Housing

Abstract

To provide a housing that gives appropriate or effective stimulation of circadian rhythm to a user.SOLUTION: A housing 10 has a storage space storing a user and includes: a control device 110 that controls stimulation according to circadian rhythm given to a user stored in the storage space; and an output device 140 that outputs stimulation controlled by the control device 110 into the storage space.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The disclosed technology relates to a housing. [Background technology]

[0002] Proposals have been made to improve labor productivity in offices. For example, there is known an office that includes a first space that is set up inside a room, separated by at least a wall, and equipped with a desk, and a second space that is set up inside the room, separated by at least a wall, and equipped with a desk, the floor of the second space being higher than the floor of the first space, and there being no wall or door in front of the desk when the desk in the second space is in use (for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-85248 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The technology described in Patent Document 1 uses structural features to enable people to concentrate on specific thoughts, but the scientific basis for its effectiveness is unclear. Also, users who work in buildings sometimes work in stressful conditions, making it difficult to increase labor productivity.

[0005] On the other hand, circadian rhythms have been attracting attention in recent years, and it is said that by synchronizing this circadian rhythm with the body clock, it is possible to achieve regular sleep and promote the secretion of two sleep-related hormones, serotonin and melatonin, which ultimately improves productivity. However, with the constant use of smartphones and overtime work, it is not easy to effectively synchronize with circadian rhythms, and there are no places that provide circadian rhythms appropriately or effectively to users.

[0006] Therefore, one aspect of the disclosed technology aims to provide a housing that appropriately or effectively stimulates the circadian rhythm of a user. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In one aspect of the disclosed technology, the housing has a storage space for storing a user, and is equipped with a control device that controls the provision of stimuli to the user stored in the storage space in accordance with the circadian rhythm, and an output device that outputs the stimuli controlled by the control device into the storage space. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to one aspect of the disclosed technology, it is possible to provide a housing that appropriately or effectively stimulates a user's circadian rhythm. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a housing according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a housing according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of the video output device according to the embodiment; [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a circadian rhythm according to an embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of each device provided in a housing according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating an example of a screen for mode transition according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing performed by each device according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiments described below are merely examples, and are not intended to exclude various modifications or applications of techniques not explicitly described below. In other words, the present invention can be implemented with various modifications within the scope of its spirit. Furthermore, in the following description of the drawings, identical or similar parts are denoted by identical or similar reference numerals. The drawings are schematic and do not necessarily correspond to actual dimensions, ratios, etc. Parts in the drawings may have different dimensional relationships or ratios.

[0011] [Embodiment] An example of a housing 10 according to an embodiment of the disclosed technology will be described with reference to Figures 1 and 2. The housing 10 has a storage space capable of storing a user's body. The user stored in the storage space is given a stimulus that matches the circadian rhythm, for example, by a control device provided in the housing 10. The output device provided in the housing 10 outputs a stimulus using at least one of sound, image, and light, and gives this stimulus to the user.

[0012] Numerous previous studies have shown that adjusting lifestyle habits to circadian rhythms can regulate body temperature, melatonin levels, and brain frequency (e.g., Aeschbach D, Matthews JR, Postolache TT, Jackson MA, Giesen HA, Wehr TA. Two circadian rhythms in the human electroencephalogram during wakefulness. Am J Physiol. 1999 Dec;277(6):R1771-9. doi: 10.1152 / ajpregu.1999.277.6.R1771. PMID: 10600925.). In other words, adjusting lifestyle habits and the body clock to circadian rhythms can improve brain function and productivity, for example. Therefore, embodiments of the disclosed technology provide a space that allows users to easily adjust to circadian rhythms and effectively regulate their brain function.

[0013] 1 and 2, the housing 10 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and includes a support 200, a stand 300, and output devices 140 such as a sound output device 140a, a video output device 140b, and a lighting device 140c. A user can sit on the support 200 within the storage space and place items (e.g., a PC, a book, a drink, etc.) on the stand 300.

[0014] The output device 140 outputs a stimulus in accordance with the circadian rhythm to the user housed in the storage space of the housing 10. The output device 140 includes at least one of a sound output device 140a, a video output device 140b, and a lighting device 140c.

[0015] The sound output device 140a may be installed in a position where it can output sound to the user housed in the storage space, and may be a speaker included in the video output device 140b. The video output device 140b may be installed at the front wall panel (front position) of the housing 10 when the user is seated on the support body 200. The lighting device 140c may be installed in a position where it can provide visual stimulation to the user housed in the storage space, and may be installed on the top panel of the housing 10, for example.

[0016] The support 200 supports, for example, the user's buttocks so as to support at least a portion of the user's weight from below. In the disclosed technology, the support is described using a chair, sofa, or the like as an example, but it may also be a support protruding from the rear wall panel of the housing 10 so as to support the user's buttocks in a standing position. Note that the support 200 is not necessarily a necessary component of the housing 10.

[0017] The stand 300 is a stand on which the user can place his or her personal belongings. The stand 300 may be installed, for example, on the front wall of the housing 10 and protrude toward the rear wall of the housing 10, and the shape, size, installation location, etc. of the stand 300 are not limited. The stand 300 may also be stored in the front wall or a side wall of the housing 10. The stand 300 is not necessarily a necessary component of the housing 10.

[0018] The control device that controls the stimuli given to the user may be, for example, an information processing device or tablet terminal installed inside the housing 10, or may be a processing device built into the video output device 140b.

[0019] 1 and 2, the storage space of the housing 10 is a space surrounded by four wall panels, namely a rear wall panel, a front wall panel, and two side wall panels, a bottom panel, and a top panel. The size of the storage space of the housing 10 can be set appropriately according to the size of the human body to be stored. For example, the height of the storage space can be set to about 240 cm, and the horizontal space occupied by the storage space can be set to a rectangular shape of about 950 cm x 980 cm.

[0020] The four wall panels (rear wall panel, front wall panel, and side wall panel), bottom panel, and top panel that make up the housing 10 may be made of a material that has enough rigidity and strength to maintain the rectangular parallelepiped shape of the housing 10. Such materials include, for example, at least one of wood, synthetic resin, metal, etc. The housing 10 may also function to block sound and light entering the storage space from the outside to promote rest and concentration, but is not limited to this, and a portion of the housing 10 may be open so that it is clear from the outside that a user is inside.

[0021] In the disclosed technology, according to the example shown in FIG. 1, the side wall panels may be attached to the front wall panel via a hinge mechanism so that they can be opened and closed, and the side wall panels may function as hinged doors. A user can enter and exit the storage space through the side wall panels. The bottom panel supports the soles of the feet of a person stored in a standing position in the storage space, or the ground-contacting parts of the person stored in a seated position. The top panel may be omitted.

[0022] The surfaces of the four wall panels (rear wall panel, front wall panel, and two side wall panels) that make up the housing 10, as well as the bottom panel and top panel that come into contact with the user may be covered with a soft and comfortable material (such as urethane foam), a material that is easy to wipe clean (such as vinyl leather), or an antibacterial treatment. This allows the user to take a break or other activities comfortably within the storage space.

[0023] The housing 10 according to the disclosed technology described above can provide stimulation that is in sync with the circadian rhythm to a user stored in the storage space. By providing stimulation to a user stored in the housing 10, the intensity of the stimulation can be adjusted according to the user, the stimulation can be provided to the user while the user is concentrating, and a user who desires stimulation can easily store the housing 10 and receive stimulation that regulates their brain state. Furthermore, the user can easily enter the housing 10 and receive stimulation to regulate their brain at their own timing.

[0024] <Circadian rhythm related> The output device 140 provides the user with stimuli that are synchronized with the circadian rhythm, and each mode related to the circadian rhythm will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of the video output device 140b according to the embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the video output device 140b blinks an image or an image in a video at a frequency of a predetermined frequency band in order to stimulate the predetermined frequency band.

[0025] Furthermore, the video output device 140b may output a sound synchronized with the circadian rhythm. In this case, a sound that stimulates a predetermined frequency band for the user is reproduced in synchronization with the circadian rhythm corresponding to the current time. Furthermore, the video output device 140b may output a video called an oddly satisfying video while reproducing the sound that stimulates a predetermined frequency band for the user. The oddly satisfying video includes videos that give the user a sense of pleasure or satisfaction when watching. By watching the oddly satisfying video, the user can reduce the cognitive processing load.

[0026] For example, music is played to stimulate the user with delta (δ) waves if the current time is during sleep, theta (θ) waves if the current time is during wake-up time, gamma (γ) waves if the current time is during concentration time, and alpha (α) waves if the current time is during rest time. Music stimulating a predetermined frequency in the user may be realized using known technology, such as music synthesized with modulated sounds of a predetermined frequency. As a specific example, technology for synthesizing gamma wave modulated sounds with music or television sounds is known. However, music stimulating a predetermined frequency in the user can be generated by changing the frequency of the synthesized modulated sound, not limited to gamma waves, but also for frequencies such as delta, theta, alpha, and beta. Furthermore, the video output device 140b may use video modulation utilizing light flickering of SSVEP (steady state visual evoked potential), or the lighting device 140c may use light flickering of SSVEP, to stimulate a predetermined frequency in the user.

[0027] 4 is a diagram showing an example of a circadian rhythm according to an embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 4, recommended frequency bands are shown for each phase of the circadian rhythm. The correspondence between each phase and each mode in each time period shown below is merely an example, and the time period may be changed as long as it can be adjusted to match the circadian rhythm.

[0028] In the example shown in Fig. 4, for example, from 9 PM to 6 AM, a sleep mode to encourage sleep is recommended, and the control device controls to stimulate delta waves in the user. From 6 AM to 7:30 AM, a chill mode to make it easier to wake up is recommended, and the control device controls to stimulate theta waves in the user.

[0029] From 7:30 to 10:00, Relax mode is recommended to relieve the discomfort of commuting, and the control device controls to stimulate alpha waves in the user. From 10:00 to 12:00, Focus mode or Zone mode is recommended as this is a time for concentration, and the control device controls to stimulate beta or gamma waves in the user. From 12:00 to 14:30, Chill mode is used as this is after lunch, and the control device controls to stimulate theta waves in the user.

[0030] Furthermore, from 2:30 PM to 6 PM, focus mode or zone mode is recommended for work or exercise, and the control device controls to stimulate beta or gamma waves in the user. From 6 PM to 9 PM, relax mode is recommended for relaxation, and the control device controls to stimulate alpha waves in the user.

[0031] According to the above example, the control device can appropriately select a frequency band to stimulate the user in accordance with the current time and circadian rhythm, and output music that stimulates the user in the selected frequency band. The control device may also select and output one of one or more pieces of music associated with each mode. For example, the selected music may include music that stimulates a specific frequency in the user.

[0032] Here, an experiment conducted by the applicant has shown that by having a user listen to music that stimulates a predetermined frequency, the power value of the predetermined frequency generated by the user's brain increases. Theta Wave Music "Chang M, Ibaraki T, Naruse Y, Imamura Y (2023), A study on neural changes induced by sauna bathing: Neural basis of the "totonou" state. PLoS ONE 18(11): e0294137. https: / / doi.org / 10.1371 / journal.pone.0294137" https: / / journals.plos.org / plosone / article?id=10.1371 / journal.pone.0294137 "Ming Chang, Kenta Tanaka, Yasushi Naruse, Yasuhiko Imamura, Shinya Fujii, Influence of Monaural Auditory Stimulation Combined with Music on Brain Activity, Front. Hum. Neurosci., 11 January 2024 Sec. Cognitive Neuroscience Volume 17 - 2023" https: / / www.biorxiv.org / content / 10.1101 / 2023.10.01.560062v1 Gamma Music "Yusuke Yokota, Kenta Tanaka, Ming Chang, Yasushi Naruse, Yasuhiko Imamura, Shinya Fujii / Gamma music: a new acoustic stimulus for gamma-frequency auditory steady-state response" https: / / www.biorxiv.org / content / 10.1101 / 2023.08.17.552385v1.abstract

[0033] Various studies have shown that fluctuations between alpha and theta waves are correlated with circadian rhythms ("Daniel Aeschbach, Jeffery R. Matthews, Teodor T. Postolache, Michael A. Jackson, Holly A. Giesen, and Thomas A. Wehr, Two circadian rhythms in the human electroencephalogram during wakefulness"). https: / / journals.physiology.org / doi / full / 10.1152 / ajpregu.1999.277.6.R1771 Therefore, the music output by default to the user stored in the housing 10 may be generated to include modulation of alpha waves and theta waves. For example, the synthesis ratio of alpha waves and theta waves may be changed according to each phase of the circadian rhythm. Specifically, music synthesized with a predetermined ratio or more of theta waves may be output during the sleep phase, and music synthesized with a predetermined ratio or more of alpha waves may be output during the activity phase. Also, a time signal may be output every 30 minutes to inform the user of the passage of time. Furthermore, when a time signal is output, the video output device 140b may display the position of the sun and / or the positions of the stars on the default screen so that they move according to the current time.

[0034] <Configuration example of each device in the housing 10> 5 is a block diagram showing an example of each device provided in the housing 10 according to the embodiment. The control device 110 installed in the housing 10 is, for example, a processing device such as a tablet terminal, and may be composed of one or more devices. The control device 110 may also process sound data and generate, for example, music data that stimulates a user in a predetermined frequency band. Note that the control device 110 does not necessarily have to be a tablet terminal or the like, but may also be a personal computer or smartphone with information processing capabilities.

[0035] The control device 110 may also have one or more processors (CPUs: Central Processing Units), and may be equipped with one or more network communication interfaces 120, a storage device 130, a user interface 150, and one or more communication buses 170 for interconnecting these components to form a single processing device.

[0036] The user interface 150 includes input devices such as a touch panel, a keyboard and / or a mouse, or some other pointing device.

[0037] The storage device 130 may be, for example, a high-speed random access memory such as a DRAM, an SRAM, a DDR RAM, or other random access solid-state storage device, or may be a non-volatile memory such as one or more magnetic disk storage devices, optical disk storage devices, flash memory devices, or other non-volatile solid-state storage devices. The storage device 130 may be, for example, a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium that records a program that causes a processor to execute the processes described below.

[0038] Another example of storage device 130 may be one or more storage devices located remotely from controller 110. In one embodiment, storage device 130 stores the following programs, modules, and data structures, or a subset thereof:

[0039] As described above, the output device 140 includes at least one of the sound output device 140a, the video output device 140b, and the lighting device 140c.

[0040] The control device 110 reads out and executes a program from the storage device 130 as necessary. For example, the control device 110 executes a program stored in the storage device 130 to constitute a control unit 111 that executes the processing of the disclosed technology. The control unit 111 may also constitute an acquisition unit 112, an output unit 113, and an operation control unit 114. The output unit 113 may also constitute a sound control unit 113a, a video control unit 113b, and a lighting control unit 113c.

[0041] The acquisition unit 112 acquires a user stimulus corresponding to the current time. For example, the acquisition unit 112 acquires the current time from a clock device provided in the control device 110, and acquires a user stimulus corresponding to the acquired current time from the storage device 130. As described above, the user stimulus includes at least one of sound, video, and lighting, and may be a combination of these.

[0042] The output unit 113 controls output so as to give the user, who is accommodated in the accommodation space of the housing 10, a stimulus that is matched to the circadian rhythm acquired by the acquisition unit 112.

[0043] Sound control unit 113a of output unit 113 may control the output of sound in accordance with the circadian rhythm. For example, sound control unit 113a controls the sound output device 140a to output music associated with a mode corresponding to each phase of the circadian rhythm according to the current time, which is acquired by acquisition unit 112.

[0044] When sound is used as the user stimulus, a sound output device 140a that outputs sound controlled by the control device 110 into the storage space where the user is stored is used as the output device 140. For example, the output device 140 may have a speaker as the sound output device 140a. The sound output device 140a outputs a sound that stimulates the user at a predetermined frequency.

[0045] Video control unit 113b of output unit 113 may control the output of video in accordance with the circadian rhythm. For example, video control unit 113b controls video output device 140b to output video associated with a mode corresponding to each phase of the circadian rhythm according to the current time, which is acquired by acquisition unit 112.

[0046] When a video is used as the user stimulus, a video output device 140b is used as the output device 140, which outputs a video controlled by the control device 110 into the storage space where the user is stored. For example, the output device 140 may have a display as the video output device 140b. The video output device 140b outputs a video that stimulates the user with a predetermined frequency.

[0047] The lighting control unit 113c of the output unit 113 may control the output of lighting in accordance with the circadian rhythm. For example, the lighting control unit 113c controls lighting associated with modes corresponding to each phase of the circadian rhythm according to the current time acquired by the acquisition unit 112 so as to be output from the lighting device 140c.

[0048] When lighting is used as the user stimulus, a lighting device 140c that outputs lighting controlled by the control device 110 into the storage space where the user is stored is used as the output device 140. For example, the output device 140 may have a lighting fixture as the lighting device 140c. The lighting device 140c outputs lighting that stimulates the user with a predetermined frequency (such as lighting that flashes at a predetermined frequency).

[0049] The output unit 113 controls to output at least one of sound, video, and lighting. For example, the output unit 113 may basically control the output of sound by default, and may optionally accept a selection of whether to output other user stimuli (video, lighting), and may combine the accepted user stimuli with sound to stimulate the user. Furthermore, the default user stimuli may be changed for each user.

[0050] By the above processing, at least one of sound, video, and lighting that is in sync with the circadian rhythm is output, making it possible to effectively provide stimulation in sync with the circadian rhythm to the user housed within the housing 10.

[0051] The control device 110 may control the output of a stimulus recommended for the circadian rhythm based on the time activated by operation of a user stored in the storage space. For example, the control device 110 may be operated by a user stored in the housing 10, and the phase of the circadian rhythm may be determined according to the current time when each function is activated (see, for example, FIG. 4), and a user stimulus corresponding to the determined phase may be output. The time when each function is activated includes the time when the power of the control device 110 is turned on, the time when it returns from sleep mode, etc. User operations are accepted by the operation control unit 114.

[0052] The above processing makes it possible to output user stimuli only when necessary in the storage space within the housing 10. For example, if a user is not present in the storage space within the housing 10, the user stimuli are not output, and if a user is present in the storage space, the user stimuli are output, thereby enabling power saving.

[0053] The control device 110 may determine at least one frequency band of delta waves, theta waves, alpha waves, beta waves, and gamma waves according to the current time, and stimulate at least one frequency band to a user stored in the storage space. For example, as in the example shown in Fig. 4, the control device 110 determines the phase of a circadian rhythm from the current time, selects a frequency band recommended for the determined phase, and controls the output of a user stimulus that stimulates the selected frequency band.

[0054] The above process makes it easy to select a frequency band to be set for each phase of the circadian rhythm, and makes it possible to stably provide a user with a stimulus that matches the circadian rhythm.

[0055] The control device 110 may include accepting selection of a first mode from a plurality of modes that stimulate different frequency bands to the user in response to an operation by the user stored in the storage space, and stimulating the user with the first frequency band corresponding to the first mode.

[0056] For example, operation control unit 114 may accept selection of a first mode in response to an operation from a user. The first mode is, for example, one of sleep mode, chill mode, relax mode, focus mode, and zone mode, as shown in the example of Fig. 4. Output unit 113 controls to output a user stimulus that stimulates the user using a first frequency band corresponding to the selected first mode.

[0057] The control device 110 may switch to a user stimulus that is synchronized with the circadian rhythm after providing a stimulus in the first frequency band corresponding to the first mode for a predetermined time. The predetermined time may be determined by default or may be set by the user.

[0058] Through the above processing, the user in the storage space can select the desired state while user stimulation is provided according to the circadian rhythm, thereby improving usability.

[0059] The control device 110 may receive a transition from the first mode to the second mode in response to a user operation, and may stimulate the user to switch from the first frequency band to the second frequency band corresponding to the second mode. For example, the operation control unit 114 receives a selection of the first mode and then the second mode in response to a user operation. At this time, the control unit 111 determines that the mode should be transitioned from the first mode to the second mode.

[0060] The control unit 111 may change the stimulation frequency from the first frequency band in the first mode to the second frequency band in the second mode over a predetermined time period. For example, the control unit 111 may mix the first frequency band and the second frequency band using percentages. Specifically, the control unit 111 may gradually change the mixing ratio so that the first frequency band is 100% and the second frequency band is 0% at the start of the predetermined time period, the first frequency band is 50% and the second frequency band is 50% at the middle of the predetermined time period, and the first frequency band is 0% and the second frequency band is 100% at the end of the predetermined time period.

[0061] 6 is a diagram showing an example of a screen for mode transition according to the embodiment. Screen (one example of a user interface) 150 shown in FIG. 6 shows an example in which a user present in the storage space in the housing 10 operates the control device 110 to select the zone mode as the first mode and the chill mode as the second mode.

[0062] For example, if a user wants to calm their brain within the housing 10, they can select from zone mode (concentration) to chill mode (calm down) and receive user stimulation output from the output device 140, causing the user's brain to be stimulated from gamma waves in zone mode to theta waves in chill mode.

[0063] The above process makes it possible to stimulate the user using transitions in a frequency band desired by the user, while still providing user stimulation based on circadian rhythms.

[0064] The music stimulating the predetermined frequency band may be generated by the following method. First, predetermined sound data is processed into stimulating instrument sound data relating to an instrument sound that stimulates the predetermined frequency band to the user. For example, the predetermined sound data is subjected to a predetermined processing process described below to generate stimulating instrument sound data containing components of a predetermined frequency in the predetermined frequency band (see, for example, the method described in PCT / JP2024 / 9594 by the same applicant).

[0065] As described above, the predetermined frequency band includes at least one of delta (δ) waves (0.5-4 Hz), theta (θ) waves (4-8 Hz), alpha (α) waves (8-12 Hz), beta (β) waves (12-30 Hz), and gamma (γ) waves (30-100 Hz). Stimulating instrument sound data may be generated that includes a specific predetermined frequency as a main component within the predetermined frequency band. For example, 40 Hz may be set as the predetermined frequency of gamma waves, and stimulating instrument sound data may be generated that includes the 40 Hz frequency component as a main component.

[0066] The predetermined processing includes processing the predetermined sound data so that it has the characteristics of each instrument sound, such as drums, bass, guitar, keyboard (piano), etc. For example, the processing includes processing the envelope of the predetermined sound data or synthesizing noise that has the characteristics of the instrument sound. Furthermore, based on processing information in which processing is set for each instrument sound, a processing corresponding to the instrument sound specified by a user or the like may be selected, and the predetermined sound data may be processed by the selected processing.

[0067] The output unit 113 may output the generated stimulating instrument sound data. For example, the output unit 113 outputs the generated stimulating instrument sound data to a speaker (sound output device 140a) and controls the speaker to output the stimulating instrument sound. In addition, the output unit 113 may synthesize the generated stimulating instrument sound data with other sound data and output the synthesized data.

[0068] The above processing makes it possible to reduce the sense of incongruity of an instrument sound even for an instrument sound that stimulates a user with frequencies in a predetermined frequency band. For example, processing can be used to generate stimulating instrument sound data that has characteristics similar to those of an instrument sound, even though it has frequencies in a predetermined frequency band. This allows a listener to listen to the stimulating instrument sound data without feeling much incongruity as an instrument sound.

[0069] <Operation> Next, a description will be given of the operation of each device in the housing 10 according to the embodiment. Fig. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing by each device according to the embodiment.

[0070] In step S102, the control device 110 detects activation of the device itself, for example, by a user operation. Note that the activation of the control device 110 may be triggered not by a user operation but by a human sensor or the like detecting that the user has entered the housing 10. If the control device 110 has activated (step S102-YES), the process proceeds to step S104, and if it has not activated (step S102-NO), the process returns to step S102.

[0071] In step S104, the control device 110 controls the device to provide a stimulus that matches the circadian rhythm to the user stored in the storage space. For example, the control device 110 obtains the current time using a radio-controlled clock function or a built-in clock function, and controls the device to provide a stimulus that matches the circadian rhythm corresponding to the current time to the user. The control device 110 controls the output device 140 installed in the housing 10 to output the controlled stimulus. The output device 140 outputs the stimulus controlled by the control device 110 into the storage space. The stimulus provided to the user includes at least one of sound, video, lighting, etc.

[0072] In step S106, the operation control unit 114 of the control device 110 determines whether or not a selection of a first mode has been accepted from among a plurality of modes that stimulate the user with different frequency bands, based on a user operation. If the selection of the first mode has been accepted (step S106-YES), the process proceeds to step S108, and if the selection of the first mode has not been accepted (step S106-NO), the determination process ends (or may return to S104).

[0073] In step S108, the operation control unit 114 of the control device 110 determines whether or not a selection of a second mode has been accepted from among a plurality of modes that stimulate the user with different frequency bands, based on a user operation. If the selection of the second mode has been accepted (step S108-YES), the process proceeds to step S110. If the selection of the second mode has not been accepted (step S108-NO), the process proceeds to step S112. The control device 110 may also determine whether or not the selection of the second mode has been made within a predetermined time from the selection of the first mode. Note that the second mode is different from the first mode.

[0074] In step S110, the control device 110 accepts a transition from the first mode to the second mode and controls the device 110 to stimulate the user by switching from a first frequency band corresponding to the first mode to a second frequency band corresponding to the second mode. The output device 140 outputs, into the storage space, a stimulus for transitioning from the first frequency band to the second frequency band, as controlled by the control device 110. When the stimulus desired by the user is completed, the process may return to S104.

[0075] In step S112, the control device 110 controls to stimulate the user with a first frequency band corresponding to the first mode. The output device 140 outputs the stimulation of the first frequency band controlled by the control device 110 into the storage space. When the stimulation desired by the user is completed, the process may return to S104. The process shown in FIG. 7 may also end when it is detected that the user has left the housing 10.

[0076] According to the process described above, it is possible to provide a user stored in the storage space with stimulation that matches their circadian rhythm. By providing stimulation to a user stored in the housing 10, it is possible to adjust the intensity of the stimulation according to the user, provide stimulation to the user while they concentrate, and by storing the user in the housing 10 casually, a user who wants to receive stimulation can receive stimulation that regulates their brain state.

[0077] <Modification> The above-described embodiments and examples are examples for explaining the technology of the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the technology of the present disclosure to only those embodiments and examples. The technology of the present disclosure can be modified in various ways as long as it does not deviate from the gist of the disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0078] 10. Cabinet 110 Control device 111 Control Unit 112 Acquisition Department 113 Output section 114 Operation control section 140 Output Device 120 Network Communication Interface 130 Storage device 150 User Interface

Claims

1. A housing having a storage space for storing a user, a control device that controls the application of a stimulus in accordance with a circadian rhythm to a user accommodated in the accommodation space; an output device that outputs a stimulus controlled by the control device into the storage space; A housing comprising:

2. the control device controls the output of sound in accordance with the circadian rhythm; The housing according to claim 1 , wherein the output device includes a sound output device that outputs a sound controlled by the control device into the storage space.

3. the control device controls output of an image in accordance with the circadian rhythm; The housing according to claim 1 , wherein the output device includes a video output device that outputs a video controlled by the control device into the storage space.

4. the control device controls the output of lighting in accordance with the circadian rhythm; The housing according to claim 1 , wherein the output device includes a lighting device that outputs lighting controlled by the control device into the storage space.

5. The housing according to claim 1 , wherein the control device controls the recommended stimulation in the circadian rhythm based on the time activated by the operation of the user stored in the storage space.

6. The housing according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the control device determines at least one frequency band of delta waves, theta waves, alpha waves, beta waves, and gamma waves according to a current time, and stimulates the at least one frequency band to the user stored in the storage space.

7. 5. The housing according to claim 1, wherein the control device receives selection of a first mode from a plurality of modes that stimulate the user with different frequency bands in response to an operation by the user stored in the storage space, and stimulates the user with a first frequency band corresponding to the first mode.

8. The housing of claim 7, wherein the control device accepts a transition from the first mode to the second mode in response to an operation by the user, and stimulates the user with a second frequency band corresponding to the second mode from the first frequency band.

9. The control device Getting the current time, Controlling the application of a stimulus to a user in accordance with a circadian rhythm corresponding to the current time stored in a housing; controlling the stimulus to be controlled to be output from an output device installed in the housing; An information processing method that performs the above.

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