Tinnitus treatment device

Abstract

The invention provides a tinnitus treatment device which comprises VR equipment, acceleration sensors and fixing rods are sequentially arranged on the two sides of the VR equipment, the fixing rods are connected through a first fixing band, a length adjusting module is arranged in the middle of the first fixing band, and the length adjusting module is connected with the VR equipment through a second fixing band. A moving track is arranged on the side face of the fixing rod, the playing module is movably arranged on the moving track, and a detection module is arranged in the center of the bottom of the fixing rod. According to the invention, the traditional Chinese medicine five-tone therapy is combined with the interactivity of the VR equipment, so that the tinnitus treatment effect is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of ear treatment equipment, in particular to a tinnitus treatment device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Tinnitus is a condition in which a person perceives abnormal sounds in the ear or the head, such as a buzzing, ringing, clicking sound, etc., without external sound stimulation.

[0003] Sound therapy is an important means of tinnitus treatment. Traditional sound therapy includes using white noise, natural sound, etc. to mask tinnitus sound, but the treatment effect has individual differences. With the development of technology, doctors can now accurately measure the tinnitus frequency and loudness of patients through advanced hearing detection equipment, and then customize personalized sound treatment programs based on these data to improve treatment effect. However, masking therapy is based on the understanding of tinnitus by Western medicine, which has certain one-sidedness and limitations. In contrast, the understanding of tinnitus by traditional Chinese medicine advocates starting from the whole, and believes that tinnitus is not a single organ disease, and the imbalance of viscera and meridians needs to be identified. It is a research hotspot in recent years to explore the treatment method of tinnitus based on traditional Chinese medicine to improve the treatment effect. SUMMARY

[0004] In order to solve the technical problem of one-sidedness and limitation of masking therapy in tinnitus treatment in the prior art, the tinnitus treatment device provided by the present application includes a VR device, acceleration sensors and fixed rods are arranged in sequence on both sides of the VR device, the fixed rods are connected through a first fixed belt, a length adjusting module is arranged in the middle of the first fixed belt, the length adjusting module and the VR device are connected through a second fixed belt, a moving track is arranged on the side of the fixed rod, a playing module is movably arranged on the moving track, and a detection module is arranged at the central position of the bottom of the fixed rod.

[0005] Preferably, an eyeball tracking module is arranged around the screen of the VR device.

[0006] Preferably, the playing module includes a base, a moving end is arranged at the bottom of the base, the moving end is arranged on the moving track, and a loudspeaker is arranged at the upper part of the base.

[0007] Preferably, the detection module includes a positioning rod and a detection assembly, the positioning rod is connected between the fixed rod and the detection assembly, a rotating rod is rotatably connected with the positioning rod, and a microphone is connected with the rotating rod.

[0008] Preferably, the detection assembly includes a temperature sensor and an optical heart rate sensor.

[0009] Preferably, the working process of the tinnitus treatment device is as follows:

[0010] S1. VR equipment determines the corresponding musical scale for the patient;

[0011] S2 and VR devices are used to build and display videos;

[0012] The S3 and VR devices display video, with the playback module positioned in the center of the moving track to play music. The display is dynamically adjusted according to the patient's gaze, and emergency procedures are handled based on data from the detection components.

[0013] Preferably, in step S1, the VR device asks questions to the patient through a display screen, determines the patient's head shaking or nodding movements through an accelerometer, determines the patient's physical condition based on the head shaking or nodding movements, identifies potentially problematic organs based on the patient's physical condition, and determines the corresponding musical scale for the patient based on the correspondence between musical scales and organs.

[0014] Preferably, in step S2, each musical scale corresponds to four sets of music, which correspond to the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter respectively. Each set of music includes a background music and multiple local music tracks. The VR device selects the corresponding set of music based on the musical scale corresponding to the patient and the current season, and generates a display video related to the natural environment based on the background music and local music tracks. A specific area of ​​the display video is marked as a calibration area, and the calibration area corresponds to a specific magnified video and local music tracks.

[0015] Preferably, in step S3, the dynamic adjustment of the display based on the patient's gaze specifically includes the eye-tracking module monitoring the patient's gaze. If the patient's gaze moves from the non-calibrated area to the calibrated area, the magnified video corresponding to the calibrated area is magnified and displayed, and the music is replaced with local music, causing the playback module to move along the movement track toward the head. If the patient's gaze moves from the calibrated area to the non-calibrated area, the magnified video is turned off, the music is replaced with background music, and the playback module moves along the movement track away from the head and returns to the center position of the movement track.

[0016] Preferably, in S3, emergency handling based on the data from the detection component specifically includes: if either body temperature or heart rate exceeds the corresponding safety threshold, the VR device will stop playing video and music, ask the patient questions through the playback module, receive the patient's answers through the microphone, and take appropriate action based on the patient's answers.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] Combining traditional Chinese medicine's five-tone therapy with the interactivity of VR devices can enhance the treatment effect of tinnitus. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a top view schematic diagram of the tinnitus treatment device of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a side view of the tinnitus treatment device of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the playback module of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the detection module of the present invention.

[0023] The components are: 1. Housing, 2. Accelerometer, 3. Fixing rod, 4. Moving track, 5. Playback module, 51. Moving end, 52. Base, 53. Speaker, 6. First fixing strap, 7. Length adjustment module, 8. Second fixing strap, 9. Detection module, 91. Positioning rod, 92. Detection component, 93. Rotating rod, 94. Microphone. Implementation

[0024] The technical solution of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the common causes of tinnitus are mainly irregular diet, insufficient sleep, and excessive stress, leading to dysfunction of the internal organs. Tinnitus is caused by conditions such as spleen and stomach weakness, liver qi stagnation, phlegm and dampness accumulation, insufficient heart blood, kidney deficiency, wind invasion, excessive heart fire, blood stasis obstructing the sensory orifices, and disharmony between the heart and kidneys. The five tones refer to the five musical notes: Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zhi, and Yu. In TCM theory, these five tones correspond to the five internal organs: liver, heart, spleen, lungs, and kidneys. Specifically, Gong corresponds to the spleen, Shang to the lungs, Jiao to the liver, Zhi to the heart, and Yu to the kidneys. Adjusting the five tones can effectively influence the functions of these five organs, which is beneficial for controlling or alleviating tinnitus.

[0026] like Figures 1-2 As shown, the tinnitus treatment device proposed in this invention includes a VR device 1. Accelerometers 2 and fixing rods 3 are sequentially arranged on both sides of the VR device 1. The fixing rods 3 are connected by a first fixing strap 6. A length adjustment module 7 is arranged in the middle of the first fixing strap 6, and the length adjustment module 7 is connected to the VR device 1 by a second fixing strap 8. A moving track 4 is arranged on the side of the fixing rods 3, and a playback module 5 is movably arranged on the moving track 4. A detection module 9 is arranged at the bottom center of the fixing rods 3.

[0027] VR Device 1 internally utilizes Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1+Gen 1 chip, which integrates a third-generation Hexagon NPU as an AI engine, significantly enhancing on-device AI computing power. In this invention, the chip's NPU runs a trained interactive model. This model automatically generates display videos based on music and automatically switches between music and visuals according to the user's focus during display. An eye-tracking module, specifically a 7invensun eye-tracking module, is positioned around the screen of VR Device 1 to monitor the patient's gaze.

[0028] The first fixing strap 6 and the second fixing strap 8 are made of elastic material. The length adjustment module 7 adjusts the length of the first fixing strap 6 according to the size of the patient's head. The first fixing strap 6 and the second fixing strap 8 work together to stably fix the tinnitus treatment device to the patient's head.

[0029] like Figure 3 As shown, the playback module 5 includes a base 52, a movable end 51 is provided at the bottom of the base 52, the movable end 51 is provided on the movable track 4, and can move along the movable track 4 under the drive of the motor, and a speaker 53 is provided at the top of the base 52.

[0030] like Figure 4 As shown, the detection module 9 includes a positioning rod 91 and a detection component 92. The detection component 92 includes a temperature sensor and an optical heart rate sensor. The optical heart rate sensor estimates the heart rate by measuring changes in the light reflected by red blood cells in the blood. The positioning rod 91 is connected to the fixing rod 3 and is elastic, allowing the detection component 92 to fit snugly against the skin in front of the ear for more accurate detection data. A rotating rod 93 is rotatably connected to the positioning rod 91 and is connected to a microphone 94.

[0031] The working process of the tinnitus treatment device is as follows:

[0032] S1. The VR device determines the patient's corresponding musical scale. Specifically, the VR device asks questions to the patient through a display screen, uses an accelerometer to detect the patient's head shaking or nodding movements, and determines the patient's physical condition based on these movements. This method can understand the patient's physical condition while protecting their privacy. Questions include: 1) Shortness of breath; 2) Cough or phlegm; 3) Chest tightness; 4) Sore throat; 5) Dry mouth or bitter taste; 6) Insomnia; 7) Axillary pain; 8) Loss of appetite; 9) Fatigue and weakness. Based on the patient's physical condition, the device identifies potentially problematic organs. Specifically, lung meridian damage corresponds to symptoms such as shortness of breath, cough, phlegm, chest tightness, and sore throat; heart fire rising corresponds to symptoms such as dry mouth, bitter taste, and insomnia; liver qi stagnation corresponds to symptoms such as axillary pain and chest tightness; and spleen deficiency corresponds to symptoms such as loss of appetite and fatigue and weakness. The corresponding musical note for a patient is determined based on the correspondence between musical notes and organs. The correspondence is as follows: Gong corresponds to the spleen, Shang corresponds to the lungs, Jiao corresponds to the liver, Zhi corresponds to the heart, and Yu corresponds to the kidneys.

[0033] S2. The VR device constructs the display video. Specifically, each musical scale corresponds to four sets of music, representing the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Each set of music includes one background track and multiple local tracks. The VR device selects the corresponding set of music based on the patient's musical scale and the current season. The background and local tracks are input into the interactive model, which generates a display video related to the natural environment. Specific areas in the display video are marked as calibration areas, corresponding to specific magnified videos and local tracks. For example, if the display video shows a mountain landscape including a stream and a pavilion, the areas corresponding to the stream and the pavilion are designated as calibration areas. The magnified video for the stream area shows fish swimming in the stream, with local tracks related to water flow. The magnified video for the pavilion area shows two ancient people playing chess, with local tracks related to chess playing.

[0034] The S3 VR device displays video and places the playback module in the center of the moving track, playing music. The display dynamically adjusts based on the patient's gaze. Simultaneously, it handles emergencies based on data from the detection components. Specifically, the dynamic adjustment based on the patient's gaze involves the eye-tracking module monitoring the patient's gaze. If the patient's gaze moves from a non-calibrated area to a calibrated area, the corresponding magnified video in the calibrated area is magnified, and the music is replaced with localized music. The playback module moves along the moving track towards the head, giving the patient a visual and auditory sense of close observation. If the patient's gaze moves from the calibrated area to a non-calibrated area, the magnified video is turned off, the music is replaced with background music, and the playback module moves away from the head, returning to the center of the moving track, giving the patient a visual and auditory sense of retreat. The emergency handling based on the detection components includes stopping video and music playback if either body temperature or heart rate exceeds a corresponding safety threshold. The playback module then questions the patient, and the microphone receives the patient's response, which is then processed accordingly.

[0035] The above description discloses only preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. It should be noted that any equivalent variations made to the present invention by those skilled in the art without departing from its design structure and principles are considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tinnitus treatment device, characterized in that, The tinnitus treatment device includes a VR device. An accelerometer and a fixing rod are arranged sequentially on both sides of the VR device. The fixing rods are connected by a first fixing strap. A length adjustment module is arranged in the middle of the first fixing strap. The length adjustment module is connected to the VR device by a second fixing strap. A moving track is arranged on the side of the fixing rod. A playback module is movably arranged on the moving track. A detection module is arranged at the bottom center of the fixing rod.

2. The tinnitus treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The VR device has an eye-tracking module around its screen.

3. The tinnitus treatment device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The playback module includes a base, a movable end is provided at the bottom of the base and is disposed on the moving track, and a speaker is provided at the top of the base.

4. The tinnitus treatment device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The detection module includes a positioning rod and a detection component. The positioning rod is connected between the fixed rod and the detection component. A rotating rod is rotatably connected to the positioning rod and is connected to a microphone.

5. The tinnitus treatment device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The detection components include a temperature sensor and an optical heart rate sensor.

6. The tinnitus treatment device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The working process of the tinnitus treatment device is as follows: S1. VR equipment determines the corresponding musical scale for the patient; S2 and VR devices are used to build and display videos; The S3 and VR devices display video, with the playback module positioned in the center of the moving track to play music. The display is dynamically adjusted according to the patient's gaze, and emergency procedures are handled based on data from the detection components.

7. The tinnitus treatment device according to claim 6, characterized in that, In step S1, the VR device asks questions to the patient through the display screen, determines the patient's head shaking or nodding movements through the accelerometer, determines the patient's physical condition based on the head shaking or nodding movements, identifies potentially problematic organs based on the patient's physical condition, and determines the corresponding musical scale for the patient based on the correspondence between musical scales and organs.

8. The tinnitus treatment device according to claim 6, characterized in that, In S2, each musical scale corresponds to four sets of music, which correspond to the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Each set of music includes a background music and multiple local music tracks. The VR device selects the corresponding set of music based on the musical scale corresponding to the patient and the current season, and generates a display video related to the natural environment based on the background music and local music tracks. A specific area of ​​the display video is marked as a calibration area, and the calibration area corresponds to a specific magnified video and local music tracks.

9. The tinnitus treatment device according to claim 6, characterized in that, In S3, the dynamic adjustment of the display based on the patient's gaze specifically includes the eye-tracking module monitoring the patient's gaze. If the patient's gaze moves from the non-calibrated area to the calibrated area, the magnified video corresponding to the calibrated area is magnified and the music is replaced with local music, causing the playback module to move along the movement track toward the head. If the patient's gaze moves from the calibrated area to the non-calibrated area, the magnified video is turned off, the music is replaced with background music, causing the playback module to move along the movement track away from the head and return to the center position of the movement track.

10. The tinnitus treatment device according to claim 6, characterized in that, In S3, emergency handling based on the data from the detection component specifically includes: if either body temperature or heart rate exceeds the corresponding safety threshold, the VR device will stop playing video and music, ask the patient questions through the playback module, receive the patient's answers through the microphone, and take appropriate action based on the patient's answers.

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