Management system of a massage device and method of action thereof

Abstract

This invention relates to an operation method for a management system of a massage device, comprising the following steps: a first terminal for modifying massage setting information of a first massage device generates a customer identifier; the first terminal obtains customer massage setting information based on user input; the first terminal sends the customer massage setting information and the customer identifier to a server; a second massage device receives the customer identifier; the second massage device receives customer massage setting information from the server based on the customer identifier; and the second massage device generates a massage diagram based on the customer massage setting information.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a massage device and its operation method that provide personalized customized massage based on user selection. Background Technology

[0002] Massage refers to a medical adjunct therapy that involves applying various forms of mechanical stimulation to specific parts of the body, such as kneading, pressing, stretching, patting, or moving a part of the body, to adjust changes in the body, promote blood circulation, and relieve fatigue.

[0003] Due to economic and time constraints, the demand for massage devices or massagers that provide manual massage functions has increased. Specifically, as the need to relieve stiff muscles and eliminate fatigue or stress through massage has grown, various massage devices that offer good time and cost-effectiveness have emerged. Any form of instrument, device, or apparatus that provides massage through mechanical means without the need for a separate massage therapist is called a massage device.

[0004] With the development of massage devices, they can now offer users a variety of massage options; however, few users understand all the functions of these devices. Therefore, there may be situations where users are unable to utilize their features. Furthermore, while massage devices can provide a massage tailored to a user's body type through simple operation, even simple operations can be difficult for users unfamiliar with them.

[0005] Therefore, a method is being researched in which professionals can directly assist users in setting up the massage device. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0007] The problem addressed by the embodiments is that the massage device provides personalized, customized massage according to the user's preferences through simple operation.

[0008] The problems solved by the embodiments are not limited to those described above, and those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains can clearly understand from this specification and the accompanying drawings any problems not mentioned.

[0009] Means used to solve problems

[0010] An operation method for a massage device management system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the following steps: a first terminal for modifying massage setting information of a first massage device generates a customer identifier; the first terminal obtains customer massage setting information based on user input; the first terminal sends the customer massage setting information and the customer identifier to a server; a second massage device receives the customer identifier; the second massage device receives customer massage setting information from the server based on the customer identifier; and the second massage device generates a massage diagram based on the customer massage setting information.

[0011] The customer massage setting information of the operation method of the management system of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes at least one of massage time information, preferred massage area information, preferred massage method information, massage intensity information, air pressure massage range information, air pressure massage intensity information, and shoulder height information.

[0012] The step of generating a massage map in the operation method of the massage device management system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: generating a massage map by applying pre-determined differential information for each massage area to at least one of massage mode information, massage intensity information, and air pressure massage intensity information.

[0013] The step of generating a massage map in the operation method of the massage device management system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the following steps: generating a massage map by making the body part corresponding to the preferred massage part information have a higher proportion than other body parts in the massage time information.

[0014] The step of generating a massage map in the operation method of the massage device management system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the following steps: generating a massage map by making the massage mode corresponding to the preferred massage mode information have a higher proportion than other massage modes in the massage time information; the massage mode information represents one of patting, kneading and acupressure.

[0015] In a method of operating a management system for a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the following steps are included: the second massage device provides massage based on shoulder height information instead of determining shoulder height through a massage module.

[0016] In the operation method of the management system of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of the second massage device receiving a customer identifier includes: the step of the second terminal receiving the customer identifier based on the user's input; the step of receiving customer massage setting information includes: the step of the second terminal receiving the customer massage setting information from the server based on the customer identifier, and the step of the second terminal sending the customer massage setting information to the second massage device.

[0017] In the operation method of the management system of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of the second massage device receiving a customer identifier includes: the second massage device receiving the customer identifier from the server based on the user's input; the step of receiving customer massage setting information includes: the second massage device receiving the customer massage setting information from the server based on the customer identifier.

[0018] In an operation method of a massage device management system according to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of generating a massage map includes: generating a massage map by applying customer massage setting information to an original massage map.

[0019] The operation method of the management system of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes the following steps: the second massage device displays customer massage setting information; the second massage device modifies the customer massage setting information based on user input; the second massage device generates a massage diagram based on the modified customer massage setting information; the second massage device sends the modified customer massage setting information to the server; and the server stores the modified customer massage setting information corresponding to the customer identifier.

[0020] In the operation method of the management system of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of obtaining customer massage setting information includes the following steps: a first terminal receives information about the customer; and the first terminal receives customer massage setting information from the database of the server based on the information about the customer.

[0021] An operating method for a massage device management system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the following steps: a first terminal for changing massage setting information of a first massage device generates a customer identifier; the first terminal obtains customer massage setting information based on user input; the first terminal sends the customer massage setting information and the customer identifier to a server; the first terminal sends a second massage device identifier to the server; the server stores the second massage device identifier corresponding to the customer identifier; the second massage device sends the second massage device identifier to the server; and the server, in response to receiving the second massage device identifier from the second massage device, sends the customer identifier and the customer massage setting information to the second massage device.

[0022] Furthermore, the program for implementing the operation method of the management system of the massage device as described above can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium.

[0023] Invention Effects

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device has the effect of providing a massage pattern according to the user's preferences through simple operation. The massage pattern is provided with the massage target area, massage time, massage method and massage intensity, etc. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the main framework of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating an external device capable of communicating with a massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating the operation method of the management system of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a diagram of a massage pattern generated according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 7 This is a diagram of a massage chart generated based on the massage weight of each part and the massage weight of each massage method, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention that can be displayed on a first terminal.

[0033] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention that can be displayed on a first terminal.

[0034] Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention that can be displayed on a first terminal.

[0035] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention that can be displayed on a first terminal.

[0036] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention that can be displayed on a first terminal.

[0037] Figure 13 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention that can be displayed on a first terminal.

[0038] Figure 14 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention that can be displayed on a first terminal.

[0039] Figure 15 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention that can be displayed on a first terminal.

[0040] Figure 16 This is a flowchart illustrating the operation method of the management system of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The operation method of the management system for the massage device includes the following steps: a first terminal for modifying the massage setting information of the first massage device generates a customer identifier; the first terminal obtains the customer massage setting information based on user input; the first terminal sends the customer massage setting information and the customer identifier to a server; a second massage device receives the customer identifier; the second massage device receives the customer massage setting information from the server based on the customer identifier; and the second massage device generates a massage diagram based on the customer massage setting information.

[0042] The advantages, features, and methods of implementation of the disclosed embodiments will become clear upon reference to the accompanying drawings and the following embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and can be implemented in various different forms. The purpose of providing these embodiments is solely to complete the invention and to fully inform those skilled in the art of its scope.

[0043] The terminology used in this specification is briefly described, and the disclosed embodiments are described in detail.

[0044] The terminology used in this specification has been selected as widely used and common terms as possible, taking into account the functionality of this invention. However, these terms may be changed based on the intent of those skilled in the art, precedents, or the emergence of new technologies. Furthermore, in certain cases, the applicant has arbitrarily selected certain terms; in such cases, the meanings of the selected terms will be detailed in the descriptive section of this invention. Therefore, the terminology used in this invention should be defined based on its meaning and the overall content of the invention, and not merely on its name.

[0045] Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the singular form in this specification includes the plural form. Conversely, unless explicitly stated otherwise, the plural form also includes the singular form.

[0046] Throughout the specification, when a section “includes” a certain component, it means that other components may be included unless otherwise described, rather than excluding other components.

[0047] Furthermore, the term "part" used in this specification refers to a software or hardware component, and a "part" performs certain functions. However, a "part" is not limited to software or hardware. A "part" can be configured to exist in addressable storage media or to reproduce one or more processors. Thus, as an example, a "part" includes: components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components; procedures; functions; properties; programs; subroutines; program code segments; drivers; firmware; microcode; circuits; data; databases; data structures; tables; arrays; and variables. The functionality provided by components and "parts" can be provided by combining them into fewer components and "parts," or by further separating them into more components and "parts."

[0048] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a "part" may be implemented as a processor and memory. The term "processor" should be interpreted broadly to include general-purpose processors, central processing units (CPUs), microprocessors, digital signal processors (DSPs), controllers, microcontrollers, state machines, etc. In some cases, "processor" may refer to application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc. The term "processor" may refer to a combination of processing devices, such as a combination of a DSP (digital signal processor) and a microprocessor, a combination of multiple microprocessors, a combination of one or more microprocessors coupled to a DSP core, or any other combination of such configurations.

[0049] The term "memory" should be broadly interpreted 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, etc. If a processor can read information from memory and / or record information in memory, then the memory can be said to be in a state of electronic communication with the processor. Memory integrated into the processor is in a state of electronic communication with the processor.

[0050] In this specification, an actuator refers to a structure capable of providing driving force. For example, an actuator may include, but is not limited to, a motor, a linear motor, an electric motor, a direct current (DC) motor, an alternating current (AC) motor, a linear actuator, an electric actuator, etc.

[0051] In this specification, according to one embodiment, a massage device may refer to a massage device including a body massage section and a leg massage section. Alternatively, 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.

[0052] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings to enable those skilled in the art to readily implement the invention. Furthermore, in the drawings, parts unrelated to the description will be omitted for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the invention.

[0053] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a massage device 100 includes: a body massage section 2100, which forms an area for accommodating at least a portion of a user's body and massaging the user's body; and a leg massage section 2300, which massages the user's legs.

[0055] The body massage unit 2100 is capable of providing massage to at least a part of a user's body. The body massage unit 2100 may include: a massage module 2170 for providing massage function to at least a part of a user's body; an audio output module 2160 for providing audio output to the user in any form; a main frame 2110 for forming the frame of the body massage unit 2100; and an input unit 2180 for receiving input in any form from the user.

[0056] The structures of the body massage unit 2100 described above are merely exemplary embodiments. In addition to the aforementioned structures, the body massage unit 2100 may also include a variety of other structures.

[0057] In addition, such as Figure 1 The shape and structure of the massage device 100 shown are merely examples. Various forms of massage devices 100 should also fall within the scope of this invention without departing from the scope of the claims.

[0058] The body massage unit 2100 can be formed into a space of any shape to accommodate a user. The body massage unit 2100 can have a space that corresponds to the shape of the user's body. For example, as... Figure 1 As shown, the body massage unit 2100 can be implemented in a seated form that can accommodate the user's whole body or part of the body.

[0059] The portion of the body massage unit 2100 that contacts the ground may include any material or component for increasing friction (e.g., an anti-slip mat, etc.) and may include wheels for enhancing the mobility of the massage device 100.

[0060] At least a portion of the body massage unit 2100 is slidable. For example, when the body massage unit 2100 begins to massage, at least a portion of the body massage unit 2100 can slide forward. Additionally, the body massage unit 2100 can tilt backward. As a result, the body massage unit 2100 can provide massage while tilted backward.

[0061] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 may include at least one airbag (not shown). The airbag may be located in the user's shoulder area, pelvic area, arm massage area, leg massage area 2300, etc., but is not limited thereto, and may be provided in multiple parts of the massage device 100.

[0062] The massage device 100 may include an air supply unit capable of inflating an airbag by supplying air to it. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage unit 2100 or in the leg massage unit 2300. Alternatively, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device 100.

[0063] The leg massage unit 2300 can provide leg massage to the user. For example, the leg massage unit 2300 may include a calf massage unit for massaging the user's lower legs and / or a foot massage unit for massaging the user's feet.

[0064] The leg massage unit 2300 can be adjusted in length according to the user's body characteristics. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 100, the leg massage unit 2300 needs to be longer because of the longer calves. Conversely, when a short user uses the massage device 100, the leg massage unit 2300 needs to be shorter because of the shorter calves. Therefore, the leg massage unit 2300 can provide leg massage tailored to the user's height.

[0065] The massage module 2170 can be disposed inside the body massage unit 2100 to provide any form of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated in the body massage unit 2100. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the massage module 2170 can move along the main frame 2110 inside the body massage unit 2100.

[0066] For example, the main frame 2110 of the body massage unit 2100 may have a rack gear, and the massage module 2170 provides mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body while moving along the rack. The massage module 2170 may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited to these.

[0067] The main frame 2110 is used to form the internal structure of the body massage part 2100, and can be made of metal and / or plastic materials. For example, the main frame 2110 can be made of iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited to these, and can also be made of various hard materials.

[0068] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 may include an audio output module 2160. The audio output module 2160 may be disposed in various locations. For example, the audio output module 2160 may include multiple output units, such as an upper audio output unit disposed on the upper end of the seat portion in contact with the user, a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the left and right arm massage portions of the seat portion, and / or a rear audio output unit attached to the rear end of the arm massage portions, etc., but is not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module 2160 can provide stereo sound, such as 5.1 channels, but is not limited thereto.

[0069] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a user can control the massage device 100 using the massage device control device 2200. The massage device control device 2200 can be connected to the massage device 100 via wired and / or wireless communication.

[0070] The massage device control device 2200 may include, but is not limited to, a remote controller, a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), etc., and may include various electronic devices that can be connected to the massage device 100 via wired or wireless communication.

[0071] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the main framework of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the main frame 2110 may include an upper frame 2250 on which a massage module 2170 is provided and a base frame 2210 for supporting the upper frame 2250.

[0073] At least a portion of the upper frame 2250 may be provided with a rack 2251. The rack 2251 is a component for guiding the body massage module 2170 to move up and down, and may include multiple valleys and multiple spines.

[0074] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the rack 2251 can be arranged facing each other on both sides of the upper frame 2250, and the massage module 2170 can move along the rack 2251.

[0075] exist Figure 2In this invention, rack 2251 is formed along the vertical direction, but is not limited thereto. Rack 2251 may include racks in the front-back direction and racks in the vertical direction. In this invention, front and back can refer to the direction from the body massage module 2170 toward the user or the direction from the user toward the body massage module 2170, respectively, and can also be referred to as the Z-axis direction.

[0076] The body massage module 2170 may include gears that mesh with rack 2251. More specifically, the body massage module 2170 may include gears that mesh with racks in the forward and backward directions and racks in the up and down directions, respectively. The gears are rotated by an actuator disposed in the body massage module 2170, thereby allowing the body massage module 2170 to move forward, backward, up, or down.

[0077] As the body massage module 2170 moves forward, the massage intensity can be increased. Conversely, as the body massage module 2170 moves backward, the massage intensity can be decreased.

[0078] 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 to these.

[0079] The upper frame 2250 can be implemented in various shapes. For example, depending on the shape, the upper frame 2250 can be classified as an S-frame, an L-frame, an S&L-frame, or a double S&L-frame, but is not limited to these.

[0080] An S-frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 2250 includes a shape curved like an "S". An L-frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 2250 includes a shape curved like an "L". An S&L frame refers to a frame in which both shapes are curved like an "S" and curved like an "L". A double S&L frame refers to a frame in which both shapes are curved like an "L" and both parts are curved like an "S".

[0081] The base frame 2210 refers to the part of the main frame 2110 that supports the upper frame 2250 and is in contact with the ground. The base frame 2210 may include an upper base frame 2211 and a lower base frame 2212.

[0082] The upper base frame 2211 can support the upper frame 2250, and the lower base frame 2212 can be connected to the ground. In addition, the upper base frame 2211 can be set in a manner that connects to the lower base frame 2212.

[0083] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the upper base frame 2211 is movable along the lower base frame 2212. For example, the upper base frame 2211 is slidably moved forward and / or backward along the lower base frame 2212. In this case, the upper frame 2250 is connected to the upper base frame 2211, thereby being able to move with the movement of the upper base frame 2211.

[0084] For example, when the upper base frame 2211 moves forward, the upper frame 2250 can also move forward together; when the upper base frame 2211 moves backward, the upper frame 2250 can also move backward together. This allows the body massage unit 2100 to slide.

[0085] Specifically, to allow movement of the upper base frame 2211, a moving wheel can be provided at the lower part of the upper base frame 2211. Additionally, a guide member capable of guiding the moving wheel can be provided at the upper part of the lower base frame 2212. The moving wheel provided on the upper base frame 2211 moves along the guide member provided on the lower base frame 2212, thereby allowing the upper base frame 2211 to move forward and / or backward.

[0086] According to another embodiment of the invention, the massage device 100 may not provide a sliding function, in which case the base frame 2210 may not be separated into an upper frame and a lower frame.

[0087] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0088] The massage device 100 may include a control unit 300 for controlling 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 commands stored in the memory 120.

[0089] The processor 110 is capable of controlling the operation of the massage device 100. The massage device 100 may include one processor or multiple processors. When the massage device 100 includes multiple processors, at least some of the multiple processors may be located at physically spaced distances from each other. Furthermore, the massage device 100 may be implemented in various ways, without limitation.

[0090] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the processor 110 is capable of controlling the operation of the massage device 100. For example, the massage device 100 may include a plurality of actuators, and the operation of the massage device 100 can be controlled by controlling the operation of the plurality of actuators. For example, the massage device 100 may include at least one of the following: a drive unit for moving the armrest frame support, a massage module movement actuator, at least one actuator included in the massage module, a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, a leg length adjustment actuator, and a sliding actuator, and the processor 110 can control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling these actuators.

[0091] The control unit 300 can move the massage module 2170 along the X, Y, and Z axes via the massage module movement actuator. The massage module 2170 can move along the rack according to the operation of the massage module movement actuator. Movement. The drive control unit can move the massage ball forward or backward along the X, Y, and Z axes. Alternatively, the drive control unit can rotate the massage ball around the X, Y, and Z axes.

[0092] The back angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the part of the massage device 100 that contacts the user's back. The back angle of the massage device 100 can be adjusted by operating the back angle actuator.

[0093] The leg angle actuator is an actuator used to adjust the angle of the leg massage section 2300 of the massage device 100. The angle between the leg massage section 2300 and the body massage section 2100 can be adjusted by operating the leg angle actuator.

[0094] The foot massage actuator is an actuator used to operate the foot massage module included in the leg massage unit 2300. By using the foot massage actuator, the massage device 100 can provide foot massage to the user.

[0095] The massage module 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 included in the massage module 2170 to provide tapping massage, kneading massage, etc., but is not limited to this, and may provide various massage operations.

[0096] The leg length adjustment actuator is an actuator used to adjust the length of the leg massage unit 2300. For example, the processor 110 can use the leg length adjustment actuator to adjust the length of the leg massage unit 2300 to fit the user, so that the user can enjoy a massage that matches their body shape.

[0097] The sliding actuator enables the massage device 100 to slide. For example, the upper frame of the horizontal base can be moved forward and / or backward by the operation of the sliding actuator, so that the upper frame connected to the upper frame of the horizontal base can also be moved forward and / or backward.

[0098] The memory 120 may store various types of information related to the massage device 100. For example, the memory 120 may include massage control information, personal authentication information, but is not limited to these.

[0099] The memory 120 can be implemented using a non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing some data. For example, the memory 120 may include not only disks, optical disks, and magneto-optical storage devices, but also storage devices based on flash memory and / or battery-backed storage, but is not limited to these.

[0100] The massage device 100 may include a sensor unit. The sensor unit can acquire various types of information by using at least one sensor. The sensor unit may be configured as a sensor utilizing measurement methods such as pressure, potential, and optics. For example, the sensor may include a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a contact sensor, etc., but is not limited to these.

[0101] In addition, the sensor unit may include a biometric information acquisition sensor. The biometric information acquisition sensor may acquire fingerprint information, facial information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, etc., but is not limited to these, and may include a variety of biometric information.

[0102] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 can sense the contact area and / or contact position with the user via a sensor. Furthermore, the massage device 100 can provide personalized massage based on information acquired by the sensor. Additionally, the massage device 100 may include a communication unit. The communication unit of the massage device 100 receives signals via an external device. The processor 110 can obtain a result signal by processing the received signals. The communication unit can output the result signal to the external device.

[0103] The communication unit communicates with modules inside the massage device 100, external massage devices, and / or user terminals 2200 via any type of network. The communication unit may include wired / wireless connection modules for network connectivity. Wireless connection technologies may include, for example, Wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), etc. Wired connection technologies may include, for example, Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL), Fiber to the Home (FTTH), Power Line Communication (PLC), etc. Furthermore, the network connection unit includes a short-range communication module capable of sending and receiving data with any device / terminal located in close proximity. For example, as a short-range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc. can be used, but are not limited to these.

[0104] Additionally, the massage device 100 may include an input section and / or an output section. The massage device 100 can receive input from a user using the input section. Furthermore, the massage device 100 can output the processing results of the processor 110 to the output section.

[0105] Specifically, the input unit can receive commands from the user regarding the operation and 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 to these.

[0106] The massage device 100 can receive various commands from the user via the input unit 2180. For example, the massage device 100 can receive any commands, but is not limited to, regarding the selection of massage module, massage type, massage intensity, massage time, massage area, position and operation of the body massage unit 2100, on / off power supply of the massage device 100, whether to activate the heating function, and sound source playback.

[0107] The massage device 100 can provide an interface for selecting massage modes. For example, the input section 2180 or the output section may include a massage device control device 2200. The massage device control device 2200 can list a variety of medical massage modes related to physical improvement.

[0108] Medical massage modes may include at least one of the following: concentration mode, meditation mode, recovery mode, stretching mode, sleep mode, vitality mode, golf mode, hip shaping mode, exam mode, weightlessness mode, and growth mode.

[0109] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the input unit 2180 may have buttons in the form of hot keys and / or option buttons for selecting, canceling, or inputting execution directions, according to preset user settings or self-preset functions.

[0110] The input unit 2180 can be implemented using a touch screen, keyboard, dome switch, touchpad (static / electrostatic), rotary dial, momentary switch, etc., but is not limited to these. Moreover, the input unit 2180 can be based on voice recognition technology to obtain commands based on the user's voice.

[0111] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit may include a display for displaying the operating status of the massage device 100 or the current state of the user. In this case, the display may 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, and a 3D display, but is not limited thereto.

[0112] The output section may include an audio output module 2160. The audio output module 2160 is capable of providing any form of audio output to the user. For example, the audio output module 2160 can output the optimal sound source and / or binaural beats for the massage method provided by the massage device 100, thereby providing brain stimulation to the user. The audio output module 2160 can output sound signals received via a network (not shown) or stored in internal / external storage media (not shown). For example, the audio output module 2160 can output sound sources controlled by the user terminal 2200 via a network connection (e.g., Bluetooth connection, etc.). Additionally, the audio output module 2160 can output any form of sound signal that occurs in association with the operation of the massage device 100.

[0113] Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented in combination with other program modules and / or by combining hardware and software. For example, the present invention can be implemented by a computer-readable medium.

[0114] The computer-accessible medium can be any computer-readable medium, including volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transitory media, and 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.

[0115] Computer-readable storage media include volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transient media, and removable and non-removable media used for storing computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, and / or other data, which can be embodied by some method or technique. Computer-readable storage media may include, but are not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory and / or other storage technologies, CD-ROM, digital video disk (DVD) and / or other optical disk storage devices, cassette tape, magnetic tape, disk storage devices and / or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium accessible by a computer and used to store the required information.

[0116] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating an external device capable of communicating with a massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0117] The massage device 100 can communicate with external devices via wired and / or wireless means, sending and receiving various types of data.

[0118] External devices may include portable electronic devices 410, such as AI speakers, tablets, or smartphones. Portable electronic devices 410 may be dedicated to or universally applicable to the massage device 100. Additionally, external devices may include wearable devices 420 such as smartwatches and / or smart bracelets. External devices may include other massage devices 430 besides the massage device 100 currently being used by the user. External devices may include a hospital server 440. External devices may include a Personal Health Record (PHR) server. Additionally, external devices may include a cloud server 450. External devices may include medical measurement devices such as electronic scales, blood glucose meters, or blood pressure monitors.

[0119] Although some examples of external devices have been described in this invention, it should be understood that any device that is wired or wirelessly connected to the massage device 100 and capable of sending and receiving information to and from the other device can be included as an external device.

[0120] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating the operation method of the management system of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0121] The first terminal 510 can execute step 541 to generate a customer identifier. The first terminal 510 can be connected to the first massage device via wired or wireless connection. The first terminal 510 can change the massage settings information of the first massage device. The first terminal 510 can be a customer terminal or a store terminal. The first terminal 510 can be configured with a program that can change the settings of the first massage device.

[0122] The first massage device can be a massage device installed in the store. Customers can experience the first massage device.

[0123] The first terminal 510 can execute step 542, acquiring customer massage setting information based on user input. Here, the user can be a store employee or a customer. The customer massage setting information may include at least one of the setting information of a first massage device suitable for the customer's body or the setting information of a first massage device preferred by the customer. Specifically, the customer massage setting information may include information related to at least one of massage time information, preferred massage area information, preferred massage method information, massage intensity information, air pressure massage range information, air pressure massage intensity information, back angle information, leg angle information, and shoulder height information. The customer massage setting information can be represented numerically.

[0124] Massage setting information can be actual settings that directly represent massage time, preferred massage areas, preferred massage methods, massage intensity, air pressure massage range, air pressure massage intensity, back angle, leg angle, or shoulder height. However, it is not limited to these; massage setting information can also be information that indirectly represents actual settings. For example, massage setting information can refer to information that changes from the initial settings of the massage device. Because the changes are relatively small, the massage device, server, or first terminal can reduce the amount of data sent or received. The massage device can obtain actual setting information by applying the changed information to the initial settings. In this invention, massage setting information can represent either actual settings or changed information.

[0125] Massage time information can be the user's preferred massage time. Preferred massage area information can include at least one of the following areas: neck, back, waist, or buttocks. Preferred massage method information can include at least one of the following: tapping, acupressure, or kneading.

[0126] Additionally, massage intensity information can refer to the movement speed of the actuator included in the massage module 2170, which is used to perform tapping, acupressure, or kneading. The faster the actuator's movement speed, the stronger the massage intensity. Furthermore, massage intensity information can refer to the degree to which the massage module 2170 protrudes towards the user (the degree to which the massage module protrudes along the Z-axis). The more the massage module 2170 protrudes towards the user, the stronger the massage intensity.

[0127] The air pressure massage range information can indicate the body part receiving the air pressure massage. The air pressure massage intensity information can indicate the pressure applied to the user by the airbags included in the massage device. Alternatively, the air pressure massage intensity information can refer to the amount of air injected into the airbags or the air injection speed. The shoulder height information can indicate the position of the user's shoulders when sitting in the massage device. In addition, the shoulder height information can indicate the reference position of the massage module 2170 on the rack 2215 to provide massage to the user.

[0128] Reference Figures 6 to 15 This provides a more detailed explanation of the customer's massage settings.

[0129] The first terminal 510 can receive the setting information as customer massage setting information. Additionally, the first terminal 510 can store the customer massage setting information.

[0130] The first terminal 510 can transmit customer massage settings to the first massage device via wired or wireless means. The first massage device can then adjust the position of the massage module, massage areas, massage intensity, massage sequence, and massage method based on the received customer massage settings. The customer can experience the changed massage and provide feedback to the store staff. The store staff can input this feedback into the first terminal 510, allowing the customer's settings to be modified accordingly. Additionally, the first terminal 510 can send the changed customer massage settings to the first massage device.

[0131] When a customer meets the customer's massage settings, the store employee can input a signal indicating that the customer's settings have been completed into the first terminal 510.

[0132] The first terminal 510 can perform step 551, sending customer massage setting information and a customer identifier to the server. The first terminal 510 and the server 520 can communicate wirelessly. The server 520 can store the customer massage setting information corresponding to the customer identifier.

[0133] The second massage device 530 can perform step 552, receiving a customer identifier. The second massage device 530 can be a massage device purchased by the customer. When the first massage device is a trial device, the second massage device 530 is a massage device that has actually been purchased. The first massage device and the second massage device 530 can be different from each other.

[0134] The second massage device 530 can receive the customer identifier directly from the server 520 via wired or wireless communication. However, it is not limited to this; the second massage device 530 can also receive the customer identifier indirectly via a terminal.

[0135] Additionally, the second massage device 530 can execute step 553, receiving customer massage setting information from the server 520 based on the customer identifier. The second massage device 530 can receive the customer massage setting information directly from the server 520 via wired or wireless communication. However, it is not limited to this; the second massage device 530 can also indirectly receive customer massage setting information via a terminal.

[0136] According to one embodiment of the present invention, step 552 of the second massage device 530 receiving a customer identifier may include a step of a second terminal receiving a customer identifier based on user input. The second terminal may be a customer's terminal or a delivery driver's terminal. The terminal may include a smartphone or tablet computer, etc. The user may be a customer or a delivery driver. The user may input the customer identifier into the second terminal. Alternatively, the second terminal may input the customer identifier into the second massage device 530 via wired or wireless communication.

[0137] Additionally, step 553, which involves receiving customer massage setting information, may include: the second terminal receiving customer massage setting information from the server based on a customer identifier; and the second terminal sending the customer massage setting information to the second massage device. That is, the second massage device 530 can receive the customer identifier and customer massage setting information through the second terminal.

[0138] According to one embodiment of the present invention, step 552 of the second massage device receiving a customer identifier may include the step of the second massage device 530 receiving a customer identifier from a server based on user input. The second massage device 530 is input to the server 520 via wired or wireless means. The second massage device 530 can receive the customer identifier from the server 520 via wired or wireless means. However, it is not limited to this; the second massage device 530 can receive the customer identifier from the input unit 2180. That is, the user can directly input the customer identifier into the second massage device 530.

[0139] Additionally, step 553, which involves receiving customer massage setting information, may include the second massage device 530 receiving customer massage setting information from the server 520 based on a customer identifier. The second massage device 530 may transmit the received customer identifier to the server 520. Furthermore, the second massage device 530 may transmit a signal requesting customer massage setting information to the server 520. The server 520 may then send the customer massage setting information to the second massage device 530 based on the received customer identifier.

[0140] The second massage device 530 can perform step 544, generating a massage pattern based on the client's massage settings information. However, it is not limited to this. The step of generating a massage pattern may include generating a new massage pattern by applying the client's massage settings information to a predetermined original massage pattern. For example, the predetermined original massage pattern may include at least one of the following: recovery mode, stretching mode, sleep mode, vitality mode, automatic upper body mode, automatic lower body mode, exam mode, buttock lifting mode, golf mode, or care mode. The user can generate a new massage pattern by modifying the predetermined original massage pattern.

[0141] Recovery mode primarily massages the shoulders, back, and waist, focusing on acupressure. Stretching mode primarily uses patting and kneading, performed while fully lying down with the legs and upper body moving separately. Sleep mode is a 30-minute program that strongly massages the soles of the feet and gently induces sleep by patting the entire back. Vitality mode involves simultaneous kneading and patting, primarily focusing on the shoulders. Automatic upper body massage focuses on the shoulders and back, using patting, acupressure, and other modes. Automatic lower body massage uses a back roller to primarily massage the buttocks and pelvis, with multiple modes focusing on the lower body. Exam mode focuses on the waist, using an adjusted interval between patting and hand-knife patting. Hip-lifting mode alternates between patting and kneading, primarily focusing on the buttocks. Golf mode can use patting, kneading, and acupressure primarily on the shoulders, or use a foot roller primarily on the feet. The nursing mode can be a massage mode that focuses on the shoulders and waist, using acupressure and tapping to massage tense muscles in an up-and-down motion.

[0142] The second massage device 530 can perform the step of changing the predetermined original massage pattern based on the customer's massage setting information.

[0143] The steps for generating or modifying a massage pattern can be performed as follows. The second massage device 530 can obtain the massage weight for each body part based on the client's massage settings. The massage weight for each body part is the proportion of massage time allocated to that body part within the overall massage time. For example, the second massage device 530 obtains a massage weight of 50:40:10 based on the client's massage settings, which serves as the massage weight for the shoulders, back, and buttocks. The second massage device 530 can store the massage weights for each body part in a storage unit.

[0144] The second massage device 530 can generate a massage diagram by determining the time ratio of each massage action during the massage time for each body part. At this time, the time ratio of each massage method during the massage time for each body part can be different for each body part.

[0145] The second massage device 530 can determine the time ratio of each massage method within the massage time for each body part by taking into account the characteristics of each body part. The time ratio of each massage method within the massage time for each body part can be determined according to a pre-stored algorithm or a pre-stored table.

[0146] For example, the proportion of patting motions on the waist or buttocks can be set to the maximum. In other words, for the waist, the proportion of patting among patting, kneading, and acupressure can be determined to the maximum value, and the proportion of patting can be determined to be greater than either the proportion of kneading or the proportion of acupressure.

[0147] Compared to kneading and acupressure, slapping motions may provide stronger mechanical stimulation, thus targeting larger and less sensitive muscles such as the waist or hips at a higher rate than smaller and more delicate muscles like those in the neck or shoulders.

[0148] Furthermore, due to the strong mechanical stimulation of the patting motion, some users tend to dislike it. However, because of the strong mechanical stimulation, the patting motion provides excellent muscle relaxation and is an essential component of massage. Therefore, the second massage device 530 can set a lower limit for the proportion of patting motions for each body part. The lower limit for patting motions can vary depending on the body part. For example, the lower limit for the proportion of patting motions in a massage provided to the neck or shoulders can be set higher than the lower limit for the proportion of patting motions in a massage provided to the back or buttocks.

[0149] Furthermore, the proportion of acupressure movements can be set to the maximum for the neck or shoulders, especially for the shoulders, where the proportion of swinging movements can be set high. In other words, for the shoulders, the proportion of acupressure can be determined to be greater than either tapping or acupressure. Therefore, a massage that provides appropriate stimulation to the neck or shoulders can be achieved.

[0150] Furthermore, the time ratio of each massage method within the massage time for each body part can be adjusted via user input. The second massage device 530 can adjust the time ratio of each massage method within the massage time for each body part based on user input.

[0151] In the second massage device 530, the massage module 2170 performs massage actions by moving along the main frame according to a massage diagram. When the massage diagram is determined, the second massage device 530 can move and drive the massage module 2170 along the main frame 2110 according to the massage diagram. At this time, the second massage device 530 can move on the main frame 2110 and provide massage according to the massage code.

[0152] As described above, massage intensity information can refer to the action speed of the actuator included in the massage module 2170, which is used to perform tapping, acupressure, or kneading. Alternatively, massage intensity information can refer to the size of the massage module 2170 protruding towards the user (the size of the protrusion on the Z-axis of the massage module).

[0153] Massage intensity information can be expressed as strong, medium, weak, or powerful, balanced, and gentle, etc. The second massage device 530 can generate and modify massage patterns based on the massage intensity information.

[0154] The second massage device 530 can determine the time ratio of each massage action in the massage time for each body part based on the massage intensity information. For example, the stronger the massage intensity information, the more the second massage device 530 can increase the proportion of stronger massage actions such as patting and kneading in the whole massage action, and decrease the proportion of weaker massage actions such as acupressure and hand slashing.

[0155] Specifically, when the massage intensity information indicates "strong," the second massage device 530 can increase the proportion of tapping and compound massage movements. Alternatively, for example, when the massage intensity information is "balanced," the second massage device 530 can increase the proportion of kneading massage movements. Alternatively, for example, when the massage intensity information is "gentle," the second massage device 530 can increase the proportion of acupressure and hand-knife massage movements.

[0156] Massage intensity information can be a controlled variable independent of information about preferred massage areas. Alternatively, massage intensity information and preferred massage area information can be simultaneously satisfied through a massage diagram. When either the massage intensity information or the preferred massage area information is satisfied, the time ratio of each massage method within the massage time for each body part can be determined.

[0157] The generated massage pattern can be displayed at the output of the second massage device 530. The user can select the generated massage pattern to receive a massage that reflects the user's massage settings.

[0158] In the second massage device 530, the massage module 2170 performs massage actions by moving along the main frame according to a massage diagram. When the massage diagram is determined, the second massage device 530 can move and drive the massage module 2170 along the main frame 2110 according to the massage diagram. At this time, the massage module 2170 can move on the main frame 2110 and provide massage according to the massage code.

[0159] The second massage device 530 can export the customer's shoulder height information based on the customer's massage settings. The second massage device 530 can skip the step of measuring shoulder height via the massage module. Therefore, the second massage device 530 can omit the process of measuring shoulder height before starting the massage. The second massage device 530 can perform the step of providing massage based on the shoulder height information. Since the user can receive only the desired massage from the massage device without the need for a measurement process, satisfaction can be increased.

[0160] The second massage device 530 can perform the step of displaying customer massage setting information. Based on user input, the second massage device 530 can perform the step of modifying customer massage setting information. Furthermore, based on the modified customer massage setting information, the second massage device 530 can perform the step of generating a massage diagram. While the second massage device 530 can generate a completely new massage diagram based on the modified customer massage setting information, it can also modify an existing massage diagram.

[0161] The second massage device 530 can perform the step of sending the modified customer massage setting information to the server 520. Additionally, the server 520 can perform the step of storing the modified customer massage setting information corresponding to the customer identifier.

[0162] Figure 6 This is a diagram relating to a massage pattern generated according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0163] Reference Figure 6 A massage chart can consist of multiple massage codes C1, C2, C3, and C4 executed sequentially. Each massage code includes information related to the body part being massaged, the massage method, and the massage intensity, and the massage is provided during a specific time period within the total massage duration.

[0164] When the second massage device 530 receives information such as the massage weight of each body part, the massage weight of each massage method, and the massage intensity via the input unit 2180, it can generate multiple massage codes based on this information. The generated massage codes can be arranged randomly or according to a pre-stored algorithm. According to an embodiment, the massage codes can maintain an order and be repeatedly arranged. The second massage device 530 can perform massage according to the massage codes in a predetermined order and within a predetermined time period, thereby providing massage based on a set of massage codes, i.e., a massage diagram.

[0165] Figure 6 The table shown is merely a method of displaying the information included in each massage code; the information included in the massage codes is not limited to... Figure 6 The information shown or in Figure 6 Implemented in the form shown.

[0166] Based on the position of the massage module 2170 at the end of the previous massage code C1 and the position of the massage module 2170 at the beginning of the next executed massage code C2, the movement time a1 of the massage module 2170 may be required. Therefore, the second massage device 530 can generate a massage pattern by taking into account the movement time a1 of the massage module 2170 moving to execute two consecutive massage codes C1 and C2 in the massage code.

[0167] The total execution time of the massage pattern is the sum of the execution times t1, t2, t3, t4 of each massage code C1, C2, C3, C4 and the movement times a1, a2, a3, a4 of the massage module 2170. According to an embodiment, the movement time of the massage module 2170 may also be included in the calculation of the execution time of adjacent massage codes.

[0168] Figure 7 This is a diagram of a massage chart generated based on the massage weight of each body part and the massage weight of each massage method, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0169] The control unit 300 of the second massage device 530 determines different time ratios D1, D2, and D3 for each body part based on the massage weight ratio A for each body part and the massage weight ratio B for each massage method, thereby generating a massage diagram. The time ratios D1, D2, and D3 are the time ratios of each massage method within the massage time for each body part, the massage weight ratio A for each body part is the ratio of the massage time for each body part within the entire massage time, and the massage weight ratio of each massage method is the time ratio of each massage method within the entire massage time.

[0170] The second massage device 530 can determine the time ratio D of each massage method in the massage time of each body part, so that the time ratio of the massage performed on each body part is the same as the pre-stored massage weight A of each body part, and the time ratio of each massage method is the same as the pre-stored massage weight B of each massage method.

[0171] For example, the ratio of the sum of x1y1, x2y1, and x3y1 for the massage execution time of the shoulders, the sum of x1y2, x2y2, and x3y2 for the massage execution time of the back, and the sum of x1y3, x2y3, and x3y3 for the massage execution time of the buttocks can be determined to be consistent with 50:40:10 as a pre-stored massage weight A for each body part of the shoulders, back, and buttocks.

[0172] For example, the ratio of the sum of x1y1, x1y2, and x1y3 as the time of patting action, the sum of x2y1, x2y2, and x2y3 as the time of kneading action, and the sum of x3y1, x3y2, and x3y3 as the time of acupressure action can be determined to be consistent with the pre-stored massage ratio B of each action of patting, kneading, and acupressure as 30:20:10.

[0173] At this point, the time ratio D for each massage method within the massage time for each body part can vary depending on the body part. For example, the time ratio D1 for patting, kneading, and acupressure on the shoulders, the time ratio D2 for patting, kneading, and acupressure on the back, and the time ratio D3 for patting, kneading, and acupressure on the buttocks can be different from each other.

[0174] The second massage device 530 can determine the time ratio D of each massage method within the massage time of each body part by taking into account the characteristics of each body part. Based on the characteristics of each body part, the time ratio D of each massage method within the massage time of each body part can be determined according to a pre-stored algorithm.

[0175] For example, in order to generate a massage map, the second massage device 530 can apply pre-determined differential information for each massage area to at least one of massage method information, massage intensity information, and air pressure massage intensity information to generate the massage map.

[0176] In addition, in the second massage device 530, the massage weight A for each part and the massage weight B for each method can be the same as the pre-stored values. At the same time, taking into account the characteristics of each body part, the time ratio D of each massage method in the massage time of each body part can be different according to each body part.

[0177] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention that can be displayed on a first terminal.

[0178] The screen of the first terminal 510 can display an interface for receiving massage setting information from the customer. The first terminal 510 can display a screen for receiving preferred massage methods or preferred massage areas. For example, the user can select kneading as a preferred massage method. Alternatively, the user can select the back as a preferred massage area. The first terminal 510 can acquire the received setting information as the customer's massage information.

[0179] The second massage device 530 can receive customer massage setting information via the server 520. The second massage device 530 can automatically generate a massage diagram based on the customer's massage setting information. To generate the massage diagram, the second massage device 530 can perform a step to generate the massage diagram such that the body part corresponding to the preferred massage area information has a higher proportion in the massage time information than other body parts. Additionally, to generate the massage diagram, the second massage device 530 can perform a step to generate the massage diagram such that the massage method corresponding to the preferred massage method information has a higher proportion in the massage time information than other massage methods. As described above, the massage method information can represent one of tapping, kneading, and acupressure.

[0180] For example, when using Figure 8 When selecting the preferred massage method and preferred massage area as shown, the second massage device 530 can set a massage pattern to increase the proportion of kneading in the massage method and primarily massage the back. Because in Figures 6 to 7 The settings for the massage chart have already been explained, so repeated explanations will be omitted.

[0181] Figure 9This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention that can be displayed on a first terminal.

[0182] and Figure 8 Different, such as Figure 9 The displayed image can be shown on the first terminal 510. The first terminal 510 can receive the user's preferred massage area proportionally. For example, refer to... Figure 9 The first terminal 510 can receive input from the user selecting 0% for the neck and shoulders, 75% for the waist, and 25% for the hips.

[0183] In addition, the first terminal 510 can receive preferred massage modes proportionally. The first terminal 510 can receive input from the user selecting kneading at 25%, tapping at 75%, acupressure, and a combination of both at 0%.

[0184] Additionally, the first terminal 510 can receive a preferred massage angle. The preferred massage angle may also be included in the customer's massage setting information. The basic angle can be the basic setting value of the massage device. At the basic angle, although the massage device is tilted, the user may not be lying down. The zero-gravity angle can be a mode that tilts the massage device more than the basic angle. At the zero-gravity angle, the user may be lying down on the massage device.

[0185] However, the first terminal 510 is not limited to setting a basic angle or a zero-gravity angle. The first terminal 510 can receive preferred back angle information or preferred leg angle information. In addition, the preferred back angle information or preferred leg angle information can be included in the customer massage setting information.

[0186] The second massage device 530 can receive customer massage setting information from the first terminal 510 via the server 520. The second massage device 530 can generate a massage pattern based on the customer massage setting information. Figure 9 When selected in the indicated mode, the second massage device 530 can generate a massage pattern to massage the lower back for 75% of the total massage time. Additionally, the second massage device 530 can generate a massage pattern to massage the buttocks for 25% of the total massage time. Furthermore, the second massage device 530 can generate a massage pattern to massage with a kneading motion for 25% of the total massage time. Additionally, the second massage device 530 can generate a massage pattern to massage with a tapping motion for 25% of the total massage time. Furthermore, the second massage device 530 can primarily provide massage to the user at a basic angle.

[0187] Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention that can be displayed on a first terminal.

[0188] The screen of the first terminal 510 can display an interface for receiving massage setting information from the customer. The first terminal 510 can also display a screen for receiving massage intensity information or massage time.

[0189] Massage intensity information can be represented by preset levels. Massage intensity information may include massage speed, massage interval, kneading speed, tapping speed, XD position, and XD speed.

[0190] Massage speed can represent the speed at which the massage module 2170 moves on the frame. The massage speed can have a value from 0 to 5. When the massage module 2170 moves rapidly, the massage intensity may be strong due to the multiple massages performed in a short period.

[0191] Massage intervals can indicate Figure 6 The time intervals are a1, a2, and a3. Massage intervals can have values ​​from 0 to 3. Because shorter intervals result in more continuous massage of the body parts, the massage intensity may be stronger.

[0192] Kneading speed represents the speed of motion of the actuator associated with kneading. Kneading speed can have values ​​from 0 to 5. Since the faster the actuator moves, the faster the kneading, the stronger the massage intensity may be.

[0193] Tapping speed represents the speed of motion of the actuator associated with the tapping. Tapping speed can have values ​​from 0 to 5. Since the faster the actuator moves, the faster the tapping, the stronger the massage intensity may be.

[0194] The XD position indicates the degree to which the massage module protrudes towards the user. The XD position can have a value from 0 to 5. Since the greater the degree to which the massage module protrudes towards the user, the greater the pressure applied to the user, the stronger the massage intensity may be.

[0195] The XD position can be set differently for different body parts. The massage device can automatically control the position of the massage module, making it protrude when it is in a concave area of ​​the body, such as the waist, or when it is in a protruding area, such as the wing bone. The massage device can determine the degree of protrusion of the massage module based on user input.

[0196] XD speed represents the speed at which the massage module protrudes towards the user. XD speed can have values ​​from 0 to 5. The faster the massage module protrudes towards the user, the stronger the massage intensity is likely to be.

[0197] Massage time can represent the execution time of massage code. Specifically, it can represent... Figure 6 The execution times t1, t2, t3, and t4 for each massage code C1, C2, C3, and C4 are shown. However, this is not a limitation; the massage time can represent the total massage time.

[0198] The second massage device 530 can receive customer massage setting information through the server 520. The second massage device 530 can automatically generate a massage diagram based on the customer massage setting information. To generate the massage diagram, the second massage device 530 can use massage time information and massage intensity information.

[0199] For example, when using as Figure 10 When selecting the preferred massage method and preferred massage area as shown, the second massage device 530 can set the massage speed to level 5 and the tapping speed to level 5. This could mean strongly tapping the user. The second massage device 530 can set the massage interval to level 2 and the kneading speed to level 3. Additionally, the second massage device 530 can set the XD position to level 2. This could mean the protrusion of the massage module 2170 is less than the median value. Furthermore, the second massage device 530 can set the XD speed to level 4. Additionally, the execution time of the massage code can be set to 15 seconds. Because in Figures 6 to 7 The settings for the massage chart have already been explained, so I will omit the need to repeat them.

[0200] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention that can be displayed on a first terminal.

[0201] The screen of the first terminal 510 can display an interface for receiving massage setting information from the customer. The first terminal 510 can display a screen for receiving information on preferred massage areas or massage intensity.

[0202] The first terminal 510 can receive massage intensity information for each preferred massage area. For example, the first terminal 510 can set the preferred massage area information to "waist 75%" based on user input. Additionally, the first terminal 510 can display a screen for receiving massage intensity information for the waist. The first terminal 510 can determine the massage intensity information for the waist based on user input. Similarly, the first terminal 510 can set the preferred massage area information to "hips 25%" based on user input. Additionally, the first terminal 510 can display a screen for receiving massage intensity information for the hips. The first terminal 510 can determine the massage intensity information for the hips based on user input.

[0203] The second massage device 530 can receive customer massage setting information via the server 520. The second massage device 530 can automatically generate a massage diagram based on the customer massage setting information. To generate the massage diagram, the second massage device 530 can use massage time information and massage intensity information. Since it already has... Figures 6 to 7 The settings for the massage chart have been explained, so repeated explanations will be omitted.

[0204] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating a screen that can be displayed on a first terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Additionally, Figure 13 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention that can be displayed on a first terminal.

[0205] Figure 12 This displays information about the upper body airbag settings. Figure 13 This displays the settings information for the lower body airbags.

[0206] The screen of the first terminal 510 can display an interface for receiving massage setting information from the customer. The first terminal 510 can also display a screen for receiving air pressure massage range information or air pressure massage intensity information.

[0207] The first terminal 510 can receive air pressure massage range information. The massage device can use multiple airbags to provide massage to a body part. For example, there can be three airbags on the left arm and three on the right arm. When the user wears a watch on the left side, the user may want the airbags not to activate on the left arm where the watch is located. In this case, the user can use the first terminal 510 to set the air pressure massage range information so that the airbags do not activate on the left arm where the watch is located.

[0208] Reference Figure 12 The first terminal 510 can receive the customer's massage settings, i.e., the customer desires to receive a massage via airbags on the left shoulder, the first part of the left arm, and the second part of the right arm. Additionally, refer to... Figure 13 The first terminal 510 can receive customer massage setting information, specifically the user's desire to receive a massage on their heels using airbags. Additionally, the customer's massage setting information may include usage information for the foot roller and calf roller. Depending on the user, they may not want to use the rollers due to pain or itching in their feet or calves. The massage device can determine whether to use the calf roller or foot roller based on the customer's massage setting information.

[0209] Additionally, the customer's massage settings may include information on the use of the foot protrusions and calf protrusions. Foot protrusion information indicates whether the protrusions on the soles of the feet protrude towards the user to provide a massage. Calf protrusion information indicates whether the protrusions on the calves protrude towards the user to provide a massage. The massage device can determine whether to use the calf protrusions or the foot protrusions based on the customer's selection.

[0210] Despite Figure 12 or Figure 13 Not shown, the first terminal 510 can also receive air pressure massage intensity information. This information can represent the amount of air filled into the airbag. The more air filled into the airbag, the more force the massage device can apply to the user. The amount of air filled into the airbag can be proportional to the time taken to fill it.

[0211] The second massage device 530 can receive customer massage setting information via the server 520. The second massage device 530 can automatically generate a massage diagram based on the customer massage setting information. To generate the massage diagram, the second massage device 530 can use air pressure massage range information and air pressure massage intensity information. Since already... Figures 6 to 7 The settings for the massage chart have been explained, so repeated explanations will be omitted.

[0212] Figure 14 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention that can be displayed on a first terminal.

[0213] The first terminal 510 can provide a screen for selecting a predetermined original massage pattern. The predetermined original massage pattern may include at least one of the following: recovery mode, stretching mode, sleep mode, vitality mode, automatic upper body massage, automatic lower body massage, exam mode, buttock lifting mode, golf mode, or care mode. The first terminal 510 can receive user-preferred original massage patterns. The first terminal 510 can include information about the user-preferred original massage patterns in the customer massage settings information.

[0214] The second massage device 530 can receive customer massage setting information via the server 520. The second massage device 530 can generate a new massage pattern by using information about the user's preferences from the original massage pattern included in the customer massage setting information. For example, the second massage device 530 can modify the information about the user's preferences from the original massage pattern based on various pieces of information included in the customer massage setting information.

[0215] Figure 15 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention that can be displayed on a first terminal.

[0216] exist Figure 5 In the steps shown for obtaining customer massage setting information, the first terminal 510 can directly receive multiple pieces of information included in the customer massage setting information. However, it is not limited to this. The first terminal 510 can infer multiple pieces of information included in the customer massage setting information based on the information received from the customer. Since the user does not need to input all the information one by one, the first terminal 510 can quickly and conveniently obtain the customer massage setting information.

[0217] The first terminal 510 can perform the step of receiving information about a customer. The information about the customer may include at least one of the following: the customer's gender, the customer's experience using the massage device, the customer's preferred massage intensity, the customer's age, the customer's occupation, or the customer's shoulder position.

[0218] The first terminal 510 can perform the step of receiving customer massage setting information from the server's database based on information about the customer. For example, the first terminal 510 can send the customer information to the server 520. The server 520 can compare the customer information with information about other users in the database. Additionally, the server 520 can select the user most similar to the customer from the database based on the customer information. The server 520 can then determine the massage setting information of the most similar user as the customer's massage setting information. Furthermore, the server 520 can send the customer massage setting information to the first terminal 510. The server 520 can use a machine learning model to find the user most similar to the customer.

[0219] The first terminal 510 can display customer massage settings information. The user can modify the customer massage settings information displayed on the first terminal 510. Additionally, the first terminal 510 can execute step 551, sending the user-confirmed customer massage settings information to the server 520.

[0220] Figure 16 This is a flowchart illustrating the operation method of the management system of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0221] The first terminal 510 can execute step 541 to generate a customer identifier. The first terminal 510 can be connected to the first massage device via wired or wireless means. The first terminal 510 can change the massage settings of the first massage device. The first terminal 510 can be a customer terminal or a store terminal. The first terminal 510 can have a program installed that can change the settings of the first massage device.

[0222] The first massage device can be a massage device installed in the shop. Customers can experience the first massage device.

[0223] The first terminal 510 can execute step 542, obtaining customer massage setting information based on user input. Here, the user can be a store employee or a customer. The massage setting information can be settings for a massage device suitable for the customer's body type. Alternatively, the massage setting information can be information related to the customer's preferred massage style.

[0224] When a customer confirms the purchase of a massage device, a store employee may assign the massage device to the customer. The assigned massage device may be a second massage device. The massage device may have a unique identifier. For example, the identifier may include the massage device's serial number or MAC address. The store employee or the customer may enter the identifier of the second massage device into the first terminal 510.

[0225] Alternatively, server 520 can automatically assign an identifier to the massage device selected by the user. Server 520 can store the identifier of the second massage device to correspond to the customer's identifier. In this case, server 520 may not need to receive the identifier of the second massage device from the first terminal.

[0226] The first terminal 510 and the server 520 can communicate via wired or wireless means. The first terminal 510 can perform step 551, sending customer massage setting information and a customer identifier to the server. The server 520 can store the customer massage setting information corresponding to the customer identifier.

[0227] As described above, massage setting information can be actual settings that directly represent massage time, preferred massage areas, preferred massage methods, massage intensity, air pressure massage range, air pressure massage intensity, back angle, leg angle, or shoulder height. However, it is not limited to this; massage setting information can also be information that indirectly represents actual setting information. For example, massage setting information refers to information that has changed from the original setting information of the massage device. Because the size of the changed information is relatively small, the massage device, server, or first terminal can reduce the amount of data sent and received. The massage device can obtain actual setting information by applying the changed information to the original setting information.

[0228] Additionally, the first terminal 510 can execute step 1651, sending the second massage device identifier to the server. The server 520 can store the second massage device identifier to correspond to the customer identifier.

[0229] Server 520 can store customer massage setting information corresponding to the customer identifier. Additionally, server 520 can execute step 1641, storing a second massage device identifier corresponding to the customer identifier.

[0230] The second massage device can pre-store its own identification number. The second massage device can be delivered to the customer by a delivery person, and the second massage device can be powered on. Alternatively, the second massage device can be powered on before delivery for basic setup. The powered-on second massage device 530 can perform step 1652, sending the second massage device identifier to the server 520. Additionally, the second massage device 530 can send a signal requesting basic setup to the server 520.

[0231] In response to receiving a second massage device identifier from the second massage device, server 520 can perform the step of sending a customer identifier and customer massage setting information to the second massage device 530. The second massage device can then complete the customer's customized settings without user input. Because the second massage device receives and applies the setting information set by employees in the store, user satisfaction with the massage device increases.

[0232] The foregoing has focused on various embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand that the invention can be implemented in modified forms without departing from its essential characteristics. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered from an illustrative perspective, not a limiting one. The scope of the invention is shown in the claims, but not in the foregoing description, and all differences within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as included in the invention.

[0233] Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention described above can be programmed to be executed by a computer and can be implemented in a general-purpose digital computer running 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 method for operating a management system for a massage device, wherein, Includes the following steps: A customer identifier is generated by a first terminal used to change the massage setting information of the first massage device; The first terminal obtains customer massage settings information based on user input; The first terminal sends the customer massage settings information and the customer identifier to the server; The second massage device receives the customer identifier; The second massage device receives the customer massage setting information from the server based on the customer identifier; The first terminal receives the original massage pattern and includes the information of the original massage pattern in the customer massage settings information; as well as The second massage device generates a massage pattern or modifies the original massage pattern based on the customer's massage settings information.

2. The method of operating the management system of the massage device according to claim 1, wherein, The customer massage settings information includes at least one of the following: massage time information, preferred massage area information, preferred massage method information, massage intensity information, air pressure massage range information, air pressure massage intensity information, and shoulder height information.

3. The method of operating the management system of the massage device according to claim 2, wherein, The step of generating the massage diagram includes the following steps: A massage map is generated by applying pre-determined differential information to at least one of the massage method information, the massage intensity information, and the air pressure massage intensity information to each massage area.

4. The method of operating the management system of the massage device according to claim 2, wherein, The step of generating the massage diagram includes the following steps: To generate a massage map, the body parts corresponding to the preferred massage areas are given a higher proportion than other body parts in the massage time information.

5. The method of operating the management system of the massage device according to claim 2, wherein, The step of generating the massage diagram includes the following steps: To generate a massage map, the massage method corresponding to the preferred massage method information has a higher proportion than other massage methods in the massage time information. The massage method information indicates one of patting, kneading, and acupressure.

6. The method of operating the management system of the massage device according to claim 2, wherein, Includes the following steps: The second massage device does not use a massage module to determine shoulder height, but provides massage based on the shoulder height information.

7. The method of operating the management system of the massage device according to claim 1, wherein, The step of the second massage device receiving the customer identifier includes: The second terminal receives the customer identifier based on the user's input; The step of receiving the customer massage settings information includes: The second terminal receives the customer massage setting information from the server based on the customer identifier. The second terminal sends the customer's massage settings information to the second massage device.

8. The method of operating the management system of the massage device according to claim 1, wherein, The step of the second massage device receiving the customer identifier includes: The second massage device receives the customer identifier from the server based on user input; The step of receiving the customer massage setting information includes: The second massage device receives the customer massage setting information from the server based on the customer identifier.

9. The method of operating the management system of the massage device according to claim 1, wherein, The step of generating the massage chart includes: The step of generating a massage pattern by applying the customer's massage settings information to the original massage pattern.

10. The method of operating the management system of the massage device according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes the following steps: The second massage device displays the customer's massage settings information; The second massage device modifies the customer massage settings based on the user's input; The second massage device generates a massage pattern based on the modified customer massage settings information; The second massage device sends the modified customer massage settings information to the server; as well as The server stores the modified customer massage settings information corresponding to the customer identifier.

11. The method of operating the management system of the massage device according to claim 1, wherein, The step of obtaining customer massage setting information includes the following steps: The first terminal receives information about the customer; and The first terminal receives the customer's massage settings information from the server's database based on information about the customer.

12. A method for operating a management system for a massage device, wherein, Includes the following steps: The first terminal that changes the massage settings information of the first massage device generates a customer identifier; The first terminal obtains the customer's massage settings information based on the user's input; The first terminal sends the customer massage settings information and the customer identifier to the server; The first terminal sends the identifier of the second massage device to the server; The server stores the second massage device identifier corresponding to the customer identifier; The second massage device sends its identifier to the server. The first terminal receives the original massage pattern and includes the information of the original massage pattern in the customer massage settings information; as well as In response to receiving the second massage device identifier from the second massage device, the server sends the customer identifier and the customer massage setting information to the second massage device, causing the second massage device to generate a massage diagram or modify the original massage diagram.

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