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Abstract
A hand-held device 12 for a guided mindfulness activity or a guided physical activity. The device includes a housing 16 to be held in a hand of a user, a sound producing means to output sound-based instructions 20, a motion detector [34, Fig. 3] to detect movement of the housing and a feedback means configured to provide real-time feedback that is not displayed as images or text. The device will include a communication module to run a processor of an accessory electronic device 14 to communicate with the handheld device. It will also include a processing module comprising an analysing module to analyse the motion detector data and a display module to present the analysed data on the accessory electronic device. The sound-based instructions may be voice instructions that direct the user to move the device in a specified way. The feedback given may be haptic technology, audio feedback and/or a light source.
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TECHNICAL FIELD
This invention relates to a device for a guided mindfulness activity or a guided physical activity. In particular, the invention relates to a hand-held device. The invention also relates to a system, accessory device, method and use.
BACKGROUND
Mindfulness is the practice of purposefully bringing one's attention to the experiences occurring in the present moment. Mindfulness practice has been used as a therapeutic application to help people experiencing a variety of psychological conditions. For example, mindfulness practice has been employed to reduce depression, stress and anxiety.
Physical activity is used for general exercise or to help physical rehabilitation, for example after trauma or injury, or in elderly care, to support coordinated physical movement and exercise, and has been shown to increase or restore range of movement.
A video game console is an electronic or computer device that outputs a video signal or visual image to display a video game that one or more people can play through some type of user control interface. Conventional video games consoles are made up of a user control interface, a console unit, and a display device. The user control interface typically has a wired/wireless connection to the console unit and may comprise a variety of buttons, triggers and direction controls. The console unit typically includes a central processing unit, graphical processing unit and random-access memory. The display device is typically a television or monitor. In some known devices, the user control interface may sense its position in 3D space using a combination of built-in accelerometers and IR detection to sense its position when pointed at LEDs in a sensor bar. This allows the user to control the game with physical gestures as well as button presses.
Games consoles can also be portable devices, which include the user control interface, console unit and display device in a single device.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An aspect of the present invention provides a hand-held device for a guided mindfulness activity or a guided physical activity, the device comprising: a housing configured to be held in a hand; a sound producing means configured to output sound-based instructions; a motion detector configured to detect movement of the housing; and a feedback means configured to provide real-time feedback; wherein the feedback means is configured so that real-time feedback is not displayed as images or text.
The feedback means may be configured to determine whether the detected movement of the housing complies with the sound-based instructions; and provide positive feedback when the detected movement does comply with the sound-based instructions and/or negative feedback when the detected movement does not comply with the sound-based instructions.
The sound-based instructions may comprise a voice instruction. The sound-based instructions may comprise instructions for the user to move the handheld device in a specified way and/or hold the handheld device still for a specified time and/or a specified duration.
The hand-held device may comprise a memory and wherein the instructions are stored in the memory.
The hand-held device may comprise a data capture means configured to capture and store data generated during use of the hand-held device. The data capture means may comprise a processing means and memory. The memory may be part of a processing means. The data capture means may be configured to capture and store data relating to motion data, time data and/or heart rate data.
The hand-held device may comprise a timing means, configured to produce time data. The timing means may comprise a clock generator and the time data may comprise a clock signal. The hand-held device may comprise a heart rate monitor to produce heart rate data. The timing means and/or heart rate monitor are provided in the housing.
The timing means may comprise a crystal oscillator and firmware. The timing means may comprise a high frequency oscillator and a low frequency oscillator. For example, the high frequency crystal oscillator may be provided within the processing means and the low frequency crystal oscillator may be mounted externally to the processing means, such as on a printed circuit board (e.g. on which the processing means may be mounted). The firmware may be stored in a memory, for example in a memory of the processing means. The high frequency crystal oscillator and low frequency crystal oscillator are used with the firmware to ascertain a duration of time from initial set-up, or in other words to act as a clock. At initial set-up, a user may input a time and one or both of the oscillators will keep track of the time since initial set-up. Each time the user connects an accessory device to the hand-held device, the accessory device can check the precision of the timing means to verify and/or re-calibrate the timing means.
The timing means may be used to provide an activity timestamp.
The instructions may comprise instructions on how and/or when to move the hand-held device. The instructions may be stored in the hand-held device, for example in a memory of the processing means or other memory mounted on or external to the PCB. The sound producing means may comprise a digital music player and/or a speaker. The sound producing means may be provided in the housing.
During a mindfulness activity or a physical activity, it is important to focus on the activity with minimum distraction. The use of a display screen to give instructions and provide feedback during a mindfulness activity or physical activity can cause a distraction from the mindfulness activity or physical activity. In the present invention, distraction is minimised by using a sound producing means to produce instructions and to provide real-time feedback via a feedback means other than an image or text display. This has the advantage that the mindfulness activity or physical activity can be carried out without use of sight (or with closed eyes), due to the lack of display screens to provide instructions and/or provide feedback.
An electronic visual display is a display device for presentation of images, text or video.
Examples of electronic visual displays include screens typically found on mobile devices, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen. An electronic visual display is different from a light source (such as an LED) which emits a light but not an image or text.
In one embodiment, feedback means is not an electronic visual display for the display of images or text. In another embodiment, the device does not have an electronic visual display for the display of images or text. In an alternative embodiment, the device has an electronic visual display for the display of images or text, and wherein the device is configured so that no real-time feedback is displayed on the electronic visual display. For example, the display may be turned off during the guided mindful activity or physical activity or set to a setting that does not display text and images.
In an alternative embodiment, real-time feedback may be provided by a visual display, such as a display of text and/or images, for example on an electronic visual display.
The feedback means may be provided in the housing. The feedback means may comprise haptic technology, audio feedback and/or a light source. Audio feedback may be provided by the sound producing means. The haptic technology may comprise a vibrating motor. The light source may comprise a light emitting diode (LED).
The motion detector may be provided in the housing. The motion detector may comprise one or more accelerometers, gyroscopes and/or magnetometers.
The instructions may comprise verbal instructions. For example, the verbal instructions may comprise a sound clip of a talking voice. The sound producing means may be configured to produce non-verbal sounds. For example, the non-verbal sounds may comprise a sound clip of music or ambient sounds.
The device may comprise communication means for communication with an accessory device and/or a second hand-held device. The communication means may be provided in the housing. The communication means may be selected from wired or wireless communication means. For example, suitable wireless communication means includes wireless network protocols, such as BluetoothTM and Wi-Fi. An alternative suitable wireless communication means comprises radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology.
The communication means may be used to receive updates from the accessory device. For example, the updates may comprise software updates, new mindfulness activities (such as mindful listening, e.g., adventure or bedtime stories), or physical activities or adaptations to existing mindfulness activities or physical activities. In one embodiment, an existing mindfulness activity or physical activity is adapted in response to the user's performance. For example, if the user has consistently completed a mindfulness activity or physical activity over a period of time, the activity may be adapted to increase its difficulty.
Adaptations may comprise increasing the length of the activity, the repetitions during the activity and/or the complexity of movements.
The hand-held device may comprise a communication module configured to run on at least one processor of the handheld device and configured to communicate with an accessory electronic device.
The device may comprise control means configured to: receive motion data derived from the motion detector; analyse the motion data; and output a feedback signal to the feedback means.
The step of analysing the motion data may be selected from comparing the motion data signal against a threshold, determining whether a motion occurs within a time period, determining the time period elapsing between a signal to move the device and a measured movement, and/or comparing the motion data signal with a predetermined pattern of movements and/or trajectory.
The control means may be in the form of a processor, for example a microprocessor. In one embodiment, the control means is in the form of an electronic processor and an electronic memory device electrically coupled to the electronic processor and having instructions stored therein, wherein the electronic processor is configured to access the memory device and execute the instructions stored therein so that it operable to carry out the steps of the invention.
The feedback signal may be in response to the analysed data. The feedback signal may be produced if the analysed data is within a desired range. For example, the feedback signal may be produced if the motion data is either above or below a threshold. Alternatively, analysis of the motion data may comprise use of an algorithm. The motion data may comprise one or more of motion magnitude, motion direction, motion duration, motion timing and orientation.
The feedback means may be configured to determine how closely the detected movement of the housing adheres to the sound-based instructions and provide real-time feedback. The feedback means may be configured to determine how closely the detected movement of the housing adheres to the sound-based instructions by calculating a score based on detected movement of the device. The score may be determined by comparing the raw data to a threshold, or by processing the data via an algorithm to determine a positive or negative result. The device may be configured to operate in different modes, and wherein the control means may be configured to set the mode in response to an input mode signal. The mode input signal may be received via a communication means. Alternatively, the mode input signal may be received from a switch on the device, for example a push button. The modes may comprise different mindfulness activities.
The first hand-held device and the second hand-held device may be configured to communicate with each other via the communication means of each hand-held device. Alternatively, or additionally the first and second hand-held devices may be configured to communicate independently with the accessory device.
The first and second hand-held devices may be configured, in use, to be synchronised with each other, for example such that the timing means of the two devices are synchronised and/or the devices are arranged to give the sound-based instructions at the same time, or such that when one device is delivering the sound-based instructions, the other device does not give the sound-based instructions.
The first and second hand-held devices may both comprise sound producing means configured to produce sound-based instructions. Alternatively, only the first hand-held device may comprise a sound producing means configured to produce sound-based instructions.
The first and second hand-held devices may synchronise with each other using the communication means, for example by cross-checking where each hand-held device is positioned at various points during the mindfulness activity or physical activity, from activity initiation and thereafter through to the end of the activity. Alternatively, or additionally, the first and second hand-held devices may each comprise a timing means, such as a clock generator, wherein the first and second hand-held devices are synchronised when their timing means are synchronised.
The devices may further be configured such that the delivery of feedback may be synchronised, such that feedback is given by both devices, or such that a piece of feedback is only given by the device on which the action triggering the feedback is detected. Feedback may be given by each device, independently of the feedback given by the other device. For example, the first device can give positive feedback, whilst the second device gives, positive, negative or no feedback.
The control means may be configured to send data to an accessory electronic device via the communication means.
In one embodiment, the control means is configured to send data to the accessory device only when the activity has been completed.
The control means may comprise at least one processor of the handheld device. The control means may comprise a processing module configured to run on the at least one processor of the hand-held device and further configured to receive motion data from the motion detector, the processing module comprising: an analysing module configured to analyse data from the motion detector; a feedback module configured to output a feedback signal to the feedback means.
The analysing module may be configured to analyse data from the motion detector and determine if it complies with the sound-based instructions.
The processing module may comprise a mode setting module configured to set the mode in response to an input mode signal.
The capture means may be in the form of a processor, for example a microprocessor. In one embodiment, the capture means is in the form of an electronic processor and an electronic memory device electrically coupled to the electronic processor, wherein the electronic processor is configured to capture data from at least one of the motion detector, the timing means and the heart-rate monitor and to save it to the electronic memory.
The processing module may comprise a transmission module configured to send a data signal regarding captured data to an accessory electronic device via the communications module.
The device may comprise a power supply. The power supply is selected from a power cord or battery. The battery may be rechargeable. The battery may be charged through a connector. Examples of suitable connectors include a USB connector, such as a USB-C connector or a micro USB, or metal contacts and pogo pins, for example metal contacts in the base of the device connected to pogo pins situated in a suitable docking station.
Alternatively, the battery may be charged wirelessly, for example via a charging pad using electromagnetic induction.
An aspect of the present invention provides a system for a guided mindfulness activity or a guided physical activity, the system comprising: a handheld device, comprising a housing configured to be held in a hand of a user and a first communication means configured to communicate with an accessory electronic device; a sound producing means configured to produce sound-based instructions; a motion detector configured to detect movement of the housing; a feedback means configured to provide real-time feedback, wherein the feedback means is configured so that real-time feedback is not displayed as images or text; a communication module configured to run on at least one processor of an accessory electronic device and configured to communicate with the handheld device; and a processing module configured to run on at least one processor and further configured to process data from the handheld device, the processing module comprising: an analysing module configured to analyse motion data derived from the motion detector the motion data relating to a completed activity; a display module configured to output analysed data to a display of the accessory electronic device.
The user may be rewarded in response to performance or regular practice. The rewards may enable a change in the features of the animated character, optionally wherein the features are selected from one or more of: size, colour, movement, visual properties, sound output and haptic output. The change in the features of the animated character may be selected by the user.
The system may comprise a data capture means configured to capture and store data generated during use of the hand-held device. The data capture means may be configured to capture and store data relating to motion data, time and/or date data and/or heart rate data.
The system may comprise a timing means configured to produce time and/or date data. The timing means may comprise a clock generator and the time data may comprise clock data.
The timing means may be provided in the housing. The analysing module may be configured to analyse the time and/or date data.
The system may comprise a heart rate monitor configured to produce heart rate data. The heart rate monitor may be provided in the housing. The analysing module may be configured to analyse heart rate data.
The data capture means may be configured to store date and/or time data associated with the collection of other data. For example, the data capture means may be configured to store date and/or time data associated with the stored motion data. Likewise, the data capture means is configured to store data and/or time data associated with stored heart rate data. In this way, the time and date of an activity carried out by the hand-held device can be recorded. Furthermore, the time and date of each movement of the hand-held device and/or of heart rate data collected from the heart rate monitor can be recorded.
The sound producing means may be located within the housing.
The motion detector may be located within the housing. The motion detector may comprise one or more accelerometers, gyroscopes and/or magnetometers.
The feedback means may be located within the housing. The feedback means may provide feedback selected from haptic feedback, light and/or audio.
The hand-held device may be configured to operate in different modes, and wherein the processing module comprises a mode selection module configured to select a mode in response to a user input and output a mode signal to the communication module.
The hand-held device may comprise a first hand-held device and a second hand-held device. The real-time feedback of the first handheld device may be independent of the real-time feedback of the second handheld device.
The data derived from the motion detector may comprise data directly from the motion detector and/or analysed motion data and/or feedback data. The data may comprise data from a first hand-held device and data from a second hand-held device.
An aspect of the present invention provides a system for analysing data from a guided mindfulness activity or a guided physical activity carried out on a hand-held device the system comprising: a communication module configured to run on at least one processor of an accessory electronic device and configured to communicate with the hand-held device; and a processing module configured to run on the at least one processor and further configured to process data from the handheld device, the processing module comprising: an analysing module configured to analyse motion data derived from the motion detector, the motion data relating to a completed activity; a display module configured to output analysed data to a display of the accessory electronic device.
The analysing module may be configured to analyse data generated during use of the hand-held device. The data may comprise heart rate data. The data may comprise date and/or time data. The date and/or time data may relate to the date and/or time of the completed activity. The heart rate data may relate to the data collected from the heart rate monitor during the completed activity. Data may comprise acceleration, magnetic orientation and angular velocity, or motion data, provided by the accelerometer, magnetometer and gyroscope. The motion data may relate to the data collected from the accelerometer, magnetometer and gyroscope during the completed activity The processing module may comprise a mode selection module configured to select a mode in response to a user input and output a mode signal to the communication module.
An aspect of the invention provides a method for carrying out a guided mindfulness activity or a guided physical activity on the handheld device or the system of the invention, the method comprising: outputting sound-based instructions via the sound producing means; detecting movement of the housing via the motion detector; and providing real-time feedback via the feedback means, wherein the feedback means is configured so that real-time feedback is not displayed as images or text.
The method may comprise the steps of: outputting data derived from the motion detector to an accessory device; analysing motion data derived from the motion detector the motion data relating to a completed activity; displaying analysed data on the accessory electronic device.
The step of analysing the motion data may be selected from: comparing the motion data signal against a threshold, determining whether a motion occurs within a time period, determining the time period elapsing between a signal to move the device and a measured movement, and/or and comparing the motion data signal with a predetermined pattern of movements and/or trajectory.
The method may comprise the steps of: detecting at least one of heart-rate data or date and/or time data at the hand-held device; outputting at least one of heart rate data or date and/or time data to an accessory device; and analysing at least one of the heart rate data or date and/or time data.
The heart rate data may relate to data collected from the heart rate monitor during the activity. The date and/or time data may relate to the data collected from the timing means during the activity.
An aspect of the present invention provides a hand-held device for a guided mindfulness activity or a guided physical activity, the device comprising: a housing configured to be held in a hand of a user; a sound producing means configured to output sound-based instructions; a motion detector configured to detect movement of the housing; a feedback means configured to provide real-time feedback; an electronic processor having an electrical input for receiving a motion data signal for the handheld device, the motion data signal being automatically generated and output by the motion detector; an electronic memory device electrically coupled to the electronic processor and having instructions stored therein; wherein the electronic processor is configured to access the memory device and execute the instructions stored therein such that it is operable to: output an electrical output to the sound producing means to produce sound-based instructions; analyse the motion data signal; and output an electrical output to the feedback means.
The device may comprise a timing means, and wherein the electronic processor may have an electrical input for receiving a date and/or time data signal, the date and/or time data signal being automatically generated and output by the timing means.
The device may comprise a heart rate monitor, and wherein the electronic processor may have an electrical input for receiving a heart rate signal, the heart rate signal being automatically generated and output by the heart rate monitor.
The device may comprise communication means, and wherein the electronic processor may be configured to access the memory device and execute the instructions stored therein such that it is operable to output an electrical output to the communication means to thereby send data via the communication means. The data may comprise at least one of motion data, time data and heart rate data.
An aspect of the present invention provides use of a hand-held device comprising: a housing configured to be held in a hand of a user; a sound producing means configured to produce sound-based instructions; a motion detector configured to detect movement of the housing; and a feedback means configured to provide real-time feedback to the user, wherein the feedback means is configured so that real-time feedback is not displayed as images or text, as a guided mindfulness or guided physical activity device.
The hand-held device may comprise a data capture means configured to capture and store data generated during use of the device.
An aspect of the invention provides a method for controlling a system to carry out a guided mindfulness activity or a guided physical activity, the method comprising the following steps: causing the output of sound-based instructions relating to desired movement of a hand-held device; detecting movement of the hand-held device; and causing real-time feedback regarding whether the detected movement of the hand-held device complies with the instructions, optionally wherein the real-time feedback is selected from haptic technology, audio feedback and/or a light source.
The sound-based instructions may comprise a voice instruction. The sound-based instructions may comprise instructions for the user to move the hand-held device in a specified way and/or hold the handheld device still for a specified time and/or a specified duration.
The sound-based instructions may be stored on the hand-held device.
The method may comprise the step of causing the handheld device to synchronise with a second handheld device.
The method may comprise the step of receiving a signal from an accessory device and selecting a mode of operation in response to the signal.
The method may comprise the step of outputting data relating to detected movement of the hand-held device to an accessory device.
The method may comprise the step of analysing data relating to the detected movement of the hand-held device; and displaying analysed data on an accessory electronic device.
The method may comprise issuing a reward in response to performance or regular practice, wherein the reward may enable a change in the features of an animated character, optionally wherein the features are selected from one or more of: size, colour, movement, visual properties, sound output and haptic output. The method may comprise the step of enabling the user to select the feature to be changed.
The sound-based instructions may relate to an activity and wherein the method comprises the step of determining whether the activity has been completed; and outputting data relating to detected motion to an accessory device and/or analysing data relating to detected motion on the accessory device only on completion of the activity.
The method may comprise the step of analysing data relating to the detected movement of the hand-held device; determining whether a predefined level of mindfulness or level of activity has been achieved; and, if so, updating the sound-based instructions to increase the difficulty of the activity. If the predefined level of mindfulness or level of activity has not been achieved, the difficulty level may remain the same. If the predefined level of mindfulness or level of activity has not been achieved, for example over a period of time, the difficulty level may be reduced. The difficulty of the activity may be increased or decreased by sending an update to the hand-held device, the update either including new instructions for the activity or instructing the hand-held device to change difficulty settings already installed in the hand-held device.
An aspect of the present invention provides a hand-held device for a guided mindfulness activity or a guided physical activity, the device comprising: a housing configured to be held in a hand; a sound producing means configured to output sound-based instructions; a motion detector configured to detect movement of the housing; and a feedback means configured to provide real-time feedback.
An aspect of the present invention provides a system for a guided mindfulness activity or a guided physical activity, the system comprising: a handheld device, comprising a housing configured to be held in a hand of a user and a first communication means configured to communicate with an accessory electronic device; a sound producing means configured to produce sound-based instructions; a motion detector configured to detect movement of the housing; a feedback means configured to provide real-time feedback; a communication module configured to run on at least one processor of an accessory electronic device and configured to communicate with the handheld device; and a processing module configured to run on at least one processor and further configured to process data from the handheld device, the processing module comprising: an analysing module configured to analyse motion data derived from the motion detector the motion data relating to a completed activity; a display module configured to output analysed data to a display of the accessory electronic device.
An aspect of the invention provides a method for carrying out a guided mindfulness activity or a guided physical activity on the handheld device or the system of the invention, the method comprising: outputting sound-based instructions via the sound producing means; detecting movement of the housing via the motion detector; and providing real-time feedback via the feedback means.
An aspect of the present invention provides use of a hand-held device comprising: a housing configured to be held in a hand of a user; a sound producing means configured to produce sound-based instructions; a motion detector configured to detect movement of the housing; and a feedback means configured to provide real-time feedback to the user, as a guided mindfulness or guided physical activity device.
The inventor of the present invention has discovered that use of the invention is particularly helpful for people diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).
The invention can be helpful to people performing exercise or undergoing physical rehabilitation, where the guided physical activity or activities comprise an exercise routine, for example to assist rehabilitation exercise or exercise in elderly care.
Throughout the description and claims of this specification, the words "comprise" and "contain" and variations of the words, for example "comprising" and "comprises", mean "including but not limited to", and do not exclude other components, integers or steps. Moreover, the singular encompasses the plural unless the context otherwise requires: in particular, where the indefinite article is used, the specification is to be understood as contemplating plurality as well as singularity, unless the context requires otherwise.
Preferred features of each aspect of the invention may be as described in connection with any of the other aspects. Within the scope of this application, it is expressly intended that the various aspects, embodiments, examples and alternatives set out in the preceding paragraphs, in the claims and/or in the following description and drawings, and in particular the individual features thereof, may be taken independently or in any combination. That is, all embodiments and/or features of any embodiment can be combined in any way and/or combination, unless such features are incompatible.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
One or more embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1A is a perspective view of a hand-held device according to an embodiment, Figure 1B is a side and bottom view of two hand-held devices according to the embodiment of Fig 1A; Figure 2 is a schematic illustration of two hand-held devices and an accessory device, according to an embodiment; Figure 3 is a schematic illustration showing components of a handheld device, according to an embodiment; Figure 4 is a flow diagram illustrating the steps carried out by the handheld device, according to an embodiment; Figure 5 is a flow diagram illustrating the steps carried out by the handheld device and accessory device, according to an embodiment; Figure 6 is a flow diagram illustrating the steps carried out by the handheld device and accessory device, according to an embodiment; and Figure 7 is a schematic illustration of two hand-held devices and an accessory device, according to a second embodiment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
As shown in Figs 1 and 2, the system 10 of the invention is made up of a handheld device 12 and an accessory device 14.
The accessory device is typically in the form of an App loaded onto an electronic device such as a PC, smart phone or tablet. The accessory device has a processor, memory, display, graphic user interface and communication means.
In the present embodiment, there are two handheld devices 12. Each handheld device has a housing 16 which is configured to be held within a respective hand of a user. In the present example, the handheld device has an elongate shape. Other shapes may suitably be used, for example ring, egg or spheroid shapes.
The handheld device has a triangular cross-section, which gives ease of grip in the three different grip styles, i.e. whole hand grip, pinch grip and pincer grip. Other cross-sectional shapes may also be used.
As shown in Figs 1 and 2, the handheld device houses a light 18 at one end and a speaker 20 at the other. The elongate shape of the housing allows the ends of the device to protrude from the user's hand, thus ensuring that neither the light nor the speaker are covered in use. In the present example, the light is a red-blue-green light emitting diode (LED). The housing also includes a switch in the form of a button 22, which is used to turn the device on and off. In addition, the button can be used for wireless communication set-up and mode selection. The light and speaker may be located in other positions on the housing. In one embodiment, the light may be provided by a band of lights which encircles the housing. The light may be provided towards the end of the housing.
The hand-held device is in wireless communication with the accessory device, with both the hand-held device and accessory device being able to send and receive data. In this example the wireless communication is via BluetoothTM but other wireless communication protocols could be used. Alternatively, communication between the handheld device and accessory devices could be via wired communication. The wired communication could be temporary, allowing set-up before the activity and/or download of data after the activity.
In this example, the system has two handheld devices so that a handheld device can be held in each hand. The two handheld devices may be in a "master and slave" configuration.
In this case, the "master" device receives mode selection instructions from the accessory device and communicates this to the "slave" device. The "master" device will also retrieve data from the "slave device" and then send both "master" and "slave" data to the accessory device.
During or after communication from the hand-held device to the accessory device, the accessory device is in communication with the Cloud 15 via a data network, as shown in Fig 2. All the data stored in the accessory device will be stored in the Cloud for backup purposes and for further analytics relating to individual user data and to amalgamated data.
Fig 3 is a schematic illustration showing the internal components of the handheld device 12.
In this embodiment the components are housed within the housing.
The handheld device has a control means 24, for example a microprocessor. The control means contains the code for the device. Each mode (or activity) has its own specific code. A push button 26 is in communication with the control means and may be used to turn the device on and off. A communication means 28, in the form of BluetoothTM provides communication between the accessory device and the control means 24. When two handheld devices are in use, the communication means may use a slave/master relationship for communication between the two handheld devices. The master handheld device communicates to the accessory device at the end of the activities to synchronise data between the handheld devices and accessory device. In this way, the data from both master and slave devices are transmitted to the accessory device, where they are stored and analysed independently. Alternatively, each handheld device may communicate independently with the accessory device.
In an alternative embodiment, illustrated in Fig 7, the handheld devices each communicate independently to the accessory device and each other. Thus, the communication means 28 of each handheld device is configured to enable communication with two or more devices (i.e. the other handheld device and the accessory device). In use, the two handheld devices synchronise with each other, using the communication means 28, by cross-checking where each hand-held device is positioned at various points during the mindfulness activity or physical activity, from activity initiation and thereafter through to the end of the activity. This has the advantage that the motion data collected from the handheld device can be correlated and compared. The handheld devices receive instructions from the accessory device, either independently or using a master-slave relationship, for example the master hand-held device receiving the activity selection from the accessory device and the slave hand-held device receiving the activity selection from the master hand-held device. Each handheld device independently collects data, independently provides real-time feedback and independently communicates this collected data to the accessory device. This embodiment has the advantage that a first user's handheld devices can be paired with a second user's handheld devices, allowing two users to undertake mindfulness activities together and compare results.
The handheld device has a speaker 30 connected to the control means via a digital music player 32, such as an MP3 player. The audio data is held on a memory device such as an SD card reader (not shown). The control means 24 will select the audio to be played via the digital music player and speaker, depending on the mode. The audio may be a voice or a non-voice audio clip, such as music or ambient sounds.
Motion sensors 34 in the form of accelerometers, gyroscopes and/or magnetometers measure the motion of the handheld device and send a motion data signal to the control means.
The handheld device has feedback means in connection with the control means. The feedback means is in the form of a light 36, such as an LED, and a vibrating motor 38 connected to the control means via a motor driver 40. In this example, the light is in the form of a red-blue-green light emitting diode (RGB LED). The colour of the LED changes in response to a signal from the control means and the different colours are used to signal different statuses. For example, flashing blue denotes searching for BluetoothTM, blue is connected, green is correct, red is incorrect. The motor driver 40 receives a signal from the control means to activate the vibrating motor during different activities. The vibrating motor may be activated as positive or negative feedback.
Synchronisation of the operations of all the components is undertaken by the firmware that is coded into the controller 24.
The device has a Li-ion battery (not shown) which is recharged via a USB connection. Alternatively, the battery could be recharged via other connections, such as pogo pins, or wirelessly.
The device is optionally provided with a timing means, such as clock generator (not shown), connected to the control means. The clock generator is used to generate a clock signal, which enables the the date and/or time of the activity undertaken to be established. This data can be recorded and used to build up a pattern of how a user is completing the activities.
The device is optionally provided with a heart rate monitor (not shown). The heart rate monitor detects the heart rate of the user during the activity. The heart rate monitor could be an electrical or optical heart rate monitor.
The steps carried out in the handheld device will now be described with reference to Fig 4.
In step 42, instructions are output via the speakers. The control means sends a signal to the digital music player to output a sound signal to the speakers. The output may be a verbal instruction. The instruction is typically for the user to move the device in a certain way or to hold it still at a specified time or for a specified duration.
As the user moves the device, the motion of the device is measured by the motion detector in step 44. Data from the motion detector is received by the control means. At this point the control means receives a date and/or time stamp from the clock generator. In addition, data from the heart rate monitor is also be received by the control means.
In step 46, control means analyses the motion data signal, for example by comparing it with stored parameters. For example, the motion data signal may be compared against a threshold. The data being compared could be, for example, whether a motion occurs within a time period or the time period elapsing between the signal to move the device and the measured movement.
In an embodiment, the user is instructed to move the device in a selected pattern of movements or following a trajectory. For example, the instructions may be "Move the device in an arc from above your head to your waist". In another example, the instruction may be "Position your arms pointing downwards beside your body. Now raise your arms slowly to the point where they are parallel with the ground. Now finally raise them as high as you can pointing to the sky". In both examples, the adherence to the instructions is measured and feedback is given on how well the measured movements follow the instructions. In these examples, suitable motion data may be selected from acceleration, magnetic orientation and/or angular velocity (for example, data generated from an accelerometer, gyroscope and/or magnetometer). An algorithm may be used to compare the motion data with a predetermined pattern of movements or trajectory and output a score, for example based on a comparison and tolerance between the measured motion data and the parameters for the pattern and/or trajectory. In one example, parameters for the pattern and/or trajectory are markers, which could be provided at key points of the movement (for example, top, middle and bottom, such as in a cross shape).
In step 48, the control means outputs real-time feedback via the feedback means. This may be a signal to the light, so that the LED lights a certain colour or to the motor drive to activate the vibrating motor.
The mindfulness activity or physical activity can be carried out with either one or two handheld devices. Alternatively, the activity may be carried out with two people, each holding one device. Before the activity begins, the two different hand-held devices must be identified to the control means. This is achieved by in a set-up routine, in which instructions are issued (for example via the speaker) to move the right hand or left hand device (or person 1/person 2 devices) and the motion detectors detect which device has been moved by the user.
The system allows the handheld device to be operated in different modes, each relating to a different mindfulness activity or physical activity. For example, the modes of a mindfulness activity could include guided meditation, guided body scan, balance activities and mindfulness stories. For example, the modes of a physical activity could include an exercise routine. The mode can be selected using the accessory device. In this example, the accessory device is in the form of an App stored on a smart phone or tablet.
Figure 5 illustrates the steps of setting the mode in the handheld device. Steps 42-48 are the same as described with reference to Figure 4. In step 50, the mode is selected on the accessory device. For example, the modes may be displayed on a graphical user interface of the smart phone or table, and selection may be achieved by tapping on the desired mode on a display. In step 52, a mode data signal is transmitted from the accessory device to the handheld device, via the BluetoothTM communication means. In step 54, the control means sets the mode in response to the mode data signal.
An important feature of the system is that there is no real-time feedback in the form of images or text, which could provide a distraction during the mindfulness activity or physical activity. Instead, the real-time feedback is provided via a light source and haptic technology, which allows the user to receive real-time feedback without distraction from images or text. In this example, the handheld device does not have an electronic visual display for displaying images or text. There is therefore no screen to distract from the mindfulness activity or physical activity. This has the added benefit that the device can be used without adding to daily "screen time". However, it can be useful to have a visual means for displaying feedback of the results of the mindfulness activity or physical activity.
In the present example, feedback is provided on the accessory device, i.e. the app, as described with reference to Figure 6. Steps 42-48 are the same as described with reference to Figure 4. In step 56 the control means outputs data to the accessory device via the communication means. The data may include motion data from the motion detector means, date and/or time data from the clock generator and heart rate data from the heart rate monitor. The data may be raw data or processed data. Processed data may include a score determined by an algorithm at the hand-held device. Once synchronisation between the hand-held device and the accessory device is complete, the data can be deleted from the memory of the hand-held device. In step 58 this data, or information derived from this data, is displayed on the accessory device. The data may be analysed within the accessory device and the analysed data may be displayed. The handheld device is synchronised with the accessory device when the mindfulness activity or physical activity is complete, so there is no real-time display relating to the mindfulness activity or physical activity on the accessory device which could cause a distraction.
The system can be used in a variety of different modes relating to different mindfulness activities or physical activities. An example of a mindfulness activity or physical activity which can be carried out with the handheld device is a balance activity. In a first step, the speaker outputs verbal instructions for the balance activity, for example the user may be instructed to stay as still as possible for a duration of 1-5 minutes. During this time, the motion of the devices is recorded via the motion detectors. Any motion of the devices above a threshold causes a feedback signal, via the LED, audio and/or vibrating motor, which assists in reminding the user to focus on the activity.
Another mindfulness activity or physical activity may require the user to move the handheld devices in response to sound recordings, such as a Tibetan bowl gong played out of the speaker. As before, a first step is spoken instructions via the speaker; in this case the user is instructed to move the device downwards at the end of a sound clip. A short sound clip is then played for 3-20 seconds. The motion detector will detect motion of the device and the reaction time is recorded (i.e. the delay between end of the sound clip and the detection of the movement). A score is calculated based on the reaction time between the sounds stopping and the device registering the downwards gesture with the motion detector. Feedback, based on the score, is provided by the vibrating motor and/or the LED.
Once the mindfulness activity or physical activity is completed, the handheld device is synchronised with the accessory device. Data from each handheld device is sent to the accessory device via the communication means. The data is analysed at the accessory device and the analysed data is available for visual display. The analysed data is used to build up a profile of the user's performance and/or practice. This profile can be used to select a suitable level, which will set the sensitivity of the threshold levels and/or algorithm used for the real-time feedback.
If the user does not synchronise the handheld device after completion of an activity, the data will be stored until the next synchronisation thereby enabling the user to undertake another activity. The handheld device can store data relating to multiple activities.
The invention has the advantage that the data relating to the mindfulness activity or physical activity is output to an accessory device for analysis. This has the advantage that it enables a reward scheme to be used. For example, a user may be rewarded both for consistently completing activities, completing the same activity on consecutive days and for the level of achievement. The data analysis allows a level to be set which is appropriate for the user. This level can be increased as the user performance improves. The reward scheme encourages long term consistent use of the system, which is expected to deliver therapeutic benefits. Long term use of the system, for example every day before bedtime, should deliver the benefits of practicing mindfulness or aiding a physical rehabilitation.
The reward scheme may be in the form of an animated character which is displayed on the accessory device. Rewards may be in the form of visual changes to the animated character.
For example, the animated character may initially be simple having a basic body shape/colour that increases in complexity to grow or change to visually illustrate improved mindfulness. Alternatively, rewards may be in the form of reward points that may be issued and which allow the user to upgrade the animated character, for example to buy accessories for the animated character. Example accessories may include body shape, body colour, mouth, eyes, arms, legs, head additions (hat, horns, etc.), leg additions (legs, tails, etc.), and animations of the animated character. If the user has not earned enough reward points to upgrade the animated character as the user desires, the user can "bank" the reward points until such time that the user has collected enough rewards to upgrade the animated character as desired. Another advantage of the invention is the use of two handheld devices, which each give independent feedback, both real-time feedback on the handheld device and via data sent to the accessory device. This feature allows the user to get independent scores from both their right and left hands, which encourages the user to focus to control both sides independently.
Alternatively or additionally, the accessory device may display a score for the completed activity. The score may be determined by comparing the raw data to a threshold, or by processing the data via an algorithm. The score may be determined in the hand-held device or the accessory device. This score may be displayed schematically, for example in the form of a graph or illustration.
The collection of heart rate data during the mindfulness activities has the advantage that it provides an important indication of success of the various activities. For example, a 10-minute mindfulness activity may have a calming effect which is measurable via the heart rate. Measuring and storing heart rate data over time can show give information about which activities are successfully having a calming effect. Alternatively, a 10-minute physical activity may have a physical health benefit, such as improved cardiovascular health and/or increased range of movement, which can be measurable via the heart rate and/or motion detector.
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- CLAIMS1. A hand-held device for a guided mindfulness activity or a guided physical activity, the device comprising: S a housing configured to be held in a hand of a user; a sound producing means configured to output sound-based instructions; a motion detector configured to detect movement of the housing; and a feedback means configured to provide real-time feedback; wherein the feedback means is configured so that real-time feedback is not displayed as images or text.
- 2. A hand-held device according to claim 1, wherein the sound-based instructions comprise a voice instruction.
- 3. A hand-held device according to any preceding claims, wherein the sound-based instructions comprises instructions for the user to move the handheld device in a specified way and/or hold the handheld device still, for a specified time and/or a specified duration.
- 4. A hand-held device according to any preceding claim, wherein the feedback means is configured to determine whether the detected movement of the housing complies with the sound-based instructions; and provide positive feedback when the detected movement does comply with the sound-based instructions and/or negative feedback when the detected movement does not comply with the sound-based instructions.
- 5. A hand-held device according to any preceding claim, comprising a memory and wherein the instructions are stored in the memory.
- 6. A hand-held device according to any preceding claim, comprising a data capture means configured to capture and store data generated during use of the hand-held device.
- 7. A hand-held device according to claim 6, wherein the data capture means is configured to capture and store data relating to motion data, date and/or time data and/or heart rate data.
- 8. A hand-held device according to any preceding claim, comprising a timing means configured to produce date and/or time data, optionally wherein the timing means is provided in the housing.
- 9. A hand-held device according to any preceding claim, comprising a heart rate monitor configured to produce heart rate data, optionally wherein the heart rate monitor is provided in the housing.
- 10. A hand-held device according to any preceding claim, wherein the feedback means comprises haptic technology, audio feedback and/or a light source, optionally wherein the feedback means is provided in the housing.
- 11. A hand-held device according to any preceding claim, wherein the feedback means comprises a vibration motor, optionally wherein the vibration motor is provided in the housing.
- 12. A hand-held device according to any preceding claim, wherein the motion detector comprises one or more accelerometers, gyroscopes and/or magnetometers.
- 13. A hand-held device according to any preceding claim, wherein the instructions comprise verbal instructions.
- 14. A hand-held device according to any preceding claim, wherein the sound producing means is configured to produce non-verbal sounds.
- 15. A hand-held device according to any preceding claim, comprising communication means for communication with an accessory device and/or a second hand-held device, optionally wherein the communication means is provided in the housing.
- 16. A hand-held device according to any preceding claim, comprising control means configured to: receive motion data from the motion detector; analyse the motion data; and output a feedback signal to the feedback means.
- 17. A hand-held device according to claim 16, wherein the step of analysing the motion data is selected from comparing the motion data signal against a threshold, determining whether a motion occurs within a time period, determining the time period elapsing between a signal to move the device and a measured movement, and/or comparing the motion data signal with a predetermined pattern of movements and/or trajectory.
- 18. A hand-held device according to any of claims 16-17, wherein the hand-held device is configured to operate in different modes, and wherein the control means is configured to set the mode in response to an input mode signal.
- 19. A hand-held device according to claim 18, comprising communication means for communication with an accessory device and wherein the input mode signal is received via the communication means.
- 20. A hand-held device according to any of claims 16 to 19, wherein the control means is configured to send data to an accessory electronic device and/or a second hand-held device via the communication means.
- 21. A system for a guided mindfulness activity or a guided physical activity, the system comprising: a hand-held device, comprising a housing configured to be held in a hand of a user and a communication means configured to communicate with an accessory electronic device; a sound producing means configured to produce sound-based instructions; a motion detector configured to detect movement of the housing; a feedback means configured to provide real-time feedback, wherein the feedback means is configured so that real-time feedback is not displayed as images or text; a communication module configured to run on at least one processor of an accessory electronic device and configured to communicate with the hand-held device; and a processing module configured to run on the at least one processor and further configured to process data from the hand-held device, the processing module comprising: an analysing module configured to analyse motion data derived from the motion detector, the motion data relating to a completed activity; a display module configured to output analysed data to a display of the accessory electronic device.
- 22. A system according to claim 21, wherein the sound producing means is located within the housing.
- 23. A system according to any of claims 21 or 22, wherein the motion detector is located within the housing, and optionally wherein the motion detector comprises one or more accelerometers, gyroscopes and/or magnetometers.
- 24. A system according to any of claims 21 to 23, wherein the feedback means is located within the housing, and optionally wherein the feedback means provides feedback selected from haptic technology, audio and light.
- 25. A system according to any of claim 21 to 24, wherein the hand-held device is configured to operate in different modes, and wherein the processing module comprises a mode selection module configured to select a mode in response to a user input and output a mode signal to the communication module.
- 26. A system according to any of claims 21 to 25, wherein the hand-held device comprises a first hand-held device and a second hand-held device.
- 27. A system according to claim 26 wherein the real-time feedback of the first hand-held device is independent of the real-time feedback of the second hand-held device.
- 28. A system according to any of claims 26 to 27, wherein the analysing module is configured to analyse motion data derived from the motion detector of the first hand-held device independently of the motion data derived from the motion detector of the second hand-held device.
- 29. A system according to any of claims 26 to 28, wherein each of the first hand-held device and the second hand-held device are configured to communicate with each other via the communication means of each hand-held device.
- 30. A system according to any of claims 26 to 29, wherein the first and second handheld devices each comprise a timing means, and wherein the first and second hand-held devices are configured so that, in use, the timing means and/or sound producing means of each device are synchronised with each other.
- 31. A system according to any of claims 21 to 30, comprising a data capture means configured to capture and store data relating to usage of the hand-held device.
- 32. A system according to claim 31, wherein the data capture means is configured to capture and store data relating to motion data, time data and/or heart rate data.
- 33. A system according to any of claims 21 to 32, comprising a timing means configured to produce time data, optionally wherein the timing means is provided in the housing, and wherein the analysing module is configured to analyse time data.
- 34. A system according to any of claims 21-33, comprising a heart rate monitor configured to produce heart rate data, optionally wherein the heart rate monitor is provided in the housing, and wherein the analysing module is configured to analyse heart rate data.
- 35. A system according to any of claims 21-34, wherein the sound-based instructions comprise a voice instruction.
- 36. A system according to any of claims 21-35, wherein the sound-based instructions comprise instructions for the user to move the hand-held device in a specified way and/or hold the hand-held device still, for a specified time and/or a specified duration.
- 37. A system according to any of claims 21-36, wherein the analysing module is configured to compare the motion data signal against a threshold, determine whether a motion occurs within a time period, the time period elapsing between a signal to move the device and a measured movement, and/or and comparing the motion data signal with a predetermined pattern of movements and/or trajectory.
- 38. A system for analysing data from a guided mindfulness activity or a guided physical activity carried out on a hand-held device the system comprising: a communication module configured to run on at least one processor of an accessory electronic device and configured to communicate with the hand-held device; and a processing module configured to run on the at least one processor and further configured to process data from the hand-held device, the processing module comprising: an analysing module configured to analyse motion data derived from the motion detector, the motion data relating to a completed activity; a display module configured to output analysed data to a display of the accessory electronic device.
- 39. A system according to claim 38, wherein the analysing module is configured to analyse data generated during use of the hand-held device, the data comprising heart rate data and/or date and/or time data.
- 40. A system according to any of claims 38-39, wherein the processing module comprises: a mode selection module configured to select a mode in response to a user input and output a mode signal to the communication module.
- 41. A system according to any of claims 38 to 40, wherein the display module is configured to display the analysed data in the form of an animated character, wherein a level of mindfulness or level of activity achieved is illustrated by features of the animated character, optionally wherein the features are selected from one or more of: size, colour, movement, visual properties, sound output and haptic output.
- 42. A method for carrying out a guided mindfulness activity or a guided physical activity on the hand-held device according to any of claims 1-20 or the system according to any of claims 21-41, the method comprising: outputting sound-based instructions via the sound producing means; detecting movement of the housing via the motion detector; and providing real-time feedback via the feedback means, wherein the feedback means is configured so that real-time feedback is not displayed as images or text.
- 43. A method according to claim 42, comprising the step of: outputting data derived from the motion detector to an accessory device; analysing motion data derived from the motion detector, the motion data relating to a completed activity; displaying analysed data on the accessory device.
- 44. A method according to any of claims 42 to 43, the method comprising the steps of: detecting at least one of heart-rate data or date and/or time data at the hand-held device; outputting at least one of heart rate data and date and/or time data to an accessory device; and analysing at least one of the heart rate data and date and/or time data.
- 45. A method for controlling a system to carry out a guided mindfulness activity or a guided physical activity, the method comprising the following steps: causing the output of sound-based instructions relating to desired movement of a hand-held device; detecting movement of the hand-held device; and causing real-time feedback regarding whether the detected movement of the hand-held device complies with the instructions, optionally wherein the real-time feedback is selected from haptic technology, audio feedback and/or a light source.
- 46. A method according to claim 45, wherein the sound-based instructions are stored on the hand-held device.
- 47. A method according to any of claims 45 to 46, comprising the step of causing the hand-held device to synchronise with a second hand-held device.
- 48. A method according to any of claims 45 to 47, comprising the step of receiving a signal from an accessory device and selecting a mode of operation in response to the signal.
- 49. A method according to any of claims 45 to 48, comprising the step of outputting data relating to detected movement of the hand-held device to an accessory device.
- 50. A method according to any of claims 45 to 49, comprising the step of analysing data relating to the detected movement of the hand-held device; and displaying analysed data on an accessory electronic device.
- 51. A method according to any of claims 45 to 50, comprising issuing a reward in response to performance or regular practice, wherein the reward may enable a change in the features of an animated character, optionally wherein the features are selected from one or more of: size, colour, movement, visual properties, sound output and haptic output.
- 52. A method according to any of claims 45 to 51, wherein the sound-based instructions relate to an activity and wherein the method comprises the step of determining whether the activity has been completed; and outputting data relating detected motion to an accessory device and/or analysing data relating to detected motion on the accessory device only on completion of the activity.
- 53. A method according to any of claims 45 to 52, comprising the step of analysing data relating to the detected movement of the hand-held device; determining whether a predefined level of mindfulness or level of activity has been achieved; and, if so, updating the sound-based instructions to increase the difficulty of the activity.
- 54. A method according to any of claims 42 to 53, comprising the step of receiving a signal via a communication module and storing one or more new mindfulness activities or physical activities on the hand-held device in response to the signal.
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