Respiration training system, program, and recording medium

Abstract

The present invention addresses the problem of making a trainee clearly aware of unnamed body regions during respiration training. To this end, the present invention provides a respiration training system in which a user terminal and a server are connected over a communication network so as to enable communication therebetween, and the server is caused to transmit respiration training data having the following configuration to the user terminal: (a) music data, which has an exhalation part and an inhalation part. (b) symbol data, which includes exhalation symbol data, inhalation symbol data, and torso section symbol data which are associated with the exhalation part and the intake part, wherein the form of the exhalation symbol data, the inhalation symbol data, and the body part symbol data change according to playback of the music data. (c) and sheet music data, which has a respiration timing instruction line and a display path for displaying the exhalation symbol data and the inhalation symbol data, and is controlled in a manner such that the exhalation symbol data and the inhalation symbol data pass through the respiration timing instruction line according to playback of the music data.

Description

Respiratory training system, program, and recording medium

[0001] This invention relates to a respiratory training system, a program, and a recording medium.

[0002] Conventionally, various devices and systems related to respiratory training are known. For example, Patent Document 1 proposes a respiratory trainer that provides notification so that a user can easily infer the timing to start the following operation.

[0003] Patent Document 2 proposes a portable respiratory induction device that can be easily carried by a user, is not limited by location, and causes the user to breathe according to a certain respiratory rhythm.

[0004] Patent Document 3 proposes a respiratory training system that enhances the quality of breathing by utilizing the characteristics of music by the inventor of the present application.

[0005] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-190276, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-128659, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-82285

[0006] When training breathing by utilizing the characteristics of music, as the part of the body that moves with breathing, awareness of the muscles in the abdomen and waist in the trunk becomes important.

[0007] In order to be aware of the important abdomen and waist during breathing and move the muscles at the location to be aware of along with breathing, a pinpoint instruction to that location is required. In training face-to-face with a trainer, it can be visually shown such as by pointing with a finger, but when the trainee trains alone, it is necessary to indicate the location to be aware of verbally.

[0008] However, since the proper nouns indicating the abdomen and waist are limited, such as the flanks (side abdomen), umbilicus, upper abdomen, lower abdomen, xiphoid process, etc., it has been difficult to train breathing while being aware of the unnamed parts of the abdomen and waist.

[0009] Therefore, an object of this invention is to clearly make a trainee aware of the unnamed parts of the body in respiratory training.

[0010] [1] A breathing training system in which a user terminal and a server are connected to each other via a communication network, and a user using the user terminal trains his breathing, characterized in that it comprises the following configuration: (1) Means for causing the server to transmit breathing training data comprising the following configuration to the user terminal via the communication network: (a) Music data The music data comprises an exhalation part and an inhalation part, the exhalation part is a part for playing an n-beat exhalation piece of music having a length of m measures with n beats as one measure, the inhalation part is a part for playing an n-beat inhalation piece of music having a length of o measures with n beats as one measure, and the exhalation part and the inhalation part are configured so that the exhalation piece of music and the inhalation piece of music are played alternately in time. (b) Symbol data The symbol data comprises exhalation symbol data, inhalation symbol data, and torso symbol data, wherein the exhalation symbol data is data for displaying an exhalation symbol on the screen of the user terminal, which represents the note value, the length of the sound of exhalation, as an exhalation figure, and the exhalation figure is displayed in association with the n beat rhythm of the exhalation music, the inhalation symbol data is data for displaying an inhalation symbol on the screen of the user terminal, which represents the part of the body that is inhaled as an inhalation figure, and the inhalation figure is displayed in association with the n beat rhythm of the inhalation music, the torso symbol data is data for displaying a torso symbol on the screen of the user terminal, which represents the torso figure, which represents the drawing-in area as a torso figure that can be recognized, the drawing-in area is assigned a note name associated with the exhalation symbol data, and the torso figure is displayed in association with the n beat rhythm of the exhalation music. (c) Score data The score data consists of multiple long symbol data display paths, the vertical direction of the symbol data display path is the length of the entire piece, and the horizontal direction is the part divided by multiple notes that make up the piece, the longitudinal direction of the symbol data display path is divided into one measure, and each measure corresponds to one measure of n beats that make up the exhalation part and the inhalation part.(2) means for controlling the display of the score data so that the exhalation symbol data and the inhalation symbol data pass through the breathing timing instruction line displayed on the screen as the music data is played on the user terminal; (3) means for highlighting, in synchronization with each beat, the drawing-in portions in the body part symbol data corresponding to each beat of the exhalation music in the n beats in the music data as the music data is played on the user terminal.

[0011] According to this invention, in breathing training, it is possible to clearly make a trainee aware of a body part without a name.

[0012] Figure (a) to (d) both show an example of the overall configuration of the respiratory training system of this embodiment. Figure 4 shows an example of the musical score data which is an element of the respiratory training data according to this embodiment. Figure 5 shows an example of the torso symbol data which is an element of the respiratory training data according to this embodiment. Figure 6 shows an example of the intro part of the music data to be played being displayed. Figure 7 shows an example of the state in which the exhalation symbol data constituting the exhalation part passes the respiratory timing indicator line. Figure 7 shows an example of the state in which the exhalation symbol data constituting the inspiratory part passes the respiratory timing indicator line. Figure 8 shows an example of the state in which the exhalation symbol data constituting the other exhalation part passes the respiratory timing indicator line. Figure 9 shows an example of the change in the display of the torso symbol data in accordance with the music data to be played, where (a) shows the display of the torso symbol data corresponding to the intro part shown in Figure 4, (b) follows (a) and shows the display of the torso symbol data corresponding to the first exhalation symbol data passing the respiratory timing indicator line shown in Figure 6, and (c) follows (b) and passes the respiratory timing indicator line shown in Figure 6. Figure (a) shows the display of torso symbol data corresponding to the first exhalation symbol data. Following Figure 9(c), Figure (b) shows the display of torso symbol data corresponding to the inspiratory symbol data passing through the respiratory timing indicator line shown in Figure 7. Following Figure (a) and Figure 10(c), Figure (c) shows the display of torso symbol data corresponding to the first exhalation symbol data passing through the respiratory timing indicator line shown in Figure 8. Following Figure (b), Figure (a) shows the display of torso symbol data corresponding to the first exhalation symbol data passing through the respiratory timing indicator line shown in Figure 8. Following Figure 8, Figure (b) and (a) show the display of torso symbol data corresponding to the first exhalation symbol data passing through the respiratory timing indicator line shown in Figure 8, followed by Figure (c) and (b) show the display of torso symbol data corresponding to the first exhalation symbol data passing through the respiratory timing indicator line shown in Figure 8, followed by Figure (a) and Figure 11(c) show the display of torso symbol data corresponding to the first exhalation symbol data passing through the respiratory timing indicator line shown in Figure 8, followed by Figure (b) and (a),Figure 8 shows a diagram illustrating the display of torso symbol data corresponding to inspiratory symbol data passing through the respiratory timing indicator line.

[0013] Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. The respiratory training system of this embodiment consists of one or more computers and is used when a trainee user performs respiratory training on the web or on application software (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "app").

[0014] In the configuration shown in Figure 1, the respiratory training system 1 is constructed by connecting a user terminal 2 and a server 3 to each other via a communication network 4, such as an internet communication network or a wireless communication network defined by wireless communication standards.

[0015] [User Terminal] User terminal 2 is a terminal used by a user who is a trainee training in breathing, and can be a personal computer, smartphone, tablet, etc. Although not shown in the drawings, user terminal 2 is used for each of the multiple users who train in breathing using the breathing training system 1 of this embodiment, or one or more user terminals 2 are used for multiple users. In addition, user terminal 2 can include a music playback device such as a conventionally known audio player.

[0016] As shown in Figure 1, the user terminal 2 comprises a control unit 2A, which is a CPU that executes various computer programs and performs calculations; a storage unit 2E, which is a storage device such as RAM, ROM, or built-in storage that stores the computer programs and various data; an input unit 2C, which is an information input device such as a keyboard, mouse, or touch panel; an output unit 2D, which is an information output device such as a liquid crystal display; and a communication unit 2B, which is a communication module that sends and receives various information with the server 3 via the communication network 4.

[0017] The memory unit 2E stores the breathing training application 5. The breathing training application 5 is provided to the user by the breathing training service provider and is downloaded from the server 3 to the user terminal 2 via the communication network 4. When the breathing training application 5 is executed, the control unit 2A communicates with the server 3 and causes the user terminal 2 to function as various means.

[0018] Furthermore, the browser application 6 is stored in the memory unit 2E. When the browser application 6 is executed, the control unit 2A communicates with the server 3 and causes the user terminal 2 to function as a means of displaying web pages.

[0019] [Server] Server 3 is a server computer managed by the respiratory training service provider. As shown in Figure 1, Server 3 comprises a control unit 3A, which is a CPU that executes various computer programs and performs calculations; a storage unit 3C, which is a storage device such as RAM, ROM, and built-in storage that stores the computer programs and various data; and a communication unit 3B, which is a communication module that sends and receives various information with the user terminal 2 via the communication network 4.

[0020] The memory unit 3C stores the breathing training program 7 and the breathing training data 8.

[0021] The breathing training program 7 causes the server 3 to function in various ways according to the transmission and reception of various information with the user terminal 2.

[0022] The respiratory training data 8 was created by the above-mentioned service provider and has the following structure.

[0023] (a) Music data In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 2, the music data consists of an intro part 18A, multiple exhalation parts 18B, 18D... which are the lyrics, i.e., the parts where the user exhales, and multiple inhalation parts 18C, 18E... which are the rest parts.

[0024] (b) Symbol data regarding the rhythm of the sounds included in m bars of music data, the symbol data being composed of exhalation figures, inhalation figures, and body figures in which one or more of characters, figures, symbols, and colors are combined. In the present embodiment, the symbol data is composed of exhalation symbol data 9A and inhalation symbol data 9B shown in FIG. 2 and body part symbol data 9C-9F shown in FIG. 3.

[0025] The exhalation symbol data 9A is data for causing a user terminal 2 to display an exhalation symbol in which a note value 11, which is the length of each sound when exhaling, is represented by an exhalation figure having a figure and a color on a screen. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the exhalation symbol data 9A in which a rectangular figure is distinguished by three types of colors (blue, green, red) １ , 9A ２ , 9A ３ is used. On the drawing, the blue first exhalation symbol data 9A １ and the green second exhalation symbol data 9A ２ are each represented by a diagonal pattern, and the red third exhalation symbol data 9A ３ is represented by a lattice pattern.

[0026] The reason for dividing the exhalation symbol data 9A into a plurality of colors is to distribute the part of exhaling to each of a plurality of users. In FIG. 2, for example, user X exhales while looking at the blue (lower left diagonal pattern) first exhalation symbol data 9A １ , user Y exhales while looking at the green (lower right diagonal pattern) second exhalation symbol data 9A ２ , and user Z exhales while looking at the red (lattice pattern) third exhalation symbol data 9A ３ .

[0027] The inhalation symbol data 9B is data for causing a user terminal 2 to display an inhalation symbol in which a rest, which is a part of inhaling, is represented by an inhalation figure of only a color. In the example shown in FIG. 2, it is represented by a single color (gray).

[0028] The body part symbol data 9C-9F is data for causing a user terminal 2 to display a body part symbol represented by a body figure capable of recognizing a draw-in part where the body is drawn in when exhaling.

[0029] The torso symbol data 9C shown in Figure 3(a) is composed of a torso figure in which the torso is represented by a sphere. In this torso figure, the first pole 10A of the sphere corresponding to the chest side corresponds to the solar plexus, and the second pole 10B of the sphere corresponding to the groin side corresponds to the anus. The first pole 10A and the second pole 10B represent the draw-in points where the solar plexus and anus should be consciously drawn in when exhaling, respectively. In addition, the large circle 10C of the sphere figure corresponds to the abdomen and waist, including the navel, and the small circles 10D and 10E correspond to the upper abdomen and its surroundings, and the lower abdomen and its surroundings, respectively. The torso symbol data 9C is displayed on the user terminal 2 together with the exhalation symbol data 9A and 9B and is used when exhaling.

[0030] The torso symbol data 9D shown in Figure 3(b) consists of a torso figure that represents the abdomen and waist, including the navel, as circles. This torso figure corresponds to the large circle 10C, and 12 draw-in points, which are areas to be conscious of when exhaling, are displayed at equal intervals around the circumference of the circle. These draw-in points liken the abdomen and waist to the face of a clock, and in Figure 3(b), "0", "3", "6", and "9" represent the navel, right side of the abdomen, back, and left side of the abdomen, respectively. In addition, draw-in points for the abdomen and waist that do not have names are represented by other numbers. For example, in Figure 3(b), "1" represents the draw-in point at the 1 o'clock position between the navel and the right side of the abdomen.

[0031] Furthermore, each drawing-in point is assigned a note name that makes up the musical scale, and each note name is associated with the exhalation symbol data 9A. In the example shown in Figure 3(b), each drawing-in point from "0" to "11" is assigned the note name "C １ "-"B １ Each note name is assigned to the first exhalation symbol data 9A shown in Figures 2, 5, and 6. １ Second exhalation symbol data 9A ２ and third exhalation symbol data 9A ３ They are associated.

[0032] The torso symbol data 9D is displayed on the user terminal 2 along with symbol data 9A and 9B, and is used when the character exhales.

[0033] The torso symbol data 9E shown in Figure 3(c) consists of a torso figure that represents the upper abdomen and its surrounding area as a circle. This torso figure corresponds to a small circle 10D, and 12 draw-in points, which are areas to be conscious of drawing in the upper abdomen or its surrounding area when exhaling, are displayed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the circle. These draw-in points are likened to the face of a clock, and in Figure 3(c), "0N (North)", "3N", "6N", and "9N" represent the upper part of the navel, the upper right side of the abdomen, the upper back, and the upper left side of the abdomen, respectively. Draw-in points for areas around the upper abdomen that do not have a name are represented by other numbers. For example, in Figure 3(c), "11N" represents the draw-in point at the 11 o'clock position between the upper part of the navel and the upper left side of the abdomen.

[0034] Furthermore, each drawing-in point is assigned a note name that makes up the musical scale, and each note name is associated with the exhalation symbol data 9A. In the example shown in Figure 3(c), the note name "C" is assigned to each drawing-in point from "0N" to "11N". ２ "-"B ２ Each note name is assigned to the second exhalation symbol data 9A shown in Figures 2, 5, and 6. ２ and third exhalation symbol data 9A ３ These are associated. Note that the note names shown in Figure 3(c) indicate that the pitch is one octave higher than the note names shown in Figure 3(b).

[0035] The torso symbol data 9E is displayed on the user terminal 2 along with symbol data 9A and 9B, and is used when the character exhales.

[0036] The torso symbol data 9F shown in Figure 3(d) consists of a torso figure that represents the lower abdomen and its surrounding area as a circle. This torso figure corresponds to the small circle 10E, and 12 draw-in points, which are areas to be conscious of drawing in the lower abdomen or its surrounding area when exhaling, are displayed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the circle. These draw-in points are likened to the face of a clock, and in Figure 3(d), "0S (South)", "3S", "6S", and "9S" represent the area below the navel, the lower right abdomen, the lower back, and the lower left abdomen, respectively. Draw-in points for areas around the lower abdomen that do not have a name are represented by other numbers. For example, in Figure 3(d), "4S" represents the area at the 4 o'clock position between the lower right abdomen and the lower back as a draw-in point.

[0037] Furthermore, each drawing-in point is assigned a note name that makes up the musical scale, and each note name is associated with the exhalation symbol data 9A. In the example shown in Figure 3(d), the note names "C" to "B" are assigned to the drawing-in points "0S" to "11S", and each note name is associated with the first exhalation symbol data 9A shown in Figures 2, 5, and 6. １ These are associated. Note that the note names shown in Figure 3(d) indicate that the pitch is one octave lower than the note names shown in Figure 3(b).

[0038] The torso symbol data 9F is displayed on the user terminal 2 along with symbol data 9A and 9B, and is used when the character exhales.

[0039] Since each note name is associated with the exhalation symbol data 9A in this way, the user can perform breathing exercises while being aware of various drawing-in points. In this embodiment, the first exhalation symbol data 9A １ Since it is associated with the note names assigned to the drawing-in locations of the torso symbol data 9D and 9F, the first exhalation symbol data 9A １ Users performing breathing exercises while viewing this will be aware of the draw-in points in the abdomen or lumbar region, lower abdomen, and surrounding areas, indicated in the direction of time. Similarly, Second Exhalation Symbol Data 9A ２ and third exhalation symbol data 9A ３Users who practice breathing exercises while watching the video will each be aware of the draw-in points in the abdomen or lower back, upper abdomen and surrounding areas, as indicated by the direction of time.

[0040] In addition, the exhalation symbol data 9A may be associated with the torso symbol data 9C and the musical notes assigned to the draw-in points of the torso symbol data 9D-9F. This allows users who practice breathing exercises while looking at the exhalation symbol data 9A to be aware of the draw-in points of the solar plexus and anus, indicated by the poles of the sphere, and the abdomen or lumbar region, upper abdomen and surrounding areas, and lower abdomen and surrounding areas, indicated in the direction of time.

[0041] (c) Score data representing symbol data, the number of measures and beats that make up the music data, and a symbol data display path that displays symbol data corresponding to the rhythm that makes up the music data. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 2, the score data 16 is made up of multiple long symbol data display paths, with one side (vertical side) being the length of the entire piece and the arrangement of the notes that make up the piece being represented on the other side (horizontal side). The longitudinal direction of each symbol data display path is divided into one measure each, and each measure 13 is made up of four beats 14 to represent 4 / 4 time.

[0042] Exhalation symbol data 9A and inhalation symbol data 9B are displayed in the symbol data display path. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 2, the exhalation symbol data 9A is displayed in a strip-shaped white key lane 15A corresponding to the position of each white key represented on the keyboard. １ -9A ３ Inhalation symbol data 9B is displayed, and the linear black key lines 15B corresponding to the position of each black key also display exhalation symbol data 9A １ -9A ３ The intake symbol data 9B is then displayed. Note that the symbol data display path corresponding to the position of the black key may be strip-shaped, similar to the white key lane 15A.

[0043] Furthermore, the top edge of the musical score data 16 is a breathing timing indicator line 17. When the music data is played on the user terminal 2, the movement of the musical score data 16 is controlled on the user terminal 2 screen so that the exhalation symbol data 9A and the inhalation symbol data 9B pass through the breathing timing indicator line 17. In addition, when the exhalation symbol data 9A or the inhalation symbol data 9B passes through the breathing timing indicator line 17, the display of the draw-in points in the symbol data 9C-9F is controlled. At the moment when the exhalation symbol data 9A or the inhalation symbol data 9B passes through the breathing timing indicator line 17, the user exhales for the duration of the note value 11 of the exhalation symbol data 9A and inhales for the duration of the rest indicated by the inhalation symbol data 9B, while consciously drawing in the part of the body corresponding to the draw-in point in the symbol data 9C-9F.

[0044] (d) Keyboard image data The score data 16 may include keyboard image data that mimics the keyboard of a wind instrument. For example, as shown in Figure 2, the score data 16 can be constructed by superimposing keyboard image data 12, in which multiple white keys 12A and black keys 12B corresponding to each white key lane 15A and each black key line 15B are arranged, onto the breathing timing indicator line 17.

[0045] [Display control processing of respiratory training data] In this embodiment, as an example, the browser application 6 causes the user terminal 2 to function as a means of displaying a web page. The control unit 2A requests the server 3 to display a web page about respiratory training data 8 according to the browser application 6.

[0046] On server 3, the breathing training program 7 causes server 3 to function as a means of providing web pages. The control unit 3A transmits a web page containing breathing training data 8 to the user terminal 2 according to the breathing training program 7.

[0047] On the user terminal 2, the control unit 2A displays a web page about the respiratory training data 8 according to the browser application 6. The user selects to play the music data related to the respiratory training data 8.

[0048] On server 3, the breathing training program 7 causes server 3 to function as a means of playing music data. The control unit 3A, in accordance with the breathing training program 7, performs processing to play the music data constituting the breathing training data 8 on the user terminal 2, or processing to send the music data to the user terminal 2.

[0049] On the user terminal 2, the control unit 2A plays music data according to the browser application 6.

[0050] Furthermore, on server 3, the breathing training program 7 causes server 3 to function as a control means for displaying musical score data. The control unit 3A controls the display of musical score data 16 according to the breathing training program 7 so that the exhalation symbol data 9A and inhalation symbol data 9B pass through the breathing timing indicator line 17 displayed on the screen of user terminal 2 as the music data is played.

[0051] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 2, the control unit 3A fixes the breathing timing indicator line 17 on the screen of the user terminal 2, and displays the exhalation symbol data 9A on the white key lane 15A and the black key line 15B, which are symbol data display paths. １ -9A ３ The display of the musical score data 16 is controlled so that the inhalation symbol data 9B moves in the direction 20 toward the breathing timing indicator line 17. Alternatively, if all of the musical score data 16 fits on the screen of the user terminal 2, the control unit 3A may fix the musical score data 16 on the screen and control the display of the musical score data 16 so that the breathing timing indicator line 17 moves in the direction 19 toward the white key lane 15A and the black key line 15B, respectively.

[0052] Furthermore, if the musical score data 16 includes keyboard image data 12, the control unit 3A, in accordance with the breathing training program 7, moves the keyboard image data 12 on the user terminal 2 screen relative to the exhalation symbol data 9A and inhalation symbol data 9B displayed in the symbol data display path, or moves the exhalation symbol data 9A and inhalation symbol data 9B relative to the keyboard image data 12, so that the exhalation symbol data 9A and inhalation symbol data 9B pass through the breathing timing indicator line 17, thereby controlling the display of the musical score data 16.

[0053] For example, as shown in Figure 2, the control unit 3A fixes the keyboard image data 12 and the breathing timing indicator line 17 on the screen of the user terminal 2, and displays the exhalation symbol data 9A on the white key lane 15A and the black key line 15B, which are symbol data display paths. １ -9A ３ The display of the musical score data 16 is controlled so that the inhalation symbol data 9B moves in the direction 20 toward the keyboard image data 12 and the breathing timing indicator line 17. Alternatively, if all of the musical score data 16 fits on the screen of the user terminal 2, the control unit 3A may fix the musical score data 16 on the screen and control the display of the musical score data 16 so that the keyboard image data 12 and the breathing timing indicator line 17 move in the direction 19 toward the white key lane 15A and the black key line 15B, respectively.

[0054] Furthermore, when the symbol data passes the respiratory timing indicator line 17, the control unit 3A controls the exhalation symbol data 9A １ -9A ３ The display of the keyboard image data 12 may be controlled to highlight the position of the corresponding key on the keyboard.

[0055] For example, as shown in Figures 6 and 8, the control unit 3A receives the exhalation symbol data 9A １ -9A ３ When the respiratory timing indicator line 17 passes, expiratory symbol data 9A １ -9A ３ The display of the keyboard image data 12 may be controlled so that the corresponding white key 12A or black key 13B illuminates.

[0056] Furthermore, in server 3, the breathing training program 7 causes server 3 to function as a torso symbol data display control means. In accordance with the breathing training program 7, the control unit 3A displays torso symbol data 9C-9F on the screen of user terminal 2 as music data is played, and controls the display of torso symbol data 9C-9F to highlight the draw-in points corresponding to each beat 14 of the exhalation music.

[0057] [Breathing Training Using the Breathing Training System of This Embodiment] An example of a user performing breathing training using the breathing training application 5 will be described with reference to Figures 4-12. In the configuration shown in Figures 4-12, three users X, Y, and Z each have a first exhalation symbol data 9A in blue (lower left diagonal pattern). １ , green (lower right diagonal line pattern) second exhalation symbol data 9A ２ , red (grid pattern) third exhalation symbol data 9A ３ This assumes that breathing exercises are performed while watching the video. To avoid repetition, we will explain the breathing exercises of User X.

[0058] When the breathing training application 5 is executed on the user terminal 2, the breathing training application 5 causes the user terminal 2 to function as a data acquisition means. The control unit 2A communicates with the server 3 according to the breathing training application 5 and acquires breathing training data 8.

[0059] When user X selects the music data related to the breathing training data 8 and the part to be played, the breathing training application 5 causes the user terminal 2 to function as a music data playback device. The control unit 2A plays the music data according to the breathing training application 5.

[0060] When the above music data is played on the user terminal 2, the breathing training application 5 causes the user terminal 2 to function as a musical score data display control means and a torso symbol data display control means. The control unit 2A fixes the breathing timing indicator line 17 on the screen according to the breathing training application 5 and displays the exhalation symbol data 9A on the white key lane 15A and the black key line 15B, which are the symbol data display paths. １ -9A ３ The display of the musical score data 16 is controlled so that the inspiratory symbol data 9B moves in the direction 20 toward the respiratory timing indicator line 17. The control unit 2A also controls the expiratory symbol data 9A １ -9A ３ The corresponding torso symbol data 9C-9F is displayed on the screen. In the configuration shown in Figures 4-12, the exhalation symbol data 9A １ This corresponds to the torso symbol data 9D and 9F, and the exhalation symbol data 9A ２This corresponds to the torso symbol data 9D and 9E, and the exhalation symbol data 9A ３ This corresponds to torso symbol data 9D and 9E. User X is first exhalation symbol data 9A １ To practice breathing exercises, the torso symbol data 9D and 9F are displayed on the screen based on the selection of the above-mentioned assigned part.

[0061] As shown in Figure 4, as the music data is played, the intro part 18A that constitutes the music data moves in the direction 20 toward the breathing timing indicator line 17. In this case, as shown in Figure 9(a), the exhalation symbol data 9A １ There is no change in the display of the corresponding fuselage symbol data 9D and 9F.

[0062] While the intro part 18A is being played on the user terminal 2, as shown in Figure 5, the exhalation part 18B that constitutes the music data moves in the direction 20 toward the breathing timing indicator line 17. Also, there are three types of exhalation symbol data 9A in the exhalation part 18B. １ -9A ３ This is displayed in white key lane 15A.

[0063] Following Figures 4 and 5, Figure 6 shows the first exhalation symbol data 9A in the exhalation part 18B. １ When the breath timing indicator line 17 passes, the control unit 2A displays an arrow indicating the draw-in point in the torso symbol data 9D representing the abdomen and waist, including the navel, according to the breath training application 5, as shown in Figure 9(b). In Figure 9(b), the part at the 0 o'clock position, which represents the navel, indicates the draw-in point.

[0064] First exhalation symbol data 9A １ At the moment when the breathing timing indicator line 17 passes, user X, while being aware of the pulling in of the navel corresponding to the drawing-in area in the symbol data 9D, "C" in the keyboard image data 12 １ Exhale for the duration of note value 11, corresponding to the white key 12A in the section marked with ".

[0065] While the music related to the exhalation part 18B is being played on the user terminal 2, the inspiratory part 18C, which constitutes the music data, moves in the direction 20 toward the breathing timing indicator line 17. Also, the gray inspiratory symbol data 9B in the inspiratory part 18C is displayed in the white key lane 15A.

[0066] The second first exhalation symbol data 9A in exhalation part 18B shown in Figure 6 １ When the breathing timing indicator line 17 passes, the control unit 2A, in accordance with the breathing training application 5, hides the arrow indicating the draw-in location in the torso symbol data 9D, as shown in Figure 9(c), and displays the arrow indicating the draw-in location in the torso symbol data 9F, which represents the lower abdomen and surrounding area. In Figure 9(c), the area at the 7 o'clock position between the lower left abdomen and the lower back indicates the draw-in location.

[0067] First exhalation symbol data 9A １ As the breath timing indicator line 17 passes, user X exhales for the duration of the note value 11 corresponding to the white key 12A of the "G" section in the keyboard image data 12, while consciously drawing in the part of the body corresponding to the drawing-in area in the symbol data 9F.

[0068] Following Figure 6, when the inspiratory symbol data 9B in the inspiratory part 18C shown in Figure 7 passes the breathing timing indicator line 17, the control unit 2A, in accordance with the breathing training application 5, hides the arrow indicating the draw-in location in the torso symbol data 9F representing the lower abdomen and surrounding area, as shown in Figure 10(a).

[0069] When the inspiratory symbol data 9B passes the breathing timing indicator line 17, user X inhales for the duration of the rest indicated by the inspiratory symbol data 9B (4 beats).

[0070] While the music related to the inspiratory part 18C is being played on the user terminal 2, the expiratory part 18D, which constitutes the music data, moves in the direction 20 toward the breathing timing indicator line 17. In addition, there are three types of expiratory symbol data 9A in the expiratory part 18D. １ -9A ３This is displayed on the white key lane 15A and the black key line 15B.

[0071] Following Figure 7, Figure 8 shows the first exhalation symbol data 9A in exhalation part 18D. １ When the breath timing indicator line 17 passes, the control unit 2A displays an arrow indicating the draw-in point in the torso symbol data 9D representing the abdomen and waist, including the navel, according to the breath training application 5, as shown in Figure 10(b). In Figure 10(b), the part at the 0 o'clock position, which represents the navel, indicates the draw-in point.

[0072] First exhalation symbol data 9A １ At the moment when the breathing timing indicator line 17 passes, user X, while being aware of the pulling in of the navel corresponding to the drawing-in area in the symbol data 9D, "C" in the keyboard image data 12 １ Exhale for the duration of note value 11, corresponding to the white key 12A in the section marked with ".

[0073] While the music related to the exhalation part 18D is being played on the user terminal 2, the inspiratory part 18E, which constitutes the music data, moves in the direction 20 toward the breathing timing indicator line 17. Also, the gray inspiratory symbol data 9B in the inspiratory part 18E is displayed in the white key lane 15A.

[0074] Next, the second first exhalation symbol data 9A in the exhalation part 18D shown in Figure 8. １ When the breathing timing indicator line 17 passes, the control unit 2A, in accordance with the breathing training application 5, hides the arrow indicating the draw-in location in the torso symbol data 9D, as shown in Figure 10(c), and displays the arrow indicating the draw-in location in the torso symbol data 9F, which represents the lower abdomen and surrounding area. In Figure 10(c), the area at the 8 o'clock position between the lower left abdomen and the lower back indicates the draw-in location.

[0075] First exhalation symbol data 9A １As the breath timing indicator line 17 passes, user X exhales for the duration of the note value 11 corresponding to the white key 12A of the "G#" section in the keyboard image data 12, while consciously drawing in the part of the body corresponding to the drawing-in area in the symbol data 9F.

[0076] Next, the third first exhalation symbol data 9A in exhalation part 18D shown in Figure 8. １ When the breath timing indicator line 17 passes, the control unit 2A, in accordance with the breath training application 5, changes the display of the arrow indicating the draw-in point in the torso symbol data 9F representing the lower abdomen and surrounding area, as shown in Figure 11(a). In Figure 11(a), the arrow is changed from the 8 o'clock direction to the 9 o'clock direction between the lower left abdomen and the lower back, indicating that the area at the 9 o'clock direction is the draw-in point.

[0077] First exhalation symbol data 9A １ As the breath timing indicator line 17 passes, user X exhales for the duration of the note value 11 corresponding to the white key 12A in the "A" section of the keyboard image data 12, while consciously drawing in the part of the body corresponding to the drawing-in area in the symbol data 9F.

[0078] Next, the fourth first exhalation symbol data 9A in exhalation part 18D shown in Figure 8. １ When the breathing timing indicator line 17 passes, the control unit 2A, in accordance with the breathing training application 5, changes the display of the arrow indicating the draw-in point in the torso symbol data 9F representing the lower abdomen and surrounding area, as shown in Figure 11(b). In Figure 11(b), the arrow is changed from the 9 o'clock direction, which indicates the lower left side of the abdomen, to the 5 o'clock direction, indicating that the area at the 5 o'clock position is the draw-in point.

[0079] First exhalation symbol data 9A １ As the breath timing indicator line 17 passes, user X exhales for the duration of the note value 11 corresponding to the white key 12A in the "F" section of the keyboard image data 12, while consciously drawing in the part of the body corresponding to the drawing-in area in the symbol data 9F.

[0080] Next, the fifth first exhalation symbol data 9A in exhalation part 18D shown in Figure 8. １ When the breath timing indicator line 17 passes, the control unit 2A, in accordance with the breath training application 5, changes the display of the arrow indicating the draw-in point in the torso symbol data 9F representing the lower abdomen and surrounding area, as shown in Figure 11(c). In Figure 11(c), the arrow is changed from the 5 o'clock direction to the 7 o'clock direction between the lower left abdomen and the lower back, indicating that the area at the 7 o'clock direction is the draw-in point.

[0081] First exhalation symbol data 9A １ As the breath timing indicator line 17 passes, user X exhales for the duration of the note value 11 corresponding to the white key 12A of the "G" section in the keyboard image data 12, while consciously drawing in the part of the body corresponding to the drawing-in area in the symbol data 9F.

[0082] Next, the sixth first exhalation symbol data 9A in exhalation part 18D shown in Figure 8. １ When the breath timing indicator line 17 passes, the control unit 2A, in accordance with the breath training application 5, hides the arrow indicating the draw-in location in the torso symbol data 9F, as shown in Figure 12(a), and displays the arrow indicating the draw-in location in the torso symbol data 9D, which represents the abdomen including the navel and the waist. In Figure 12(a), the part at the 0 o'clock position, which indicates the navel, represents the draw-in location.

[0083] First exhalation symbol data 9A １ At the moment when the breathing timing indicator line 17 passes, user X, while being aware of the pulling in of the navel area corresponding to the drawing-in area in the torso symbol data 9D, "C" in the keyboard image data 12 １ Exhale for the duration of note value 11, corresponding to the white key 12A in the section marked with ".

[0084] Next, when the inspiratory symbol data 9B in the inspiratory part 18E shown in Figure 8 passes the breathing timing indicator line 17, the control unit 2A, in accordance with the breathing training application 5, hides the arrow indicating the draw-in location in the torso symbol data 9D representing the abdomen and waist, including the navel, as shown in Figure 12(b).

[0085] When the inspiratory symbol data 9B passes the breathing timing indicator line 17, user X inhales for the duration of the rest indicated by the inspiratory symbol data 9B (4 beats).

[0086] From this point onward, user X will breathe in the manner described above until the music data playback finishes.

[0087] Although not shown in the diagram, a breathing guide message may be displayed on the screen to guide the user on how to breathe while the music data is playing. This allows user X to confirm the correct breathing technique.

[0088] Furthermore, breathing exercises may be performed by operating a keyboard harmonica (not shown) in accordance with the display of the musical score data 16 and the body symbol data 9D-9F. In this case, for example, the first exhalation symbol data 9A in the exhalation part 18B shown in Figure 6. １ At the moment when the breathing timing indicator line 17 passes, user X, while being aware of the pulling in of the navel corresponding to the drawing-in area in the symbol data 9D shown in Figure 9(b), "C" in the keyboard image data 12 １ The part indicated by " corresponds to the white key 12A on the above-mentioned keyboard harmonica, and you will need to operate (press) the key and exhale for a duration of 11.

[0089] [Embodiment of Program and Recording Medium] The program of this embodiment is a breathing training application 5 that can be downloaded from the server 3 to the user terminal 2. The breathing training application 5 makes the user terminal 2 function by the following means.

[0090] (1) Data acquisition means: The control unit 2A of the user terminal 2 communicates with the server 3 according to the breathing training application 5 and acquires breathing training data 8 which includes music data, exhalation symbol data 9A, inhalation symbol data 9B, torso symbol data 9C-9F and musical score data 16.

[0091] (2) The control unit 2A of the music playback means user terminal 2 displays a playback player according to the breathing training application 5 and plays music data having an exhalation piece in n time with a length of m measures, where n beats are considered one measure, and an inhalation piece in n time with a length of o measures, where n beats are considered one measure, according to user operation.

[0092] (3) Score data display control means When music data is played back, the control unit 2A of the user terminal 2 controls the display of the score data 16 in accordance with the breathing training application 5 so that the exhalation symbol data 9A and the inhalation symbol data 9B pass through the breathing timing indicator line 17 displayed on the screen.

[0093] (4) Torso Symbol Data Display Control Means In conjunction with the playback of music data, the control unit 2A of the user terminal 2 displays the torso symbol data 9C-9F on the screen in accordance with the breathing training application 5. Furthermore, when the exhalation symbol data 9A passes over the breathing timing indicator line 17, the control unit 2A highlights the draw-in points in the torso symbol data 9C-9F that correspond to each beat of the n-beat exhalation music in the music data, in synchronization with each beat.

[0094] When storing the program of this embodiment on a recording medium, for example, a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or non-volatile memory card can be used. By having a computer read this recording medium, the program of this embodiment can be executed, and the above-described functions can be realized.

[0095] In this embodiment, the exhalation symbol data 9A and inhalation symbol data 9B are displayed on the screen so as to pass through the breathing timing indicator line 17, and the display of the torso symbol data 9C-9E, which indicates the area where the torso should be consciously retracted, changes in accordance with their display. Therefore, this breathing training system allows users to visually confirm the breathing cycle of "exhaling" and "inhaling" and "which part of the body to be conscious of" through the note values ​​and rests indicated by the exhalation symbol data 9A and inhalation symbol data 9B, and the drone locations indicated by the torso symbol data 9C-9E. Thus, the breathing training system of this embodiment is a system that "visualizes breathing," and by using this system, anyone can understand breathing patterns that improve the quality of their breathing. In addition, users can perform breathing training at their preferred time and place, and can easily learn to operate a wind-type keyboard instrument while performing breathing training.

[0096] The respiratory training system of this embodiment can be used in various health-related seminars and training sessions, recreational activities in nursing care facilities, educational programs delivered via video streaming, and the like.

[0097] 1. Breathing Training System 4. Communication Network 9A. Exhalation Symbol Data 9B. Inhalation Symbol Data 9C-9F. Torso Symbol Data 10A. First Pole 10B. Second Pole 10C. Large Circle 10D, 10E. Small Circle 11. Note Value 12. Keyboard Image Data 12A. White Keys 12B. Black Keys 13. Measure 14. Beat 15A. Symbol Data Display Path (White Key Lane) 15B. Symbol Data Display Path (Black Key Line) 16. Score Data 17. Breathing Timing Indicator Line 18A. Intro Part 18B, 18D. Exhalation Part 18C, 18E. Inhalation Part

Claims

1. A breathing training system in which a user terminal and a server are connected to each other via a communication network, and a user using the user terminal trains their breathing, characterized in that it comprises the following configuration: (1) Means for causing the server to transmit breathing training data comprising the following configuration to the user terminal via the communication network: (a) Music data The music data comprises an exhalation part and an inhalation part, the exhalation part is a part for playing an n-beat exhalation piece of music having a length of m measures with n beats as one measure, the inhalation part is a part for playing an n-beat inhalation piece of music having a length of o measures with n beats as one measure, and the exhalation part and the inhalation part are configured so that the exhalation piece of music and the inhalation piece of music are played alternately in time. (b) Symbol data The symbol data comprises exhalation symbol data, inhalation symbol data, and torso symbol data, wherein the exhalation symbol data is data for displaying an exhalation symbol on the screen of the user terminal, which represents the note value, the length of the sound of exhalation, as an exhalation figure, and the exhalation figure is displayed in association with the n beat rhythm of the exhalation music, the inhalation symbol data is data for displaying an inhalation symbol on the screen of the user terminal, which represents the part of the body that is inhaled as an inhalation figure, and the inhalation figure is displayed in association with the n beat rhythm of the inhalation music, the torso symbol data is data for displaying a torso symbol on the screen of the user terminal, which represents the torso figure, which represents the drawing-in area as a torso figure that can be recognized, the drawing-in area is assigned a note name associated with the exhalation symbol data, and the torso figure is displayed in association with the n beat rhythm of the exhalation music. (c) Score data The score data consists of multiple long symbol data display paths, the vertical direction of the symbol data display path is the length of the entire piece, and the horizontal direction is the part divided by multiple notes that make up the piece, the longitudinal direction of the symbol data display path is divided into one measure, and each measure corresponds to one measure of n beats that make up the exhalation part and the inhalation part.(2) Means for causing the user terminal to control the display of the musical score data so that the exhalation symbol data and the inhalation symbol data pass through the breathing timing indicator line displayed on the screen in conjunction with the playback of the music data. (3) Means for causing the user terminal to highlight the drawing-in points in the torso symbol data that correspond to each beat of the n-beat exhalation music in the music data in synchronization with each beat in conjunction with the playback of the music data.

2. The respiratory training system according to claim 1, further comprising the following configuration: (c) musical score data The musical score data has keyboard image data that mimics the keys of a wind instrument. (4) Means for the user terminal to control the display of the musical score data by moving the keyboard image data on the screen relative to the exhalation symbol data and the inhalation symbol data displayed in the symbol data display path, or by moving the exhalation symbol data and the inhalation symbol data displayed in the symbol data display path relative to the keyboard image data, in conjunction with the playback of the music data, so that the exhalation symbol data and the inhalation symbol data pass through the respiratory timing indicator line displayed on the screen.

3. The respiratory training system according to claim 2, further comprising the following configuration: (5) Means for causing the user terminal to control the display of the keyboard image data so as the exhalation figure passes the respiratory timing indicator line, the position of the keyboard key corresponding to the exhalation figure is highlighted.

4. The breathing training system according to claim 1, further comprising the following configuration: (b) Symbol data The torso figure has a circle, and k draw-in locations are displayed in the circumferential direction of the circle corresponding to the torso portion including the navel.

5. The breathing training system according to claim 4, further comprising the following configuration: (b) Symbol data The torso figure further comprises a smaller circle having a smaller diameter than the circle, and i drawing points are displayed in the circumferential direction of the smaller circle corresponding to the upper abdomen and its surroundings or the lower abdomen and its surroundings.

6. The breathing training system according to claim 1, further comprising the following configuration: (b) Symbol data The torso figure has a sphere, k draw-in locations are displayed in the circumferential direction of a large circle on the sphere corresponding to the torso including the navel, i draw-in locations are displayed in the circumferential direction of a first small circle on the sphere corresponding to the upper abdomen and its surroundings, and j draw-in locations are displayed in the circumferential direction of a second small circle on the sphere corresponding to the lower abdomen and its surroundings.

7. The breathing training system according to claim 6, further comprising the following configuration: (b) Symbol data: One draw-in point is displayed at the first pole of the sphere corresponding to the solar plexus, and one draw-in point is displayed at the second pole of the sphere corresponding to the anus.

8. A program that causes a computer to function as a respiratory training system according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. A computer-readable recording medium on which the program described in claim 8 is recorded.

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