WO2016013950A1

WO2016013950A1 - Digital system for communication primarily with an unconscious subject with creation of pulse-auditory synesthesia

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Publication number: WO2016013950A1
Application number: PCT/RS2014/000010
Authority: WO
Inventors: Fiorenzo Tassotti
Original assignee: Fiorenzo Tassotti
Priority date: 2014-07-24
Filing date: 2014-11-21
Publication date: 2016-01-28
Also published as: RS20140390A1; RU2016152666A3; RU2016152666A; RU2682132C2

Abstract

Digital system for communication primarily with an unconscious subject with creation of pulse-auditory synesthesia includes, besides the already mentioned sound SSE and verbal SVE emissions sinchronous with the breathing, emision of the sounds or music sinchronous with the pulse PSE of the connected subject S. The aim of such pulse emission is to create in the perception of the subject S pulse/auditory synestesia because pulse blood wave in the small artheries comes sinhronous with the beat of the emitted music. Thanks to neurophysiological input NIN, it is enabled the receiving of the information about the neurophysiological state of the subject S, regarding his state of consciousness and stages of sleep, through included sistem for sleep tracking in such a way so that the device can adjust verbal and sound emissions to the neurophysiological state of the subject S.

Description

DIGITAL SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATION PRIMARILY WITH AN

UNCONSCIOUS SUBJECT WITH CREATION OF PULSE-AUDITORY

SYNESTHESIA

TECHNICAL FIELD Digital system for communication primarily with an unconscious subject with creation of pulse-auditory synesthesia belongs to the field of physics in general , and primarily refers to teaching and teaching aids.

According to the International Patent Classification (IPC 8) digital system for communication primarily with an unconscious subject with creation of pulse-auditory synesthesia can be classified in subclass G09B, that refers to teaching aids. The invention may be labeled with closer classification symbol G09B19/00, where are classified the classes that are not covered by the other main groups of this subclass. Since this is the invention which is related to speech and language learning it can be indicated with even closer symbol G09B 19/04, where are processed the speech classes and with the symbol G09B 19/06, where is processed the teaching of foreign languages.The invention is very successfully applying in the field of models for scientific research, especially for medical purposes, so it may be indicated with the symbol G09B 23/00, or even closer with the symbol G09B 23/28, where are predicted the models for medicine.As invention finds application in medicine, and is related to changes of the conscious condition, for example by hypnotizing, it may be indicated with the classification symbol A61 M 21/00 or A61M 21/02 symbol, regarding the sleep induction or relaxation, for example, through direct nerve stimulation, hypnosis, analgesia.

TECHNICAL PROBLEM

The technical problem wished to be solved with the present invention is to determine whether an unconscious subject is asleep or not, and in which stage of sleep he is and to transfer to him the semantic contents of verbal messages, suggestions or learning material thus his subconscious mind can receive and understand them, with the aim of facilitation of learning, transmission of suggestions, influence on dreams, as well as for the scientific research of sleep, dreams or memorizing.

The described invention allows communication with an unconscious subject through sound emissions synchronized with the breathing and sound emissions synchronized with the pulse, and also uses the neurophysiological sensor NS that detects whether the subject S is sleeping and whether it is in the appropriate stage of sleep, and notifies the main program MP about the neurophysiological state of mind of the unconscious subject S. Thus the invention can adapt its emissions to the state of consciousness of the subject S. BACKGROUND ART

There are known devices for learning during sleep that simply emit the recorded verbal content i. e. material for learning in association with various sounds or music to a dormant subject. Such approach, without respiratory sensor and with no synchronization of sound emissions is used by various methods and patented devices. It is known the method of G. K. Lozanov according to which, during the training, the teacher reproduces information in combination with music. According to this method, by introduction of the speech signals with variable intonation into the training program, it is provided a rhythmic presentation of the information and spontaneous perception of the speech signals and information for training at two levels (conscious and subconscious), wherein these signals stimulate a high emotional tone and psychological readiness of the student to excessively remember in a situation which resembles a game.

Among the domestic patent documents there are found a number of documents related to this area, so some of them are going to be briefly presented hereinafter.

In the patent number 53049, "Digital system for communication primarily with an unconscious subject" it is solved the problem of communication or transmission of verbal messages to an unconscious subject by the aid of emission of sounds synchronized with breathing in order to create synesthesia in a deep unconscious perception. Synchronization of verbal emission and synchronous sound reproduction is realized exclusively with the respiratory movements of the subject.

It is known the solution described in the patent application P-977/88 entitled "Electronic device for learning during sleep," which uses a tape recorder.This device with autoreverse tape recorder is designed for learning e.g. various texts, foreign languages and formulas, as well as for suggestive action during the sleep in order to eliminate negative habits, or the consequences of harmful self-suggestions. The device performs, at a certain time intervals, turning the tape recorder on and off, that reproduces recorded message from the tape, according to the need.

In the registered patent published in Yugoslavia under number 36235 it is described the invention entitled "System for transformation of information for accelerated learning", that can be used for accelerated training without teacher, including learning of foreign languages. The system .according to the invention, consists of a block of educational information, the block of the management and monitoring signal , the block of verification and instruction and audiovisual block. At the same time the system contains the block of suggestive and sensor control and reflex amplification of suggestive and subliminal signals, the block for delay, signal converter, the block for writing signals, the block for biological stimulation, the block for control reproduction, the block for responses and biosignals, sensor block and block for miostilulation. The system, according to the invention, is intended for transformation and recording of the information signals in order to perform sugestive- cybernetic method of the accelerated learning, without a teacher. In this way the system allows learning of foreign language in a few weeks (2-6 weeks). Using this invention for learning, for example, a foreign language it is possible to achieve results which allows about ten times faster speed of learning compared with the traditional way of learning.

In the document marked Pub. No: WO/2009/056766 (International Application No. PCT: FR2008/051951) it is presented a solution for a device for memory simulation. The invention is related to exercise of memory, where the device has an electronic diffuser and more elements for reproduction of information.

In the document marked Pub. No: WO/2008/119078 (International Application No. PCT: US2008/0578781) it is shown a system and method for computerized interactive learning, where the electronic system and method of learning is composed of audio and video programs and various textual presentations that are transmitted to the learner.

In the solution described in the document marked Pub. No: WO/2005091247 (International Application No. PCT: AU2005 / 000397) it is described a method of learning that uses a computer network, and the invention in particular relates to learning of foreign languages. The computer can be used with the appropriate software independently, without communication with teacher.

None of the aforementioned methods and devices uses the pulse sensor to synchronize sound emission SSE with the pulse of an unconscious subject. Also, the aforementioned documents do not consider the use of the neurophysiological sensor NS which detects whether the subject S is asleep, and weather he is in the appropriate stage of sleep.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention, besides the measurement of the breathing, that allows emission of sounds and verbal messages with the rhythm of the breathing, uses as well the measurement of cardiovascular pulse that allows emission of sound in the rhythm with the pulse, as well as neurophysiological sensor NS that detects whether the subject S is sleeping or whether it is in the appropriate stage of sleep and 'informs' the main program about neurophysiological state, i.e. the state of consciousness of the subject S, that allows the invention to adapt the sound and verbal emissions to the state of consciousness of the subject S.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1. General scheme of the device

FIG. 2. Pulse input PI

FIG. 3. Neurophysiological input NIN

FIG. 4 Night hipnogram of the stages of sleep and neurophysiological impulses Nl FIG. 5. Graphic display of the signal of the arterial peripheral pulse from photoplethysmographic sensor with pulse input signals PIS

BEST MODE FOR CARYING OUT OF THE INVENTION

Digital system for communication primarily with an unconscious subject with creation of pulse-auditory synesthesia consists of (Fig. 1 ) the main program MP that is connected with the appropriate database DB and system resources SR, that besides the receiving of data about breathing activity by using the respiratory sensor RS and respiratory input Rl, also receives data about cardiovascular pulse by using the pulse sensor PS and pulse input PI, as well as information about neurophysiological condition, ie. the state of consciousness of the subject S by using the neurophysiological sensor NS and neurophysiological input NIN; on the other side the main program MP is connected with outputs: synchronous verbal emission SVE, synchronous sound emission SSE, and pulse sound emission PSE. Subject S (Fig. 1 ), on the one side, besides the connection with respiratory sensor RS and respiratory input Rl that detects breathing acitivity, is also connected with pulse input PI and pulse sensor PS that detects cardiovascular pulse, and is connected with neurophysiological input NIN and neurophysiological sensor NS that detects neurophysiological activity or state of consciousness, and on the other side, gets synchronized verbal emission SVE and synchronous sound emission SSE and pulse sound emission PSE.

Therefore, Digital System For Communication Primarily With An Unconscious Subject with creation of pulse-auditory synesthesia, besides the already existing respiratory input Rl has two more inputs: neurophysiological input NIN (Fig. 3), and pulse input PI (Fig. 2); and, in addition to synchronous verbal emission SVE and synchronous sound emission SSE has pulse sound emission PSE.

The pulse input PI (Fig. 2) detects by using the pulse sensor PS the cardiovascular pulse with a goal to, in the moment when pulse wave spreads in the little arterias, sends to the main program MP pulse input signals PIS that the main program MP at the same time turns into pulse tap tempo MIDI message PTT to the program for MIDI reproduction - or other music system that can receive external tap tempo. In this way, MIDI arrangement that was specified during the editing of the sessions can be reproduced in the rhythm of the cardiovascular pulse. Unlike synchronous sound emission SSE which is achieved by involving players, and/or via MIDI, pulse sound emission PSE is made exclusively via MIDI (or other music system that can receive external tap tempo). Both sound emissions, pulse and synchronized, may be used individually or simultaneously, and each acts independently.

The presence of respiratory input Rl with synchronized sound emission SSE and pulse input PI with pulse sound emission PSE enables simultaneous reproduction of two musical arrangements that follow two different and unsynchronized rhythms (breathing rhythm and rhythm of the pulse are not synchronized).Therefore, during the editing of the sessions it must be taken care that the entire emission of the invention should be pleasant and not disharmonious; for example, while pulse sound emission PSE reproducts relaxing music, synchronous sound emission SSE can emit sounds of the ocean waves or similar noises with the rhythm of breathing; may be reproducted subliminal sounds and suggestions too.

Both of these sound emissions create synaesthetic sensations: synchronous sound emission SSE with propioceptive sensation of the motion of breathing, and pulse sound emission PSE with propioceptive sensation of the pulse, i.e. blood wave which reaches the small arteries. Due such emissions it will be created in the experience of the subject S a deep experience of great pleasantness and sense of harmony, and the impact of emissions and verbal messages on the subconscious level is going to be much stronger.

How the pulse input PI is concretely realized depends of the type of the pulse sensor PS; photoplethysmografic one is the most recomanded for his comfort. The signal that is received from the pulse sensor PS passes through the pulse signal processing PSP so that the main program MP receives only the pulse input signals PIS in the form, for example, of a single byte.

Neurophysiological input NIN (Fig. 3), by using the neurophysiological sensor NS detects the neurophysiological state of the subject S with the aim to determine at any time if subject S is sleeping and, if he is sleeping, if it is not in the REM stage of sleep. For research purposes it is also necessary to determine, at any time, the stage of sleep in which the subject S is.

During the use of the invention, after turning on the device, the main program MP checks with an appropriate frequency, e.g. 0.1 Hz, the neurophysiological state of the liyng subject S and based on that information, it reproduces the session as it was programmed.

The main program MP receives from the neurophysiological input NIN the neurophysiological impulses Nl that function as triggers that start or stop the entire emission of the session which was planned for that moment of reproduction and for that stage of sleep: for example, the device can emit verbal messages and sounds for relaxation and falling asleep while the subject is still awake, and when it receives from neurophysiological input NIN the message that the subject S is asleep, it begins the emission provided for sleeping state, for example, learning of foreign language. If neurophysiological input NIN provides opportunity for recognition of different stages of sleep (Fig. 4), as it would be done for research purposes, then the session should be programmed so that special emissions are provided for each stage of sleep.

For neurophysiological sensor NS there are several choices: besides classical and uncomfortable electroencephalogram sensor that is placed directly on the skin of the skull and that sends signal which is processed by spectral analysis and provides accurate information about the stages of sleep (Fig. 4), there are sensors, placed in a special pillow, that detect electrical activity of the brain, and sensors that recognize the REM/NREM sleep stages thanks to the measurement of acceleration of motion a hand. Each of these sensors, since they function on the basis of different principles, requires a special neurophysiological signal processing NSP so that it could send the appropriate neurophysiological impulses Nl. For the device it is important to obtain information about the neurophysiological state and not from which technology is receiving such information, because any system for sleep tracking can be used.

The main program MP has a role to coordinate, at every moment, the actions of the entire device, and to unite all the peripheral elements (Fig. 1 ): Inputs Rl, PI, NIN, outputs or emissions SVE, SSE, PSE, system resources SR and elements from the database DB .How the entire emission of the device will be deployed in time depends on how the session is edited, because not all the sessions are the same: each session is being programmed to achieve some goal, such as memorizing some learning material, suggestioning etc. Device allows great flexibility of editing.

The novelty of the invention is that, besides the respiratory input Rl, synchronous verbal emission SVE and synchronous sound emission SSE, it considers also the presence of pulse input PI, and pulse sound emission PSE that is synchronized only with the pulse of the subject S. Novelty of the invention is also in considering the use of neurophysiological input NIN to detect the state of consciousness of the subject.

List of Abbreviations

S Subject

MP Main program

DB Database

SR Sistem resourses

RS Respiratory sensor

Rl Respiratory input

M/m Maxima and Minima

NS Neurophysiological sensor

NIN Neurophysiological input

Nl Neurophysiological impulses

NSP Neurophysiological signal processing

PS Pulse sensor

PI Pulse input

PIS Pulse input signals

PSP Pulse signal processing

PTT Pulse tap tempo

SVE Synchronous verbal emission

SSE Synchronous sound emission

PSE Pulse sound emission

Claims

1. Digital system for communication primarily with an unconscious subject with creation of pulse-auditory synesthesia, that consists of the main program MP, with the appropriate database DB, respiratory input Rl, respiratory sensor RS, where the main program MP with database DB is connected with respiratory input Rl, with synchronized verbal emission SVE, with synchronized sound emission SSE, where the subject S is on the one side connected with the respiratory input Rl that detects via the respiratory sensor RS his breathing activity, and on the other side gets synchronous verbal emission SVE and synchronous sound emission SSE, comprising, the main program MP with database DB, that is on the one side connected with the neurophysiological input NIN and pulse input PI, and on the other side is connected with pulse sound emission PSE that reproduces arrangements of MIDI type or other music system that can receive external tap tempo; whereby the subject S is on the one side connected with the pulse input PI that detects using the pulse sensor PS rhythm of his cardiovascular activity, and neurophysiological input NIN that detects his state of consciousness and sleep, and on the other side gets pulse sound emission PSE.

2. Digital system for communication primarily with an unconscious subject with creation of pulse-auditory synesthesia of claim 1 , characterized by the detection of the cardiovascular pulse of the subject S in the pulse input PI by the pulse sensor PS and its transformation in such a way that the main program MP is receiving pulse input signals PIS during the rise of the blood pressure in small arteries, the detection of neurophysiological state or state of consciousness or sleep of the subject S by neurophysiological sensor NS and in neurophysiological input NIN and its transformation in such a way that toward the main program MP the neurophysiological impulses Nl are being sent with information for the main program MP whether the subject S is sleeping or not, or in which stage of sleep he is.

3. Digital system for communication primarily with an unconscious subject with creation of pulse-auditory synesthesia of claim 1 , and 2 comprising, the main program MP that receives pulse input signals PIS and sends system message for determination of the musical tempo toward the program for MIDI reproduction, or other music system that can receive external tap tempo for synchronous reproduction of a set of musical tracks in the tempo with the pulse; the main program MP receives neurophysiological impulses Nl that enables the invention to adapt its actions to the neurophysiology state of the subject S, so that the sessions have sections that can be separately emited for each neurophysiological state.

4. Digital system for communication primarily with an unconscious subject with creation of pulse-auditory synesthesia of claim 1 , 2, and 3 comprising, the pulse sound emission PSE rhythmically organized during the arrival of the pulse input signals PIS which the main program MP turns into pulse tap tempo PTT that synchronizes sound reproduction in such a way that the detected pulse waves coincide with the beginning of the bars in reproduction of music so that the pulse sound emission PSE is reproducted with the rhythm of the cardivascular pulse of the subject S.

5. Digital system for communication primarily with an unconscious subject with creation of pulse-auditory synesthesia of claim 1 , 2, 3 and 4 comprising, the synchronized verbal emission SVE that performs with the pulse sound emission PSE or with the synchronous sound emission SSE or with the synchronous sound emission SSE and pulse sound emission PSE at the same time.