JP2001086581A - Body sensing system for video image, sound and vibration - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a family-minded body sensing system by which a user can enjoy video image, sound and vibration under a theatrical environment by rationally combining a sound delivered from a video device on market with vibration converted from the sound of the video device so as to generate a specific sound field. SOLUTION: The system comprises a sound controller 10 that is connected electrically to a video sound generating means 1 and provided with a control means 11 controlling a sound 7 delivered from the video sound generating means 1, an amplifier 14 that is electrically connected to the sound controller 10 and amplifies an acoustic signal outputted from the control means 11, and a chair type body sensing person support 20 that is electrically connected to the control means 11 via the amplifier 14. Left and right loudspeakers 21, 21 are provided to a pillow 20a of the body sensing person support 20, converters 22 converting an acoustic signal into mechanical vibration are provided to a backrest of the body sensing person support 20. The amplifier 14 uses a sound 7 from the video sound generating means 1 for a sound source and amplifies the acoustic signal outputted from the control means 11 to provide an output to the left right loudspeakers 21, 21 and to the converters 22.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a video / sound / vibration bodily sensation system (bodily sensation device) comprising a combination of a video / sound generating means and a chair-shaped supposed person.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, several ideas called "relaxation systems" have been proposed (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Nos. 5-293172 and 5-261156). These ideas are based on the provision of vibration stimulating means on a chair-type support supporting the sensible person, or mounting a blower on the upper part of the support via a support arm to send wind to the head of the sensible person Things.

[0003] At present, however, such a relaxation system makes the perceived person feel "something unsatisfactory". This is because, when using such a relaxation system (including an embroidery machine), the sensible person often wants to watch a television broadcast (so-called television) at the same time. Therefore, a specific sound field is formed by rationally combining the currently available video equipment, the sound flowing from the video equipment, and the sound = converted vibration on the video equipment side to form a theater-like atmosphere. There is a demand for the emergence of a home-like bodily sensation system that allows users to enjoy video, sound, and vibration.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional demands, and a first object of the present invention is to provide a system in which a sensible person is able to obtain images,
The ability to experience the three elements of sound and vibration at the same time. In this case, a three-dimensional sound field is formed in a specific space between the image / sound generating means and the sensible person support,
Using a part of the sound generated from the video / sound generating means to vibrate the sensible person support, thereby relaxing the sensible person and enhancing the realism of the place, Realizing a video and music theater. A second object is to provide an image, sound, and vibration sensation system which allows the user to enjoy the image flowing from the image / sound generating means in three dimensions, based on the first object. Third
The purpose of is to be able to enjoy images and vibrations in a theater atmosphere, and at the same time, to receive vibrations on the back, waist, legs, arms, etc.
It is also possible to get physically and mentally relaxed.

[0005]

The image, sound, and vibration sensation system X of the present invention comprises an image / sound generating means 1 such as a television or a personal computer provided with a speaker 6.
A sound control device 10 which is electrically connected to the video / sound generating means 1 and has control means 11 for controlling the sound 7 flowing from the video / sound generating means 1;
And an amplifier 14 electrically connected to the amplifier 0 and amplifying the acoustic signal output from the control means 11.
And left and right speakers 21 and 21 on the pillow portion 20a of the sensible person support 20, and the sensible person support A plurality of converters 22 for converting the acoustic signals into mechanical vibrations are respectively provided in the backrest 20b of the amplifier 20, and the amplifier 14 uses the sound 7 from the video / sound generating means 1 as a sound source and controls the sound. The sound signal output from the means 11 is amplified and output to the pair of left and right speakers 21 and 21 and the plurality of converters 22, respectively.

The image, sound, and vibration sensation system X1 of the present invention is provided with a video conversion means 31 for converting an original source video, and electrically connected to the video conversion means 31 and converted by the video conversion means 31. And a video / sound generating means 1A such as a television or a personal computer equipped with a speaker 6 and electrically connected to the video / sound generating means 1A. A sound control device 10 having a control means 11 for controlling the flowing sound 7; an amplifier 14 electrically connected to the sound control device 10 and amplifying an acoustic signal output from the control means 11; Chair-shaped sensible person support 20 electrically connected to control means 11 via amplifier 14
Left and right speakers 21 and 21 are provided on the pillow portion 20a of the sensible person support 20, and a plurality of backrest portions 20b of the sensible person support 20 for converting the acoustic signal into mechanical vibrations. The amplifier 14 uses the sound 7 from the video / sound generating means 1A as a sound source and amplifies the acoustic signal output from the control means 11 to convert the pair of left and right speakers 21 and 21 And a plurality of converters 22, respectively.
It is characterized by comprising electronic LCD shutter glasses 32 that are worn by the sensible person M who sits down comfortably and that allows the image appearing on the screen of the image / sound generating means 1A to be three-dimensionally recognized.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A description will now be given of an image, sound and vibration sensation system X according to a first embodiment shown in the drawings. First, in the bodily sensation system X shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, reference numeral 1 denotes a video / sound generating means such as a television receiver (commonly called "television") and a personal computer (commonly called "PC"). Reference numeral 2 denotes a video frequency machine such as a video camera, a video disc player, and a video tape recorder. The video frequency mechanical device 2 is provided in the video / sound generating means 1 in advance (the television and the video are integrated), or is electrically connected to the video / sound generating means 1 through a connection terminal or a cord. Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described on the assumption that the video / sound generating means 1 is a television.

On the screen of the video / sound generating means 1, an antenna 4 for receiving a radio wave of a video / sound supply source (for example, a television broadcast) and a video frequency machine 2 as shown in FIGS. Video 5 appears through the display. From the left and right speakers 6 and 6 of the video / sound generating means 1, the contents of the television broadcast, for example, a sound (music) 7 for music performance.
Flows.

Next, reference numeral 10 denotes a sound control device. The sound control device 10 is electrically interposed between the image / sound generating means 1 and the chair-shaped sensible person support 20. Therefore, the sound control device 1
0 will be described. Reference numeral 11 denotes control means of the sound control device 10.
It is electrically connected to the sound generating means 1.

Therefore, the sound (music: electric signal) 7 from the video / sound generating means 1 is output from the output terminal on the video / sound generating means 1, the connector 13 of the connection cord, the input terminal 12 on the sound control device 10 and the like. Through the control means 11.

The control means 11 is connected to a commercial power supply 16 via an amplifier 14 and a switch 15 provided in the sound control device 10, respectively. Further, the sound control device 10
Is provided with a volume (double-purpose vibration) adjusting dial 18 for adjusting the output volume of the speakers 21 and 21 of the sensible person support 20, and the control means 11 controls the volume adjusting dial 18 based on the amount of rotation. Video / sound generating means 1
Is controlled.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a chair-type sensible person support.
The sensible person support 20 is provided with left and right speakers 21 and 21 that are electrically connected to the control unit 11 via the amplifier 14. Thus, the sensible person support body 20 is shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, the pillow part 20a is formed in a slanted chair shape so as to be able to support the sensible person in a relaxed state. Backrest 20b, left and right armrests 20c, 20c provided on the backrest,
The seat 20d includes a seat portion 20d connected to the backrest portion, a leg support portion 20e connected diagonally downward from the seat portion, and a leg portion 20f. In addition, the sensation supporter 20 may be a reclining type in which the angle can be adjusted.

A plurality of transducers 22 for converting the acoustic signal amplified by the amplifier 14 into mechanical vibration are provided on the backrest 20b and the leg support 20e of the sensate supporter 20. .

The amplifier 14 amplifies the acoustic signal output from the control means 11 through left and right signal amount adjusters 27, 27, low-pass filters 28, 28, respectively, and amplifies the signal through a plurality of signal lines. Left and right pair of speakers 2
1, 22 and a plurality of converters 22. In this case, the sound source signal whose high band has been cut by the low-pass filters 28, 28 is amplified by the amplifier 14 to become an acoustic signal for vibration, and each of the plurality of transducers 22 becomes a mechanical vibration. The acoustic signal is amplified by the amplifier 14, becomes an acoustic signal for the sensible person M to hear with the ear as shown in FIG. 4, and is emitted from the left and right speakers 21 and 21.

Referring to FIG. 4, an example of the embodiment of the image, sound and vibration sensation system X of the first embodiment will be described. First, the sensible person M sets the switch of the video / sound generating means 1 and the switch 15 of the sound control device 10 set to, for example, the home to “0N”. And the experienced person M
Sits loosely on the sensible person support 20.

Therefore, if the source of the video and sound of the video / sound generating means 1 is, for example, a television broadcast 3, the video / sound generating means 1 displays a video 5 of the broadcast content on the screen.
Appears, and sound (for example, music) flows from the left and right speakers 6 and 6.

Thus, the sound 7 of the video / sound generating means 1 is
It flows to the outside via the speakers 6 and 6 and enters the sound control device 10 via the input terminal 12 and the like. Sound control device 1
When the sound 7 of the video / sound generating means 1 enters 0, the control means 1
1 controls a sound (music: electric signal) 7. The controlled sound 7 is amplified by the amplifier 14 via the left and right signal amount adjusters 27, 27 and the low-pass filters 28, 28, respectively. The acoustic signal amplified by the amplifier 14 is transmitted to a pair of left and right speakers 2 via a plurality of signal lines.
1, 21 and a plurality of converters 22. on the other hand,
The acoustic signal directly connected to the amplifier 14 is also output to the left and right speakers 21 and 21. Therefore, the acoustic signal is
The signal is amplified by the amplifier 14 to be a vibration acoustic signal, and is mechanically vibrated by each of the plurality of converters 22, and is also amplified by the amplifier 14 and emitted from the left and right speakers 21 and 21.

Therefore, in the video / sound / vibration bodily sensation system X of the first embodiment, a three-dimensional sound field in a specific space Y between the video / sound generating means 1 and the sensible person support 20, that is, When realizing three-dimensional sound, the same sound as the sound (for example, music) generated by the video / sound generating means 1, that is, the sensible person M
, The same sound as the sound flowing from the left and right speakers 6 and 6 of the front image / sound generating means 1 also flows from the left and right speakers 21 of the ear of the sensible person support 20, so that the surround device is particularly When used for the sound generation means 1, the sensible person M who is watching the image of the video / sound generation means 1
Can further enhance the three-dimensional effect of sound. At the same time, the witness M is placed on the back, waist, legs, arms, etc.
You can relax while receiving zero vibration.

[0019]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An acoustic signal input to a control device 11 is shown in FIG.
Is converted from an electric signal into mechanical vibration as shown in FIG. 5, but a device (circuit) for converting into mechanical vibration may be, for example, an embodiment as shown in FIG. This embodiment is characterized in that the speaker amplifier SA and the body acoustic vibration amplifier VA are branched. That is, since it is not usually necessary to provide a high-pass filter in the speaker circuit, the L signal and the R signal output from the control means 11 are amplified by the amplifiers 14 and 14 via the volume controllers 27 and 27 and Are emitted from the speakers 21 and 21.

Therefore, in FIG. 5, L is a signal on the left side of the audio signal, and R is a signal on the right side of the audio signal. 50 is L
A mixing circuit for mixing the acoustic signals of R and R; 51, a vibration intensity adjuster for adjusting the signal mixed by the mixing circuit; 52, a first low-pass for extracting a low frequency range of the signal adjusted by the vibration intensity adjuster. A filter 53 is a level compression circuit for maintaining the low-frequency signal taken out by the first low-pass filter in a certain range so as not to be saturated by the bodily sensation vibration amplifier 55. A level compression circuit 54 is a level compression circuit. This is a second low-pass filter that cuts a slightly higher region of the low-frequency signal. Using such an example, an acoustic signal can be converted into mechanical vibration.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the description of the second embodiment and the like, portions having the same configuration as in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same or similar reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.

The bodily sensation system X1 of the second embodiment is the first
The configuration different from the bodily sensation system X of the embodiment is mainly a video frequency mechanical device 2A for converting the video of the original source.
That the video conversion means 31 is electrically interposed between the video and sound generation means 1A and that the video and sound generation means 1A converts the video 5A converted by the video and sound generation means 1A into a three-dimensional (three-dimensional effect). In order to see in ()), the experienced person M has to use the dedicated electronic L
The point is that the CD shutter glasses 32 are attached.

If the video is, for example, a television broadcast, the video conversion means 31 corrects the original image and converts one image into two images to output to the video / sound generating means 1A. . Then, by using the dedicated electronic LCD shutter glasses 32,
This is to make the video appearing on the screen of the video / sound generating means 1A three-dimensional. An example of the video conversion means 31 is "Realeies3DTM (three-dimensional video converter)" which is sold by "Three D Television Co., Ltd." in Japan. The electronic LCD shutter glasses 32 convert the 2
As a result, the brain of the sensible person M recognizes the image 5A of the image / sound generating means 1A as a three-dimensional image in order to visually recognize the two images.

[0024]

As is clear from the above description, the present invention allows a sensible person to simultaneously experience three elements of video, sound and vibration. In this case, a three-dimensional sound field can be formed in a specific space between the image / sound generating means and the sensible person support. In particular, in the present invention, the sensation supporter is vibrated using sound generated from commercially available video / sound generation means, and thereby the sensational sense can be relaxed, and the realism of the place can be enhanced. A home and hobby video and music theater can be easily realized. Further, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the sensible person can enjoy the image flowing from the image / sound generating means in three dimensions. Vibration is applied to the waist, legs, arms, and the like, and a physically and mentally relaxed state can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

1 to 4 are explanatory views showing a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of converting an electric signal into a mechanical vibration in the first embodiment. 6 to 8 are explanatory views showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a signal flow according to a first embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a flow of a signal like a manga like FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of a main part (body support) of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic explanatory view showing an example of an embodiment of the first example.

FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram showing another example of converting an electric signal into a mechanical vibration in the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a schematic explanatory view similar to FIG. 1 of a second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a schematic explanatory view similar to FIG. 2 of a second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a schematic explanatory view similar to FIG. 4 of a second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

X, X1: bodily sensation system, 1, 1A: video / sound generating means, 2, 2A: video frequency machine, 3: video / sound supply source, 5, 5A: video, 6, 6B: speakers (for television, etc.) .. 7 sound, 10 sound control device, 11 control means, 1
2 ... input terminal, 14 ... amplifier, 15 ... switch, 16 ...
Power supply, 18 ... volume control dial, 20 ... support
21 left and right speakers, 22 converter, 27 signal amount adjuster, 28 low-pass filter, 31 video conversion means, 32 electronic LCD shutter glasses, M witness, Y
... a specific space.

Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification symbol FI Theme coat II (reference) H04N 13/04 A61M 21/00 320

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A video / sound generating means 1 such as a television or a personal computer provided with a speaker 6, and electrically connected to the video / sound generating means 1 and flowing from the video / sound generating means 1. Control means 11 for controlling sound 7
A sound control device 10 having an amplifier, an amplifier 14 which is electrically connected to the sound control device 10 and amplifies an acoustic signal output from the control means 11, and which is electrically connected to the control means 11 via the amplifier 14. The left and right speakers 21 and 21 are provided on the pillow portion 20a of the sensible person support 20.
A plurality of converters 22 for converting the acoustic signals into mechanical vibrations are respectively provided in the backrest 20b of the zero, and the amplifier 14 uses the sound 7 from the video / sound generating means 1 as a sound source and controls the sound. A video, sound and vibration sensation system, characterized by amplifying an audio signal output from the means 11 and outputting the amplified signal to the pair of left and right speakers 21 and 21 and the plurality of converters 22, respectively. 2. A video conversion means 31 for converting an original source video, and an image which is electrically connected to the video conversion means 31, displays the video converted by the video conversion means 31 on a screen, and includes a speaker 6. Video / sound generating means 1A such as a television and a personal computer, and control means 11 electrically connected to the video / sound generating means 1A and controlling a sound 7 flowing from the video / sound generating means 1A.
A sound control device 10 having an amplifier, an amplifier 14 which is electrically connected to the sound control device 10 and amplifies an acoustic signal output from the control means 11, and which is electrically connected to the control means 11 via the amplifier 14. The left and right speakers 21 and 21 are provided on the pillow portion 20a of the sensible person support 20.
A plurality of converters 22 for converting the acoustic signals into mechanical vibrations are respectively provided in the backrest 20b, and the amplifier 14 uses the sound 7 from the video / sound generating means 1A as a sound source and controls the sound. The sound signal output from the means 11 is amplified and output to the pair of left and right speakers 21 and 21 and the plurality of converters 22, respectively. A video, sound and vibration sensation system comprising electronic LCD shutter glasses 32 mounted on the LCD and allowing the video appearing on the screen of the video / sound generating means 1A to be three-dimensionally recognized.