ACU VISION Diagnostic & Therapeutic Device
«ACUVISION-04» is a microprocessor device for medical diagnostics, based on visualization of acupoints and is designed for primary screening of diseases. The device provides timely diagnostics, non-invasive and harmless medical research method.
A special device for visualization of low resistance points, or skin areas Initially an earthed bio-object is placed in an electrostatic field, created by a high-voltage corona discharge. The Electrostatic field intensity is at the maximum in the point (or skin area) of the minimum skin resistance. Luminescence originates in the maximum field intensity points and reflects the functional state of the biological object (fig. 7).   To enhance the points' luminescence, the analyzed object must be covered by a thin dielectric layer (a paper, cotton fabric, polyester film, etc.).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 7. The “AcuVision” device and physical principle of low resistance skin area visualization.

 

 

Application of a relatively thin dielectric provides visualization of diffuse conductivity of the skin surface, not standard acupoints. So one can evaluate the condition of Wei Qi at the examined area (fig. 8).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 8. Visualization of the low resistance skin area.

6.2. Use of the AcuVision device for definition of a Ying Qi condition

 

Physical basis for examination of Ying Qi. Ying Qi (nutrient Qi) circulates mainly in the Regular Channels. In modern terms it can be correlated to the bodies metabolic activity.

As described before, acupoints consists of active zones and points “channel”, which connect the deep part of the acupoints with the skin surface (fig. 9/a).

Activity of this deep part of the point is reflected on the conductivity of the point “channel”, as well as conductivity of the point entrance/exit on the skin surface.

 

Measuring conductivity of this point by relatively low current (5-10 μA) provides definition of the point “channel’s” conductivity (for example R.Voll’s diagnostic method).

Whereas measuring conductivity of the point by relatively high current (150-200 μA) provides definition of the whole “Regular channel” conductivity (for example method of Ryodoraku designed by Y.Nakatany).

 

    

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 9. Diagram of acupoints and Regular channel structure.

 

 

The AcuVision device has been described in chapter 6.1 (fig. 7). This method of visualization, assesses the functional state of the analyzed biological object, using corporal (channel and out of channel) points, as well as points of various micro-systems (ear, palm, nose, etc.), both on the human or animal skin and on the surface of any plants (fig. 9 and 10).

The diagnostic value is shown as brightness at the point of luminescence, as well as relaxation time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 10. Example of “Voll’s point” visualization on the left middle finger.

8.1. Cover the researchable zone on the patients body by a thin layer of a dielectric, for example a polyester, cotton fabric (it should be of white colour) or a paper napkin.

8.2. After the device is ready for work the operator should take the active terminal and turn the device on; at that   moment the LED «READY», the two sectors on the electrostatic field intensity indicators «LEVEL» and the patient’s current «PATIENT CURRENT» should switch on.  

8.3. The «MODULATION» knob must be set in the last right position; this position accords the modulation frequency 80 Hz.

8.4. Turn the lights in the room where the research is being provided off. Place the active terminal to the researched zone of the patient on the distance of 100 ± 50 mm, press the red button on the terminal and regulating the «LEVEL» knob and wait till the blinking points appear. 

8.5. Scan the researched zone of the patients body, evenly moving the active terminal on the equal distance from the patients body. The AP who are in an excited situation («Excess») will have the maximum brightness and the largest diameter.

8.6. After the end of the research let the red button on the active terminal off and turn the device off.

 

Supplement: The «Positive» active terminal with a red colour chord is intended for the visualization of points/zones with a «lowered» electric resistance. The «Negative» active terminal with a blue colour chord is intended for the visualization of points/zones with a relatively «high» electric resistance.

 

                     

 

9.1. Qi regulation by self-adjusted electrical or air-ions current (ACUVISION).

AcuVision device has been developed initially for visualization of acupoints with low resistance. But it also provides electro-puncture and air-ion-puncture with an individual selection of influence mode.

Initially grounded biological object is placed in electrostatic field created by a high-voltage corona discharge. Electrostatic field lines are formed between device and patient’s body. The highest intensity of the field is at the points of the minimum skin resistance. A dielectric layer should cover an exposure skin area (fig. 11).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 11.  Grounded patient is treated by electrical current via dielectric layer (a)

or by air-ions current without dielectric layer (b). 

 

At the border of dielectric layer and air the process of transformation of the corona discharge into spike discharge takes place. So, electrical current is conducted via the skin points (fig. 12).  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 12.  Physical principle of “AcuVision” device action on low resistance points and area.

 

 

Depending on the electrode polarity there is a movement of negative or positive ions and electrons from the body to the AcuVision device electrode or from the electrode to patient’s body.

 

When positive electrode is applied negative ions and electrons are moved from the patient’s body to the AcuVision-device electrode. In this case “sedation” effect can be realized. When negative electrode is applied negative ions and electrons are moved from the AcuVision-device electrode to patient’s body. In this case “stimulation” effect can be achieved (fig. 13).

 

The electrical current conducted between patient’s body and AcuVision-device is changed depending on acupoints resistance. Usual therapeutic electrical current via the whole patient’s body is 30-40 μA (it never exceeds 100 μA). When resistance of the “lowest resistance points” normalises (i.e. increases) electrical current decreases. So, there is a self-regulation of the therapeutic process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 13.  Sedation and Stimulation effects achieved by positive and negative electrodes.

 

 

To enhance and specify effects of “reinforce”, “harmonization” or “sedation” low frequency modulation of electrical current is available too.

 

For “reinforcement» effect modulation frequencies are varying from 1 to 7 Hz, for “harmonization” effect modulation frequencies are varying from 8 to 15 Hz and for “sedation” effect modulation frequencies are varying from 20 to 65 Hz.

 

·         for the frequency of 80 Hz.

 

The way from the one colour sector to the other colour sector is accompanied by a sound signal:

 

·         From the red sector to the light blue (green) sector – two sound signals;

·         From the light blue (green) sector to the blue sector – three sound signals;

·         From the blue sector to the last right position of the handle – one sound signal.

 

In all sectors the modulation is provided by the rule of the «wave swings» in the according frequency range (under-the-diapasons).

The reinforcing mode: the «MODULATION» handle is in the red color sector, which corresponds for the modulation frequencies from 1 to 7 Hz: the time of influence is no more than 1 minute;

The harmonisation mode: the «MODULATION» handle is in the light blue (green) colour sector, which corresponds for the modulation frequencies from 8 to 15 Hz: the time of influence is no more than 3 minutes;

The sedation mode: the «MODULATION» handle is in the blue colour sector, which corresponds for the modulation frequencies from 20 to 65 Hz: the time of influence is no more than 5-7 minutes.

 

9.2.1. After the operational manual as said in the points 7.1. – 7.8., the operator should take the active terminal and turn the device on; at the same time the LED «READY» and the two sectors on the electrostatic field voltage indicators «LEVEL» and the patient’s current «PATIENT CURRENT» should switch on.

9.2.3. Choose the required mode of influence by the «MODULATION» handle: «reinforcing», «harmonisation» or «sedation». 

9.2.4. The «LEVEL» handle should be set in the right position (the maximum intensity of the electrostatic field), when all the indicators are on.

 

9.3. ELECTROPUNCTURE

 

If you provide electro-puncture, the skin surface of the patient should be covered by a dielectric (fig. 11/a). The active terminal is positioned from the skin surface on a distance of 3-5 cm. When you press the red button on the active terminal an electrostatic field of a high-voltage corona discharge, is being formed. An even movement of the active terminal over the treated skin surface of the patient is provided; the same time a light slaughter appears in the AP who has the minimal electric resistance (maximal brightness in the visualization mode).

The time of influence depends on the size of the skin surface, which is being influenced and usually it is no more than 20 minutes.

The individual time of influence is determined by the time of the brightest AP shining. In that case the procedure should be provided in dark room so that you can keep an eye on the brightness of the points.

 

In the reinforcing mode the «negative» active terminal is being used: the «MODULATION» handle is in the red colour sector which corresponds for the modulation frequencies from 1 to 7 Hz: the time of influence is no more than 1 minute for every influenced area. The total time of influence is no more than 5 minutes.

 

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9.4. AIR-ION  THERAPY

 

The air-ion therapy is provided by an equal movement of the «negative» active terminal over the uncovered skin area of the patient (fig. 11/b).

In this case the difference from the usual air-ion therapy, when the air-ion therapy is provided only through the respiratory tracts, is that in our case an addressed influence by  the negative ions on the acupoints, accordingly on the meridian (channel) system of the patient. In all modes (reinforcing, harmonisation and sedation) the therapy is provided only by the «negative» active terminal.     

 

During therapy doctor may act locally on the problem area as well as on various acupoints and reflexogenic zones.

The chois depends both on the doctor’s cvalification and tuype of disease.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

               

               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 14. Various acupoints and reflex zones,

 

used for electro- and air-ions therapy by AcuVision-device:

 

	a) Alarm points	b) Reflex zones	c) Back-Shu points
	d) Standard points	e) Ear points	f) Foot reflex zones

 

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