Variable-Frequency Sound Stimulation for Muscle Strength Gain

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional sound stimulation devices do not effectively improve muscle strength, as demonstrated by the lack of significant difference in contractile force between control and sound stimulus groups in mice experiments.

Innovation Solution

A muscle strength improvement device that generates sound stimuli with varying frequencies over time, specifically with frequencies of 140 Hz or less, and a difference between maximum and minimum frequencies of 60 Hz or less, to enhance muscle strength.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If a constant frequency sound stimulus is applied, then the device structure is simple, but muscle strength improvement is not achieved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemuscle strengthVSAvoidsound stimulus control complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the sound stimulus frequency variable rather than constant. The frequency changes over time according to a predetermined pattern, transforming the static sound stimulus into a dynamic one that effectively improves muscle strength while managing device complexity through automated control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the frequency parameter of the sound stimulus over time. By varying the frequency according to a predetermined pattern rather than maintaining a constant frequency, the device achieves muscle strength improvement while the complexity is managed through programmed control sequences.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If sound stimulus frequency varies widely, then more muscle groups can be targeted, but the stimulus becomes less effective for specific muscle strength improvement

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemuscle group coverageVSAvoidcontractile force improvement
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies periodic action by varying the sound stimulus frequency in a structured, periodic manner. The frequency changes follow a predetermined pattern that systematically targets different muscle groups while maintaining effectiveness for strength improvement, balancing versatility with targeted impact.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

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 varying frequency sound stimulus significantly improves muscle strength by increasing contractile force and reducing muscle fatigue, as shown in mouse and human experiments.

Implementation Method 1

a muscle strength improvement device that generates a sound stimulus for improving muscle strength

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSound: Sound

Data Source

PatentUS20260034024A1Muscle strength improvement device and program
Publication Date: 2026.02.05 NAT UNIV CORP TOKAI NAT HIGHER EDUCATION & RES SYST
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AI summary

A muscle strength improvement device 1 is disclosed that generates a sound stimulus to improve muscle strength. The frequency of the sound stimulus changes over time.