The compact electro-acupuncture system for multi-modal feedback electro-acupuncture treatment

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Wearable Technology
• Neurorehabilitation

Background:

• Electro-acupuncture (EA) is a therapeutic technique.
• Current EA systems can be cumbersome and costly.
• Need for integrated, user-friendly feedback systems in EA.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a compact, multi-modal feedback electro-acupuncture (EA) system.
• To enhance user convenience and reduce manufacturing costs.
• To enable real-time monitoring and adaptive treatment adjustments.

Main Methods:

• Design of a compact EA patch (3cm diameter) using planar-fashionable circuit board (P-FCB) technology.
• Integration of an EA controller IC, coin battery, needle, smart patch, and conductive thread.
• Implementation of electromyography (EMG) and skin temperature monitoring.
• Wireless data transmission via low-power body channel communication to an external analyzer.

Main Results:

• Successful implementation and testing of the compact EA system on human subjects.
• Demonstrated user convenience and potential for low manufacturing cost.
• Enabled real-time monitoring of physiological parameters (EMG, skin temperature).
• Facilitated adaptive adjustment of EA stimulation parameters based on patient status.

Conclusions:

• The proposed compact EA system offers a practical solution for multi-modal feedback EA treatment.
• The system enhances patient monitoring and allows for personalized therapeutic adjustments.
• This technology has the potential to improve EA treatment efficacy and accessibility.