ITPI20110072A1 - VIBRATION RING - Google Patents

Description

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DESCRIPTION

Scope of the invention

The present invention relates to a male vibration ring adapted to improve pleasure during a sexual performance and / or reduce disturbances due to sexual dysfunctions.

Description of the prior art

There are different types of vibration instruments used to stimulate parts of the human body. Specific vibrators are used in sexual practice in order to increase one's own or partner's sexual pleasure and satisfaction, but also to overcome or reduce disorders due to sexual dysfunctions.

Among these are known vibrating rings which are able to be positioned at the base of the male member and stimulate intercourse by means of vibration pulses, providing additional sensations to the partner.

An example of a vibrating ring is described in US2007038019 and comprises a motor arranged on the ring adapted to impart a predetermined vibration. The engine is activated by the user just before the start of the performance and is then switched off at the end. In the passive times of sexual intercourse, the vibrating ring is always in operation.

Other types of ring, for example described in US2009012355, provide systems for modulating the vibration in such a way as to regulate the intensity according to requirements. These types simply include a switch element that allows you to manually adjust, before the start of the relationship, the vibration means and then switch from one mode to another. It is also possible to adjust the ring during intercourse, but this leads to an interruption of the same. In fact, therefore, the aforementioned vibration rings do not allow you to adapt their operation to the needs of the moment but always work with preset vibration modes.

In particular, a predetermined vibration mode can in some cases be annoying and not increase the pleasure of sexual performance.

It is desirable that the vibration can, for example, vary in intensity in an increasing or decreasing way according to the phases of the relationship.

Summary of the invention

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a vibration ring that allows its operation to be adapted in relation to the needs and habits of the user in such a way as to improve his sexual performance.

Another particular purpose of the invention is to provide a vibration ring that allows you to improve your functioning from time to time with respect to previous sexual performance.

It is also a particular aim of the invention to provide a vibration ring that allows to solve dysfunctions such as premature ejaculation, impotence, erection problems, etc.

It is also an object of the invention to provide a vibration ring that is simple to use and has a minimum size.

It is another object of the invention to provide a vibration ring which is constructively simple and economical to make.

These and other purposes are achieved by a vibration ring a vibration ring for sexual practices comprising:

ï € a ring-shaped body adapted to be inserted at the base of a male member of a user;

ï € vibration means adapted to impart a vibration with certain vibration parameters to said ring body during a sexual practice,

ï € a battery suitable for powering said vibration means;

wherein said vibration ring vibration ring further comprises an inertial sensor arranged on said ring body and adapted to detect the movements of said user and produce corresponding measurement signals, is a microprocessor associated with said inertial sensor and said vibration means adapted to impart a command signal to said vibration means on the basis of said measurement signals,

Program means resident in said microprocessor adapted to process said measurement signals and generate said command signal in such a way as to make said vibration parameters follow a predetermined function.

In particular, said vibration parameters follow a predetermined function of frequency and / or intensity of vibration as a function of said measurement signals.

In this way, it is possible to adapt said vibration parameters, such as frequency and / or intensity, to the movement of the user and thus improve their performance during intercourse.

In this way, the program means can adapt the operation of the vibration means by selecting a predetermined function or pattern of vibration, etc., i.e. a preset function of frequency and / or intensity of vibration chosen according to the tastes of the users, but which it is activated only when certain dynamic conditions recognized by the inertial sensor are reached.

Advantageously, a memory unit associated with said microprocessor is provided, capable of memorizing a plurality of said command signals generated over time on the basis of the processing of said measurement signals, in such a way as to build an operating pattern customized for said user. In other words, in addition to predetermined patterns, customized patterns can be created based on data stored from time to time.

In this way, a learning phase of the stimuli generated by the vibration means is determined, reaching over time an ad hoc adjustment for the wearer in order to improve his performance.

Advantageously, a vibration ring-user interface is provided which allows the user to evaluate the degree of appreciation of the vibration pattern. It could be a button and / or the inertial sensor itself. In particular, by adopting a key it is possible to associate a score to the performance, for example it is possible to give a score between 1 and 5 by pressing a corresponding number of times the key itself.

Alternatively, the score can be established through the same inertial sensor. In this case, with the inertial sensor only it is possible to access an evaluation mode by giving a stronger impulse and recognizing the activation of the mode with a vibration. Once entered in the evaluation mode it is possible to give the score as above by shaking the ring a corresponding number of times.

In particular, means are provided for transmitting said operating pattern from said vibration ring to a remote unit and from said remote unit to said vibration ring. In this way, it is possible to transfer the operation pattern of the vibration ring to a remote unit in order to keep the data in an external memory and to be able to transfer them again to a new vibration ring when the useful life of a ring vibration worn ended. This makes it possible not to lose the useful data acquired, but to restart from a pattern already developed and implement it over time with new data in order to obtain a more efficient vibration ring for the user.

In other words, not only the vibration ring can have the ability to memorize the performances and learn the moments in which it must activate, providing the ideal intensity of vibration, the type of vibrations and other factors that identify the aforementioned pattern of operation, but it is also possible not to lose the continuous improvement of the performance acquired at the moment of the passage to a new vibration ring and to be able to restart immediately from the last memorized functioning pattern.

Advantageously, said transmission means use a wired or wireless transmission, in particular in wired transmission there is a wired connection between said vibration ring and said remote unit, while in wireless transmission, for example, a Bluetooth low Energy protocol can be used. Preferably, said remote unit is chosen from: a PC, a mobile phone, a tablet, or other device.

Preferably, said program means comprise a local program stored in said microprocessor of said ring, and a remote program stored in said remote unit, adapted to exchange operating patterns with local program on said microprocessor.

In particular, said remote program is able to generate a user interface on said remote unit through which a user can impart and choose functions of the vibration ring in such a way as to modify and improve the operating pattern of the vibration means. Profile to be selected for example on the basis of usage scenarios, partner preferences, time available, etc.

In particular, said vibration ring comprises at least one mechanical actuator, associated with said vibration means, adapted to modulate the diameter of said annular body in such a way as to pass through a contact configuration, in which the annular body is perimetrically in contact with said male member so as to transmit said vibration, to a restricted configuration in which the annular body substantially narrows said male member. In this way, the vibration ring in a restriction configuration makes it possible to delay the user's ejaculation and thus increase the duration of the performance. In particular, said mechanical actuator is adapted to be operated by a command signal as a function of signals coming from said inertial sensor, upon the occurrence of certain dynamic situations or in certain phases of the vibration pattern. This device has above all a therapeutic purpose for users with premature ejaculation dysfunctions.

Advantageously, said vibration ring comprises a device for releasing chemical substances such as for example lubricating substances or flavored substances or stimulating substances or substances for therapeutic use.

In particular, an electrical device associated with said annular body can also be provided, capable of releasing an electrical stimulus on the basis of a command signal generated by the signals coming from said inertial sensor, upon the occurrence of certain dynamic situations or in certain phases of the vibration.

In this way, the electrical stimulus of a certain intensity allows the user to delay ejaculation and thus increase the duration of the performance.

Brief description of the drawings

The invention will be illustrated below with the following description of its embodiments, given by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the attached drawings in which:

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a vibration ring, according to the invention, which comprises vibration means and an inertial sensor associated with a control microprocessor;

ï € figure 2 shows a schematic view of the vibration ring of figure 1, which highlights the electronic components that compose it, the inertial sensor produces a measurement signal which is then processed into a command signal in intensity and frequency imparted to the means vibration;

- figure 3 shows a schematic view of the vibration ring of figure 2, which also implements a feedback interface with a user;

ï € figure 4 shows a block diagram that identifies the logical operating phases of the vibration ring with the user interface that allows the setting of an initial profile that controls the vibration according to a selected operating pattern;

Figure 5 shows a perspective view of a vibration ring, according to the invention, which further comprises a transmission module with a remote unit and a memory module;

- figure 6 shows a schematic view of the vibration ring of figure 5, which implements the data transmission module and the memory suitable for memorizing the measurement signals of different sexual relations;

ï € figure 7 shows a block diagram that identifies the logical operating phases of the vibration ring of figure 6 capable of self-learning on the basis of the feedback given by the user in order to develop an ad hoc operating pattern for the user;

ï € figure 8 shows a graph that highlights a curve of pleasure gradually increasing with respect to a number of ratios which is also increasing built on the basis of the feedback given by the user;

ï € Figure 9 shows a schematic view of the vibration ring which implements a mechanical and / or electrical actuator;

Figures 10 and 11 show a perspective view of the vibration ring with the mechanical actuator in order to obtain a narrowing of the ring in diameter for therapeutic purposes related for example to premature ejaculation.

Detailed description of some embodiments

With reference to Figure 1, a vibration ring 100 for sexual practices comprising a ring body or ring 10 adapted to be inserted at the base of the male member 50 of a user. The O-ring 10 also comprises vibration means 20 suitable for imparting a vibration with certain vibration parameters to the ring-shaped body 10 during a sexual practice and a battery 25 suitable for powering said vibration means 20. In particular, as shown schematically in figure 2, the vibration ring 100 also comprises an inertial sensor 30, in particular an accelerometer, arranged on the ring body 10 and able to detect the movements of the user and produce corresponding measurement signals 32 and a microprocessor 40 associated with the inertial sensor 30 and with the vibration means 20 adapted to impart a command signal 42 to the vibration means 20 on the basis of the measurement signals 32. Furthermore, program means resident in the microprocessor 40 are provided which are suitable for processing the signal signals. measure 32 and generate the command signal 42 in such a way as to make the vibration parameters follow a predetermined function. In particular, the vibration parameters follow a predetermined function of frequency and / or intensity of vibration as a function of the measurement signals 32. In this way, it is possible to adapt the vibration parameters, such as frequency and / or intensity, to the movement of the € ™ user and therefore improve their pleasure and performance.

Furthermore, as shown in the diagram of figure 3, a vibration ring-user interface 46 is provided which allows the user to set / evaluate the degree of appreciation of the vibration pattern. This interface 46 can be represented for example by a key and / or by the accelerometer itself 30. In particular, by adopting a key it is possible to associate a score to the performance, for example between 1 and 5, by pressing a corresponding number of times the key itself.

Alternatively, the score can be established through the accelerometer itself 30. In this case, with the accelerometer alone I can access an evaluation mode by giving a stronger impulse to ring 10 and recognizing the activation of the mode with a vibration. Once entered in the evaluation mode it is possible to give the score as above by shaking the ring 10 a corresponding number of times.

In particular, as shown in the diagram of Figure 4, the program means can adapt the operation of the vibration means 20 by selecting a predetermined function or pattern of vibration, etc., i.e. a preset function of frequency and / or intensity of vibration chosen in based on the tastes of the user, but which is activated only when certain dynamic conditions are reached, recognized by the inertial sensor 30.

In a further embodiment, shown in Figure 5 and in the diagram of Figure 6, there is also provided a memory unit 60 associated with the microprocessor 40, capable of storing a plurality of control signals 42 generated over time on the basis of the Processing of the measurement signals 32, in such a way as to build a customized operating pattern for the user. In other words, in addition to predetermined patterns, customized patterns can be created based on data stored from time to time. In this way, a learning phase of the stimuli generated by the vibration means 20 is determined, reaching over time an ad hoc adjustment for the user who wears it in order to improve his performance.

In addition, means are provided for transmitting the operating pattern 70 to a remote unit 80 and from the remote unit 80 to the vibration ring 100. In this case, it is possible to transfer the operating pattern of the vibration ring 100 on a remote unit 80 in order to keep the data in an external memory 60 and to be able to transfer it again to a new vibrating ring 100 when the useful life of a worn vibrating ring 100 is over. This allows not to lose the useful data acquired, but to restart from a pattern already developed and implement it over time with new data (Fig. 7) in order to obtain a more efficient vibration ring 100 for the user, as shown in graph of figure 8.

In particular, the block diagram of figure 7, shows a sequence of operating phases that the program means carry out and provides that starting from a generic N ratio associated, for example, to a first ring, the acquisition of the data detected by the inertial sensor 30, their processing and the generation of the command signal 42 on the basis of the instantaneous data measured by the sensor and on the basis of the data stored in the memory 42. From here the operating pattern of the ring will then be started. These data in memory will then be updated from time to time and will therefore adapt more and more to the user's habits based on the feedback entered by the latter.

The operating pattern of the ring will then be updated for the subsequent N + 1 ratio which will retrace the aforementioned process phases in such a way that each time it is more faithful to the needs of the user. The system will then perform a self-learning process.

In other words, not only the vibration ring 100 can have the ability to memorize the performances and learn the moments in which it must be activated, providing the ideal intensity of vibration, the type of vibrations and other factors that identify the aforementioned functioning pattern, but it is also possible not to lose the continuous improvement of the performance acquired at the moment of the passage to a new vibration ring 100 and to be able to restart immediately from the last memorized functioning pattern.

Advantageously, the transmission means 70 use a Bluetooth Low Energy protocol and the remote unit 80 is represented for example by a PC, a mobile phone, a tablet, or other device.

In a preferred embodiment which comprises the remote unit, the program means comprise a local program stored in the microprocessor 40 of the ring 10, and a second remote program stored in the remote unit 80, suitable for exchanging operating patterns with the local program on the microprocessor 40. In this way, the remote program is able to generate on the remote unit 80 a user interface 82 through which a user can give feedback and choose functions of the vibration ring 100 in such a way as to modify and improving from time to time the operating pattern of the vibration means 20.

In a further embodiment, shown in figures 9, 10 and 11, the vibration ring 100 can also comprise a mechanical / electric actuator 90, associated with the vibration means 20, adapted, for example, to modulate the diameter of the body ring 10 in such a way as to pass from a contact configuration A in which the annular body 10 is perimeter in contact with the male member 50 so as to transmit the vibration (Fig. 10), to a restricted configuration B in which the actuator 90 narrows the annular body 10 around the male member 50. In this way, the vibration ring 100 in the restriction configuration B allows the user to delay ejaculation and thus increase the performance of the same. In particular, the mechanical actuator 90 is adapted to be operated by a command signal 42 as a function of signals coming from the inertial sensor 30, upon the occurrence of certain dynamic situations or in certain phases of the vibration pattern. This device has above all a therapeutic purpose for users with premature ejaculation dysfunctions.

Constructively, the actuator 90 is a propeller made with a shape memory alloy inserted inside the annular body 10, which changes its diameter and therefore that of the annular body 10 through the passage of a certain current. When the current stops flowing, the helix returns to its original condition again. The ring body 10 is therefore able to pass from a diameter d1 in the contact condition A, to a diameter d2 smaller than d1 in the restricted condition B.

Alternatively or in combination, the actuator 90 is associated with a device for releasing chemical substances such as for example lubricating substances or flavored substances or stimulating substances or substances for therapeutic use.

Still alternatively or in combination, an electrical device associated with the annular body 10 can also be provided to release an electrical stimulus on the basis of a command signal 42 generated by the signals coming from the inertial sensor 30, upon the occurrence of certain dynamic situations or in certain phases of the vibration pattern. In this way, the electrical stimulus of a certain intensity allows the user to delay ejaculation and thus increase the duration of the performance.

The above description of specific embodiments is able to show the invention from a conceptual point of view so that others, using the known art, will be able to modify and / or adapt these specific embodiments in various applications without further research and without departing from the inventive concept, and, therefore, it is understood that such adaptations and modifications will be considered as equivalent to the specific embodiments. The means and materials for carrying out the various functions described may be of various nature without thereby departing from the scope of the invention. It is understood that the expressions or terminology used have a purely descriptive purpose and therefore not limitative.

Claims (10)

CLAIMS 1. A vibration ring (100) for sexual practices comprising: ï € a ring-shaped body (10) adapted to be inserted at the base of a male member (50) of a user; - vibration means (20) adapted to impart a vibration with certain vibration parameters to said ring body (10) during a sexual practice, a battery (25) adapted to power said vibration means (20); characterized in that said vibration ring (100) further comprises: an inertial sensor (30) arranged on said ring body (10) and able to detect the movements of said user and produce corresponding measurement signals (32), a microprocessor (40) associated with said inertial sensor (30) and with said vibration means (20) adapted to impart a command signal (42) to said vibration means (20) on the basis of said measurement signals (32 ), Program means resident in said microprocessor (40) adapted to process said measurement signals (32) and generate said command signal (42) in such a way as to make said vibration parameters follow a predetermined function. A vibration ring (100), according to claim 1, in which said vibration parameters follow a predetermined function of frequency and / or intensity of vibration as a function of said measurement signals (32). 3. A vibration ring (100), according to claim 1, in which a memory unit associated with said microprocessor (40) is provided, able to memorize a plurality of said command signals generated over time on the basis of the Processing of said measurement signals (32), in such a way as to build a customized operating pattern for said user. 4. A vibration ring (100), according to claim 1, in which means are provided for transmitting said operating pattern from said vibration ring (100) to a remote unit and from said remote unit to said vibration ring ( 100). 5. A vibration ring (100), according to claim 4, in which said transmission means use a wired or wireless transmission, in particular in wired transmission there is a wired connection between said vibration ring (100) and said unit remote, while in wireless transmission, for example, a Bluetooth low Energy protocol can be used. Preferably, said remote unit is chosen from: a PC, a mobile phone, a tablet, or other device. 6. A vibration ring (100), according to claims 1 and 3, in which a vibration ring interface - user (46,82) is provided which allows the user to evaluate the degree of appreciation of said vibration pattern, in particular said interface can be chosen between a key, said inertial sensor (30) or said remote unit. 7. A vibration ring (100), according to claim 1 and 4, in which said program means comprise a local program stored in said microprocessor (40) of said ring, and a remote program stored in said remote unit, adapted to exchanging operating patterns with said local program on said microprocessor (40), in particular, said remote program is able to generate a user interface on said remote unit through which a user can impart and select functions of the vibration ring ( 100) in such a way as to modify and improve from time to time the operating pattern of the vibration means (20). A vibration ring (100), according to claim 1, wherein said vibration ring (100) comprises at least one mechanical actuator, associated with said vibration means (20), adapted to modulate the diameter of said annular body in so as to pass from a contact configuration, in which the annular body 10 is perimetrically in contact with said male member (50) so as to transmit said vibration, to a restricted configuration in which the annular body substantially narrows said male member (50 ), in particular, said mechanical actuator is adapted to be operated by a command signal (42) as a function of signals coming from said inertial sensor (30), upon the occurrence of certain dynamic situations or in certain phases of the vibration pattern. A vibration ring (100), according to claim 1, wherein said vibration ring (100) comprises a device for releasing chemical substances such as for example lubricating substances or flavored substances or stimulating substances or substances for therapeutic use. 10. A vibration ring (100), according to claim 1, in which an electrical device associated with said annular body can also be provided, able to release an electrical stimulus on the basis of a control signal (42) generated by the signals coming from said inertial sensor (30), upon the occurrence of certain dynamic situations or in certain phases of the vibration pattern.