DE102019123038A1 - regeneration device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a regeneration device (1) for a person, which is suitable for use in public spaces and in which a person in need of regeneration can be autonomously lead into a short sleep phase. For this purpose, the regeneration device (1) comprises: - an adjustable seat couch ( 6) for accommodating a person seeking rest, - a sound-insulated, opaque cabin (2) surrounding the seat (6) with a closable access (5, 5a, 5b), the cabin (2) at least partially surrounded by an impact protection cover (3) and to provide the person seeking rest with relaxation-promoting effects with: - an audio system - a color light system, - a fragrance system, - an air conditioning system - a pulse measuring system for determining the person's heart rate, - a massage system integrated in the seat (6) and a central Control system for controlling the aforesaid systems, the central control being both manual and programmable based operation is arranged and controls in the cabin (2) are arranged.

Description

The invention relates to a device for regeneration, in particular by short sleep.

Cities and towns grow closer together with their settlement borders. In the villages is densified, built in the conurbations ever more strongly in the height. As a result, people are exposed to a growing population density, with all the demands that this entails: in addition to the generally increased noise level due to traffic, calls and technology, the latter both by the operation of machines and by signalers, it means in particular by the ubiquitous advertising and digitized communication an increase in stimuli to be processed at the information and sensory level. The latter also continue at night, in the form of noises, vibrations and light influences. This is associated with increased psychosocial stress for the individual, which is experienced in younger years as stimulating, but becomes more burdensome with age. In metropolitan areas and traffic junctions, such as train stations and airports or in shopping centers, the burden is particularly high. Retreats before this sensory overload are practically not given, because earplugs can only reduce the acoustic stimuli.

Due to the constant strain of the sensory organs that have to process the received stimuli, the brain, the soul and the body no longer find peace. The result is fatigue, reduced concentration and slower reaction times, which can lead to errors and machine accidents or vehicle use. Remedy can bring here only regeneration pauses, which allow a retreat to a charming little place, or even better, a brief relaxation sleep. This is known from ancient times as a nap and according to recent terminology as Powernap.

In a brief relaxation sleep or power nap, the person only undergoes a light sleep phase in a relatively short period of twenty to a maximum of forty minutes. As a result, unlike after a deep sleep phase, which only occurs during a longer sleep period, he can very easily return to a waking state. Even a short sleep restores concentration, responsiveness, and the ability to judge decisions properly. Due to these known effects, such short sleep breaks have been introduced in the cockpit at NASA and also in various airlines.

While in some cultures sleep breaks are socially accepted or even institutionalized during the day, such as siesta in Southern Europe or sleeping in public or at work in India, China or Japan, in Northern Europe public sleep is frowned upon. Only in the aforementioned special work areas, the regeneration in the work process is already integrated. The normal city dweller, who stays in public or at work during the day, lacks the possibility of retreating to an individual need-based break, whether to escape the tidal wave for a moment or to take a regenerating short sleep break.

As a retreat and relaxation possibility so-called floating baths are known, filled with almost body-warm salt water, soundproof, closed tanks in which a person is protected from light floats in the water and is thus protected from visual and acoustic stimuli. However, such a device requires organizational effort on the part of the operator as well as the user through the use of water.

Also known capsule hotel or sleeping cabins, with which in metropolitan areas space-saving accommodation or retreat spaces are offered. However, these serve primarily to provide space-saving privacy in a public space and are therefore not optimized for regeneration purposes.

From the DE 103 30 849 A1 an arrangement for generating relaxation states is known in which a lying surface by means of textile membrane opaque shielded from the environment. Using sensors and exposure systems, a person lying on the lounger can be guided in a controlled manner to relax by means of bio-feedback. The sensor detects various psycho-physiological signals, such as an electrocardiogram, skin resistance, electrical muscle activity, and / or the respiratory curve, which are evaluated over time to control a surround and color light system as exposure systems. The proper use of the sensors to be attached to the body requires a skilled person, which is why this device is not suitable for self-application. The device also provides only a limited shielding against external stimuli and is therefore not suitable for public use.

From the DE 10 2016 120 829 A1 is an all-sided closed room with a lounger therein is known, which is soundproofed to the environment and with outside controls by means of which an air conditioner, therapeutic light effects and a music sound in the room are controllable. Such a cabin thus always requires an operator outside the room, so it is not suitable for use in public or for autonomous self-use.

From the DE 20 2017 107 436 U1 is a device for therapeutic treatment is known, with a person on a couch controlled and automated for relaxation can be performed. The device comprises a couch in which a person located thereon is shielded from environmental influences by a hood and automatically treated with various agents. The agents include image, light, sound and sound signals as well as the supply of fragrances and oxygen. Furthermore, a breath optimization and an infusion system can be supplemented. The action means are programmatically controlled by means of previously individually acquired data in an external system. In addition to physical reaction data, such as ECG, EEG, HRV, blood pressure and pulse rate, the collected data also includes psychologically oriented questionnaires and digital stress tests, the results of which as a profile are transferable into the memory of the device. This structure is complex and technically complicated, since it requires various medical diagnostic equipment and a technically competent operation and monitoring. An independent use of this device by the recovery seekers is therefore excluded. It is also completely unsuitable for use in public spaces, not only because of the complex technology, but also because only the head of the person is shielded.

From the DE 20 2004 004 316 U1 is a closed, soundproofed relaxation cabin with an adjustable seat known. The cabin is equipped with a video system, audio system, air conditioning and a fragrance dispenser for relaxation and / or distraction. These devices can be controlled by the user via a PC connected to the Internet via a control element on the seat. This cabin is suitable for autonomous use as well as for public use due to the complete isolation and self-service. By the video device on the movies, TV programs, websites, chat rooms and the like can be displayed on a screen, but this device is just not set up for the exclusion of external stimuli for individually optimized regeneration, but only for conditional shielding of the public below Setting of other, partly selectable stimuli. For this purpose, instead of a low-threshold acting in the background light system, a video system is provided with which the user is exposed to variable image stimuli and information. It is also disclosed that it is possible for municipalities to advertise tourist offers via actual-time cameras or that travelers can connect with other travelers at airports or train stations for videoconferencing. Especially the possibility of advertising insertion delivers the user partly uncontrollable stimuli, which excludes a deep relaxation.

Finally, out of the DE 199 06 452 C1 a closed, completely or partially opaque, soundproof recovery and regeneration cabin with a reclining area known by which drivers can recover within five to fifteen minutes of use. As regeneration components are an audio, video, and air conditioning and a fragrance and an oxygen supply. The visual influencing takes place via a screen or a projection screen. In the lying area a massage device is integrated. The operation of the regeneration components via a central control by means of certain stored regeneration programs, which are retrievable by the user. One serves as well as the previously explained device not the complete decoupling of external stimuli, but especially the shielding of the public under distraction or distraction of the senses. Due to the limitation of the usability to given programs a targeted, individual deep relaxation up to a short sleep phase is not possible.

Object of the present invention is therefore to provide a suitable for use in public space regeneration device in which a person in need of regeneration can be individually and autonomously lead to a short sleep phase.

• - eine verstellbaren Sitzliege zur Aufnahme einer erholungsuchenden Person,
• - eine die Sitzliege umgebende schallisolierte, blickdichte Kabine mit einem verschließbaren Zugang,

wobei die Kabine mindestens teilweise von einer Stoßschutzhülle umgeben ist und zur Beaufschlagung der erholungsuchenden Person mit entspannungsfördernden:

• - ein Audiosystem
• - ein Farblichtsystem,
• - ein Duftsystem,
• - ein Klimasystem
• - ein Pulsmeßsystem zur Ermittlung der Pulsfrequenz der Person,
• - ein in die Sitzliege integriertes Massagesystem
• - und eine zentrale Steuerung zur Steuerung der vorgenannten Systeme,

wobei die zentrale Steuerung sowohl zum manuellen als auch zum programmbasierten Betrieb eingerichtet ist und Bedienelemente in der Kabine angeordnet sind und wobei die Kabine eine sie mindestens teilweise umgebende Stoßschutzhülle aufweist.This is achieved with a regeneration device comprising

• - an adjustable seat to accommodate a person seeking rest,
• a soundproof, opaque cab surrounding the seat, with a lockable access,

wherein the cabin is at least partially surrounded by an impact protection cover and for impinging the person seeking rest with relaxation-promoting:

• - an audio system
• a color light system,
• - a fragrance system,
• - an air conditioning system
• - a pulse measuring system for determining the pulse rate of the person,
• - A massage system integrated into the seat
• and a central control for controlling the aforementioned systems,

wherein the central controller is adapted for both manual and program based operation, and controls are disposed in the cab, and wherein the cab has an impact shield at least partially surrounding it.

A cabin equipped in this way thus has all the necessary admission systems with which a person in need of rest can be physically and psychologically led into a short sleep phase. Once the access has been closed, the person in sheltered surroundings can trigger individually tailored conditions for a deep relaxation or a short sleep. The protection against external stimuli is provided by the noise insulation and the privacy screen. At the same time olfactory stimuli of the environment are hidden at the same time. The at least partially surrounding the cabin impact protection also provides protection against shock from the outside by shock absorbers are arranged between the cabin and the impact protection. These can compensate for shocks that can occur in the event of accidental bumping by passers-by. In a cabin protected in this way, a person can be specifically exposed to relaxation-promoting signals and environmental parameters.

With the audio system, the sense of hearing is addressed and created a soothing soundscape. This can include relaxing melodies, but also nature sounds. It is important that this noise set no new stimuli, but calms the organism. It may be necessary to regulate the noise in the course of each use accordingly. For example, classical music is known to have a heart rate lowering effect. For nature sounds, the stress-reducing effect is demonstrated. The audio system is therefore equipped with a corresponding selection of stress-reducing sounds.

With the color light system, the sense of sight is addressed. So that a calming light effect can be built up. These can include both colored illumination of the cabin, including play of colors, and projections of realistic surroundings on the inside of the cabin. Decisive in this system is that no new stimuli are built so that projections contain no information to be processed, such as complex image details, texts or even film sequences, but only mood-forming reproductions of natural environments, such as starry skies, mountain meadows, caves, forests or seashores, which can be offered to the person concerned for selection.

The scent system addresses the sense of smell. The sense of smell is very strongly linked with emotions. Perceived fragrances are stored in memory in combination with the experienced mood, without the need for further analysis or conscious decision-making. Rather, it is the case that a human being can only distinguish between a certain fragrance, depending on the linked mood-related memory, with regard to "good" or "bad," whereby he can further differentiate within these categories. Thus, for example, joy or security can be triggered by positive scent memories. In this way, a person is conditioned to smell evaluation, especially in his young life phase. This is exploited by the invention in that various fragrances can be generated to influence the atmosphere in the cabin, which can counteract existing fears and strains on a physiological level. This effect can therefore continue in the sleep phase. Real fragrances are complex mixtures of up to a thousand different molecules. But usually only a few lead substances are sufficient to trigger a smell memory. These can be selectively used in the fragrance system, for example to produce a floral scent or forest odor.

With the air conditioning system, the air in the cabin can be set optimally, including, in addition to a perceived as pleasant temperature, the humidity and the air exchange for oxygen supply as parameters to be regulated.

The pulse measuring system is used to record the pulse rate. This is an important indicator to record the physical and emotional state of the person in need of rest. An increased pulse rate indicates an excitation condition. According to the invention, the pulse is to be lowered by the admission systems, which is particularly important in stressed persons with an increased heart rate in order to reach a deep relaxation. The continued detection of the pulse rate serves to observe the success and to control the admission accordingly.

The massage system integrated in the seat couch serves to address the immediate physical perception. Thus, the outwardly directed, visual and acoustic sensory perceptions can be directed inward in the initial phase, which relieves these sensory organs. At the same time tensions can be relaxed.

The central control serves to match the admission systems to one another and to control them in dependence on the measured pulse frequency. This makes it possible to save individually tuned and selected settings as programs. These can then be retrieved when used again. For this purpose, the user can make settings by means of controls arranged in the cabin. This also includes the time limit on the use of the car, because it is crucial for an optimal regeneration during the day that it takes long enough, so at least twenty minutes, but not longer than forty minutes. Accordingly, the structure of the relaxation to the sleep phase and subsequent recovery phase with the help of the admission systems to control.

The central control is expediently connectable to the Internet. This allows further functions, such as bookability over the Internet, maintenance or fault messages to a technical service, security messages and cashless payment. At the same time, in an operation of a plurality of regeneration devices operated independently of one another, this allows a configuration stored in a cabin at location X to be called up in a cabin at location Y or to carry out the configuration beforehand when booking.

An advantageous embodiment provides that the color light system OLED (organic lightemitting diode) has lighting means. It is a luminous component of semiconducting materials, similar to the structure of an inorganic light emitting diode (LED), but with organic instead of inorganic semiconductors. They can also be manufactured more cheaply. With the thin-layer OLED bulbs, the interior can be illuminated over a large area and at low cost. At the same time, the large-scale equipment on the inside of the cabin allows the representation of natural scenarios up to a simulation, such as a stalactite cave.

A further advantageous embodiment provides that the detected pulse rate can be displayed via the audio system. When the pulse has already reached a resting frequency, the reproduced pulse beat can provide soothing feedback, similar to the effect of the maternal heartbeat in the prenatal phase.

In an advantageous further development, the reproduced pulse frequency can be controlled. Thus, the sedative effect can be strengthened and decoupled from the actual pulse rate at least partially, albeit in dependence. This is particularly advantageous when the initial pulse is very high. In this case, another slower pulse suggests calm and, moreover, enhances the perceptual resemblance to the prenatal phase.

The nozzles arranged in a further development of the cabin for blowing and sucking air for wind simulation can generate air streams by being blown from one direction and sucked from another direction. Thus, a scenario presented with the OLED bulbs can be further developed, for example, with a suitable to a sea coast breeze. If the wind simulation is combined with the scent system, a sea breeze, for example, can be simulated in the representation suitable for presentation in a marine representation.

Advantageously, the cabin is opaque designed to exclude on the one hand any visual signals from the outside, as directed to the car car lights, laser pointers or other stronger light sources. At the same time it increases the lighting effect generated in the cabin.

The regeneration device expediently has an access control device. This ensures, on the one hand, that a cabin in use can not be entered by another person. Ideally, this is achieved with a personalized identification, by means of which payment and, in case of damage, a liability allocation is possible. Such personalized control ideally involves the capture of biometric features such as a fingerprint, hand geometry, or iris. This eliminates the need for access means to be made, such as cards, which are costly and impractical.

• - einen Erschütterungssensor,
• - einen Rauchmelder,
• - eine Sprinkleranlage,
• - Gewichtssensoren,
• - Duftsensoren,
• - eine Außenkamera oder
• - einen Alarmknopf.

einzeln oder in Kombination umfassen. Zum Entspannen gehört auch, sich geborgen zu fühlen. Die Entspannungsmöglichkeit der Person hängt daher nicht unmaßgeblich von dem Sicherheitsgefühl ab. Die Sicherheitselemente dienen dazu, möglichen Gefahren entgegenzuwirken und damit das Sicherheitsgefühl des Nutzers zu erhöhen. Ein Erschütterungssensor kann größere Erschütterungen erfassen, bei denen von Aggressionspotential auszugehen ist. Wird dieser Sensor ausgelöst, wird über das Internet eine Nachricht an einen angeschlossener Sicherheitsdienst oder die Polizei übermittelt. Ein Rauchmelder kann sicherstellen, daß eine in der Kabine angezündete Zigarette erkannt und mittels optischem oder akustischem Warnhinweis der Benutzer zum Löschen der Zigarette aufgefordert wird. Bei anhaltender Rauchwahrnehmung kann über das Internet eine Mitteilung an einen angeschlossenen Sicherheitsdienst oder die Feuerwehr übermittelt werden. Gleichzeitig kann zunehmende Rauchentwicklung eine vorhandene Sprinkleranlage aktivieren, um beispielsweise Schwelbrände unmittelbar zu löschen. Die Benachrichtigung von externen Stellen ist trotzdem geboten. Mit Hilfe von Gewichtssensoren kann der Benutzer beim Verlassen optisch oder akustisch auf liegengelassene Gegenstände hingewiesen werden. Sie verhindern aber auch das absichtliche Liegenlassen von Müll oder gefährlichen Gegenständen, wie Sprengsätzen. Duftsensoren können gefährliche oder illegale Stoffe detektieren, um beispielsweise Drogenkonsum in der Kabine zu verhindern oder Sprengstoff zu erkennen. Eine Außenkamera erlaubt dem Benutzer bei Gefährdungsgefühl die unmittelbare Umgebung und insbesondere den Zugangsbereich zu betrachten. Dies ist insbesondere dann nützlich, wenn die Kabine etwas zweckentfremdet aus Sicherheitsgründen aufgesucht wird. Sie kann dadurch bedrohten oder sich bedroht fühlenden Personen vorläufigen Schutz bieten. Ein Alarmknopf, mit dem ein Sicherheitsdienst und/oder die Rettungsleitstelle benachrichtigt werden kann, ist eine sinnvolle Ergänzung, weil der Benutzer damit nach eigenem Befinden im Notfall Hilfe herbeirufen kann. Dies kann eine von den Sensoren nicht erkannte Gefährdungssituation sein, insbesondere außerhalb der Kabine, aber auch ein gesundheitlicher Notzustand. Über die Internetverbindung und die Bedienelemente der zentralen Steuerung können Informationen zur Notsituation ausgetauscht werden.An advantageous further development provides security elements that

• a vibration sensor,
• - a smoke detector,
• - a sprinkler system,
• - weight sensors,
• - fragrance sensors,
• - an outdoor camera or
• - an alarm button.

individually or in combination. Relaxing also means feeling secure. The possibility of relaxation of the person therefore does not depend unimportantly on the sense of security. The security elements serve to counter potential dangers and thus increase the user's sense of security. A vibration sensor can cause major shocks detect aggression potential. When this sensor is triggered, a message is sent over the Internet to an affiliated security service or the police. A smoke detector can ensure that a cigarette lighted in the cabin is detected and the user is prompted to extinguish the cigarette by means of a visual or audible warning. If smoke persists, a message can be sent via the Internet to a security service or the fire brigade. At the same time increasing smoke development can activate an existing sprinkler system, for example, to extinguish smoldering fires immediately. The notification of external bodies is still required. With the help of weight sensors, the user can optically or acoustically be alerted to abandoned objects when leaving. But they also prevent the intentional left lying of garbage or dangerous objects, such as explosive charges. Fragrance sensors can detect dangerous or illegal substances, for example to prevent drug use in the cabin or to detect explosives. An outdoor camera allows the user to feel the immediate surroundings and in particular the access area when a feeling of endangerment exists. This is particularly useful when the cabin is a little misused for security reasons visited. It can provide temporary protection to threatened or threatened people. An alarm button, with which a security service and / or the rescue center can be notified, is a useful addition, because the user can thus call for help in case of emergency. This can be a hazardous situation not recognized by the sensors, in particular outside the cabin, but also a state of health emergency. Information about the emergency situation can be exchanged via the Internet connection and the control elements of the central control.

• 1 eine geschlossene Regenerationsvorrichtung in einer schematischen Perspektivansicht,
• 2 als Detail die Sitzliege in schematischer Perspektivdarstellung und
• 3 eine geöffnete Regenerationsvorrichtung in schematischer Perspektivdarstellung.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment in the drawing. Show it

• 1 a closed regeneration device in a schematic perspective view,
• 2 as a detail, the seat in a schematic perspective view and
• 3 an opened regeneration device in a schematic perspective view.

1 shows the closed regeneration device 1 with the cabin 2 and access 5 with a double leaf door 5a . 5b in an embodiment in which the impact protection cover 3 the cabin 2 does not completely surround. It forms from the gateway 5 to the opposite side of the cabin an upward-aspiring arch, which then to the other side of the access 5 back down. The regeneration device 1 is conveniently placed so that the access 5 pointing in a direction that is least likely to impact. Shock protection is to be provided above all in the lower, most extensive area, since collisions are most likely to be assumed there. Alternatively, the door could be 5a . 5b also be designed in one piece.

The door 5a . 5b is here by lateral sliding movement of the door 5a . 5b open and closed formed. The advantage of the sliding guide is the ease of use and the compactness that can be achieved in use. The access control device 5c is right in the access area on the two-piece door 5a . 5b arranged. Alternatively, the access control device could 5c for example, next to the entrance 5 at the cabin 2 be arranged.

Conveniently, the access 5 also closed when not in use and opens only with appropriate identification at the access control device 5c , This prevents abuse or damage by unidentifiable persons.

In the upper area of the cabin 2 is an area in this embodiment 4 , This can be designed to be translucent inward to give the person in the cabin a sense of connection to the outside. This can give appropriately conditioned persons the feeling that they are not completely closed to the outside world. In another function, by means of the area 4 Light signals are set to the outside, for example, to indicate when the cabin 2 free is. This allows a passerby to see from afar whether it is worth the regeneration device 1 head for. Especially if several such devices 1 Arranged in an area, the passer-by can target a still vacant cabin 2 drive.

2 shows the seat 6 in a position where a person can get on or off. The seat couch 6 has armrests 6a on. In this conveniently not shown controls for the central control can be integrated. In one or both armrests 6a is expediently also the pulse measuring integrated so that the arm in question in the region of the sensor is placed accordingly. This allows easy operation by a non-qualified user, even during the relaxation and sleep phase. The seat couch 6 is here on a pedestal 6b arranged, on which the seat couch 6 is arranged steplessly adjustable. The adjustability is here only in one plane by arrows 7 indicated that should facilitate the entry and exit and the user puts you in a lying position during use. With appropriate design, further directions of movement can be provided, by means of the central control changes in position of the seat 6 can be made during use, for example, a movement by ocean waves or rocking in a cradle or hammock can be simulated.

In 3 is the regeneration device 1 shown in the open state. The open access 5 Gives a view into the interior of the cabin 2 on the seat couch 6 free. In this embodiment, the impact protection cover 3 pulled much higher. Again, there is an area 4 in the cabin 2 , which may be formed for signaling to the environment and / or as a light passage inwards. The seat couch 6 here has a bridge in the area of the legs 6c on, the location of the legs of a in the seat lounger 6 stabilized person. The jetty 6c can also record controls for the central control.

These embodiments are merely intended to explain the inventive idea, other embodiments are also included in the inventive concept.

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Cited patent literature

• DE 10330849 A1 [0008]
• DE 102016120829 A1 [0009]
• DE 202017107436 U1 [0010]
• DE 202004004316 U1 [0011]
• DE 19906452 C1 [0012]

Claims (9)

Regeneration device (1) for a person comprising - An adjustable seat (6) for accommodating a person seeking rest, - A soundproofed, opaque cabin (2) surrounding the seat (6) with a closable access (5, 5a, 5b), wherein the cabin (2) is at least partially surrounded by a shock protection shell (3) and to apply to the person seeking rest with relaxation-promoting effects: - an audio system a color light system, - a fragrance system, - an air conditioning system a pulse measuring system for determining the pulse rate of the person, - A in the seat (6) integrated massage system and a central controller for controlling the aforementioned systems, wherein the central controller is set up for both manual and program-based operation and controls are arranged in the cab (2). Regeneration device (1) after Claim 1 , characterized in that the central controller is connectable to the Internet. Regeneration device (1) after Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the color light system comprises OLED lighting means. Regeneration device (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that the detected pulse rate is reproduced by the audio system. Regeneration device (1) after Claim 4 , characterized in that the reproduced pulse frequency is controllable. Regeneration device (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 5 , characterized in that in the cabin (2) nozzles for blowing and sucking air for wind simulation are arranged. Regeneration device (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 6 , characterized in that the cabin (2) is opaque. Regeneration device (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 7 , characterized in that it comprises an access control device (5c). Regeneration device (1) according to one of Claims 7 and 8th , characterized in that safety elements are provided, which comprise - a vibration sensor, - a smoke detector, - a sprinkler system, - weight sensors, - fragrance sensors, - an outdoor camera or - an alarm button individually or in combination.

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