DE202005011496U1 - Stress relaxation device comprises opaque diver eye glass mask, mask interior, control devices coupled with production device for air pressure, heat and/or vibrations in the mask and/or the mask interior, and magnetic/magnetizable component - Google Patents

Abstract

The eye mask (2) is attachable by retaining mechanisms (6) over the eye portion of a user at its head. The retaining mechanisms contain a flexible and/or length adjustable retaining strap (7). The eye mask contains a translucent area formed by colored/shaded transparent material. The control devices (4) are coupled to activate, deactivate, modify or modulate the operating and/or function modes of the production mechanisms with programmable integrated circuit chip. The production mechanisms contain integrated circuit chip with processor, infrared radiation and electrical heating mechanisms. The production mechanisms are used to produce air cushion and air compression in the eye mask and/or the mask interior (17). The control devices contain a modification and adjusting mechanisms, a optical, acoustic and/or perceptible display systems (19, 20) integrated with the eye mask, a unit separated from the eye mask connected by control and/or supply lines and a time control mechanisms for operating time and/or operating and/or functional change process. The modification mechanisms are used to modify duration, temporal intensity and/or the local intensity distribution of the operating and/or function mode. The control and/or supply lines contain an electric and/or an air pressure lines. The chip produces micro current with frequencies.

Description

The The present invention relates to a relaxation apparatus.

nowadays is man in everyday life - not only at work - with a lot of stress. this leads to not only to a malaise, at least includes the danger a high health impairment.

In In practice, numerous methods and apparatus have become known the one physical and / or to bring mental balance through relaxation. Most Such methods and apparatus have the disadvantage that they are very time and / or costly. Another disadvantage of many of such methods and apparatuses is that they are not targeted act on certain body parts but following a so-called holistic concept, that basically does not is to be judged too negative, but with which special problem areas not can be approached concretely and that usually requires a lot of time.

Just at the increasingly frequent Expectant work on computer workstations will be especially the Eyes heavily loaded, which is not only health risks to the eyes leads, but the whole head, for example, by headache, impressed. A corresponding activity on computer screens in addition to adverse effects on the appearance in particular the eye area.

The The present invention aims to provide a relaxation device, with the targeted and easy stress and health risks can be counteracted.

To the invention provides a relaxation device according to claim 1.

One such relaxation device contains a spectacle-like eye mask, which by means of holding devices on the Eye part of a user can be attached to the head, thereby a mask interior is formed, as well as generating facilities for air pressure, Heat and / or Vibrations in the mask interior. This can be at least a relaxing Effect targeted to be applied in the eye area, considering that the heavy strains of the eyes especially at computer workstations, especially is advantageous.

Preferably the eye mask is designed and contained like a diver's mask the holding devices at least one tether, by means of which the Diving goggles-like eye mask at least substantially sealed over the Eye part of a user can be attached to the head. there is further preferred if the tether is elastic and / or length adjustable is.

A Other preferred embodiment is that the eye mask is opaque. For other purposes can advantageously be provided that the eye mask at least one translucent area contains, where the translucent Area is preferably formed by transparent material, and further wherein the transparent material is in particular colored or tinted is.

Further can with preference control devices and with the air pressure generating devices, Heat and / or Be coupled to the control vibrations, in particular the Control devices may be designed, at least one operating and / or functional mode of the air pressure generating devices, Heat and / or vibrations to activate and deactivate. Alternatively or additionally be provided that the control devices are designed, at least an operating and / or functional mode of the generating devices for air pressure, Heat and / or vibrations to modify or modulate, preferably the control means can be designed the production facilities for Air pressure, heat and / or vibrations with programmatic modifications or Modulations in at least one operating and / or functional mode operate, and or alternatively or additionally provided, that the control means one with operational and / or functional data for at least an operating and / or functional mode of the generating devices for air pressure, Heat and / or Vibrations programmed or programmable electronic Memory included. In the latter embodiment it is further preferred when the electronic memory is a chip, the further preferably may include an integrated circuit.

A further preferred refinement of the above refinement variants is that the control devices contain setting devices for at least one operating and / or functional mode of the air pressure, heat and / or vibration generating devices, wherein in particular the control devices comprise optical, acoustic and / or tactile display devices for at least one set and / or adjustable operating and / or functional mode of the generating means for air pressure, heat and / or vibration may contain. Alternatively or in addition to these variants, it may be provided that the control devices have modification devices for at least one operating and / or functional mo pressure, heat and / or vibration generating means for the air, wherein preferably the control means optical, acoustic and / or tactile display means for at least one set and / or adjustable modified operating and / or functional mode of the air pressure, heat and / or Vibrations may contain, and / or preferably wherein the modification means are designed, the duration, the intensity, the temporal intensity profile and / or the local intensity distribution of at least one operating and / or operating mode of the generating means for air pressure, heat and / or vibrations in the eye mask and / or in the mask interior. A further alternative or additional embodiment consists in that the control devices contain time control devices for operating periods and / or operating and / or functional change sequences, wherein the control devices preferably include optical, acoustic and / or tactile display devices for operating periods and / or operating and / or functional change sequences may contain air pressure, heat and / or vibration generating means.

In Connection with corresponding embodiments, as already above explained may be further provided that the display devices contained in the eye mask or integrated and arranged so so that a user with in front of the eyes worn eye information can read the display devices.

It is also an advantageous further embodiment of the expansion device according to the invention with appropriate control devices when the control devices at least substantially in a separate from the eye mask Unit are included over Control and / or supply lines connected to the eye mask or connectable. In particular, it can be provided further that the control and / or supply lines at least one electrical Line and / or an air pressure line included.

Yet another fundamental preferred embodiment is that the generating means for air pressure, Heat and / or vibrations contained in the eye mask and / or the mask interior an IC chip. Preferably, the IC chip designed to generate a microcurrent, while still having preference It may be provided that the micro-current contains several frequencies. As part of this variant can also be provided with advantage that the IC chip for controlling contains a processor and / or coupled to a processor is.

Farther it is preferred if the relaxation device according to the invention thereby is further developed that the heat generating facilities in the Eye mask and / or the mask interior infrared radiation devices contain.

In addition, can be provided with preference that the heat generating facilities in the Eye mask and / or the mask interior electric heaters contain.

It is also preferred when the air pressure generating means are designed, at least one air cushion in the eye mask and / or the Create mask interior.

Additionally or alternatively to the previously explained design options can be provided that the generating means for air pressure are designed, at least one air compress in the eye mask and / or to create the mask interior.

Further may preferably in the expansion device according to the invention be provided that the generating means for air pressure, heat and / or Vibrations in the eye mask and / or the mask interior designed are to act only on parts of the eye area of a user.

A Another preferred embodiment is that at least a magnetic or magnetizable component is included.

preferred and / or advantageous embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the claims and their combinations as well as the entire application documents.

The Invention is based on embodiments hereinafter by way of example only with reference to the drawings explained in more detail in the

1 a schematic sketch of a first embodiment of a relaxation device in a front view shows

2 shows a schematic sketch of a control device as control devices of the first embodiment of the expansion device in a plan view,

3 shows a schematic sketch of an eye mask of a second embodiment of a relaxation device in a front view,

4 a schematic sketch of a control device as a control devices of a third embodiment of the expansion device in a top view shows

5a shows a schematic flow diagram of a first embodiment of a control of basic operating modes of a flash device,

5b shows a schematic flow diagram of an embodiment of a control for air pressure operating modes of a relaxation device,

5c shows a schematic flow diagram of an embodiment of a controller for temperature operating modes of a relaxation device,

5d shows a schematic flow diagram of an embodiment of a controller for vibration operating modes of a relaxation device,

6a a schematic representation of the effect of air pressure operating modes of a relaxation device shows

6b shows a schematic representation of the effect of heat modes of operation of a relaxation device, and

6c a schematic representation of the effect of vibration operating modes of a relaxation device shows.

Based described below and illustrated in the drawings execution and application examples, the invention is merely exemplary explained in more detail, i. she is not on this execution and application examples or on the feature combinations within this embodiment and application examples limited. Process and device features are analogous also from device or process descriptions.

Separate Features that are related to a specific embodiment indicate and / or represented are not on this embodiment or the combination with the rest Features of this embodiment limited, but you can in the context of the technically possible with any other variants, even if they are in the present Documents are not treated separately.

Same Reference signs in the individual figures and figures of the drawing denote the same or similar or the same or similar acting components. Based on the illustrations in the drawing Such features are also clear, not with reference numerals are provided independently of whether such features are described below or not. On the other hand, features are also included in the present description included but not visible or shown in the drawing are, without further ado understandable to a person skilled in the art.

In the 1 is a schematic diagram of a first embodiment of a relaxation device 1 shown in a front view. In this first embodiment, the relaxation device includes 1 two essential components, namely an eye mask 2 and an external controller in this embodiment in this embodiment 3 as an example of general control devices 4 , The eye mask 2 and the controller 3 are by means of cables 5 interconnected, which will be explained later.

At the eye mask 2 are holding devices 6 in the form of a two-part tether 7 attached, the two halves 7a and 7b each with a mask-side end 8a respectively. 8b on the eye mask 2 are attached and each at the other free end 9a respectively. 9b with Velcro facilities 10 are provided, ie with a felt strip 10a or a hook strip 10b , This can - without this detailed descriptions would be required for understanding - in a simple and easy-to-use way, the tether 7 fitting on the head of a user (not shown) of the relaxation device 1 set or around the head of a user of the relaxation device 1 be closed around so that the eye mask 2 by means of these holding devices 6 can be held sufficiently tightly on the user's head over the eye area without any problems.

Instead of the two-part tether 7 As explained above, any other configuration of the holding devices can also be used 6 , In particular according to known holding devices of swimming or diving goggles, such as elastic bands and / or by means of closing or buckles or otherwise length adjustable bands for attaching and holding the eye mask 2 on the head of a user (not shown) are used. Without limitation, the two-part strap 7 of the first embodiment according to the 1 in addition to the Velcro devices 10 still at least partially made of elastic material, so that with closed Velcro devices 10 in addition a tension the eye mask 2 of the relaxation device 1 permanently on the user's head, ie during an entire application.

The eye mask 2 is formed like a diver's glasses, ie it has an edge 11 that correspond The shape of the human head (not shown) is shaped and extends in the eye area as well as having a compliant design 12 is provided. The compliant design 12 can be a pad made of soft material 13 be that on the edge 11 the eye mask 2 attached to the eye area of the head of a user (not shown), or the rim 11 itself may contain a correspondingly soft material. Such designs are well known from, for example, diving goggles, swimming goggles but also, for example, breathing masks, and any such embodiments may be used in the eye mask 2 of the relaxation device 1 be used.

In the first embodiment of the expansion device 1 according to the 1 contains the eye mask 2 a mask body 14 made of opaque material. Through the sealed system of the eye mask 2 as a result of the shaping and design of the edge 1 with the upholstery 13 for sealing around the eye area of a user's head (not shown) and the mask body 14 made of opaque material while wearing this relaxation device 1 completely darkens the eye area of a user.

The eye mask 2 also includes on the mask body 14 a treatment facility housing 15 in which subsequently, in particular special treatment based on their effects treatment facilities (not shown) of the relaxation device 1 are housed.

The relaxation device 1 In accordance with this first embodiment, which may also be referred to as a therapeutic heat-ophthalmic device for the eyes without intending to be limited to hot-air treatments, uses a computer-controlled chip (not shown) housed in the processor housing 15 is housed, and heats up and / or the eye area of a user (not shown) by infrared radiation. Through the use of various vibrations, massages and compresses by means of suitable means, such as air pressure, heat, mechanical vibrations, etc., which are known to those skilled in the art, so that they need not be explained in detail for the understanding here, and in the processor housing 15 are housed, with no restrictions such components individually or together or in whole or in part also part of the control devices 4 and accordingly in the controller 3 can be accommodated, for example, the O ₂ supply and the variable function of the lenses of the eyes of a user (not shown) can be increased. In addition, with such treatments individually or in combination, the elasticity of the ciliary muscle can be restored or improved, and overall, the blood circulation in the eye can also be improved. A general effect is that tired and overstrained eyes are relaxed, as well as stimulating the metabolism and maintaining healthy eyesight.

The use of the relaxation device 1 generally has the effect of preserving eye vitality. Furthermore, the regular use of the relaxation device 1 Improve myopia and also prevent an exacerbation of myopia. Furthermore, the regular use of the relaxation device 1 prevent a distorted representation and an extension or impairment of the optical axis.

The above mentioned lines 5 for connection between the eye mask 2 and the controller 3 are in the present case control and supply lines 5 because utilities 16 for the treatment devices (not shown) in the control unit 3 are housed. To these utilities 16 also include the control equipment 4 , by means of which the treatment facilities are supplied with control information. Furthermore, these contain utilities 16 Energy supply devices (not shown), by means of which the treatment facilities are supplied with the energy required for operation. The power supply devices may contain commercially available batteries, accumulators or mains connection devices, if necessary with, for example, transformers and rectifiers. Furthermore, the utilities included 16 Compressor devices (not shown) by means of which variable air pressure is generated and by means of the lines 5 can be directed to the treatment facilities.

The relaxation device 1 thus contains generating means (not shown) for air pressure, heat and / or vibrations in the eye mask 2 and / or the mask interior 17 that is between the mask body 14 and the head of a user (not shown) or, more specifically, the eye area of the user's face when the user makes the eye mask 2 of the relaxation device 1 has set. These generating means may be part or all of the treatment means (not shown) in the processing equipment housing 15 and / or utilities 16 be.

The control unit 3 contains, as best in the opposite the representation of it in the 1 larger representation in the 2 you can see the controls 4 assigned adjustment unit obligations 18 for at least one operating and / or functional mode of the generating means (not shown) for air pressure, heat and / or vibration as well as optical display devices 19 for at least one set and / or adjustable operating and / or functional mode of the air pressure, heat and / or vibration generating means. It may also additionally or alternatively acoustic display devices 20 eg with a loudspeaker 21 and / or tactile indicators (not shown) to the controller 3 assigned or integrated in it.

The optical display devices 19 contain a display 22 , such as an LCD screen, a TFT screen, etc. or just eg light emitting diodes, which are particularly suitable labeled. A display 22 has the advantage that, as in the present embodiment, the control devices 4 are themselves software-controlled, by updating or updating the corresponding software and the optical display devices 19 can be updated. On the other hand, labeled LEDs are particularly inexpensive and reliable and easy to replace. The optical display devices 19 in the control unit 3 serve this purpose before using the relaxation device 1 with the opaque eye mask 2 to preset the treatment since after putting on the opaque eye mask 2 logically the optical display devices 19 can not be read. If a viewing of set treatments or treatment or operating modes is also to be optically possible during a treatment, further display devices (not shown) can readily be provided with the eye mask attached 2 Visible on the inside (not shown) may be provided. Such other optical indicators on the inside of the eye mask 2 allow, for example, a visual tracking of the treatment progress, if it is presented on it.

About the acoustic indicators 20 such as the speaker 21 Adjustments, setting selections and procedures and current treatments or treatment or operating modes and / or the treatment can progressively audibly reproduced, so even in spite of completely darkened eye mask 2 for a user (not shown) made all adjustments and can be experienced at any time knowledge of the current treatment state, even if the user sees nothing. The acoustic indicators 20 For example, they may have a program-controlled speech processor (not shown) connected to the controllers 4 integrated or connected to it. The information transfer can also be done easily via audio signals.

Furthermore, the control devices included 4 modifying devices 23 for at least one operating and / or functional mode of the generating means (not shown) for air pressure, heat and / or vibration, said generating means, the type and function of which have already been given above and which will be discussed again later, in whole or in part the control unit 3 or the eye mask 2 assigned or housed or integrated. The already indicated optical and acoustic display devices 19 respectively. 20 are functional to the modification devices 23 coupled, so that adjustment options and / or operating states of the modification devices 23 by means of these visual and audible indicators 19 respectively. 20 can be communicated. Instead of the visual and audible indicators 19 respectively. 20 the adjustment devices 18 Separate display means could also be provided for at least one set and / or adjustable modified operating and / or functional mode of the air pressure, heat and / or vibration generating means.

The modification devices 23 are designed to mask the duration, the intensity, the temporal intensity profile and / or the local intensity distribution of at least one operating and / or functional mode of the generating devices (not shown) for air pressure, heat and / or vibrations in the eye mask 2 and / or in the mask interior 17 to modify. This makes it possible intensities of air pressure, heat and / or vibrations in the eye mask 2 and / or in the mask interior 17 vary in time and combine. In particular for this purpose, but also simply to be able to specify a total operating time, for example, are the control devices 4 Timing means 24 assigned to or included in operating periods and / or operating and / or functional change processes. Technically, such time control devices 24 eg realized by so-called timers. The already indicated optical and acoustic display devices 19 respectively. 20 are functional to the timing devices 24 coupled so that the duration, the intensity, the temporal intensity profile and / or the local intensity distribution of at least one operating and / or functional mode of the generating means (not shown) for air pressure, heat and / or vibrations in the eye mask 2 and / or in the mask interior 17 by means of such timing devices 24 about these visual and audible indicators 19 respectively. 20 can be communicated. Instead of the visual and audible indicators 19 respectively. 20 the adjustment devices 18 could also use separate display for at least the duration, the intensity, the temporal intensity profile and / or the local intensity distribution of at least one operating and / or functional mode of the generating devices (not shown) for air pressure, heat and / or vibrations.

As already mentioned, this is the relaxation device 1 not limited to the fact that the control devices 4 completely in the controller 3 are included, but the control devices 4 can also be completely or partially in the eye mask 2 be included. Also, the generation devices (not shown), in particular the utilities 16 for air pressure, heat and / or vibration are not necessarily exclusively in the control unit 3 but can also be completely or partially in the eye mask 2 be included. As far as any control devices 4 are provided, these are functional with the generating means (not shown), in particular the utilities 16 for air pressure, heat and / or vibration included. The control devices 4 are designed in a minimal configuration to activate and deactivate at least one operating and / or functional mode of the air pressure, heat and / or vibration generating devices. As part of an extended range of functions of the control devices 4 these are designed to modify or modulate at least one operating and / or functional mode of the air pressure, heat and / or vibration generating means. This is preferably realized in that the control devices 4 are designed, the generation facilities, in particular the utilities 16 to operate for air pressure, heat and / or vibrations with program-controlled modifications or modulations in at least one operating and / or functional mode. Preferably, in the first embodiment of the expansion device 1 according to the 1 and 2 further provided that the control devices 4 one with operating and / or functional data for at least one operating and / or functional mode of the generating devices, in particular the supply devices 16 air pressure, heat and / or vibration programmed or programmable electronic memory (not shown) formed as a chip (not shown) incorporating an integrated circuit. This design is particularly advantageous because in this way on the one hand very cheap and customizable for a specific device series program control of the control devices 4 can be realized. And on the other hand, an update of the program control can be easily stored and then used by this design, for example.

As far as utilities 16 for air pressure, heat and / or vibrations and / or control devices 4 or depending Weil components thereof in the control unit 3 separated from the eye mask 2 are housed, as already mentioned above, lines 5 as control and / or supply lines between the control unit 3 and the eye mask 2 provided, the latter through these lines 5 connected or connectable. These lines 5 Depending on the specific design, they can contain both electrical cables and an air pressure line.

It is in the first embodiment of the relaxation device 1 according to the 1 and 2 further provided that the generating means (not shown), in particular the utilities 16 for air pressure, heat and / or vibrations in the eye mask 2 and / or the mask interior 17 an IC chip (not shown) adapted to generate a microcurrent containing multiple frequencies and including for control a processor (not shown) and / or coupled to a processor. Furthermore, the generating devices (not shown), in particular the supply devices 16 for heat in the eye mask 2 and / or the mask interior 17 Infrared radiation devices (not shown); Alternatively or additionally, electrical heating devices (not shown) may also be included.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment of the relaxation device 1 according to the 1 and 2 provided that the generating means (not shown), in particular the utilities 16 designed for air pressure, at least one air cushion in the eye mask 2 and / or the mask interior 17 to create. In another mode of operation, with the same hardware, ie with the same generation devices (not shown), in particular utilities 16 for air pressure to be provided that at least one air compress in the eye mask and / or the mask interior is generated by other operating variables from the control devices 4 to be provided. Also by the measures of the control devices 4 , but also by the design of the equipment, in particular utilities 16 for air pressure, heat and / or vibrations in the eye mask 2 and / or the mask interior 17 is in the present first embodiment of the relaxation device 1 according to the 1 and 2 provided that the respective effects of air pressure, heat and / or vibration only on parts of the eye area of a user are alignable (control) or aligned (type).

• – 1tg Luftkompresse
• – 2tg Luftkompresse
• – 4tg Luftkompresse
• – 1tg Luftkompresse und das Ablassen der Luft nach 2 Sekunden

Below is detailed on the Outgound staltung and operation of the control unit 3 and the controllers 4 of the first embodiment of the relaxation device 1 according to the 1 and 2 especially considering the 2 received. The control unit 3 contains in the scope of the optical display devices 19 a vibration indicator 25 , a heat indicator 26 and an air pressure gauge 27 , Is the air pressure gauge 28 switched on, so you can by pressing an air pressure switch 28 , the part of the adjustment 18 is to change the state sequentially by repeatedly pressing as follows:

• - 1tg air compress
• - 2tg air compress
• - 4tg air compress
• - 1tg air compress and deflate the air after 2 seconds

• – Luftkompresse und Erwärmen
• – Luftkompresse und Vibration
• – Luftkompresse
• – Wärme
• – Vibration

By pressing a selector switch 29 , which also forms part of the adjusters 18 is, the user can change the state of the relaxation device 1 change according to personal sensibilities and needs by selecting a basic mode of operation, which is done by repeatedly pressing them in sequence as follows:

• - Air compress and heating
• - Air compress and vibration
• - air compress
• - heat
• - vibration

By means of an on / off switch 30 who, the part of the adjustment 18 is, can the relaxation device 1 be turned on and off altogether. Press the on / off switch for 2 seconds 30 in the designed state of the relaxation device 1 so it will be turned on. Press the on / off switch for 2 seconds 30 in the configured state of the relaxation device 1 so it will turn off.

• – stark
• – mittel
• – schwach
• – von links nach rechts
• – starker Druck
• – mittlerer Druck

Once the vibration indicator 25 is active, can be repeated by pressing a vibration switch 31 , which also forms part of the adjusters 18 is to change the state sequentially as follows:

• - strong
• - medium
• - weak
• - left to right
• - strong pressure
• - medium pressure

• – hohe Temperatur
• – niedrige Temperatur

Once the heat indicator 26 is active, can be repeated by pressing a heat switch 32 , which also forms part of the adjusters 18 is to change the state sequentially as follows:

• - high temperature
• - low temperature

After in the designed state of the relaxation device 1 the on / off switch 30 pressed for 2 seconds and thus the relaxation device 1 has been switched on, the time of treatment can be selected in succession by repeatedly pressing briefly, such as 15 minutes, 10 minutes or 5 minutes. If no other input is made within 10 seconds of this selection, for example, the controllers will initiate 4 select an automatic mode in which a given programming controls a treatment procedure defined thereby. The control unit 3 contains in the scope of the optical display devices 19 also a time display 33 with suitable display options for the preselected operating and treatment periods 15 Minutes, 10 minutes or 5 minutes.

The intervals 2 Seconds for the on and off function as well as 10 seconds for starting the automatic mode are given here only by way of example and can also be determined otherwise suitable.

In the 5a . 5b . 5c and 5d the sequences of the adjustable operating modes according to the above description are again schematically illustrated as a flowchart or flow chart.

Hereinafter, some other features, for example, in the first embodiment of the relaxation device 1 according to the 1 . 2 and 5a . 5b . 5c and 5d realized are explained.

The Duration of the respective modes can be chosen freely.

Is or will the selector switch 29 not pressed, the air pressure and heat mode is automatically activated. In this mode of operation, the level of pressure can be adjusted with the air pressure switch 28 and the height of the temperature with the heat switch 32 to get voted. To 30 Seconds the air pressure vibration mode is set. Again, pressure and vibration levels can be controlled by the air pressure switch 28 or the vibration switch 31 be set. To switch from automatic control to manual control, only the selector switch needs to be turned on 29 be pressed.

If eg the heat indicator flashes 22 , so this means that the first step has been performed, the display flashes twice, the second step is completed. Thereafter, for example, the air pressure and then the vibration mode can be set.

With reference to the 3 and 4 Now is still a second embodiment of the relaxation device 1 explained. As far as in the second embodiment of the relaxation device 1 after the 3 and 4 the same components and functions and effects as in the first embodiment of the expansion device 1 after the 1 . 2 and 5a . 5b . 5c and 5d are made, reference is hereby made to the corresponding explanations to the first embodiment, to avoid mere repetition. In particular, for corresponding same or similar or the same or similar acting components in the 3 and 4 the same reference numerals as in the 1 and 2 , so that even with respect to these references no renewed referral is required, but the details of the foregoing description and explanation of the first embodiment are to be obtained. The following explanation is therefore concerned only with the components and functions and effects that in the second embodiment of the relaxation device 1 after the 3 and 4 different from those of the embodiment of the relaxation apparatus 1 after the 1 . 2 and 5a . 5b . 5c and 5d are.

The eye mask 2 in the second embodiment of the relaxation device 1 after the 3 and 4 contains a translucent area 34 which is formed by transparent material, in particular the 3 can be seen. This is the mask interior 17 if the eye mask 2 worn, not completely darkened. Basically, in this embodiment according to the second embodiment of the relaxation device 1 optical indicators in the eye mask 2 be provided, such as a head-up display, as it is currently being introduced in the field of vehicle technology. For a calming and relaxing darkening while wearing the eye mask 2 To obtain is the translucent area 34 formed by transparent material that is colored or tinted. The translucent area 34 has the advantage that the wearer while wearing the eye mask 2 is not completely "blind", but can still visually perceive its surroundings, so that when approaching people or immediately after completion of a treatment not only the eye mask needs to be removed to see something. In principle, it can also be provided that the translucent area 34 For example, by applying an electrical voltage to "opaque" can be switched so that between "darkened" and "darkened" easily and quickly, for example by means of a corresponding switch (not shown) of the control unit 3 can be switched without the eye mask needs to be removed.

Yet another specialty in the second embodiment of the relaxation device 1 according to the 3 and 4 is that at least one magnetic or magnetizable component 25 is included, so that a targeted magnetic field treatment is possible. The magnetic or magnetizable component 35 can be realized by permanently magnetic material or by a particular controllable in terms of intensity electromagnet.

In the second embodiment of the relaxation device 1 according to the 3 and 4 is further provided that no lines between the controller 3 and the eye mask 2 run. All generating devices (not shown), including all supply devices for air pressure, heat and / or vibrations, as well as energy supply devices, are accommodated in the eye mask for supplying the treatment devices together with these. The control unit 3 It merely serves to actually control these air pressure, heat and / or vibration generators, as well as treatment facilities themselves, and the corresponding data and / or information is transmitted by infrared, radio or similar signals. For example, the blue tooth technique can also be used for this purpose.

The control unit 3 of the second embodiment of the relaxation device 1 according to the 3 and 4 has next to the on / off switch 30 and the selector switch 29 another navigation key 36 with which menus can navigate in menus known to many other technical devices, in two dimensions. In the present case of the relaxation device 1 This means that with a tilt of the navigation key 36 to the left or right successively the air pressure setting menu (compare analog 5b ), the heat setting menu (compare analog 5c ) and the vibration adjustment menu (see analog 5d ) can be activated. By tilting the navigation key 36 up and down can then a desired selection from the respective menu (see settings in the 5b . 5c and 5d ) and by pressing the scroll key 36 also be activated in the middle. As far as no optical display devices on the control unit 3 , for example, on the in the 4 shown side opposite side of the controller 3 , or on the eye mask 2 are provided, the setting options and set operating data and modes of the relaxation device 1 by means of the acoustic indicators 20 be perceived.

Below are explanations and information on the operation and the effect of the relaxation device 1 , which may also be referred to without restriction as a therapeutic heat air device, even if additional vibration treatment options are integrated. These explanations and information on the operation and the effect of the relaxation device 1 both relate to embodiments, but are merely exemplary and not restrictive.

This relaxation device 1 generates a microcurrent of multiple frequencies through the use of a high-tech integrated circuit (IC) chip that activates key acupuncture points in the eye and brain, stimulates hemangiectasis of the blood capillaries, activates neurons in the eye and brain, accelerates microcirculation of the blood , which increases oxygenation in the eye and brain, relaxes the cranial nerves quickly, reduces pressure in the eye and improves sleep. If the use of the product is maintained, the memory will increase significantly, improve the eye sight and the mind stimulated. This relaxation device 1 considers the theory of acupuncture energy pathways according to Chinese medicine.

Air compresses, as shown schematically by the illustration in the 6a symbolized, rubbing and squeezing the eyes in all directions, which can quickly and completely degrade eye strain as well as eye fatigue. The ciliary muscles can recover from the constant contraction and their physiological flexibility is regulated. Likewise, a change or shift of the eye axis is prevented.

Heat compressors, as shown schematically by the illustration in the 6b are used to improve and promote ocular microcirculation, activate ocular cells, improve oxygenation, reduce channel obstruction and stimulate over-spreading of blood capillaries. This also improves the O ₂ supply and microcirculation in the eye.

In order to be able to move the eyeballs rhythmically at the same frequency, so that the contraction of the ciliary muscle is trained, multi-frequency vibration waves become, according to the schematic symbolic representation in FIG 6c used. These multi-frequency vibration waves also contribute to the healing effect of myopia and reduction of eye strain.

All treatment principles are based on the detection of multiple interactive blood circulation treatments using the above-mentioned main functions. This improves the O ₂ supply to the eyes, which facilitates blood circulation. The two eyeballs can then move in the same frequency and the self-regulatory ability of crystalline lenses with the support of the microcomputer circuit (IC) is promoted. In this way, the flexibility of the ciliary muscle can be further improved, the eye tension is completely relieved and the metabolism can be accelerated and the eye vitality returns quickly. The ciliary muscle relaxes, the vision improves. As a result, the metabolism is accelerated and the healthy vision is restored.

This relaxation device 1 is also used to improve myopia, or even to prevent it when used in a timely manner, to effectively increase vision, prevent optical axis deformation and widening, and limit the worsening of myopia. The eyes are relaxed and the brain is strengthened, the eye strain is minimized and a deterioration, for example, by the constant use of a PC is prevented.

Further, use results in an increase in O ₂ content in the eye with the result that dilated puffy bags and dark circles will disappear, wrinkles will be reduced and skin elasticity will be increased.

The application of the relaxation device 1 is especially for those people who suffer from nearsightedness, amblyopia or astigmatism (Stab or Versichtigkeit), because of the associated effects advantageous. Furthermore, people who work long hours on the PC, students, elementary and university students, who suffer from a so-called pseudo myopia, combined myopia or real myopia belong to the target group, the relaxation device 1 with advantage and can use. Other target users are: accountants, designers, teachers, technical staff and engineers, persons with enlarged tears, dark circles and wrinkles caused by a lack of blood circulation and mimic facial fatigue.

The invention is illustrated by way of example only and not by way of example in the description and the drawing, but includes all variations, modifications, substitutions and combinations that the skilled person the present documents, in particular in the context of the claim and the general representations in the introduction this description as well as the description of the embodiments and can combine with his expert knowledge and the prior art. In particular, all individual features and design options of the invention and its embodiments can be combined.

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Relaxation device, characterized in that a spectacle-like eye mask ( 2 ), which by means of holding devices ( 6 ) is attachable to the head of the user's eye area, whereby a mask interior ( 17 ), as well as air pressure, heat and / or vibration generating means in the eye mask ( 2 ) and / or the mask interior ( 17 ) are included. Relaxation device according to claim 1, characterized in that the eye mask ( 2 ) is formed like a diving goggle, and that the holding devices ( 6 ) at least one tether ( 7 ), by means of which the diving goggle-like eye mask ( 2 ) is at least substantially sealed over the eye area of a user attached to the head. Relaxation device according to claim 2, characterized in that the tether ( 7 ) is elastic and / or adjustable in length. Relaxation device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the eye mask ( 2 ) is opaque. Relaxation device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the eye mask ( 2 ) at least one translucent area ( 34 ) contains. Relaxation device according to claim 5, characterized in that the transparent area ( 34 ) is formed by transparent material. Relaxation device according to claim 6, characterized in that the transparent material ( 34 ) is colored or tinted. Relaxation device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that control devices ( 4 ) and coupled to the air pressure, heat and / or vibration generating means for control Relaxation device according to claim 8, characterized in that the control devices ( 4 ) are adapted to activate and deactivate at least one operating and / or functional mode of the air pressure, heat and / or vibration generating means. Relaxation device according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the control devices ( 4 ) are adapted to modify or modulate at least one operating and / or functional mode of the air pressure, heat and / or vibration generating means. Relaxation device according to claim 10, characterized in that the control devices ( 4 ) are adapted to operate the air pressure, heat and / or vibration generating means with program controlled modifications or modulations in at least one operating and / or functional mode. Relaxation device according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the control devices ( 4 ) contain an electronic memory programmed or programmable with operating and / or functional data for at least one operating and / or functional mode of the air pressure, heat and / or vibration generating means. relaxation device according to claim 12, characterized in that the electronic Memory is a chip. relaxation device according to claim 13, characterized in that the chip is an integrated circuit contains. Relaxation device according to one of claims 8 to 14, characterized in that the control devices ( 4 ) Adjusting devices ( 18 ) for at least one operating and / or functional mode of the air pressure, heat and / or vibration generating means. Relaxation device according to claim 15, characterized in that the control devices ( 4 ) visual, audible and / or tactile display devices ( 19 . 20 ) for at least one set and / or adjustable operating and / or functional mode of the air pressure, heat and / or vibration generating means. Relaxation device according to one of claims 8 to 16, characterized in that the control devices ( 4 ) Modification devices ( 23 ) for at least one operating and / or functional mode of the air pressure, heat and / or vibration generating means. Relaxation device according to claim 17, characterized in that the control devices ( 4 ) visual, audible and / or tactile display devices ( 19 . 20 ) for at least one set and / or adjustable modified operating and / or functional mode of the generating facilities for air pressure, heat and / or vibration included. Relaxation device according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that the modification devices ( 23 ), the duration, the intensity, the temporal intensity profile and / or the local intensity distribution of at least one operating and / or functional mode of the air pressure, heat and / or vibrations in the eye mask ( 2 ) and / or in the mask interior ( 17 ) to modify. Relaxation device according to one of claims 8 to 19, characterized in that the control devices ( 4 ) Time control equipment ( 24 ) for operating periods and / or operational and / or functional change processes. Relaxation device according to claim 20, characterized in that the control devices ( 4 ) visual, audible and / or tactile display devices ( 19 . 20 ) for operating periods and / or operational and / or functional change sequences of the air pressure, heat and / or vibration generating means. Relaxation device according to one or more of claims 16, 18 and 21, characterized in that the display devices ( 19 ) in the eye mask ( 29 contained or integrated and arranged so that a user in front of the eyes worn eye mask ( 2 ) Information on the display devices ( 19 ) can read. Relaxation device according to one of claims 8 to 22, characterized in that the control devices ( 4 ) at least substantially in one of the eye mask ( 2 ) separate unit (control unit 3 ), which are connected via control and / or supply lines ( 5 ) is connected or connectable to the eye mask. Relaxation device according to claim 23, characterized in that the control and / or supply lines ( 5 ) contain at least one electrical line and / or an air pressure line. Relaxation device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the generating means for air pressure, heat and / or vibrations in the eye mask ( 2 ) and / or the mask interior ( 17 ) contain an IC chip. relaxation device according to claim 25, characterized in that the IC chip is designed, to generate a microcurrent. relaxation device according to claim 26, characterized in that the micro-current has a plurality of frequencies contains. relaxation device according to one of the claims 25 to 27, characterized in that the IC chip for control contains a processor and / or is coupled to a processor. Relaxation device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the heat generating means in the eye mask ( 2 ) and / or the mask interior ( 17 ) Contain infrared radiation devices. Relaxation device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the heat generating means in the eye mask ( 2 ) and / or the mask interior ( 17 ) contain electric heaters. Relaxation device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the generating means are designed for air pressure, at least one air cushion in the eye mask ( 2 ) and / or the mask interior ( 17 ) to create. Relaxation device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the generating means are designed for air pressure, at least one air compress in the eye mask ( 2 ) and / or the mask interior ( 17 ) to create. Relaxation device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the generating means for air pressure, heat and / or vibrations in the eye mask ( 2 ) and / or the mask interior ( 17 ) are designed to act only on portions of the eye area of a user. Relaxation device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one magnetic or magnetizable component ( 35 ) is included.