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Breathing+ Headset

Breathing+ headset is built out of soft and comfortable polyethylene plastic. It is adjustable for different head sizes, durable and washable. It is designed to provide maximum comfort, firm position and best possible PLB detection in a quiet or loud environment.

Development and Design

There were 3 prototype series manufactured prior to this design that enabled us to come up with best possible and universal design, resulting in several scientific papers, a patent, and an industrial design protection. Additionally Breathing+ has received numerous design and innovation awards in Europe.

List of supported devices

 

Comparison with other technology for breathing exercises

 

  • Blowing air into the mouthpiece does not require physical contact with the user's mouth or lips; therefore, it provides fewer possibilities for infection.
  • not required to use tubes or pipes to achieve resistance during exhalation, as kids eventually learn to provide such a resistance by exhaling through pursed lips.
  • Breathing games provide enhanced motivation and lead to a more efficient learning process that keeps kids entertained and motivated as they grow.
  • Audio feedback allows kids to perform exercises with their eyes closed, resulting in a more relaxing experience.
  • Breathing games make kids track their breathing progress, which improves commitment and provides a more efficient long-term learning process.
  • user can be eventually taught to implement the exhalation through pursed lips into their daily routine and thus change their breathing behavior without raising dependence on technology. Such a behavior can already be observed in humans, for example when a person exhales through pursed lips as a sign of relief.

Comparison with other game controllers (keyboard, mouse, joystick, touchpad)

Typing on a keyboard, mouse, or screen causes tension in the hands and upper back, resulting in a tense posture and possibly leading to injuries like "carpal tunnel syndrome". As kids start breathing shallowly with the upper parts of their lungs, this leads to shortness of breath and low oxygenation. With breathing games, kids learn to breathe deeper and slower and also improve their speaking skills, so they consequently become more assertive, confident, and socially active.

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

Strengths Weaknesses
  • video games enhance motivation which leads to greater compliance of breathing exercises
  • better hygiene due to non-invasive detection of breathing
  • improves breathing without raising dependence on technology (because user provides pressure by exhaling through pursed lips and not by exhaling into a tube or pipe)
  • higher long term motivation due to weekly new breathing games on Android, iOS, Windows and Mac devices
  • cannot be used standalone, requires mobile phone or personal computer to work
  • kids under 7 years should be assisted by their parents, caregivers or respiratory physiotherapist
Opportunities Threats
  • healthier way to use computers, for example “breathing scrolling” or “breathing television”
  • improves speaking and singing skills
  • “breathing scrolling” may reduce repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome
  • drink water before and after exercise to prevent dehydration
  • short-term dizziness is possible, in that case user should rest between breaths and after exercise

Video Review

Full Review

For our full review, please refer to our White Paper here