropathy) titled in the figure), in this case the cloud server (3) and mobile application (2) The patient may be asked to take a picture of the foot. These pictures are mobile app (2) vasltî'i'sslîle can be safely uploaded to the cloud server (3). These data are cloud akil]]:l algorithms running on the server (3) (example: artificial neural networksD] To someone with neuropathy süîlhrian, who is interpreted and used tlîb widely in the community (example: Wagner sIlEIhndEnasEIl sIIfIhndlEliîaktadEI patient with neuropathy with this gun condition can be prevented from reaching a point where it can lead to loss of limb.

Claims (1)

REQUESTS . Wearable foot device for hand relief, especially for diabetic patients who experience abnormal sensations such as burning, stinging, and aching feet. It contains a smart device (2), which can communicate with a shoe-soled (1) and a cloud server infrastructure (2), which is positioned in the patient's shoes, thanks to a wireless communication protocol. . The feature of having a wearable foot device in accordance with claim 1; The said shoe contains at least one electronic circuit that generates electrical signals to be applied to the patient's foot and can be controlled by a microcontroller/microprocessor. . Wearable foot device feature in accordance with Claim Z; the aforementioned shoe EliabanllgilElEl (1) contains a wireless communication module that uses a wireless communication protocol, enabling communication with the patient's smart device (2) with a mobile application installed in it. . Wearable foot devices feature according to any of the above claims; the aforementioned shoe sole (1) includes at least one electrode that will transmit electrical signals to the patient's foot area by transmitting electrical signals, or a structuring that allows the electrode function to spread over the entire sole. . Wearable foot device feature according to any of the above claims; the aforementioned shoe EliabanllgllElEl (1) contains at least one balele and/or lelaklileensor that can suffer from a patient's foot. . The wearable foot device according to any of the above claims, the said shoe base III (1) wireless communication module, simple; and/or slîlaklilg sensors and a battery module that supplies power to the signal generating electronic circuit. . It is a wearable foot device in accordance with Claim 6 and its feature is; How the values detected by the pressElç and/or lelaklllg sensors can be transferred to the mobile application installed on the device (2), during and after the patient device is used. Wearable foot device II in accordance with claim 1 is a working method and its feature is; How to transfer the patient's device usage data and other data related to the patient's health status to the cloud server infrastructure3), with the mobile application installed on the device (2). It is a wearable foot device EI operating method in accordance with Claim 1 and its feature is; The data stored in the cloud server (3) is processed by the cloud server (3) and the results are transferred to the patient via the mobile application device installed on the device (2) in order to maintain the patient's health status.