Textile garments with integrated sensory stimulation zones and digital rest phase detection

Abstract

Textile garment comprising at least one integrated sensory stimulus zone, wherein the sensory stimulus zone is designed to respond to and record the physical or physiological parameters of a wearer, and wherein the garment is coupled with a digital application (app) for evaluating the recorded data and providing feedback to promote calmness, self-regulation or emotional stabilization.

Description

Technical field:

[0001] The invention relates to the field of smart functional clothing with psychophysiological effects, in particular textile garments with integrated sensory structures to promote relaxation and emotional balance. It is combined with digital evaluation and visualization via an app. State of the art:

[0002] Although textile products with massage, pressure or heat functions already exist, as well as sports-related smartwear with pulse measurement or motion sensors, there is currently no combination of discreetly integrated, sensory-active stimulation zones with targeted promotion of rest phases, combined with an app for the detection, evaluation and positive reinforcement of inner balance. Purpose of the invention:

[0003] The goal is to create wearable textile products that discreetly trigger sensory impulses to stimulate the autonomic nervous system, digitally detect rest phases and promote them in a targeted manner through app feedback. Solution: 1. Structure of the Balance Wear collection: The collection includes various textile garments such as: • Socks and knee-highs • Underwear • Shirts, blouses, tops • Pants • Tops, jackets • Sportswear and leisurewear • 2. Materials: Common clothing fabrics such as cotton, organic cotton, jersey, modal, blended fabrics, microfiber or similar are used. 3. Sensory stimulation zones: The stimulation zones are discreetly and invisibly incorporated using: • structured weaving or knitting techniques (e.g. rib or wave patterns), • point-like pressure elements (e.g. textile micro-bumps), • thermoactive areas with color- or structure-changing properties upon body contact or temperature change. 4th place: • Tops: Along the spine or in the upper back area • Underwear: In the area of ​​the lower back or pelvis • Trousers: Along the inner thighs and in the backs of the knees. These positions are based on neurophysiological findings on promoting resting impulses. 5. Technological Integration: • The clothing contains a textile or external sensor unit with Bluetooth or motion detection (IMU sensors) to detect periods of rest through movement patterns and time behavior. • The sensors are integrated into the textile in a minimally invasive way or applied as a small, removable module. 6. Digital application (Balance App): • The app receives data (e.g., inactivity > defined time), evaluates rest periods and visualizes them in daily or weekly overviews. • Positive feedback is provided through colors, music, or vibrations to enhance self-awareness. • Users can manually add entries for self-reflection.

[0004] Advantages and application benefits: • Promoting emotional balance, stress reduction and inner stability • Support in cases of sensory overload, restlessness, anxiety or stress • Suitable for everyday use, discreet application in work, school, leisure or therapy • Promoting learning and concentration in children and adolescents • Application in senior care settings for calming or rhythm regulation

[0005] Scope of protection / Special features of the invention: The combination of a textile principle (sensory stimulation zones) and AI-supported app analysis to promote inner peace represents a technically novel and previously unknown mode of operation, especially since it is discreet, passive-active combinable, and individually usable.

Claims

Textile garment comprising at least one integrated sensory stimulus zone, wherein the sensory stimulus zone is designed to respond to and record the physical or physiological parameters of a wearer, and wherein the garment is coupled with a digital application (app) for evaluating the recorded data and providing feedback to promote calmness, self-regulation or emotional stabilization. Garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the sensory stimulus zone is formed by structures, materials or conductive threads incorporated into the textile. Garment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sensory stimulus zone can be stimulated by pressure, vibration, heat or cold impulses. Clothing item according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recorded data can be transferred to the digital application via a wireless interface (e.g. Bluetooth, WLAN). Garment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the digital application provides evaluations of the wearer's stress, restlessness or sleep quality. Garment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the feedback to the wearer is visual, acoustic or haptic. Garment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sensory stimulation zones are modular and washable. Garment according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the garment is in the form of underwear, socks, shirts, trousers, hats or gloves.