User interface

Abstract

A user interface for operating an applicator for medical and aesthetic treatment using RF and ultrasound energies, with or without vacuum, comprising: a display, a plurality of views each configured to occupy at least a section of the display, the views adapted to present data responsive to physiological signals, applicator parameters and treatment parameters, a plurality of icons configured to occupy a portion of the views and adapted to designate the content of the views, wherein one of the views provides parameters setting tools, another of the views presents treatment progress, and at least one of the icons can be selected so as to switch the display between the views.

1 . A user interface for providing control and monitoring of the operation of an applicator for medical and aesthetic treatment, said applicator incorporating the use of RF and ultrasound energies, the user interface comprising:
 a display;   a plurality of views can be rendered upon the display, each of the plurality of views configured to occupy at least a section of said display,   one or more of said plurality of views being adapted to present data responsive to physiological signals obtained from the applicator, applicator parameter settings and treatment parameter settings;   a plurality of icons configured to occupy a portion of one or more of said plurality of views and adapted to control the content of said views when actuated;   wherein a first of said views provides parameters setting tools, and a second of said views presents treatment progress, and at least one of said icons appearing on said first and second of said views can be selected so as to switch said display between said first and second said views.   
   
   
       2 . The user interface of  claim 1 , additionally comprising an applicator selection view. 
   
   
       3 . The user interface of  claim 1 , wherein said physiological signals comprise signals indicating at least a tissue resistance to RF induced current. 
   
   
       4 . The user interface of  claim 1 , wherein said applicator parameters comprise at least one of an RF power level, an RF electrodes temperature, an ultrasound frequency, an ultrasound time-averaged power, an ultrasound peak power and an ultrasound scan depth. 
   
   
       5 . The user interface of  claim 1 , wherein said treatment parameters comprise at least one of a total treatment time, a treatment progress and an on-line measurements of said physiological signals. 
   
   
       6 . The user interface of  claim 1 , wherein said parameters setting tools operate automatically. 
   
   
       7 . The user interface of  claim 1  wherein said physiological signals comprise at least one of a tissue RF resistance, a tissue firmness and a fat thickness. 
   
   
       8 . The user interface of  claim 1 , wherein said applicator parameters comprise at least one of a vacuum pressure, an RF power level, an RF temperature, an ultrasound frequency, an ultrasound time-averaged power, an ultrasound peak power and an ultrasound scan depth. 
   
   
       9 . The user interface of  claim 1 , wherein said treatment parameters comprise at least one of a total treatment time, a treatment progress and on-line measurements of said physiological signals. 
   
   
       10 . The user interface of  claim 1 , wherein said parameters setting tools operate automatically. 
   
   
       11 . The user interface of  claim 1 , wherein said applicator includes a vacuum. 
   
   
       12 . The user interface of  claim 11 , wherein said physiological signals comprise at least one of a treatment area definition, a tissue RF resistance, a tissue firmness and a fat thickness. 
   
   
       13 . The user interface of  claim 11  wherein said applicator parameters comprise at least one of vacuum pressure, RF power level, RF temperature, ultrasound frequency, ultrasound time-averaged power, ultrasound peak power and ultrasound scan depth. 
   
   
       14 . The user interface of  claim 11 , wherein said treatment parameters comprise at least one of a total treatment time, a treatment progress and on-line measurements of said physiological signals. 
   
   
       15 . The user interface of  claim 11 , wherein said parameters setting tools operate automatically. 
   
   
       16 . A user interface element used in operating a fat reduction applicator using RF and ultrasound energies and vacuum pressure, comprising:
 a graphic element showing gradual filling of an applicator inner cavity in accordance with the advancement of vacuum suction pressure applied to a tissue; and   an indication of the fat depth in said tissue under vacuum pressure when the cavity has been filled.   
   
   
       17 . A user interface method of operating a fat reduction applicator using RF and ultrasound energies, comprising the steps of:
 defining an area to be treated in a first display view;   deriving physiological signals of said area and displaying said signals in a second display view;   setting applicator parameters for said treatment in a third display view; and   monitoring said treatment progress in a fourth display view,   wherein said separate display views may be combined to form one or more views.   
   
   
       18 . The user interface method of  claim 17 , wherein said step of defining an area comprises the steps of:
 displaying a representative schematic diagram of a human body image; and   receiving a selection of an area from a plurality of designated areas on said image.   
   
   
       19 . The user interface method of  claim 18 , additionally comprising, prior to said step of displaying, a step of selecting between female and male representations. 
   
   
       20 . The user interface method of  claim 17 , wherein said step of deriving physiological signals is performed automatically. 
   
   
       21 . A user interface method of measuring fat thickness in a fat reduction applicator using RF and ultrasound energies and vacuum pressure, the method comprising the steps of:
 schematically showing the gradual filling of an inner cavity of the applicator in accordance with the advancement of vacuum suction of a tissue; and   indicating the fat depth in said sucked tissue when the cavity has been filled.   
   
   
       22 . A system for medical and aesthetic treatment, comprising:
 an applicator for applying the RF and ultrasound energies to a tissue;   an electronic controller connected with said applicator;   a display connected with said controller; and   a user interface displayed on said display, said user interface comprising:   a plurality of views, each view configured to occupy at least a section of said display,   said views adapted to present data responsive to physiological signals, applicator parameters and treatment parameters;   a plurality of icons configured to occupy a portion of said views and adapted to:   designate the content of said views;   wherein one of said views provides parameters setting tools, another of said views presents treatment progress, and at least one of said icons can be selected so as to switch said display between said views.