TWI546055B - Brainwave adjusting device and method of brainwave adjustment - Google Patents

Description

Brain wave adjusting device and brain wave adjusting method

The present invention relates to an electroencephalogram device, and more particularly to an electroencephalogram adjusting device and a brain wave adjusting method performed by the brain wave adjusting device.

Brain waves are action potentials generated by the cerebral cortex. According to the analysis of electroencephalogram (EEG), brain waves can be divided into delta (δ) waves and frequencies with frequencies between 0.1 Hz and 3 Hz. Theta (θ) wave between 4 Hz and 7 Hz, the alpha (alpha) wave with a frequency between 8 Hz and 15 Hz, and the beta (between β and β) with a frequency between 12.5 Hz and 28 Hz. Waves and gamma (gamma) waves with frequencies between 25 Hz and 100 Hz. When the brain wave is in the frequency range of the delta wave, it is a deep sleep period. When the brain wave is within the frequency range of the alpha wave, it is a relaxation period, and the brain wave is in the frequency range of the beta and the gamma wave as the awake period.

It is known that by listening to music or songs, it can stimulate the brain to operate and adjust the brain wave. The music or songs of different frequencies can be used to adjust the brainwave of the user, for example, when the user's brain wave is adjusted to Within the frequency range of the Fabo, the user is allowed to relax. However, because the music or song of a specific frequency can achieve the effect of adjusting the user's brain wave to the desired frequency range, the user needs to adjust the brain with music or song. When you wave, you need to constantly adjust to choose the music or song that suits your preference, so you can't concentrate. In addition, since the user usually wears headphones to listen to music or songs, wearing headphones for a long time is also prone to ear discomfort.

The invention provides an electroencephalogram adjusting device which can achieve the effect of relaxing or boosting the spirit by vibrating the ear bone.

The invention further provides an electroencephalogram adjustment method which can generate a suitable vibration frequency to achieve the effect of relaxing or boosting the spirit.

The electroencephalogram adjusting device according to an embodiment of the present invention is adapted to transmit signals to and from the control device. The brain wave adjusting device comprises a head mounted component, a control module, at least one brain wave sensor and at least one ear bone vibrator, wherein the control module is disposed on the head mounted component and is adapted to transmit signals to and from the control device . At least one brain wave sensor is connected to the head mounted component, and is adapted to transmit signals to and from the control module, and transmit the sensed brain wave signal to the control device through the control module. At least one ear bone vibrator is coupled to the head mounted component and adapted to transmit signals to and from the control module, and receive control signals transmitted from the control device through the control module and generate vibration.

In an embodiment of the invention, the brain wave adjusting device further includes an identification component disposed on the head mounted component.

In an embodiment of the invention, the identification component comprises a radio frequency component or an identification code.

In an embodiment of the invention, the brain wave adjusting device further includes an image capturing device adapted to capture an image of a user's face or iris and transmit the image to the control device through the control module.

In an embodiment of the invention, the above control module and control The signals transmitted by the devices include blue tooth signals, wireless network signals, near field communication (NFC) signals, ZigBee signals, ultra wideband (UWB) signals, or Light fidelity (LiFi) signal.

In an embodiment of the invention, the head mounted component includes two head-mounted components, and the control module includes two control components, wherein at least one brain wave sensor and one of the control components are disposed on the headsets One of the components, and at least one of the ear bone vibrators and the other of the control members are disposed on the other of the head mounted components.

The invention further provides an brain wave adjustment method, which is suitable for brain wave adjustment with an brain wave adjusting device, wherein the brain wave adjusting device comprises a head mounted component, a control module, at least one brain wave sensor and at least one ear bone vibration Device. The brain wave adjustment method includes the following steps. Sensing the brain wave frequency by at least one brain wave sensor, and then generating at least one control signal according to the brain wave frequency to drive the ear bone vibrator vibration, wherein at least one control signal includes a vibration frequency and a time

In an embodiment of the invention, the above method of generating a vibration frequency comprises the following steps. The difference between the brain wave frequency and the target frequency is compared to generate a vibration frequency, and the brain wave frequency is adjusted to be close to the target frequency to change the state of the user. When the vibration frequency is lower than the brain wave frequency, the user adjusts from the awake state to the relaxed state, or from the relaxed state to the deep sleep state. When the vibration frequency is higher than the brain wave frequency, the user adjusts from the deep sleep state to the relaxed state, or from the relaxed state to the awake state. .

In an embodiment of the invention, the target frequency ranges from 0.1 hertz (Hz) to 100 hertz.

In an embodiment of the invention, the target frequency is G, the brain wave frequency is D, the vibration frequency is S, and |G-S|≦|D-G|, |G-S|=(1/n)|D-G|, where n is greater than 1, and n includes a constant, a linear function, or a nonlinear function.

The brain wave adjusting device of the present invention can vibrate the ear bone of the user by the ear bone vibrator disposed on the head-mounted component, thereby further adjusting the brain wave frequency of the user, and can achieve the comfort without wearing the earphone. Sleep or boost the spirit. In addition, the brain wave adjusting method of the present invention can further adjust the brain wave frequency of the user by generating a suitable vibration frequency and generating vibration by the ear bone vibrator, so that the user does not need to constantly adjust the music or song being listened to. Reach sleep or boost your spirit.

100, 100a, 100b, 100c, 300‧‧‧ brain wave adjustment device

110, 310‧‧‧ head-mounted components

120, 320‧‧‧ control module

130, 130a, 130b, 131a, 131b, 330‧‧‧ brain wave sensor

140, 140a, 340‧‧‧ ear bone vibrators

150‧‧‧ Identifying components

160‧‧‧Image capture device

200, 400‧‧‧ control devices

311, 312‧‧‧ head-mounted parts

321, 322‧‧‧ control parts

C1‧‧‧ control signal

E1‧‧‧ brain wave signal

S110~S120‧‧‧Steps

1 is a schematic view of an electroencephalogram adjusting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram showing an electroencephalogram adjusting device and a control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3A is a schematic diagram of an electroencephalogram adjusting device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3B is a schematic diagram of an electroencephalogram adjusting device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a schematic diagram of an electroencephalogram adjusting device and a control device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of an electroencephalogram adjusting device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a block diagram showing an electroencephalogram adjusting device and a control device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a block diagram showing a method of adjusting an electroencephalogram according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a schematic view of an electroencephalogram adjusting device according to an embodiment of the present invention; 2 and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electroencephalogram adjusting device and a control device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the brain wave adjusting device 100 of the present embodiment is adapted to transmit signals to and from the control device 200. The brain wave adjusting device 100 includes a head mounted component 110, a control module 120, at least one brain wave sensor 130, and at least one ear bone vibrator 140. The control module 120 is disposed on the head mounted component 110 and is adapted to transmit signals to and from the control device 200. The at least one brain wave sensor 130 is disposed on the head mounted component 110 and is adapted to transmit signals to and from the control module 120, and transmits the sensed brain wave signal E1 to the control device 200 through the control module 120. The at least one ear bone vibrator 140 is disposed on the head mounted component 110 and is adapted to transmit signals to and from the control module 120, and receive the control signal C1 transmitted from the control device 200 through the control module 120 and generate vibration.

In this embodiment, the head-mounted component 110 includes, for example, a headband, a cap, an ear-hook component, or the like, or other components that allow the user to wear the head. This embodiment uses a headband as an example, but This is limited to this. The control module 120 can transmit and receive signals to and from the control device 200, and has a function of processing signals, for example, the brain wave signal E1 sensed by the brain wave sensor 130 is processed and transmitted to the control device 200, and the receiving control is performed. Signal C1 is processed and transmitted to ear bone vibrator 140. The control device 200 is, for example, a portable electronic device. Specifically, the control device 200 includes, for example, a mobile phone, a smart watch, a notebook computer, or a tablet computer with a display screen, so that the user can view personal data or brain waves. The information can also be input by the control device 200. The control device 200 may also be an electronic device that is inconvenient to carry, such as a desktop computer.

In this embodiment, the number of the brain wave sensors 130 is, for example, one, and the number of the ear bone vibrators 140 is also one, for example, according to different usage requirements. The number of the brain wave sensor 130 and the ear bone vibrator 140 may be plural, and the number of the brain wave sensor 130 and the ear bone vibrator 140 may be the same or different, and the present invention does not limit the brain wave feeling. The number of the detector 130 and the ear bone vibrator 140.

The ear bone vibrator 140 is disposed on the head-mounted component 110. The ear bone vibrator 140 generates vibration of the skull by generating vibration to transmit vibration through the skull to the inner ear, and causes the nerve to generate nerve impulses, and then transmits the signal. To the auditory center and the brain, to affect the user's brain wave frequency, to achieve the effect of adjusting the brain wave frequency.

In addition, in another embodiment of the present invention, the brain wave sensor 130a and the ear bone vibrator 140a of the electroencephalogram adjusting device 100a protrude from the head mounted component 110, for example, and are coupled to the head mounted component 110. As shown in Figure 3A. In the present embodiment, the brain wave sensor 130a is disposed, for example, on the head mounted component 110 and the ear bone vibrator 140a is coupled to the head mounted component 110, but is not limited thereto.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3B, in another embodiment of the present invention, the electroencephalogram adjusting device 100b includes, for example, a plurality of brain wave sensors 130b. In this embodiment, two brain wave sensors 131a and 131b are used. For example, but not limited to this. In this embodiment, the brain wave sensor 131a is disposed on the head mounted component 110, and the brain wave sensor 131b is coupled to the head mounted component 110 to sense the brain wave of the user.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 again, the control device 200 of the embodiment is provided with a transmission component corresponding to the control module 120, so that the control device 200 can transmit signals to and from the control module 120. The signals transmitted by the control module 120 and the control device 200 include blue tooth signals, wireless network signals, near field communication (NFC) signals, group peak wireless transmission (ZigBee) signals, and ultra-wideband ( Ultra wideband, UWB) signal or light fidelity (LiFi) signal, etc. The invention does not limit the types of signals transmitted by the control module 120 and the control device 200.

The control device 200 is further provided with a software, such as a mobile application (mobile application), which can generate the control signal C1 after the received brain wave signal E1 is calculated, and then transmit the control signal C1 to the control device 200 via the control device 200. Control module 120.

As shown in FIG. 2, when the user uses the brain wave adjusting device 100 to perform brain wave frequency adjustment, the user wears the head mounted component 110 to the head, and the brain wave sensor 130 senses the user's brain. The wave frequency produces a brain wave signal E1. The brain wave signal E1 is transmitted to the control device 200 by the control module 120 disposed on the head mounted component 110, and the control device 200 generates the control signal C1 and transmits it to the control module 120, and then transmits it to the ear bone vibrator 140 to generate Vibration, the user receives the vibration of the ear bone vibrator 140, which will cause the user's ear bone to vibrate, so as to adjust the brain wave frequency to let the user sleep or boost the spirit. A method of how the control device 200 generates the control signal C1 based on the brain wave signal E1 will be described in detail below.

The brain wave adjusting device 100 of the present embodiment is disposed on the head mounted component 110 by the brain wave sensor 130 and the ear bone vibrator 140, so that the user can detect the brain wave frequency by the brain wave sensor 130. The vibration is generated by the ear bone vibrator 140 to adjust the brain wave frequency of the user to further achieve the effect of relaxing or boosting the spirit.

In addition, the brain wave adjusting device 100 of the present embodiment further includes, for example, an identification component 150 disposed on the head mounted component 110. The identification component 150 is, for example, an inductive recognition component, so that the control device 200 can sense the component 150 and display it. User information. The identification component 150 includes, for example, a radio frequency component or an identification code, and specifically, the radio frequency component includes, for example, radio frequency identification. (radio frequency identification, RFID) wafer, etc., and the identification code is, for example, a barcode, including a one-dimensional barcode such as a barcode, a two-dimensional barcode such as a quick response code (QR code), or a three-dimensional barcode such as a color three-dimensional code. In addition, in other embodiments, the control module 120 can include, for example, a software identification chip. The software identification chip includes a code, and the code is, for example, fired in the software identification chip, so that the user can directly recognize the code in the software identification chip. The user information is transmitted to the control device 200, and is not limited thereto. The user information includes, for example, the user's personal data and usage records, so that the user can understand the sleep state and the mental state according to the personal use record, and is not limited thereto.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, in another embodiment of the present invention, the brain wave adjusting device 100c further includes an image capturing device 160, for example, in place of the sensing element 150 described above. The image capture device 160 is adapted to capture images of the user's face or iris and transmit the images to the control device 200 through the control module 120. The control device 200 performs user identification based on the images and displays the information stored in the control device. Personal information within 200 such as user profile and usage records. In addition, the control device 200 of the embodiment is an example of a mobile phone, but is not limited thereto.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of an electroencephalogram adjusting device according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electroencephalogram adjusting device and a control device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 , in another embodiment of the present invention, the head mounted component 310 includes, for example, two head-mounted components 311 , 312 , wherein the control module 320 includes two transmission members 321 , 322 . The detector 330 and the transmission member 321 are disposed on the head-mounted member 311, and the ear bone vibrator 340 and the transmission member 322 are disposed on the head-mounted member 312.

When the user uses the brain wave adjusting device 300, it can be utilized The brain wave sensor 330 disposed on the head mounted component 311 senses the brain wave signal E1, and transmits the brain wave signal E1 to the control device 400 through the transmission member 321. Then, the control signal C1 is transmitted to the transmission member 322 by using the control device 400 disposed on the head mounted component 312, and the control signal C1 is transmitted to the ear bone vibrator 340 disposed on the head mounted component 312 by the transmission member 322. To make it vibrate.

Fig. 7 is a block diagram showing a method of adjusting an electroencephalogram according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 7, the brain wave adjusting method of the present embodiment is adapted to perform brain wave adjustment in conjunction with the brain wave adjusting device as described above. The method of brain wave adjustment, for example, first proceeds to step S110, and the brain wave frequency is sensed by at least one brain wave sensor. In this embodiment. For example, the brain wave frequency sensed by at least one brain wave sensor is received by the control device.

Then, as shown in step S120, at least one control signal is generated according to the brain wave frequency to drive the ear bone vibrator to vibrate. In this embodiment, for example, a software body is disposed in the control device, and the software generates at least one control signal according to the brain wave frequency calculation. The at least one control signal includes, for example, a vibration frequency and a time such that the ear bone vibrator can generate vibration according to the vibration frequency and time in the control signal. The time is, for example, 1 minute, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes, and the time of vibration of the ear bone vibrator is not limited according to different needs.

The method of generating the vibration frequency, for example, first compares the difference between the brain wave frequency and the target frequency, and after calculation, generates a vibration frequency. After the calculation, the vibration frequency is between the brain wave frequency and the target frequency, or the target frequency is between the brain wave frequency and the vibration frequency, so that the user's brain wave frequency can be adjusted to be adjusted by the brain wave adjustment method. Closer to the target frequency to change the state of the user. When the vibration frequency is lower than the brain wave frequency, the user is adjusted from the awake state to the relaxed state, or from the relaxed state to the deep sleep state. The awake state refers to the situation in which the user stays attentive or thinking. In the relaxed state, the user is conscious but the body is relaxed, and the deep sleep state refers to the situation in which the user is asleep. On the other hand, when the vibration frequency is higher than the brain wave frequency, the user is adjusted from the deep sleep state to the relaxed state, or from the relaxed state to the awake state.

The target frequency is, for example, preset in the software within the control device, allowing the user to select the target frequency to be adjusted. The target frequency ranges, for example, between 0.1 Hz and 100 Hz. For example, when the target frequency ranges from 0.1 hertz (Hz) to 15 Hz (Afpo), that is, when the user selects the target frequency to be adjusted between 0.1 Hz and 15 Hz, use The person can be adjusted to a deep sleep state, which can achieve the effect of sleep. When the target frequency is between 12.5 Hz and 28 Hz (beta), the user can be adjusted to relax, or when the target frequency is between 25 Hz and 100 Hz (gamma wave), the user Can be adjusted to awake to achieve the effect of boosting the spirit.

In the calculation process, the target frequency is G, the brain wave frequency is D, the vibration frequency is S, and |G-S|≦|D-G|, |G-S|=(1/n)|D-G|, where n is greater than 1. For example, a constant, a linear function or a nonlinear function allows the user to adjust the difference between the vibration frequency and the target frequency based on the difference between the brain wave frequency and the target frequency to further adjust the generated vibration frequency.

Then, the above-described steps of sensing the brain wave frequency by the brain wave sensor and generating a control signal according to the brain wave frequency may be repeated as needed to perform multiple brain wave adjustments. Specifically, when the user performs brain wave adjustment for a period of time according to the brain wave adjustment method described above, the brain wave sensor senses the brain wave of the user again, and compares the difference between the brain wave frequency and the target frequency. Then, after the equation |G-S|=(1/n)|D-G| is calculated again, the brain wave frequency and the target frequency are generated. The frequency of vibration between the user to adjust the brain wave of the user, so that the user's brain wave frequency is closer to the target frequency.

The brain wave adjusting method of the embodiment further adjusts the brain wave frequency of the user by generating a suitable vibration frequency and generating vibration by the ear bone vibrator, so that the user does not need to constantly adjust the music or song being listened to. Sleep or boost your spirit.

In summary, the brain wave adjusting device of the present invention can vibrate the ear bone of the user by the ear bone vibrator provided on the head-mounted member, thereby further adjusting the brain wave frequency of the user, so that no additional matching is required. Wear headphones to achieve sleep or boost your spirit. In addition, the brain wave adjusting method of the present invention can further adjust the brain wave frequency of the user by generating a suitable vibration frequency and generating vibration by the ear bone vibrator, so that the user does not need to constantly adjust the music or song being listened to. Reach sleep or boost your spirit.

While the present invention has been described in its preferred embodiments, the present invention is not intended to limit the invention, and the present invention may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of protection is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.

100‧‧‧Brain wave adjustment device

110‧‧‧ head-mounted components

120‧‧‧Control Module

130‧‧‧ brain wave sensor

140‧‧‧ ear bone vibrator

150‧‧‧ Identifying components

Claims (10)

An electroencephalogram adjusting device is adapted to transmit signals to and from a control device, the brain wave adjusting device comprising: a head mounted component; a control module disposed on the head mounted component, adapted to be in contact with the control device Transmitting a signal; at least one brain wave sensor is connected to the head mounted component, and is adapted to transmit a signal to the control module and transmit the sensed brain wave signal to the control device through the control module; And at least one ear bone vibrator coupled to the head mounted component, adapted to transmit signals to and from the control module, and receive a control signal transmitted from the control device through the control module and generate vibration; and an identification An element is disposed on the head mounted component. The brain wave adjusting device of claim 1, wherein the identification component comprises a radio frequency component or an identification code. An electroencephalogram adjusting device is adapted to transmit signals to and from a control device, the brain wave adjusting device comprising: a head mounted component; a control module disposed on the head mounted component, adapted to be in contact with the control device Transmitting a signal; at least one brain wave sensor is connected to the head mounted component, and is adapted to transmit a signal to the control module and transmit the sensed brain wave signal to the control device through the control module; At least one ear bone vibrator coupled to the head mounted component, adapted to transmit signals to and from the control module, and receive a control signal transmitted from the control device through the control module and generate vibration; and an image The device is adapted to capture an image of a user's face or iris and transmit the image to the control device through the control module. An electroencephalogram adjusting device is adapted to transmit signals to and from a control device, the brain wave adjusting device comprising: a head mounted component; a control module disposed on the head mounted component, adapted to be in contact with the control device Transmitting a signal; at least one brain wave sensor is connected to the head mounted component, and is adapted to transmit a signal to the control module and transmit the sensed brain wave signal to the control device through the control module; And at least one ear bone vibrator coupled to the head mounted component, adapted to transmit signals to and from the control module, and receive a control signal transmitted from the control device through the control module and generate vibration, wherein the control The signals transmitted by the module and the control device include blue tooth signal, wireless network signal, near field communication (NFC) signal, group peak wireless transmission (ZigBee) signal, ultra wideband (ultra wideband). , UWB) signal or light fidelity (LiFi) signal. An electroencephalogram adjusting device is adapted to transmit signals to and from a control device, the brain wave adjusting device comprising: a head mounted component; a control module disposed on the head mounted component, adapted to be mounted with the control device Transmitting signals to each other; at least one brain wave sensor is connected to the head mounted component, and is adapted to transmit signals to and from the control module, and transmit the sensed brain wave signal to the control through the control module And the at least one ear bone vibrator coupled to the head mounted component, adapted to transmit signals to and from the control module, and receive a control signal transmitted from the control device through the control module and generate vibration, wherein The head mounted component includes two head mounted components, and the control module includes two control members, wherein the at least one brain wave sensor and one of the control members are disposed on one of the head mounted components, and The at least one ear bone vibrator and the other of the control members are disposed on the other of the head mounted components. An electroencephalogram adjusting method is adapted to perform brain wave adjustment with an electroencephalogram adjusting device, wherein the brain wave adjusting device comprises a head mounted component, a control module, at least one brain wave sensor, and at least one ear bone vibration The brain wave adjusting method includes: sensing a brain wave frequency by the at least one brain wave sensor; and generating at least one control signal according to the brain wave frequency to drive the ear bone vibrator vibration, the at least one The control signal includes a vibration frequency and a time. The brain wave adjusting method according to claim 6, wherein the method for generating the vibration frequency comprises: comparing a difference between the brain wave frequency and a target frequency to generate a vibration frequency, and adjusting the brain wave frequency to Approaching the target frequency to change the state of a user, wherein when the vibration frequency is lower than the brain wave frequency, the user adjusts from the awake state to the relaxed state, or from the relaxed state to the deep sleep state, and when The vibration frequency is higher than the brain wave frequency, and the user adjusts from a deep sleep state to a relaxed state, or from a relaxed state to an awake state. The brain wave adjustment method of claim 7, wherein the target frequency ranges from 0.1 Hz to 100 Hz. The brain wave adjusting method according to claim 8, wherein the target frequency ranges from 0.1 Hz to 15 Hz, between 12.5 Hz to 28 Hz, or between 25 Hz and 100 Hz. The brain wave adjusting method according to claim 7, wherein the target frequency is G, the brain wave frequency is D, the vibration frequency is S, and |GS|≦|DG|, |GS|=(1 /n)|DG|, where n is greater than 1, and n includes a constant, a linear function, or a nonlinear function.