JP2005334283A - Sleeping/awaking support system and system control device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To inexpensively provide a highly functional system with an integrated controlled part group without requiring a user's separate operation for each of the controlled part group. <P>SOLUTION: The system comprises the controlled part group with remote-controlled receiving parts or communication interface parts for receiving control signals. The controlled part group consists of an optical stimulation part 1, an image stimulation part 2, a sound stimulation part 3, a pressure stimulation/body support part 4, a fragrance stimulation part 5, and an air adjusting/cleaning part 6. The system also has a system control part 7. The system control part outputs control signals to the controlled part group via the remote-controlled transmission parts and the communication interfaces for the control signal transmission to induce a user lying on a bed 411 to be in a relaxed state in a relaxation stimulation process, to gradually reduce the consciousness of the user to induce the user to sleep in a sleep-inducing stimulation process, and to awake the user in an awaking stimulation process. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a sleep wake-up support system and a system control device that allow a user to relax and lead to falling asleep or taking a nap and to wake up or refresh with good awakening.

  Conventionally, various devices for sleep or nap support for the purpose of sleep, relaxation, healing, etc. are commercially available. Various specialized products such as sleeping capsules are also commercially available and can be used in town.

Patent Document 1 discloses a relaxation that generates a stimulus that promotes sleep based on the determination of the non-REM state and changes the intensity of the stimulus, while generating a stimulus that promotes arousal based on the determination of the non-REM state. A system is disclosed.
JP-A-9-635

  By the way, sleep or nap is affected by the surrounding light, sound, temperature, and other environments, as well as the comfort of sleeping (bed comfort, sitting comfort) such as a bed or chair, so adjust them to the user. Becomes important for everyday sleep.

  The above-mentioned devices such as pillows and futons for the purpose of sleep, relaxation, and healing lead to some improvements in comfort and the like, but are not sufficient to ensure better sleep or nap. In order to solve this problem, it is conceivable to mobilize air conditioning equipment, video equipment, audio equipment, etc., but these become controlled parts groups, which must be individually operated, and that is the case in everyday life. It is not realistic to perform a simple operation.

  On the other hand, in the sleeping capsules as described above, various refreshing mechanisms are provided in the internal space blocked from the outside world, so that a certain refreshing effect can be obtained. It is difficult to use it for sleep. In addition, such a sleeping capsule is expensive and has a problem that it is difficult to install.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, can eliminate the need for individual operations by the user for each part of the controlled part group, and realizes a high-performance system in which those parts are integrated at low cost. An object of the present invention is to provide a sleep wake-up support system and a system control device that can be used.

  The sleep wake-up support system according to the first aspect of the present invention for solving the above-described problems is a light source, a receiving means for receiving a control signal, and a dimming of the light source according to a dimming control signal received by the receiving means. A light stimulator including a light source lighting means, a receiving means for receiving a control signal, and a video storage means for storing video information for relaxation and waking up in accordance with a video reproduction control signal received by the receiving means The video reproduction means for reading the video information and reproducing the video signal while stopping the reproduction of the video signal in accordance with the video reproduction stop control signal received by the receiving means, and the video signal reproduced by the video reproduction means A video stimulator including a video display means for displaying a video in response to the control signal, a receiving means for receiving a control signal, and a sound reproduction received by the receiving means According to the control signal, the voice information is read out from the voice storage means for storing the voice information for relaxation and awakening, and the voice signal is reproduced, while the voice signal is reproduced according to the voice reproduction stop control signal received by the receiving means. An acoustic stimulation unit including an audio reproduction unit that stops reproduction and an audio output unit that outputs audio in response to an audio signal reproduced by the audio reproduction unit, and a tool for depositing a body and at least a backrest unit is raised. A body care tool that is free, a receiving means for receiving a control signal, and a raising drive means for raising the at least the backrest portion of the body keeping tool in accordance with the raising control signal received by the receiving means. The body depositing unit including a receiving unit for receiving a control signal, and the pressure stimulation control signal received by the receiving unit. A pressure stimulation unit including pressure stimulation means for applying pressure stimulation to the body entrusted to the device and stopping the application of the pressure stimulation according to the pressure stimulation stop control signal received by the reception means; When the transmission means for signal transmission and the relaxation stimulation process are entered, the light stimulation unit, the image are transmitted via the transmission means so as to guide a user who keeps the body in the body care device to a relaxed state. When a control signal is output to the controlled unit group of the stimulation unit, the acoustic stimulation unit, the body depositing unit, and the pressure stimulation unit, and when entering the sleep induction stimulation process, the user's consciousness is gradually reduced. A control signal is output to the controlled unit group via the transmission means so as to lead to sleep, and when the user enters the wake-up / wake-up stimulus process, the user is awakened via the transmission means. The controlled part And a system control unit including control means for outputting a control signal to the group.

  In this configuration, each part of the controlled unit group is integrated and automatically controlled by the relaxation stimulation process, the sleep-inducing stimulation process, and the waking up / stimulating process, so that each operation of each part of the controlled unit group by the user is performed. In addition, since it is possible to use consumer equipment as each part of the controlled part group, a high-functional system in which these parts are integrated can be realized at low cost.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the sleep wake-up support system according to the first aspect, when the control unit of the system control unit enters the relaxation stimulation process, the dimming control is performed via the transmission unit. A control for transmitting a signal for gradually diminishing the light source from a predetermined illuminance as a signal, and a control for transmitting a signal for reproducing an image of the natural landscape for relaxation as the video reproduction control signal; , A control for transmitting a signal for reproducing at least one of the relaxation music and the natural sound at a first volume as the sound reproduction control signal, and a control of the body care device as the waking control signal. A control for transmitting a signal for setting a reclining state that is intermediate between a state in which the backrest portion is raised and a state in which the backrest is raised, When entering the sleep-inducing stimulation process after the activation stimulation process, the dimming level of the light source is changed in accordance with the rhythm for controlling the breathing of the user as the dimming control signal through the transmitting means. A control for transmitting a signal for transmitting, a control for transmitting a signal for stopping reproduction of the video as the video reproduction stop control signal, and a reproduction of the sound as the audio reproduction control signal. A control for transmitting a signal for lower volume than the control, a control for transmitting a signal for making the backrest part of the body-care equipment in the leaned state as the raising control signal, and the pressure stimulation control signal And a control for transmitting a signal for applying the pressure stimulus to the user's body, while the dimming control is performed via the transmission means until the end of the sleep onset stimulation stimulation process. As a signal, a control for transmitting a signal for turning off the light source, a control for transmitting a signal for stopping reproduction of the sound as the sound reproduction stop control signal, and a pressure stimulation stop control signal, Control to transmit a signal for stopping the application of the pressure stimulus, and when the waking up and awakening stimulation process is entered after the sleep onset stimulation stimulation process, the dimming control is performed via the transmission means. Control for transmitting a signal for gradually increasing the light source to a dimming upper limit as a signal, and control for transmitting a signal for reproducing the image of the natural scenery for waking up as the video reproduction control signal And a control for transmitting a signal for increasing the reproduction of at least one of the wake-up awakening music and the natural sound to a second volume as the audio reproduction control signal; As a control signal, a control for transmitting a signal for placing the backrest portion of the body care device in the raised state and a signal for applying the pressure stimulus to the user's body as the pressure stimulus control signal are transmitted. The control to perform is performed. With this configuration, it is possible to expect an effect of relaxing the user and leading to falling asleep or taking a nap and enabling awakening or refreshing with good awakening.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the sleep wake-up support system according to the first or second aspect, the light stimulation unit includes the light source, the light stimulation unit receiving unit, and the light source lighting unit. In addition to a light illuminating device, the image stimulating device includes a curtain opening / closing device including a receiving means for receiving a control signal and an electric opening / closing means for opening / closing the curtain according to an opening / closing control signal received by the receiving means. The unit includes its own receiving means and video reproduction means as video equipment, the acoustic stimulation section includes its own reception means and voice reproduction means as audio equipment, and the body depositing section is a bed or It includes a chair. In this configuration, if you include a bed as a bodycare tool, you can relax the user and lead to falling asleep and expect to be able to wake up well, and if you include a chair as a bodycare tool, It can be expected to have the effect of allowing the user to relax, take a nap and refresh.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the sleep wake-up support system according to the third aspect, when the control means of the system control unit enters the relaxation stimulation process, the open / close control signal is transmitted via the transmission means. Further, the control for transmitting the signal for closing the curtain is further executed, and when the waking up and waking stimulation process is entered, the signal for opening the curtain is transmitted as the opening / closing control signal via the transmission means. Further, the control for transmitting is performed. In this configuration, a more effective awakening effect can be expected by opening the curtain and taking in outside light.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the sleep wake-up support system according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, each receiving means of the light stimulation unit, the image stimulation unit, and the acoustic stimulation unit is controlled by an infrared wireless control signal. A remote control receiving unit for receiving the control signal, and each receiving unit of the body depositing unit and the pressure stimulating unit is a receiving interface for receiving a control signal by wire, and the transmitting unit is a remote control for transmitting the control signal by infrared radio The transmission interface is a transmission interface that transmits a control signal by wire. With this configuration, each part of the controlled unit group can be configured with consumer equipment.

  The invention according to claim 6 is the sleep wake-up support system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein each of the receiving means is a remote control receiving unit that receives a control signal by infrared radio, and the transmitting means is It is a remote control transmission unit that transmits a control signal by infrared radio. With this configuration, each part of the controlled unit group can be configured with consumer equipment.

  A system control device according to a seventh aspect of the invention is characterized by being configured by the system control unit in the sleep / wake-up support system according to any one of the first to sixth aspects. With this configuration, it is possible to eliminate individual operations by the user for each part of the controlled part group, and it is possible to realize a high-functional system in which these parts are integrated at low cost.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the individual operation by the user with respect to each part of a to-be-controlled part group can be made unnecessary, and the highly functional system by which those parts were integrated can be implement | achieved cheaply.

(Embodiment 1)
1 is a block diagram of the sleep wake-up support system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of the sleep wake-up support system, and FIG. 3 is an operation explanatory diagram of the sleep wake-up support system.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the sleep wake-up support system of Embodiment 1 has the effects of automatic waking and air conditioning / cleaning on the effects of light stimulation, video stimulation, acoustic stimulation, massage stimulation, and fragrance stimulation. The integration suitably relaxes the user and leads to falling asleep and enables awakening with good awakening. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, as shown in FIGS. And an acoustic stimulation unit 3, a pressure stimulation / body depositing unit 4, a scent stimulation unit 5, an air conditioning / cleaning unit 6, and a system control unit 7.

  The light stimulating unit 1 adjusts the illuminance in a room (for example, a bedroom of about 10 tatami mats) to provide necessary light stimulation to a user in the room. The light control lighting device 11 and the curtain opening / closing device 12.

  The dimming lighting device (system) 11 includes a lighting fixture 111 for a ceiling mounted on a ceiling surface and lighting fixtures 111B to 111E for a wall mounting mounted on a wall surface, and a remote control receiver that receives a control signal by infrared radio 112a, and a dimming control panel 112 that transmits a dimming control signal obtained from the signal received by the remote control receiver 112a to each luminaire 111 via a signal line wired in advance. . Each lighting fixture 111 includes a light source 111a such as a discharge lamp and an inverter, for example, and a light source lighting unit (discharge lamp lighting device) that performs light control of the light source 111a according to a light control signal from the light control panel 112. 111b. The dimming control panel 112 transmits a dimming control signal for adjusting the illuminance of each light source 111a based on the signal received by the remote control receiving unit 112a.

  The curtain opening / closing device 12 includes a remote control receiving unit 121 that receives a control signal by infrared radio, a light shielding curtain 122 attached to the window W, and an opening / closing control signal obtained from the signal received by the remote control receiving unit 121. The electric opening / closing rail 123 that opens and closes 122 is configured.

  The video stimulating unit 2 gives a video stimulus to the user, and includes a video device including a remote control receiving unit 21 and a video reproducing unit 22 that receive a control signal by infrared wireless, and a video display unit 23. Yes.

  The video device is, for example, a consumer DVD device (DVD player) having at least a reproduction function among the reproduction / recording functions. The video playback unit 22 included in this video device reads video information from the DVD disk as the video storage unit 20 and plays back the video signal in accordance with a video playback control signal obtained from the signal received by the remote control receiver 21. On the other hand, the reproduction of the video signal is stopped according to the video reproduction stop control signal obtained from the signal received by the remote control receiver 21. The video storage unit 20 stores (records) video information for relaxation and waking up. Specifically, the video information of the natural scenery for relaxation is included, and the video information of the natural scenery for waking up is included. Needless to say, the video apparatus may be a DVD recorder having a reproduction / recording function.

  The video display unit 23 displays video in accordance with the video signal reproduced by the video reproduction unit 22, and is configured by a flat television such as a liquid crystal television or a plasma television, for example. The video display unit 23 also includes a remote control receiving unit that receives a control signal by infrared radio, and is turned on / off according to an on / off control signal.

  The acoustic stimulation unit 3 gives acoustic stimulation to the user, and includes an audio device including a remote control reception unit 31 and an audio reproduction unit 32 that receive a control signal by infrared radio, and an audio output unit 33. An audio / video system is configured together with the image stimulating unit 2.

  The audio device is, for example, a consumer CD device (CD player). The audio reproduction unit 32 included in the audio device reads audio information from the audio storage unit 30 which is a CD (compact disc) in accordance with an audio reproduction control signal obtained from the signal received by the remote control reception unit 31. On the other hand, the reproduction of the audio signal is stopped according to the audio reproduction stop control signal obtained from the signal received by the remote control receiver 31. The voice storage unit 30 stores voice information for relaxation and waking up. Specifically, it contains audio information for at least one of relaxation music (for example, healing music such as classical music) and natural sound (for example, song of a bird, wind sound or murmuring), and music for waking up and awakening. Audio information of at least one of natural sounds is included.

  The audio output unit 33 outputs audio in accordance with the audio signal reproduced by the audio reproduction unit 32. For example, an amplifier that amplifies the audio signal to a volume instructed by the audio reproduction control signal, and the amplifier And a speaker that outputs sound in accordance with the sound signal amplified by. These amplifiers and speakers may be integrated or separated (in the example of FIG. 2, an integrated so-called active speaker). The audio output unit 33 also includes a remote control receiving unit that receives a control signal by infrared radio, and is turned on / off according to an on / off control signal.

  The pressure stimulation / body depositing unit 4 supports the user's waking and applies a massage stimulation (pressure stimulation) to the user, and includes a communication interface 400 that receives a control signal by wire (dedicated control line). In addition, the bed 411 as a body deposit tool, the raising drive unit 412, the mat with a massage function (air massage mat) 421, and the massage unit 420 as pressure stimulation means constituted by the air pressure adjustment pillow 422, It has. The communication interface 400 may be capable of transmitting and receiving.

  The bed 411 is a tool (bedding) for depositing a body, and at least a backrest (upper part of the bed 411 in the example of FIG. 2) can be raised. The raising drive unit 412 drives the raising of at least the backrest part of the bed 411 according to the raising control signal obtained from the signal received by the communication interface 400. That is, the bed 411 and the raising drive unit 412 constitute an electric reclining bed.

  The massage unit 420 applies pressure stimulation to the body deposited in the bed 411 according to the pressure stimulation control signal obtained from the signal received by the communication interface 400, while the pressure obtained from the signal received by the communication interface 400. According to the stimulus stop control signal, the application of the pressure stimulus is stopped. Here, the mat 421 is configured to have a massage function by a plurality of independent airbags, and the air pressure adjustment pillow 422 can adjust the hardness and height, so that pressure stimulation Is mainly added by the mat 421.

  Although the pressure stimulation / body depositing unit 4 is configured integrally, it may be configured to be separated into a pressure stimulation unit and a body depositing unit. For example, another communication interface is provided for the pressure stimulation unit, the pressure stimulation unit is configured by the communication interface and the massage unit 420, and the body depositing unit is configured by the communication interface 400, the bed 411, and the raising drive unit 412. Also good.

  The scent stimulating unit 5 gives scent stimulation such as lavender or citrus fruit, for example, and receives a control signal by infrared radio, and a scent obtained from the signal received by the remote control receiving unit 51 A scent generating device 52 that generates an amount of scent according to the instruction according to the generation control signal, and stops generating scent according to the scent generation stop control signal obtained from the signal received by the remote control receiver 51 And is provided near the user's head.

  The air conditioning / cleaning unit 6 performs air conditioning / cleaning, and includes a consumer air conditioner 61 and a consumer air cleaner 62. The air conditioner 61 is an air conditioner having, for example, an air conditioning function, includes a remote control receiving unit 611 that receives a control signal by infrared radio, and the room temperature is determined according to the air conditioning operation control signal obtained from the signal received by the remote control receiving unit 611. The air-conditioning operation is stopped in accordance with the air-conditioning operation stop control signal obtained from the signal received by the remote control receiving unit 611.

  The air purifier 62 includes a remote control receiving unit 621 that receives a control signal by infrared radio, and performs an air cleaning operation according to a clean operation control signal obtained from the signal received by the remote control receiving unit 621, while a remote control receiving unit The air cleaning operation is stopped in accordance with the clean operation stop control signal obtained from the signal received by 621.

  The system control unit 7 executes processing such as control of the present sleep wakeup support system in general, a remote control transmission unit 71 that transmits a control signal by infrared radio, a communication interface 72 that transmits a control signal by wire, In addition to the timer 73, an operation unit 74, a storage unit 75, and a control unit 70 are provided.

  The operation unit 74 includes, for example, various operation buttons. The operation unit 74 inputs various setting instructions such as a time setting, a predetermined start instruction, and a predetermined end instruction according to operations on the various operation buttons. is there.

  The storage unit 75 is configured by a nonvolatile semiconductor storage device such as an EEPROM, for example, and includes a light stimulation unit 1, an image stimulation unit 2, an acoustic stimulation unit 3, a pressure stimulation / body depositing unit 4, a scent stimulation unit 5, and an air conditioning / control unit. Various control codes (various control codes of each manufacturer) stored in advance in each control signal to the controlled unit group of the cleaning unit 6 are stored in advance. In addition, the storage unit 75 stores at least the wake-up time set by the operation unit 74 and the execution time of a wake-up / awakening stimulation process described later (for example, a time before a predetermined time before the wake-up time) set based on the wake-up time. The time is stored.

  The control unit 70 includes, for example, a microcomputer and a program executed by the microcomputer. When a predetermined start instruction is input from the operation unit 74, various processes of a relaxation stimulation process, a sleep induction stimulation process, and a wake-up and awakening stimulation process are performed. Are sequentially executed in accordance with the above program (control variation control procedure selected and set from a plurality of basic control variations (scenarios)).

  Here, the user needs to select and set the control variation in advance using the operation unit 74, and a desired basic control variation is selected from a plurality of basic control variations by the selection operation on the operation unit 74. The selected basic control variation is automatically corrected to the control variation for execution by assembling a desired control code and time information stored in the storage unit 75 to the basic control variation by setting operation. Thereby, the user can use a consumer device as a component device of the sleep wake-up support system.

  When the control unit 70 enters the relaxation stimulation process, the control unit 70 sends a control signal to the controlled unit group via the remote control transmission unit 71 and the communication interface 72 so as to guide the user who leaves the body to the bed 411 in a relaxed state. Is executed.

  Specifically, a signal for gradually dimming the light source 111a as a dimming control signal through the remote control transmitter 71 after the light source 111a is set to a predetermined illuminance (for example, a facial illuminance of about 150 [lx]) for a predetermined time. And a control for transmitting a signal for closing the curtain 122 as an open / close control signal. In addition, a control for turning on each part of the video stimulation unit 2 as a video playback control signal and transmitting a signal for playback of a natural landscape video for relaxation via the remote control transmission unit 71, and audio playback control As a signal, control is performed such that each part of the acoustic stimulation unit 3 is turned on and a signal for reproducing at least one of the relaxation music and the natural sound at the first volume is transmitted. In addition, control for transmitting the scent generation control signal, the air conditioning operation control signal, and the clean operation control signal is executed via the remote control transmission unit 71. Furthermore, as a raising control signal via the communication interface 72, the backrest portion of the bed 411 is changed from a raised state to a reclining state (for example, a state where it is tilted by about 45 °) between the raised state and the leaned state. Control for transmitting a signal to perform is performed. This relaxation stimulation process is executed, for example, for a preset relaxation period. When this relaxation period ends, the process automatically shifts to a sleep-inducing stimulation process.

  When entering the sleep inducing stimulation process, a process of outputting a control signal to the controlled unit group via the remote control transmission unit 71 and the communication interface 72 so as to gradually lower the user's consciousness and lead to sleep onset. Executed.

  Specifically, the dimming of each light source 111a is adjusted as a dimming control signal via the remote control transmission unit 71 in accordance with a rhythm (0.1 Hz to 0.17 Hz rhythm close to deep breathing) that regulates the breathing of the user. Control for transmitting a signal for changing the level up and down is executed. In addition, control for transmitting a video playback stop signal as a video playback stop control signal via the remote control transmitter 71 and playback of audio at a lower volume than the first volume as an audio playback control signal. And a control for transmitting a signal for performing the operation. Furthermore, the control for transmitting a signal for putting the backrest portion of the bed 411 in a wrinkled (flat) state as a raising control signal through the communication interface 72, and the pressure stimulation as a pressure stimulation control signal by the user. Control to transmit a signal to be applied to the body is executed. The signal for stopping the reproduction of the video may be a signal for turning off each unit of the video stimulating unit 2. Further, the dimming control signal for the dimming illumination may be transmitted only to the ceiling lighting fixture 111A.

  In order to turn off each light source 111a as a dimming control signal via the remote control transmission unit 71 before the end of the sleep induction stimulation process (or at least one light source is turned off and the bean ball is turned on). Control for transmitting the signal is executed. In addition, control for transmitting a signal for stopping reproduction of sound is executed as a sound reproduction stop control signal via the remote control transmission unit 71. Furthermore, control for transmitting a signal for stopping the application of pressure stimulation is executed as the pressure stimulation stop control signal via the communication interface 72. The signal for stopping the reproduction of the sound may be a signal for turning off each unit of the acoustic stimulation unit 3.

  After the end of the sleep-inducing stimulus process, the process enters a sleep process in which the state at the end time is maintained.

  When entering the wake-up / wake-up stimulation process, a process of outputting a control signal to the controlled unit group via the remote control transmission unit 71 and the communication interface 72 is executed so that the user wakes up.

  Specifically, control for transmitting a signal for gradually increasing the light source 111a to the upper limit of dimming as a dimming control signal via the remote control transmitter 71, and opening the curtain 122 as an open / close control signal. The control for transmitting the signal is executed.

  In addition, a control for transmitting a signal for reproducing a video image of a natural scene for waking up and waking up in the morning to promote awakening different from that for relaxation as a video reproduction control signal via the remote control transmission unit 71 Then, as a sound reproduction control signal, at least one of the wake-up music and the natural sound is reproduced at a volume that is gradually increased to the second volume, in order to promote awakening that is different from that for relaxation. And a control for transmitting a signal for the purpose. In addition, when each part of the image | video stimulation part 2 and each part of the acoustic stimulation part 3 are OFF, it cannot be overemphasized that these each part is turned ON.

  Furthermore, a control for transmitting a signal for raising the back portion of the bed 411, for example, 60 ° as a raising control signal via the communication interface 72, and a pressure stimulus for stretching, for example, as the pressure stimulation control signal. Control for transmitting a signal to be applied to the user's body is executed.

  As shown in the example of FIG. 3, in this wake-up stimulus process, the dimming control signal is transmitted as the first group, and after a predetermined time, the video reproduction control signal, the audio reproduction control signal, and the pressure are transmitted as the second group. The stimulus control signal is transmitted, and thereafter, the open / close control signal is transmitted as the third group, and then the raising control signal is transmitted as the fourth group.

  This wake-up / wake-up stimulation process is terminated when a predetermined end instruction is input from the operation unit 74 in accordance with the user's operation that has occurred, and the video stimulation unit 2 and the acoustic stimulation unit are transmitted via the remote control transmission unit 71. 3. Control for transmitting control signals for turning off each part of the scent stimulating unit 5 and the air conditioning / cleaning unit 6 and a control signal for turning off each unit of the pressure stimulation / body depositing unit 4 via the communication interface 72 The transmission control is executed. Instead of the predetermined end instruction, these controls may be executed when a predetermined waking up / wakening stimulation period has elapsed.

  Next, the operation of the sleep / wake-up support system having the above configuration will be described. If the user performs an operation on the operation unit 71, for example, by pressing an operation start button to input a predetermined start instruction, the user enters a relaxation stimulation process that leads the user who leaves the body to the bed 411 to a relaxed state.

  When entering the relaxation stimulation process, the system control unit 7 controls the light source 111a for a predetermined time for a predetermined time and then dimming it gradually, a dimming control signal for closing the curtain 122, and an image. Turn on each part of the stimulation unit 2 and turn on each part of the sound stimulation unit 3 by turning on each part of the video stimulation control signal for reproducing the natural scenery video for relaxation, and at least one of the music for relaxation and the natural sound A sound reproduction control signal for reproducing the sound, a scent generation control signal, an air conditioning operation control signal, a clean operation control signal, and a raising control signal for bringing the backrest of the bed 411 into a reclining state. Sent.

  When the dimming control signal is received by the dimming control panel 112, the dimming control signal is transmitted to each lighting fixture 111, and the light source lighting unit 111b of each lighting fixture 111 has its own light source according to the dimming control signal. By adjusting the light intensity of 111a, as shown in FIG. 3, the user receives a light stimulus for entering a relaxed state in which light is gradually reduced over a relaxation period after reaching a predetermined illuminance for a predetermined time. When the opening / closing control signal is received by the curtain opening / closing device 12, the electric opening / closing rail 123 closes the curtain 122 according to the opening / closing control signal, thereby eliminating the influence of external light noise on the user and relaxing. Get ready to enter. In addition, when the curtain 122 is already closed, the operation | movement which closes the curtain 122 by the electric opening-and-closing rail 123 is not performed.

  When the video reproduction control signal is received by the video stimulation unit 2, the video reproduction unit 22 reproduces the natural scenery video for relaxation, and the natural scenery video is displayed on the video display unit 23. The person receives a video stimulus suitable for relaxation. When the sound reproduction control signal is received by the acoustic stimulation unit 3, the sound reproduction unit 32 reproduces at least one of relaxation music and natural sound, and the sound is output from the sound output unit 33 at a predetermined volume. Therefore, the user receives an acoustic stimulus suitable for relaxation.

  When the scent generation control signal is received by the scent stimulation unit 5, the scent generation device 52 generates a scent according to the scent generation control signal, so that the user receives a scent stimulation that can enhance the relaxation effect. .

  When the air-conditioning operation control signal is received by the air-conditioning device 61, the air-conditioning device 61 performs air-conditioning operation according to the air-conditioning operation control signal, so that comfort suitable for entering a relaxed state can be given to the user. Further, when the clean operation control signal is received by the air purifier 62, the air purifier 62 performs the air clean operation according to the clean operation control signal, so that comfort suitable for relaxation can be given to the user. .

  When the raising control signal is received by the pressure stimulation / body depositing unit 4, the raising driving unit 412 changes the at least the backrest part of the bed 411 into a reclining state according to the raising control signal, so that the user can relax. It becomes easy to do. Such an integrated effect of the relaxation stimulation process can suitably lead the user to a relaxed state.

  Thereafter, when entering the sleep inducing stimulation process, the system controller 7 controls the dimming control signal for changing the dimming level of each light source 111a up and down in accordance with the rhythm for controlling the breathing of the user, and the video reproduction. A video reproduction stop control signal for stopping the sound, a sound reproduction control signal for reproducing the sound by reducing the volume, a raising control signal for putting the back portion of the bed 411 in a state of leaning, and pressure stimulation. A pressure stimulus control signal for application to the user's body is transmitted.

  When the dimming control signal is received by the dimming control panel 112, the dimming control signal is transmitted to each lighting fixture 111, and the light source lighting unit 111b of each lighting fixture 111 has its own light source according to the dimming control signal. By adjusting the light intensity of 111a, the user receives a light stimulus guided to the sleep state, and can enter the sleep state while matching the rhythm of the light / dark fluctuation of each light source 111a.

  When the video playback stop control signal is received by the video stimulation unit 2, the video playback unit 22 stops playback of the video and the video is not displayed on the video display unit 23, so that the user is put into a sleep state. The posture to enter is arranged. When the sound reproduction control signal is received by the acoustic stimulation unit 3, the sound reproduction unit 32 reduces the volume and reproduces the sound, so that the user can easily enter a sleep state.

  When the raising control signal and the pressure stimulation control signal are received by the pressure stimulation / body depositing unit 4, the raising driving unit 412 puts at least the backrest of the bed 411 into a state of leaning according to the raising control signal, and massages. The unit 420 applies a pressure stimulus to the user's body according to the pressure stimulus control signal, whereby the user is adjusted to a sleep posture and can enter a sleep state while receiving a massage. The massage is applied to the whole body of the user by, for example, supporting the recessed portion of the user's waist and neck with a mat 421 and applying a twist and stretch.

  Thereafter, until the end of the sleep onset stimulation process (for example, after a predetermined time from the start of the sleep onset stimulation process), the system controller 7 controls the dimming control signal for turning off each light source 111a and the sound reproduction. A sound reproduction stop control signal for stopping the signal and a pressure stimulus stop control signal for stopping the application of the pressure stimulus are transmitted.

  When the dimming control signal is received by the dimming control panel 112, the dimming control signal is transmitted to each lighting fixture 111, and the light source lighting unit 111b of each lighting fixture 111 has its own light source according to the dimming control signal. Turn off 111a. When the sound reproduction stop control signal is received by the acoustic stimulation unit 3, the sound reproduction unit 32 stops reproduction of the sound. When the pressure stimulus stop control signal is received by the pressure stimulus / body depositing unit 4, the massage unit 420 stops the massage according to the pressure stimulus control signal. Thereby, a user's sleep state is ensured.

  Thereafter, when entering the wake-up / wake-up stimulus process, the system control unit 7 transmits a dimming control signal for gradually increasing the light sources 111a to the upper dimming upper limit, and then an image of the natural scenery for waking up / wake-up. A video playback control signal for playing back, a voice playback control signal for playing back awakening music and / or a natural sound, and a pressure stimulus for applying a pressure stimulus to the user's body Control signal is transmitted, subsequently, an open / close control signal for opening the curtain 122 is transmitted, and subsequently, a raising control signal for causing the back portion of the bed 411 to be raised, for example, by 60 ° is transmitted. The The dimming control signal for increasing light may be transmitted only to the ceiling lighting fixture 111A.

  When the dimming control signal is received by the dimming control panel 112, the dimming control signal is transmitted to each lighting fixture 111, and the light source lighting unit 111b of each lighting fixture 111 has the light source 111a of its own light source 111a according to the dimming control signal. By dimming, the user receives a light stimulus for becoming a wake-up state that gradually increases to the upper limit of dimming.

  Subsequently, when the video reproduction control signal is received by the video stimulation unit 2, the video reproduction unit 22 reproduces the natural scenery image for waking up and the natural scenery image is displayed on the video display unit 23. Thus, the user receives a video stimulus suitable for waking up. When the audio reproduction control signal is received by the acoustic stimulation unit 3, the audio reproduction unit 32 reproduces at least one of the wake-up awakening music and the natural sound, and the audio is output from the audio output unit 33 at a predetermined volume. Therefore, the user receives an acoustic stimulus suitable for waking up. When the pressure stimulus control signal is received by the pressure stimulus / body depositing unit 4, the massage unit 420 applies the pressure stimulus to the user's body according to the pressure stimulus control signal, so that the user can adjust the pressure suitable for waking up. Get stimulated.

  Subsequently, when the opening / closing control signal is received by the curtain opening / closing device 12 (when the user's arousal level is improved), the electric opening / closing rail 123 opens the curtain 122 according to the opening / closing control signal, so that the user can For example, it receives a morning sun light stimulus with a facial illuminance of about 2500 [lx] or more, resulting in waking up. At this time, disappearance of melatonin in the body is assisted.

  Subsequently, when the raising control signal is received by the pressure stimulation / body depositing unit 4, the raising driving unit 412 raises at least the backrest part of the bed 411, for example, by 60 ° according to the raising control signal. , The user is arranged to get up. As a result, the user can get up easily in an awakened state.

  At the end of the subsequent waking up and awakening stimulation process, the system control unit 7 turns off the image stimulation unit 2, the acoustic stimulation unit 3, the pressure stimulation / body depositing unit 4, the fragrance stimulation unit 5, and the air conditioning / cleaning unit 6. A control signal is transmitted to turn off each of those parts.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, each part of the controlled unit group is integrated and automatically controlled by the relaxation stimulation process, the sleep-inducing stimulation process, and the waking up / stimulating process. In addition to eliminating the need for individual operations by the user, it is possible to use remote control-compatible consumer devices as each part of the controlled unit group, so a high-performance system that integrates these parts is inexpensive. Can be realized.

  In addition, it can be expected to have the effect of relaxing the user, leading to falling asleep, and enabling awakening with good awakening.

  In the first embodiment, the video stimulation unit 2 includes a video device (DVD player), and the acoustic stimulation unit 3 includes an audio device (CD player). However, the DVD player stores video / audio information. Since the read video / audio signal is reproduced, the DVD player (DVD recorder) of the video stimulation unit 2 may be used instead of the CD player of the acoustic stimulation unit 3. In the case of this configuration, according to the video / audio reproduction control signal obtained from the signal received by the remote control receiver 21, the video / audio information is read from the video storage unit 20 and the video / audio signal is reproduced, while the remote control receiver 21 The reproduction of the video / audio signal may be stopped in accordance with the video reproduction stop control signal obtained from the signal received by. Then, when stopping only the video, for example, the video display unit 23 may be turned off.

  As a modification of the first embodiment, a configuration including a hard disk device instead of a DVD player (DVD recorder) or a CD player may be used.

  Further, the pressure stimulation / body depositing unit 4 integrally configured with the pressure stimulation unit and the body depositing unit is configured to include a communication interface 400 that receives a control signal by wire, but the pressure stimulation / body depositing unit ( Alternatively, the pressure stimulation unit and the body depositing unit may include a remote control reception unit that receives a control signal by infrared radio.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 4 is a schematic configuration diagram of a sleep wake-up support system according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

  As a difference from the first embodiment, the sleep / wake-up support system according to the second embodiment includes a chair 411A having a backrest and a footrest (footrest) that can be raised and lowered as a bodycare tool. Features.

  The backrest portion and the footrest portion of the chair 411 </ b> A are raised and driven by the raising drive unit 412 so as to change in substantially the same manner as the bed 411, for example. In addition, the chair 411A is pressure-stimulated (pressure stimulation such as whole body massage and stretching (stretching of the back muscles) with respect to the body entrusted to the chair 411A according to the pressure stimulus control signal obtained from the signal received by the communication interface 400. On the other hand, according to the pressure stimulus stop control signal obtained from the signal received by the communication interface 400, a massage unit that stops applying the pressure stimulus is incorporated. In short, the chair 411A, the raising drive unit 412 and the massage unit constitute a massage chair having an electric reclining function.

  According to the second embodiment having such a configuration, for example, by using it for a daytime nap, it is possible to expect an effect of relaxing the user, leading to a nap and enabling refreshment.

It is a block block diagram of the sleep waking support system of Embodiment 1 by this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the sleep wake-up support system. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of the sleep wake-up support system. It is a schematic block diagram of the sleep waking support system of Embodiment 2 by this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Light stimulation part 2 Image | video stimulation part 3 Acoustic stimulation part 4 Pressure stimulation / body custody part 5 Scent stimulation part 6 Air conditioning and cleaning part 7 System control part

Claims (7)

A light stimulator including a light source, a receiving means for receiving a control signal, and a light source lighting means for dimming the light source according to the dimming control signal received by the receiving means;
While receiving the control signal and the video reproduction control signal received by the receiving means, the video information is read from the video storage means for storing the video information for relaxation and waking up, and the video signal is reproduced. In accordance with a video playback stop control signal received by the receiving means, video playback means for stopping playback of the video signal, and video display means for displaying video according to the video signal played back by the video playback means An image stimulator,
While receiving the control signal and the voice reproduction control signal received by the receiving means, the voice information is read from the voice storage means for storing the relaxation and the awakening voice information, and the voice signal is reproduced. In accordance with an audio reproduction stop control signal received by the receiving means, audio reproduction means for stopping reproduction of the audio signal, and audio output means for outputting audio in accordance with the audio signal reproduced by the audio reproduction means An acoustic stimulator;
A body depositing instrument for depositing a body, at least a backrest portion being freely raised, a receiving means for receiving a control signal, and a raising control signal received by the receiving means. A body depositing part including at least a raising drive means for raising the backrest part;
In accordance with the receiving means for receiving the control signal and the pressure stimulation control signal received by the receiving means, the pressure stimulation is applied to the body deposited in the body depositing device, while the pressure stimulation received by the receiving means is stopped. A pressure stimulation unit including pressure stimulation means for stopping applying the pressure stimulation according to a control signal;
When entering a relaxation stimulation process with a transmission means for transmitting a control signal, the light stimulation unit, When a control signal is output to the controlled unit group of the image stimulating unit, the acoustic stimulating unit, the body depositing unit, and the pressure stimulating unit, and the user enters a sleep induction stimulating process, the user's consciousness is gradually reduced. The control unit outputs a control signal to the controlled unit group via the transmission unit so that the user is awakened when entering a wake-up / wake-up stimulation process. And a system control unit including a control unit that outputs a control signal to the group of controlled units. The control means of the system control unit is:
When the relaxation stimulation process is started, a control for transmitting a signal for gradually dimming the light source from a predetermined illuminance as the dimming control signal via the transmission means, and the video reproduction control signal A control for transmitting a signal for reproducing the natural scenery video for relaxation, and at least one of the relaxation music and the natural sound is reproduced at a first volume as the audio reproduction control signal. Control for transmitting a signal for performing a control, and a control for transmitting a signal for setting a reclining state that is intermediate between a state in which the backrest portion of the body-care device is raised and a state of leaning as the raising control signal. Run,
When the sleep inducing stimulation process is entered after the relaxation stimulation process, the dimming level of the light source is set as the dimming control signal through the transmitting means in accordance with the rhythm for controlling the breathing of the user. Control for transmitting a signal for changing, control for transmitting a signal for stopping reproduction of the video as the video reproduction stop control signal, and reproduction of the audio as the audio reproduction control signal. A control for transmitting a signal for lowering the volume than the volume, a control for transmitting a signal for placing the backrest portion of the body care device in the heeled state as the raising control signal, and the pressure stimulus control. And a control for transmitting a signal for applying the pressure stimulus to the user's body as a signal, and before the end of the sleep-inducing stimulation process, Control for transmitting a signal for turning off the light source as a dimming control signal, Control for transmitting a signal for stopping reproduction of the sound as the sound reproduction stop control signal, and Control for stopping pressure stimulation And a control for transmitting a signal for stopping applying the pressure stimulus as a signal,
Control that transmits a signal for gradually increasing the light source to the dimming upper limit as the dimming control signal via the transmitting means when the waking up and waking stimulation process is entered after the sleep inducing stimulation process And a control for transmitting a signal for reproducing the image of the natural scenery for waking up as the video playback control signal, and at least one of the music for waking up and the natural sound as the audio playback control signal A control for transmitting a signal for gradually increasing the sound reproduction to the second volume, and a signal for causing the backrest portion of the body care device to be raised as the raising control signal. The sleep wake-up support according to claim 1, further comprising: a control for transmitting a signal for applying the pressure stimulus to the body of the user as the pressure stimulus control signal. System. The light stimulating unit includes a dimming illumination device including the light source, the light stimulating unit receiving unit, and the light source lighting unit, as well as a receiving unit for receiving a control signal, and receiving by the receiving unit. A curtain opening and closing device configured by an electric opening and closing means for opening and closing the curtain according to the opened and closed control signal,
The video stimulation unit includes its own receiving means and video reproduction means as video equipment,
The acoustic stimulation unit includes its own receiving means and sound reproducing means as audio equipment,
The sleep wake-up support system according to claim 1, wherein the body depositing unit includes a bed or a chair as the body depositing tool. The control means of the system control unit is:
When entering the relaxation stimulation process, through the transmission means, further executes a control for transmitting a signal for closing the curtain as the open / close control signal,
The control for transmitting a signal for opening the curtain as the opening / closing control signal is further executed through the transmitting means when the waking up / wakening stimulation process is entered. Sleep wake-up support system.   Each receiving means of the light stimulating unit, the video stimulating unit, and the acoustic stimulating unit is a remote control receiving unit that receives a control signal by infrared radio, and each receiving unit of the body depositing unit and the pressure stimulating unit is wired 5. The reception interface for receiving a control signal in a wireless communication system, wherein the transmission means is a remote control transmission unit for transmitting a control signal by infrared radio and a transmission interface for transmitting a control signal by wire. The sleep wake-up support system according to any one of the above.   5. Each of the receiving units is a remote control receiving unit that receives a control signal by infrared radio, and the transmitting unit is a remote control transmission unit that transmits a control signal by infrared radio. The sleep wake-up support system described in Crab.   A system control device comprising the system control unit in the sleep wake-up support system according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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