Patent Application
20080033229
The present invention will become better understood with reference to the accompanying drawings that are given only by way of illustration, and thus, do not limit the present invention, wherein;
The music-synchronized low frequency stimulator, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
The low frequency stimulator 200, according to the present invention, comprises a sound output unit 220, a control unit 210, and a low frequency generation unit 250.
The sound output device 220 is provided in the low frequency stimulator 200 and outputs music therein. The sound output device 200 directly processes analog music such as classical music, pop song, folk song, etc. that come from a cassette tape deck 222, a CD deck 224, an AM/FM tuner 226, a MP3 memory 228, etc. In addition, the sound output device 200 transfers the music to the control unit 210.
Here, the control unit 210 controls the sound output device 220 and manages music such as classical music, pop song, folk song, etc. from the cassette tape recorder deck 222, the CD deck 224, the AM/FM tuner 226, the MP3 memory 228, etc. In addition, the control unit 210 samples the reproduced music and converts the music into data that may be used for generating low frequencies in accordance with the volume level of the music and the output level of the low frequency signal so that the nerves of the human body can be stimulated.
The low frequency generation unit 250 generates low frequency electric pulse that is synchronized with the music from the sound output device 220 by dividing the intensity and speed of the low frequency signals into ten levels by using multiple potential divide resistors and multiple output level adjustments that control the input power. The low frequency generation unit 250 adjusts the speed and intensity of the low frequency electric pulse generated that is synchronized with the power and tempo of the sampled classical music, pop song, folk song, etc. The low frequency electric pulse is transferred to a user's body through finger pressure protrusions, conductive pads, or other low frequency transfer units, so that the nerves can be effectively stimulated.
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The sound output unit 220 comprises a sound controller 221, a cassette tape recorder deck 222, a CD deck 224, an AM/FM tuner 226, an MP3 memory 228, and an interface 229.
The sound controller 221 outputs music such as classical music, pop song, folk song, etc. from the cassette tape recorder deck 222, the CD deck 224, the AM/FM tuner 226, or the MP3 memory 228 in accordance with the control of the control unit 210 and transfers the music to the control unit 210 by controlling the outputted music.
The cassette tape recorder deck 222 loads a common cassette tape and outputs classical music, pop song, folk song, etc. recorded on the cassette tape.
The CD deck 224 loads a common CD and outputs classical music, pop song, folk song, etc. recorded on the CD.
The AM/FM tuner 226 receives a broadcasted signal from the broadcast station and outputs the same.
The MP3 memory 228 is a detachable memory and downloads a music file through a wired network, wireless internet or an external memory or stores music files such as MP3 files, etc. The MP3 file stored by the MP3 memory 228 is outputted as music.
The interface 229 allows the music files of MP3 to be downloaded from a wired network, wireless internet or an external memory. Here, the interface 229 allows a download of an MP3 music file using a personal terminal or a terminal that can be connected to a wired network or wireless internet through a USB port, serial or parallel port, infrared ray port, etc.
Next, the control unit 210 comprises a controller 211, a modulation and demodulation unit 213, an amplifier 214, a power unit 215, an input unit 216, and a display unit 217.
The controller 211 processes music such as classical music, pop song, folk song, etc. from the sound output unit 220 and outputs the above music through an external speaker, a headphone, etc. using the amplifier 214 and the external output unit 240. In addition, the controller 211 analyzes music and extracts high and low frequencies sounds and tempo of music through a sampling process. The intensity and speed of the generated low frequency signal is synchronized with the high and low frequency sounds and tempo of the sampled music to generate the low frequency electric pulse.
The controller 211 allows the music data to be received through a wired network, wireless internet or from an external memory and to be stored in the MP3 memory 228.
The modulation and demodulation unit 213 analyzes analog or digital music such as classical music, pop song, folk song, etc. from the cassette tape recorder deck 222, the CD deck 224, the AM/FM tuner 226, or the MP3 memory 228 based on a sampling method. During the sampling performed by the modulation and demodulation unit 213, it is preferred to extract the high and low frequency sounds and tempo of music in synchronization with intensities and speed of the low frequency electric pulse generated by the low frequency generation unit 250.
The amplifier 214 amplifies analog or digital music such as classical music, pop song, folk music, etc. from the cassette tape recorder deck 222, the CD deck 224, the AM/FM tuner 226, or the MP3 memory 228 and externally outputs the music through the speaker and headphone using the external output unit 240.
The power unit 215 supplies power to the low frequency stimulator 200.
The input unit 216 provides selection keys formed of numbers and characters to allow the user to select various menu options such as music selection, high and low frequency sounds of music, tempo of music, low frequency generation intensity, and low frequency generation speed with respect to the music from the cassette tape recorder 222, the CD deck 224, the AM/FM tuner 226, the MP3 memory 228, etc.
The display unit 217 displays various menus for high and low frequency sounds of music, tempo of music, low frequency generation intensity, low frequency generation speed, and indication of low frequency from the cassette tape recorder 222, the CD deck 224, the AM/FM tuner 226, or the MP3 memory 228.
The sound output unit 220 is provided in the low frequency stimulator 200 to output music. It also includes an external input unit 230 that receives external music.
The sound output unit 220 outputs music by directly receiving music from the cassette tape recorder deck 222, the CD deck 224, the AM/FM tuner 226, or the MP3 memory 228 that are designed to output music such as classical music, pop song, folk song, etc. The sound output unit 220 outputs the sound to the control unit 210, which generates a music-synchronized low frequency signal.
The external input unit 230 includes an input terminal that receives various music such as classical music, pop song, folk song, etc. from an external audio device, an MP3 player, or other sound output devices.
The control unit 210 comprehensively manages music such as classical music, pop song, folk song, etc. from the cassette tape recorder 222, the CD deck 224, the AM/FM tuner 226, or the MP3 memory 228 in accordance with the control of the sound output unit 220 and generates a low frequency signal in accordance with the volume level of music and the output level of the low frequency signal by sampling the music and converting into data capable of outputting a low frequency for electrically stimulating the nerves of a human body.
The low frequency generation unit 250 generates a low frequency electric pulse in synchronization with music from the sound output unit 220 in accordance with the control of the control unit 210 that sets the intensity and speed of the low frequency signal at ten different levels by utilizing multiple potential divide resistors and multiple output adjustments that are, in turn, set by user input. The low frequency generation unit 250 outputs a low frequency electric pulse by adjusting the intensity and speed of the low frequency generation in synchronization with the high and low frequency sounds and tempo of the sampled classical music, pop song, folk song, etc. Here, the low frequency electric pulse is transferred to a certain portion of a human body through a finger pressure protrusion, a conductive pad, or other low frequency transfer units that electrically stimulate the nerves of a human body.
Because the constructions of the sound output unit 220, the control unit 210, and the low frequency generation unit 250 are the same as the previously described constructions with reference to
The operations of the music-synchronized low frequency stimulator according to the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described.
First, the user turns on the low frequency stimulator 200 and selects a certain output level of the low frequency electric pulse and an output level of music on the menu displayed on the display unit 217 by using the input unit 216 of the control unit 210 and plays classical music, pop song, folk song, etc. through the sound output device 220 such as the cassette tape recorder deck 222, the CD deck 224, the AM/FM tuner 226, or the MP3 memory 228 and connects a headphone with the external output unit 230.
The music is managed and controlled by the sound controller 221 and is transmitted to the controller 211 of the control unit 210.
The amplifier 214 amplifies the music in accordance with the control of the controller 211 and outputs the music to an external output unit 240 through a headphone, so the user can listen to music such as classical music, pop song, folk song, etc.
The modulation and demodulation unit 213 analyzes the music in accordance with the control of the controller 211 by extracting and sampling the high and low frequency sounds and tempo of the music in synchronization to synchronize the intensity and speed of the generated low frequency signal. The low frequency electric pulse is generated in accordance to the intensity and speed depending on multiple potential divide resistors that are set by user input and that control the power from the low frequency generation unit 250 in synchronization with the sampled high and low frequency sounds and tempo of the music.
The generated low frequency electric pulse stimulates the user's body or a certain portion of the user's body through a finger pressure protrusion, a conductive pad, or other low frequency transfer units in synchronization with the high and low frequency sounds and tempo of the music.
As described above, in the music-synchronized low frequency stimulator according to the present invention, because the low frequency electric pulse is generated in synchronization with classical music, pop song, folk song, etc. selected by the user as compared to the low frequencies which are randomly generated by conventional art, the user can be provided with low frequency treatments while listening to music, and thereby maximizing the therapy effect.
As the present invention may be embodied in several forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof, it should also be understood that the above-described examples are not limited by any of the details of the foregoing description, unless otherwise specified, but rather should be construed broadly within its spirit and scope as defined in the appended claims, and therefore all changes and modifications that fall within the meets and bounds of the claims, or equivalences of such meets and bounds are therefore intended to be embraced by the appended claims.
