WO2016148180A1 - Dispositif de type porté à l'oreille et dispositif de chargeur - Google Patents

Dispositif de type porté à l'oreille et dispositif de chargeur Download PDF

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WO2016148180A1
WO2016148180A1 PCT/JP2016/058298 JP2016058298W WO2016148180A1 WO 2016148180 A1 WO2016148180 A1 WO 2016148180A1 JP 2016058298 W JP2016058298 W JP 2016058298W WO 2016148180 A1 WO2016148180 A1 WO 2016148180A1
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    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
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  • the present invention relates to an ear-mounted device and a charging device for charging the ear-mounted device.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses a technique related to an input device that is equipped with an optical sensor and is attached to an external ear including an external auditory canal.
  • Patent Document 1 detects a change in the shape of the ear canal using an optical sensor, and does not detect a change in a wide region including a plurality of other parts in the ear.
  • the input device disclosed in Patent Document 1 is designed to be large enough to include a single sensor called an optical sensor, and is designed assuming that it includes a plurality of sensors and actuators. Not a thing. For this reason, information on a user's specific physical condition can be obtained with high accuracy by detecting changes in multiple parts of the ear, or various types of information including physical condition information can be acquired by arranging multiple types of sensors. There was a problem that it was not possible.
  • the input device of Patent Document 1 does not include an actuator such as a sound output unit or a vibration unit, there is a problem that the user cannot relax with the input device mounted.
  • the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and its object is to obtain specific information with high accuracy by realizing an ear-mounted device having a region where a plurality of sensors and actuators can be arranged. In addition, a plurality of types of information are acquired. Another object of the present invention is to realize an ear-mounted device that can provide a relaxation effect.
  • an ear-mounted device is an ear-mounted device that is worn on a user's ear, and outputs an information acquisition unit that acquires various types of information and various physical quantities.
  • Each of the output units includes a holding unit that holds at least one, and the shape constituted by the information acquisition unit, the output unit, and the holding unit is at least a region from the user's auricle to the jewel Is partly covered along the user's ear ring.
  • a charging device is a charging device for charging an ear-mounted device that is worn on a user's ear, and receives various information transmitted from the ear-mounted device.
  • a storage unit that stores the various types of information received by the reception unit, and a transmission unit that transmits the various types of information stored by the storage unit to an external communication device.
  • an ear-mounted device that can acquire specific information with high accuracy and can acquire a plurality of types of information.
  • an ear-mounted device that provides a relaxation effect can be provided.
  • FIG. 1 It is the schematic which shows the principal part of the ear wearing type apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention.
  • A) is a flowchart which shows the memory
  • B) is a flowchart showing a position correction method performed by the ear-worn device after wearing.
  • A) is the schematic which shows an example of the holding
  • (B) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of a functional block which implement
  • (C) is a schematic diagram showing an example of the ear-mounted device in a state where the sensor or the like is held.
  • (A) is schematic which shows the other example of the holding
  • (B) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of a functional block which implement
  • (C) is a schematic diagram showing an example of the ear-mounted device in a state where the sensors and the like are electrically connected.
  • (D) is a schematic diagram showing a part of the user's ear that is covered by the holding main body of the ear-mounted device.
  • (A) is the schematic which shows the modification of the ear mounting
  • (B) is the schematic which shows the modification of the ear wearing type apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a region on the opposite side of a region facing an ear 110 of a user 100 in an ear-mounted device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an area facing the ear 110 of the user 100 in the ear-mounted device 1.
  • FIG. 3 is an external view showing a state in which the user 100 wears the ear-mounted device 1.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the basic structure of the ear 110 of the user 100.
  • the ear-worn device 1 includes a holding main body 1a (holding unit), a clip unit 1b (holding unit), a skin gas sensor 1c (information acquisition unit), a small battery 1d, and body condition information.
  • a communication unit 1e is provided.
  • the ear-worn device 1 is worn by the user 100 by hooking the clip portion 1 b on the left ear 110 of the user 100.
  • various body state information (various information) which shows body movements, such as a pulse wave of a user 100, mastication, blood pressure, skin color, and walking, is acquired by an information acquisition part (other than skin gas sensor 1c is not shown), and mentioned below. It transmits from the body state information communication part 1e to the charging device 10 (external device).
  • the ear-mounted device 1 may have a structure in which the clip portion 1b is hooked on the right ear 110 of the user 100. Alternatively, a pair of ear-mounted devices 1 may be manufactured and mounted on the ears 110 on both sides of the user 100.
  • the body state information to be acquired by the ear-worn device 1 may include information indicating the body state of the user 100 such as blood oxygen, body temperature, and inclination.
  • the ear-mounted device 1 may acquire information other than the body state information. For example, information such as room temperature, humidity or brightness in the room of the user 100, electromagnetic waves existing around the user, body condition information of a third party, earthquake information, and fire information may be acquired.
  • “various information” acquired by the information acquisition unit of the ear-worn device 1 is information related to the environment in which the ear-worn device 1 is placed (for example, the above-described body state information, room temperature, humidity, brightness) Means information indicating electromagnetic waves or the like).
  • the external device that is the transmission destination of the body state information may be, for example, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone and a tablet terminal, a personal computer, or the like in addition to the charging device 10.
  • the body state information communication unit 1e a block for realizing its function is shown in FIG.
  • the block is shown in order to clarify that the ear-worn device 1 includes the body condition information communication unit 1e, and the shape, mounting (arrangement) position, and the like related to the body condition information communication unit 1e are illustrated. It does not indicate the physical configuration of That is, the body state information communication unit 1e is realized by mounting an IC chip or the like that performs the above-described function at an arbitrary position on the holding main body 1a or the clip unit 1b.
  • the holding body 1a holds various sensors (information acquisition unit) other than the skin gas sensor 1c, a photovoltaic panel (power generation element), and an LED light source (body state information communication unit 1e). Further, the shape of the holding body 1a is a thin plate, and when the holding body 1a is viewed from a direction substantially parallel to the thickness direction, the shape is substantially O-shaped. And the area of the area
  • a photovoltaic panel is provided in an area (hereinafter referred to as “front side area”) opposite to the area (hereinafter referred to as “back side area”) facing the user's 100 ear 110 in the holding main body 1a.
  • an LED light source both not shown.
  • a pulse wave sensor, a mastication sensor, a blood pressure sensor, a skin color sensor, a skin sensor, and an acceleration sensor are mounted in the region on the back side of the holding main body 1a (all not shown). .
  • the photovoltaic panel generates photovoltaic power when irradiated with visible light from the charging device 10 described later. And the small battery 1d is charged by supplying the electric power obtained by photovoltaic power generation to the small battery 1d (refer FIG. 2) with which the clip part 1b was equipped.
  • the photovoltaic panel is thin and lightweight, and has a long service life compared to conventional batteries, so that the ear-mounted device 1 can be further reduced in size and weight. Further, the user 100 does not need to charge the ear-worn device 1 frequently, and can use the ear-worn device 1 in a stable state for a long time.
  • the photovoltaic panel is mounted on the front side region of the holding main body 1a, that is, the region opposite to the region facing the user's 100 ear 110, the photovoltaic panel is compared with the case where the rear side region is mounted. This makes it easier to receive light. Therefore, the ear-mounted device 1 that can be charged efficiently in a short time can be provided.
  • the small battery 1d is not necessarily charged by the photovoltaic panel.
  • a photovoltaic panel may be mounted instead of the photovoltaic panel and charged by sunlight.
  • the small battery 1d may be charged using a power generation element that performs vibration power generation or thermoelectric power generation.
  • a power generation element such as a photovoltaic panel may be mounted, for example, in a region on the back side of the holding main body 1a. In other words, the power generation element may be provided in any region of the holding portion (holding main body portion 1a and clip portion 1b).
  • the body state information communication unit 1 e includes an LED light source (wireless communication unit, not shown) as a light source for performing optical wireless communication with the charging device (external device) 10.
  • the LED light source transmits various body state information to the charging device 10 by optical wireless communication that emits infrared light toward the charging device 10.
  • chargeable information indicating that the ear-worn device 1 is in a chargeable state and charging completion information indicating that charging of the ear-worn device 1 has been completed are also transmitted to the charging device 10. Details of the chargeable state will be described later.
  • the body state information communication unit 1e may receive various information from the charging device 10 and other external devices.
  • optical wireless communication consumes less power than wireless communication using radio waves, and is therefore energy saving and low cost.
  • Optical wireless communication can transmit a large amount of information at one time and has a higher communication speed than wireless communication using radio waves.
  • the ear-mounted device 1 since the ear-mounted device 1 performs optical wireless communication with the charging device 10, it is possible to realize the energy-saving and low-cost ear-mounted device 1.
  • the ear-mounted device 1 can transmit a large amount of body condition information to the charging device 10 at a high speed at a time.
  • infrared light having high directivity and high information confidentiality compared to light in other wavelength ranges and safe for the human body is used for optical wireless communication, privacy and health of the user 100 It is possible to realize the ear-mounted device 1 in consideration of the above.
  • the body state information detected by the various sensors is finally transmitted to the charging device 10, it is necessary to store all the body state information detected every moment in the ear-worn device 1. Absent. Therefore, since the capacity of a memory (not shown) provided in the ear-mounted device 1 can be small, an inexpensive memory can be used, and cost reduction can be realized.
  • a laser light source may be used in addition to the LED light source.
  • optical wireless communication for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark), wireless communication using radio waves, or the like may be employed as a communication method by the body state information communication unit 1e (wireless communication unit).
  • the pulse wave sensor detects the pulse wave of the user 100 by irradiating light, for example.
  • the mastication sensor is composed of a strain sensor or an optical sensor, and detects the mastication of the user 100 by detecting the movement of the skin of the ear 110 with the strain sensor or the optical sensor.
  • the ear-mounted device 1 provided with a strain sensor or an optical sensor can be provided with a switch function. For example, when the movement of the skin of the ear 110 is detected by a strain sensor or an optical sensor, the detection result is controlled by the operation control unit (the operation of an information processing terminal such as a music player or a smartphone) provided in the ear-mounted device 1. Member (not shown).
  • the switch of the information processing terminal is turned on to operate the information processing terminal. be able to.
  • the information processing terminal is, for example, a portable music player, it is possible to hear the sound reproduced by the player from the speaker in the ear-mounted device 1.
  • the ear-mounted device 1 can include a plurality of sensors, a plurality of strain sensors or a plurality of optical sensors can be arranged at different parts of the ear 110, or a plurality of sensors can be provided.
  • the strain sensor and a plurality of optical sensors are used in combination and are arranged at different parts of the ear 110, respectively, so that the movement of the skin of the ear 110 can be detected with high accuracy.
  • the operation control unit does not have to be included in the ear-mounted device 1, and for example, a specific server may include the operation control unit.
  • the blood pressure sensor detects the blood pressure of the user 100 by irradiating light, for example.
  • the skin color sensor detects a change in the skin color of the user 100, and for example, a micro camera can be used.
  • the skin sensor is a pH sensor that detects the skin state of the user 100 and uses an ion selective field effect transistor.
  • the acceleration sensor detects the body movement of the user 100.
  • the various sensors may be arbitrarily mounted as long as they are within the region on the back side of the holding main body 1a.
  • the pulse wave sensor and the mastication sensor are around the tragus of the user 100 as shown in FIG. It is preferable to mount so that it may oppose. Further, the sensor mounted on the holding main body 1a is not limited to the above.
  • a blood oxygen sensor that detects the blood oxygen level of the user 100 by irradiating infrared light
  • a body temperature sensor that detects the body temperature of the user 100 using a thermocouple or an optical sensor
  • various speeds that detect the inclination of the user 100 You may mount a sensor etc. in the area
  • the skin gas sensor 1c detects skin gas released from the skin of the user 100, and is mounted on the back side of the clip portion 1b and in the vicinity of the tip (see FIG. 2).
  • the area around the back side of the ear has poor air permeability and skin gas tends to accumulate. Therefore, in order to position the skin gas sensor 1c in the region around the back side of the ear 110 as shown in FIG. 5, the arrangement is made in the clip portion 1b of the skin gas sensor 1c as described above.
  • the small battery 1d supplies power to each part of the ear-mounted device 1, and is mounted on the back side region of the clip part 1b (see FIG. 2). Note that the small battery 1d may be mounted on the front side region of the clip portion 1b.
  • the outer appearance of the ear-mounted device 1 is configured by the substantially O-shaped holding main body portion 1a and the clip portion 1b. Such an appearance is effective in measuring a plurality of types of body condition information with high accuracy, and at the same time, the user 100 and those who see the ear-worn device 1 feel comfortable.
  • the appearance of the ear-worn device 1 is similar to the streamline of ikebana.
  • the area A 1 of the holding body portion 1a corresponds to the "body” of the flower arrangement
  • the area A 2 corresponds to the "true”
  • the area A 3 corresponds to the "secondary” (see FIG. 1).
  • ikebana streamlines have a relaxation effect because they make viewers feel the gentle beauty of nature. Therefore, the ear-worn device 1 is not only functionally superior, but also has a visual effect that has a good influence on the psychological aspect of the user 100 in its appearance.
  • the appearance of the ear-mounted device 1 does not have to imitate the flow arrangement of ikebana.
  • the shape of the holding portion including the holding main body portion 1a and the clip portion 1b only needs to cover at least a part of the region from the auricle portion of the user 100 to the jewel along the ear ring of the user 100.
  • the holding main body portion 1a has a substantially O-shape when the holding main body portion 1a is viewed from a direction substantially parallel to the thickness direction.
  • the holding main body 1a covers at least a part of the region from the auricle portion of the user 100 to the rosicle along the ear ring of the user 100, and has an opening region that opens corresponding to the ear canal of the user 100. It has a formed shape.
  • the shape of the holding main body 1a As described above, almost all areas of the ear 110 of the user 100 other than the periphery of the opening of the ear canal can be covered with the holding main body 1a. Therefore, the shape of the holding body 1a is suitable for mounting a plurality of types of sensors or mounting sensors for acquiring specific information at a plurality of locations. Therefore, the ear-mounted device 1 can measure a plurality of types of information and highly accurate information.
  • the holding main body 1a can cover the user's 100 tragus.
  • the region around the tragus is suitable as a site for detecting human pulse waves and mastication. Therefore, a user's pulse wave and mastication can be detected with high accuracy by mounting the pulse wave sensor and the mastication sensor in a region facing the region around the tragus of the user 100 in the holding main body 1a.
  • the holding main body 1a has an opening region that opens corresponding to the external ear canal of the user 100, the wearing of the ear-mounted device 1 does not hinder the user 100 from listening to surrounding sounds. . Therefore, for example, in a state where the ear-mounted device 1 is worn, a music output device such as a headphone or an earphone can be further worn and music can be enjoyed. In addition, since the user 100 can hear the surrounding sound in the same state as when the ear-worn device 1 is not worn, the user 100 can reduce discomfort during wearing and ensure the safety of the user 100 during wearing. Can do.
  • the area of the holding main body 1a facing the part around the tragus of the user 100 is smaller than the areas of the other areas.
  • the shape of the holding main body 1a is not limited to the O-shape.
  • the shape may be formed to be a substantially arc shape.
  • the holding main body portion 1a can be manufactured with a smaller amount of material than in the case of a substantially O-shaped shape, and the weight of the ear-mounted device 1 can be reduced.
  • cost reduction can be realized. From the viewpoint of reducing the weight and size of the ear-worn device 1, for example, as shown in FIG.
  • the holding body 1a is shaped and sized so as to sandwich only a part of the ear ring of the ear 110.
  • a body temperature sensor using a thermocouple or a light sensor
  • a pulse wave sensor radiatating light from an LED or the like
  • the holding main body 1a on the front side. It is possible to detect the body temperature or pulse wave of the user 100 by holding it.
  • the shape of the holding main body 1a is, for example, such that the region from the user's 100 jewel to the tragus through the earlobe is opened, the cable can be held even when an external device is further attached. The main body 1a is not caught. Therefore, the user 100 can further wear the external device without feeling uncomfortable while wearing the ear-worn device 1.
  • the substantially arc-shaped holding main body 1a is employed in the ear-mounted device 1, it is preferable to employ, for example, a holding main body 1a having a shape as shown in FIG.
  • the holding main body portion 1a shown in FIG. 8 may have a streamline-shaped projection protruding from the region corresponding to the ear ring, and as a whole, the holding main body portion 1a has a shape closer to the streamline of the flower arrangement than the holding main body portion 1a shown in FIG. ing.
  • the user 100 By adopting the holding body portion 1a having such a shape, the user 100 allows the region B1 in the holding body portion 1a to correspond to the “body” of the flower arrangement, the region B2 to correspond to “true”, and the protrusion It can be recognized more strongly that the region B3 corresponding to “corresponds to“ sub ”. Therefore, the user 100 can obtain a more relaxation effect by viewing the holding main body 1a shown in FIG.
  • the holding main body 1a when the holding main body 1a is viewed from a direction substantially parallel to the thickness direction of the holding main body 1a, the holding main body 1a may be shaped so as to have a substantially disk shape. That is, the shape which does not have the opening area
  • the shape of the holding body 1a By making the shape of the holding body 1a into a substantially disk shape, the area where the sensor and the photovoltaic panel can be mounted is maximized. Therefore, it is possible to realize the ear-mounted device 1 that is optimal for energy saving and acquiring various types of information with high accuracy.
  • the ear-mounted device 1 may have a function as a sound output device. it can.
  • the variation of the shape of the holding main body 1a can be varied.
  • the shape constituted by the various sensors (information acquisition unit) and the holding main body unit 1a (holding unit) at least part of the region from the user's 100 pinna to the rosary along the user's 100 ear ring. It is sufficient that the shape is covered.
  • the holding main body 1a may have a shape that covers at least a part of the region from the auricle portion of the user 100 to the jewel along the ear ring of the user 100.
  • FIG. 9 is an external view of the charging device 10.
  • FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a main part of the charging device 10.
  • the charging device 10 has a bowl shape, and includes a case portion 10a and a lid portion 10b.
  • the charging device 10 does not necessarily have a bowl shape, and may be configured only by the case portion 10a (for example, the outer shape of the case portion 10a may be arbitrarily changed according to the preference of the user 100). Good).
  • the charging device 10 charges the ear-worn device 1 by irradiating the ear-worn device 1 housed in the case portion 10a with second visible light described later. As shown in FIG.
  • a first LED light source 10c (light source unit), a second LED light source 10d (light source unit), a receiving unit 10e, a transmitting unit 10f, a substrate 10g, and a device support unit 10h are accommodated in the case unit 10a.
  • a storage unit (not shown) and a light source control unit (light source unit, not shown) are mounted on a surface (hereinafter referred to as “lower surface”) of the substrate 10g facing the bottom surface of the case unit 10a.
  • a battery (not shown) is disposed in a region between the substrate 10g and the bottom surface of the case portion 10a. The battery may be disposed outside the case portion 10a and connected to the case portion 10a through an outlet or the like.
  • a direction from the lid 10b toward the bottom surface of the case 10a is defined as a downward direction
  • an opposite direction is defined as an upward direction.
  • 1st LED light source 10c radiates
  • the ear-mounted device 1 recognizes that the device is supported on a device support unit 10h described later, that is, a chargeable state.
  • the second LED light source 10d radiates the second visible light (second light) having a stronger radiation intensity than the first LED light source 10c to the ear-mounted device 1.
  • the ear-mounted device 1 is charged by generating the photovoltaic panel by receiving the second visible light.
  • the charging device 10 can receive the second visible light by receiving the chargeable information by the irradiation of the first visible light to the ear wearing device 1.
  • the device 1 can be charged.
  • the charging device 10 excellent in visual effect given to the user 100 at the time of charging can be obtained.
  • the combination of the first light and the second light not only the combination of “firefly light” and “full power emission” but also the light emission intensity, wavelength, lighting cycle, and the like are appropriately set, so that the user 100 can have a preference. Can be adapted.
  • the first LED light source 10c is arranged in a total of 12 units at approximately four corners of the substrate 10g as a set of three units.
  • sets are arrange
  • substrate 10g it is not limited to the said case.
  • a plurality of only the first LED light sources 10c are arranged on the substrate 10g (the arrangement may be only the second LED light sources 10d), and the first LED light sources 10c emit both the first visible light and the second visible light. Good.
  • a laser light source may be employed as the light source of the light source unit.
  • the ear-worn device 1 is in a chargeable state and to have the number, arrangement, and type of light sources that are charged by the photovoltaic panel.
  • the receiving unit 10 e receives the body state information transmitted from the ear-worn device 1.
  • the storage unit stores the body condition information received by the receiving unit 10e, various control programs, and the like.
  • the storage unit is configured by a nonvolatile storage device such as a hard disk or a flash memory.
  • the transmission unit 10 f transmits the body state information stored in the storage unit to the smartphone (external communication device) 50.
  • a transmission method near field communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) is adopted.
  • existing wireless communication such as WiFi (registered trademark, wireless fidelity) communication, infrared communication, and sound wave is adopted. May be.
  • the receiving unit 10e, the storage unit, and the transmitting unit 10f perform their functions as long as they are various information transmitted from the ear-worn device 1 other than the body state information.
  • the first LED light source (light source unit) 10c, the second LED light source (light source unit) 10d, the receiving unit 10e, and the transmitting unit 10f are mounted on the upper surface of the substrate 10g.
  • storage part, a light source control part, and a battery is not limited to the said case, For example, at least any one of a memory
  • the device support unit 10h supports the ear-mounted device 1 by placing the ear-mounted device 1 on the upper surface thereof.
  • the device support 10h is made of cotton so that the ear-mounted device 1 can receive each visible light emitted from the first LED light source 10c and the second LED light source 10d.
  • the apparatus support part 10h is arrange
  • the device support 10h is not limited to cotton, and may be any material that is translucent and made of a material having a strength that can withstand the gravity of the ear-mounted device 1. Further, as the device support 10h, for example, zirconia or crystal may be spread over the first LED light source 10c and the second LED light source 10d.
  • the light source control unit controls lighting of the first LED light source 10c and the second LED light source 10d. Specifically, the state in which the ear-worn device 1 is not housed in the case unit 10a and the time from when the ear-worn device 1 is housed in the case unit 10a until the receiving unit 10e receives the chargeable information. In the meantime, the light source control unit controls the first LED light source 10c to blink the first visible light at a relatively small frequency. For example, the first LED light source 10c slowly and weakly turns on and off like “light emitted by fireflies”. On the other hand, the second LED light source 10d is controlled to be turned off by the light source control unit.
  • the light source control unit turns off the first LED light source 10c, and turns it on so that the second LED light source 10d continuously emits the second visible light instead. Control. Then, when the charging of the ear-worn device 1 is completed and the receiving unit 10e receives the charging completion information, the light source control unit turns off the second LED light source 10d, and the first LED light source 10c again uses the first visible light. Make it blink.
  • lighting control of the 1st LED light source 10c by a light source control part is not limited to said case.
  • the first visible light does not blink as in the present embodiment, but may be continuously lit.
  • all the light sources are turned off while the opening of the case portion 10a is closed by the lid portion 10b.
  • the pressure sensor provided on the contact part with the cover part 10b in the case part 10a detects the removal of the cover part 10b, and it is based on the detection information.
  • the 1 LED light source 10c may be blinked. And when the user 100 puts the cover part 10b on the said opening part, you may make all the light sources into a light extinction state again.
  • the pressure sensor may be provided on the upper surface of the device support portion 10h, and the first LED light source 10c may start blinking when the ear-mounted device 1 is placed on the surface.
  • the first LED light source 10c may start blinking when the ear-mounted device 1 is placed on the surface.
  • all light sources are turned off until the ear-mounted device 1 is placed on the upper surface of the device support 10h.
  • the ear-mounted device 1 and the device support 10h are separated by the user 100 holding the ear-mounted device 1 or the like, all the light sources may be turned off again.
  • the power consumption of the charging device 10 can be further suppressed by providing a period in which the first LED light source 10c is turned off.
  • the charging device 10 has a bowl-shaped outer shape, and the first visible light emitted from the first LED light source 10c blinks like “light emitted by fireflies”.
  • the appearance has a visual effect that positively affects the psychological aspect of the user 100. That is, the user 100 who has seen the charging apparatus 10 can not only be healed by the outer shape and the soft and gentle light like the antiques, but can also feel comfort and obtain a relaxation effect. For example, this effect is further enhanced by adding a pattern to the surface of the charging device 10 in combination with refraction and reflection of the first visible light.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state in which various types of information are transmitted and received among the ear-mounted device 1, the charging device 10, and the smartphone 50.
  • the ear-mounted device 1 supported by the device support portion 10 h of the charging device 10 is charged by emitting infrared light from the LED light source when receiving the first visible light by the photovoltaic panel.
  • the possible information is transmitted to the charging device 10 (optical wireless communication).
  • the ear-mounted device 1 starts charging and charges the body state information stored in the memory by emitting infrared light from the LED light source.
  • the photovoltaic panel has a function as a power generation element, and also has a function as a receiving unit (optical wireless communication light receiving unit) in optical wireless communication performed between the ear-mounted device 1 and the charging device 10. .
  • the battery capacity of the ear-worn device 1 can be reduced by performing the charging of the device itself and the transmission of the body state information to the charging device 10 in parallel, and the ear-worn type of the small battery 1d. Mounting on the device 1 is realized.
  • the charging device 10 transmits the body state information stored in the storage unit to the smartphone 50 by a user operation of the smartphone 50.
  • the smart phone 50 performs various data processing, such as calculation of a statistical value or an average value, based on the received physical condition information. And the secondary information regarding the physical condition after the said data processing is memorize
  • the body condition information may be transmitted directly from the ear-worn device 1 to the smartphone 50.
  • the secondary information may be transmitted to the charging device 10 and stored in the storage unit, and then transmitted from the charging device 10 to the ear-worn device 1 or directly from the smartphone 50 to the ear-worn device 1. May be sent.
  • the ear-worn device 1 and the charging device 10 can be operated by the smartphone 50, and transmission / reception of body condition information or setting changes of various functions of the ear-worn device 1 and the charging device 10 are performed by a user operation of the smartphone 50. May be performed.
  • FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing method.
  • the skin gas sensor 1c and other various sensors provided in the ear-worn device 1 detect a plurality of body states of the user 100 and transmit them to the memory as body state information (step 100, Hereinafter, abbreviated as “S100”; body condition detection step).
  • the ear-mounted device 1 detects the reception of the first visible light by the photovoltaic panel (S101; First visible light detection step).
  • the ear-mounted device 1 recognizes that the device is in a chargeable state, and transmits chargeable information to the receiving unit 10e of the charging device 10 by emitting infrared light from the LED light source (S102). Chargeable information transmission step).
  • the chargeable information received by the receiving unit 10e is transmitted to the light source control unit.
  • the light source controller receives the chargeable information, turns off the blinking first LED light source 10c, and turns on the second LED light source 10d so that the second LED light source 10d performs continuous lighting with the second visible light.
  • S103 second visible light lighting step.
  • the ear-mounted device 1 starts to be charged.
  • the ear-worn device 1 transmits the body state information stored in the memory to the receiving unit 10e of the charging device 10 (S104; charging / body state) Information transmission process).
  • the physical condition information received by the receiving unit 10e is transmitted to the storage unit and stored in the storage unit (S105; storage step).
  • the ear-worn device 1 radiates infrared light from the LED light source to charge the charging completion information. 10 to the receiving unit 10e (S107; charging completion information transmitting step).
  • the ear-mounted device 1 determines again whether or not the charging of the own device has been completed.
  • the charging completion information received by the receiving unit 10e is transmitted to the light source control unit.
  • the light source control unit receives the charging completion information, thereby turning off the second LED light source 10d that has been continuously lit, and causing the first LED light source 10c to blink with the first visible light again.
  • the blinking is controlled (S108; blinking state return step).
  • the holding portion (holding main body portion 1a and clip portion 1b) has at least a part of the region from the user's 100 pinna to the jewel along the ear ring of the user 100. It has a shape to cover. Therefore, for example, the area of the holding unit facing the ear 110 of the user 100 is larger than the shape covering the periphery of the opening of the ear canal of the user 100. Therefore, for example, by mounting a plurality of types of sensors in the area, a plurality of types of information corresponding to the number of these sensors can be acquired. For example, specific information can be acquired with high accuracy by mounting sensors of the same type at a plurality of locations in the region. Therefore, the ear-mounted device 1 can transmit a plurality of types of information to the charging device 10 with high accuracy.
  • the charging device 10 can transmit the body state information transmitted from the device to the smartphone 50 once stored in the storage unit while charging the ear-mounted device 1. .
  • a battery with a small capacity can be used for the ear-worn device 1, which contributes to a reduction in size, weight, and cost of the ear-worn device 1.
  • the memory capacity of the ear-worn device 1 can be reduced accordingly, which also contributes to the cost reduction of the ear-worn device 1.
  • FIG. 13 is a schematic view showing a main part of the ear-worn device 2 according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 14A is a flowchart illustrating a method for storing the image feature data A in the memory included in the ear-worn device 2.
  • FIG. 14B is a flowchart showing a position correction method performed by the ear-worn device 2 after being worn.
  • the ear-mounted device 2 includes a small camera 2a (position specifying unit), an image feature extracting unit 2b (position specifying unit), a position correction determining unit 2c, and a reference position determining unit 2d.
  • the point which is further provided with the vibration part 200 (stimulation output part, drive part) differs from the ear mounting
  • the small camera 2a, the image feature extraction unit 2b, the position correction determination unit 2c, and the reference position determination unit 2d are schematically shown in FIG. 13 as blocks that realize these functions. ing. That is, the four blocks related to “small camera 2a”, “image feature extraction unit 2b”, “position correction determination unit 2c”, and “reference position determination unit 2d” in FIG. 13 are physically related to these four components. The configuration and arrangement are not shown.
  • the small camera 2a captures the skin of the ear 110 corresponding to the mounting position of the ear-worn device 2, and is an area facing the ear 110 of the user 100 in the holding main body 1a, that is, the back side of the holding main body 1a. It is mounted in the area.
  • the wearing position refers to a relative position of the ear-worn device 2 with respect to the ear 110 of the user 100 at a certain time after the user 100 wears the ear-worn device 2.
  • the image feature extraction unit 2b extracts image feature data indicating the feature of the image based on the skin image of the ear 110 taken at a certain point in time, which is taken by the small camera 2a.
  • image feature data for example, general image features indicating features in an image (such as “luminance”, “saturation”, “hue”, “contour” position or range in an image such as a spot or a small scratch) The amount may be used.
  • the position correction determination unit 2c determines whether or not to move the ear-worn device 2 to the reference position based on the image feature data extracted by the image feature extraction unit 2b.
  • the reference position determination unit 2d determines whether or not the ear-worn device 2 has moved to the reference position based on the image feature data extracted by the image feature extraction unit 2b.
  • the reference position refers to a relative position of the ear-mounted device 2 with respect to the ear 110 of the user 100, which is suitable for the user 100 to wear the ear-mounted device 2.
  • image feature data (in the following description) extracted by the image feature extraction unit 2b from the image obtained by photographing the skin of the ear 110 corresponding to the user's favorite wearing position (reference position) with the small camera 2a. (Described as “image feature data A”) may be stored in advance in a memory (not shown) of the ear-worn device 2 or may be stored in a memory external to the ear-worn device 2. .
  • the image feature extraction unit 2b, the position correction determination unit 2c, and the reference position determination unit 2d are also mounted in the area on the back side of the holding main body 1a (installed in the area on the back side of the clip unit 1b). Also good).
  • the image feature extraction unit 2b, the position correction determination unit 2c, and the reference position determination unit 2d may be mounted in a front side region of the holding main body unit 1a or the clip unit 1b.
  • the image feature extraction unit 2b, the position correction determination unit 2c, and the reference position determination unit are provided in the region on the back side of the holding main body unit 1a. It is more preferable to mount 2d.
  • the vibration unit 200 vibrates (drives) so that the ear-worn device 2 moves to the reference position when the position correction determination unit 2c determines to move the ear-worn device 2 to the reference position.
  • the vibration unit 200 ends the vibration.
  • the vibration part 200 is mounted in the area
  • the vibration part 200 may be provided in any region of the holding part (holding main body part 1a and clip part 1b).
  • Biometal 201 is a fiber-type actuator manufactured using a Ti—Ni-based shape memory alloy as a raw material. It self-heats by passing an electric current, shrinks with a strong force, and extends to its original length by stopping the electric current. Therefore, for example, by applying a pulse current to the biometal 201, the biometal 201 repeatedly contracts and expands.
  • the biometal 201 is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the holding main body portion 1a and the portion facing the outer peripheral surface of the vibrating rod 202 so as to be inclined with respect to the normal direction of the outer peripheral surface of the holding main body portion 1a.
  • the biometal 201 is attached to the holding main body 1a and the vibrating rod 202 in a state of being connected in a substantially mountain shape when viewed from a direction substantially parallel to the thickness direction of the holding main body 1a (FIG. 13). reference).
  • the length of the biometal 201 to be used is increased as compared with the case where the biometal 201 is attached substantially parallel to the normal direction of the outer peripheral surface.
  • the amplitude of the vibration rod 202 during vibration increases and strong vibration can be obtained. Therefore, the ear-worn device 2 can be reliably moved while suppressing power consumption.
  • the attachment of the biometal 201 as described above is merely an example, and for example, the inclination angle of the biometal 201 with respect to the normal direction can be arbitrarily changed. Alternatively, the biometal 201 may be attached so as to be substantially parallel to the normal direction.
  • the vibrating bar 202 has a substantially arc shape when viewed from a direction substantially parallel to the thickness direction of the holding body 1a, and is a metal or resin bar.
  • the ear-mounted device 2 When the vibrating rod 202 vibrates in the substantially radial direction of the holding main body 1a, the ear-mounted device 2 also vibrates, and the ear-mounted device 2 moves to the reference position.
  • the shape of the vibrating rod 202 into a substantially arc shape for example, it can be manufactured with less material than a substantially O-shape that covers the entire outer peripheral portion of the holding main body 1a, and the ear-mounted device 2 can be reduced in weight and weight. Cost can be reduced.
  • the vibration bar 202 comes into contact with a part around the auricle portion of the user 100, the vibration of the vibration bar 202 is directly transmitted to the ear 110 of the user 100. Therefore, by appropriately changing the magnitude of the current flowing through the biometal 201 and the method of attaching the biometal 201, the vibration rod 202 is stimulated (biological stimulation) to improve the blood flow in the ear 110 and its surroundings. Vibration can be generated. The vibration of the ear 110 is improved by this vibration, and a relaxation effect is provided to the user 100.
  • the vibration unit 200 has not only a function as a drive unit that moves the ear-worn device 2 to the reference position but also a function as a biostimulation unit that generates a biostimulation that provides a relaxation effect. Therefore, it is possible to provide the ear-mounted device 2 that can acquire a plurality of types of information with high accuracy while the user 100 feels comfortable while wearing the device.
  • the spring 203 holds the vibrating rod 202 in a state where it can vibrate with respect to the holding main body 1a.
  • Four springs 203 are attached at equal intervals to the outer peripheral surface of the holding main body 1a and the portion facing the outer peripheral surface of the vibrating rod 202 in substantially parallel to the normal direction of the outer peripheral surface of the holding main body 1a.
  • the number of springs 203 can be arbitrarily changed.
  • the arrangement of the vibration unit 200 is not limited to the above case, and may be mounted at a position corresponding to the periphery of the earlobe of the user 100, for example.
  • the shape of the vibrating rod 202 is not limited to a substantially arc shape.
  • the shape when viewed from a direction substantially parallel to the thickness direction of the holding main body 1a is a substantially O-shape.
  • the shape which covers the whole outer peripheral surface may be sufficient.
  • the shape constituted by the various sensors (information acquisition unit), the vibration unit 200 (output unit), and the holding main body unit 1a (holding unit) is at least one of the regions from the auricle portion of the user 100 to the jewel. It suffices if the part is covered with the user's 100 ear ring.
  • the ear-mounted device 2 may be moved to the reference position by a drive unit other than the vibration unit 200.
  • a drive unit other than the vibration unit 200 For example, a plurality of small tires are mounted on the back side region of the holding main body 1a, and the plurality of small tires are rotated by a plurality of small motors similarly mounted on the back side region. May be moved to the reference position.
  • a later-described heating part (heat intensity), spraying part (generation of scent by perfume or the like), magnetism generation part (magnetism intensity) or part pressing part (pressure intensity) By using it as a stimulus output part, you may make it give the biological stimulus which brings at least any one of a relaxation effect and a therapeutic effect with respect to the user 100.
  • the ear-mounted device 1 can function as an accident prevention device for driving a vehicle, for example.
  • the ear-worn device 1 only needs to include a stimulus output unit that provides the user with a biological stimulus that provides at least one of the sleepiness prevention effect, the relaxation effect, and the therapeutic effect as the output unit. .
  • the image feature data A is stored in the memory of the ear-worn device 2 while the user 100 is wearing the ear-worn device 2 at the reference position. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), the ear-worn device 2 is worn at a user's 100 preferred wearing position, and the skin of the ear 110 corresponding to that position is photographed by the small camera 2a.
  • the obtained image data is transmitted to the image feature extraction unit 2b (S200; reference position photographing step).
  • the image feature extraction unit 2b extracts the image feature data A from the received image data (S201; reference position specifying step).
  • the extracted image feature data A is transmitted to the memory and stored in the memory (S202; reference position storing step).
  • image data relating to the skin of the ear 110 photographed by the small camera 2a is transmitted to the image feature extraction unit 2b at the wearing position of the ear-worn device 2 at a certain time.
  • image feature extraction unit 2b extracts the image feature data B from the received image data, and transmits the image feature data B to the position correction determination unit 2c (S211; first mounting position specifying step).
  • image feature data B refers to image feature data extracted from image data photographed by the small camera 2a at the wearing position of the ear-worn device 2 at a certain point in time.
  • the position correction determination unit 2c that has received the image feature data B calls the image feature data A from the memory and compares the two. If the difference between the image feature amount indicated by the image feature data B and the image feature amount indicated by the image feature data A is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the position correction determination unit 2c The movement to the reference position is determined (Y in S212 (reference position movement determination step)). And the vibration part 200 which received the said determination result starts a vibration, and the ear mounting
  • the position correction determination unit 2c extracts the image feature data again, and the image Based on the feature data, it is determined again whether or not the ear-worn device 2 is moved to the reference position.
  • the small camera 2a again images the skin of the ear 110, and transmits the acquired image data to the image feature extraction unit 2b (S214; second mounting position imaging step).
  • the image feature extraction unit 2b extracts image feature data (hereinafter referred to as “image feature data B ′”) from the received image data, and transmits the image feature data B ′ to the reference position determination unit 2d (S215). Second mounting position specifying step). Then, the reference position determination unit 2d that has received the image feature data B ′ calls the image feature data A from the memory and compares the two.
  • the reference position determination unit 2d determines that the ear-worn device 2 is at the reference position. It is determined that it has moved (Y in S216 (reference position determination step)). And the vibration part 200 which received the said determination result complete
  • the determination step in S216 when the difference between the image feature amounts indicated by the image feature data A and the image feature data B ′ is larger than the threshold value (N in S216), the reference position determination unit 2d renews the image feature. Data is extracted, and it is determined again whether to end the movement of the ear-worn device 2 to the reference position based on the image feature data at that time.
  • the vibration correction unit 200 is configured so that the position correction determination unit 2c is an ear-mounted type based on the mounting position specified by the position specifying unit (the small camera 2a and the image feature extracting unit 2b).
  • the position specifying unit the small camera 2a and the image feature extracting unit 2b.
  • the ear-mounted device 2 vibrates so as to move to the reference position. Therefore, since the position of the ear-mounted device 2 is appropriately corrected so that the mounting position comes to the reference position, the user 100 can wear the ear-mounted device 2 while maintaining a comfortable state.
  • the ear-worn devices 1 and 2 may further include an output unit (not shown) that outputs various physical quantities to the holding main body 1a.
  • the output unit By providing the output unit, the ear-worn devices 1 and 2 can provide the user 100 with a function that is rich in variations and accurately matched to the physical condition of the user 100. Therefore, it is possible to acquire a plurality of types of information with high accuracy while giving the user 100 at least one of the relaxation effect and the therapeutic effect (at least one of the sleepiness prevention effect, the relaxation effect, and the therapeutic effect). Mold devices 1 and 2 can be realized.
  • Examples of the output unit include a speaker (physical quantity; “sound”), an LED (physical quantity; “light”), a heating part (physical quantity; “heat”), a spraying part (physical quantity; “odor”), and a magnetism generating part (physical quantity). ; “Magnetic force”) and part pressing part (physical quantity; “force”).
  • maintenance part) makes at least one part of the area
  • Any one of the above-described output units is mounted on the holding main body 1a so as to have a shape covering along.
  • the speaker converts the content of the body condition information into a sound and transmits it to the user, and may be constituted by a bone conduction speaker.
  • the speaker converts information received from an external device (radio, smartphone, personal computer, etc.) by a receiving unit (not shown) provided in the ear-mounted devices 1 and 2 into sound and transmits the sound to the user 100. May be.
  • the ear-worn devices 1 and 2 are used.
  • the microphone collects the voice when the user utters and transmits the voice information to a specific server, which translates the user's utterance content into a desired language based on the voice information.
  • the above-described receiving unit may receive the translated speech information transmitted from the server, and the speaker may convert the translated speech information into speech and transmit it to the user 100.
  • the microphone as the information acquisition unit is disposed inside the case unit 10a of the charging device 10 and the ear-mounted device 1 or 2 including the speaker and the charging device 10 are used together.
  • You may comprise as a speech recognition device. Specifically, a user wearing the ear-mounted device 1 or 2 (referred to as “first user”) speaks to a microphone provided in the device. And the audio
  • both the ear-mounted device 1 or 2 and the charging device 10 can be configured as a voice recognition device, and a call between the first user and the second user can be realized.
  • Audio may be sent and received directly.
  • the operation control of the ear-mounted device 1 or 2 or the charging device 10 or the setting of various functions provided in these devices may be performed by the user 100 voice input.
  • the user 100 speaks the desired operation / function content of the charging device 10 with respect to a microphone provided in the charging device 10.
  • the charging device 10 transmits audio information related to the sound collected by the microphone to a light source control unit / function setting unit (a function setting unit is not shown) (may be via a server).
  • the light source control unit controls the lighting of the first LED light source 10c and the second LED light source 10d so that the user 100 desires lighting based on the received audio information.
  • the function setting unit sets the function desired by the user 100 among the various functions provided in the charging device 10 based on the received audio information.
  • the user 100 wearing the ear-worn device 1 or 2 speaks the desired operation / function contents with respect to the microphone provided in the device, and the voice information related to the voice collected by the microphone. Based on this, the operation of the drive unit / stimulation output unit of the ear-worn device 1 or 2 is controlled in a manner desired by the user 100, or the drive unit that performs the function desired by the user 100 is set to operate. Also good.
  • the user 100 wearing the ear-worn device 1 or 2 can be configured to set the desired operation / function of the charging device 10 by speaking to a microphone provided in the device. Also good. Specifically, the ear-mounted device 1 or 2 transmits audio information related to the sound collected by the microphone to the charging device 10 (may pass through a server). The charging device 10 controls the lighting of the first LED light source 10c and the second LED light source 10d in a lighting mode desired by the user 100 based on the received audio information, for example, by the light source control unit, or the charging device by the function setting unit 10 is set so that a function desired by the user 100 is activated. On the other hand, when the user 100 speaks to the charging device 10 and transmits voice information related to the voice collected by the microphone of the charging device 10 to the ear-mounted device 1 or 2 worn by the user 100, Operation control and function setting of the apparatus may be performed.
  • the operation control / function setting of an information processing terminal capable of transmitting / receiving with at least one of the ear-mounted device 1 or 2 and the charging device 10 may be performed by a user's voice input.
  • the user 100 speaks the contents of the operation / function of the device desired by the user 100 toward the ear-mounted device 1.
  • voice collected with the said microphone is transmitted to the information processing terminal from the ear mounting
  • the information processing terminal that has received the voice information from the ear-worn device 1 is controlled based on the voice information so as to have an operation mode desired by the user 100, or various functions of the information processing terminal are provided.
  • settings are made so that the function desired by the user 100 is activated.
  • the above-described operation control / function setting may be performed for an information processing terminal capable of transmitting / receiving information to / from the ear-mounted device 2 and an information processing terminal capable of transmitting / receiving information to / from the charging device 10.
  • the LED emits visible light or infrared light, and can be provided with a function as a colorful illumination and a phototherapy function by mounting a plurality of LEDs emitting various light.
  • the warming part warms the ears 110 of the user 100 and is constituted by a heating wire or a Peltier element.
  • the heating unit may control the heat generation according to the physical state of the user 100.
  • the spray unit sprays the liquid (for example, perfume) stored in the liquid storage unit (not shown) provided in the ear-mounted devices 1 and 2 around the ear 110.
  • the spray unit may be configured to control the spray amount and component composition of the liquid according to the body condition of the user 100.
  • the magnetism generating unit generates a magnetic field around the ear 110 of the user 100 when a current flows. You may enable it to control the electric current value which flows into a magnetism generation part so that the magnitude
  • the part pressing portion is disposed so as to face a part corresponding to the “point” in the human ear and the peripheral part thereof, and presses the part. You may enable it to control the magnitude
  • the “ear acupoint effect” can also be obtained by an output unit other than the site pressing unit.
  • the “ear point effect” can also be obtained by utilizing vibration by the vibration unit 200, light irradiation by the LED, or heat conduction by the heating unit.
  • the charging device 10 may include a processing unit that calculates data related to the physical state desired by the user 100 based on the physical state information stored in the storage unit in the case unit 10a.
  • a processing unit for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit, not shown) can be used. Since the battery provided in the charging device 10 is larger than the small battery 1d provided in the ear-mounted devices 1 and 2, the charging device 10 has a complicated and large volume by further accommodating and arranging the processing unit. Can be processed.
  • Examples of the data related to the physical condition include, for example, an average value for several months in specific physical condition information, a graph of data for several months of specific physical condition information, and a plurality of physical condition information. A list of illnesses that are likely to develop is assumed.
  • the ear-mounted devices 1 and 2 and the charging device 10 can be used together with a smartphone 50 or a personal computer, for example, to construct a health support system for women.
  • the meal time of the user 100 is measured based on the mastication of the user (female) 100 detected by the mastication sensor. Further, the skin state of the user 100 is detected by a skin sensor, and the time change of the skin state is measured and analyzed.
  • the meal time and skin condition measurement data are stored in the memories of the ear-worn devices 1 and 2.
  • the measurement data stored in the memory may be transmitted to the charging device 10 or directly to the smartphone 50 or the like. Further, the collection and management of the measurement data and the data statistical process may be performed by the charging device 10 or the smartphone 50 or the like.
  • FIG. 15A is a schematic view showing a holding main body portion and a clip portion of the ear-worn device 3 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 15B is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a functional block that realizes a function of a sensor or the like held by the holding main body or the like.
  • FIG. 15C is a schematic diagram showing an example of the ear-mounted device 3 in a state where the sensor and the like are held.
  • the various sensors 3e information acquisition unit
  • the small battery 1d the various actuators 3f (output unit)
  • the various decorative components 3g include a holding main body unit illustrated in FIG. It differs from the ear-mounted devices 1 and 2 according to the first to third embodiments in that it is detachably mounted on the la and the clip part 1b.
  • the shapes of the substantially O-shaped holding main body 1a and the clip 1b shown in 15 (a) are merely examples.
  • the holding main body 1a covers the entire ear 110 of the user 100. It may have a substantially disk shape (not shown).
  • the shape constituted by the various sensors 3e (information acquisition unit), the various actuators 3f (output unit), and the holding main body unit 1a (holding unit) is at least in the region from the auricle portion of the user 100 to the jewel. Any shape that covers a part of the user's 100 along the ear ring may be used.
  • the various sensors 3e for example, the pulse wave sensor described in the first embodiment can be used.
  • the various actuators 3f for example, a vibration unit that generates a vibration having a massage effect, the speaker described in the third embodiment, and the like can be used.
  • an artificial diamond can be used as the various decorative parts 3g.
  • FIG. 15B schematically shows functional blocks that realize the functions of the various sensors 3e, the small battery 1d, the various actuators 3f, and the various decorative parts 3g, as in FIG. It is.
  • various parts having a communication function, a storage function, a calculation function, a control function, and the like are detachably mounted on the holding main body 1a and the clip 1b. May be.
  • the ear-mounted device 3 is a device having the functions and appearance desired by the user 100 by arranging various sensors 3e and the like at positions as shown in FIG. It becomes.
  • the type, arrangement, and number of the various sensors 3e shown in (c) of FIG. Arbitrary types and numbers of various sensors 3e and the like can be mounted at arbitrary positions on the clip portion 1b.
  • the ear-mounted device 3 can select and mount various types of sensors and actuators according to the preference of the user 100, the use of each ear-mounted device, and the like. . In other words, an ear-mounted device that can be freely customized by the user 100 can be realized.
  • FIG. 16A is a schematic diagram showing a holding main body portion and a clip portion of the ear-worn device 4 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 16B is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a functional block that realizes functions of a sensor and the like provided in the ear-worn device 4.
  • FIG. 16C is a schematic diagram showing an example of the ear-mounted device 4 in a state where the sensors and the like are electrically connected.
  • FIG. 16D is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the user's ear that is covered by the holding main body portion of the ear-worn device 4.
  • the ear-mounted device 4 according to the present embodiment is different from the ear-mounted devices 1 to 3 according to the first to fourth embodiments in that a holding main body 4a is provided instead of the holding main body 1a.
  • the ear-mounted device 4 according to the present embodiment is different from the ear-mounted devices 1 to 3 according to the first to fourth embodiments in that various sensors 3e, a small battery 1d, and various actuators 3f are connected to each other. .
  • the ear-mounted device 4 according to the present embodiment is different in that the various sensors 3e, the small battery 1d, and the various actuators 3f are detachably mounted on the holding main body portion 4a and the clip portion 1b. Different from the ear-mounted devices 1 and 2 according to 1 to 3.
  • the holding main body 4a has a shape and a size that covers a part of the ring of the user 100 as shown in FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (d). Note that the shape and size of the holding main body 4a shown in FIG. 16A is merely an example, and for example, covers a part of the tragus in addition to a part of the user's 100 ring leg. It may have a shape (not shown).
  • FIG. 16B schematically shows functional blocks that realize the functions of the various sensors 3e, the small battery 1d, the various actuators 3f, and the various decorative parts 3g. ).
  • any one of the various sensors 3e, the small battery 1d, and the various actuators 3f is held by the holding main body 4a. Then, the other various sensors 3e selected by the user 100 are sequentially connected starting from the component held by the holding body 4a. Furthermore, the ear-mounted device 4 can be realized by attaching various decorative parts 3g that can be detachably attached to the various sensors 3e and the like at positions desired by the user 100.
  • a structure 4h composed of a plurality of various sensors 3e connected to each other has a substantially O-shaped shape.
  • the types, arrangements, and numbers of the various sensors 3e shown in FIG. 16C are merely examples, and the arbitrary types and numbers of the various sensors 3e are selected according to the preference of the user 100 and the ear-mounted device 4. They can be appropriately connected according to the purpose of use.
  • the holding main body 4a holds only one component, but the holding main body 4a may be configured to hold a plurality of components.
  • the shape and size of the structure 4h can be appropriately changed according to the preference of the user 100, the use of the ear-worn device 4, and the like. That is, the shape of the structure 4h formed by connecting the various sensors 3e, the various actuators 3f, and the holding main body portion 4a is at least a part of the region from the auricle portion of the user 100 to the jewel along the ear ring of the user 100. What is necessary is just the shape which covers.
  • the ear-mounted device according to the present invention is an ear-mounted device that is worn on the user's ear, and holds at least one of an information acquisition unit that acquires various information and an output unit that outputs various physical quantities.
  • a holding unit is provided, and the holding unit can also be expressed as an ear-mounted device that has a shape covering at least the region from the user's auricle to the jewel along the user's ear ring.
  • the present invention can be used for, for example, a health care service, an entertainment service, an information providing service, and the like by making maximum use of the user's physical condition information obtained from the ear-worn device.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif de type porté à l'oreille apte à acquérir une pluralité de types d'informations de façon très précise, et avec lequel un effet de relaxation peut être obtenu. Le dispositif de type porté à l'oreille (1) comprend une partie support (une partie corps de support 1a, une partie de pince 1b) pour maintenir une partie d'acquisition d'informations (un capteur de gaz de peau 1c) pour acquérir diverses informations et/ou une unité de sortie qui délivre diverses quantités physiques.
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