ASMR-Synced Massage Control for Deep Sleep Induction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems fail to effectively induce deep sleep in users by integrating ASMR sound sources with physical massage functions.
Innovation Solution
A smart sleep induction system combining a smart massage device with a mobile app that adjusts massage pressure and sound volume based on analyzed sound frequencies and sleep states, using vibrators and acupressure balls to synchronize aural and physical stimulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If ASMR sound sources are played at high volume to induce sleep, then sleep induction effectiveness is improved, but interference with sleep states increases when user enters deep sleep
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts sound volume based on real-time sleep state detection. When the user is in light sleep or awake state, the volume is maintained at a level that aids sleep induction. When deep sleep is detected, the volume is automatically reduced or stopped to avoid interference, thus resolving the contradiction between maintaining effective sleep induction and preventing harm to deep sleep states
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a feedback loop where sleep state is continuously monitored and used to adjust sound playback parameters. The sleep state detection module provides real-time feedback to the control module, which then adjusts the sound output accordingly. This closed-loop control ensures that sound therapy is effective during light sleep while being minimized during deep sleep, resolving the technical contradiction
2Reliability
If massage pressure is increased to enhance relaxation effect, then sleep induction effectiveness is improved, but user comfort deteriorates due to excessive pressure
Solution Approach 1:
The massage device dynamically adjusts pressure intensity based on real-time sleep state detection and user feedback. During early sleep stages, higher pressure may be applied to enhance relaxation. As the user transitions to deeper sleep, the pressure is automatically reduced to maintain comfort while preserving the sleep induction benefit, thus resolving the contradiction between effectiveness and comfort
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies different pressure levels to different body regions or different phases of the sleep process. By segmenting the massage treatment into stages corresponding to sleep depth, the system can apply stronger pressure when needed for relaxation while using gentler pressure during deep sleep to maintain comfort, effectively resolving the contradiction between therapeutic effect and user comfort
3Reliability
If multiple massage functions are integrated to enhance sleep induction, then sleep induction effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges multiple sleep induction functions (sound therapy, vibration massage, heat therapy) into a single integrated device. By combining these functions in one unified system with centralized control, the patent achieves enhanced sleep induction effectiveness while managing device complexity through integration rather than separate devices, thus resolving the contradiction between functionality and complexity
4Reliability
If sound frequency is increased to match high frequency bands for relaxation, then sleep induction effectiveness is improved, but vibration intensity must be decreased to avoid over-stimulation
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes multiple parameters simultaneously - increasing sound frequency to high bands for relaxation while decreasing vibration intensity to prevent over-stimulation. This coordinated parameter adjustment is controlled based on detected sleep state, ensuring that the combination of high-frequency sound and low-intensity vibration achieves sleep induction without causing discomfort, thus resolving the contradiction between effectiveness and comfort
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances sleep quality and deep sleep induction by synchronizing aural and physical stimulation, reducing interference with sleep states through adaptive volume and pressure adjustments.
Implementation Method 1
a vibrator massage unit (211) disposed inside the occiput support section (10) and configured as a vibration pad (40) having a two-dimensional array of a plurality of vibrators
Implementation Method 2
A sound source providing system for improving sleep quality on the basis of artificial intelligence has been disclosed in Korean Patent No. 10-2260010. This system classifies the risk of sleep disorder of examinees into four groups through unsupervised machine learning by inputting sleep-related data of users through a survey method that is standardized for improvement of sleep of users, whereby the system provides users with combinations of ASMR sound sources
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AI summary
A smart sleep induction system is disclosed. The system includes a smart massage device including a massage unit pressing the body of a user, and a user app playing ASMR sound sources for sleep induction by being executed in a mobile terminal, in which the smart massage device further includes a sound source receiver receiving ASMR sound sources played by the mobile terminal, a sound source analyzer analyzing frequencies of received source sources, and a massage controller differently controlling pressure that is applied to a body by controlling the massage unit in accordance with analyzed frequencies.