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- Powered sexual aid devices have been around for decades. Otherwise, known as vibrators, personal massagers, cock rings, and dildos, these devices are designed to facilitate and enhance sexual pleasure when used by an individual or group of individuals. Generally, these devices are relatively simple. For example, some devices may simply have an off/on switch. Other devices may include control functions that change an amplitude or frequency of motor vibrations based on input from a user. More recently, some devices use information from physiological sensors to adjust the amplitude or the frequency of the motor.
- the present disclosure provides a new and innovative system, method, and apparatus for improving an arousal level or orgasm in a user.
- an example sexual aid device and related system are described herein that uses physiological or biological data of a user in conjunction with device state data to determine or predict how the operation of one or more motors or actuators are to be adjusted to enhance or optimize an arousal level or orgasm in a user or group of users.
- the example sexual aid device operates one or more control patterns or control instructions that may be predetermined based on previous usage or received from another user or group of users.
- Such a configuration enables a user to feel more intimate with themselves, a partner, or group of individuals while using an electro-mechanical based device to impart vibrations on or in proximity to a vagina, a penis, or an anus.
- a sexual aid apparatus in an example embodiment, includes an electro-mechanical device configured to operate according to a control pattern to facilitate the achievement of an orgasm within a user during a session and transmit a device state.
- the example sexual aid apparatus also includes a sensor configured to measure physiological data of a user during use of the electro-mechanical device.
- the sexual aid apparatus further includes a control engine configured to receive the physiological data from the sensor and the device state from the electro-mechanical device, determine an adjustment to the control pattern based on the physiological data from the sensor and the device state, and transmit signals related to the adjusted control pattern to the electro-mechanical device causing the electro-mechanical device to operate according to the adjusted control pattern.
- FIG. 1 shows a diagram of an example environment that includes a sexual aid device, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 2 shows a diagram of an example control engine of the sexual aid device of FIG. 1 , according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 3 shows a diagram of physiological data measured by sensors of the sexual aid device of FIGS. 1 and 2 , according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 4 shows a diagram of device state data determined by the sexual aid device of FIGS. 1 and 2 , according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIGS. 5 and 6 show diagrams of example control patterns that may be operated by the sexual aid device of FIGS. 1 and 2 , according to example embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIGS. 7 to 11 show diagrams of ways in which the example sexual aid device of FIGS. 1 and 2 may be used within the example environment of FIG. 1 , according to example embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 12 shows a diagram of an environment where the example sexual aid device of FIGS. 1 and 2 is configured to receive control patterns and/or instructions from a third-party server, which is connected to a DJ turntable, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 13 illustrates a flow diagram showing an example procedure to create a control pattern, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 14 illustrates a flow diagram showing an example procedure to operate the example sexual aid device of FIGS. 1 and 2 according to a control pattern, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the present disclosure relates in general to a method, apparatus, and system for powered personal pleasure products configured to facilitate or enhance sexual experiences for adults.
- the method, apparatus, and system disclosed herein collect and/or use physiological data and device state data in conjunction with learned behavior from a user or other users to determine an optimal function or performance of a sexual aid device for the user.
- the sexual aid device is configured to predict what physical (and/or non-physical) stimuli will maximize (or at least achieve a desired level of) arousal or an orgasm of a user based on collected physiological data, device state data, and learned behavior.
- the accurate prediction regarding how a sexual device is to operate enhances a user's experience by eliminating the feeling that an impersonal mechanical tool is being used in a sensitive area.
- the accurate prediction may also facilitate the achievement of (or at least the attempt to achieve) an orgasm (or more stronger orgasm) within a user.
- known sexual aid devices have relatively limited functionality.
- the known sexual aid devices operate in a persistent state where the devices function in the same manner for each use.
- These known devices may enable a user to provide manual adjustment or reactively adjust based on measured physiological data.
- the time lag between providing the reactive feedback and the adjustment to the device may detract from the experience.
- any manual adjustment at all by a user may detract from the experience.
- These known sexual aid devices accordingly have the undesired affect of being a buffer or filter of a user's sexual feelings or emotions, thereby making the user feel the device is impersonal.
- a user's sexual feelings are very complex and can change dramatically based on the circumstances (e.g., emotion, arousal level, presence of a partner, number of times the user has already been stimulated or has orgasmed during the day, etc.). Taken together, these circumstances further exasperate the limitations of known sexual aid devices with their inability to adjust for a particular situation, thereby discouraging future or frequent use.
- the example sexual aid device disclosed herein uses predictive processing to determine what operational conditions are most likely to enhance an arousal level or bring about a stronger orgasm in a user.
- the sexual aid device takes into account, for example, physiological data such as blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, vaginal air pressure, pelvic floor muscle pressure in conjunction with device state data such as presence of a partner, time of day, manual inputs, emotional inputs to determine what will most likely bring about a desired level or maximum level of sexual arousal and/or orgasm in a user.
- the predictive nature of the disclosed sexual aid device should eliminate any need for a user to have to document or remember which settings are ideal for certain conditions.
- the predictive nature of the sexual aid device may also help guide a user to new levels of sexual arousal or orgasm strength/duration they could never have achieved by manually selecting settings on their own.
- the example sexual aid device disclosed herein preferably reduces or eliminates any impersonal feelings between a user and the device.
- the use of multiple sexual aid devices may enable sensual feelings to propagate between the partners despite the absence of direct physical contact. This can be especially beneficial for partners separated by distance.
- the above predictive nature of the example sexual aid device enables the device to also be used in social contexts. For example, settings may be shared between different users (and possibly adjusted) for experimentation. Additionally or alternatively, multiple sexual aid devices may be communicatively coupled to a single control source enabling one person to arouse or stimulate a crowd. For example, a disc-jockey (“DJ”) could mix elements of music with one or more settings, which are then sent to users in a club.
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- a sexual aid device includes any device that is configured to stimulate, massage, or otherwise provide therapy or bring physical/emotional pleasure or satisfaction to a user.
- Examples of a sexual aid device include a vibrator, a personal massager, a cock ring, and a dildo.
- the sexual aid device may operate in conjunction with other areas of the human body in addition to the vagina and the penis.
- the sexual aid device may be configured to operate in (or next to) the anus, breasts, hands, feet, legs, arms, and mouth.
- the sexual aid device includes one or more electro-motors (e.g., an electro-mechanical device) configured to generate vibrations or oscillations.
- electro-motors e.g., an electro-mechanical device
- the features of the sexual aid device may be applied to other forms of stimulation including electro-stimulation, chemical-stimulation, audio-stimulation, or olfaction-stimulation.
- the sexual aid device may be configured to release or secrete one or more chemicals at certain instances based on detected physiological data and/or device state data to cause a user to become aroused.
- the sexual aid device may be configured to provide a combination of stimulations such as, for example, chemical and mechanical stimulations.
- the chemicals may include lubricates, which may be dispensed if localized vaginal temperature is increasing, indicative of a buildup of friction. Lubrication may also be secreted based on a frequency, amplitude, or duration of use provided by a mechanical motor.
- the chemicals may also include hormones or endorphins, which are released at specified times based on predictive or learned behavior for achieving a maximum level of stimulation in a user.
- physiological data or biological data includes information that relates to a state of a user associated with the use of the example sexual aid device.
- Physiological data includes, for example, responses of both male and female sexual arousal documented by William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson in their 1966 publication, Human Sexual Response.
- Physiological data also includes bodily signs of sexual or sensual excitement including, for example, heart rate, blood pressure, blood flow/engorgement, perspiration/skin moisture, eye movement, vocalization, breathing rate/pattern, body temperature, muscle tension (such as tension or pressure of the pelvic floor muscle), neurological excitement, and vaginal pressure or vaginal air pressure.
- Physiological data may also include indicators of an orgasm and/or strength/duration of an orgasm, which may be recorded by a vaginal manometer, determined from other physiological data, and/or reported by a user.
- Physiological data may also include user-provided feedback during and/or after use of the sexual aid device including, for example, a rating of a session, verbal comments, audio cues (such as moaning or other vocalizations during use), and natural language responses (e.g., ‘it was ok’ or ‘the ending was a little too rough’). It should be appreciated that physiological data may be collected from a user in physical possession of the sexual aid device and/or persons in proximity or communication with the user of the sexual aid device.
- device state data includes information related to an internal and/or external state/function of the example sexual aid device including components and/or attachments of the device.
- Device state data includes, for example, data related to movement and/or orientation of the sexual aid device including acceleration data, inertial and/or angular acceleration data, and/or magnetic data.
- Device state data may also include information related to an actuator including, for example, a frequency, amplitude, wave pattern (e.g., square wave, saw-tooth wave, sine wave), and/or combination of frequencies of oscillation of any motors or other oscillating elements or of any moving parts.
- a frequency, amplitude, wave pattern e.g., square wave, saw-tooth wave, sine wave
- Device state data further includes information related to manual user inputs including speed settings, wave pattern settings, control pattern/profile settings, input settings, and/or intensity control.
- Device state data may also include information related to any external connections to attachments, other sexual aid devices, smartphones, and/or over-the-Internet control software.
- the information related to external connections may include, for example, a unique device identifier, a device group identifier, a type of device, and/or any control information provided through the external connection.
- device state data may include other sexual aid device outputs such as electrical impulses (used, for example, in electrical stimulation devices), inflation state, control signals, and/or audio/visual output.
- Device state data may also include information regarding operation of a control pattern.
- the example sexual aid device is configured to operate according to one or more control patterns/profiles during a session with a user.
- a control pattern is a file or other data structure that includes a set of instructions or setting information that define how one or more actuators on a sexual aid device are to operate.
- a control pattern specifies how a frequency (e.g., a speed), an amplitude (e.g., an intensity), and wave pattern of an oscillator are to change over time and/or in response to certain physiological data and/or device state data.
- the example sexual aid device is configured to create and/or adjust control patterns based on feedback from a user, physiological data, device state data, and/or data from other users to maximize and/or improve a user's sexual experience. Control patterns accordingly provide user-specific predicative algorithms and/or routines that adjust an operation of a sexual aid device based on physiological data, device state data, and/or information provided by the user.
- control patterns for operating the disclosed sexual aid device.
- the control pattern is configured to specify how the sexual aid device is to operate during a complete session (e.g., from the start of a particular use through the end of an orgasm).
- a control pattern may only specify a certain time or include one or more control instructions.
- a control pattern may include an instruction for a motor to operator at a certain frequency, vibration, and wave pattern. In this instance, any change to the operation of the motor would come from subsequent control patterns.
- a sexual aid device may operate according to one control pattern but receive intervening control patterns and/or instructions to change or adjust operation for a certain period of time.
- FIG. 1 shows a diagram of an example environment 100 that includes sexual aid devices 102 , according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the sexual aid devices 102 are configured to arouse or stimulate a vaginal area of a user through the actuation of one or more mechanical motors, electrical pulses, chemical secretions, etc.
- the shape of the sexual aid devices 102 shown are not inclusive of all the possible shapes that may be insertable into a user's vagina and/or placed adjacent to the vagina.
- the example sexual aid devices 102 may include or be communicatively coupled to one or more physiological sensors 104 .
- the device 102 a includes one physiological sensor 104 a while the device 102 b is wirelessly connected to physiological sensor 104 b .
- the physiological sensors 104 are configured to measure biological or physiological parameters of a user.
- the sensors 104 may include, for example, a heart rate sensor, a blood pressure sensor, a blood flow/engorgement sensor, a perspiration/skin moisture sensor, a camera to record eye movement, a microphone to record vocalization, a breathing rate/pattern sensor, a body temperature sensor, a muscle tension or vagina air pressure sensor (e.g., a kegel perineometer or vaginal manometer), and/or a neurological excitement meter.
- the sensors 104 may also include orientation and movement sensors including gyroscopes, inertial sensors, and/or accelerometers.
- the sensors 104 may also include feedback provided by a user through one or more controls including an indication of an orgasm, orgasm strength, and/or orgasm duration.
- a user may apply pressure to a grip to press a button during an occurrence of an orgasm.
- the duration of the applied pressure may correspond to a duration of the orgasm while a strength of the grip may correspond to a strength of the orgasm.
- the sensors 104 may also include feedback provided by a user through one or more controls providing an indication of an emotional state, arousal state, or general well being.
- the example sensors 104 may also include wearable devices that comprise one or more physiological sensors.
- the sensor 104 may include a smartphone, smartwatch, a fitness tracker, and/or smart-eyewear that include a heart rate sensor, blood pressure sensor, a gyroscope, an accelerometer, a camera, and/or a microphone.
- the physiological data measured by the wearable sensor 104 is wirelessly communicated to the sexual aid device 102 directly via, for example, Bluetooth®, Zigbee®, near-field communication (“NFC”), radio-frequency (“RF”), or indirectly via an Ethernet or Internet network.
- the example sexual aid devices 102 include a control engine 106 configured to control vibrations and/or oscillations imparted onto a user.
- the control engine 106 includes (or is in communication with) one or more actuators configured to transduce electrical signals into mechanical vibrations.
- the control engine may additionally or alternatively include an electro-stimuli device configured to impart one or more electrical signals or waves onto a user, a chemical dispenser configured to dispense or secrete one or more chemicals onto the skin of a user, and/or a combination of mechanical, electro, and chemical devices.
- the control engine 106 may also impart audio signals, olfactory signals, visual signals, alone or in conjunction with the above described actuators.
- the example control engine 106 also includes one or more instructions, algorithms, and/or routines stored in a memory, that when executed, cause one or more processors to control, for example, the mechanical actuators.
- the example instructions, algorithms, and/or routines are configured to use physiological data in conjunction with device state data to determine or predict a control pattern that, when applied, will provide the maximum or desired stimulation for a user.
- the example processors execute a control pattern to determine, for example a frequency, an amplitude, and a wave pattern/shape for operating one or more motors or actuators.
- the control pattern defines, for instance, ranges of certain physiological conditions and/or device states under which different periods of the profile are to be used.
- the control patterns may also include algorithms that adjust, in real-time or near real-time, the frequency, amplitude, and/or wave pattern/shape based on measured physiological and device state data and/or trends of physiological and device state data.
- the example control engine 106 is also configured to enable a user to operate the device 102 in conjunction with other users having their own respective devices 102 .
- the control engine 106 may process instructions from other devices to determine how a motor is to be actuated.
- the control engine 106 may communicate a device state and/or physiological data to other devices.
- the example environment 100 of FIG. 1 includes a user device 108 , a service provider server 110 , and third-party servers 112 .
- the example user device 108 includes, for example, a smartphone, tablet computer, personal computer, laptop, and/or wearable technology that is configured to wirelessly communicate with the sexual aid device 102 c .
- the user device 108 may include one or more sensors 104 for measuring physiological data of a user.
- the user device 108 may also include an interface (as part of a control engine 106 d ) that enables a user to program the sexual aid device 102 c , control the sexual aid device 102 c , provide feedback regarding use of the sexual aid device 102 c , and/or view information related to the use of the sexual aid device 102 c .
- This information can include, for example, physiological data shown in conjunction with device state data and/or feedback provided by a user.
- the user interface may be configured to show a time-series graph of a user's blood pressure and heart rate in conjunction with a diagram of the amplitude and frequency of oscillations provided by a motor of the device 102 c , and an indication as to when the user experienced an orgasm (or multiple orgasms), a relative strength of the orgasm, and/or a duration of the orgasm.
- the example user device 108 may communicate directly with the sexual aid device 102 c and/or one or more external sensors. Additionally or alternatively, the user device 108 may communicate with the sexual aid device 102 c indirectly via a network 114 . Such a configuration enables the sexual aid device 102 c to be used by a first user while a second user operates the user device 108 to view information related to the first user's use of the sexual aid device 102 c . In some embodiments, the user device 108 may be communicatively coupled to another sexual aid device 102 , and use information related to the first user as a basis for determining how a motor or other actuator is controlled for use on the second user. Such a configuration enables sensations experienced by the first user to be imparted upon the second user.
- the example environment 100 of FIG. 1 includes the service provider server 110 to receive physiological data and device state data from the sexual aid devices 102 (when a user permits the data to be transmitted).
- the service provider server 110 is configured to analyze the data for a plurality of users to determine trends and/or provide recommendations. For instance, the service provider server 110 may determine closeness scores between uses based on bibliographic, physiological, and/or device state data. The service provider server 110 may use these scores to correlate device state data, physiological data, and user feedback for multiple close users to determine, for example, optimal control patterns that should generate the most stimulation and/or greatest orgasm for users with similar traits and/or conditions.
- the service provider server 110 may receive physiological data and device state data from the sexual aid device 102 a .
- the service provider server 110 determines that for a certain control pattern, the user constantly achieves an orgasm with an intensity between 5 and 6.
- the service provider server 110 may compare the bibliographic information (provided via registration by the user), physiological data, and device state data to other users to determine which uses most closely match.
- the service provider server 110 is configured to compare control patterns and reported orgasm levels to determine how the user's control pattern may be changed to potentially increase the orgasm to a higher value.
- the service provider server 110 may determine that ten of the closest matching users (with matching device states) have control patterns with a specific frequency-amplitude pattern that occurs (i) when blood pressure and heart rate reach a certain level (compared to resting, reference, or before-use rates) and/or (ii) right after another specific frequency-amplitude pattern (that is common in the control patterns of all the matching users and the user in question).
- the service provider server 110 also determines that users with this specific frequency-amplitude pattern reported having orgasms with greater intensities.
- the service provider server 110 modifies the user's control pattern to include the specific frequency-amplitude pattern and transmits this control pattern to the sexual aid device 102 .
- the service provider server 110 may label this new or adjusted control pattern as ‘recommended’.
- the service provider server 110 may later receive feedback from the sexual aid device 102 to determine the effectiveness of the recommendation and accordingly use this information to further refine the control pattern.
- the service provider server 110 may store control patterns for each user.
- a user may enable the service provider server 110 to share certain control patterns among all users or a selected specified group of users (e.g., friends).
- the service provider server 110 may display the control patterns in conjunction with, for example, general, averaged, or historical physiological data, device state data, user feedback data, and/or reference data to assist users in selecting a control pattern.
- a selection of a control pattern by a user causes the service provider server 110 to, for example, associate or otherwise store the selected control pattern to an account of the user and/or transmit the control pattern to a sexual aid device 102 of the user.
- the service provider server 110 may also provide a higher level of control for the sexual aid devices 102 .
- the service provider server 110 may host an application or interface (through the control engine 106 e ) that is configured to enable users to program the sexual aid device 102 , control the sexual aid device 102 , provide feedback regarding use of the sexual aid device 102 , and/or view information related to the use of the sexual aid device.
- the service provider server 110 may provide an operating environment or framework to enable multiple sexual aid devices 102 to communicate with each other.
- the sexual aid device 102 a may transmit device state data and physiological data via the network 114 to the service provider server 110 , which transmits the data to the sexual aid device 102 b .
- the service provider server 110 may select a control pattern or provide control instructions for the sexual aid device 102 b based on the data from the sexual aid device 102 a .
- the sexual aid devices 102 a and 102 b may communicate with each other directly via the network 114 and/or a direct communication connection.
- the control engine 106 is included within the sexual aid device 102 , the user device 108 , and the service provider server 110 . It should be appreciated that each of these devices 102 , 108 , and 110 may include some or all of the control engine 106 . In some embodiments, the control engine 106 may be partitioned among the sexual aid device 102 , the user device 108 , and the service provider server 110 . In other instances, the user device 108 and the sexual aid device 102 (and/or the service provider server 110 ) include overlapping portions or features of the control engine 106 . For example, a user may be able to operate the sexual aid device 102 without the user device 108 . However, the sexual aid device 102 may be configured to enable the user device 108 (when connected) to provide control patterns, display data, and otherwise act as an interface.
- the example third-party servers 112 a , 112 b , and 112 c of FIG. 1 are configured to enable third-parties to interact with the sexual aid devices 102 and/or use data from the sexual aid devices 102 .
- the third-party server 112 a may include a music system provided by a DJ in a club or other similar environment. Users in the same club may ‘check-in’ or otherwise register their sexual aid devices 102 directly or via user devices 108 with the third-party server 112 a .
- the third-party server 112 a generates a control pattern or portions of a control pattern that coincide or compliment music being provided by the DJ.
- a DJ may select the control pattern and/or portions of the control pattern including, for example a frequency, amplitude, and/or wave pattern.
- the third-party server 112 a transmits the information to the sexual aid devices 102 that have subscribed or checked-in, thereby causing the sexual aid devices 102 to vibrate in a manner that enhances the club experience for the user.
- the third-party servers 112 b and 112 c may include social networking sites, such as dating or sexual encounter sites.
- a user may select for the sexual aid device 102 to transmit device state data, physiological data, control patterns, etc. to the servers 112 b and 112 c for display in conjunction with a profile of the user.
- the user may request that the service provider server 110 transmit this data to the third-party servers 112 b and 112 c .
- the sharing of this data may enable, for example, the third-party servers 112 b and 112 c to include a feature for strangers or selected people to share device state data, physiological data, and/or control patterns to coordinate their respective sexual aid devices 102 .
- the third-party servers 112 b and 112 c may show control patterns and user feedback, including average orgasm strength and/or duration.
- FIG. 2 shows a diagram of the example control engine 106 of the sexual aid device 102 of FIG. 1 , according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the example control engine 106 includes an input interface 202 , a processor 204 , a display interface 206 , and an output control interface 208 .
- each of the components 202 to 208 are illustrated and described separately for convenience. In other examples, at least some of the components 202 to 208 may be combined, sub-divided, or arranged in other manners. Further, in some examples, the components 202 to 208 may be partitioned across the sexual aid device 102 , the user device 108 , and/or the service provider server 110 .
- the components 202 to 208 may be embodied in one or more instructions, algorithms, and/or routines stored in a memory. Additionally or alternatively, the components 202 to 208 may be embodied within one or more application specific integrated circuits (“ASICs”), microcontrollers, microprocessors, etc.
- ASICs application specific integrated circuits
- the example input interface 202 is configured to receive physiological data and device state data and includes a control interface 210 , a sensor interface 212 , and a remote device interface 214 .
- the example control interface 210 is configured to collect or receive device state data from control inputs 211 for the sexual aid device and/or operational information regarding motors/actuators, position sensors, external connections, etc.
- the sexual aid device 102 may include one or more controls or buttons 211 that enable a user to select or adjust a speed (e.g., vibration frequency), pattern (e.g., wave pattern), intensity (e.g., vibration amplitude), or control pattern of motor/actuator 232 .
- the controls 211 may also enable a user to provide feedback by adjusting the speed, pattern, intensity, or control pattern.
- the controls or buttons 211 may be physically located on the sexual aid device 102 itself.
- the sexual aid device 102 may include buttons for controlling speed, wave pattern, and/or intensity of a motor, actuator, or oscillator.
- the control 211 may be provided within a user interface displayed on a screen in the sexual aid device 102 or via an application on the user device 108 .
- the sexual aid device 102 is communicatively coupled to the user device 108 , which includes an application configured to provide control graphically.
- a user's selection of settings (e.g., a control pattern/instructions or device state data) at the user device 108 is transmitted to the control interface 210 .
- the control interface 210 is configured to convert the device state data, control pattern or control instructions into a format acceptable for processing by the processor 204 .
- the control interface 210 may also include a firewall or security to ensure that device state data is received from an authorized user device 104 , the service provider server 110 , or third-party server 114 .
- the control interface 210 may also be communicatively coupled to one or more accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, motors, actuators, oscillators, etc. to receive position and/or usage information (e.g., device state data).
- Position information may indicate, for example, how a user aligns, adjusts, or otherwise moves the sexual aid device 102 during use.
- Usage information may include operational data related to an electro-mechanical device including frequency, amplitude, wave pattern, current, power consumption, etc. of the motor 232 .
- control interface 210 may also be configured to receive physiological data. For example, a user may self-report achievement of an orgasm and/or an orgasm strength by selecting a button on the sexual aid device 102 and/or via the application on the user device 108 .
- the example control interface 210 is configured to receive this feedback.
- the example sensor interface 212 is configured to receive physiological data from one or more physiological sensors 104 .
- the sensors 104 may be included within the sexual aid device 102 , such as a temperature sensor, a blood pressure sensor, and/or a kegel perineometer.
- the sensors 104 may also be separate from the sexual aid device 102 and worn or otherwise associated with a user (or another person associated with the user).
- the sensor 104 may be included within a fitness tracker/sports watch or smartphone (e.g., user device 108 ) and be configured to measure, for example, heart rate, blood pressure, perspiration, eye movement, vocalization, and/or body temperature.
- the senor 104 may be a stand-alone sensor. For instance:
- the example sensor interface 212 is configured to convert measurement data (e.g., physiological or biological data) from the sensors 104 into a format acceptable for processing by the processor 204 .
- measurement data e.g., physiological or biological data
- the sensor interface 212 may convert an analog signal from a sensor 104 into a digital byte or word.
- the sensor interface 212 is configured to convert measurement information received in one type of format into a common format for the processor 204 .
- the example remote device interface 214 is configured to determine device state data based on connections with other devices.
- the remote device interface 214 is configured to manage pairing (e.g., Bluetooth® pairing) with attachments or other sexual aid devices 102 .
- Attachments may include, for example, chemical dispensing devices, RF modules, handles, sensors 104 , skins/covers, tips, sleves, external motors/actuators, or other sexual aid devices worn by the user or a partner.
- the remote device interface 214 is configured to acquire an identifier of the connecting device.
- the remote device interface 214 is also configured to receive device state data, physiological data, and/or control patterns (or portions of control patterns) from the other devices, thereby enabling the sexual aid device 102 to synchronize or become remotely controlled.
- the remote device interface 214 is also configured to manage connections with other devices.
- the remote device interface 214 may be configured to accept connections with only an approved list of sexual aid devices and/or to receive control patterns or other control instructions from certain user devices 108 and/or servers 110 and 112 . Such a configuration prevents unauthorized users from having access to the sexual aid device 102 .
- the example processor 204 of FIG. 2 is configured to control one or more motors, actuators, etc. on the sexual aid device 102 using physiological data and/or device state data.
- the example processor 204 may be included within the sexual aid device 102 .
- some or all of the processor 204 may operate in conjunction with an application on the user device 108 or at the service provider server 110 .
- the example processor 204 includes a pattern manager 216 .
- the example pattern manager 216 is configured to create and/or select control patterns or instructions using instantaneous, historical, and/or reference physiological data and/or device state data received from the input interface 202 .
- the example pattern manager 216 aggregates physiological data and device state data during one or more sessions.
- FIG. 3 shows a diagram of physiological data (i.e., vaginal air pressure and heart rate) measured by sensors 104 during a session, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the physiological data may be stored to a file that includes a reference to a session identifier.
- the file may also include a date/time of the session in addition to any environmental information or device state data.
- a sensor 104 may provide room temperature/relative humidity.
- the processor 204 may receive weather information from a third-party server 112 via the network 114 .
- the physiological data shown in FIG. 3 is normalized by the pattern manager 216 .
- the pattern manager 216 may process un-normalized data.
- the physiological data shows how a user's vaginal air pressure and heart rate change during the session.
- the physiological data also includes an indication of an orgasm, which may have been provided by a user, and a relative orgasm strength. For instance, a user may press a button on the sexual aid device and/or the user device 108 to provide an indication of an orgasm.
- the pattern manager 216 receives the indication of the orgasm and associates the time of the orgasm with the physiological data.
- the user may later provide a level of the orgasm, sensation level, or arousal level, which is also stored to the file by the pattern manager 216 .
- a level of the orgasm, sensation level, or arousal level which is also stored to the file by the pattern manager 216 .
- Such a configuration correlates an orgasm and/or orgasm strength value to physiological data, thereby enabling the pattern manager 216 to learn when a user, during subsequent use, is experiencing an orgasm.
- the storage of this data also enables the pattern manager 216 to determine orgasm strengths for subsequent orgasms.
- the pattern manager 216 may also receive an indication of an orgasm duration based on, for example, a time duration during which a user applies pressure to a handle or a button (e.g., the control button 211 ).
- the pattern manager 216 may also record how an orgasm strength changes during the duration of an orgasm. For instance, a user may apply different pressures to a grip control 211 indicative of an orgasm strength.
- the pattern manager 216 is configured to correlate the duration of the orgasm to the physiological and device state data to determine, for example, a physiological profile of the user during the occurrence of an orgasm.
- This orgasm physiological profile may be compared to physiological data measured during subsequent sessions to identify the occurrence of an orgasm in addition to a strength and/or duration of the orgasm.
- the orgasm physiological profile may also be compared to device state data to determine optimal device conditions for bringing about and/or sustaining an orgasm within a user.
- the pattern manager 216 may transmit information indicative of the occurrence of the orgasm in addition to a length of the orgasm and/or how the strength of the orgasm (or multiple orgasms) changed over time.
- This orgasm information may be transmitted in addition to at least some device state data and/or physiological data showing biological and/or device conditions/operations before, during, and after the orgasm.
- FIG. 3 is only an example of physiological data that may be recorded and stored to a file.
- Other physiological data that may be monitored include blood pressure, vocalizations, perspiration, body temperature, pelvic floor muscle pressure, etc.
- certain screams, moaning, or words uttered by a user may be stored based on a time they were recorded and correlated to the other physiological data.
- FIG. 4 shows a diagram of device state data during the same session as the physiological data of FIG. 3 , according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 4 shows a waveform of a voltage amplitude applied to the motor 232 or actuator during the session. It should be appreciated that the waveform shown is only an example and actual waveforms may include greater frequencies, different amplitudes, and/or different wave patterns.
- the example pattern manager 216 stores the physiological data and device state data for each session to memory 218 .
- the pattern manager 216 stores the physiological data and device state data as numerical or quantified data for each period of time during the session (e.g., as received from the sensors 104 ).
- the pattern manager 116 may alternatively or additionally store the physiological data and device state data in graphical form, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 .
- the pattern manager 116 may average data over one, two, five, ten, etc. second intervals and store the average to the memory 218 .
- FIG. 5 shows an example of a control pattern 500 created by the pattern manager 216 of FIG. 2 , according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. While the control pattern 500 is illustrated as data and conditions within a table, in other examples the control pattern 500 may be embodied as a set of instructions defining an algorithm and/or routine that uses some of all physiological data and device state data as inputs and control signals for a motor as outputs. In some instances, the control pattern 500 may define variables and/or expressions/conditions that may be plugged into or operate with a motor control routine and/or algorithm.
- the example pattern manager 216 is configured to access the memory 218 and analyze the physiological data and device state data of one or more sessions.
- the pattern manager 216 searches for physiological similarities (or patterns) with regard to when a user experiences an orgasm and/or relative orgasm strength/duration.
- the pattern manager 216 also searches for device state similarities (or patterns) with correlation to an occurrence of an orgasm, relative strength of the orgasm, and/or duration of the orgasm. For example, as shown in FIG. 5 , the pattern manager 216 determines that sessions with similar data can be partitioned into five different control periods.
- the device state data of all the sessions has an average (with minimal standard deviation) amplitude of ‘4’ and a frequency of ‘100’ (normalized values).
- the user has an average blood pressure (“BP”) above ‘85’ and a heart rate (“HR”) greater than ‘70’. (BP is not illustrated in FIG. 3 ).
- BP blood pressure
- HR heart rate
- the pattern manager 216 determines that the value of vaginal air pressure has a slight relationship with the amplitude and frequency.
- the user may also report being in an ‘Aroused’ state or condition.
- the pattern manager 216 determines similar types of relationships between the physiological data and device state data for the other four periods.
- the pattern manager 216 uses the above relationships of physiological data and device state data to create conditions regarding when the control pattern 500 is to be selected and the conditions for progressing to the next period, which is shown in the ‘Condition’ field. For instance, the pattern manager 216 may only select the control pattern 500 if, before use, the user has a BP greater than 85 and a HR greater than 70. Further, the pattern manager 216 may select the control pattern 500 if the user reports being in an aroused state. Otherwise, the pattern manager 216 may select another control pattern.
- the pattern manager 216 analyzes physiological data and/or device state data to determine when to transition to Period 2. In the illustrated example, the pattern manager 216 transitions to Period 2 after BP has increased by 5% and the HR has increased by 10%. Once these conditions have been satisfied, the pattern manager 216 instructs the motor 232 to increase to an amplitude of ‘5’ and a frequency of ‘130’. The pattern manager 216 continues through Periods 2 to 5, including achievement of an orgasm, until the user deactivates the sexual aid device 102 and/or when physiological and/or device state data indicate that Period 5 should be terminated.
- the control pattern 500 may include BP and HR criteria for terminating Period 5. In some examples, the control pattern 500 may also include a maximum time limit, that when reached, causes the pattern manager 216 to transition to the next period.
- the pattern manager 216 during Period 4 of the control pattern 500 determines that an orgasm should occur.
- the pattern manager 216 may analyze the physiological data and/or the device state data to determine a match to historical or reference physiological data and/or the device state data that include user orgasm feedback (e.g., an orgasm profile).
- user orgasm feedback e.g., an orgasm profile
- the pattern manager 216 determines that an orgasm has occurred.
- the pattern manager 216 may also determine a relative strength/duration by determining differences between the current and historical physiological data and device state data and scaling the known reported orgasm strengths/durations based on these differences.
- the scaling may be a weighted average of the differences between the different types of physiological data and device state data. For example, a blood pressure that differs by 5% and a heart rate that differs by 3% may cause the orgasm strength to be scaled by 20%.
- the example pattern manager 216 is also configured to manage the storage of control patterns including the control pattern 500 .
- FIG. 5 shows the memory 218 of FIG. 2 storing a playlist 502 of control patterns.
- the pattern manager 216 determines or stores conditions for use of the control patterns.
- the control pattern 500 is labeled as a ‘Personal’ control pattern for use when no other devices are connected to the sexual aid device.
- the pattern manager 216 selects among the plurality of ‘Personal’ control patterns based on the physiological data and/or device state data. As discussed above, the pattern manager 216 selects control pattern 500 when the user is in an aroused state and has a blood pressure greater than ‘85’ and a heart rate greater than ‘70’ (normalized values).
- the pattern manager 216 may select control pattern 504 when the user is in a bored or unexcited state and the heart rate is less than ‘70’.
- the example playlist 502 also includes categories for control patterns received from other users (i.e., ‘Social’) and control patterns when the sexual aid device 102 is used with another device (‘Partner’).
- the processor 204 may acquire control patterns from the service provider server 110 and/or other users.
- the pattern manager 216 may select the control pattern based on which partner or which device of a partner is connected to the sexual aid device.
- the pattern manager 216 may store device identifiers of the attachments or other devices to the control patterns. Then, when a device identifier is received from the input interface 202 , the example pattern manager 216 selects the control pattern with the matching identifier. It should be appreciated that the number, types, and/or conditions for control patterns is only limited by the type of physiological data and/or device state data that is available.
- the example playlist 502 may also include one or more control patterns that are configured to adjust other control patterns and/or instructions.
- the ‘Club’ control pattern includes limits or scales (selectable by a user or determined by the pattern manager 216 based on use) that specify how control patterns received from, for example, a DJ in a club are to be adjusted.
- a user may be relatively sensitive or desire to limit the strength or speed of a motor.
- a user may configured the processor 204 to receive control patterns and/or instructions from a certain server related to a club and/or DJ. While the user is at the club or watching/listening to the club remotely, the DJ causes a server to send a control pattern during a song.
- the pattern manager 216 receives the control pattern, determines the user is in a club setting (via the input interface or connection information) and applies the Club control pattern to the received control pattern.
- the pattern manager 216 than provides the adjusted control pattern (or signals indicative of the control pattern) to the output control interface 208 for controlling the one or more motors 232 .
- Such a use of the Club control pattern enables a user to still feel inflections of the music but at a level that is comfortable for the user.
- the pattern manager 216 selects a control pattern to operate a motor, actuator, oscillator, and/or vibrator. However, it should be appreciated that the user may select their own control pattern from the playlist 502 rather than allowing the pattern manager 216 to select a control pattern. In these instances (in addition to automatic selection), the pattern manager 216 updates a count of the selected control pattern. The count may be used by the pattern manager 216 to prioritize and/or order control patterns within the playlist 502 . In some instances, the pattern manager 216 may select a control pattern, among a multiple control patterns that match physiological or device state conditions, based on the count or order. In this manner, the pattern manager 216 may select more recently used or frequency used control patterns over older control patterns that include similar conditions. The pattern manager 216 may also determine physiological data and/or device state data associated with a user-selected control pattern and determine if conditions should be adjusted for the selected control pattern (or other control patterns).
- the example processor 204 includes an adjustment processor 220 .
- the example adjustment processor 220 is configured to compare physiological data and device state data received during a session to determine if adjustments to a motor, actuator, or oscillator are needed.
- the adjustment processor 220 uses information within the control pattern to determine how adjustments are to be made.
- the adjustment processor 220 uses the weight section of the control pattern 500 to determine how motor amplitude and frequency are to be adjusted based on measured vaginal air pressure.
- the adjustment processor 220 determines that a normalized value of vaginal air pressure is to have a 10% effect on the frequency and a 5% effect on the amplitude.
- the frequency may be changed by up to 10% and the amplitude may be changed by to 5% based on a value of the vaginal air pressure.
- control patterns enable the control engine 106 to provide more personalized stimulation for a user.
- stimulation of a user may be affected by small changes to environmental and/or physiological conditions.
- the weight field(s) of the control patterns enable the motor settings to be adjusted during use based on physiological and/or device state data, thereby enabling the control engine 106 to be predictive as to what will generate the greatest level of arousal or orgasm in a user. While the example of FIG. 5 shows that motor amplitude and frequency may be changed based on vaginal air pressure, in other examples the weight may be based on multiple types of physiological and/or device state data.
- the amplitude and/or frequency may be expressed as a weighted relation between a base value and a difference between physiological and/or device state data from historical reference or average physiological and/or device state data.
- a control pattern may specify that motor amplitude is to be applied at a based value that may deviate a certain amount or percentage based on a weighted average or combination of certain physiological data and/or device state date.
- the amplitude has a base value of ‘6’, which may change by 10% based on vaginal air pressure.
- the 10% change could be based on, for example, a weighted combination of vaginal air pressure, acceleration data related to movement of the sexual aid device 102 , and body temperature.
- the example adjustment processor 220 is also configured to adjust control patterns based on manual feedback from a user or feedback received remotely.
- a feedback engine 222 may receive, via the input interface 202 , a change to a setting on the sexual aid device 202 during a session in which the control pattern 500 is being operated.
- the adjustment processor 220 causes the amplitude, frequency, wave pattern to accordingly adjust.
- the adjustment processor 220 in conjunction with the feedback engine 222 also stores the user change to a file in conjunction with the physiological data and/or device state data.
- the feedback engine 222 may then analyze change files within the memory 218 to determine if any permanent adjustments are needed to the control pattern 500 .
- the adjustment processor 220 receives from the input interface 202 an indication that a user has reduced the amplitude from ‘5’ to ‘4.5’ during Period 2 of control pattern 500 .
- the feedback engine 222 determines that for the same control pattern 500 , the user has made the same adjustment two other times in the past.
- the feedback engine 222 also determines that the physiological data and device state data is relatively the same as previous sessions where the amplitude was ‘5’.
- the feedback engine 222 accordingly adjusts the amplitude to ‘4.5’ in the control pattern 500 so that the user will no longer have to manually make the adjustment during subsequent sessions.
- the feedback engine 222 may determine that the heart rate during the just discussed Period 2 adjustment is 7% lower than the condition specified in the control pattern 500 .
- the feedback engine 222 may accordingly add another period between Period 1 and Period 2 of the control pattern 500 where the amplitude is ‘4.5’ and the heart rate is 7% lower than Period 2.
- the feedback engine 222 may create a new control pattern with the different Period 2.
- the example adjustment processor 220 is configured to receive physiological data/device state data from the remote device interface 214 and/or the social engine 224 .
- the adjustment processor 220 is configured to use the received data to determine how the control pattern is to be adjusted.
- the adjustment processor 220 is configured to receive physiological data and/or device state data related to the use of the other sexual aid device.
- the adjustment processor 220 is configured to adjust the control pattern to synchronize with the other sexual aid device to facilitate a personal connection between two people. For instance, the adjustment processor 220 may receive device state data indicative that another user is relatively far from reaching an orgasm. However, the adjustment processor 220 determines that the sexual aid device 102 is operating in Period 3, indicative that the user is close to experiencing an orgasm.
- the adjustment processor 220 may return to Period 2 (or some intermediary amplitude/frequency between Period 2 and Period 3) to synchronize with the other sexual aid device. Under this example, the adjustment processor 220 may transmit physiological data and/or device state data to the other sexual aid device. Additionally or alternatively, the adjustment processor 220 may receive physiological data and/or device state data indicative that the other user is about to orgasm. In response, the adjustment processor 220 causes the sexual aid device 102 to provide haptic feedback so that the user is aware the other user is about to orgasm and can adjust accordingly. In some examples, the adjustment processor 222 may automatically adjust to a condition of another user by increasing a speed at what a control pattern progresses to a period during which a user is predicted to experience an orgasm.
- the example feedback engine 222 is also configured to prompt and/or record user feedback after a session.
- the feedback provided by a user is used by the feedback engine 222 to adjust current control patterns and/or create new control patterns. For instance, after a session, the feedback engine 222 may cause a screen on the sexual aid device 102 and/or the user device 108 to display a message “Was it good for you?”. In other instances, the feedback engine 222 may receive feedback in the form of a ‘Like’ from a user.
- the feedback engine 222 may also be configured to enable a user to provide a textual or audio response (e.g., “it was ok”) or a rating (e.g., “6/10”).
- the feedback engine 222 After receiving a message including information provided by the user, the feedback engine 222 determines a satisfaction level of the user (especially in instances where a user provides textual or an audio response). The feedback engine 222 stores the user-provided information in conjunction with the related control pattern, physiological data, and device state data recorded during the session. The feedback engine 222 then determines if the control pattern has similar responses for previous sessions. Conditioned upon a predetermined number (e.g., 3 to 5) of lackluster or poor responses, the feedback engine 222 is configured to determine how the control pattern may be modified to improve the user's experience.
- a predetermined number e.g., 3 to 5
- the example feedback engine 222 may also use the user feedback to prioritize and/or order control patterns within the playlist 502 .
- the feedback engine 222 may cause frequently used and/or highly rated control patterns to be displayed first relative to less frequently used and/or lower rated control patterns.
- the feedback engine 222 may also periodically prompt the user as to whether highly rated control patterns should be shared with other users or a community of users.
- the feedback engine 222 may search for control patterns that are associated with higher feedback values and apply elements of those control patterns to the control pattern at issue. This adjustment may also take into consideration historical physiological data and/or device state data (where more recent data may be given more weight) where similarities between the data cause the feedback engine 222 to use frequency, amplitude, and/or wave pattern data of other control patterns that are associated with the matching data.
- the feedback engine 222 may communicate with the service provider server 110 to match physiological data, device state data, and/or user bibliographic data related to the control pattern in question to physiological data, device state data, and/or user bibliographic data of other users. The feedback engine 222 may analyze control patterns of other users that are associated with the matching physiological data, device state data, and/or user bibliographic data to determine possible changes to the control pattern at issue.
- the example adjustment processor 220 in conjunction with the social engine 224 and/or the remote device interface 214 is configured to receive control patterns and/or control instructions from the user device 108 , the service provider server 112 , and/or the third-party server 114 .
- the social engine 224 receives a control pattern, a portion of a control pattern, or control instructions from a third-party server 114 .
- the adjustment processor 220 determines how the control pattern, the portion of a control pattern, or the control instructions are to affect the current operation of a control pattern.
- the social engine 224 receives a control pattern to be operated by the pattern manager 216 (in conjunction with any ‘Club’ control patterns in the playlist 502 ).
- the control pattern corresponds to a song to be played by the DJ.
- the social engine 224 may also receive an instruction when to begin the control pattern, including, for example, a timestamp or an audio waveform (to be detected by a microphone of the sexual aid device 102 or connected user device 108 ).
- the social engine 224 receives another control pattern or control instruction that coincides with an element of the song or feature provided by the DJ (e.g., a drop in the music) that is to be applied immediately.
- the adjustment processor 220 adjusts the currently operating control pattern with the new control pattern or instructions. After any the expiration of the new control pattern or instructions, the adjustment processor 220 returns to the original control pattern.
- the example social engine 224 is configured to share physiological data, device state data, and/or control patterns with the service provider server 110 , third-party servers 112 , and/or user devices 108 .
- the social engine 224 is configured to determine a context of information to transmit based on permissions provided by a user and/or capabilities of the receiving device.
- the service provider server 110 may be configured to receive control patterns in conjunction with physiological data and device state data.
- the service provider server 110 may use this information to recommend control patterns for other users and for making adjustments to control patterns.
- the service provider server 110 may also enable a user to identify certain users (or groups) to receive the control pattern.
- the social engine 224 is configured to receive control patterns from one or more users via the service provider server 110 .
- a third-party dating website operating third-party server 112 b may be configured to only receive control patterns and device state data.
- the third-party server 112 b makes the control pattern and device state data available to certain people or the entire community as part of a dating profile. Such information may be used for recommending potential partners that may share similar arousal traits.
- the example processor 204 of FIG. 2 also includes an application interface 226 configured to communicate with one or more applications on, for example, the user device 108 of FIG. 1 .
- the application interface 226 may enable the control engine 106 c within the sexual aid device 102 c to communicate directly with the user device 108 .
- the application interface 226 may include a Bluetooth® interface configured to communicate with the user device 108 using a Bluetooth protocol.
- the application interface 226 is configured to communicate with a user device 108 via the network 114 .
- the example application interface 226 is configured to interact with an application on the user device 108 to provide information for display and receive information from the user.
- the application interface 226 may transmit for display, for example, physiological data and/or device state data for a session in conjunction with orgasm strength and/or orgasm duration.
- the application interface 226 may also transmit information related to the playlist 502 and/or a control pattern being operated.
- the application interface 226 may also operate in conjunction with the feedback engine 222 to prompt feedback from a user after and/or during a session.
- the application interface 226 may also transmit certain contexts of physiological data and/or device state data for display by the application.
- the application interface 226 may transmit certain physiological data and device state data in graphical form over the duration of a session and include identifiers regarding the occurrence of orgasm(s) and/or the strength(s) and duration(s) of the orgasm(s). In other instances, the application interface 226 may transmit certain physiological data and device state data in numerical form to be displayed by the application in a stat-type of display (e.g., max heart rate, average heart rate, orgasm strength, orgasm duration).
- a stat-type of display e.g., max heart rate, average heart rate, orgasm strength, orgasm duration.
- the example application interface 226 is also configured to receive information from an application operating on the user device 108 .
- the information may include, for instance, setting information for the sexual aid device 108 and/or a selection of a control pattern.
- the application may provide an interface that includes setting controls and/or a list of control patterns. Selection of settings, such as speed, wave pattern, and intensity are received at the application interface 226 and processed into information related to frequency, amplitude, and/or wave pattern for one or more motors.
- the application interface 226 may include one or more application programming interface (“API”) for receiving control information from an application.
- API application programming interface
- the application interface 226 may operate in conjunction with the remote device interface 214 to connect to applications on multiple user devices 108 .
- the application interface 226 may receive connection information to a user device 108 of a partner of a user of the sexual aid device 102 .
- the application interface 226 accordingly transmits, for example orgasm strength and/or duration information to the user device 108 of the partner.
- the application interface 226 may also receive setting information and/or control profiles from the application on the user device 108 of the partner.
- the example display interface 206 of FIG. 2 is configured to render or otherwise make information from the processor 204 viewable to a user of the sexual aid device 102 .
- the example display interface 206 may operate in conjunction with the application interface 226 to provide information for display by the application.
- the sexual aid device 102 is configured to include a screen
- the example display interface 206 operates in a similar manner as an interface for an application.
- the display interface 206 includes a display 228 and a user interface 230 .
- the example display 228 is configured render information received from the processor 204 for viewing on a screen.
- the display 228 is configured to make viewable, for example, physiological data, device state data, information related control patterns, and/or information related to an orgasm.
- the display 228 may be configured to show the information numerically. For instance, the display 228 may provide current values of the physiological data in conjunction with an indication of whether the user has achieved an orgasm. Alternatively, the display 228 may provide one or more graphs (similar to the graphs shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 ) that show physiological data and/or device state data during a session.
- the example user interface 230 is configured to provide an interactive menu or other features that are provided in conjunction with the displayed information.
- the example user interface 230 defines one or more fields for receiving user input via, for example a touchscreen.
- the user interface 230 may also operate in conjunction with one or more control inputs or buttons 211 for receiving information from a user.
- Such information may include, for example, setting information and/or a selection of a control pattern.
- the information may also include feedback information.
- the example control engine 106 of FIG. 2 includes the output control interface 208 to operate one or more motors 232 based on a control pattern and/or control instructions.
- the output control interface 208 includes a motor controller 234 configured to convert digital signals, words, bytes, etc. from the processor 204 into one or more analog signals for controlling the motors 232 .
- the output control interface 208 may receive a binary representation of a frequency, amplitude, and wave pattern from the processor 204 .
- the example motor controller 234 is configured to convert the binary representation into a power signal with the specified amplitude, frequency, and wave pattern.
- the motor controller 234 may convert an amplitude value of ‘4’ and a frequency value of ‘100’, and a wave pattern of ‘sine wave’ into appropriate analog signals transmitted to the motor 232 .
- the motor controller 234 transmits the power signal to the motors 232 causing the generation of vibrations.
- the output control interface 208 may receive an analog signal representative of a frequency, amplitude, and/or wave pattern. In these embodiments, the motor controller 234 may amplify and/or condition the signal to properly actuate the motors 232 .
- FIG. 2 shows that the example motor controller 234 operates motors 232 a and 232 b .
- the output control interface 208 may include fewer or additional motors.
- the example motor controller 234 may determine different controls for each of the motors 232 based on instructions from the processor 204 . For example, to achieve a certain wave pattern/shape for a control pattern, the motor controller 234 may operate the motor 232 a at a first amplitude and/or frequency and the second motor 232 b at a second different amplitude and/or frequency.
- the processor 204 may manage the instructions for operating each motor 232 separately.
- the motor controller 234 may additionally or alternatively control other types of actuators, oscillators, etc.
- the motor controller 234 may be configured to cause one or more audio tones, songs, sounds, music, etc. to be played over a speaker and/or cause one or more visual images to be displayed at certain times during a session.
- the motor controller 234 may also be configured to cause an actuator to release one or more aromas and/or secrete certain liquids during specified times of a session.
- the playing of audio tones, display of visual images, release of aromas, and/or dispensing of liquids is defined by a control pattern in a manner similar to the control of a motor, as discussed above. Accordingly, the motor controller 234 receives instructions from the processor 204 at the time audio or video is to be played (including the type of audio/video) or the types of aromas to be released and/or liquids to be dispensed.
- FIG. 6 shows an additional or alternative control pattern 600 that may be operated by the control engine 106 of FIGS. 1 and 2 , according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the control pattern 600 e.g., an algorithm
- the control pattern 600 is configured to compare physiological data (e.g., a heartbeat) to a reference over a period of time and determine how intensity (amplitude) and frequency accordingly change.
- physiological data e.g., a heartbeat
- the control pattern 600 compares a heart rate change from a baseline or reference heart rate over a time delta. Responsive to the heart rate change condition being satisfied, the control pattern 600 specifies how the intensity and frequency are to change.
- the processor 204 accordingly instructs the output control interface 208 to apply the changes to one or more motors 232 .
- the processor 204 of the control engine 106 may be configured to use the information in the control pattern 600 in conjunction with physiological data to determine an arousal level of a user and/or an orgasm strength/duration of the user. The comparison may also take into account the reference information to determine how aroused a user has become since the start of a session. The determined arousal level and/or orgasm information may be transmitted to a screen of the sexual aid device 102 and/or the user device 108 .
- FIGS. 7 to 11 show diagrams of ways in which the example sexual aid device 102 of FIGS. 1 and 2 may be used within the example environment 100 of FIG. 1 .
- the examples shown in FIGS. 7 to 11 provide only a discrete number of ways in which the sexual aid device 102 may be operated. It should be appreciated that there are significantly more ways the sexual aid device 102 may be controlled and/or share data with other devices to enhance or improve a user's sexual experience or orgasm strength/duration.
- FIG. 7 shows a diagram of a usage example 700 that includes Biocontrol.
- sensor 104 a and device state data 702 are within or provided by the sexual aid device 102 a .
- the sensor 104 a and external sensor 104 b collect physiological data 704 .
- the external sensor 104 b may transmit physiological data 704 to the sexual aid device 102 a , which then relays the data, in conjunction with physiological data 704 from the sensor 104 a and the device state data 702 , to the server 110 via the user device 108 .
- the external sensor 104 b may transmit the physiological data 704 directly to the user device 108 via, for example, Bluetooth® or Wifi, which relays the data 704 to the server 110 .
- the sensor 104 b may include WiFi or other networking capabilities and transmit the physiological data 704 directly to the service provider server 110 via the network 114 .
- control engine 106 e of the service provider server 110 is configured to use the data 702 and 704 to determine one or more control patterns/instructions 706 a for sending to another sexual aid device 102 b .
- the server 110 is configured to compare at least portions of the data 702 and 704 to reference sample sets of sensor and device state data at various states of arousal/orgasm, along with historical data, and use this information to determine which device settings or control patterns 706 a are necessary to produce the desired affect on the user of the device 102 b .
- the service provider server 110 may be partitioned into separate intermediary portions for (i) receiving the data 702 and 704 from the user device 108 , (ii) determining a control pattern/instruction(s) for the sexual aid device 102 b , and (iii) transmitting the control pattern/instruction(s).
- the sexual aid device 102 a and the sexual aid device 102 b may be the same device.
- the service provider server 110 is configured to receive the data 702 and 704 from the sexual aid device 102 a and/or the external sensor 104 b and send back a control pattern and/or instructions 706 a to the device 102 a .
- Such a configuration may be desirable when the sexual aid device 102 a is unable to connect to the external sensor 104 b directly and/or when it is conducive to provide remote control for the sexual aid device 102 a .
- the sexual aid device 102 b which may be a variable speed and pattern personal massager for vaginal or anal penetration.
- the sexual aid device 102 a is not present and there is a single sensor 104 b in proximity to the user of the device 102 b , which is a heart rate sensor as would be typically found on a consumer-grade fitness-monitoring device.
- the user wears external sensor 104 b (the heart rate sensor), which communicates wirelessly with the user device 108 , the user's smartphone.
- the smartphone includes an application operating control engine 106 d to operate as an intermediary control and transmits control pattern(s) and/or instruction(s) 706 b to the device 102 b , which is the user's variable speed and pattern personal massager.
- the control engine 106 d on the user device 108 automatically adjusts the speed and wave pattern settings on the device 102 b to achieve optimal stimulation.
- the heart rate sensor 104 b may be located on a smartwatch, which also operates at the user device 108 .
- the smartwatch measures the user's heart rate (or ambient audio) and one or more control patterns (e.g., algorithms or routines) to determine how, for example, the intensity, frequency, or other characteristic of the device 102 b is to change based on the changing heart rate.
- the user device 108 may cause the sexual aid device 102 b to vibrate in line or mirroring the user's rate (or another user's heart rate).
- the control engine 106 d of the user device 108 sends one or more vibration setting instructions (or control patterns) to the control engine 106 b causing the motor 232 to operate according to the specified settings.
- vibration setting instructions or control patterns
- This configuration is a modification of Configuration 1 in which the sexual aid device 102 b and the sexual aid device 102 a are the same device and the sensor 104 a is used to provide physiological data 704 instead of the external sensor 104 b .
- the sexual aid device 102 a contains a grip pressure sensor to measure muscle tension.
- the sensor 104 a is configured to measure how tightly the user is grasping the device 102 a .
- the sexual aid device 102 a transmits this grip-based physiological data 704 to the user device 108 , which sends the data 704 to the device (e.g., sexual aid device 102 b ) via control engines 106 d and 106 b , which determine the appropriate control pattern, adjustment to a control pattern, and/or control instructions based on the physiological data 704 .
- the sensor 104 a may include any type of sensor such as a galvanic skin response sensor or an accelerometer.
- This configuration is a modification of Configuration 2 in which the user device 108 is a component of the device that includes the sexual aid devices 102 a and 102 b .
- sensor 104 a includes a photopletismograph for measuring blood flow.
- the sensor 104 a may include any type of sensor such as a muscle contraction sensor or a blood pressure monitor.
- the sexual aid device 102 a transmits the physiological data 704 to the user device 108 , which is itself a component of the sexual aid device 102 a .
- the user device 108 transmits the physiological data 704 to the control engine 106 b of the sexual aid device 102 b , which is used to control the speed and pattern of the motor 232 .
- This configuration involves only the sexual aid device 102 b , but two users.
- User #1 uses the external sensor 104 b to measure his/her own physiological data (e.g., heart rate).
- the heart rate physiological data 704 is transmitted wirelessly to User #1's smartphone (e.g., user device 108 ), which in turn transmits the data 704 to the service provider server 110 .
- the control engine 106 e of the server 110 determines a control pattern and/or instructions 706 a based on the data 704 , then transmits this control information 706 a and/or the raw physiological data 704 to User #2's smartphone (not shown), which in turn produces control data (control patterns) and transmits this data via Bluetooth to the sexual aid device 102 b (e.g., a vibrating cock ring).
- the motor 232 the vibration of User #2's cock ring, is therefore influenced by the input of the external sensor 104 b , which measures User #1's heart rate.
- the sensor 104 b may include any type of sensor such as an EEG sensor or a blood pressure monitor.
- This configuration is a modification of Configuration 4.
- User #1 is using an EEG device as an external sensor 104 b
- user device 108 is User #2's smartphone.
- User #1's EEG device 104 b transmits physiological data 704 via WiFi to User #2's smartphone, which in turn generates control data (and/or control patterns) 706 b and transmits this control information to the sexual aid device 102 b , the cock ring, via Bluetooth.
- User #2's cock ring is ultimately influenced by the input of User #1's external sensor 104 b , in this case an EEG device.
- the sensor 104 b may include any type of sensor such as a galvanic skin response sensor or a Doppler blood flow micro-sensor.
- This configuration is a further modification of Configuration 5.
- no user devices 108 are involved and User #1's sexual aid device 102 a communicates directly with User #2's device 102 b .
- User #1 uses an electronic thermometer as the external sensor 104 b to measure his/her instantaneous body temperature physiological data 704 .
- Such data is transmitted via Bluetooth® directly to the sexual aid device 102 b , User #2's cock ring, where it is processed by the control engine 106 b and used to adjust the vibrations produced by the motor 232 .
- the sensor 104 b may include any type of sensor such as a galvanic skin response sensor or a Doppler blood flow micro-sensor.
- sexual aid devices 102 a and 102 b are both present, and they are not the same device.
- device 102 a is a variable speed and pattern personal massager for vaginal or anal penetration.
- This device 102 a includes a built-in grip sensor to detect how tightly the device is being gripped, an accelerometer, and a gyroscope, collectively device sensors 104 a .
- a heart rate monitor and pupil dilation software are being used, collectively external sensor 104 b .
- the device 102 b is a penile sleeve device that includes a mechanism for simulation of stroking and an adjustable cavity pressure. It should be appreciated that the sensors 104 a and 104 b may include any type of sensor and may be external or internal to the sexual aid device 102 a.
- the heart rate monitor component of external sensor 104 b is connected via Bluetooth® to the sexual aid device 102 a .
- the pupil dilation software is running on a laptop (part of the external sensor or user device 108 ) and transmits its portion of physiological data 704 (namely, the pupil dilation state), to the server 110 .
- the sexual aid device 102 a collects data 704 from the heart rate monitor as well as the grip sensor, accelerometer, and gyroscope data 702 and 704 and transmits this data to the server 110 via a WiFi connection with the laptop.
- the sexual aid device 102 a transmits additional device state data 702 , including vibration speed and pattern, to the server 110 .
- the server 110 uses this data 702 and 704 in conjunction with one or more control patterns, routines, algorithms, etc. to determine how to adjust the settings of the sexual aid device 102 b to maximize concomitance of arousal between the user of device 102 a and the user of device 102 b .
- the server 110 then sends control information 706 a (e.g., control pattern/instruction(s)) to the user device 108 , which is a smartphone.
- the smartphone 108 then transmits control information 706 b to the sexual aid device 102 b through control engine 106 b , which adjusts the stroke speed and cavity pressure of the motor 232 .
- control information 706 a e.g., control pattern/instruction(s)
- FIG. 8 shows a diagram of a usage example 800 that includes Biocontrol for use within a group or social setting.
- all of the components of FIG. 7 are repeated n-times (although FIG. 8 has been simplified for clarity).
- This is accordingly an extension of the service provider server 110 where instead of only two devices 102 a and 102 b , the server 110 manages the connection of potentially 2 n sexual aid devices 102 .
- each device pair 102 a and 102 b may be in exclusive communication. Additionally or alternatively, the each of the devices 102 a and 102 b may be in communication with other sexual aid devices 102 .
- Such a configuration enables a group of users to share arousal or sexual feedback among each other during the same session or separate sessions.
- Such a configuration may also enable the server 110 to share control patterns and/or instructions among the connected sexual aid devices 102 .
- FIG. 9 shows a diagram of a usage example 900 that includes Biofeedback for the sexual aid device 102 of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- sensor 104 a and control engine 106 b are components of the sexual aid device 102 . Both of the sensors 104 a and 104 b collect physiological data 704 . Similar to FIG. 7 , there are a number of possible paths for physiological data 704 from the sensor 104 b to reach the user device 108 and/or the service provider server 100 , which each may be configured to provide intermediary or remote control. First, the external sensor 104 b may transmit physiological data 704 to the sexual aid device 102 , which then relays the data, in conjunction with physiological data 704 from the sensor 104 a and the device state data 702 , to the server 110 via the user device 108 .
- the external sensor 104 b may transmit the physiological data 704 directly to the user device 108 via, for example, Bluetooth® or Wifi.
- the sensor 104 b may include WiFi or other networking capabilities and transmit the physiological data 704 directly to the service provider server 110 .
- control engines 106 of FIG. 9 may be configured to store and/or compare data 702 and 704 to historical data, reference data, and/or control patterns, which may include data sets that relate physiological data and/or device state data to arousal states, orgasm strength, orgasm duration, etc. Such analysis results in an overall estimate of current arousal, which is used to determine control information 706 for the motor 232 .
- the user of the sexual aid device 102 may also cause the control engine 106 to create, store, and use control patterns for operation at a later date.
- the storage of the control patterns may be at the sexual aid device 102 , the user device 108 , and/or the service provider server 110 .
- an individual user is using the sexual aid device 102 , which is a variable speed and pattern personal massager for vaginal or anal penetration. He or she is also using the external sensor 104 b , which is a heart rate sensor.
- the heart rate sensor connects via WiFi to a smartphone 108 operating a portion of the control engine 106 d , which may include an application.
- the personal massager 102 connects to the same control engine 106 d via Bluetooth®.
- the control engine 106 d on the smartphone 108 records data 702 and 704 .
- control engine 106 d After the user has finished using the massager 102 , he or she uses the control engine 106 d to connect to historical data and/or reference data at the server 110 and analyze the experience.
- the control engine 106 d and/or 106 e provides a visual representation of the arousal state and device settings that occurred during usage, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , for example.
- the user may use this information to instruct the control engine 106 d to construct one or more control patterns on the smartphone 108 (e.g., the data shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 ) in an attempt to optimize the experience next time.
- the control engine 106 b at the personal massager 102 is configured to operate motor 232 using the control pattern. Changes to the operation of the motor 232 are specified by the control pattern using the received or determined physiological data 704 and/or the device state data 702 .
- User #1 is using the device 102 , which is a variable speed and pattern personal massager for vaginal or anal penetration.
- the sensor 104 a is a grip sensor to detect how tightly she is gripping the massager.
- the user is also using the external sensor 104 b , which is a photopletismograph optical sensor to detect blood flow.
- the personal massager 102 is connected to her smartphone 108 via Bluetooth®, which is in turn connected to the remote server 110 via WiFi (e.g., the network 114 ).
- the photopletismograph sensor 104 b is connected directly to the remote server 110 via WiFi. It should be appreciated that the sensors 104 a and 104 b may include any type of sensor and may be external or internal to the sexual aid device 102 a.
- the personal massager 102 receives control information 706 b from the smartphone 108 , which is connected to the remote server 110 via WiFi.
- the remote server 110 is receiving data 702 and 704 .
- the server 110 uses the control engine 106 e to transmit arousal and device state information (e.g., the data 706 a ) to a control engine 106 on a user device of User #2 (not shown).
- User #2 observes this information and uses it to make decisions about how to control the personal massager 102 for User #1. As he inputs the desired control information, it is transmitted in real-time back through the server 110 and to the personal massager 102 .
- Such a configuration enables User #2 to arouse or bring about an orgasm in User #1 using the physiological data 704 and/or the device state data 702 as a basis for determining control instructions for the personal massager 102 .
- an application on the smartphone 108 may provide a list of possible/permissible control instructions selectable by User #2 determined from the physiological data 704 and/or the device state data 702 .
- the application may operate using a control engine 106 and access reference data, historical data, and/or conditions in a control pattern related to User #1 to determine the possible/permissible control instructions.
- an individual user is using the sexual aid devie 102 , which is a variable speed and pattern personal massager for vaginal or anal penetration. He or she is also using the external sensor 104 b , which is a heart rate sensor.
- the heart rate sensor connects via WiFi to the user device 108 operating the control engine 106 d as an application.
- the personal massager 102 connects to the same application via Bluetooth®.
- the control engine 106 d on the smartphone 108 compares data 702 and 704 to reference data, historical data, or conditions in control patterns.
- the control engine 106 d determines, for example, how quickly the user's heart rate has changed and accordingly changes the intensity and/or the frequency of the device 102 by sending one or more control pattern/instruction(s) 706 b to the control engine 106 b .
- the control engine 106 d may also receive feedback via the device state data 702 regarding whether the user modified the changed setting and update, for example, the data in FIG. 5 or 6 accordingly. For instance, the control engine 106 d may initially determine that a user's heart rate increased by at least 25% within 1 minute and instruct the device 102 to increase the vibration intensity by 35% and the vibration frequency by 40%. The control engine 106 d may then receive feedback that the user decreased the intensity but increased the frequency.
- the control engine 106 d accordingly adjusts the data within the table shown within FIG. 6 based on this feedback and stores the updated information within a memory.
- the data and/or algorithm shown within FIG. 6 may differ based on the type of the sexual aid device and/or features of the sexual aid device.
- the table shown in FIG. 6 may also include a waveform shape (e.g., wave pattern) or instead be graphical.
- FIG. 10 shows a diagram of a usage example 1000 that includes Biofeedback for the sexual aid device 102 of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- sensor 104 a In this example, sensor 104 a , control engine 106 b , and device state data 702 are included within the sexual aid device 102 . Both external sensor 104 b and sensor 104 a are configured to measure physiological data. There are two possible paths for physiological data 704 from the sensor 104 b to reach the user device 108 , which is configured to create control patterns based on learned user behavior. First, the external sensor 104 b may transmit physiological data 704 to the sexual aid device 102 , which then relays the data in conjunction with physiological data 704 from the sensor 104 a and the device state data 702 to the user device 108 . Second, the external sensor 104 b may transmit the physiological data 704 directly to the user device 108 via, for example, Bluetooth® or Wifi.
- the example control engine 106 d is configured to compare current data 702 and/or 704 to previously stored data 702 and/or 704 and/or previously used control patterns.
- the control engine 106 d is configured to use user feedback and/or indications of achieving an orgasm to create and/or modify control patterns for future sessions.
- the control engine 106 d may store the control patterns to respective memories in the user device 108 .
- the control engine 106 d may later provide these control patterns based on received data 702 and 704 before or at the start of a session. Alternatively, the control engine 106 d may transmit the control patterns upon selection by a user.
- an individual user is operating the sexual aid device 102 , which is a variable speed and pattern personal massager for vaginal or anal penetration.
- the sensor 104 a is omitted or de-activated. Only the external sensor 104 b provides physiological data 704 to the control engine 106 d .
- the example control engine 106 d may be a smartphone application connected to the personal massager 102 via Bluetooth®. Additionally or alternatively, the control engine 106 d may be a routine, algorithm, and/or set of instructions operating at the service provider server 110 .
- the external sensor 104 b includes an input button that indicates achievement of an orgasm, which the user presses whenever she has achieved an orgasm. A length of time that the button is held down may signify the duration of the orgasm.
- An amount of force applied to the button may provide an indication of orgasm strength.
- the control engine 106 b on the smartphone 108 records device state data 702 into the smartphone's storage, and makes a timestamp in the data whenever the user presses the “orgasm achieved” button on an application interface.
- the control engine 106 d application compares data sets to find correlations between device state data 702 and achievement of an orgasm.
- the control engine 106 d uses this comparison to produce an optimal control pattern or control patterns of device controls that are positively correlated to achievement of orgasm, and stores these control settings (or patterns) on the smartphone 108 .
- the user can opt to let the control engine 106 d control the personal massager 102 using these settings by sending a control pattern 706 to control engine 106 b to provide actuation of the motor 232 .
- the data set grows and the control engine 106 d is able to more accurately determine what set of controls are optimal.
- control engine 106 d has learned to predict the best way to control the device 102 to maximize the user's orgasmic achievement.
- Alternatives to this configuration may include replacing or augmenting the “orgasm achieved” button with any of the other sensors 104 , such as the photopletismograph and/or heart rate sensor.
- the personal massager 102 itself may contain sensors 104 a .
- sensors 104 a can be used to indicate how tightly the massager is being gripped at any given time, and this can be used as a proxy for general muscular contraction.
- the smartphone application related to the control engine 106 d may only serve as a front-end to a server-based control engine 106 e , as shown in FIG. 9 .
- the control engine 106 has more information to compare and analyze, and thus can more accurately construct device control data or control patterns to facilitate the achievement of an orgasm for the user under various conditions.
- FIG. 11 illustrates a Crowd Utilization example 1100 , which includes n-number of different sets of sexual aid devices 102 and external sensors 104 b connected to the service provider server 110 .
- many individuals use respective devices 102 , each represented as a separate instance of set 1102 , which could include variable speed and pattern personal massagers for vaginal or anal penetration, penile sleeves, wearable vibration devices, or other sexual aides.
- these users have external sensor 104 b , which could be an “orgasm achieved” input on an application, heart rate sensors, accelerometers, or any of the sensors 104 discussed above.
- sexual aid device 102 and external sensor 104 b transmit information to the server 110 , which stores the data in a semi-permanent form.
- the data can include physiological data 704 , device state data 702 , and/or information related to control patterns 706 being operated.
- the control engine 106 e of the application on the server 110 compares and correlates data sets to determine optimal control patterns for a variety of device types and users profiles types. As more information is collected, the application or control engine 106 e learns and improves upon these optimal control patterns. Users can opt to access these control patterns from the server 110 and use them to control their devices 102 . As in the case of the Learned Functioning embodiment, the control patterns improve with continued use as more data 702 and 704 is received.
- the example control engine 106 e may receive demographic or other information (e.g., bibliographic information) associated with the users.
- the control engine 106 e may use group users into one or more demographic/Bibliographic groups and use physiological, device state, and/or user input data from other members within the group to determine an optimal control pattern for users within the group.
- the control engine 106 e may enable users to form their own groups to determine an optimal control pattern among those users.
- the example control engine 106 e may operate with the example server 110 to use physiological, device state, and/or user input data within one or more online games or gaming apps. For example, the control engine 106 e may compare a user's physiological, device state, and/or user input data to data from other users to provide the user a rank or score. The example control engine 106 e may determine a control pattern or control intensity for the user based on the rank or score. In some instances, the control engine 106 e may provide a user with medals or awards based on physiological, device state, and/or user input data reaching a specified threshold or mark.
- the example server 110 may host a social media platform (or be integrated with a third-party platform) to enable users to share/post awards, badges, or graphical representations of behavioral, sensor, and/or user input data.
- the example control engine 106 may receive one or more control patterns and/or instructions from a third-party server 112 .
- FIG. 12 shows a diagram of an environment 1200 where control engines (not shown) within sexual aid devices 102 receive control patterns and/or instructions from the third-party server 112 a , which is connected to a DJ turntable 1202 , according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.
- a DJ is playing music via the turntable 1202 in a club.
- the DJ may add sound features to a song including mixing in elements or adding drops.
- the users 1204 may connect the sexual aid devices 102 and/or user devices 108 to an application and/or a control engine 106 f at the third-party server 112 a .
- the users 1204 may use an application on the user devices 108 to subscribe to receiving control patterns and/or control instructions from the third-party server 112 a , which may include an application-based control engine 106 f operating on a laptop or tablet computer.
- the third-party server 112 a may operate in conjunction with the service provider server 110 .
- the sexual aid devices 102 and/or the user devices 108 may pair or connect directly with the third-party server 112 a .
- the third-party server 112 a is configured to transmit control setting information and/or control patterns to the subscribed and/or paired sexual aid devices.
- the example sexual aid device 102 is configured to receive control patterns that coincide with the music to enable users to feel the inflection of the music to enhance their experience.
- the third-party server 112 a may receive an indication of a song or track being played. Additionally or alternatively, the server 112 a may receive a waveform corresponding to the song being played, or about to be played. In some instances, the server 112 a includes a playlist 502 of control patterns for each song. Responsive to receiving the indication of the song, the example third-party server 112 a transmits the control pattern that matches the song to the user devices 108 , which relay the control pattern to the sexual aid devices 102 .
- the sexual aid device 102 b may receive the control pattern directly from the third-party server 112 a via the network 114 .
- the third-party server 112 a is configured to synchronize the playing of the song or track with the control pattern and/or control instructions.
- the third-party server 112 a may set a song or track to begin at the same time as the control patterns.
- the control pattern may include information indicating when it is to be played, including, for example, waveforms corresponding to the beginning of a song.
- the third-party server 112 a is configured to determine portions of a control pattern or control instructions to send to the sexual aid devices 102 .
- the turntable 1202 may transmit to the third-party server 112 a (e.g., an adjacent laptop or tablet) waveforms of songs being played or about to be played.
- the third-party server 112 a may include one or more algorithms or routines to determine control settings that match the song waveform.
- the control settings may include, for example, an intensity or amplitude, a speed or frequency, and/or a waveform shape for a vibrator. For instance, higher beat frequencies may result in the third-party server 112 a selecting a relatively higher frequency for the motor.
- higher bass in a song may cause the third-party server 112 a to select a relatively greater intensity.
- the third-party server 112 a transmits the control settings or instructions to the sexual aid devices 102 (which may provide their own adjustments or filters) before imparting the vibrations from one or more motors onto a user.
- the third-party server 112 a is accordingly configured to ensure that the sexual aid devices 102 impart the desired vibrations that coincide with the music. This may include, for example, synchronizing a slight delay in the playing of the music to determine the correct control setting and then transmitting the control setting right before that portion of the music is to be played.
- the third-party server 112 a streams control settings and/or instructions as the music is being played.
- the DJ may select the control pattern and/or control settings to accompany the music. For example, during a drop in a track, the DJ may select certain settings to accompany the drop. A different setting may be selected for different drops, thereby providing an element of surprise to the users 1204 and making each club experience unique.
- the settings may include a selection of an intensity, speed, and/or wave pattern for the sexual aid devices 102 .
- the settings may be provided via a physical sliding scale or knob (or electronic scales/knobs on a display screen) to provide fast and relatively easy control. Additionally or alternatively, the settings may include pre-configured portions of control patterns that are quickly selectable by the DJ.
- the third-party server 112 a Upon receiving a selection by a DJ, the third-party server 112 a transmits the portions of the control pattern and/or control settings to the sexual aid devices 102 .
- the third-party server 112 a may receive physiological data, and/or device state data from the sexual aid devices 102 and/or the user devices 108 .
- the third-party server 112 a may analyze the received data to determine, for example, a distribution or average arousal level of the users 1204 (or a number of users that have achieved an orgasm).
- the third-party server 112 a may operate in conjunction with the service provider server 110 to compare the physiological data to related physiological data of the users 1204 that has been previously correlated to an arousal level.
- the control engine 106 of the sexual aid device 102 and/or the user device 108 may transmit an arousal level determined by comparing the user's physiological data and/or device state data to historical and/or reference data.
- the third-party server 112 a is configured to make this analysis or reported user condition information available for display to provide graphical feedback to, for example, the DJ regarding an arousal level of the crowd.
- the third-party server 112 a may report, for example, an average arousal level of the users 1204 , a distribution of arousal levels of the users 1204 , or a textual indicator of the arousal level (e.g., ‘Bored’).
- the DJ (or automated software at the turntable 1202 or third-party server 112 a ) may use this information to select additional control patterns and/or instructions and/or for selecting the next song.
- the third-party server 112 a of FIG. 12 may be omitted.
- the control engine 106 of the sexual aid devices 102 and/or the user devices 108 is configured to record music or other audio output by the turntable 1202 (or other musical instrument).
- the control engine 106 is configured to select a control pattern or control instructions based on the received audio.
- the control engine 106 may access a control pattern within the playlist that specifies how the audio is to be converted into motor settings.
- a user select to feel vibrations associated with a base-guitar or drummer of a band.
- the control engine 106 accordingly analyzes music recorded by a microphone for audio signals that match a base-guitar or drum.
- the control engine 106 determines a control pattern and/or instructions based on the matching audio signals.
- the frequency and amplitude may correspond to a scaled version of the frequency and amplitude of the audio signals.
- FIGS. 13 and 14 illustrate flow diagrams showing example procedures that are operable by the control engine 106 of the sexual aid device 102 of FIGS. 1 and 2 , according to example embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 13 shows an example procedure 1300 to create a control pattern
- FIG. 14 shows an example procedure 1400 to operate the example sexual aid device 102 accordingly to a control pattern.
- the procedures 1300 and 1400 are described with reference to the flow diagrams illustrated in FIGS. 13 and 14 , it should be appreciated that many other methods of performing the steps associated with the procedures 1300 and 1400 may be used.
- the order of many of the blocks may be changed, certain blocks may be combined with other blocks, and many of the blocks described are optional.
- the actions described in procedures 1300 and 1400 may be performed among multiple devices including, for example the sexual aid device 102 , the user device 108 , and/or the service provider server 110 .
- the example procedure 1300 of FIG. 13 operates in conjunction with the control engine 106 of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- the procedure 1300 may be performed by the control engine 106 to create a control pattern and/or when there are no control patterns to select or a control pattern has not been selected prior to a session beginning.
- the user manually controls the sexual aid device 102 .
- Data obtained during the manual session is used to create one or more control patterns.
- the data from the session may be combined with data from other sessions to create a control pattern.
- the procedure 1300 begins when the control engine 106 receives an indication that a user has begun a session (block 1302 ). During the session, the control engine 106 receives and records device setting information 1303 from, for example, the control buttons 211 of FIG. 2 (block 1304 ).
- the setting information 1303 may include a speed, intensity, and/or wave pattern selected by the user. In some instances, the setting information 1303 may be received from a user device 108 , another sexual aid device 102 , and/or a remotely located server 110 and/or 112 .
- the control engine 106 also receives and records physiological data 704 and/or device state date 702 from, for example, the sensors 104 (block 1306 ). Additionally or alternatively, the device state data 702 and/or physiological data 704 may be received from the controls 211 , user interfaces, components within the sexual aid device, and/or external devices/attachments.
- the procedure 1300 continues by determining if an indication 1307 of an orgasm has been received (block 1308 ).
- the indication 1307 may be transmitted by the control buttons 211 responsive to the user actuating a button upon experiencing an orgasm.
- the indication 1307 may also come from the sensor 104 responsive to the user, for example, applying pressure to a grip sensor.
- the indication 1307 may also be determined from physiological data and/or device state data including, for example, a vocalization.
- the indication 1307 may include the duration and/or strength of the orgasm.
- the example control engine 106 records a time the orgasm occurred (or a time the indication 1307 was received) (block 1310 ).
- the control engine 106 may also record a strength and/or duration of the orgasm.
- the example control engine 106 determines if the session has ended (block 1312 ).
- the session may end if the user deactivates the sexual aid device 102 .
- the session may also end when physiological data and/or device state data indicates the sexual aid device 102 has been removed from the user. For example, a relatively significant decrease in body temperature may be indicative that the user has removed the sexual aid device from her vagina. If the session has not ended, the example control engine 106 returns to blocks 1304 to 1306 to receive/record setting information 1304 , physiological data 704 , and/or device state date 702 .
- the example control engine 106 is configured to receive feedback 1313 regarding the session (block 1314 ).
- the feedback 1313 may include a numerical value (e.g., ‘8’), textual/vocal information (e.g., “the ending was too weak”), etc. indicative of the user's experience or satisfaction with the session.
- the feedback 1313 may be received from the controls 211 and/or an application on a user device 108 .
- the control engine 106 may prompt the user for feedback.
- the prompt may include a simple question and/or may include at least some of the setting information 1303 , physiological data 704 , and/or device state data 702 from the session.
- the example control engine 106 may create a control pattern 1315 (e.g., conditions for selecting/adjusting device settings) based on the session (block 1316 ).
- the control pattern 1315 may be stored to the playlist 502 within the memory 218 .
- the control engine 106 may create the control patter 1315 taking into account reference and/or historical setting information, physiological data, and/or device state data from previous sessions related to the user and/or other similar users. For example, as discussed above in conjunction with FIGS. 2 to 5 , the control engine 106 determines relatively strong correlations between device settings and certain physiological data and/or device state data over the course of one or more sessions.
- the control engine 106 may partition the session into one or more periods to create stronger correlations between the data and settings. For each control pattern, the control engine 106 may also determine how device settings may vary during use based on certain physiological data and/or device state data.
- the control engine 106 may also use the physiological data 704 , the device state data 702 , and the indication of the orgasm 1307 to create a user orgasm profile. For example, the control engine 106 correlates the indication of the orgasm 1307 to the physiological data 704 and/or device state data 702 received just before and during the occurrence of the orgasm, as reported by the user. The control engine 106 may use this profile to determine during later sessions when a user has experienced an orgasm and/or a strength/duration of the orgasm. For instance, the control engine 106 may compare physiological data to the orgasm profile, and if the data is within a predetermined threshold, determine the user has experienced an orgasm. The control engine 106 may also determine the duration based on how long the data matches and/or the strength based on slight differences between the data.
- the example procedure 1300 ends after the control engine 106 has created the control pattern 1315 .
- the example procedure 1300 may operate again for subsequent sessions during which a control pattern is not selected beforehand.
- the example procedure 1300 may also operate when a control pattern has been selected (by the user or the control engine 106 ) but setting modifications are made during use.
- the example procedure 1400 of FIG. 14 operates in conjunction with the control engine 106 of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- the procedure 1400 may be performed by the control engine 106 to operate one or more control patterns during a session with a user.
- the example procedure 1400 may operate regardless of whether a control pattern is locally stored, received from a user device 108 , and/or received from a remote server 110 and/or 112 .
- the procedure 1400 begins when the control engine 106 receives physiological data 704 and/or device state data 702 from sensors 104 (block 1402 ). Some device state data 702 may also be determined from components within the sexual aid device 102 including, for example, motor data, and setting information. Further, some device state data 702 may be determined internally in the sexual aid device 102 based on connected attachments or other sexual aid devices.
- the example control engine 106 next determines one or more control pattern(s) and/or control instructions 1403 based on the received data 702 and 704 (block 1404 ). For example, the control engine 106 may compare at least some of the data 702 and 704 to conditions within control patterns to determine which control pattern has the most matching conditions. In some examples, the control engine 106 may receive the control pattern(s) and/or control instructions 1403 from the user device 108 , the service provider server 110 , and/or the third-party server 112 .
- the example control engine 106 begins a session by applying the information in the control pattern(s) and/or control instructions 1403 to one or more motors 232 (block 1406 ).
- the control engine 106 receives physiological data 704 and/or device state data 702 from sensors 104 (or determined within the sexual aid device 102 ) (block 1408 ).
- the control engine 106 may also receive physiological data and/or device state data associated with another sexual aid device 102 used by a partner. Further, the control engine 106 may receive a control pattern and/or instructions from another sexual aid device 102 , a user device 108 , and/or a remote server 110 and/or 112 during the session indicative of a change to the currently operating control pattern.
- the example control engine 106 determines from the received data whether an adjustment is needed to the motor control settings (e.g., frequency, amplitude, and wave pattern) (block 1410 ). Responsive to determining that an adjustment is to be made, the example control engine 106 determines how the motor settings are to be adjusted (block 1412 ). For instance, a newly received control pattern and/or instruction may specify how the motor is to be adjusted. Also, adjustments may be made manually by a user selecting a different setting on the controls 211 . Additionally, a subsequent period in the control pattern 1403 also specifies how the motor is to be adjusted.
- the motor control settings e.g., frequency, amplitude, and wave pattern
- the control engine 106 determines that weights for a period of the control pattern 1403 are to be determined based on some physiological data 704 and/or device state data 702 . In these instances, the control engine 106 determines how the control settings are to be changed based on specified criteria in a weight section of the control pattern 1403 . For instance, amplitude may vary by up to 10% based on pelvic floor muscle pressure. In yet other instances, the control engine 106 may analyze data from another sexual aid device to determine how the motor is to be adjusted. In some instances, the control pattern 1403 may include conditions for changing settings based on physiological data and/or device state data from the other sexual aid device.
- control engine 106 may compare or correlate historical and/or reference data from the same other sexual aid device 102 to determine if any adjustments are necessary for the motor 232 to, for example, synchronize users.
- the control engine 106 may store a record of any adjustments made including manual adjustments provided by the user to determine if the control pattern 1403 should be modified after the session.
- the control engine 106 determines whether an orgasm has occurred (block 1414 ). For instance, the control engine 106 compares physiological data 704 and/or device state data to one or more orgasm profiles. Conditioned upon determining there is a match (or within a predetermined delta) between the data 702 and 704 and an orgasm profile, the example control engine 106 determines a strength/duration of the orgasm ( 1416 ). The determination may be made by comparing the data 702 and 704 to the orgasm profile to determine how long (duration) there is a match between the data and how close (strength) the values are between the data.
- physiological data 704 that is within 95% of physiological data in an orgasm profile corresponding to a strength of ‘8’ may be determined by the control engine 106 as a strength of ‘6’.
- the control engine 106 may determine how the strength of the orgasm changes over the duration by comparing the data 702 and 704 to the orgasm profile. In some embodiments, the control engine 106 may not determine the strength and/or duration of the orgasm.
- the control engine 106 may transmit an indication of the orgasm (block 1418 ).
- the orgasm indication information may include the strength and/or duration information in conjunction with relevant physiological data 704 and/or device state data 702 .
- the indication may include this data numerically or graphically.
- the control engine 106 may transmit the data to a screen of the sexual aid device 102 , a user device 108 , another sexual aid device, and/or the remote server 110 and/or 112 .
- the orgasm indication information may not be transmitted. Additionally or alternative, the control engine 106 may not determine whether an orgasm has occurred. For instance, a user may not desire to view or share this information.
- the example procedure 1400 continues when the control engine 106 determines whether the session has ended (block 1420 ). As discussed in conjunction with FIG. 13 , the session may end if the user deactivates the sexual aid device 102 . The session may also end when physiological data and/or device state data indicates the sexual aid device 102 has been removed from the user. If the session has not ended, the example control engine 106 returns to blocks 1408 to receive physiological data 704 , device state date 702 , and/or control patterns/instructions.
- the example control engine 106 is configured to receive feedback 1421 regarding the session (block 1422 ).
- the feedback 1421 may include a numerical value (e.g., ‘8’), textual/vocal information (e.g., “the ending was too weak”), etc. indicative of the user's experience or satisfaction with the session and/or control pattern 1403 .
- the feedback 1421 may be received from the controls 211 and/or an application on a user device 108 .
- the control engine 106 may prompt the user for feedback.
- the prompt may include a simple question and/or may include at least some of the physiological data 704 , device state data 702 , and/or orgasm information from the session.
- the example procedure 1400 may update or adjust the control pattern 1403 as needed based on the feedback or adjustments made during use.
- the example procedure 1400 then ends.
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Abstract
A sexual aid system is disclosed. In an embodiment, the system includes a first sexual aid device comprising a first electro-mechanical device configured to facilitate an achievement of an orgasm within a first user during a session, a sensor configured to measure physiological data of the first user during use of the first electro-mechanical device, and a first processor configured to receive the physiological data from the sensor and transmit information indicative of the physiological data to a network. The system also includes a second sexual aid device comprising a second electro-mechanical device configured to facilitate an achievement of an orgasm within a second user during the session, and a processor configured to receive, from the network, the information indicative of the physiological data and cause the second electro-mechanical device to operate using in part the information indicative of the physiological data.
Description
- The present application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/988,397, filed on Jan. 5, 2016, which claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/099,853, filed on Jan. 5, 2015, the entirety of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- Powered sexual aid devices have been around for decades. Otherwise, known as vibrators, personal massagers, cock rings, and dildos, these devices are designed to facilitate and enhance sexual pleasure when used by an individual or group of individuals. Generally, these devices are relatively simple. For example, some devices may simply have an off/on switch. Other devices may include control functions that change an amplitude or frequency of motor vibrations based on input from a user. More recently, some devices use information from physiological sensors to adjust the amplitude or the frequency of the motor.
- Regardless of the level of complexity, these known sexual aid devices are reactive and impersonal. Despite significant resources dedicated to research, the exact nuances of human sexual behavior is still relatively unknown. It is generally agreed that every person has their own sexual arousals based on a complex combination of certain environmental stimuli and personal experiences/feelings. In addition to this, a person's arousals may change periodically/frequency based on mood, environment, and/or general disposition.
- It is no wonder that sexual aid devices with the above described limited functionality often leave users feeling frustrated, unaroused, or incomplete. One can imagine a new user of a sexual aid device spending many intimate (and oftentimes frustrating) moments trying to find the right setting or settings on the device to enhance sexual pleasure or bring about an orgasm. Once the user finds a setting that provides the greatest pleasure (or orgasm), the user oftentimes believes the same setting will work in all instances. However, that is not always the case, which can leave the user feeling even more frustrated. For example, the same setting may not generate the same level of sexual arousal or orgasm if the user is stressed, tired, or using the sexual aid device with a partner. In many such cases, fulfillment of users' sexual desires remains as elusive as it does without the use of sexual aid devices.
- The present disclosure provides a new and innovative system, method, and apparatus for improving an arousal level or orgasm in a user. In particular, an example sexual aid device and related system are described herein that uses physiological or biological data of a user in conjunction with device state data to determine or predict how the operation of one or more motors or actuators are to be adjusted to enhance or optimize an arousal level or orgasm in a user or group of users. The example sexual aid device operates one or more control patterns or control instructions that may be predetermined based on previous usage or received from another user or group of users. Such a configuration enables a user to feel more intimate with themselves, a partner, or group of individuals while using an electro-mechanical based device to impart vibrations on or in proximity to a vagina, a penis, or an anus.
- In an example embodiment, a sexual aid apparatus includes an electro-mechanical device configured to operate according to a control pattern to facilitate the achievement of an orgasm within a user during a session and transmit a device state. The example sexual aid apparatus also includes a sensor configured to measure physiological data of a user during use of the electro-mechanical device. The sexual aid apparatus further includes a control engine configured to receive the physiological data from the sensor and the device state from the electro-mechanical device, determine an adjustment to the control pattern based on the physiological data from the sensor and the device state, and transmit signals related to the adjusted control pattern to the electro-mechanical device causing the electro-mechanical device to operate according to the adjusted control pattern.
- Additional features and advantages of the disclosed system, method, and apparatus are described in, and will be apparent from, the following Detailed Description and the Figures.
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FIG. 1 shows a diagram of an example environment that includes a sexual aid device, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 2 shows a diagram of an example control engine of the sexual aid device ofFIG. 1 , according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 3 shows a diagram of physiological data measured by sensors of the sexual aid device ofFIGS. 1 and 2 , according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 4 shows a diagram of device state data determined by the sexual aid device ofFIGS. 1 and 2 , according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIGS. 5 and 6 show diagrams of example control patterns that may be operated by the sexual aid device ofFIGS. 1 and 2 , according to example embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIGS. 7 to 11 show diagrams of ways in which the example sexual aid device ofFIGS. 1 and 2 may be used within the example environment ofFIG. 1 , according to example embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 12 shows a diagram of an environment where the example sexual aid device ofFIGS. 1 and 2 is configured to receive control patterns and/or instructions from a third-party server, which is connected to a DJ turntable, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 13 illustrates a flow diagram showing an example procedure to create a control pattern, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 14 illustrates a flow diagram showing an example procedure to operate the example sexual aid device ofFIGS. 1 and 2 according to a control pattern, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. - The present disclosure relates in general to a method, apparatus, and system for powered personal pleasure products configured to facilitate or enhance sexual experiences for adults. In particular, the method, apparatus, and system disclosed herein collect and/or use physiological data and device state data in conjunction with learned behavior from a user or other users to determine an optimal function or performance of a sexual aid device for the user. The sexual aid device is configured to predict what physical (and/or non-physical) stimuli will maximize (or at least achieve a desired level of) arousal or an orgasm of a user based on collected physiological data, device state data, and learned behavior. The accurate prediction regarding how a sexual device is to operate enhances a user's experience by eliminating the feeling that an impersonal mechanical tool is being used in a sensitive area. The accurate prediction may also facilitate the achievement of (or at least the attempt to achieve) an orgasm (or more stronger orgasm) within a user.
- A user feels the most sensitive and personal when they use their own hands (or other body parts) to stimulate themselves or a partner during intercourse or masturbation. In other words, partners feel the most intimate when they directly contact themselves or each other. However, some people may desire to use sexual aid devices to enhance sexual experiences or out of necessity. Partners may also choose to use sexual aid devices to prevent spreading a sexually transmitted disease, when one partner is pregnant, or when one partner is having a period.
- Known sexual aid devices have relatively limited functionality. The known sexual aid devices operate in a persistent state where the devices function in the same manner for each use. These known devices may enable a user to provide manual adjustment or reactively adjust based on measured physiological data. However, the time lag between providing the reactive feedback and the adjustment to the device may detract from the experience. Indeed, any manual adjustment at all by a user may detract from the experience. These known sexual aid devices accordingly have the undesired affect of being a buffer or filter of a user's sexual feelings or emotions, thereby making the user feel the device is impersonal. Further, as discussed above, a user's sexual feelings are very complex and can change dramatically based on the circumstances (e.g., emotion, arousal level, presence of a partner, number of times the user has already been stimulated or has orgasmed during the day, etc.). Taken together, these circumstances further exasperate the limitations of known sexual aid devices with their inability to adjust for a particular situation, thereby discouraging future or frequent use.
- The example sexual aid device disclosed herein uses predictive processing to determine what operational conditions are most likely to enhance an arousal level or bring about a stronger orgasm in a user. The sexual aid device takes into account, for example, physiological data such as blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, vaginal air pressure, pelvic floor muscle pressure in conjunction with device state data such as presence of a partner, time of day, manual inputs, emotional inputs to determine what will most likely bring about a desired level or maximum level of sexual arousal and/or orgasm in a user. The predictive nature of the disclosed sexual aid device should eliminate any need for a user to have to document or remember which settings are ideal for certain conditions. The predictive nature of the sexual aid device may also help guide a user to new levels of sexual arousal or orgasm strength/duration they could never have achieved by manually selecting settings on their own.
- The example sexual aid device disclosed herein preferably reduces or eliminates any impersonal feelings between a user and the device. In instances where one or more partners are present, the use of multiple sexual aid devices may enable sensual feelings to propagate between the partners despite the absence of direct physical contact. This can be especially beneficial for partners separated by distance.
- The above predictive nature of the example sexual aid device enables the device to also be used in social contexts. For example, settings may be shared between different users (and possibly adjusted) for experimentation. Additionally or alternatively, multiple sexual aid devices may be communicatively coupled to a single control source enabling one person to arouse or stimulate a crowd. For example, a disc-jockey (“DJ”) could mix elements of music with one or more settings, which are then sent to users in a club.
- As disclosed herein, a sexual aid device includes any device that is configured to stimulate, massage, or otherwise provide therapy or bring physical/emotional pleasure or satisfaction to a user. Examples of a sexual aid device include a vibrator, a personal massager, a cock ring, and a dildo. It should be appreciated that the sexual aid device may operate in conjunction with other areas of the human body in addition to the vagina and the penis. For example, the sexual aid device may be configured to operate in (or next to) the anus, breasts, hands, feet, legs, arms, and mouth.
- Further, as disclosed below, the sexual aid device includes one or more electro-motors (e.g., an electro-mechanical device) configured to generate vibrations or oscillations. However, it should be appreciated that the features of the sexual aid device may be applied to other forms of stimulation including electro-stimulation, chemical-stimulation, audio-stimulation, or olfaction-stimulation. For example, the sexual aid device may be configured to release or secrete one or more chemicals at certain instances based on detected physiological data and/or device state data to cause a user to become aroused.
- In some instances, the sexual aid device may be configured to provide a combination of stimulations such as, for example, chemical and mechanical stimulations. The chemicals may include lubricates, which may be dispensed if localized vaginal temperature is increasing, indicative of a buildup of friction. Lubrication may also be secreted based on a frequency, amplitude, or duration of use provided by a mechanical motor. The chemicals may also include hormones or endorphins, which are released at specified times based on predictive or learned behavior for achieving a maximum level of stimulation in a user.
- Reference is made herein to physiological or biological data. As disclosed herein, physiological data or biological data includes information that relates to a state of a user associated with the use of the example sexual aid device. Physiological data includes, for example, responses of both male and female sexual arousal documented by William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson in their 1966 publication, Human Sexual Response. Physiological data also includes bodily signs of sexual or sensual excitement including, for example, heart rate, blood pressure, blood flow/engorgement, perspiration/skin moisture, eye movement, vocalization, breathing rate/pattern, body temperature, muscle tension (such as tension or pressure of the pelvic floor muscle), neurological excitement, and vaginal pressure or vaginal air pressure. Physiological data may also include indicators of an orgasm and/or strength/duration of an orgasm, which may be recorded by a vaginal manometer, determined from other physiological data, and/or reported by a user. Physiological data may also include user-provided feedback during and/or after use of the sexual aid device including, for example, a rating of a session, verbal comments, audio cues (such as moaning or other vocalizations during use), and natural language responses (e.g., ‘it was ok’ or ‘the ending was a little too rough’). It should be appreciated that physiological data may be collected from a user in physical possession of the sexual aid device and/or persons in proximity or communication with the user of the sexual aid device.
- Reference is also made herein to device state data. As provided herein, device state data includes information related to an internal and/or external state/function of the example sexual aid device including components and/or attachments of the device. Device state data includes, for example, data related to movement and/or orientation of the sexual aid device including acceleration data, inertial and/or angular acceleration data, and/or magnetic data. Device state data may also include information related to an actuator including, for example, a frequency, amplitude, wave pattern (e.g., square wave, saw-tooth wave, sine wave), and/or combination of frequencies of oscillation of any motors or other oscillating elements or of any moving parts. Device state data further includes information related to manual user inputs including speed settings, wave pattern settings, control pattern/profile settings, input settings, and/or intensity control. Device state data may also include information related to any external connections to attachments, other sexual aid devices, smartphones, and/or over-the-Internet control software. The information related to external connections may include, for example, a unique device identifier, a device group identifier, a type of device, and/or any control information provided through the external connection. Moreover, device state data may include other sexual aid device outputs such as electrical impulses (used, for example, in electrical stimulation devices), inflation state, control signals, and/or audio/visual output. Device state data may also include information regarding operation of a control pattern.
- In some embodiments, the example sexual aid device is configured to operate according to one or more control patterns/profiles during a session with a user. A control pattern is a file or other data structure that includes a set of instructions or setting information that define how one or more actuators on a sexual aid device are to operate. For example, a control pattern specifies how a frequency (e.g., a speed), an amplitude (e.g., an intensity), and wave pattern of an oscillator are to change over time and/or in response to certain physiological data and/or device state data. The example sexual aid device is configured to create and/or adjust control patterns based on feedback from a user, physiological data, device state data, and/or data from other users to maximize and/or improve a user's sexual experience. Control patterns accordingly provide user-specific predicative algorithms and/or routines that adjust an operation of a sexual aid device based on physiological data, device state data, and/or information provided by the user.
- Reference is made herein to the use of control patterns for operating the disclosed sexual aid device. In some embodiments, the control pattern is configured to specify how the sexual aid device is to operate during a complete session (e.g., from the start of a particular use through the end of an orgasm). In other embodiments, a control pattern may only specify a certain time or include one or more control instructions. For example, a control pattern may include an instruction for a motor to operator at a certain frequency, vibration, and wave pattern. In this instance, any change to the operation of the motor would come from subsequent control patterns. In another example, a sexual aid device may operate according to one control pattern but receive intervening control patterns and/or instructions to change or adjust operation for a certain period of time.
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FIG. 1 shows a diagram of anexample environment 100 that includessexual aid devices 102, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. As disclosed in more detail below, thesexual aid devices 102 are configured to arouse or stimulate a vaginal area of a user through the actuation of one or more mechanical motors, electrical pulses, chemical secretions, etc. It should be appreciated that the shape of thesexual aid devices 102 shown are not inclusive of all the possible shapes that may be insertable into a user's vagina and/or placed adjacent to the vagina. - The example
sexual aid devices 102 may include or be communicatively coupled to one or morephysiological sensors 104. For instance, thedevice 102 a includes onephysiological sensor 104 a while thedevice 102 b is wirelessly connected tophysiological sensor 104 b. Thephysiological sensors 104 are configured to measure biological or physiological parameters of a user. Thesensors 104 may include, for example, a heart rate sensor, a blood pressure sensor, a blood flow/engorgement sensor, a perspiration/skin moisture sensor, a camera to record eye movement, a microphone to record vocalization, a breathing rate/pattern sensor, a body temperature sensor, a muscle tension or vagina air pressure sensor (e.g., a kegel perineometer or vaginal manometer), and/or a neurological excitement meter. Thesensors 104 may also include orientation and movement sensors including gyroscopes, inertial sensors, and/or accelerometers. Thesensors 104 may also include feedback provided by a user through one or more controls including an indication of an orgasm, orgasm strength, and/or orgasm duration. For example, a user may apply pressure to a grip to press a button during an occurrence of an orgasm. The duration of the applied pressure may correspond to a duration of the orgasm while a strength of the grip may correspond to a strength of the orgasm. Thesensors 104 may also include feedback provided by a user through one or more controls providing an indication of an emotional state, arousal state, or general well being. - The
example sensors 104 may also include wearable devices that comprise one or more physiological sensors. For example, thesensor 104 may include a smartphone, smartwatch, a fitness tracker, and/or smart-eyewear that include a heart rate sensor, blood pressure sensor, a gyroscope, an accelerometer, a camera, and/or a microphone. The physiological data measured by thewearable sensor 104 is wirelessly communicated to thesexual aid device 102 directly via, for example, Bluetooth®, Zigbee®, near-field communication (“NFC”), radio-frequency (“RF”), or indirectly via an Ethernet or Internet network. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , the examplesexual aid devices 102 include acontrol engine 106 configured to control vibrations and/or oscillations imparted onto a user. Thecontrol engine 106 includes (or is in communication with) one or more actuators configured to transduce electrical signals into mechanical vibrations. The control engine may additionally or alternatively include an electro-stimuli device configured to impart one or more electrical signals or waves onto a user, a chemical dispenser configured to dispense or secrete one or more chemicals onto the skin of a user, and/or a combination of mechanical, electro, and chemical devices. Thecontrol engine 106 may also impart audio signals, olfactory signals, visual signals, alone or in conjunction with the above described actuators. - The
example control engine 106 also includes one or more instructions, algorithms, and/or routines stored in a memory, that when executed, cause one or more processors to control, for example, the mechanical actuators. As described in more detail below in conjunction withFIGS. 2 to 14 , the example instructions, algorithms, and/or routines are configured to use physiological data in conjunction with device state data to determine or predict a control pattern that, when applied, will provide the maximum or desired stimulation for a user. The example processors execute a control pattern to determine, for example a frequency, an amplitude, and a wave pattern/shape for operating one or more motors or actuators. The control pattern defines, for instance, ranges of certain physiological conditions and/or device states under which different periods of the profile are to be used. The control patterns may also include algorithms that adjust, in real-time or near real-time, the frequency, amplitude, and/or wave pattern/shape based on measured physiological and device state data and/or trends of physiological and device state data. - The
example control engine 106 is also configured to enable a user to operate thedevice 102 in conjunction with other users having their ownrespective devices 102. For example, thecontrol engine 106 may process instructions from other devices to determine how a motor is to be actuated. In a similar manner, thecontrol engine 106 may communicate a device state and/or physiological data to other devices. - In addition to the
sexual aid devices 102, theexample environment 100 ofFIG. 1 includes auser device 108, aservice provider server 110, and third-party servers 112. Theexample user device 108 includes, for example, a smartphone, tablet computer, personal computer, laptop, and/or wearable technology that is configured to wirelessly communicate with thesexual aid device 102 c. Theuser device 108 may include one ormore sensors 104 for measuring physiological data of a user. Theuser device 108 may also include an interface (as part of acontrol engine 106 d) that enables a user to program thesexual aid device 102 c, control thesexual aid device 102 c, provide feedback regarding use of thesexual aid device 102 c, and/or view information related to the use of thesexual aid device 102 c. This information can include, for example, physiological data shown in conjunction with device state data and/or feedback provided by a user. For instance, the user interface may be configured to show a time-series graph of a user's blood pressure and heart rate in conjunction with a diagram of the amplitude and frequency of oscillations provided by a motor of thedevice 102 c, and an indication as to when the user experienced an orgasm (or multiple orgasms), a relative strength of the orgasm, and/or a duration of the orgasm. - The
example user device 108 may communicate directly with thesexual aid device 102 c and/or one or more external sensors. Additionally or alternatively, theuser device 108 may communicate with thesexual aid device 102 c indirectly via anetwork 114. Such a configuration enables thesexual aid device 102 c to be used by a first user while a second user operates theuser device 108 to view information related to the first user's use of thesexual aid device 102 c. In some embodiments, theuser device 108 may be communicatively coupled to anothersexual aid device 102, and use information related to the first user as a basis for determining how a motor or other actuator is controlled for use on the second user. Such a configuration enables sensations experienced by the first user to be imparted upon the second user. - The
example environment 100 ofFIG. 1 includes theservice provider server 110 to receive physiological data and device state data from the sexual aid devices 102 (when a user permits the data to be transmitted). Theservice provider server 110 is configured to analyze the data for a plurality of users to determine trends and/or provide recommendations. For instance, theservice provider server 110 may determine closeness scores between uses based on bibliographic, physiological, and/or device state data. Theservice provider server 110 may use these scores to correlate device state data, physiological data, and user feedback for multiple close users to determine, for example, optimal control patterns that should generate the most stimulation and/or greatest orgasm for users with similar traits and/or conditions. - In an example, the
service provider server 110 may receive physiological data and device state data from thesexual aid device 102 a. Theservice provider server 110 determines that for a certain control pattern, the user constantly achieves an orgasm with an intensity between 5 and 6. Theservice provider server 110 may compare the bibliographic information (provided via registration by the user), physiological data, and device state data to other users to determine which uses most closely match. Theservice provider server 110 is configured to compare control patterns and reported orgasm levels to determine how the user's control pattern may be changed to potentially increase the orgasm to a higher value. For example, theservice provider server 110 may determine that ten of the closest matching users (with matching device states) have control patterns with a specific frequency-amplitude pattern that occurs (i) when blood pressure and heart rate reach a certain level (compared to resting, reference, or before-use rates) and/or (ii) right after another specific frequency-amplitude pattern (that is common in the control patterns of all the matching users and the user in question). Theservice provider server 110 also determines that users with this specific frequency-amplitude pattern reported having orgasms with greater intensities. Theservice provider server 110 modifies the user's control pattern to include the specific frequency-amplitude pattern and transmits this control pattern to thesexual aid device 102. Theservice provider server 110 may label this new or adjusted control pattern as ‘recommended’. Theservice provider server 110 may later receive feedback from thesexual aid device 102 to determine the effectiveness of the recommendation and accordingly use this information to further refine the control pattern. - Additionally, the
service provider server 110 may store control patterns for each user. A user may enable theservice provider server 110 to share certain control patterns among all users or a selected specified group of users (e.g., friends). Theservice provider server 110 may display the control patterns in conjunction with, for example, general, averaged, or historical physiological data, device state data, user feedback data, and/or reference data to assist users in selecting a control pattern. A selection of a control pattern by a user causes theservice provider server 110 to, for example, associate or otherwise store the selected control pattern to an account of the user and/or transmit the control pattern to asexual aid device 102 of the user. - The
service provider server 110 may also provide a higher level of control for thesexual aid devices 102. For instance, theservice provider server 110 may host an application or interface (through thecontrol engine 106 e) that is configured to enable users to program thesexual aid device 102, control thesexual aid device 102, provide feedback regarding use of thesexual aid device 102, and/or view information related to the use of the sexual aid device. For example, theservice provider server 110 may provide an operating environment or framework to enable multiplesexual aid devices 102 to communicate with each other. For example, thesexual aid device 102 a may transmit device state data and physiological data via thenetwork 114 to theservice provider server 110, which transmits the data to thesexual aid device 102 b. In some instances, theservice provider server 110 may select a control pattern or provide control instructions for thesexual aid device 102 b based on the data from thesexual aid device 102 a. Alternatively, thesexual aid devices network 114 and/or a direct communication connection. - As illustrated in
FIG. 1 , thecontrol engine 106 is included within thesexual aid device 102, theuser device 108, and theservice provider server 110. It should be appreciated that each of thesedevices control engine 106. In some embodiments, thecontrol engine 106 may be partitioned among thesexual aid device 102, theuser device 108, and theservice provider server 110. In other instances, theuser device 108 and the sexual aid device 102 (and/or the service provider server 110) include overlapping portions or features of thecontrol engine 106. For example, a user may be able to operate thesexual aid device 102 without theuser device 108. However, thesexual aid device 102 may be configured to enable the user device 108 (when connected) to provide control patterns, display data, and otherwise act as an interface. - The example third-
party servers FIG. 1 are configured to enable third-parties to interact with thesexual aid devices 102 and/or use data from thesexual aid devices 102. For example, the third-party server 112 a may include a music system provided by a DJ in a club or other similar environment. Users in the same club may ‘check-in’ or otherwise register theirsexual aid devices 102 directly or viauser devices 108 with the third-party server 112 a. As discussed in more detail below in connection withFIG. 12 , the third-party server 112 a generates a control pattern or portions of a control pattern that coincide or compliment music being provided by the DJ. In some instances, a DJ may select the control pattern and/or portions of the control pattern including, for example a frequency, amplitude, and/or wave pattern. The third-party server 112 a transmits the information to thesexual aid devices 102 that have subscribed or checked-in, thereby causing thesexual aid devices 102 to vibrate in a manner that enhances the club experience for the user. - The third-
party servers sexual aid device 102 to transmit device state data, physiological data, control patterns, etc. to theservers service provider server 110 transmit this data to the third-party servers party servers sexual aid devices 102. In another example, the third-party servers -
FIG. 2 shows a diagram of theexample control engine 106 of thesexual aid device 102 ofFIG. 1 , according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. Theexample control engine 106 includes aninput interface 202, aprocessor 204, adisplay interface 206, and anoutput control interface 208. It should be appreciated that each of thecomponents 202 to 208 are illustrated and described separately for convenience. In other examples, at least some of thecomponents 202 to 208 may be combined, sub-divided, or arranged in other manners. Further, in some examples, thecomponents 202 to 208 may be partitioned across thesexual aid device 102, theuser device 108, and/or theservice provider server 110. Thecomponents 202 to 208 may be embodied in one or more instructions, algorithms, and/or routines stored in a memory. Additionally or alternatively, thecomponents 202 to 208 may be embodied within one or more application specific integrated circuits (“ASICs”), microcontrollers, microprocessors, etc. - The
example input interface 202 is configured to receive physiological data and device state data and includes acontrol interface 210, asensor interface 212, and a remote device interface 214. Theexample control interface 210 is configured to collect or receive device state data fromcontrol inputs 211 for the sexual aid device and/or operational information regarding motors/actuators, position sensors, external connections, etc. For example, thesexual aid device 102 may include one or more controls orbuttons 211 that enable a user to select or adjust a speed (e.g., vibration frequency), pattern (e.g., wave pattern), intensity (e.g., vibration amplitude), or control pattern of motor/actuator 232. Thecontrols 211 may also enable a user to provide feedback by adjusting the speed, pattern, intensity, or control pattern. - The controls or
buttons 211 may be physically located on thesexual aid device 102 itself. For instance, thesexual aid device 102 may include buttons for controlling speed, wave pattern, and/or intensity of a motor, actuator, or oscillator. Additionally or alternatively, thecontrol 211 may be provided within a user interface displayed on a screen in thesexual aid device 102 or via an application on theuser device 108. In some embodiments, thesexual aid device 102 is communicatively coupled to theuser device 108, which includes an application configured to provide control graphically. A user's selection of settings (e.g., a control pattern/instructions or device state data) at theuser device 108 is transmitted to thecontrol interface 210. Thecontrol interface 210 is configured to convert the device state data, control pattern or control instructions into a format acceptable for processing by theprocessor 204. Thecontrol interface 210 may also include a firewall or security to ensure that device state data is received from an authorizeduser device 104, theservice provider server 110, or third-party server 114. - The
control interface 210 may also be communicatively coupled to one or more accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, motors, actuators, oscillators, etc. to receive position and/or usage information (e.g., device state data). Position information may indicate, for example, how a user aligns, adjusts, or otherwise moves thesexual aid device 102 during use. Usage information may include operational data related to an electro-mechanical device including frequency, amplitude, wave pattern, current, power consumption, etc. of themotor 232. - In addition to receiving device state data, the
control interface 210 may also be configured to receive physiological data. For example, a user may self-report achievement of an orgasm and/or an orgasm strength by selecting a button on thesexual aid device 102 and/or via the application on theuser device 108. Theexample control interface 210 is configured to receive this feedback. - The
example sensor interface 212 is configured to receive physiological data from one or morephysiological sensors 104. As discussed above, thesensors 104 may be included within thesexual aid device 102, such as a temperature sensor, a blood pressure sensor, and/or a kegel perineometer. Thesensors 104 may also be separate from thesexual aid device 102 and worn or otherwise associated with a user (or another person associated with the user). For example, thesensor 104 may be included within a fitness tracker/sports watch or smartphone (e.g., user device 108) and be configured to measure, for example, heart rate, blood pressure, perspiration, eye movement, vocalization, and/or body temperature. - Moreover, the
sensor 104 may be a stand-alone sensor. For instance: -
- heart rate may be measured by a EKG machine,
- blood pressure may be measured by a ballistocardiogram (“BCG”) sensor or an electrometrical film with alternating conductive layers,
- blood flow/engorgement may be measured with photopletismograph optical sensors that can detect the pulse waves in arterio-venous rich areas, doppler blood flow micro-sensors, or proximity sensors that can detect engorgement by a change in relative position,
- perspiration/skin moisture may be measured by changes in the dielectric constant due to changes in skin moisture or a measurement of galvanic skin response,
- eye movement may be measured by a camera and software to track pupils,
- vocalization may be recorded by a microphone,
- a breathing rate/pattern may be measured by a microphone combined with proximity sensors or a camera to detect chest movement,
- body temperature may be measured by a thermometer,
- muscle tension (e.g., pelvic floor muscle contraction) may be measured by a muscle contraction sensor, or a pressure sensor (e.g., a grip pressure sensor),
- vaginal air pressure may be measured by a Kegel perineometer or vaginal manometer, and
- neurological excitement may be measured by an electroencephalogram sensor (“EEG”).
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example sensor interface 212 is configured to convert measurement data (e.g., physiological or biological data) from thesensors 104 into a format acceptable for processing by theprocessor 204. For instance, thesensor interface 212 may convert an analog signal from asensor 104 into a digital byte or word. In other instances, thesensor interface 212 is configured to convert measurement information received in one type of format into a common format for theprocessor 204. - The example remote device interface 214 is configured to determine device state data based on connections with other devices. For example, the remote device interface 214 is configured to manage pairing (e.g., Bluetooth® pairing) with attachments or other
sexual aid devices 102. Attachments may include, for example, chemical dispensing devices, RF modules, handles,sensors 104, skins/covers, tips, sleves, external motors/actuators, or other sexual aid devices worn by the user or a partner. The remote device interface 214 is configured to acquire an identifier of the connecting device. The remote device interface 214 is also configured to receive device state data, physiological data, and/or control patterns (or portions of control patterns) from the other devices, thereby enabling thesexual aid device 102 to synchronize or become remotely controlled. - The remote device interface 214 is also configured to manage connections with other devices. For example, the remote device interface 214 may be configured to accept connections with only an approved list of sexual aid devices and/or to receive control patterns or other control instructions from
certain user devices 108 and/orservers 110 and 112. Such a configuration prevents unauthorized users from having access to thesexual aid device 102. - The
example processor 204 ofFIG. 2 is configured to control one or more motors, actuators, etc. on thesexual aid device 102 using physiological data and/or device state data. Theexample processor 204 may be included within thesexual aid device 102. Alternatively, some or all of theprocessor 204 may operate in conjunction with an application on theuser device 108 or at theservice provider server 110. - To control the one or more motors, actuators, etc. (e.g., the motor 232) on the
sexual aid device 102, theexample processor 204 includes apattern manager 216. Theexample pattern manager 216 is configured to create and/or select control patterns or instructions using instantaneous, historical, and/or reference physiological data and/or device state data received from theinput interface 202. To create a control pattern, theexample pattern manager 216 aggregates physiological data and device state data during one or more sessions. For example,FIG. 3 shows a diagram of physiological data (i.e., vaginal air pressure and heart rate) measured bysensors 104 during a session, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. The physiological data may be stored to a file that includes a reference to a session identifier. The file may also include a date/time of the session in addition to any environmental information or device state data. For example, asensor 104 may provide room temperature/relative humidity. Additionally or alternatively theprocessor 204 may receive weather information from a third-party server 112 via thenetwork 114. - The physiological data shown in
FIG. 3 is normalized by thepattern manager 216. However, in other examples, thepattern manager 216 may process un-normalized data. In this example, the physiological data shows how a user's vaginal air pressure and heart rate change during the session. The physiological data also includes an indication of an orgasm, which may have been provided by a user, and a relative orgasm strength. For instance, a user may press a button on the sexual aid device and/or theuser device 108 to provide an indication of an orgasm. Thepattern manager 216 receives the indication of the orgasm and associates the time of the orgasm with the physiological data. The user may later provide a level of the orgasm, sensation level, or arousal level, which is also stored to the file by thepattern manager 216. Such a configuration correlates an orgasm and/or orgasm strength value to physiological data, thereby enabling thepattern manager 216 to learn when a user, during subsequent use, is experiencing an orgasm. The storage of this data also enables thepattern manager 216 to determine orgasm strengths for subsequent orgasms. - The
pattern manager 216 may also receive an indication of an orgasm duration based on, for example, a time duration during which a user applies pressure to a handle or a button (e.g., the control button 211). Thepattern manager 216 may also record how an orgasm strength changes during the duration of an orgasm. For instance, a user may apply different pressures to agrip control 211 indicative of an orgasm strength. Thepattern manager 216 is configured to correlate the duration of the orgasm to the physiological and device state data to determine, for example, a physiological profile of the user during the occurrence of an orgasm. This orgasm physiological profile may be compared to physiological data measured during subsequent sessions to identify the occurrence of an orgasm in addition to a strength and/or duration of the orgasm. The orgasm physiological profile may also be compared to device state data to determine optimal device conditions for bringing about and/or sustaining an orgasm within a user. After a session, thepattern manager 216 may transmit information indicative of the occurrence of the orgasm in addition to a length of the orgasm and/or how the strength of the orgasm (or multiple orgasms) changed over time. This orgasm information may be transmitted in addition to at least some device state data and/or physiological data showing biological and/or device conditions/operations before, during, and after the orgasm. - It should be appreciated that
FIG. 3 is only an example of physiological data that may be recorded and stored to a file. Other physiological data that may be monitored include blood pressure, vocalizations, perspiration, body temperature, pelvic floor muscle pressure, etc. For example, certain screams, moaning, or words uttered by a user may be stored based on a time they were recorded and correlated to the other physiological data. - Device state data may also be stored to the same file as the physiological data or a different file that references the same session.
FIG. 4 shows a diagram of device state data during the same session as the physiological data ofFIG. 3 , according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure.FIG. 4 shows a waveform of a voltage amplitude applied to themotor 232 or actuator during the session. It should be appreciated that the waveform shown is only an example and actual waveforms may include greater frequencies, different amplitudes, and/or different wave patterns. - The
example pattern manager 216 stores the physiological data and device state data for each session tomemory 218. In some instances, thepattern manager 216 stores the physiological data and device state data as numerical or quantified data for each period of time during the session (e.g., as received from the sensors 104). The pattern manager 116 may alternatively or additionally store the physiological data and device state data in graphical form, as shown inFIGS. 3 and 4 . In some instances, the pattern manager 116 may average data over one, two, five, ten, etc. second intervals and store the average to thememory 218. - The example device state data is correlated in time to the physiological data of
FIG. 3 . This correlation enables the pattern generator to create control patterns that coincide with a user's physiological data and any environmental data.FIG. 5 shows an example of acontrol pattern 500 created by thepattern manager 216 ofFIG. 2 , according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. While thecontrol pattern 500 is illustrated as data and conditions within a table, in other examples thecontrol pattern 500 may be embodied as a set of instructions defining an algorithm and/or routine that uses some of all physiological data and device state data as inputs and control signals for a motor as outputs. In some instances, thecontrol pattern 500 may define variables and/or expressions/conditions that may be plugged into or operate with a motor control routine and/or algorithm. - To create the
control pattern 500, theexample pattern manager 216 is configured to access thememory 218 and analyze the physiological data and device state data of one or more sessions. Thepattern manager 216 searches for physiological similarities (or patterns) with regard to when a user experiences an orgasm and/or relative orgasm strength/duration. Thepattern manager 216 also searches for device state similarities (or patterns) with correlation to an occurrence of an orgasm, relative strength of the orgasm, and/or duration of the orgasm. For example, as shown inFIG. 5 , thepattern manager 216 determines that sessions with similar data can be partitioned into five different control periods. During a first control period (i.e., Period 1), the device state data of all the sessions has an average (with minimal standard deviation) amplitude of ‘4’ and a frequency of ‘100’ (normalized values). During this first period, the user has an average blood pressure (“BP”) above ‘85’ and a heart rate (“HR”) greater than ‘70’. (BP is not illustrated inFIG. 3 ). During this time, no other device is detected or connected and no orgasm has been achieved. Also during this time, thepattern manager 216 determines that the value of vaginal air pressure has a slight relationship with the amplitude and frequency. During this time, the user may also report being in an ‘Aroused’ state or condition. Thepattern manager 216 determines similar types of relationships between the physiological data and device state data for the other four periods. - The
pattern manager 216 uses the above relationships of physiological data and device state data to create conditions regarding when thecontrol pattern 500 is to be selected and the conditions for progressing to the next period, which is shown in the ‘Condition’ field. For instance, thepattern manager 216 may only select thecontrol pattern 500 if, before use, the user has a BP greater than 85 and a HR greater than 70. Further, thepattern manager 216 may select thecontrol pattern 500 if the user reports being in an aroused state. Otherwise, thepattern manager 216 may select another control pattern. - During use, after the
control pattern 500 is selected and thepattern manager 216 provides instructions or signals to cause themotor 232 to provide an amplitude of ‘4’ and frequency of ‘100’, thepattern manager 216 analyzes physiological data and/or device state data to determine when to transition toPeriod 2. In the illustrated example, thepattern manager 216 transitions toPeriod 2 after BP has increased by 5% and the HR has increased by 10%. Once these conditions have been satisfied, thepattern manager 216 instructs themotor 232 to increase to an amplitude of ‘5’ and a frequency of ‘130’. Thepattern manager 216 continues throughPeriods 2 to 5, including achievement of an orgasm, until the user deactivates thesexual aid device 102 and/or when physiological and/or device state data indicate thatPeriod 5 should be terminated. For example, thecontrol pattern 500 may include BP and HR criteria for terminatingPeriod 5. In some examples, thecontrol pattern 500 may also include a maximum time limit, that when reached, causes thepattern manager 216 to transition to the next period. - The
pattern manager 216 duringPeriod 4 of thecontrol pattern 500 determines that an orgasm should occur. Thepattern manager 216 may analyze the physiological data and/or the device state data to determine a match to historical or reference physiological data and/or the device state data that include user orgasm feedback (e.g., an orgasm profile). Conditioned on matching the data (e.g., the heart rate and vaginal air pressure being within a predetermined threshold of the historical data or orgasm profile), thepattern manager 216 determines that an orgasm has occurred. Thepattern manager 216 may also determine a relative strength/duration by determining differences between the current and historical physiological data and device state data and scaling the known reported orgasm strengths/durations based on these differences. The scaling may be a weighted average of the differences between the different types of physiological data and device state data. For example, a blood pressure that differs by 5% and a heart rate that differs by 3% may cause the orgasm strength to be scaled by 20%. - In addition to creating and executing control patterns, the
example pattern manager 216 is also configured to manage the storage of control patterns including thecontrol pattern 500.FIG. 5 shows thememory 218 ofFIG. 2 storing aplaylist 502 of control patterns. Thepattern manager 216 determines or stores conditions for use of the control patterns. For instance, thecontrol pattern 500 is labeled as a ‘Personal’ control pattern for use when no other devices are connected to the sexual aid device. Thepattern manager 216 selects among the plurality of ‘Personal’ control patterns based on the physiological data and/or device state data. As discussed above, thepattern manager 216 selectscontrol pattern 500 when the user is in an aroused state and has a blood pressure greater than ‘85’ and a heart rate greater than ‘70’ (normalized values). Thepattern manager 216 may select control pattern 504 when the user is in a bored or unexcited state and the heart rate is less than ‘70’. - The
example playlist 502 also includes categories for control patterns received from other users (i.e., ‘Social’) and control patterns when thesexual aid device 102 is used with another device (‘Partner’). In an embodiment, theprocessor 204 may acquire control patterns from theservice provider server 110 and/or other users. In some embodiments, thepattern manager 216 may select the control pattern based on which partner or which device of a partner is connected to the sexual aid device. Thepattern manager 216 may store device identifiers of the attachments or other devices to the control patterns. Then, when a device identifier is received from theinput interface 202, theexample pattern manager 216 selects the control pattern with the matching identifier. It should be appreciated that the number, types, and/or conditions for control patterns is only limited by the type of physiological data and/or device state data that is available. - The
example playlist 502 may also include one or more control patterns that are configured to adjust other control patterns and/or instructions. For example, the ‘Club’ control pattern includes limits or scales (selectable by a user or determined by thepattern manager 216 based on use) that specify how control patterns received from, for example, a DJ in a club are to be adjusted. Specifically, a user may be relatively sensitive or desire to limit the strength or speed of a motor. During use, a user may configured theprocessor 204 to receive control patterns and/or instructions from a certain server related to a club and/or DJ. While the user is at the club or watching/listening to the club remotely, the DJ causes a server to send a control pattern during a song. Thepattern manager 216 receives the control pattern, determines the user is in a club setting (via the input interface or connection information) and applies the Club control pattern to the received control pattern. Thepattern manager 216 than provides the adjusted control pattern (or signals indicative of the control pattern) to theoutput control interface 208 for controlling the one ormore motors 232. Such a use of the Club control pattern enables a user to still feel inflections of the music but at a level that is comfortable for the user. - As discussed above, the
pattern manager 216 selects a control pattern to operate a motor, actuator, oscillator, and/or vibrator. However, it should be appreciated that the user may select their own control pattern from theplaylist 502 rather than allowing thepattern manager 216 to select a control pattern. In these instances (in addition to automatic selection), thepattern manager 216 updates a count of the selected control pattern. The count may be used by thepattern manager 216 to prioritize and/or order control patterns within theplaylist 502. In some instances, thepattern manager 216 may select a control pattern, among a multiple control patterns that match physiological or device state conditions, based on the count or order. In this manner, thepattern manager 216 may select more recently used or frequency used control patterns over older control patterns that include similar conditions. Thepattern manager 216 may also determine physiological data and/or device state data associated with a user-selected control pattern and determine if conditions should be adjusted for the selected control pattern (or other control patterns). - To adjust a control pattern during use, the
example processor 204 includes an adjustment processor 220. The example adjustment processor 220 is configured to compare physiological data and device state data received during a session to determine if adjustments to a motor, actuator, or oscillator are needed. The adjustment processor 220 uses information within the control pattern to determine how adjustments are to be made. For example, the adjustment processor 220 uses the weight section of thecontrol pattern 500 to determine how motor amplitude and frequency are to be adjusted based on measured vaginal air pressure. In particular, duringPeriod 1, the adjustment processor 220 determines that a normalized value of vaginal air pressure is to have a 10% effect on the frequency and a 5% effect on the amplitude. In other words, the frequency may be changed by up to 10% and the amplitude may be changed by to 5% based on a value of the vaginal air pressure. - The adjustment of control patterns enables the
control engine 106 to provide more personalized stimulation for a user. As mentioned above, stimulation of a user may be affected by small changes to environmental and/or physiological conditions. The weight field(s) of the control patterns enable the motor settings to be adjusted during use based on physiological and/or device state data, thereby enabling thecontrol engine 106 to be predictive as to what will generate the greatest level of arousal or orgasm in a user. While the example ofFIG. 5 shows that motor amplitude and frequency may be changed based on vaginal air pressure, in other examples the weight may be based on multiple types of physiological and/or device state data. In these other examples, the amplitude and/or frequency may be expressed as a weighted relation between a base value and a difference between physiological and/or device state data from historical reference or average physiological and/or device state data. For example, a control pattern may specify that motor amplitude is to be applied at a based value that may deviate a certain amount or percentage based on a weighted average or combination of certain physiological data and/or device state date. In particular, forPeriod 3 of thecontrol pattern 500 ofFIG. 5 , the amplitude has a base value of ‘6’, which may change by 10% based on vaginal air pressure. In some instances, the 10% change could be based on, for example, a weighted combination of vaginal air pressure, acceleration data related to movement of thesexual aid device 102, and body temperature. - The example adjustment processor 220 is also configured to adjust control patterns based on manual feedback from a user or feedback received remotely. For example, a
feedback engine 222 may receive, via theinput interface 202, a change to a setting on thesexual aid device 202 during a session in which thecontrol pattern 500 is being operated. The adjustment processor 220 causes the amplitude, frequency, wave pattern to accordingly adjust. The adjustment processor 220 in conjunction with thefeedback engine 222 also stores the user change to a file in conjunction with the physiological data and/or device state data. Thefeedback engine 222 may then analyze change files within thememory 218 to determine if any permanent adjustments are needed to thecontrol pattern 500. - In an example, the adjustment processor 220 receives from the
input interface 202 an indication that a user has reduced the amplitude from ‘5’ to ‘4.5’ duringPeriod 2 ofcontrol pattern 500. Thefeedback engine 222 determines that for thesame control pattern 500, the user has made the same adjustment two other times in the past. Thefeedback engine 222 also determines that the physiological data and device state data is relatively the same as previous sessions where the amplitude was ‘5’. Thefeedback engine 222 accordingly adjusts the amplitude to ‘4.5’ in thecontrol pattern 500 so that the user will no longer have to manually make the adjustment during subsequent sessions. In a related example, thefeedback engine 222 may determine that the heart rate during the just discussedPeriod 2 adjustment is 7% lower than the condition specified in thecontrol pattern 500. Thefeedback engine 222 may accordingly add another period betweenPeriod 1 andPeriod 2 of thecontrol pattern 500 where the amplitude is ‘4.5’ and the heart rate is 7% lower thanPeriod 2. Alternatively, thefeedback engine 222 may create a new control pattern with thedifferent Period 2. - Regarding remote feedback, the example adjustment processor 220 is configured to receive physiological data/device state data from the remote device interface 214 and/or the
social engine 224. The adjustment processor 220 is configured to use the received data to determine how the control pattern is to be adjusted. Regarding use with another sexual aid device, the adjustment processor 220 is configured to receive physiological data and/or device state data related to the use of the other sexual aid device. The adjustment processor 220 is configured to adjust the control pattern to synchronize with the other sexual aid device to facilitate a personal connection between two people. For instance, the adjustment processor 220 may receive device state data indicative that another user is relatively far from reaching an orgasm. However, the adjustment processor 220 determines that thesexual aid device 102 is operating inPeriod 3, indicative that the user is close to experiencing an orgasm. The adjustment processor 220 may return to Period 2 (or some intermediary amplitude/frequency betweenPeriod 2 and Period 3) to synchronize with the other sexual aid device. Under this example, the adjustment processor 220 may transmit physiological data and/or device state data to the other sexual aid device. Additionally or alternatively, the adjustment processor 220 may receive physiological data and/or device state data indicative that the other user is about to orgasm. In response, the adjustment processor 220 causes thesexual aid device 102 to provide haptic feedback so that the user is aware the other user is about to orgasm and can adjust accordingly. In some examples, theadjustment processor 222 may automatically adjust to a condition of another user by increasing a speed at what a control pattern progresses to a period during which a user is predicted to experience an orgasm. - The
example feedback engine 222 is also configured to prompt and/or record user feedback after a session. The feedback provided by a user is used by thefeedback engine 222 to adjust current control patterns and/or create new control patterns. For instance, after a session, thefeedback engine 222 may cause a screen on thesexual aid device 102 and/or theuser device 108 to display a message “Was it good for you?”. In other instances, thefeedback engine 222 may receive feedback in the form of a ‘Like’ from a user. Thefeedback engine 222 may also be configured to enable a user to provide a textual or audio response (e.g., “it was ok”) or a rating (e.g., “6/10”). After receiving a message including information provided by the user, thefeedback engine 222 determines a satisfaction level of the user (especially in instances where a user provides textual or an audio response). Thefeedback engine 222 stores the user-provided information in conjunction with the related control pattern, physiological data, and device state data recorded during the session. Thefeedback engine 222 then determines if the control pattern has similar responses for previous sessions. Conditioned upon a predetermined number (e.g., 3 to 5) of lackluster or poor responses, thefeedback engine 222 is configured to determine how the control pattern may be modified to improve the user's experience. - The
example feedback engine 222 may also use the user feedback to prioritize and/or order control patterns within theplaylist 502. For example, thefeedback engine 222 may cause frequently used and/or highly rated control patterns to be displayed first relative to less frequently used and/or lower rated control patterns. Thefeedback engine 222 may also periodically prompt the user as to whether highly rated control patterns should be shared with other users or a community of users. - In some instances, the
feedback engine 222 may search for control patterns that are associated with higher feedback values and apply elements of those control patterns to the control pattern at issue. This adjustment may also take into consideration historical physiological data and/or device state data (where more recent data may be given more weight) where similarities between the data cause thefeedback engine 222 to use frequency, amplitude, and/or wave pattern data of other control patterns that are associated with the matching data. In other instances, thefeedback engine 222 may communicate with theservice provider server 110 to match physiological data, device state data, and/or user bibliographic data related to the control pattern in question to physiological data, device state data, and/or user bibliographic data of other users. Thefeedback engine 222 may analyze control patterns of other users that are associated with the matching physiological data, device state data, and/or user bibliographic data to determine possible changes to the control pattern at issue. - Regarding remote control, the example adjustment processor 220 in conjunction with the
social engine 224 and/or the remote device interface 214 is configured to receive control patterns and/or control instructions from theuser device 108, the service provider server 112, and/or the third-party server 114. In the club example discussed above, thesocial engine 224 receives a control pattern, a portion of a control pattern, or control instructions from a third-party server 114. The adjustment processor 220 determines how the control pattern, the portion of a control pattern, or the control instructions are to affect the current operation of a control pattern. In an example, thesocial engine 224 receives a control pattern to be operated by the pattern manager 216 (in conjunction with any ‘Club’ control patterns in the playlist 502). The control pattern corresponds to a song to be played by the DJ. Thesocial engine 224 may also receive an instruction when to begin the control pattern, including, for example, a timestamp or an audio waveform (to be detected by a microphone of thesexual aid device 102 or connected user device 108). During operation of the control pattern, thesocial engine 224 receives another control pattern or control instruction that coincides with an element of the song or feature provided by the DJ (e.g., a drop in the music) that is to be applied immediately. The adjustment processor 220 adjusts the currently operating control pattern with the new control pattern or instructions. After any the expiration of the new control pattern or instructions, the adjustment processor 220 returns to the original control pattern. - The example
social engine 224 is configured to share physiological data, device state data, and/or control patterns with theservice provider server 110, third-party servers 112, and/oruser devices 108. In some embodiments, thesocial engine 224 is configured to determine a context of information to transmit based on permissions provided by a user and/or capabilities of the receiving device. For example, theservice provider server 110 may be configured to receive control patterns in conjunction with physiological data and device state data. Theservice provider server 110 may use this information to recommend control patterns for other users and for making adjustments to control patterns. Theservice provider server 110 may also enable a user to identify certain users (or groups) to receive the control pattern. In a similar manner, thesocial engine 224 is configured to receive control patterns from one or more users via theservice provider server 110. - In another example, a third-party dating website operating third-
party server 112 b may be configured to only receive control patterns and device state data. The third-party server 112 b makes the control pattern and device state data available to certain people or the entire community as part of a dating profile. Such information may be used for recommending potential partners that may share similar arousal traits. - The
example processor 204 ofFIG. 2 also includes anapplication interface 226 configured to communicate with one or more applications on, for example, theuser device 108 ofFIG. 1 . For example, theapplication interface 226 may enable thecontrol engine 106 c within thesexual aid device 102 c to communicate directly with theuser device 108. In this example, theapplication interface 226 may include a Bluetooth® interface configured to communicate with theuser device 108 using a Bluetooth protocol. In other example, theapplication interface 226 is configured to communicate with auser device 108 via thenetwork 114. - The
example application interface 226 is configured to interact with an application on theuser device 108 to provide information for display and receive information from the user. Theapplication interface 226 may transmit for display, for example, physiological data and/or device state data for a session in conjunction with orgasm strength and/or orgasm duration. Theapplication interface 226 may also transmit information related to theplaylist 502 and/or a control pattern being operated. Theapplication interface 226 may also operate in conjunction with thefeedback engine 222 to prompt feedback from a user after and/or during a session. Theapplication interface 226 may also transmit certain contexts of physiological data and/or device state data for display by the application. For instance, theapplication interface 226 may transmit certain physiological data and device state data in graphical form over the duration of a session and include identifiers regarding the occurrence of orgasm(s) and/or the strength(s) and duration(s) of the orgasm(s). In other instances, theapplication interface 226 may transmit certain physiological data and device state data in numerical form to be displayed by the application in a stat-type of display (e.g., max heart rate, average heart rate, orgasm strength, orgasm duration). - The
example application interface 226 is also configured to receive information from an application operating on theuser device 108. The information may include, for instance, setting information for thesexual aid device 108 and/or a selection of a control pattern. For instance, the application may provide an interface that includes setting controls and/or a list of control patterns. Selection of settings, such as speed, wave pattern, and intensity are received at theapplication interface 226 and processed into information related to frequency, amplitude, and/or wave pattern for one or more motors. In some embodiments, theapplication interface 226 may include one or more application programming interface (“API”) for receiving control information from an application. - It should be appreciated that the
application interface 226 may operate in conjunction with the remote device interface 214 to connect to applications onmultiple user devices 108. For instance, theapplication interface 226 may receive connection information to auser device 108 of a partner of a user of thesexual aid device 102. Theapplication interface 226 accordingly transmits, for example orgasm strength and/or duration information to theuser device 108 of the partner. Theapplication interface 226 may also receive setting information and/or control profiles from the application on theuser device 108 of the partner. - The
example display interface 206 ofFIG. 2 is configured to render or otherwise make information from theprocessor 204 viewable to a user of thesexual aid device 102. In instances where theprocessor 204 is communicatively coupled to an application on auser device 108, theexample display interface 206 may operate in conjunction with theapplication interface 226 to provide information for display by the application. Alternatively, when thesexual aid device 102 is configured to include a screen, theexample display interface 206 operates in a similar manner as an interface for an application. - To display information on a screen of the
sexual aid device 102, thedisplay interface 206 includes adisplay 228 and auser interface 230. Theexample display 228 is configured render information received from theprocessor 204 for viewing on a screen. Thedisplay 228 is configured to make viewable, for example, physiological data, device state data, information related control patterns, and/or information related to an orgasm. Thedisplay 228 may be configured to show the information numerically. For instance, thedisplay 228 may provide current values of the physiological data in conjunction with an indication of whether the user has achieved an orgasm. Alternatively, thedisplay 228 may provide one or more graphs (similar to the graphs shown inFIGS. 3 and 4 ) that show physiological data and/or device state data during a session. - The
example user interface 230 is configured to provide an interactive menu or other features that are provided in conjunction with the displayed information. Theexample user interface 230 defines one or more fields for receiving user input via, for example a touchscreen. Theuser interface 230 may also operate in conjunction with one or more control inputs orbuttons 211 for receiving information from a user. Such information may include, for example, setting information and/or a selection of a control pattern. The information may also include feedback information. - The
example control engine 106 ofFIG. 2 includes theoutput control interface 208 to operate one ormore motors 232 based on a control pattern and/or control instructions. Theoutput control interface 208 includes amotor controller 234 configured to convert digital signals, words, bytes, etc. from theprocessor 204 into one or more analog signals for controlling themotors 232. For instance, theoutput control interface 208 may receive a binary representation of a frequency, amplitude, and wave pattern from theprocessor 204. Theexample motor controller 234 is configured to convert the binary representation into a power signal with the specified amplitude, frequency, and wave pattern. Specifically, themotor controller 234 may convert an amplitude value of ‘4’ and a frequency value of ‘100’, and a wave pattern of ‘sine wave’ into appropriate analog signals transmitted to themotor 232. Themotor controller 234 transmits the power signal to themotors 232 causing the generation of vibrations. In some embodiments, theoutput control interface 208 may receive an analog signal representative of a frequency, amplitude, and/or wave pattern. In these embodiments, themotor controller 234 may amplify and/or condition the signal to properly actuate themotors 232. -
FIG. 2 shows that theexample motor controller 234 operatesmotors output control interface 208 may include fewer or additional motors. Further, theexample motor controller 234 may determine different controls for each of themotors 232 based on instructions from theprocessor 204. For example, to achieve a certain wave pattern/shape for a control pattern, themotor controller 234 may operate themotor 232 a at a first amplitude and/or frequency and thesecond motor 232 b at a second different amplitude and/or frequency. However, it should be appreciated that in some instances, theprocessor 204 may manage the instructions for operating eachmotor 232 separately. - While
FIG. 2 shows the use ofmotors 232, it should be appreciated that themotor controller 234 may additionally or alternatively control other types of actuators, oscillators, etc. For instance, themotor controller 234 may be configured to cause one or more audio tones, songs, sounds, music, etc. to be played over a speaker and/or cause one or more visual images to be displayed at certain times during a session. Themotor controller 234 may also be configured to cause an actuator to release one or more aromas and/or secrete certain liquids during specified times of a session. The playing of audio tones, display of visual images, release of aromas, and/or dispensing of liquids is defined by a control pattern in a manner similar to the control of a motor, as discussed above. Accordingly, themotor controller 234 receives instructions from theprocessor 204 at the time audio or video is to be played (including the type of audio/video) or the types of aromas to be released and/or liquids to be dispensed. -
FIG. 6 shows an additional oralternative control pattern 600 that may be operated by thecontrol engine 106 ofFIGS. 1 and 2 , according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. In this example, the control pattern 600 (e.g., an algorithm) is configured to compare physiological data (e.g., a heartbeat) to a reference over a period of time and determine how intensity (amplitude) and frequency accordingly change. For example, thecontrol pattern 600 compares a heart rate change from a baseline or reference heart rate over a time delta. Responsive to the heart rate change condition being satisfied, thecontrol pattern 600 specifies how the intensity and frequency are to change. Theprocessor 204 accordingly instructs theoutput control interface 208 to apply the changes to one ormore motors 232. - In some instances, the
processor 204 of thecontrol engine 106 may be configured to use the information in thecontrol pattern 600 in conjunction with physiological data to determine an arousal level of a user and/or an orgasm strength/duration of the user. The comparison may also take into account the reference information to determine how aroused a user has become since the start of a session. The determined arousal level and/or orgasm information may be transmitted to a screen of thesexual aid device 102 and/or theuser device 108. -
FIGS. 7 to 11 show diagrams of ways in which the examplesexual aid device 102 ofFIGS. 1 and 2 may be used within theexample environment 100 ofFIG. 1 . The examples shown inFIGS. 7 to 11 provide only a discrete number of ways in which thesexual aid device 102 may be operated. It should be appreciated that there are significantly more ways thesexual aid device 102 may be controlled and/or share data with other devices to enhance or improve a user's sexual experience or orgasm strength/duration. - One useful way to incorporate device state data and physiological data is through “Biocontrol.” In this embodiment, device state data and physiological data are used to automatically control a function and output (e.g., vibration speed or pattern) of the
sexual aid device 102, either completely or in conjunction with other manual controls.FIG. 7 shows a diagram of a usage example 700 that includes Biocontrol. In this example,sensor 104 a anddevice state data 702 are within or provided by thesexual aid device 102 a. Thesensor 104 a andexternal sensor 104 b collectphysiological data 704. - In this example, there are a number of possible paths for
physiological data 704 from thesensor 104 b to reach theuser device 108 and/or theservice provider server 110, which may be configured to provide intermediary control. First, theexternal sensor 104 b may transmitphysiological data 704 to thesexual aid device 102 a, which then relays the data, in conjunction withphysiological data 704 from thesensor 104 a and thedevice state data 702, to theserver 110 via theuser device 108. Second, theexternal sensor 104 b may transmit thephysiological data 704 directly to theuser device 108 via, for example, Bluetooth® or Wifi, which relays thedata 704 to theserver 110. Third, thesensor 104 b may include WiFi or other networking capabilities and transmit thephysiological data 704 directly to theservice provider server 110 via thenetwork 114. - In this example, the
control engine 106 e of theservice provider server 110 is configured to use thedata instructions 706 a for sending to anothersexual aid device 102 b. For instance, theserver 110 is configured to compare at least portions of thedata control patterns 706 a are necessary to produce the desired affect on the user of thedevice 102 b. In some instances, theservice provider server 110 may be partitioned into separate intermediary portions for (i) receiving thedata user device 108, (ii) determining a control pattern/instruction(s) for thesexual aid device 102 b, and (iii) transmitting the control pattern/instruction(s). - In some examples, the
sexual aid device 102 a and thesexual aid device 102 b may be the same device. In these examples, theservice provider server 110 is configured to receive thedata sexual aid device 102 a and/or theexternal sensor 104 b and send back a control pattern and/orinstructions 706 a to thedevice 102 a. Such a configuration may be desirable when thesexual aid device 102 a is unable to connect to theexternal sensor 104 b directly and/or when it is conducive to provide remote control for thesexual aid device 102 a. Below are several example user configurations based on the Biocontrol embodiment. - In this configuration, there is only a single user operating the
sexual aid device 102 b, which may be a variable speed and pattern personal massager for vaginal or anal penetration. Thesexual aid device 102 a is not present and there is asingle sensor 104 b in proximity to the user of thedevice 102 b, which is a heart rate sensor as would be typically found on a consumer-grade fitness-monitoring device. The user wearsexternal sensor 104 b (the heart rate sensor), which communicates wirelessly with theuser device 108, the user's smartphone. The smartphone includes an applicationoperating control engine 106 d to operate as an intermediary control and transmits control pattern(s) and/or instruction(s) 706 b to thedevice 102 b, which is the user's variable speed and pattern personal massager. As the heart rate of the user changes, thecontrol engine 106 d on theuser device 108 automatically adjusts the speed and wave pattern settings on thedevice 102 b to achieve optimal stimulation. - In an alternative embodiment, the
heart rate sensor 104 b may be located on a smartwatch, which also operates at theuser device 108. The smartwatch measures the user's heart rate (or ambient audio) and one or more control patterns (e.g., algorithms or routines) to determine how, for example, the intensity, frequency, or other characteristic of thedevice 102 b is to change based on the changing heart rate. For instance, theuser device 108 may cause thesexual aid device 102 b to vibrate in line or mirroring the user's rate (or another user's heart rate). Thecontrol engine 106 d of theuser device 108 sends one or more vibration setting instructions (or control patterns) to thecontrol engine 106 b causing themotor 232 to operate according to the specified settings. Such a configuration enables a user to feel a heart beat of another user or herself via the vibrations of thesexual aid device 102 b. - This configuration is a modification of
Configuration 1 in which thesexual aid device 102 b and thesexual aid device 102 a are the same device and thesensor 104 a is used to providephysiological data 704 instead of theexternal sensor 104 b. In this configuration, thesexual aid device 102 a contains a grip pressure sensor to measure muscle tension. Thesensor 104 a is configured to measure how tightly the user is grasping thedevice 102 a. Thesexual aid device 102 a transmits this grip-basedphysiological data 704 to theuser device 108, which sends thedata 704 to the device (e.g.,sexual aid device 102 b) viacontrol engines physiological data 704. It should be appreciated that thesensor 104 a may include any type of sensor such as a galvanic skin response sensor or an accelerometer. - This configuration is a modification of
Configuration 2 in which theuser device 108 is a component of the device that includes thesexual aid devices sensor 104 a includes a photopletismograph for measuring blood flow. However, it should be appreciated that thesensor 104 a may include any type of sensor such as a muscle contraction sensor or a blood pressure monitor. Thesexual aid device 102 a transmits thephysiological data 704 to theuser device 108, which is itself a component of thesexual aid device 102 a. Theuser device 108, in turn, transmits thephysiological data 704 to thecontrol engine 106 b of thesexual aid device 102 b, which is used to control the speed and pattern of themotor 232. - This configuration involves only the
sexual aid device 102 b, but two users.User # 1 uses theexternal sensor 104 b to measure his/her own physiological data (e.g., heart rate). The heart ratephysiological data 704 is transmitted wirelessly toUser # 1's smartphone (e.g., user device 108), which in turn transmits thedata 704 to theservice provider server 110. Thecontrol engine 106 e of theserver 110 determines a control pattern and/orinstructions 706 a based on thedata 704, then transmits thiscontrol information 706 a and/or the rawphysiological data 704 toUser # 2's smartphone (not shown), which in turn produces control data (control patterns) and transmits this data via Bluetooth to thesexual aid device 102 b (e.g., a vibrating cock ring). Themotor 232, the vibration ofUser # 2's cock ring, is therefore influenced by the input of theexternal sensor 104 b, which measuresUser # 1's heart rate. It should be appreciated that thesensor 104 b may include any type of sensor such as an EEG sensor or a blood pressure monitor. - This configuration is a modification of
Configuration 4. In this configuration, instead of aheart rate sensor 104 b,User # 1 is using an EEG device as anexternal sensor 104 b, anduser device 108 isUser # 2's smartphone.User # 1'sEEG device 104 b transmitsphysiological data 704 via WiFi toUser # 2's smartphone, which in turn generates control data (and/or control patterns) 706 b and transmits this control information to thesexual aid device 102 b, the cock ring, via Bluetooth. As in the previous configuration,User # 2's cock ring is ultimately influenced by the input ofUser # 1'sexternal sensor 104 b, in this case an EEG device. Such a configuration enablesUser # 1 andUser # 2 to synchronize or share sensual feelings such that the cock ring ofUser # 2 vibrates based on the heart rate ofUser # 1. It should be appreciated that thesensor 104 b may include any type of sensor such as a galvanic skin response sensor or a Doppler blood flow micro-sensor. - This configuration is a further modification of
Configuration 5. In this configuration, nouser devices 108 are involved andUser # 1'ssexual aid device 102 a communicates directly withUser # 2'sdevice 102 b.User # 1 uses an electronic thermometer as theexternal sensor 104 b to measure his/her instantaneous body temperaturephysiological data 704. Such data is transmitted via Bluetooth® directly to thesexual aid device 102 b,User # 2's cock ring, where it is processed by thecontrol engine 106 b and used to adjust the vibrations produced by themotor 232. It should be appreciated that thesensor 104 b may include any type of sensor such as a galvanic skin response sensor or a Doppler blood flow micro-sensor. - In this configuration,
sexual aid devices device 102 a is a variable speed and pattern personal massager for vaginal or anal penetration. Thisdevice 102 a includes a built-in grip sensor to detect how tightly the device is being gripped, an accelerometer, and a gyroscope, collectivelydevice sensors 104 a. In addition, a heart rate monitor and pupil dilation software are being used, collectivelyexternal sensor 104 b. Thedevice 102 b is a penile sleeve device that includes a mechanism for simulation of stroking and an adjustable cavity pressure. It should be appreciated that thesensors sexual aid device 102 a. - In this embodiment, the heart rate monitor component of
external sensor 104 b is connected via Bluetooth® to thesexual aid device 102 a. The pupil dilation software is running on a laptop (part of the external sensor or user device 108) and transmits its portion of physiological data 704 (namely, the pupil dilation state), to theserver 110. Thesexual aid device 102 a collectsdata 704 from the heart rate monitor as well as the grip sensor, accelerometer, andgyroscope data server 110 via a WiFi connection with the laptop. In addition, thesexual aid device 102 a transmits additionaldevice state data 702, including vibration speed and pattern, to theserver 110. Theserver 110 uses thisdata sexual aid device 102 b to maximize concomitance of arousal between the user ofdevice 102 a and the user ofdevice 102 b. Theserver 110 then sendscontrol information 706 a (e.g., control pattern/instruction(s)) to theuser device 108, which is a smartphone. Thesmartphone 108 then transmitscontrol information 706 b to thesexual aid device 102 b throughcontrol engine 106 b, which adjusts the stroke speed and cavity pressure of themotor 232. Thus, the sensations felt by the user of the penile sleeve are correlated to the speed and pattern of the personal massager, along with thephysiological data 704 of the person using the massager. -
FIG. 8 shows a diagram of a usage example 800 that includes Biocontrol for use within a group or social setting. In this example, all of the components ofFIG. 7 are repeated n-times (althoughFIG. 8 has been simplified for clarity). This is accordingly an extension of theservice provider server 110 where instead of only twodevices server 110 manages the connection of potentially 2 nsexual aid devices 102. In this example, eachdevice pair devices sexual aid devices 102. Such a configuration enables a group of users to share arousal or sexual feedback among each other during the same session or separate sessions. Such a configuration may also enable theserver 110 to share control patterns and/or instructions among the connectedsexual aid devices 102. - Another useful way to incorporate physiological data and device state data into the
sexual aid device 102 is through “Biofeedback”. In this embodiment, the physiological data and device state data are provided to a user for the purposes of understanding both arousal and device state.FIG. 9 shows a diagram of a usage example 900 that includes Biofeedback for thesexual aid device 102 ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . - In this example,
sensor 104 a andcontrol engine 106 b are components of thesexual aid device 102. Both of thesensors physiological data 704. Similar toFIG. 7 , there are a number of possible paths forphysiological data 704 from thesensor 104 b to reach theuser device 108 and/or theservice provider server 100, which each may be configured to provide intermediary or remote control. First, theexternal sensor 104 b may transmitphysiological data 704 to thesexual aid device 102, which then relays the data, in conjunction withphysiological data 704 from thesensor 104 a and thedevice state data 702, to theserver 110 via theuser device 108. Second, theexternal sensor 104 b may transmit thephysiological data 704 directly to theuser device 108 via, for example, Bluetooth® or Wifi. Third, thesensor 104 b may include WiFi or other networking capabilities and transmit thephysiological data 704 directly to theservice provider server 110. - Any of the
control engines 106 ofFIG. 9 may be configured to store and/or comparedata control information 706 for themotor 232. The user of thesexual aid device 102 may also cause thecontrol engine 106 to create, store, and use control patterns for operation at a later date. The storage of the control patterns may be at thesexual aid device 102, theuser device 108, and/or theservice provider server 110. Below are three configurations of the Biofeedback embodiment. - In this configuration, an individual user is using the
sexual aid device 102, which is a variable speed and pattern personal massager for vaginal or anal penetration. He or she is also using theexternal sensor 104 b, which is a heart rate sensor. The heart rate sensor connects via WiFi to asmartphone 108 operating a portion of thecontrol engine 106 d, which may include an application. Thepersonal massager 102 connects to thesame control engine 106 d via Bluetooth®. During use (e.g., during a session), thecontrol engine 106 d on thesmartphone 108records data massager 102, he or she uses thecontrol engine 106 d to connect to historical data and/or reference data at theserver 110 and analyze the experience. Thecontrol engine 106 d and/or 106 e provides a visual representation of the arousal state and device settings that occurred during usage, as shown inFIGS. 3 and 4 , for example. The user may use this information to instruct thecontrol engine 106 d to construct one or more control patterns on the smartphone 108 (e.g., the data shown inFIGS. 5 and 6 ) in an attempt to optimize the experience next time. - The next time that user uses the
sexual aid device 102, he or she plugs an audio jack of thesmartphone 108 into the personal massager (or connects wirelessly) and configures the phone to transmit the stored control pattern to thepersonal massager 102. Thecontrol engine 106 b at thepersonal massager 102 is configured to operatemotor 232 using the control pattern. Changes to the operation of themotor 232 are specified by the control pattern using the received or determinedphysiological data 704 and/or thedevice state data 702. - In this configuration, there are two users.
User # 1 is using thedevice 102, which is a variable speed and pattern personal massager for vaginal or anal penetration. Thesensor 104 a is a grip sensor to detect how tightly she is gripping the massager. The user is also using theexternal sensor 104 b, which is a photopletismograph optical sensor to detect blood flow. Thepersonal massager 102 is connected to hersmartphone 108 via Bluetooth®, which is in turn connected to theremote server 110 via WiFi (e.g., the network 114). Thephotopletismograph sensor 104 b is connected directly to theremote server 110 via WiFi. It should be appreciated that thesensors sexual aid device 102 a. - Additionally, the
personal massager 102 receivescontrol information 706 b from thesmartphone 108, which is connected to theremote server 110 via WiFi. WhenUser # 1 is using thesexual aid device 102, theremote server 110 is receivingdata control engine 106 e, theserver 110 transmits arousal and device state information (e.g., thedata 706 a) to acontrol engine 106 on a user device of User #2 (not shown).User # 2 observes this information and uses it to make decisions about how to control thepersonal massager 102 forUser # 1. As he inputs the desired control information, it is transmitted in real-time back through theserver 110 and to thepersonal massager 102. Such a configuration enablesUser # 2 to arouse or bring about an orgasm inUser # 1 using thephysiological data 704 and/or thedevice state data 702 as a basis for determining control instructions for thepersonal massager 102. In some instances, an application on thesmartphone 108 may provide a list of possible/permissible control instructions selectable byUser # 2 determined from thephysiological data 704 and/or thedevice state data 702. The application may operate using acontrol engine 106 and access reference data, historical data, and/or conditions in a control pattern related toUser # 1 to determine the possible/permissible control instructions. - In this configuration, an individual user is using the
sexual aid devie 102, which is a variable speed and pattern personal massager for vaginal or anal penetration. He or she is also using theexternal sensor 104 b, which is a heart rate sensor. The heart rate sensor connects via WiFi to theuser device 108 operating thecontrol engine 106 d as an application. Thepersonal massager 102 connects to the same application via Bluetooth®. During use, thecontrol engine 106 d on thesmartphone 108 comparesdata control engine 106 d determines, for example, how quickly the user's heart rate has changed and accordingly changes the intensity and/or the frequency of thedevice 102 by sending one or more control pattern/instruction(s) 706 b to thecontrol engine 106 b. Thecontrol engine 106 d may also receive feedback via thedevice state data 702 regarding whether the user modified the changed setting and update, for example, the data inFIG. 5 or 6 accordingly. For instance, thecontrol engine 106 d may initially determine that a user's heart rate increased by at least 25% within 1 minute and instruct thedevice 102 to increase the vibration intensity by 35% and the vibration frequency by 40%. Thecontrol engine 106 d may then receive feedback that the user decreased the intensity but increased the frequency. Thecontrol engine 106 d accordingly adjusts the data within the table shown withinFIG. 6 based on this feedback and stores the updated information within a memory. It should be appreciated that the data and/or algorithm shown withinFIG. 6 may differ based on the type of the sexual aid device and/or features of the sexual aid device. For example, the table shown inFIG. 6 may also include a waveform shape (e.g., wave pattern) or instead be graphical. - Yet another useful way to incorporate physiological data and device state data is through “Learned Functioning”. In this embodiment, the physiological data and device state data are used to learn how control settings of the
sexual aid device 102 affect a particular user.FIG. 10 shows a diagram of a usage example 1000 that includes Biofeedback for thesexual aid device 102 ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . - In this example,
sensor 104 a,control engine 106 b, anddevice state data 702 are included within thesexual aid device 102. Bothexternal sensor 104 b andsensor 104 a are configured to measure physiological data. There are two possible paths forphysiological data 704 from thesensor 104 b to reach theuser device 108, which is configured to create control patterns based on learned user behavior. First, theexternal sensor 104 b may transmitphysiological data 704 to thesexual aid device 102, which then relays the data in conjunction withphysiological data 704 from thesensor 104 a and thedevice state data 702 to theuser device 108. Second, theexternal sensor 104 b may transmit thephysiological data 704 directly to theuser device 108 via, for example, Bluetooth® or Wifi. - The
example control engine 106 d is configured to comparecurrent data 702 and/or 704 to previously storeddata 702 and/or 704 and/or previously used control patterns. Thecontrol engine 106 d is configured to use user feedback and/or indications of achieving an orgasm to create and/or modify control patterns for future sessions. Thecontrol engine 106 d may store the control patterns to respective memories in theuser device 108. Thecontrol engine 106 d may later provide these control patterns based on receiveddata control engine 106 d may transmit the control patterns upon selection by a user. - In this configuration, an individual user is operating the
sexual aid device 102, which is a variable speed and pattern personal massager for vaginal or anal penetration. Thesensor 104 a is omitted or de-activated. Only theexternal sensor 104 b providesphysiological data 704 to thecontrol engine 106 d. Theexample control engine 106 d may be a smartphone application connected to thepersonal massager 102 via Bluetooth®. Additionally or alternatively, thecontrol engine 106 d may be a routine, algorithm, and/or set of instructions operating at theservice provider server 110. Theexternal sensor 104 b includes an input button that indicates achievement of an orgasm, which the user presses whenever she has achieved an orgasm. A length of time that the button is held down may signify the duration of the orgasm. An amount of force applied to the button (or screen of the smartphone) may provide an indication of orgasm strength. During use, thecontrol engine 106 b on thesmartphone 108 recordsdevice state data 702 into the smartphone's storage, and makes a timestamp in the data whenever the user presses the “orgasm achieved” button on an application interface. - After more than one use, the
control engine 106 d application compares data sets to find correlations betweendevice state data 702 and achievement of an orgasm. Thecontrol engine 106 d uses this comparison to produce an optimal control pattern or control patterns of device controls that are positively correlated to achievement of orgasm, and stores these control settings (or patterns) on thesmartphone 108. Thereafter, the user can opt to let thecontrol engine 106 d control thepersonal massager 102 using these settings by sending acontrol pattern 706 to controlengine 106 b to provide actuation of themotor 232. With each use and subsequent “orgasm achieved” input, the data set grows and thecontrol engine 106 d is able to more accurately determine what set of controls are optimal. Thus, thecontrol engine 106 d has learned to predict the best way to control thedevice 102 to maximize the user's orgasmic achievement. Alternatives to this configuration may include replacing or augmenting the “orgasm achieved” button with any of theother sensors 104, such as the photopletismograph and/or heart rate sensor. - This configuration is an extension of the previous configuration. In addition to having an “orgasm achieved” input on the application for the
control engine 106 d, or even otherexternal sensors 104 b, thepersonal massager 102 itself may containsensors 104 a. For example, a grip sensor can be used to indicate how tightly the massager is being gripped at any given time, and this can be used as a proxy for general muscular contraction. Also, the smartphone application related to thecontrol engine 106 d may only serve as a front-end to a server-basedcontrol engine 106 e, as shown inFIG. 9 . With the addition ofmore sensors control engine 106 has more information to compare and analyze, and thus can more accurately construct device control data or control patterns to facilitate the achievement of an orgasm for the user under various conditions. - A fifth embodiment is an extension of the Learned Functioning embodiment.
FIG. 11 illustrates a Crowd Utilization example 1100, which includes n-number of different sets ofsexual aid devices 102 andexternal sensors 104 b connected to theservice provider server 110. In this embodiment, many individuals userespective devices 102, each represented as a separate instance of set 1102, which could include variable speed and pattern personal massagers for vaginal or anal penetration, penile sleeves, wearable vibration devices, or other sexual aides. Similarly, these users haveexternal sensor 104 b, which could be an “orgasm achieved” input on an application, heart rate sensors, accelerometers, or any of thesensors 104 discussed above. During use, or after use from a record,sexual aid device 102 andexternal sensor 104 b transmit information to theserver 110, which stores the data in a semi-permanent form. The data can includephysiological data 704,device state data 702, and/or information related tocontrol patterns 706 being operated. As this data is collected, thecontrol engine 106 e of the application on theserver 110 compares and correlates data sets to determine optimal control patterns for a variety of device types and users profiles types. As more information is collected, the application orcontrol engine 106 e learns and improves upon these optimal control patterns. Users can opt to access these control patterns from theserver 110 and use them to control theirdevices 102. As in the case of the Learned Functioning embodiment, the control patterns improve with continued use asmore data - In some embodiments, the
example control engine 106 e may receive demographic or other information (e.g., bibliographic information) associated with the users. Thecontrol engine 106 e may use group users into one or more demographic/bibliographic groups and use physiological, device state, and/or user input data from other members within the group to determine an optimal control pattern for users within the group. In other embodiments, thecontrol engine 106 e may enable users to form their own groups to determine an optimal control pattern among those users. - The
example control engine 106 e may operate with theexample server 110 to use physiological, device state, and/or user input data within one or more online games or gaming apps. For example, thecontrol engine 106 e may compare a user's physiological, device state, and/or user input data to data from other users to provide the user a rank or score. Theexample control engine 106 e may determine a control pattern or control intensity for the user based on the rank or score. In some instances, thecontrol engine 106 e may provide a user with medals or awards based on physiological, device state, and/or user input data reaching a specified threshold or mark. Theexample server 110 may host a social media platform (or be integrated with a third-party platform) to enable users to share/post awards, badges, or graphical representations of behavioral, sensor, and/or user input data. - As discussed above, the
example control engine 106 may receive one or more control patterns and/or instructions from a third-party server 112.FIG. 12 shows a diagram of anenvironment 1200 where control engines (not shown) withinsexual aid devices 102 receive control patterns and/or instructions from the third-party server 112 a, which is connected to aDJ turntable 1202, according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure. In this example, a DJ is playing music via theturntable 1202 in a club. In addition to playing music, the DJ may add sound features to a song including mixing in elements or adding drops. - Users 1204 in the club (or at a remote location) dance or listen to the music. The users 1204 may connect the
sexual aid devices 102 and/oruser devices 108 to an application and/or acontrol engine 106 f at the third-party server 112 a. For instance, the users 1204 may use an application on theuser devices 108 to subscribe to receiving control patterns and/or control instructions from the third-party server 112 a, which may include an application-basedcontrol engine 106 f operating on a laptop or tablet computer. Additionally or alternatively, the third-party server 112 a may operate in conjunction with theservice provider server 110. In other instances, thesexual aid devices 102 and/or theuser devices 108 may pair or connect directly with the third-party server 112 a. The third-party server 112 a is configured to transmit control setting information and/or control patterns to the subscribed and/or paired sexual aid devices. - The example
sexual aid device 102 is configured to receive control patterns that coincide with the music to enable users to feel the inflection of the music to enhance their experience. For example, the third-party server 112 a may receive an indication of a song or track being played. Additionally or alternatively, theserver 112 a may receive a waveform corresponding to the song being played, or about to be played. In some instances, theserver 112 a includes aplaylist 502 of control patterns for each song. Responsive to receiving the indication of the song, the example third-party server 112 a transmits the control pattern that matches the song to theuser devices 108, which relay the control pattern to thesexual aid devices 102. In some instances, thesexual aid device 102 b may receive the control pattern directly from the third-party server 112 a via thenetwork 114. The third-party server 112 a is configured to synchronize the playing of the song or track with the control pattern and/or control instructions. In some instances, the third-party server 112 a may set a song or track to begin at the same time as the control patterns. Alternatively, the control pattern may include information indicating when it is to be played, including, for example, waveforms corresponding to the beginning of a song. - In instances where a complete control pattern does not exist for an entire song, the third-
party server 112 a is configured to determine portions of a control pattern or control instructions to send to thesexual aid devices 102. For instance, theturntable 1202 may transmit to the third-party server 112 a (e.g., an adjacent laptop or tablet) waveforms of songs being played or about to be played. The third-party server 112 a may include one or more algorithms or routines to determine control settings that match the song waveform. The control settings may include, for example, an intensity or amplitude, a speed or frequency, and/or a waveform shape for a vibrator. For instance, higher beat frequencies may result in the third-party server 112 a selecting a relatively higher frequency for the motor. In another example, higher bass in a song may cause the third-party server 112 a to select a relatively greater intensity. The third-party server 112 a transmits the control settings or instructions to the sexual aid devices 102 (which may provide their own adjustments or filters) before imparting the vibrations from one or more motors onto a user. The third-party server 112 a is accordingly configured to ensure that thesexual aid devices 102 impart the desired vibrations that coincide with the music. This may include, for example, synchronizing a slight delay in the playing of the music to determine the correct control setting and then transmitting the control setting right before that portion of the music is to be played. As one can appreciate, during the course of a song or track, the third-party server 112 a streams control settings and/or instructions as the music is being played. - In some instances, the DJ may select the control pattern and/or control settings to accompany the music. For example, during a drop in a track, the DJ may select certain settings to accompany the drop. A different setting may be selected for different drops, thereby providing an element of surprise to the users 1204 and making each club experience unique. The settings may include a selection of an intensity, speed, and/or wave pattern for the
sexual aid devices 102. The settings may be provided via a physical sliding scale or knob (or electronic scales/knobs on a display screen) to provide fast and relatively easy control. Additionally or alternatively, the settings may include pre-configured portions of control patterns that are quickly selectable by the DJ. Upon receiving a selection by a DJ, the third-party server 112 a transmits the portions of the control pattern and/or control settings to thesexual aid devices 102. - In some embodiments, the third-
party server 112 a may receive physiological data, and/or device state data from thesexual aid devices 102 and/or theuser devices 108. The third-party server 112 a may analyze the received data to determine, for example, a distribution or average arousal level of the users 1204 (or a number of users that have achieved an orgasm). For example, the third-party server 112 a may operate in conjunction with theservice provider server 110 to compare the physiological data to related physiological data of the users 1204 that has been previously correlated to an arousal level. Alternatively, thecontrol engine 106 of thesexual aid device 102 and/or theuser device 108 may transmit an arousal level determined by comparing the user's physiological data and/or device state data to historical and/or reference data. - The third-
party server 112 a is configured to make this analysis or reported user condition information available for display to provide graphical feedback to, for example, the DJ regarding an arousal level of the crowd. The third-party server 112 a may report, for example, an average arousal level of the users 1204, a distribution of arousal levels of the users 1204, or a textual indicator of the arousal level (e.g., ‘Bored’). The DJ (or automated software at theturntable 1202 or third-party server 112 a) may use this information to select additional control patterns and/or instructions and/or for selecting the next song. - In some embodiments, the third-
party server 112 a ofFIG. 12 may be omitted. Instead, thecontrol engine 106 of thesexual aid devices 102 and/or theuser devices 108 is configured to record music or other audio output by the turntable 1202 (or other musical instrument). In these embodiments, thecontrol engine 106 is configured to select a control pattern or control instructions based on the received audio. In some instances, thecontrol engine 106 may access a control pattern within the playlist that specifies how the audio is to be converted into motor settings. In a particular example, a user select to feel vibrations associated with a base-guitar or drummer of a band. Thecontrol engine 106 accordingly analyzes music recorded by a microphone for audio signals that match a base-guitar or drum. Thecontrol engine 106 then determines a control pattern and/or instructions based on the matching audio signals. For example, the frequency and amplitude may correspond to a scaled version of the frequency and amplitude of the audio signals. -
FIGS. 13 and 14 illustrate flow diagrams showing example procedures that are operable by thecontrol engine 106 of thesexual aid device 102 ofFIGS. 1 and 2 , according to example embodiments of the present disclosure. Specifically,FIG. 13 shows anexample procedure 1300 to create a control pattern andFIG. 14 shows anexample procedure 1400 to operate the examplesexual aid device 102 accordingly to a control pattern. Although theprocedures FIGS. 13 and 14 , it should be appreciated that many other methods of performing the steps associated with theprocedures procedures sexual aid device 102, theuser device 108, and/or theservice provider server 110. - The
example procedure 1300 ofFIG. 13 operates in conjunction with thecontrol engine 106 ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Theprocedure 1300 may be performed by thecontrol engine 106 to create a control pattern and/or when there are no control patterns to select or a control pattern has not been selected prior to a session beginning. During thisprocedure 1300, the user manually controls thesexual aid device 102. Data obtained during the manual session is used to create one or more control patterns. As discussed above in connection withFIG. 2 , the data from the session may be combined with data from other sessions to create a control pattern. - The
procedure 1300 begins when thecontrol engine 106 receives an indication that a user has begun a session (block 1302). During the session, thecontrol engine 106 receives and recordsdevice setting information 1303 from, for example, thecontrol buttons 211 ofFIG. 2 (block 1304). The settinginformation 1303 may include a speed, intensity, and/or wave pattern selected by the user. In some instances, the settinginformation 1303 may be received from auser device 108, anothersexual aid device 102, and/or a remotely locatedserver 110 and/or 112. Thecontrol engine 106 also receives and recordsphysiological data 704 and/ordevice state date 702 from, for example, the sensors 104 (block 1306). Additionally or alternatively, thedevice state data 702 and/orphysiological data 704 may be received from thecontrols 211, user interfaces, components within the sexual aid device, and/or external devices/attachments. - The
procedure 1300 continues by determining if an indication 1307 of an orgasm has been received (block 1308). The indication 1307 may be transmitted by thecontrol buttons 211 responsive to the user actuating a button upon experiencing an orgasm. The indication 1307 may also come from thesensor 104 responsive to the user, for example, applying pressure to a grip sensor. The indication 1307 may also be determined from physiological data and/or device state data including, for example, a vocalization. The indication 1307 may include the duration and/or strength of the orgasm. Conditioned upon receiving the indication 1307, theexample control engine 106 records a time the orgasm occurred (or a time the indication 1307 was received) (block 1310). Thecontrol engine 106 may also record a strength and/or duration of the orgasm. - The
example control engine 106 then determines if the session has ended (block 1312). The session may end if the user deactivates thesexual aid device 102. The session may also end when physiological data and/or device state data indicates thesexual aid device 102 has been removed from the user. For example, a relatively significant decrease in body temperature may be indicative that the user has removed the sexual aid device from her vagina. If the session has not ended, theexample control engine 106 returns toblocks 1304 to 1306 to receive/record setting information 1304,physiological data 704, and/ordevice state date 702. - If the session has ended, the
example control engine 106 is configured to receivefeedback 1313 regarding the session (block 1314). Thefeedback 1313 may include a numerical value (e.g., ‘8’), textual/vocal information (e.g., “the ending was too weak”), etc. indicative of the user's experience or satisfaction with the session. Thefeedback 1313 may be received from thecontrols 211 and/or an application on auser device 108. In some examples, thecontrol engine 106 may prompt the user for feedback. The prompt may include a simple question and/or may include at least some of the settinginformation 1303,physiological data 704, and/ordevice state data 702 from the session. - After receiving
feedback 1313, theexample control engine 106 may create a control pattern 1315 (e.g., conditions for selecting/adjusting device settings) based on the session (block 1316). Thecontrol pattern 1315 may be stored to theplaylist 502 within thememory 218. Thecontrol engine 106 may create thecontrol patter 1315 taking into account reference and/or historical setting information, physiological data, and/or device state data from previous sessions related to the user and/or other similar users. For example, as discussed above in conjunction withFIGS. 2 to 5 , thecontrol engine 106 determines relatively strong correlations between device settings and certain physiological data and/or device state data over the course of one or more sessions. Thecontrol engine 106 may partition the session into one or more periods to create stronger correlations between the data and settings. For each control pattern, thecontrol engine 106 may also determine how device settings may vary during use based on certain physiological data and/or device state data. - The
control engine 106 may also use thephysiological data 704, thedevice state data 702, and the indication of the orgasm 1307 to create a user orgasm profile. For example, thecontrol engine 106 correlates the indication of the orgasm 1307 to thephysiological data 704 and/ordevice state data 702 received just before and during the occurrence of the orgasm, as reported by the user. Thecontrol engine 106 may use this profile to determine during later sessions when a user has experienced an orgasm and/or a strength/duration of the orgasm. For instance, thecontrol engine 106 may compare physiological data to the orgasm profile, and if the data is within a predetermined threshold, determine the user has experienced an orgasm. Thecontrol engine 106 may also determine the duration based on how long the data matches and/or the strength based on slight differences between the data. - The
example procedure 1300 ends after thecontrol engine 106 has created thecontrol pattern 1315. Theexample procedure 1300 may operate again for subsequent sessions during which a control pattern is not selected beforehand. Theexample procedure 1300 may also operate when a control pattern has been selected (by the user or the control engine 106) but setting modifications are made during use. - The
example procedure 1400 ofFIG. 14 operates in conjunction with thecontrol engine 106 ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Theprocedure 1400 may be performed by thecontrol engine 106 to operate one or more control patterns during a session with a user. Theexample procedure 1400 may operate regardless of whether a control pattern is locally stored, received from auser device 108, and/or received from aremote server 110 and/or 112. - The
procedure 1400 begins when thecontrol engine 106 receivesphysiological data 704 and/ordevice state data 702 from sensors 104 (block 1402). Somedevice state data 702 may also be determined from components within thesexual aid device 102 including, for example, motor data, and setting information. Further, somedevice state data 702 may be determined internally in thesexual aid device 102 based on connected attachments or other sexual aid devices. Theexample control engine 106 next determines one or more control pattern(s) and/orcontrol instructions 1403 based on the receiveddata 702 and 704 (block 1404). For example, thecontrol engine 106 may compare at least some of thedata control engine 106 may receive the control pattern(s) and/orcontrol instructions 1403 from theuser device 108, theservice provider server 110, and/or the third-party server 112. - After the control pattern(s) and/or
control instructions 1403 have been determined, theexample control engine 106 begins a session by applying the information in the control pattern(s) and/orcontrol instructions 1403 to one or more motors 232 (block 1406). During the session, thecontrol engine 106 receivesphysiological data 704 and/ordevice state data 702 from sensors 104 (or determined within the sexual aid device 102) (block 1408). Thecontrol engine 106 may also receive physiological data and/or device state data associated with anothersexual aid device 102 used by a partner. Further, thecontrol engine 106 may receive a control pattern and/or instructions from anothersexual aid device 102, auser device 108, and/or aremote server 110 and/or 112 during the session indicative of a change to the currently operating control pattern. - The
example control engine 106 determines from the received data whether an adjustment is needed to the motor control settings (e.g., frequency, amplitude, and wave pattern) (block 1410). Responsive to determining that an adjustment is to be made, theexample control engine 106 determines how the motor settings are to be adjusted (block 1412). For instance, a newly received control pattern and/or instruction may specify how the motor is to be adjusted. Also, adjustments may be made manually by a user selecting a different setting on thecontrols 211. Additionally, a subsequent period in thecontrol pattern 1403 also specifies how the motor is to be adjusted. In some instances, thecontrol engine 106 determines that weights for a period of thecontrol pattern 1403 are to be determined based on somephysiological data 704 and/ordevice state data 702. In these instances, thecontrol engine 106 determines how the control settings are to be changed based on specified criteria in a weight section of thecontrol pattern 1403. For instance, amplitude may vary by up to 10% based on pelvic floor muscle pressure. In yet other instances, thecontrol engine 106 may analyze data from another sexual aid device to determine how the motor is to be adjusted. In some instances, thecontrol pattern 1403 may include conditions for changing settings based on physiological data and/or device state data from the other sexual aid device. In other instances, thecontrol engine 106 may compare or correlate historical and/or reference data from the same othersexual aid device 102 to determine if any adjustments are necessary for themotor 232 to, for example, synchronize users. Thecontrol engine 106 may store a record of any adjustments made including manual adjustments provided by the user to determine if thecontrol pattern 1403 should be modified after the session. - After adjusting motor settings (1412) or continuing operation without adjustment (block 1410), the
control engine 106 determines whether an orgasm has occurred (block 1414). For instance, thecontrol engine 106 comparesphysiological data 704 and/or device state data to one or more orgasm profiles. Conditioned upon determining there is a match (or within a predetermined delta) between thedata example control engine 106 determines a strength/duration of the orgasm (1416). The determination may be made by comparing thedata physiological data 704 that is within 95% of physiological data in an orgasm profile corresponding to a strength of ‘8’ may be determined by thecontrol engine 106 as a strength of ‘6’. In some instances, thecontrol engine 106 may determine how the strength of the orgasm changes over the duration by comparing thedata control engine 106 may not determine the strength and/or duration of the orgasm. - Once the orgasm information has been determined, the
control engine 106 may transmit an indication of the orgasm (block 1418). The orgasm indication information may include the strength and/or duration information in conjunction with relevantphysiological data 704 and/ordevice state data 702. The indication may include this data numerically or graphically. Thecontrol engine 106 may transmit the data to a screen of thesexual aid device 102, auser device 108, another sexual aid device, and/or theremote server 110 and/or 112. In some instances, the orgasm indication information may not be transmitted. Additionally or alternative, thecontrol engine 106 may not determine whether an orgasm has occurred. For instance, a user may not desire to view or share this information. - The
example procedure 1400 continues when thecontrol engine 106 determines whether the session has ended (block 1420). As discussed in conjunction withFIG. 13 , the session may end if the user deactivates thesexual aid device 102. The session may also end when physiological data and/or device state data indicates thesexual aid device 102 has been removed from the user. If the session has not ended, theexample control engine 106 returns toblocks 1408 to receivephysiological data 704,device state date 702, and/or control patterns/instructions. - If the session has ended, the
example control engine 106 is configured to receivefeedback 1421 regarding the session (block 1422). Thefeedback 1421 may include a numerical value (e.g., ‘8’), textual/vocal information (e.g., “the ending was too weak”), etc. indicative of the user's experience or satisfaction with the session and/orcontrol pattern 1403. Thefeedback 1421 may be received from thecontrols 211 and/or an application on auser device 108. In some examples, thecontrol engine 106 may prompt the user for feedback. The prompt may include a simple question and/or may include at least some of thephysiological data 704,device state data 702, and/or orgasm information from the session. After anyfeedback 1421 is recorded, theexample procedure 1400 may update or adjust thecontrol pattern 1403 as needed based on the feedback or adjustments made during use. Theexample procedure 1400 then ends. - It will be appreciated that all of the disclosed methods and procedures described herein can be implemented using one or more computer programs or components. These components may be provided as a series of computer instructions on any computer-readable medium, including RAM, ROM, flash memory, magnetic or optical disks, optical memory, or other storage media. The instructions may be configured to be executed by a processor, which when executing the series of computer instructions performs or facilitates the performance of all or part of the disclosed methods and procedures.
- It should be understood that various changes and modifications to the example embodiments described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present subject matter and without diminishing its intended advantages. It is therefore intended that such changes and modifications be covered by the appended claims.
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1. A sexual aid system comprising:
a first sexual aid device including:
a first electro-mechanical device configured to operate according to a control pattern to facilitate an achievement of an orgasm within a first user during a session,
a sensor configured to measure physiological data of the first user during use of the first electro-mechanical device, and
a first processor configured to:
receive the physiological data from the sensor, and
transmit information indicative of the physiological data to a network; and
a second sexual aid device including:
a second electro-mechanical device configured to facilitate an achievement of an orgasm within a second user during the session, and
a second processor configured to:
receive, from the network, the information indicative of the physiological data, and
cause the second electro-mechanical device to operate using in part the information indicative of the physiological data.
2. The sexual aid system of claim 1 , wherein the first sexual aid device is a massager for vaginal or anal penetration or a wearable vibration device, and
wherein the second sexual aid device is a penile sleeve device.
3. The sexual aid system of claim 1 , further comprising a server connected to the network, the server configured to:
receive the information indicative of the physiological data from the first processor via the network;
determine the first sexual aid device is associated with the same session as the second sexual aid device; and
transmit the information indicative of the physiological data to the second processor via the network.
4. The sexual aid system of claim 1 , wherein the physiological data includes at least one of a vaginal air pressure, a heart rate, blood pressure, a blood flow, an engorgement, perspiration, skin moisture, eye movement, a vocalization, a breathing rate, a breathing pattern, a body temperature, muscle tension, neurological excitement, and a user-provided indication that the orgasm was achieved.
5. The sexual aid system of claim 1 , wherein the second electro-mechanical device is configured to at least one of:
simulate stroking using the information indicative of the physiological data; or
adjust a cavity pressure using the information indicative of the physiological data.
6. The sexual aid system of claim 1 , wherein the first processor is configured to:
at least one of determine or receive information indicative of at least one of a speed or a pattern of the first electro-mechanical device; and
transmit to the network the information indicative of the at least one of the speed or the pattern of the first electro-mechanical device.
7. The sexual aid system of claim 6 , wherein the second processor is configured to:
receive from the network the information indicative of the at least one of the speed or the pattern of the first electro-mechanical device; and
cause the second electro-mechanical device to operate using in part the information indicative of the at least one of the speed or the pattern of the first electro-mechanical device.
8. A sexual aid system comprising:
a first sexual aid device including:
a first electro-mechanical device configured to operate according to a control pattern to facilitate an achievement of an orgasm within a first user during a session, and
a first processor configured to:
at least one of determine or receive information indicative of at least one of a speed or a pattern of the first electro-mechanical device, and
transmit to a network the information indicative of the at least one of the speed or the pattern of the first electro-mechanical device; and
a second sexual aid device including:
a second electro-mechanical device configured to facilitate an achievement of an orgasm within a second user during the session, and
a second processor configured to:
receive, from the network, the information indicative of the at least one of the speed or the pattern of the first electro-mechanical device, and
cause the second electro-mechanical device to operate using in part the information indicative of the at least one of the speed or the pattern of the first electro-mechanical device.
9. The sexual aid system of claim 8 , wherein the first sexual aid device is a massager for vaginal or anal penetration or a wearable vibration device, and
wherein the second sexual aid device is a penile sleeve device.
10. The sexual aid system of claim 8 , wherein the second electro-mechanical device is configured to at least one of:
simulate stroking using the information indicative of the at least one of the speed or the pattern of the first electro-mechanical device; or
adjust a cavity pressure using the information indicative of the at least one of the speed or the pattern of the first electro-mechanical device.
11. The sexual aid system of claim 8 , further comprising a server connected to the network, the server configured to:
receive the information indicative of the at least one of the speed or the pattern of the first electro-mechanical device from the first processor via the network;
determine the first sexual aid device is associated with the same session as the second sexual aid device; and
transmit the information indicative of the at least one of the speed or the pattern of the first electro-mechanical device to the second processor via the network.
12. The sexual aid system of claim 8 , wherein the first sexual aid device includes a sensor configured to measure physiological data of the first user during use of the first electro-mechanical device, and
wherein the first processor is configured to:
receive the physiological data from the sensor, and
transmit information indicative of the physiological data to the network.
13. The sexual aid system of claim 12 , wherein the second processor is configured to:
receive from the network the information indicative of the physiological data; and
cause the second electro-mechanical device to operate using in part the information indicative of the physiological data.
14. The sexual aid system of claim 12 , wherein the physiological data includes at least one of a vaginal air pressure, a heart rate, blood pressure, a blood flow, an engorgement, perspiration, skin moisture, eye movement, a vocalization, a breathing rate, a breathing pattern, a body temperature, muscle tension, neurological excitement, and a user-provided indication that the orgasm was achieved.
15. A sexual aid system comprising:
a first sexual aid device including:
a first electro-mechanical device configured to facilitate an achievement of an orgasm within a first user during a session, and
a sensor configured to measure physiological data of the first user during use of the first electro-mechanical device,
a first processor configured to:
receive the physiological data from the sensor
at least one of determine or receive information indicative of at least one of a speed or a pattern of the first electro-mechanical device, and
transmit to a network (i) information indicative of the physiological data to a network, and (ii) the information indicative of the at least one of the speed or the pattern of the first electro-mechanical device; and
a second sexual aid device including:
a second electro-mechanical device configured to facilitate an achievement of an orgasm within a second user during the session, and
a second processor configured to:
receive, from the network, the (i) and (ii), and
cause the second electro-mechanical device to operate using in part the (i) and (ii).
16. The sexual aid system of claim 15 , wherein the first sexual aid device is a massager for vaginal or anal penetration or a wearable vibration device.
17. The sexual aid system of claim 15 , wherein the second sexual aid device is a penile sleeve device.
18. The sexual aid system of claim 15 , wherein the second electro-mechanical device is configured to at least one of:
simulate stroking using the (i) and (ii); or
adjust a cavity pressure using the (i) and (ii).
19. The sexual aid system of claim 15 , further comprising a server connected to the network, the server configured to:
receive the (i) and (ii) from the first processor via the network;
determine the first sexual aid device is associated with the same session as the second sexual aid device; and
transmit the (i) and (ii) to the second processor via the network.
20. The sexual aid system of claim 15 , wherein the physiological data includes at least one of a vaginal air pressure, a heart rate, blood pressure, a blood flow, an engorgement, perspiration, skin moisture, eye movement, a vocalization, a breathing rate, a breathing pattern, a body temperature, muscle tension, neurological excitement, and a user-provided indication that the orgasm was achieved.
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