JPH0234189A - Toy - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily execute the training of a biofeedback in a routine way with a play feeling by visually controlling the operation of the mobile device (part) of a toy based on a bio-signal detected with a bio-signal sensor in the toy to utilize a biofeedback device. CONSTITUTION:A brain wave detected with a brain wave sensor 1 is amplified by an amplifier 4 and inputted to a band-pass filter 5. For example, only an alpha wave to appear at the time of an emotional stableness is made to pass to a control part 6. By such a control part (b), only when the voltage level of the inputted signal is at a certain value or above, a current flowing is executed to a heating element 3 in a mobile device 2. In such a constitution, by the bio-signal generated from one's own body, new discover and joy to move the toy can be sensed, and simultaneously, an emotional quiet degree can be recognized by the movement of the mobile part of the toy.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Industrial applications The present invention relates to a toy that operates by detecting biological signals.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, in fields other than toys, biofeedback devices and the like have been known as devices that operate by detecting biological signals, but in the toy field, there have been no toys that operate by detecting biological signals.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention The use of biofeedback devices is mainly limited to the medical field, and advice from experts is required before use, so it is difficult to use biofeedback devices safely and easily in daily life. The problem was that it was difficult. There has been a desire for a device that can be used easily and interestingly anywhere on a daily basis, like a toy, and that can also create a sense of play.

The present invention solves these conventional problems, and aims to provide a toy that allows biofeed bank training to be carried out easily and in a fun way on a daily basis anywhere, and that also creates a sense of play. do.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, the toy of the present invention includes a biosignal sensor that detects a biosignal, a movable device, and controls the operation of the movable device based on the signal from the biosignal sensor. It consists of a control device.

Operation According to the present invention, the control device controls the movable device based on the biosignal detected by the biosignal sensor using the above-described configuration.

Example Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a toy in a first embodiment. Here, 1 is a brain wave sensor that detects brain waves, 2 is a movable device made of a shape memory material and has a heating element 3 inside;
They are shaped like rabbit ears as shown in Figures a-b. Reference numeral 7 denotes a control device comprising an amplifier 4, a bandpass filter section 5, and a control section 6.

With the above configuration, the brain waves detected by the brain wave sensor 1 are amplified by the amplifier 4 and input to the bandpass filter section 5. For example, only alpha waves of about 8 to 13 Hz, which are said to appear during mental rest, are transmitted to the control section 6. be passed to. The control unit 6 energizes the heating element 3 only when the voltage level of the input signal is above a certain value. Therefore, unless the brain waves are in an alpha wave state, the heating element 3 will not generate heat, and the movable device 2
is the state shown in FIG. 2A, and when the brain waves enter the alpha wave state, the movable device 2 enters the state shown in FIG. 2A due to the heat generated by the heating element 3. Here, the control unit 6 may perform operations such as controlling the amount of electricity supplied to the heating element 3 in accordance with the voltage level of the input signal.

The above action allows the user to experience new discoveries and joy that were not found in conventional toys, such as the fact that the toy is moved by biological signals emitted from the own body (in this case, brain waves), and also improves the level of mental rest. It is also interesting to express it by the movement of the rabbit ears of movable part W2,
This has the effect of making such biofeed bank training enjoyable.

Another embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIGS. 3 to 5. FIG. 3 shows an example in which the movable device 2 is shaped like an elephant's trunk.
FIG. 4 shows an embodiment in which the movable device 2 is made of a flower petal, and both have the same effect as in Section 2.

The embodiment shown in FIG. 5 is composed of an electroencephalogram sensor 1, a movable device 2 having a screen 8, and a control device 7 consisting of an amplifier 4, a bandpass filter section 5, and a control section 6.

With the above configuration, the brain waves detected by the brain wave sensor 1 are amplified by the amplifier 4 and input to the bandpass filter section 5. For example, only alpha waves of about 8 to 13 Hz, which are said to appear during mental rest, are transmitted to the control section 6. be passed to. The control unit 6 displays the image shown in FIG. 5A on the screen 8 when the voltage level of the input signal is less than a certain value, and displays the image shown in FIG.

Here, the image on the screen 8 may be simply an interesting image, but in FIG. Image B that creates a desire to see it is displayed. In this way, since the brain waves are dominated by beta waves when the eyes are open and alpha waves are dominant when the eyes are closed, the image A that does not cause any interest or desire to watch when the eyes are open is displayed on the screen 8. When the eyes are closed, a kind of paradox occurs in which the image B, which is interesting and makes the user want to see it, is displayed on the screen 8, resulting in a humorous situation in which the user feels irritated. , it becomes a toy with a funny and interesting taste.

Furthermore, if you concentrate your mind or undergo some kind of training, your brain waves will become alpha wave dominant even when your eyes are open, and you will be able to see image A on screen 8. However, if watching image A causes distracting thoughts to enter your mind. Screen 8 changes to image B. Therefore, by training so as not to have distracting thoughts even when viewing the video A, it is possible to achieve a higher level of mental rest or mental concentration.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the control unit 6 may perform operations such as fading in and out the image on the screen 8 in accordance with the voltage level of the input signal.

In the above embodiments, the configuration was to detect brain waves as biological signals, but the configuration could also be configured to detect biological signals other than brain waves, such as myoelectric potential, electrodermal activity, heart rate, skin temperature, blood pressure, respiration, microvibration, etc. Good too. Moreover, the movable part may also be constructed using various conventionally existing toys.

Effects of the Invention As described above, the toy of the present invention provides the following effects.

(1) The user can experience new discoveries and joy that were not present in conventional toys, such as the fact that the toy is moved by biological signal waves emitted from the user's own body.

(2) Biofeedback training can be practiced easily anywhere on a daily basis, and it also creates a sense of play.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a toy according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of the same toy, and FIGS. 3 to 5 are perspective views of toys according to other embodiments. 1... Brain wave sensor, 2... Movable device,
3...Heating element, 4...Amplifier, 5...
... Bandpass filter section, 6... Control section, 7.
...Control device, 8...Screen. Name of agent Patent attorney Shigetaka Awano 1 person (α〉 (b) Figure (α2 (b) /---A≧)

Claims (1)

[Claims] A toy comprising a biosignal sensor that detects a biosignal, a movable device, and a control device that controls the operation of the movable device based on the signal from the biosignal sensor.