Sleep Induction Massage Control Synchronized With ASMR Frequencies
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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 auditory 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 effect is improved, but it interferes with sleep progression when user enters deep sleep
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses periodic action by playing ASMR sound sources only during specific sleep stages (awake and REM sleep states) and automatically stopping playback when deep sleep is detected. This periodic activation and deactivation based on sleep stage monitoring resolves the contradiction by providing sound stimulation when needed for sleep induction while eliminating interference during deep sleep progression.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs feedback mechanisms by continuously monitoring user sleep states through sensors and adjusting sound playback accordingly. The sleep state detection feedback loop determines when to start, continue, or stop ASMR sound playback, ensuring that sound is provided during light sleep stages for induction purposes while automatically ceasing during deep sleep to avoid disruption.
2Reliability
If massage intensity is increased to enhance relaxation effect, then sleep induction is improved, but it may cause discomfort and wake the user
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies dynamics by continuously adjusting massage intensity based on real-time sleep stage detection. During awake and REM sleep states, higher massage intensity is applied to enhance relaxation and promote sleep onset. When deep sleep is detected, the system automatically reduces or stops massage to prevent discomfort and maintain sleep continuity, thus resolving the contradiction between relaxation effect and user comfort.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes physical parameters of the massage function dynamically according to sleep stages. Massage intensity, pressure, and duration are adjusted as parameters based on detected sleep state, providing stronger stimulation during light sleep phases for relaxation while reducing parameters during deep sleep to avoid harmful effects.
3Reliability
If both ASMR sound sources and massage functions are used simultaneously, then sleep induction effectiveness is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges multiple sleep induction functions (ASMR sound playback, vibration massage, acupressure) into a single integrated smart pillow device. By combining these functions in one unified system with centralized control based on sleep stage detection, the patent achieves enhanced sleep induction effectiveness while managing complexity through integration rather than separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The smart pillow serves multiple functions simultaneously - it plays ASMR sound sources, provides vibration massage, applies acupressure, and monitors sleep stages. This multi-functionality approach allows the single device to address various aspects of sleep induction (auditory, tactile, pressure stimulation) while using a unified control system that reduces overall system complexity compared to separate devices.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances sleep quality and deep sleep induction by synchronizing aural and physical stimulation, reducing interference with sleep progression.
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 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
Data Source
AI summary
A smart sleep induction 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.