CA2673939C - Respiration adjustment device - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention provides a respiration adjustment device which helps a user to achieve relaxation of mind and body and further assists promotion of health of the user by physically operating on the user' s nose to appropriately adjust and correct the user's respiration made through nostrils. The respiration adjustment device of the present invention includes a main body 1 including pressing projections 11 for pressing the user's nose from the sides and a control box 2 for diving the main body 1. The main body 1 is electrically connected to the control box 2 through a wire 3. Nostrils of the user's nose are closed and opened according to the drive of the pressing projections 11. Accordingly, a mind and body trainee can perform an alternate breathing comfortably without the use of his or her fingers, thus concentrate on the training of mind and body.
Description
[DESCRIPTION]
[Invention Title]
RESPIRATION ADJUSTMENT DEVICE
[Technical Field]
The present invention relates to a respiration adjustment device which helps a user to achieve relaxation of mind and body and further assists promotion of health of the user by physically operating on the user's nose to appropriately adjust and correct the user's respiration made through nostrils.
[Background Art]
From ancient times, in the Orient including Korea, China and India, it has been recognized that a respiratory method of a person has a significant effect on the health of mind and body of the person. Accordingly, the respiratory method has occupied an important place in mind and body training methods of various religions and martial arts.
At present, abdominal breathing, thoracic breathing, hypogastric breathing and alternate :breathing are widely known as the respiratory methods. The alternate breathing is a kind of the respiratory method carried out by yoga trainees and is directed to a method of performing the respiration by alternately selecting one of two nostrils.
Since the respiration is made through one of the nostrils in the alternate breathing, the air flow is rapid during inspiration and expiration, and thus the respiratory organs including the nose, bronchus and lungs are cleared.
Moreover, it is known that the alternate breathing has an effect on nervous diseases such as insomnia, hypertension, depression, anxiety, and the like. Furthermore, it provides a balance between sympathetic nerves and parasympathetic nerves and between all functions of mind and body, thus having a positive effect on chronic diseases caused by a physical imbalance. Accordingly, the alternate breathing is widely used as a respiratory method of mind and body trainees and used together with the abdominal breathing or the hypogastric breathing.
When a mind and body trainee performs the alternate breathing, he or she selectively closes and opens the nasal vestibule corresponding to the anterior portion of the nasal cavity using fingers. However, since the method of using the fingers in the alternate breathing is based on conscious activity of the trainee, it may interfere with the concentration in the mind and body training and further cause an inaccurate alternate breathing. It is reported that the wrong respiration may cause a headache or obstruct the relaxation of mind and body.
[Invention Title]
RESPIRATION ADJUSTMENT DEVICE
[Technical Field]
The present invention relates to a respiration adjustment device which helps a user to achieve relaxation of mind and body and further assists promotion of health of the user by physically operating on the user's nose to appropriately adjust and correct the user's respiration made through nostrils.
[Background Art]
From ancient times, in the Orient including Korea, China and India, it has been recognized that a respiratory method of a person has a significant effect on the health of mind and body of the person. Accordingly, the respiratory method has occupied an important place in mind and body training methods of various religions and martial arts.
At present, abdominal breathing, thoracic breathing, hypogastric breathing and alternate :breathing are widely known as the respiratory methods. The alternate breathing is a kind of the respiratory method carried out by yoga trainees and is directed to a method of performing the respiration by alternately selecting one of two nostrils.
Since the respiration is made through one of the nostrils in the alternate breathing, the air flow is rapid during inspiration and expiration, and thus the respiratory organs including the nose, bronchus and lungs are cleared.
Moreover, it is known that the alternate breathing has an effect on nervous diseases such as insomnia, hypertension, depression, anxiety, and the like. Furthermore, it provides a balance between sympathetic nerves and parasympathetic nerves and between all functions of mind and body, thus having a positive effect on chronic diseases caused by a physical imbalance. Accordingly, the alternate breathing is widely used as a respiratory method of mind and body trainees and used together with the abdominal breathing or the hypogastric breathing.
When a mind and body trainee performs the alternate breathing, he or she selectively closes and opens the nasal vestibule corresponding to the anterior portion of the nasal cavity using fingers. However, since the method of using the fingers in the alternate breathing is based on conscious activity of the trainee, it may interfere with the concentration in the mind and body training and further cause an inaccurate alternate breathing. It is reported that the wrong respiration may cause a headache or obstruct the relaxation of mind and body.
[Disclosure]
[Technical Problem]
The present invention is directed to a respiration adjustment device which is put on a user's face and enables the user to perform an alternate breathing effectively.
[Technical Solution]
In a first aspect, the present invention provides a respiration adjustment device comprising: a main body held on a user's face and including a pressing means for pressing the user's nose to close and open nostrils; and a control box for providing a drive signal for driving the pressing means to the main body.
The main body may further comprise an earphone, and the control box may provide a voice signal to the main body.
The main body may further comprise a visual field cut-off plate for cutting off the user's visual field from the external environment.
The main body may further comprise a display means for providing an image to the user, and the control box may provide image information to the main body.
The main body may further comprise a perfume generating means.
In a second aspect, the present invention provides a respiration adjustment device comprising: a main body held on a user's face; and a control box electrically connected to the main body and providing a drive signal to the main body, wherein the main body comprises first and second pressing means installed adjacent to both sides of the user's nose and pressing the nose from the sides to close and open nostrils, first and second drive means for driving the first and second pressing means, respectively, and a holding means for holding the main body on the face.
The main body may further comprise a voice output means for outputting a voice signal.
The voice output means may be an earphone, and the main body may further comprise an earphone holding means for holding the earphone.
The control box may provide a voice signal to the main body.
The main body may further comprise a visual field cut--off plate for cutting off the user's visual field from the external environment.
The visual field cut-off plate may be detachably connected to the main body.
The main body may further comprise a display means for providing an image to the user, and the control box may provide image information to the main body.
The main body may further comprise a perfume generating means.
The holding means may be foldably connected to the main body.
The respiration adjustment device may further comprise a receiving case for receiving the control box, wherein the receiving case may comprise a belt fixing clip and a support foldably connected to the rear surface of the receiving case and supporting the receiving case in the vertical direction.
The control box may further comprise a memory card holder for inserting a memory card.
In a third aspect, the present invention provides a respiration adjustment device which is applied with an external drive signal to adjust a user's respiration, the device comprising: a main body held on a user's face; first and second pressing means installed adjacent to both sides of the user's nose and pressing the nose from the sides to close and open nostrils; a drive means for driving the first and second pressing means;
and a holding means for holding the main body on the face.
In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides a respiration adjustment device comprising: a main body held on a user's face; first and second pressing means installed adjacent to both sides of the user's nose and pressing the nose from the sides to close and open nostrils; a drive means for driving the first and second pressing means; a control means for controlling the drive means; and a holding means for holding the main body on the face.
The respiration adjustment device may further comprise a voice signal output means for outputting a voice signal.
In the above configuration, when the drive means drives the pressing means to be moved to the outside of the main body, the pressing means presses the outside of a nose to close a corresponding nostril, thus cutting off the inspiration and expiration made through the corresponding nostril. Contrarily, when the pressing means is moved to the inside of the main body, the external force by the pressing means pressing the outside of the nose is cut off to return the closed nostril, thus aiding the inspiration and expiration made through the corresponding nostril.
Accordingly, with the use of the above-described respiration adjustment device of the present invention, a trainee can perform an alternate breathing comfortably without the user of his or her fingers, thus enabling the trainee to concentrate on the training of mind and body.
[Description of Drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overall configuration of a respiration adjustment device in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a main body 1 from which a visual field cut-off plate 13, connection units 15, and earphone holders 16 are separated;
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of the main body 1;
FIG. 4 is a projection view of the main body 1;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a control box 2 of FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is an exploded view of a receiving case 4 of FIG. 5;
FIG. 7 is a side view showing the control box 2 held in the receiving case 4; and FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the control box 2.
[Mode for Invention]
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments in accordance with the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The preferred embodiments are provided so that those skilled in the art can sufficiently understand the present invention, but can be modified in various forms and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the preferred embodiments.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a respiration adjustment device in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[Technical Problem]
The present invention is directed to a respiration adjustment device which is put on a user's face and enables the user to perform an alternate breathing effectively.
[Technical Solution]
In a first aspect, the present invention provides a respiration adjustment device comprising: a main body held on a user's face and including a pressing means for pressing the user's nose to close and open nostrils; and a control box for providing a drive signal for driving the pressing means to the main body.
The main body may further comprise an earphone, and the control box may provide a voice signal to the main body.
The main body may further comprise a visual field cut-off plate for cutting off the user's visual field from the external environment.
The main body may further comprise a display means for providing an image to the user, and the control box may provide image information to the main body.
The main body may further comprise a perfume generating means.
In a second aspect, the present invention provides a respiration adjustment device comprising: a main body held on a user's face; and a control box electrically connected to the main body and providing a drive signal to the main body, wherein the main body comprises first and second pressing means installed adjacent to both sides of the user's nose and pressing the nose from the sides to close and open nostrils, first and second drive means for driving the first and second pressing means, respectively, and a holding means for holding the main body on the face.
The main body may further comprise a voice output means for outputting a voice signal.
The voice output means may be an earphone, and the main body may further comprise an earphone holding means for holding the earphone.
The control box may provide a voice signal to the main body.
The main body may further comprise a visual field cut--off plate for cutting off the user's visual field from the external environment.
The visual field cut-off plate may be detachably connected to the main body.
The main body may further comprise a display means for providing an image to the user, and the control box may provide image information to the main body.
The main body may further comprise a perfume generating means.
The holding means may be foldably connected to the main body.
The respiration adjustment device may further comprise a receiving case for receiving the control box, wherein the receiving case may comprise a belt fixing clip and a support foldably connected to the rear surface of the receiving case and supporting the receiving case in the vertical direction.
The control box may further comprise a memory card holder for inserting a memory card.
In a third aspect, the present invention provides a respiration adjustment device which is applied with an external drive signal to adjust a user's respiration, the device comprising: a main body held on a user's face; first and second pressing means installed adjacent to both sides of the user's nose and pressing the nose from the sides to close and open nostrils; a drive means for driving the first and second pressing means;
and a holding means for holding the main body on the face.
In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides a respiration adjustment device comprising: a main body held on a user's face; first and second pressing means installed adjacent to both sides of the user's nose and pressing the nose from the sides to close and open nostrils; a drive means for driving the first and second pressing means; a control means for controlling the drive means; and a holding means for holding the main body on the face.
The respiration adjustment device may further comprise a voice signal output means for outputting a voice signal.
In the above configuration, when the drive means drives the pressing means to be moved to the outside of the main body, the pressing means presses the outside of a nose to close a corresponding nostril, thus cutting off the inspiration and expiration made through the corresponding nostril. Contrarily, when the pressing means is moved to the inside of the main body, the external force by the pressing means pressing the outside of the nose is cut off to return the closed nostril, thus aiding the inspiration and expiration made through the corresponding nostril.
Accordingly, with the use of the above-described respiration adjustment device of the present invention, a trainee can perform an alternate breathing comfortably without the user of his or her fingers, thus enabling the trainee to concentrate on the training of mind and body.
[Description of Drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overall configuration of a respiration adjustment device in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a main body 1 from which a visual field cut-off plate 13, connection units 15, and earphone holders 16 are separated;
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of the main body 1;
FIG. 4 is a projection view of the main body 1;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a control box 2 of FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is an exploded view of a receiving case 4 of FIG. 5;
FIG. 7 is a side view showing the control box 2 held in the receiving case 4; and FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the control box 2.
[Mode for Invention]
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments in accordance with the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The preferred embodiments are provided so that those skilled in the art can sufficiently understand the present invention, but can be modified in various forms and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the preferred embodiments.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a respiration adjustment device in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
The respiration adjustment device in accordance with the present invention includes a main body 1 held on a user's face and a control box 2. The main body 1 is electrically connected to the control box 2 through a wire 3.
The main body 1 includes a holding portion 10 bent upward along the shape of the nose and formed in the middle thereof so as to be held on the user's nose. Moreover, the main body 1 includes pressing projections 11a and lib for pressing the user's nose from both sides of the nose.
A wing 12 is hinge-connected to both ends of the main body 1 to be folded. The wings 12 are used to hold the main body 1 on the user's face stably. Preferably, the wings 12 are formed of a flexible material. Of course, the wings 12 may have any structure capable of holding the main body 1 on the user's face stably. For example, the wings 12 may have a structure capable of being held on the user's ears like a pair of glasses.
A visual field cut-off plate 13 is detachably connected to the top of the main body 1. A connection unit 15 for the connection of a fixing band 5 and an earphone holder 16 are detachable connected to each of the wings 12.
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the main body 1 from which the visual field cut-off plate 13, the connection units 1.5, and the earphone holders 16 are separated.
The main body 1 includes a holding portion 10 bent upward along the shape of the nose and formed in the middle thereof so as to be held on the user's nose. Moreover, the main body 1 includes pressing projections 11a and lib for pressing the user's nose from both sides of the nose.
A wing 12 is hinge-connected to both ends of the main body 1 to be folded. The wings 12 are used to hold the main body 1 on the user's face stably. Preferably, the wings 12 are formed of a flexible material. Of course, the wings 12 may have any structure capable of holding the main body 1 on the user's face stably. For example, the wings 12 may have a structure capable of being held on the user's ears like a pair of glasses.
A visual field cut-off plate 13 is detachably connected to the top of the main body 1. A connection unit 15 for the connection of a fixing band 5 and an earphone holder 16 are detachable connected to each of the wings 12.
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the main body 1 from which the visual field cut-off plate 13, the connection units 1.5, and the earphone holders 16 are separated.
A receiving groove 111 into which the visual field cut-off plate 13 is inserted is formed on the overall top surface of the main body 1. In particular, both end portions of the top surface of the main body 1 are bent upward and protrude outward more than the other portions so that the upper portion of the visual field cut-off plate 13 is stably supported in the case where the visual filed cut-off plate 13 is connected to the main body 1.
The visual field cut-off plate 13 is detachably connected to the receiving groove 111 of the main body 1.
The visual field cut-off plate 13 is to help a user to achieve relaxation of mind and body and to concentrate on the respiration exercise by cutting off the user's visual field from the external environment while performing an alternate breathing using the respiration adjustment device of the present invention. Preferably, the visual field cut-off plate 13 is formed of a flexible material and may include a plurality of pin holes 131.
A fixing band connection unit 15 is selectively connected to the end of the wing 12, if necessary. The fixing band connection unit 15 is to connect the fixing band 5 for stably holding the main body 1. on the user's face to the main body 1.
The fixing band connection unit: 15 includes a pair of guide ribs 151 formed on the upper and lower portions thereof for the connection with the wing 12, and a connecting pin 152 formed on the rear portion thereof for the connection with the fixing band 5. A locking projection 153 is provided on the front end of the guide rib 151, and a locking pin 154 is formed in a middle portion of the connection unit 15. A first connecting groove 121 into which the locking projection 153 is inserted is provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the wing 12, and a second connecting groove 122, into which the locking pin 154 of the connection unit 15 is inserted, is provided on the both sides of the wing 12.
Moreover, a receiving portion 123 to which the earphone holder 16 is detachably connected is formed in a predetermined region of the wing 12. The earphone holder 16 includes a pair of guide ribs 161 formed on one side thereof for the connection with the wing 12 and an earphone receiving hole 162 formed on the other side thereof for the reception of the earphone 14.
The fixing band connection unit 15 and the earphone holder 16 are formed of an elastic material so as to attach and detach them to and from the wing 12 by external force applied by the user.
Although not shown in the figure, a penetration hole, through which the wire 3 is led into the inside of the main body 1 and an earphone connecting wire 141 is drawn from the WO 2008/078954 , PCT/KR2007/006819 inside of the main body 1, is formed on the bottom of both sides of the main body 1.
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of the main body 1, and FIG. 4 is a projection view thereof.
The main body 1 comprises a front plate 17A and a rear plate 17B, connected to each other. Preferably, the rear plate 17B is formed of a soft material such as silicon in view of the contact with the user's face. Moreover, a buffer member formed of a soft material may be attached to the rear side of the rear plate 17B, i.e., to a contact portion that contacts with the user's face.
Penetration holes 171 for receiving the pressing projections 11 (11a and lib) are formed on the bottom of the inclined surfaces of the holding portion 10, i.e., at positions corresponding to the lateral surfaces of the user's nose. The penetration holes :L71 are connected with motor holders 172 for receiving motors 18 (18a and 18b).
Moreover, via holes 172a, through which the motors 18 are electrically connected to a wiring substrate 19 to be described later, are provided on each one side of the motor holders 172.
The motor 18 is a step motor in which a drive shaft reciprocates according to a drive power or a drive signal.
The end portion of the drive shaft is fixedly connected to the pressing projection 11.
The wiring substrate 19 is installed on either the front plate 17A or the rear plate 17B. The wiring substrate 19 is electrically connected to the wire 3, the earphone connecting wires 141 and the motors 18. The wiring substrate includes a wiring for applying motor drive signals to the motors 18 and for applying a voice signal applied through the wire 3 to the earphones 14. In this case, it is possible to connect the wire 3 to the motors 18 and the earphones 14 directly or through a separate wiring without the wiring substrate 19.
Meanwhile, in FIG. 1, the control box 2 operates the main body 1 and provides a voice signal such as meditation music to the earphones 14 of the main body 1. Moreover, the control box 2 may provide information such as an operation state of the main body 1 or a respiratory method as the voice signal. The operation signal of the main body 1 and the voice signal output from the control box 2 are provided to the motors 18 and the earphones 14 through the wire 3.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of the control box 2 of FIG. 1, FIG. 6 is an exploded view of a receiving case 4, and FIG. 7 is a side view showing the control box 2 held in the receiving case 4.
The control box 2 includes a display portion 21 formed in the front thereof and a plurality of operation keys 221 to 226. The display portion 21 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD) The operation keys includes a power key 221 for turning on/off the power source, a meditation music selection key 222, a respiratory method selection key 223, an operation time and respiration number per minute selection key 224, a sub-menu selection key 225 and a help key 226. The user may set the main body 1 to a desired operation mode by operating the operation keys 222 to 226.
For example, when the user selects the meditation music selection key 222, a list of available meditation music is displayed on the display portion 21 and, in this state, when the user selects a desired item through the sub-menu selection key 225 and presses the middle portion of the corresponding key, the meditation music that the user has selected is transmitted from the control box 2 to the earphones 14 of the main body 1.
Moreover, as shown in FIG. 7, a volume control key 227 for adjusting the level of the voice signal output to the earphones 14 and a screen on/off key 228 for turning on/off a display screen are provided on the left side of the control box 2. As shown in FIG. 6, a memory card holder 227 for inserting a memory card 230 is provided on the right side of the control box 2. Furthermore, a jack holder 229 for connecting a wire jack 31 is provided on the top of the control box 2 and, although not shown in the figures, a battery receiving portion for receiving a battery is provided on the rear side of the control box 2.
Meanwhile, the control box 2 is detachably and slidably connected to the receiving case 4. The receiving case 4 includes a guide rib 41 formed on both sides thereof.
A clip 42 for connecting the receiving case 4 to a pants belt, for example, is formed on the rear side of the receiving case 4 and a foldable support 43 is connected to both ends of the clip 42. The support 43 is to support the receiving case 4 to stand on the top of a table, for example.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram schematically showing a circuit configuration of the control. box 2. The control box 2 includes the above-described display portion 21, a key pad 22 having the various keys, a memory 23 for storing various data for the control operation, a processor 24 for controlling the overall device, a motor driver 25 for outputting a drive signal for driving the motors 18 of the main body 1 based on the control data from the processor 24, a voice codec 26 for converting digital voice data applied from the processor 24 to an analog voice signal, and a memory card interface 27 for interfacing with the memory card 230. The above circuits may be operated by electric power of a battery, not depicted.
In the above configuration, the memory card 230 may be selectively used if necessary, and an internal memory of the processor 24 may be used as the memory 23. Moreover, a connector for the connection with an external device may be further provided for data download. That is, the circuit configuration of the control box 2 is not limited to a particular one, and a portion of the configuration may be excluded or included, if necessary.
When the user selects the power key 221, the processor 24 sets the overall device to an operation state. When the user sets the operation mode using the meditation music selection key 222, the respiratory method selection key 223, the operation time and respiration number per minute selection key 224 and the sub-menu selection key 225, the processor 24 outputs a motor drive signal through the motor driver 25 based on the same to drive the motors 18 of the main body 1 and, at the same time, outputs a voice signal such as meditation music to the earphones 14 of the main body 1 through the voice codec 26.
The operation modes that the user can select in the above respiration adjustment device include abdominal breathing (AB), alternate breathing (AL), Ujjayi breathing (UJ), and Surya-Bheda breathing (SU).
1. Abdominal breathing (AB) mode In the abdominal breathing mode, the processor 24 simultaneously drives the motors 18a and 18b included in the main body 1 to perform a repeat operation in which the two pressing projections lla and lib are moved to the outside of the main body 1 and returned back to the inside of the main body 1 after a predetermined period of time. Here, the time interval in which the pressing projections lla and 11b are reciprocated is determined based on the respiration number per minute set by the user through the operation time and respiration number per minute selection key 224 and the sub-menu selection key 225.
Moreover, the processor 24 provides the meditation music selected by the user to the earphones 14 of the main body 1 through the voice codec 26, in addition to the drive of the motors 18a and 18b. Of course, if there is an information voice to be informed to the user in connection to the respiration operation, the process 24 provides the same to the earphones 14 along with the meditation music.
The above-described operation is carried out for an operation time set by the user through the operation time and respiration number per minute selection key 224 and the sub-menu selection key 225.
2. Alternate breathing (AL) mode In the alternate breathing mode, the processor 24 alternately drives the motors 18a and 18b included in the main body 1. For example, the processor 24 performs an alternate operation in which the pressing projection 11a is moved to the outside of the main body 1 and the pressing projection llb is moved to the inside of the main body 1 and, after a predetermined period of time, the pressing projection 11a is returned back to the inside of the main body 1 and the pressing projection llb is returned back to the outside of the main body 1.
Even in this case, the time interval in which the pressing projections lla and lib are alternately reciprocated is determined based on the respiration number per minute set by the user through the operation time and respiration number per minute selection key 224 and the sub-menu selection key 225.
Moreover, the processor 24 provides the meditation music selected by the user and the information voice to the earphones 14 of the main body 1 through the voice codec 26, in addition to the drive of the motors 18a and 18b.
The above-described operation is carried out for an operation time set by the user through the operation time and respiration number per minute selection key 224 and the sub-menu selection key 225.
3. Ujjayi breathing (UJ) mode In the Ujjayi breathing mode, the processor 24 fixes the pressing projection 11a corresponding to the right nostril of the user in a state of being moved to the outside of the main body 1 and reciprocates the pressing projection l1b corresponding to the left nostril of the user at a predetermined time interval.
For this purpose, the processor 24 drives the motor 18a corresponding to the pressing projection lia to move the pressing projection lla to the outside of the main body 1.
Then, the processor 24 performs a reciprocating operation repeatedly in which the motor 18b is driven to move the pressing projection llb to the outside of the main body 1 and the pressing projection llb is returned back to the inside of the main body 1 after a predetermined period of time.
Even in this case, the time interval in which the pressing projection lib is reciprocated is determined based on the respiration number per minute set by the user through the operation time and respiration number per minute selection key 224 and the sub-menu selection key 225.
Moreover, the processor 24 provides the meditation music selected by the user and the information voice to the earphones 14 of the main body 1 through the voice codec 26, in addition to the drive of the motor 18b.
The above-described operation is carried out for an operation time set by the user through the operation time and respiration number per minute selection key 224 and the sub-menu selection key 225.
4. Surya-Bheda breathing (SU) mode In the Surya-Bheda breathing mode, the processor 24 fixes the pressing projection 11b corresponding to the left nostril of the user in a state of being moved to the outside of the main body 1 and reciprocates the pressing projection lla corresponding to the right nostril of the user at a predetermined time interval.
For this purpose, the processor 24 drives the motor 18b corresponding to the pressing projection 11b to move the pressing projection llb to the outside of the main body 1.
Then, the processor 24 performs a reciprocating operation repeatedly in which the motor 18a is driven to move the pressing projection lla to the outside of the main body 1 and the pressing projection lla is returned back to the inside of the main body 1 after a predetermined period of time.
Even in this case, the time interval in which the pressing projection lla is reciprocated is determined based on the respiration number per minute set by the user through the operation time and respiration number per minute selection key 224 and the sub-menu selection key 225.
Moreover, the processor 24 provides the meditation music selected by the user and the information voice to the earphones 14 of the main body 1 through the voice codec 26, in addition to the drive of the motor 18b.
The above-described operation is carried out for an operation time set by the user through the operation time and respiration number per minute selection key 224 and the sub-menu selection key 225.
In the above operation, when the pressing projection 11 is moved to the outside of the main body 1, the pressing projection 11 presses the outside of the nose to close the corresponding nostril, thus cutting off the inspiration and expiration made through the corresponding nostril.
Contrarily, when the pressing projection 11 is moved to the inside of the main body 1, the external force by the pressing projection 11 pressing the outside of the nose is cut off to return the closed nostril, thus enabling the inspiration and expiration made through the corresponding nostril.
Accordingly, with the use of the above-described respiration adjustment device of the present invention, the trainee can perform the alternate breathing comfortably without the user of his or her fingers, thus enabling the trainee to concentrate on the training of mind and body.
Moreover, in the above-described device, since the processor 24 drives the pressing projection 11 at a predetermined periodic time interval, a beginner who comes in contact with the alternate breathing for the first time as well as an experienced trainee can perform the alternate breathing safely.
Furthermore, since the above-described device provides the meditation music to the trainee as well as the drive of the pressing projections 11, it is possible to improve the achievement of the training of the trainee.
The invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments thereof. However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in these embodiments.
For example, although the description has been given to the case where the motors 18 is used as a drive means for driving the pressing projection 11, an electromagnet or a hydraulic or pneumatic actuator may be used as the drive means.
Moreover, in the above embodiment, it is possible to adopt a display means instead of the visual filed cut-off plate 13 so that the control box 2 provides image information for meditation or hypnosis to the main body 1.
Furthermore, it is possible to provide a means for releasing perfume that helps the user to perform meditation in the inside of the main body 1 so as to release the perfume to the user during the alternate breathing.
In addition, although the description has been given to the case where the earphones are used as a means for providing the meditation music or the respiration information voice to the user, it is possible to install a speaker for outputting the voice signal instead of the earphones in the main body 1. And in this case, it is possible to install the speaker in the control box 2 instead of in the main body 1.
Additionally, the present invention may include a separate operation key provided on the main body 1 so that the user can select the operation of the main body 1 through the operation key.
Besides, although the description has been given to the case where the main body 1 and the control box 2 are implemented as separate devices, the present invention may configure the main body 1 and the control box 2 integrally or configure the respiration adjustment device only with the main body held on the user's face by providing a control means for controlling the drive of the motor 18 inside the main body 1.
[Industrial Applicability]
As described above, the respiration adjustment device in accordance with the present invention enables the user to perform the alternate breathing conveniently and effectively only by putting the device on the user's face. Moreover, since the respiration adjustment device in accordance with the present invention closes and opens the user's nostrils at a predetermined periodic time interval, an inexperienced user can perform the alternate breathing safely without any education.
The visual field cut-off plate 13 is detachably connected to the receiving groove 111 of the main body 1.
The visual field cut-off plate 13 is to help a user to achieve relaxation of mind and body and to concentrate on the respiration exercise by cutting off the user's visual field from the external environment while performing an alternate breathing using the respiration adjustment device of the present invention. Preferably, the visual field cut-off plate 13 is formed of a flexible material and may include a plurality of pin holes 131.
A fixing band connection unit 15 is selectively connected to the end of the wing 12, if necessary. The fixing band connection unit 15 is to connect the fixing band 5 for stably holding the main body 1. on the user's face to the main body 1.
The fixing band connection unit: 15 includes a pair of guide ribs 151 formed on the upper and lower portions thereof for the connection with the wing 12, and a connecting pin 152 formed on the rear portion thereof for the connection with the fixing band 5. A locking projection 153 is provided on the front end of the guide rib 151, and a locking pin 154 is formed in a middle portion of the connection unit 15. A first connecting groove 121 into which the locking projection 153 is inserted is provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the wing 12, and a second connecting groove 122, into which the locking pin 154 of the connection unit 15 is inserted, is provided on the both sides of the wing 12.
Moreover, a receiving portion 123 to which the earphone holder 16 is detachably connected is formed in a predetermined region of the wing 12. The earphone holder 16 includes a pair of guide ribs 161 formed on one side thereof for the connection with the wing 12 and an earphone receiving hole 162 formed on the other side thereof for the reception of the earphone 14.
The fixing band connection unit 15 and the earphone holder 16 are formed of an elastic material so as to attach and detach them to and from the wing 12 by external force applied by the user.
Although not shown in the figure, a penetration hole, through which the wire 3 is led into the inside of the main body 1 and an earphone connecting wire 141 is drawn from the WO 2008/078954 , PCT/KR2007/006819 inside of the main body 1, is formed on the bottom of both sides of the main body 1.
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of the main body 1, and FIG. 4 is a projection view thereof.
The main body 1 comprises a front plate 17A and a rear plate 17B, connected to each other. Preferably, the rear plate 17B is formed of a soft material such as silicon in view of the contact with the user's face. Moreover, a buffer member formed of a soft material may be attached to the rear side of the rear plate 17B, i.e., to a contact portion that contacts with the user's face.
Penetration holes 171 for receiving the pressing projections 11 (11a and lib) are formed on the bottom of the inclined surfaces of the holding portion 10, i.e., at positions corresponding to the lateral surfaces of the user's nose. The penetration holes :L71 are connected with motor holders 172 for receiving motors 18 (18a and 18b).
Moreover, via holes 172a, through which the motors 18 are electrically connected to a wiring substrate 19 to be described later, are provided on each one side of the motor holders 172.
The motor 18 is a step motor in which a drive shaft reciprocates according to a drive power or a drive signal.
The end portion of the drive shaft is fixedly connected to the pressing projection 11.
The wiring substrate 19 is installed on either the front plate 17A or the rear plate 17B. The wiring substrate 19 is electrically connected to the wire 3, the earphone connecting wires 141 and the motors 18. The wiring substrate includes a wiring for applying motor drive signals to the motors 18 and for applying a voice signal applied through the wire 3 to the earphones 14. In this case, it is possible to connect the wire 3 to the motors 18 and the earphones 14 directly or through a separate wiring without the wiring substrate 19.
Meanwhile, in FIG. 1, the control box 2 operates the main body 1 and provides a voice signal such as meditation music to the earphones 14 of the main body 1. Moreover, the control box 2 may provide information such as an operation state of the main body 1 or a respiratory method as the voice signal. The operation signal of the main body 1 and the voice signal output from the control box 2 are provided to the motors 18 and the earphones 14 through the wire 3.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of the control box 2 of FIG. 1, FIG. 6 is an exploded view of a receiving case 4, and FIG. 7 is a side view showing the control box 2 held in the receiving case 4.
The control box 2 includes a display portion 21 formed in the front thereof and a plurality of operation keys 221 to 226. The display portion 21 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD) The operation keys includes a power key 221 for turning on/off the power source, a meditation music selection key 222, a respiratory method selection key 223, an operation time and respiration number per minute selection key 224, a sub-menu selection key 225 and a help key 226. The user may set the main body 1 to a desired operation mode by operating the operation keys 222 to 226.
For example, when the user selects the meditation music selection key 222, a list of available meditation music is displayed on the display portion 21 and, in this state, when the user selects a desired item through the sub-menu selection key 225 and presses the middle portion of the corresponding key, the meditation music that the user has selected is transmitted from the control box 2 to the earphones 14 of the main body 1.
Moreover, as shown in FIG. 7, a volume control key 227 for adjusting the level of the voice signal output to the earphones 14 and a screen on/off key 228 for turning on/off a display screen are provided on the left side of the control box 2. As shown in FIG. 6, a memory card holder 227 for inserting a memory card 230 is provided on the right side of the control box 2. Furthermore, a jack holder 229 for connecting a wire jack 31 is provided on the top of the control box 2 and, although not shown in the figures, a battery receiving portion for receiving a battery is provided on the rear side of the control box 2.
Meanwhile, the control box 2 is detachably and slidably connected to the receiving case 4. The receiving case 4 includes a guide rib 41 formed on both sides thereof.
A clip 42 for connecting the receiving case 4 to a pants belt, for example, is formed on the rear side of the receiving case 4 and a foldable support 43 is connected to both ends of the clip 42. The support 43 is to support the receiving case 4 to stand on the top of a table, for example.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram schematically showing a circuit configuration of the control. box 2. The control box 2 includes the above-described display portion 21, a key pad 22 having the various keys, a memory 23 for storing various data for the control operation, a processor 24 for controlling the overall device, a motor driver 25 for outputting a drive signal for driving the motors 18 of the main body 1 based on the control data from the processor 24, a voice codec 26 for converting digital voice data applied from the processor 24 to an analog voice signal, and a memory card interface 27 for interfacing with the memory card 230. The above circuits may be operated by electric power of a battery, not depicted.
In the above configuration, the memory card 230 may be selectively used if necessary, and an internal memory of the processor 24 may be used as the memory 23. Moreover, a connector for the connection with an external device may be further provided for data download. That is, the circuit configuration of the control box 2 is not limited to a particular one, and a portion of the configuration may be excluded or included, if necessary.
When the user selects the power key 221, the processor 24 sets the overall device to an operation state. When the user sets the operation mode using the meditation music selection key 222, the respiratory method selection key 223, the operation time and respiration number per minute selection key 224 and the sub-menu selection key 225, the processor 24 outputs a motor drive signal through the motor driver 25 based on the same to drive the motors 18 of the main body 1 and, at the same time, outputs a voice signal such as meditation music to the earphones 14 of the main body 1 through the voice codec 26.
The operation modes that the user can select in the above respiration adjustment device include abdominal breathing (AB), alternate breathing (AL), Ujjayi breathing (UJ), and Surya-Bheda breathing (SU).
1. Abdominal breathing (AB) mode In the abdominal breathing mode, the processor 24 simultaneously drives the motors 18a and 18b included in the main body 1 to perform a repeat operation in which the two pressing projections lla and lib are moved to the outside of the main body 1 and returned back to the inside of the main body 1 after a predetermined period of time. Here, the time interval in which the pressing projections lla and 11b are reciprocated is determined based on the respiration number per minute set by the user through the operation time and respiration number per minute selection key 224 and the sub-menu selection key 225.
Moreover, the processor 24 provides the meditation music selected by the user to the earphones 14 of the main body 1 through the voice codec 26, in addition to the drive of the motors 18a and 18b. Of course, if there is an information voice to be informed to the user in connection to the respiration operation, the process 24 provides the same to the earphones 14 along with the meditation music.
The above-described operation is carried out for an operation time set by the user through the operation time and respiration number per minute selection key 224 and the sub-menu selection key 225.
2. Alternate breathing (AL) mode In the alternate breathing mode, the processor 24 alternately drives the motors 18a and 18b included in the main body 1. For example, the processor 24 performs an alternate operation in which the pressing projection 11a is moved to the outside of the main body 1 and the pressing projection llb is moved to the inside of the main body 1 and, after a predetermined period of time, the pressing projection 11a is returned back to the inside of the main body 1 and the pressing projection llb is returned back to the outside of the main body 1.
Even in this case, the time interval in which the pressing projections lla and lib are alternately reciprocated is determined based on the respiration number per minute set by the user through the operation time and respiration number per minute selection key 224 and the sub-menu selection key 225.
Moreover, the processor 24 provides the meditation music selected by the user and the information voice to the earphones 14 of the main body 1 through the voice codec 26, in addition to the drive of the motors 18a and 18b.
The above-described operation is carried out for an operation time set by the user through the operation time and respiration number per minute selection key 224 and the sub-menu selection key 225.
3. Ujjayi breathing (UJ) mode In the Ujjayi breathing mode, the processor 24 fixes the pressing projection 11a corresponding to the right nostril of the user in a state of being moved to the outside of the main body 1 and reciprocates the pressing projection l1b corresponding to the left nostril of the user at a predetermined time interval.
For this purpose, the processor 24 drives the motor 18a corresponding to the pressing projection lia to move the pressing projection lla to the outside of the main body 1.
Then, the processor 24 performs a reciprocating operation repeatedly in which the motor 18b is driven to move the pressing projection llb to the outside of the main body 1 and the pressing projection llb is returned back to the inside of the main body 1 after a predetermined period of time.
Even in this case, the time interval in which the pressing projection lib is reciprocated is determined based on the respiration number per minute set by the user through the operation time and respiration number per minute selection key 224 and the sub-menu selection key 225.
Moreover, the processor 24 provides the meditation music selected by the user and the information voice to the earphones 14 of the main body 1 through the voice codec 26, in addition to the drive of the motor 18b.
The above-described operation is carried out for an operation time set by the user through the operation time and respiration number per minute selection key 224 and the sub-menu selection key 225.
4. Surya-Bheda breathing (SU) mode In the Surya-Bheda breathing mode, the processor 24 fixes the pressing projection 11b corresponding to the left nostril of the user in a state of being moved to the outside of the main body 1 and reciprocates the pressing projection lla corresponding to the right nostril of the user at a predetermined time interval.
For this purpose, the processor 24 drives the motor 18b corresponding to the pressing projection 11b to move the pressing projection llb to the outside of the main body 1.
Then, the processor 24 performs a reciprocating operation repeatedly in which the motor 18a is driven to move the pressing projection lla to the outside of the main body 1 and the pressing projection lla is returned back to the inside of the main body 1 after a predetermined period of time.
Even in this case, the time interval in which the pressing projection lla is reciprocated is determined based on the respiration number per minute set by the user through the operation time and respiration number per minute selection key 224 and the sub-menu selection key 225.
Moreover, the processor 24 provides the meditation music selected by the user and the information voice to the earphones 14 of the main body 1 through the voice codec 26, in addition to the drive of the motor 18b.
The above-described operation is carried out for an operation time set by the user through the operation time and respiration number per minute selection key 224 and the sub-menu selection key 225.
In the above operation, when the pressing projection 11 is moved to the outside of the main body 1, the pressing projection 11 presses the outside of the nose to close the corresponding nostril, thus cutting off the inspiration and expiration made through the corresponding nostril.
Contrarily, when the pressing projection 11 is moved to the inside of the main body 1, the external force by the pressing projection 11 pressing the outside of the nose is cut off to return the closed nostril, thus enabling the inspiration and expiration made through the corresponding nostril.
Accordingly, with the use of the above-described respiration adjustment device of the present invention, the trainee can perform the alternate breathing comfortably without the user of his or her fingers, thus enabling the trainee to concentrate on the training of mind and body.
Moreover, in the above-described device, since the processor 24 drives the pressing projection 11 at a predetermined periodic time interval, a beginner who comes in contact with the alternate breathing for the first time as well as an experienced trainee can perform the alternate breathing safely.
Furthermore, since the above-described device provides the meditation music to the trainee as well as the drive of the pressing projections 11, it is possible to improve the achievement of the training of the trainee.
The invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments thereof. However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in these embodiments.
For example, although the description has been given to the case where the motors 18 is used as a drive means for driving the pressing projection 11, an electromagnet or a hydraulic or pneumatic actuator may be used as the drive means.
Moreover, in the above embodiment, it is possible to adopt a display means instead of the visual filed cut-off plate 13 so that the control box 2 provides image information for meditation or hypnosis to the main body 1.
Furthermore, it is possible to provide a means for releasing perfume that helps the user to perform meditation in the inside of the main body 1 so as to release the perfume to the user during the alternate breathing.
In addition, although the description has been given to the case where the earphones are used as a means for providing the meditation music or the respiration information voice to the user, it is possible to install a speaker for outputting the voice signal instead of the earphones in the main body 1. And in this case, it is possible to install the speaker in the control box 2 instead of in the main body 1.
Additionally, the present invention may include a separate operation key provided on the main body 1 so that the user can select the operation of the main body 1 through the operation key.
Besides, although the description has been given to the case where the main body 1 and the control box 2 are implemented as separate devices, the present invention may configure the main body 1 and the control box 2 integrally or configure the respiration adjustment device only with the main body held on the user's face by providing a control means for controlling the drive of the motor 18 inside the main body 1.
[Industrial Applicability]
As described above, the respiration adjustment device in accordance with the present invention enables the user to perform the alternate breathing conveniently and effectively only by putting the device on the user's face. Moreover, since the respiration adjustment device in accordance with the present invention closes and opens the user's nostrils at a predetermined periodic time interval, an inexperienced user can perform the alternate breathing safely without any education.
Claims (19)
- [Claim 1]
A respiration adjustment device comprising:
a main body held on a user's face and including a pressing means for pressing the user's nose to close and open nostrils; and a control box for providing a drive signal for driving the pressing means to the main body. - [Claim 2]
The respiration adjustment device of claim 1, wherein the main body further comprises an earphone and the control box provides a voice signal to the main body. - [Claim 3]
The respiration adjustment device of claim 1, wherein the main body further comprises a visual field cut-off plate for cutting off the user's visual field from the external environment. - [Claim 4]
The respiration adjustment device of claim 1, wherein the main body further comprises a display means for providing an image to the user and the control box provides image information to the main body. - [Claim 5]
The respiration adjustment device of claim 1, wherein the main body further comprises a perfume generating means. - [Claim 6]
A respiration adjustment device comprising:
a main body held on a user's face; and a control box electrically connected to the main body and providing a drive signal to the main body, wherein the main body comprises first and second pressing means installed adjacent to both sides of the user's nose and pressing the nose from the sides to close and open nostrils, first and second drive means for driving the first and second pressing means, respectively, and a holding means for holding the main body on the face. - [Claim 7]
The respiration adjustment device of claim 6, wherein the main body further comprises a voice output means for outputting a voice signal. - [Claim 8]
The respiration adjustment device of claim 7, wherein the voice output means is an earphone and the main body further comprises an earphone holding means for holding the earphone. - [Claim 9]
The respiration adjustment device of claim 7, wherein the control box provides a voice signal to the main body. - [Claim 10]
The respiration adjustment device of claim 6, wherein the main body further comprises a visual field cut-off plate for cutting off the user's visual field from the external environment. - [Claim 11]
The respiration adjustment device of claim 10, wherein the visual field cut-off plate is detachably connected to the main body. - [Claim 12]
The respiration adjustment device of claim 6, wherein the main body further comprises a display means for providing an image to the user and the control box provides image information to the main body. - [Claim 13]
The respiration adjustment device of claim 6, wherein the main body further comprises a perfume generating means. - [Claim 14]
The respiration adjustment device of claim 6, wherein the holding means is foldably connected to the main body. - [Claim 15]
The respiration adjustment device of claim 6, further comprising a receiving case for receiving the control box, wherein the receiving case comprises a belt fixing clip and a support foldably connected to the rear surface of the receiving case and supporting the receiving case in the vertical direction. - [Claim 16]
The respiration adjustment device of claim 6, wherein the control box further comprises a memory card holder for inserting a memory card. - [Claim 17]
A respiration adjustment device which is applied with an external drive signal to adjust a user's respiration, the device comprising:
a main body held on a user's face;
first and second pressing means installed adjacent to both sides of the user's nose and pressing the nose from the sides to close and open nostrils;
a drive means for driving the first and second pressing means; and a holding means for holding the main body on the face. - [Claim 18]
A respiration adjustment device comprising:
a main body held on a user's face;
first and second pressing means installed adjacent to both sides of the user's nose and pressing the nose from the sides to close and open nostrils;
a drive means for driving the first and second pressing means;
a control means for controlling the drive means; and a holding means for holding the main body on the face. - [Claim 19]
The respiration adjustment device of claim 18, further comprising a voice signal output means for outputting a voice signal.
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