JPH1085336A - Apparatus for regulating body and soul with sound - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an apparatus for regulating body, soul and autonomic nervous system and activating human brain at the same time, by hearing music through a speaker. SOLUTION: The apparatus comprises a speaker system such as an audio apparatus having a bioelectrical activator 3 built in the front of a diaphragm 2 of a speaker to form sound field of music or the like by the speaker 1. More preferably plural speakers are arranged surrounding a given dimension so that the speakers may emit sound towards the space wrapping the space with emitted pound to form an active sound field.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mental and physical adjustment device which enables simultaneous activation of brain waves and activation of a meridian system over the whole body.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In modern society, psychological stress is remarkably increased. As a method for relieving this stress, a device for inducing a so-called α-wave, which is often seen when the mind and body are relaxing, out of brain waves. Various proposals have been made. Attempts have been made to use these devices not only to relieve stress but also to positively utilize the phenomenon that increases creativity and learning power when α waves are generated.

[0003] Among such α-wave generation inducing devices, about 4
A low-frequency electric signal having a frequency difference of 16 Hz to 16 Hz is generated by a transmitter, and these two outputs are supplied to the right and left diaphragm driving coils of an earphone or a headphone, respectively, to produce an ultra-low sound generated by the frequency difference. There is one that induces the α wave by a beat (Japanese Patent Publication No.
22675). This device has been highly evaluated as a simple device that regulates the rhythm of the autonomic nervous system, relieves stress, and improves memory and concentration. However, as clearly described in the specification, there are cases in which remarkable effects are not seen, such as psychosomatic disorders. In addition to psychosomatic disorders, decreased concentration and motivation to work, insomnia, malaise, dissatisfaction, etc. are often caused by an imbalance in the activities of various parts of the body. This is because in many cases, it cannot be removed by induction alone.

On the other hand, by incorporating a bioelectric operator composed of a loop and a mesh made of a good electric conductor such as gold, silver, or copper into a headphone, the electromagnetic action induced by vibration due to sound is applied to the entire human body. By acting on the ear where the pot is concentrated and stimulating the meridian system,
There have been proposals for activating the entire human body. Such an activating effect is enhanced in combination with the mental stabilizing effect of music or the like. A typical configuration of the bioelectric element 3 is as shown in FIG.
A loop 4 formed by winding a fine wire of a good conductor such as gold, silver, or copper in a coil shape, and a portion 5 extending in the diameter direction of the loop.
Consists of Headphones with a built-in bioelectrical element can be used for appreciation of music to be diagnosed by a visceral-autonomic nervous function diagnostic device (see Japanese Patent Publication No. 52-4878 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 62-324). Has been found to have the effect of sedating the autonomic nervous system and activating the meridian system (see JP-A-5-15605).
Moreover, the effect is remarkable in music having 1 / f vibration such as classical music, and it has been found that it is better to operate in a relaxed state.

[0005]

However, such an apparatus using a headphone requires not only that each person wear the headphone but also that wearing the headphone is more or less physical. It will be stressful. In addition, although the pots of the whole body are concentrated on the ear, there is a problem that the action is limited to the local area of the ear. An object of the present invention is to provide a mental and physical adjustment device that enables simultaneous activation of brain waves and activation of a meridian system over the whole body.

[0006]

According to the sound / mention adjusting device of the present invention, in a speaker system such as an audio device, a bioelectric element is built in the front of a speaker vibration plate, and a sound field such as music is formed by the speaker. It is characterized by making it. Preferably, a plurality of such speakers are arranged around a fixed-sized space so as to emit sound toward the space, and to surround the space with the radiated sound to form a working sound field. Is desirable.

[0007]

The present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the following examples. FIG. 1 shows a loudspeaker 1 used in a sound and mind adjusting apparatus according to the present invention, in which an appropriate number of bioelectric actuators 3, 3 'are arranged in front of a diaphragm 2 of a normal loudspeaker. In order to measure the influence of the speaker provided with the bioelectric element on the human body, changes in myoelectric potential and brain waves were measured. The subject was a 42-year-old man, an office worker. The measurement location was on the third floor of a condominium in Kawaguchi City. The measurement was performed 5 times in 3 minutes, 2 times in a natural state, 2 times after listening to a CD composed by Tomio Miyashita, which is said to have a relaxing effect, with two ordinary speakers arranged as shown in Fig. 2. The speaker in FIG. 2 is a speaker with a built-in bioelectric element of the present invention, and after listening to the same music,
Measurements were performed and the effects were examined.

[0008] (EMG: Myoelectric potential Hz ART: Unmeasurable time due to convulsions, etc.) In order to measure the state of the subject, it was measured after a simple interview. ART is almost equal to 6 seconds, 3.3% during a 3 minute measurement. EMG has the highest average value of 22.0 to 24 for ordinary people in a situation where no outside sound enters and the room temperature is adjusted.
Hz, average 19.0 to 22.0 Hz, meaning that the measured value is in tension. Although it is an average value for the test subject, it shows that the body and mind are tired.
In particular, a Mid α wave (α ₂ ), which is a relaxed concentrated brain wave of 8 to 12 Hz, is attracting attention. This average is the highest one
The measured value is quite high since it is 5.0 μV and the average value is 9.0 μV. Other brain waves also show a very stable balance. The subject is performing autonomous training on an individual basis and seems to have a basic biological balance.

[0009] The measurement was performed on TV for 20 minutes after the first measurement.
Made after watching. ART is further reduced to about 1/3. EMG maximum 50.0Hz, average 41.1H
z is quite high considering that the subject has a relatively high level. This may be a response to the subject watching the favorite F1 race on the TV. EEG balance is extremely stable. The relatively high numerical value compared to the first EEG value is considered to be the effect of TV.

[0010] After the second measurement, after a little conversation and awakening the mind and body, a CD of Tomio Miyashita's song known to have a relaxing effect
Listen for 15 minutes. As a result, it was measured after entering a state in which "the body and mind were relaxed and mentally calm". No ATR has been observed and tension has been greatly improved. EMG has the highest value from 50.0 Hz to 31.5
Hz, the average shows a considerable change from 41.1 Hz to 24.6 Hz. There is no blurring in the waveform, and the state of relaxation is high enough to cut external factors such as external noise at a considerable level. Mid
The α-wave has a very high numerical value from 24.5 μV to 30.5 μV and an average value from 14.9 μV to 19.9 μV, and also has a large change rate. The appearance rate of 97.8% as the predominant EEG is astonishing. The appearance rate of the predominant electroencephalogram of the β wave is extremely reduced, indicating that the subject is in a relaxed state.

[0011] Approximately 25 minutes after the third measurement, measurements were taken after watching the continuation of the F1 race on the TV. It looks almost the same as the first time, but the appearance rate of β wave has decreased, and the appearance rates of α ₁ wave and θ wave have increased. Especially the level of alpha ₁ wave is relaxed brain wave has improved, indicating that the relaxing effect is continued.

[0012] Using a speaker provided with the bioelectric element of the present invention,
I listened to the same CD as the 3rd one for 15 minutes. There is no ART. EM
G is an average value, but blurs. This is thought to be due to the fatigue of the experiment, which lasted more than half an hour from the start of the measurement, and to the autonomous open state. improved alpha ₂ wave is, and so it is very stable balance. According to interviews with subjects, "I'm more tired than fatigue."
And that. In particular, during the time period in which the β wave and the θ wave are predominant, an image of “a face or scenery that has never been seen” outside the consciousness of the person is generated. Judging such a consciousness level from the know-how of the autonomic training method, it is considered that the autonomic nervous system is adjusted when the stress in the degenerative consciousness is resolved, and the state is "open autonomous state". According to the above results, the music therapy effect as in the third time is a simple relaxation effect, and the music therapy effect using the speaker provided with the bioelectrical element of the present invention is effective in activating the brain. It is thought that the effect of adjusting the autonomic nervous does not stop.

In the above embodiment, two speakers provided with the bioelectric element of the present invention are used.
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, four speakers 1 are arranged so as to face one point A. According to such an arrangement, a strong sound field is formed at point A, and the above-described brain activation and autonomic nerve adjustment effects are emphasized. In the embodiment of FIG. 4, a plurality of speakers are arranged so that a certain range of space B is wrapped by the direction in which each speaker faces, and according to such an arrangement, a plurality of speakers located in the space B are arranged. The above effects can be given to people. In the above embodiment, four speakers are used, but it is needless to say that the number may be increased or decreased as appropriate.

[0014]

In the apparatus for adjusting mind and body by sound according to the present invention, a speaker incorporating a bioelectric element as described above is used to provide a person who listens to music with the effect of activating the brain and adjusting the autonomic nerve. However, since a speaker is used, the effect can be emphasized by using a plurality of speakers, or a sound field can be formed in a wide area, so that it can be applied to a plurality of people at the same time. In addition, there is no hassle such as wearing a headphone, and the whole body is acted on, so that an excellent effect that a high effect can be expected can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a structure of a speaker of a sound and mental adjustment device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a layout view showing an embodiment of a sound and mind adjusting device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a layout diagram showing another embodiment of the sound and mind adjusting apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a layout view showing still another embodiment of the sound and mind adjusting apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing the structure of the bioelectrical actuator.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 speaker 2 diaphragm 3
Bioelectric actuator 4 Loop part 5 Diameter part

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A body and body adjustment device using sound, wherein a bioelectric element is built in the front of a speaker vibration plate, and a sound field such as music is formed by the speaker. 2. A mind and body adjustment by sound, comprising arranging a plurality of speakers having a built-in bioelectrical element so as to face one point, and radiating sound toward the point to form an action sound field. apparatus 3. A plurality of loudspeakers each having a built-in bioelectric element disposed so as to face the periphery of a certain space, and radiate sound to form an action sound field in the entire space. Mind and body adjustment device