TECHNICAL FIELD

The invention is concerned with an interior space with a well-being service, such a well being service, and a method for controlling such a service.

BACKGROUND

Nowadays, people are not often seen sitting still. They are doing something all the time and are constantly busy. This state of constant busyness has for a long time been held up by society as a goal or something of which to be proud. Stillness and silence simply have not been worth as much in most people’s eyes.

Stillness and silence are, however, exactly what people need more than ever. When everyone is constantly overstimulated by colors on advertisements, flashing lights, loud music, endless noise, thousands of websites and social media that updates in real time, it might be important to escape from all that for a few minutes of stillness. Stillness is also needed to put problems and deadlines aside for a set period of time and let the body, mind and soul rest. In this world of constant stimulation, a little stillness and silence is necessary for mind and soul. Finding calming stillness is extremely important for our ability to focus. It will improve our results at accomplishing tasks such as work, study, sports and generally keeping our everyday life on track. If our brain is in constant overload, we start to make mistakes even with the simplest tasks. Long lasting stress is extremely harmful for our vital, life sustaining functions. When a person is under stress and the brain is over stimulated, it is very hard to move to relaxation mode. Solitude and healing sound are needed to guide the person out from his/her busy mind.

People might have different solutions for off-loading the brain and stressing down, but usually they need dedicated time and places for that, and they might really calm down only on vacation or at home or possibly by participating in some mindfulness or meditation session or perform some suitable physical training.

In the science of interior design, people's behavior and needs are taken into consideration in the creation of functional spaces created within a building. Often the aim is to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. This requires planning and coordination so that the conceptual development would fulfill the functionality of the space. Understanding of technical issues such as window and door positioning, acoustics, and lighting are important aspects. Other aspects include the selection of color palettes and furnishings.

The object of the invention is to provide an easy to use service for stressed and overworked people or generally for persons in need of stillness and relaxation.

SUMMARY

The interior space of the invention provides a well-being service within the space with walls, ceiling and a floor. The service is a software application run by one or more means for presentation of one or more enjoyable functions with variable parameters, whereby there are means that present sound as one such function. The well-being service of the invention is provided in the interior space of the invention by presenting sound consisting of frequencies with a relaxing effect on the brain waves of a user in the space.

Preferably, said one or more functions are selectable and/or they have variable parameters that optionally are selectable.

The function(s) of the well-being service can be controlled by the method of the invention, whereby the method comprises the steps of selecting a combination of functions and parameters to constitute the well-being service to be provided, performing one or more physiological measurements from a user before, after and/or during the use of the service, and saving and/or reporting the results of the measurements.

The preferable embodiments of the invention have the characteristics of the sub claims.

The service is a native, hybrid, or web-based software application run in and controlled through a graphical interface of a device, such as in a device with a processor and a memory, a Personal Computer, PC, a laptop, a smart phone, a tablet, or a watch, whereby it can be a mobile application, when applicable. The sound is stored in at least one audio file stored in or downloaded or streamed to said device to be presented via a sound card and a speaker or a loadspeaker, a sound reproducer or other sound reinforcement system. The device can be inside the space and connected to the sound reinforcement system in some known way or it can be outside the space and connected to the sound reinforcement system via a bluetooth connection.

The service of the invention can give an experience for all five senses, such as the sight sense, the hearing sense, the tactile sense, and optionally even the taste, and sense of smell.

The functions constituting the service of the invention may consist of providing destressing and/or relaxing audio or sound, such as music, rhythms, sounds from nature (such as from moving water), animal sounds, human voice or speech, and/or other sounds, and if desired of providing destressing and/or relaxing visual experiences, such as video, images, and light of different colors, and further providing as optional factors, an adjustment of temperature, humidity, air pressure, time duration, and the choice of colours of the interior space or of the parts of the space, such as the colour of the floor, walls, and ceiling. In some embodiments, the service of the invention might even offer different selectable tastes, aromas or smells, such as essential oils, to be sensed. A combination of one or more of these functions may be selectable and there can also be different selectable or default parameters of said functions.

Primarily, the invention, however, focuses on the hearing sense and the service provided in accordance with the first embodiment of the invention might include only the sound function to be experienced in the interior space of the invention.

The most important focus on the hearing sense in the invention is to provide sound in the form of relaxing music in an efficient way for relax and even to reduce anxiety. Music has been scientifically shown to calm the autonomic nervous system, the endocrine, and psychological stress response. Classical music and also sounds of nature seem to be particularly effective. In the way used in the invention, music beneficially impacts health via stress-reducing effects. The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of what music is varies according to culture and social context. Generally, music is General definitions of music include common elements such as pitch, rhythm, articulation), dynamics and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture. Different genres, styles or types of music may emphasize, de-emphasize or omit some of these elements. In the invention, the term music covers all of these by being generally an art form and cultural activity whose medium is sound organized in time.

Music is performed with a vast range of instruments and vocal techniques ranging from singing to rapping; there are solely instrumental pieces, solely vocal pieces (such as songs without instrumental accompaniment) and pieces that combine singing and instruments.

Music or generally sound of brainwaves impacting music of specific frequencies of a range of e.g. 20 - 120 Hz is especially used in the invention and it can be harmonic music with a coherent vibration. As other examples of sound our music used in the invention is example are binaural beats and isochronic tones that encourage certain states of consciousness, from light alpha relaxation, to deep theta, or down deeper still into delta sleep.

When desired, binaural beats can be embedded in the music in order to bring about desirable changes in brainwave activity, thereby encouraging various states of relaxation, deep meditation or sleep. When played with headphones, users might be able to hear the binaural beats as a subtle pulsing sound beneath the music.

In acoustics, a beat is an interference pattern between two sounds of slightly different frequencies, perceived as a periodic variation in volume whose rate is the difference of the two frequencies. A binaural beat is an auditory illusion perceived when two different pure-tone sine waves, both with frequencies lower than 1500 Hz, with less than a 40 Hz difference between them, are presented to a listener dichotically (one through each ear).

Binaural Beats or “binaural tones” are created by playing slightly different frequencies separately into each ear. The difference between the two frequencies stimulates a response in the brain which correlates with this frequency difference. For example, if a tone of 100 Hz is presented to the left ear and a tone of 105 Hz tone to the right ear, a frequency of 5 Hz is stimulated. This is called the “frequency following response”. Binaural beats are most effective when experienced through headphones. If played on an open stereo system, the music may sound a little different and will necessarily not be as effective but varies from person to person.

Thus, the invention uses brainwave impacting music to enhance the quality of life of users and to experience deep relaxation and sometimes also for improving self-confidence, stress relief, pain management, relaxation, improving and concentration and improving the quality of one's sleep.

Different frequencies for the music to be used in the service of the invention can be selected or be provided as default.

Alpha music encourages a state of alpha relaxation. The alpha state is a pleasant state of relaxed alertness. Theta music is another effective choice of frequency. The theta state is a state of tremendous stress relief. The benefits associated with theta level relaxation include improved concentration, reduced hyperactivity and improved memory. While in a state of theta relaxation, one’s blood pressure, breathing and heart rate all slow to a much more restful and healthy level that promotes natural healing. The theta state is a very deep state of relaxation that is excellent for deep hypnosis and mental programming. Delta music encourages a state of delta relaxation. Delta brainwaves are most prevalent during deep, dreamless sleep. The delta state is a mostly unconscious state that is essential to one’s physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual wellbeing. The delta state is perfect for inducing profound spiritual experiences, healing and deep subconscious repatterning. Delta frequency brainwave entrainment music is also a fantastic cure for insomnia. Beta waves are the most common pattern in the normal waking state. Gamma waves are the fastest brainwave frequency range. Gamma brain waves are believed to link and process information from all other parts of the brain. A high amount of gamma wave activity in the brain is associated with intelligence, compassion, focus and feelings of happiness. High levels of gamma brain waves have also been linked to improved memory and an increased sensitivity to sensory input. Low amounts of gamma brainwave activity have been linked to learning difficulties, poor memory and impaired mental processing. Brainwave impacting audio is in the invention used by a technology for encouraging altered states of consciousness to help people to reach deeper states of relaxation than they might normally have access to.

Human responses to brainwave audio, however, vary from person to person. Some people are very sensitive to it and will find it to have a very potent effect on their state of mind. Others may notice very little effect. Usually, listening to certain type of music effectively alters brainwave speed, producing brain activity that has a therapeutic effect on the mind and body.

Thus, certain sound frequencies, when combined in specific ways, can be used to alter brainwaves e.g. to induce a state of deep relaxation. Brainwaves can be measured with a machine called an electroencephalograph (EEG). When being awake and alert, higher frequency brainwaves tend to dominate, whereas lower frequency brainwaves become more pronounced when drowsy or asleep. An EEG allows to measure these changes, just as it allows us to measure the brainwave frequencies of a person who is in a state of deep relaxation. Such measurements can be included in the service of the invention as additional functions, which are described more in detail later in the text.

Secondly, the invention focuses on a combination of the hearing sense and the sight sense and therefore, the service provided in accordance with the second embodiment of the invention includes a combination of the sound function and a visual function, such as a video, a view, a film, a movie, light or colour to be experienced in the interior space of the invention by means of video or e.g. light sources. The visual functions cane if desired be presented as art, such as abstract art and/or as different forms or figures.

In further embodiments, one or more additional functions can be included to the interior space of the invention as a part of the service of the invention, such as a view to be projected, selectable light from light sources, humidity adjustment, a selection of smell, and/or temperature adjustment.

In one embodiment of the invention, the service of the invention is provided as a default service in the form of one function or a combination of functions designed on the basis of parameters that have been selected in advance and cause the desired effect on people on average. In other embodiments of the invention, the service of the invention is provided as a service selectable among several combinations of functions designed in advance on the basis of parameters that have the desired effect on people on average.

In further embodiments of the invention, the service of the invention is provided as a service in which the user can select different functions independently or in groups in order to create an own combination of functions and/or parameters to be experienced in the service to be provided.

Even if the desired effect of the service in general is to provide an easy to use service for stressed and overworked people or generally for persons in need of stillness and relaxation, certain combinations of functions and parameters might be especially signed for purposes as relaxation, improving performance, boost creativity or a general off loading of the brain. Such special purposes might be provided as default combinations or as selectable combinations of functions and/or parameters, optionally provided as recommended suggestions. The default combinations and the recommended suggestions is designed as an optimal combination designed in advance on the basis of functions and parameters that have the desired effect on people on average.

The parameters of the sound factor, especially when the sound is constituted by music, might e.g. consist of frequencies, optionally to be chosen, or a frequency program, the sound level or volume in dB, rhythm, and/or the type of sound or music. Parameters of the music might include the type of music and/or given music pieces, the type of instrument(s) or music by a given artist.

The parameters of a video to be played in the interior space might consist of e.g. beautiful restful nature programs, visual moving creations consisting of e.g. different kinds and colors of light reflected, figures, abstract creations, art, forms, images, films or the like. Special parameters of images to be shown in the interior space might consist of restful nature pictures or visual creations or art.

Certain light can put the user in certain hypnotic and receiving states. E.g. light effects simulating those in nature connects our minds to unconscious piece and restfuiness.

Moving water has shown to have a special effect and there seem to be something very special about water. It can even slow down brainwaves and thus, the calming effect of water can be made use of in a video with both audio and visual effects. The rhythm of sound and light in nature thus affect us correspondingly.

The light of the space might be selected among parameters such as different shifting or still light levels, and/or colors or even darkness if one only wants to hear sound or music. The color might be selectable as light to be reflected on, walls, ceiling and/or floor in a preferred way or on a screen o some of these. The color can also be shown as a part of a video or image.

The temperature might be provided as a default temperature, preferably the room temperature or be selectable as a parameter within a given range, such as between 15 ^° C - 45 ^° C.

The material in the space, such as on the floor, walls, and ceiling, and of the furniture are usually of practical reasons permanently chosen by e.g. the service provider, but are chosen by keeping the intention of giving a restful experience to people in mind and are therefore chosen to be esthetically working and to be comfort for the tactile sense.

The furniture in the space, if any, is/are usually of practical reasons permanently chosen by e.g. the service provider or might be removable for the time of the experienced service.

The duration of the service to be experienced can be provided in certain alternative ways.

Since the service of the invention is primarily intended to be used by one person at a time, or two persons at a time, the duration can either be freely selected by each user, or there might be one or more durations as default. There can e.g. be the same program(s) running all over again. ln one further embodiment, the service might be used by more than one person at a time, and there can e.g. be a default non-stop program running in the space and people can come and go, with the condition that the space is not full since there is usually a maximum number of people allowed to participate. If there e.g. is a queue, the next person can go in when one person leaves the space. The service is most efficient when used by one person at a time, so preferably the maximum number is one person only, by keeping in mind that, the space is meant for stillness or then the space might be rent for one person or for a group of persons upon request, the space otherwise being available as a non- stop service. The duration and/or the time of ail default programs or selectable programs can also be decided or designed in advance or be manuaily started or stopped.

Ail parameters of the different functions might be selectable or be provided as default. Also, the number of functions to be used can be provided as a default or be selectable. A more personal approach would require a thoughtful consideration of a variety of functions and issues, including ethics, ethnic questions, clinical efficacy, cultural awareness, and client preferences as well as and readiness. In some embodiments, the service might provide a variation of programs constituting an asset of different combinations of functions. in some further embodiments, the invention may provide programs, wherein a user even can select the different parameters himself to end up to a desired combination.

This is because, the way of how the calming effect is achieved can vary somewhat from person to person and therefore there can only be general guidelines based on what people in average experience. The more senses that are involved in the service of the invention, the better aimed effect.

To be in the nature generally has a calming effect but the specific type of nature depends on our childhood or other earlier experiences, and can be e.g. the experience to be in a forest, in mountains, in a park, close to the sea, or a lake, etc.

Whenever it comes to finding the right combination of functions and parameters to make up the service to be experienced, the aim is to provide a possibility of a time of stillness and rest. The invention provides a user friendly, quick, and local help for such a time.

The service may be provided by means of a user interface, from which a user can select a desired or a default combination of functions and parameters to make up the service to be used.

A detailed discussion and example of the functions and parameters that make up the service is presented in the detailed description part.

Physiological measurements or functions for measuring vital signs maybe provided as one or more additional functions to be linked to the use of the service of the invention. The measurements (used e.g. to measure the stress level) are performed before and after the use of the service, in order to see how the service impacts the body of the person that used the service.

The measurements give quantitative results and show in which extent the service works or has worked. The measurements thus show this impact in numbers and people get quantitative results for qualitative feelings, such as to feel calm, rested, more focused and the feel of having more energy after use of the service.

Such physiological measurements might include vital signs that indicate the status of the body’s vital (life-sustaining) functions. These measurements are taken to help assess the general physical and sometimes give clues to the psychological health of a person.

There are four primary vital signs, i.e. the body temperature (BT), blood pressure (BP), pulse/heart rate (HR), and breathing rate/respiratory rate) (RR), of which the three last mentioned are most relevant in the invention, especially the pulse/heart rate.

Also some other physiological measurements that are measured via instruments that read bodily events are relevant in the invention and they might include heart rate change, electrodermal activity (EDA), muscle tension, and cardiac output.

Also measurements of modern psychophysiology might be performed, including measuring brain waves by electroencephalography (EEG), including functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), electrodermal activity (EDA) (a standardized term encompassing Skin Conductance Response (SCR), and Galvanic Skin Response (GSR)), cardiovascular measures (heart rate (HR); beats per minute (BPM); heart rate variability (HRV); vasomotor activity), muscle activity (electromyography (EMG), electrogastrogram (EGG) changes in pupil diameter with thought and emotion (pupillometry), eye movements, recorded via the electro-oculogram (EOG) and direction- of-gaze methods, and cardiodynamics, recorded via impedance cardiography. These measures are beneficial because they provide accurate and perceiver-independent objective data recorded by machinery.

In one embodiment, these measurements are performed during the use of the service and the user might then just get a report of the results after the use and possibly recommendations for functions and parameters for the next session.

In an other embodiment, the results of the measurements performed during the use of the service are used as an input to a program, which either recommend a combination of functions and parameters or a default program (the same or another one) for the next session to be used as the service of the invention or the program might suggest changes of functions and parameters, or change of default program during a service.

The service can learn from the physiological measurements that which combinations work the best generally for each purpose, and specifically for a given user. The service can design optimal combinations based on these measurements and recommendations for the next session are provided for the user.

Through measurements and machine learning, the service learns which content combinations work best for a given user and his purpose (i.e. for relaxation, to improve performance, boost creativity, off-loading etc) and can offer optimal service combinations for the users.

The service has an algorithm for optimizing the content combinations for the user’s need(s). The algorithm can compare the results of the measurements before, after, and over the duration of the service to desired measurement results and can learn effective combinations of functions and /or parameters constituting the service for automatically changing those during the service and/or to eb automatically used in the next session of the service or give recommendations for combinations of functions and /or parameters constituting the service.

This algorithm uses the measurement results and user’s quantitative and optionally qualitative feedback in order to optimize the content packages for specific purposes.

The quantitative feedback consists of the measurement results.

In one embodiment the service might be able to take also qualitative feedback from the user into consideration in optimizing a content combination, such as a rating from a user based on feeling. Such a qualitative feedback can thus be given in a measurable format, when the user after having used the service, rates how well the service helped him/her to achieve the stage user was aiming to achieve.

In a still further embodiment, the program might automatically change functions and/or parameters along with the measurements in accordance with a programmed strategy.

Sometimes, there might be two or more several sessions needed before the best program for a particular person has been found. In addition, the person him- or herself might need different programs over time or from time to time. The technical set up for realizing the interior space of the invention has been described in connection with the figures in the detailed description part.

There might be other considerations that are not directly addressed here. Nonetheless, all combinations of different functions listed above are within the scope of the invention regardless of decision-making processes.

As a summary of advantages of the invention, it is stated that interior design is a creative profession that relies on research from many fields to provide understanding of how people are influenced by their environments. In this invention, the focus has been to develop technical solutions specific to an area of interior design, that include healthcare design, visual design, audio design and space design. Together with audio and visual aspects, other technical issues are added as optional functions in the service, such as lighting, materials, humidity, and temperature, which in some circumstances are useful additional solutions for creating a complete solution for an interior space in accordance with the invention used for stressing down and relaxation. The invention provides an interior design solution of a new aspect. The healthcare aims fulfilled in the invention ensure that people can calm down from stress and enjoy an environment that is also aesthetically pleasant. The invention provides design principles for the right visual effects for the management of the inventive services in addition to the audio services included in the inventive service in the first hand. In practice, the interior space of the invention may be entered e.g. by a credit card or a member card.

In the following, the invention will be described first by discussing some factors and parameters more in detail and thereafter by means of some drawings and examples to which the invention is not restricted.

FIGURE

Figure 1 is a block architecture view of the interior space of the invention DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Figure 1 is a block architecture view of the interior space 1 of the invention seen from above but inside the ceiling of the space. The interior space can be a room in a building and have a preferable size of ca 15m ² depending on for how many people the space is meant. The size can vary for the best experience and depending on available spaces and the invention is not restricted to any special size. The invention provides a well-being service to be experienced in such an interior space 1 . The interior space 1 is usually a room, of a size of e.g. 5 - 100 m ² , with an entrance door 2, inside walls 11 , and a ceiling. The word “room” is here intended to cover all sizes of interior spaces having walls, a floor, and a ceiling. The service can also be provided in multipurpose spaces, such as acoustic office phone booths, which are intended to be used by one person at a time.

The service is a native, hybrid, or web-based software application run in and controlled through a graphical interface of a device 3, such as in a device 3 with a processor and a memory, a Personal Computer, PC, a laptop, a smart phone, a tablet, or a watch, whereby it can be a mobile application, when applicable. Internet access is required for proper behavior and user-experience of web-based software application groups of apps. These apps may capture minimum memory space in user devices compared to native and hybrid apps. Since all the personal databases are saved on the Internet servers, users can fetch their desired data from any device through the Internet.

An app is a software application, being a program designed for the end user. Application software (an application) is a set of computer programs designed to permit the user to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities, such as the functions of the invention. Application software is run by system software to execute.

The sound is stored in at least one audio file stored in or downloaded or streamed to said device to be presented via a sound card and a speaker, such as a dynamic speaker or a loadspeaker (or a sound reproducer or a sound projector) or other sound reinforcement system 5. The device 3 is inside the space 1 and connected to the sound reinforcement system 5 in some known way or outside and connected via a bluetooth connection to the sound reinforcement system 5. A sound card (also known as an audio card) provides input and output of audio signals to and from the device 3 under control of computer programs. The term sound card is also applied to external audio interfaces used for professional audio applications. Sound functionality can also be integrated onto the motherboard,. The integrated sound system is often still referred to as a sound card. There is also a driver or speaker involved to interface with sound cards as a software interface for operation and control of the communication between them. The sound card can be connected to e.g. headphones or speakers to output the sound. A loudspeaker, also called speaker, is in sound reproduction, a device for converting electrical energy into acoustical signal energy that is radiated into a room or open air. Thus, a loudspeaker, such as a dynamic speaker, can convert an electrical audio signal into a corresponding sound. It is often called a sound reproducer when especially talking about reproducing and amplify audio signals. In figure 1 , this is referred to as the sound reinforcement system 5. In figure 1 , there is as an example, a computer as a device 3 in the interior space 1 in which audio files 4 are used to present sound in the interior space 1. The technical equipment for playing the sound, especially music, might be a sound reproducer that presents (and possibly strengthen or forms) sound in real time or by streaming or repeats stored presentations of sound. The sound to be presented and/or repeated can be voice, speech, music or any sound as mentioned before to be listening at from the sound reproducer. The audio files to be played through the computer 3 can consist of application software or hardware pieces.

The systems for reproducing the sound in the invention are preferably electric. A signal source is needed, such as a CD-player, a radio receiver, a computer sound card, a microphone or an electric instrument. A mixer can combine sound signals from different spruces to a single sound. A repeater or amplifier can be used to strengthen the sound signal to be presented and can be played out from a loudspeaker or earphones or headphones. When the sound to be presented has been converted to an electric from as digital audio data, it can be stored on e.g. a computer as the device 3 and repeated with different storing and reproducing means in the form of audio files 4. One or more audio files 4 are therefore stored in the device 3 in figure 1. The audio file(s) 4 can be played through the device 3, such as a computer, by application software 4 or hardware pieces. The audio files 4 and video files can be played by means for application software through different devices, such as tablets, personal computers (PC), laptops, or smart phones. Also, pieces of hardware can be used for playing audio files, such as cassette players and digital audio players.

The service may be provided by means of a user interface available from the computer or device 3, from which a user can select a desired combination of functions and parameters via a graphical user interface to make up the service to be used. Furthermore, there can be a projector 6 in the interior space 1 for reflecting video files on a display surface of the interior space 1 , e.g. on one or more of the inner surfaces of the walls 11 , ceiling, and or floor, or on one or more separate screens (not shown). The projector 6 or image projector might be used as an optical device to project an image (or moving images) or video onto one or more surfaces of the interior space 1 of the invention.

A virtual retinal display, or retinal projector, can be used to project an image directly on the retina instead of using an external projection screen or the walls. The screen can also directly be a computer screen and the videos can be presented as video files. The type of projector possibly used in the invention is preferably a video projector. New types of projectors, such as handheld projectors that use lasers or LEDs to project images can also be used. A further possibility is to use movie projector, or digital cinema video projectors.

The interior space 1 furthermore has technical equipment for the light, which might be given by artificial light sources as one or more light sources 7 (only one shown), such as LEDs, video, lamps, laser light sources. They can be placed anywhere in the space. There are several different types of artificial light sources. Some of these sources are incandescent bulbs, halogen lamps, metal halide, fluorescent tube, compact florescent light, and LEDs. Common light sources include incandescent, fluorescent, laser, neon, tungsten-halogen, and sodium-vapor bulbs. Natural light to be used include fire and candles light for the atmosphere and possible moon light or sun light, sunset or sun rise if there are windows in the room.

The temperature of the space is usually the room temperature to be adjusted in a known way. in terms of designing the services to meet requirements, the relationship between temperature and humidity can also be adjusted. This relationship has some implications for the climate control in the interior space of the invention. Thus, the interior space optionally might have, a humidifier 8, a heater 9, and/or a temperature adjuster 10.

A humidifier might be used, with which steam or mist may be introduced directly into the air in the space of the invention, or it may be added to the fresh air being introduced by the ventilation system. Similarly, there are many heating options, such as gas or electric warm air heaters, or infra-red radiant panels. The important thing is that the chosen solution for warmer and humidifier suits the size of the space.

The size, dimensions and the geometric proportions of the space can vary, and the parameters of the functions can be selected accordingly, such as its humidity and air pressure, which can be adjusted in some embodiments.

The materials of the walls, floor, and ceiling might be pleasant and optionally soundproofing.

A user 14 enjoining the service of the user can stand, sit on e.g. a chair or lie on the floor, optionally on a mat.

Optionally, there can also be one or more instruments or other means 12 in the space for measuring vital signs and/or physiological functions within the space as a part of the service.

The measurements can be sent as an input to software of the service, such as to an algorithm. The service has an algorithm that can compare the results of the measurements before, after and over the duration of the service to desired measurement results, for learning effective combinations of functions and/or parameters constituting the well-being service and designing updated combinations of functions and/or parameters constituting the well-being service for automatically changing those during the service and/or to be automatically used in the next session of service use or in the form of recommended combinations.

A user 14 enjoining the service of the user can stand, sit on e.g. a chair or lie on the floor, optionally on a mat.

The realization of the service of the invention and the selection of parameters for the function constituting audio or sound, especially music, is based on science.

The human brain is made up of brain cells called neurons, which communicate with each other through electrical brain waves. Brain waves are patterns of electrical activity occurring in the brain. They are crucial to all aspects of brain functioning like thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Brain activity is generally characterized by a combination of brain waves.

The pattern of brain waves changes depending on one’s level of consciousness and cognitive processing. Depending on what one is doing at the time, a particular brain wave will be dominant over the others. For example, when one feels fatigued or dreamy, slower brainwaves are likely dominant at that time. This balance is important, since if one’s brainwaves are not balanced properly, that individual may experience both emotional and neuro-physical health concerns. Thus, brain waves are t relevant to mental health and well-being in general. Electroencephalogram, or EEG, have been used to provide useful information about one’s mental state and functioning, as they can lead to the diagnosis of epilepsy, sleep conditions, Alzheimer’s, stress, and other issues related to brain functioning.

There are five different types of brain waves, ranging from low to high frequency within 0,5 -30Hz: - Delta brain waves (below 3,5Hz) are the slowest brain waves. They are generated in deep meditation and dreamless sleep. Healing and regeneration occur when the brain is in this state. Theta waves (3,5Hz - 7Hz) also occur in sleep and during relaxation. They are indicative of an inner focus, and dreams and vivid imagery occur in this state.

Alpha waves (7Hz - 13Hz) occur during quiet, thoughtful times. Alpha waves indicate that the brain is in a resting state. - Beta waves (12 - 38 Hz) are the most common pattern in the normal waking state.

They occur when one is alert and focused on problem solving.

Gamma brain waves (38 - 42Hz) are the fastest and are associated with higher levels of consciousness. Most of us live our lives in a state of primarily beta brain waves - aroused, alert, concentrated, but also somewhat stressed.

Brain activity can, however, be influenced and altered. Desirable brain activity can be increased in those who are experiencing symptoms of certain mental health conditions or who just feels stressed. The physio-acoustic method used in the invention can be based on the fact that music is not only what is heard but also what we can sense through vibration and a combination of low frequency sinus sound and the phenomenon of resonance is used. The frequencies used are between 27 - 113 Hz. Reference is made to https://ivx.ivu.fi/bitstream/handle/123456789/38010/URN :NBN:fi:ivu-201206111844.pdf?seauence=1 The invention used influences brain activity in a new inventive context by providing a time of relaxation for users by increasing the portion of alfa waves of the users visiting the interior space of the invention at and for a desired time since the amount of alpha waves increases when the brain relaxes from intentional, goal-oriented tasks. Slightly decreased electrical activity in the brain can lead to significant increases in feel-good brain chemicals like endorphins, noroepinephrine and dopamine.

Our body is made up of energy vibrating at different frequencies. Thus, sound frequencies have an impact on us. Frequencies affect other frequencies, and therefor frequencies of music and sound listened affect body frequencies. When music of a give frequency is played, the brain is stimulated to take a corresponding state. Especially, the invention strives to cause the visitors ^' brainwave frequencies to fall into a step with a specific frequency. It is based on the concept that the human brain has a tendency to change its dominant EEG frequency towards the frequency of a dominant external stimulus, such as music or sound. The selection of music frequencies is made to fulfill peoples’ health needs.

Scientific research results, user measurements and feedback are used to determine the choice of the particular type of music to be used in the invention in accordance with the experience that most generally will affect people in order to lower the alfa brain wave activity of stressed and over-stimulated people. Depending on the type of music, relaxing music can alleviate stress by lowering cortisol levels, which is the hormone released in response to stress. Slow music has proven to lower the pulse and make us breathe slower.

There are different types of sound therapy and sound healing, including vibrational sound therapy, which uses special sounds that produce vibrations thought to improve brain waves. Sound healing music is especially produced for relaxation. All acoustic vibration affects people especially, harmonic coherent music, i.e. music with coherent vibration, which is advantageously used.

Music has a direct impact on our nervous system. The influence is directly dependent of its rhythm. Slow, meditative music decreases stress and fast rhythms increase attention. Music that is slower than an unstressed pulse (< 72 Beats Per Minute BPM) and has a cyclic pattern is considered to be most restful. The invention provides a user-friendly, easy-to-use and practical application of using sound and music to enhance or influence on the brain and change brain wave frequencies.

Also, the selection of parameters for the visual factor is based on knowledge.

The video used is calming down, and might be abstract and contain lights, colors, and figures and/or forms.

E.g. color is a powerful design tool not only in decoration, but in interior design as well. Usually, it is the art of composing and coordinating colors together to create a stylish scheme on the interior architecture of the space. In the invention, colors, however, are used based on a deep experience with colors, and the understanding of their psychological effect. In the invention, the meaning of each color in locations used for calming down is made use of and situations and views have been created in the invention order to create suitable combinations for each place.

Our brains are coded to process for visual information, and they are quicker to take in visual content, including colours, than text-based content. Exposing to red colour increase our blood pressure, when on the contrary, the green colour lowers the metabolism and has a calming effect. The blue colour is connected to piece and quiet and it decreases stress and tensions in the body, by increasing, however, the creativity. The brown colour stimulates our practical talents and increases our focus and concentration as well as it makes us harmony and restful. Green has a calming effect and increases the feeling of safety. Yellow is connected to optimism, happiness an energy and is efficient to depression. Pink is also a calming colour and works against depression and sorrow. Red increases energy, blood pressure and our pulse.

Combining colors together could result in creating a state of mind as seen by the observer and could eventually result in positive or negative effects on them. Colors make the room feel either more calm, cheerful, comfortable, stressful, or dramatic. Color combination make a tiny room seem larger or smaller. So, the choice of appropriate colors for a place for the purpose of the invention is a new aspect.