JPH10108913A - Therapeutic point stimulating apparatus - Google Patents
Therapeutic point stimulating apparatusInfo
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【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、耳のツボに電気的
な刺激を与えることができるツボ刺激装置、更に詳しく
は、耳のツボに刺激を与えることによって変化する脳波
の状態を使用者側で随時確認することができるツボ刺激
装置に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an acupuncture point stimulating device capable of applying an electrical stimulus to an acupoint of an ear, and more particularly, to a state of an electroencephalogram which is changed by applying a stimulus to an acupoint of an ear. The present invention relates to an acupoint stimulator that can be checked at any time.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】人体の耳には、様々なツボが集中してい
ることが知られており、従来より、この耳のツボに電気
的な刺激を与えることにより、使用者の生理的変化を促
す装置が種々提供されており、例えば、特開平５−３１
１９７号所載の治療具のように、パルスの強さ、即ちパ
ルス電圧や周波数を使用者が任意に変えることができる
ものも知られている。2. Description of the Related Art It is known that various acupoints are concentrated on the ears of the human body. Conventionally, by applying an electrical stimulus to the acupoints of the ear, physiological changes of the user are detected. Various devices for prompting the user are provided.
There is also known a treatment tool described in No. 197, in which the intensity of a pulse, that is, a pulse voltage or a frequency can be arbitrarily changed by a user.
【０００３】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、上記従
来のツボ刺激装置は、耳のツボにパルスを印加した場合
であっても、使用者に如何なる生理的な変化が現れてい
るかを確認することができないために、使用者にとって
はその効果の有無が判らないという問題点があった。ま
た、パルスの強さを変えるにしても、使用者の生理的変
化に対応して適切なパルスの強さにしなければ、最良の
効果を得ることができず、例えば、パルスが強すぎて逆
に生理的に悪影響を及ぼす場合も考えられる。However, the above-mentioned conventional acupoint stimulator can confirm what physiological changes appear to the user even when a pulse is applied to the acupoint of the ear. There is a problem in that it is impossible for the user to know whether or not the effect is present. In addition, even if the pulse intensity is changed, the best effect cannot be obtained unless the pulse intensity is appropriately adjusted in response to the physiological change of the user. May also have a physiological adverse effect.
【０００４】ところで、耳のツボを刺激するとアルファ
波やシータ波等の脳波が変化することが知られており、
特にアルファ波は、心身がリラックスしている時に現れ
るものであり、ツボを刺激してこの脳波を出現させるこ
とはストレスコントロールに有効である。従って、これ
らアルファ波やシータ波等からなるの脳波の変化を使用
者が確認できればパルスの強さを変える指針ともなり、
何れにしても従来からのツボ刺激装置においては何らか
の解決策が必要とされていた。[0004] By the way, it is known that stimulating the acupoints of the ear changes brain waves such as alpha waves and theta waves.
In particular, the alpha wave appears when the body and mind are relaxing, and stimulating the acupoint to generate this brain wave is effective for stress control. Therefore, if the user can confirm the changes in brain waves consisting of these alpha waves and theta waves, it will also serve as a guideline for changing the pulse intensity,
In any case, some solution is required in the conventional acupoint stimulation device.
【０００５】即ち、本発明は、上記の如き問題点に鑑み
てなされたもので、ツボを刺激する前における脳波の状
態のみならず、ツボをパルスを介して刺激した際に変化
する脳波の状態をも使用者が確認可能とすることによ
り、パルスの強さを使用者の脳波の状態に合わせて最も
良い状態に調節してツボを刺激することができるツボ刺
激装置を提供することを課題とするものである。That is, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and not only the state of the electroencephalogram before stimulating the acupoint, but also the state of the electroencephalogram which changes when the acupoint is stimulated via a pulse. It is an object of the present invention to provide an acupoint stimulating device capable of stimulating an acupoint by adjusting a pulse intensity to a best state in accordance with a state of a user's brain wave by enabling a user to confirm the acuity. Is what you do.
【０００６】[0006]
【課題を解決するための手段】本発明は、上記課題を解
決するためになされたもので、その課題を解決する手段
は、ツボ刺激装置が、発生させるパルスの強さを任意に
変更可能なパルス発振装置２を有する装置本体1aと、該
装置本体1aから発生するパルスを耳のツボに印加するパ
ルス印加部５とからなり、且つ前記装置本体1aには、パ
ルスを耳のツボに印加することにより随時変化する脳波
を検知して測定する脳波測定装置４と、該脳波測定装置
４を介して測定された脳波の実測値を表示する表示装置
11とが設けられてなることから、かかるツボ刺激装置に
よれば、パルス印加部５を介して耳のツボが刺激を受け
ることによって変化する脳波を、脳波測定装置４が測定
し、該測定された脳波の実測値が表示装置11に表示され
ることから、使用者は、ツボを刺激することによって脳
波が変化するという生理的効果を現実のものとして目視
により確実に認識（視認）することができる。従って、
使用者は自身の脳波の状態を必要によって何時でも何処
でも至極簡単に確認することが出来るだけでなく、脳波
の状態が最良となるようにパルスの強さを任意に変更さ
せて調節することができる利点を有する。Means for Solving the Problems The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and a means for solving the problems is that the intensity of the pulse generated by the acupoint stimulator can be arbitrarily changed. An apparatus main body 1a having a pulse oscillating device 2 and a pulse applying unit 5 for applying a pulse generated from the apparatus main body 1a to an acupoint of the ear, and applying a pulse to the acupoint of the ear. An electroencephalogram measurement device 4 that detects and measures an electroencephalogram that changes as needed, and a display device that displays an actual measurement value of the electroencephalogram measured via the electroencephalogram measurement device 4
According to the acupuncture point stimulation device, the electroencephalogram measurement device 4 measures an electroencephalogram that changes when the acupoint of the ear is stimulated via the pulse applying unit 5, and the measured value is measured. Since the measured values of the brain waves are displayed on the display device 11, the user can reliably recognize (visually recognize) the physiological effect that the brain waves change by stimulating the acupuncture points as real ones. it can. Therefore,
The user can not only check the state of his / her brain wave at any time and anywhere as necessary, but also adjust the pulse intensity as needed to optimize the state of the brain wave. Have the advantages that can be.
【０００７】更に、請求項２記載の手段は、パルス発振
装置２を有する装置本体1aと、該装置本体1aから発生す
るパルスを耳のツボに印加するパルス印加部５とからな
り、且つ前記装置本体1aには、パルス印加前の脳波を検
知して測定する脳波測定装置４と、該脳波測定装置４を
介して測定された脳波の実測値を表示する表示装置11と
が設けられてなることから、使用者は自身の脳波の状態
を必要によって何時でも何処でも至極簡単に確認するこ
とが出来、よってツボ刺激装置の適切な使用時期や使用
有無の判断を容易に、且つ確実に行うことが出来る利点
を有する。Further, the means according to claim 2 comprises a device main body 1a having a pulse oscillating device 2, and a pulse applying section 5 for applying a pulse generated from the device main body 1a to an acupoint of an ear. The main body 1a is provided with an electroencephalogram measurement device 4 for detecting and measuring an electroencephalogram before pulse application, and a display device 11 for displaying an actual measurement value of the electroencephalogram measured via the electroencephalogram measurement device 4. Therefore, the user can check the state of his / her own brain wave at any time and anywhere as necessary, and therefore, it is possible to easily and surely judge the appropriate timing and whether or not to use the acupoint stimulator. It has the advantages that can be achieved.
【０００８】更に、請求項３記載の手段は、装置本体1a
に、前記脳波の実測値を所定時間毎に平均化して脳波の
標準値を算出する演算装置７が設けられ、且つ該脳波の
標準値が前記表示装置11に表示されることから、使用者
の脳波の標準値を表示装置11を介して視認することがで
き、よってパルスを与えた際に随時変化する脳波の実測
値と、使用者自身の所定の状況や体の状態等における平
均化された通常の脳波の状態とを容易に比較することが
できる利点を有する。[0008] Further, the means according to claim 3 is an apparatus main body 1a.
Is provided with an arithmetic unit 7 for averaging the measured values of the brain waves at predetermined time intervals to calculate the standard values of the brain waves, and the standard values of the brain waves are displayed on the display device 11, so that the The standard value of the electroencephalogram can be visually recognized through the display device 11, and thus, the measured value of the electroencephalogram that changes as needed when a pulse is given, and the averaged value in a predetermined situation or body state of the user himself / herself. This has an advantage that it can be easily compared with a normal brain wave state.
【０００９】又、請求項４記載の手段は、装置本体1a
に、前記脳波の実測値を所定時間毎に平均化して脳波の
標準値を算出する演算装置７が設けられ、且つ該脳波の
標準値と前記実測値との差が前記表示装置11に表示され
ることから、随時変化する脳波の実測値と平均化した標
準値との差が表示装置11に表示されるので、使用者は、
一目で現在の脳波の状態の善し悪しを確実に、且つ容易
に知ることができる利点を有する。The means according to claim 4 is a device main body 1a.
The arithmetic unit 7 for averaging the measured values of the electroencephalogram every predetermined time to calculate a standard value of the electroencephalogram is provided, and the difference between the standard value of the electroencephalogram and the measured value is displayed on the display device 11. Therefore, the difference between the measured value of the electroencephalogram that changes from time to time and the averaged standard value is displayed on the display device 11, so that the user:
This has the advantage that the user can easily and easily know the current state of the electroencephalogram at a glance.
【００１０】更に、請求項５記載の手段は、装置本体1a
に、所定波長の脳波の発生値の目標値を設定することが
出来る目標値設定装置10が設けられてなることから、自
身が必要とする脳波の発生値を自身の判断によって確実
に設定することが出来る利点を有する。[0010] Further, the means according to claim 5 is an apparatus main body 1a.
Is provided with a target value setting device 10 capable of setting a target value of a generation value of an electroencephalogram of a predetermined wavelength, so that the generation value of the electroencephalogram required by itself can be surely set by its own judgment. Has the advantage that
【００１１】更に、請求項６記載の手段は、装置本体1a
に、目標値設定装置10を介して設定された目標値を前記
発生値が超えた際又は該目標値に予め付された所定の許
容範囲を発生値が超えた際にパルス発振装置２を停止さ
せるか又はパルスの電圧、周波数等の諸条件を設定変更
する緊急装置13が設けられてなることから、脳波の発生
値が自身が必要とする値を超えた場合の自身への悪影響
を未然に、且つ確実に防止することが出来る利点を有す
る。[0011] Further, the means according to claim 6 is an apparatus main body 1a.
The pulse oscillation device 2 is stopped when the generated value exceeds a target value set via the target value setting device 10 or when the generated value exceeds a predetermined allowable range previously assigned to the target value. Since the emergency device 13 is provided to make or change various conditions such as pulse voltage, frequency, etc., the adverse effect on the self when the generation value of the electroencephalogram exceeds the value required by the user beforehand And has the advantage that it can be reliably prevented.
【００１２】又、請求項７記載の手段は、装置本体1a
に、脳波測定装置４を介して測定された脳波の実測値毎
又は該実測値を所定時間毎に平均化した脳波の標準値毎
の少なくとも何れか一方を時系列データとして記憶する
データ記憶装置14が設けられてなることから、例えば一
日、数日、週間、月間、年間等を通じての使用者自身の
脳波の発生傾向等を知ることが可能となり、よって学
習、仕事及びストレス解消等に必要な脳波の統計やパタ
ーンのみならずツボ刺激装置が最大効率を発揮する使用
時期等を把握することが可能になるという利点を有す
る。The means according to claim 7 is a device main body 1a.
A data storage device 14 for storing at least one of each measured value of the electroencephalogram measured via the electroencephalogram measuring device 4 or a standard value of the electroencephalogram obtained by averaging the measured value for each predetermined time as time-series data. Is provided, it is possible to know the tendency of the user's own EEG generation, for example, throughout the day, several days, week, month, year, etc. There is an advantage that it becomes possible to grasp not only the statistics and patterns of brain waves but also the use time when the acupoint stimulator exerts the maximum efficiency.
【００１３】更に、請求項８記載の手段は、装置本体1a
に、データ記憶装置14を介して記憶された所定の時系列
データを表示装置11に表示するための時系列データ出力
装置15が設けられてなることから、前記同様、一日、数
日、週間、月間、年間等を通じての使用者自身の脳波の
発生傾向等を何時でも何処でも瞬時に、且つ確実に目視
によって確認することが可能になるという利点を有す
る。[0013] Further, the means according to claim 8 is an apparatus main body 1a.
Since a time-series data output device 15 for displaying predetermined time-series data stored via the data storage device 14 on the display device 11 is provided, the same as described above, one day, several days, weekly This has the advantage that the user's own tendency to generate an electroencephalogram or the like throughout the month, year or the like can be confirmed visually anytime and anywhere instantly and reliably.
【００１４】更に、請求項９記載の手段は、装置本体1a
に、脳波を計測する受信体６が設けられ、且つ該受信体
６又は前記パルス印加部５の少なくとも何れか一方が、
前記装置本体1aと電磁波を介して単方向又は双方向通信
可能に設けられてなることから、受信体６又は前記パル
ス印加部５の少なくとも何れか一方と装置本体1aとを夫
々別個に引き離して使用することが可能となり、よって
使用時の自由度をより拡げて汎用性を有したツボ刺激装
置を提供することが出来るという利点を有する。Further, the means according to the ninth aspect provides the apparatus main body 1a
, A receiver 6 for measuring brain waves is provided, and at least one of the receiver 6 and the pulse applying unit 5
Since it is provided so as to be capable of unidirectional or bidirectional communication with the apparatus main body 1a via electromagnetic waves, at least one of the receiver 6 and the pulse applying unit 5 and the apparatus main body 1a are separately separated and used. Therefore, there is an advantage that the degree of freedom at the time of use can be further expanded and a versatile acupoint stimulator can be provided.
【００１５】[0015]
＜第一実施形態＞以下、本発明に係るツボ刺激装置の一
実施形態について、図面を参照しながら説明する。図１
に於いて、1 はツボ刺激装置を示し、装置本体1a内にパ
ルスを発生するパルス発振装置２を有すると共に、該パ
ルス発振装置２から発生するパルスの強さは、前記装置
本体1aの側面に露出して設けられたボリューム３，３に
よってパルス電圧と周波数を夫々適宜変更することによ
って使用者が任意に調整できる構成からなる。<First Embodiment> An embodiment of the acupoint stimulation device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG.
In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes an acupuncture point stimulating device, which has a pulse oscillating device 2 for generating a pulse in a device main body 1a, and the intensity of the pulse generated from the pulse oscillating device 2 is on the side of the device main body 1a. The pulse voltage and the frequency are appropriately changed by the exposed volumes 3 and 3, respectively, so that the user can arbitrarily adjust the pulse voltage and the frequency.
【００１６】さらに、装置本体1a内には、後述する受信
体６から得られた脳波の電位差を検知して脳波を測定す
る脳波測定装置４と、該脳波測定装置４によって測定さ
れた脳波の実測値を所定時間毎に平均化して使用者の脳
波の標準値を算出する演算装置７と、脳波測定装置４に
よって測定された脳波の実測値及び演算装置７によって
算出された脳波の標準値を後述する表示装置11に表示す
る出力装置９とが設けられている。Further, in the apparatus main body 1a, an electroencephalogram measuring device 4 for measuring an electroencephalogram by detecting a potential difference of an electroencephalogram obtained from a receiver 6 described later, and an actual measurement of an electroencephalogram measured by the electroencephalographic measuring device 4 An arithmetic unit 7 for averaging the values at predetermined time intervals to calculate a standard value of the brain wave of the user; an actual measured value of the brain wave measured by the brain wave measuring device 4 and a standard value of the brain wave calculated by the arithmetic unit 7 will be described later. And an output device 9 for displaying on the display device 11.
【００１７】５は装置本体1aのパルス発振装置２から発
生するパルスを耳のツボに印加するパルス印加部を示
し、電極（図示せず）が配設されたイヤホン5aにコード
5bが連結された構成からなり、しかも該コード5bの端部
5cは、装置本体1aに設けられたパルスの出力端子1bに着
脱自在に接続可能である。尚、前記装置本体1aの出力端
子1bは、装置本体1a内のパルス発振装置２に接続され、
しかも該パルス発振装置２を介して発生し前記出力端子
1bから発せられたパルスは、該出力端子1bからコード5b
を介してパルス印加部５に伝達される構成からなる。Reference numeral 5 denotes a pulse applying unit for applying a pulse generated from the pulse oscillating device 2 of the apparatus main body 1a to an acupoint of the ear, and a code is applied to an earphone 5a provided with electrodes (not shown).
5b is connected, and the end of the cord 5b
5c is detachably connectable to a pulse output terminal 1b provided in the apparatus main body 1a. The output terminal 1b of the device main body 1a is connected to the pulse oscillation device 2 in the device main body 1a,
In addition, the signal generated through the pulse oscillating device 2 and the output terminal
The pulse emitted from the output terminal 1b is connected to the output terminal 1b by the code 5b.
Is transmitted to the pulse applying unit 5 via the.
【００１８】６は半円状の板バネ８の両端に設けられた
受信体を示し、頭の両こめかみに受信体６を当接させた
状態で取付け可能である。尚、該受信体６にはコード6b
が連結され、そのコード6bの端部6cが装置本体1aの入力
端子1cに着脱自在に接続可能であると共に、該入力端子
1cは、前記脳波測定装置４に接続された構成からなる。Reference numeral 6 denotes a receiver provided at both ends of a semicircular leaf spring 8, which can be mounted with the receiver 6 in contact with both temples of the head. The receiver 6 has a code 6b.
Are connected, the end 6c of the cord 6b is detachably connectable to the input terminal 1c of the apparatus main body 1a, and the input terminal
1c has a configuration connected to the electroencephalogram measurement device 4.
【００１９】11は装置本体1aの一面に設けられ、且つ前
記脳波測定装置４によって測定された脳波の実測値及び
演算装置７によって算出された脳波の標準値を表示する
表示装置を示し、液晶パネルによって構成されている。
尚、上記表示装置11による脳波の表示方法は、脳波の変
化を折れ線で表示するものであるが、その他、数値や色
分け等で表示してもよい。Reference numeral 11 denotes a display device which is provided on one surface of the apparatus main body 1a and displays an actual measured value of the brain wave measured by the brain wave measuring device 4 and a standard value of the brain wave calculated by the calculating device 7. It is constituted by.
In the display method of the electroencephalogram by the display device 11, the change of the electroencephalogram is displayed by a polygonal line, but may be displayed by a numerical value, color coding, or the like.
【００２０】本発明に於けるツボ刺激装置は以上の構成
からなるが、次に係る構成からなるツボ刺激装置を使用
する場合について説明する。先ず、図２に示すように、
使用者の耳穴にパルス印加部５を嵌入して装着し、次に
板バネ８を利用して受信体６をこめかみに当接させて装
着する。The acupoint stimulator according to the present invention has the above-described configuration. A case where the acupoint stimulator having the following configuration is used will be described. First, as shown in FIG.
The pulse applying unit 5 is fitted into the ear hole of the user and mounted, and then the receiving body 6 is mounted on the temple using the leaf spring 8.
【００２１】次に、装置本体1aのスイッチ12を入れる
と、パルス発振装置２からパルスが発生すると共に、該
パルスは出力端子1bからコード5bを介してパルス印加部
５に伝達されて耳のツボに印加されることとなる。一
方、受信体６から随時脳波の電位差がコード6bから入力
端子1cを介して脳波測定装置４に伝達されると共に、該
脳波測定装置４にて、例えばアルファ波の脳波が測定さ
れる。Next, when the switch 12 of the device main body 1a is turned on, a pulse is generated from the pulse oscillating device 2, and the pulse is transmitted from the output terminal 1b to the pulse applying section 5 via the cord 5b, and the acupoint of the ear. To be applied. On the other hand, the potential difference of the electroencephalogram from the receiver 6 is transmitted from the code 6b to the electroencephalogram measurement device 4 via the input terminal 1c at any time, and the electroencephalogram measurement device 4 measures, for example, an electroencephalogram of an alpha wave.
【００２２】更に、測定された脳波の実測値は、随時出
力装置９によって表示装置11に折れ線にて経時的に表示
される（同図の表示装置11に表示された折れ線Ｂ）。
尚、同時にかかる脳波の実測値は、演算装置７に於いて
所定時間毎に平均化されて使用者の脳波の標準値が算出
されることとなる。算出された脳波の標準値は、出力装
置９によって前記表示装置11に折れ線にて一括表示され
る（同図の表示装置11に表示された折れ線Ａ）。Further, the measured values of the measured electroencephalogram are displayed over time by a polygonal line on the display device 11 by the output device 9 as needed (polygonal line B displayed on the display device 11 in FIG. 1).
At the same time, the measured values of the brain waves are averaged at predetermined time intervals in the arithmetic unit 7, and the standard values of the brain waves of the user are calculated. The calculated standard value of the electroencephalogram is collectively displayed by the output device 9 on the display device 11 as a polygonal line (a polygonal line A displayed on the display device 11 in the same figure).
【００２３】このように本発明に係るツボ刺激装置によ
れば、パルスを与えることによって変化する、例えばア
ルファ波の脳波の状態が表示装置11によって何時でも視
認することができるので、使用者はパルスを与えること
によって自身の生理的変化を現実に確認することがで
き、ツボを刺激することで生じる効果を使用者に現実的
に認識させることができる利点がある。As described above, according to the acupuncture point stimulating device according to the present invention, the state of the brain wave of, for example, an alpha wave, which is changed by giving a pulse, can be visually recognized at any time by the display device 11. , The physiological change of the subject can be actually confirmed, and there is an advantage that the user can realistically recognize the effect caused by stimulating the acupoint.
【００２４】よって、使用者は、脳波の状態を見て、現
在のパルスの強さでは余り効果がないと思われるとき
は、ボリューム３，３によってパルスの強さを上げるこ
とにより、ツボをより刺激し、逆に、パルスが強すぎる
と思われるときには、パルスの強さを下げることがで
き、従来のように無作為にパルスの強さを強弱すること
による弊害も確実に防止することができる利点がある。Therefore, when the user observes the state of the electroencephalogram and thinks that the current pulse intensity is not so effective, the user can increase the intensity of the pulse by means of the volumes 3 and 3 so as to increase the pressure points. Stimulation, on the contrary, when the pulse seems too strong, the intensity of the pulse can be reduced, and the adverse effects of randomly increasing or decreasing the intensity of the pulse as in the past can be reliably prevented. There are advantages.
【００２５】特に、表示装置11には、使用者の脳波の標
準値も表示されるので、使用者は現在の脳波の状態が、
使用者にとって良好な状態か否かの判断を容易に行な
え、パルスの強さを自身の体調に合わせて的確に調整す
ることができる利点を有するのである。In particular, the display device 11 also displays the standard value of the user's brain wave, so that the user can see the current state of the brain wave.
This is advantageous in that it is easy for the user to determine whether the state is good or not, and the intensity of the pulse can be adjusted appropriately in accordance with the user's physical condition.
【００２６】従って、本発明に係るツボ刺激装置を用い
れば、脳波の状態を使用者の最適な状態に常に維持する
ことができるので、単にツボを刺激することによる健康
の回復、痩身美容等の目的のみならず、例えば、居眠り
防止や思考力の向上にも極めて効果的である。Therefore, by using the acupuncture point stimulating device according to the present invention, it is possible to always maintain the state of the electroencephalogram at the optimum state of the user, and to restore the health by simply stimulating the acupoint point, and to improve the slimming beauty. It is extremely effective not only for the purpose but also for, for example, preventing dozing and improving thinking ability.
【００２７】尚、上記実施形態に於いて、脳波測定装置
４、演算装置７、出力装置９は、装置本体1a内に設けら
れているが、必ずしもこれらは装置本体1a内に設けられ
ている構成に限定されず、例えば、夫々別体とした構成
で、且つ各部がコード等を介して連結された構成であっ
てもよく、又同様に表示装置11は装置本体1aの一面に設
けられているが、別体で構成されていてもよい。In the above embodiment, the electroencephalogram measurement device 4, the arithmetic device 7, and the output device 9 are provided in the device main body 1a, but they are not necessarily provided in the device main body 1a. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display device 11 may be configured separately from each other, and each portion may be connected via a cord or the like. Similarly, the display device 11 is provided on one surface of the device main body 1a. However, they may be configured separately.
【００２８】更に、上記実施形態に於いて、装置本体1a
のスイッチ12を入れると、パルス発振装置２からパルス
が発生し、且つ受信体６からは随時脳波の電位差がコー
ド6bから入力端子1cを介して脳波測定装置４に伝達され
て脳波が測定されると共に、演算装置７に於いて所定時
間毎に平均化されて使用者の脳波の標準値が算出される
構成にしてなるが、必ずしもこれに限定されるものでは
なく、例えば、ツボ刺激装置が、パルス印加前の脳波を
検知して測定する脳波測定装置４と、該脳波測定装置４
を介して測定された脳波の実測値を表示する表示装置11
とを有することにより、スイッチ12を入れると、脳波測
定装置４にてパルス印加前の脳波が測定されると共に、
演算装置７に於いて所定時間毎に平均化されて使用者の
脳波の標準値が算出されて、その脳波の標準値が表示装
置11に表示された後にパルス発振装置２からパルスが発
生する構成であってもよく、この場合に於いて、使用者
はパルスで耳のツボを刺激する前の脳波の状態が判るか
ら、ツボを刺激する効果がより明確となる利点を有する
だけでなく、自身の脳波の状態を必要によって何時でも
何処でも至極簡単に確認することが出来、よってツボ刺
激装置の適切な使用時期や使用有無の判断を容易に、且
つ確実に行うことが出来る利点を有する。Further, in the above embodiment, the apparatus main body 1a
When the switch 12 is turned on, a pulse is generated from the pulse oscillating device 2, and the potential difference of the electroencephalogram is transmitted from the receiver 6 to the electroencephalogram measuring device 4 from the code 6b via the input terminal 1c at any time, and the electroencephalogram is measured. At the same time, the arithmetic unit 7 has a configuration in which the standard value of the electroencephalogram of the user is calculated by averaging every predetermined time, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. An electroencephalogram measuring device 4 for detecting and measuring an electroencephalogram before pulse application,
Display device 11 for displaying the measured values of brain waves measured via
When the switch 12 is turned on, the electroencephalogram measurement device 4 measures the electroencephalogram before pulse application,
A configuration in which a pulse generator generates a pulse from the pulse oscillating device 2 after averaging every predetermined time in the arithmetic unit 7 to calculate a standard value of the brain wave of the user and displaying the standard value of the brain wave on the display device 11 In this case, since the user knows the state of the electroencephalogram before stimulating the acupoint of the ear with the pulse, the user has an advantage that the effect of stimulating the acupoint is more clear, The state of the electroencephalogram can be checked very easily at any time and anywhere as needed, and therefore, there is an advantage that it is possible to easily and surely judge an appropriate timing of use and whether or not to use the acupoint stimulator.
【００２９】また、上記実施形態のツボ刺激装置に、一
旦算出された脳波の標準値を記憶する記録装置部を設け
てもよく、更に、上記表示装置11には、脳波の実測値と
標準値の両値が表示される構成であったが、必ずしも表
示装置11の表示はこれに限定されず、例えば脳波の実測
値だけを表示してもよい。更に、脳波の実測値と標準値
との差を算出し、表示装置11にその脳波の差を表示して
もよく、又、その差と脳波の標準値の両値を表示しても
よい。Further, the acupoint stimulator of the above embodiment may be provided with a recording device for storing the standard value of the brain wave once calculated, and the display device 11 further includes an actual measured value and a standard value of the brain wave. However, the display of the display device 11 is not necessarily limited to this, and for example, only the measured values of the brain waves may be displayed. Further, the difference between the measured value of the brain wave and the standard value may be calculated, and the difference between the brain wave may be displayed on the display device 11, or both the difference and the standard value of the brain wave may be displayed.
【００３０】＜第二実施形態＞更に、図３（イ）に示す
様に、装置本体1aに、所定波長の脳波の発生値の目標値
を設定することが出来る目標値設定装置10と該目標値設
定装置10を介して設定された目標値を前記発生値が超え
た際又は該目標値に予め付された所定の許容範囲を発生
値が超えた際にパルス発振装置２を停止させるか又はパ
ルスの電圧、周波数等の諸条件を設定変更する緊急装置
13を設けてもよく、この場合には、目標値設定装置10を
介して常に自身が必要とする脳波の発生値を自身の判断
によって確実に設定することが出来る利点を有するだけ
でなく、緊急装置13を介して脳波の発生値が自身が必要
とする値を超えた場合の自身への悪影響を未然に、且つ
確実に防止することが出来る利点を有する。<Second Embodiment> Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, a target value setting device 10 capable of setting a target value of a generation value of an electroencephalogram having a predetermined wavelength, and a target value The pulse oscillation device 2 is stopped when the occurrence value exceeds a target value set via the value setting device 10 or when the occurrence value exceeds a predetermined allowable range previously assigned to the target value, or Emergency device for setting and changing various conditions such as pulse voltage and frequency
13 may be provided, and in this case, not only has the advantage that the generation value of the electroencephalogram required by the user himself / herself can be surely set by his / her own judgment via the target value setting device 10, but also an emergency There is an advantage that the adverse effect on the user when the generation value of the electroencephalogram exceeds the value required by the user via the device 13 can be prevented beforehand and surely.
【００３１】＜第三実施形態＞更に、同図（ロ）に示す
様に、装置本体1aに、脳波測定装置４を介して測定され
た脳波の実測値毎又は該実測値を所定時間毎に平均化し
た脳波の標準値毎の少なくとも何れか一方を時系列デー
タとして記憶するデータ記憶装置14と該データ記憶装置
14を介して記憶された所定の時系列データを表示装置11
に表示するための時系列データ出力装置15とが設けられ
ていてもよく、この場合には、データ記憶装置14を介し
て、例えば一日、数日、週間、月間、年間等を通じての
使用者自身の脳波の発生傾向等を知ることが可能とな
り、よって学習、仕事及びストレス解消等に必要な脳波
の統計やパターンのみならずツボ刺激装置１が最大効率
を発揮する使用時期等を把握することが可能になるとい
う利点を有するだけでなく、時系列データ出力装置15を
介して前記同様一日、数日、週間、月間、年間等を通じ
ての使用者自身の脳波の発生傾向等を何時でも何処でも
瞬時に、且つ確実に目視によって確認することが可能に
なるという利点を有する。<Third Embodiment> Further, as shown in FIG. 2B, the apparatus main body 1a is provided with an actual measured value of an electroencephalogram measured via the electroencephalogram measuring device 4 or at every predetermined time. A data storage device 14 for storing at least one of the averaged electroencephalogram standard values as time-series data, and the data storage device
Displaying predetermined time-series data stored via the display device 11
And a time-series data output device 15 for displaying the data, for example, through the data storage device 14, for example, one day, several days, weekly, monthly, yearly, etc. It is possible to know the tendency of the generation of the brain wave, etc., so that it is possible to grasp not only the statistics and patterns of the brain wave necessary for learning, work and stress relief, but also the use time when the acupoint stimulator 1 exhibits the maximum efficiency. In addition to the advantage that the user can obtain the tendency of the user's own brain waves throughout the day, several days, week, month, year, etc. through the time-series data output device 15 at any time. However, there is an advantage that it is possible to instantaneously and surely visually confirm.
【００３２】＜第四実施形態＞更に、図４に示す様に、
装置本体1aに上記各装置の全てが具備され、且つ該装置
本体1aと、脳波を計測する受信体６並びに前記パルス印
加部５との夫々に所定波長の電磁波を夫々の空中線16a
、17a を介して双方向で送受信可能とする信号送受信
部16と信号送受信機17とが夫々具備されていてもよく、
この場合には、受信体６及びパルス印加部５と装置本体
1aとを夫々別個に引き離して使用することが可能とな
り、よって使用時の自由度をより拡げて汎用性を有した
ツボ刺激装置１を提供することが出来るという利点を有
するが、必ずしも受信体６及びパルス印加部５の双方が
共通の信号送受信機17に接続される必要もなく、要は受
信体６又はパルス印加部５の少なくとも何れか一方が、
装置本体1aと電磁波を介して単方向又は双方向通信可能
に設けられていればよい。<Fourth Embodiment> Further, as shown in FIG.
The apparatus main body 1a is provided with all of the above-described devices, and an electromagnetic wave of a predetermined wavelength is applied to each of the apparatus main body 1a, the receiver 6 for measuring brain waves, and the pulse applying unit 5 via the respective antennas 16a.
, 17a may be provided with a signal transmitting and receiving unit 16 and a signal transmitting and receiving unit 17 capable of bidirectional transmission and reception via, respectively,
In this case, the receiver 6, the pulse applying unit 5, and the device body
1a can be used separately from each other, so that there is an advantage that the degree of freedom in use can be further expanded and the versatile acupoint stimulator 1 can be provided. It is not necessary that both the pulse applying unit 5 and the pulse applying unit 5 are connected to the common signal transceiver 17, and the point is that at least one of the receiver 6 and the pulse applying unit 5
What is necessary is just to be able to communicate unidirectionally or bidirectionally with the apparatus main body 1a via electromagnetic waves.
【００３３】尚、上記の如く受信体６又はパルス印加部
５の少なくとも何れか一方が、装置本体1aと電磁波を介
して単方向又は双方向通信可能に設けられた場合におい
て、前記図４の様に、各装置の全てが具備される必要も
なく、少なくとも装置本体1aに、パルス発振装置２、パ
ルス印加部５、脳波測定装置４及び表示装置11が設けら
れていればよく、又該脳波測定装置４が、パルス印加前
の脳波を検知して測定した後、該脳波測定装置４を介し
て測定された脳波の実測値を表示装置11に表示する構成
でもよいのは言うまでもない。As described above, when at least one of the receiver 6 and the pulse applying unit 5 is provided so as to be able to communicate unidirectionally or bidirectionally with the apparatus main body 1a via electromagnetic waves, as shown in FIG. In addition, it is not necessary that all of the devices be provided, and at least the pulse oscillation device 2, the pulse applying unit 5, the electroencephalogram measurement device 4, and the display device 11 should be provided at least in the device main body 1a. Needless to say, the device 4 may detect and measure brain waves before pulse application, and then display the measured values of the brain waves measured via the brain wave measuring device 4 on the display device 11.
【００３４】[0034]
【発明の効果】叙上の様に、本発明に係るツボ刺激装置
は、パルス印加部により耳のツボが刺激を受けることに
よって変化する脳波を、脳波測定装置が測定し、該測定
された脳波の実測値が表示装置部に表示されるので、使
用者は、ツボを刺激することによって脳波が変化すると
いう生理的効果を現実に視認することができる。As described above, the acupoint stimulator according to the present invention measures an electroencephalogram that changes when an acupoint of the ear is stimulated by the pulse applying unit, and the measured electroencephalogram. Is displayed on the display unit, so that the user can actually visually recognize the physiological effect that brain waves are changed by stimulating acupoints.
【００３５】従って、使用者は、ツボを刺激する効果を
実感できるだけでなく、自身の脳波の状態に合わせてパ
ルスの強さを最良の状態となるように調節することがで
きることから、従来のツボ刺激装置のように健康の回
復、痩身美容等を目的とする場合のみならず、適宜使用
者の状態に合わせてパルスの強さを変更できるので、例
えば、アルファ波を最良の状態に保つことにより居眠り
防止や思考力の向上等にも顕著な効果を有する。Therefore, the user can not only realize the effect of stimulating the acupoint, but also adjust the intensity of the pulse so as to be in the best state according to the state of his / her brain wave. Not only in the case of the purpose of recovery of health, slimming beauty etc. like a stimulator, but also the intensity of the pulse can be changed appropriately according to the user's condition, for example, by keeping the alpha wave in the best condition It also has a remarkable effect on preventing falling asleep and improving thinking ability.
【００３６】更に、装置本体に、パルス印加前の脳波を
検知して測定する脳波測定装置と、該脳波測定装置を介
して測定された脳波の実測値を表示する表示装置とが設
けられてなる場合には、使用者は自身の脳波の状態を必
要によって何時でも何処でも至極簡単に確認することが
出来る効果がある。Further, the apparatus main body is provided with an electroencephalogram measurement device for detecting and measuring an electroencephalogram before applying a pulse, and a display device for displaying an actual measured value of the electroencephalogram measured via the electroencephalogram measurement device. In this case, there is an effect that the user can check the state of his / her brain wave very easily and whenever and wherever necessary.
【００３７】又、装置本体に、前記脳波の実測値を所定
時間毎に平均化して脳波の標準値を算出する演算装置が
設けられ、且つ該脳波の標準値が前記表示装置に表示さ
れる場合には、使用者の脳波の標準値を表示装置を介し
て視認することができ、よってパルスを与えた際に随時
変化する脳波の実測値と、使用者自身の所定の状況や体
の状態等における平均化された通常の脳波の状態とを容
易に比較することができることから、ツボ刺激装置の適
切な使用時期や使用有無の判断を容易に、且つ確実に行
うことが出来、よって使用者は現在の脳波の状態が、普
段の状態に比して良好なのか否かの判断を容易に行な
え、パルスの強さの変更を自身の体調に合わせて的確に
行なうことができるという格別な効果を有する。In the case where an arithmetic unit for calculating a standard value of the electroencephalogram by averaging the measured value of the electroencephalogram every predetermined time is provided in the main body of the device, and the standard value of the electroencephalogram is displayed on the display device, The user can visually recognize the standard value of the brain wave of the user through the display device, and thus, the measured value of the brain wave which changes as needed when a pulse is given, the user's own predetermined condition, body condition, etc. Since it is possible to easily compare the averaged normal brain wave state in the above, it is possible to easily and reliably determine the appropriate timing of use and whether or not to use the acupoint stimulator, and thus the user It is easy to judge whether the current state of the electroencephalogram is better than the normal state, and the special effect that the intensity of the pulse can be changed accurately according to his or her physical condition. Have.
【００３８】更に、装置本体に、前記脳波の実測値を所
定時間毎に平均化して脳波の標準値を算出する演算装置
が設けられ、且つ該脳波の標準値と前記実測値との差が
前記表示装置に表示される場合には、随時変化する脳波
の実測値と平均化した標準値との差が表示装置に表示さ
れるので、使用者は、一目で現在の脳波の状態の善し悪
しを確実に、且つ容易に知ることができ、よって現在の
脳波の状態が普段の状態に比して良好なのか否かの判断
を極めて容易に行なえるという効果がある。Further, an arithmetic unit for averaging the measured values of the electroencephalogram every predetermined time to calculate a standard value of the electroencephalogram is provided in the main body of the apparatus, and the difference between the standard value of the electroencephalogram and the measured value is calculated. When displayed on the display device, the difference between the measured value of the electroencephalogram that changes from time to time and the averaged standard value is displayed on the display device, so that the user can confirm at a glance whether the current state of the electroencephalogram is good or not. In addition, it is possible to easily and easily know, so that it is very easy to determine whether the current state of the electroencephalogram is better than the normal state.
【００３９】又、装置本体に、所定波長の脳波の発生値
の目標値を設定することが出来る目標値設定装置が設け
られてなる場合には、自身が必要とする脳波の発生値を
自身の判断によって確実に設定することが出来、更に係
る構成において、装置本体に、目標値設定装置を介して
設定された目標値を前記発生値が超えた際又は該目標値
に予め付された所定の許容範囲を発生値が超えた際にパ
ルス発振装置を停止させるか又はパルスの電圧、周波数
等の諸条件を設定変更する緊急装置が設けられてなる場
合には、脳波の発生値が自身が必要とする値を超えた場
合の自身への悪影響を未然に、且つ確実に防止すること
が出来る格別な効果を有する。When the apparatus main body is provided with a target value setting device capable of setting a target value of a generation value of an electroencephalogram of a predetermined wavelength, the generation value of the electroencephalogram required by itself is set to its own. It can be set reliably by judgment, and in such a configuration, when the occurrence value exceeds the target value set via the target value setting device or in the device main body, or a predetermined value added to the target value in advance. If an emergency device is provided to stop the pulse generator when the generated value exceeds the allowable range or to change the setting of various conditions such as pulse voltage and frequency, the generated value of the EEG is required Has an extraordinary effect of being able to prevent adverse effects on itself in advance when the value exceeds the following value.
【００４０】更に、装置本体に、脳波測定装置を介して
測定された脳波の実測値毎又は該実測値を所定時間毎に
平均化した脳波の標準値毎の少なくとも何れか一方を時
系列データとして記憶するデータ記憶装置が設けられて
なる場合には、例えば一日、数日、週間、月間、年間等
を通じての使用者自身の脳波の発生傾向等を知ることが
可能となり、よって学習、仕事及びストレス解消等に必
要な脳波の統計やパターンのみならずツボ刺激装置が最
大効率を発揮する使用時期等を把握することが可能とな
るだけでなく、係る構成において、装置本体に、データ
記憶装置を介して記憶された所定の時系列データを表示
装置に表示するための時系列データ出力装置が設けられ
てなる場合には、前記同様、一日、数日、週間、月間、
年間等を通じての使用者自身の脳波の発生傾向等を何時
でも何処でも瞬時に、且つ確実に目視によって確認する
ことも可能になるという種々の格別な効果を有するに至
った。Further, at least one of the measured values of the electroencephalogram measured via the electroencephalogram measuring device, or at least one of the standard values of the electroencephalogram obtained by averaging the measured values at predetermined time intervals, is stored in the apparatus body as time-series data. When a data storage device for storing is provided, for example, it is possible to know the tendency of the user's own brain waves to be generated throughout a day, a few days, a week, a month, a year, and the like. Not only can it be possible to grasp not only the statistics and patterns of brain waves required for stress relief but also the use time when the acupoint stimulator exerts the maximum efficiency, but in such a configuration, a data storage device is provided in the device main body. If a time-series data output device for displaying predetermined time-series data stored via the display device is provided, as described above, one day, several days, a week, a month,
Various special effects have been achieved in that the user's own tendency to generate an electroencephalogram over the year or the like can be confirmed visually anytime and anywhere instantly and reliably.
【図１】本発明に於けるツボ刺激装置の一実施形態を示
す斜視図。FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of an acupuncture point stimulation device according to the present invention.
【図２】本発明に於けるツボ刺激装置の使用状態を示す
一部省略斜視図。FIG. 2 is a partially omitted perspective view showing a use state of the acupoint stimulation device in the present invention.
【図３】本発明に於けるツボ刺激装置の他の実施形態を
示し、同図（イ），（ロ）は一部省略斜視図。FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the acupoint stimulation device according to the present invention, in which (a) and (b) are partially omitted.
【図４】本発明に於けるツボ刺激装置の他の実施形態を
示す一部省略斜視図。FIG. 4 is a partially omitted perspective view showing another embodiment of the acupoint stimulation device according to the present invention.
1 …ツボ刺激装置、 1a…装置本体、 ２…パルス発振
装置、 ４…脳波測定装置、 5 …パルス印加部、 ７
…演算装置、 ９…出力装置、 11…表示装置1 ... acupuncture point stimulator, 1a ... apparatus main body, 2 ... pulse oscillator, 4 ... electroencephalogram measuring apparatus, 5 ... pulse applying section, 7
... Calculation device, 9 ... Output device, 11 ... Display device
Claims (9)
能なパルス発振装置(2) を有する装置本体(1a)と、該装
置本体(1a)から発生するパルスを耳のツボに印加するパ
ルス印加部(5) とからなり、且つ前記装置本体(1a)に
は、パルスを耳のツボに印加することにより随時変化す
る脳波を検知して測定する脳波測定装置(4) と、該脳波
測定装置(4) を介して測定された脳波の実測値を表示す
る表示装置(11)とが設けられてなることを特徴とするツ
ボ刺激装置。1. A device main body (1a) having a pulse oscillating device (2) capable of arbitrarily changing the intensity of a generated pulse, and a pulse for applying a pulse generated from the device main body (1a) to an acupoint of an ear. An electroencephalogram measuring device (4), comprising: an application unit (5); and an electroencephalogram measurement device (4) configured to detect and measure an electroencephalogram that changes at any time by applying a pulse to an acupoint of the ear. An acupuncture point stimulating device, comprising: a display device (11) for displaying an actual measurement value of an electroencephalogram measured via the device (4).
a)と、該装置本体(1a)から発生するパルスを耳のツボに
印加するパルス印加部(5) とからなり、且つ前記装置本
体(1a)には、パルス印加前の脳波を検知して測定する脳
波測定装置(4)と、該脳波測定装置(4) を介して測定さ
れた脳波の実測値を表示する表示装置(11)とが設けられ
てなることを特徴とするツボ刺激装置。2. An apparatus body (1) having a pulse oscillation device (2).
a) and a pulse applying section (5) for applying a pulse generated from the device main body (1a) to the acupoint of the ear, and the device main body (1a) detects an electroencephalogram before applying the pulse. An acupuncture point stimulation device comprising: an electroencephalogram measurement device (4) for measuring; and a display device (11) for displaying an electroencephalogram measured through the electroencephalogram measurement device (4).
値を所定時間毎に平均化して脳波の標準値を算出する演
算装置(7) が設けられ、且つ該脳波の標準値が前記表示
装置(11)に表示されることを特徴とする請求項１又は２
記載のツボ刺激装置。3. The apparatus main body (1a) is provided with an arithmetic unit (7) for averaging the measured values of the brain waves every predetermined time to calculate a standard value of the brain waves, and the standard value of the brain waves is calculated. 3. The image is displayed on the display device (11).
Acupoint stimulation device as described.
値を所定時間毎に平均化して脳波の標準値を算出する演
算装置(7) が設けられ、且つ該脳波の標準値と前記実測
値との差が前記表示装置(11)に表示されることを特徴と
する請求項１又は２記載のツボ刺激装置。4. The apparatus main body (1a) is provided with an arithmetic unit (7) for averaging the measured values of the brain waves every predetermined time to calculate a standard value of the brain waves. The acupoint stimulation device according to claim 1, wherein a difference from the actually measured value is displayed on the display device.
の発生値の目標値を設定することが出来る目標値設定装
置(10)が設けられてなることを特徴とする請求項１乃至
４の何れかに記載のツボ刺激装置。5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the apparatus main body is provided with a target value setting device capable of setting a target value of a generation value of an electroencephalogram having a predetermined wavelength. 5. The acupuncture point stimulator according to any one of claims 4 to 4.
(10)を介して設定された目標値を前記発生値が超えた際
又は該目標値に予め付された所定の許容範囲を発生値が
超えた際にパルス発振装置(2) を停止させるか又はパル
スの電圧、周波数等の諸条件を設定変更する緊急装置(1
3)が設けられてなることを特徴とする請求項５記載のツ
ボ刺激装置。6. A target value setting device is provided in the device main body (1a).
Whether to stop the pulse oscillation device (2) when the occurrence value exceeds a target value set via (10) or when the occurrence value exceeds a predetermined allowable range previously assigned to the target value. Or an emergency device (1) for setting and changing various conditions such as pulse voltage and frequency.
6. The acupoint stimulation device according to claim 5, wherein 3) is provided.
(4) を介して測定された脳波の実測値毎又は該実測値を
所定時間毎に平均化した脳波の標準値毎の少なくとも何
れか一方を時系列データとして記憶するデータ記憶装置
(14)が設けられてなることを特徴とする請求項３乃至６
の何れかに記載のツボ刺激装置。7. An electroencephalogram measuring device is provided in the device main body (1a).
(4) A data storage device that stores, as time-series data, at least one of each of the measured values of the brain wave measured via or a standard value of the brain wave obtained by averaging the measured values at predetermined time intervals.
7. The method according to claim 3, wherein (14) is provided.
The acupoint stimulation device according to any one of the above.
(14)を介して記憶された所定の時系列データを表示装置
(11)に表示するための時系列データ出力装置(15)が設け
られてなることを特徴とする請求項７記載のツボ刺激装
置。8. A data storage device is provided in the device main body (1a).
(14) A predetermined time-series data stored via the display device
The acupoint stimulation device according to claim 7, further comprising a time-series data output device (15) for displaying in (11).
受信体(6) が設けられ、且つ該受信体(6) 又は前記パル
ス印加部(5) の少なくとも何れか一方が、前記装置本体
(1a)と電磁波を介して単方向又は双方向通信可能に設け
られてなることを特徴とする請求項１乃至８の何れかに
記載のツボ刺激装置。9. The apparatus main body (1a) is provided with a receiver (6) for measuring an electroencephalogram, and at least one of the receiver (6) and the pulse applying unit (5) includes Equipment body
9. The acupoint stimulation device according to claim 1, wherein the acupoint stimulation device is provided so as to be capable of unidirectional or bidirectional communication with (1a) via an electromagnetic wave.
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