WO2016045068A1

WO2016045068A1 - Sleep aid apparatus and sleep aid method

Info

Publication number: WO2016045068A1
Application number: PCT/CN2014/087486
Authority: WO
Inventors: 权文光
Original assignee: 权文光
Priority date: 2014-09-26
Filing date: 2014-09-26
Publication date: 2016-03-31

Abstract

A sleep aid apparatus and a sleep aid method, which are used for inducing a user to enter a sleep state. The sleep aid apparatus (100) comprises a breathing induction unit (12) and a control unit (14), the breathing induction unit (12) being used for providing sound, an image or an action, and the control unit (14) being connected to the breathing induction unit (12) and being used for controlling the breathing induction unit (12), so that the breathing induction unit (12) produces the sound, image or action having a predetermined breathing reference frequency. The predetermined breathing reference frequency contains a normative induction frequency and an enhanced induction frequency, the enhanced induction frequency being greater than or equal to 25 times/minute or less than or equal to 15 times/minute. The sleep aid apparatus makes it easy for a user to rapidly enter sleep.

Description

Sleep aid and method of sleep assist

Technical field

The invention relates to a sleep aid, in particular to a sleep aid and a method of sleep assist.

Background technique

About one-third of a person's life is spent on sleep, so sleep has a major relationship with physical, mental, and emotional health. Sleep is an indispensable element in life, just like the air. Food, like water, is the foundation for maintaining human health. When sleep is disturbed, the individual's function will not function effectively. When the sleep is good, the whole body can get enough rest and have a good mental outlook. For a new day.

However, insomnia is a common sleep disorder that affects some people's lives. Insomnia often causes great pain and psychological burden to patients, and it can damage other aspects of the body because of the abuse of insomnia drugs.

In the prior art, some techniques use a non-pharmaceutical physical means to induce a patient to go to sleep. For example, US 2010/0168503 A1 discloses a sleep-inducing stimulation device that includes a programmable controller that can generate a sleep-inducing tempo having a constant frequency.

However, the sleep assist device used in the prior art requires the patient to have a greater willpower to adhere to, and many patients still often find it difficult to sleep successfully.

Summary of the invention

In view of the above circumstances, it is necessary to provide a sleep aid device which is easy for the user to sleep smoothly.

A sleep assisting device for inducing a user to enter a sleep state, the sleep assisting device comprising a breath inducing unit and a control unit for providing a sound, an image or an action, the control unit and the breathing inducing unit Connected, the control unit is configured to control the breathing inducing unit such that the breathing inducing unit generates a sound, an image or an action having a predetermined breathing reference frequency, the predetermined breathing reference frequency including a normalized induction frequency and a enhanced induction frequency, the enhanced induction frequency being greater than Or equal to 25 beats / min or less than or equal to 15 beats / min.

The enhancement induction frequency is greater than or equal to 30 beats/min.

The enhancement induction frequency is less than or equal to 10 beats/min.

The sleep aid further includes a respiratory frequency measuring unit coupled to the control unit.

The intensity of the enhancement induction is greater than or equal to twice the respiratory rate measured by the respiratory rate measuring unit.

The enhancement induction frequency is less than or equal to one-half of the respiratory rate measured by the respiratory frequency measurement unit.

A sleep assisting method comprising the steps of: setting a respiratory reference frequency that is greater than or equal to 25 beats/min or less than or equal to 15 beats/minute for a predetermined period of time; and according to the respiratory reference frequency Provides an induced sound, image or action.

A sleep assisting device for inducing a user to enter a sleep state, the sleep assisting device comprising a respiratory frequency measuring unit, a breathing inducing unit and a control unit, wherein the respiratory frequency measuring unit is configured to measure a respiratory rate of the user, the respiratory induction The unit is configured to provide a sound, an image or an action, and the control unit is respectively connected to the respiratory frequency measuring unit and the breathing inducing unit, and the control unit is configured to control the breathing inducing unit according to the measured respiratory frequency, thereby causing the breathing a sound, an image or an action generated by the inducing unit having a predetermined respiratory reference frequency, the predetermined breathing reference frequency including a normalized induction frequency and a enhanced induction frequency; in a control cycle of the sleep assisting device, near a start of a new control cycle, The respiratory inducing unit generates a sound, image or motion having a reinforced induction frequency greater than or equal to 25 beats/min or less than or equal to 15 beats/min, and the respiration induction unit produces a specification near the end of a new control period Induces frequency sounds, images, or motion.

A sleep assisting device for inducing a user to enter a sleep state, the sleep assisting device comprising a breath inducing unit and a control unit for providing a sound, an image or an action, the control unit and the breathing inducing unit Connected, the control unit is configured to control the breathing inducing unit such that the breathing inducing unit generates a sound, an image or an action of a predetermined breathing reference frequency that is a reinforcement induction frequency for a predetermined period of time.

The sound, image or motion generated by the sleep assisting device has a predetermined breathing reference frequency, and the predetermined breathing reference frequency includes a normalized induction frequency and a fortified induction frequency, guided by sound, image or motion having a enhanced induction frequency for a predetermined period of time. It is easy for the user to enter the sleep preparation state faster, thereby making it easier for the user to fall asleep.

DRAWINGS

1 is a block diagram of a sleep assisting device of an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a frequency-time diagram of a sleep assisting device shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a frequency-time diagram of another use of the sleep assisting device shown in Fig. 1.

detailed description

The sleep assisting device and the sleep assisting method of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 1, a sleep assisting device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is used to induce a user to enter a sleep state. The sleep aid includes a breath inducing unit 12, a control unit 14, and a respiratory frequency measuring unit 16. The breathing inducing unit 12 is for providing a sound, an image or an action. The control unit 14 is connected to the breathing induction unit 12 and the respiratory frequency measuring unit 16, respectively. The control unit 14 is operative to control the breathing inducing unit 12 such that the breathing inducing unit 12 produces a sound, image or motion of a predetermined breathing reference frequency comprising a gauge induction frequency and a reinforcement induction frequency. The specification induction frequency may be 16 to 20 beats/min or may be set according to the actual respiratory rate measured by the respiratory frequency measuring unit 16. The enhancement induction frequency may be greater than or equal to 25 beats/min or less than or equal to 15 beats/min. Preferably, the enhancement induction frequency is greater than or equal to 30 beats / min or less than or equal to 10 beats / min; or the enhanced induction frequency is greater than or equal to twice or less than or equal to the respiratory frequency measured by the respiratory frequency measuring unit One-half of the resulting respiratory rate is measured. The sound, image or motion with the enhanced induction frequency is used to give the user a different period of breathing process, which makes it easier for the user to enter the sleep preparation state, thereby making the user more likely to enter sleep.

Specifically in the present embodiment, the breathing inducing unit 12 may include a light emitting element, a sound emitting element, or an action generating element. For example, the light-emitting element may be a light-emitting diode (LED), and the light pattern generated by the light-emitting diode (LED) gradually becomes larger or smaller in each corresponding breathing cycle, for example, the process light pattern corresponding to the inhalation is gradually enlarged, and corresponding The pattern of exhaled light is gradually becoming smaller. The sounding element may include a horn and a sound player, and the generated sound gradually becomes larger or smaller in each corresponding breathing cycle, for example, the process sound corresponding to the inhalation is gradually enlarged, and the process corresponding to the exhalation The sound is getting smaller. The motion generating component may include a mechanical structure such as an electric motor, a gear, a connecting rod, and/or a cam, and the generated motion is gradually changed during each corresponding breathing cycle, for example, the action corresponding to the inhalation process is gradually letting the body A certain part (such as the palm of the hand) moves upwards, and the action corresponding to the process of exhalation is to gradually move a certain part of the body (such as the palm) downward. When the breathing inducing unit 12 includes a light emitting element or a sound emitting element, the sleep assisting device 100 can be placed beside the user's body for use. When the breathing inducing unit 12 includes an action generating element, the sleep assisting device 100 can be used in contact with the body of the user. Therefore, by the design of the breathing inducing unit 12, the sleep assisting device 100 is easily made to satisfy a population of different use needs.

The control unit 14 may be comprised of a central processing unit or control chip for controlling the breathing induction unit 12 to generate a predetermined sound, image or motion to induce the user to go to sleep.

The respiratory rate measuring unit 16 may include an acoustic sensor or a pressure sensor that collects parameters related to the breathing process by the sound sensor or pressure sensor for processing to derive the breathing frequency of the user. The measured respiratory rate of the user can be used to provide a reference for the setting of the breathing induction unit 12 of the sleep assist device 100. For example, the respiratory rate measuring unit 16 can be used to measure the respiratory rate of the user while sleeping or the daily respiratory rate when not sleeping. According to the measurement of the respiratory frequency measuring unit 16, the breathing frequency at the time of sleep of the user can be set to the specification induction frequency.

The control unit 14 can be provided with two control modes, one is an automatic control mode and the other is a user control mode.

In the automatic control mode, the sleep assisting device 100 can set the process of control based on the statistical result. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the control unit 14 controls the breath inducing unit 12 to generate a sound having a boosting induction frequency for a predetermined period of time. , image or motion, while the frequency of the sound, image or motion in other time periods is the canonical induction frequency, and the time period of the sound, image or motion with the enhanced induction frequency can be turned on near the beginning of a new control cycle. Taking 7 minutes as the control period of one control unit 14, this predetermined period of time (ie, the period of time in which the sound, image or motion having the enhanced induction frequency is generated) may be 1 to 2 minutes after the sleep assisting device 100 is turned on. 2 to 3 minutes, as shown in FIG. 2; and in other periods, the control unit 14 controls the frequency of the sound, image or motion generated by the breathing inducing unit 12 to be a specification induction frequency. If the control period of one control unit 14 is taken as an example for 14 minutes, the predetermined period of time (ie, the period of time in which the sound, image or motion with the enhanced induction frequency is generated) may be 1 to 2 minutes of turning on the sleep assisting device 100. Thereafter, and 2 to 3 minutes after 7 to 8 minutes, as shown in FIG. 3, and at other time periods, the control unit 14 controls the frequency of the sound, image or motion generated by the breathing inducing unit 12 to be the specification induction frequency.

In the user control mode, the user can autonomously set the time period in which the frequency is greater than or equal to 25 times/minute or less than or equal to 15 times/minute according to his or her own habits or needs.

The sound, image or motion generated by the sleep assisting device 100 described above has a predetermined breathing reference frequency, and the predetermined breathing reference frequency includes a normalized induction frequency and a fortified induction frequency, by sound, image or motion having a enhanced induction frequency for a predetermined period of time. Guided, it is easy for the user to enter the sleep preparation state faster, so that the user can fall asleep more easily. In particular, when the enhancement induction frequency is greater than or equal to 30 beats/min or less than or equal to 10 beats/min, or the enhanced induction frequency is greater than or equal to twice or less than or equal to the respiratory frequency measured by the respiratory frequency measuring unit. When the measuring unit measures one-half of the obtained respiratory frequency, the user can also generate a certain sense of fatigue, making it easier for the user to follow the sound, image or motion of the sleep assisting device 100 having the normalized induction frequency to enter the sleep, thereby Reduce the demand for user willpower.

The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. The skilled person can make some modifications or modifications to the equivalent embodiments by using the technical content disclosed above without departing from the technical scope of the present invention, but without departing from the technical scope of the present invention, according to the present invention. Technical Substantials Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments are still within the scope of the technical solutions of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sleep assisting device for inducing a user to enter a sleep state, characterized in that the sleep assisting device comprises a breath inducing unit and a control unit for providing a sound, an image or an action, the control unit and the a breathing inducing unit is coupled to the control unit for controlling the breathing inducing unit to cause the breathing inducing unit to generate a sound, an image or an action having a predetermined respiratory reference frequency, the normative inducing frequency and the enhanced inducing frequency, The enhancement induction frequency is greater than or equal to 25 beats/min or less than or equal to 15 beats/min.

2. The sleep assist device according to claim 1, wherein the enhancement induction frequency is greater than or equal to 30 beats/min.

3. The sleep assist device according to claim 1, wherein the enhancement induction frequency is less than or equal to 10 times/min.

4. A sleep assist device according to claim 1, wherein the sleep assisting device further comprises a respiratory frequency measuring unit, the respiratory frequency measuring unit being coupled to the control unit.

5. The sleep assist device according to claim 4, wherein the intensity of the enhancement induction is greater than or equal to twice the respiratory rate measured by the respiratory rate measuring unit.

6. The sleep assist device according to claim 4, wherein the enhancement induction frequency is less than or equal to one-half of a respiratory frequency measured by the respiratory frequency measuring unit.

7. A method of sleep assistance comprising the steps of:

Setting a breathing reference frequency that is greater than or equal to 25 times/minute or less than or equal to 15 times/minute for a predetermined period of time;

An induced sound, image or motion is provided based on the breathing reference frequency.

8. A sleep assisting device for inducing a user to enter a sleep state, characterized in that the sleep assisting device comprises a respiratory frequency measuring unit, a breathing inducing unit and a control unit, wherein the respiratory frequency measuring unit is configured to measure a breathing frequency of the user The breathing inducing unit is configured to provide a sound, an image or an action, and the control unit is respectively connected to the respiratory frequency measuring unit and the breathing inducing unit, and the control unit is configured to control the breathing inducing unit according to the measured respiratory frequency, Thereby causing the breath inducing unit to generate a sound, an image or an action having a predetermined respiratory reference frequency, the predetermined breathing reference frequency including a specification induction frequency and a reinforcement induction frequency; in a control cycle of the sleep assistance device, approaching a new control cycle Initially, the respiratory inducing unit generates a sound, image or motion having a reinforced induction frequency greater than or equal to 25 beats/min or less than or equal to 15 beats/min, which is induced near the end of a new control period Unit produces sound with a standard induced frequency, graph Like or action.

9. The sleep assist device according to claim 8, wherein the enhancement induction frequency is less than or equal to one-half of a respiratory frequency measured by the respiratory frequency measuring unit.

10. A sleep assisting device for inducing a user to enter a sleep state, characterized in that the sleep assisting device comprises a breath inducing unit and a control unit for providing a sound, an image or an action, the control unit and the a breathing inducing unit is coupled to the control unit for controlling the breathing inducing unit to cause the breathing inducing unit to generate a sound, an image or an action of a predetermined breathing reference frequency, the predetermined breathing reference frequency being a reinforcement inducing frequency for a predetermined period of time .