JPH04295371A - Natural wind generating device of environment simulator and diversion device using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a natural wind generating device of an environment simulator which creates wind similar to natural one. CONSTITUTION:A housing 10 having a diversion space which accommodates a channels are provided toward the head portion of the testee sitting on a seat 50 provided within the space 12. The strength with which air is blown from the air blowout holes 410,412 of the two channels is controlled independently as to the two holes and natural wind having fluctuations similar to those of wind actually existing in the natural world is created.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a natural wind generator for an environmental simulator and a diversion device using the same.

0002

[Prior Art] In today's stressful society,
How to relieve stress is important in order to maintain mental and physical health. For this reason, various stress relieving devices have been proposed in the past, and a capsule type device is known as one such stress relieving device. This conventional device places the subject in a dark room in a capsule and uses various types of environmental music to relieve the subject's tension and relieve stress.

0003

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In such a stress relieving device, it is conceivable to use a wind generator or the like to generate natural wind within the capsule to more effectively relieve stress. However, conventional blowers can only generate artificial wind, and there have been no environmental simulators that can generate natural wind that feels natural to the human senses.

[0004] Furthermore, the conventional stress relief devices described above have the problem of not being able to respond to a wide range of subjects with different stress levels because they attempt to relieve stress uniformly for each subject using the same program. . In other words, conventional stress-relief programs cannot adequately respond to subjects whose stress levels are stronger than normal or whose stress levels are mild.

[0005] Furthermore, it is necessary to create a stress relief program taking into consideration not only the degree of stress but also various requirements such as the subject's personality, age, and gender. but,
Conventional uniform programs often have a problem in that although they are effective for certain types of subjects, they often have little effect on other subjects.

[0006] A first object of the present invention is to provide a natural wind generating device for an environment simulator that can artificially generate wind with fluctuations that are close to natural for humans.

[0007] A second object of the present invention is to provide a mood diversion device that can change the subject's mental state so as to induce the subject's mental state from the current condition to the subject's desired condition.

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the first object, a natural wind generating device for an environmental simulator according to the present invention includes a housing having a housing space for a subject, and a housing formed toward the housing space. A multi-channel air outlet and a data storage means in which blowout data representing changes over time in the strength of the wind blown out from the air outlet are stored for each channel, and a data storage means for each channel based on the stored blowout data. and an air blow-off control means for controlling the strength of the wind blown out from the air blow-off port, and is characterized in that it generates fluctuating natural wind within the accommodation space.

[0009] In order to achieve the second object, the mood diversion device of the present invention includes a housing having a diversion space for accommodating a subject, and informing the subject of the subject's current condition and the condition desired by the subject. An interactive inquiry means that asks questions and inputs answers to the questions, and an experience program that creates an environmental experience program that guides the subject's mental state from the current condition to the subject's desired condition based on the subject's answers. and an environment producing means for producing the mood-changing inducing environment in the mood-changing space in which the subject is housed, based on the created environment experience program, the environment producing means At least in front of the subject, there is a light production device that creates a visual mood-changing guiding environment, a musical sound generating device that creates an auditory mood-changing guiding environment around the subject, and a mood-changing space that accommodates the subject. a natural wind generator that generates natural wind;
The natural wind generator includes a multi-channel air outlet formed toward the diversion space;
A data storage means stores air blow data representing changes in wind strength over time created in accordance with the environmental experience program for each channel, and an air blow outlet of each channel is stored based on the stored air blow data. an air blowing control means for controlling the strength of the wind blown from the storage space, the air blowing control means is configured to generate fluctuating natural wind in the accommodation space, and the air blowing control means is configured to generate fluctuating natural wind in the accommodation space, and It is characterized by inducing the mental state to a desired condition.

0010

[Operation] The present invention has the above structure, and its operation will be explained next.

[0011] The natural wind generator according to the present invention is provided with a multi-channel air outlet toward a space for accommodating a subject. Then, for each channel, airflow data representing changes over time in the strength of wind blown from the air outlet is stored in the data storage means. The airflow data at this time is set so that the wind blown out from the airflow ports of each channel has a fluctuation that makes it feel like natural wind as a whole.

[0012] Accordingly, the air blowing control means individually controls the strength of the wind blown out from the air blowing ports of each channel based on the respective blowing data, thereby artificially generating natural wind in the storage space. can be done.

According to the mood change device of the present invention, the interactive inquiry means first asks the subject about the subject's current condition and the subject's desired condition. The subject inputs an answer to this question using the interactive inquiry means. Based on the test subject's input answers, the experience program creation means creates an environmental experience program that guides the test subject's mental state from the current condition to the desired condition.

[0014] Then, based on the created environmental experience program, a mood-changing guiding environment is produced within the mood-changing space. In this way, the optimal mood-changing inducing environment is created according to the subject's unique condition.
The subject accommodated in the diversion space can change his or her mood so that his or her mental state is guided to a desired condition.

In particular, in the mood change device of the present invention, since the natural wind generating device according to claim 1 or claim 2 is used as part of the environment production means, visual and auditory production and natural wind generation are possible. By combining the effects of natural wind with oscillations created by the device in a complex manner, it is possible to effectively produce various mood-changing inducing environments and to change the subject's mood.

[0016]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram of a diversion device according to this embodiment. This mood diversion device has a space 1 for diversion inside a soundproof and light-shielding capsule-type housing 10.
2 is formed. A reclining seat 50 for the subject to sit on is installed in this diversion space 12, and the inside thereof is formed as a dark room.

Further, on the outer wall of this housing 10,
An ID card writing/reading device 20 is provided, and after inserting their own ID card into the writing/reading device 20, the subject enters and exits the diversion space 12 through a door (not shown). There is.

In the diversion space 12, a liquid crystal display 30 and a touch sensor 32 are installed as interactive inquiry means at the right front position of the reclining seat 50. The liquid crystal display 30 includes:
It is installed within the reach of a subject seated on a reclining seat 50, and a question message and an answer model regarding the subject's current condition and desired condition are displayed on the screen. The touch sensor 32 is connected to the liquid crystal display 3
It is formed around 0, and by manipulating it, an answer to the question message can be input.

Furthermore, the housing 10 is provided with the following various environment production devices.

For example, in front of the diversion space 12, there is a screen viewing window 11 that forms part of the light production means.
0 is installed, and through this screen viewing window 110, an image of the sky is developed through changes in light and color. Various images of the sky, such as a sunset turning from orange to pink, dark clouds, flashes of lightning, flames, the twinkle of a starry sky, and a refreshing night sky, are displayed using changes in light and color rather than actual images. It is designed to be visually stimulating.

[0022] Also, in this diversion space 12, a pair of left and right front speakers 210, 210, a pair of left and right rear speakers 212, 212, and one ceiling speaker 214 are provided as musical sound generating devices, and these various speakers A three-dimensional sound system formed using 210, 210, 212, 212, and 214 is configured to audibly produce various environments with sounds centered on natural sounds. For example, when creating a “forest” setting,
The voices of the birds dancing in the sky are heard from the ceiling speaker 214,
From the left and right front speakers 210, 210, the sound of rustling trees appears to spread quietly, and from the pair of rear speakers 212, 212, if you listen closely, you can hear the sound of a river flowing from the valley floor.

Further, a hot air outlet 310 is provided as part of the hot air generator toward the feet of the subject sitting on the reclining seat 50. Therefore, for example, when creating a situation where the subject is exposed to a fireplace or a bonfire, the warm air blown out from the hot air outlet 310 can warm the feet of the subject and relax the mind and body.

[0024] Furthermore, this housing 10 is provided with an air purifying device 350, which cleans dust, dust, cigarette smoke, and even pollen in the diversion space 12 so as not to make the subject feel uncomfortable. It is designed to relax the mind and body.

Further, in front of the subject seated on the reclining seat 50, natural air outlets 410, 412 with two left and right channels, which constitute the main part of the present invention, are provided. A gentle breeze blows out, refreshing your mind and body.

Furthermore, a heater 62 and a cooler 64 are installed in the calf area and the headrest of the reclining seat 50 as devices for cooling the head and heating the feet. this is,
The autogenic training method focuses on training the subject to have a cold head and warm feet in order to relax the body and mind, and actively creates this state in order to relax the subject's mind and body.

Further, the reclining seat 50 is configured to be tilted in the front and back direction so that the subject's whole body sinks deeply, and by controlling the tilt angle and the tilt speed at this time, the whole body sinks or rises. This creates a floating sensation, allowing the subject to smoothly assimilate into the mood-changing inducing environment created within the mood-changing space 12.

FIG. 1 shows the main parts of the control circuit of the mood diversion device of the embodiment.

In the mood diversion device of the embodiment, data written on the subject's ID card is read by the ID card writing/reading device 20 and input to the arithmetic control circuit 70. The arithmetic control circuit 70 controls the monitor screen control device 34 to display the above-mentioned question message and its answer pattern on the liquid crystal monitor 30. The answer input from the touch sensor 32 to this question message is input to the arithmetic control circuit 70. That is, on the liquid crystal monitor 30, the subject is asked about the subject's current condition and the subject's desired condition. Then, the answer to this question is input using the touch sensor 32. The arithmetic control circuit 70 is formed to function as an interactive experience program creation means in accordance with a predetermined operating program stored in the ROM 72. Specifically, the touch sensor 32
Based on the test subject's answers input from , a mood-changing induction environment is calculated to guide the test subject's mental state from the current state to the test subject's desired state, an environmental experience program for this is created, and it is written and stored in the RAM 74. do.

[0030] When the writing of such an environmental experience program is completed, the arithmetic control circuit 70 is configured using each of the above-mentioned environmental calculation means, specifically various speakers, etc., according to the created environmental experience program. a musical sound generator 200, a light production device 100 configured using a screen 110, etc., and a natural wind outlet 410 with two left and right channels.
, 412, etc., a natural wind generator 400,
The air cleaning device 350, the posture control device 500 of the reclining seat 50, the warm air generating device 300, the head cooling and foot heating device 60 consisting of a heater 62, a cooler 64, etc. provided in the reclining seat 50 are controlled singly or in combination, Create a conducive environment for a change of pace.

In particular, in this embodiment, in addition to the visual and auditory guiding environment, a fluctuating natural wind is generated, and in addition, it generates sensory information such as warm air, cold head and feet, and the angle of the reclining seat. Since it is also possible to create a mood-changing guiding environment, it is possible to smoothly and effortlessly assimilate the subject into the guiding environment.

FIG. 3 schematically shows a series of operations of the mood change device of this embodiment (consisting of six sections: interview 1, introduction section, development section, development section, conclusion section, and interview 2). has been done.

[0033] The apparatus of the embodiment first includes a liquid crystal monitor 30.
And the touch sensor 32 is used to perform the above-mentioned interactive inquiry, that is, a medical interview. Then, based on the test subject's answers to this interview, an environmental experience program is created that consists of four sections: an introduction, a development, a development, and a conclusion.

[0034] In the introduction section, the guidance environment is calculated and set so that external influences are eliminated and the subject is easily assimilated into the guidance environment smoothly.

[0035] In the development section, the guiding environment is set so as to relax the subject who has assimilated into the guiding environment for mood change.

In the development section, a guiding environment is set to guide a relaxed subject to a desired state.

[0037] In the concluding part, the guiding environment is actively set so that the subject guided in the developing part will finally have the mental state desired by the subject.

[0038] Such an environmental experience program combines, for example, a series of main environments with a story as shown in Fig. 4(a) and an auxiliary environment surrounding the main environment as shown in Fig. 4(b). It can also be formed by For example, when creating the flow of a stream in spring, it is better to superimpose the sounds of highland birds on top of the flow of the stream. In addition, when producing a rapid, along with the sound of the rapid,
The natural wind generator 100 may be used to create the appearance of wind passing through trees.

When the creation of a series of environmental experience programs is completed in this way, the arithmetic control circuit 70 then executes each environmental production means in the order of introduction, expansion, development, and conclusion in accordance with this environmental experience program. A mood-changing inducing environment is created within the mood-changing space 12 in which the subject is housed.

[0040] When the series of performances is completed, an interview 2 is performed for final confirmation using the liquid crystal monitor 30 and the touch sensor 32, data is collected, and the series of operations is completed.

FIGS. 5 and 6 show a specific usage example of the mood diversion device of this embodiment.

For example, FIG. 5 shows a case where an irritated subject tries to change his mood. First, the subject
The user sets the D card in the ID card writing/reading device 20, opens the door, and enters the change of pace space 12. When the subject sits on the reclining seat 50, an interview using the LCD monitor 30 and touch sensor 32 is started,
The subject is asked about their current condition and their desired condition. Using the touch sensor 32, the subject answers that his current condition is irritable, and further answers that he wants to relax as his desired condition. Based on this answer, the arithmetic circuit 70 creates the environment experience program of the introduction part, development part, development part, and conclusion part shown in FIG. 3, and stores it in the RAM 74.
write to.

[0043] When the series of interviews and creation of the environmental experience program are completed, the arithmetic and control circuit 70 then executes the introductory part, development part, development part, and concluding part shown in FIG. 3 based on the set environmental experience program. We will sequentially create various inducing environments for a change of mood. For example, in the introductory part, we create an environment to help people change their mood with dynamic sounds of nature that are in tune with their frustrations, and in the development part, we create an environment to help people change their mood with vivid colors that change their mood. In the development section, a natural wind that cools the head is generated to create an inducing environment for a change of mood, and in the final section, a reclining environment with a floating sensation that relaxes both mind and body and a cooling sensation in the head and feet are used to create an inducing environment. .

[0044] By creating a series of mood-changing inducing environments as described above, the subjects accommodated in the mood-changing space 12 are brought into a state of mind that is guided from an irritated state to a desired mental state. This will lead to a transformation.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6, by using the device of this embodiment, a subject with a depressed mental state answers that his or her current condition is depressed during the interview, and can change the desired condition to be energetic. By answering that they want to be, an environmental experience program tailored to the subject will be created, and a mood change will be made to guide the subject's mental state to the desired state.

As described above, according to the mood change device of this embodiment, it is possible to conduct an interactive interview with a subject, create an environment experience program unique to the subject, and create an inducing environment for mood change. Therefore, the subject can effectively achieve a change of mood.

[0047] Hereinafter, the specific configuration of each part of the mood diversion device of this embodiment will be explained in detail.

FIG. 7 shows a pair of front speakers 210, 210,
The three-dimensional arrangement of a pair of rear speakers 212, 212 and a ceiling speaker 214 is shown. In addition to these five speakers, the musical tone generator 200 of the embodiment includes:
It has a bottom speaker (not shown) placed on the floor.

FIG. 8 shows a musical tone supply system to each speaker. In the embodiment, as the sound source 220, 3
two-channel CD players 220A, 220B,
220C is used to output the output of these six channels to a musical tone processing circuit 230.

The musical tone processing circuit 230 performs various high-speed digital processing such as mixing, equalization, and delay on these six channels of input, and outputs a total of six channels, five channels in the mid-high range and one channel in the low range. Output to compatible speakers.

[0051] Therefore, each CD player 220A, 220
B, 220C housed a compact disk containing desired musical tones, and as shown in Figure 7, musical tones were played from each speaker arranged three-dimensionally, which was placed in front, rear, left, right, and above the subject. Each speaker 210,
The test subject's whole body is enveloped in a sound space by the musical sounds output from 212, 214 and the bass-only bottom speakers placed on the floor of the room in a three-dimensional manner and accompanied by a bodily vibration effect. Therefore, for example, it is possible to simulate and produce a storm situation in which the ground is shaken by sharp thunder overhead, accompanied by heavy bass, and violently moving winds and heavy rain. In other words, such a three-dimensional sound system can simulate and produce various sound spaces such as the direction, spread, depth, density, and movement of multiple sound images.

Furthermore, the three CD players 220
By storing more than 100 types of sound materials on the three compact discs stored in A, 220B, and 220C, up to 6 types of sound materials can be selected at the same time, creating the flexible space and time described above. Through control, various environmental variations can be created as a sound space.

FIG. 9 shows a specific configuration of a light production device 100 according to an embodiment, and this light production device 100 is formed entirely as one unit 102.
02 is formed so that the angle of the screen viewing window 110 can be adjusted freely so that the screen viewing window 110 is always at the optimum position relative to the subject 40. This light production device 100 has four types of light sources 120, 130, 140, and 150 provided in a unit 102, and the light from three light sources 120, 130, and 140 is arranged on the ceiling side. curved auxiliary screen 114
It is projected onto the top.

The remaining light source 150 is located directly behind the screen viewing window 110, and this light source 150
The light from the screen and the projected image on the auxiliary screen 114 are combined by the half mirror 112, and the screen viewing window 110
It will be seen from. Note that this screen viewing window 110 is covered with transparent acrylic 116.

Here, the light source 120 includes six dimmable fluorescent lamps arranged in parallel (possible illuminance range 0 to 100).
%) 122 and color filters (red x 2, blue x 2, green x 1) attached to the surface of these six dimmable fluorescent lamps 122.
). Then, the six dimming fluorescent lamps 122,
Each light is controlled in 4096 steps using 12-bit control data, and colors are mixed simultaneously on the auxiliary screen 114. Note that color (brightness, hue, saturation) is controlled steplessly. In this way, various sky images can be created on the auxiliary screen 114.

The light source 150 also includes over a hundred optical fibers 152, a color filter 154, a dimming light 156, a flashing effect disk 158, and a motor 160.
including.

The blinking effect disk 158 has transparent areas and non-transparent areas formed alternately, and the motor 160
Rotationally driven by. The light from the dimming light 156 is transmitted through the transmission area of the disk 158, and is incident on one end of the optical fiber 152 via the color filter 154. The light incident at this time is given a plurality of color tones by the color filter 154.

Optical fibers 152 with diameters of 0.5 mm and 1 mm are used, and the other ends of these 100-odd optical fibers 152 are arranged as large and small point light sources on the back side of the half mirror 112 to create an image of a starry sky. It is located. Therefore, from these one hundred or more point light sources, different flickering and color tones are given by the blinking effect disk 118 and the color filter 154, and from the screen viewing window 110, an image of the starry sky twinkling in the night sky can be seen. .

Further, the light source 130 is constructed using a large xenon flash, and the light source 140 is constructed using two small xenon flashes. Each of these xenon flashes is equipped with a color filter such as blue or purple, and these xenon lamps are emitted individually or in combination for a minimum of 0.1 seconds, causing lightning, fireworks, etc. to appear on the screen 114. It is configured to project images such as.

FIG. 10 shows each of the light sources 120 and 13 described above.
0, 140, and 150 are used to show various images of the sky that are illuminated from the screen viewing window 110. The light production device 100 configured as described above uses indirect light to create a light space that does not make you feel physical distance, and compared to displaying a direct image, such as a landscape, on the screen viewing window 110. , it is possible to make the subject 40 conjure up images freely.

In particular, since the light source 120 can synthesize all kinds of colored light by simultaneous additive color mixing, it is possible to set various colors ranging from bright primary colors to subtle tones to create a wide variety of light spaces.

Furthermore, each light source 120, 130, 140,
By independently controlling the 150 increase/decrease curves and light emission timing, it is possible to set any level from a color expression that gradually changes over time to a rapid flickering afterimage effect.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10, a light space due to fluctuations due to simultaneous additive color mixing using the light source 120, an image caused by a point light source using the light source 150, and an image created by the light source 130, 14 are created.
By combining the light effects of flashing using 0, it is possible to effectively create a light space that represents various sky images such as dusk, a starry sky, and a storm.

FIG. 11 shows a specific configuration of the air circulation system. The arrows in the figure represent the flow of circulating air, and a convection fan 320 is provided in the diversion space 12, and an exhaust fan 322 is provided near the exhaust port.
is provided. And these fans 320, 32
2, the air taken in from the intake port is cleaned by the air purifier 350 and blown out into the refreshing space 12 through the hot air outlet 310 and the natural air outlets 410 and 412. Further, by driving a deodorizer 360 disposed adjacent to the air purifying device 350, it is configured to fundamentally remove foreign odors that remain in the room, such as body odor, bad breath, cosmetic fragrances, and the like.

FIG. 12 shows the distribution of the cooling area and the heating area in the room. In the device of the embodiment, the natural wind outlet 41
A cooling box 420, a thermo module 422, and a blowing fan 424 are provided on the upstream side of 0,412. When the air passes through the cooling pox 420, it is cooled by the thermo module 422, and the air is cooled by the air outlet 4.
It is configured such that cold air (natural air, which will be described later) is blown out from 10,412 toward the head of the subject 40.

Further, the heat generated from the thermo module 422 is used to heat the hot air blown out from the hot air outlet 310. Note that when hot air is not blown out, the exhaust heat of the thermo module 420 is transferred to the exhaust heat duct 4.
It is discharged to the outside of the housing via 26.

In this way, in this embodiment, the cold air blown from the natural air outlets 410 and 412 blows
0's head is cooled, and the subject's lower body, especially the feet, is heated by the hot air blown out from the warm air outlet 310, which gives the subject a pleasant sense of freedom due to the long-known cold-head-warm-feet effect. can. Furthermore, by controlling the hot air blown out at the feet of the subject 40 in accordance with various guiding environments, sunlight, flames, geothermal heat, hot air, etc. can be produced.

FIG. 13 shows a specific configuration of the natural wind generator 400 and its control circuit. In addition,
The control circuit shown in the figure specifically represents a portion of the arithmetic control circuit 70 shown in FIG. 1 that controls the natural wind generator 400.

[0069] The natural wind generator 400 has each air outlet 410.
, 412, and the motors 430a, 4
Controlled fans 424a, 424 driven by 30b
b, and the rotation speed of each fan 424a, 424b is configured to be controlled separately and independently.

In other words, if air is blown out with the same strength from the left and right outlets 410 and 412 to create wind, it will feel the same to the subject 40 as artificial wind created by, for example, an electric fan, and it will not necessarily be sufficient. There is no sense of freedom. On the other hand, as in this embodiment, by independently controlling the blowing strength of the two left and right channels 410 and 412 to create wind, a natural wind with fluctuations similar to the wind that exists in the natural world can be created. can be produced.

In the embodiment, the air blowing strength of the two left and right channels is controlled in advance by a trial and error method, and data for creating wind with fluctuations that the test subject 40 perceives as natural wind is measured. By storing the measurement data of the left and right two channels in advance in the fluctuation data memory 72a that constitutes a part of the ROM 72, the arithmetic control circuit 70 can control each D/A converter 434a, 434b based on this data. , drivers 432a, 432b
The rotation of the motors 430a and 430b is controlled using. As a result, the subject can feel the wind fluctuating in the head area similar to that of natural wind, and can refresh both mind and body.

In particular, by controlling the strength of the cold wind blown out, it is possible to create various environments for inducing a change of mood, such as topography, weather, and scenery, such as a breeze coming across a river. Furthermore, in this embodiment, pure air that has been purified by the air purifier 350, deodorizer 360, etc. is blown out as natural wind, so the subject can enjoy the natural wind that is sent as purified pure air. You can take a deep breath and relax.

In this embodiment, the arithmetic control circuit 70
It is configured to include a main control section 70a and an auxiliary control section 70b. Then, the main control section 70a outputs, to the auxiliary control section 70b, an air blowing control signal instructing air blowing in accordance with the mood change inducing environment to be produced, based on the environment experience program calculated and stored in the RAM 74. In the embodiment, this blow control signal includes a first control command that specifies the type of wind fluctuation, and a second control command that specifies the overall level (strength) of the wind. The first control command selectively specifies wind with gentle fluctuations and wind with strong fluctuations. A gently fluctuating wind is used, for example, to imagine a stable climate or a wide area. A violently fluctuating wind is used, for example, to imagine an unstable climate or a rugged terrain such as a mountain or valley. The second control command specifies the wind strength in 256 levels.

FIG. 14 shows an example of air blowing data for two left and right channels for generating natural wind with fluctuations. Here, the horizontal axis represents the time axis, and the vertical axis represents the driving voltage (
Indicates the value of wind blowing strength). By individually controlling the rotation speeds of the left and right two-channel motors 430a and 430b at the relative ratios shown in the figure, natural wind with fluctuations can be generated. At this time, the strength of the generated natural wind can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the voltage applied to the motors 430a and 430b at the same ratio, thereby making it possible to generate strong or weak natural wind at any time. .

In this embodiment, the fluctuation data memory 72a
In this case, the airflow data of the two left and right channels is changed to a level of 256 for the gently fluctuating wind.
Types, 256 types of violently fluctuating wind, total 51
Two types are stored.

[0076] The auxiliary control section 70b also controls the main control section 7.
Based on the first control command and second control command output from 0a, the corresponding left and right two-channel ventilation data is called from the fluctuation data memory 72a, and natural wind with gentle fluctuations and natural wind with strong fluctuations are generated. can be generated at any time with any wind strength.

FIG. 15 shows an example of a natural wind effect simulating a summer evening. Such presentation data is stored in the RAM 74 as an environmental experience program together with control data for other environmental presentation means.

The main control section 70a outputs a ventilation control signal to the auxiliary control section 70b based on this environmental experience program. Based on this control signal, the auxiliary control section 70b
The corresponding two-channel left and right air blowing data is read from the fluctuation data memory 72a, and the type and strength of the natural wind are controlled according to the situation. By combining such natural wind control with an auditory effect by the musical sound generator 200 and a visual effect by the light effect device 100, it is possible to create an effect of a falling shower or a situation where a shower rises and a cool breeze blows. It can be performed visually. At this time, by controlling the temperature of the natural wind as well, it becomes possible to create a more realistic environment.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 13, a temperature sensor 436 is provided in the diversion space 12 of the embodiment in order to adjust the internal temperature, and when the temperature detected by this sensor falls below a set value, The cooling by the thermo module 422 is stopped, and the heating by the thermo module 422 is stopped when the temperature reaches a set temperature or higher.

FIG. 16 shows a specific configuration of the head cooling and foot heating device 60 provided in the reclining seat 50.
Coolers 64a and 64b are provided in two upper and lower stages in the headrest portion of the seat, and a heater 62 is provided in the portion that contacts the subject's calf. The coolers 64a and 64b are always turned on and controlled to keep the headrest at 20° C. or lower. Each of the coolers 64a and 64b is configured to cool the subject from the back of the head to the nape of the neck through a gel-like cushion on the cooling surface. Moreover, since the carotid artery area is appropriately cooled, it provides a more efficient cooling sensation than cooling the entire room. Note that the lower cooler 64b is turned off only when the subject 40 is tall, so as not to cool the shoulders or the like. Further, the heater 62 has a temperature of about 40°C.
The temperature is controlled to a certain degree. Since the calves of the test subject 40 are directly heated in this way, stress-related poor peripheral blood circulation can be eliminated.

As described above, according to this embodiment, in addition to the cold head and feet caused by hot air and cold air blowing, the cooler 6
4a, 64b and the heater 62, it is possible to cool the head and heat the feet more effectively.

FIGS. 17 and 18 show a specific configuration of the posture control means 500 for controlling the posture of the reclining seat 50. As shown in FIGS. In the embodiment, the reclining seat 50 is configured such that a seat cushion 54 is attached to a seat frame 52, and the subject 40 is seated by placing the back of his head against a headrest 56 and placing his feet on a step 58.

[0083] A first support arm 510, a second support arm 520, and a spring 540 are provided between this reclining seat 50 and a floor mounting plate 530 that is attached and fixed to the floor in order to support the reclining seat 50. ing.

The first support arm 510 has a rotating shaft 512 between the floor mounting plate 530 and the seat frame 52.
, 514, and is rotatably attached to the subject 40.
It is configured to mainly support the waist position of the seated person.

The second support arm 520 has a rotating shaft 522 between the floor mounting plate 530 and the seat frame 52.
, 524, and is configured to mainly support the step 58 portion of the reclining seat 50.

The spring 540 is installed and fixed between the seat frame 52 and the floor mounting plate 530 so as to restrict the rearward inclination of the reclining seat 50, and normally applies a biasing force to cause the rod to extend. is given.

A pair of sprockets 560 and 562 are provided on the floor mounting plate 530, and a belt 554 is stretched between the sprockets 560 and 562. Then, one sprocket 562 is connected to the motor 566.
The belt 564 is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise by rotationally driving the belt 564. The belt 564 and the frame 52 are connected via a connecting portion 550, and the connecting portion 550 is attached to the frame 52 and the belt 564 so that its posture can be changed to some extent.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 17, when the subject 40 is seated on the reclining seat 50, the belt 5
64 in the counterclockwise direction, the reclining seat 50 can be controlled to tilt as shown in FIG. 18 against the biasing force of the spring 540. Furthermore, by rotating the belt 564 in the opposite direction, the reclining seat 50 can be returned to its original position.

At this time, the center of tilt of the reclining seat 50 can be arbitrarily set depending on the lengths of the first support arm 510 and the second support arm 520, and in the embodiment, the reclining seat 50 is tilted around the knees of the subject 40. It is formed to control tilting in the front-back direction.

[0090] The tilting range at this time can be arbitrarily set as necessary, but in the embodiment, it is set to 20°, and the tilting speed is variable speed controlled. In addition, in order to reduce the shock when starting and stopping the reclining seat 50, the speed control pattern during tilt control is trapezoidal, that is, the speed is gradually increased at the time of startup, then constant speed, and when stopped, the speed control pattern is trapezoidal. Speed control is performed to gradually reduce the speed.

In this way, the reclining seat 50 of the embodiment is not tilted and controlled centering on the waist of the subject 40 like a normal reclining seat, but is tilted and controlled centering around the knee area. Subject 40
The seat reclines so that the entire seat sinks in from head to toe, allowing you to experience the floating sensation of being slightly heavier or lighter.

[0092] Furthermore, by linking the angle adjustment of the reclining seat 50 with the angle adjustment of the unitized light production device 100, each stimulus such as visual field, illuminance, sound pressure, air volume, etc. can be relatively zoomed. (moving away or approaching), and can control a wide range of visual and psychological conditions, from rest to arousal.

FIG. 19 shows a specific example of the angle control of the reclining seat 50 performed in combination with the angle adjustment of the light production device 100.

In the apparatus of the embodiment, even if the angle of the reclining seat 50 is the same, the angle of the light production device unit 102 is adjusted to a position where the screen viewing window 110 can be easily viewed according to the height of the subject 40.

Furthermore, if the reclining seat 50 is tilted significantly backwards around the knee area, the light production device unit 102 is adjusted according to this tilt angle so that the screen viewing window 110 is in a state that is most easily seen by the subject. The angle is adjusted.

[0096] Since the light production device unit 102 also includes a pair of left and right front speakers 210, 212 and a pair of left and right natural air outlets 410, 412, the inclination angle of the reclining seat 50 Accordingly, the head of the subject 40 and the natural air outlets 410, 4
It will be understood that a zooming effect in which the distance to the speaker 12 and the speakers 210 and 212 changes can also be obtained.

Next, a detailed description will be given of the procedure for creating an environmental experience program for controlling the aforementioned various environmental producing means and producing a desired mood-changing inducing environment.

[0098] When using the mood diversion device of this embodiment, the subject 40 uses his or her ID card as described above.
Set it in the card writing/reading device 20. As a result, the personal information written on the card is transferred to the writing/reading device 2.
Read by 0. In this way, once personal information has been written into the ID card, it is possible to save time and effort in subsequent interviews.

[0099] FIG. 20 shows an example of the memory contents of the ID card, and in principle, the subject 40 answers each item of the memory contents through an interview. Note that items such as user number and number of experiences are automatically stored and updated by the device.

[0100] In the following explanation, in order to simplify understanding, it is assumed that no data has been written in the medical inquiry storage item of the ID card.

[0101] The interview in this case is carried out as follows.

[0102] First, when the subject 40 sits on the reclining seat 50, message messages regarding personal attributes are sequentially displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 30. In response to this question message, the subject uses the touch sensor 32 to input data on gender, age, and height. Based on the height data input at this time, the angle of the light production device unit is adjusted as shown in FIG.

Next, a question message regarding the mood/state tendency of the subject 40 is displayed, and the subject is instructed to select a first answer and a second answer from the six types of answer models shown in FIG. 21. The subject inputs an answer to the question using the touch sensor 32.

Next, a question message regarding the personality tendency of the subject 40 is displayed, and the subject is instructed to select a first answer and a second answer from the six types of answer models shown in FIG. 22. The subject inputs an answer to the question using the touch sensor 32.

[0105] Next, a question message regarding the preference tendency of the test subject 40 is displayed, and the test subject inputs an answer to each question from the answer model shown in FIG. 23.

Next, a question regarding the desire tendency of the subject 40 is asked, and there are four types of answer models for the first selection as shown in FIG. 24(A) and for the second selection as shown in FIG. An answer model is displayed. The subject inputs a first selected answer and a second selected answer to this question.

[0107] Based on such answers, the subjects are then classified into patterns as follows.

First, as shown in FIG. 25, subjects are classified by age and gender. Data tables for men and women are then assigned to each age group. Each data table is
It is composed of three types of tables: a first table, a second table, and a third table.

FIG. 26 shows a data table for women in their twenties as an example of such a data table. This data table includes a first table shown in (A), a second table shown in (B), and (C).
). and,
Each data table stores a plurality of data in which stories are composed of themes such as landscapes and nature. For example, in Table 1 shown in FIG.
As one of the rank 1 data, data with the theme of the sound of waves is stored. This data includes sound source data representing the sound of waves crashing, and various data for creating a guidance environment that matches the sound of the waves, specifically for each of the production devices 60, 100, 300, 350, 400, and 500. It consists of a series of control data.

[0110] Here, the first table shown in Figure (A) is divided into ranks based on the likability of women in their 20s, and the lower the rank, the higher the likability, and the higher the rank, the lower the likability. low. In addition, in Figure (B), women in their twenties are ranked based on excitement and rest, with the lower the rank, the higher the level of excitement, and the higher the rank, the higher the level of rest. . Also, the same figure (
C) is ranked based on the pleasantness of women in their twenties, and the lower the rank, the more pleasant it is, and the higher the rank, the more unpleasant it is.

[0111] In this way, in each of the first to third tables,
Since the ranking criteria are different, for example, data related to the rustling of trees that is classified as rank 3 in the first table may be classified as rank 4 in the second table.

[0112] In addition, various control parameters such as the volume, pitch, tempo of the sound source, illuminance of the light source, and saturation of the data stored in each of these tables are all set to standard levels, and the Preference pattern (Figure 23
), and the subject's mood state tendency and personality tendency, which will be described later, the value is changed.

[0113] In the examples, the data table to be used is determined based on the age and gender of the subject.
For example, if a man in his 40s is under less stress and has an extroverted personality, a data table for men in his 30s may be used.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 27, the subjects are classified into five patterns in descending order of stress level based on the first and second selection answers to the above-mentioned mood state tendency questions. For example, if you answered that you were mainly depressed or anxious, you would be classified as pattern 1, which has the highest stress level, and if you answered that you were mainly tired, you would be classified as being in the general stress or fatigue group. If you are classified as pattern 4 and answered that you are doing well, you will be classified into pattern 5, which has the lowest stress level.
are categorized.

[0115] Here, since subjects classified into the high stress pattern respond strongly to external stimuli or are sensitive to stimuli, consideration is given to weakening the stimulus when setting the guidance environment. Furthermore, since subjects classified as having a low stress pattern tend to be relatively resistant to stimulation, consideration should be given to widening the range of stimulation when setting up the induction environment.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 28, based on the first and second selection answers to the personality tendency question, the subjects are classified into four patterns in descending order of personality sensitivity to stimulation. For example, if the person answers that he or she is nervous and withdrawn, the person is classified into pattern 1, which is the least susceptible to external stimulation. On the other hand, those who responded that they were proactive and did not care about some things were classified into pattern 4, which is the most sensitive to stimulation.

Therefore, in this case as well, when the guiding environment is set, the stimulation given to the subject is set to be larger in the order of pattern 1, pattern 2, . . . pattern 4.

Next, as shown in FIG. 29, the subject is classified into one of 20 patterns A, B...S, and T based on the combination of the mood state tendency pattern and the personality tendency pattern. Corresponding to each pattern of A, B, C, etc., there are restrictions on the ranks used in each data table and restrictions on various parameters. For example, subjects classified as pattern A have a high degree of stress and are most susceptible to external stimulation. Therefore, data that can be used in the first and third tables is limited to rank 1, and data that can be used in the second table is limited to rank 5, so as not to give strong stimulating sounds to the subject. Furthermore, sound source parameters regarding the volume, pitch, and tempo of the sound source used, and parameters regarding the illuminance and chroma of the light source 120 used are set so as not to stimulate the subject as much as possible.

[0119] Furthermore, if the subject belongs to pattern T, the degree of stress is the lowest and it is resistant to external stimulation, so there is no restriction on the ranks that can be used in each table, and the volume of the sound source used, Restrictions on height, tempo, and illuminance and saturation of the light source 120 are extremely loose, and conditions are set to provide a wider range of stimulation.

In this way, based on the subject's mood state tendency and personality tendency pattern, the subject is classified into one of the patterns shown in FIG. sound source volume,
Various conditions such as height, tempo, illuminance of the light source, and saturation can be set.

FIG. 30 shows a flowchart of the procedure for creating an environmental experience program for subjects classified by pattern in this way.

[0122] First, steps (hereinafter referred to as S) 1 to S5
Create an environmental experience program for the introduction and development sections.

[0123] That is, in S1, the gender of the subject;
Select the corresponding data table based on the age group. This assumes that the subject is a woman in her twenties and that the data table shown in FIG. 26 is selected.

[0124] Next, in S2, the ranks of the data to be used are narrowed down based on the usage rank restriction condition shown in Fig. 29, and data are randomly selected from the first table and the second table so as not to overlap. At this time, data is selected from the first table that allows the subject to easily assimilate smoothly into the guidance environment under the restrictions of the usage rank. Furthermore, data that will make the subject feel relaxed is selected from the second table.

[0125] In addition, when emphasizing the story,
It is necessary to have sound sources of the same system, and when considering the length of time, it is necessary to have two or more sound sources.

[0126] Once the data to be used in the introduction and development parts are selected from the first and second tables in this way, the volume, pitch, and tempo of the sound source to be used are set in S3, and the next In S4, the lighting to be used and its color are selected. At the same time, various conditions such as the type and strength of natural wind are set.

[0127] Here, the setting of the volume, pitch, and tempo of the sound source, the lighting used, and the selection of colors are determined based not only on the preference tendency pattern answered by the subject as shown in Fig. 23, but also on the classification of the subject as shown in Fig. 29. This is done based on the limitations of the parameters corresponding to the table.

Next, in S4, the times of the introduction part and the development part are determined.

[0129] In this way, first, an environmental experience program for the introduction section and development section is created. At this time, the type and strength of natural wind, and the volume of warm air are set for each sound source, and this presetting is performed in consideration of the type of sound source and its stimulation level. Also, presets are made that take into account seasonal temperature changes and effects of heat on the head and feet for each sound source.

[0130] In this way, in the introduction part, we use data according to the subject's likability, eliminate external influences, and make it easy for the subject to assimilate smoothly into the guiding environment. Based on data that takes into account excitement and rest, etc., an environmental experience program will be created to make the subjects more relaxed after assimilating them into the mood-altering inducing environment.

[0131] Next, in S6 to S9, environmental experience programs for the development part and the final part are created.

That is, in S6, data to be used in the development part and the end part are selected. Here, of the adopted tables, the second table and the third table are used. Then, the data of the developed part is selected in accordance with the first selected answer shown in FIG. 24(A), and the data of the final part is selected in accordance with the second selected answer shown in FIG. 24(B). Note that when selecting the data, as described in detail in the explanation of FIG. 29, the condition of limiting the usage rank is satisfied.

Next, in S8, the lighting and colors to be used are selected. In accordance with the selection of lighting and colors, various conditions such as the type and strength of natural wind are also preset at the same time.

Next, in S9, the times of the development part and the final part are determined. This time is determined based on the sound source used and a combination of various conditions.

[0135] In this way, in the development part, data are selected from the second table ranked based on excitement and rest, so as to lead the relaxed subject to the desired state, and in the concluding part, data are selected from the second table ranked based on excitement and rest. Data is selected from the third table ranked based on discomfort, and an environmental experience program is created to ultimately lead the subject guided in the development department to the subject's desired mental state.

[0136] Once the environmental experience program for the introductory part, development part, development part, and concluding part has been created in this way, the S
At 10, the overall balance is checked. Here, the program is modified to avoid the use of the same sound source, and also to avoid the continuous use of plosives. Also, if you want to give the whole piece a story, you should reevaluate the sound sources you use and rearrange them.

[0137] In this way, the mood change device of the present embodiment determines the desired state of the subject's mental state, that is, the desired state, based on the subject's current mental state and the subject's desire tendency, through the interview with the subject. It can change your mood to lead you to.

FIG. 31 shows the basic structure of the environmental experience program created in this way.

For example, the classification pattern in FIG.
For subjects belonging to , data with weak stimulation is selected from each table as shown in FIG. 31(A), and an environmental experience program is created.

Furthermore, for subjects whose classification pattern in FIG. 29 belongs to K, the rank of the used data is restricted as shown in FIG. 31(K). In addition, for subjects whose personality is such that the classification pattern shown in Figure 29 belongs to T, and whose stress level is low, an environmental experience program with all restrictions on usage rank removed as shown in Figure 31 (T) is applied. will be created.

[0141] The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

For example, in this embodiment, the environmental experience program is divided into four parts: an introduction part, a development part, a development part, and a concluding part. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Depending on the requirements, the program may be configured more simply, or it may be configured in more detailed sections.

[0143] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the case where the outlet of the natural wind generator is formed as a two-channel structure on the left and right has been explained as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to three or more channels as necessary. Alternatively, the air outlet of each channel may be provided and the wind blown out from the air outlet of each channel may be controlled so as to have a fluctuation similar to that of natural wind as a whole.

[0144] Furthermore, in this example, the natural wind generator is
Although the description has been given by taking as an example the case where the device is used as one of the environmental production means of the mood change device, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be used for various other purposes as necessary, such as generating natural wind in conjunction with the screen of a TV game. It may also be used to

[0145]

As explained above, according to the natural wind generator of the present invention, by controlling the strength of the wind blown out from the multi-channel air outlet for each channel, the overall oscillation can be improved. It is possible to artificially generate natural wind with a strong force.

[0146] Further, according to the mood change device of the present invention, the subject is asked about the subject's current condition and the subject's desired condition, and based on the answers, an optimal mood change guidance is provided for guiding the subject to the desired condition. It becomes possible to create an environment and effectively change the subject's mood. In particular, according to the mood change device of the present invention, natural wind is combined with visual and auditory effects,
It is possible to create an environment that induces a change of mood, thereby making it possible to more effectively change the subject's mood.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a main part of a control circuit of a diversion device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic explanatory diagram of a diversion device according to this embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation order of the mood diversion device of this embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a mood-changing guiding environment produced by the mood-changing device of this embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of use of the mood diversion device of this embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of use of the mood diversion device of this embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a three-dimensional sound system used in this example.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a part of the musical tone generating device used in this embodiment.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of the light production device used in this embodiment, in which (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the three-dimensional configuration of the unitized light production device, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the three-dimensional configuration of the unitized light production device; FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of main parts of a light source configured using

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the effect of the light effect device of the embodiment.

11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams of an air circulation system used in the example, in which (A) is an explanatory diagram of air flow from the front, and (B) is an explanatory diagram of air flow in the lateral direction.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a cooling region and a heating region formed in the diversion device of the embodiment.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a control circuit of the natural wind generator used in this example.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the blowing strength of the right channel and the left channel for obtaining natural wind using a natural wind generator.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of the operation when varying the strength of the natural wind to create a summer sunset; the horizontal axis represents time, and the vertical axis represents the wind strength.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific configuration of a head cooling/foot heating device attached to a seat used in this embodiment.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of a reclining seat posture control device used in the example.

18 is an explanatory diagram of a state in which the reclining seat is tilted using the posture control device shown in FIG. 17. FIG.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of an example of angle control of the light production device unit and reclining seat used in the example, and (A), (B), and (C) are illustrations of examples of angle control for subjects of different heights, respectively. each is shown.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of the storage contents of the ID card used in this embodiment.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of an answer model regarding the subject's mood/state tendency.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram of an answer model regarding personality tendencies for a subject.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram of an answer model regarding a subject's preference tendency.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of an answer model regarding a test subject's desire; FIG. 24 (A) is an explanatory diagram of an answer model for the first desire, and FIG. 24 (B) is an explanatory diagram of an answer model for the second desire.

FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the sex and age of the subject and the data table to be used.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a data table used for a group of women in their twenties;
(B) and (C) represent a first table, a second table, and a third table that constitute each data table.

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of a subject's mood state tendency pattern.

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram of a test subject's personality state tendency pattern.

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram when classifying subjects based on a combination of personality tendency patterns and mood state tendency patterns.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure for creating an environmental experience program for the mood diversion device according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of tables used in the created environmental experience program and the rank of use of data in each table.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Housing 12 Space for diversion 30 LCD monitor 32 Touch sensor 40 Subject 50 Reclining seat 70 Arithmetic control circuit 100 Light production device 200 Musical sound generator 400 Natural wind generator 410, 412 Natural wind outlet
NM015801

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A housing having a space for accommodating a subject, a multi-channel air outlet formed toward the accommodating space, and blowout data representing changes over time in the strength of wind blown from the air outlet. The accommodation space includes a data storage means stored for each channel, and an air blowout control means for controlling the strength of wind blown out from the air blowout port of each channel based on the stored blowout data. A natural wind generator for an environmental simulator, which is characterized by generating natural wind with internal fluctuations. 2. In claim 1, the air outlet has two left and right channels arranged at predetermined positions on the left and right so as to blow cold air toward the head of the subject seated on a seat provided in the accommodation space. A natural wind generating device for an environment simulator, characterized in that the air blowing control means is formed as an air blowing outlet, and the air blowing control means independently controls the strength of the cold air blown out from the left and right two channels of air blowing outlets. 3. A housing having a diversion space for accommodating a subject, an interactive inquiry means for asking the subject about the subject's current condition and the subject's desired condition, and inputting answers to the questions; an experience program creation means for creating an environmental experience program that guides the subject's mental state from the current condition to the condition desired by the subject based on the answer to the above; an environment production means for producing the mood-changing inducing environment based on the environment experience program;
The environment production means includes a light production device that produces a visual mood-changing guiding environment at least in front of the subject, and a musical sound generating device that produces an auditory mood-changing guiding environment around the subject. , a natural wind generation device that generates natural wind in a diversion space accommodating a subject, the natural wind generation device including a multi-channel air outlet formed toward the diversion space; , based on a data storage means in which blowout data representing changes in wind strength over time created in accordance with the environmental experience program is stored for each channel, and each stored blowout data,
an air blowing control means for controlling the strength of the wind blowing out from the air blowing ports of each channel, the air blowing control means being formed to generate fluctuating natural wind in the accommodation space, and being formed to generate fluctuating natural wind in the diversion space. A mood change device characterized by inducing the mental state of a subject admitted to a desired condition.