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DE4013325A1 - Brain stimulation and relaxation equipment - utilising solarium couch for improved comfort, with refined light and sound source facilities - Google Patents

Brain stimulation and relaxation equipment - utilising solarium couch for improved comfort, with refined light and sound source facilities

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DE4013325A1
DE4013325A1 DE19904013325 DE4013325A DE4013325A1 DE 4013325 A1 DE4013325 A1 DE 4013325A1 DE 19904013325 DE19904013325 DE 19904013325 DE 4013325 A DE4013325 A DE 4013325A DE 4013325 A1 DE4013325 A1 DE 4013325A1
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Otto Gewinner
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
    • A61N5/06—Radiation therapy using light
    • A61N5/0613—Apparatus adapted for a specific treatment
    • A61N5/0614—Tanning
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M21/00—Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousness; Devices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M21/00—Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousness; Devices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis
    • A61M2021/0005—Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousness; Devices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis by the use of a particular sense, or stimulus
    • A61M2021/0027—Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousness; Devices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis by the use of a particular sense, or stimulus by the hearing sense
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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    • A61M2021/0044—Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousness; Devices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis by the use of a particular sense, or stimulus by the sight sense
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
    • A61N5/06—Radiation therapy using light
    • A61N2005/063—Radiation therapy using light comprising light transmitting means, e.g. optical fibres
    • A61N2005/0631—Radiation therapy using light comprising light transmitting means, e.g. optical fibres using crystals

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Abstract

The system utilises a couch for greater comfort and uses a modulated light source to pass regulated, low frequency light pulses to the eyes via a light conductor (2). The suitably formed light conductor (2) is constructed of a highly transparent synthetic material which exhibits total internal reflection. Fitted as an integral part of the couch are two cabinets, which are positioned adjacent to the head and contain the loud speakers (3) and recording equipment (4). By employing a psycho-acoustic technique the impression of sound motion from right-left-middle is conveyed to the user. USE/ADVANTAGE - Brain stimulation, relaxation and simultaneous tanning facility. Much improved system dispenses with goggles and head phones. Increased user comfort.

Description

Die Erfindung stellt eine Verbesserung der Schnittstelle zwischen Gerät und Anwender beim Verfahren der optisch-akustischen Gehirnstimulation dar. Bei dem bekannten Verfahren werden über ein Steuergerät (vgl. US Pat. Nr. 43 15 502; Steuergerät nach DBP 40 09 103.1) elektrische Signale erzeugt, die zur Beeinflussung des elektrischen Gehirnwellenbildes des Anwenders während der Anwendung in niederfrequente, vom Anwender wahrnehmbare, optische (über eine Brille mit Glühbirnchen oder LEDs, die vom Impulsgenerator angesteuert werden und deren Aufleuchten bei geschlossenen Augen wahrgenommen wird und auf die Netzhaut, subjektiv als mehrfarbig empfundene Bilder projiziert) und akustische (über einen vom Impulsgenerator angesteuerten Kopfhörer) Signale umgewandelt werden, wobei diese Signale gleichphasig oder gegenphasig bezüglich des rechts/links/mitte-Eindrucks vom Steuergerät angesteuert werden.The invention provides an improvement in the interface between Device and user in the process of optical-acoustic Brain stimulation. In the known method over a control device (cf. US Pat. No. 43 15 502; control device according to DBP 40 09 103.1) generates electrical signals that can be influenced the electrical brain wave image of the user during the Application in low-frequency, user-perceptible, optical (via glasses with lightbulbs or LEDs from the pulse generator are controlled and their lighting when closed Eyes is perceived and on the retina, subjective projected as multicolored images) and acoustic (via headphones controlled by the pulse generator) Signals are converted, these signals being in phase or in phase opposition to the right / left / middle impression of Control device can be controlled.

Dieses Verfahren, das darauf abzielt, den Anwender in eine Art Entspannungszustand zu versetzen, ist unter dem Begriff "audiovisuelle Stimulation" seit 30 Jahren Gegenstand der neurophysiologischen, psychologischen und kognitiven Wissenschaften. (Yaguchi, K.; Iwwahara S.: Temporal Sequence of Frequency Specific and Non-Specific Effects of Flickering Lights. Brain Research 107. 1976/Budzynski T.: Tuning in the Twilight Zone, Psychology Today, Aug.. 1977/Walter W.G.: Das lebende Gehirn. 1963 (Knaur)).This process, which aims to sort the user into a kind Relocating relaxation is under the term "audiovisual Stimulation "subject of neurophysiological, psychological and cognitive sciences. (Yaguchi, K .; Iwwahara S .: Temporal Sequence of Frequency Specific and Non-Specific Effects of Flickering Lights. Brain Research 107. 1976 / Budzynski T .: Tuning in the Twilight Zone, Psychology Today, Aug .. 1977 / Walter W.G .: The living brain. 1963 (Knaur)).

Dazu ist es erforderlich, das Schwingungsmuster der Gehirnwellen zu verändern und zwar vom Beta-Zustand (13-30 Hz, geringere Schwingungsamplituden) in den Alpha-Zustand (8-14 Hz, größere Amplituden) oder sogar in den Theta-Zustand (3-7 Hz, hohe Amplituden). Dazu gibt man ein äußeres Impulsfeld vor, das Gehirnwellenfeld schwingt sich in einer Art Resonanz auf diese Vorgabe ein. Der Anwender gelangt in einen tiefentspannten Zustand mit hohem Aufmerksamkeitsgrad, der es ermöglicht Informationen besser aufzunehmen und zu verarbeiten. (Cade C.M., Coxhead M.: The Awaked Mind - Biofeedback and the Development of Higher States or Awareness. Delacorte Press, N. Y. 1979).This requires the vibration pattern of the brain waves change from the beta state (13-30 Hz, lower  Vibration amplitudes) in the alpha state (8-14 Hz, larger Amplitudes) or even in the theta state (3-7 Hz, high amplitudes). To do this, you specify an external impulse field, the brain wave field resonates in a kind of response to this requirement a. The user comes into a deeply relaxed state high level of attention, which enables information to be better record and process. (Cade C.M., Coxhead M .: The Awaked Mind - Biofeedback and the Development of Higher States or awareness. Delacorte Press, N.Y. 1979).

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, das Verfahren dahingehend zu modifizieren, daß die Anwendung komfortabler und das Anwendungsspektrum breiter wird. Erfindungsgemäß wird bezüglich der optischen Signale eine Verbesserung bei der Art der Lichtzuführung erreicht. Bei einer Kopplung an ein Solarium, als Beispiel für eine erweiterte Anwendung, kann der Anwender den Effekt der Bräunung durch die bekannte Wirkungsweise der Solarien nutzen (Abgabe eines Lichtspektrums mit ausgeprägtem UV und/oder Infrarotanteil) und gleichzeitig Entspannungsprogramme des optisch- akustischen Geräts bei großer Zeitersparnis anwenden. Die Zweckmäßigkeit dieser Kombination ist erheblich eingeschränkt, da durch die dunkle Brille im oberen Gesichtsfeld die Wirkung des Solariums, die Bräunung, verhindert wird.The object of the invention is to to that effect modify that the application more comfortable and the range of applications gets wider. According to the invention with regard to the optical Signals an improvement in the type of light delivery reached. When coupled to a solarium, as an example for an advanced application, the user can see the effect of Use tanning through the well-known mode of operation of the solariums (Delivery of a light spectrum with a pronounced UV and / or infrared component) and at the same time relaxation programs of the optical use acoustic device with great time savings. The The usefulness of this combination is considerably restricted, because of the dark glasses in the upper visual field the effect of the solarium, the tanning, is prevented.

Um dieses Problem zu lösen, ist erfindungsgemäß (Fig. 1) vorgesehen, dem Anwender (1) die Lichtimpulse über eine Art Lichtleiter (2) zuzuführen.In order to solve this problem, the invention ( FIG. 1) provides for the user ( 1 ) to be supplied with the light pulses via a type of light guide ( 2 ).

(Prinzip der Totalreflexion.) Anstelle der Brille wird erfindungsgemäß ein Glasstab oder ein Stab hochtransparenten Kunststoffs treten, der in einem entsprechenden Biegeradius geformt wird. Die Erfindung sieht entweder eine starke Lichtquelle (5) (Fig. 2) von geringer Trägheit (LED, Gasentladungslampe) vor, deren Lichtintensität mit dem vorgegebenen Impulsmuster direkt moduliert werden kann. Als Alternative kann auch eine trägheitsbehaftete Lichtquelle (z. B. Halogenlampe) verwendet werden, wobei die Modulation der Lichtintensität durch ein geeignetes Lichtventil (6) (LCD-Folie, Schwenkspiegel) erfolgt, welches sich im Strahlengang zwischen unmodulierter Lichtquelle und dem Lichtventil befindet. Um eine Bündelung der Lichtstrahlen zu erreichen, ist vorgesehen, den Stirnflächen der Lichtleiter (7), sowohl auf der Einkoppel- (8) als auch auf der Auskoppelseite (9), eine geeignete Linsenform zu geben.(Principle of total reflection.) Instead of the glasses, according to the invention a glass rod or a rod of highly transparent plastic is used, which is shaped in a corresponding bending radius. The invention either provides a strong light source ( 5 ) ( FIG. 2) of low inertia (LED, gas discharge lamp), the light intensity of which can be directly modulated with the predetermined pulse pattern. As an alternative, an inertia light source (e.g. halogen lamp) can also be used, the light intensity being modulated by a suitable light valve ( 6 ) (LCD film, swivel mirror), which is located in the beam path between the unmodulated light source and the light valve. In order to bundle the light beams, it is provided to give the end faces of the light guides ( 7 ) a suitable lens shape both on the coupling-in side ( 8 ) and on the coupling-out side ( 9 ).

Bezüglich des Kopfhörers ist erfindungsgemäß konzipiert, diesen durch zwei kleine Lautsprecher (3), integriert in eine geeignete Aufnahmevorrichtung (4), (Kopfstütze, Kopfteil einer Liegevorrichtung) zu ersetzen. Entsprechend des psycho-akustischen Effekts der Dominanz der ersten einfallenden Wellenfront vermittelt die Laufzeitdifferenz der wahrgenommenen Schallwellen den notwendigen rechts/links/mitte-Eindruck beim Anwender.With regard to the headphones, it is designed according to the invention to replace them with two small loudspeakers ( 3 ) integrated in a suitable receiving device ( 4 ) (headrest, head part of a lying device). Corresponding to the psycho-acoustic effect of the dominance of the first incident wave front, the transit time difference of the perceived sound waves gives the user the right / left / middle impression.

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1. Verbesserung eines Verfahrens der Gehirnstimulation, das dem körpereigenen Gehirnwellenfeld ein äußeres Impulsfeld vorgibt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß während der Anwendung mittels Impulsgeneratoren optische und akustische, niederfrequente, vom Anwender wahrzunehmende Signale erzeugt werden, wobei externe Signale nicht mehr, wie bekannt, mit Hilfe einer Leuchtbrille dem Anwender zugänglich gemacht werden, sondern mit Hilfe eines Lichtleiters, der die Lichtinformationen einer starken Lichtquelle, deren Intensität entweder direkt oder mit Hilfe eines Lichtventils modulierbar ist, dem Anwender vermittelt werden.1. Improvement of a method of brain stimulation, which specifies an external pulse field for the body's own brain wave field, characterized in that optical and acoustic, low-frequency signals to be perceived by the user are generated during use by means of pulse generators, external signals no longer being used, as is known of a pair of illuminated glasses are made accessible to the user, but with the aid of a light guide which conveys the light information of a strong light source, the intensity of which can be modulated either directly or with the aid of a light valve. 2. Verbesserung eines Verfahrens zur Gehirnstimulation nach Anspruch 1, wobei bezüglich der akustischen Signale der bekannte Kopfhörer eliminiert wird und an seine Stelle kleine Lautsprecher treten, die in einer geeigneten Aufnahmevorrichtung installiert sind, wobei anstelle der rechts/links/mitte-Ortung durch die Intensitätsunterschiede (wie beim Kopfhörer) hier Laufzeitunterschiede (Gesetz der Dominanz der ersten einfallenden Wellenfront) treten, die diesen psycho-akustischen Eindruck ermöglichen.2. Improve a method of brain stimulation after Claim 1, with respect to the acoustic signals of the known Headphones is eliminated and small speakers in its place kick that installed in a suitable cradle are, instead of the right / left / center location by the Differences in intensity (as with headphones) here runtime differences (Law of dominance of the first incident wave front) that enable this psycho-acoustic impression.
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