Patent Application
20130071829
The invention improves existing training complexes intended for training skills of relaxation and activation of psycho-physiological processes. The proposed training complex consists of: a) Training device; b) Audio-video system; c) Training complex control system; d) Methods for training the skills of relaxation and activation of psycho-physiological processes.
These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from a reading of the detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the invention (including the subjoined claims) and by reference to the attached drawings.
On FIG. 1—the training complex with the use of the armchair training apparatus is shown.
On FIG. 2—the control system of the training complex with the use of the armchair training apparatus is shown.
On FIG. 3—the training complex with the use of the immersion tank training apparatus is shown.
On FIG. 4—the control system of the training complex with the use of the immersion tank training apparatus is shown.
On FIG. 5—the training complex with the use of the pressure chamber training apparatus is shown.
On FIG. 6—the control system of the training complex with the use of the pressure chamber training apparatus is shown.
The present invention improves existing training complexes intended for training skills of relaxation and activation of psycho-physiological processes in the following areas: a) Expansion of universality; b) Expansion of functions of the training complex; c) Increased reliability and safety; d) Increased range of capabilities. The above is achieved through the following:
(1) The method of optimization of psycho-physiological state of a person that includes the following: a) Preliminary diagnostics of the physical condition of a person; b) A person is given the individual program of training taking into account his physiological parameters; c) The person is placed on a training apparatus in the set position; d) Audio ear stimulation during a set time together with a constant control of the physical condition; e) During audio ear stimulation the additional sound stimulation on the organism is conducted with the use of the bone conduction speakers.
The ear stimulation of a person is done by the means of ear-phones or speakers. It is done in a combination with the stimulation of visual organs or olfactory organs, or simultaneously both visual and olfactory organs.
Then three types of training of relaxation and activation of psycho-physiological processes are conducted:
a) Relaxation training is given to a person with the use of partial weightlessness using the immersion tank, and then a program of training of activation of physical condition with the use of a hyperbaric pressure chamber is conducted.
b) Relaxation training is given to a person with the use of a training armchair, and then a program of training of activation of physical condition with the use of a hyperbaric pressure chamber is conducted.
c) Relaxation training is given to a person with the use of a hypobaric pressure chamber, and then a program of training of activation of physical condition with use of a training armchair is conducted.
(2) The training complex consisting of a) Training device; b) Audio-video system; c) Training complex control system. Detailed description follows.
a) The training device can be an armchair consisting of components connected with hinges with the possibility of changing its position and height adjustment with the help of a special microcontroller belonging to the overall control system.
The training device can be an immersion tank that creates the effect of partial weightlessness. It contains an elastic cover that is tightly sealing the tank along its perimeter. The tank is supplied with the system of letting water in and out as well as heating the water and is controlled by the main control system of the training complex. The immersion tank is designed to be mobile.
The training device can be a hyperbaric/hypobaric pressure chamber designed in the form of a cylinder with transparent walls placed on a massive base designed to be mobile. There is a disk-shaped door to enter. The massive base incorporates the control/display unit of the pressure chamber which is connected with the control system of the training complex. The video and the main and additional audio systems are located inside the pressure chamber. The pressure chamber is supplied with a reclining bed located in the cylinder with the possibility of a horizontal movement and the change of recline. The pressure within the chamber can be increased and decreased.
b) The training complex is supplied with the audio-video system connected with the main control system. The basic audio system consists of speakers or ear-phones. The training complex also is supplied with an additional bone conduction audio system.
c) The training complex is supplied with the control system which includes: (1) A control panel, connected through the microcontroller with the audio-video system; and (2) The monitoring system that monitors the physical condition of a subject.
The training complex also is supplied with additional bone conduction audio system that is managed by the additional microcontroller.
The control system includes a microcontroller that regulates the height and position of the armchair.
The monitoring system of the physical condition of a subject provides a feedback function to microcontrollers of the audio-video system, the main audio system, the additional audio system, as well as to the control panel.
The invention is illustrated by the attached drawings. On FIG. 1—the training complex with the use of the armchair training apparatus is shown. On FIG. 2—the control system of the training complex with the use of the armchair training apparatus is shown. On FIG. 3—the training complex with the use of the immersion tank training apparatus is shown. On FIG. 4—the control system of the training complex with the use of the immersion tank training apparatus is shown. On FIG. 5—the training complex with the use of the pressure chamber training apparatus is shown. On FIG. 6—the control system of the training complex with the use of the pressure chamber training apparatus is shown.
The optimization of a psycho-physiological condition of a person can be accomplished by using different devices. The training complexes represented in
The training complex represented on
In addition, the training complex can be equipped with massage elements built in certain zones of the armchair as well as with the system providing aromatic air supply to the client that can be either independent or connected with the training complex. Armrests 7 can be supplied with position adjustment mechanism 22.
The training complex represented on
The training complex represented on
The training complex is used in training salons, fitness clubs, and in relaxation centers. Training apparatus can be installed in rooms with other types of training machines, or if necessary, in separate rooms. Control system 9 is capable working in different regimens: physical relaxation, psychological relaxation, activation of physical activity, activation of cerebral activity and others.
To each of the mentioned regimens corresponds a certain frequency of the audio-system, a certain rhythm of sounding, video program, air composition, water temperature in the immersion tank 23 and elevated or reduced pressure in the pressure chamber.
Utilizing the described above training complex it is possible to provide the following method of optimization of a psycho-physiological condition of a person. The initial physical condition of a client is diagnosed before starting the training by measuring the basic physiological parameters, such as arterial pressure, a pulse rate and others. The measured parameters are entered into the memory of controlling system 21 of the physical condition of the subject. After interview with the trainer the client is given an individual program of training taking into account his physiological parameters. Depending on the chosen program of training the client is sent to a particular training apparatus.
Individual training includes relaxation training consisting of audio program of guided meditation in combination with special effects that enhance relaxation. Audio programs can be carried through audio system 20, or through ear phones, or through audio-video system 15. Audio program includes the segment directed at breath and heart pulse optimization. The client is instructed to tune the breath to a particular audio rhythm. This could be, for example, the rhythm of ocean waves, of metronome, rhythmic music etc. Supplied cooled oxygenated air imitates fresh ocean breeze. Aromatherapy and certain sounds of nature are synchronized with guided information about forest, ocean, rain etc. Similar special visual effects like for example imitation of dawn and sunset are used to enhance the relaxation effect of a guided meditation.
When using the training complex represented on
A bone conduction speaker of audio-system 20 is fixed to the helmet or to the special rim covering the head of the subject designed to have close contact with the bones of the skull.
In a case when the subject prefers to sit or lie down with eyes closed audio-video-system 15 and video-system 16 are not used and stimulation is conducted using all other available subsystems.
Training is conducted under the constant control of physical and physiological condition of the subject.
When immersion tank 23 (see
The training complex with the use of the pressure chamber which is designed in the form of cylinder 31 with transparent walls 32 allows conducting different types of trainings.
The program of training of activation of physical condition is conducted by raising the pressure inside the hypobaric chamber to a certain set of parameters. The relaxation training is conducted by reducing the pressure inside the chamber.
All trainings include sound stimulation utilizing the basic audio-system 17 and additional audio-system 20 with the bone conduction speaker. By positioning video-system 16 in the subject's zone of vision outside transparent cylinder walls 32 of hypobaric chamber 31, the effect of training is improved. Using control/display unit 36 of the pressure chamber, different air mixtures with increased or decreased concentration of oxygen as well as natural aromatics are supplied to the cylinder 31.
Pressure chamber is used in the following way. (1) Door 35 of cylinder 31 gets opened, (2) The reclining bed is rolled out. The reclining bed consists of mattress 38 and headrest 39 connected with hinges, so it is possible to change the angle of slope of headrest 39 around hinge 40. (3) The subject is placed on the reclining bed and is rolled into the pressure chamber. (4) The training program is started with the help of operating panel 11. There is a continuous two-way communication with the subject through 41 and control of his condition through 21. A special complex of physical exercises has been developed to be performed in the hypobaric chamber to strengthen efficiency of the training directed at activation of physical activity.
The efficiency of the described above ways of optimization of a psycho-physiological condition of a person can be strengthened by using special methods of breath, for example holotropic, static and dynamic meditations as well as special complexes of exercises, for example yoga asanas and pranayamas. A client is offered the possibility of including into the training program these additional exercises since they increase the production of such important hormones as endorphins as well as corticosteroids that provide anti-inflammatory action in the body.
Combined use of different training apparatus, for example, relaxation training in the immersion tank with the subsequent activation of physical condition in the pressure chamber, provides synergistic effect and allows to reach great and stable positive results in the psycho-physiological condition of the person.
The training complex is designed to provide a high level of safety to a client. Control system 21 monitors condition of the client and can safely shut down the training complex any time the undesirable physiological parameters of the client get into a dangerous zone.
The technical results that have been reached by this invention are the following: (1) The expansion of universality of the training complex designed to train the skills of relaxation and/or activation of psycho-physiological processes; (2) Increased efficiency of optimization of psycho-physiological condition of the person; (3) The expansion of functions of a training complex; (4) Increased reliability and safety.
