JP2505075B2 - Refresh device - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a refreshing device for recovering mental fatigue by combining vibration stimulation, light stimulation, air stimulation and sound stimulation.
It is used for high-tech offices that require continuous VDT work and advanced intellectual work, and for the purpose of quickly eliminating stress without accumulating it.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a movable hood that covers a user's head and blocks light from the outside, a luminaire attached to the inside of the hood, and a luminaire and a face of the user are installed. There has been proposed a photostimulation-integrated refreshing device (see Japanese Patent Application No. 02-017523), which includes a photostimulation device having a light diffusing plate that diffuses light from a lighting fixture to eliminate uneven illumination. In this device, in addition to the optical stimulation, a chair-type vibration stimulating device that gives 1 / f fluctuation vibration to the main part of the user and a fragrant wind from the user's head to the neck are configured to hit. The air stimulator and the sound stimulator having a sound output unit near the user's ear are provided. Light stimulator, vibration stimulator, air stimulator and sound stimulator,
It is controlled by the control device according to a preset time schedule. That is, when the user sits down on a chair-type vibration stimulator and presses the start button, first, a vibration stimulus of about 7 minutes is given by the 1 / f fluctuation vibration to relax the user, and then about 10,000 lux. By giving a light stimulus and an air stimulus containing a fragrance, the arousal level of the user is raised, and the mental refreshment is possible in about 10 minutes. The sound stimulus is used to enhance the relaxing effect and mask external noise.

[0003]

In the above-mentioned prior art,
Since the lighting equipment is attached to the movable hood,
There is a problem that a large weight is added to the hood and it becomes difficult to make the hood a movable structure. Therefore, it is conceivable to attach the lighting fixture to the upper end of the backrest of the chair-type vibration stimulator, that is, near the headrest. There is a problem that the load required to wake it up becomes large.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide soundproofing and light shielding in a chair-type refreshing apparatus that uses vibration stimulation, light stimulation, air stimulation and sound stimulation in combination. By attaching a lighting device to the ceiling surface of an effective capsule, the weight of the chair can be reduced.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the refreshing device of the present invention is used, as shown in FIG. 1, with a capsule 14 having a soundproof and light-shielding effect, and installed in the capsule 14. A chair-type vibration stimulating device 3 having a sensor unit 1 for detecting a person's relaxed degree, and a vibration stimulating means 2 for giving a vibration stimulus to a user's essential portion according to the user's relaxed degree, and a ceiling of a capsule 14. A light stimulating device having a lighting device 5 attached to the body and a light diffusing plate 6 that scatters the light of the lighting device 5, and installed in a capsule 14 so that the wind hits the head and neck of the user. An air stimulator having a blower 8 having a blower port 7 arranged therein, an aroma generating unit 9 for giving an aroma to the wind from the blower 8, and an acoustic output unit 11 installed in the capsule 14 near the user's ear. Arrange A sound stimulating device and a control device 12 installed in the capsule 14 for controlling each of the vibration stimulating device, the optical stimulating device, the air stimulating device, and the sound stimulating device according to a preset time schedule are used. Operation to display at least one of the degree of relaxation detected by the person and the control schedule
It is characterized by having a display unit 13.

[0006]

In the refreshing device of the present invention, when the user is relaxed by the vibration stimulus and then the user is optically stimulated to raise the arousal level, the optical stimulator works together with the chair-type vibration stimulator 3. Because it is installed in the capsule 14, no special refresh room is needed,
The number of lighting fixtures 5 for obtaining an illuminance of about 10,000 lux is small. In addition, by mounting the lighting fixture 5 on the ceiling surface of the capsule 14, the weight of the chair 4 is reduced, the chair 4 can be reclining easily, and the load when raising the backrest from the reclining state is small. I'm done. Further, the light from the lighting fixture 5 is diffused by the diffuser plate 6.
As a result, the light is scattered once and then reaches the user, so that uneven illuminance is reduced, uniform brightness is obtained, and adverse effects on the eyes of the user are eliminated.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the refresh device of the present invention. This refreshing device includes a capsule 14 having a soundproofing effect and a light blocking effect.
Inside, a vibration stimulating device for giving a vibration stimulus to the user, a light stimulating device for giving a light stimulus, an air stimulating device for giving an air stimulus containing an aroma, and a sound for giving a sound stimulus. It is provided with a stimulator and a control device for controlling each of the above devices and performing necessary display. The configuration of each device will be described below.

First, the vibration stimulating device 3 is constructed by incorporating the vibration stimulating means 2 into the chair 4. The chair 4 is a reclining type in which the backrest portion is tilted backward. The chair 4 has a plurality of vibration stimulating means 2 incorporated therein so that, for example, when the user sits down, the waist and legs are given pleasant vibrations. The vibration frequency of the vibration stimulating means 2 changes in a pattern of 1 / f fluctuation between 20 to 40 Hz, for example, and the magnitude (amplitude) of the vibration gradually decreases with time, and is detected by the relaxation degree detecting means. It is controlled by the degree of relaxation performed and guides the user to a relaxed state within a few minutes. Here, the degree of relaxation detection means knows the activity of the autonomic nerve by, for example, mounting the sensor unit 1 at two points on the user's fingertip and measuring the skin electrical resistance (SRL) between the two points. , To estimate the degree of relaxation of the user.

Next, the structure of the optical stimulator will be described. On the ceiling surface of the capsule 14, a lighting device 5 with high illuminance is attached. Further, a diffusing plate 6 is installed between the luminaire 5 and the user's head to scatter the light of the luminaire 5 to eliminate unevenness in illuminance, and the diffuser plate 6 is installed at a position of about 10 at the user's eyes. A uniform illuminance of 1,000 lux is obtained. This raises the awakening level of the user.

Next, the structure of the air stimulator will be described. Near the head of the chair 4, a blower opening 7 is provided for giving cold air stimulation from the user's head to the neck.
A blower 8 is housed in the lower part of the chair 4, and cool air is guided to the air outlet 7 arranged on the head of the chair 4 via an air pipe 10 housed along the backrest. By changing the nozzle shape and the opening diameter of the blower opening 7, the blowing shape and strength of the cold air are temporally changed. An aroma generating unit 9 is provided in the middle of the air pipe 10, and raises the awakening level of the user by generating an arbitrary aroma.

Next, the structure of the sound stimulator will be described. In the sound stimulator, the vicinity of the user's ear (for example, the chair 4
Sound output section 11 such as a speaker in the headrest section of the
Is arranged to generate a sound stimulus such as music or white noise that masks external sounds during a relaxation period due to vibration stimulation.

Finally, the control device 12 is arranged, for example, in the lower part of the chair 4 and controls the above-mentioned stimulating devices according to a preset time schedule. Specifically, when the user presses the start button of the operation / display unit 13, the illuminance of the photostimulation device is gradually reduced to darkness, and the sound stimulation device is operated to generate music for masking or white noise. Then, the relaxation device is activated to relax the user for about 7 minutes, and then the illuminance of the photostimulation device is gradually increased, and after returning to the initial illuminance, the blinking is continued for several seconds, and the illuminance is further reduced. 10,000
Each device is operated so as to raise the arousal level of the user by raising the illuminance level of the lux to a high illuminance and activating the air stimulating device to give an air stimulus for about 3 minutes. At the same time, the operation / display unit 13 of the control device 12 displays the degree of relaxation detected by the user and the current operation status.

The usage status of this embodiment will be described below. First, in the initial state, the illuminance of the photostimulator is about 5
It is set to 00 lux. The user attaches the sensor unit 1 of the relaxation degree detecting means to the fingertip, sits down on the reclining type chair 4, and sets the initial value of the vibration intensity by the volume of the operation / display unit 13 of the control device 12. When the user presses the start button of the operation / display unit 13, the illuminance of the photostimulation device gradually decreases, and becomes dark. The backrest of the chair 4 falls down by about 180 degrees, and the user's waist and legs are subjected to vibration stimulation by the vibration stimulation means 2. The frequency of vibration is 20-40 in the initial state.
It changes according to the pattern of 1 / f fluctuation between Hz, and the width of change becomes narrower as time passes and as the user relaxes, and becomes about 30 Hz.
On the other hand, the amplitude (strength) of the vibration becomes weaker with the passage of time and as the user relaxes. The degree of relaxation of the user is measured by the degree-of-relaxation detecting means at regular intervals (for example, every 3 seconds) based on the skin electrical resistance measured by the sensor unit 1. Also,
A masking sound such as music or white noise is generated from the sound output unit 11 of the sound stimulator. As described above, since the vibration stimulation by the vibration stimulation means 2 is appropriately controlled by the control device 12, the user is guided to the relaxed state within a few minutes, and the state is maintained for about 7 minutes.
During this relaxing period, the user may be in a light sleep state. After a relaxing period of about 7 minutes,
The illuminance of the photostimulation device gradually rises, returns to the initial brightness after about 1 minute, and blinks for another 10 seconds, so that the user's arousal level naturally rises. Then chair 4
The back of the person rises up to about 90 degrees, and the illuminance of photostimulation rises sharply to about 10,000 lux. At the same time, from the head to the neck of the user, about 3 from the air outlet 7
Since the cold wind stimulus and the aroma stimulus are given for a minute, the arousal level of the user rises to such a degree that the user can immediately move to the next activity. Therefore, the user can relieve stress in a total of about 10 minutes, and can move on to the next work.

[0014]

According to the present invention, a chair-type vibration stimulator,
In a refreshing device that integrates a light stimulator, a sound stimulator, and an air stimulator, a lighting fixture is attached to the ceiling surface of a capsule that has a soundproofing and light-shielding effect. Compared with the case of mounting, it has the effect of reducing the weight of the chair, and since the diffuser plate that scatters the light from the lighting equipment is provided between the lighting equipment and the head of the user, There is little adverse effect on the eyes, and there is an effect that a special room other than the capsule is not required and the illuminance necessary to raise the awakening level of the user can be easily secured.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing an embodiment of a refresh device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an embodiment of the refresh device of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Sensor part 2 Vibration stimulating means 3 Vibration stimulating device 4 Chair 5 Lighting equipment 6 Diffusing plate 7 Blower 8 Blower 9 Aroma generating part 10 Air piping 11 Sound output part 12 Control device 13 Operation / display part 14 Capsule

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A capsule having soundproofing and light-shielding effects,
A chair-type vibration stimulating device having a relaxation degree detecting means installed in the capsule for detecting the relaxation degree of the user and a vibration stimulating means for vibrating the main part of the user according to the relaxation degree of the user. And a light stimulating device having a lighting device attached to the ceiling of the capsule and a light diffusing plate that scatters the light of the lighting device, and installed in the capsule so that the wind blows from the user's head to the neck. An air stimulator having a blower having a blower port disposed in the air blower, and an aroma generating unit that adds aroma to the wind from the blower, and a sound stimulus that is installed in the capsule and has an acoustic output unit near the user's ear. The device and the device installed in the capsule control the above-mentioned vibration stimulation, light stimulation, air stimulation and sound stimulation according to a preset time schedule and at the same time the user detects relaxation. And refresh apparatus characterized by comprising a control device for displaying at least one of the control schedule.