massage machine

Abstract

The present invention provides a massage machine that improves user satisfaction. In one embodiment, the massage machine includes: a massage unit that performs a massage action on the user; and a control device that controls the massage action of the massage unit. The control device includes: a change unit that changes a reference value for the intensity of the massage action based on an operation by the user; and an execution unit that executes the massage action based on the reference value changed by the change unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a massage machine. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is known a massage machine that can change the intensity of massage action for each part to be massaged (for example, refer to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-169416). Summary of the Invention

[0003] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0004] In the above-mentioned massage machine, the intensity of the massage action is changed according to the user's operation from a plurality of intensities preset in the massage machine, such as "strong", "medium", "weak", and "zero".

[0005] However, the intensity of the massage action in the above massage machine is relative to the intensity of the reference value preset by the massage machine. Therefore, sometimes the user feels differently about the massage action of a certain intensity, and the user may not feel satisfied.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a massage machine that improves user satisfaction.

[0007] Solutions to Problems

[0008] A massage machine in one embodiment includes: a massage part that performs a massage action on a user; and a control device that controls the massage action of the massage part, the control device including: a change part that changes a reference value of the intensity of the massage action based on the user's operation; and an execution part that executes the massage action based on the reference value changed by the change part.

[0009] As a result, the massage machine can customize massage movements to match the user's preferences, thereby increasing the user's satisfaction with the massage movements.

[0010] A massage machine according to one embodiment includes a setting unit that sets a reference value for each massage site based on the user's body shape, and the changing unit changes the reference value set by the setting unit based on an operation by the user.

[0011] Thus, the massager can modify the baseline value set according to the user's body type to match the user's preferences. Therefore, the massager can provide a baseline value corresponding to the user's body type and customize the baseline value to match the user's preferences. Therefore, the massager can increase the user's satisfaction with the massage action.

[0012] The execution unit of the massage machine according to one embodiment changes the intensity of the massage action relative to the changed reference value and executes the massage action when the intensity of the massage flow for performing the massage action on a plurality of massage parts is changed.

[0013] Thus, even when the intensity of the massage process is changed, the massage machine can perform the massage action based on the reference value customized to match the user's preference. Therefore, the massage machine can improve the user's satisfaction with the massage action.

[0014] A massage machine according to one aspect of the embodiment includes a display unit that displays a variable range of the reference value with the reference value as an origin.

[0015] This allows the massager to display the adjustable range as a relative range, centered around the reference value. Therefore, when the user changes the reference value, they can easily identify the degree of intensity relative to the original reference value, making it easy to determine the intensity of the massage action they prefer. In other words, the massager can improve operability when changing the reference value.

[0016] Effects of the Invention

[0017] According to one aspect of the embodiment, user satisfaction can be improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the massage machine according to the embodiment.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating a control device of a massage machine according to an embodiment.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the body shape customization process of the embodiment.

[0021] Figure 4A This is a diagram (part 1) showing a display example of the display unit in the body shape customization process according to the embodiment.

[0022] Figure 4B This is a diagram (part 2) showing a display example of the display unit in the body shape customization process according to the embodiment.

[0023] Figure 4C FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display example of the display unit in the body shape customization process according to the embodiment.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating the air customization process according to the embodiment.

[0025] Figure 6A 1 is a diagram showing a display example of the display unit in the air customization process according to the embodiment.

[0026] Figure 6B This is a diagram (part 2) showing a display example of the display unit in the air customization process according to the embodiment.

[0027] Figure 6C FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display example of the display unit in the air customization process according to the embodiment.

[0028] Description of reference numerals:

[0029] 1 massage machine

[0030] 2 Massage Department

[0031] 3. Operation section

[0032] 4 Control device

[0033] 21 massage balls

[0034] 31 Display unit

[0035] 40 Control Unit

[0036] 42 Acquisition Department

[0037] 43 Testing Department

[0038] 44 Presumption

[0039] 45 Setting Department

[0040] 46 Change Department

[0041] 47 Executive Department. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] Hereinafter, a mode for implementing the massage machine 1 of the present application (hereinafter referred to as "embodiment") will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the massage machine 1 of the present application is not limited to this embodiment.

[0043] <Massage Machine>

[0044] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The massage machine 1 according to the embodiment will be described. Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the massage machine 1 according to the embodiment. Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating the control device 4 of the massage machine 1 according to the embodiment.

[0045] The massage machine 1 is a chair-type massage machine and includes a massage portion 2, an operating portion 3, and a control device 4. The massage portion 2 includes a seat portion 2A, a backrest portion 2B, armrest portions 2C, and a leg support portion 2D.

[0046] The user, acting as the treatment recipient, sits on the seat 2A, which supports the user's buttocks. The seat 2A is provided with a treatment mechanism that massages the user's buttocks and thighs. The treatment mechanism includes, for example, a buttocks air chamber 10 and a thigh air chamber 11. The buttocks air chamber 10 massages the user's buttocks, while the thigh air chamber 11 massages the user's thighs.

[0047] The buttocks air chamber 10 and the thigh air chamber 11 perform a massage action by supplying and exhausting air. An air pump (not shown) is provided on the seat portion 2A. The air pump supplies and exhausts air to and from the buttocks air chamber 10 and the thigh air chamber 11.

[0048] The backrest 2B is located behind the seat 2A and supports the user's back. A massage mechanism is provided on the backrest 2B to massage the user's shoulders and waist. The massage mechanism includes, for example, a mechanical unit 20, a waist air chamber 12, and a back air chamber 13.

[0049] The mechanical unit 20 includes a pair of massage balls 21 serving as treatment elements, and a drive mechanism 22 that activates the massage balls 21. The mechanical unit 20 is movable along a guide frame 23 extending vertically along the backrest 2B. Specifically, the mechanical unit 20 is movable vertically along the backrest 2B. The mechanical unit 20 is driven by a motor (not shown) to move along the guide frame 23. The mechanical unit 20 massages the user's shoulders and waist.

[0050] The massage ball 21 is supported on the drive mechanism portion 22 via a support arm (not shown). The drive mechanism portion 22 includes a plurality of motors (not shown). The drive mechanism portion 22 can tilt around an axis perpendicular to the vertical direction of the backrest portion 2B. The mechanical unit 20 activates the plurality of motors according to the type of massage action, and the massage ball 21 performs massage actions such as kneading and beating. In the mechanical unit 20, the motors are activated, thereby tilting the massage ball 21 and the drive mechanism portion 22, and the amount of protrusion of the massage ball 21 toward the user is adjusted.

[0051] The waist air chamber 12 massages the user's waist. The back air chamber 13 massages the user's back. The waist air chamber 12 and the back air chamber 13 massage the user's back by supplying and discharging air from an air pump.

[0052] Armrests 2C are provided on the left and right sides of the seat 2A to support the user's elbows and forearms. The armrests 2C are equipped with a massage mechanism that massages the user's forearms. For example, the massage mechanism is a forearm air chamber 14. The forearm air chamber 14 massages the forearm by supplying and exhausting air via an air pump.

[0053] The leg support 2D is located in front of the seat 2A and supports the user's legs. A massage mechanism is provided in the leg support 2D to massage the user's calves and soles of the feet. Examples of the massage mechanism include a calf air chamber 15 and a foot sole air chamber 16. The calf air chamber 15 massages the user's calves. The foot sole air chamber 16 massages the soles of the user's feet. The calf air chamber 15 and the foot sole air chamber 16 massage the user's feet by supplying and exhausting air from an air pump.

[0054] The massage part 2 is provided with a pressure sensor 60 for measuring the load on the massage balls 21. The pressure sensor 60 measures the pressure on the massage balls 21. Specifically, the pressure sensor 60 measures the pressure when the massage balls 21 are pressed toward the user leaning against the backrest portion 2B.

[0055] The massage unit 2 is also provided with a position sensor 61 for measuring the vertical position of the mechanical unit 20 relative to the backrest portion 2B. The position sensor 61 measures the position of the mechanical unit 20 based on the amount of movement of the mechanical unit 20 along the guide frame 23. Specifically, the position sensor 61 measures the position of the mechanical unit 20 based on the amount of movement of the mechanical unit 20 relative to the initial position.

[0056] The massage part 2 is provided with a tilt sensor 62 for measuring the protrusion amount of the massage balls 21. The tilt sensor 62 measures the tilt angle of the drive mechanism part 22.

[0057] The massager 1 moves the mechanical unit 20 vertically along the backrest 2B with the massage balls 21 protruding toward the user's back, and measures pressure with the pressure sensor 60. This allows the massager 1 to detect the user's shoulder position and spine.

[0058] The massager 1 can also be configured to perform massage actions on multiple massage areas. For example, a massage action can be performed continuously from the user's shoulders to the waist by the mechanical unit 20. Furthermore, the massager 1 can change the intensity of the massage action within the massage action. Specifically, the massager 1 can change the intensity of the massage action at each massage area included in the massage action. The massager 1 can also have multiple massage actions. Furthermore, the massager 1 can also perform massage actions on specific massage areas.

[0059] The massage machine 1 can also customize the massage action based on the user's body shape, specifically, based on the user's spine. Customization of the massage action based on the spine is referred to as "body shape customization."

[0060] The massage machine 1 can also customize the massage motion of each of the air cells 10 to 16. Customization of the massage motion of each of the air cells 10 to 16 is referred to as "air customization."

[0061] It should be noted that the massage parts and treatment mechanisms in the massage machine 1 are merely examples and are not limited thereto. For example, the massage machine 1 may include a plurality of mechanical units 20 or an air chamber for performing a massage action on the shoulders.

[0062] The operating unit 3 is a remote control for operating the massage unit 2 and other components. The operating unit 3 includes buttons 30 for receiving user operations and a display unit 31. The display unit 31 displays images such as the massage flow settings, the massage unit 2 settings, the massage unit 2 operation status, and ridgeline detection results. The display unit 31 is a touch panel that also functions as a button.

[0063] The control device 4 controls the massage unit 2 to perform massage actions on the user. The control device 4 also performs body shape customization and air customization. The control device 4 includes a control unit 40 and a storage unit 41.

[0064] The storage unit 41 is implemented by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk.

[0065] The control unit 40 includes, for example, a microcomputer including a CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM, input / output ports, and various circuits. The control unit 40 includes an acquisition unit 42, a detection unit 43, an estimation unit 44, a setting unit 45, a change unit 46, and an execution unit 47, which function by the CPU executing various programs stored in the ROM using the RAM as a work area.

[0066] It should be noted that part or all of the acquisition unit 42, detection unit 43, estimation unit 44, setting unit 45, change unit 46, and execution unit 47 included in the control unit 40 may be configured by hardware such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). Furthermore, the acquisition unit 42, detection unit 43, estimation unit 44, setting unit 45, change unit 46, and execution unit 47 may be configured as separate components or as a single component.

[0067] The acquisition unit 42 acquires a signal related to a user's operation of the operation unit 3. The acquisition unit 42 acquires a signal related to the pressure of the massage ball 21 measured by the pressure sensor 60. The acquisition unit 42 acquires a signal related to the position of the mechanical unit 20 measured by the position sensor 61. The acquisition unit 42 acquires a signal related to the protrusion amount of the massage ball 21 measured by the tilt sensor 62.

[0068] The detection unit 43 detects the user's shoulder position. The detection unit 43 detects the user's shoulder position based on the position of the mechanical unit 20 and the amount of change in pressure of the massage balls 21.

[0069] The detection unit 43 calculates the change in pressure on the massage balls 21 and detects the position of the mechanical unit 20 at which the change exceeds a predetermined first value as the user's shoulder position. For example, if the mechanical unit 20 is raised while detecting the user's shoulder position, the pressure on the massage balls 21 will decrease sharply as the massage balls 21 reach the user's shoulder. Alternatively, if the mechanical unit 20 is lowered while detecting the user's shoulder position, the pressure on the massage balls 21 will increase sharply as the massage balls 21 contact the user's shoulder. Therefore, the detection unit 43 can detect the user's shoulder position by calculating the change in pressure on the massage balls 21.

[0070] The detection unit 43 also estimates the user's body shape. Specifically, the detection unit 43 detects the user's spine. The detection unit 43 detects the user's spine based on the pressure of the massage ball 21 and the amount of protrusion of the massage ball 21 at a detection point set based on the user's shoulder position. The detection unit 43 detects the user's spine based on the amount of protrusion of the massage ball 21 when the pressure of the massage ball 21 exceeds a pre-set second predetermined value. The detected spine is displayed on the display unit 31 of the operation unit 3.

[0071] The setting unit 45 sets detection points for estimating the user's body shape based on the user's shoulder position. Specifically, the setting unit 45 sets detection points for detecting the user's spine. The setting unit 45 sets the detection points based on the user's shoulder position, for example, using a calculation formula or table. The calculation formula or table is pre-set based on statistical data, etc. A predetermined number of detection points, for example, eight, are set between the user's shoulder position and the seat 2A.

[0072] Regarding the detection points, for example, in the case of a user with high shoulders, the distance between the detection points is longer than that of a user with low shoulders.

[0073] Furthermore, the setting unit 45 sets a reference value for each massage area based on the user's body shape. Specifically, the setting unit 45 sets the reference value for each massage area based on the detected spine. The reference value is a reference value for the intensity of the massage action. For example, at the detection point, the reference value is set based on the amount of protrusion of the massage ball 21 at which the pressure of the massage ball 21 exceeds a predetermined second value.

[0074] The baseline value may differ between users with different body types. For example, the massage ball 21 contacts the user's waist at different locations for users with larger waist indentations and those with smaller waist indentations. Therefore, the setting unit 45 sets different baseline values ​​for users with larger waist indentations and those with smaller waist indentations. It should be noted that the baseline value can be changed based on user operation.

[0075] Furthermore, the setting unit 45 sets the variable range of the reference value. The setting unit 45 sets the variable range with the reference value as the origin. For example, the setting unit 45 sets the reference value as the origin "0" and sets the variable range to a range of "±7" relative to the origin. In other words, the setting unit 45 sets the variable range of the reference value as a relative range with the reference value as the origin.

[0076] The set reference value and the adjustable range are displayed on the display unit 31 of the operation unit 3. The adjustable range with the reference value as the origin is displayed on the display unit 31 regardless of the user's body shape.

[0077] For example, if the massage intensity is set from "1" to "70," and the intensity increases as the value increases, the setting unit 45 may set "50" as the baseline value for users with large waist indentations. Alternatively, the setting unit 45 may set "35" as the baseline value for users with small waist indentations. The adjustable range is set to "±7."

[0078] Furthermore, when the reference value is "50," the setting unit 45 sets the intensities of "43" to "57" to "-7" to "+7" using "50" as the origin. Furthermore, when the reference value is "35," the setting unit 45 sets the intensities of "28" to "42" to "-7" to "+7" using "35" as the origin.

[0079] Therefore, regardless of the user's body shape, the adjustable range of "-7" to "+7" is displayed on the display unit 31. It should be noted that in the above example, the actual massage action intensity corresponding to each reference value and each adjustable range is different. For example, the actual massage action intensity corresponding to "-7" is different.

[0080] Furthermore, the setting unit 45 sets a reference value for each of the air cells 10 to 16 based on the user's operation. The setting unit 45 selects an air cell from the air cells 10 to 16 and sets the reference value for the selected air cell. For example, the setting unit 45 sets the air volume supplied to the foot-use air cell 16 when the user stops the operation after the air supply is gradually increased as the reference value for the foot-use air cell 16. It should be noted that the setting unit 45 determines whether all air cells 10 to 16 have been selected and sets the reference value for each air cell 10 to 16.

[0081] The changing unit 46 determines whether a user-customized operation based on the reference value has been performed. Specifically, the changing unit 46 determines whether a user-changed operation has been performed on the set reference value. If the set reference value has been changed by a user operation, the changing unit 46 changes the reference value based on the user operation.

[0082] It should be noted that the reference value may also be stored in the storage unit 41. That is, the control device 4 may store the reference value for each user. Thus, if the user sets the reference value to suit their preferences, the user can receive a massage based on the stored reference value without having to perform body shape customization or air customization again.

[0083] The actuator 47 sends control signals to the motor and air pump of the massage part 2, and controls the motor and air pump to perform massage actions through the mechanical unit 20 and the air chambers 10 to 16. The actuator 47 performs massage actions based on a set or changed reference value.

[0084] When the user selects a massage flow, the execution unit 47 executes a massage action at each massage site based on the reference value. When the reference value for a massage site is changed, the execution unit 47 executes a massage action at the massage site based on the changed reference value.

[0085] Furthermore, when the intensity of the massage flow is changed, the execution unit 47 changes the intensity of the massage action based on the reference value of each massage site and executes the massage action.

[0086] For example, if the intensity of the massage flow is “strong”, “medium”, and “weak” and the intensity of the massage flow is “medium”, the execution unit 47 executes the massage action at each massage site based on the reference value.

[0087] Furthermore, when the intensity of the massage flow is "strong", the execution unit 47 increases the intensity of the massage action at each massage site to be stronger than the reference value and executes the massage action.

[0088] Furthermore, when the intensity of the massage flow is "weak", the execution unit 47 makes the intensity of the massage action at each massage site weaker than the reference value and executes the massage action.

[0089] In this way, when the reference value is set, the massage machine 1 can change the intensity of the massage flow based on the reference value.

[0090] <Body customization>

[0091] Next, use Figure 3 The flowchart of the embodiment illustrates the body shape customization process. Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the body shape customization process of the embodiment.

[0092] The control device 4 detects the user's shoulder position ( S100 ), and sets a plurality of detection points based on the detected user's shoulder position ( S101 ).

[0093] The control device 4 detects the user's spine line based on the pressure of the massage ball 21 at the detection point (S102), and displays the spine line on the display unit 31 (S103).

[0094] The control device 4 determines whether there is a customizing operation based on the reference value by the user (S104). If there is a customizing operation (S104: Yes), the control device 4 changes the reference value according to the user's operation (S105).

[0095] The control device 4 determines whether the customization operation based on the user's reference value has been completed (S106). If there has been no customization operation (S104: No) or if the customization operation has been completed (S106: Yes), the control device 4 ends the body shape customization process.

[0096] Next, refer to Figures 4A to 4C A display example of the display unit 31 in the body shape customization process according to the embodiment will be described. Figure 4A 1 is a diagram showing a display example of the display unit 31 in the body shape customization process according to the embodiment. Figure 4B FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a display example of the display unit 31 in the body shape customization process according to the embodiment. Figure 4C FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display example of the display unit 31 in the body shape customization process according to the embodiment.

[0097] When the user's spine is detected, the display unit 31 displays Figure 4A Image 100a is shown. A ridge line 101 displays detection points 102 arranged vertically. The ridge line 101 is displayed with its left-right position determined based on the reference values ​​of the detection points 102. Image 100a also displays a confirmation button 110 for determining the ridge line 101, a custom button 111, and a re-detection button 112 for re-detecting the ridge line.

[0098] exist Figure 4A In the image 100a shown, when the user presses the customization button 111, as shown in FIG. Figure 4B As shown in FIG. 1 , an image 100b in which each reference value can be changed is displayed on the display unit 31. The currently selected detection point 102 is displayed in the image 100b in a manner that can be distinguished from other detection points 102. Figure 4B In FIG. 1 , a currently selected detection point 102 is represented by a solid mark, and other detection points 102 are represented by hollow marks.

[0099] In addition, image 100b displays: a button 113 for selecting a detection point 102, a massage area 114 corresponding to the selected detection point 102, a name 115 of the currently selected detection point 102, a reference value 116, a button 117 for changing the reference value 116, a button 118 for ending body shape customization, etc.

[0100] When the user operates the button 113 , the display of the selected detection point 102 , the massage site 114 , the name 115 of the selected detection point 102 , and the reference value 116 are changed according to the operation of the button 113 .

[0101] For example, from Figure 4B In the state shown in FIG. 1 , when the user operates the button 117 for changing the reference value 116, as shown in FIG. Figure 4C As shown in the image 100b, the reference value 116 is changed according to the user's operation. Figure 4B In the state shown, by pressing the right button 117 five times, the reference value 116 changes from "0" to "+5".

[0102] In image 100b, for example, the reference value can be changed within a variable range of "-7" to "+7" with the reference value as the origin. This is because the reference value is already set according to the user's body type. Therefore, in image 100b, the massager 1 does not need to be able to change the reference value across all levels of massage intensity; instead, it can change the reference value within a narrow variable range with the reference value as the origin. This reduces the need for the user to press button 117, making the reference value change operation easier.

[0103] <Air Customization>

[0104] Next, use Figure 5 The air customization process of the embodiment is described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating the air customization process according to the embodiment.

[0105] The control device 4 selects a gas cell for which a reference value is to be set ( S200 ), and sets the reference value of the selected gas cell ( S201 ).

[0106] The control device 4 determines whether the selection of all the gas cells 10 to 16 has been completed (S202). If there is an unselected gas cell (S202: No), the control device 4 selects a gas cell from the unselected gas cells (S200).

[0107] When all the gas cells 10 to 16 are selected ( S202 : Yes), the control device 4 determines whether or not there is a customizing operation based on the user's reference value ( S203 ).

[0108] When there is a customizing operation ( S203 : YES), the control device 4 changes the reference value according to the user's operation ( S204 ).

[0109] The control device 4 determines whether the customizing operation based on the user's reference value has been completed (S205). If there has been no customizing operation (S203: No) or if the customizing operation has been completed (S205: Yes), the control device 4 ends the air customizing process.

[0110] Next, refer to Figures 6A to 6C A display example of the display unit 31 in the air customization process according to the embodiment will be described. Figure 6A FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a display example of the display unit 31 in the air customization process according to the embodiment (Part 1). Figure 6B FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a display example of the display unit 31 in the air customization process according to the embodiment (part 2). Figure 6C FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display example of the display unit 31 in the air customization process according to the embodiment.

[0111] When the air customization process is performed, an image showing the reference values ​​of the respective air cells 10 to 16 is displayed on the display unit 31. For example, Figure 6A As shown, an image 120a is displayed for setting the reference value of the foot sole air cell 16. The image 120a displays the type of air cell 121, an indicator 122 indicating the amount of air supplied to the foot sole air cell 16, and a button 123 for determining the reference value.

[0112] like Figure 6B As shown, when the amount of air supplied to the foot sole air chamber 16 increases, the indicator 122 changes according to the increased amount of air. When the user presses the button 123, the amount of air at the time of pressing the button 123 is set as the reference value of the foot sole air chamber 16. Figure 6A and Figure 6B The images shown are displayed corresponding to the gas cells 10 to 16 .

[0113] like Figure 6C As shown, when the reference values ​​for the air cells 10 to 16 are set, an image 120b showing the reference values ​​for the air cells 10 to 16 is displayed on the display unit 31. Image 120b shows the massage area to be massaged by each of the air cells 10 to 16, a button 127 displaying the reference value 126 for each of the air cells 10 to 16, the name 128 of the massage area to be massaged by the currently selected air cell, a button 129 for changing the reference value 126, and a button 130 for ending air customization.

[0114] When the user presses button 127 displaying reference values ​​126 of the air cells 10 to 16, the user selects a massage area for changing reference values ​​126. When the user presses button 129 for changing reference values ​​126, reference values ​​126 are changed according to the user's operation.

[0115] <Effect>

[0116] The massage machine 1 includes a massage unit 2 and a control device 4. The massage unit 2 performs a massage action on the user. The control device 4 controls the massage action of the massage unit 2. The control device 4 includes a changer 46 and an execution unit 47. The changer 46 changes a reference value for the intensity of the massage action based on a user operation. The execution unit 47 executes the massage action based on the reference value changed by the changer 46.

[0117] Thus, the massage machine 1 can customize the massage action according to the user's preference, thereby increasing the user's satisfaction with the massage action.

[0118] The control device 4 also includes a setting unit 45. The setting unit 45 sets a reference value for each massage site based on the user's body shape. The changing unit 46 changes the reference value set by the setting unit 45 based on the user's operation.

[0119] Thus, the massager 1 can modify the baseline values ​​set according to the user's body type to suit the user's preferences. Thus, the massager 1 can propose baseline values ​​corresponding to the user's body type and customize the baseline values ​​to suit the user's preferences. As a result, the massager 1 can enhance the user's satisfaction with the massage action.

[0120] Furthermore, when the intensity of a massage process for performing massage actions on multiple massage areas is changed, the execution unit 47 changes the intensity of the massage action relative to the changed reference value and executes the massage action. Specifically, when the intensity of the massage process is changed, the massage machine 1 changes the intensity of the massage process based on the reference value set to match the user's body shape and the reference value changed by the user.

[0121] Thus, even when the intensity of the massage process is changed, the massage machine 1 can perform the massage action based on the reference value customized to match the user's preference. Therefore, the massage machine 1 can improve the user's satisfaction with the massage action.

[0122] The massage machine 1 also includes a display unit 31. The display unit 31 displays the modifiable range of the reference value with the reference value as an origin.

[0123] Thus, the massage machine 1 can display the changeable range as a relative range with the reference value as the center. For example, the massage machine 1 sets the reference value to "0" and displays the changeable range with "+" and "-". Therefore, when the user changes the reference value, it is easy to identify the degree of intensity relative to the original reference value and can easily determine the intensity of the massage action that he or she prefers. In other words, the massage machine 1 can improve the operability when changing the reference value.

[0124] The massage machine 1 also includes a detection unit 43 and an estimation unit 44. The detection unit 43 detects the user's shoulder position. The estimation unit 44 estimates the user's body shape based on the detected shoulder position.

[0125] Thereby, the massage machine 1 can accurately estimate the body shape of the user.

[0126] The massage machine 1 also includes a setting unit 45. The setting unit 45 sets detection points for estimating the user's body shape based on the detected shoulder positions. The estimating unit 44 estimates the user's spine based on the protrusion amount of the massage ball 21 at the set detection points.

[0127] Thus, the massage machine 1 can set the detection points according to the user's shoulder position and accurately detect the user's spine. Therefore, the massage machine 1 can improve the accuracy of detecting the user's spine.

[0128] <Modification>

[0129] The massage machine 1 of the modified example may also set detection points based on the user's shoulder position and user attributes, such as gender, age, and weight.

[0130] Thus, the massage machine 1 of the modified example can accurately set the detection points in accordance with the user, and can accurately detect the user's spine.

[0131] Furthermore, the massager 1 of the modified embodiment can also estimate the user's body shape based on the user's shoulder position and user attributes. Specifically, the massager 1 of the modified embodiment can also estimate the user's spine based on the user's shoulder position and user attributes. For example, the massager 1 of the modified embodiment can estimate the user's spine based on the user's shoulder position and user attributes from statistical data, etc.

[0132] Thus, the massager 1 of the modified example can estimate the user's spine without moving the mechanical unit 20 along the user's back. Therefore, the massager 1 of the modified example can shorten the time required for body shaping. Therefore, the user can receive massage action more quickly.

[0133] Furthermore, the massage machine 1 of the modified example may also set a baseline value based on the user's attributes. Specifically, the massage machine 1 of the modified example estimates the user's body shape based on the user's attributes and sets a baseline value based on the estimated body shape. For example, the massage machine 1 of the modified example estimates the user's body shape based on statistical data and sets a baseline value. It should be noted that the set baseline value can be changed based on the user's operation.

[0134] As a result, the massage machine 1 of the modified example can shorten the time required for body shape customization and air customization, so that the user can receive the massage action more quickly.

[0135] Furthermore, the massager 1 of this modification can also vary the protrusion of the massage ball 21 at detection points when body shape customization is performed. Based on the protrusion when the user stops the massage, the user's spine is detected and a reference value is set. In other words, the massager 1 of this modification can set a user-preferred intensity reference value for each detection point. It should be noted that, similar to the above-described embodiment, the reference value set by the massager 1 of this modification can be changed based on user operation. This allows the user to further modify the reference value they have set by referring to the displayed spine line.

[0136] Furthermore, the massage machine 1 of the modified example may also set, when air customization is performed, a reference value at which the amount of air supplied to each air chamber 10 to 16 becomes greater than a pre-set third predetermined value. The third predetermined value is set individually for each air chamber 10 to 16. Furthermore, the massage machine 1 of the modified example may also, when air customization is performed, detect the pressure of the air supplied to each air chamber 10 to 16 using a pressure sensor and set, as the reference value, a value at which the pressure becomes greater than a pre-set fourth predetermined value. The fourth predetermined value is set individually for each air chamber 10 to 16.

[0137] Furthermore, the massager 1 of the modified embodiment may learn from the user's usage history of the massager 1 and set or change the reference value based on the learning results. For example, the massager 1 of the modified embodiment may learn from the user's selected massage intensity, the intensity of the massage process, and the like and set or change the reference value.

[0138] Thus, the massage machine 1 of the modified example can set a reference value preferred by the user and change the reference value without performing body shape customization and air customization.

[0139] In addition, the massage machine 1 of the modified example may change the reference value based on the user's operation during the massage operation. When the reference value is changed, the massage operation is continued based on the changed reference value.

[0140] Furthermore, the massage machine 1 of the modified embodiment can also perform a massage based on the reference value when performing a massage on a predetermined massage area. Furthermore, the massage machine 1 of the modified embodiment can also change the reference value when performing a massage on a predetermined massage area. Furthermore, the modifiable range of the reference value in the massage machine 1 of the modified embodiment can also be displayed in the same manner as the modifiable range of the reference value described above.

[0141] In the massage machine 1 of the modified example, as a sensor for calculating the load on the massage balls 21 , for example, a current sensor for measuring the load on the motor may be used.

[0142] The massager 1 also includes a computer-readable recording medium that stores a program for implementing the aforementioned processing. The CPU reads the program stored in the recording medium to execute the aforementioned processing. The computer-readable recording medium is a semiconductor memory such as the aforementioned ROM, a magnetic disk, or a magneto-optical disk.

Claims

1. A massage machine, characterized in that: The massage machine has: a massage portion that performs a massage action on the user; and a control device that controls the massage action, The massage part includes: a backrest; a mechanical unit having a treatment piece and movable in the vertical direction along the backrest; and a pressure sensor for measuring a load on the treatment piece. a position sensor for measuring the vertical position of the mechanical unit; and a tilt sensor for measuring the protrusion amount of the treatment member. The control device detects the user's shoulder position based on the measurement information of the pressure sensor and the position sensor, sets a plurality of detection points based on the detected shoulder position of the user, detects the user's spine based on the pressure of the massage balls of the treatment device and the protrusion amount of the massage balls of the treatment device at the detection points set based on the user's shoulder position, and comprises: a setting unit for setting a reference value of intensity for each massage site based on the detected ridge line; a changing unit that changes the reference value for each massage site based on the user's operation, or learns from a usage history of the massage machine based on the user's operation and changes the reference value for each massage site based on a learning result; as well as An execution unit executes the massage action based on the reference value changed by the change unit.

2. The massage machine according to claim 1, wherein The control device detects the user's spine at each detection point based on the pressure sensor, the position sensor and the tilt sensor, and the protrusion amount of the massage ball of the treatment piece when the pressure of the massage ball of the treatment piece becomes greater than a pre-set specified value.

3. The massage machine according to claim 1, wherein The massage machine sets a massage process for performing the massage action on a plurality of massage parts, and pre-sets a plurality of intensities of the massage process that can be changed according to a user's operation. The massage process can uniformly change the intensity of the massage action on multiple massage parts according to the intensity of the massage process. The execution unit executes the massage actions at the plurality of massage areas based on the reference value when the intensity of the massage process is a first intensity. When the intensity of the massage process is a second intensity, the execution unit performs the massage action at the plurality of massage sites at an intensity higher than the reference value. The execution unit executes the massage action at the plurality of massage sites with an intensity lower than the reference value when the intensity of the massage flow is a third intensity.

4. The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that The massage machine includes a display unit that displays a changeable range of the reference value using the reference value as an origin.

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