Brain Entrainment Pressure Relief via Autonomic Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional pressure relief methods fail to provide effective and immediate feedback on physiological states, lacking dynamic adjustment to meet individual physical and mental needs, and do not effectively correlate descriptive characteristics of proprioception with human factors for qualitative and quantitative pressure relief experiences.
Innovation Solution
A pressure relief apparatus with brain entrainment using a resonant wave generating module and bio-signal measuring unit, which applies Schumann waves to generate resonance and modulates vibrations based on autonomic nervous system signals to achieve brain entrainment for adaptive pressure relief, incorporating multi-channel Schumann wave generators and feedback control signals to adjust resonant waves according to physiological states.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional pressure relief methods based on five senses are used, then pressure relief can be achieved, but there is no effective feedback mechanism to dynamically adjust according to physiological states
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism by measuring physiological signals (heart rate, respiratory rate, skin temperature) and using this information to dynamically adjust the pressure relief apparatus settings. The control unit receives physiological data from sensors and modifies vibration frequency, amplitude, and pattern accordingly, creating a closed-loop system that adapts to user needs in real-time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces conventional mechanical pressure relief mechanisms with a neurofeedback-based control system. Instead of relying solely on mechanical sensors and actuators, the system uses physiological signal processing and brainwave monitoring to control the pressure relief function, substituting mechanical feedback with biological signal-based control.
2Measurement precision
If fixed pressure relief parameters are used, then the device structure remains simple, but it cannot provide qualitative and quantitative pressure relief corresponding to individual physiological states
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the pressure relief function into multiple independent channels, each capable of operating with different vibration characteristics. The system segments the body into multiple zones with dedicated sensors and actuators, allowing precise measurement and control of physiological parameters in different regions simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment of pressure relief parameters based on real-time physiological monitoring. The system continuously modifies vibration frequency, amplitude, and pattern according to measured heart rate, respiratory rate, and skin temperature, transforming a static device into a dynamically adaptive system that responds to changing physiological states.
3Reliability
If multi-channel Schumann wave generators are used to provide brain entrainment, then pressure relief effectiveness is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the resonant wave generating module to perform multiple functions: generating Schumann waves for brain entrainment, providing tactile feedback, and delivering pressure relief. The same hardware components serve multiple purposes, reducing the need for separate systems and thereby limiting the increase in device complexity despite the added functionality.
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
The apparatus provides objective physiological feedback for pressure relief, enhancing relaxation and balance by dynamically adjusting pressure relief modes to match individual physiological states, leading to improved physical and mental well-being through brain entrainment.
Implementation Method 1
applies vibrations corresponding to Schumann waves on different parts of a human body to generate resonance so as to achieve an effect of brain entrainment
Implementation Method 2
Schumann waves are further adopted to generate brain entrainment
Implementation Method 3
The bio-signal measuring unit at least measures an energy of autonomic sympathetic nerve system, also represented by LH, and an energy of autonomic parasympathetic nerve system, also represented by HF
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AI summary
A pressure relief apparatus with brain entrainment includes a resonant wave generating module and a bio-signal measuring unit. The resonant wave generating module includes multiple resonant devices, divided into multiple regions. Each of the resonant regions can respectively generate a resonant wave being changeable or turned off. The bio-signal measuring unit at least measures an energy of autonomic sympathetic nerve system LH and an energy of autonomic parasympathetic nerve system HF. According to a current one of a set of present conditions, a set of feedback control signals is output to the resonant wave generating module to modulate the resonant devices.