The invention relates to a method for the stimulation, in particular laser acupuncture, of a test person (1) in a specified body region (10), wherein—a number of reference stimulation points (RS.sub.1, RS.sub.2, RS.sub.3) are specified with respect to a reference (R), in particular a three-dimensional reference, of the body region (10) to be stimulated, —an image (A), in particular a three-dimensional image, of the surface of the test person's (1) body region (10) to be stimulated is captured, points (P.sub.1, P.sub.2, P.sub.3) are specified and/or ascertained in the captured image (A), the relative position of said points in the image (A) corresponding to the relative position of the reference stimulation points (RS.sub.1, RS.sub.2, RS.sub.3) on the reference (R), —the stimulation points (S.sub.1, S.sub.2, S.sub.3) to be stimulated corresponding to the points (P.sub.1, P.sub.2, P.sub.3) in the image are ascertained on the surface of the body region (10), —at least one stimulation unit (4) is automatically aligned with at least one of the ascertained stimulation points (S.sub.1, S.sub.2, S.sub.3) to be stimulated of the body region (10), and—the at least one stimulation point (S.sub.1, S.sub.2, S.sub.3) to be stimulated is stimulated by means of the stimulation unit (4).

Aspects of the invention include a computer-implemented method requiring loading, via a processor, a meridian tool into an electrical device having an input screen. The method causes, via the processor, the meridian tool to display a human body image on the input screen. The method receives, via the processor, input signals from the input screen to indicate pain points on the human body image and displays, via the processor, a pain level input display on the input screen. The method receives, via the processor, pain level input from the pain level input display screen and causes, via the processor, the electrical device to provide controlling electrical pulses to a meridian acupuncture sleeve, wherein the controlling electrical pulses controls the application of current being applied to electrical pads within the meridian acupuncture sleeve to provide pain relief for the pain points on the human body.

The present application relates to devices, systems and methods for auricular acupuncture. The devices suitably include an ear retention device that substantially contacts a patient's auricular surface, so as to allow sufficient energy from an optical or electric source to stimulate auricular acupuncture sites. The devices and systems are useful in various methods of treatment of patient conditions and presenting symptoms.

Compression garment (1) for a limb of a person, comprising a flexible body portion (2) having a first, limbward side (3) and a second side (4) opposing the first side (3), and at least one band (6) extending from a lateral side (30) of the body portion (2) for wrapping around the limb, wherein the band (6) comprises a fastener (13) such that the end of the band (6) is removably attachable onto the compression garment (1) when wrapped around the limb, whereby the body portion (2) further comprises at least one guiding element (10) providing a channel (9) for receiving the band (6) and guiding the band (6) back over itself when the band (6) spans over the first side (3) to provide an opening (8) for receiving the limb.

Systems, methods, and devices for taking bioelectric measurements of a test subject using an automated bioelectric measurement system. A bioelectric testing device may include a conductive tip that is disposed at a distal end of the bioelectric testing device, and a vibration motor for vibrating the conductive tip during bioelectric testing of a test subject. The bioelectric testing device may further include a motor that applies a motor output force to the conductive tip during bioelectric testing to maintain proper force between a test subject and the conductive tip during the bioelectric testing. The one or more vibration motors may vibrate to provide alerts about operation or operability of the bioelectric testing device to a technician or test subject, to improve conductance between the device and the test subject, or to decrease discomfort and pain for the test subject.

Systems, methods, and devices for taking bioelectric measurements of a test subject using an automated bioelectric measurement system. A bioelectric testing device may include a conductive tip that is disposed at a distal end of the bioelectric testing device, and a vibration motor for vibrating the conductive tip during bioelectric testing of a test subject. The bioelectric testing device may further include a motor that applies a motor output force to the conductive tip during bioelectric testing to maintain proper force between a test subject and the conductive tip during the bioelectric testing. The one or more vibration motors may vibrate to provide alerts about operation or operability of the bioelectric testing device to a technician or test subject, to improve conductance between the device and the test subject, or to decrease discomfort and pain for the test subject.

Apparatus and methods for positioning acupressure tools are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a template. A portion of the template is sized and shaped to be partially disposed about a curvature of a preselected portion of a body. The template defines a set of apertures. Each aperture from the set of apertures is configured to be disposed overlying a unique preselected acupoint of the body from a set of preselected acupoints of the body when the portion of the template is partially disposed about the curvature.

Apparatus and methods for positioning acupressure tools are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a template. A portion of the template is sized and shaped to be partially disposed about a curvature of a preselected portion of a body. The template defines a set of apertures. Each aperture from the set of apertures is configured to be disposed overlying a unique preselected acupoint of the body from a set of preselected acupoints of the body when the portion of the template is partially disposed about the curvature.

Provided is a method for locating a human target using superficial vein characteristics, which includes acquiring a model displaying both of the human target and superficial veins; projecting the model on a body surface where the superficial veins are located, so that a ratio of a projection on the body surface to actual dimensions of a human body is (0.9-1.1):1; and adjusting a position of the projection of the model, observing the superficial veins, and making at least two of the superficial veins coincide with veins in the projection of the model, and determining that a position of the human target in the projection of the model is a projection of the human target on the actual body surface.

Provided is a method for locating a human target using superficial vein characteristics, which includes acquiring a model displaying both of the human target and superficial veins; projecting the model on a body surface where the superficial veins are located, so that a ratio of a projection on the body surface to actual dimensions of a human body is (0.9-1.1):1; and adjusting a position of the projection of the model, observing the superficial veins, and making at least two of the superficial veins coincide with veins in the projection of the model, and determining that a position of the human target in the projection of the model is a projection of the human target on the actual body surface.