JP2015196006A - Skin reflex promotion device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a skin reflex induction device capable of adjusting oscillation strength while maintaining frequency for inducing skin reflex, and being small size and lightweight.SOLUTION: A skin reflex induction device 1 comprises an oscillator 11, an oscillation generator 12, a control part 13, and a transmission member 15. The oscillator generates a signal having set frequency and amplitude. The oscillation generator includes at least one linear oscillation actuator 121 which oscillates a weight in one direction based on the signal outputted from the oscillator, and changes magnitude of the amplitude while maintaining frequency of oscillation. The control part is set to alternately repeat induction time t1 for supplying an induction signal to the oscillation generator, and relaxation time t2 not for supplying the induction signal to the oscillation generator. The transmission member mounts at least the oscillation generator, contacts a head of a user for propagating the oscillation to scalp, thereby induces skin reflex on the scalp.

Description

  The present invention relates to a skin reflex induction device that applies vibrations that cause skin reflexes to the scalp.

  There are many devices that stimulate the scalp to promote hair growth. For example, the “scalp stimulating device” described in Patent Document 1 incorporates a heating element in a pad to be brought into contact with the scalp, and promotes blood circulation of the capillaries by thermal stimulation that warms the scalp. Further, the scalp stimulating device includes a vibration generator using a rotationally unbalanced weight (eccentric rotor) in order to apply vibration stimulation to the scalp via the pad. The scalp stimulating device is provided with a mechanism for changing the amplitude (vibration intensity) in the vibration generator, and gives an optimal vibration stimulation for a long time. Furthermore, Patent Document 1 describes that, by applying a vibration of a specific frequency of 60 to 70 Hz, vibration is applied for a long time with a vibration intensity that causes skin reflection based on the vibration induced skin reflection theory (VSR). Yes.

  In addition, it is known that there are a relaxation effect and a sleep induction (sleeping) effect as an effect of vibration-induced skin reflection on the human body. For example, there are a chair type massage machine described in Patent Document 2 and a bed on which the vibration-induced skin reflection control system described in Patent Document 3 is mounted. Patent Document 2 and Patent Document 3 disclose intermittently applying a vibration stimulus capable of obtaining the effect of vibration-induced skin reflection.

  Further, Patent Document 4 discloses a helmet-shaped device as an example of a vibration therapy device that is used by being attached to the head. As an effect of this vibration treatment device, it is described that blood circulation is improved by stimulating the head with vibration stimulation and massaging the scalp, and sleep induction and awakening, headache reduction, and physical and mental rest are obtained. ing. In addition to this, Patent Document 4 describes that blood circulation is improved by a vibration treatment device, which is effective in promoting growth hair and preventing hair loss.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-290368 JP 2000-262578 A Japanese Patent No. 4988311 Japanese Patent No. 2707261

  By the way, as described in Patent Document 1, “vibration-induced skin reflex” is a reflex reaction generated in the human body by receiving a vibration stimulus from the outside, and the muscle of the part receiving the vibration is reflected. It is a phenomenon that contracts (tense) due to. Therefore, when using vibration-induced skin reflex, blood circulation temporarily deteriorates due to contraction of the muscle of the part while receiving vibration stimulation. It is counterproductive to hair growth.

  According to Patent Document 2 and Patent Document 3, the effect of vibration-induced skin reflex appears after vibration stimulation stops. Therefore, in Patent Document 2 and Patent Document 3, by intermittently applying vibrations, muscles that have contracted (tensed) due to vibration-induced skin reflexes during the generation period of vibration stimulation, It relaxes when the reflections are released. As a result, a moderate weakness is achieved, and a relaxation effect and a sleep induction (sleeping) effect are obtained.

  Further, it has been found that the above-mentioned “vibration-induced skin reflex” is caused by a specific vibration frequency with some individual differences. On the other hand, there are individual differences in vibration intensity when vibration-induced skin reflex occurs. Therefore, in order to cause vibration-induced skin reflex, whether the vibration stimulus is comfortable or uncomfortable depends largely on the user's personal subjectivity, but the vibration intensity to cause skin reflex is free. Must be able to be set to

  In Patent Document 1, vibration is generated by a rotation unbalanced weight (eccentric rotor) as a mechanism for applying vibration. When the vibration intensity, that is, the amplitude is changed by a rotating body such as a rotating unbalanced weight, it is necessary to change the centrifugal force acting on the rotating unbalanced weight. In order to change the centrifugal force acting on the rotational unbalanced weight of the same mass, the rotational speed must be changed. However, the rotational speed, that is, the vibration frequency changes, and the frequency suitable for vibration-induced skin reflection. Will be out of range. Therefore, in Patent Document 1, in order to change the vibration intensity without changing the vibration frequency, two rotation unbalanced weights are mounted and a mechanism for changing the vibration intensity by changing the rotation phase of each other is provided. However, it is not suitable as a vibration generator applied to the head in that the structure becomes complicated and the weight and bulk increase.

  In patent document 4, the ultrasonic motor is employ | adopted as a vibration apparatus of a vibration treatment device. This ultrasonic motor not only has a high unit price, but also requires a high degree of control, so that the manufacturing cost of the vibration therapy device increases. Further, Patent Document 4 does not elucidate and specifically show what kind of vibration is applied to the scalp and is effective for hair growth.

  Patent Document 4 mentions that blood circulation is improved by a massage effect due to skin reflex, and Cited Document 1 mentions that blood circulation is promoted by further applying vibration stimulation mainly on warming by a heating means. However, if hair growth is promoted by improving blood circulation of the scalp, hair growth should also be promoted by improving blood circulation with other thermotherapy, but a remarkable effect was obtained. There is no report in other literature. From the above knowledge, the present inventor, one of the inventors of Patent Document 4, considers that effects other than the effect of promoting blood circulation are provided in the vibration-induced skin reflex, and then further increases the skin reflex and hair growth of the hair. We have conducted extensive research on the relationship. And it was decided to develop an inexpensive and lightweight device that can efficiently cause vibration-induced skin reflection in the scalp.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a skin reflection induction device that can adjust the vibration intensity while maintaining the frequency that induces skin reflection, and that is small and lightweight.

  A skin reflection induction device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an oscillator, a vibration generator, a control unit, a battery, and a transmission member. The oscillator generates a signal having a set frequency and amplitude. The vibration generator includes at least one linear vibration actuator that can vibrate the weight in one direction based on a signal output from the oscillator and change the amplitude while maintaining the vibration frequency. The control unit can alternately set an induction time for supplying an induction signal having a frequency and an amplitude for inducing skin reflex to the vibration generator and a relaxation time for not supplying the induction signal to the vibration generator. The battery supplies power to the oscillator, the vibration generator, and the control unit. The transmission member is equipped with at least a vibration generator, abuts on the user's head and propagates vibrations to the scalp, thereby inducing skin reflection on the scalp.

  At this time, the control unit sets the relaxation time shorter than the induction time. Then, the control unit gradually increases the amplitude to a preset size while maintaining a constant frequency when the induction time starts, and immediately stops the induction signal when the induction time ends. Alternatively, the control unit gradually increases the amplitude to a preset size while maintaining a constant frequency when the induction time starts, and gradually attenuates the amplitude until the induction signal stops when the induction time ends. The control unit also supplies an invalid signal to the vibration generator that generates a vibration having a frequency or amplitude that does not induce skin reflection during the relaxation time.

  In the vibration generator, the linear vibration actuator is arranged with the vibration direction of the weight perpendicular to or parallel to the scalp.

  When the vibration generator includes a plurality of linear vibration actuators arranged with the vibration directions of the weights aligned, the control unit synchronizes the vibration phases of the weights of all the linear vibration actuators. Alternatively, the control unit shifts the vibration phase of the weight of at least one linear vibration actuator from the vibration phase of the weights of the remaining linear vibration actuators. Alternatively, the control unit reverses the vibration phase of the weight of at least one linear vibration actuator to the vibration phase of the weight of the remaining linear vibration actuator. Alternatively, the amplitude of the weight of at least one linear vibration actuator is made larger than the amplitude of the weights of the remaining linear vibration actuators. Alternatively, the control unit supplies an ineffective signal that generates vibration of a frequency or amplitude that does not induce skin reflection to at least one linear vibration actuator, and generates an induction signal of frequency and amplitude that causes the remaining linear vibration actuator to induce skin reflection. Supply.

  Further, in the skin reflection inducing device of another embodiment, the vibration generator has a plurality of linear vibration actuators arranged over a range corresponding to the entire skull of the frontal region, the crown, the occipital region, and the temporal region, The induction time, relaxation time, frequency, amplitude, and phase are set for each of the plurality of linear vibration actuators individually or for each group of at least one linear vibration actuator corresponding to each of a plurality of divided areas. A control unit is provided so as to be settable.

  The skin reflection induction device further includes an operation terminal connected to the control unit through an interface, and the operation terminal displays a two-dimensional planar image showing the arrangement of the plurality of linear vibration actuators arranged on the transmission member on a plane. It is also preferable to include at least a screen to be displayed and an input unit that can be operated in accordance with information displayed on the screen. At this time, the operation terminal touches the part of the input unit with respect to the two-dimensional planar image displayed on the screen, so that the frequency and amplitude of vibration of the weight of the linear vibration actuator arranged at the corresponding position of the transmission member, and A command signal for changing at least one of the phases is output to the control unit.

  The hair growth promoting application according to the present invention is stored in the operation terminal described above, communicates with the control unit of the skin reflection induction device described above, and the induction time, relaxation time, frequency, and frequency of the plurality of linear vibration actuators. It is configured to control at least one of amplitude and phase. In this hair growth promoting application, at least one of the frequency, amplitude, and phase during the induction time of the plurality of linear vibration actuators is set by at least one linear vibration actuator corresponding to each of the plurality of regions individually or divided. Each configured group includes a plurality of vibration patterns to be changed. This vibration pattern is from the front to the back of the head, from the top of the head to the front and back of the head, from the top of the head to both sides of the head, and from both sides of the head to the top of the head. Control a plurality of linear vibration actuators to move ranges of different frequencies, amplitudes, and phases in the order of at least one of clockwise rotation from the top or counterclockwise from the top of the head .

  According to the skin reflection induction device according to the present invention, the transmission member is brought into contact with the user's head, whereby the vibration is transmitted to the scalp and induces skin reflection in the scalp. At this time, the vibration generator includes at least one linear vibration actuator that can vibrate the weight in one direction and change the amplitude while maintaining the vibration frequency. The frequency and amplitude (ie, vibration intensity) of the vibration that induces skin reflex varies slightly depending on individual differences among users. Since the vibration generator can change the amplitude while maintaining the frequency for inducing the skin reflex, the vibration for inducing the skin reflex most suitable for the user can be easily generated.

  The control unit can alternately set an induction time for supplying an induction signal having a frequency and an amplitude for inducing skin reflection to the vibration generator and a relaxation time for not supplying the induction signal to the vibration generator. Accordingly, when the induction time is switched to the relaxation time and the vibration that induces the skin reflex stops, the skin reflex that has occurred in the scalp stops. At this time, in the relaxation time, the induction signal that induces skin reflex is stopped, and the supply of the induction signal of frequency and amplitude that induces skin reflex to the vibration generator is interrupted, and the vibration of the linear vibration actuator itself In addition to stopping the frequency, the linear vibration actuator continues to vibrate by switching the signal supplied to the vibration generator from the frequency and amplitude induction signal that induces skin reflection to the frequency or amplitude invalid signal that does not induce skin reflection. It also includes preventing skin reflexes from occurring.

  When the skin reflex stops, the muscles are relaxed, and the capillaries in the scalp in the range that has been subjected to the vibrational stimulation spread, improving blood circulation. In addition, it repeats the induction time and relaxation time, and the muscles of the head, which is difficult to consciously apply force, are repeatedly contracted by skin reflexes, thus promoting the metabolism of the scalp. As a result, the activity of the hair follicles of the scalp, which has been slow or shortened, is activated, and hair growth is promoted. Moreover, since this skin reflex induction apparatus equips the transmission member with the battery, the place which can be utilized is not restrict | limited.

  According to the skin reflex induction device of the invention in which the control unit sets the relaxation time shorter than the induction time, the time during which the head muscles are contracted by the skin reflex is lengthened. Skin reflex is a strong reflex among reflex reactions, but its reaction rate is slow compared to other reflex reactions. The longer induction time allows the muscles to contract sufficiently and then relax, increasing the difference between muscle contraction and relaxation due to skin reflexes and is effective in promoting blood circulation and metabolism. .

  In addition, the skin reflex induction device of the invention in which the control unit operates so that the amplitude is gradually increased to a preset size while maintaining a constant frequency when the induction time starts, and the vibration is instantaneously stopped when the induction time ends. According to this, the scalp is contracted more effectively as the head muscles contract. When the oscillation time ends and the vibration stops instantaneously, the tension state of the head muscles is instantly released and relaxed, so that the user feels that the head muscles contracted due to skin reflex. It's easy to do. When the user feels that the muscles have been relaxed, a greater relaxation effect is obtained and the stress is eliminated. Therefore, hair loss caused by stress is prevented and hair growth is promoted. Alternatively, when the induction time starts, the amplitude is gradually increased to a preset size while maintaining a constant frequency, and when the induction time is over, the skin reflection induction of the invention is gradually attenuated until the induction signal stops. According to the apparatus, the vibration can be controlled in accordance with the reaction speed of the skin reflection, so that the relaxation effect is increased.

  According to the skin reflex induction device of the invention in which the control unit supplies an invalid signal that generates vibration of a frequency or amplitude that does not induce skin reflex during the relaxation time to the vibration generator, the vibration frequency is maintained while vibration stimulation is continued. Or the amplitude changes. Since vibration stimulation is applied even if the skin reflex is released, blood flow and lymph flow after the muscles are relaxed can be further promoted.

  According to the skin reflex induction device of the invention in which the vibration direction of the weight is perpendicular to the scalp and the linear vibration actuator is arranged, vibration stimulation can be efficiently input to the scalp. In addition, according to the skin reflection inducing device of the invention in which the linear vibration actuator is arranged with the vibration direction of the weight parallel to the same, vibration can be propagated over a wide range along the scalp. In addition, when a plurality of linear vibration actuators are provided, it is expected that the vibrations are converted into vibrations in directions other than the direction along the scalp by combining the vibrations with each other, and further skin reflection effects can be obtained. .

  When the vibration generator includes a plurality of linear vibration actuators arranged so that the vibration directions of the weights are aligned, according to the skin reflection induction device of the invention in which the control unit synchronizes the vibration phases of the weights of all the linear vibration actuators, You can feel the vibration stimulus as a whole.

  Alternatively, when the vibration generator includes a plurality of linear vibration actuators arranged so that the vibration directions of the weights are aligned, the control unit sets the vibration phase of the weights of at least one linear vibration actuator and the weights of the remaining linear vibration actuators. According to the skin reflection induction device of the invention shifted from the phase or the invention reversed, it is possible to provide different vibration stimuli while inducing the skin reflection only at the portions having different phases. In particular, when the phase is reversed, a clear difference can be felt.

  Alternatively, when the vibration generator includes a plurality of linear vibration actuators arranged so that the vibration directions of the weights are aligned, the control unit determines the amplitude of the weight of at least one linear vibration actuator from the amplitude of the weights of the remaining linear vibration actuators. According to the present invention, the strong vibration stimulation can be given while inducing the skin reflex only in the portion having the large amplitude.

  Further, when the vibration generator includes a plurality of linear vibration actuators arranged so that the vibration directions of the weights are aligned, an invalid signal that causes the control unit to generate a vibration having a frequency or amplitude that does not induce skin reflection in at least one linear vibration actuator. According to the skin reflex induction device of the invention that supplies the remaining linear vibration actuators with the induction signals, the skin reflexes are induced and the areas where the skin reflexes are not induced while the vibration stimulation is applied. Will be mixed. Since the area where the skin reflex is not induced is provided, the sensation for the area where the skin reflex is induced is different, so that it is easier to feel the sense due to the skin reflex more clearly.

  The vibration generator has a plurality of linear vibration actuators arranged over a range corresponding to the entire skull of the frontal region, the top of the head, the back of the head, and the temporal region, and the plurality of linear vibration actuators are individually or divided. According to the skin reflex induction device of the invention in which the control unit is provided so that at least one of the induction time, the relaxation time, the frequency, the amplitude, and the phase can be set for each group corresponding to each of the plurality of regions. In addition to providing uniform vibrations, various patterns of vibration stimulation can be supplied by controlling to induce skin reflexes individually or group by group.

  By providing a plurality of linear vibration actuators on the entire cranium, a light linear vibration actuator having a small output can be employed, and thus the weight of the skin reflection induction device is dispersed. As a result, the balance when the skin reflex induction device is worn on the head is good, and the burden on the neck is lightened.

  The operation terminal further includes an operation terminal connected to the control unit via an interface, and the operation terminal displays at least a two-dimensional plane image showing the arrangement of the plurality of linear vibration actuators arranged on the transmission member on a plane. And an input unit capable of operating the information displayed on the screen, according to the skin reflection induction device of the invention, even when the transmission member is mounted on the head, a plurality of Each of the linear vibration actuators can be set individually or in groups of at least one of oscillation time, stop time, frequency, amplitude, and phase.

  Further, by touching a part of the input unit corresponding to the two-dimensional planar image displayed on the screen of the operation terminal, at least one of the frequency, amplitude, and phase of the linear vibration actuator arranged at the corresponding position of the transmission member. According to the skin reflection inducing device of the invention in which the operation terminal outputs a command signal for changing the frequency to the operation unit, the position of the vibration stimulus and the strength of the vibration stimulus are real-time according to the preference of the user wearing the vibration member. Can be changed.

  Furthermore, according to the hair growth promoting application of another aspect of the present invention, the induction time of a plurality of linear drive actuators stored in the operation terminal and communicating with the control unit of the skin reflection induction device described above, Control at least one of relaxation time, frequency, amplitude, and phase. The communication means may be wired or wireless as long as it is a standardized general-purpose communication means. Therefore, it is convenient for the user to use the skin reflex induction device, such as a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet computer, or a desktop computer, as long as it has communication means regardless of a dedicated operation terminal. A good operation terminal can be used, increasing versatility.

  And it includes a plurality of vibration patterns for changing at least one of vibration frequency, amplitude and phase during the induction time of the plurality of linear vibration actuators individually or for each group corresponding to a plurality of divided regions. According to the hair growth promoting application of the invention, it is possible to provide a vibration having a complicated vibration pattern that is not included in the control unit. In addition, by upgrading the version of the hair growth promoting application, a new vibration pattern can be provided.

  As vibration patterns, from front to back, from top to front and back, from top to both sides, from both sides to top, and top Control a plurality of linear vibration actuators to move different ranges of vibration frequency, amplitude, and phase in the order of at least one of clockwise rotation when viewed from the top and counterclockwise rotation when viewed from above. According to the hair growth promoting application of the invention, it is also possible to obtain a massage effect by changing the position for inducing skin reflex or changing the stimulation intensity while applying vibration stimulation to the entire scalp of the skull.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is the figure equipped with the skin reflection induction apparatus of 1st Embodiment which concerns on this invention, Comprising: (A) is a perspective view, (B) is a front view, (C) is a rear view. The block diagram of the skin reflex induction apparatus of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the vibration pattern which the skin reflection induction apparatus of FIG. 1 generate | occur | produces. The figure which shows an example of the vibration pattern which the skin reflection induction apparatus of FIG. 1 generate | occur | produces. The figure which shows an example of the vibration pattern which the skin reflection induction apparatus of FIG. 1 generate | occur | produces. The figure which shows an example of the vibration pattern which the skin reflection induction apparatus of FIG. 1 generate | occur | produces. The figure which shows an example of the vibration pattern which the skin reflection induction apparatus of FIG. 1 generate | occur | produces. It is the figure which mounted | wore with the skin reflection induction apparatus of 2nd Embodiment which concerns on this invention, Comprising: (A) is a left view, (B) is a front view, (C) is a rear view. It is the figure which equipped the skin reflection induction apparatus of 3rd Embodiment which concerns on this invention, Comprising: (A) is a left view, (B) is a front view, (C) is a rear view. The left view which mounted the skin reflection induction apparatus of FIG. 9 on the support base. The block diagram of the skin reflex induction apparatus of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the vibration pattern which the skin reflection induction apparatus of FIG. 9 generate | occur | produces. The figure which shows an example of the vibration pattern which the skin reflection induction apparatus of FIG. 9 generate | occur | produces. The figure which shows an example of the vibration pattern which the skin reflection induction apparatus of FIG. 9 generate | occur | produces. The figure which shows an example of the vibration pattern which the skin reflection induction apparatus of FIG. 9 generate | occur | produces. It is a figure which shows the state using the skin reflection induction apparatus of 4th Embodiment, (A) is a perspective view, (B) is a top view. The perspective view which mounted | wore with the skin reflection induction apparatus of 5th Embodiment. The side view which shows an example of the vibration pattern which the skin reflection induction apparatus of FIG. 17 generate | occur | produces. The top view which shows an example of the vibration pattern which the skin reflection induction apparatus of FIG. 17 generate | occur | produces. The figure which shows an example of the vibration pattern which the skin reflection induction apparatus of FIG. 17 generate | occur | produces. The figure which shows an example of the vibration pattern which the skin reflection induction apparatus of FIG. 17 generate | occur | produces.

  A skin reflection induction device 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. This skin reflex induction device 1 is attached to a user's head and induces skin reflex of the scalp by applying vibration to the scalp.

  Here, “skin reflex” is one of the reflex reactions in which the muscles contract in response to the stimulus and the body moves without regard to intentions. Says the reflex reaction that occurs. In particular, what is induced by vibration stimulation is called “vibration-induced skin reflex”. The frequency of the vibration of the vibration stimulus that induces the skin reflex is almost specified in the frequency band of 50 to 70 Hz, and it is the inventor that the skin reflex appears remarkably at a certain frequency (optimum frequency) within this range. Revealed by Moreover, although the intensity of the vibration stimulus that induces skin reflex varies among individuals, it has been found that the reproducibility of inducing skin reflex with the same intensity of vibration stimulus is high. As a characteristic of the skin reflex reaction, it has been found that when vibration stimulation is started, muscles gradually begin to contract due to skin reflex, and the amount of contraction gradually increases. Further, while the vibration stimulation is continued, the muscle contraction due to the skin reflex is continued, and when the vibration stimulation is stopped, the muscle contraction is released and the muscle is quickly relaxed.

  FIG. 1 shows a state in which the skin reflex induction device 1 is mounted on the head H. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, “front”, “rear”, “right”, “left”, “upper”, and “lower” are defined based on the user in the state of being worn on the head H of the user. To do. Moreover, when explaining the detail of the skin reflex induction apparatus 1, the position where each part is arrange | positioned is demonstrated with the partial name (a frontal head, a parietal part, a occipital part, a temporal region) of a user's head H. There is. FIG. 1A shows a state seen from diagonally left front, FIG. 1B shows a state seen from the front, and FIG. 1C shows a state seen from the rear. The skin reflection induction device 1 includes an oscillator 11, a vibration generator 12, a control unit 13, a battery 14, and a transmission member 15. FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the skin reflex induction device 1 having these configurations.

  The oscillator 11 generates a signal having a set frequency and amplitude. Since the frequency of the vibration that induces skin reflection is a constant frequency in the frequency band of 50 to 70 Hz as described above, if at least a signal can be output so that the vibration generator 12 can generate vibration of that frequency. Good. As described above, the amplitude of vibration that induces skin reflex, that is, the vibration intensity, varies depending on the user and varies slightly. Therefore, the amplitude of the signal may be reflected on the vibration intensity of the vibration generator 12 as it is, or may be amplified via an amplifier or the like built in the control unit 13. The frequency and amplitude of vibrations that induce different skin reflections for each user are examined before use and set as set values. Therefore, hereinafter, in this specification, a signal having a frequency and amplitude that induces skin reflection is referred to as an “induction signal”, and a signal having a frequency or amplitude that does not induce skin reflection even when vibrated is referred to as an “invalid signal”.

  The vibration generator 12 has at least one linear vibration actuator, in this embodiment, one linear vibration actuator 121. The linear vibration actuator 121 is disposed at the center of the top HM of the user's head H as shown in FIGS. The linear vibration actuator 121 generates vibration by reciprocating a built-in weight in one direction based on a signal output from the oscillator 11. Specifically, the linear vibration actuator 121 has a structure in which a coil and a magnet of a speaker are reversed, that is, a magnet that is a weight is supported so as to be movable in one direction, and a coil is fixed in the vicinity thereof. doing. The linear vibration actuator 121 can individually adjust the frequency and amplitude of vibration, which cannot be easily realized with a vibration device in which an eccentric weight is attached to the rotating shaft of the motor, and vibrates in one direction to be vibrated. Also, energy conversion efficiency is good. In the present embodiment, in the case of the linear vibration actuator 121, the vibration direction of the weight is arranged so as to be perpendicular to the scalp. Therefore, the transmission efficiency of the generated vibration is good.

  The control unit 13 can set the induction time t1 for supplying the induction signal output from the oscillator 11 to the vibration generator 12 and the relaxation time t2 for not supplying the induction signal to the vibration generator 12 alternately. Examples of the vibration patterns V1 to V5 generated by the vibration generator 12 by the control unit 13 are shown in FIGS. 3 to 7, respectively. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 7, the control unit 13 provides a relaxation time t2 between the induction time t1 and the next induction time t1 so that the induction time t1 and the relaxation time t2 are alternately repeated a plurality of times. It has been. Therefore, the operation time t3 of one vibration pattern V1 to V5 is composed of n induction times t1 and n-1 relaxation times t2 therebetween.

  In practice, since the vibration is stopped after the last induction time t1 has elapsed, the state is the same as that in which the relaxation time t2 is provided. Therefore, only the timer may be operated, and the operation time t3 may be managed by adding a time corresponding to the relaxation time t2. In the first embodiment, the operation time t3 is configured so that the induction time t1 is repeated five times in any of FIGS. The induction time t1, the relaxation time t2, and the operation time t3 are set in a timer 131 connected to the control unit 13. The timer 131 may be included in the control unit 13. As an example, the induction time t1 is 2 to 3 minutes, the relaxation time t2 is 1 minute, and therefore the operation time t3 when the induction time t1 is repeated five times is 14 to 19 minutes. In addition, the length of the induction time t1 varies (for example, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, etc.), and an intermittent vibration pattern in which a relaxation time t2 is provided, for example, 1 minute between them. May be provided. Details of the vibration patterns V1 to V5 will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the battery 14 supplies power to the oscillator 11, the vibration generator 12, and the control unit 13. In the present embodiment, the battery 14 includes a secondary battery 141 that can be charged and repeatedly used, and a power supply circuit 142 that controls charging and discharging of the secondary battery 141. The power supply circuit 142 includes a connection terminal 143 that can be connected to an external commercial power supply. When charging the secondary battery 141, the power supply circuit 142 obtains power from a commercial power supply connected to the connection terminal 143 to charge the secondary battery 141. In addition, when the capacity of the secondary battery 141 decreases, the power supply circuit 142 converts the power of a commercial power supply connected to the connection terminal 143 to directly supply power to the oscillator 11, the vibration generator 12, and the control unit 13. Can also be supplied. The secondary battery 141 may be a battery pack defined by a standard, or may be a dedicated battery pack made with a suitable capacity and voltage. Skin reflection induction device 1 can be used cordlessly by installing battery 14. Therefore, the user is not limited in the place of use of the skin reflex induction device 1 and can do other things in parallel while in use.

  The transmission member 15 carries at least the vibration generator 12 and abuts against the user's head H to propagate the vibration of the vibration generator 12 to the scalp, thereby inducing skin reflection on the scalp. In the present embodiment, the transmission member 15 includes an oscillator 11, a vibration generator 12, a control unit 13, and a battery 14. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the oscillator 11, the control unit 13, and the battery 14 are housed in the case 10. The transmission member 15 holds the case 10 and the vibration generator 12 on the user's head H as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the transmission member 15 is configured by a harness 15A made so that the vibration generator 12 can be firmly pressed against the user's top HM. The vibration generator 12 is connected to the control unit 13 and the battery 14 in the case 10 by lead wires 122. The battery 14 may be arranged separately from the case 10 in consideration of the weight balance. The linear vibration actuator 121 of the vibration generator 12 may be directly driven by a signal output from the oscillator 11, or power supplied from the battery via the control unit 13 based on the signal of the oscillator 11. May be driven on / off.

  Further, the contact surface 151 of the harness 15A that is located between the vibration generator 12 and the top of the head HM and contacts the top of the head HM so as to make a uniform surface contact with the scalp (from above if there is hair). Flexible and smooth. Specifically, the portion to be the contact surface 151 of the harness 15A is preferably made of flexible polyurethane or silicone resin, and vibrations cannot be propagated if it is too soft like a sponge, so a certain degree of hardness and density are required. is there. In addition, the contact surface 151 is smoothly formed so as to come into surface contact along the shape of the head, so that vibrations that induce skin reflexes are easily transmitted to the scalp uniformly, and soiled by sweat, sebum, etc. Even in this case, since there is no unevenness, it can be easily wiped off or washed. When there is a lot of hair, vibrations are not easily transmitted to the scalp, so a plurality of protrusions may be provided on the contact surface 151. In this case, the tip shape, hardness, and quantity of the protrusions are considered so as not to cause pain due to point contact.

  And case 10 is suspended by harness 15A of the range which does not get in the way. In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the case 10 is held on the left side head HS1 side. The case 10 may be arranged anywhere as long as it is not inconvenient for the user. Therefore, the right head HSr, the back head HR side, or the front head HF side may be used. In this case 10, an operation unit 16 as shown in FIG. 1A is provided so that the set value of the control unit 13 can be changed and the vibration patterns V1 to V5 can be selected. The operation unit 16 includes a display unit 161 and some buttons 162.

  In addition to the selected vibration patterns V1 to V5, frequency and intensity (amplitude), the display unit 161 displays an induction time t1 and a relaxation time t2 so that the vibration patterns V1 to V5 can be freely rearranged. The button 162 includes a start (stop) button and a power button in addition to an adjustment button for changing these setting values and a switching button for selecting a setting value to be changed. The operation unit 16 may be connected by a lead wire so that it can be operated even after the skin reflection induction device 1 is mounted on the head H, or may be wirelessly connected by infrared rays or radio waves. When the operation unit 16 is wired to the transmission member 15 with a lead wire, the control unit 13 and the battery 14 may be wired with the case 10 together with the operation unit 16 so as to be wired with the lead wire.

  The harness 15A includes an upper ring 15A1 wound around the back head HR from the forehead (front head HF) through the left and right temporal heads HSr, HS1, a lower ring 15A2 wound around the back head HR from the chin, and left and right from the chin. Right vertical belt 15A3 and left vertical belt 15A4 that are connected to the upper ring 15A1 through the temple and extended to the portion of the top HM where the vibration generator 12 is attached, and from the rear of the lower ring 15A2 to the upper ring 15A1 at the back of the head HR A rear vertical band 15A5 connected to the right vertical band 15A3 and the left vertical band 15A4 of the top HM is provided. As shown in FIGS. 1 (A) and 1 (B), the harness 15A has an adjuster 15A6 that can adjust the lengths of the right vertical belt 15A3 and the left vertical belt 15A4 at a cheek height. doing. Further, as shown in FIG. 1C, the lower ring 15A2 extending from the lower part of the rear longitudinal band 15A5, that is, from the back of the neck to the left and right, is folded under the ear so that the length of the lower ring 15A2 can be adjusted. It is made so that it can be fixed again with the hook-and-loop fastener 15A7 behind the neck. Furthermore, in order to facilitate the mounting of the harness 15A, in the present embodiment, a hook and loop fastener 15A8 is provided in a portion of the lower ring 15A2 located on the left jaw.

  In addition, a surface fastener may be provided at the position of the forehead so that the length of the upper ring 15A1 can be adjusted, or an adjuster or a surface fastener is provided in the vicinity of the upper ring 15A1 that intersects the rear vertical band 15A5 at the back of the head HR. May be adjusted. The harness 15 </ b> A may be formed of a stretchable member so that the vibration generator 12 can be pressed against the top HM with an appropriate force and fits the head H. For example, it may be formed integrally with a urethane elastomer, or may be formed of a rubber string woven with a rubber material. Further, in order to improve the wearability, it may be a rubber cap for swimming or a headgear used in a rugby competition.

  The skin reflection inducing device 1 configured as described above is repeated after the vibration pattern V1 to V5 is selected by the operation unit 16 or the induction time t1 and the relaxation time t2 while the battery 14 is sufficiently charged. After setting the number of times, the frequency and intensity (amplitude) of the vibration, as shown in FIG. 1, the vibration generator 12 is placed on the user's head H so as to be positioned on the user's head HM, and the lower ring 15A2 The surface fastener 15A8 can be stopped. Then, in order to bring the contact surface 151 that transmits the vibration of the vibration generator 12 into close contact, the harness 15A is tightened by the adjuster 15A6 of the right vertical belt 15A3 and the left vertical belt 15A4 and the surface fastener 15A7 of the lower ring 15A2. If the adjuster 15A6 and the hook-and-loop fastener 15A7 have already been adjusted if they have already been used several times, the skin reflex induction device 1 can be easily mounted simply by covering the harness 15A and stopping the hook-and-loop fastener 15A8. When it is confirmed that the harness 15A is firmly fixed and the button (start button) 162 of the operation unit 16 is pressed, set vibrations such as vibration patterns V1 to V5 are supplied from the skin reflex induction device 1 to the scalp.

  During the induction time t1 when vibration is applied by the skin reflex induction device 1, the skin reflex is induced over the entire scalp and the muscles of the head H are kept contracted. Further, when the relaxation time t2 is reached and the vibration is stopped, the skin reflex is quickly lost and the muscle is relaxed. When the preset induction times t1 and relaxation times t2 such as the vibration patterns V1 to V5 as shown in FIGS. 3 to 7 are repeated, the operation time t3 ends and the skin reflex induction device 1 automatically stops. To do. At this time, the power may be automatically turned off. Since the skin reflex induction device 1 is equipped with the battery 14, it can move around while it is attached to the head H to perform other work.

  The effect of the skin reflex is obtained by relaxing the muscles contracted by the skin reflex from the state before the contraction. At this time, the skin reflex acts so that the muscle starts to contract and gradually increases when the vibration stimulation is started, and acts so that the muscle is quickly relaxed when the vibration stimulation is stopped. Therefore, in order to efficiently draw out the effect of skin reflection on the scalp, the control unit 13 of the skin reflection induction device 1 sets the stop time t2 shorter than the oscillation time t1 as shown in FIGS. At this time, the oscillating time t1 is set longer than the time when the muscle starts to loosen due to fatigue or fatigue after the muscle contraction has been gradually increased by the skin reflex.

  Each vibration pattern V1 to V5 will be described with reference to FIGS. The vibration patterns V1 to V4 shown in FIGS. 3 to 6 show changes in the maximum value on one side of the amplitude because the frequency of vibration is constant. In the vibration pattern V1 shown in FIG. 3, when the induction time t1 is started, the weight of the linear vibration actuator 121 is driven with the frequency and amplitude of the induction signal set immediately. Then, when the induction time t1 elapses, the supply of the induction signal is stopped instantaneously and the weight is stopped. In the case of the vibration pattern V1, since the induction signal is paused instantaneously, the relaxation time t2 starts immediately after the induction time t1.

  In the vibration pattern V2 shown in FIG. 4, when the induction time t1 is started, the control unit 13 gradually increases the amplitude to a preset size while keeping the frequency constant. When the induction time t1 ends, the supply of the induction signal is stopped instantaneously. By gradually increasing the amplitude when the induction time t1 is introduced, the rate at which the muscle contraction due to the skin reflex is gradually increased is slowed down, and the blood is collected without inhibiting the flow of lymph in the blood vessels and between the cells. More blood and lymph can be collected and circulated. Further, in the case of the vibration pattern V1 in FIG. 3 and the vibration pattern V2 in FIG. 4, since the vibration stops instantaneously when the induction time t1 ends, the user is more strongly aware that the tension due to skin reflex is released and the muscle relaxes. Easy to feel.

  In the vibration pattern V3 shown in FIG. 5, when the induction time t1 is started, the control unit 13 gradually increases the amplitude to a preset size while keeping the frequency constant. When the induction time t1 ends, the amplitude is gradually attenuated until the induction signal stops. When the amplitude stops, the relaxation time t2 is started. In the vibration pattern V3, the start of the relaxation time t2 may be the time when the amplitude is attenuated to the vibration intensity that does not induce skin reflection. The rate of muscle contraction due to skin reflexes is slow compared to other reflex responses. Therefore, vibration control is performed in accordance with the reaction speed of skin reflex, and the relaxation effect is increased.

  In the vibration pattern V4 shown in FIG. 6, when the induction time t1 is started, the control unit 13 supplies the induction signal and immediately drives the weight of the linear vibration actuator 121 with the set frequency and amplitude. When the induction time t1 ends, the signal supplied to the linear vibration actuator 121 is an invalid signal that becomes a vibration N having an amplitude that does not induce skin reflection, which is smaller than the amplitude W1 that induces skin reflection while maintaining the vibration frequency. And the relaxation time t2 is reached immediately. In other words, in the case of this vibration pattern V4, a vibration with a constant frequency that periodically fluctuates only in amplitude is output during the operation time t3, that is, while vibration stimulation is continued. To further promote blood flow and lymph flow after the muscles are relaxed by continuing the vibration stimulation during the relaxation time t2 when the skin reflex is released with the amplitude that does not induce skin reflex, ie, the vibration intensity. Can do.

  In the vibration pattern V5 shown in FIG. 7, when the induction time t1 is started, the control unit 13 supplies the induction signal and immediately drives the weight of the linear vibration actuator 121 with the set frequency and amplitude. In FIG. 7, in order to make the change of the vibration stimulus easy to understand, it is schematically displayed at a frequency smaller than the actual vibration frequency. When the induction time t1 is over, the control unit 13 switches to an invalid signal that becomes a vibration N having a frequency that does not induce skin reflex and is lower than the frequency that induces skin reflex, while maintaining the amplitude of vibration, and immediately the relaxation time t2. become. The frequency of the signal supplied as the invalid signal may be higher than the frequency that induces skin reflection. In the case of the vibration pattern V5, during the operation time t3, that is, while vibration stimulation is continued, like a so-called dense wave in which only the frequency is modulated between a frequency that induces skin reflection and a frequency that does not induce skin reflection. Vibration stimulus is supplied. When the induction time t1 when the induction signal is supplied to the linear vibration actuator 121 is switched to the relaxation time t2 when the invalid signal is supplied, the skin reflex can be solved without changing the stimulation intensity. Therefore, it is easy for the user to experience that the muscle contracts due to the skin reflex and that the skin reflex dissolves and the muscle relaxes.

  As described above, in any of the vibration patterns V1 to V5 in FIGS. 3 to 7, the skin reflection induction device 1 applies the vibration of the induction time t1 to the scalp to continuously cause the skin reflection, and then the relaxation time t2 The muscles that are switched off and released from the skin reflex are more relaxed than before the contraction due to the skin reflex. In other words, when the muscle contracts due to skin reflex, the blood in the capillaries and the lymph fluid flowing between the cells are swept away, and when the muscle contracted due to the skin reflex relaxes, the capillaries and cells around this muscle also move simultaneously. Loose new blood and lymph flow more than before. Therefore, the activity of the scalp cells is activated by repeating the contraction and relaxation of the scalp muscles by intermittently repeating the continuous skin reflex. In addition to the effects of cell activation due to skin reflex, vibration stimuli that trigger skin reflexes are intermittently repeatedly supplied, or vibration stimuli are supplied so that they deviate repeatedly from the frequency or amplitude of vibrations that induce skin reflexes. It is also inferred that scalp cells may be activated in combination with direct effects of vibration stimulation other than inducing skin reflexes.

  When the activity of scalp cells is activated, hair matrix cells and hair papilla in the growing phase in the hair cycle are also activated, and the growing phase is considered to be maintained. As a result, the period of hair growth becomes longer, the number of hairs that fall out decreases, and each hair grows longer, so that it is expected that the hair will increase. In addition, by stopping the vibration that causes skin reflex and relaxing the muscles, a relaxation effect is obtained and stress is reduced, so that it is expected that stress-related hair loss can be prevented.

  According to the inventor's research, the frequency of vibration when hair growth is promoted by vibration-induced skin reflex expressed by supplying vibration at a constant frequency to the scalp, although there are some individual differences It has been found that the best effect is obtained at a constant frequency (optimum frequency) between 58 and 65 Hz. Here, the vibration-induced skin reflection is always generated for a person who receives 50 to 70 Hz vibration, more specifically 58 to 65 Hz vibration. The frequency at which it occurs most strongly is called the “optimal frequency”, and although there are individual differences in the value, it is a constant frequency for that person. Needless to say, there is a person having an optimum frequency outside the vibration frequency band. In that case, effective skin reflection is performed within a range of ± 3 Hz with respect to the optimum frequency of the person. Can be triggered. In addition, some people prefer a frequency slightly deviated from the optimum frequency (but a frequency that causes skin reflection), and in that case, the frequency is treated as a “constant frequency”.

  Moreover, the usage frequency of the skin reflex induction | guidance | derivation apparatus 1 should just perform the usage within 20 minutes continuously once a day in the operation mode of the repetition frequency like the vibration patterns V1-V5 of FIGS. And this skin reflex induction device 1 does not apply physical stimulation and pressure to the cells of the scalp by vibration to improve blood circulation, but only gives vibration of a specific frequency to induce skin reflex, The flow of blood and lymph is improved by alternately repeating the contraction of the muscle due to the skin reflex and the relaxation of the muscle when the skin reflex is lost. In other words, the effect obtained by the skin reflex induction device 1 is obtained by inducing skin reflex by the applied vibration, and obtained by strengthening the vibration stimulus or continuing to apply it for a long time like a vibration massage. Is different.

  Further, the frequency that induces the skin reflex, that is, the vibration of 58 to 65 Hz is included in the frequency band of the skin reflex that induces sleep. Therefore, when this skin reflex induction device 1 is used at bedtime, a sleep induction effect can be obtained in addition to the relaxation effect and the hair growth effect. When the skin reflection induction device 1 is used before going to bed, the case 10 housing the oscillator 11, the control unit 13, the battery, and the like may be fixed to the rear longitudinal band 15A5 near the top HM of the harness 15A that is the transmission member 15. . When turning over, the vibration generator 12 and the case 10 do not get in the way. In the skin reflex induction device 1 of this embodiment, only one linear vibration actuator 121 of the vibration generator 12 is arranged on the parietal portion HM. However, since vibration is transmitted to the entire skull through bone conduction, the frontal Skin reflexes of the scalp of the part HF, left and right temporal HSr, HSl, and occipital HR are also induced.

  Another embodiment of the skin reflex induction device according to the present invention will be described below. The configurations having the same functions as those of the skin reflection inducing device 1 of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment in the description of the embodiments and the drawings, and the detailed description of the configuration is the first. The corresponding description of the embodiment will be referred to.

  A skin reflection induction device 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In this skin reflection induction device 1, the transmission member 15 is formed on a helmet-shaped cap 15B having a hard outer shell 15B0 that has no wrinkles and covers the skull as shown in FIG. 8A shows a state seen from the left side, FIG. 8B shows a state seen from the front, and FIG. 8C shows a state seen from the rear. The cap 15B has one linear vibration actuator 121 of the vibration generator 12 arranged at the center position of the top HM, and the oscillator 11, the control unit 13, the battery 14, and the operation unit 16 arranged at the position of the back head HR. Yes.

  In the second embodiment, the battery 14 is disposed a little away from the portion where the oscillator 11, the control unit 13, and the operation unit 16 are provided, and includes a standardized general-purpose battery or a rechargeable battery. . These batteries may be dedicated battery packs. The battery 14 can be replaced by a hatch 144 that is opened outside the cap 15B, that is, toward the rear. Further, as in the first embodiment, a power supply circuit and a connection terminal may be provided so that they can be used by being connected to an external commercial power supply, or a rechargeable battery is adopted as the battery 14 battery. It may be possible to charge the battery. The operation unit 16 is integrally provided on a portion of the cap 15B that is raised above the outer shell 15B0 with the display unit 161 and the button 162 exposed. A substrate 101 on which circuits constituting the oscillator 11 and the control unit 13 are mounted is installed inside the operation unit 16.

  Further, the cap 15B has a first pad 15B1 positioned in the range of the crown HM so as to surround the vibration generator 12, and a second pad positioned in the range of the frontal head HF corresponding to the hairline of the forehead hair. Pad 15B2 and a third pad 15B3 located in the range of the back of the head HR. In the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8C, the third pad 15B3 is provided so as to overlap the range where the oscillator 11 and the control unit 13 are arranged. The first pad 15B1, the second pad 15B2, and the third pad 15B3, which become the contact surface 151 of the transmission member 15, are in surface contact with the scalp at each position (from above if there is hair). In addition, both are formed to be flexible and smooth along the shape of the head. Specifically, polyurethane or silicone resin is preferable.

  Since the shape and size of the human skull varies, the first pad 15B1, the second pad 15B2, and the third pad 15B3 are caps in order to efficiently transmit vibrations that induce skin reflexes to the scalp. A spacer that matches the shape of the user's head H is inserted into the outer shell 15B0 of 15B and positioned. The spacer may be formed by a 3D printer based on the shape of the head H read by a 3D scanner, or may be appropriately adjusted while actually covering the cap 15B and checking the contact condition. Further, the cap 15B has a chin strap 15B4 whose length can be adjusted in order to appropriately press the respective contact surfaces 151 against the user's head. Other configurations and functions are the same as those of the skin reflex induction device 1 of the first embodiment.

  The skin reflection induction device 1 according to the second embodiment configured as described above surrounds a vibration having a constant frequency within a range of 58 to 65 Hz generated by the linear vibration actuator 121 of the vibration generator 12. Propagated not only to the first pad 15B1 provided at the position, but also to the second pad 15B2 and the third pad 15B3 via the hard outer shell 15B0 of the cap 15B. Transmitted to the scalp. Since the first pad 15B1, the second pad 15B2, and the third pad 15B3 are in surface contact with the scalp over a wide range of the parietal region HM, the frontal region HF, and the occipital region HR, respectively, a small vibration force (vibration stimulation) ) But enough to induce skin reflexes in each part.

  A skin reflection induction device 1 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 9A shows a state seen from the left, FIG. 9B shows a state seen from the front, and FIG. 9C shows a state seen from the back. As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the deformed cap 15C, which is the transmission member 15, has an outer shell 15C0 made of a flexible hard material, and extends from the top of the head HM to the back of the head HR. A first pad 15C1 formed so as to cover the continuation and a second pad 15C2 formed so as to cover the entire frontal head HF are attached to the inner surface thereof. The contact surface 151 of each of the first pad 15C1 and the second pad 15C2 is flexible and smooth like the contact surface 151 of the first and second embodiments, and is formed of, for example, urethane elastomer or silicone resin. The The first pad 15C1 and the second pad 15C2 are adjusted by spacers made in the same manner as in the second embodiment so that the contact surface 151 fits the outer shape of the head H of the user.

  The deformed cap 15C is provided with a slot 15C3 from the left and right temporal portions HSr, HS1 toward the crown HM. Further, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9C, the deformed cap 15 </ b> C has a tail 15 </ b> C <b> 4 that extends so as to wrap the back head HR from below. The tail 15C4 is connected to the deformed cap 15C via a flexible bar 15C6 so that the length can be adjusted by a fixing member 15C5 such as a screw.

  Since the outer shell 15C0 has flexibility, the deformed cap 15C has a portion on the front side of the slot 15C3 in accordance with the shape of the user's frontal head HF and a portion on the rear side of the slot 15C3. Is bent in the width direction according to the shape of the range from the user's head HM to the back of the head HR, and the constricted portion by the slot 15C3 is bent in the front-rear direction to fit the outer shape of the user's head H. It deforms as follows. Further, as shown in FIG. 9A, the deformed cap 15C is configured so as to sandwich the head H between the second pad 15C2 and the tail 15C4. Held at H. Like the harness 15A of the first embodiment and the cap 15B of the second embodiment, there is nothing to pass under the chin, so that the transmission member 15 can be easily put on or removed.

  In addition, the skin reflex induction device 1 of the third embodiment is provided with a plurality of vibration generators 12 so that vibrations can be transmitted uniformly over the range of the user's parietal region HM, forehead HF, and occipital region HR. The linear vibration actuator 121 is included. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C, one linear vibration actuator 121F is located at the center of the frontal head HF, and the right side and the left side between the top HM and the back head HR. One linear vibration actuator 121R, 121L is arranged at each of the positions, and a total of three linear vibration actuators 121 (121F, 121R, 121L) are arranged. The vibration directions of the weights of the linear vibration actuators 121F, 121R, 121L are arranged in the same direction. Here, “the same direction” means that the directions are not aligned in the three-axis orthogonal coordinate system, but are aligned on the curved surface along the user's scalp. That is, it means a case in which the direction is perpendicular to the scalp and the front / rear / right / left direction along the scalp. In the present embodiment, they are arranged in the vertical direction with respect to the scalp. The linear vibration actuator 121F disposed in the front head HF mainly propagates vibration to the second pad 15C2, and the two linear vibration actuators 121R and 121L disposed between the top of the head HM and the back of the head HR are the first. The vibration is mainly propagated to the pad 15C1.

  The operation unit 16 is integrally embedded in the outer shell 15C0 of the deformed cap 15C with the display unit 161 and the button 162 exposed. The substrate 101 on which the circuits constituting the oscillator 11 and the control unit 13 are mounted is incorporated immediately below the operation unit 16 disposed behind the top HM. The battery 14 is incorporated in the center of the back of the head. The power supply circuit 142 of the battery 14 may be mounted on the substrate 101.

  Furthermore, the skin reflex induction apparatus 1 of 3rd Embodiment is provided with the support base 17 as shown in FIG. The support pedestal 17 includes a spherical mounting portion 171 on which the deformed cap 15C that is the transmission member 15 is placed, a power transmission portion 172 that is disposed on the mounting portion 171 and wirelessly supplies power necessary for charging the battery 14, have. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the deformed cap 15 </ b> C is disposed in the vicinity corresponding to the power transmission unit 172, is connected to the battery 14 by wire, and receives the power reception unit 145 that receives power from the power transmission unit 172 wirelessly. Built-in. The power transmission unit 172 is disposed at the apex of the mounting unit 171 as shown in FIG. 10 so that the power transmission unit 172 and the power reception unit 145 face each other regardless of the direction of the cap 15 </ b> C with respect to the support base 17. Correspondingly, the power receiving unit 145 is disposed inside the operation unit 16 of the deformed cap 15C.

  Since the power receiving unit 145 is disposed inside the operation unit 16, the position of the power receiving unit 145 is easily understood, and positioning when the deformed cap 15C is placed on the support base 17 is facilitated. Further, while the battery 14 is being charged, the operation mode of the skin reflection induction device 1 is selected, the vibration patterns V1 to V5, the induction time t1, the relaxation time t2, the operation time t3, the vibration frequency, the vibration intensity (amplitude), and the like. When the setting value is adjusted, the operation unit 16 is easy to operate and the display unit 161 is also easy to see. In addition, what is necessary is just to arrange | position in the positional relationship which the power transmission part 172 and the power receiving part 145 oppose, when making the mounting part 171 of the support base 17 according to the shape of the deformed cap 15C.

  The skin reflection induction device 1 according to the third embodiment configured as described above generates vibrations having a constant frequency within a range of 58 to 65 Hz generated by the linear vibration actuator 121 of the vibration generator 12. This is transmitted to the scalp via the contact surface 151 of the pad 15C1 and the second pad 15C2. Skin reflection is induced in the scalp to which vibration is transmitted from the contact surface 151, and skin reflection is also induced by vibration transmitted to the surrounding scalp by bone conduction. Since the plurality of linear vibration actuators 121 (121F, 121R, 121L) share the region with respect to the scalp and generate vibrations, the linear vibration actuator 121 having a smaller output than that of a single case can be employed. As a result, the manufacturing cost of the skin reflex induction device 1 is reduced and the weight of the device is reduced. In addition, since power is supplied wirelessly when the battery 14 is charged, a connection terminal for charging need not be provided. Therefore, the entire device can be made waterproof. It is easy to wash when the skin reflex induction device 1 becomes dirty, and can also be used during bathing.

  Furthermore, since the vibration generator 12 includes a plurality of linear vibration actuators 121F, 121R, and 121L, the user can experience different sensations from the vibration patterns V1 to V5 illustrated in FIGS. 3 to 7 described in the first embodiment. Can be provided. For example, the vibration patterns V1 to V5 can be set separately for each of the linear vibration actuators 121F, 121R, and 121L, and more complicated vibration modes can be created. In the present embodiment, since the vibration generator 12 includes three linear vibration actuators 121F, 121R, and 121L, the vibration patterns V6 to V9 shown in FIGS. 12 to 15 can be executed by combining them. 12 and 13 show changes in the maximum value of the vibration amplitude, and FIGS. 14 and 15 show the vibration amplitude itself by enlarging the time axis so that the difference in vibration phase can be seen. Details will be described below.

  In the vibration pattern V6 shown in FIG. 12, the phases of the vibrations of the weights of all the linear vibration actuators 121F, 121R, and 121L of the vibration generator 12 are synchronized, and the start and length of the induction time t1 and the relaxation time t2 are set for each linear. The magnitudes of the vibration strengths (amplitudes) of the vibration actuators 121F, 121R, and 121L are the same. In FIG. 12, after the induction time t1, the amplitude is gradually increased to the set amplitude, and after the induction time t1, the vibration is gradually attenuated until the vibration stops. As a result, the plurality of linear vibration actuators 121F, 121R, and 121L behave as if they are one linear vibration actuator. Since each of the linear vibration actuators 121F, 121R, and 121L receives a new stimulus perpendicular to the scalp, it is easier to feel the vibration stimulus more uniformly than in the case of one linear vibration actuator 121.

  In the vibration pattern V7 shown in FIG. 13, at least one of the linear vibration actuators 121F, 121R, 121L of the vibration generator 12, in this case, two linear vibration actuators 121R, 121L are connected to the remaining linear vibration actuators 121F. The timing to generate vibration is different. Specifically, the first induction time t1 of the two linear vibration actuators 121R and 121L is longer than the induction time t1 of the remaining linear vibration actuators 121F, and the start of the second and subsequent induction times t1 is delayed.

  Due to the deviation in the start and end of the induction time t1 in which vibration is generated, the user obtains a different interval from the case where all the linear vibration actuators 121F, 121R, 121L start and stop vibration at the same time.

  In the vibration pattern V8 shown in FIG. 14, at least one of the linear vibration actuators 121F, 121R, 121L of the vibration generator 12, in this case, the phase of the vibration of the weight of the two linear vibration actuators 121R, 121L is set to the remaining linear vibration. It is shifted with respect to the phase of vibration of the actuator 121F. Furthermore, at least one of the linear vibration actuators 121F, 121R, 121L of the vibration generator 12, in this case, the vibration phase of the weight of the linear vibration actuator 121L is changed to the vibration phase of the weight of the remaining linear vibration actuator 121R. It is reversed.

  Specifically, the linear vibration arranged between the right head HSr and the back head HR by about 1/4 frequency with respect to the vibration phase of the weight of the linear vibration actuator 121F arranged in the front head HF. The phase of the vibration of the weight of the linear vibration actuator 121L disposed between the actuator 121R and the left head HS1 and the back head HR is delayed. Further, the vibration phase of the weight of the linear vibration actuator 121R is reversed with respect to the vibration phase of the linear vibration actuator 121L.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 14, the maximum value of the amplitude is arranged on the left side of the linear vibration actuator 121F disposed on the front head HF, the linear vibration actuator 121R disposed on the right side of the back head HR, and the back head HR. Since the linear vibration actuators 121L appear in the order of the linear vibration actuators 121L, that is, clockwise when viewed from the top of the top HM, the user can see the case where all the linear vibration actuators 121F, 121R, 121L are synchronized, and FIG. An interval different from that of the illustrated vibration pattern V7 is obtained.

  In the vibration pattern V9 shown in FIG. 15, at least one of the twelve linear vibration actuators 121F, 121R, 121L of the vibration generator, in this case, the amplitude of the weight of the linear vibration actuator 121F disposed on the frontal head HF is set. The amplitude of vibration of the remaining linear vibration actuators 121R and 121L is set larger. As a result, the user feels a stronger vibration stimulus on the frontal HF.

  Furthermore, the vibration patterns V1 to V5 illustrated in FIGS. 3 to 7 described in the first embodiment may be applied to the individual linear vibration actuators 121F, 121R, and 121L. For example, the vibration pattern V4 or the vibration pattern V5 is adopted for each of the linear vibration actuators 121F, 121R, and 121L, and the vibration pattern V7 is adopted as a whole so that the frequency or amplitude does not induce skin reflection in at least one linear vibration actuator. While the invalid signal for generating the vibration is supplied, the induction signal is supplied to the remaining linear vibration actuators. Alternatively, any one of the vibration patterns V1 to V5 is adopted for each of the linear vibration actuators 121F, 121R, and 121L, and the vibration pattern V6 or the vibration pattern V7 is adopted for the whole, and further, the respective induction time t1. It is possible to implement various combinations such as combining the vibration pattern V8 and the vibration pattern V9.

  A skin reflection induction device 1 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The skin reflection induction device 1 of this embodiment has a form of a pillow 15D shown in FIG. 16 as a transmission member 15 that transmits vibrations that abut the user's head H and induce skin reflection on the scalp. . FIG. 16A shows a state where the user uses the pillow 15D under the head H at bedtime, and FIG. 16B shows a state where the installed pillow is looked down from above. The linear vibration actuator 121 of the vibration generator 12 has at least one central portion of the pillow 15D and left and right as shown in FIG. 16B so that vibration propagates from the back of the head HR to the entire head H by bone conduction. At least one is arranged on each of the left and right so that vibration is applied even when the user turns over. The number of linear vibration actuators 121 may be increased as appropriate in accordance with the size of the pillow 15D.

  The oscillator 11, the control unit 13, the battery 14, and the operation unit 16 are disposed on either the left or right end that does not interfere with use. In the present embodiment, the oscillator 11, the control unit 13, and the battery 14 are incorporated so that the display unit 161 and the button 162 of the operation unit 16 are exposed on the right side in the state shown in FIG. Further, the surface 15D0 of the pillow 15D, which is located between the vibration generator 12 and the head H and is the contact surface 151 of the transmission member 15 that contacts the head H, follows the shape of the user's head H. Thus, a soft and smooth pad 15D1 is provided. The content of the pillow 15D is a granular member having an appropriate hardness, and when shaped in accordance with the shape of the head H, the shape of the pillow 15D can be maintained to some extent by mutual frictional force, such as sawdust, wood chips, A cork chip or the like may be used.

  The skin reflection inducing device 1 of the fourth embodiment configured as described above has vibration patterns V1 to V9 as shown in the first embodiment, induction time t1, relaxation time t2, operation time t3, vibration. By generating a constant vibration within a range of 58 to 65 Hz depending on the operation mode in which values such as frequency and vibration intensity (amplitude) are set, vibration is generated in the user's head H that is in contact with the contact surface 151 of the surface. In addition, vibration is propagated throughout the head H by bone conduction, thereby inducing a skin reflex in the scalp. As a result, it is expected that hair matrix cells and hair papilla of the scalp are activated and hair growth is promoted.

  Moreover, the frequency (58-65 Hz) of the vibration which induces skin reflex to a scalp for hair growth promotion is contained in the frequency band 50-70 Hz of the vibration which induces skin reflex which promotes a sleep effect. Therefore, the skin reflex induction apparatus 1 of 4th Embodiment can promote hair growth of a scalp and can also promote sleep by generating a fixed vibration. By using this skin reflex induction device 1 at bedtime every day, skin reflex to the scalp is induced, so that it is expected to get to sleep early and promote hair growth.

  It is known that when vibration with a constant frequency in the range of 100 to 120 Hz is applied, tension vibration reflection is induced. This “tension vibration reflex” means that when a vibration stimulus having a vibration frequency of 100 to 120 Hz is applied to the muscle belly or tendon of the skeletal muscle through the skin, the skeletal muscle contracts, and when the vibration stimulation is continued, the contraction gradually increases. Is a reflection reaction. It is also known that when a vibration that induces a tension vibration reflex is received, the patient is awakened from a sleep state. In addition, since there is an individual difference in the tension vibration skin reflection as well as the vibration induced skin reflection, there is an optimum frequency for a certain frequency that causes the tension vibration skin reflection of each person.

  Therefore, the function for causing the linear vibration actuator 121 to generate a vibration having a constant frequency within a vibration frequency range of 100 to 120 Hz and the vibration for inducing the tension vibration reflection are activated in the skin reflection inducing device 1 of the fourth embodiment. By further providing a timer function that can set a waiting time until the time of activation or a time of activation, the user can be awakened at the time of occurrence.

  A skin reflection induction device 1 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the skin reflection inducing device 1 according to the present embodiment as viewed from the left rear side of the user in a state where the skin reflection induction device 1 is worn on the head. FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 show the distribution of the absolute value of the amplitude at a certain moment during execution of the vibration patterns V10 and V11 that can be generated in the skin reflex induction device 1 in correspondence with the skin reflex induction device 1. This is shown schematically. 20 and 21 show part of vibration patterns V12 and V13, which are examples of vibration patterns applied to the skin reflection induction device 1. FIG. FIG. 20 shows the change in the absolute value of the amplitude, and FIG. 21 shows the vibration amplitude itself by enlarging the time axis so that the difference in vibration phase can be seen.

  In the present embodiment, the skin reflex induction device 1 employs a skull cap 15E as the transmission member 15 as shown in FIG. The skull cap 15E includes a hard outer shell 15E0 that covers the user's skull (the frontal head HF, the top of the head HM, the back of the head HR, and the temporal head HSr, HS1) as the transmission member 15, and the skull of the user. It has an inner wall pad 15E1 made according to the shape. The vibration generator 12 of the skin reflex induction device 1 has a plurality of linear vibration actuators 121 arranged between the outer shell 15E0 and the inner wall pad 15E1 without any gap over the entire range corresponding to the skull.

  The oscillator 11, the control unit 13, and the battery 14 are disposed between an outer shell 15E0 and an inner wall pad 15E1 that extend from the back head HR toward the back neck. In order to secure a sufficient volume, the outer shell 15E0 may be raised rearward. The operation unit 16 is incorporated in a state in which the display unit 161 and the button 162 are exposed in the outer shell 15E0 of the back head HR where the oscillator 11 and the like are disposed. A 3D scanner so that the contact surface 151 of the inner wall pad 15E1 that contacts the user's head H and transmits the vibrations of the individual linear vibration actuators 121 to the scalp fits the outer shape of each head H of the user. Then, the shape of the head H is read, and a spacer to be inserted between the inner surface of the outer shell 15E0 and each linear vibration actuator 121 based on the shape is formed by a 3D printer.

  The control unit 13 sets the plurality of linear vibration actuators 121 individually or at least for the group corresponding to each of the plurality of divided regions, at least the time t1, the relaxation time t2, the vibration frequency, the amplitude, and the phase. It is provided so that one can be set. For example, a group 12GF of linear vibration actuators 121 arranged in a region corresponding to the frontal HF, a group 12GM of linear vibration actuators 121 arranged in a region corresponding to the top HM, and a region corresponding to the back of the head HR For each of the groups 12GSr, 12GSl of the linear vibration actuator 121 arranged in the region corresponding to the group 12GR of the linear vibration actuator 121 and the left and right temporal regions HSr, HSl, the induction time t1, the relaxation time t2, the frequency, Amplitude and phase can be set. In addition, each induction time t1, relaxation time t2, frequency, amplitude, and phase of the linear vibration actuator 121 in the entire region can be set. Furthermore, in any case, the operation time t3 (or the number of repetitions of the induction time t1) may be set. The control unit 13 has several preset standard operation programs, and these may be finely adjusted according to the user's preference and executed. The customized standard operation program is stored in a built-in memory or a storage medium connected to the control unit 13, and is read and used as necessary.

  The standard operation program includes the vibration patterns V1 to V5 of FIGS. 3 to 7 described in the first embodiment, the vibration patterns V6 to V9 of FIGS. 12 to 15 described in the third embodiment, and FIG. The vibration patterns V10 to V13 shown in FIG. 21 are included, and these are configured to be executed alone or in combination. Details of the vibration patterns V10 to V13 will be described later.

  Furthermore, the skin reflection induction device 1 of the fifth embodiment includes an operation terminal 2 connected to the control unit 13 through an interface as shown in FIG. 17, and the periphery of the operation unit 16 to communicate with the operation terminal 2. Communication module 18 incorporated in the outer shell 15E0. In the present embodiment, a case where wireless (including infrared and short-range wireless) is connected as an interface will be described as an example. However, a general connector and jack may be provided as an interface and connected by wire.

  The operation terminal 2 shown in FIG. 17 has a screen 21 that displays at least a two-dimensional plane image G showing the arrangement of the plurality of linear vibration actuators 121 arranged on the transmission member 15 in a plane, and is displayed on the screen 21. And an input unit 22 that can be operated corresponding to the information. Then, the operation terminal 2 selects the linear vibration actuator 121 arranged at the corresponding position of the transmission member 15 by touching the part of the input unit 22 corresponding to the two-dimensional planar image G displayed on the screen 21. In addition to setting vibration patterns V1 to V13, induction time t1, relaxation time t2, operation time t3, vibration frequency, vibration intensity (amplitude), etc., select when any vibration pattern is being executed A preferential command signal is transmitted to the control unit 13 to vibrate the linear vibration actuator 121 at a timing different from the induction time t1 based on the vibration pattern, or to change the amplitude.

  The operation terminal 2 having the above functions may be a dedicated remote controller, a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet terminal having a wireless communication function, a notebook portable computer, or a desktop computer. In the present embodiment of FIG. 17, an example is shown in which a smartphone is used and a hair growth promoting application, which is a dedicated application, is downloaded and used. In this case, since the input unit 22 is stacked on the screen 21 as a touch panel, the input unit 22 can be operated by touching the position of the information displayed on the screen 21 as it is. When the operation terminal 2 is a desktop computer, an input operation is performed by moving the position of the cursor with respect to information displayed on the monitor or the two-dimensional planar image G or with a mouse or a touch pad. The operation terminal 2 is connected to the control unit 13 mounted on the skull cap 15E, which is the transmission member 15, by a communication cable using a USB (Universal Serial Bus) or other standard interface, in addition to being wirelessly connected by the wireless communication function. It may be connected.

  Next, the function of the hair growth promoting application stored in the operation terminal 2 will be described. This hair growth promoting application is stored in the smartphone serving as the operation terminal 2 in this embodiment, and communicates via the interface with the control unit 13 mounted on the skull cap 15E that is the transmission member 15 of the skin reflection induction device 1. I do. In other words, the hair growth promoting application is activated in a state where the skin reflection inducing device 1 is turned on, or if the hair growth promoting application is activated first, the skin reflection inducing device 1 is powered on. After being inserted, the setting information is acquired, and the communication function of the operation terminal 2 is used to communicate wirelessly via the control unit 13 of the skin reflex induction device 1 and the communication module 18 to induce the current skin reflex induction. The setting information of the device 1 is acquired. When communication between the operation terminal 2 and the skull cap 15E is established, the control unit 13 invalidates the operation unit 16 provided in the skull cap 15E. When communication between the operation terminal 2 and the communication module 18 is interrupted for a certain time or more, the control unit 13 restores the function of the operation unit 16.

  This hair growth promoting application controls command signals (driving programs) for controlling the induction time t1, relaxation time t2, vibration frequency, amplitude, and phase of the plurality of linear vibration actuators 121 of the skull cap 15E in communication. Provided to part 13. Furthermore, this hair growth promoting application may include a vibration program that implements a plurality of vibration patterns that the control unit 13 does not have. For example, the amplitude of the plurality of linear vibration actuators 121 during the induction time t1 may be set to a group of linear vibration actuators 121 corresponding to a plurality of regions individually or divided (for example, frontal group 12GF, topal group). 12GM, occipital group 12GR, left and right temporal groups 12GSr, 12GS1), and the like.

  Several examples of vibration patterns applied to the skin reflection induction device 1 of the fifth embodiment will be described using the vibration patterns V10 to V13 shown in FIGS. Note that these vibration patterns V10 to V13 may be implemented in combination with the vibration patterns V1 to V5 of FIGS. 3 to 7 described in the first embodiment and the vibration patterns V6 to V9 of FIGS. Good.

  FIG. 18 schematically shows the magnitude of the absolute value of the amplitude at an arbitrary moment of the induction time t1 in association with the side view of the skull cap 15E in the skin reflex induction device 1 operating with the vibration pattern V10. . In this vibration pattern V10, the maximum portion VL in which the amplitude of each linear vibration actuator 121 during the induction time t1 is larger than the amplitude of the surrounding linear vibration actuator 121 is directed from the front head HF to the back head HR ( M1), or all the linear vibration actuators 121 so as to move from the occipital region HR to the forehead region HF (M2) or from the parietal region HM toward both the forehead region HF and the occipital region HR, respectively. Is controlled to change the amplitude. Control may be performed to change the magnitude of the amplitude of each linear vibration actuator 121 so that the minimum portion VS whose amplitude is reduced instead of the maximum portion VL is moved as described above.

  FIG. 19 schematically shows the magnitude of the absolute value of the amplitude at an arbitrary moment of the induction time t1 in correspondence with the plan view of the skull cap 15E in the skin reflex induction device 1 operating with the vibration pattern V11. . In this vibration pattern V11, the maximum portion VL in which the amplitude of each linear vibration actuator 121 during the induction time t1 is larger than the amplitude of the surrounding linear vibration actuator 121 is clockwise when the top HM is viewed from the top ( M3) or all the linear vibration actuators 121 are controlled to change the magnitude of the amplitude so that the top HM is moved counterclockwise (M4) when viewed from above.

  FIG. 20 shows a vibration pattern V12 in which the linear vibration actuator 121 of the skull cap 15E is set to output different vibrations for each of the groups 12GF, 12GM, 12GR, 12GSr, and 12GS1 shown in FIG. In FIG. 20, the change of the absolute value of the amplitude of the linear vibration actuator 121 of each group is shown. In this vibration pattern V12, all groups of linear vibration actuators 121 are controlled to repeat the induction time t1 and the relaxation time t2 in the same cycle.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 20, the linear vibration actuators 121 of the frontal HF group 12GF, the parietal HM group 12GM, and the occipital HR group 12GR cause skin reflexes during one induction time t1. While maintaining the induced amplitude W1, the peak P in which the amplitude is increased and the vibration stimulation is increased is transferred from the group 12GF of the frontal head 12GF to the group 12GM of the parietal HM and further to the group 12GR of the occipital HR. To be controlled. The linear vibration actuator 121 of the left and right temporal HSr, HSl group 12GSr, 12GSl is supplied with an invalid signal during the relaxation time t2, and is given a vibration N that does not induce skin reflexes on the temporal HSr, HSl. . The vibration N provided by the invalid signal may be a vibration having a frequency or amplitude that does not induce skin reflection.

  FIG. 21 shows a vibration pattern V13 in which the linear vibration actuator 121 of the skull cap 15E is set to output different vibrations for each of the groups 12GF, 12GM, 12GR, 12GSr, and 12GS1 shown in FIG. In this vibration pattern V13, the phase of the vibration of the weight of the linear vibration actuator 121 during one induction time t1 is made different for each of the groups 12GF, 12GM, 12GR, 12GSr, and 12GS1.

  Specifically, the phase of the vibration of the weight of the linear vibration actuator 121 of the front head HF group 12GF, the parietal HM group 12GM, and the back head HR group 12GR is set to about 1/3 frequency from the front head HF to the back head HR. The phase of the vibration of the weight of the linear vibration actuator 121 of the group 12GSl of the left head HS1 is reversed with respect to the phase of the vibration of the weight of the linear vibration actuator 121 of the group 12GSr of the right head HSr.

  As described above, the vibration patterns V10 to V13 of FIGS. 18 to 21 are provided to the control unit 13 of the skull cap 15E, and by controlling the linear vibration actuator 121, it is possible to experience different vibrations, Different effects due to differences are also obtained. For example, by making these vibration patterns V10 to V12 into an operation program in combination with the basic vibration patterns V1 to V5 shown in FIGS. 3 to 7, a massage-like effect due to the movement of the position where the strength of vibration is moved. Can be added.

  Further, the frequency of vibration generated by each linear vibration actuator 121 during the induction time t1 is a constant frequency within a range of 58 to 65 Hz. As shown in FIG. 21, not only the linear vibration actuator 121 is controlled by the vibration pattern V13 in which the phases of the 12GF, 12GM, 12GR, 12GSr, and 12GS1 groups are different from each other, but the vibration pattern V13 is combined with the other vibration patterns V10 to V12. May be. That is, instead of changing the vibration of the linear vibration actuator 121 so as to move the position of the maximum portion VL having a strong vibration intensity and the minimum portion VS having a low vibration strength, a portion where the vibration phase is changed to an opposite phase. Alternatively, the vibration of the linear vibration actuator 121 may be controlled to change so as to move the part that is advanced or delayed in phase with the surroundings. Even if the stimulation of the same vibration intensity is received, different bodily sensations can be obtained.

  As mentioned above, several embodiment was described about the skin reflex induction apparatus and hair growth promotion application of this invention. These embodiments are merely examples for clarity of the invention. Therefore, it is not intended to limit the invention to these embodiments. The present invention can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. Each above-mentioned embodiment and its modification are included in the range of an invention, and those equivalent ranges are included to the invention indicated in the claim.

  In addition, the configurations and functions shown in the above embodiments can be used in other embodiments. For example, control by wireless communication between the operation terminal 2 and the skin reflection induction device 1 shown in the fifth embodiment, a hair growth promoting application for controlling and driving the skin reflection induction device 1 by an existing communication terminal, etc. It is also possible to apply to the skin reflection induction apparatus 1 of the first to fourth embodiments.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Skin reflex induction | guidance | derivation apparatus, 11 ... Oscillator, 12 ... Vibration generator, 121 ... Linear vibration actuator, 12GF ... (Forehead) group, 12GM ... (Forehead) group, 12GR ... (Forehead) group, 12GSr ... (right side head) group, 12GSl ... (left side head group), 13 ... control unit, 15 ... transmission member, 15A ... harness (transmission member), 15B ... cap (transmission member), 15C ... deformed cap (Transmission member), 15D ... Pillow (Transmission member), 15E ... Skull cap (Transmission member), 16 ... Operation part, 2 ... Operation terminal, 21 ... Screen, 22 ... Input part, t1 ... Induction time, t2 ... Relaxation time , T3: operation time, V1 to V13: vibration pattern.

Claims (18)

An oscillator that generates a signal of a set frequency and amplitude;
A vibration generator including at least one linear vibration actuator that can vibrate a weight in one direction based on the signal output from the oscillator and change the amplitude while maintaining the frequency of vibration;
A controller capable of alternately and repeatedly setting an induction time for supplying an induction signal of frequency and amplitude for inducing skin reflex from the oscillator to the vibration generator and a relaxation time for not supplying the induction signal to the vibration generator;
At least the vibration generator is mounted, and a transmission member that abuts on the user's head and propagates the vibration to the scalp to induce skin reflection on the scalp;
A skin reflex induction device comprising: The skin reflex induction device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit sets the relaxation time shorter than the induction time. The controller is characterized in that when the induction time starts, the amplitude is gradually increased to a preset size while maintaining a constant frequency, and when the induction time is over, the control signal is stopped instantaneously. The skin reflex induction apparatus of Claim 1 or Claim 2. The controller gradually increases the amplitude to a preset size while maintaining a constant frequency when the induction time starts, and gradually attenuates the amplitude until the induction signal stops when the induction time ends. The skin reflex induction device according to claim 1 or 2 characterized by things. The said control part supplies the invalid signal which produces | generates the vibration of the frequency or amplitude which does not induce skin reflection in the said relaxation | loosening time to the said vibration generator, The any one of Claims 1-4 characterized by the above-mentioned. The skin reflex inducing device as described. The skin reflection induction device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the vibration generator arranges the linear vibration actuator with a vibration direction of the weight perpendicular to the scalp. The skin reflection induction device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the vibration generator arranges the linear vibration actuator with a vibration direction of the weight parallel to the scalp. The vibration generator includes a plurality of linear vibration actuators arranged with the vibration direction of the weights aligned.
The skin reflection inducing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the control unit synchronizes the phases of vibrations of the weights of all the linear vibration actuators. The vibration generator includes a plurality of linear vibration actuators arranged with the vibration direction of the weights aligned.
8. The control unit according to claim 1, wherein the phase of vibration of the weight of at least one of the linear vibration actuators is shifted from the phase of vibration of the weight of the remaining linear vibration actuators. The skin reflex induction apparatus of Claim 1. The vibration generator includes a plurality of linear vibration actuators arranged with the vibration direction of the weights aligned.
The said control part reverses the phase of the vibration of the said weight of at least one said linear vibration actuator to the phase of the vibration of the said weight of the remaining said linear vibration actuator, The Claim 1 to Claim 7 characterized by the above-mentioned. The skin reflex induction apparatus of any one of Claims. The vibration generator includes a plurality of linear vibration actuators arranged with the vibration direction of the weights aligned.
The said control part makes the amplitude of the said weight of at least one said linear vibration actuator larger than the amplitude of the said weight of the said remaining said linear vibration actuator, The any one of Claims 1-10 characterized by the above-mentioned. A skin reflex induction device according to Item. The vibration generator includes a plurality of linear vibration actuators arranged with the vibration direction of the weights aligned.
The control unit supplies an invalid signal for generating a vibration having a frequency or amplitude that does not induce skin reflection to at least one of the linear vibration actuators, and supplies the induction signal to the remaining linear vibration actuators. The skin reflex induction device according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The vibration generator has a plurality of the linear vibration actuators arranged over a range corresponding to the entire skull of the forehead, the top of the head, the back of the head and the temporal region,
The control unit is configured to obtain at least one of the induction time, the relaxation time, the frequency, the amplitude, and the phase for each of the plurality of linear vibration actuators individually or for each group corresponding to a plurality of divided regions. It is provided so that setting is possible, The skin reflex induction apparatus of any one of Claims 1-12 characterized by the above-mentioned. An operation terminal connected to the control unit through an interface;
The operation terminal is operated in accordance with information displayed on at least a screen displaying at least a two-dimensional plane image showing the arrangement of the plurality of linear vibration actuators arranged on the transmission member in a plane. 14. An apparatus for inducing skin reflex according to claim 13, further comprising: an input unit capable of The operation terminal touches a part of the input unit corresponding to the two-dimensional planar image displayed on the screen, so that the vibration of the weight of the linear vibration actuator arranged at a corresponding position of the transmission member is detected. The skin reflex induction device according to claim 14, wherein a command signal for changing at least one of frequency, amplitude, and phase is output to the control unit. The induction time, the relaxation time, the frequency, the amplitude, and the amplitude of a plurality of the linear vibration actuators that are stored in the operation terminal and communicate with a control unit of the skin reflection induction device according to claim 14. A hair growth promoting application characterized by controlling at least one of the phases. Including a plurality of vibration patterns for changing at least one of the frequency, amplitude, and phase of the vibration during the induction time of the plurality of linear vibration actuators individually or for each group corresponding to a divided region. The hair growth promoting application according to claim 16, characterized in that The vibration patterns are as follows. A plurality of linear vibration actuators are moved so as to move different ranges of vibration frequency, amplitude, and phase in the order of at least one of clockwise rotation from the top and counterclockwise from the top. The hair growth promoting application according to claim 17, wherein the hair growth promoting application is controlled.

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