Brain Stimulation Device and Brain Stimulation System

Abstract

The brain stimulation system includes a wearable electronic device including a display, a biological information acquisition unit, and a first processor, and a brain stimulation device in which at least one region is attached to the user's body and applies brain stimulation that allows the user to feel a smoking sensation. The biological information acquisition unit senses the user's biological information changed in response to the brain stimulation, and the first processor displays a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image including the sensed user's biological information on the display.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a brain stimulation device and a brain stimulation system including the same, and more particularly, to a brain stimulation device and a brain stimulation system that can provide a smoking effect to a user without an inhalation act through brain stimulation.

Background Art

[0002] With the development of disciplines such as molecular biology, evolutionary biology, electrophysiology, and bioinformatics, research related to brain science, which analyzes the complex functions and structures of the brain and studies methods for activating various functions of the brain, has been gradually increasing.

[0003] As research on brain science progresses, the development of brain stimulation devices for the purpose of treating diseases by applying electrical stimulation to nerves has increased. For example, after the brain stimulation device is attached to the user's body (e.g., the forehead), a minute current can be passed through the body to apply electrical stimulation to the user's nerves.

[0004] Such brain stimulation devices have mainly been used for treating diseases such as depression and dementia, or for the purpose of relieving stress of users. However, as the development of such brain stimulation devices progresses, attempts to utilize nerve stimulation devices are gradually increasing not only for the purpose of disease treatment or stress relief but also in various fields.

[0005] When measuring and analyzing the brain waves of a user before and after smoking and applying an electrical stimulation corresponding to the brain waves changed by smoking to the user, the user can feel a smoking sensation without a separate smoking act.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] The present disclosure aims to improve the reliability by using a brain stimulation device and a brain stimulation system.

[0007] The present disclosure aims to improve the stress relief effect during the use of a brain stimulation device and a brain stimulation system.

[0008] The problems to be solved through the present embodiment are not limited to the aforementioned problems, and problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present embodiment belongs from this specification and the accompanying drawings.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0009] A brain stimulation system according to an embodiment includes a wearable electronic device including a display, a biological information acquisition unit, and a first processor, and a brain stimulation device in which at least one region is attached to the user's body and applies brain stimulation that allows the user to feel a smoking sensation. The biological information acquisition unit senses the user's biological information changed corresponding to the brain stimulation, and the first processor displays a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image including the sensed user's biological information on the display.

[0010] A brain stimulation device according to an embodiment includes a display, a biological information acquisition unit, a storage space for storing an article, an output unit that applies a current corresponding to the article to the user's body so that at least one region is attached to the user's body and applies brain stimulation that allows the user to feel a smoking sensation, and a processor that controls operations of the display, the biological information acquisition unit, and the output unit. The biological information acquisition unit senses the user's biological information changed corresponding to the brain stimulation, and the processor displays a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image including the sensed user's biological information on the display.

Advantages of the Invention

[0011] The brain stimulation device and the brain stimulation system according to the disclosed embodiment can improve the reliability during use by displaying the user's biological information sensed by a sensor on a display.

[0012] According to the disclosed embodiments, the brain stimulation device and the brain stimulation system can improve the stress relief effect by displaying virtual reality images or augmented reality images that assist the smoking effect on a display.

[0013] The effects according to this embodiment are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and the effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which this embodiment belongs from this specification and the accompanying drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] In this embodiment, the terms used are, as much as possible, general terms that are currently widely used while considering the functions in the present invention. However, they may also vary depending on the intentions of those skilled in the art, precedents, or the emergence of new technologies. In addition, in certain cases, there are terms arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in such cases, the meaning thereof will be described in detail in the description part of the invention. Therefore, the terms used in the present invention should not be merely the names of the terms, but should be defined based on the meaning of the terms and the overall content of the present invention.

[0016] Throughout the specification, when a part states that a certain component "includes" something, unless there is a special contrary statement, it means that it does not exclude other components and may further include other components. Also, terms such as "~ part" and "~ module" described in the specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which can be implemented by hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0017] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can easily implement it. However, the present invention can be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0018] Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

[0019] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of a brain stimulation system according to an embodiment.

[0020] Referring to FIG. 1, the brain stimulation system 1 also includes a wearable electronic device 100 and a brain stimulation device 200. In the present disclosure, the wearable electronic device 100 may mean an electronic device wearable by a user. For example, the wearable electronic device 100 may correspond to a wearable head-mounted display (HMD) in the form of glasses or goggles (e.g., AR glass, VR device, etc.).

[0021] In the present disclosure, the brain stimulation device 200 may mean a device in which at least one region is attached to the user's body and applies an electrical stimulus corresponding to brain waves changed by smoking to the user, providing a brain stimulation that allows the user to feel a smoking sensation without a separate smoking act. For example, the brain stimulation device 200 has a housing 210 in the form of a rectangular patch that can be attached to the user's forehead. The housing 210 includes an accommodation space 210i inside that can accommodate the article 20, and also includes a button unit 220 including a first button unit 221 for controlling the power supply and a second button unit 222 for controlling the intensity of the current. Also, an article having the same shape as a conventional aerosol generating article can be inserted (or detached) into the brain stimulation device 200. At this time, the article is a memory stick. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the article may have a shape similar to that of a cigarette. However, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the shape of the article is not limited thereto and can be changed according to the design of the manufacturer.

[0022] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 100 also includes a face plate 101 and a wearing part 103.

[0023] In one embodiment, the face plate 101 of the wearable electronic device 100 can be worn on at least a part of the entire face of the user. For example, the face plate 101 also includes various components (such as nose pads) that can be supported by at least a part (e.g., the bridge of the nose) of the entire face of the user.

[0024] In one embodiment, the wearing part 103 of the wearable electronic device 100 is coupled to a part of the face plate 101 and can be supported by a part of the user's body (e.g., the ear). For example, the wearing part 103 can be constituted by the temple, strap, or helmet of the glasses so that the face plate 101 can be in close contact with the periphery of the user's eyes.

[0025] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 100 also includes a first processor 110, a display 120, a communication unit 130, a biological information acquisition unit 140, and a first battery 150. In one embodiment, the first processor 110, the communication unit 130, the biological information acquisition unit 140, and the first battery 150 may be disposed in at least a part of the wearing part 103 of the wearable electronic device 100, but the part where the first processor 110, the communication unit 130, the biological information acquisition unit 140, and the first battery 150 are disposed is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, at least one component of the first processor 110, the communication unit 130, the biological information acquisition unit 140, and the first battery 150 is also disposed in a part of the wearable electronic device 100 excluding the display 120 portion from the faceplate 101. In one embodiment, since the display 120 is also in the form of glasses lenses, it may be disposed on the faceplate 101 of the wearable electronic device 100.

[0026] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 100 and the brain stimulation device 200 can be communicatively connected via a communication interface. For example, the communication unit 130 of the wearable electronic device 100 can be connected to a network via wireless communication or wired communication and communicate with the brain stimulation device 200. The wireless communication includes at least one of Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity), BT (Bluetooth (registered trademark)), NFC (near-field communication), or cellular communication (e.g., LTE (long term evolution), LTE-A, CDMA (code division multiple access), W-CDMA (wideband code division multiple access), UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System), etc.). The wired communication includes at least one of USB (universal serial bus) or HDMI (registered trademark) (high definition multimedia interface).

[0027] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 100 can output various image data via the display 120 based on the data received from the brain stimulation device 200 and the biological information sensed by the biological information acquisition unit 140 via the communication unit 130. Specific details thereof will be described later.

[0028] FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic block diagram of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0029] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the wearable electronic device 100 also includes a first processor 110, a display 120, a communication unit 130, a biological information acquisition unit 140, and a first battery 150.

[0030] The first processor 110 can control the overall operation of the wearable electronic device 100. For example, the first processor 110 can also be implemented by an array of a large number of logic gates, or by a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a memory in which a program that can be executed by the microprocessor is stored. Also, the fact that it can be implemented by other forms of hardware can be understood by those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which this embodiment belongs. Specific operations of the first processor 110 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 6 and 8A to 9C.

[0031] The display 120 can be controlled to be transparent or opaque depending on the purpose of use. When the wearable electronic device 100 provides a virtual reality (VR) image, the display 120 can be controlled to be opaque, and when the wearable electronic device 100 provides an augmented reality (AR) image, the display 120 can be controlled to be transparent. For example, the display 120 can be made of a plastic such as polycarbonate or a glass substance, but is not limited thereto. Also, at least one of an anti-reflection and anti-glare coating, an anti-fogging coating, and an ultraviolet blocking coating can be applied to the display 120.

[0032] The display 120 can visually provide information related to the wearable electronic device 100 to the user. For example, the information related to the wearable electronic device 100 may mean the charge / discharge state information of the first battery 150 of the wearable electronic device 100.

[0033] The communication unit 130 is also at least one of wireless LAN (local area network) (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth (registered trademark), ZigBee (registered trademark), WFD (Wi-Fi Direct), UWB (ultra-wideband), infrared communication (IrDA: infrared data association), BLE (Bluetooth (registered trademark) Low Energy), NFC (near-field communication), and Ant+, but the communication method is not limited thereto.

[0034] The biological information acquisition unit 140 can sense the biological information of the user wearing the wearable electronic device 100 and transmit the sensed biological information to the first processor 110.

[0035] In one embodiment, the biological information acquisition unit 140 also includes a heart rate measurement sensor 141. For example, the heart rate measurement sensor 141 can sense the contraction or expansion of blood vessels due to the reflection of light caused by the change in the blood volume in the blood vessels within the skin of the user's body. The first processor 110 can be transmitted with the electrical signal of the heart rate measurement sensor 141 and calculate the heart beat.

[0036] In one embodiment, the biological information acquisition unit 140 also includes a body temperature measurement sensor 142. For example, the body temperature measurement sensor 142 is composed of an infrared body temperature sensor and can measure the temperature by measuring the amount of infrared rays generated on the surface of the user's skin.

[0037] In one embodiment, the biological information acquisition unit 140 also includes an electrocardiogram (ECG) measurement sensor 143. For example, the electrocardiogram measurement sensor 143 includes a plurality of electrodes that can contact the user's skin and can measure the user's electrocardiogram pattern.

[0038] In one embodiment, the biological information acquisition unit 140 also includes a sweat measurement sensor 144. For example, the sweat measurement sensor 144 is composed of an ion sensor, can sense ions contained in the user's sweat in real time, and can measure the ion concentration pattern.

[0039] Although not shown in FIG. 2, the biological information acquisition unit 140 according to one embodiment also includes an oxygen saturation measurement sensor, a blood glucose measurement sensor, and a blood pressure measurement sensor. Through them, the biological information acquisition unit 140 can measure the oxygen saturation, blood glucose, and blood pressure during brain stimulation by the brain stimulation device 200.

[0040] The first battery 150 can supply the power used for the wearable electronic device 100 to operate. The first battery 150 is a rechargeable battery and also a single-use battery. For example, the first battery 150 is a lithium polymer (LiPoly) battery, but is not limited thereto.

[0041] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a brain stimulation device according to one embodiment.

[0042] Referring to FIG. 3, the brain stimulation device 200 according to one embodiment has at least one region attached to the user's body B, applies an electric current to the user's body B, and can provide the user with brain stimulation that can cause a smoking sensation.

[0043] In the present disclosure, "smoking sensation" means a sensation that a user can feel through smoking, and the brain stimulation device causes the user to feel a smoking sensation by providing the user with brain stimulation corresponding to the brain stimulation applied by the smoking act. At this time, the brain stimulation device of the present disclosure may also be referred to as a "brain stimulation device for smoking", but is not limited thereto.

[0044] According to one embodiment, the brain stimulation device 200 also includes a housing 210 to which at least one region is attached to the user's body B, and at least one button unit 220 that receives user input.

[0045] The housing 210 forms the overall appearance of the brain stimulation device 200 and also includes a housing space 210i for accommodating the article 20. At least a partial region of the article 20 is inserted into or accommodated in the housing space 210i, and the brain stimulation device 200 can detect the type of the article 20 inserted into the housing space 210i and control the brain stimulation applied to the user based on the detected type of the article 20. However, specific descriptions related thereto will be described later.

[0046] In one example, the housing 210 can be formed in the overall shape of a rectangular patch, but the shape of the housing 210 is not limited thereto. In another example, the housing 210 can be formed in the shape of an elliptical patch or a polygonal patch.

[0047] Also, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the housing 210 can be attached to the user's forehead, but the body B part of the user to which the housing 210 is attached is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. In another example, the housing 210 can be attached to the user's cheek or neck.

[0048] At least one button unit 220 is disposed on the outer surface of the housing 210 and can receive user input. A processor (not shown) of the brain stimulation device 200 can control the operation of the brain stimulation device 200 based on the user input to at least one button unit 220.

[0049] According to one embodiment, at least one button unit 220 may also include a first button unit 221 for controlling the power state of the brain stimulation device 200 and a second button unit 222 for controlling the intensity of the brain stimulation applied to the user. However, the number of at least one button unit 220 is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and according to the embodiment, the number of button units may increase or decrease.

[0050] In one example, when the user input to the first button unit 221 is received, the processor of the brain stimulation device 200 can convert the power state of the brain stimulation device 200 from the on state to the off state, or vice versa, from the off state to the on state.

[0051] In another example, when the user input to the second button unit 222 is received, the processor of the brain stimulation device 200 can adjust the intensity of the current applied to the user and control the intensity of the brain stimulation applied to the user.

[0052] For example, based on the user input to the second button unit 222, the processor can adjust the intensity of the current applied to the user so that a strong brain stimulation is applied to the user or the brain stimulation is applied earlier. As another example, based on the user input to the second button unit 222, the processor can adjust the intensity of the current applied to the user so that a relatively weak brain stimulation is applied to the user or the brain stimulation is applied later.

[0053] Also, based on the user input to the second button unit 222, the processor can also adjust the frequency of the current applied to the user to adjust the intensity of the brain stimulation applied to the user or the time when the brain stimulation is applied.

[0054] Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 4, the configuration of the brain stimulation device 200 for applying an electric current to the user's body will be specifically described.

[0055] FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining the process in which the brain stimulation device in FIG. 3 applies an electric current to the user's body.

[0056] Referring to FIG. 4, the brain stimulation device 200 according to an embodiment also includes a housing 210, a second processor 230, a second battery 240, and an output unit 250. At least one of the components of the brain stimulation device 200 according to an embodiment is the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the brain stimulation device in FIG. 3 (e.g., the brain stimulation device 200 (FIG. 3)). However, in the following, repeated descriptions will be omitted.

[0057] The housing 210 can provide a storage space (e.g., the storage space 210i (FIG. 3)) in which the article 20 can be stored or inserted, and an internal space (or "mounting space") in which the components of the brain stimulation device 200 (FIG. 3) can be arranged. For example, the second processor 230, the second battery 240, and the output unit 250 can be arranged in the internal space of the housing 210, but are not limited thereto.

[0058] The second processor 230 can control the overall operation of the brain stimulation device 200. For example, the second processor 230 can also be implemented by an array of a large number of logic gates, and can also be implemented by a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a memory in which a program that can be executed by the microprocessor is stored. Also, those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present embodiment belongs will be able to understand that it can also be implemented by other forms of hardware.

[0059] According to one embodiment, the second processor 230 can detect the type of the article 20 housed or inserted into the housing 210 and control, from the output unit 250, the current applied to the user's body B. In the present disclosure, the expression "control the current applied to the user's body B from the output unit 250" means that the intensity and / or frequency of the current applied to the user's body B can be controlled from the output unit 250, and this expression can also be used with the same meaning hereinafter.

[0060] For example, when the second processor 230 detects that the first article is housed in the housing 210, it can control the output unit 250 so that a current corresponding to the first current profile is applied to the user's body B. As another example, when the second processor 230 detects that a second article different from the first article is housed in the housing 210, it can control the output unit 250 so that a current corresponding to a second current profile different from the first current profile is applied to the user's body B. In the present disclosure, "current profile" means the change of current over time, and this expression can also be used with the same meaning hereinafter.

[0061] The second processor 230 can provide the user with a brain stimulation that can cause a smoking sensation by applying a current to the user's body B via the output unit 250. Thereby, the user can feel the smoking sensation through the brain stimulation applied from the brain stimulation device 200 without performing a separate smoking act. However, specific descriptions regarding the control operation of the output unit 250 of the second processor 230 will be described later.

[0062] The second battery 240 can supply the power used for the operation of the brain stimulation device 200. In one example, the second battery 240 can supply the power required for the operation of the second processor 230. In other examples, the second battery 240 can supply the power required for the output unit 250 to apply a current to the user's body B. The second battery 240 is also a rechargeable battery and a single-use battery. For example, the second battery 240 is a lithium polymer (LiPoly) battery, but the type of the second battery 240 is not limited thereto.

[0063] The output unit 250 can generate a stimulation to the user's brain by applying a current to the user's body B via the power supplied from the second battery 240. That is, the output unit 250 can use the power supplied from the second battery 240 to provide brain stimulation to the user.

[0064] For example, the output unit 250 also includes at least one electrode (not shown) that generates a minute current via the power supplied from the second battery 240. At least one region of the output unit 250 contacts the user's body B, and the minute current generated by the at least one electrode can be applied to the user's body B via a region of the output unit 250 that contacts the user's body B. When the minute current generated by the output unit 250 is applied to the user's brain circuit, a stimulation can occur in the user's brain. At this time, the output unit 250 applies a minute current to the user's body B so that a brain stimulation corresponding to the brain stimulation caused by smoking can be applied to the user, and as a result, the user can feel a smoking sensation without a separate smoking act.

[0065] According to one embodiment, the second processor 230 can detect the type of the article 20 housed or inserted into the housing 210, and based on the detected type of the article 20, control, from the output unit 250, the intensity or frequency of the current applied to the user's body B. As a result, the second processor 230 provides various brain stimulations to the user according to the type of the article 20. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 5, the process in which the second processor 230 detects the type of the article 20 housed or inserted into the housing 210 will be specifically described.

[0066] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the electrical connection relationship between the brain stimulation device of FIG. 3 and the article housed in the brain stimulation device.

[0067] Referring to FIG. 5, the brain stimulation device 200 according to one embodiment also includes a housing 210, a second processor 230, a second battery 240, an output unit 250, and at least one electrical connection member 260. At least one of the components of the brain stimulation device 200 according to one embodiment is the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the brain stimulation devices of FIGS. 3 and 4 (e.g., the brain stimulation device 200 (FIG. 3 or FIG. 4)). Hereinafter, duplicate descriptions will be omitted.

[0068] At least one electrical connection member 260 is disposed in the accommodation space 210i of the housing 210 and can contact the article 20 when the article 20 is housed or inserted into the accommodation space 210i. For example, at least one electrical connection member 260 can be electrically connected to the memory 21 built in the article 20 by contacting the article 20 when the article 20 is housed or inserted into the accommodation space 210i.

[0069] For example, at least one electrical connection member 260 includes a pogo-pin, but the type of at least one electrical connection member 260 is not limited thereto. In other examples, at least one electrical connection member 260 may also include at least one electrode or a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB).

[0070] In the present disclosure, the article 20 is also configured with a built-in memory 21, and the identification information of the article 20 can be stored in the memory 21. In the present disclosure, the "identification information of the article 20" may mean information indicating what kind of article the article 20 is. For example, the identification information of the article 20 may include information indicating whether the article 20 is a first article or a second article different from the first article. As another example, the identification information of the article 20 may include information on the number of available uses of the article 20. For example, when the number of available uses is set to 20 times, the output unit 250 can use the current profile of the inserted article 20 only 20 times.

[0071] Also, in the drawings, only the embodiment in which the article 20 is in a stick form is illustrated, but the shape of the article 20 is not limited to the stick shape.

[0072] The second processor 230 is electrically connected to at least one electrical connection member 260, and when the article 20 is received or inserted into the accommodation space 210i, it can be electrically connected to the memory 21 of the article 20 via at least one electrical connection member 260. That is, the second processor 230 can be electrically connected to the memory 21 of the article 20 through at least one connection member 260.

[0073] The second processor 230 receives a signal including the identification information of the article 20 from the memory 21 of the article 20 via at least one electrical connection member 260, and based on the received signal, can detect the type of the article 20 received or inserted into the accommodation space 210i.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the second processor 230 can adjust the intensity of the current applied to the user's body (e.g., body B (FIG. 4)) from the output unit 250 based on the detected type of the article 20. At this time, the second processor 230 can adjust the intensity of the current applied to the user's body from the output unit 250 by controlling the power supplied from the second battery 240 to the output unit 250 according to the detected type of the article 20.

[0075] In one example, when the article 20 housed in the accommodation space 210i is detected as the first article, the second processor 230 can control the output unit 250 so that the user is subjected to brain stimulation corresponding to the first brain stimulation profile. In another example, when the article 20 housed in the accommodation space 210i is detected as a second article different from the first article, the second processor 230 can control the output unit 250 so that the user is subjected to brain stimulation corresponding to a second brain stimulation profile different from the first brain stimulation profile.

[0076] In the present disclosure, the "brain stimulation profile" can mean the change in the brain stimulation applied to the user over time. For example, when the user is subjected to the stimulation corresponding to the first brain stimulation profile, the user can feel a smoking sensation as if smoking tobacco corresponding to the first article. Similarly, when the user is subjected to the stimulation corresponding to the second brain stimulation profile, the user can feel a smoking sensation as if smoking tobacco corresponding to the second article.

[0077] The brain stimulation device 200 according to one embodiment can provide different brain stimulations to the user according to the type of the article 20 housed in the accommodation space 210i, thereby providing the user with various smoking sensations, or stress relief effects or tension relief effects. Thereby, the user can feel various smoking sensations or reduce stress or tension through the brain stimulation applied from the brain stimulation device 200, and thus can obtain the same effect as when smoking without performing a separate smoking act.

[0078] FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the brain stimulation system. FIG. 7A is a graph showing an example of the change in the current applied to the user's body when the first article is inserted into the brain stimulation device, and FIG. 7B is a graph showing an example of the change in the current applied to the user's body when the second article is inserted into the brain stimulation device. FIG. 8A is a drawing for explaining the display of the sensed user's biological information in a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image, FIG. 8B is a drawing for explaining the display of the smoking progress rate in a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image, and FIG. 8C is a drawing for explaining the display of a usage suspension warning message in a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image. FIG. 9A is a drawing for explaining the display of tobacco smoke in a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image, and FIGS. 9B and 9C are drawings for explaining the display of a natural environment or a specific space for stress relief in a virtual reality image. FIG. 10 is a drawing showing an acoustic playback device according to an embodiment.

[0079] Hereinafter, when explaining the operations (operations 601, 602, 603) of applying the current of the brain stimulation device in FIG. 6, reference is made to the components of the brain stimulation device 200 illustrated in FIGS. 3 to 5, and the current profiles P1 and P2 illustrated in FIGS. 7A and 7B. When explaining the operations (604, 605) of displaying the biological information changed by the brain stimulation in FIG. 6 in a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image, reference is made to the components of the wearable electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the virtual reality image or the augmented reality image illustrated in FIGS. 8A to 9C, and the acoustic playback device illustrated in FIG. 10.

[0080] Referring to FIG. 6, in operation 601, the second processor 230 of the brain stimulation device 200 according to an embodiment can detect the type of the article 20 housed or inserted into the brain stimulation device 200.

[0081] According to one embodiment, the second processor 230 can detect the type of the article 20 accommodated in the accommodation space 210i via at least one electrical connection member 260 that is electrically connected to the memory 21 of the article 20. For example, the second processor 230 can receive a signal including the identification information of the article 20 from the memory 21 of the article 20 via at least one electrical connection member 260, and detect the type of the article 20 based on the received signal.

[0082] In operation 602, the second processor 230 of the brain stimulation device 200 according to one embodiment can determine a brain stimulation profile applied to the user based on the type of the article 20 detected in operation 601.

[0083] In one example, when it is detected that the first article is accommodated in the accommodation space 210i, the second processor 230 can determine a first brain stimulation profile corresponding to the first article. In another example, when it is detected that a second article different from the first article is accommodated in the accommodation space 210i, the second processor 230 can determine a second brain stimulation profile corresponding to the second article.

[0084] Referring to FIGS. 4, 7A, and 7B, in operation 603, the second processor 230 of the brain stimulation device 200 according to one embodiment can apply a current to the body B of the user via the output unit 250 so that a brain stimulation corresponding to the brain stimulation profile determined in operation 602 is applied to the user.

[0085] Referring to FIG. 7A, when it is detected that the first article is accommodated in the accommodation space 210i, the second processor 230 can apply a minute current corresponding to the first current profile P1 to the body B of the user via the output unit 250 so that a brain stimulation corresponding to the first brain stimulation profile is applied to the user. At this time, the first current profile P1 can mean a change in current for providing a brain stimulation corresponding to the first brain stimulation profile to the user.

[0086] In other words, when the first article is accommodated in the accommodation space 210i, the second processor 230 applies, via the output unit 250, a current corresponding to the first current profile P1 to the user's body B, and as a result, brain stimulation corresponding to the first brain stimulation profile may be generated in the user's brain.

[0087] Referring to FIG. 7B, when it is detected that the second article is accommodated in the accommodation space 210i, the second processor 230 applies, via the output unit 250, a minute current corresponding to the second current profile P2 to the user's body B so that brain stimulation corresponding to a second brain stimulation profile different from the first brain stimulation profile is applied to the user. At this time, the second current profile P2 is distinguished from the first current profile P1 and may mean a change in current for providing the user with brain stimulation corresponding to the second brain stimulation profile.

[0088] In other words, when the second article is accommodated in the accommodation space 210i, the second processor 230 applies, via the output unit 250, a current corresponding to the second current profile P2 to the user's body B, and as a result, brain stimulation corresponding to a second brain stimulation profile different from the first brain stimulation profile may be generated in the user's brain.

[0089] The brain stimulation device 200 according to one embodiment provides different brain stimulations to the user according to the type of the article 20 accommodated in the accommodation space 210i through the above-described operations 601 to 603, and as a result, the user can feel various smoking sensations only with brain stimulation without separate smoking behavior.

[0090] However, when smoking through a general cigarette, in the case of the combustion method, side-stream smoke is generated, and in the case of the heating method, an aerosol is generated, so that the user can easily recognize the smoking effect. Note that since the brain stimulation device 200 according to the embodiment of the present application generates a smoking effect through brain wave stimulation, the user may encounter difficulty in directly recognizing the smoking effect relatively. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the reliability of the smoking effect by using the brain stimulation device 200. In the following, a solution for improving the physical experience of the smoking effect by using the wearable electronic device 100 will be described later through the description related to the 604 operation and the 605 operation.

[0091] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, in the 604 operation, according to an embodiment, the first processor 110 can sense, using the biological information acquisition unit 140, the biological information of the user that has been changed by the current applied to the body B of the user in the 603 operation.

[0092] According to an embodiment, the first processor 110 can sense (or track) the biological information of the user by the biological information acquisition unit 140 from the time when the current application to the body B of the user starts to the time when it ends from the brain stimulation device 200. The biological information acquisition unit 140 also includes at least one of a heart rate measurement sensor 141, a body temperature measurement sensor 142, an electrocardiogram measurement sensor 143, a sweat measurement sensor 144, and an oxygen saturation measurement sensor. Hereinafter, for the convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the biological information acquisition unit 140 includes the heart rate measurement sensor 141, the body temperature measurement sensor 142, and the electrocardiogram measurement sensor 143.

[0093] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, and 8A, in the 605 operation, the first processor 110 can display, on the display 120, a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image that provides the biological information of the user sensed in the 604 operation.

[0094] When the user wears the wearable electronic device 100 on a part of the body (e.g., the head), the user can view the actual surrounding environment BG through the display 120. At this time, the display 120 may correspond to a transparent lens in a state where no separate video data is output. Therefore, the actual surrounding environment BG that the user can view through the display 120 may mean the surrounding environment in the actual space where the user uses the brain stimulation device 200.

[0095] The first processor 110 according to one embodiment can display, in real time, the user's biological information (e.g., heart rate, electrocardiogram interval, body temperature) on the display 120 when an electric current is applied to the user's body B from the brain stimulation device 200. The user's biological information can be displayed as a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image. FIG. 8A illustrates an embodiment in which the user's biological information is displayed as an augmented reality image IMG1.

[0096] Thereby, the user can intuitively experience the smoking effect by brain stimulation by checking the biological information that changes in real time.

[0097] Referring to FIG. 8B, the first processor 110 according to one embodiment can calculate the smoking progress rate based on the brain stimulation profile of the article 20 (see FIGS. 7A and 7B), and display on the display 120 a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image that provides the smoking progress rate. FIG. 8B illustrates an embodiment in which the smoking progress rate is displayed in the augmented reality image IMG2. For example, the first processor 230 can determine the smoking progress rate in proportion to the time during which the current profile has progressed. At this time, the total progress time of the current profile can be set within a preset range (e.g., 1 minute to 3 minutes).

[0098] Alternatively, the first processor 230 according to one embodiment may calculate a smoking progress rate based on changes in the user's biometric information and display on the display 120 a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image that provides the smoking progress rate. For example, whether the heart rate is proportional to the extent that a preset value is reached and determined as the smoking progress rate, whether the body temperature is proportional to the extent that a preset value is reached and determined as the smoking progress rate, or alternatively, the first processor 230 may determine that the electrocardiogram interval is proportional to the extent that a preset value is reached and determine it as the smoking progress rate. At this time, the preset value may be set by measuring in advance the user's heart rate, body temperature, and electrocardiogram interval at the time when the brain stimulation by the current profile of the article 20 ends. However, the method of determining the smoking progress rate is not limited thereto. For example, the smoking progress rate may be determined by comprehensively considering the electrocardiogram interval, the body temperature, and the heart rate.

[0099] The first processor 230 according to one embodiment may display on the display 120 a message for confirming whether to stop the operation of the brain stimulation device 200 when the calculated smoking progress rate reaches 100% even before the progress of the current profile of the article 20 is completed.

[0100] Referring to FIG. 8C, the first processor 110 according to one embodiment may display on the display 120 a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image that provides a warning message to stop using the brain stimulation device 200 when biometric information (e.g., heart rate, electrocardiogram interval, body temperature) exceeds a preset threshold value. FIG. 8C illustrates an embodiment in which the warning message is displayed as the augmented reality image IMG3. At this time, the preset threshold value may be set to a value that may cause a problem to the user's health through clinical experiments.

[0101] For example, when the electrocardiogram interval becomes narrower than the first critical value, the body temperature rises above the first critical value, or the heart rate increases above the first critical value, the first processor 110 may display a warning message on the display 120. Or, when two or more of these items are applicable, the first processor 110 may display a warning message on the display 120.

[0102] According to one embodiment, even before the progress of the current profile of the article 20 is completed, when the biological information (e.g., heart rate, electrocardiogram interval, body temperature) deviates from the preset critical value, the first processor 230 of the brain stimulation device 200 can immediately interrupt the operation.

[0103] Referring to FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 9A, the first processor 110 according to one embodiment displays a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image in which tobacco smoke is generated, but controls the display 120 so that an image related to at least any one of the color of the tobacco smoke, the amount of the tobacco smoke, and the form of the tobacco smoke is changed based on the brain stimulation profile of the article 20.

[0104] The first processor 110 can output a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image corresponding to a smoking event via the display 120. In one embodiment, the virtual reality image or the augmented reality image output to the display 120 can be set based on the type of the article 20 (or the brain stimulation profile).

[0105] The first processor 110 may determine video data corresponding to the first brain stimulation profile. For example, the electronic device 100 may determine video data corresponding to the first brain stimulation profile based on the data already stored in the memory 21 (FIG. 5). At this time, the memory may pre-store video data corresponding to the first brain stimulation profile. Thereafter, the first processor 110 may display the augmented reality image IMG4 corresponding to the determined first brain stimulation profile on the display 120. For example, the user can view, via the display 120, a screen in which an augmented reality image IMG4 of cigarette smoke corresponding to the first brain stimulation profile is superimposed on the actual surrounding environment BG.

[0106] The first processor 110 may determine video data corresponding to the second brain stimulation profile. For example, the electronic device 100 may determine video data corresponding to the second brain stimulation profile based on the data already stored in the memory 21 (FIG. 5). At this time, the memory may pre-store video data corresponding to the second brain stimulation profile. Thereafter, the first processor 110 may display the augmented reality image IMG5 corresponding to the determined second brain stimulation profile on the display 120. For example, the user can view, via the display 120, a screen in which an augmented reality image IMG5 of cigarette smoke corresponding to the second brain stimulation profile is superimposed on the actual surrounding environment BG.

[0107] The augmented reality image IMG4 corresponding to the first brain stimulation profile and the augmented reality image IMG5 corresponding to the second brain stimulation profile also include objects with different shapes from each other. For example, the augmented reality image IMG4 corresponding to the first brain stimulation profile and the augmented reality image IMG5 corresponding to the second brain stimulation profile include images of cigarette smoke, but the shape of the cigarette smoke (e.g., the amount and / or form of the cigarette smoke), and / or the color of the cigarette smoke may be different from each other.

[0108] That is, when the user selects the first article in which the first brain stimulation profile is stored, the augmented reality image IMG4 corresponding to the first brain stimulation profile set to have a small amount of smoke is displayed on the display 120. When the user selects the second article in which the second brain stimulation profile is stored, the augmented reality image IMG5 corresponding to the second brain stimulation profile set to have a large amount of smoke may be displayed on the display 120.

[0109] For example, although not shown in the drawings, when the brain stimulation profile is designed to include grape fragrance, the tobacco smoke can be changed to purple.

[0110] Referring to FIGS. 1, 9B, and 9C, the first processor 110 according to one embodiment can display a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image for preset stress relief on the display 120 when the biological information (e.g., heart rate, electrocardiogram interval, body temperature) corresponds to the preset stress range.

[0111] The virtual reality image or the augmented reality image for stress relief also includes a natural environment image (see FIG. 9B) or a specific space image (see FIG. 9C) that reduces the user's stress. FIG. 9B shows an embodiment in which a forest image is displayed as the virtual reality image IMG6. FIG. 9C shows an embodiment in which a living room is displayed as the virtual reality image IMG7. At this time, the virtual reality images IMG6 and IMG7 are also still images or moving images.

[0112] However, the forest image or the living room image is exemplary, and the virtual reality image or the augmented reality image for stress relief may include any image (e.g., celebrity, animal, etc.) according to the type of the article 20. The virtual reality image or the augmented reality image for stress relief can be stored in the memory 21.

[0113] The first processor 110 can determine the level of stress based on whether the heart rate, electrocardiogram interval, and body temperature are within a preset stress range. For example, if the heart rate increases and falls within the preset stress range, or the electrocardiogram interval narrows and falls within the preset stress range, or the body temperature rises and falls within the preset stress range, the first processor 110 can determine that the user's stress index has increased. Or, if two or more of these items are applicable, the first processor 110 can also determine that the user's stress index has increased.

[0114] Referring to FIGS. 9B, 9C, and 10, the brain stimulation system 1 further includes an acoustic playback device. As an example of the acoustic playback device, an earphone ER is illustrated. When the user wears the earphone ER, the ear tip ET of the earphone ER can be inserted into the user's ear. The jack EJ of the earphone ER can be connected to the wearable electronic device 100 (FIG. 1). However, the example of the acoustic playback device is not limited to the earphone EP illustrated in FIG. 10, and also includes headphones, bone conduction speakers, etc. Also, although the earphone EP illustrated in FIG. 10 is shown as wired, it is not limited thereto and can also be wireless.

[0115] The first processor 110 (FIG. 2) can output a sound corresponding to the virtual reality image or augmented reality image for stress relief via the acoustic playback device. For example, when the forest image in FIG. 9B is displayed on the display 120 (FIG. 1) as a virtual reality image or augmented reality image for stress relief, the earphone ER outputs sounds such as the chirping of birds or the sound of flowing river water. When the living room image in FIG. 9C is displayed on the display 120 (FIG. 1) as a virtual reality image or augmented reality image for stress relief, the earphone ER can output jazz music or classical music, etc.

[0116] The acoustic source corresponding to the virtual reality image or augmented reality image for stress relief can be stored in the memory 21 of the article 20.

[0117] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a brain stimulation device according to another embodiment.

[0118] Referring to FIG. 11, a brain stimulation device 200_1 according to an embodiment also includes a brain stimulation device module 200' attached to the user's body B and a control module 300 for controlling the brain stimulation device module 200'. The connection between the wearable electronic device 100 (FIG. 1) and the brain stimulation device 200_1 is substantially the same as the configuration described via FIGS. 1 to 10. Redundant explanations will be omitted. Hereinafter, the connection between the brain stimulation device module 200' and the control module 300 will be mainly described.

[0119] The brain stimulation device module 200' is attached to at least one region of the user's body B and can provide brain stimulation corresponding to the smoking sensation to the user by applying a fine current.

[0120] According to an embodiment, the brain stimulation device module 200' also includes a first housing 210' and an output part (not shown) (e.g., output part 250 (FIG. 4)).

[0121] The first housing 210' forms the overall appearance of the brain stimulation device module 200'. An internal space (or "mounting space") in which the components of the brain stimulation device module 200' can be arranged can be formed inside the first housing 210'. For example, a processor (e.g., second processor 230 (FIG. 4)), a battery (e.g., second battery 240 (FIG. 4)), and an output part can be arranged in the internal space of the first housing 210', but it is not limited thereto.

[0122] In the drawings, only the embodiment in which the first housing 210' is formed in an overall rectangular patch form is illustrated, but the shape of the first housing 210' is not limited thereto. In other examples, the first housing 210' can be formed in an elliptical patch form or a polygonal patch form.

[0123] The output unit can provide brain stimulation to the user by applying an electric current to the user's body B based on the supplied power. For example, the output unit can apply an electric current to the user's body B through at least one region of the first housing 210' that contacts the user's body B.

[0124] The control module 300 is operatively connected to the brain stimulation device module 200' and can control the overall operation of the brain stimulation device module 200'. That is, the user can adjust the power state of the brain stimulation device module 200' and / or the intensity of the electric current applied from the brain stimulation device module 200' to the body B through the control module 300.

[0125] According to one embodiment, the control module 300 also includes a second housing 310 that includes an accommodation space 310i in which the article 20 can be accommodated or inserted, and at least one button unit 320 that receives user input.

[0126] The second housing 310 forms the overall appearance of the control module 300, and an accommodation space 310i in which at least a part of the article 20 can be accommodated or inserted can be arranged in one region of the second housing 310. The control module 300 can detect the type of the article 20 accommodated or inserted into the accommodation space 310i of the second housing 310 and transmit data corresponding to the detected type of the article 20 to the brain stimulation device module 200'. The brain stimulation device module 200' can control the intensity or frequency of the electric current applied to the user's body B based on the data related to the type of the article 20 received from the control module 300.

[0127] In FIG. 11, only the embodiment in which the second housing 310 is formed in an overall cylindrical shape is illustrated, but the shape of the second housing 310 is not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, the second housing 310 can be formed in a polygonal prism shape (e.g., a quadrangular prism shape or a pentagonal prism shape).

[0128] At least one button unit 320 is arranged on the outer surface of the second housing 310 and can receive user input. A processor (not shown) of the control module 300 can transmit a signal for controlling the operation of the brain stimulation device module 200' to the brain stimulation device module 200' based on the user input for at least one button unit 320.

[0129] According to one embodiment, at least one button unit 320 also includes a first button unit 321 for controlling the power state of the brain stimulation device module 200' and a second button unit 322 for controlling the intensity of the brain stimulation or current applied to the user from the brain stimulation device module 200'. However, the number of at least one button unit 320 is not limited to the foregoing embodiment, and according to one embodiment, the number of button units can be increased or decreased.

[0130] In one example, when the processor of the control module 300 receives a user input for the first button unit 321, it can transmit a signal including data for controlling the power state of the brain stimulation device module 200' to the brain stimulation device module 200'. Based on the signal received from the control module 300, the brain stimulation device module 200' can convert the power state from the on state to the off state or, conversely, from the off state to the on state.

[0131] In another example, if the processor of the control module 300 receives an input from the user to the second button portion 322, it can transmit a signal containing data for adjusting the intensity of the current applied to the user to the brain stimulation device module 200'. For example, based on the signal received from the control module 300, the brain stimulation device module 200' can adjust the intensity of the current applied to the user so that a strong brain stimulation is applied to the user or the brain stimulation can be applied earlier. Also, based on the signal received from the control module 300, the brain stimulation device module 200' can also adjust the intensity of the current applied to the user so that a weaker brain stimulation is applied to the user or the brain stimulation can be applied later.

[0132] According to one embodiment, the brain stimulation device 200_1 further includes a connector 400 for electrically or operatively connecting the brain stimulation device module 200' and the control module 300.

[0133] For example, one end 410 of the connector 400 can be connected to the first electrode 270' of the brain stimulation device module 200', and the other end 420 of the connector 400 can be connected to the second electrode 370 of the control module 300. At this time, the first electrode 270' is disposed in an area of the first housing 210' of the brain stimulation device module 200' and is configured to electrically connect the connector 400 and the processor of the brain stimulation device module 200'. Also, the second electrode 370 is disposed in an area of the second housing 310 of the control module 300 and is configured to electrically connect the connector 400 and the processor of the control module 300.

[0134] The connector 400 is, for example, a wire or a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), but is not limited thereto. In another example, the connector 400 is an optical axis cable.

[0135] Via the aforementioned connector 400, the brain stimulation device module 200' and the control module 300 are electrically or operatively connected, and signals can be transmitted between the brain stimulation device module 200' and the control module 300 via the connector 400.

[0136] According to other embodiments, the brain stimulation device module 200' and the control module 300 can be wirelessly connected without a separate configuration (e.g., connector 400) that connects the brain stimulation device module 200' and the control module 300. For example, the brain stimulation device module 200' includes a first communication unit for communicating with the control module 300, and the control module 300 also includes a second communication unit for communicating with the brain stimulation device module 200'. Via the first communication unit and the second communication unit, the brain stimulation device module 200' and the control module 300 are electrically or operatively connected, and as a result, signals can be transmitted between the brain stimulation device module 200' and the control module 300.

[0137] FIG. 12 illustrates a schematic diagram of a brain stimulation device according to an embodiment. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the brain stimulation device illustrated in FIG. 12 and an external electronic device.

[0138] Referring to FIG. 12, the brain stimulation device 100' illustrated in FIG. 12 operates in substantially the same manner as the brain stimulation system 1 described via FIGS. 1 to 10, except that it has a form in which the functions of the brain stimulation device 200 are integrated into the wearable electronic device 100 illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0139] A brain stimulation device 100' according to an embodiment also includes a face plate 101 and a wearing part 103. The brain stimulation device 100' includes a display 120 on the face plate 101, and the wearing part 103 also includes a processor 110', a communication part 130, a biological information acquisition part 140, and a battery 150'. At this time, the battery 150' can supply the power used for the operation of the brain stimulation device 100'. In one example, the battery 150' can supply the power required for the operation of the processor 110'. In another example, the battery 150' can supply the power required for the output part 170 to apply an electric current to the user's body.

[0140] In addition, the brain stimulation device 100' includes a storage space 160 for accommodating the article 20, at least one region is attached to the user's body, and an output part 170 that applies a current corresponding to the article 20 to the user's body so as to apply a brain stimulation that allows the user to feel a smoking sensation, and a button part 180 including a first button part 181 for controlling an external power source and a second button part 182 for controlling the intensity of the current.

[0141] In one embodiment, the processor 110', the communication part 130, the biological information acquisition part 140, the battery 150', the storage space 160, the output part 170, and the button part 180 can be arranged in at least a part of the wearing part 103 of the wearable electronic device 100', but the part where each component is arranged is not limited thereto. However, the biological information acquisition part 140 and the output part 170 must be arranged so as to be in contact with at least a part of the user's body.

[0142] If the processor 110' detects that the first article is accommodated in the storage space 160, it applies a current corresponding to the first current profile to the user's body via the output part 170 so that the user is subjected to a brain stimulation corresponding to the first brain stimulation profile. If it is detected that a second article different from the first article is accommodated in the storage space 160, it can apply a current corresponding to the second current profile to the user's body via the output part 170 so that the user is subjected to a brain stimulation corresponding to the second brain stimulation profile.

[0143] The biological information acquisition unit 140 can sense the biological information of the user that has changed in response to the brain stimulation of the output unit 170. The biological information acquisition unit 140 also includes at least one of a heart rate measurement sensor 141 (FIG. 2), a body temperature measurement sensor 142 (FIG. 2), an electrocardiogram measurement sensor 143 (FIG. 2), a sweat measurement sensor 144 (FIG. 2), and an oxygen saturation measurement sensor.

[0144] The processor 110' can display on the display 120 a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image IMG1 (FIG. 8A) that provides the sensed biological information of the user.

[0145] The processor 110' can display on the display 120 a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image IMG2 (FIG. 8A) that provides the smoking progress rate in response to the change in biological information.

[0146] When the biological information is equal to or greater than a preset critical value, the processor 110' can display on the display 120 a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image that provides a warning message to stop using the brain stimulation device 100'.

[0147] Although the processor 110' displays a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image IMG4, IMG5 (FIG. 9A) in which tobacco smoke is generated, it can control the display 120 so that an image related to at least one of the color of the tobacco smoke, the amount of the tobacco smoke, and the form of the tobacco smoke is changed corresponding to the type of the article 20.

[0148] When the biological information falls within a preset stress range, the processor 110' can display on the display a preset virtual reality image or an augmented reality image for stress relief. The virtual reality image or the augmented reality image for stress relief also includes a natural environment image IMG6 (FIG. 9B) and a specific space image IMG7 (FIG. 9B) that reduce the stress of the user.

[0149] The brain stimulation device 100' further includes an acoustic reproduction device ER (FIG. 10), and the processor 100' can output sounds corresponding to virtual reality images or augmented reality images IMG6, IMG7 (FIG. 9B) for stress relief via the acoustic reproduction device.

[0150] Referring to FIG. 13, the brain stimulation device 100' can be connected to an external device 500, either wired and / or wirelessly, via a communication unit 130. Thereby, the brain stimulation device 100' can transmit a signal to the external device 500 via the communication unit 130, or receive a signal from the external device 500 via the communication unit 130.

[0151] The communication unit 130 also includes at least one component for communication between the brain stimulation device 100' and the external device 500. For example, the communication unit 130 may include a short-range wireless communication unit and a wireless communication unit.

[0152] Only an embodiment in which the brain stimulation device 100' is wirelessly connected to an external device 500 in the form of a mobile electronic device is illustrated in FIG. 13, but it is not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, the brain stimulation device 100' may be connected to the external device 500 by wire, or may be connected to other electronic devices instead of mobile electronic devices.

[0153] The processor 110' of the brain stimulation device 100' according to one embodiment can control the overall operation of the brain stimulation device 100' based on signals received from the external device 500, either wired or wirelessly. The signals received from the external device 500 include data for controlling the operation of the brain stimulation device 100', and the processor 110' can control the operation of the brain stimulation device 100' based on the data included in the received signals.

[0154] In one example, the processor 110' of the brain stimulation device 100' can convert the power supply of the brain stimulation device 100' from an on state to an off state, or from an off state to an on state, based on a signal received from the external device 500.

[0155] In another example, the processor 110' of the brain stimulation device 100' can adjust the intensity of the current applied to the user from the output unit 170 of the brain stimulation device 100', based on a signal received from the external device 500.

[0156] That is, the brain stimulation device 100' illustrated in FIG. 13 can control the overall operation of the brain stimulation device 100' based not only on the user's input to at least one button unit 180, but also on the user's input to the external device 500. Thereby, the user can control the brain stimulation device 100' in various ways, and the usability of the brain stimulation device 100' can be improved.

[0157] The operation of the brain stimulation device or the brain stimulation system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can also be embodied in the form of a recording medium including computer-executable instructions such as program modules executed by a computer. A computer-readable medium is also any available medium that can be accessed by a computer, and includes both volatile and non-volatile media, and both removable and non-removable media. Also, a computer-readable medium includes both computer storage media and communication media. The computer storage media includes any method or technology embodied in volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media for storing information such as computer-executable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. The communication media typically includes modulated data signals such as computer-executable instructions, data structures, program modules, and other data, or other transmission mechanisms, and includes any information delivery media.

[0158] A person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field related to this embodiment would be able to understand that it can be embodied in a modified form within a range that does not deviate from the essential characteristics described above. Therefore, the disclosed method should be considered from an illustrative perspective rather than a limiting one. The scope of the present invention is shown not in the foregoing description but in the claims, and all differences within the equivalent scope thereof must be construed as being included in the present invention.

Claims

1. A wearable electronic device including a display, a biological information acquisition unit, and a first processor, A brain stimulation device in which at least one region is attached to the user's body and applies brain stimulation that allows the user to feel a smoking sensation, Comprising, The biological information acquisition unit senses the user's biological information changed corresponding to the brain stimulation, The first processor controls the display to display a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image including the sensed user's biological information, Brain stimulation system.

2. The brain stimulation system according to claim 1, wherein the biological information acquisition unit includes at least one of a heart rate measurement sensor, an electrocardiogram measurement sensor, a body temperature measurement sensor, a sweat measurement sensor, and an oxygen saturation measurement sensor.

3. The brain stimulation system according to claim 1, wherein the first processor controls the display to display a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image including a smoking progress rate on the display based on the change in the biological information.

4. The brain stimulation system according to claim 1, wherein the first processor controls the display to display a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image including a warning message to stop using the brain stimulation device when the biological information is equal to or greater than a preset threshold value.

5. The brain stimulation device, A housing including a storage space for storing an article, An output unit for outputting an electric current, A second processor for controlling the output unit to provide an electric current corresponding to the article to the user's body, The brain stimulation system according to claim 1, comprising.

6. The brain stimulation system according to claim 5, wherein the article is a cigarette-shaped memory stick including a memory in which identification information is stored.

7. The brain stimulation system according to claim 6, wherein the identification information includes the type of the article and the number of times the article can be used.

8. The second processor, If it is detected that a first article is stored in the storage space, an electric current corresponding to a first current profile is applied to the user's body through the output unit so that brain stimulation corresponding to a first brain stimulation profile is applied to the user, If it is detected that a second article different from the first article is accommodated in the accommodation space, a current corresponding to a second current profile is applied to the body of the user via the output unit so that brain stimulation corresponding to a second brain stimulation profile is applied to the user. The brain stimulation system according to claim 5.

9. The first processor controls the display to display a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image in which tobacco smoke is generated, and an image related to at least any one of the color of the tobacco smoke, the amount of the tobacco smoke, and the form of the tobacco smoke is changed corresponding to the type of the article. The brain stimulation system according to claim 8.

10. The first processor displays, on the display, a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image for relieving preset stress when the biological information corresponds to a preset stress range. The brain stimulation system according to claim 8.

11. The virtual reality image or the augmented reality image for stress relief includes a natural environment image and a specific space image selected to reduce the stress of the user. The brain stimulation system according to claim 10.

12. The brain stimulation system according to claim 11, further including an acoustic playback device, wherein the first processor controls the acoustic playback device to output a sound corresponding to the virtual reality image or the augmented reality image for stress relief.

13. The wearable electronic device includes a first communication unit, and the brain stimulation device includes a second communication unit for communication with the first communication unit. The brain stimulation system according to claim 1.

14. A display, A biological information acquisition unit, An accommodation space in which an article is accommodated, An output unit in which at least one region is attached to the body of the user, and a current corresponding to the article is applied to the body of the user so as to apply brain stimulation that allows the user to feel a smoking sensation, A processor that controls operations of the display, the biological information acquisition unit, and the output unit, The biological information acquisition unit senses the biological information of the user changed corresponding to the brain stimulation, The processor controls the display to display a virtual reality image or an augmented reality image including the sensed biological information of the user. Brain stimulation device.

15. The biological information acquisition unit includes at least one of a heart rate measurement sensor, an electrocardiogram measurement sensor, a body temperature measurement sensor, a sweat measurement sensor, and an oxygen saturation measurement sensor, and the brain stimulation device according to claim 14.

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