[Gunma Electric Co., Ltd.] [Create a comfortable sleeping
environment] Pet-shaped hugging pillow “Relapy” that reproduces the rhythm of a heartbeat will be released on September 30th
*Gunma Electric Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 10, 2024
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[Create a comfortable sleeping environment] “Relapy”, a pet-shaped hugging pillow that reproduces the rhythm of a heartbeat, will be released on September 30th
*Supervised by a sleep specialist / Equipped with a warming heater function that gently warms up to just under 38℃*
Relapy
Gunma Denki Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Midori City, Gunma Prefecture, Representative Director and President: Minoru Nishimura), which manufactures its own products such as the in-store voice POP “Yobomi-kun,” will start selling pet-shaped products from Monday, September 30, 2024. We will be selling the body pillow “Relapy” at our online shop.
“Relapy” is a pet-shaped hugging pillow that creates a comfortable sleeping environment with a heartbeat-like rhythm and a warm heater that gently warms up to just under 38 degrees Celsius. Two types of dogs and cats are available: the Golden Retriever and the British Shorthair, which are popular dog and cat breeds.
[Product site URL] https://www.gunmadenki.co.jp/relapy/
*One in four women from their teens to their 50s have trouble falling asleep* Sleep disorders are now considered a national disease. According to the results of a survey released in 2021 by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the average sleeping time of Japanese people was 7 hours and 22 minutes, the shortest among the 30 member countries. In addition, in a survey conducted by Nippon Information Co., Ltd. in May 2022 targeting 975 men and women from their teens to their 50s, it was reported that 49.2%, about half of the respondents, had trouble sleeping. It has been.
49.2% of women have trouble sleeping
Among women in particular, the most common type of sleep problem was “not getting enough sleep” (54.4% of women with this problem), followed by “difficulty falling asleep” (45.2% of women with this problem). Even including those who answered “I don’t have any problems,” it can be seen that one in four women (123 out of 492 survey respondents = 25.0%) have trouble falling asleep.
Among women, “difficulty falling asleep” is the second most troublesome problem after “lack of sleep time.”
*To improve “difficulty falling asleep,” exercise moderately during the day and relax before bed*
As a measure to improve difficulty falling asleep, it is generally recommended that you first get some sunlight every morning. Exposure to sunlight suppresses the secretion of melatonin, also known as the “sleep hormone,” and resets the body’s internal clock, helping to regulate the “sleep rhythm” that naturally makes you feel sleepy at night.
It has also been found that moderate exercise during the day can lengthen the amount of time spent in “slow-wave sleep,” which is the deepest form of non-REM sleep and is said to be a resting state of the brain. The amount of time spent in “slow wave sleep”, which is said to be effective in recovering from fatigue and stimulates the secretion of growth hormone, decreases as we age.
When taking a bath, the temperature of the water is between 38°C and 40°C, which suppresses the dominance of the sympathetic nervous system, which leads to tension and excitement, and leads to a relaxed state where the parasympathetic nervous system dominates. Taking a bath at least 2 hours before bedtime is also effective in improving sleep, as it lowers your core body temperature, which induces drowsiness.
* Reproduces the rhythm of the heartbeat, where the interval between heartbeats increases, similar to the heart rate during non-REM sleep* The new product “Relapy” is a pet-shaped hugging pillow that creates a comfortable sleeping environment. Normally, the heart rate decreases during non-REM sleep, but the heartbeat motor built into Relapy also gradually increases the interval between heartbeats over time, reproducing a heartbeat-like rhythm. It creates a relaxing time before bedtime with a feeling of security as if a real pet is sleeping with you.
How the interval between heartbeats gradually increases over time * A warm-sensing heater that gently warms up to just under 38 degrees Celsius, which does not prevent your core body temperature from decreasing*
“Relapy” also has a built-in thermosensor, and when you turn on the thermosensing function, the temperature of the device reaches approximately 38℃ in about 5 minutes. Creates a sleep environment with a gentle warmth similar to human skin that does not prevent the drop in core body temperature that causes drowsiness.
Mechanism that maintains a warm sensation of approximately 38 degrees Celsius *Supervised by sleep specialist “Meiho Sleep Dizziness Clinic” Director Akiho Nakayama*
The development of this product was supervised by Dr. Akiho Nakayama, director of the Meihou Sleep Vertigo Clinic, who is active as a sleep specialist. In addition to providing opinions and advice regarding product functions and specifications, we also received cooperation in trial monitoring for patients at the clinic.
Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Meiho Sleep Dizziness Clinic Director Akiho Nakayama
-Mr. Akiho Nakayama Profile-
Meiho Sleep Dizziness Clinic
Director. Sleep specialist, dizziness specialist. Graduated from Aichi Medical University School of Medicine in 1985. After working as an associate professor at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Aichi Medical University and director of the Nagoya City University Sleep Medical Center, he opened the Meihou Sleep Dizziness Clinic, a medical facility specializing in sleep disorders and dizziness, in 2021. -Comment from Akiho Nakayama-
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“Chronic sleep deprivation is known to have a major impact on hormone secretion and autonomic nervous system function in the body.Relapy reproduces the sound of a heartbeat and creates a relaxing time with the warmth of human skin. Have a good night’s sleep and have a good day.”*
Product specifications
golden retriever
british shorthair
Product name: Relapy
Price: 15,000 yen excluding tax
Size: Golden retriever approximately W345 x H140 x D200mm
British shorthair approx. W330 x H155 x D180mm
Weight: Approx. 500g (excluding AC adapter and batteries)
Material: Fabric skin = 100% acrylic / Filling = 100% polyester Power source: AC adapter or alkaline AA batteries x 2
Battery life: about 4 months
Temperature: Approximately 38-33℃
Accessories: AC adapter (1.2m), USB cable, instruction manual Country of manufacture: Built-in device = Japan / Pet type cover = China
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJMNzlzq1W0
* Examples of past products and future prospects – Products that are useful in the world – *
Our company has been working hard to create products with the motto of “products that are useful to the world.” Aiming to be “Gunma Electric, small but sparkling”, we will continue to develop products that can help solve problems based on customer feedback.
Examples of products developed so far
♪“Yobimikun” is popular for its Popopopopo BGM.
Audio POP “Yokomi-kun”
This is a sales assistant that detects customer traffic with a sensor and plays recorded messages at the right time.
https://www.gunmadenki.co.jp/products/products-original/pop/yobikomikun/ Now on sale in the welfare equipment catalog “It’s time! Announcement Toban” Timer to prevent forgetting things “It’s time! Announcement” This is a voice timer that allows mothers who live far away to remind their family members to take their medication, which they tend to forget.
https://www.gunmadenki.co.jp/products/products-original/family-communication/ *About Gunma Electric Co., Ltd.*
Gunma Electric’s corporate motto is “integrity,” and we deliver the best products and sincerity to our customers with a spirit of never giving up despite any difficulties. In the EMS business, we not only give form to customer requests, but also add ideas such as
“matching,” “omitting,” and “downsizing,” and propose creativity and ingenuity as added value. We provide high quality, high added value, and low cost manufacturing. In addition, we are developing in-house products such as LED displays, store fixtures, and healthcare products. In order to respond to changing market needs and
diversifying values, we will utilize the product development know-how we have accumulated over the years.
* 【Company Profile】*
Company name: Gunma Electric Co., Ltd.
Head office location: 760 Omama, Omama-cho, Midori City, Gunma Prefecture Representative: Minoru Nishimura, Representative Director and President Business details: In addition to producing electrical components such as industrial equipment, air conditioning and water heating equipment, and vending machines under an integrated production system from design to inspection, we also plan, design, manufacture, and sell our own products in the environmental and nursing care fields. Deployment Established: December 1968
Corporate website: https://www.gunmadenki.co.jp/