A multi-sensory feedback respiratory training device and method

Abstract

The application discloses a multi-sensory feedback breathing training device and method, which comprises a single-person space, an inflatable device, a sensor assembly, a central processor, a sound system and a display. The inflatable device comprises an air bag installed on the inner wall of the single-person space, which can simulate the breathing rhythm and fully wrap the user after being inflated. The sensor assembly is arranged on the inflatable device and used for collecting breathing data of the user and environmental data of the single-person space. The central controller is used for receiving signals of the sensor, identifying emotions, adjusting the inflatable device, and displaying the emotions in real time through the liquid crystal display. The sound system is used for simulating breathing sounds. The inflatable air bag for simulating breathing can form a full-range wrapping feeling for the user and guide the user to perform the breathing training. The breathing data of the user is collected and analyzed in real time, and the air bag is intelligently adjusted to perform targeted breathing guidance training.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the fields of mental health quality training and breathing training, and in particular to a breathing training device and method with multi-sensory feedback. Background Art

[0002] Breathing training can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression by regulating the autonomic nervous system. It can be an effective aid in helping users relax, improve sleep quality, and enhance their ability to cope with stress. Through breathing training, individuals can learn how to manage and regulate their emotions by adjusting their breathing rhythm, which is crucial for improving self-regulation.

[0003] Currently, breathing training is primarily used in clinical settings as a non-drug treatment. The breathing training devices used are relatively complex to operate, requiring users to possess a certain level of medical knowledge and technical background, or require the assistance of a physician. Some breathing training devices are designed to be unable to effectively isolate external noise and other distractions, lacking an immersive experience and hindering user relaxation and concentration. Furthermore, the user experience lacks real-time feedback mechanisms and personalized options, making it impossible to adjust training content based on the user's real-time breathing status to accommodate the breathing training needs of different users. The device's design may be overly medical or industrialized, lacking emotional support and psychological comfort, and insufficient to help users effectively train when they are feeling down.

[0004] Therefore, existing breathing training equipment also needs to be improved and developed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] One purpose of the present invention is to provide a humanized breathing training experience, allowing users to perform breathing training in a fully wrapped sense of security with the tactile, visual, and auditory multi-sensory feedback of breathing simulation, thereby solving the problem of the rigidity of existing instruments.

[0006] One purpose of the present invention is to provide a self-service breathing training device, which is convenient for users to conduct personalized customized training; and uses parts that are easy to disassemble and assemble, so that it is easy to move to different occasions.

[0007] One purpose of the present invention is to facilitate users and doctors to view training data at any time, use cloud data storage and intelligent data analysis to establish personal training files, and save medical resources.

[0008] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention first provides a multi-sensory feedback breathing training device, which includes a single-person space, an inflatable device, a sensor component, a central processing unit, a speaker, a display, and a cloud;

[0009] The single-person space is an enclosed space that can accommodate the user's activities in a standing or sitting position;

[0010] A plurality of inflatable devices are installed on the inner wall of the single-person space, and the inflatable devices are used to simulate the breathing rhythm by expanding and contracting; the inflatable devices can wrap the user after being inflated;

[0011] The sensor assembly is provided on the inflatable device and is used to collect environmental data and user breathing data, and convert the data into electrical signals and transmit them to the central processing unit. The central processing unit is used to analyze the environmental data and user breathing data to derive a corresponding emotion index therefrom, thereby adjusting the intensity and frequency of the inflatable device's expansion and contraction and the audio mode of the speakers, and transmit the corresponding emotion index to the display.

[0012] The speaker is used to simulate breathing sounds; the display is used to visualize the user's emotions in real time according to the emotion index transmitted by the central processor, and visually guide the user in conjunction with the breathing rhythm;

[0013] The cloud is used to create a user profile and store the user's breathing training record data.

[0014] The present invention also provides a breathing training method using the above-mentioned breathing training device, comprising the following steps:

[0015] 1) Identify the user entering the single-person space;

[0016] 2) Collect environmental data in a single-person space through sensor components;

[0017] 3) Retrieving the user's breathing training record data from the cloud, and matching it with the environmental data collected in step 2) to match an appropriate breathing training program; if it is the first time user, a general breathing training program is matched;

[0018] 4) The inflatable device inflates and fully wraps the user, activates the selected breathing training program, and guides the user through breathing training through the inflatable device and audio;

[0019] 5) The sensor component collects the user's breathing data and transmits it to the central processor for analysis;

[0020] 6) The central processing unit further adjusts the breathing training program based on the user's breathing data; the central processing unit adjusts the intensity and frequency of the inflation and contraction of the inflatable device according to the adjusted breathing training program, as well as adjusts the volume and breathing rhythm of the audio simulation of the breathing sound, guiding the user to follow the tactile stimulation provided by the inflatable device and the auditory stimulation provided by the audio. At the same time, the central processing unit will analyze the corresponding emotions and visualize them on the display, and associate them with the breathing rhythm in the adjusted breathing training program to provide visual guidance to the user.

[0021] As a preferred solution of the present invention, after the training is completed, the central processing unit generates a personal breathing training report and uploads it to the cloud for easy viewing and management by users and doctors.

[0022] Compared with the existing technology, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] Because the present invention combines inflatable equipment with flexible materials to simulate the tactile feedback of real breathing, it overcomes the problem of lack of immersive experience in the existing technology, thereby helping users to relax and concentrate better.

[0024] Because the present invention controls the air pump, audio and LCD display through a central processor to provide real-time tactile, visual and auditory guidance, it overcomes the problem of lack of real-time feedback mechanism in the existing technology, thereby achieving the technical effect of helping users adjust their breathing according to real-time data.

[0025] Because the present invention creates an independent single-person space, effectively isolates external interference, and provides an optimized training environment, it overcomes the problem in the prior art that environmental interference affects the training effect, thereby enhancing the training effect.

[0026] Because the portability design of the present invention takes into account the cost of manufacturing and assembly, it can be easily moved to public places such as campuses, parks and libraries, thus overcoming the problems of high price and difficulty in popularization in the existing technology, and can stimulate public attention to respiratory health issues and provide a public and convenient respiratory training method.

[0027] Because the present invention provides a self-service breathing training device that allows users to select and adjust training modes according to personal needs, it overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art that require physician assistance, thereby achieving the technical effect of improving user autonomy and convenience.

[0028] Because the present invention uses cloud data storage and intelligent data analysis to establish personal training files, it overcomes the problems of inconvenient data management and waste of medical resources in the existing technology, thereby achieving the technical effect of saving resources and providing personalized feedback. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The present invention may be more fully understood with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are intended to illustrate, rather than limit, the present teachings.

[0030] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of the appearance of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the control assembly of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 It is a flow chart of the use of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4 This is an example diagram of visual feedback according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] In the figure, 1. upper frame, 2. curved columns, 3. composite floor, 4. composite ceiling, 5. inner layer, 6. outer layer, 7. glass sliding door, 8. display screen, 9. combination audio system, 10. central processing unit, 11. keyboard, 12. mouse, 13. table top, 14. inflatable device, 15. gas sensor, 16. pressure sensor, 17. seat, 18. ventilation fan, 19. small air conditioner, 20. LED light. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The present invention provides a breathing feedback training device. To make the purpose, technical solution, and effects of the present invention more clear and distinct, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the core support structure of the single-person space consists of an upper frame 1, four curved columns 2, and a composite floor 3, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly. The upper frame 1 and curved columns 2 are constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum. The top of the upper frame 1 is connected to a composite ceiling panel 4, which is made of polyester fiber sound-absorbing panels.

[0037] The walls of the single-person space consist of a double-layer structure: an inner layer 5 and an outer layer 6. The inner layer 5 is a soundproof panel, while the outer layer 6 is a carbon-plastic composite panel. The soundproof panel is a polyester fiber sound-absorbing panel with a flexible sound-absorbing material inside. The laminate flooring 3 is made of the same material as the outer layer 6 and is covered with carpet.

[0038] The glass sliding door 7 is made of soundproof glass material, and the handle is located on the right side, and one side can push and pull to enter. Blackout curtains can be hung inside the door.

[0039] The inflatable device 14 is fixed to the surface of the sound insulation board and is composed of multiple groups of airbags with inflatable membrane structures. The airbags are made of a soft surface and good ductility, and the material is silicone rubber, polyurethane or polyvinyl chloride; the surface of the airbags is attached with flexible materials such as plush or fabric. During use, gas is pumped into the airbags through the inflation interface, and the central processing unit 10 controls the operation of the air pump to achieve the contraction of the airbags simulating the breathing rhythm. Multiple groups of pressure sensors 16 and gas sensors 15 are provided on the surface of the airbags. The pressure sensor 16 comes into contact with the user when the airbag is inflated, and is used to collect respiratory data such as the user's heart rate, the intensity and rhythm of the chest and abdominal movements; the gas sensor 15 is used to collect data such as the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, humidity and temperature in the air, and transmit it to the central processing unit 10 to achieve real-time control of the air quality of the single-person enclosed space. In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the central processing unit uses BioTrace+ to perform data analysis for respiratory training. BioTrace+ can filter the raw waveform data, extract key respiratory parameters such as respiratory rate, rhythm and depth, perform in-depth time domain and frequency domain analysis, and provide useful physiological and emotional state information.

[0040] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, a table top 13 is fixed on the sound insulation board for placing the central processing unit 10, keyboard 11 and mouse 12, as well as the user's personal belongings.

[0041] The display screen 8 is fixed on the surface of the sound insulation board and is a curved LED display screen. It is equipped with a keyboard 11 and a mouse 12 and is controlled by a central processing unit 10. It can realize basic multimedia functions such as user information file retrieval and breathing simulation visualization. Figure 4 As shown, in a specific embodiment of the present invention, the user's emotions are presented in the form of an emotion fluctuation wave graph on the display screen. In this visual form, the degree of fluctuation of the wave is related to the user's emotion fluctuation; in addition, the display screen 8 can also present an "emotional galaxy", and the brightness change cycle of the planet can guide breathing; a combination audio system 9 is provided at the top of the space, fixed on the surface of the sound insulation board, and the music playing can be controlled by the central processing unit 10.

[0042] The single-person space is also equipped with a seat 17. An LED light 20 is installed at the lower end of the composite ceiling, serving as the primary light source within the space. A small air conditioner 19 is installed between the upper end of the soundproofing panel and the upper frame 1, and a ventilation fan 18 is installed between the soundproofing panel and the composite floor 3. When the glass sliding door 7 is closed to seal the space, the small air conditioner 19 and ventilation fan 18 are controlled by the central processor 10, achieving real-time regulation of the indoor air and temperature.

[0043] like Figure 2As shown, the control assembly of the present invention includes a central processing unit 10, an environmental conditioning unit, and a breathing guidance unit. The environmental conditioning unit includes an air sensor 15, a small air conditioner 19, and a ventilation fan 18; the breathing guidance unit includes a pressure sensor 16, an air inflator 14, a display screen 8, and a stereo system 9. The air sensor 15 collects data such as oxygen level, carbon dioxide level, humidity, and temperature in the air and transmits it to the central processing unit 10. The central processing unit analyzes the data and controls the small air conditioner 19 and ventilation fan 18, thereby achieving real-time control of the air in the single-person space. The pressure sensor 16 collects respiratory data such as the user's heart rate, the intensity and rhythm of chest and abdominal movements, and transmits it to the central processing unit 10. The central processing unit analyzes the data and controls the air inflator to simulate the breathing rhythm, thereby providing tactile feedback to the user. Simultaneously, the breathing rhythm is visually displayed on the display screen 8, and the stereo system 9 is controlled to play appropriate music. This achieves a multi-sensory breathing training method that guides the user through touch, vision, and hearing.

[0044] like Figure 3 As shown, the present invention also provides a breathing training method using the above-mentioned breathing training device, comprising the following steps:

[0045] 1) Identify the user entering the single-person space;

[0046] 2) Collecting environmental data in a single-person space through the gas sensor 15;

[0047] 3) The central processing unit 10 retrieves the user's breathing training record data from the cloud and matches it with the environmental data collected in step 2) to match an appropriate breathing training program; if the user is a first-time user, a general breathing training program is matched; in a single-person space, the user can choose a comfortable posture for breathing training;

[0048] 4) The airbag is inflated by the air pump and fully envelops the user. The central processor 10 activates the selected breathing training program and guides the user through breathing training through the inflation device and audio;

[0049] 5) The pressure-sensitive sensor 16 collects the user's breathing data and transmits it to the central processing unit 10 for analysis;

[0050] 6) The central processing unit further adjusts the breathing training plan based on the user's breathing data; the central processing unit controls the air pump according to the adjusted breathing training plan to adjust the intensity and frequency of the airbag expansion and contraction, and adjusts the volume and breathing rhythm of the audio simulation of the breathing sound according to the adjusted breathing training plan, guiding the user to follow the tactile stimulation provided by the airbag and the auditory stimulation provided by the audio. At the same time, the central processing unit will analyze the corresponding emotions and visualize them on the display, and associate them with the breathing rhythm in the adjusted breathing training plan to provide visual guidance to the user.

[0051] 7) After the training, the central processor generates a personal breathing training report and uploads it to the cloud for users and doctors to view and manage.

[0052] The above-described embodiments merely illustrate several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Persons skilled in the art will readily appreciate that variations and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multi-sensory feedback breathing training device, characterized in that: include: Single-person space, inflatable equipment, sensor components, central processing unit, speakers, display and cloud; The single-person space is an enclosed space that can accommodate the user's activities in a standing or sitting position; A plurality of the inflatable devices are installed on the inner wall of the single-person space, and the inflatable devices are used to simulate the breathing rhythm by expanding and contracting. After being inflated, the inflatable devices can wrap the user; The sensor assembly is provided on the inflatable device and is used to collect environmental data and user breathing data, convert the data into electrical signals, and transmit the signals to the central processing unit. The central processing unit is used to analyze the environmental data and user breathing data to derive a corresponding emotion index, thereby adjusting the intensity and frequency of the inflatable device's expansion and contraction and the audio mode of the speakers, and transmit the corresponding emotion index to the display. The sound system is used to simulate breathing sounds; The display is used to visualize the user's emotions in real time according to the emotion index transmitted by the central processor, and visually guide the user in conjunction with the breathing rhythm; The cloud is used to create a user profile and store the user's breathing training record data.

2. A multi-sensory feedback breathing training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an environment adjustment module; the environment adjustment module is used to adjust the humidity and temperature in the single-person space and to perform ventilation between the single-person space and the outside world.

3. The multi-sensory feedback breathing training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensor components are divided into two groups; one group is a pressure-sensitive sensor that collects the user's breathing data through contact with the user, and the other group is a gas-sensitive sensor that is used to collect environmental data in a single-person space; the user's breathing data includes the user's heart rate, the intensity and rhythm of the chest and abdominal movements; the environmental data includes oxygen level, carbon dioxide level, humidity and temperature.

4. The multi-sensory feedback breathing training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inflation device includes: an airbag, an inflation interface and an air pump. The airbag is fixed to the inner wall of the single-person space; the inflation interface is fixed on the airbag; the air pump is controlled by a central controller and connected to the inflation interface, and is used to pump gas from the inflation interface into the airbag.

5. The multi-sensory feedback breathing training device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The airbag is made of a material with a soft surface and good ductility, and the material is silicone rubber, polyurethane or polyvinyl chloride; it ensures that the airbag gives the human body a sense of wrapping after being inflated, and at the same time guides the user to perform breathing training through the rhythmic undulating tactile sensation.

6. The multi-sensory feedback breathing training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The central processing unit sends a driving signal to the air pump according to the electrical signal sent by the sensor component, so as to drive the inflatable device to perform breathing simulation.

7. The multi-sensory feedback breathing training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The central processing unit sends a control signal to the display screen according to the electrical signal sent by the sensor component, so as to activate the display screen to display in real time.

8. A breathing training method using the breathing training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steps include: 1) Identify the user entering the single-person space; 2) Collect environmental data in a single-person space through sensor components; 3) Retrieving the user's breathing training record data from the cloud, and matching it with the environmental data collected in step 2) to match an appropriate breathing training program; if it is the first time user, a general breathing training program is matched; 4) The inflatable device inflates and fully wraps the user, activates the selected breathing training program, and guides the user through breathing training through the inflatable device and audio; 5) The sensor component collects the user's breathing data and transmits it to the central processor for analysis; 6) The central processing unit further adjusts the breathing training program based on the user's breathing data; the central processing unit adjusts the intensity and frequency of the inflation and contraction of the inflatable device according to the adjusted breathing training program, as well as adjusts the volume and breathing rhythm of the audio simulation of the breathing sound, guiding the user to follow the tactile stimulation provided by the inflatable device and the auditory stimulation provided by the audio. At the same time, the central processing unit will analyze the corresponding emotions and visualize them on the display, and associate them with the breathing rhythm in the adjusted breathing training program to provide visual guidance to the user.

9. The breathing training method according to claim 8, characterized in that: After the training is completed, the central processor generates a personal breathing training report and uploads it to the cloud for users and doctors to view and manage.

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