Acousto-optic sleep-aiding pillow and pillowcase thereof

Abstract

The utility model provides an acousto-optic sleep-aiding pillow and a pillow cover thereof. The acousto-optic sleep-aiding pillow comprises a pillow main body and a covering part, the pillow main body is internally provided with two sound units which respectively correspond to two ears of a user, and the two sound units are used for generating a plurality of sound frequencies respectively. The covering part is connected with the long side edge of the pillow body, and two light-emitting units are arranged on the first face of the covering part and correspond to the two eye socket positions of the user respectively so as to generate colored light and multiple flicker rates.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] An acoustic-optical sleep-aiding pillow and its pillow cover, in particular, an acoustic-optical sleep-aiding pillow and its pillow cover that help sleep through the frequency difference of sound frequency and the frequency difference of light flashing. BACKGROUND

[0002] Sleep disorders are a common health problem in contemporary society, mainly manifested as difficulty falling asleep, low sleep quality, and dreamy wakefulness. These problems can be caused by stress, anxiety, depression, and unhealthy lifestyles, and have a negative impact on an individual's physical and mental health. Traditional treatment methods include drug therapy, behavior therapy, and psychological therapy, but there are problems of poor effectiveness or side effects.

[0003] In the new patent TWM651924U applied for by the applicant, an acoustic-optical sleep-aiding eye mask is proposed, which helps users enter a sleep state, a relaxed state, or a concentration state through the frequency difference of sound frequency and the frequency difference of light flashing. In addition, the control module adjusts the frequency difference of sound frequency or light flashing according to the heart rate variability of the user to make the user enter the state selected by the user. Considering the comfort and convenience of the user, the applicant continues to develop related technologies and develops a new acoustic-optical sleep-aiding pillow and its pillow cover. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] To solve the above problems, according to an embodiment, the present application provides an acoustic-optical sleep-aiding pillow, comprising a pillow main body and a covering part.

[0005] The pillow main body has two sound units inside the pillow main body, corresponding to the user's two ear parts, and the two sound units are used to generate multiple sound frequencies respectively. The covering part is connected to the long side of the pillow main body, and the first surface of the covering part is provided with two light-emitting units corresponding to the positions of the user's two eye sockets to generate color light and multiple flashing rates.

[0006] According to another embodiment, the pillow main body further comprises a charging unit arranged on the side of the pillow main body for connecting to an external power source for charging.

[0007] According to another embodiment, the pillow main body further comprises a plurality of keys arranged on the side of the pillow main body for controlling the power supply of the acoustic-optical sleep-aiding pillow and the states of the two sound units and the two light-emitting units.

[0008] According to another embodiment, the pillow main body further comprises two vibration units arranged inside the pillow main body, and the two vibration units are respectively located at the horizontal positions in front of the two sound units to generate multiple vibration frequencies.

[0009] According to another embodiment, the range of the plurality of vibration frequencies is 2-300 Hz.

[0010] According to another embodiment, when each of the sound units generates the sound frequency, the light emitting units on the same side as the sound units generate the flicker rate at the same frequency as the sound frequency, and the light emitting units on the other side generate the flicker rate at the same frequency as the sound frequency of the other sound unit.

[0011] According to another embodiment, the pillow body has a concave arc segment and two convex arc segments, the concave arc segment connects the two convex arc segments, and the concave arc segment is located between the two convex arc segments.

[0012] According to an embodiment, the present application provides a sound and light sleep aid pillow cover for covering a pillow body, comprising two sound units, a cover portion, and a charging unit.

[0013] The two sound units are formed on opposite sides of the pillow body to correspond to the two ears of a user, wherein the two sound units generate a plurality of sound frequencies each. The cover portion is formed on the long side of the pillow body, and the first surface of the cover portion is provided with two light emitting units corresponding to the two eye sockets of the user to generate colored light and a plurality of flicker rates. The charging unit is arranged on one side of the pillow body to connect to an external power source for charging.

[0014] According to another embodiment, the pillow body further comprises a plurality of keys arranged on the side of the pillow body to control the power supply of the sound and light sleep aid pillow cover and the states of the two sound units and the two light emitting units.

[0015] The present application can claim the following effects: (1) by emitting sound of a specific frequency and flickering light, helping the user to enter a sleep state, a relaxed state, or a focused state, etc. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to make the above technical and other purposes, features, advantages and embodiments of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the following is a description of the accompanying drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic view of a sound and light sleep aid pillow according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0018] Figure 2 A perspective view of a sound and light sleep aid pillow according to an embodiment of the present application is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] To more specifically describe various embodiments of the present disclosure, the following description is made with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that when a component is referred to as being "connected" or "coupled" to another component, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other component, or intervening components can also be present. In contrast, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another component, it should be understood that there are no intervening components present.

[0020] In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", and the like in the description and in the claims, if any, are used for distinguishing between similar elements and not necessarily for describing a sequential or chronological order. It is to be understood that the terms so used are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances such that the descriptive terms "first", "second", "third", etc., are to be construed, at least in some instances, as indicating either a chronological or an order in time unless explicitly stated otherwise.

[0021] Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of a sound and light sleep-aiding pillow 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. According to an embodiment, the present disclosure provides a sound and light sleep-aiding pillow 100 including a pillow main body 110 and a covering portion 120.

[0022] Referring to Figure 2 , Figure 2The perspective view of the sound and light sleep-aiding pillow 100 according to an embodiment of the present application is shown. The pillow body 110 has a concave arc segment and two convex arc segments. These arc segments are connected to each other to form the overall contour of the pillow body 110, wherein the two convex arc segments are located on both sides of the pillow body 110, and the concave arc segment is located in the center of the overall pillow body 110, so as to better fit the shape of the user's head and neck, provide better support and comfort for the head and neck, and reduce pressure. In addition, the pillow body 110 is internally and externally provided with a plurality of components, including two sound units 112, two vibration units 114, a charging unit 116, and a plurality of keys 118. The two sound units 112 are arranged inside the pillow body 110, and generally correspond to the positions of the user's two ears, respectively. The sound unit 112 (e.g., a loudspeaker) is used to generate specific multiple sound frequencies and music to help the user relax and enter a sleep state or other mode. The two vibration units 114 are arranged inside the pillow body 110 and are located in front of the two sound units 112, respectively, and are used to generate specific multiple vibration frequencies, the vibration of which can provide a slight massage effect on the body, which helps to further relax the muscles and promote blood circulation. The charging unit 116 is arranged on one side of the outside of the pillow body 110, and is used to connect an external power source for charging, so as to ensure that the sound and light sleep-aiding pillow 100 remains in normal operation. The plurality of keys 118 are arranged on one side of the outside of the pillow body 110, and are used to control various functions of the sound and light sleep-aiding pillow 100, such as switching on and off the power supply, adjusting the volume, and switching modes, etc.

[0023] The covering part 120 is connected to the pillow body 110 and is located on one long side of the pillow, and is used to cover the user's face to isolate external light sources and create a more comfortable and quiet sleep environment. The covering part 120 is generally designed to be soft and have air permeability to ensure the user's comfortable feeling. The covering part 120 is provided with two light-emitting units 122. The two light-emitting units 122 can be arranged according to the positions of the user's eye sockets, and the two light-emitting units 122 will generate a color light and specific multiple flashing rates to provide comfortable and uniform light stimulation. In addition, the covering part 120 can also effectively isolate external noise through appropriate thickness and structural design, further improving the user's sleep quality. The covering part 120 not only reduces the interference of external light sources, but also helps the user to enter the state set by the user more quickly.

[0024] According to another embodiment, when each sound unit 112 generates a specific sound frequency on one side of the pillow body 110, the light-emitting unit 122 on that side will synchronously generate a flashing frequency of the same frequency. For example, assuming the sound unit 112 on the left generates a specific first sound frequency, then the corresponding light-emitting unit 122 on the left will generate the same first flashing rate. Simultaneously, the light-emitting unit 122 on the right will generate the same second flashing rate according to the second sound frequency generated by the sound unit 112 on the right. Furthermore, the sound frequencies of the left and right sound units 112 have a frequency difference.

[0025] According to another embodiment, the vibration frequency of the vibration unit 114 is in the range of 2-300Hz, and the vibration frequencies of the two vibration units 114 on both sides can be the same or different, depending on the program design.

[0026] In summary, the cover 120 plays a crucial role in the sound and light sleep aid pillow 100. It not only isolates external light sources and noise, providing a comfortable sleep environment, but also provides appropriate light stimulation through the light-emitting unit 122, helping users to enter a relaxed and sleep-inducing state more quickly.

[0027] Table 1

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[0029] To elaborate further, the frequency of alpha waves mentioned above is between 8 and 12 Hz. Alpha waves typically occur when the user is in a relaxed, resting, meditating, or quiet state. Alpha wave activity is stronger when a person is awake but relaxed.

[0030] The frequencies of these beta waves range from 12 to 28 Hz. Beta waves are typically associated with wakefulness, focus, thinking, speaking, and daily activities. Beta wave activity is stronger when one is awake and focused.

[0031] The frequency of the aforementioned theta waves is between 4 and 8 Hz, and theta waves usually appear in a state of deep relaxation and light sleep.

[0032] The frequency of the aforementioned delta waves is between 2 and 4 Hz, and delta waves usually occur during deep sleep (non-rapid eye movement or deep NREM sleep).

[0033] The pattern in Table 1 is explained below:

[0034] 1. Quick Relaxation Mode: The quick relaxation mode lasts for 15 minutes, with continuous binaural frequency difference, vibration, and sleep-inducing light. The last 10 minutes are accompanied by sleep-inducing music until the mode ends. This mode guides the user's brain to release alpha waves, making the user feel relaxed.

[0035] 2. Nap Mode: The nap mode lasts for 30 minutes, with continuous binaural frequency difference, vibration, and sleep-inducing light. Sleep-inducing music plays for the first 25 minutes. This mode guides the user's brain to release alpha waves to make the user feel relaxed, then guides the user to release theta waves to enter a light sleep state, and finally returns to alpha waves to gradually wake the user up.

[0036] 3. Soothing Mode: The soothing mode lasts for 30 minutes, with continuous binaural frequency difference, vibration, and sleep-inducing light. Sleep-inducing music plays for the last 25 minutes until the mode ends. This mode guides the user's brain to release alpha waves, and then guides the user to release theta waves, allowing the user to transition from a relaxed state to a light sleep state.

[0037] 4. Deep Sleep Mode: The deep sleep mode lasts for 60 minutes, with continuous binaural frequency difference, vibration, and sleep-inducing light until the end of the mode. This mode guides the user's brain to release alpha waves, then theta waves, and finally delta waves, allowing the user to progress from relaxation to light sleep and then to deep sleep.

[0038] 5. White Noise Mode: The white noise mode lasts for 30 minutes, with continuous white noise until the mode ends. White noise has a relaxing and soothing function.

[0039] 6. Focus Mode: Focus Mode lasts for 30 minutes, with continuous binaural frequency difference, vibration, and sleep-inducing light until the end of the mode. This mode guides the user's brain to release alpha waves, and then guides the user to release beta waves, allowing the user to concentrate.

[0040] The following example illustrates the content of Table 1 above. For instance, when a user selects the deep sleep mode using button 118, the sound and light sleep aid pillow 100 adjusts the user's brainwaves to near or equal to delta waves by adjusting the flashing rate of the light and the frequency of the sound by a predetermined frequency difference, thus achieving an effective deep sleep effect. Further explanation: the sound and light sleep aid pillow 100 gradually adjusts the flashing rate and the predetermined frequency difference of the sound from alpha waves to delta waves. Alpha waves involve changing the flashing rate and sound frequency to a predetermined frequency difference of 8-12 Hz, inducing a relaxed state in the user. After a period of time, the flashing rate and sound frequency are changed to a predetermined frequency difference of 4-8 Hz (i.e., theta waves), inducing a light sleep state in the user. Finally, the flashing rate and sound frequency are changed to a predetermined frequency difference of 2-4 Hz (i.e., delta waves), maintaining the user in deep sleep. However, this invention is not limited to these limitations.

[0041] According to one embodiment, the present invention provides a sound and light sleep-aid pillowcase to cover a pillow body. The sound and light sleep-aid pillow includes two sound units, a covering portion, and a charging unit. Two sound units 112 are formed on opposite sides of the pillow body 110 to correspond to the user's two ears. The sound units 112 (e.g., speakers) are used to generate specific multiple sound frequencies and music to help the user relax and enter a sleep state or other mode. A covering portion 120 is formed on the long side of the pillow body to cover the user's face to block external light sources and create a more comfortable and quiet sleep environment. The covering portion 120 is typically designed to be made of a soft and breathable material to ensure the user's comfort. Two light-emitting units 122 are provided on the first surface of the covering portion 120, corresponding to the user's two eye sockets, to generate colored light and multiple flashing rates. A charging unit 116 is disposed on the side of the pillow body 110 for connecting to an external power source for charging. In addition, the pillow body 110 also includes multiple buttons 118 located on the side of the pillow body 110, used to control the power supply of the sound and light sleep-aid pillowcase and the status of the two sound units 112 and the two light-emitting units 122. This design allows users to remove the pillowcase when needed and put it on other pillows, allowing users to choose different styles, materials, or sizes of pillows according to their personal preferences or specific needs, while still enjoying the sleep-aiding effect provided by the sound and light sleep-aid pillow 100, ensuring that users can obtain a comfortable and effective sleep experience on any pillow. For detailed information on the components, please refer to the description of the sound and light sleep-aid pillow 100 above.

[0042] In summary, this new invention offers various modes, including but not limited to sleep, relaxation, and focus modes. By emitting sounds at specific frequencies and flashing lights, combined with vibration stimulation, users can choose a suitable mode according to their needs and preferences, thereby achieving relaxation, improved focus, or deep sleep. The combination and diversity of these modes make this new sound-light sleep aid pillow more flexible and practical, meeting the needs of different users and enhancing its application value.

[0043] It should also be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0044] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the system embodiments are basically similar to the method embodiments, so the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions in the method embodiments.

[0045] The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this invention. Any equivalent modifications or alterations made to them shall not depart from the spirit and scope of this invention and shall be included in the claims of this application.

Claims

1. An audio-visual sleep-aid pillow, characterized in that: a pillow body having two sound units inside the pillow body, respectively corresponding to two ears of a user, the two sound units being used to generate a plurality of sound frequencies respectively; a cover connected to a long side of the pillow body, a first surface of the cover being provided with two light-emitting units respectively corresponding to two eye socket positions of the user to generate color light and a plurality of flicker rates.

2. The sound and light sleep aiding pillow according to claim 1, wherein, The pillow body further comprises a charging unit arranged on a side of the pillow body to connect an external power source for charging.

3. The sound and light assisted sleep pillow of claim 2, wherein, The pillow body further comprises a plurality of keys arranged on the side of the pillow body to control the power supply of the audio-visual sleep-aid pillow and the states of the two sound units and the two light-emitting units.

4. The sound and light sleep aiding pillow according to claim 1, wherein, The pillow body further comprises two vibration units arranged inside the pillow body, the two vibration units being respectively located at horizontal positions in front of the two sound units to generate a plurality of vibration frequencies.

5. The sound and light assisted sleep pillow of claim 4, wherein, The plurality of vibration frequencies range from 2 to 300 Hz.

6. The sound and light assisted sleep pillow of claim 1, wherein, When the sound units generate the sound frequencies respectively, the light-emitting units on the same side as the sound units generate the flicker rates with the same frequencies as the sound frequencies, and the light-emitting units on the other side generate the flicker rates with the same frequencies as the sound frequencies of the other sound units.

7. The sound and light assisted sleep pillow of claim 1, wherein, The pillow body has a concave arc segment and two convex arc segments, the concave arc segment connecting the two convex arc segments, and the concave arc segment being located between the two convex arc segments.

8. An audio-visual sleep-aid pillow cover for covering a pillow body, characterized in that: two sound units formed at opposite sides of the pillow body to correspond to two ears of a user, wherein the two sound units are used to generate a plurality of sound frequencies respectively; a cover formed at a long side of the pillow body, a first surface of the cover being provided with two light-emitting units respectively corresponding to two eye socket positions of the user to generate color light and a plurality of flicker rates; and, a charging unit arranged at a side of the pillow body to connect an external power source for charging.

9. The sound and light sleep aiding pillow case of claim 8, wherein, The pillow body further comprises a plurality of keys arranged on the side of the pillow body to control the power supply of the audio-visual sleep-aid pillow cover and the states of the two sound units and the two light-emitting units.

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