Smart relaxation masks with wired earpieces

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-11504497-B2
Application number	US-201916510181-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Jul 12, 2019
Priority date	Jul 12, 2019
Publication date	Nov 22, 2022
Grant date	Nov 22, 2022

Abstract

A relaxation mask includes: a main body that defines a pair of eye cavities; wiring; an earpiece that is coupled to the main body via the wiring; and a spring configured to bias the earpiece towards the main body.

First claim

The invention claimed is:

1. A relaxation face mask comprising:
a main body defining a pair of eye cavities;
the main body positioned in association with the forehead of a subject;
wiring;
an in-ear earpiece coupled to the main body via the wiring;
a spring configured to bias the earpiece towards the main body to retract wire slack into the mask,
wherein the wiring includes a serpentine segment that defines the spring, the serpentine segment positioned longitudinally within the main body;
an electronics enclosure supported by the main body;
wherein a first end of the wiring is coupled to the electronics enclosure and a second end of the wiring is coupled to the earpiece;
wherein the wiring includes a first round section arranged at the first end, a second round section arranged at the second end, and a flat section that extends between the first round section and the second round section; and
wherein the spring is defined by the flat section that includes the serpentine segment.

2. The relaxation mask of claim 1 , further comprising: a light diffuser disposed within a first one of the cavities; and a coupling member coupling the light diffuser to the electronics enclosure, wherein the coupling member defines a channel, and wherein the serpentine segment is disposed within the channel.

3. The relaxation mask of claim 1 , further comprising a sleeve having a first open end and a second open end, wherein the wiring passes through the sleeve, wherein the sleeve is arranged to overlie a temple region of the subject when the relaxation mask is worn.

4. The relaxation mask of claim 3 , wherein a high friction material is disposed on an inner surface of the sleeve and is arranged to inhibit movement of the wiring when the relaxation mask is worn.

5. The relaxation mask of claim 4 , wherein the first round section is arranged at an interface with the earpiece, and wherein the flat section extends through the sleeve, wherein the first round section comprises a first portion of a conductive wire surrounded by a first portion of an elastomer having a circular cross-section, and wherein the first flat section comprises a second portion of the conductive wire surrounded by a second portion of the elastomer having a rectangular or elliptical cross- section.

6. The relaxation mask of claim 1 , wherein the spring is configured to provide a maximum restoring force of 40 to 60 grams.

7. The relaxation mask of claim 1 , further comprising: a light diffuser disposed within a first one of the cavities; and a coupling member coupling the light diffuser to the electronics enclosure, wherein the coupling member defines a channel, and wherein the spring is disposed within the channel.

8. The relaxation mask of claim 1 , further comprising: at least one biometric sensor configured to output data associated with the subject wearing the relaxation mask; an electroacoustic transducer supported by the earpiece; a memory coupled to a processor; and instructions stored in the memory that, when executed, cause the processor to: output, via the electroacoustic transducer, an acoustic stimulus; receive the output data from the at least one biometric sensor; correlate the output data and the acoustic stimulus to identify a racing mind state; adjust the acoustic stimulus of the relaxation mask in response to the identified racing mind state;
and output the adjusted acoustic stimulus via the electroacoustic transducer.

9. The relaxation mask of claim 1 , wherein the wiring comprises a conductive wire surrounded by an elastomer.

Assignees

• Bose Corp

Inventors

• Jin paul
• Lee Daniel K
• Davies Benjamin N
• Chute George E P

Classifications

• A61N2005/0648

  the light being directed to the eyes · CPC title

• A61M2021/0083

  especially for waking up · CPC title

• A61B5/0205

  Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition · CPC title

• A61M2205/332

  Force measuring means · CPC title

• A61M21/02 Primary

  for inducing sleep or relaxation, e.g. by direct nerve stimulation, hypnosis, analgesia (for massage A61H; electrotherapy A61N, e.g. applying alternating or intermittent electric currents for producing anaesthesia A61N1/36021) · CPC title