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The present invention relates generally to sleep aid devices, such as a sleep aid pad or mattress, more specifically, to an apparatus whereby the user can rest upon to feel vibration, and at will, to hear the audio synchronized with the vibration for the purpose of having better sleep quality. There are other sleep aid devices providing stimulus from vibration or audio. One of the main differences between this current invention and already existing devices is this invention's ability to provide different zones of vibration that can be independently controlled.
It is an object of the current invention to provide an apparatus that whereby the user can experience a higher quality of sleep and relaxation. This invention provides this effect through the form of a vibrating and sound playing device for users to rest upon. The placement of the vibrational devices allows the vibration to be felt throughout the invention. This array of vibrational devices makes up the vibrating aspect of the invention. The invention contains multiple speakers which are arranged in a manner as to provide sound to the user. Vibration devices and speakers are separated into multiple groups, with the vibration devices and speakers in each group synchronized to each other. The sounds, vibration intensity, and volume outputted by each group in the apparatus are independently controllable through an external device that is capable of a wireless connection. The combination of synchronized vibrations and audio would aid an individual in achieving a more relaxed state of mind and a better sleep quality, such as aiding an individual in falling asleep more quickly.
The current invention is a device comprised of an upper [6] and a lower [7] portion, with a space in between the two where the electronic components are secured. The two portions are attached at all other points that do not have electronics in them. On one side of the device, there is a hole [5] in the outer layer that allows wires to feed into the electronic components inside the device.
Multiple vibration units are spaced out around the device. For example, in the diagram, there are five vibration units, all of which are depicted on the diagram as [2]. These vibration units are linked to the central control unit [3] and are secured in between the two portions ([6] and [7]). This central control unit [3] varies and adjusts the intensity of the vibration units [2], determining when and at what level of intensity the vibration units [2] will be activated at depending on the audio source.
Multiple speakers [1] are secured in between the two portions ([6] and [7]). The locations of these speakers are dispersed throughout the mattress. For example, the diagram depicts two speakers which are labelled [1]. The speakers are connected to the central control unit [3]. This central control unit [3] varies the volume of the speakers based on the external device it is wirelessly connected to.
Certain vibration units and speakers are grouped together. Diagram 1 depicts an example for such grouping: the groups are shown in the figure by the dotted line encircling the vibration units [2] and speakers [1], labelled [g1] and [g2]. The central control unit [3] controls each group separately: the vibration of the vibration units [2] and the audio of the speakers [1] in a certain group are synchronized together but are different between the groups.
The central control unit [3] also contains a wireless connector. The central control unit [3] is connected to an exterior device, such as a smartphone, with a wireless connection through its wireless connector. The external device relays information wirelessly to the central control unit [3], which in turn relays the information to the vibration units [2] and speakers [1].
One possible location for the central control unit [3] is shown in the example diagram. In this example, the central control unit [3] is secured inside the device. This central control unit [3] is powered by wire [4], which extends from the inside of the device to the outside, to be attached to a power source. The central control unit [3] can also be placed outside the two portions ([6] and [7]) near the hole [5].
This invention is in reference to and a continuation of the provisional patent No. 62/622,119.
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62622119 | Jan 2018 | US |