JP2008040196A - Sensory stimulation device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a sensory stimulation method and device that improve the ability to identify the attribute of stimulation to be an object of training, by outputting the stimulation to be the object of training and other stimulation, while making them correspond to each other. <P>SOLUTION: The sensory stimulation device 10 has at least a stimulation correspondence table 14 in which second stimulation information having one-to-one relation with specified attribute information on first stimulation is prestored to correspond to the first stimulation information, while the language information and image information as to the first stimulation are excluded, and a prescribed sensory stimulation program 13. The sensory stimulation program 13 is executed to read the stimulation correspondence table 14 with a prescribed procedure, and the first stimulation and the second stimulation corresponding thereto are combined and output, to make a person perceive the first stimulation and the second stimulation which are related to each other. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a sensory stimulation apparatus that outputs other stimuli in cooperation with each other in order to support training for identifying attributes of perceptual information given by giving stimuli to specific sensory organs.

  Conventionally, it stimulates hearing with music, stimulates vision with video, stimulates olfaction with perfume, somatic sensation (skin sensation (tactile sensation, warm sensation, cold sensation, pain sensation, vibration sensation), Stimulating deep sensations (motor sensation, visceral sensation) and balance sensation) and stimulating taste with seasonings are generally performed in daily life. There are also many devices that can stimulate a plurality of senses, such as simultaneously stimulating vision and hearing, such as television and movies.

  A typical example of stimulating a plurality of senses simultaneously is a television or movie that stimulates vision (video, etc.) and hearing (music, sound effects, etc.) simultaneously. When listening to certain movie music, the name of the movie or a particular scene of the movie may be easily associated. This can be said to be one example in which auditory stimuli and visual stimuli are stored in cooperation.

  Note that the memory in this example is a vague correspondence between an auditory stimulus (movie music) with a very large amount of information and a visual stimulus (video) with a very large amount of information. The information amount and contents of the two stimuli are not 1: 1.

  When multiple stimuli are linked in this way, the memory becomes clear because the combination of multiple stimuli also gives stimuli to areas other than the cognitive area of the brain due to the respective stimuli. As a result of the activation of the function, it is considered that the stimulus is associated with other stimuli like a conditioned reflex, and the memory center is stimulated more strongly.

  In addition, with regard to the ability to form the neural network of the brain, hearing is excellent only in childhood, then suddenly declines, the ability after 10 years of age remains extremely low, and the other five senses gradually decline with age It is known that it has outstanding characteristics compared to the above, but based on the above idea, there is a possibility that the weakened hearing, for example, the training of the pitch is captured by other stimuli. is there.

The following patent document discloses an electronic musical instrument having a navigation function in which LEDs are provided corresponding to each key of a keyboard and the LEDs are lit in a plurality of colors in order to guide the performance of a song. For example, by changing the emission color of a key to be pressed and a key corresponding to another finger, even a beginner can practice playing with accurate finger usage.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-272270

  However, the light emission of this LED is intended to guide the performance, and even if it accelerates the acquisition of finger movements, it activates a wide area of the brain by multiple stimuli, as in the example of movie music above. Therefore, it cannot be expected to extract a key that should be pressed in a reflexive manner based on a visual stimulus of light.

  The present invention has been proposed on the basis of such circumstances, and the first object is to identify the attributes of the stimulus to be trained by outputting the stimulus to be trained and other stimuli correspondingly. It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel sensory stimulation method and apparatus that improve the ability to perform the above.

  A second object is to contribute to the development of the right brain, early childhood education, and the like by such a sensory stimulation method and a wide range of stimulation to the brain by a plurality of stimulations of the apparatus.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present inventor proposes a device invention of three modes having greatly different configurations and a method invention corresponding to these devices and positioned as a superordinate concept of the devices of the present invention. Yes.

  The sensory stimulation method according to claim 1, which is a method invention, causes a combination of a first stimulus for imparting to a person perceptual information to be trained and a second stimulus different from the first stimulus, A sensory stimulus method that promotes a training effect of attribute identification for perceptual information, wherein the second stimulus corresponds to the attribute information of the first stimulus in a one-to-one relationship, and the language information about the first stimulus Or image information is excluded.

  Here, the first stimulus is for giving perceptual information to be trained. For example, in the case of pitch training of absolute pitch or relative pitch, the first stimulus is an auditory stimulus, and the perceptual information in this case Is a sound whose attribute is pitch (pitch). The pitch is one of the attributes of the sound, and the pitch training includes training for improving the ability to identify this attribute. Auditory training includes language pronunciation training. Examples of other training include olfactory training and taste training.

  The second stimulus is a different stimulus if the first stimulus is an auditory stimulus, such as a visual stimulus such as light or video, an olfactory stimulus, a somatic sensation (skin sensation (tactile sensation, warm sensation, cold sensation). , Pain sensation, vibration sensation), deep sensation (motor sensation, visceral sensation), general sense of balance sensation) stimulation, taste stimulation, and the like. The first and second stimuli may be any combination of the above various stimuli.

  Further, the second stimulus has a one-to-one relationship with the first stimulus, but can be understood intuitively without any learning if it is a healthy person, that is, the first stimulus remains as it is. Excluded are linguistic information such as expressed characters and voices, pictures and images that express the first stimulus as they are, and symbols that represent them. For example, the visual information written as “do” for the auditory information of “do” on the scale corresponds to this.

  The sensory stimulation device according to claim 2, which is the first device of the present invention, outputs a first stimulus for giving a person perceptual information to be trained and a second stimulus different from the first stimulus. A sensory stimulation device that supports attribute identification training for perceptual information, the sensory stimulating device including specific attribute information and 1 other than language information and image information that directly represents the first stimulus. A second correspondence information having a one-to-one correspondence relationship is stored at least in correspondence with a first correspondence information stored in advance, and a predetermined sensory stimulus program, and the sensory stimulus program is executed. Then, the stimulus correspondence table is read in a predetermined procedure, and the first stimulus and the corresponding second stimulus are output in combination, thereby associating the first stimulus with the second stimulus, It is configured to make people perceive

  The combined outputs of the first and second stimuli include outputs in the first and second order, the reverse order or the simultaneous output.

  The sensory stimulation device according to claim 3, which is the second invention device, outputs a first stimulus for imparting to a person perceptual information to be trained and a second stimulus different from the first stimulus. A sensory stimulation device that supports attribute identification training on sensory information, wherein the sensory stimulation device excludes language information and image information that directly represents the first stimulus, The second stimulus information having a one-to-one correspondence relationship with the specific attribute information is stored in the stimulus correspondence table stored in advance in association with the first stimulus information, the predetermined sensory stimulus program, and the stimulus correspondence table. At least a selection operation device for selecting a training target, and by operating the selection operation device, one of the first stimulation information and the second stimulation information from the stimulation correspondence table based on the sensory stimulation program Read selectively To therewith by outputting a combination of the corresponding other stimulation, and the structure to be perceived by a human associated first stimulus and a second stimulus.

  Here, various kinds of selection operation devices can be assumed, but any device that can select and output the first stimulus for each attribute based on at least an input signal may be used. For example, if the attribute is a pitch, the selection operation device may be one corresponding to a piano keyboard or scale, and if it is a chord attribute identification training, it may have a button corresponding to each chord.

  The sensory stimulation device according to claim 4, which is the third invention device, further generates a second stimulus different from the first stimulus after the first stimulus is generated as perceptual information to be trained. A sensory stimulation device that outputs and supports attribute identification training on sensory information, the sensory stimulation device taking in a first stimulus from the outside, and first stimulus identification means for identifying the first stimulus, The second stimulus information that has a one-to-one correspondence with the specific attribute information of the first stimulus, excluding language information and image information that directly represents the first stimulus, is the first stimulus information. By referring to the stimulus correspondence table by executing the sensory stimulus program based on the result of the stimulus correspondence table previously stored in association with the predetermined sensory stimulus program and the first stimulus identification means, A second corresponding to the identified first stimulus Second stimulus output means for outputting intense, and after the generated first stimulus is outputted, the second stimulus is outputted by the second stimulus output means, so that the first stimulus is outputted. And the second stimulus are related to each other.

  Here, the first stimulus includes a performance sound by an instrument such as a piano, CD music flowing from a speaker, electronic sound, noise, human voice, and the like.

  The invention apparatus according to claim 5 is configured to cooperatively output one or more different types of stimuli in addition to the first and second stimuli in any one of claims 2 and 3. It is characterized by.

  The invention device according to claim 6 is characterized in that, in claim 4, in addition to the second stimulus, one or more different types of stimuli are output in a coordinated manner.

  The invention device according to claim 7 is characterized in that, in any one of claims 2, 3, and 5, the first stimulus is a stimulus related to sound, and the second stimulus is a visual stimulus.

  The invention device according to claim 8 is characterized in that, in any one of claims 2, 3, and 5, the first stimulus is a stimulus related to sound, and the second stimulus is an olfactory stimulus.

  The invention device according to claim 9 is characterized in that, in any one of claims 2, 3, and 5, the first stimulus is a stimulus related to sound, and the second stimulus is a somatosensory stimulus. To do.

  The invention device according to claim 10 is characterized in that, in any one of claims 2, 3, and 5, the first stimulus is a stimulus related to language, and the second stimulus is a visual stimulus.

  The invention apparatus of claim 11 is characterized in that, in any one of claims 2, 3, and 5, the first stimulus is a stimulus related to language, and the second stimulus is a somatosensory stimulus. To do.

  The invention device according to claim 12 is the device according to any one of claims 4 and 6, wherein the first stimulus is a stimulus related to language, and the second stimulus visually displays an attribute for each syllable of the language. It is a visual stimulus.

  The invention device according to claim 13 is characterized in that, in any one of claims 4 and 6, the first stimulus is a stimulus related to sound, and the second stimulus is a visual stimulus.

  The invention device according to claim 14 is characterized in that, in any one of claims 4 and 6, the first stimulus is a stimulus related to voice and the second stimulus is an olfactory stimulus.

  The invention device according to claim 15 is characterized in that, in any one of claims 4 and 6, the first stimulus is a stimulus related to sound, and the second stimulus is a somatosensory stimulus.

  The invention device according to claim 16 is the device according to any one of claims 4 and 6, wherein the first stimulus is a stimulus related to the sound, and the second stimulus is a visual single sound or an attribute for each syllable visually. It is a displayed visual stimulus.

  According to the sensory stimulation method and apparatus of the present invention, since the first and second stimuli are configured to output in cooperation, the second stimulus corresponding to the one-to-one correspondence is output in cooperation with the first stimulus, Acquisition of attribute identification of perceptual information by the first stimulus The information of the first and second stimuli is engraved in pairs in the memory area of the brain of the trainee. Therefore, rather than training with only the first stimulus, different effects and effects (so-called condition-reflective training effects) are produced, and rapid improvement in attribute identification capability can be expected.

  In addition, if the output timing of the first and second stimuli is set so that the first stimulus to be trained first and the second stimulus after a short time, the second stimulus is output as described above. Although a training effect is produced to give a trainee an instruction like a teacher, if the outputs are performed in the reverse order, the first stimulus is determined from the second stimulus, so that the concentration is improved.

  Since the training by these method and apparatus of the present invention stimulates the brain widely as described above, it is not limited to the training of attribute identification of interest, and right brain stimulation by a plurality of stimulation outputs can also be expected. It can also contribute to right brain development and early childhood education.

  Further, according to the third invention apparatus, since the information output from the first stimulus generating means is taken in and the attribute is identified, the language information and the image information corresponding to the first stimulus are stored in the second information. If it is output as a stimulus, it is possible for a trainer of musical instrument performance or the like to immediately discriminate between correct and incorrect performances, so that not only perceptual information identification training but also training of the performance itself can be helped.

  Embodiments of the method and apparatus of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  1 to 3 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the sensory stimulation device according to the first aspect of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the main part of the device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the basic operation of the device. It is the figure which showed the example of the content of the stimulus correspondence table memorize | stored in the apparatus.

  The sensory stimulation apparatus 10 of the present invention is configured by an MPU or the like, an arithmetic / control unit 11 that controls the following units, a storage unit 12 that stores a sensory stimulation program 13 or a stimulation correspondence table 14, a keyboard, a mouse, or the like. The operation means 15, the first stimulus output means 16, and the second stimulus output means 17 are configured.

  Here, the first stimulus is for imparting perceptual information to be trained to a person. For example, in the case of pitch training, the first stimulus is an auditory stimulus called sound. In this case, the perceptual information is a pitch. It is a sound with the attribute of (sound pitch). The pitch is one of the attributes of the sound, and the pitch training includes training for improving the ability to identify this attribute.

  The stimulus correspondence table 14 stores in advance the second stimulus information having a one-to-one correspondence with the specific attribute information of the first stimulus in association with the first stimulus information. As information, language information and image information about the first stimulus are excluded.

  The language information and image information about the first stimulus include, for example, visual stimulus information that displays “do” characters for musical scale “do” sounds (auditory stimulus information), notes of “do” sounds on the staff, etc. Is included. That is, even if the two stimuli are output in correspondence and are not learned, those that are intuitively connected are excluded.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of the stimulus correspondence table 14. In this table 14, a chord that is an auditory stimulus as the first stimulus and a light that is a visual stimulus as the second stimulus are associated one-to-one. .

  The first stimulus output means 16 is a sound output device that can output with different pitches if the training target is a pitch, or a voice output device if the training target is a language, and the second stimulus output. A light emitting device such as an LED is applied to the means 17.

  When the apparatus 10 of the present invention having the above configuration is activated by operating the operation means 13, the calculation / control means 11 operates the sensory stimulus program 13 to execute the operations shown in the flowcharts 101 to 106 in FIG.

  That is, the program 13 outputs the first stimulus information and the second stimulus information corresponding to the first stimulus information and the second stimulus output means 17 in cooperation with each other according to the stimulus correspondence table 14. In other words, a domiso chord is output, followed by red light emission, then a dofara chord and green light are output in cooperation, and a sileso chord and blue light are output in cooperation.

  As described above, since the first and second stimuli are output in a coordinated manner, a person who trains the sensation while listening to the chord sound outputs a light corresponding to the chord in a one-to-one manner, The storage area is engraved with a pair of specific chord and light information. For this reason, there is a possibility that it may have an influence different from the training in which chords are received only by auditory stimulation, and a rapid improvement in the sensation function can be expected. In particular, the apparatus according to the present invention is configured to sequentially output what is stored in the stimulus correspondence table 14 by the program 13, so that a plurality of continuous exercises can be performed. In other words, you can practice constantly and speedily like a flash card.

  In this example, the auditory stimulation (chord) is used as the first stimulus, and the auditory training is performed using the second stimulus as the visual stimulus (light). However, the auditory stimulus and the olfactory stimulus, the auditory stimulus and the somatosensory stimulus (vibration sense) Various visual combinations such as visual stimuli other than auditory stimuli and light, visual stimuli and somatosensory stimuli, and the like. Some of these will be described later.

  In other words, the device 10 of the present invention can be applied to training for identifying attributes (for example, pitches of chords) of perceptual information (for example, sounds) obtained by the first stimulus, regardless of what kind of stimulation.

  The output timing of the first and second stimuli may be output in the first and second order as described above, or may be output in the second and first order. By reversing in this way, since the light that is the second stimulus is output first, the trainer can engrave the chord that is output next to the light while repeatedly practicing, The chord to be output next can be detected by reacting to the output of light in a condition-reflecting manner. Further, since the chord to be output next is concentrated and listened every time light is output, the concentration is also improved.

  The output timing may be simultaneous. Since the first and second stimuli are combined and output at any timing, it is possible to expect a rapid improvement in the attribute identification capability for the perceptual information by the first stimulus.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  4 to 6 are explanatory views showing an example of the sensory stimulation apparatus according to the second aspect of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a principal block diagram of the apparatus of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the basic operation of the apparatus, and FIG. It is the figure which showed the example of the content of the stimulus correspondence table memorize | stored in the apparatus.

  The sensory stimulation device 20 of the present invention includes an MPU and the like, and includes a calculation / control unit 21 that controls the following units, a storage unit 22 that stores a sensory stimulation program 23 and a stimulation correspondence table 24, a keyboard, a mouse, and the like. The operation means 25, the first stimulus output means 26, the second stimulus output means 27, and a selection operation device 28 for selecting a training target are configured.

  Here, the first stimulus is for imparting perceptual information to be trained to a person. For example, in the case of pitch training, the first stimulus is an auditory stimulus called sound. In this case, the perceptual information is a pitch. It is a sound with the attribute of (sound pitch). The pitch is one of the attributes of the sound, and the pitch training includes training for improving the ability to identify this attribute.

  The stimulus correspondence table 24 stores in advance the second stimulus information having a one-to-one correspondence with the specific attribute information of the first stimulus in association with the first stimulus information. As information, language information and image information about the first stimulus are excluded.

  The language information and image information about the first stimulus can be intuitively linked without learning by outputting the two stimuli in correspondence with each other, as shown in the first invention (FIGS. 1 to 3). As well as these are excluded.

  The selection operation unit 28 is used to select a training target stored in the stimulus correspondence table 24. For example, the selection operation unit 28 corresponds to a musical scale such as a piano keyboard, a simple button, or a mouse on software. Although it may be clicked or the like, it is sufficient that at least the first and second stimulus information stored in the stimulus correspondence table 24 can be taken out by operating the selection operation device 28.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of the stimulus correspondence table 24. In this table 24, the chord that is the auditory stimulus as the first stimulus and the light that is the visual stimulus as the second stimulus are associated one-to-one, and It is uniquely associated so that a combination of the first and second stimulus information can be extracted by a specific operation signal from the selection operation device 28.

  The first stimulus output means 26 is a sound output device that can output with different pitches if the training target is a pitch, or a voice output device if the training target is a language, and the second stimulus output. For the means 27, a light emitting device such as an LED is applied.

  When the sensory stimulation device 20 having the above configuration is activated by operating the operation unit 25, the calculation / control unit 21 operates the sensory stimulation program 23 to execute the operations shown in the flowcharts 201 to 207 in FIG.

  That is, each time the selection operation device 28 is operated, the program 23 extracts a combination of first and second stimulus information corresponding to the operation signal from the stimulus correspondence table 24, and uses the stimulus information as the first stimulus. The output means 26 and the second stimulus output means 27 perform cooperative output. That is, in the case where the selection operation device 28 corresponds to a piano keyboard, when the chord of the dormitory is pressed, the chord of the dormitory is output, and subsequently red light is emitted.

  Thus, since the first and second stimuli are output in cooperation by the selection operation, the person who trains the sensation while listening to the sound of the chord outputs the light corresponding to the one-to-one, In the storage area, chord and light information are engraved in pairs. For this reason, there is a possibility that it may have an influence different from the training in which chords are received only by auditory stimulation, and a rapid improvement in the sensation function can be expected.

  In addition, since the device 20 of the present invention is configured such that any one of the first stimulus information can be selected, intensive training is also possible for a specific attribute. If the selection operation device 28 is made to correspond to a musical scale like a piano keyboard, the correspondence between the input operation and the second stimulus can be stored in the storage area of the brain.

  As in the first device of the present invention, the device 20 of the present invention is used for training to identify attributes (for example, chords) of perceptual information (for example, sound) obtained by the first stimulus, regardless of the stimulus. Applicable.

  Also, the output timing of the first and second stimuli may be any of the first, second order, second, first order, or simultaneous, as in the first device of the present invention.

  In the above description of the first and second devices of the present invention, the chord is exemplified as the training object, but a single sound may be the object. In this way, the target for discriminating chords and single notes can cultivate the absolute pitch, relative pitch, and tonality necessary for musicians, and is also useful for the development of piano tuners.

  Further, for example, another auditory stimulus such as a language may be set as a training target. According to this, the correct pronunciation, accent, etc. can be learned, which is extremely useful for learning foreign languages.

  In addition, these devices 10 and 20 of the present invention are intended for identification training on these specific perceptual information, but can be expected not only for training of the target but also for the right brain stimulation by a plurality of stimulation outputs. It can also be used for early childhood education.

  7 to 15 exemplify combinations of the first and second stimulus outputs. These examples are applicable to both the first and second invention apparatuses 10 and 20.

  FIGS. 7 to 9 show examples in which the first stimulus is an auditory stimulus (chord) and the second stimulus is a visual stimulus. That is, in this example, a sound output device that can output a chord with a correct pitch is used for the first stimulus output means 16 and 26, and a light emitting device such as an LED or a lamp is used for the second stimulus output means 17 and 27. .

  The example in FIG. 7 shows a light that outputs light to a chord (corresponding to the above-described FIGS. 3 and 6), and in FIG. 8, the light color, blinking position and number of multiple lamps such as LEDs for the chord are shown. FIG. 9 illustrates an example of outputting a combination display pattern of LED light colors and the number of blinks within a certain period.

  FIG. 10 shows an example in which the first stimulus is an auditory stimulus (chord) and the second stimulus is an olfactory stimulus. In this case, it goes without saying that various odors are assigned to the chords in the stimulus correspondence tables 14 and 24, and olfactory stimulus output means (not shown) is provided as the second stimulus output means 17 and 27. The olfactory stimulus output means may be configured to spray the fragrance component using a gas diffusion device using a piezoelectric element, for example.

  FIG. 11 shows an example in which the first stimulus is an auditory stimulus (chord) and the second stimulus is a somatosensory stimulus. In this example, vibration is exemplified as the somatosensory stimulus, and a vibration plate capable of vibrating at different frequencies is employed as the second stimulus output means 17 and 27. Here, each chord is associated with a different vibration frequency, but may be associated with a different vibration pattern or vibration energy.

  FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 show examples in which the first stimulus is an auditory stimulus (language) and the second stimulus is a visual stimulus. In this example, a sound output device that can output sound with correct sound is used for the first stimulus output means 16 and 26, and a light emitting device such as an LED or a lamp is used for the second stimulus output means 17 and 27.

  The examples in FIGS. 12A and 12B are intended for a device that trains pronunciation, which is one of language attributes, and are not good for Japanese people such as “read”, “lead”, “cap”, and “cap”. By assigning light of different colors corresponding to “cup” etc., it is possible to discriminate training of these pronunciations. FIG. 13 shows an example in which the emission color is changed corresponding to the phonetic symbol.

  FIG. 14 shows an example in which the first stimulus is an auditory stimulus (language) and the second stimulus is a somatosensory stimulus (vibration). In this example, the first stimulus output means 16, 26 has a sound output device that can output with correct accents, and the second stimulus output means 17, 27 has a vibration plate that can vibrate at different frequencies. Adopted.

  This example is for a device that trains accents (tones, strengths), which is one of the language attributes. As shown in the figure, for a single word, a plurality of syllables corresponding to each syllable constituting the word are shown. The combination pattern of vibrations is associated, and a voice of a certain word and a vibration pattern are output in cooperation. If you assign a strong vibration to a strong syllable, you can memorize the accent with your fingertips.

  Further, as a method of outputting a language by vibration stimulation, vibration may be transmitted using sound energy as it is, as vibration is generated on the surface of the speaker. As an image, an eccentric motor (not shown) used in a cellular phone is incorporated in the sensory stimulation devices 10 and 20, and the number of rotations of the motor is increased by increasing the voltage when the sound pressure level increases. The whole device may vibrate according to the English intonation (inflection, strength, accent, etc.). In other words, the sound pressure may be converted into vibration and output without being divided into syllables. In this way, by rotating at the number of rotations corresponding to the sound pressure level, language accents and intonation can be expressed by differences in the number of rotations.

  Furthermore, FIG. 15 shows an example in which the first stimulus is an auditory stimulus (language) and the second stimulus is a visual stimulus. In this example, the first stimulus output means has a voice output device capable of converting and outputting the language attributes such as intonation and wavelength for each syllable into a note name and rhythm, and the second stimulus output means has a note name and rhythm. An expressible keyboard display device is employed.

  This example is intended for a device that trains a note name or rhythm that is one of the language attributes. As shown in the figure, for a word, a plurality of sounds corresponding to each syllable constituting the word are used. The combination pattern of names corresponds to the length of each syllable (that is, the rhythm of the entire word), and the sound of a word and the keyboard display pattern are output in cooperation. With such a configuration, it is possible to visually capture and memorize the relative pitch between syllables and the entire rhythm of words to be practiced.

  Next, modifications of the first and second aspects of the present invention will be described.

  16 to 18 are explanatory views showing other examples of the sensory stimulation device according to the second aspect of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a principal block diagram of the device of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the basic operation of the device. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of a stimulus correspondence table stored in the apparatus.

  The device 20A of the present invention is obtained by adding a third stimulus output device 29 to the device 20 shown in FIGS. For the third stimulus, a stimulus other than the first and second stimuli is applied. In this example, as shown in FIG. 18, the first stimulus is an auditory stimulus (chord), the second stimulus is a visual stimulus (light), and the third stimulus is an olfactory stimulus (fruit scent). ing.

  Therefore, it goes without saying that the sensory stimulus program 23, the stimulus correspondence table 24, and the like are prepared in correspondence with those including the third stimulus. Constituent parts including these constituent parts that are the same as those of the apparatus 20 shown in FIGS.

  Moreover, even if the second stimulus is a visual stimulus, another visual stimulus may be assigned to the third stimulus. For example, a plurality of LEDs may be assigned to the third stimulus, and their different light emission patterns may correspond to the first and second stimuli.

  In addition, although 2nd this invention was demonstrated in the example of a figure, you may add a 3rd stimulus to the apparatus 10 of FIGS. 1-3, about this, illustration and description are abbreviate | omitted.

  Next, a third device of the present invention will be described.

  19 to 22 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the sensory stimulation device according to the third aspect of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a block diagram of the main part of the device of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the basic operation of the device. Is an example of the contents of a stimulus correspondence table stored in the apparatus, and FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a combined output of the first and second stimuli.

  The device 30 according to the present invention is used in combination with the first stimulus generating means 40, and is composed of an MPU or the like, and stores an arithmetic / control means 31 for controlling the following means, a sensory stimulus program 33, and a stimulus correspondence table 34. Storage means 32, operation means 35 composed of a keyboard, a mouse, etc., a first stimulus identification means 36 and a second stimulus output means 37 for taking in a stimulus from the first stimulus generating means 40 and identifying it. Consists of including.

  Here, the first stimulus is for imparting perceptual information to be trained to a person. For example, in the case of pitch training, the first stimulus is an auditory stimulus called sound. In this case, the perceptual information is a pitch. It is a sound with the attribute of (sound pitch). The pitch is one of the attributes of the sound, and the pitch training includes training for improving the ability to identify this attribute.

  In this example, the first stimulus is a sound, the first stimulus generating means 40 is a musical instrument such as a piano, and the first stimulus identifying means 36 captures the sound emitted by the instrument and identifies the pitch of the sound. The input unit 36a includes a plurality of bandpass filters 36b provided corresponding to the pitch names, and an A / D conversion unit 36c that detects audio information for each frequency component. The first stimulus may be CD music flowing from a speaker, electronic sound, noise, or human voice.

  In addition, a light emitting device such as an LED is applied to the second stimulus output means 37.

  The stimulus correspondence table 34 stores in advance the second stimulus information having a one-to-one correspondence with the specific attribute information of the first stimulus in association with the first stimulus information. As information, language information and image information about the first stimulus are excluded.

  Since the language information and image information to be excluded are the same as those of the first and second devices of the present invention, description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of the stimulus correspondence table 34. In this table 34, the chord that is the auditory stimulus as the third stimulus and the light that is the visual stimulus as the second stimulus are associated one-to-one. .

  When the sensory stimulation device 30 having the above configuration is activated by operating the operation unit 35, the calculation / control unit 31 operates the sensory stimulation program 33 to execute the operations shown in the flowcharts 301 to 308 of FIG.

  That is, in the device 30, when a sound is input from the sound input unit 36 a, the first stimulus identifying unit 37 detects the sound, identifies the attribute, and corresponds to the sound identified from the stimulus correspondence table 24. The second stimulus information is taken out, and the stimulus information is cooperatively output from the second stimulus output means 37. In addition, when the identified audio | voice does not exist in the table 34, a cooperation output is not performed.

  If based on the stimulus correspondence table 34 shown in FIG. 21, as shown in FIG. 22, light of various colors is output corresponding to the chord input with sound. When a dissonance chord or four or more chords “Drepha ×” is detected, light may not be output or may be blinked to notify that it is not a triad.

  As described above, since the second stimulus is output in conjunction with the identification of the first stimulus, the trainee can play a chord sound on a musical instrument such as a piano in a one-to-one correspondence. Depending on the output light, there is a possibility that the memory area of the brain may be affected differently from the case where a chord is received only by auditory stimulation. Therefore, you can learn the pitch without a teacher (piano teacher, etc.) rather than just playing chords, and you can improve your concentration with multiple stimuli. It is possible to expect a quick improvement of the sound function.

  23 to 27 show other examples of combinations of the first and second stimuli. These show various modes as the second stimulus. In FIG. 23, the second stimulus is a combination display pattern such as the light color of a plurality of lamps such as LEDs, the blinking position and the number, etc. , One that outputs a combination display pattern of LED light color and the number of blinks within a certain period, FIG. 25 uses the second stimulus as an olfactory stimulus, and FIG. 26 uses the second stimulus as a somatosensory stimulus (vibration). This is illustrated as an example.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 27, the second stimulus is output so that the pitch of each single tone constituting the input chord is identified, and the pitch of each single tone is visually applied to the piano keyboard. You may make it do. That is, you may output the attribute for every single sound of a 1st stimulus as it is to a visual stimulus.

  As described above, if the first stimulus information identified by sound input or the like is output as the second stimulus, a trainer such as a musical instrument performance can immediately discriminate between correct and incorrect performances. Not only that, it can also help to train the performance itself.

  Further, a color may be defined for each single tone of the chord in the stimulus correspondence table 34, and a combination of colors corresponding to the single tone constituting the chord may be displayed on an LED or a display screen as the chord pitch is identified. You may display by the color which mixed several colors.

  FIG. 28 shows an example in which the first stimulus is an auditory stimulus (language speech) and the second stimulus is a visual stimulus. In this example, the first stimulus discriminating means 36 capable of discriminating intonation and wavelength for each syllable of the voice as the first stimulus by the pitch name and the length of the sound, and expressing the pitch name and the length of the sound (as rhythm) Possible second stimulus output means 37 is employed.

  In this case, the keyboard display information is registered in the stimulus correspondence table 34 in correspondence with the note names and rhythms identified for each syllable constituting one word. As shown in the figure, the keyboard visual information corresponding to the pitch name and length corresponding to each syllable constituting the word input with sound is linked and output. As shown in the figure, the keyboard is displayed according to the syllables constituting the word in cooperation with the voice corresponding to the output word.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to visually capture and store the intonation and rhythm of the word while speaking the word to be practiced.

  FIGS. 29 to 31 are explanatory views showing other examples of the sensory stimulation device of the third invention, FIG. 29 is a block diagram of the main part of the device of the invention, FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the basic operation, and FIG. It is the figure which showed the example of the content of the stimulus correspondence table memorize | stored in the inside.

  The device 30A of the present invention is obtained by adding a third stimulus output device 38 to the device 30 shown in FIGS. For the third stimulus, a stimulus other than the first and second stimuli is applied. In this example, as shown in FIG. 18, the first stimulus is an auditory stimulus (chord), the second stimulus is a visual stimulus (light), and the third stimulus is an olfactory stimulus (fruit scent). ing.

  Therefore, it goes without saying that the sensory stimulus program 33, the stimulus correspondence table 34, and the like are prepared corresponding to the one containing the third stimulus, but the apparatus shown in FIGS. 19 to 21 includes these components. The same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in 30, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The principal part block diagram which shows an example of a 1st this invention apparatus. The flowchart which shows the basic operation | movement of the apparatus. The figure which shows the example of the content of the stimulus correspondence table memorize | stored in the apparatus. The principal part block diagram which shows an example of the 2nd this invention apparatus. The flowchart which shows the basic operation | movement of the apparatus. The figure which shows the example of the content of the stimulus correspondence table memorize | stored in the apparatus. The figure which shows an example of the combination output of the 1st, 2nd stimulus output in the 1st, 2nd this invention apparatus. The figure which shows the other example of the combination output of the 1st, 2nd stimulus output in the same apparatus. The figure which shows the other example of the combination output of the 1st, 2nd stimulus output in the same apparatus. The figure which shows the other example of the combination output of the 1st, 2nd stimulus output in the same apparatus. The figure which shows the other example of the combination output of the 1st, 2nd stimulus output in the same apparatus. The figure which shows the other example of the combination output of the 1st, 2nd stimulus output in the same apparatus. The figure which shows the other example of the combination output of the 1st, 2nd stimulus output in the same apparatus. The figure which shows the other example of the combination output of the 1st, 2nd stimulus output in the same apparatus. The figure which shows the other example of the combination output of the 1st, 2nd stimulus output in the same apparatus. Principal part block diagram showing another example of the second present invention device Flow chart showing basic operation of the device The figure which shows the example of the content of the stimulus correspondence table memorize | stored in the apparatus Principal part block diagram showing an example of the third device of the present invention Flow chart showing basic operation of the device The figure which shows the example of the content of the stimulus correspondence table memorize | stored in the apparatus The figure which shows an example of the combination output of the 1st, 2nd stimulus output in the 3rd apparatus of this invention. The figure which shows the other example of the combination output of the 1st, 2nd stimulus output in the same apparatus. The figure which shows the other example of the combination output of the 1st, 2nd stimulus output in the same apparatus. The figure which shows the other example of the combination output of the 1st, 2nd stimulus output in the same apparatus. The figure which shows the other example of the combination output of the 1st, 2nd stimulus output in the same apparatus. The figure which shows the other example of the combination output of the 1st, 2nd stimulus output in the same apparatus. The figure which shows the other example of the combination output of the 1st, 2nd stimulus output in the same apparatus. The principal part block diagram which shows the other examples of the 3rd invention apparatus. The flowchart which shows the basic operation | movement of the apparatus. The figure which shows the example of the content of the stimulus correspondence table memorize | stored in the apparatus.

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10 Sensory stimulation device (first device of the present invention)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Calculation / control means 13 Sensory stimulus program 14 Stimulus correspondence table 16 1st stimulus output means 17 2nd stimulus output means 20, 20A Sensory stimulus apparatus (2nd invention apparatus)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 21 Computation / control means 23 Sensory stimulus program 24 Stimulus correspondence table 26 1st stimulus output means 27 2nd stimulus output means 28 Selection operation device 29 3rd stimulus output means 30, 30A Sensory stimulus apparatus 31 Calculation / control means 33 Sensory stimulus program 34 Stimulus correspondence table 36 First stimulus identification means 36a Sound input means 36b Band pass filter 36c A / D conversion means 37 Second stimulus output means 38 Third stimulus output means 40 First stimulus generation means

Claims (16)

A sensory stimulus that promotes an attribute identification training effect on the perceptual information by causing a combination of a first stimulus for imparting to the person perceptual information to be trained and a second stimulus different from the first stimulus. A method,
The second stimulus corresponds to the attribute information of the first stimulus on a one-to-one basis, and is specified to exclude language information and image information that directly represents the first stimulus. A sensory stimulation method characterized by that. A sensory stimulation device that outputs a first stimulus for giving perceptual information to be trained to a person and a second stimulus different from the first stimulus to support attribute identification training for the perceptual information. And
This sensory stimulation apparatus excludes language information and image information that directly represents the first stimulus, and has a one-to-one correspondence with the specific attribute information of the first stimulus. A stimulus correspondence table that stores information in advance in association with the first stimulus information, and a predetermined sensory stimulus program;
By executing the sensory stimulus program, the stimulus correspondence table is read in a predetermined procedure, and the first stimulus and the second stimulus corresponding to the first stimulus are output in combination. A sensory stimulation device characterized in that a human is perceived in association with the second stimulus. A sensory stimulation device that outputs a first stimulus for giving perceptual information to be trained to a person and a second stimulus different from the first stimulus to support attribute identification training for the perceptual information. And
This sensory stimulation apparatus excludes language information and image information that directly represents the first stimulus, and has a one-to-one correspondence with the specific attribute information of the first stimulus. A stimulus correspondence table that stores information in advance in association with the first stimulus information, a predetermined sensory stimulus program, and a selection operation unit that selects a training target stored in the stimulus correspondence table,
By operating the selection operator, one of the first stimulus information and the second stimulus information is selectively read from the stimulus correspondence table based on the sensory stimulus program, and the other corresponding to the first stimulus information is read out. A sensory stimulation device characterized in that the first stimulus and the second stimulus are related to each other by causing a person to perceive by combining and outputting the stimulus. After the first stimulus is generated as the perceptual information to be trained, a second stimulus different from the first stimulus is further output to support the training of attribute identification for the perceptual information. Because
This sensory stimulation device
First stimulus identification means for capturing the first stimulus from outside and identifying it;
The second stimulus information that has a one-to-one correspondence with the specific attribute information of the first stimulus, excluding language information and image information that directly represents the first stimulus, A stimulation correspondence table stored in advance in association with stimulation information;
A predetermined sensory stimulation program;
By executing the sensory stimulus program based on the result identified by the first stimulus identifying means, the second stimulus corresponding to the identified first stimulus is output with reference to the stimulus correspondence table. At least a second stimulus output means,
After the generated first stimulus is output, the second stimulus output means outputs the second stimulus, thereby causing the person to perceive the first stimulus and the second stimulus in relation to each other. A sensory stimulation device characterized by In any one of Claims 2 and 3,
In addition to the first and second stimuli, one or more different types of stimuli are configured to output in a coordinated manner. In claim 4,
In addition to the second stimulus, one or more different types of stimuli are configured to output in cooperation with each other. In any one of Claims 2, 3, and 5,
The sensory stimulation device, wherein the first stimulus is a sound stimulus, and the second stimulus is a visual stimulus. In any one of Claims 2, 3, and 5,
The sensory stimulation device, wherein the first stimulus is a sound stimulus, and the second stimulus is an olfactory stimulus. In any one of Claims 2, 3, and 5,
The sensory stimulation device, wherein the first stimulus is a stimulus related to sound, and the second stimulus is a somatosensory stimulus. In any one of Claims 2, 3, and 5,
The sensory stimulation device, wherein the first stimulus is a stimulus related to language, and the second stimulus is a visual stimulus. In any one of Claims 2, 3, and 5,
The sensory stimulation device, wherein the first stimulus is a stimulus related to language, and the second stimulus is a somatosensory stimulus. In any one of Claims 2, 3, and 5,
The sensory stimulation device, wherein the first stimulus is a stimulus related to language, and the second stimulus is a visual stimulus visually displaying an attribute for each syllable of the language. In any one of Claims 4 and 6,
The sensory stimulation device, wherein the first stimulus is a sound stimulus, and the second stimulus is a visual stimulus. In any one of Claims 4 and 6,
The sensory stimulation device, wherein the first stimulus is a sound stimulus, and the second stimulus is an olfactory stimulus. In any one of Claims 4 and 6,
The sensory stimulation device, wherein the first stimulus is a stimulus related to sound, and the second stimulus is a somatosensory stimulus. In any one of Claims 4 and 6,
The sensory stimulation device according to claim 1, wherein the first stimulus is a stimulus related to voice, and the second stimulus is a visual stimulus that visually displays a single sound or an attribute of each syllable.

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