JPS63102767A - Self-training apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Technical Field] This invention is a method for learning autonomic training, which is one of the psychological and physiological treatments for treating so-called stress diseases caused by stress and for alleviating stress. Regarding an autonomous training device.

(Background technology) The environment surrounding us is rapidly changing into an increasingly complex environment due to the progress of an aging society, cutting-edge technological innovation, and the progress of an OA information society.Such a social environment These changes are causing so-called stress diseases in modern people due to increased mental stress.Therefore, in order to prevent stress from leading to psychosomatic disorders and neurosis, autonomic training methods are used to reduce muscle and mental tension. ,
It is done to eliminate irritability.

This autonomic training method uses autosuggestion to create a suggestive state and removes muscle tension. As a result,
Physiological changes are induced. These physiological changes include an increase in peripheral blood flow, an accompanying increase in peripheral skin temperature (especially the skin temperature of the hands and fingers), and an increase in calculus resistance. Devices that detect these physiological parameters and notify the user have been considered for some time, and these have been used in autonomic training methods, but there was nothing that could be easily used. .

[Purpose of the invention]

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an autonomous training device that is small, portable, and easy to handle.

[Disclosure of the invention]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises a sensor for detecting information from a human body, a notification means, and a signal processing means for receiving a signal from the sensor and causing the notification means to output a stimulus. The gist thereof is an autonomous training device in which a sensor is provided near the notification means.

The present invention will be explained in detail below.

FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show one embodiment of the autonomous training device according to the present invention. As shown in the figure, this autonomous training device includes a thin card-shaped main body 1 and an earphone (t).
3 knowledge means) equipped with 3. As shown in the third time and FIG. 4, a sensor 2 made of a thermistor is arranged at the edge of the notification means 30. This sensor 2 detects biological information, and here, it detects changes in skin temperature. The skin temperature becomes higher as the relaxed state becomes stronger. Sensor 2 and notification means 3
are connected to the main body 1 by signal wires via connectors 14, and both signal wires are connected to the integrated lead wire 13.
It is said that The main body 1 includes a signal processing means that receives a signal sent from the sensor 2 and causes the notification means 3 to output sounds of different cycles depending on the detected value obtained by the sensor 2. Here, the signal processing means A includes a detection circuit 9, an oscillation frequency variable circuit 102, an oscillation circuit 11, and an adjustment circuit 12. Then, the detection circuit 9 detects the signal sent from the sensor 2, the adjustment circuit 12 adjusts this detected value, and the oscillation frequency variable circuit 10 and the oscillation circuit 11
is shorter when the detected value indicates a stress state than when it indicates a relaxed state, and a signal with a different period is sent to the notification means 3 depending on the detected value. Changes in skin temperature can be detected, for example, by converting changes in the resistance value of a thermistor corresponding to changes in skin temperature into changes in voltage.
The signal processing means (output circuit) A converts the signal into an output waveform corresponding to the detected value. The adjustment circuit 12 includes an adjustment dial 15, and can be adjusted by rotating the adjustment dial 15. The notification means 3 receives the signal from the oscillation circuit 11, and according to the detected value,
When the detected value indicates a stress state, a sound with a shorter period is emitted than when the detected value indicates a relaxed state.

This autonomic training device is used, for example, in the autonomic training method as follows. First, as shown in FIG. 5, the main body 1 is worn on the chest, such as by putting it in a jacket pocket, and the notification means 3 is worn on the ear. At this time, the sensor 2 is brought into contact with the skin. The main body 1 may be designed to be kept in a pants pocket or a bag, and the place and method of mounting are not particularly limited. When worn in this way, the sensor 2 detects the skin temperature of the human body. Since this detected value differs depending on the person and even the same person depending on the situation, it is adjusted to an appropriate value using the adjustment dial 15. A signal with a period corresponding to the adjusted detection value is output from the main body 1 to the notification means 3, and the notification means 3 outputs a sound with a period corresponding to the output value to notify the user of the state of physiological change. do. The user can relieve their own stress (tension) or relaxation (relaxation) by the sound cycle.
Know the state and practice tension relaxation through autosuggestion based on autonomic training methods, thereby achieving a better physiological state.

For example, if a sound with a waveform as shown in FIG. 6 [a constant fundamental period t0 and a period corresponding to a physiological state (hereinafter referred to as "menstrual cycle") 1+] is initially reported, Then, as shown in FIG. 7, the cycle is set to t2, which is shorter than tl, using the adjustment dial. Then, by performing autonomic training, the sound waveform shown in Figure 6 (sound with a long menstrual cycle) indicating a relaxed state, and the waveform sound shown in Figure 8 indicating an even more relaxed state. (Longer menstrual cycle #J] t 3 sound)
so that it can be heard. As mentioned above, the stronger the relaxed state, the longer the physiological cycle of sound.
Changes in physiological status can be easily determined.

In the above example, the change in the notification sound was as simple as a change in the menstrual cycle, but as in the case of changing from the waveform in Figure 6 to the waveform in Figure 9, the change in the basic cycle from to to t,
J, the menstrual cycle changes from tl to t, and both the basic cycle and the menstrual cycle may change. Furthermore, the waveform of the human voice and natural sounds (such as the sounds of insects and chirping birds) shown in Figure 10 changes to the sound waveform shown in Figures 11 and 12. It may be possible to do so. In this case, when the notification sound changes from the waveform of FIG. 6 to the waveform of FIG. 9, it is preferable that the stronger the stress state, the shorter both the basic period and the menstrual period. Then, the more the stress state is alleviated and the relaxed state becomes stronger, the longer the basic cycle of the notification sound and the menstrual cycle become.
Even when the notification sound changes from the waveform shown in the figure to the waveform shown in Fig. 11 or the waveform shown in Fig. 12, the stronger the stress condition is, the shorter the cycle becomes like the sound of the waveform shown in Fig. 11. It is better to do this.

If necessary, the signal processing means is provided with a means to raise the pitch in inverse proportion to the length of the sound cycle, so that the stronger the stress state, the higher the frequency pattern (becomes), like the sound shown in the figure. It is better to do it like this.If you do it like this,
As the stress state is alleviated and the relaxation state becomes stronger, the period of the notification sound becomes longer (and the pitch becomes lower).

Since the autonomous training device according to the present invention is configured as described above, it can be made small and suitable for portability. In addition, since the sensor is placed in the earphone, it is now possible to connect the earphone and sensor to the main body with an integrated lead wire, reducing the risk of the lead wire getting in the way and making it easier to handle. ,
It is now possible to wear the device in a way that does not feel uncomfortable. An autonomous training device that is small and portable can be easily used anytime and anywhere, making it easier to learn autonomous training methods that were previously difficult to master because you were unable to set aside time for training every day. You will be able to acquire it. In addition, it can be used without any discomfort in the same way as card-type radios, cassette tape recorders, etc., and is even more useful for stress relief, prevention of neurosis, psychosomatic disorders, etc.

Although the above embodiment uses a sensor that detects skin temperature, the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, a pulse wave sensor that detects the pulse, such as the sensor 23 shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, may be used. This sensor 23 is shaped like a clothespin and has two clipping pieces 25, each of which can hold an earlobe 26 between the ends. A light emitting diode (LED) 35 and a light receiving element 36 are provided on the inner surface of one of the clamping pieces 25.

A lead wire 3 is connected to the light emitting diode 35 and the light receiving element 36.
3 is connected. The main body side part of the lead vA33 is
It is integrated with the main body side portion of the lead wire 7' of the notification means 3' consisting of an earphone. The sensor 23 is installed near the earphone 3', such that the earphone 3' is attached to the ear hole and the sensor 23 is attached to the earlobe 26. The sensor 23 is a light emitting diode 3
The light emitted from the sensor 5 is reflected by the blood flow, and the variation in the reflectance is detected as a voltage waveform by the light receiving element. The stronger the pulse lax state, the larger the amplitude.

An autonomous training device equipped with such a sensor can also be made small and suitable for carrying, similar to the above-mentioned autonomous training device. Additionally, since the sensor is placed near the earphone, the earphone and sensor lead wires can be integrated into one body to reduce the risk of the lead wires getting in the way and make handling easier. This makes it possible to wear the device in a comfortable manner.

In addition, in the above embodiments, if a power source is sometimes required, such as an autonomous training device equipped with a sensor that detects skin temperature or a sensor that detects pulse, it is necessary to adjust the current so that the current is not consumed when not in use. It is a good idea to provide a power switch function on the dial. When the main body is used by putting it in the chest pocket of a jacket, etc., it is preferable to install a replaceable scent plate 63 as shown in FIG. 1 so that the scent can be enjoyed from the chest. A mounting portion 64 is provided on the front surface of the main body 1, and the plate 63 is inserted into the mounting portion 64. The plate 63 is a sheet made of cellulose fiber, a sheet made of polyethylene, or the like impregnated with an aromatic agent. As for the type of fragrance, it is best to use one that has a calming effect (it is best to use extracts from trees such as terpene compounds collectively known as phytoncides.Enclose a plate that emits such a scent. It is a good idea to have multiple types of plates in a bag, and depending on your preference, take them out of the sealed bag and attach them to the main body to help you transition to a relaxed state.After using the plate, remove it from the main body and replace it with a new plate. do.

In the above embodiment, the notification means emits sound, but it may also emit other stimuli such as vibration or light.

[Effects of the Invention] The autonomous training device according to the present invention includes a sensor that detects information from a human body, a notification device, and a signal processing device that receives a signal from the sensor and causes the notification device to output a stimulus. Since the sensor is provided near the notification means, it can be made small, suitable for carrying, and easy to handle.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the autonomous training device according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a block circuit diagram of the embodiment, Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the notification means of the embodiment, and Fig. 4 is the same. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the installed state of the notification means, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the installed state of the above embodiment, FIGS. FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the sensor and notification means of another embodiment of the autonomous training device according to the present invention, and FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of the state in which the sensor of the same embodiment is installed. 2.23...Sensor 3.3'...Notification means 9.
...Detection circuit 10...Oscillation frequency variable circuit 11.
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Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) A sensor that detects information from the human body, a notification means,
An autonomous training device comprising a signal processing means for receiving a signal from the sensor and causing the notifying means to output a stimulus, the sensor being provided near the notifying means. (2) The notification means is an earphone, the sensor is a pulse wave sensor, and the signal line connecting the earphone and the signal processing means and the signal processing means side portion of the signal line connecting the pulse wave sensor and the signal processing means are The first integrated claim
Autonomous training device described in section. (3) The autonomous training device according to claim 1, wherein the notification means is an earphone, the sensor is a temperature sensor, and the sensor is installed in the notification means.