KR-20260067836-A - Tinnitus treatment device that effectively alleviates tinnitus symptoms, and tinnitus treatment system using the same

Abstract

A tinnitus treatment device and a tinnitus treatment system are provided. The system includes a vibration stimulation unit, one end of which is positioned in the oral cavity and configured to stimulate the user's soft palate through a vibration stimulation signal; a control unit electrically connected to the vibration stimulation unit and adjusting the vibration frequency of the vibration stimulation unit by operation of the user; and an auditory stimulation unit electrically connected to the control unit and stimulating the user's auditory nerve through an auditory stimulation signal, thereby enabling effective treatment of a user with tinnitus symptoms.

Inventors

• 나상혁

Assignees

• 주식회사 해밀

Dates

Publication Date

20260513

Application Date

20241106

Claims (5)

1. A vibration stimulation unit having one end positioned in the oral cavity and configured to stimulate the user's soft palate through a vibration stimulation signal; A control unit electrically connected to the vibration stimulation unit and adjusting the vibration frequency of the vibration stimulation unit by operation of the user; and A tinnitus treatment device comprising an auditory stimulation unit electrically connected to the above-mentioned control unit and stimulating the user's auditory nerve through an auditory stimulation signal.
2. In Article 1, The above vibration stimulation unit is, A vibrating member having a vibrator inside and capable of being placed in the user's oral cavity; When the above-mentioned vibrating member is placed in the oral cavity of the user, a contact member provided to be in close contact with the user's lips and front teeth; and A tinnitus treatment device comprising a connecting member extending from the tip of the contact member toward the vibrating member and connecting the contact member and the vibrating member.
3. In Article 2, The above vibration stimulation unit is, A tinnitus treatment device comprising a stopper member configured to be movable along the above-mentioned contact member, and further comprising a stopper member capable of adjusting the depth to which the vibration member is inserted into the user's oral cavity.
4. In Article 1, The above auditory stimulation unit is, A tinnitus treatment device comprising generating an auditory stimulation signal of a frequency similar to the vibration frequency described above.
5. In Paragraph 4, The above auditory stimulation unit is, Tinnitus treatment device including a headset or a bone conduction speaker.

Description

Tinnitus treatment device that effectively alleviates tinnitus symptoms, and tinnitus treatment system using the same The present application relates to a tinnitus treatment device for effectively treating tinnitus, and more specifically, to a tinnitus treatment device and tinnitus treatment system for effectively treating a user having tinnitus symptoms, comprising: a vibration stimulation unit having one end disposed in the oral cavity and configured to stimulate the user's soft palate through a vibration stimulation signal; a control unit electrically connected to the vibration stimulation unit and adjusting the vibration frequency of the vibration stimulation unit by operation of the user; and an auditory stimulation unit electrically connected to the control unit and stimulating the user's auditory nerve through an auditory stimulation signal. Tinnitus refers to a condition in which a person suffers from hearing persistent noise even in the absence of external sound stimulation. It is understood that the number of tinnitus patients in their 20s and 30s is rapidly increasing due to the increased use of smartphones and earphones, and the causes of tinnitus are known to be diverse, including noise, stress, and hearing loss. Meanwhile, it is reported that 740 million people worldwide suffer from tinnitus, and in Korea, about 15% of the total population experiences tinnitus, with about 8% experiencing tinnitus symptoms that severely disrupt sleep and about 1% experiencing tinnitus symptoms that severely impede daily life. When users initially perceive tinnitus, it triggers a negative emotional state and impairs inhibitory function in the brain's auditory center. This leads to increased perception of the tinnitus, which can exacerbate anxiety. Consequently, if left untreated, tinnitus is known to cause a vicious cycle that can lead to negative effects such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and, in severe cases, even suicidal impulses. FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining a tinnitus treatment device according to an embodiment of the present application. FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining a vibration stimulation unit of a tinnitus treatment device according to an embodiment of the present application. FIG. 3 is a drawing for illustrating a hygienic cover into which a vibration stimulation unit of a tinnitus treatment device according to an embodiment of the present application is inserted. Figure 4 is an actual product photograph of a vibration stimulation unit of a tinnitus treatment device according to an embodiment of the present application. FIG. 5 is an actual product photograph of the control unit of a tinnitus treatment device according to an embodiment of the present application. FIG. 6 is a partially exploded perspective view schematically illustrating a vibration stimulation unit according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a schematic side view illustrating a vibration stimulation unit according to another embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, the technical concept of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein and may be embodied in other forms. Rather, the embodiments introduced herein are provided to ensure that the disclosed content is thorough and complete, and to ensure that the concept of the present invention is sufficiently conveyed to those skilled in the art. Additionally, although terms such as first, second, third, etc., have been used to describe various components in the various embodiments of this specification, these components should not be limited by such terms. These terms are used merely to distinguish one component from another. Accordingly, what is referred to as the first component in one embodiment may be referred to as the second component in another embodiment. Each embodiment described and illustrated herein also includes its complementary embodiment. Furthermore, in this specification, "and/or" is used to mean including at least one of the components listed before and after it. In the specification, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, components, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should not be understood as excluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, components, or combinations thereof. Additionally, in the following description of the invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known functions or configurations could unnecessarily obscure the essence of the invention, such detailed description will be omitted. FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining a tinnitus treatment device according to an embodiment of the presen