Sensory Stimulus Device Adapting Sound to Intellectual Task Type

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing sensory stimulus presentation devices do not consider changes in the type or characteristics of intellectual tasks performed by users, which can lead to ineffective stimulation.

Innovation Solution

A sensory stimulus presentation device that includes a label acquisition unit to classify intellectual tasks and a sound emission unit to provide specific sounds tailored to either creativity or storage tasks based on the task classification.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a single type of sensory stimulus is used for all intellectual tasks, then the device structure is simple, but the effectiveness of the stimulus decreases when task type changes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeffectiveness of sensory stimulusVSAvoidcomplexity of stimulus presentation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adaptability by detecting the user's current intellectual task type (e.g., creative task, storage task, analytical task) and automatically adjusting the sensory stimulus parameters accordingly. The stimulus frequency, intensity, and pattern are dynamically modified based on real-time task classification, ensuring optimal effectiveness for each task type without requiring multiple dedicated devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes key parameters of the sensory stimulus (such as vibration frequency, amplitude, and temporal pattern) based on the detected intellectual task type. For example, slower vibration frequencies are used for creative tasks to promote relaxation, while faster frequencies are used for storage tasks to enhance alertness. This parameter adaptation resolves the contradiction by maintaining high effectiveness across different tasks while using a single device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If sensory stimulus parameters are adjusted for different task types, then stimulus effectiveness improves, but the control complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeffectiveness of sensory stimulusVSAvoidease of stimulus adjustment
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service operation by automatically detecting the user's intellectual task type through sensors (e.g., monitoring brain wave patterns, task input patterns, or physiological signals) and autonomously adjusting the sensory stimulus parameters without requiring manual user input. The system serves itself by making intelligent decisions about stimulus configuration based on real-time task detection, thereby maintaining ease of operation while achieving task-specific effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the system continuously monitors user behavior, physiological states, or task performance metrics and uses this feedback to adjust the sensory stimulus parameters in real-time. This closed-loop control ensures that the stimulus remains effective for the current task type while simplifying operation, as the system automatically responds to changing conditions without requiring complex manual adjustments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Measurement precision

If manual adjustment of stimulus parameters is required for different tasks, then stimulus precision can be optimized, but user operation becomes complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprecision of stimulus parameter matchingVSAvoidease of parameter adjustment
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables the system to automatically detect and classify the intellectual task type using sensors and algorithms that analyze user behavior patterns, physiological signals, or contextual information. Based on this automated detection, the system precisely configures the sensory stimulus parameters (frequency, intensity, duration) appropriate for each task type without requiring manual user adjustment. This self-service approach achieves high measurement precision in matching stimulus parameters to task requirements while maintaining simple, intuitive operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20250090792A1Sensory stimulus presentation device, sensory stimulus presentation method, and program
Publication Date: 2025.03.20 NIPPON TELEGRAPH & TELEPHONE CORP
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AI summary

The sensory stimulus presentation device includes: a label acquisition unit that acquires a classification label of an intellectual task to be performed by a user; and a sound emission unit that emits a first type of sound satisfying a predetermined criterion when the acquired classification label indicates a creativity task, and emits a second type of sound satisfying a criterion different from that of the first type of sound when the acquired classification label indicates a storage task.