KR102596531B1 - Brainwave synchronization vibrator through liquid medium - Google Patents

Abstract

A brain wave-tuned oscillator through a liquid medium is presented. A brain wave tuning oscillator through a liquid medium according to an embodiment includes a module; and a vibrator that provides vibrations or waves through a liquid medium within the module, and the vibrations or waves can be introduced into the human body at an appropriate intensity or frequency through the vibrator.

Description

Brain wave tuning vibrator through liquid medium {BRAINWAVE SYNCHRONIZATION VIBRATOR THROUGH LIQUID MEDIUM}

The following embodiments relate to a brain wave tuning oscillator through a liquid medium, and more specifically, to a brain wave tuning oscillator through a liquid medium that introduces vibrations or waves into the human body at an appropriate intensity or frequency through a liquid medium.

The brain generates signals in different frequency bands depending on its activity state, which are called brain waves. Brain waves include alpha waves (7-14Hz) that occur when a person is at rest, such as sleeping or meditating with their eyes closed, and beta waves (Beta waves) that occur when a person is tense or mentally active. 14-30Hz), Delta Wave (0.5-4Hz), which occurs during deep sleep or when there is little consciousness, and Theta Wave (4-8Hz), which occurs mainly during the process of settling down or leading to sleep.

Based on the theoretical background of the brain wave tuning effect (the frequency following effect) announced by Dr. Gray Walter (W) in the UK in the 1970s, brain waves are artificially induced to bring a person's state into a state corresponding to the brain waves. Many inventions and research are being conducted to do this.

Korean Patent No. 10-1496089 relates to a functional bed using such sound wave vibration. The sound wave vibration provided in the bed stimulates the body to help treat stress such as circulatory disorders, dizziness, and insomnia, and can also serve as heat therapy. The technology for a functional bed using sonic vibration is described.

Korean Patent Application No. 10-2021-0133985 describes a technology related to an oscillator that implements continuous linear vibration for brain wave entrainment corresponding to ultra-low frequencies.

Korean Patent No. 10-1496089 Korean Patent Application No. 10-2021-0133985

Embodiments describe a brain wave tuning vibrator through a liquid medium, and more specifically, provide technology for introducing vibrations or waves at an appropriate intensity or frequency into the human body through a liquid medium.

Embodiments provide a brain wave tuning vibrator through a liquid medium that outputs the vibrations or waves of the vibrator to the outside through the liquid medium within the module and introduces the vibrations or waves into the human body at an appropriate intensity or frequency, thereby having a positive effect on the human body. there is.

A brain wave tuning oscillator through a liquid medium according to an embodiment includes a module; and a vibrator that provides vibrations or waves through a liquid medium within the module, and the vibrations or waves can be introduced into the human body at an appropriate intensity or frequency through the vibrator.

It floats on a liquid medium within the module and further includes a diaphragm on which the vibrator is disposed on the upper side, wherein the diaphragm amplifies the vibration of the vibrator and transmits it to the liquid medium, thereby outputting vibration or waves to the outside. there is.

It may further include a slit formed on one side of the module to allow a liquid medium to flow in or out of the module.

It may further include a diaphragm installed inside the slit in the module to allow the liquid medium to reach a predetermined height.

The vibrator includes a body; a permanent magnet formed inside the body; A voice coil configured outside the permanent magnet to convert an electric signal into a voice signal; A heavy mass yoke configured outside the voice coil to amplify vibration; and a suspension configured to the body to assist linear movement of a preset amplitude.

The body may have a cylindrical structure with open top and bottom, and may be made of a material that is breathable and capable of exchanging heat with the outside for heat circulation.

The suspension consists of a plurality of suspensions, and is disposed on the top and bottom or inside the body to assist in the predetermined linear movement.

The module containing the vibrator may be configured within a water bed or water mat to introduce vibrations or waves at an appropriate intensity or frequency to the user through water or liquid.

A brain wave tuning vibrator according to another embodiment includes a module; and a vibrator that provides vibration or waves through a medium within the module. As the vibrator provides vibrations or waves through the medium, the vibrations or waves can be introduced into the human body at an appropriate intensity or frequency.

According to embodiments, the vibration or wave of the vibrator in the vibrator module is output to the outside through a liquid medium, and the brain wave tuning vibrator through the liquid medium has a positive effect on the human body by introducing the vibration or wave into the human body at an appropriate intensity or frequency. can be provided. These positive effects on the human body, including brain health, can lead to improvements in the sleep environment of modern people, which can lead to improved quality of life for each individual and further have a positive effect on society as a whole.

According to embodiments, it is possible to provide a brain wave tuning vibrator through a liquid medium that allows a user to easily fall asleep by generating vibration in the alpha wave band.

In addition, according to embodiments, it is possible to provide a brain wave tuning vibrator through a liquid medium that allows a user to easily wake up by generating vibration in the beta wave band in response to preset time information.

Figure 1 is a diagram showing an example of application of a brain wave tuning oscillator through a liquid medium according to an embodiment.
Figure 2 is a diagram schematically showing a brain wave tuning oscillator through a liquid medium according to an embodiment.
Figure 3 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of a vibrator according to an embodiment.
Figure 4 shows the results of an EEG experiment before 11 Hz stimulation using a vibrator according to an embodiment, and shows the EEG in a state where only the eyes are closed and no external stimulation is present.
Figure 5 shows the results of an brain wave experiment during 11 Hz stimulation using a vibrator according to an embodiment, and shows brain waves when the vibrator is operating at 11 Hz.
Figure 6 shows the results of an EEG experiment after 11 Hz stimulation using a vibrator according to an embodiment, and shows the EEG when stimulation with the 11 Hz vibrator is stopped.
Figure 7 shows the results of an brain wave experiment during 25 Hz stimulation using a vibrator according to an embodiment, and shows brain waves when the vibrator is operating at 25 Hz.
Figure 8 shows the results of an EEG experiment after 25 Hz stimulation using a vibrator according to an embodiment, and shows the EEG when the 25 Hz vibrator stimulation is stopped.
Figure 9 shows the results of a dummy test brain wave experiment in which electrodes were measured by placing electrodes in an aqueous solution rather than the body to determine whether the oscillator signal forms noise other than brain waves. When the oscillator was activated by placing the electrodes in the dummy (aqueous solution) represents the signal.
Figure 10 is a diagram for explaining interworking with an application according to an embodiment.
Figure 11 is a diagram for explaining the operation of a brain wave tuning oscillator through a liquid medium according to an embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the attached drawings. However, the described embodiments may be modified into various other forms, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below. In addition, various embodiments are provided to more completely explain the present invention to those with average knowledge in the relevant technical field. The shapes and sizes of elements in the drawings may be exaggerated for clearer explanation.

1 is a diagram illustrating an example of application of a brain wave tuning oscillator through a liquid medium according to an embodiment.

When vibrations or waves of appropriate intensity and frequency are introduced into the human body, positive reactions are often observed.

Referring to FIG. 1, the brain wave tuning vibrator 100 through a liquid medium according to an embodiment is configured inside a water bed or water mat 10, so that vibration or waves can be introduced to the user at an appropriate intensity or frequency. there is.

For example, the brain wave tuning oscillator 100 through a liquid medium is configured inside a water bed, water mat, hydrotherapy device, water pillow, or bathtub 10, and the liquid medium such as the water bed or water mat 10 (e.g., water ), a predetermined frequency can be transmitted to the user. At this time, various effects can be provided to the user depending on the frequency band provided.

For example, by improving a typical bed for rest, the user can set the bed height according to his or her physical condition in a comfortable lying position, and vibrate the brain wave tuning vibrator 100 through the liquid medium provided in the bed. By stimulating the body, it can help improve circulation disorders, stress, and insomnia.

On the other hand, the vibrator is not limited by the medium, but when air is used as the medium, the actual transmitted energy is very weak. Therefore, vibrations or waves can be transmitted as in this embodiment by using a liquid with a higher transmission rate than air as a medium.

That is, embodiments can provide a positive effect by introducing vibrations or waves at an appropriate intensity or frequency to the user using a water bed, water mat, etc.

For example, the brain wave tuning vibrator 100 through a liquid medium according to one embodiment can easily help a user fall asleep by generating vibration in an alpha wave band with a low frequency band. In addition, the brain wave tuning vibrator 100 through a liquid medium according to an embodiment generates vibration in the beta wave band having a higher frequency band than alpha wave in response to information about the preset wake-up time, thereby allowing the user to You can wake up easily.

Meanwhile, in the brain wave tuning oscillator through a liquid medium according to an embodiment, the phenomenon in which the same waves/frequencies as brain waves are propagated through a liquid medium can be confirmed with a ripple tank that proves Huygens' principle. Each point of the wave that passes through the slit acts as a wave source and creates a spherical wave, so the direction of the wave changes at the edge of the obstacle and the wave proceeds behind the obstacle. A ripple tank has been implemented to easily observe this phenomenon, allowing wave phenomena of light and sound to be confirmed as water waves. For example, a certain frequency at the point of action is transmitted along the water surface as a square wave through diffraction.

Figure 2 is a diagram schematically showing a brain wave tuning oscillator through a liquid medium according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2, the brain wave tuning vibrator 100 through a liquid medium according to one embodiment may include a module 101 and a vibrator 110. Depending on the embodiment, the brain wave tuning vibrator 100 through a liquid medium may further include a diaphragm 120, a slit 140, and a diaphragm 130.

The module 101 can accommodate a vibrator 110 and a liquid medium therein. By constructing this module 101 inside a water bed or water mat, vibrations or waves can be introduced to the user through liquid at an appropriate intensity or frequency.

The vibrator 110 provides vibration or waves through the liquid medium within the module 101. Vibration or waves can be generated through the vibrator 110 and introduced into the human body at an appropriate intensity or frequency.

Here, the vibrator 110 consists of a body, a permanent magnet formed inside the body, a voice coil formed outside the permanent magnet to change an electric signal into a voice signal, and a voice coil formed outside the voice coil to amplify the vibration. It may include a heavy mass yoke, and a suspension configured to the body to assist linear movement of a preset amplitude. Here, the body has a cylindrical structure with the top and bottom open and can be made of a material that is breathable and capable of exchanging heat with the outside for heat circulation. In addition, the suspension consists of a plurality of suspensions and is disposed at the top and bottom or inside the body to assist in the planned linear movement. Meanwhile, the vibrator 110 according to one embodiment may include an ultra-low-range vibrator for brain wave tuning disclosed in (Patent Document 2) or may be included in an ultra-low-range vibrator for brain wave tuning.

The diaphragm 120 is vibrated by the vibrator 110 inside the module 101. The diaphragm 120 may be floated on a liquid medium at a predetermined height within the module 101, and the oscillator 110 may be disposed on the upper side. At this time, the diaphragm 120 may be made of a waterproof material.

The diaphragm 120 amplifies the vibration of the vibrator 110 and transmits it to the liquid medium, thereby outputting vibration or waves to the outside.

The slit 140 is formed on one side of the module 101 to allow a liquid medium to flow in or out of the module 101.

The diaphragm 130 is configured inside the slit 140 in the module 101 to separate the liquid medium from the oscillator and diaphragm space. At this time, the diaphragm 130 can configure and accommodate the liquid medium up to a predetermined height.

The module 101 including the vibrator 110 is configured in a water bed or water mat, and can introduce vibrations or waves at an appropriate intensity or frequency to the user through water or liquid.

For example, by placing the brain wave tuning vibrator 100 through a liquid medium according to an embodiment inside the water bed or water mat, the water bed or water Vibrations or waves can be transmitted to the user using the mat.

The brain wave tuning vibrator 100 according to another embodiment can introduce vibrations or waves at an appropriate intensity or frequency into the human body through the vibrator 110 regardless of the type or state of the medium as well as the liquid medium.

Figure 3 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of a vibrator according to an embodiment.

Referring to Figure 3, the vibrator 110 according to one embodiment includes a body 310, a permanent magnet (320), a voice coil (330), a mass yoke (340), and a suspension ( may include suspension, 350).

The body 310 is a case of the vibrator 110, and can accommodate a permanent magnet 320, a voice coil 330, a heavy mass 340, a suspension 350, etc. therein.

At this time, the body 310 may be made of a cylindrical structure with the upper and lower ends open, and may be made of a material capable of breathability for heat circulation and heat exchange with the outside. Meanwhile, the body 310 may be made of not only a cylindrical structure, but also a polygonal cylinder shape such as a square cylinder, a pentagonal cylinder, and a hexagonal cylinder. There is no limit to its shape, but the upper and lower portions are open so that heat generated from the continuous amplitude movement inside is generated. can be reduced. The permanent magnet 320 may be configured inside the body 310. For example, the permanent magnet 320 may be made of a strong neodymium magnet.

The voice coil 330 is configured outside the permanent magnet 320. The voice coil 330 changes the input electrical signal into a voice signal. For example, the voice coil 330 may be made of a large coil with a diameter of 5 cm.

The heavy yoke 340 is a vibrating body that vibrates up and down, and is configured outside the voice coil 330 to add up and down vibration to the converted voice signal. The heavy yoke 340 can accommodate a permanent magnet 320 and a voice coil 330 therein.

Suspension 350 may be configured on the body 310 to assist linear motion of a preset amplitude. Additionally, the suspension 350 is a type of spring and may serve to control vibration. Suspension 350 may be disposed between the side wall of the heavy yoke 340 and the body 310. The suspension 350 may be configured in the form of a disk ring with a central opening and only an edge, and may have a structure capable of elastic deformation.

At this time, the suspension 350 may be composed of a plurality of dual suspensions 350, which are disposed at the top, bottom, and inside of the body 310 to assist the planned linear movement. Meanwhile, the plurality of suspensions 350 are not limited to being disposed at the top and bottom of the body 310 depending on the embodiment, and for example, are disposed at the top and middle/inside of the body 310, or at the middle/inside and bottom of the body 310. It is also possible to deploy.

Meanwhile, the vibrator 110 according to one embodiment may include an ultra-low-range vibrator for brain wave tuning disclosed in (Patent Document 2) or may be included in an ultra-low-range vibrator for brain wave tuning.

The voice coil 330 is fixed (fixed coil), and the magnetic field (permanent magnet 320, heavy yoke 340, and plate) can vibrate up and down. Typically, the coil moves up and down within a fixed magnetic field, but in this embodiment, the voice coil 330 is fixed and only the magnetic field mass causes vibration. This fixed voice coil design structure can implement linear vibration, compared to structures in existing products where the suspension is attached to the outermost layer and the magnetic field including the coil vibrates. The linear amplitude motion is particularly accurate at low frequencies. It is very important to get vibration. In this way, linear movement that only oscillates purely up and down can improve frequency purity.

Figure 4 shows the results of an EEG experiment before 11 Hz stimulation using a vibrator according to an embodiment, showing the EEG in a state with only the eyes closed and no external stimulation, and Figure 5 shows the results of an EEG experiment during 11 Hz stimulation using a vibrator according to an embodiment. This represents brain waves when the vibrator is operating at 11 Hz. In addition, Figure 6 shows the results of an EEG experiment after 11 Hz stimulation using a vibrator according to one embodiment, and shows the EEG when the 11 Hz vibrator stimulation is stopped. And, Figure 7 shows the results of an brain wave experiment during 25 Hz stimulation using a vibrator according to an embodiment, showing brain waves when the vibrator is operating at 25 Hz, and Figure 8 shows the brain waves after 25 Hz stimulation using a vibrator according to an embodiment. This shows the results of the brain wave experiment, and represents the brain wave when the 25 Hz vibrator stimulation was stopped. In addition, Figure 9 shows the results of a dummy test brain wave experiment in which electrodes were measured by placing them in an aqueous solution rather than in the body to determine whether the oscillator signal forms noise other than brain waves. The electrodes were placed in the dummy (aqueous solution) and the vibrator was operated. Indicates the signal when ordered.

Referring to Figures 6 to 9, the results of an brain wave measurement experiment using an oscillator according to an embodiment are shown. In the experiment, 11 Hz vibration (5 minutes) was given after resting, and then 25 Hz vibration (5 minutes) was given again after sufficient rest. EEG was measured not only during the stimulation period but also during the rest period. For EEG measurement, Neuroharmony S, which can measure frontal lobe EEG, was used. Here, the red vertical bars indicate 11, 22, and 33 Hz, and the blue vertical bars indicate 25, 50, and 75 Hz. As a result of including main frequencies and harmonics, even if observation of main frequencies 11 and 25 is lacking, the expression of the corresponding brain waves can be confirmed with harmonics (22, 50, etc.).

Figure 10 is a diagram for explaining interworking with an application according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 10, the brain wave tuning vibrator 100 through a liquid medium according to one embodiment is connected to a user terminal through wireless communication, and can receive information and instructions about operation or deliver operation results, etc. For example, the brain wave tuning vibrator 100 through a liquid medium can transmit operation information to the user terminal. In addition, the operating state of the brain wave tuning vibrator 100 through a liquid medium can be controlled through the user terminal, for example, the power of the brain wave tuning vibrator 100 through a liquid medium can be turned on/off. In addition, vibration in the alpha wave band or vibration in the beta wave band can be selectively generated through the brain wave tuning vibrator 100 through a liquid medium. This can be set directly by the user in real time through the user terminal, or can be operated to generate vibration in the alpha wave band or vibration in the beta wave band by inputting time or a pattern. Additionally, the user terminal may determine the user's sleep pattern, etc. and selectively generate vibration in the alpha wave band or vibration in the beta wave band. To this end, the user terminal can be connected to a wearable device such as the user's smart watch to recognize and determine the user's sleep pattern, and it is also possible to control the brain wave tuning vibrator 100 through a liquid medium through the wearable device. Additionally, the user terminal can be connected to a server, etc. to store, transmit, or receive information.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a representative example of a usage scenario of an brain wave tuning oscillator through a liquid medium according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 11, according to one embodiment, whether the user is in a sleeping state can be detected (1110) through a wearable device linked to the user terminal through a liquid medium. The degree of the user's sleep is confirmed (1120), and if the user's sleep state is light, vibration generation (1130) in the alpha wave band is transmitted to the brain wave tuning vibrator through a liquid medium to induce deep sleep, and the user is in a sleep state. If there is a need to wake up, the vibration generation 1140 in the beta wave band can be transmitted to the brain wave tuning oscillator through a liquid medium. And by storing this history on the server (1150), it is possible to determine the user's sleep pattern and the operation of the brain wave tuning vibrator through the liquid medium. Also, based on this, the concept of edge computing at the user level can evolve. If the server manages the sleep patterns of each user in an integrated manner, the correlation between the living environment and sleeping environment of the target user group can be found based on the data, and the results of this analysis can be a solution to improve the quality of user life. there is.

The brain wave tuning vibrator 100 through a liquid medium according to one embodiment can easily help a user fall asleep by generating vibration in an alpha wave band with a low frequency band. In addition, the brain wave tuning vibrator 100 through a liquid medium according to an embodiment generates vibration in the beta wave band having a higher frequency band than alpha wave in response to information about the preset wake-up time, thereby allowing the user to You can wake up easily.

As described above, according to the embodiments, it can be confirmed that the vibrations or waves of the vibrator are output to the outside through the liquid medium in the module, and the vibrations or waves are introduced into the human body at an appropriate intensity or frequency, thereby synchronizing with the brain waves.

For example, according to embodiments, the vibration of the brain wave tuning vibrator through the liquid medium comprised in the water bed can stimulate the user's body to help overall brain health, including stress relief and improvement of concentration.

In the above, when a component is referred to as being “connected” or “connected” to another component, it may be directly connected to or connected to the other component, but other components may exist in between. It must be understood that there is. On the other hand, when it is mentioned that a component is “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

The terms used in this specification are merely used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to indicate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are not intended to indicate the presence of one or more other features. It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the possibility of the existence or addition of elements, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Terms such as first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

In addition, terms such as “…unit” and “…module” used in the specification refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, and may be implemented as hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

In addition, the components of the embodiments described with reference to each drawing are not limited to the corresponding embodiments, and may be implemented to be included in other embodiments within the scope of maintaining the technical spirit of the present invention, and may also be included in separate embodiments. Even if the description is omitted, it is natural that a plurality of embodiments may be re-implemented as a single integrated embodiment.

In addition, when describing with reference to the accompanying drawings, identical or related reference numerals will be given to identical or related elements regardless of the reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions thereof will be omitted. In describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known technologies may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

As described above, although the embodiments have been described with limited examples and drawings, various modifications and variations can be made by those skilled in the art from the above description. For example, the described techniques are performed in a different order than the described method, and/or components of the described system, structure, device, circuit, etc. are combined or combined in a different form than the described method, or other components are used. Alternatively, appropriate results may be achieved even if substituted or substituted by an equivalent.

Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents to the claims also fall within the scope of the claims described below.

Claims (6)

module; and
A vibrator that provides vibration or waves through the liquid medium within the module
Including,
A slit formed on one side of the module to allow the liquid medium to flow in or out of the module.
It further includes,
A brain wave tuning vibrator through a liquid medium that introduces vibrations or waves at a predetermined intensity or frequency into the human body through the vibrator. According to paragraph 1,
A diaphragm that floats on a liquid medium within the module and on which the oscillator is placed
It further includes,
The vibration plate amplifies the vibration of the vibrator and transmits it to the liquid medium, thereby outputting vibration or waves to the outside. delete According to paragraph 1,
A diaphragm configured inside the slit in the module to allow the liquid medium to reach a predetermined height.
A brain wave tuning oscillator through a liquid medium, further comprising: module; and
A vibrator that provides vibration or waves through the liquid medium within the module
Including,
Vibration or waves are introduced into the human body at a predetermined intensity or frequency through the vibrator,
The vibrator is,
body;
A permanent magnet configured inside the body;
A voice coil configured outside the permanent magnet to vibrate;
A heavy mass yoke configured outside the voice coil to expand vibration; and
Suspension configured on the body to assist linear movement of a preset amplitude
A brain wave tuning oscillator through a liquid medium, comprising: According to paragraph 1,
The module including the vibrator,
A brain wave tuning vibrator through a liquid medium, configured in at least one of a water bed, a water mat, a hydrotherapy device, a water pillow, and a bathtub, and introducing vibrations or waves at a predetermined intensity or frequency to the user through the liquid.

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