Stress reducer
First Claim
1. A stress reducer, comprising:
- a) a computer connected to a power source;
b) a pulse sensor connected to said computer and adapted to sense pulse rate of a human heart, said pulse sensor sending signals to said computer representative of said pulse rate;
c) a visual display connected to said computer and displaying pulse rate responsive to receipt by said computer of said signals;
d) an audio output device connected to said computer to provide an audio output;
e) a source of a periodic beating sound connected to said computer and, when activated, resulting in periodic beating sounds to emanate from said audio output device; and
f) frequency adjustment means for adjusting frequency of said beating sound.
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Abstract
The present invention combines into a single housing a multiplicity of features that may be used separately or together to facilitate stress reduction in the user. A central computer receives inputs and sends signals to facilitate activation of a visual display as well as an audio output. Several power supply options are provided. A pulse sensor may be attached to the user to sense their pulse rate. The audio input provides a soothing noise such as a beating sound, the frequency of which may be adjusted, for example, 30 to 120 beats per minute. A voice synthesizer may speak directions to the user such as, for example, instructing the user to breathe in and out at a certain rate. A timer and speed control permit ready adjustment of the frequency of beats as well as the frequency during which voice synthesizer messages are provided. A microphone and tape recorder allow the user to tape record their own stress reducing instructions. A visual display includes an arc made up of a multiplicity of LEDs and a display of the heart rate. The audio output may include a speaker and a volume control.
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1. A stress reducer, comprising:
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a) a computer connected to a power source;
b) a pulse sensor connected to said computer and adapted to sense pulse rate of a human heart, said pulse sensor sending signals to said computer representative of said pulse rate;
c) a visual display connected to said computer and displaying pulse rate responsive to receipt by said computer of said signals;
d) an audio output device connected to said computer to provide an audio output;
e) a source of a periodic beating sound connected to said computer and, when activated, resulting in periodic beating sounds to emanate from said audio output device; and
f) frequency adjustment means for adjusting frequency of said beating sound. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A stress reducer, comprising:
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a) a computer connected to a power source;
b) a pulse sensor connected to said computer and adapted to sense pulse rate of a human heart, said pulse sensor sending signals to said computer representative of said pulse rate;
c) a visual display connected to said computer and including a numeric display displaying pulse rate responsive to receipt by said computer of said signals;
d) a speaker connected to said computer to provide an audio output;
e) a source of a periodic beating sound resembling sound of a metronome and connected to said computer and, when activated, resulting in periodic beating sounds to emanate from said audio output device; and
f) frequency adjustment means for adjusting frequency of said beating sound between 30 and 120 beats per minute. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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