Massage machine, massage system, and program

Abstract

To provide a massage machine, a massage system, and a program that can reliably confirm the safety of a person.SOLUTION: A massage machine of the present invention includes a treatment unit that treats a user and a device communication unit that communicates with a first external terminal. When a device control unit that controls the treatment unit and the device communication unit detects a start-of-use state indicating that use of the massage machine has begun, the device control unit transmits use information notifying that the user has used the massage machine to the first external terminal via the device communication unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a massage machine, a massage system, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, massage machines have been known that include a control unit that controls the operation of the treatment unit and each mechanism of the massage machine body, and an operating status detection unit that detects the operating status of each of a number of specified components that make up the massage machine body (see Patent Document 1).

[0003] Specifically, the operating status detection unit described in Patent Document 1 detects the number of times a part has been operated (used), the operating time, the voltage or current values ​​(average values, maximum values, etc.) of electric parts such as motors, or the operating sounds of the parts (frequency, volume, sound pressure, pitch), etc.

[0004] The control unit generates information on the usage status of the massage machine body based on the operating status of a plurality of predetermined parts detected by the operating status detection unit, and transmits the information on the usage status to a predetermined computer.

[0005] This allows a third party who is in a remote location to obtain the usage status of the massage machine (massage machine body) of the user through the communication network. In addition, a third party, such as a purchaser or renter, can check the safety of the user through the usage status. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] JP 2017-217087 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] In the above massage machine, if the operating state is not detected by the operating state detection unit, the usage state cannot be transmitted to a third party. In other words, if the massage machine cannot generate information on the usage state, a third party cannot confirm the safety of the user.

[0008] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a massage machine, a massage system, and a program that enable a third party to reliably confirm the safety of a user. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The massage machine of the present invention is A treatment unit that treats a user; A device communication unit that communicates with a first external terminal, When an apparatus control unit, which controls the treatment unit and the apparatus communication unit, detects a start-of-use state indicating the start of use of the massage machine, it transmits start-of-use information notifying the user that the user has started using the massage machine to the first external terminal via the apparatus communication unit.

[0010] According to this configuration, when use of the massage machine is started, use start information is transmitted to the first external terminal, so that a third party who possesses the first external terminal can reliably confirm the safety of the user.

[0011] In addition, in the massage machine, The device communication unit also communicates with a second external terminal; When the device control unit receives the unreceived information transmitted from the first external terminal via the device communication unit, the device control unit transmits prompting information to the second external terminal to prompt the user to use the massage machine, The unreceived information may be information transmitted to the massage machine when the first external terminal does not receive the next start-of-use information within a predetermined time after receiving the start-of-use information transmitted from the massage machine.

[0012] According to this configuration, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of use of the massage machine, the first external terminal transmits unreceived information to the massage machine, and the device control unit receives the unreceived information and transmits prompting information to the second external terminal, and the second external terminal notifies the user who possesses the second external terminal of the prompting information. This prompts the user to use the massage machine, and as a result, forgetting to use the massage machine is suppressed.

[0013] In the massage machine, The device communication unit also communicates with a second external terminal; The device control unit may transmit prompting information to the second external terminal to prompt use of the massage machine when a next usage start state is not detected within a predetermined time period following the detection of the usage start state.

[0014] According to this configuration, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of use of the massage machine, the device control unit transmits prompting information to the second external terminal, and the second external terminal notifies the user who carries the second external terminal of the prompting information. This prompts the user to use the massage machine, and as a result, forgetting to use the massage machine is suppressed.

[0015] In addition, the massage system of the present invention includes: A massage machine and a first external terminal are provided. The massage machine is A treatment unit that treats a user; a device communication unit that communicates with the first external terminal, When a device control unit that controls the treatment unit and the device communication unit detects a start-of-use state indicating the start of use of the massage machine, the device control unit transmits start-of-use information notifying the user that the user has started using the massage machine to the first external terminal via the device communication unit; The first external terminal is an information output unit that outputs information; A terminal communication unit that communicates with the massage machine; a terminal control unit that controls the information output unit and the terminal communication unit, The terminal control unit receives the start-of-use information transmitted from the massage machine via the terminal communication unit, and causes the information output unit to output information based on the start-of-use information.

[0016] According to this configuration, when use of the massage machine is started, start-of-use information is sent to the first external terminal, and when the terminal control unit receives the start-of-use information, information based on the start-of-use information is output from the information output unit, allowing a third party possessing the first external terminal to reliably check the safety of the user.

[0017] The massage system further comprises: A second external terminal is provided, The device communication unit also communicates with the second external terminal, When the terminal control unit does not receive the next use start information within a predetermined time after receiving the use start information transmitted from the massage machine, the terminal control unit transmits non-reception information to the massage machine via the terminal communication unit, The device control unit may transmit, when the unreceived information is received via the device communication unit, prompting information for prompting the second external terminal to use the massage machine.

[0018] According to this configuration, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of use of the massage machine, the first external terminal transmits unreceived information to the massage machine, and the device control unit receives the unreceived information and transmits prompting information to the second external terminal, and the second external terminal notifies the user who possesses the second external terminal of the prompting information. This prompts the user to use the massage machine, and as a result, forgetting to use the massage machine is suppressed.

[0019] The massage system further comprises: A second external terminal is provided, The device communication unit also communicates with the second external terminal, The device control unit may transmit prompting information to the second external terminal to prompt use of the massage machine when a next usage start state is not detected within a predetermined time period following the detection of the usage start state.

[0020] According to this configuration, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of use of the massage machine, the device control unit transmits prompting information to the second external terminal, and the second external terminal notifies the user who carries the second external terminal of the prompting information. This prompts the user to use the massage machine, and as a result, the user is prevented from forgetting to use the massage machine.

[0021] In addition, the program of the present invention is A program for a device control unit that controls a massage machine, This realizes the functions of the device control unit.

[0022] In addition, the program of the present invention is A program for a terminal control unit that controls a first external terminal, This realizes the functions of the terminal control unit described above. Effect of the Invention

[0023] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a massage machine, a massage system, and a program that enable a third party to reliably confirm the safety of a user. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0024] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing the massage system of the first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a flow of confirmation of the safety of a user by the massage system of the first embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing the massage system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a flow of a user's safety confirmation by the massage system of the second embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a continuation of the safety confirmation flow of FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing a massage system according to the third embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a flow of a user's safety confirmation by the massage system of the third embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a continuation of the safety confirmation flow of FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram showing a massage system according to another embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0025] Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0026] 1, the massage system 1 of the first embodiment includes a massage machine 2 having a treatment section 21 that performs treatment on a user, and a first external terminal (external terminal) 5 that can communicate with the massage machine 2. The massage machine 2 of this embodiment is, for example, a chair-type massage machine, and the first external terminal 5 is, for example, a smartphone.

[0027] Specifically, the massage machine 2 includes a treatment section 21, a drive section 22 that drives the treatment section 21, an apparatus communication section 23 that can communicate with the first external terminal 5, and an apparatus control section 25 that controls each component of the massage machine 2.

[0028] The massage machine 2 also includes an operation unit for operating the massage machine 2. The operation unit in this embodiment is, for example, a remote control 24 having a display unit and an input unit.

[0029] In the following, a state in which the main power supply arranged in the massage machine 2 is ON will be described.

[0030] The massage machine 2 of this embodiment operates the treatment section 21 based on an input to the remote control 24 for operating the massage machine 2 (hereinafter also referred to as "operation of the remote control 24"). That is, in the massage machine 2, preparation for treatment or treatment starts when the user operates the remote control 24. Here, input for operating the massage machine 2 is, for example, input of a massage course, input of a massage area, etc. Preparation for treatment is, for example, an operation performed before treatment, such as detection required for treatment, such as body type detection, and adjustment of the angle and position of the backrest and footrest.

[0031] More specifically, when a user operates the remote control 24, the device control unit 25 detects the operation of the remote control 24. Then, the device control unit 25 outputs a drive signal to each component such as the drive unit 22 based on the input content to the remote control 24.

[0032] The treatment unit 21 is composed of a plurality of treatment elements provided on the seat, backrest, and footrest. As a result, the treatment unit 21 is configured to be able to massage the entire body of a user sitting on the seat. The plurality of treatment elements constituting the treatment unit 21 include a mechanical treatment mechanism, an air cell mechanism, a vibration mechanism, a roller mechanism, etc.

[0033] The drive unit 22 has a drive source such as a motor or an air pump, and drives each component (each treatment element) of the treatment unit 21 based on a drive signal from the device control unit 25. By receiving a drive signal from the device control unit 25, the drive unit 22 drives the treatment element or the like corresponding to the drive signal.

[0034] The device communication unit 23 is an interface that can connect to the public wireless communication network N and perform public wireless communication with external devices, etc. In the massage machine 2 of the present embodiment, the device control unit 25 communicates with the first external terminal 5 via the device communication unit 23.

[0035] The remote control 24 is connected to the device control unit 25 by wired or wireless communication. The remote control 24 includes a display unit and an operation input unit (buttons, a touch panel, etc.) and is configured to allow the user to input information for operating the massage machine 2.

[0036] The device control unit 25 is composed of a microcomputer having, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), non-volatile memory elements such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) that store in advance various programs executed by the CPU and data necessary for their execution, volatile memory elements such as RAM (Random Access Memory) that serves as the so-called working memory of the CPU, and its peripheral circuits, etc.

[0037] The device control unit 25 outputs a drive signal to each component such as the drive unit 22 based on the input contents from the remote control 24. Furthermore, the device control unit 25 transmits use start detection information to the first external terminal 5 when use of the massage machine 2 is started. In the massage machine 2 of this embodiment, the time when use of the massage machine 2 is started means, for example, the time when the remote control 24 is operated during treatment or preparation for treatment by the massage machine 2, among the operations of the remote control 24 performed at various times.

[0038] The device control section 25 of this embodiment functionally includes a start-of-use detection section 251 that detects a start-of-use state indicating that the massage machine 2 has started to be used by installing a predetermined program in the massage machine 2.

[0039] This start-of-use detection unit 251 detects a start-of-use state (hereinafter also simply referred to as a "start-of-use state") that indicates the start of use of the massage machine 2. The start-of-use detection unit 251 of this embodiment detects the operation of the remote control 24 as the start-of-use state. When detecting the operation of the remote control 24, this start-of-use detection unit 251 transmits start-of-use detection information to the first external terminal 5 via the device communication unit 23. The start-of-use detection unit 251 of this embodiment transmits start-of-use detection information to the first external terminal 5 at the timing when the remote control 24 is operated.

[0040] In the massage machine 2 of this embodiment, the operation of the remote control 24 is, for example, inputting a massage course or inputting a massage part by pressing a button on the remote control 24. Then, by operating the remote control 24, operation information (for example, input information) is transmitted from the remote control 24 to the device control unit 25. At the timing of receiving this operation information, the use start detection unit 251 transmits use start detection information.

[0041] Here, the "start of use detection information" is information that is sent from the device control unit 25 when the detection of an operation of the remote control 24 is triggered. In other words, the start of use detection information is information that indicates that use of the massage machine 2 has started, and does not include information regarding the specific health condition of the user (blood pressure, pulse rate, etc.). The start of use detection information in this example corresponds to the "start of use information that notifies that the user has started using the massage machine 2" of the present invention.

[0042] The first external terminal 5 includes a first display unit (information output unit) 51 capable of outputting (displaying, etc.) various information such as various characters and images and safety information described below, a first terminal communication unit (terminal communication unit) 52 that communicates with the massage machine 2, and a first terminal control unit (terminal control unit) 53 that controls each component of the first external terminal 5.

[0043] The first display unit 51 can display information based on information (start of use detection information, etc.) received by the first external terminal 5, thereby outputting (reporting) the information to the outside.

[0044] The first terminal communication unit 52 is an interface that can connect to the public wireless communication network N and perform public wireless communication with external devices, etc. In the first external terminal 5 of this embodiment, the first terminal control unit 53 communicates with the massage machine 2 via the first terminal communication unit 52.

[0045] The first terminal control unit 53, like the device control unit 25, is composed of a microcomputer having, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), non-volatile memory elements such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) that store in advance various programs executed by the CPU and data necessary for their execution, volatile memory elements such as RAM (Random Access Memory) that serve as the so-called working memory of the CPU, and its peripheral circuits, etc.

[0046] When the first external terminal 5 receives a start-of-use detection signal transmitted from the massage machine 2 via the first terminal communication unit 52 with a predetermined application (program) installed in the first external terminal 5, the first terminal control unit 53 outputs information (safety information) based on the start-of-use detection signal from the first display unit 51 (i.e., displays it on the first display unit 51). "Safety information (information based on start-of-use information)", which is one piece of information in this embodiment, is information indicating that the user is safe, and is a preset text, image, or the like. The safety information in this embodiment is, for example, a fixed phrase indicating that the user is in good health, or a pictogram or mark indicating good health.

[0047] The massage system 1 configured as above is used, for example, by a person (a third party) living in a place away from the user (the place where the massage machine 2 is installed) carrying the first external terminal 5. Hereinafter, the operation of the massage system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 2 as well.

[0048] First, the user operates the remote control 24 to start using the massage machine 2 (step S1). This operation of the remote control 24 by the user outputs a drive signal to the drive unit 22 of the massage machine 2. This drive signal causes the treatment unit 21 to prepare for or start treatment for the user according to the operation of the remote control 24.

[0049] On the other hand, when the start-of-use detection section 251 of the device control section 25 detects an operation (start-of-use state) of the remote control 24 (step S2), it transmits start-of-use detection information to the first external terminal 5 (step S3).

[0050] Next, when the first terminal control unit 53 of the first external terminal 5 receives the start of use detection information (step S4), it displays safety information (such as a standard phrase indicating that the user is in good health, or an emoticon or mark indicating good health) on the first display unit 51 (step S5).

[0051] When safety information is displayed on the first display unit 51 of the first external terminal 5 in this manner, the person carrying the first external terminal 5 can recognize that the user has started using the massage machine 2 (in other words, that the user is in good health).

[0052] The massage system 1 described above includes a massage machine 2 and a first external terminal 5. The massage machine 2 includes a treatment section 21 that treats the user and a device communication section 23 that communicates with the first external terminal 5. When a device control section 25 that controls the treatment section 21 and the device communication section 23 detects a start-of-use state that indicates the start of use of the massage machine 2, the device control section 25 transmits start-of-use detection information (start-of-use information that notifies the user that the massage machine 2 has started to be used) to the first external terminal 5 via the device communication section 23. The first external terminal 5 includes a first display section (information output section) 51 that outputs information, a first terminal communication section (terminal communication section) 52 that communicates with the massage machine 2, and a first terminal control section (terminal control section) 53 that controls the first display section 51 and the first terminal communication section 52. The first terminal control section 53 receives the start-of-use detection information transmitted from the massage machine 2 via the first terminal communication section 52, and causes the first display section 51 to output safety information (information based on the start-of-use information).

[0053] According to this configuration, when the use of the massage machine 2 is started (in the example of this embodiment, the remote control 24 is operated), use start detection information is transmitted to the first external terminal 5, and safety information is output (displayed, etc.) from the first display unit 51 of the first external terminal 5 that receives this use start detection information. This allows a person (third party) who possesses the first external terminal 5 to reliably confirm the safety of the user. Moreover, since the use start information is transmitted to the first external terminal 5 possessed by a third party simply by the user operating the remote control 24, the workload of the user, such as operations, when transmitting his / her own safety information to the person possessing the first external terminal 5, is reduced.

[0054] The operation unit of the massage machine 2 in this embodiment is a remote control 24, but is not limited to this configuration. The operation unit of the massage machine 2 may be an operator (e.g., a switch or a button) arranged on the massage machine body. The massage machine 2 may be configured to be operated by a second external terminal (e.g., a smartphone) in which a predetermined application (program) is installed. The device control unit 25 may be arranged in a device other than the massage machine 2, such as the second external terminal 6 or a server.

[0055] Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5. The same components as those in the first embodiment will be designated by the same reference numerals and detailed descriptions will be omitted. Different components will be described in detail.

[0056] 3, the massage system 1A of the second embodiment includes a massage machine 2A and a first external terminal (external terminal) 5A capable of communicating with the massage machine 2A. The massage system 1A of the present embodiment also includes a second external terminal 6 capable of communicating with the massage machine 2A. In this massage system 1A, the massage machine 2A is operated by inputting to the second external terminal 6. The massage machine 2A of the present embodiment is, for example, a chair-type massage machine, and the first external terminal 5A and the second external terminal 6 are, for example, smartphones.

[0057] The massage machine 2A includes a treatment unit 21, a drive unit 22, a device communication unit 23A that communicates with the first external terminal 5 and the second external terminal 6, and a device control unit 25A. The massage machine 2A of this embodiment is operated through the second external terminal 6, but also has a remote control 24, and can be operated from the remote control 24.

[0058] The device communication unit 23A is an interface that can connect to a public wireless communication network N and perform public wireless communication with an external device or the like. In addition, the device communication unit 23A can also perform short-distance wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) and Wi-Fi (registered trademark). In the massage machine 2A of this embodiment, the device control unit 25A communicates with the first external terminal 5 by public wireless communication and communicates with the second external terminal 6 by short-distance wireless communication. The device control unit 25A of the massage machine 2A may be configured to communicate with the second external terminal 6 by public wireless communication, or may be configured to switch between short-distance wireless communication and public wireless communication depending on the communication status with the second external terminal 6, etc. In addition, in the massage machine 2A, the part that performs public wireless communication and the part that performs short-distance wireless communication may be different parts (configurations).

[0059] When the device control unit 25A receives the operation contents transmitted from the second external terminal 6 via the device communication unit 23A, it outputs a drive signal corresponding to the operation contents to each component such as the drive unit 22. Furthermore, when the device control unit 25A receives the input contents input for operating the massage machine 2 from the second external terminal 6, it transmits use start detection information to the first external terminal 5A via the device communication unit 23A. That is, when the device control unit 25A detects the use start state of the massage machine 2A, it transmits the use start detection information to the first external terminal 5A.

[0060] Specifically, the device control unit 25A functionally includes a use start detection unit 251 and a notification instruction unit 252 that notifies prompting information for encouraging use of the massage machine 2A. The use start detection unit 251 of this embodiment detects that an input for operating the massage machine 2A from the second external terminal 6 (e.g., input of a massage course, input of a massage area, etc.: hereinafter referred to as "operation of the second external terminal 6") has been made. In other words, the use start detection unit 251 detects that operation information from the second external terminal 6 has been received.

[0061] When the notification instruction unit 252 receives unreceived information (information about the massage machine 2 not being used) sent from the first external terminal 5A via the device communication unit 23A, it transmits prompting information to prompt the user to use the massage machine 2 to the second external terminal 6 via the device communication unit 23A.

[0062] The first external terminal 5A includes a first display unit (information output unit) 51, a first terminal communication unit 52, and a first terminal control unit (terminal control unit) 53A. The first external terminal 5A also includes a terminal-side timer 54 that counts a predetermined time T after receiving the use start detection information.

[0063] The terminal side timer 54 counts a predetermined time (e.g., 24 hours) T, and starts counting t when the first terminal control unit 53A receives the use start detection information via the first terminal communication unit 52. This predetermined time T is changeable, but may be fixed. This terminal side timer 54 restarts (i.e., is reset) when the first external terminal 5 receives the use start detection information.

[0064] When the first terminal control unit 53A does not receive the next use start detection information until a predetermined time T has elapsed since receiving the use start detection information transmitted from the massage machine 2A, the first terminal control unit 53A transmits unreceived information to the massage machine 2A via the first terminal communication unit 52. The first terminal control unit 53A may be configured to transmit the unreceived information to the second external terminal 6 via the first terminal communication unit 52.

[0065] Specifically, the first terminal control unit 53A functionally includes an information transmitting / receiving unit 531 that receives the start-of-use detection information transmitted from the massage machine 2A to the first terminal control unit 53A. The information transmitting / receiving unit 531 also has a function of transmitting predetermined information (for example, unreceived information described below).

[0066] The information transmitting / receiving unit 531 transmits unreceived information when the first terminal control unit 53A does not receive the next use start detection information from the time when the first terminal control unit 53A receives the use start detection information until the end of the count t of the terminal side timer 54. That is, when the count t of the terminal side timer 54 ends, the information transmitting / receiving unit 531 transmits the unreceived information to the massage machine 2A via the first terminal communication unit 52. The information transmitting / receiving unit 531 may be configured to transmit the unreceived information to the second external terminal 6 via the public wireless communication network N.

[0067] The second external terminal 6 includes a display / input unit (notification unit) 61 that outputs information and operates the massage machine 2A, a second terminal communication unit 62 that can communicate with the massage machine 2A, and a second terminal control unit 63 that controls each component of the second external terminal 6. The second external terminal 6 of this embodiment has (stores) an application (program) that can operate the massage machine 2A, for example.

[0068] The display / input unit 61 displays information from the second terminal control unit 63, thereby outputting (reporting) the information to the outside. A user can operate the massage machine 2A by inputting operation contents from this display / input unit 61. Note that the display / input unit 61 serves both as a display unit (output unit) and an input unit, but the display unit (output unit) and the input unit may be configured to be separately arranged.

[0069] The second terminal communication unit 62 is an interface that can connect to the public wireless communication network N and perform public wireless communication with an external device or the like. The second terminal communication unit 62 can also perform short-distance wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or Wi-Fi (registered trademark). The second terminal control unit 63 of the second external terminal 6 of this embodiment communicates with the massage machine 2A by short-distance wireless communication.

[0070] When the massage machine 2A is operated from the display / input unit 61, the second terminal control unit 63 transmits a drive signal based on the operation of the massage machine 2A to the massage machine 2A via the second terminal communication unit 62. Furthermore, when the second terminal control unit 63 receives prompting information transmitted from the massage machine 2A via the second terminal communication unit 62, it notifies (outputs) the user via the display / input unit 61. For example, the prompting information is preset text, pictograms, images, etc., that prompt the user to use the massage machine 2A.

[0071] The massage system 1A of the present embodiment is also used in a state where, for example, a person (third party) living in a place apart from the user (the installation place of the massage machine 2A) carries the first external terminal 5A. Hereinafter, the operation of the massage system 1A will be described with reference to Figs. 4 and 5.

[0072] First, in order to use the massage machine 2A, the user operates the second external terminal 6 carried by the user (i.e., input for operating the massage machine 2A: step S11). This operation of the second external terminal 6 by the user outputs a drive signal to the drive unit 22 of the massage machine 2A. This drive signal causes the treatment unit 21 to start preparing for or administering treatment to the user with the content corresponding to the operation of the second external terminal 6.

[0073] On the other hand, when the start-of-use detection section 251 of the device control section 25A detects an operation (start-of-use state) of the second external terminal 6 (step S12), it transmits start-of-use detection information to the first external terminal 5A (step S13).

[0074] Next, when the first external terminal 5A receives the use start detection information (step S14), safety information is displayed on the first display unit 51 (step S15).

[0075] In this way, when safety information is displayed on the first display unit 51 of the first external terminal 5A, the person carrying the first external terminal 5A can recognize that the user has started using the massage machine 2A (in other words, that the user is in good health).

[0076] Also, when the first external terminal 5 (the first terminal control unit 53A) receives the usage start notification information, the terminal-side timer 54 starts counting for a predetermined time T (step S16: hereinafter, refer to FIG. 5).

[0077] While the count t of the terminal-side timer 54 has not exceeded the predetermined time T since the start of the count (step S17: Yes (t < T)), when the information transmission / reception unit 531 of the first terminal control unit 53A receives the usage start notification information transmitted from the massage machine 2A (step S18: Yes), it returns to step S15, and safety information (a fixed sentence indicating that the user is well, an emoji or mark representing well-being, etc.) is displayed on the first display unit 51. In this way, when safety information is displayed on the first display unit 51 (that is, when the information transmission / reception unit 531 receives the usage start notification information), the terminal-side timer 54 restarts (that is, returns to step S16, and t = 0 in the terminal-side timer 54).

[0078] On the other hand, while the count t of the terminal-side timer 54 has started and the information transmission / reception unit 531 has not received the usage start notification information (step S18: No), the count t by the terminal-side timer 54 continues.

[0079] Then, when the count t reaches the predetermined time T without the information transmission / reception unit 531 receiving the next usage start notification information (step S17: No (t = T)), the information transmission / reception unit 531 transmits the unreceived information to the massage machine 2A (step S19). Note that the information transmission / reception unit 531 may be configured to transmit the unreceived information when the count t by the terminal-side timer 54 has exceeded the predetermined time T and a certain time has elapsed (t > T).

[0080] When the device control unit 25A of the massage machine 2A receives this unreceived information, the notification instruction unit 252 transmits prompting information to the second external terminal 6 (step S20). When the second terminal control unit 63 of the second external terminal 6 receives the prompting information, the display / input unit 61 displays characters, emojis, images, etc. for prompting the use of the massage machine 2A that are preset as the prompting information (step S21).

[0081] When the user starts using the massage machine 2A within a predetermined time (standby time: for example, 1 hour) after the prompting information is displayed, the massage machine 2A transmits start-of-use detection information to the first external terminal 5A. When the first terminal control unit 53A receives the start-of-use detection information (step S22: Yes), the safety information is displayed on the first display unit 51 (step S15). When the safety information is displayed on the first display unit 51, the terminal-side timer 54 restarts (i.e., the process returns to step S16, and t=0 is set in the terminal-side timer 54). The standby time is a waiting time for ensuring the time from when the prompting information is displayed on the first display unit 51 until when the user starts using the massage machine 2A, and is counted by a standby time timer different from the terminal-side timer 54, for example.

[0082] On the other hand, if the massager 2A does not receive a drive signal from the second external terminal 6 within a waiting time (e.g., one hour) after the prompting information is displayed, or if the user does not start using the massager 2A (i.e., the massager 2A does not transmit the start of use detection information) such as the massager 2A not being operated (step S22: No), the first terminal control unit 53A displays warning information (a standard text indicating that the user may have a health problem, a pictogram or a mark expressing a depressed state, etc.) on the first display unit 51 (step S23). This ends the flow of the massage system 1.

[0083] According to the massage system 1A described above, as in the massage system 1 of the first embodiment, when the use of the massage machine 2A is started (in the example of this embodiment, by the operation of the second external terminal 6), use start detection information is transmitted to the first external terminal 5A, and safety information is output (displayed, etc.) from the first display unit 51 of the first external terminal 5A that receives the use start detection information. This allows a person who carries the first external terminal 5A to reliably check the safety of the user.

[0084] In the massage system 1A of this embodiment, when the first terminal control unit (terminal control unit) 53A does not receive the next use start detection information within a predetermined time T after receiving the use start detection information transmitted from the massage machine 2A, the first terminal control unit 53A transmits non-reception information (information about the massage machine 2 not being used) to the massage machine 2A via the first terminal communication unit (terminal communication unit) 52. When the device control unit 25A receives a non-reception signal from the first external terminal 5A via the device communication unit 23A, the device control unit 25A transmits prompting information to prompt the second external terminal 6 to use the massage machine 2A.

[0085] According to this configuration, when a predetermined time T has elapsed since the start of use of the previous massage machine 2A, the first external terminal 5A transmits unreceived information to the massage machine 2A, and the device control unit 25A receives the unreceived information and transmits prompting information to the second external terminal 6, and the second external terminal 6 notifies (outputs) the prompting information to the user who carries the second external terminal 6. This prompts the user to use the massage machine 2A, and as a result, forgetting to use the massage machine 2A is suppressed.

[0086] Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. The same components as those in the first and second embodiments will be designated by the same reference numerals and detailed descriptions will be omitted. Different components will be described in detail.

[0087] As shown in Fig. 6, the massage system 1B of the third embodiment includes a massage machine 2B and a first external terminal 5. In this massage system 1B, similar to the massage machine 2A of the second embodiment, the massage machine 2B is operated by inputting to the second external terminal 6. That is, the massage system 1B also includes the second external terminal 6. The massage machine 2B of this embodiment is, for example, a chair-type massage machine, and the first external terminal 5 and the second external terminal 6 are, for example, smartphones.

[0088] The massage machine 2B includes a treatment section 21, a drive section 22, a device communication section 23A, and a device control section 25B. The massage machine 2B also includes a device-side timer 26 that counts a predetermined time T after an input for operating the massage machine 2B to the second external terminal 6 (i.e., an operation of the second external terminal 6) is detected. The massage machine 2B of this embodiment is operated through the second external terminal 6, but also includes a remote control 24, and can be operated from the remote control 24.

[0089] The device-side timer 26 counts a predetermined time (e.g., 24 hours) T, and starts counting t when the device control unit 25B detects an operation (start-of-use state) of the second external terminal 6. This predetermined time T can be changed, but may be fixed. This device-side timer 26 restarts (i.e., is reset) when a reset operation is performed from the second external terminal 6, when start-of-use detection information is transmitted to the first external terminal 5, and when an operation of the second external terminal 6 is detected before the count t ends.

[0090] When the device control unit 25B receives the operation content transmitted from the second external terminal 6 via the device communication unit 23A, it outputs a drive signal corresponding to the operation content to each component such as the drive unit 22. Furthermore, like the device control unit 25A in the second embodiment, when the device control unit 25B detects the operation of the second external terminal 6, it transmits use start detection information to the first external terminal 5 via the device communication unit 23A.

[0091] Specifically, the device control section 25B functionally includes a use start detection section 251 and a notification instruction section 252A that notifies prompting information for prompting the use of the massage machine 2.

[0092] The notification instruction unit 252A transmits prompting information to the second external terminal 6 via the device communication unit 23A when the use start detection unit 251 does not detect the next operation of the second external terminal 6 from the time when the use start detection unit 251 detects the operation of the second external terminal 6 (use start state) until the count t of the device side timer 26 ends (overflows).

[0093] In addition, when a reset operation is performed on the device side timer 26 from the second external terminal 6, the device control unit 25B transmits reset information (information regarding the reset operation on the device side timer 26) to the first external terminal 5 via the device communication unit 23.

[0094] The first external terminal 5 includes a first display unit (information output unit) 51, a first terminal communication unit 52, and a first terminal control unit (terminal control unit) 53. When the first terminal control unit 53 of this embodiment receives the reset information transmitted from the massage machine 2B, it causes the first display unit 51 to output (display) safety information based on the reset information. The "safety information based on the reset information" of this embodiment may be the same as the "safety information", or may be a display indicating that the user is in good health by a sentence or image different from the "safety information" (for example, a standard sentence indicating that the user is in good health even though the use of the massage machine 2B has not started, a standard sentence indicating that the device-side timer 26 has been reset, a pictogram or mark indicating that the device-side timer 26 has been reset, etc.).

[0095] The second external terminal 6 includes a display / input unit (notification unit) 61, a second terminal communication unit 62, and a second terminal control unit 63. When the second terminal control unit 63 of this embodiment receives prompting information transmitted from the massage machine 2B, it causes the display / input unit 61 to display the prompting information. That is, the display / input unit 61 of the second external terminal 6 also functions as a notification unit that notifies the user of predetermined information (prompt information).

[0096] In addition, in the second external terminal 6, when the prompt information is displayed on the display / input unit 61, the reset operation of the device-side timer 26 can be performed from the display / input unit 61. When an input for the reset operation of the device-side timer 26 is performed in the second external terminal 6, the second external terminal 6 transmits information about the reset operation (reset information) to the massage machine 2B. When the massage machine 2B receives this reset information, as described above, in the massage machine 2B, the device-side timer 26 is reset and the device control unit 25B transmits the reset information to the first external terminal 5.

[0097] The massage system 1B of the present embodiment is also used in a state where, for example, a person (a third party) living in a place apart from the user (the installation place of the massage machine 2B) carries the first external terminal 5. Hereinafter, the operation of the massage system 1B will be described with reference to Figs. 7 and 8.

[0098] First, in order to start using the massage machine 2B, the user operates the second external terminal 6 carried by the user (i.e., input for operating the massage machine 2B: step S31). This operation of the second external terminal 6 by the user outputs a drive signal to the drive unit 22 of the massage machine 2B. This drive signal causes the treatment unit 21 to prepare for or start treatment for the user with the content corresponding to the operation of the second external terminal 6.

[0099] On the other hand, when the start-of-use detection unit 251 of the device control unit 25B detects an operation (start-of-use state) of the second external terminal 6 (step S32), it transmits start-of-use detection information to the first external terminal 5 (step S33).

[0100] Next, when the first external terminal 5 receives the use start detection information (step S34), safety information is displayed on the first display unit 51 (step S35).

[0101] In this way, when safety information is displayed on the first display unit 51 of the first external terminal 5, the person carrying the first external terminal 5 can recognize that the user has started using the massage machine 2B (in other words, that the user is in good health).

[0102] Furthermore, in the massage machine 2B, when the use start detection unit 251 of the device control unit 25B detects an operation on the second external terminal 6, the device-side timer 26 starts counting the predetermined time T (step S36: see FIG. 8 below).

[0103] While the count t of the device-side timer 26 has not exceeded a predetermined time T since the start (step S37: Yes (t < T)), if the usage start detection unit 251 detects an operation of the second external terminal 6 (step S38: Yes), the usage start detection unit 251 transmits usage start detection information to the first external terminal 5 (step S33).

[0104] Subsequently, when the first external terminal 5 receives the usage start detection information (step S34), safety information is displayed on the first display unit 51 (step S35). In this way, when the usage start detection information is transmitted to the first external terminal 5, the device-side timer 26 restarts (that is, returns to step S36, and t = 0 in the device-side timer 26).

[0105] On the other hand, while the usage start detection unit 251 has not detected an operation of the second external terminal 6 since the start of the count t (step S38: No), the count t by the device-side timer 26 continues.

[0106] Then, when the count t reaches the predetermined time T without the usage start detection unit 251 detecting the next operation of the second external terminal 6 (step S37: No (t = T)), the notification instruction unit 252A transmits prompting information to the second external terminal 6 (step S39).

[0107] When the second external terminal 6 receives this prompting information, the display / input unit 61 displays the prompting information (step S40). At this time, the second terminal control unit 63 may also cause the display / input unit 61 to display a message indicating that it is possible to reset the device-side timer 26.

[0108] After the prompting information is displayed on the display / input unit 61 of the second external terminal 6, if the user uses the second external terminal 6 within a predetermined waiting time (for example, 1 hour) and performs a reset operation to reset the device-side timer 26 of the massager 2B (step S41: Yes), the massager 2B receives information about the reset operation (reset information) from the second external terminal 6 and transmits the received reset information to the first external terminal 5 (step S42).

[0109] When the first external terminal 5 receives this reset information, the first display unit 51 displays safety information based on the reset information (step S43). At this time, the device-side timer 26 is restarted by the reset operation from the second external terminal 6 (i.e., the process returns to step S36, and t=0 is set in the device-side timer 26).

[0110] Furthermore, if the reset operation of the device-side timer 26 is not performed within a predetermined waiting time (for example, one hour) (step S41: No), and the start-of-use detection unit 251 detects the operation (start-of-use state) of the second external terminal 6 by the user operating the second external terminal 6 (step S44: Yes), the device control unit 25B transmits start-of-use detection information to the first external terminal 5 (step S33). Then, the first external terminal 5 receives this start-of-use detection information (step S34), and safety information is displayed on the first display unit 51 (step S35). At this time, the device-side timer 26 is restarted by the detection of the operation of the second external terminal 6 by the start-of-use detection unit 251 (i.e., the process returns to step S36, and t=0 is set in the device-side timer 26).

[0111] On the other hand, if the reset operation of the device-side timer 26 is not performed within a specified waiting time (e.g., one hour) (step S41: No) and the user does not operate the second external terminal 6 so that the start-of-use detection unit 251 cannot detect the operation of the second external terminal 6 (start-of-use state) (step S44: No), the device control unit 25B transmits warning information to the first external terminal 5 (step S45).

[0112] When the first external terminal 5 receives this warning information, the warning information is displayed on the first display unit 51 (step S46), and the flow of the massage system 1B ends.

[0113] According to the massage system 1B described above, similarly to the massage systems 1 and 1A of the first and second embodiments, when the use of the massage machine 2B is started (i.e., by operating the second external terminal 6), use start detection information is transmitted to the first external terminal 5, and safety information is output (displayed, etc.) from the first display unit 51 of the first external terminal 5 that receives the use start detection information. This allows a person who has the first external terminal 5 to reliably confirm the safety of the user.

[0114] In addition, in the massage system 1B of this embodiment, when the next operation (start-of-use state) of the second external terminal 6 is not detected within a predetermined time T from the detection of the operation (start-of-use state) of the second external terminal 6, the device control unit 25B transmits prompting information to the second external terminal 6 to prompt the use of the massage machine 2B.

[0115] According to this configuration, when a predetermined time T has elapsed since the start of use of the massage machine 2B, the device control unit 25B transmits prompting information to the second external terminal 6, and the second external terminal 6 notifies the prompting information to the user who carries the second external terminal 6. This prompts the user to use the massage machine 2B, and as a result, forgetting to use the massage machine 2B is suppressed.

[0116] The massage machine, massage system, and program of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned first to third embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, the configuration of one embodiment can be added to the configuration of another embodiment, and part of the configuration of one embodiment can be replaced with the configuration of another embodiment. Furthermore, part of the configuration of one embodiment can be deleted.

[0117] In the massage machines 2, 2A, 2B of the first to third embodiments described above, the start-of-use state indicating that use of the massage machines 2, 2A, 2B, which are the object of detection by the start-of-use detection unit 251, has started is the operation of the remote control 24 or the operation of the second external terminal 6, i.e., input to the remote control 24 or the second external terminal 6 for operating the massage machines 2, 2A, 2B (in the examples of the first to third embodiments described above, input of a massage course or input of a massage area), but is not limited to these configurations.

[0118] In the massage systems 1, 1A, 1B of the first to third embodiments, the start-of-use information transmitted from the massage machines 2, 2A, 2B is transmitted to the first external terminals 5, 5A by public wireless communication, and the unreceived information or prompting information transmitted from the first external terminals 5, 5A is transmitted to the massage machines 2, 2A, 2B by public wireless communication, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The massage systems 1, 1A, 1B may be configured such that the start-of-use information transmitted from the massage machines 2, 2A, 2B is transmitted to the second external terminal 6 by short-range wireless communication, and the second external terminal 6 that receives the start-of-use information transmits the information to the first external terminals 5, 5A by public wireless communication. The massage systems 1, 1A, 1B may be configured such that the unreceived information or prompting information transmitted from the first external terminals 5, 5A is transmitted to the second external terminal 6 by public wireless communication, and the unreceived information or prompting information is transmitted to the massage machines 2, 2A, 2B by short-range communication from the second external terminal 6 that receives the information. That is, the massage machines 2, 2A, and 2B may be configured to perform only short-distance communication with external devices and the like.

[0119] In addition, the massage machines 2, 2A, and 2B in the first to third embodiments are chair-type massage machines, but are not limited to this configuration. The massage machines 2, 2A, and 2B may be hand-held devices without a seat. In other words, the massage machines 2, 2A, and 2B may be devices equipped with a treatment unit 21 that treats the user.

[0120] In addition, the external terminals 5, 5A, and 6 in the first to third embodiments are smartphones, but are not limited to this configuration. The external terminals 5, 5A, and 6 may be any portable terminal that has a display unit and an input unit, such as a tablet or a small notebook computer, and is portable.

[0121] Furthermore, the massage machines 2, 2A, 2B in the first to third embodiments transmit the start-of-use detection information to one first external terminal 5, 5A, but are not limited to this configuration. The massage machines 2, 2A, 2B may be configured to transmit the start-of-use detection information to a plurality of first external terminals 5, 5A. In this case, the massage machines 2, 2A, 2B include a storage unit that stores a plurality of destinations (email addresses, etc.).

[0122] The massage machines 2, 2A, and 2B of the first to third embodiments can be directly connected to the public wireless communication network N by the device communication units 23 and 23A, but are not limited to this configuration. The massage machines 2, 2A, and 2B may be configured to be connected to the public wireless communication network N or a public communication line via Wi-Fi (registered trademark) or a second external terminal 6, etc.

[0123] In the massage machines 2A and 2B of the second and third embodiments, notifications (output of safety information, safety information based on reset information, caution information, prompting information, etc.) to the user or the person carrying the first external terminal 5, 5A (third party) are made by display, but are not limited to this configuration. Notification to the user or the person carrying the first external terminal 5, 5A may be made by sound, etc.

[0124] In the massage machines 2, 2A, 2B of the first to third embodiments, when the start-of-use detection unit 251 detects the start of use of the massage machines 2, 2A, 2B by the user (operation of the remote control 24, operation of the second external terminal 6), it transmits the start-of-use detection information to the first external terminal 5, 5A, but is not limited to this configuration. For example, the start-of-use detection unit 251 may be configured to detect the start-of-use state of the massage machines 2, 2A, 2B when the massage machines 2, 2A, 2B are started to be used after not being used for a predetermined time (for example, one to several hours) or more, and transmit the start-of-use detection information to the first external terminal 5, 5A. In addition, the start-of-use detection unit 251 may be configured to detect the start-of-use state of the massage machines 2, 2A, 2B when the massage machines 2, 2A, 2B are in the start-of-use state by a timer, and transmit the start-of-use detection information to the first external terminal 5, 5A. In addition, the start-of-use detection unit 251 may be configured to detect the start-of-use state when the massage machine 2, 2A, 2B is started for the first time that day based on a clock built into the massage machine 2, 2A, 2B, etc., and transmit start-of-use detection information to the first external terminal 5, 5A.

[0125] In the massage systems 1A and 1B of the second and third embodiments, the notification (output of prompting information) for prompting the user to use the massage machines 2A and 2B is performed by the second external terminal 6, but is not limited to this configuration. The notification to the user may be performed from the operation units of the massage machines 2A and 2B, the display unit or speaker of the remote control 24, etc. (i.e., the display unit is also used as the notification unit), or the massage machine 2C may be provided with a notification unit (display unit, speaker, etc.) 27 dedicated to notifying the user (output of prompting information) as shown in Fig. 9. The notification unit 27 may be provided in the remote control 24.

[0126] In addition, in the massage system 1A of the second embodiment described above, the first external terminal 5A transmits unreceived information to the massage machine 2A, and the massage machine 2A that receives this unreceived information transmits prompt information to the second external terminal 6, and the display / input unit 61 of the second external terminal 6 notifies the user of the prompt information, but this configuration is not limited to this.

[0127] For example, the first external terminal 5A may directly transmit unreceived information to the second external terminal 6 to cause the second external terminal 6 to notify the prompting information (see FIG. 9). Specifically, when the information transmitting / receiving unit 531A of the first external terminal 5A does not receive the next use start detection information from the time when the first terminal control unit 53A receives the use start detection information transmitted from the massage machine 2C until the end of the count t of the terminal side timer 54, the information transmitting / receiving unit 531A transmits the unreceived information directly to the second external terminal 6 via the public wireless communication network N. That is, the massage system 1C may be configured to transmit the unreceived information transmitted by the first external terminal 5A to the second external terminal 6 without passing through the massage machine 2C. In this case, when the second terminal control unit 63 of the second external terminal 6 receives the unreceived information, it causes the display / input unit 61 to notify (display, etc.) the prompting information.

[0128] Also, for example, the first external terminal 5A may transmit a non-received signal to the massage machine 2C to cause the massage machine 2C to notify the prompting information, and may also transmit the non-received signal to the second external terminal 6 to cause the second external terminal 6 to notify the prompting information. Specifically, the massage machine 2C includes a notification unit 27 such as a display unit or a speaker, and when the information transmitting / receiving unit 531A of the first external terminal 5A does not receive the next use start detection information from the time when the first terminal control unit 53A receives the use start detection information transmitted from the massage machine 2C until the end of the count t of the terminal side timer 54, the non-received information is transmitted to the massage machine 2C and the second external terminal 6 via the public wireless communication network N. In this case, when the device control unit 25A of the massage machine 2C receives the non-received information, the notification unit 27 notifies (displays, etc.) the prompting information. Also, when the second terminal control unit 63 of the second external terminal 6 receives the non-received information, the display / input unit 61 notifies (displays, etc.) the prompting information. In this example, the first external terminal 5A may be configured to be able to change the destination of the unreceived signal to only the massage machine 2C, only the second external terminal 6, or both the massage machine 2C and the second external terminal 6.

[0129] In the massage systems 1A and 1B of the second and third embodiments, the prompt information is notified (output) when a predetermined time T has elapsed since the start of use of the massage machines 2A and 2B (the last start of use of the massage machines 2A and 2B), but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The massage systems 1A and 1B may be configured to notify the user of the prompt information at a fixed time every day. Specifically, the device control units 25, 25A, and 25B transmit the prompt information to the second external terminal 6 at a fixed time every day, regardless of whether the start of use state is detected. As a result, the prompt information is notified to the user every day (i.e., the user is prompted to use the massage machines 2, 2A, and 2B) regardless of whether the start of use state of the massage machines 2, 2A, and 2B is detected, and thus the user's forgetting to use the massage machines 2, 2A, and 2B is more reliably suppressed. As a result, the safety of the user can be confirmed more reliably by a third party who has the first terminal.

[0130] In the massage systems 1, 1A, 1B of the first to third embodiments, the first external terminal 5, 5A notifies the safety information when the operation of the remote control 24 or the operation of the second external terminal 6 is detected, but is not limited to this configuration. For example, the massage machine 2 may be a chair-type massage machine including the treatment unit 21, a seat on which the user sits, a load detection unit that detects the application of weight to the seat, a device communication unit 23, 23A that communicates with the external terminal 5, and a device control unit 25, 25A, 25B, and may be configured such that when the load detection unit detects that the weight is applied to at least the seat, the device control unit 25, 25A, 25B of the chair-type massage machine 2 transmits the use start detection information to the first external terminal 5, 5A via the device communication unit 23, 23A. That is, the chair-type massage machines 2, 2A, 2B may be configured to transmit the use start detection information to the first external terminal 5, 5A by using the application of weight to the seat as a trigger.

[0131] In this case, the first external terminal 5, 5A receives the use start detection information, and safety information is displayed on the first display unit 51. According to this configuration, when the user sits on the seat of the chair-type massage machine 2, use start detection information (information equivalent to the use start detection information in the first to third embodiments) is transmitted to the first external terminal 5, 5A, and a person (a third party) who carries the first external terminal 5, 5A can reliably confirm the safety of the user.

[0132] In this configuration, even if the remote control 24 or the second external terminal 6 is not operated, the start-of-use detection information is transmitted to the first external terminal simply by the user sitting on the seat, but the configuration may be such that the start-of-use detection information is transmitted to the first external terminal 5, 5A when the user sits on the seat and operates the remote control 24 or the second external terminal 6. According to this configuration, when the remote control 24 is dropped, etc., and the user presses a remote control button unintentionally, the start-of-use detection information is not transmitted to the first external terminal 5, 5A, so that the safety of the user can be confirmed more reliably. The load detection unit may also be configured to detect loads on the headrest, backrest, armrest, footrest, etc.

[0133] In the massage machines 2, 2A, 2B of the first to third embodiments, the operation of the remote control 24 or the operation of the second external terminal 6 (start of use state) is detected when the main power is on, and this detection is used as a trigger to transmit start of use detection information to the first external terminal 5, 5A, but the configuration is not limited to this. The massage machines 2, 2A, 2B may be configured to detect the turning on of the main power as a start of use state when the main power is turned on, and transmit the start of use detection information to the first external terminal 5, 5A, that is, to transmit the start of use detection information to the first external terminal 5, 5A using the detection of the turning on of the main power as a trigger.

[0134] In addition, the second terminal communication unit 62 in the second embodiment communicates with the massage machine 2A by short-distance wireless communication, but is not limited to this configuration. The second terminal communication unit 62 may be configured to communicate with the massage machine 2 and the first external terminal 5 by public wireless communication. [Explanation of symbols]

[0135] 1, 1A, 1B, 1C...massage system, 2, 2A, 2B, 2C...massage machine, 21...treatment unit, 22...driving unit, 23, 23A...device communication unit, 24...remote control, 25, 25A, 25B...device control unit, 251...start of use detection unit, 252, 252A...alarm instruction unit, 26...device side timer, 27...alarm unit, 5, 5A...first external terminal, 51...first display unit (information output unit), 52...first terminal communication unit (terminal communication unit), 53, 53A...first terminal control unit (terminal control unit), 531, 531A...information transmission / reception unit, 54...terminal side timer, 6...second external terminal, 61...display / input unit, 62...second terminal communication unit, 63...second terminal control unit, N...public wireless communication network, t...count, T...predetermined time

Claims

1. A treatment unit that treats a user; A device communication unit that communicates with a first external terminal, A massage machine in which, when an apparatus control unit, which controls the treatment unit and the apparatus communication unit, detects a start-of-use state indicating the start of use of the massage machine, it transmits start-of-use information notifying the first external terminal via the apparatus communication unit that the user has started using the massage machine.

2. The device communication unit also communicates with a second external terminal; When the device control unit receives the unreceived information transmitted from the first external terminal via the device communication unit, the device control unit transmits prompting information to the second external terminal to prompt the user to use the massage machine, The massage machine of claim 1, wherein the unreceived information is information that is transmitted to the massage machine when the first external terminal does not receive the next start-of-use information within a predetermined time after receiving the start-of-use information transmitted from the massage machine.

3. The device communication unit also communicates with a second external terminal; The massage machine of claim 1, wherein the device control unit transmits prompting information to the second external terminal to prompt use of the massage machine when a next start-of-use state is not detected within a predetermined time from the detection of the start-of-use state.

4. A massage machine and a first external terminal are provided. The massage machine is A treatment unit that treats a user; a device communication unit that communicates with the first external terminal, When a device control unit that controls the treatment unit and the device communication unit detects a start-of-use state indicating the start of use of the massage machine, the device control unit transmits start-of-use information notifying the user that the user has started using the massage machine to the first external terminal via the device communication unit; The first external terminal is an information output unit that outputs information; A terminal communication unit that communicates with the massage machine; a terminal control unit that controls the information output unit and the terminal communication unit, The terminal control unit receives the start-of-use information transmitted from the massage machine via the terminal communication unit, and causes the information output unit to output information based on the start-of-use information.

5. A second external terminal is provided, The device communication unit also communicates with the second external terminal, When the terminal control unit does not receive the next use start information within a predetermined time after receiving the use start information transmitted from the massage machine, the terminal control unit transmits non-reception information to the massage machine via the terminal communication unit, The massage system according to claim 4 , wherein the device control unit transmits, when the unreceived information is received via the device communication unit, prompting information for prompting the second external terminal to use the massage machine.

6. A second external terminal is provided, The device communication unit also communicates with the second external terminal, The massage system of claim 4, wherein the device control unit transmits prompting information to the second external terminal to prompt use of the massage machine when the next start-of-use state is not detected within a predetermined time from the detection of the start-of-use state.

7. A program for a device control unit that controls a massage machine, A program for implementing the functions of the device control unit according to claim 1 or 2.

8. A program for a terminal control unit that controls a first external terminal, A program for implementing the functions of the terminal control unit according to claim 3.

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