Massage device and method of operation of a massage device

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a massage device and a method of operating the massage device. The massage device includes an energy storage section that stores electric energy supplied from a power supply section, an input section that receives an input from a user when the supply of electric energy from the power supply section is cut off, a back angle actuator that, based on the input section, receives electric energy from the energy storage section to move a body massage section to return the massage device to an initial state, and a leg angle actuator that, based on the input section, receives electric energy from the energy storage section to move a leg massage section to return the massage device to the initial state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a massage device, and more particularly, to a massage device capable of being reset during a power outage. Background Art

[0002] Massage refers to a medical auxiliary therapy that adjusts the body changes of the massage recipient, helps blood circulation and relieves fatigue of the massage recipient by applying various forms of mechanical stimulation to the body parts of the massage recipient, such as kneading, pressing, stretching, patting or body movements.

[0003] Due to economic and time constraints, there is a growing demand for massage devices or apparatuses that provide manual massage functions. Specifically, as the demand for massage to relieve stiff muscles and relieve fatigue and stress increases, a variety of massage devices have been introduced that offer both time and cost-effectiveness. A massage device is any device, apparatus, or apparatus that provides massage through mechanical means without the need for a dedicated masseur.

[0004] When the user is receiving a massage, the user may be in danger in the massage device due to a sudden abnormal operation of the power supply device.

[0005] Therefore, research on a safety device that allows a user to safely escape from a massage device even if a power supply device malfunctions is continuously conducted. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0007] The problem to be solved by this embodiment is to provide a safety device so that the user can easily escape from the massage device when the power supply to the massage device is interrupted while the user is receiving a massage.

[0008] Problems to be solved by the embodiments are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can clearly understand unmentioned problems through this specification and the accompanying drawings.

[0009] Means used to solve problems

[0010] The massage device disclosed herein is characterized in that it includes: an energy storage unit that stores electric energy supplied by a power supply unit; an input unit that receives user input when the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off; a back angle actuator that, based on the input unit, activates the body massage unit by receiving electric energy from the energy storage unit to return the massage device to an initial state; and a leg angle actuator that, based on the input unit, activates the leg massage unit by receiving electric energy from the energy storage unit to return the massage device to an initial state.

[0011] The massage device of the present disclosure is characterized in that when the power supply from the power supply part is cut off, the power from the energy storage part is supplied to at least one of the back angle actuator and the leg angle actuator based on the input part.

[0012] The massage device disclosed herein is characterized in that when the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off, the light source provided in the input unit flashes for a preset time using the power supplied from the energy storage unit.

[0013] The massage device disclosed herein is characterized in that it further includes a control unit that operates using electric energy supplied by the power supply unit or the energy storage unit and measures the remaining electric energy of the energy storage unit.

[0014] The massage device disclosed herein is characterized in that it further comprises a display unit, which displays the remaining electric energy of the energy storage unit based on the remaining electric energy of the energy storage unit.

[0015] The massage device disclosed herein is characterized in that when the remaining electric energy of the energy storage part is below a critical value, the control part controls the power supply part to charge the energy storage part.

[0016] The massage device disclosed herein is characterized in that when the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off, the control unit stores recorded information in the memory, and the recorded information includes: the time when the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off, the time when the power supply unit starts to supply power, the voltage supplied by the power supply unit, the current supplied by the power supply unit, the working status of the massage device, the remaining power amount of the energy storage unit, the working time of the back angle actuator or the working time of the leg angle actuator.

[0017] The massage device of the present disclosure is characterized in that when the power supply unit does not supply electric energy during a prescribed period of time, the control unit controls the energy storage unit to discharge.

[0018] The working method of the massage device disclosed in the present invention is characterized in that it includes the following steps: the energy storage unit stores the electric energy supplied by the power supply unit; when the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off, the input unit receives the user's input; based on the signal from the input unit, the back angle actuator receives the electric energy from the energy storage unit to activate the body massage unit to return the massage device to an initial state; and based on the signal from the input unit, the leg angle actuator receives the electric energy from the energy storage unit to activate the leg massage unit to return the massage device to an initial state.

[0019] The operating method of the massage device disclosed in the present invention is characterized in that it further includes the following step: when the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off, the light source provided by the input unit uses the power supplied by the energy storage unit to flash for a preset time.

[0020] The operating method of the massage device disclosed in the present invention is characterized in that it further includes the following steps: the control unit measures the remaining electric energy of the energy storage unit; and the control unit uses the electric energy supplied by the power supply unit or the energy storage unit to operate.

[0021] The working method of the massage device disclosed in the present invention is characterized in that it includes the following steps: when the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off, the control unit stores recorded information in the memory, and the recorded information includes: the time when the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off, the time when the power supply unit starts to supply power, the voltage supplied by the power supply unit, the current supplied by the power supply unit, the working status of the massage device, the remaining power amount of the energy storage unit, the working time of the back angle actuator or the working time of the leg angle actuator.

[0022] In addition, a program for realizing the operating method of the massage device as described above may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium.

[0023] The massage device disclosed herein comprises: an energy storage unit for storing electric energy supplied by a power supply unit; an input unit for receiving a user input when the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off; a back angle actuator for actuating a body massage unit by receiving electric energy from the energy storage unit based on a signal from the input unit corresponding to the user input, thereby returning the massage device to an initial state; and a leg angle actuator for actuating a leg massage unit by receiving electric energy from the energy storage unit based on a signal from the input unit corresponding to the user input, thereby returning the massage device to an initial state. When the power supply unit is operating normally, the power supply unit generates a first voltage. The power is supplied to the energy storage unit to charge the energy storage unit, and at least one of the back angle actuator and the leg angle actuator is operated through the main board. The power supply unit supplies a second voltage to the main board to operate the main board, thereby controlling the relay unit to close. When the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off, the second voltage is not supplied to the main board, so that the relay unit is disconnected. When the relay unit is disconnected, the energy storage unit supplies the electric energy charged when the power supply unit is normally operating to at least one of the back angle actuator and the leg angle actuator based on the signal from the input unit corresponding to the user's input.

[0024] The working method of the massage device disclosed in the present invention includes the following steps: an energy storage unit stores electric energy supplied by a power supply unit; when the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off, an input unit receives an input from a user; based on a signal from the input unit corresponding to the user's input, a back angle actuator receives electric energy from the energy storage unit to activate the body massage unit to return the massage device to an initial state; and based on a signal from the input unit corresponding to the user's input, a leg angle actuator receives electric energy from the energy storage unit to activate the leg massage unit to return the massage device to an initial state; when the power supply unit is operating normally, the power supply unit supplies a first voltage to the energy storage unit. The storage unit is used to charge the energy storage unit, and at least one of the back angle actuator and the leg angle actuator is operated through the main board, the power supply unit supplies a second voltage different from the first voltage to the main board to operate the main board, thereby controlling the relay unit to close; when the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off, the second voltage different from the first voltage is not supplied to the main board, so that the relay unit is disconnected. When the relay unit is disconnected, the energy storage unit supplies the electric energy charged when the power supply unit is normally working to at least one of the back angle actuator and the leg angle actuator based on the signal from the input unit corresponding to the input of the user.

[0025] Effects of the Invention

[0026] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device has the effect of ensuring user safety through the energy storage unit even if the power supply is in an abnormal state. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 It is a diagram for explaining a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 2 It is a diagram for explaining the main framework of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 3 2 is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 4 FIG2 is a diagram illustrating an external device capable of communicating with the massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 5 A block diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0032] Figure 6 An input unit 530 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0033] Figure 71 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 8 1 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 9 A block diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] A massage device, characterized in that it includes: an energy storage unit that stores electric energy supplied by a power supply unit; an input unit that receives user input when the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off; a back angle actuator that, based on the input unit, activates the body massage unit by receiving electric energy from the energy storage unit to return the massage device to an initial state; and a leg angle actuator that, based on the input unit, activates the leg massage unit by receiving electric energy from the energy storage unit to return the massage device to an initial state.

[0037] The advantages and features of the disclosed embodiments and methods for achieving these will become clear by referring to the accompanying drawings and the following embodiments described in detail. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and can be implemented in various forms. The purpose of providing these embodiments is solely to fully disclose the present disclosure and fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the present disclosure.

[0038] The terms used in this specification are briefly explained, and the disclosed embodiments are described in detail.

[0039] The terms used in this specification are selected from commonly used terms that are currently in wide use, as much as possible, based on the functions of the present disclosure. However, these terms may be changed based on the intentions of those skilled in the art, precedents, or the emergence of new technologies. In addition, in certain cases, the applicant has arbitrarily selected certain terms. In such cases, the meanings of the selected terms will be described in detail in the description section of this disclosure. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should be defined based on the meanings of the terms and the overall content of this disclosure, and should not be defined based solely on the names of the terms.

[0040] In this specification, a singular form includes a plural form unless it is clearly indicated that it is a singular form. In addition, a plural form also includes a singular form unless it is clearly indicated that it is a plural form.

[0041] Throughout the specification, when a part “comprises” a certain constituent element, it means that other constituent elements may also be included, rather than excluding other constituent elements, unless there is a description to the contrary.

[0042] In addition, the term "unit" used in the specification refers to a software or hardware component, and a "unit" performs certain functions. However, a "unit" is not limited to software or hardware. A "unit" can be constructed in a manner that exists in an addressable recording medium, or can be constructed in a manner that reproduces one or more processors. Therefore, as an example, a "unit" includes: components such as software components, object-oriented software components, table components, and task components, processes, functions, attributes, programs, subroutines, program code segments, drivers, firmware, microcodes, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables. The functions provided by the components and "units" can be provided by combining fewer components and "units", or can be provided by further separating into more components and "units".

[0043] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a "unit" can be implemented as a processor and a memory. The term "processor" should be broadly interpreted to include a general-purpose processor, a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a digital signal processor (DSP), a controller, a microcontroller, a state machine, etc. In some cases, a "processor" may refer to an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic device (PLD), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc. The term "processor" may refer to a combination of processing devices, for example, a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a combination of multiple microprocessors, a combination of more than one microprocessor combined with a DSP core, or any other such combination.

[0044] The term "memory" should be interpreted broadly to include any electronic component capable of storing electronic information. The term memory can refer to various types of processor-readable media, such as random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory, magnetic or optical data storage devices, registers, and the like. A memory is said to be in electronic communication with a processor if the processor can read information from and / or write information to the memory. Memory that is integrated into a processor is said to be in electronic communication with the processor.

[0045] The actuator in this specification refers to a structure that can provide driving force. For example, the actuator may include a motor, a linear motor, an electronic motor, a DC motor, an AC motor, a linear actuator, an electric actuator, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0046] In this specification, according to one embodiment, a massage device may refer to a massage device having a body massage section and a leg massage section. Furthermore, according to another embodiment, the body massage section 2100 and the leg massage section 2300 may exist as separate independent devices (e.g., a body massage device and a leg massage device), and the massage device may refer to either a body massage device or a leg massage device.

[0047] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. Furthermore, in order to more clearly illustrate the present disclosure, parts not related to the description will be omitted.

[0048] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] The massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a body massage part 2100 forming an area for accommodating at least a portion of a user's body and massaging the user's body, and a leg massage part 2300 for massaging the user's legs.

[0050] The body massage unit 2100 can massage at least a portion of the user's body. The body massage unit 2100 may include a massage assembly 2170 for massaging at least a portion of the user's body; an audio output assembly 2160 for providing any form of audio output to the user; a main frame 2110 forming the skeleton of the body massage unit 2100; and a user input unit 2180 for receiving any form of input from the user.

[0051] The above-mentioned structures of the body massage part 2100 are merely exemplary embodiments. In addition to the above-mentioned structures, the body massage part 2100 may further include various structures.

[0052] In addition, if Figure 1 The shape and structure of the massage device 100 shown are merely examples. Without departing from the protection scope defined by the claims of the present disclosure, various forms of the massage device 100 should also fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0053] The body massage part 2100 may form a space of any shape for accommodating the user. The body massage part 2100 may have a space of a shape corresponding to the shape of the user's body. For example, Figure 1 As shown, the body massaging part 2100 may be implemented in the shape of a chair capable of accommodating the entire body or a part of the user's body.

[0054] The portion of the body massage part 2100 that contacts the ground may include any material or any component (eg, a non-slip pad) for enhancing friction, and may include wheels for enhancing the mobility of the massage device 100 .

[0055] At least a portion of the body massage part 2100 can slide. For example, when the body massage part 2100 starts massaging, at least a portion of the body massage part 2100 can slide forward. Alternatively, the body massage part 2100 can be tilted backward. As a result, the body massage part 2100 can perform massage while tilted backward.

[0056] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may include at least one airbag (not shown). The airbag may be located in the shoulder portion, pelvic portion, arm massage portion, leg massage portion 2300, etc., but is not limited thereto and may be configured in multiple portions of the massage device 100.

[0057] The massage device 100 may include an air supply unit that supplies air to the airbags to inflate them. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage unit 2100 or the leg massage unit 2300. Alternatively, the air supply unit may be located outside the body massage device 100.

[0058] The leg massage part 2300 can provide a leg massage to the user. For example, the leg massage part 2300 may include a calf massage part for massaging the user's calves and / or a foot massage part for massaging the user's feet.

[0059] The length of the leg massage section 2300 can be adjusted based on the user's physical characteristics. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 100, the user's calves are longer, so the leg massage section 2300 may need to be longer. Conversely, when a shorter user uses the massage device 100, the user's calves are shorter, so the leg massage section 2300 may need to be shortened. Thus, the leg massage section 2300 can provide a leg massage tailored to the user's height.

[0060] The massage component 2170 may be disposed inside the body massage portion 2100 so as to apply any form of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated in the body massage portion 2100. Figure 1 As shown, the massage assembly 2170 may be movable along a main frame 2110 provided inside the body massage part 2100 .

[0061] For example, the main frame 2110 of the body massage part 2100 may include a rack gear, and the massage assembly 2170 may provide mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body while moving along the rack gear. The massage assembly 2170 may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited thereto.

[0062] The main frame 2110 constitutes the skeleton of the internal structure of the body massage part 2100 and can be made of metal or plastic. For example, the main frame 2110 can be made of iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited thereto and can also be made of a variety of sturdy materials.

[0063] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may include an audio output component 2160. The audio output component 2160 may be located in various locations. For example, the audio output component 2160 may include multiple output units, such as an upper audio output unit located at the upper end of the seat portion that contacts the user, a front audio output unit located at the front ends of the arm massage portions attached to the left and right sides of the seat portion, and / or a rear audio output unit located at the rear ends of the arm massage portions, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output component 2160 may provide, for example, 5.1-channel stereo sound, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0064] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a user may control the massage device 100 using the massage device control apparatus 2200. The massage device control apparatus 2200 may be connected to the massage device 100 through wired communication and / or wireless communication.

[0065] The massage device control device 2200 may include a remote controller, a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant, etc., but is not limited thereto, and may also include various electronic devices connected via wired or wireless communication.

[0066] Figure 2 It is a diagram for explaining the main framework of one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0067] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the main frame 2110 may include an upper frame 2250 provided with a massage assembly 2170 and a base frame 2210 for supporting the upper frame 2250 .

[0068] A rack 2251 may be provided at at least a portion of the upper frame 2250. The rack 2251 is a member for guiding the body massage assembly 2170 to move up and down, and may include a plurality of valleys and a plurality of ridges.

[0069] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, racks 2251 may be disposed on opposite sides of the upper frame 2250 , and the body massage assembly 2170 may be movable along the racks 2251 .

[0070] exist Figure 2In the embodiment, the rack 2251 is formed in the up-down direction, but is not limited thereto. The rack 2251 may include a rack in the front-to-back direction and a rack in the up-to-down direction. In the present disclosure, the front-to-back direction refers to the direction from the body massage component 2170 toward the user or from the user toward the body massage component 2170, which may also be referred to as the Z-axis direction.

[0071] The body massage component 2170 may include a gear meshing with the rack 2251. More specifically, the body massage component 2170 may include gears meshing with the racks in the front-to-back direction and the racks in the up-to-down direction, respectively. The gears are rotated by an actuator provided in the body massage component 2170, thereby enabling the body massage component 2170 to move forward, backward, upward, or downward.

[0072] As the body massage component 2170 moves forward, the massage intensity can increase. In addition, as the body massage component 2170 moves backward, the massage intensity can weaken.

[0073] The rack 2251 may be made of metal or plastic. For example, the rack 2251 may be made of iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenolic resin, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0074] The upper frame 2250 can be implemented in various shapes. For example, the upper frame 2250 can be divided into an S frame, an L frame, an S&L frame, and a double S&L frame according to the shape, but is not limited thereto.

[0075] An S-frame is a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 2250 includes an S-shaped curved shape. An L-frame is a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 2250 includes an L-shaped curved shape. An S&L frame is a frame that includes both an S-shaped curved shape and an L-shaped curved shape. A double S&L frame is a frame that includes an L-shaped curved shape and two S-shaped curved portions.

[0076] The base frame 2210 refers to a portion of the main frame 2110 that supports the upper frame 2250 and contacts the ground. The base frame 2210 may include a base upper frame 2211 and a base lower frame 2212.

[0077] The base upper frame 2211 can support the upper frame 2250, and the base lower frame 2212 can be in contact with the ground. In addition, the base upper frame 2211 can be in contact with the base lower frame 2212.

[0078] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the base upper frame 2211 is movable along the base lower frame 2212. For example, the base upper frame 2211 is slidable forward or backward along the base lower frame 2212. In this case, since the upper frame 2250 is connected to the base upper frame 2211, it is movable along with the movement of the base upper frame 2211.

[0079] For example, when the base upper frame 2211 moves forward, the upper frame 2250 can also move forward together, and when the base upper frame 2211 moves backward, the upper frame 2250 can also move backward together. Thus, the body massage part 2100 can be allowed to slide.

[0080] Specifically, to allow the upper base frame 2211 to move, movable wheels may be provided at the bottom of the upper base frame 2211. Furthermore, guide members capable of guiding the movable wheels may be provided at the top of the lower base frame 2212. The movable wheels provided on the upper base frame 2211 move along the guide members provided on the lower base frame 2212, thereby allowing the upper base frame 2211 to move forward or backward.

[0081] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may not provide a sliding function, in which case the base frame 2210 may not be divided into an upper frame and a lower frame.

[0082] Figure 3 2 is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0083] The massage device 100 may include a control unit 300 that controls the operation of the massage device 100. The control unit 300 may include a processor 110 and a memory 120. The processor 110 may execute instructions stored in the memory 120.

[0084] The processor 110 is capable of controlling the operation of the massage device 100. The massage device 100 may include a single processor or multiple processors. When the massage device 100 includes multiple processors, at least some of the multiple processors may be physically separated from each other. Furthermore, without limitation, the massage device 100 may be implemented in various ways.

[0085] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor 110 is capable of controlling the operation of the massage device 100. For example, the massage device 100 may include multiple actuators, and the massage device 100 can control the operation of the multiple actuators. For example, the massage device 100 may include a drive unit that moves the armrest frame base, an actuator that moves the massage assembly 2170, at least one actuator included in the massage assembly, a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, a leg length adjustment actuator, and a slide actuator. The processor 110 can control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling these actuators.

[0086] The massage component moving actuator is an actuator that can realize the up and down movement of the massage component 2170. Through the operation of the massage component 2170 moving actuator, the massage component 2170 can move along the rack.

[0087] The back angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the portion of the back massage device 100 that contacts the user. The back angle of the massage device 100 can be adjusted by the operation of the back angle actuator.

[0088] The leg angle actuator is an actuator for adjusting the angle of the leg massage part 2300 of the massage device 100 . The angle between the leg massage part 2300 and the body massage part 2100 can be adjusted by the operation of the leg angle actuator.

[0089] The foot massage actuator is an actuator for operating the foot massage component included in the leg massage unit 2300. By using the foot massage actuator, the massage device 100 can provide foot massage to the user.

[0090] The massage assembly 2170 may include at least one actuator, and the processor 110 may operate the at least one actuator to provide various massage operations. For example, the processor 110 may operate the at least one actuator provided in the massage assembly 2170 to provide a patting massage, a kneading massage, etc., without limitation, and may provide various massage actions.

[0091] The leg length adjustment actuator is an actuator for adjusting the length of the leg massage part 2300. For example, the processor 110 can use the leg length adjustment actuator to adjust the length of the leg massage part 2300 to suit the user, resulting in the user receiving a massage suitable for their body shape.

[0092] The slide actuator can realize the sliding operation of the massage device 100. For example, the horizontal base upper frame can be moved forward or backward by the operation of the slide actuator, and as a result, the upper frame connected to the horizontal base upper frame can also move forward or backward.

[0093] The memory 120 may store various information related to the massage device 100. For example, the memory 120 may include massage control information and personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.

[0094] The memory 120 may be implemented as a non-volatile storage medium capable of persistently storing arbitrary data. For example, the memory 120 may include not only magnetic disks, optical disks, and magneto-optical storage devices, but also storage devices based on flash memory and / or battery-backed memory, but is not limited thereto.

[0095] Massage device 100 may include a sensor unit. The sensor unit may acquire various information using at least one sensor. The sensor unit may be configured as a sensor utilizing pressure, electric potential, optical measurement methods, or the like. For example, the sensor may include, but is not limited to, a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, or a contact sensor.

[0096] In addition, the sensor unit may include a human body information acquisition sensor that can acquire fingerprint information, facial information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, etc., but is not limited thereto and may include a variety of human body information.

[0097] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 can detect the contact area and / or contact position with the user via a sensor. Furthermore, the massage device 100 can provide a personalized massage based on the information acquired by the sensor. Furthermore, the massage device 100 can include a communication unit. The communication unit of the massage device 100 receives signals from an external device. The processor 110 processes the received signals to obtain a result signal. The communication unit can then output the result signal to the external device.

[0098] The communication unit can communicate with the components inside the massage device 100, the external massage device and / or the user terminal 2200 through any form of network. The communication unit may include a wired / wireless connection component for connecting to the network. As a wireless connection technology, for example, wireless local area network (Wireless LAN, WLAN) (Wi-Fi), wireless broadband access (Wirelessbroadband, Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), etc. can be used. As a wired connection technology, for example, digital subscriber line (Digital Subscriber Line, XDSL), fiber to the home (Fibers to the home, FTTH), power line communication (Power Line Communication, PLC), etc. can be used. In addition, the network connection unit includes a short-range communication module, which can send and receive data with any device / terminal located in a short distance. For example, as short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc. may be used, but are not limited thereto.

[0099] In addition, the massage device 100 may further include an input unit or an output unit. The massage device 100 may use the input unit to receive user input. In addition, the massage device 100 may output the processing results of the processor 110 to the output unit.

[0100] Specifically, the input unit can receive instructions from the user regarding the operation control of the massage device 100. The input unit 2180 can be implemented in various ways. For example, the input unit 2180 can be provided in the body massage unit 2100 or the leg massage unit 2300, but is not limited thereto.

[0101] The massage device 100 can acquire various instructions from a user through the input part 2180. For example, the massage device 100 can receive any instruction regarding selection of a massage assembly, selection of a massage type, selection of a massage intensity, selection of a massage time, selection of a massage part, selection of a position and operation of the body massage part 2100, selection of power on / off of the massage device 100, selection of whether to activate a heating function operation, selection of a sound source play-related, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0102] The massage device 100 can provide an interface for selecting a massage mode. For example, the input part 2180 or the output part can include a massage device control apparatus 2200. Through the massage device control apparatus 2200, a medical massage list of various modes related to body improvement can be listed.

[0103] The medical massage mode can include at least one of a concentration mode, a meditation mode, a recovery mode, a stretching mode, a sleep mode, a vitality mode, a golf mode, a buttock molding mode, a test taker mode, a weight loss mode, and a growth mode.

[0104] According to another embodiment of the disclosure, the input part 2180 can have a button in the form of a hot key and / or an option button for performing selection of a direction, cancel, input, etc., according to a pre-set user setting function or a custom setting function, etc.

[0105] The input part 2180 can be implemented in a keyboard, a dome switch, a touchpad (static pressure / electricity), a jog switch, etc., but is not limited thereto. Also, the input part 2180 can acquire an instruction according to a user's utterance based on a voice recognition technology.

[0106] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the output part can include a display for displaying an operation state of the massage device 100 or a current state of a user, etc. In this case, the display can include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, a three-dimensional display (3D display), but is not limited thereto.

[0107] The output portion may include an audio output component 2160. The audio output component 2160 can provide any form of audio output to the user. For example, the audio output component 2160 can provide brain stimulation to the user by outputting a sound source and / or binaural beats optimized by the massage mode provided by the massage device 100. The audio output component 2160 can output an audio signal received from a network (not shown) or stored in an internal / external storage medium (not shown). For example, the audio output component 2160 can output an audio source based on the control of the user terminal 2200 via a connection with the user terminal 2200 and a network (for example, a Bluetooth connection, etc.). In addition, the audio output component 1600 can output any form of audio signal generated in association with the operation of the massage device 100.

[0108] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present disclosure may be implemented in combination with other program modules and / or by combining hardware and software. For example, the present disclosure may be implemented by a computer-readable medium.

[0109] The medium accessible by the computer can be any computer-readable medium, including volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transitory media, removable and non-removable media. By way of example and not limitation, computer-readable media can include computer-readable storage media and computer-readable transmission media.

[0110] Computer-readable storage media include volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transient media, removable and non-removable media for storing information such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data, and can be implemented by any method or technology. Computer-readable storage media may include, but are not limited to, RAM, read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other storage technology, compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), digital versatile disc (DVD) or other optical disk storage devices, cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage devices or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be accessed by a computer and used to store the required information.

[0111] Figure 4 FIG2 is a diagram illustrating an external device that can communicate with the massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0112] The massage device 100 can communicate with an external device via wired or wireless communication to send and receive various data.

[0113] The external device may include a portable electronic device 410, such as an AI speaker, a tablet computer, or a smartphone. The portable electronic device 410 may be a dedicated or general portable electronic device for the massage device 100. In addition, the external device may include a wearable device 420 such as a smart watch or a smart watchband. The external device may include other massage devices 430 other than the massage device 100 currently used by the user. The external device may include a hospital server 440. The external device may include a personal health record (PHR) server. In addition, the external device may include a cloud server 450. The external device may include medical measuring equipment such as an electronic scale, a blood glucose meter, or a blood pressure meter.

[0114] Although some examples of external devices have been described in the present disclosure, it should be understood that any device that can communicate with the massage device 100 by wire or wirelessly and can receive information from each other can be included in the external device.

[0115] Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0116] Massage device 100 may include an energy storage unit 520 that stores electrical energy supplied from power supply unit 510. Energy storage unit 520 may include a supercapacitor or a battery. Energy storage unit 520 is capable of storing electrical energy supplied from power supply unit 510. However, this is not limiting and energy may be received from an auxiliary power supply unit. The auxiliary power supply unit may include a generator, such as a solar generator or a generator that converts kinetic energy into electrical energy. Energy storage unit 520 may store enough energy to operate at least one actuator included in massage device 100 for several minutes.

[0117] The massage device 100 may include an input unit 530 for receiving a user input when the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off. The input unit 530 may be implemented as Figure 1 The input section 2180 is an independent circuit. For example, Figure 1 Input unit 2180 can receive power from power supply unit 510. However, input unit 530 can receive power from energy storage unit 520. Therefore, if power supply unit 510 experiences an abnormality and cannot supply energy, input unit 2180 may not function. However, even if power supply unit 510 experiences an abnormality, input unit 530 can still function.

[0118] Input unit 530 may be a button for enabling massage device 100 to assume a specific position when power supply unit 510 is abnormal or normal. The specific position may be a position that facilitates the user's getting up from massage device 100. The specific position may be a pre-set position. The specific position may include the initial state of massage device 100.

[0119] The massage device 100 may include a back angle actuator 540 or a leg angle actuator 550 .

[0120] The back angle actuator 540 may receive electric energy from the energy storage part 520 based on the input part 530. In addition, the back angle actuator 540 may operate the body massage part 2100 by using the received electric energy to return the massage device 100 to the initial state.

[0121] In addition, the leg angle actuator 550 may receive electric energy from the energy storage unit 520 based on the input unit 530. In addition, the leg angle actuator 550 may operate the leg massaging unit 2300 to return the massage device 100 to the initial state.

[0122] The initial state of the massage device 100 may be when the massage device 100 is not tilted. Alternatively, the initial state may be when the user is comfortably seated on the massage device 100 and is able to stand up. The initial state may be pre-set. For example, the initial state may be when the body massage section 2100 is perpendicular to the ground. Alternatively, the initial state may be when the leg massage section 2300 is bent, or when the leg massage section 2300 is at its shortest length.

[0123] At least one actuator may include a unit capable of determining an initial state. For example, at least one actuator may include a sensor capable of measuring a rotation angle. Massage device 100 may control the at least one actuator to return to its initial position by rotating it by a predetermined rotation angle. This control may be implemented by a circuit or a processor. When the actuator is in the initial position, massage device 100 may be in the initial state.

[0124] In addition, the massage device 100 may include a sensor capable of confirming the initial position of the at least one actuator. The massage device 100 may be controlled to rotate the at least one actuator until the at least one actuator is in the initial position. The control may be implemented by a circuit or a processor.

[0125] In addition, the massage device 100 can not include a unit for knowing the initial position of the at least one actuator. The massage device 100 can rotate the at least one actuator based on a user input. The at least one actuator can be rotated in one direction. In addition, the at least one actuator can not be rotated due to jamming between mechanical parts of the massage device 100. The at least one actuator can not be rotated again can be the initial state of the massage device 100.

[0126] In addition, when the load applied to the at least one actuator is above a critical value, the massage device 100 can cut off the power supply from the energy storage 520 to the at least one actuator. This can be achieved by a mechanical / electronic fuse, a solenoid coil, or a microprocessor. According to the present disclosure, it is possible to prevent problems that can occur due to a large load applied to the actuator or malfunctions that can occur due to a large load applied to the mechanical parts of the massage device 100.

[0127] The input 530 can receive a user's input. For example, the input 530 can be a switch. When the user presses the input 530, the energy storage 520 and the at least one actuator are short-circuited, so that the electrical energy of the energy storage 520 can be supplied to the at least one actuator. The at least one actuator can be actuated so that the massage device 100 is in the initial state. When the user does not press the input 530, the electrical energy from the energy storage 520 is not supplied to the at least one actuator.

[0128] In addition, it can be indicated whether the input 530 is pressed or not by an electrical signal. For example, when the input 530 is pressed, a signal indicating "ON" can be output. In addition, when the input 530 is not pressed, a signal indicating "OFF" can be output. However, it is not limited thereto, and when the input 530 is not pressed, a signal indicating "ON" can be output. In addition, when the input 530 is pressed, a signal indicating "OFF" can be output.

[0129] When the signal of the input 530 indicates "ON", the circuit of the massage device 100 can supply the electrical energy of the energy storage 520 to the at least one actuator. In addition, when the signal of the input 530 indicates "OFF", the circuit of the massage device 100 can not supply the electrical energy of the energy storage 520 to the at least one actuator.

[0130] Even if an abnormality occurs in the power supply unit 510, the energy storage unit 520 can still supply electrical energy to the at least one actuator. An abnormality in the power supply unit 510 refers to a situation where electrical energy cannot be supplied from the power supply unit 510 to the massage device 100. For example, this may include a situation where the power supply unit 510 is inoperable due to a power outage, line interruption, or unplugging the power cord, or a situation where the power supply unit 510 is inoperable due to an abnormality in the circuit of the power supply unit 510.

[0131] When the power supply from the power supply unit 510 is cut off, the power from the energy storage unit can be supplied to at least one of the back angle actuator 540 and the leg angle actuator 550 based on the input unit 530. When the power supply from the power supply unit 510 is cut off, at least one of the back angle actuator 540 and the leg angle actuator 550 can receive power from the energy storage unit 520.

[0132] Specifically, when a malfunction occurs in the power supply unit 510, the input unit 530 can receive user input. The back angle actuator 540 and the leg angle actuator 550 operate simultaneously based on the input unit 530 to return the massage device 100 to its initial state. Since only the back angle actuator 540 and the leg angle actuator 550 operate when the power supply unit 510 malfunctions, the massage device 100 effectively utilizes the energy in the energy storage unit 520 and can return the user to a position that is convenient for them to stand up from the massage device 100.

[0133] Furthermore, when the power supply from the power supply unit 510 is cut off, the input unit 530 can be used to operate only one of the back angle actuator 540 or the leg angle actuator 550. For example, when the power supply from the power supply unit 510 is cut off, the back angle actuator 540 can be in its initial state or in a position that is convenient for the user to stand up from the massage device 100. In other words, the body massage section 2100 is in its initial state or a state close to its initial state. In this case, the energy storage unit 520 can supply power only to the leg angle actuator 550. Thus, the massage device 100 can maintain the leg massage section 2300 in its initial state.

[0134] While the above description describes a case where the energy storage unit 520 supplies power only to the leg angle actuator 550, the energy storage unit 520 may also supply power only to the back angle actuator 540. The case of supplying power only to the back angle actuator 540 is similar to the case of supplying power only to the leg angle actuator 550, and therefore, repeated description will be omitted.

[0135] According to the present disclosure, the massage device 100 can return to the initial state of the massage device 100 in which the user easily gets up from the massage device 100 by using the minimum energy from the energy storage part 520 .

[0136] The rotational position of the back angle actuator 540 or the position of the body massage portion 2100 that facilitates the user's rise from the massage device 100 can be preset. As described above, the rotational position of the back angle actuator 540 or the position of the body massage portion 2100 can be measured using a sensor of the actuator or a sensor of the massage device 100. The massage device 100 uses a circuit or processor to control the back angle actuator 540 or the position of the body massage portion 2100 to remain unchanged when the rotational position of the back angle actuator 540 or the position of the body massage portion 2100 is within a predetermined range.

[0137] In addition, when the power supply from the power supply unit 510 is cut off, the leg angle actuator 550 may be in the initial state or a position that is convenient for the user to get up from the massage device 100. That is, the leg massage part 2300 may be in the initial state, or in a state close to the initial state. At this time, the energy storage unit 520 can only supply power to the back angle actuator 540. Therefore, the massage device 100 can put the body massage part 2100 in the initial state. According to the present disclosure, the massage device 100 can return to the initial state of the massage device 100, which is convenient for the user to get up from the massage device 100, by using the minimum energy from the energy storage unit 520.

[0138] The rotational position of the leg angle actuator 550 or the position of the leg massage section 2300, which facilitates the user's rise from the massage device 100, can be preset. As described above, the rotational position of the leg angle actuator 550 or the position of the leg massage section 2300 can be detected by a sensor of the actuator or a sensor of the massage device 100. The massage device 100 uses a circuit or processor to control the leg angle actuator 550 or the position of the leg massage section 2300 to remain unchanged when the rotational position of the leg angle actuator 550 or the position of the leg massage section 2300 is within a predetermined range.

[0139] As described above, for example, the actuator may include a motor, and the rotational position may represent an angle through which the actuator is rotated from an initial state.

[0140] In addition, the massage device 100 can extend or shorten the length of the leg massage part 2300 according to the user's body shape. To extend or shorten the length of the leg massage part 2300, the massage device 100 may include an actuator separate from the leg angle actuator 550. The initial state of the massage device 100 may be a state in which the leg massage part 2300 is shortened to its shortest.

[0141] During a massage, the leg massage section 2300 can be in an extended position. When the power supply from the power supply unit 510 is cut off, the massage device 100 can disable the actuator for extending or shortening the leg massage section 2300, minimizing energy consumption in the energy storage unit 520. The massage device 100 can control the leg massage section 2300 via the leg angle actuator 550, moving it only until it comes into contact with the floor. This allows the massage device 100 to return to a position that facilitates the user's removal from the massage device 100, rather than returning to its initial position.

[0142] More specifically, when the leg massage part 2300 comes into contact with the ground, the leg angle actuator 550 may be unable to rotate due to the leg massage part 2300 being stuck to the ground. The massage device 100 may stop the rotation of the leg angle actuator 550. Since the process of controlling the leg angle actuator 550 to stop rotating has already been described, a repeated description will be omitted.

[0143] Figure 9 FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0144] Figure 9 For more detailed description Figure 5 Picture.

[0145] First, the operation of the power supply unit 510 during normal operation will be described. The power supply unit 510 may include an AC power supply or a power board. The power board may include a switching multi-power supply (SMPS). The power supply unit 510 can convert the AC power into a relatively high voltage V2 (e.g., 24V) and a relatively low voltage V1 (e.g., 5V). V1 and V2 can be direct current. V1 converted by the power supply unit 510 is supplied to the mainboard 910 as system power to enable the mainboard to operate.

[0146] The V2 converted by the power supply unit 510 can charge the energy storage unit 520. In addition, the power supply unit 510 can output V2 to the relay unit 920. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the power supply unit 510 can transmit V2 to the relay unit 920 via the energy storage unit 520. According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the power supply unit 510 can transmit V2 to the relay unit 920 without transmitting V2 through the energy storage unit 520.

[0147] The mainboard, activated by supplying V1, can control the relay unit 920 to close (Relay On). When the relay unit 920 is closed (Relay On), the relay unit 920 can transmit V2 to the mainboard 910. The mainboard 910 can supply V2 power to at least one of the back angle actuator 540 and the leg angle actuator 550. The mainboard 910 can control the operation of at least one of the back angle actuator 540 and the leg angle actuator 550.

[0148] When the power supply unit 510 is operating normally, the relay is closed (Relay On), and therefore the input unit 530 cannot control the back angle actuator 540 and the leg angle actuator 550. In other words, the input unit 530 cannot control the power supplied to the back angle actuator 540 and the leg angle actuator 550. Because the main board 910, which receives power from the power supply unit 510, determines an emergency situation based on sensors and takes appropriate measures, the massage device 100 can operate safely.

[0149] The following describes a situation where the power supply unit 510 cannot operate normally. The power supply unit 510 may not operate normally due to reasons such as the power cord being unplugged, a power outage, or a line interruption. When V1 cannot be supplied to the main board due to an abnormality in the power supply unit 510, the relay unit 920 is disconnected (Relay Off). V2' can be supplied from the energy storage unit 520 to at least one of the back angle actuator 540 and the leg angle actuator 550 based on the input unit 530. Since V2' is electric energy supplied from the energy storage unit 520, it may be less than or equal to 24V. In addition, V2' may be greater than the torque voltage, which is the minimum voltage that can make at least one of the back angle actuator 540 and the leg angle actuator 550 operate.

[0150] When the user presses the input unit 530 when the power supply unit 510 is not functioning properly, power can be supplied to at least one of the back angle actuator 540 and the leg angle actuator 550 via a mechanical switch. Input unit 530 supplies power V2′ to at least one of the back angle actuator 540 and the leg angle actuator 550, thereby activating at least one of the back angle actuator 540 and the leg angle actuator 550. Consequently, the massage device 100 can be returned to a specific posture that facilitates the user's getting up from the massage device 100.

[0151] When the user presses the input portion 530 and the electric energy from the energy storage portion 520 is transferred to the back angle actuator 540 , the back angle actuator 540 can be operated to make the backrest of the massage device 100 upright.

[0152] When the user presses the input part 530 and the electric energy from the energy storage part 520 is transmitted to the leg angle actuator 550 , the leg angle actuator 550 can be operated to lower the leg massaging part 2300 of the massage device 100 .

[0153] Massage device 100 may also include a seat angle actuator. This actuator is used to adjust the angle of the seat in which the user is seated. When the user presses input unit 530, electrical energy from energy storage unit 520 is transferred to the seat angle actuator. This electrical energy drives the seat angle actuator, allowing massage device 100 to return to a position that is convenient for the user to stand up.

[0154] Figure 6 An input unit 530 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0155] The input unit 530 can be located in a position that is convenient for the user to press at any time. The input unit 530 may include a touch switch, a dial switch, a rotary switch, a toggle switch, a push button switch, a tact switch, a slide switch, or a trip switch. In addition, the input unit 530 may include a knob or a button to facilitate user operation of the button. The input unit 530 may include a light source. The light source may include a light bulb or an LED. When the power supply from the power supply unit 510 is cut off, the light source of the input unit 530 can use the power supplied to the energy storage unit 520 to flash for a preset time.

[0156] Even if the light turns dark due to a power outage, the user can easily find the input unit 530. Therefore, even if a power outage occurs, the user can return the massage device 100 to the initial state by using the input unit 530.

[0157] In addition, the light source can flash for a predetermined time, but is not limited thereto. The light source can emit light for a predetermined time. The massage device 100 can prevent excessive consumption of energy in the energy storage unit 520 by operating the light source only for a predetermined time.

[0158] Massage device 100 may also include a light. For example, during a power outage, the surrounding area becomes dark, and a user might bump into other objects when getting up from massage device 100. Therefore, the light can use the power from energy storage unit 520 to illuminate the area around massage device 100 for a specified period of time. This allows the user to identify objects around massage device 100, reducing the risk of collision.

[0159] Figure 7 1 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0160] Figure 7State 710 may be a state in which the massage device 100 provides massage to the user. The body massage part 2100 may be tilted and the user may be lying down. Alternatively, the leg massage part 2300 may be extended to allow the user's legs to be straightened.

[0161] The input unit 530 can receive input from the user. Even if the power from the power supply unit 510 is cut off, the input unit 530 can receive power from the energy storage unit 520. The massage device 100 can be operated based on the input unit 530 to return to the initial state. Specifically, the back angle actuator 540 or the leg angle actuator 550 of the massage device 100 can receive power from the energy storage unit 520 based on the input unit 530. The body massage unit 2100 can be operated to a specific posture through the back angle actuator 540. In addition, the leg massage unit 2300 can be operated to a specific posture through the leg angle actuator 550. The specific posture may refer to a posture that is convenient for the user to get up from the massage device 100. The specific posture may include the initial state of the massage device 100.

[0162] Figure 7 State 720 may represent an initial state. The body massage unit 2100 may be in a standing position, and the leg massage unit 2300 may be in a position where the user's knees are bent. Since the massage device 100 is in a specific position based on the input unit 530, the user can escape from the massage device 100 even if they are in a state of limited mobility.

[0163] Figure 8 1 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0164] like Figure 3 As mentioned above, the massage device 100 may include a control unit 300 .

[0165] The control unit 300 can operate using the electric energy supplied from the power supply unit 510 or the energy storage unit 520. The control unit 300 can measure the remaining electric energy of the energy storage unit 520. The control unit 300 may be a microprocessor including a sensor for measuring the remaining electric energy of the energy storage unit 520. Alternatively, the control unit 300 may use an independent sensor to measure the remaining electric energy of the energy storage unit 520.

[0166] More specifically, when energy storage unit 520 is a supercapacitor, control unit 300 can determine the remaining energy in the supercapacitor by measuring the voltage. The energy can be calculated as 1 / 2*C*V^2, where C is the capacitance of the capacitor and V is the measured voltage. Control unit 300 can use the energy value itself or a value that is proportional to or positively correlated with the energy value.

[0167] The control unit 300 may include a low-power processor. If the power supply unit 510 malfunctions, the control unit 300 can operate for at least 20 minutes using the energy storage unit 520. This means that even if the power supply unit 510 malfunctions, the control unit 300 can still control the massage device 100 while the user stands up from the massage device 100.

[0168] The massage device 100 may also include a display unit. The display unit may be provided on the output unit. When the output unit is not receiving power from the power supply unit 510, various devices included in the output unit may cease operation. However, even when not receiving power from the power supply unit 510, the display unit included in the output unit can still receive power from the energy storage unit 520.

[0169] The display unit can use low-power components. For example, the display unit can include at least one low-power LED. Based on the remaining power level of the energy storage unit 520, the display unit can display the remaining power level of the energy storage unit. For example, the number of LEDs included in the display unit that are illuminated can be proportional to the remaining power level of the energy storage unit 520. Furthermore, the light intensity of the LEDs in the display unit can be proportional to the remaining power level of the energy storage unit 520.

[0170] In addition, the display unit may include a speaker, and the number of times the speaker of the display unit emits a buzzing sound may be proportional to the remaining power of the energy storage unit 520 .

[0171] The display unit emits a sound or lights up only under specified circumstances. For example, if the power supply unit 510 stops operating, the display unit may emit a sound or light up to inform the user of the remaining power level of the energy storage unit 520. Alternatively, the display unit may emit a sound or light up to inform the user of the remaining power level of the energy storage unit 520 when the user presses the input unit 530.

[0172] When the remaining power of the energy storage unit 520 is below a critical value, the control unit 300 can control the power supply unit 510 to charge the energy storage unit 520. The control unit 300 can obtain the critical value from the memory. Alternatively, the control unit 300 can receive the critical value from an external device via a wired or wireless method.

[0173] When the power supply unit 510 is operating normally, the control unit 300 may periodically measure the stored energy of the energy storage unit 520 as a precaution. In addition, when the energy of the energy storage unit 520 is below a critical value, the control unit 300 may recharge the energy storage unit 520.

[0174] To prevent overcharging of the energy storage unit 520, the control unit 300 may control the energy storage unit 520 to stop charging when the energy stored in the energy storage unit 520 exceeds a critical value. This can prevent accidents caused by overcharging or overheating of the energy storage unit 520.

[0175] Furthermore, upon receiving a charging signal from the input unit 2170 or the user terminal 2200, the control unit 300 may charge the energy storage unit 520. Furthermore, upon receiving a discharge signal from the input unit 2170 or the user terminal 2200, the control unit 300 may stop charging the energy storage unit 520. According to the present disclosure, if a shock is applied to the massage device 100 including the charged energy storage unit 520, the user can prevent the possibility of an accident by discharging the energy storage unit 520. This shock may occur during a natural disaster or during transportation or movement of the massage device 100.

[0176] Furthermore, massage device 100 may include an impact detection sensor or a heat detection sensor. When the impact detection sensor detects an impact exceeding a critical impact level, or the heat detection sensor detects a temperature exceeding a critical temperature, control unit 300 may discharge energy storage unit 520. This prevents secondary damage to massage device 100 even when it is exposed to an abnormal environment such as a fire or earthquake.

[0177] When the power supply from the power supply unit 510 is cut off, the control unit 300 may store recorded information in the memory, including the time when the power supply from the power supply unit 510 was cut off, the time when the power supply from the power supply unit 510 started supplying power, the voltage supplied by the power supply unit 510, the current supplied by the power supply unit 510, the operating status of the massage device 100, the remaining power of the energy storage unit 520, the operating time of the back angle actuator 540, or the operating time of the leg angle actuator 550. The control unit 300 may periodically collect the recorded information.

[0178] The working state of the massage device 100 may include: a massage mode, whether the actuators of the massage device 100 are working or not, or the current or voltage consumed by each actuator.

[0179] The massage mode may represent a combination of information on a massage sequence, a massage type, a massage time, a massage intensity, a massage position, a temperature of a massage device, or a massage posture.

[0180] The massage location may refer to a part of the user's body that is massaged by the massage device 100. The massage device 100 may provide massage to the user's body part by controlling the actuator of the corresponding part.

[0181] The massage type may represent a slapping motion, a kneading motion, or a combined motion of the user by the massage device 100. The massage device 100 may control the actuator motion based on information on the massage type.

[0182] The massage time indicates the time during which the massage device 100 provides massage to the user. The massage device 100 may determine the time during which the massage is provided to the user based on the information on the massage time.

[0183] Massage intensity refers to the intensity with which the massage device 100 presses, kneads, or taps the user. The massage device 100 can adjust the intensity of the presses, kneads, or taps by controlling the actuators. The intensity of the presses, kneads, or taps can vary depending on the body part.

[0184] The massage posture may refer to the posture of the user when receiving a massage on the massage device 100. The shape of the massage device 100 may be deformed by a driving portion or an actuator, and the massage device 100 may be configured to lay the user down, lift the user up, bend the user's legs, or stretch the user's legs.

[0185] The massage sequence represents changes in information about massage intensity, massage location, temperature of the massage device, or massage posture over time. The massage device 100 can provide various massages over time based on the massage sequence. For example, the massage may focus on the user's legs during a first period of time, and on the user's back during a second period of time.

[0186] The user can find the cause of abnormal operation of the massage device 100 based on the time-lapsed recorded information stored by the massage device 100. For example, the user can understand whether the power supply unit 510 is operating abnormally due to a power outage or line interruption, or whether the power supply unit 510 is operating abnormally, or whether the power supply unit 510 is temporarily unable to supply power smoothly due to abnormal load on the actuator.

[0187] In addition, when the power supply unit 510 does not supply electric energy for a specified period, the control unit 300 can control the energy storage unit 520 to discharge. The specified time refers to sufficient time required for the user to get up from the massage device 100. For example, the specified time can be tens of hours. By releasing the electric energy stored in the energy storage unit 520, the massage device 100 can prevent secondary losses caused by the energy storage unit 520 in unpredictable situations. For example, in the event that the massage device 100 overheats, a surge is applied to the massage device 100, or the massage device 100 is immersed in water, the massage device 100 can release the electric energy of the energy storage unit 520 after a specified time.

[0188] In addition, when the power supply 510 does not supply electric power for a predetermined period, the control section 300 can control the massage device 100 to return to the initial state. That is, even if the user does not press the input section 530, the control section 300 can control the massage device 100 to return to the initial state by using the energy stored in the energy storage section 520. When the massage device 100 is in the initial state, it can be in a state in which mechanical load is small. Therefore, when the massage device 100 maintains a posture other than the initial state for a long time, the life of the components of the massage device 100 can be shortened. Therefore, when the massage device 100 maintains a posture other than the initial state for a long time, the control section 300 can control the massage device 100 to automatically return to the initial state.

[0189] In addition, when the massage device 100 automatically returns to the initial state, an alarm can be issued. The user can know that the massage device 100 returns to the initial state, and can move away from the massage device 100 or can cope with the situation. In addition, the massage device 100 can include a proximity sensor for measuring whether there is an object around. Only when there is no object around, the massage device 100 can return to the initial state.

[0190] In addition, when it is dark around, the user can collide with the massage device 100 while walking. Therefore, when it is determined that there is an object approaching based on a signal from the proximity sensor, the control section 300 can control the output section to output a sound or emit light. Therefore, according to the present disclosure, it is possible to prevent the user from colliding with the massage device 100. Here, the control section 300, the proximity sensor, or the output section can operate by receiving electric power from at least one of the power supply section 510 or the energy storage section 520.

[0191] The massage device 100 can perform step 810 in which the energy storage section stores electric power supplied from the power supply section. In addition, the massage device 100 can perform step 820 in which the input section receives an input from the user when supply of electric power from the power supply section is cut off. In addition, the massage device 100 can perform step 830 in which, based on a signal from the input section 530, the back angle actuator 540 receives electric power from the energy storage section 520 to actuate the body massage section 2100 to return the massage device 100 to the initial state. In addition, the massage device 100 can perform step 840 in which, based on a signal from the input section 530, the leg angle actuator 550 receives electric power from the energy storage section 520 to actuate the leg massage section 2300 to return the massage device 100 to the initial state.

[0192] In addition, when the supply of electric power from the power supply section is cut off, the control section 300 can perform the following step: the light source provided in the input section 530 flashes for a predetermined time using electric power supplied from the energy storage section 520.

[0193] In addition, the control unit 300 may perform a step of measuring the remaining electric energy of the energy storage unit. In addition, the control unit 300 may operate using the electric energy supplied by the power supply unit 510 or the energy storage unit 520.

[0194] Furthermore, the massage device 100 can return the back angle actuator 540 or the leg angle actuator 550 to their initial state using a mechanical elastic body. For example, while the back angle actuator 540 or the leg angle actuator 550 maintains a predetermined rotation angle when receiving electrical energy, it can rotate freely when not receiving electrical energy. Furthermore, the elastic body can apply a force to the back angle actuator 540 or the leg angle actuator 550 to return the back angle actuator 540 or the leg angle actuator 550 to their initial state. The massage device 100 can return to its initial state using the elastic body without the assistance of the energy storage unit 520.

[0195] The above description is centered around a variety of embodiments. A person skilled in the art in the art to which the present disclosure pertains will appreciate that the present disclosure can be implemented in a modified manner without departing from the basic features of the present disclosure. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered from an illustrative perspective, rather than a restrictive perspective. The scope of the present disclosure is shown in the claims, not in the above description, and all distinguishing technologies within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the present disclosure.

[0196] On the one hand, the embodiments of the present disclosure described above can be written into a program that can be executed by a computer and can be implemented in a general-purpose digital computer that runs the program using a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes storage media such as magnetic storage media (e.g., ROM, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.) and optical reading media (e.g., CD-ROM, DVD, etc.).

Claims

1. A massage device, characterized in that: include: an energy storage unit for storing electric energy supplied by the power supply unit, an input unit for receiving a user input when the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off, a back angle actuator that operates the body massage portion by receiving electric energy from the energy storage portion based on a signal corresponding to the user's input from the input portion, thereby returning the massage device to an initial state; and a leg angle actuator that operates the leg massage portion by receiving electric energy from the energy storage portion based on a signal corresponding to the user's input from the input portion, thereby returning the massage device to an initial state; When the power supply unit operates normally, The power supply unit supplies a first voltage to the energy storage unit to charge the energy storage unit, and operates at least one of the back angle actuator and the leg angle actuator through the main board. The power supply unit supplies a second voltage to the main board to operate the main board, thereby controlling the relay unit to close; When the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off, The second voltage is not supplied to the main board, thereby turning off the relay unit. When the relay unit is disconnected, the energy storage unit supplies electric energy charged when the power supply unit operates normally to at least one of the back angle actuator and the leg angle actuator based on a signal corresponding to the user's input from the input unit.

2. The massage device according to claim 1, wherein: When the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off, the light source provided in the input unit flashes for a preset time using the power supplied from the energy storage unit.

3. The massage device according to claim 1, wherein: The massage device further includes a control unit that operates using the electric energy supplied from the power supply unit or the energy storage unit and measures the remaining electric energy of the energy storage unit.

4. The massage device according to claim 3, characterized in that A display unit is further included, which displays the remaining electric energy of the energy storage unit based on the remaining electric energy of the energy storage unit.

5. The massage device according to claim 3, wherein: When the remaining electric energy of the energy storage unit is equal to or less than a critical value, the control unit controls the power supply unit to charge the energy storage unit.

6. The massage device according to claim 3, characterized in that When the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off, the control unit stores recorded information in the memory, and the recorded information includes: the time when the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off, the time when the power supply unit starts to supply power, the voltage supplied by the power supply unit, the current supplied by the power supply unit, the working status of the massage device, the remaining power amount of the energy storage unit, the working time of the back angle actuator or the working time of the leg angle actuator.

7. The massage device according to claim 3, characterized in that The control section controls the energy storage section to discharge when the power supply section does not supply electric energy during a prescribed period of time.

8. A method for operating a massage device, characterized in that: The steps include: The energy storage unit stores the electric energy supplied by the power supply unit. When the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off, the input unit receives an input from the user, Based on a signal from the input unit corresponding to the user's input, a back angle actuator receives electric energy from the energy storage unit to operate the body massage unit to return the massage device to an initial state; and Based on a signal from the input unit corresponding to the user's input, the leg angle actuator receives electric energy from the energy storage unit to operate the leg massage unit to return the massage device to an initial state; When the power supply unit operates normally, The power supply unit supplies a first voltage to the energy storage unit to charge the energy storage unit, and operates at least one of the back angle actuator and the leg angle actuator through the main board. The power supply unit supplies a second voltage different from the first voltage to the main board to operate the main board, thereby controlling the relay unit to close; When the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off, A second voltage different from the first voltage is not supplied to the main board, thereby turning off the relay unit. When the relay unit is disconnected, the energy storage unit supplies electric energy charged when the power supply unit operates normally to at least one of the back angle actuator and the leg angle actuator based on a signal corresponding to the user's input from the input unit.

9. The operating method of the massage device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The method further includes the following steps: when the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off, the light source provided in the input unit flashes for a preset time using the power supplied by the energy storage unit.

10. The operating method of the massage device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The method further includes the following steps: a control unit determines the remaining electric energy of the energy storage unit; The control unit operates using electric energy supplied from the power supply unit or the energy storage unit.

11. The operating method of the massage device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The method comprises the following steps: when the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off, the control unit stores the recorded information in a memory; The recorded information includes the time when the power supply from the power supply unit is cut off, the time when the power supply unit starts to supply power, the voltage supplied by the power supply unit, the current supplied by the power supply unit, the working status of the massage device, the remaining power amount of the energy storage unit, the working time of the back angle actuator or the working time of the leg angle actuator.

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