WO2015189435A1 - Protection element for the head, with cerebral stimulation - Google Patents
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- the invention refers to a head protection element, with brain stimulation.
- the object of the invention relates, specifically, to a head protection element against factors external to the body, such as a helmet, glasses, cap or cap, and hereinafter referred to simply as a helmet, which, consists of a helmet of protection against impacts of any type of those that are used in the driving of vehicles, motorcycles or aircraft, as well as in the practice of sports and activities of risk, or in glasses to protect the sight of the sun, wind or the entrance of insects, dust or foreign elements, or in a cap or hat to protect from the sun or the cold.
- Said element of the invention is distinguished by incorporating in the helmet some means of electrical and / or magnetic stimulation of the brain, with the purpose of increasing the intellectual and / or reaction and / or concentration and / or cognitive abilities of the user of the repeated helmet
- the field of application of the present invention is part of the industry sector dedicated to the manufacture of protective helmets, while covering the field of electrical and / or magnetic stimulation devices and devices of the brain.
- transcranial direct current stimulation As is known, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS in its acronym in English: Transcranial direct current stimulation) is a form of neurostimulation that uses current, either by impulses or constant, or different forms of wave, of low voltage, applied directly in the area of the brain that interests through small electrodes . It was originally developed to help patients with brain injuries, such as strokes. However, tests in healthy adults showed that tDCS can increase cognitive performance in a wide variety of tasks, depending on the area of the brain being stimulated. In fact, it has been used to improve language and mathematical ability, ability to concentrate, problem solving, memory and coordination.
- TMS transcranial magnetic stimulation
- This brain stimulation technique uses an electric coil, located over the region of interest in the scalp, that quickly applies changing magnetic fields to induce small electrical currents in the brain.
- TMS transcranial magnetic stimulation
- repetitive TMS and single pulse TMS. Both types are used in research therapies, although the effects that last beyond the stimulation period are only observed in the repetitive TMS type.
- single pulse TMS Similar to the above tDCS, using this technique an increase or decrease in neuronal activity can be achieved, although the way in which this is induced is very different.
- Transcranial direct current stimulation has two different directions of current that cause different effects, while with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, the increase in neuronal activity is induced by the use of a higher frequency and the decrease in neuronal activity. induces by using a lower frequency.
- TMS and tDCS are painless techniques and considered safe for human use.
- TMS is more expensive, difficult to implement, and specific coil support may be necessary, while tDCS is relatively easy to apply.
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation makes the action potentials on the neuron they are targeting stronger, while tDCS only causes a spontaneous increase in the affected cells that does not have such a large effect.
- the objective of the present invention is to take advantage of the described neuronal stimulation techniques to increase the brain and reaction capacity of an individual who is wearing a head protection element, by integrating the necessary means to this in said protection element that said individual already uses and, therefore, is in direct contact with his head
- the head protection element with brain stimulation that the invention proposes, is configured as a remarkable novelty within its field of application, since according to its implementation the aforementioned objectives are satisfactorily achieved, the characterizing details making it possible, conveniently set out in the final claims that accompany the present specification.
- the object of the invention proposes, as already pointed out above, it consists of an impact protection helmet, of which are used in the driving of vehicles, motorcycles or aircraft, in the practice of many sports and in the practice of many professional activities or work, especially risk calls, which presents the novel feature of incorporating, integrated into the structure of the helmet, some means of electrical stimulation and / or magnetic stimulation of the brain, with the purpose of increasing the intellectual and / or reaction and / or concentration and / or cognitive abilities of the user of the element of protection of external factors in the practice of the activity to be carried out
- the helmet of the invention allows a sensorial improvement of information acquisition by the helmet wearer's brain and its response and action in the form of reflexes, thanks to the said electrical and / or magnetic stimulation of the brain provided by said means incorporated in said helmet.
- such means essentially comprise the implantation of electrodes or magnets or electromagnets in different positions of the interior or exterior, although attached to it, of the helmet, being able to be incorporated either fixedly or in a mobile way to vary its position as appropriate , and place them in the points that interest so that they affect the brain to get the expected response.
- said electrodes, magnets or electromagnets which to group in the same definition we will call stimulators, are conveniently connected, by means of the corresponding wiring, to a power battery also integrated in the helmet, also contemplating, at some point of the helmet, a plate with the control electronics to regulate its operation and activation.
- an effect produced by brain stimulation through the proper placement of electrodes and / or magnets and / or electro-magnets is that it causes the brain to process the information and data obtained from the environment faster to send a better and more rapid response to the body, improving by Both the individual's reflexes.
- the brain stimulation means that the helmet incorporates are enabled for activation either directly, for example through a simple button, clock or contact system incorporated in the helmet itself, and / or remotely and wirelessly (using radio waves, Wifi, bluetooth) through any current or future electronic equipment such as smartphones, smart glasses, electronic tablets, computers, etc.
- said activation through electronic devices optionally contemplates the use of intelligent helmet user recognition systems.
- the invention optionally also contemplates the incorporation of additional electrical systems that, taking advantage of the power of the same battery, provide automatic positioning means of the stimulating elements (electrodes, magnets, electromagnets) according to the needs of each case, automatic adjustment of electrical contacts, or others.
- the described head protection element, with brain stimulation thus, consists of an innovative structure with structural and constitutive characteristics unknown until now for the purpose to which it is intended, reasons that, together with its practical utility, provide it with a sufficient basis for obtain the privilege of exclusivity that is requested.
- Figure number 1 Shows a schematic view, side and in section, of an example of the head protection element, with brain stimulation, object of the invention, specifically consisting of an integral motorcyclist helmet, showing in it the main parts and elements that it comprises, as well as the configuration and arrangement thereof; and figure number 2.
- FIG number 2 shows a schematic view in front perspective of another embodiment of the head protection element, with brain stimulation, according to the invention, in this case consisting of a protective goggles.
- the protection element (1) in question an integral helmet in the example shown in Figure 1 and glasses in Figure 2
- the stimulators (3) are arranged in the body of the element (1) such that, when the user puts it on the head, they are directly in contact with it, and can be fixed, being coupled with a in solidarity with it, for example to the inner lining (7) in the case of the helmet, at specific points thereof, conveniently located to achieve the desired effect, or they can be movable, being in such case coupled by removable fasteners that allow varying their position as desired for Stimulate one point or another in the brain.
- the stimulation device (2) also contemplates an activation / deactivation mechanism (8) which, preferably, is of direct action, and which, consisting of a push button, clock or contact system, is located at an appropriate point of the helmet itself (1).
- the remote and wireless pairing is also contemplated, by means of radio waves, Wifi, bluetooth or other means, of the device (2) with an electronic equipment (9) independent of the protection element (1), for example a telephone smart, smart glasses, electronic tablet, computer, or others, to carry out said remote activation / deactivation as well as other additional functions.
- the device (2) incorporates additional electrical mechanisms (not shown) that, connected to the battery (5), allow the automatic positioning of the stimulators (3) and / or their automatic adjustment.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a protection element for the head, with cerebral stimulation, which can take any form and consist of any material, and comprises, on the inside or the outside, a device (2) for cerebral stimulation which is based on the application of an electric current and/or magnetic fields and comprises at least one stimulator (3) consisting of electrodes, magnets or electromagnets which are distributed over the body of the protection element (1) and connected, by means of wiring (4), to a supply battery which is also built into the protection element (1) and to an electronic control plate (6) for regulating the operation thereof. The stimulators (3) are fixed, coupled in a secure manner to the protection element (1), or mobile so as to vary the position thereof.
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MEMORIA DESCRIPTIVA DESCRIPTIVE MEMORY
ELEMENTO DE PROTECCIÓN PARA LA CABEZA, CON ESTIMULACIÓN CEREBRAL HEAD PROTECTION ELEMENT, WITH BRAIN STIMULATION
OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓN OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
La invención, tal como expresa el enunciado de la presente memoria descriptiva, se refiere a un elemento de protección para la cabeza, con estimulación cerebral. The invention, as expressed in the statement of the present specification, refers to a head protection element, with brain stimulation.
El objeto de la invención se refiere, concretamente en un elemento de protección de la cabeza frente a factores externos al cuerpo, tal como un casco, gafas, gorra o gorro, y que en adelante a lo largo de la descripción se denominará simplemente casco, el cual, consiste en un casco de protección contra impactos de cualquier tipo de los que se utilizan en la conducción de vehículos, motocicletas o aeronaves, así como en la práctica de deportes y actividades de riesgo, o en unas gafas para proteger la vista del sol, del viento o de la entrada de insectos, polvo o elementos extraños, o en una gorra o gorro para proteger del sol o del frió. Dicho elemento de la invención se distingue por incorporar integrado en el casco unos medios de estimulación eléctrica y/o magnética del cerebro, con la finalidad de incrementar las capacidades intelectuales y/o de reacción y/o de concentración y/o cognitivas del usuario del repetido casco. The object of the invention relates, specifically, to a head protection element against factors external to the body, such as a helmet, glasses, cap or cap, and hereinafter referred to simply as a helmet, which, consists of a helmet of protection against impacts of any type of those that are used in the driving of vehicles, motorcycles or aircraft, as well as in the practice of sports and activities of risk, or in glasses to protect the sight of the sun, wind or the entrance of insects, dust or foreign elements, or in a cap or hat to protect from the sun or the cold. Said element of the invention is distinguished by incorporating in the helmet some means of electrical and / or magnetic stimulation of the brain, with the purpose of increasing the intellectual and / or reaction and / or concentration and / or cognitive abilities of the user of the repeated helmet
CAMPO DE APLICACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN FIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION
El campo de aplicación de la presente invención se enmarca dentro del sector de la industria dedicado a la fabricación de cascos de protección, abarcando al mismo tiempo el ámbito de los dispositivos y aparatos de estimulación eléctrica y/o magnética del cerebro. The field of application of the present invention is part of the industry sector dedicated to the manufacture of protective helmets, while covering the field of electrical and / or magnetic stimulation devices and devices of the brain.
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓN BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Como es sabido, la estimulación transcraneal de corriente directa (tDCS en
sus siglas en Inglés: Transcranial direct current stimulation) es una forma de neuroestimulación que utiliza corriente, ya sea por impulsos o constante, o diferentes formas de onda, de baja tensión, aplicada directamente en el área del cerebro que interese a través de pequeños electrodos. Originalmente fue desarrollado para ayudar a pacientes con lesiones cerebrales, tales como los accidentes cerebrovasculares. Sin embargo, las pruebas en adultos sanos demostraron que el tDCS puede aumentar el rendimiento cognitivo en una amplia variedad de tareas, dependiendo del área del cerebro que se está estimulado. De hecho, se ha utilizado para mejorar el lenguaje y la habilidad matemática, la capacidad de concentración, la resolución de problemas, la memoria y la coordinación. As is known, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS in its acronym in English: Transcranial direct current stimulation) is a form of neurostimulation that uses current, either by impulses or constant, or different forms of wave, of low voltage, applied directly in the area of the brain that interests through small electrodes . It was originally developed to help patients with brain injuries, such as strokes. However, tests in healthy adults showed that tDCS can increase cognitive performance in a wide variety of tasks, depending on the area of the brain being stimulated. In fact, it has been used to improve language and mathematical ability, ability to concentrate, problem solving, memory and coordination.
Otro método utilizado para la estimulación cerebral es la estimulación magnética transcraneal (TMS de sus siglas en Inglés: transcranial magnetic stimulation). Esta técnica de estimulación cerebral utiliza una bobina eléctrica, situada sobre la región de interés en el cuero cabelludo, que aplica campos magnéticos cambiantes rápidamente para inducir pequeñas corrientes eléctricas en el cerebro. Existen dos tipos de TMS: TMS repetitiva y TMS de un solo pulso. Ambos tipos se utilizan en terapias de investigación, aunque los efectos que duran más allá del período de estimulación sólo se observan en el tipo TMS repetitiva. De modo similar al antedicho tDCS, utilizando esta técnica se puede lograr un aumento o disminución en la actividad neuronal, aunque el modo de cómo esto se induce es muy distinto. La estimulación transcraneal de corriente directa tiene dos direcciones distintas de corriente que causan los diferentes efectos, mientras que con la estimulación magnética transcraneal repetitiva el aumento de la actividad neuronal se induce mediante el uso de una frecuencia más elevada y la disminución de la actividad neuronal se induce mediante el uso de una frecuencia más baja. Another method used for brain stimulation is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS): transcranial magnetic stimulation. This brain stimulation technique uses an electric coil, located over the region of interest in the scalp, that quickly applies changing magnetic fields to induce small electrical currents in the brain. There are two types of TMS: repetitive TMS and single pulse TMS. Both types are used in research therapies, although the effects that last beyond the stimulation period are only observed in the repetitive TMS type. Similar to the above tDCS, using this technique an increase or decrease in neuronal activity can be achieved, although the way in which this is induced is very different. Transcranial direct current stimulation has two different directions of current that cause different effects, while with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, the increase in neuronal activity is induced by the use of a higher frequency and the decrease in neuronal activity. induces by using a lower frequency.
En cualquier caso, tanto la TMS como la tDCS son técnicas indoloras y se
consideran seguras para el uso humano. Sin embargo, la TMS es más cara, difícil de implementar, y puede ser necesario un soporte de bobina específico, mientras la tDCS es relativamente fácil de aplicar. La estimulación magnética transcraneal hace que los potenciales de acción sobre la neurona a que apuntan resulten de efecto más fuerte, mientras que la tDCS sólo causa un incremento espontáneo de las células afectadas que no tiene un efecto tan grande. In any case, both TMS and tDCS are painless techniques and considered safe for human use. However, TMS is more expensive, difficult to implement, and specific coil support may be necessary, while tDCS is relatively easy to apply. Transcranial magnetic stimulation makes the action potentials on the neuron they are targeting stronger, while tDCS only causes a spontaneous increase in the affected cells that does not have such a large effect.
Pues bien, el objetivo de la presente invención es aprovechar los beneficios de las descritas técnicas de estimulación neuronal para aumentar la capacidad cerebral y de reacción de un individuo que está usando un elemento de protección para la cabeza, mediante la integración de los medios necesarios para ello en dicho elemento de protección que ya utiliza dicho individuo y que, por tanto, está en contacto directo con su cabeza Well, the objective of the present invention is to take advantage of the described neuronal stimulation techniques to increase the brain and reaction capacity of an individual who is wearing a head protection element, by integrating the necessary means to this in said protection element that said individual already uses and, therefore, is in direct contact with his head
Cabe mencionar, por otra parte, que en referencia al estado actual de la técnica, si bien es conocida la existencia de aparatos y dispositivos para la aplicación de técnicas de estimulación cerebral, no se conoce la existencia de ningún elemento de protección para la cabeza que presente unas características técnicas y constitutivas igual o semejantes a las que aquí se revela. It is worth mentioning, on the other hand, that in reference to the current state of the art, although the existence of devices and devices for the application of brain stimulation techniques is known, there is no known head protection element that present technical and constitutive characteristics equal to or similar to those disclosed here.
EXPLICACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN Así, el elemento de protección para la cabeza, con estimulación cerebral que la invención propone, se configura como una destacable novedad dentro de su campo de aplicación, ya que a tenor de su implementación se alcanzan satisfactoriamente los objetivos anteriormente señalados, estando los detalles caracterizadores que lo hacen posible, convenientemente recogidos en las reivindicaciones finales que acompañan a la presente memoria descriptiva.
De una manera concreta, el objeto de la invención propone, como ya se ha apuntado anteriormente, consiste en un casco de protección contra impactos, de los que se utilizan en la conducción de vehículos, motocicletas o aeronaves, en la práctica de muchos deportes y en la práctica de muchas actividades o labores profesionales, en especial las llamadas de riesgo, el cual presenta la novedosa particularidad de incorporar, integrado en la propia estructura del casco, unos medios de estimulación eléctrica y/o de estimulación magnética del cerebro, con la finalidad de incrementar las capacidades intelectuales y/o de reacción y/o de concentración y/o cognitivas del usuario del elemento de protección de factores externos en la práctica de la actividad que vaya a llevar a cabo EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION Thus, the head protection element, with brain stimulation that the invention proposes, is configured as a remarkable novelty within its field of application, since according to its implementation the aforementioned objectives are satisfactorily achieved, the characterizing details making it possible, conveniently set out in the final claims that accompany the present specification. In a concrete way, the object of the invention proposes, as already pointed out above, it consists of an impact protection helmet, of which are used in the driving of vehicles, motorcycles or aircraft, in the practice of many sports and in the practice of many professional activities or work, especially risk calls, which presents the novel feature of incorporating, integrated into the structure of the helmet, some means of electrical stimulation and / or magnetic stimulation of the brain, with the purpose of increasing the intellectual and / or reaction and / or concentration and / or cognitive abilities of the user of the element of protection of external factors in the practice of the activity to be carried out
Con ello, el casco de la invención, permite una mejora sensorial de adquisición de información por parte del cerebro del usuario del casco y su respuesta y actuación en forma de reflejos, gracias a la citada estimulación eléctrica y/o magnética del cerebro que proporcionan dichos medios incorporados en dicho casco. With this, the helmet of the invention allows a sensorial improvement of information acquisition by the helmet wearer's brain and its response and action in the form of reflexes, thanks to the said electrical and / or magnetic stimulation of the brain provided by said means incorporated in said helmet.
Para ello, tales medios comprenden, esencialmente, la implantación de electrodos o imanes o electroimanes en diferentes posiciones del interior o exterior, aunque pegado a él, del casco, pudiendo incorporarse bien de modo fijo o bien de modo móvil para variar su posición según convenga, y situarlos en los puntos que interese de manera que afecten al cerebro para conseguir la respuesta esperada. Lógicamente, dichos electrodos, imanes o electroimanes, que para agrupar en una misma definición llamaremos estimuladores, están convenientemente conectados, mediante el correspondiente cableado, a una batería de alimentación también integrada en el casco, contemplándose además, en algún punto del casco, una placa con la electrónica de control para regular su funcionamiento y activación. For this, such means essentially comprise the implantation of electrodes or magnets or electromagnets in different positions of the interior or exterior, although attached to it, of the helmet, being able to be incorporated either fixedly or in a mobile way to vary its position as appropriate , and place them in the points that interest so that they affect the brain to get the expected response. Logically, said electrodes, magnets or electromagnets, which to group in the same definition we will call stimulators, are conveniently connected, by means of the corresponding wiring, to a power battery also integrated in the helmet, also contemplating, at some point of the helmet, a plate with the control electronics to regulate its operation and activation.
Una de las sensaciones que puede tener el usuario que utilice el elemento de protección de factores externos, cuando por ejemplo conduzca, pilote o se desplace a gran velocidad o por ejemplo esquiando, será que todo su entorno se mueve más despacio. De hecho un efecto que produce la estimulación cerebral mediante la colocación adecuada de los electrodos y/o imanes y/o electro-imanes es que hace que el cerebro procese a mayor velocidad la información y datos que obtiene del entorno para enviar una mejor y más rápida respuesta al cuerpo, mejorando por
tanto los reflejos del individuo. One of the sensations that the user can have that uses the element of protection of external factors, when for example driving, piloting or traveling at high speed or for example skiing, will be that his whole environment moves more slowly. In fact, an effect produced by brain stimulation through the proper placement of electrodes and / or magnets and / or electro-magnets is that it causes the brain to process the information and data obtained from the environment faster to send a better and more rapid response to the body, improving by Both the individual's reflexes.
Adicionalmente, los medios de estimulación cerebral que incorpora el casco están capacitados para su activación bien de manera directa, por ejemplo a través de un simple botón, reloj o sistema de contacto incorporado en el propio casco, y/o bien de manera remota e inalámbrica (mediante ondas de radio, Wifi, bluetooth) por medio de cualquier equipo electrónico actual o de futuro como teléfonos inteligentes, gafas inteligentes, tabletas electrónicas, ordenador, etc. Asimismo, dicha activación a través de dispositivos electrónicos contempla opcionalmente la utilización de sistemas de reconocimiento inteligente del usuario del casco. Del mismo modo, la invención contempla opcionalmente también la incorporación de sistemas eléctricos adicionales que, aprovechando la alimentación de la misma batería proporcionan medios de posicionamiento automático de los elementos estimuladores (electrodos, imanes, electroimanes) según las necesidades de cada caso, ajuste automático de los contactos eléctricos, u otros. Additionally, the brain stimulation means that the helmet incorporates are enabled for activation either directly, for example through a simple button, clock or contact system incorporated in the helmet itself, and / or remotely and wirelessly (using radio waves, Wifi, bluetooth) through any current or future electronic equipment such as smartphones, smart glasses, electronic tablets, computers, etc. Likewise, said activation through electronic devices optionally contemplates the use of intelligent helmet user recognition systems. In the same way, the invention optionally also contemplates the incorporation of additional electrical systems that, taking advantage of the power of the same battery, provide automatic positioning means of the stimulating elements (electrodes, magnets, electromagnets) according to the needs of each case, automatic adjustment of electrical contacts, or others.
El descrito elemento de protección para la cabeza, con estimulación cerebral consiste, pues, en una estructura innovadora de características estructurales y constitutivas desconocidas hasta ahora para el fin a que se destina, razones que unidas a su utilidad práctica, la dotan de fundamento suficiente para obtener el privilegio de exclusividad que se solicita. The described head protection element, with brain stimulation, thus, consists of an innovative structure with structural and constitutive characteristics unknown until now for the purpose to which it is intended, reasons that, together with its practical utility, provide it with a sufficient basis for obtain the privilege of exclusivity that is requested.
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Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, de unos planos, en los cuales con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado lo siguiente: To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, the present specification is attached, as an integral part thereof, of some planes, in which with an illustrative and non-limiting the following has been represented:
La figura número 1 .- Muestra una vista esquemática, lateral y en sección, de un ejemplo del elemento de protección para la cabeza, con estimulación cerebral, objeto de la invención, en concreto consistente en un casco integral de motorista, apreciándose en ella las principales partes y elementos que comprende, así como
la configuración y disposición de las mismas; y la figura número 2.- Muestra una vista esquemática en perspectiva frontal de otro ejemplo de realización del elemento de protección para la cabeza, con estimulación cerebral, según la invención, en este caso consistente en una gafas de protección. Figure number 1 .- Shows a schematic view, side and in section, of an example of the head protection element, with brain stimulation, object of the invention, specifically consisting of an integral motorcyclist helmet, showing in it the main parts and elements that it comprises, as well as the configuration and arrangement thereof; and figure number 2. - It shows a schematic view in front perspective of another embodiment of the head protection element, with brain stimulation, according to the invention, in this case consisting of a protective goggles.
REALIZACIÓN PREFERENTE DE LA INVENCIÓN PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
A la vista de las mencionadas figuras, y de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede apreciar en ellas sendos ejemplos de realización preferida, pero no limitativa, del elemento de protección para la cabeza, con estimulación cerebral de la invención, el cual comprende las partes y elementos que se indican y describen en detalle a continuación. Así, tal como se observa en dichas figuras, el elemento de protección (1 ) en cuestión, un casco integral en el ejemplo representado en la figura 1 y unas gafas en la figura 2, es un objeto de protección frente a efectos externos de configuración y materiales que pueden variar, según el caso, y que se distingue por incorporar, integrado interior o exteriormente, un dispositivo (2) de estimulación del cerebro basado en la aplicación de corriente eléctrica y/o basado en la aplicación de campos magnéticos, el cual comprende uno o más componentes estimuladores (3), consistentes en electrodos, imanes o electroimanes, repartidos en el cuerpo del elemento de protección (1 ) de modo que queden en contacto con la cabeza del usuario y conectados, mediante el correspondiente cableado (4), a una batería (5) de alimentación también integrada en dicho elemento (1 ), y a una placa electrónica de control (6) para regular su funcionamiento. In view of the aforementioned figures, and according to the numbering adopted, it can be seen in them two examples of preferred, but not limited, embodiment of the head protection element, with brain stimulation of the invention, which comprises the parts and elements indicated and described in detail below. Thus, as seen in said figures, the protection element (1) in question, an integral helmet in the example shown in Figure 1 and glasses in Figure 2, is an object of protection against external configuration effects and materials that can vary, depending on the case, and which is distinguished by incorporating, internally or externally, a brain stimulation device (2) based on the application of electric current and / or based on the application of magnetic fields, the which comprises one or more stimulator components (3), consisting of electrodes, magnets or electromagnets, distributed in the body of the protection element (1) so that they are in contact with the user's head and connected, by means of the corresponding wiring (4 ), to a power battery (5) also integrated in said element (1), and to an electronic control board (6) to regulate its operation.
Cabe señalar que los estimuladores (3), están dispuestos en el cuerpo del elemento (1 ) de tal modo que, cuando el usuario se lo pone en la cabeza, quedan directamente en contacto con ésta, y pueden ser fijos, estando acoplados de un modo solidario al mismo, por ejemplo al revestimiento interior (7) en el caso del casco, en puntos concretos del mismo, convenientemente situados para conseguir el efecto deseado, o pueden ser movibles, estando en tal caso acoplados mediante sujeciones removibles que permiten variar su posición según se desee para
estimular un punto u otro del cerebro. It should be noted that the stimulators (3), are arranged in the body of the element (1) such that, when the user puts it on the head, they are directly in contact with it, and can be fixed, being coupled with a in solidarity with it, for example to the inner lining (7) in the case of the helmet, at specific points thereof, conveniently located to achieve the desired effect, or they can be movable, being in such case coupled by removable fasteners that allow varying their position as desired for Stimulate one point or another in the brain.
El dispositivo (2) de estimulación contempla, además, un mecanismo de activación/desactivación (8) que, preferentemente, es de acción directa, y que, consistente en un botón pulsador, reloj o sistema de contacto, está situado en un punto apropiado del propio casco (1 ). The stimulation device (2) also contemplates an activation / deactivation mechanism (8) which, preferably, is of direct action, and which, consisting of a push button, clock or contact system, is located at an appropriate point of the helmet itself (1).
Además, opcionalmente, se contempla también la vinculación remota e inalámbrica, mediante ondas de radio, Wifi, bluetooth u otro medio, del dispositivo (2) con un equipo electrónico (9) independiente al elemento de protección (1 ), por ejemplo un teléfono inteligente, gafas inteligentes, tableta electrónica, ordenador, u otros, para llevar a cabo dicha activación/desactivación a distancia así como otras funciones adicionales. Finalmente, también de modo opcional, el dispositivo (2) incorpora mecanismos eléctricos adicionales (no representados) que, conectados a la batería (5), permiten el posicionamiento automático de los estimuladores (3) y/o el ajuste automático de los mismos. Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invención, así como la manera de ponerla en práctica, no se considera necesario hacer más extensa su explicación para que cualquier experto en la materia comprenda su alcance y las ventajas que de ella se derivan, haciéndose constar que, dentro de su esencialidad, podrá ser llevada a la práctica en otros modos de realización que difieran en detalle de la indicada a título de ejemplo, y a las cuales alcanzará igualmente la protección que se recaba siempre que no se altere, cambie o modifique su principio fundamental.
In addition, optionally, the remote and wireless pairing is also contemplated, by means of radio waves, Wifi, bluetooth or other means, of the device (2) with an electronic equipment (9) independent of the protection element (1), for example a telephone smart, smart glasses, electronic tablet, computer, or others, to carry out said remote activation / deactivation as well as other additional functions. Finally, also optionally, the device (2) incorporates additional electrical mechanisms (not shown) that, connected to the battery (5), allow the automatic positioning of the stimulators (3) and / or their automatic adjustment. Describing sufficiently the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any person skilled in the art understands its scope and the advantages that derive from it, stating that, within its essentiality, it may be carried out in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and to which it will also achieve the protection that is sought provided that it does not alter, change or modify its fundamental principle .
Claims
1 . - Elemento de protección para la cabeza, con estimulación cerebral, en particular cualquier elemento de protección de la cabeza frente a factores externos al cuerpo, tal como un casco de protección contra impactos de los que se utilizan en la conducción de vehículos, motocicletas o aeronaves, en la práctica de deportes y actividades de riesgo, o unas gafas protectoras para el sol, el viento o la entrada de insectos, polvo o elementos extraños, o una gorra o gorro para proteger del sol o del frió, está caracterizado por incorporar, integrado interior o exteriormente, un dispositivo (2) de estimulación cerebral basado en la aplicación de corriente eléctrica y/o en la aplicación de campos magnéticos que comprende uno o más estimuladores (3) repartidos en el interior del elemento de protección (1 ) y conectados, mediante cableado (4), a una batería (5) de alimentación también integrada en dicho elemento de protección (1 ), y a una placa electrónica de control (6) para regular su funcionamiento. one . - Head protection element, with brain stimulation, in particular any head protection element against factors external to the body, such as an impact protection helmet used in the driving of vehicles, motorcycles or aircraft , in the practice of sports and risk activities, or protective goggles for the sun, wind or the entrance of insects, dust or foreign elements, or a cap or hat to protect from the sun or the cold, is characterized by incorporating, integrated internally or externally, a brain stimulation device (2) based on the application of electric current and / or the application of magnetic fields comprising one or more stimulators (3) distributed inside the protection element (1) and connected, by wiring (4), to a power battery (5) also integrated in said protection element (1), and to an electronic control board (6) for Regulate its operation.
2. - Elemento de protección para la cabeza, con estimulación cerebral, según la reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque el dispositivo (2) de estimulación cerebral que incorpora el propio elemento de protección (1 ), está basado en la aplicación de corriente eléctrica, y los estimuladores (3) que comprende consisten en electrodos. 2. - Head protection element, with brain stimulation, according to claim 1, characterized in that the brain stimulation device (2) incorporating the protection element itself (1), is based on the application of electric current, and The stimulators (3) comprising consist of electrodes.
3. - Elemento de protección para la cabeza, con estimulación cerebral, según la reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque el dispositivo (2) de estimulación cerebral que incorpora el propio elemento de protección (1 ), está basado en la aplicación de campos magnéticos, y los estimuladores (3) que comprende consisten en imanes o electroimanes. 3. - Head protection element, with brain stimulation, according to claim 1, characterized in that the brain stimulation device (2) incorporating the protection element itself (1), is based on the application of magnetic fields, and The stimulators (3) that it comprises consist of magnets or electromagnets.
4. - Elemento de protección para la cabeza, con estimulación cerebral, según la reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque el dispositivo (2) de estimulación cerebral que incorpora el propio elemento de protección (1 ), está basado en la aplicación de corriente eléctrica y de campos magnéticos, y los estimuladores (3) que comprende consisten en electrodos e imanes o electroimanes. 4. - Head protection element, with brain stimulation, according to claim 1, characterized in that the brain stimulation device (2) incorporating the protection element itself (1), is based on the application of electric current and magnetic fields, and the stimulators (3) it comprises consist of electrodes and magnets or electromagnets.
5. - Elemento de protección para la cabeza, con estimulación cerebral, según
cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1 a 4, caracterizado porque los estimuladores (3) son fijos, estando acoplados de modo solidario al cuerpo del elemento de protección (1 ) en puntos concretos del mismo. 5. - Head protection element, with brain stimulation, according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the stimulators (3) are fixed, being coupled in solidarity with the body of the protection element (1) at specific points thereof.
6.- Elemento de protección para la cabeza, con estimulación cerebral, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1 a 4, caracterizado porque los estimuladores (3) son movibles, estando acoplados al cuerpo del elemento de protección (1 ) mediante sujeciones removibles que permiten variar su posición. 6. Head protection element, with brain stimulation, according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the stimulators (3) are movable, being coupled to the body of the protection element (1) by removable fasteners that allow varying your position
7.- Elemento de protección para la cabeza, con estimulación cerebral, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1 a 6, caracterizado porque el dispositivo (2) de estimulación comprende, además, un mecanismo de activación/desactivación (8), consistente en un botón pulsador, reloj o sistema de contacto. 7. Head protection element, with brain stimulation, according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the stimulation device (2) further comprises an activation / deactivation mechanism (8), consisting of a button button, clock or contact system.
8.- Elemento de protección para la cabeza, con estimulación cerebral, según la reivindicación 7, caracterizado porque el mecanismo de activación/desactivación (8) es de acción directa y se sitúa en un punto del propio elemento de protección (1 )-8.- Head protection element, with brain stimulation, according to claim 7, characterized in that the activation / deactivation mechanism (8) is of direct action and is located at a point of the protection element itself (1) -
9.- Elemento de protección para la cabeza, con estimulación cerebral, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1 a 8, caracterizado porque el dispositivo (2) está vinculado de manera remota e inalámbrica, mediante ondas de radio, Wifi, bluetooth u otro medio, con un equipo electrónico (9) independiente al elemento de protección (1 ) 9.- Head protection element, with brain stimulation, according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the device (2) is linked remotely and wirelessly, by radio waves, Wifi, bluetooth or other means, with an electronic device (9) independent of the protection element (1)
10.- Elemento de protección para la cabeza, con estimulación cerebral, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1 a 9, caracterizado porque el dispositivo (2) incorpora mecanismos eléctricos adicionales conectados a la batería (5), para posicionamiento automático de los estimuladores (3) y/o ajuste automático de los mismos.
10. Head protection element, with brain stimulation, according to any of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the device (2) incorporates additional electrical mechanisms connected to the battery (5), for automatic positioning of the stimulators (3 ) and / or automatic adjustment thereof.
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