A massage device that can control the state of the massage area.

Abstract

This invention provides a massage device capable of controlling the state of a massage section. According to one embodiment of this invention, the massage device includes: a massage section that supports a user's body and massages at least a portion of the user's body; and a control section that controls the massage section, wherein the control section controls the state of the massage section to a state corresponding to the target state based on a target state of the massage section.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a massage device capable of controlling the state of the massage area. 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, there is an increased demand for massage devices or equipment that provide manual massage functions. Specifically, as the need to relieve stiff muscles and eliminate fatigue or stress through massage increases, various massage devices that offer good time and cost-effectiveness have been introduced.

[0004] Recently, people's interest in health has been increasing, and massage devices have evolved from simply providing massage functions to electronic devices that offer a variety of additional and / or medical functions.

[0005] Therefore, various types of comfortable chairs based on ergonomics are being developed and put into practical use. Utility Model Content

[0006] The technical problem to be solved

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a massage device that can control the state of the massage area.

[0008] Technical solutions for solving the problem

[0009] To solve the aforementioned technical problem, a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a massage unit that supports the user's body and massages at least a portion of the user's body; and a control unit that controls the massage unit to a state corresponding to the target state based on a target state of the massage unit.

[0010] In the device, the massage unit may include: a first support unit for supporting the user's upper body; and a second support unit for supporting the user's lower body. The state of the massage unit and the target state are determined based on at least one of the angles of the first support unit and the second support unit, and are at least one of the following states: standing, seated, and bed-type.

[0011] In the device, when the target state is that the user is seated in the massage device, the control unit can control the state of the massage device to at least one of standing, seated, and bed-type states by adjusting the at least one angle.

[0012] In the device, the massage unit may further include an arm massage unit for massaging the user's arm. When the target state is that the user is seated in the massage device, the control unit controls the state of the massage unit to at least one of standing, seated, and bed-type states by adjusting the at least one angle. The arm massage unit controls the arm massage unit to rotate within a preset maximum range.

[0013] In the device, the massage unit may further include an arm massage unit for massaging the user's arm. When the current state of the massage unit is a standing type, the control unit controls the arm massage unit to limit its rotation.

[0014] In the device, the massage unit may further include an arm massage unit for massaging the user's arm. When the current state of the massage unit is a seat type, the control unit controls the arm massage unit to rotate the arm massage unit to a preset maximum range, thereby allowing the user to sit in the massage device.

[0015] In the device, the massage unit may further include a leg massage unit for massaging the user's legs. When the current state of the massage unit is standing, the control unit controls the leg massage unit to make the bottom of the leg massage unit parallel to the support surface supporting the massage device.

[0016] In the device, the massage unit may further include a leg massage unit for massaging the user's legs. When the current state of the massage unit is a seat type, the control unit controls the distance between the main body of the massage device and the leg massage unit to be brought closer to within a predetermined distance.

[0017] In the device, the massage unit may further include a second support unit that supports the user's buttocks. When the massage unit is in a standing or seated state, if the user's seated state is detected relative to the second support unit, the control unit controls the measurement of at least one of the user's biometric information and the user's body shape.

[0018] In the device, when the control is to measure the user's biometric information, the control unit can change the current state of the massage device to either a seat type or a bed type.

[0019] In the device, the massage unit may further include: an arm massage unit for massaging the user's arms; and a leg massage unit for massaging the user's legs. When the control unit is controlling the measurement of the user's biometric information, the control unit keeps the massage modules of the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit in a stopped state.

[0020] In the device, the massage unit may further include: an arm massage unit for massaging the user's arms; and a leg massage unit for massaging the user's legs. The control unit, in response to the measurement of the user's biometric information or the measurement of the user's body shape, controls the massage to begin via at least one of the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit.

[0021] In the device, the massage unit may further include an arm massage unit for massaging the user's arm. When the massage action of the arm massage unit begins, the control unit controls the arm massage unit so that the arm massage unit can rotate in at least one of the directions of up, down, left, and right within a preset first rotation range.

[0022] In the device, the first rotation range can be set to be narrower than the second rotation range, which is the range in which the arm massage part can rotate when the user sits on the massage device.

[0023] To solve the aforementioned technical problem, a control method for a massage device according to another embodiment of the present invention is provided, wherein the state of the massage part is controlled to a state corresponding to the target state based on the target state of the massage part.

[0024] Technical effect

[0025] According to this utility model, by changing the massage device to a state corresponding to the target state, the user's convenience in using the massage device can be improved.

[0026] Furthermore, according to this invention, by equipping the massage device with a variety of action scenarios for the massage device, the massage device can perform optimized actions based on the scenario. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to one embodiment.

[0028] Figure 2 It uses a block diagram to illustrate Figure 1 The diagram illustrates an example of a module included in the massage device described herein.

[0029] Figure 3This is a diagram illustrating an external device capable of communicating with a massage device according to one embodiment.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of a massage device according to the present invention.

[0031] Figure 5 It is used to illustrate in a graphical way Figure 4 A diagram showing the relative positions of the lower modules included in the massage section.

[0032] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating the state of the massage section included in the massage device according to the present invention.

[0033] Figure 7 This diagram illustrates, in a graphic manner, the rotational state of the arm massage section in the massage device according to the present invention.

[0034] Figure 8 This is a diagram used to illustrate the various rotation states of the arm massage section of a massage device.

[0035] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating the individual drive structure of the leg massage section of a massage device.

[0036] Figure 10 This diagram illustrates the operation process of a massage device performing actions according to the first scenario of this utility model.

[0037] Figure 11 This diagram illustrates the operation process of a massage device performing actions according to the second scenario of this utility model.

[0038] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating the operation process of a massage device performing actions according to the third scenario of this utility model.

[0039] Figure 13 This diagram illustrates the operation process of the massage device performing actions according to the fourth scenario of this utility model.

[0040] Figure 14 This is a diagram illustrating the operation process of a massage device performing actions according to the fifth scenario of this utility model.

[0041] Figure 15 This is a diagram illustrating the operation process of a massage device performing actions according to the sixth scenario of this utility model.

[0042] Figure 16 This diagram illustrates the operation process of the massage device according to the seventh scenario of this utility model.

[0043] Figure 17 This diagram illustrates the operation process of the massage device according to the eighth scenario of this utility model.

[0044] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0045] 1000: Massage device; 1400: Control unit; 1410: Sensor unit; 1420: Communication unit; 1430: Memory; 1440: Output unit; 1450: Input unit Detailed Implementation

[0046] This utility model can be implemented in various ways and can have various embodiments. Specific embodiments will be illustrated in the accompanying drawings and described in detail in the specific embodiments. (See attached drawings for reference.) Figure 1 The effects, features, and methods for implementing the present invention will be clearly understood through detailed description of the embodiments described below. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but can be implemented in various forms.

[0047] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the process of describing with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same or corresponding constituent elements will be given the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions of them will be omitted.

[0048] In the following embodiments, the terms "first," "second," etc., are not intended to be limiting, but are used for the purpose of distinguishing one constituent element from other constituent elements.

[0049] In the following embodiments, unless there is an explicit contrary meaning, singular expressions include plural expressions.

[0050] In the following embodiments, terms such as include or have indicate the presence of the features or constituent elements described in the specification, and are not intended to preclude the possibility of adding more than one other feature or constituent element.

[0051] Where a particular embodiment can be implemented differently, the specific process sequence can also be performed differently from the described sequence. For example, two processes described consecutively can also be performed substantially simultaneously, and can be performed in the reverse order of the described sequence.

[0052] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to one embodiment.

[0053] Reference Figure 1 The massage device 1000 can form an area for accommodating at least a part of the user's body, and includes a massage section that supports the user's body (e.g., torso) and massages a part of the user's body.

[0054] Figure 1 The shape and structure of the massage device 1000 shown are merely exemplary. Various forms of massage devices 1000 may also be included within the scope of this utility model without departing from the scope of the claims defined by the appended claims.

[0055] Figure 1 The user terminal 2000 refers to the terminal used by the user of the massage device 1000. The user can visually confirm the types and detailed options of massage that the massage device 1000 can provide by the user through the screen displayed on the user terminal 2000. The user terminal 2000 is connected to the massage device 1000 via wired or wireless means. After receiving user input, it transmits signals corresponding to the user's input to the processor that controls the actions of the massage device 1000, causing the massage device 1000 to operate according to the user's desired actions. The user terminal 2000 can be at least one of a remote controller, a cell phone, and a personal digital assistant (PDA), but is not limited to these; it can include various electronic devices capable of connecting to the massage device 1000 via wired or wireless communication.

[0056] A massage device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of a body massage portion (also referred to as a first support portion and a second support portion) 5200a, 5200b, an arm massage portion 5200c, and a leg massage portion 5200d. The body massage portions 5200a and 5200b form areas for accommodating at least a portion of the user's body and massage the user's body. The arm massage portion 5200c massages the user's arms, and the leg massage portion 5200d massages the user's legs.

[0057] The body massage units 5200a and 5200b can provide massage to at least a part of the user's body. To this end, the body massage units 5200a and 5200b may include: a main frame, constituting the skeleton of the body massage units 5200a and 5200b; and a massage module that moves along the main frame and provides massage function to at least a part of the user's body. Furthermore, the body massage units 5200a and 5200b may include: an audio output module for providing audio output of any form to the user; and an input unit for receiving input of any form from the user.

[0058] The main frame forms the skeleton of the internal structure of the body massage units 5200a and 5200b, and it can be made of materials such as metal or plastic. For example, the main frame can be made of iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited to these, and can be made of a variety of sturdy materials.

[0059] The massage module can be installed inside the body massage units 5200a and 5200b to provide mechanical stimulation of any form to the user accommodated in the body massage units 5200a and 5200b. The massage module can move along the main frame installed inside the body massage units 5200a and 5200b.

[0060] For example, the main frame of the body massage units 5200a and 5200b may be equipped with a rack gear, allowing the massage module to move along the rack while providing mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body. The massage module may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited to these.

[0061] The aforementioned body massage units 5200a and 5200b are merely exemplary embodiments. In addition to the aforementioned configurations, the body massage units 5200a and 5200b may also include various other configurations.

[0062] The body massage units 5200a and 5200b can be formed into spaces of any shape to accommodate the user. The body massage units 5200a and 5200b can have a space shaped to correspond to the user's body shape. For example, as... Figure 1 As shown, the body massage units 5200a and 5200b can be implemented as a seat type (or a seated type) capable of accommodating the user's whole body or part of the body. The body massage units 5200a and 5200b include: a backrest (5200a; or a first support unit) for accommodating the upper body, including the user's back; and a seat (5200b; or a second support unit) for supporting the user's buttocks.

[0063] The parts of the body massage units 5200a and 5200b that come into contact with the ground may include any material or component for increasing friction (e.g., anti-slip mat, etc.) and may include wheels for enhancing the mobility of the massage device 1000.

[0064] At least a part of the body massage parts 5200a and 5200b can slide. For example, when the body massage parts 5200a and 5200b start massaging, at least a part of the body massage parts 5200a and 5200b can slide forward. Also, the body massage parts 5200a and 5200b can tilt backward. As a result, the body massage parts 5200a and 5200b can provide massage in a tilted-back state.

[0065] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 1000 may include at least one airbag. The airbag may be located in the body massage parts (5200a, 5200b; for example, the user's shoulder part, pelvis part, thigh part, back part, buttock part, etc.), the leg massage part 5200d, the arm massage part 5200c, etc., but is not limited thereto, and it may be arranged in various parts of the massage device 1000.

[0066] The massage device 1000 may include an air supply part that can inflate the airbag by supplying air to the airbag. The air supply part may be located inside the body massage parts 5200a and 5200b and may be located in the leg massage part 5200d. Also, the air supply part may be located outside the massage device 1000.

[0067] In the arm massage part 5200d formed on both side surfaces of the body massage parts 5200a and 5200b, an arm accommodation groove in the shape of a "匚" is formed so that the user can comfortably rest their arms and receive massage in a seated state. Airbags may be provided on the upper and lower sides of the arm accommodation groove, which apply pressure to the user's arm part downward and / or upward and massage.

[0068] The arm massage part 5200c may include a physically separated first arm massage part and second arm massage part. For example, the first arm massage part located on one side may correspond to the user's left arm, and the second arm massage part located on the other side may correspond to the right arm.

[0069] The leg massage part 5200d may include a physically separated first leg massage part and second leg massage part. For example, the first leg massage part located on one side may correspond to the user's left leg, and the second leg massage part located on the other side may correspond to the right leg.

[0070] The leg massage part 5200d can provide leg massage to the user. For example, the leg massage part 5200d may include a calf massage part that massages the user's calf and / or a foot massage part that massages the user's foot. The first leg massage part and the second leg massage part respectively include a calf massage part and a foot massage part.

[0071] The first and second leg massage units can be adjusted in length independently and can provide foot massage. For this purpose, the first and second leg massage units each have a leg length actuator and a foot massage module.

[0072] The first and second leg massage units can be independently adjusted in leg angle and moved. The first leg massage unit is adjusted by a first leg angle actuator, and the second leg massage unit is adjusted by a second leg angle actuator. Therefore, for example, while the first leg massage unit is lifted, the second leg massage unit can remain in contact with the ground. Furthermore, by adjusting the leg length and / or leg angle of the first and second leg massage units differently, movements such as walking patterns can be achieved. Figure 2 It uses a block diagram to illustrate Figure 1 The diagram illustrates an example of a module included in the massage device described herein.

[0073] Reference Figure 2 The massage device 1000 may include: a control unit 1400, a sensor unit 1410, a communication unit 1420, a memory 1430, an audio output unit 1440, and an interface unit 1450.

[0074] The control unit 1400 can control the overall operation of the massage device 1000. For example, the control unit 1400 can control the operation of the communication unit 1420, memory 1430, audio output unit 1440 and input unit 1450 included in the massage device 1000 by running various programs stored in the memory 1430.

[0075] Furthermore, the control unit 1400 can physically change the appearance, shape, and position of multiple devices that form the appearance of the massage device 1000, and will perform this change accordingly. Figure 5 The following will be described in detail. For example, the control unit 1400 can control the operation of the massage device 1000. For example, the massage device 1000 may include a plurality of actuators, and the control unit 1400 can move various devices that form the appearance of the massage device 1000 by controlling the operation of the plurality of actuators.

[0076] As one embodiment, the control unit 1400 can acquire the current state and target state of the massage unit included in the massage device 1000, and change the current state of the massage unit to a state corresponding to the target state based on the current state and the target state. The control unit 1400 can be implemented using at least one of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing other functions.

[0077] The massage device 1000 may include a sensor unit 1410. The sensor unit 1410 may acquire various types of information using at least one sensor. The sensor unit 1410 may include, but is not limited to, a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a touch sensor, an electrode sensor, an air pressure measurement sensor, etc.

[0078] As an example, the sensor unit 1410 may include a biometric information acquisition sensor. The biometric information acquisition sensor may acquire at least one of the following: fingerprint information, facial information, voice information, iris information, weight information, blood pressure information, heart rate (or heartbeat) information, electrocardiogram information, and body composition information, but is not limited to these; it may include a variety of biometric information. The massage device 1000 can provide a customized massage to the user based on the information acquired by the various sensors included in the sensor unit 1410. The massage device 1000 detects the contact area and / or contact position with the user through the sensors included in the sensor unit 1410, and transmits the detection results to the control unit 1400, thereby enabling the control unit 1400 to guide the massage device 1000 to perform appropriate actions.

[0079] As another embodiment, the sensor unit 1410 may include a safety sensor. In the event that a specific part of the massage device 1000 is pressed by the user's body or other objects, the safety sensor may control the operation of the massage device 1000 or issue a warning to the user. Additionally, the sensor unit 1410 may include a camera. The camera captures images of the user using the massage device 1000 and transmits these images to the control unit 1400 or the memory 1430.

[0080] The communication unit 1420 can receive signals transmitted from external devices or transmit signals related to the massage device 1000 to external devices.

[0081] For example, the control unit 1400 can process the signal received through the communication unit 1420 to obtain a result signal, and then transmit the result signal to the communication unit 1420. The communication unit 1420 can transmit (or output) the result signal to an external device.

[0082] The communication unit 1420 can communicate with modules inside the massage device 1000, external massage devices, and / or user terminal 2000 via networks of any type. The communication unit 1420 may include wired / wireless connection modules for network connectivity. For example, the communication unit 1420 may utilize wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), wireless broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), Power Line Communication (PLC), Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra-Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc., to communicate with internal / external devices of the massage device 1000, but is not limited to these.

[0083] The memory 1430 is hardware used to store various data processed in the massage device 1000, and it can store programs for processing and control by the control unit 1400. Furthermore, the memory 1430 can store information related to the user of the massage device 1000. This user-related information can be various types of user-related information, such as personal authentication information, user biometric information (e.g., age, height, weight, blood pressure, body composition, heart rate, electrocardiogram, etc.), but is not limited to these.

[0084] The memory 1430 may include random access memory (RAM), such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), CD-ROM, Blu-ray or other optical disc storage devices, hard disk drive (HDD), solid state drive (SSD), or Lightning storage.

[0085] The output unit 1440 may include various output modules that output various information processed by the control unit 1400. For example, the output unit 1440 may include a display that outputs still / moving images and a speaker that outputs voice / sound. In particular, the display included in the output unit 1440 not only outputs the user interface (UI) for controlling the massage device 1000, but, in the case of a touchscreen panel, it not only performs the functions of the output unit 1440 that outputs the user interface, but can also simultaneously perform the functions of the input unit 1450 to receive user touch input and transmit it to the control unit 1400.

[0086] When the output unit 1440 is implemented as a touch screen panel, the output unit 1450 can be configured in at least a part of the massage device 1000. For example, considering the user's ease of operation, the output unit 1450 can be configured adjacent to the arm massage section of the user's arm.

[0087] The input unit 1450 can receive user input and transmit it to the control unit 1400. For example, the user can apply a specified input to the input unit 1450 to change the massage mode of the massage device 1000. As another example, the user can apply a specified input to the input unit 1450 to change the massage area of ​​the massage device 1000. The input unit 1450 may include a touch screen panel-based display that simultaneously performs the functions of the output unit 1440, and buttons / keyboards that detect the physical pressure applied by the user. As one embodiment, the input unit 1450 may include a microphone (MIC), according to which the massage device 1000 can change its operation based on recognizing the user's voice.

[0088] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating an external device capable of communicating with a massage device according to one embodiment.

[0089] Reference Figure 3 The massage device 1000 can communicate with an external device 3000 via the communication unit 1420 in a wired or wireless manner and send and receive various types of data.

[0090] For example, the external device 3000 may include a portable electronic device 3100 such as an AI speaker, tablet, or smartphone. The portable electronic device 3100 may be a dedicated or general-purpose portable electronic device for the massage device 1000. Furthermore, the external device 3000 may include a wearable device 3200 such as a smartwatch or smart bracelet. Furthermore, the external device 3000 may include other massage devices 3300 that are not currently being used by the user in the massage device 1000. Furthermore, the external device 3000 may include a hospital server 3400. Furthermore, the external device 3000 may include a Personal Health Record (PHR) server. Furthermore, the external device 3000 may include a cloud server 3500. Furthermore, the external device 3000 may include medical measurement devices such as electronic scales, blood glucose meters, or blood pressure meters.

[0091] Although some examples of external devices 3000 are described in this disclosure, any device that communicates with the massage device 1000 in a wired or wireless manner and is able to send and receive information with it can be considered an external device.

[0092] Figure 4 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of a massage device according to the present invention.

[0093] More specifically, the above Figure 2 This diagram exemplarily illustrates the control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 and the lower-level module that transmits and receives information from the control unit 1400 via wired / wireless communication. Figure 4This diagram exemplarily illustrates a massage unit 5200 in a massage device 1000 that directly provides physical massage to a user, and a lower-level massage module included in the massage unit 5200. (Refer to...) Figure 4 The massage device 1000 according to the present invention may include a control unit 1400 and a massage unit 5200. The massage unit 5200 may include a first support unit 5200a, a second support unit 5200b, an arm massage unit 5200c, and a leg massage unit 5200d.

[0094] The control unit 1400 can control the movement of the massage unit 5200 and the first support unit (also called body massage unit) 5200a, the second support unit (also called body massage unit) 5200b, the arm massage unit 5200c, and the leg massage unit 5200d included in the massage unit 5200.

[0095] The massage unit 5200 can support the user's body and massage at least a part of the user's body.

[0096] The first support unit 5200a can support the user's upper body and massage the user's upper body based on the instructions received from the control unit 1400. The massaged area by the first support unit 5200a can be at least one of the user's neck, the user's back, and the user's waist.

[0097] The second support unit 5200b can support the user's lower body and massage the user's lower body based on the instructions received from the control unit 1400. The massaged area by the second support unit 5200b can be at least one of the user's upper buttocks, lower buttocks, perineum, and thighs.

[0098] The arm massage unit 5200c includes an internal space into which at least a portion of a user's arm can be inserted, and massages at least a portion of the user's arm included in the internal space based on instructions received from the control unit 1400.

[0099] The leg massage unit 5200d includes an internal space into which at least a portion of a user's leg can be inserted, and massages at least a portion of the user's leg included in the internal space based on instructions received from the control unit 1400.

[0100] The massage unit 5200, the first support unit 5200a, the second support unit 5200b, the arm massage unit 5200c, and the leg massage unit 5200d each include a massage module for massaging the user's body in various ways. The massage module receives a massage start signal from the control unit 1400 and can provide the user with various types of massage such as kneading, patting, and pressing while moving at a frequency that matches a preset massage mode.

[0101] Furthermore, the massage unit 5200, the first support unit 5200a, the second support unit 5200b, the arm massage unit 5200c, and the leg massage unit 5200d each include an air cell for fixing the user's massaged area. When a pressure injection signal for the air cell is received from the control unit 1400, the air cell securely fixes the user's massaged area with the help of the expanded air pressure, thereby maximizing the massage effect based on the massage module.

[0102] Hereinafter, several embodiments of the massage device 1000 will be described sequentially. The terms "current state" and "target state" in the embodiments described below are defined by... Figures 5 to 17 The description is provided in accordance with the various embodiments.

[0103] As one embodiment, the massage device 1000 includes a massage unit 5200 that supports the user's body and massages at least a part of the user's body, and a control unit 1400 that controls the massage unit 5200. The control unit 1400 can control the state of the massage unit 5200 to a state corresponding to the target state based on the target state of the massage unit.

[0104] As one embodiment, the massage unit 5200 of the massage device 1000 includes a first support unit 5200a that supports the upper body of the user and a second support unit 5200b that supports the lower body of the user. The state of the massage unit 5200 can be determined as at least one of standing, seated, and bed-type states based on at least one of the angles of the first support unit 5200a and the second support unit 5200b.

[0105] As an example, when the target state is for the user to sit on the massage device 1000, the control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can control the state of the massage unit 5200 to at least one of the standing type, seat type, and bed type by adjusting the at least one angle.

[0106] As an example, the massage unit 5200 of the massage device 1000 also includes an arm massage unit 5200c for massaging the user's arm. When the target state is for the user to sit on the massage device 1000, the control unit 1400 can control the state of the massage unit 5200 to at least one of the standing type, seat type, and bed type by adjusting the at least one angle.

[0107] As one embodiment, the massage device 1000 can control (rotate) the arm massage unit 5200c so that the arm massage unit 5200c rotates within a preset maximum range.

[0108] As an example, the massage unit 5200 of the massage device 1000 also includes an arm massage unit 5200c for massaging the user's arm. When the current state of the massage unit 5200 is a standing type, the control unit 1400 can control it to limit the rotation of the arm massage unit 5200c.

[0109] As an example, the massage unit 5200 of the massage device 1000 also includes an arm massage unit 5200c for massaging the user's arm. When the massage unit 5200 is in a seat type, the control unit 1400 can control (rotate) the arm massage unit 5200c so that the arm massage unit 5200c rotates within a preset maximum range, thereby allowing the user to sit in the massage device 1000.

[0110] As an example, the massage unit 5200 of the massage device 1000 also includes a leg massage unit 5200d for massaging the user's legs. When the current state of the massage unit 5200 is a standing type, the control unit 1400 can control the leg massage unit 5200d so that the bottom of the leg massage unit 5200d is parallel to the support surface supporting the massage device.

[0111] As an example, the massage unit 5200 of the massage device 1000 also includes a leg massage unit 5200d for massaging the user's legs. When the massage unit 5200 is in a seat type, the control unit 1400 can control the distance between the main body of the massage device 1000 and the leg massage unit 5200d to be within a predetermined distance.

[0112] As an example, the massage unit 5200 of the massage device 1000 also includes a second support unit 5200b that supports the lower body of the user. When the current state of the massage unit 5200 is either a standing type or a seated type, if the user's seated state is detected for the second support unit 5200b, the control unit 1400 can control it to measure at least one of the user's biometric information and the user's body shape.

[0113] As one embodiment, when the control is set to measure the user's biometric information, the control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can change the current state of the massage device 1000 to either a seat type or a bed type.

[0114] As an example, the massage unit 5200 of the massage device 1000 further includes an arm massage unit 5200c for massaging the user's arm and a leg massage unit 5200d for massaging the user's leg. When the control unit is controlling the measurement of the user's biometric information, the control unit 1400 can keep the arm massage unit 5200c and the leg massage unit 5200d in a stopped state.

[0115] As an embodiment, the massage unit 5200 of the massage device 1000 further includes an arm massage unit 5200c for massaging the user's arm and a leg massage unit 5200d for massaging the user's leg. The control unit 1400 can control the massage to start by at least one of the arm massage unit 5200c and the leg massage unit 5200d in response to the measurement of the user's biometric information or the measurement of the user's body shape.

[0116] As an embodiment, the massage unit 5200 of the massage device 1000 also includes an arm massage unit 5200c for massaging the user's arm. When the massage action of the arm massage unit 5200c starts, the control unit 1400 can control the arm massage unit 5200c so that the arm massage unit 5200c can rotate in at least one of the directions of up, down, left, and right within a preset first rotation range.

[0117] As an example, the first rotation range of the arm massage portion 5200c of the massage device 1000 can be set to be narrower than the second rotation range, which is the range in which the arm massage portion 5200c can rotate when the user sits on the massage device 1000.

[0118] Figure 5 It is used to illustrate in a graphical way Figure 4 A diagram showing the relative positions of the lower modules included in the massage section.

[0119] Figure 5 A perspective view of the massage device 1000 according to the present invention and a side view of the massage unit 5200 included in the massage device 1000 are shown respectively.

[0120] Reference Figure 5 According to the perspective view of the massage device 1000 of this utility model, it can be confirmed that the lower module providing massage to the user in the massage device 1000 includes a first support part 5200a, a second support part 5200b, an arm massage part 5200c, and a leg massage part 5200d. The arm massage part 5200c and the leg massage part 5200d can be configured as follows: Figure 5 As shown, they form a pair.

[0121] Figure 5 The side view of the massage unit 5200 is a schematic diagram that visually illustrates the result viewed from the right side of the massage device 1000 using a combination of blocks. Figure 5In the side view of the massage unit 5200, the first support unit 5200a is configured to support the user's upper body, particularly the user's back or waist. The second support unit 5200b, when in contact with the first support unit 5200a, is configured to support the user's lower body, including the user's buttocks. Furthermore, the arm massage unit 5200c is positioned higher than the second support unit 5200b and is configured to include at least a portion of the user's arm. The leg massage unit 5200d is connected to the second support unit 5200b and is configured to include at least a portion of the user's leg.

[0122] Figure 5 The massage device 1000, including its first support portion 5200a, second support portion 5200b, arm massage portion 5200c, and leg massage portion 5200d, may include actuators that receive control signals from the control unit 1400 to rotate the arm massage portion 5200c and the leg massage portion 5200d. For example, the first support portion 5200a may include a back angle actuator to adjust the angle of the portion of the user's back in contact with the first support portion 5200a, and the second support portion 5200b may include a hip angle actuator to adjust the angle of the portion of the user's buttocks in contact with the second support portion 5200b. As another example, the arm massage portion 5200c may include an arm massage portion actuator to change the position or angle of the arm massage portion 5200c, and the leg massage portion 5200d may include a leg massage portion actuator to change the position or angle of the leg massage portion 5200d.

[0123] The angles of the first and second support portions 5200a and 5200b mentioned above can be the angle between the support surface supporting the massage device 1000 (or the mounting surface on which the massage device 1000 is provided) and each support portion. In this case, the support surface (or the mounting surface) can be the ground.

[0124] The arm massage actuator and the leg massage actuator can receive control signals generated by the control unit 1400, and adjust the position or angle of the arm massage unit 5200c and the leg massage unit 5200d according to the control commands defined in the control signals. This guides the user to easily sit down in the massage device 1000, or to easily leave the massage device 1000, or to enhance the massage effect provided by the massage device 1000 to the user. Changes in the position or angle of the first support unit 5200a, the second support unit 5200b, the arm massage unit 5200c, and the leg massage unit 5200d via the actuators will be recorded. Figures 6 to 17 This will be discussed later.

[0125] The arm massage unit 5200c may include: a first arm massage unit for massaging one side of the user's arm; and a second arm massage unit for massaging the other side of the user's arm.

[0126] The first and second arm massage units can operate relative to each other, individually, independently, in conjunction, and / or quasi-in conjunction. For example, the length and / or angle of the first and second arm massage units can be adjusted by operating relative to each other, individually, independently, in conjunction, and / or quasi-in conjunction. In this case, the length of each arm massage unit refers to the length from one end of each arm massage unit to the other end; in other words, it can be the length from the front end to the rear end of each arm massage unit. The angle of each arm massage unit can refer to the angle between at least one of the first and second support units 5200a, 5200b, the support surface (or mounting surface, ground, etc.) of the massage device 1000, and each arm massage unit.

[0127] As described above, the length of each arm massage unit can be adjusted by moving it back and forth along its length direction, and the angle of each arm massage unit can be adjusted by rotating (or tilting) it in at least one of the up, down, left, or right directions.

[0128] For example, the massage device 1000 may include an arm length adjustment unit that moves at least one of the first and second arm massage units back and forth along the length direction of at least one arm massage unit, and an arm angle adjustment unit that rotates (or tilts) at least one of the first and second arm massage units in at least one of the up, down, left, and right directions of at least one arm massage unit.

[0129] Specifically, the arm length adjustment unit may include: a first arm length adjustment unit that adjusts the length of the first arm massage unit by moving it back and forth; and a second arm length adjustment unit that adjusts the length of the second arm massage unit by moving it back and forth, but is not limited thereto. For example, the arm length adjustment unit may be configured as a single adjustment unit, and the length of each arm massage unit may be adjusted by moving the first and second arm massage units independently, individually, and relative to each other, or by moving them in conjunction and / or quasi-conjunction. In this case, the arm length adjustment unit may operate based on the control of the control unit of the massage device.

[0130] The arm angle adjustment unit may include: a first arm angle adjustment unit, which adjusts the angle of the first arm massage unit by rotating it in at least one of the directions of up, down, left, and right; and a second arm angle adjustment unit, which adjusts the angle of the second arm massage unit by rotating it in at least one of the directions of up, down, left, and right, but is not limited thereto. For example, the arm angle adjustment unit may be configured as a single adjustment unit, and the angle of each arm massage unit may be adjusted by moving the first and second arm massage units independently and individually, or by rotating them relative to each other and together. In this case, the arm angle adjustment unit may operate under the control of the control unit of the massage device.

[0131] The leg massage unit 5200d may include: a first leg massage unit for massaging one side of the user's leg; and a second leg massage unit for massaging the other side of the user's leg.

[0132] The first and second leg massage units can operate relative to each other, individually, independently, in conjunction, and / or quasi-in conjunction. For example, the length and / or angle of the first and second leg massage units can be adjusted by operating relative to each other, individually, independently, in conjunction, and / or quasi-in conjunction. In this case, the length of each leg massage unit refers to the length from one end of each leg massage unit to the other end; in other words, it can be the length from the uppermost end to the lowermost end of each leg massage unit. The angle of each leg massage unit can refer to the angle between at least one of the first and second support units 5200a, 5200b, and the support surface of the massage device 1000 and each leg massage unit.

[0133] As described above, the length of each leg massage unit can be adjusted by moving it up and down along its length direction, and the angle of each leg massage unit can be adjusted by rotating (or tilting) it in at least one of the up, down, left, or right directions.

[0134] For example, the massage device 1000 may include a leg length adjustment unit that moves at least one of the first and second leg massage units up and down along the length direction of at least one leg massage unit, and a leg angle adjustment unit that rotates (or tilts) at least one of the first and second leg massage units in at least one of the up, down, left, and right directions of at least one leg massage unit.

[0135] Specifically, the leg length adjustment unit may include: a first leg length adjustment unit that adjusts the length of the first leg massage unit by moving it up and down; and a second leg length adjustment unit that adjusts the length of the second leg massage unit by moving it up and down, but is not limited thereto. For example, the leg length adjustment unit may be configured as a single adjustment unit, and the length of each leg massage unit may be adjusted by moving the first and second leg massage units independently, individually, and relative to each other, or by moving them in conjunction and / or quasi-conjunction. In this case, the leg length adjustment unit may operate based on the control of the control unit of the massage device.

[0136] The leg angle adjustment unit may include: a first leg angle adjustment unit, which adjusts the angle of the first leg massage unit by rotating it in at least one of the upward, downward, left, and right directions; and a second leg angle adjustment unit, which adjusts the angle of the second leg massage unit by rotating it in at least one of the upward, downward, left, and right directions, but is not limited thereto. For example, the leg angle adjustment unit may be configured as a single adjustment unit, and the angle of each leg massage unit may be adjusted by moving the first and second leg massage units independently and individually, or by rotating them relative to each other and together. In this case, the leg angle adjustment unit may operate under the control of the control unit of the massage device.

[0137] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating the state of the massage section included in the massage device according to the present invention.

[0138] According to the massage device 100 of this utility model, the massage part 5200 is included, which is as follows: Figures 2 to 5 As described above, the massage device 1000 includes a first support portion 5200a, a second support portion 5200b, an arm massage portion 5200c, and a leg massage portion 5200d. The massage device 1000 can change the position or angle of each of the first support portion 5200a, second support portion 5200b, arm massage portion 5200c, and leg massage portion 5200d, thereby altering the overall appearance of the massage portion 5200 and controlling the state of the massage device 1000 (or, the state of the massage portion 5200). In this case, the state of the massage device 1000 can refer to various states of the massage device 1000, such as its posture, angle, on / off state, operating state, whether a massage action is performed, and the state of the various structures included in the massage device 1000.

[0139] For example, the state of the massage device 1000 can be at least one of the standing state, seated state, and bed state described later. The angle of the massage device 1000 corresponding to the state of the massage device 1000 can be the angle between the support surface of the massage device 1000 and the uppermost point of the massage device 1000, which is the highest point of the massage device 1000.

[0140] Specifically, the state of the massage device 1000 (or the state of the massage unit 5200) can be at least one of the following states: a first standing state in which the user can easily leave the massage device 1000; a second standing state in which the user can easily sit down in the massage device 1000; a first seated state in which the user can easily rest or operate any electronic device while sitting in the massage device 1000, just like sitting in a regular chair; a second seated state in which the user can easily receive a massage based on the massage device 1000 or the massage device 1000 is not in operation and is easy to put on standby while sitting in a reclining chair (or a chair that is more reclined than a regular chair); and a bed-type state in which the user can easily receive a massage based on the massage device 1000 or can easily rest while lying in bed.

[0141] The first standing position can be a state where the angle between the support surface of the massage device 1000 and the uppermost point of the massage device 1000 is the first standing angle. The first standing angle can be the largest angle compared to the angles of the second standing position, the seat position, and the bed position. The second standing position can be a state where the angle between the support surface of the massage device 1000 and the uppermost point of the massage device 1000 is the second standing angle. The second standing angle can be a smaller angle than the first standing angle.

[0142] The first seated state can be a state where the angle between the support surface of the massage device 1000 and the highest point of the massage device 1000 is the first seated angle. The first seated angle can be a smaller angle than the first and second standing angles. The second seated state can be a state where the angle between the support surface of the massage device 1000 and the highest point of the massage device 1000 is the second seated angle. The second seated angle can be a smaller angle than the first and second standing angles and the first seated angle.

[0143] The bed-type state can be a state in which the angle between the support surface of the massage device 1000 and the highest point of the massage device 1000 is the bed-type angle. The bed-type angle can be the smallest angle compared with the first and second standing angles and the first and second seated angles.

[0144] As described above, the massage device 1000 can be in at least one of the following states: first and second standing type, first and second seat type, and bed type. It can be determined to be in at least one of the following states based on at least one angle: the first angle of the first support portion 5200a, the second angle of the second support portion 5200b, the third angle of the arm massage portion 5200c, and the fourth angle of the leg massage portion 5200d.

[0145] The first angle is the angle between the support surface and the first support portion, which can be the angle between the support surface and a straight line spanning one end (or upper part) and the other end (or lower part) of the first support portion. The second angle is the angle between the support surface and the second support portion, which can be the angle between the support surface and a straight line spanning one end (or front part) and the other end (or rear part) of the second support portion. The third angle is the angle between the support surface and the arm massage portion, which can be the angle between the support surface and a straight line spanning one end (or front part) and the other end (or rear part) of the arm massage portion. The fourth angle is the angle between the support surface and the leg massage portion, which can be the angle between the support surface and a straight line spanning one end (or upper part) and the other end (or lower part) of the leg massage portion.

[0146] As described above, the first standing state is a state in which the user can easily leave, and the second standing state is a state in which the user can easily sit down, but it is not limited to these. For example, the first seated state and / or the bed-type state can also be states in which the user can easily leave the massage device 100 or easily sit down in the massage device 100.

[0147] As described above, the second seated state is a state in which the massage device 1000 is not in operation and is easily put into standby mode, but it is not limited to this. For example, when any object performing at least one operation related to the use, management, manufacture, distribution, or sale of the massage device 1000 sets the standby state of the massage device 1000 to the first and second standing state, the first seated state, and / or the bed-type state, the first and second standing state, the first seated state, and / or the bed-type state can be set to a standby state in which the massage device 1000 is not in operation and is in standby mode. In other words, the standby state of the massage device 1000, in which the massage device 1000 is not in operation and is in standby mode, can be set to at least one of the first and second standing state, the first and second seated state, and the bed-type state based on the settings of any object. Preferably, the second seated state can be the optimal angle for the massage device 1000 to be in operation and easily put into standby mode.

[0148] The following is a detailed description of the state of the massage device 1000.

[0149] Figure 6 The first state 610 of the massage unit 5200 can be referred to as the standing form state (or, configuration). The standing form refers to a state in which the angles of the first support unit 5200a, the second support unit 5200b, the arm massage unit 5200c, and the leg massage unit 5200d are adjusted so that when the user leaves the massage device 1000, the massage device 1000 provides the user with a sensation similar to that of being pushed by a normal chair, or when the user sits on the massage device 1000, the massage device 1000 provides the user with a sensation similar to that of sitting on a normal chair. For example, the standing form can refer to the state of the massage unit 5200 where, with reference to the support surface (or mounting surface, ground) of the massage device 1000, the angle of the second support unit 5200b exceeds 0 degrees or is similar to 0 degrees. Compared to the seat and bed types described later, the standing form can be the state with the highest convenience for the user to leave and / or sit on the massage device 1000.

[0150] In the first standing position 610, the first leg angle 611 formed by the bottom of the leg massage unit 5200d and the supporting surface (or, mounting surface, ground) can be 0 degrees. In other words, when the massage device 1000 is converted from a seated and / or bed-type state to a standing state, the bottom of the lower surface of the foot massage unit, which is the leg massage unit 5200d, can remain horizontal with respect to the supporting surface. Therefore, by stepping onto the horizontally positioned leg massage unit 5200d, the user can easily get up from or sit down on the massage device 1000.

[0151] The standing state may include at least one of the first and second standing states.

[0152] The first standing state is a state in which the user can easily leave (or get off the seat) the massage device 1000. It can refer to the leaving assistance state (or standing assistance state), the leaving guidance state (or standing guidance state), the leaving ease state (or standing ease state), and the standing seat state.

[0153] The first standing angle is an angle designed to make it very easy for the user to leave the massage device 1000. It allows the user, who is sitting in a regular seat, to be converted into a standing seat with the rear end of the regular seat positioned higher than the front end. This angle allows the user to easily leave the regular seat (or stand up), and it can be an angle designed to provide the user with high satisfaction.

[0154] In the first standing angle, the first support portion 5200a may be tilted forward or backward, and may be tilted less backward than in the second standing, seat, or bed angles, or more forward than in the second standing, seat, or bed angles, but is not limited to this. For example, in the first standing angle, the first support portion 5200a may not be tilted forward or backward, and may be in a vertical state with a straight line running from the upper end to the lower end of the first support portion 5200a, based on the support surface of the massage device 1000.

[0155] The second support 5200b in the first standing position can be in a tilted state, rising diagonally from the front end towards the rear end.

[0156] That is, the massage device 1000 can be controlled (or adjusted) to a state in which the user can easily leave the massage device 1000, i.e., the first standing state.

[0157] Therefore, the force required for a user to leave the massage device 1000 in the first standing position is less than the force required for the massage device 1000 in the second standing position, seat position and / or bed position, thus making it easier for the user to leave the massage device 1000.

[0158] If the user moves sufficiently away from the massage device 1000 or a certain amount of time has passed, the massage device 1000 can be controlled to switch from a first standing state to a standby state based on a preset setting value. As described above, the standby state can be a second standing state, a seated state, and / or a bed-type state. Preferably, the massage device 1000 can be controlled to switch from the first standing state to a standby state, i.e., a second seated state. In this case, the setting value can be a value that is preset by any object for the state of the massage device 1000 and stored in the memory (or storage unit) of the massage device 1000. The arbitrary object can be an object that manufactures, sells, distributes, uses, and / or manages the massage device 1000.

[0159] The second standing state is the state in which the user can easily sit down (or take a seat) on the second support part 5200b of the massage device 1000. It can refer to the sitting assistance state, the sitting guidance state, the sitting ease state, and the seat state.

[0160] The second standing angle is an angle that allows the user to sit down in the massage device 1000 very easily, achieving a familiar and comfortable posture as if the user were sitting in a regular chair. It can be an angle used to provide the user with high satisfaction.

[0161] In the second standing angle, the first support portion 5200a can be tilted backward, and tilted backward less than in the seat type and bed type angles, but more than in the first standing angle.

[0162] When the second standing angle is reached, the second support portion 5200b is in a parallel state where the front end and rear end of the second support portion 5200b are not tilted. It can be a state where there is no height difference or almost no height difference between the front end and the rear end, but it is not limited to this.

[0163] As an example, the second support portion 5200b in the second standing angle can be inclined in a more oblique manner as it descends from the front end to the rear end, and in a manner that is less oblique than in the seat type and bed type angles, but more oblique than in the first standing angle.

[0164] As another example, the second support portion 5200b in the second standing angle can be inclined in a more oblique manner as it rises from the front end toward the rear end, and in a less oblique manner than in the first standing angle.

[0165] That is, the massage device 1000 can be controlled to a state in which the user can easily sit down on the massage device 1000, i.e., the second standing state.

[0166] Therefore, the force required for the user to sit in the massage device 1000 in the second standing position, and the force required to adjust the user's body position to the user's preferred optimal position (or preferred position) in the massage device after sitting down, are less than the force required for the massage device 1000 in the first standing, seated, and / or bed-type positions. This makes it easier to sit down (or take a seat) in the massage device 1000 and to change posture easily after sitting down.

[0167] If the massage device 1000 detects that a user has sat down in the massage device 1000, or that a certain period of time has elapsed since the user sat down, or that the control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 receives a signal from the input unit (or any electronic device) based on user input indicating completion of seating and / or user input related to a change in the state of the massage device 1000, the massage device 1000 can be controlled from a second standing state to a rest and / or massage provision state (described later) based on preset settings. In this case, the massage device 1000 can definitively detect the completion of seating (or sitting) of the user in the massage device 1000 via a seating sensor disposed adjacent to the second support unit 5200b and / or a sensor capable of communicating with the massage device 1000. The rest and / or massage provision state can be a state in which the user can easily rest while seated in the massage device 1000, i.e., a chair-type and / or bed-type state. Preferably, the massage device 1000 can be controlled from a second standing state to a rest provision state and / or a state convenient for operating electronic devices, i.e., a first chair-type state.

[0168] Figure 6 The second state 630 of the massage unit 5200 can be referred to as chair form. Chair form refers to a state in which the angles of the first support unit 5200a, the second support unit 5200b, the arm massage unit 5200c, and the leg massage unit 5200d are adjusted so that the user can experience maximum comfort when sitting in the massage device 1000, resting in the massage device 1000, operating any electronic device (e.g., a smartphone), operating the input unit (or remote control) of the massage device 1000 for setting the massage modes provided by the massage device 1000, or receiving a massage in the massage device 1000. For example, chair form can refer to the state of the massage unit 5200 when the angle of the second support unit 5200b is less than 0 degrees relative to the ground. The user can operate the remote control of the massage device 1000 to receive a massage in the massage device 1000 in the chair form state.

[0169] In the second state 630 of the seat type, the absolute value of the second leg angle 631 formed by the bottom of the leg massage unit 5200d and the support surface can be an acute angle greater than 0 degrees. In other words, when the massage device 1000 is converted from a standing type and / or a bed type to a seat type, the bottom of the lower surface of the foot massage unit, which is the leg massage unit 5200d, can be controlled to form an acute angle with the support surface. As a result, with the second support 5200b less than 0 degrees, when the user's body leans backward, the leg massage unit 5200d lifts and supports the user's legs, thereby providing a comfortable seating experience for users leaning backward.

[0170] The seat-type state may include at least one of the first and second seat-type states.

[0171] The first seat type state is the state in which the user sits on the massage device 1000 and can easily use (or operate) electronic devices (e.g., the input unit of the massage device 1000, user devices (mobile phones, etc.), books, home appliances, etc.), and can easily rest in the massage device 1000. It can refer to the rest-providing state, the rest-assisting state, the rest-guiding state, the electronic device operation-convenient state, and the reclining seat state.

[0172] The first seat angle is an angle that allows the user to easily use electronic devices and relax while seated in the massage device 1000, achieving a familiar and comfortable posture similar to that of a user sitting in a seat that is somewhere between a regular seat and a reclining seat, and / or an angle that allows the user to easily watch TV or operate a smartphone while feeling as comfortable as if they were sitting in a reclining seat. It can be an angle designed to provide the user with high satisfaction.

[0173] In the first seat-type angle, the first support portion 5200a can be tilted backward, and tilted less backward than in the second seat-type state and / or bed-type angle, and more backward than in the standing-type angle.

[0174] In the first seat-type angle, the second support 5200b can be inclined in a more oblique manner as it descends from the front end toward the rear end, and in a manner that is less oblique than in the second seat-type state and / or bed-type angle, but more oblique than in the standing-type angle.

[0175] That is, the massage device 1000 can be controlled to a first seat type state, which is a state in which the user can easily use electronic devices such as smartphones, remote controls (or input units) of the massage device 1000, easily watch TV, easily read books, etc., and / or the user can easily rest in the massage device 1000.

[0176] Therefore, the force required for the user to watch TV, use electronic devices, and rest in the massage device 1000 in the first seat type state is less than the force required in the massage device 1000 in the standing, second seat type, and / or bed type states. This allows the user to feel the comfort of leaning back in a chair and easily operate electronic devices, watch books and / or TV, and rest.

[0177] If a certain amount of time has passed since the user sat down, or if the control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 receives a signal from the user input related to the state change of the massage device 1000 via the input unit (or any electronic device), the massage device 1000 can be controlled to change from a first seat type state to a standing type, a second seat type, and / or a bed type state based on preset settings.

[0178] The second seat-type state is the state in which the massage device 1000 is in standby mode before the user uses the massage device 1000 and / or the state in which the user sits down (or takes a seat) on the massage device 1000 and leans against the first and second support parts 5200a, 5200b to easily receive the massage. It can refer to the initial state of the massage device, the standby state, the massage providing state, the massage action state, and / or the seat-type massage device state.

[0179] The second seat angle is designed to make it very easy for the user to sit down in the massage device 1000 and receive a massage, achieving a posture that is familiar and comfortable to receive a massage, similar to when the user is sitting in a normally used reclining chair. This angle can be used to provide the user with high satisfaction. Compared to a regular chair, the reclining chair can be in a position where the front of the seat is raised and the backrest is tilted backward.

[0180] In the second seat type angle, the first support portion 5200a can be tilted backward, and tilted less backward than in the bed type angle, but more backward than in the standing type and the first seat type angle.

[0181] In the second seat type angle, the second support part 5200a can be inclined in a more oblique manner as it descends from the front end to the rear end, and in a manner that is less oblique than in the bed type angle, but more oblique than in the standing type and / or the first seat type angle.

[0182] That is, the massage device 1000 can be controlled to a second seat-type state, which is a standby state in which the massage device 1000 is easy to put into standby mode and / or a massage-providing state in which the user is easy to receive a massage.

[0183] Therefore, the center of gravity of the user sitting (or taking a seat) in the massage device 1000 is more biased towards the back of the user, so that the user is close to the support parts and is placed (or supported). As a result, the massage module is in closer contact with the user than in the standing or first seat type, but less close to the user than in the bed type. As a result, the user can receive a massage more comfortably in the massage device 1000. Figure 6The third state 650 of the massage unit 5200 can be referred to as bed form. Bed form refers to the state in which the angles of the first support unit 5200a, the second support unit 5200b, the arm massage unit 5200c, and the leg massage unit 5200d are adjusted so that when the user sits on the massage device 1000, they can receive a massage or rest in the most comfortable way, as if lying in a bed. As an example, bed form can refer to the state of the massage unit 5200 when the angle of the first support unit 5200a is 160 degrees or more relative to the ground. The user can operate the remote control of the massage device 1000 to receive a massage in the massage device 1000 in the bed form.

[0184] In the third state 650, the absolute value of the third leg angle 651 formed by the bottom of the leg massage unit 5200d and the ground can be greater than the second leg angle 631. In other words, when the massage device 1000 is converted from a standing type and / or a seat type to a bed type, the bottom of the lower surface of the foot massage unit of the leg massage unit 5200d can be controlled to be at least one of an acute angle or an obtuse angle greater than the second leg angle 631. Thus, as the first support unit 5200a tilts at its maximum angle, when the user's body is tilted backward the most, the leg massage unit 5200d lifts and supports the user's legs more, thereby providing a comfortable seating experience for the user tilting backward. The bed type state is a state in which the user can easily receive a massage from the massage device 1000 while lying in bed, or a state in which it is easy to rest as if lying in bed. It can refer to a rest-providing state, a rest-assisting state, a rest-guiding state, a massage-providing state, a massage-action state, or a bed type massage device state.

[0185] The bed angle is an angle that allows users to easily sit down in the massage device 1000 and rest or receive a massage, achieving a familiar and comfortable posture similar to lying on a bed they normally use. It can be an angle designed to provide users with high satisfaction.

[0186] In the bed-type angle, the first support portion 5200a can be tilted backward, and tilted more backward than in the standing and / or seat-type angles.

[0187] In the bed-type angle, the second support 5200b can be inclined in a more inclined manner as it descends from the front end toward the rear end, and in a manner that is more inclined as it descends in a more inclined manner than in the standing and / or seat-type angles.

[0188] As described above, the first and second support portions 5200a and 5200b at the bed-type angle tilt backward and descend in a diagonal manner, but are not limited to this. For example, at the bed-type angle, each support portion may be in a state where there is no height difference or almost no height difference between the front and rear ends of each support portion, or it may be a state where the front and rear ends of each support portion are parallel and not tilted.

[0189] That is, the massage device 1000 can be controlled to a state in which the user can easily rest or receive a massage, i.e., a bed-like state.

[0190] As a result, users can feel as comfortable as lying in bed and easily rest or receive a massage.

[0191] Figure 7 This diagram illustrates, in a graphic manner, the rotational state of the arm massage section in the massage device according to the present invention.

[0192] Figure 7 The fourth state 710 to the sixth state 750 are shown in the figure when the massage part 5200 constituting the massage device 1000 is viewed from the left.

[0193] Figure 7 The fourth state 710 represents the relationship with Figure 6 The second state 630 is the same as the previous state. In the fourth state 710, the arm massage unit 5200c is set to the default value.

[0194] Figure 7 The fifth state 730 refers to the state in which the arm massage unit 5200c of the massage unit 5200 rotates upward within a predetermined range from the fourth state 710. At this time, the predetermined range can be the first rotation range. The user can change the massage unit 5200 from the fourth state 710 to the fifth state 730 by operating the remote control of the massage device 1000, or by directly applying physical input to the arm massage unit 5200c to rotate it upward within the first rotation range.

[0195] Figure 7The sixth state 750 refers to the state where the arm massage unit 5200c of the massage unit 5200 rotates to its maximum upward range from the fourth state 730. At this time, the maximum range can be the second rotation range, which can be the limit range within which the arm massage unit 5200c can rotate upwards. The user can change the massage unit 5200 from the fourth state 710 to the sixth state 750 by operating the remote control of the massage device 1000, or by directly applying physical input to the arm massage unit 5200c to rotate it to the second upward rotation range. In the sixth state 750, the user can easily sit down in the massage device 1000 and easily leave the massage device 1000.

[0196] Figure 7 The fourth state 710, the fifth state 730, and the sixth state 750 are the result of taking the current state of the massage unit 5200 as a seat type, although in Figure 7 As not shown, the fourth state 710, the fifth state 730, and the sixth state 750 can also be similarly applied when the massage unit 5200 is currently in a standing or bed-type configuration. This will be explained in detail below. Figure 8 The following will be discussed in detail.

[0197] Figure 8 This is a diagram used to illustrate the various rotation states of the arm massage section of a massage device.

[0198] Figure 8 The seventh state 810 represents the comparison group for the eighth state 830, the ninth state 850, and the tenth state 870, which can be compared with... Figure 7 The same state as the fifth state 730. That is, in the seventh state 810, when the massage unit 5200 is in the seat type, the arm massage unit 5200c rotates within a first rotation range.

[0199] Figure 8 The eighth state 830 is shown in the diagram as viewed from the front (not from the left). Figure 6 The situation is as follows when the massage unit 5200 is in the sixth state 750. In the eighth state 830, the arm massage unit 5200c rotates upward to its maximum rotation range, i.e., the second rotation range.

[0200] Figure 8 The ninth state 850 is illustrated as follows: the arm massage units 5200c on both sides are open to the left and right respectively, as in the seventh state 810. That is, in the ninth state 850, the arm massage units 5200c do not rotate upwards, but rotate to the left / right to improve the ease of sitting for the user of the massage device 1000.

[0201] Figure 8 Compared to the seventh state 810, the current state of the massage unit 5200 in the tenth state 870 changes from a seat type to a bed type. It is illustrated that the right arm massage unit 5200c' rotates within a specified range in the upward direction, while the left arm massage unit 5200c" does not rotate. Figure 8 The tenth state 870 indicates that the rotation of the arm massage unit 5200c can be realized not only when the massage unit 5200 is a seat type, but also when the massage unit 5200 is a bed type. At the same time, it indicates that the right arm massage unit 5200c' and the left arm massage unit 5200c" can rotate with different rotation ranges from each other.

[0202] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating the individual drive structure of the leg massage section of a massage device.

[0203] Figure 9 The eleventh state 910 shows the current state of the massage unit 5200 as a bed type, and the leg massage unit 5200d has a drive structure that allows for length adjustment in a direction parallel to the ground.

[0204] and, Figure 9 The twelfth state 930 is illustrated as follows: the current state of the massage unit 5200 is bed type, and the leg massage unit 5200d has a drive structure that can rotate up and down in a direction perpendicular to the ground.

[0205] exist Figure 9 In the eleventh state 910 and the twelfth state 930, although both sides of the leg massage unit 5200d can be driven simultaneously, similar to the arm massage unit 5200c mentioned above, the leg massage unit 5200d can also be driven separately for the left and right sides.

[0206] According to the present invention, the control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can control the state of the massage unit 5200 to a state corresponding to the target state based on the target state of the massage unit 5200. For example, the control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can acquire the current state and the target state of the massage unit 5200 as information, and control the current state of the massage unit 5200 to a state corresponding to the target state based on the current state and the target state. At this time, the target state is determined based on the control signal used to control the massage unit 5200. The control signal is a signal transmitted from various sensors of the massage device 1000, the input unit of the massage device 1000, and / or the electronic device controlling the massage device 1000. It can be generated based on user input, but is not limited thereto. For example, when the control signal is transmitted from a sensor, the sensor can generate the control signal by sensing whether the massage device 1000 is close to or in contact with the user.

[0207] Wherein, the current state and the target state can be Figure 5 The state corresponding to the target state, which is one of the standing type, seat type, and bed type described herein, can be the appearance feature of the massage unit 5200 that is additionally changed according to the user's input or settings when the state of one of the standing type, seat type, and bed type is determined.

[0208] For example, the control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can control the state of at least one of the body massage units 5200a, 5200b, arm massage units 5200c and leg massage units 5200d to a target state corresponding to the control signal based on the control signal used to control the state of the massage units 5200.

[0209] As described above, the massage unit 5200 may include at least one of the body massage units 5200a and 5200b, the arm massage unit 5200c, and the leg massage unit 5200d.

[0210] The state of the massage unit 5200 is the state of the body massage units 5200a and 5200b, which can be determined based on at least one angle of the first support unit 5200a and the second support unit 5200b. As mentioned above, it can be at least one of the following states: standing type (or, first and second standing type), seat type (or, first and second seat type), and bed type.

[0211] For example, the control unit 1400 can control the state of the body massage units 5200a and 5200b based on the target state of the massage unit 5200, thereby controlling the state of the massage unit 5200.

[0212] When the target state of the massage unit 5200 is a state in which the user sits on the massage device 1000 and / or a state in which the user leaves the massage device 1000, the control unit 1400 can control the state of the massage unit to at least one of the following forms: standing, seated, and bed-type, by adjusting at least one angle of the first support unit 5200a and the second support unit 5200b. However, preferably, in order for the user to sit on the massage device 1000, the control unit 1400 can control the state of the massage unit 5200 to at least one of the second standing and bed-type states, and in order for the user to leave the massage device 1000, the control unit 1400 can control the state of the massage unit 5200 to at least one of the first standing and bed-type states.

[0213] When the target state of the massage unit 5200 is a state of massaging the user in the massage device 1000 and / or a state of using the user to rest in the massage device 1000, the control unit 1400 can control the state of the massage unit to at least one of the following forms: a seat type and a bed type, by adjusting at least one of the angles of the first support unit 5200a and the second support unit 5200b.

[0214] As described above, the state of the massage unit 5200 can be determined as at least one of the following states: standing type, seat type, and bed type, based on the state of the body massage units 5200a and 5200b.

[0215] The following describes the states of the arm massage unit 5200c and the leg massage unit 5200d according to their different states.

[0216] The control unit 1400 can control at least one of the positions, movement ranges, and rotation ranges of the arm massage unit 5200c and the leg massage unit 5200d based on the target state of the massage unit 5200.

[0217] When the target state of the massage unit 5200 is to allow the user to sit in the massage device 1000, the control unit 1400 can control the state of the massage unit 5200 to at least one of the standing type, seat type, and bed type based on the control signal for allowing the user to sit in the massage device 1000, and control the arm massage unit 5200c to rotate to a preset maximum range, and control the angle of the leg massage unit 5200d to make it parallel to the support surface of the massage device 1000.

[0218] Preferably, since the user's seating assistance state is at least one of a second standing type and a bed type, in the second standing type and bed type states, the arm massage unit 5200c can be controlled to rotate to its maximum range, and the angle of the leg massage unit 5200d is controlled so that the bottom of the leg massage unit 5200d is parallel to the support surface, but this is not a limitation. For example, when the seating assistance state is set to a seat type, in the seat type state, the arm massage unit 5200c can be controlled to rotate to its maximum range, and the leg massage unit 5200d is controlled so that the bottom of the leg massage unit 5200d is parallel to the support surface.

[0219] Specifically, while controlling the body massage units 5200a and 5200b to a seat-assisting state (or, after or before control), the control unit 1400 can rotate the arm massage unit 5200c in at least one of the upward, downward, left, or right directions, thereby controlling the angle of the arm massage unit 5200c to a seat-assisting position, and causing the arm massage unit 5200c to rotate to its maximum range of rotation (or, the uppermost or sidemost end) of its entire range of rotation (or, the rotatable range). At this time, the control unit 1400 can rotate the arm massage unit 5200c, which is in the default state (e.g., the second seat type state), in at least one of the upward direction and the outward direction (left or right).

[0220] While controlling the body massage units 5200a and 5200b to a seat-assisted state (or, after controlling them, before controlling them), the control unit 1400 can rotate the leg massage unit 5200c in at least one of the forward or backward directions, and control the angle of the leg massage unit 5200d to a seat-assisted position, so that the bottom of the leg massage unit 5200c is parallel to the support surface of the massage device 1000. At this time, the control unit 1400 can control the arm massage unit 5200c and the leg massage unit 5200d to move in conjunction with each other, or to move in a quasi-conjunction, or to move independently, thereby adjusting the arm massage unit 5200c and the leg massage unit 5200d to a seat-assisted position.

[0221] Therefore, the control unit 1400 rotates the arm massage unit 5200c, which is located on the side of the body massage units 5200a and 5200b and obstructs the user from sitting down, to its maximum extent in at least one of the upward, downward, left, and right directions, thereby maximizing the opening of the side of the massage device 1000, allowing the user to easily sit down in the massage device 1000 with its side open. The control unit 1400 allows the user to easily sit down in the massage device 1000 by stepping on (or stepping on) the leg massage unit 5200d, whose position is stably fixed horizontally to the support surface during the period when the state of the body massage units 5200a and 5200b is fixed or changed.

[0222] When the target state of the massage unit 5200 is for the user to leave the massage device 1000, the control unit 1400 can control the state of the massage unit 5200 to at least one of the following states: standing, seated, and bed-type, based on a control signal for the user to leave the massage device 1000. It can also control the rotation of the arm massage unit 5200c to a preset position and control the angle of the leg massage unit 5200d to make it parallel to the support surface of the massage device 1000. In this case, the preset position is an easy-to-leave position where the user can easily stand up from the massage device 1000 by supporting themselves on the arm massage unit 5200c. This position can be one where there is no height difference between the front and rear ends of the arm massage unit 5200c and the arm massage unit 5200c is parallel to the support surface of the massage device 1000.

[0223] Preferably, since the user's departure assistance state is at least one of a first standing type and a bed type, in the first standing type and bed type states, the arm massage unit 5200c can be controlled to restrict its rotation or rotate to a preset position, and the angle of the leg massage unit 5200d is controlled so that the bottom of the leg massage unit 5200d is parallel to the support surface, but this is not limited to this. For example, when the departure assistance state is set to a seat type, in the seat type state, the arm massage unit 5200c can be controlled to restrict its rotation or rotate to a preset position, and the leg massage unit 5200d is controlled so that the bottom of the leg massage unit 5200d is parallel to the support surface.

[0224] Specifically, while controlling the body massage units 5200a and 5200b to be in an off-assistance state (or, after control and before control), the control unit 1400 can control the arm massage unit 5200c to fix its angle by limiting its rotation, or to rotate the arm massage unit 5200c to an off-assistance position to control its angle. At this time, the control unit 1400 can rotate the arm massage unit 5200c, which is in a default state (e.g., second seat type state), in at least one direction: upward or inward (left or right).

[0225] While controlling the body massage units 5200a and 5200b to leave the auxiliary state (or, after controlling them, before controlling them), the control unit 1400 can rotate the leg massage unit 5200c in at least one of the forward or backward directions, and control the angle of the leg massage unit 5200d to leave the auxiliary position, so that the bottom of the leg massage unit 5200c is parallel to the support surface of the massage device 1000. At this time, the control unit 1400 can control the arm massage unit 5200c and the leg massage unit 5200d to move in conjunction with each other, or to move in a quasi-conjunction, or to move independently, thereby adjusting the arm massage unit 5200c and the leg massage unit 5200d to leave the auxiliary position.

[0226] Therefore, the control unit 1400 allows the user to easily lift onto the arm massage unit 5200c, whose position is fixed or adjusted for easy exit, and stand up, thus facilitating the user's exit from the massage device 1000. The control unit 1400 also allows the user to easily exit the massage device 1000 by stepping onto the leg massage unit 5200d, whose position is stably fixed horizontally to the support surface during the period when the positions of the body massage units 5200a and 5200b are fixed or changed.

[0227] As described above, to assist the user in sitting down and / or leaving, the control unit 1400 controls the leg massage unit 5200d to be parallel to the support surface, but is not limited to this. For example, while controlling the state of the body massage units 5200a and 5200b to the leave-assistance state (or, after control and before control), the control unit 1400 can control the angle of the leg massage unit 5200d to bring the distance between the body massage units 5200a and 5200b, which are the main body of the massage device 1000, and the leg massage unit 5200d, closer to a predetermined distance. Preferably, the control unit 1400 can control the angle of the leg massage unit 5200d to minimize the distance between the body massage units 5200a and 5200b and the leg massage unit 5200d.

[0228] Therefore, during the period when the state of the body massage units 5200a and 5200b is fixed or changed, the control unit 1400 can bring the leg massage unit 5200d, which may obstruct the user from sitting down and / or leaving, as close as possible to the body massage units 5200a and 5200b, so that the user is not obstructed by the leg massage unit 5200d and can easily step onto the support surface and sit down in the massage device 1000 or leave the massage device 1000.

[0229] When the target state of the massage unit 5200 is to provide massage to the user, the control unit 1400 can control the state of the massage unit 5200 to at least one of the standing type, seat type, and bed type based on the control signal for providing massage to the user, and control the arm massage unit 5200c to rotate in at least one of the upward, downward, left, and right directions within a preset first rotation range, and control the leg massage unit 5200d to adjust at least one of the length and angle of the leg massage unit 5200d.

[0230] Preferably, since the user's massage provision state is at least one of a second seat type and a bed type, in the second seat type and bed type states, the arm massage unit 5200c can be controlled to rotate within a first rotation range, and the leg massage unit 5200d is controlled to adjust at least one of its length and angle, but is not limited thereto. For example, when the massage provision state is set to a standing type, in the standing type state, the arm massage unit 5200c can be controlled to rotate within a first rotation range, and the leg massage unit 5200d is controlled to adjust at least one of its length and angle.

[0231] Specifically, while controlling the body massage units 5200a and 5200b to a massage-providing state (or, after control and before control), the control unit 1400, with the airbag of the arm massage unit 5200c inflated, can control the angle of the arm massage unit 5200c to a massage-providing position, allowing it to rotate in at least one of the up, down, left, and right directions, and to rotate within a pre-set first rotation range. This first rotation range can be set to be narrower than a second rotation range, which is the maximum range the arm massage unit 5200c can rotate when the user sits on the massage device 1000. In other words, the control unit 1400 can rotate the arm massage unit 5200c within a first rotation range (which is smaller than the maximum range) in the massage-providing state, without causing the arm massage unit 5200c to rotate to its maximum range, and perform massage, stretching, exercise, and / or rehabilitation on the user's arm.

[0232] While controlling the body massage units 5200a and 5200b to a massage-providing state (or, after control and before control), the control unit 1400 can control the leg massage unit 5200c to a massage-providing position to adjust at least one of the length and angle of the leg massage unit 5200c.

[0233] For example, as described above, the control unit 1400 controls the first and second leg massage units to perform at least one of the following actions by adjusting at least one of the length and angle of each of the first and second leg massage units: relative action where the first and second leg massage units move differently from each other, independent action where they move independently of each other, linked action where they move in conjunction with each other, and quasi-linked action where they move in a quasi-linked manner. In this case, the control unit 1400 can determine the length adjustment range for adjusting the length of each leg massage unit and / or the angle adjustment range for adjusting the angle of each leg massage unit based on the length of each user's legs, and control the length and / or angle of each leg massage unit based on the length adjustment range and / or angle adjustment range.

[0234] At least one of the aforementioned relative, independent, linked, and quasi-linked actions may include a primary action in which at least one of the lengths and angles of the first and second leg massage units is performed differently from each other. The primary action may include at least one of a first length adjustment action in which the lengths of the first and second leg massage units are adjusted differently from each other, and a second angle adjustment action in which the angles of the first and second leg massage units are adjusted differently from each other.

[0235] As described above, the control unit 1400 can adjust the arm massage unit 5200c and the leg massage unit 5200d to a massage-providing position by controlling them to move in conjunction with each other, or to move in a quasi-conjunctional manner, or to move independently.

[0236] Therefore, by rotating the arm massage unit 5200c within a first rotation range that is narrower than its maximum range, the control unit 1400 can quickly and accurately massage, stretch, exercise, and / or rehabilitate the user's arm while avoiding injury to the user's arm. The control unit 1400 can adjust at least one of the length and angle of each leg massage unit based on the length of each leg, thereby enabling quick and accurate massage, stretching, exercise, and / or rehabilitate the user's legs while avoiding injury to the user's legs.

[0237] When the target state of the massage unit 5200 is to provide rest for the user, the control unit 1400 can control the state of the massage unit 5200 to at least one of the following states: standing, seated, and bed-type, based on a control signal for providing rest for the user, and control the arm massage unit 5200c and leg massage unit 5200d to fix their positions. At this time, the positions of the arm massage unit 5200c and leg massage unit 5200d can be fixed after being adjusted to a rest-assist position.

[0238] Preferably, since the user's resting state is at least one of the first seat type and bed type, in the first seat type and bed type states, the arm massage unit 5200c can be fixed at an angle after being rotated to the resting assistance position, and the leg massage unit 5200d can be controlled to be fixed at an angle after being rotated to the resting assistance position, but this is not limited to this. For example, when the massage providing state is set to the standing type, in the standing type state, the arm massage unit 5200c can be controlled to be fixed at an angle after being rotated to the resting assistance position, and the leg massage unit 5200d can be controlled to be fixed at an angle after being rotated to the resting assistance position.

[0239] Specifically, while controlling the body massage units 5200a and 5200b to a rest assist state (or, after control and before control), the control unit 1400 can bring the arm massage unit 5200c as close as possible to the body massage units 5200a and 5200b and then fix its position.

[0240] While controlling the body massage units 5200a and 5200b to a rest-assist state (or, after controlling them, before controlling them), the control unit 1400 can control the length and angle of the leg massage unit 5200c to a rest-assist position and then fix its position. In the case of a bed-type rest-assist state, the rest-assist position can be such that the angle of the leg massage unit 5200c is adjusted so that the bottom of the leg massage unit 5200c is horizontal to at least one of the first and second support units 5200a and 5200b. In the case of a first seat-type rest-assist state, the rest-assist position can be such that the bottom of the leg massage unit 5200c is slightly inclined to the support surface of the massage device 1000, and the leg massage unit 5200c is slightly angled forward while its bottom is parallel to the support surface.

[0241] As described above, the control unit 1400 can adjust the arm massage unit 5200c and the leg massage unit 5200d to a resting auxiliary position by controlling them to move in conjunction with each other, or to move in a quasi-conjunctional manner, or to move independently.

[0242] Thus, the control unit 1400 allows the user's arms and legs to be comfortably placed in the arm massage unit 5200c and leg massage unit 5200d, which are adjusted to a resting auxiliary position, so that the user can comfortably rest in the massage device 1000.

[0243] Furthermore, when the massage unit 5200 is in at least one of a standing or seated state, if a user's seated state is detected for the second support unit 5200b, the control unit 1400 can control the biometric information measuring device and the massage module of the massage device 1000 to measure at least one of the user's biometric information and the user's body shape. At this time, if the control is set to measure the user's biometric information, the control unit 1400 can change the current state of the massage device 1000 to either a seated or bed-like state. If the control is set to measure the user's biometric information, the control unit 1400 can keep at least one of the arm massage unit, leg massage unit, and massage module of the massage device 1000 in a stopped state.

[0244] As described above, the control unit 1400 can control the massage to begin via at least one of the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the measurement of the user's biometric information or the measurement of the user's body shape.

[0245] The following is a detailed explanation of the status control of the massage device (1000; or massage unit 5200) for different scenarios.

[0246] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can control the state of the massage device 1000 based on at least one of the first to eighth scenarios described below. For example, the control unit 1400 can control the current state of the massage device 1000 to a target state based on the results sensed by the sensor unit 1410 of the massage device 1000 and / or the user input entered by the user in the remote control of the massage device 1000. At this time, the control unit 1400 can determine (or determine) whether the user wants to sit on the massage device 1000, whether the user has already sat down, whether the user has sat on the massage device 1000 and rested (or whether the user operates any electronic device), whether a massage has been performed (or a massage mode) by means of the massage unit 5200, whether a massage is to be performed, whether the massage device 1000 is in standby mode, whether the user has left the massage unit 5200, and / or whether the user wants to leave.

[0247] That is, the state of the massage device 1000 can be controlled to be at least one of the following states: the user is about to sit on the massage device 1000, the user is already seated, the user is sitting on the massage device 1000 and resting (or operating any electronic device), the user has performed a massage (or massage mode) with the massage unit 5200, the user is about to perform a massage, the user is in standby mode and does not perform any action, the user has left the massage unit 5200, and the user is about to leave.

[0248] Figure 10 This diagram illustrates the operation process of a massage device performing actions according to the first scenario of this utility model.

[0249] The following is for reference Figures 1 to 6 The various scenarios of the massage device 1000 generated by the combination of the current state or target state of the massage unit 5200 being one of the standing type, seat type, and bed type will be described separately.

[0250] More specifically, Figure 10 The diagram illustrates a driving scenario where the massage unit 5200 is currently in a standing state and the target state is a seated state.

[0251] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can acquire the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 (step S1010). In step S1010, based on the results sensed by the sensor unit 1410 of the massage device 1000 and / or the user input entered by the user in the input unit (or remote control) of the massage device 1000, the control unit 1400 acquires the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 and performs state control of the massage unit 5200.

[0252] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can determine that the current state and the target state of the massage unit 5200 are standing type and seated type, respectively (step S1030).

[0253] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can apply settings for the massage unit 5200 of the massage device 1000 based on a first scenario corresponding to a judgment result that the current state and the target state of the massage unit 5200 are respectively standing and seated (step S1050). The first scenario includes detailed settings for changing the massage unit 5200 to the state corresponding to the target state when the current state and the target state of the massage unit 5200 obtained in step S1010 are standing and seated, respectively. In step S1050, through the control signal generated by the control unit 1400, the massage unit 5200 can change from the current state (standing) to the target state (seated) by changing the position or angle of the first support 5200a, the second support 5200b, the arm massage unit 5200c, and the leg massage unit 5200d included in the massage unit 5200.

[0254] Figure 11 This diagram illustrates the operation process of a massage device performing actions according to the second scenario of this utility model.

[0255] More specifically, Figure 11 A diagram is shown illustrating a driving scenario (second scenario) where the current state of the massage unit 5200 is standing and the target state is bed-type.

[0256] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can acquire the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 (step S1110). In step S1110, based on the results sensed by the sensor unit 1410 of the massage device 1000 and / or the user input entered by the user in the input unit (or remote control) of the massage device 1000, the control unit 1400 acquires the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 and performs state control of the massage unit 5200.

[0257] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can determine that the current state and the target state of the massage unit 5200 are standing type and bed type, respectively (step S1130). The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can apply the settings of the massage unit 5200 of the massage device 1000 according to the second scenario corresponding to the determination result that the current state and the target state of the massage unit 5200 are standing type and bed type, respectively (step S1150). The second scenario includes detailed settings for changing the massage unit 5200 to the state corresponding to the target state when the current state and the target state of the massage unit 5200 obtained in step S1110 are standing type and bed type, respectively. In step S1150, the massage unit 5200 can change its state from the current state (standing type) to the target state (bed type) by changing the position or angle of the first support part 5200a, the second support part 5200b, the arm massage part 5200c, and the leg massage part 5200d included in the massage unit 5200 through the control signal generated by the control unit 1400.

[0258] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating the operation process of a massage device performing actions according to the third scenario of this utility model.

[0259] More specifically, Figure 12 The diagram shows a driving scenario (third scenario) in which the massage unit 5200 is currently in a seated state and the target state is a standing state.

[0260] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can acquire the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 (step S1210). In step S1210, based on the results sensed by the sensor unit 1410 of the massage device 1000 and / or the user input entered by the user in the remote control of the massage device 1000, the control unit 1400 acquires the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 and performs state control of the massage unit 5200. The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can determine that the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 are respectively seat type and standing type (step S1230).

[0261] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can apply settings for the massage unit 5200 of the massage device 1000 based on a third scenario corresponding to a judgment result that the current state and the target state of the massage unit 5200 are respectively a seated type and a standing type (step S1250). The third scenario includes detailed settings for changing the massage unit 5200 to the state corresponding to the target state when the current state and the target state of the massage unit 5200 obtained in step S1210 are respectively a seated type and a standing type. In step S1250, through the control signal generated by the control unit 1400, the massage unit 5200 can change the state of the massage unit 5200 from the current state, i.e., the seated type, to the target state, i.e., the standing type, by changing the position or angle of the first support part 5200a, the second support part 5200b, the arm massage part 5200c, and the leg massage part 5200d included in the massage unit 5200.

[0262] Figure 13 This diagram illustrates the operation process of the massage device performing actions according to the fourth scenario of this utility model.

[0263] More specifically, Figure 13 The diagram shows a driving scenario (fourth scenario) in which the massage unit 5200 is currently in a seat type and in a target state of a bed type.

[0264] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can acquire the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 (step S1310). In step S1310, based on the results sensed by the sensor unit 1410 of the massage device 1000 and / or the user input entered by the user in the remote control of the massage device 1000, the control unit 1400 acquires the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 and performs state control of the massage unit 5200.

[0265] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can determine that the current state and the target state of the massage unit 5200 are respectively a chair type and a bed type (step S1330).

[0266] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can apply settings for the massage unit 5200 of the massage device 1000 based on a fourth scenario corresponding to a determination result that the current state and the target state of the massage unit 5200 are respectively a seat type and a bed type (step S1350). The fourth scenario includes detailed settings for changing the massage unit 5200 to the state corresponding to the target state when the current state and the target state of the massage unit 5200 obtained in step S1310 are respectively a seat type and a bed type. In step S1350, through the control signal generated by the control unit 1400, the massage unit 5200 can change the state of the massage unit 5200 from the current state, i.e., the seat type, to the target state, i.e., the bed type, by changing the position or angle of the first support part 5200a, the second support part 5200b, the arm massage part 5200c, and the leg massage part 5200d included in the massage unit 5200.

[0267] Figure 14 This is a diagram illustrating the operation process of a massage device performing actions according to the fifth scenario of this utility model.

[0268] More specifically, Figure 14 A diagram is shown illustrating a driving scenario (fifth scenario) in which the massage unit 5200 is currently in a bed-type state and the target state is a standing-type state.

[0269] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can acquire the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 (step S1410). In step S1410, based on the results sensed by the sensor unit 1410 of the massage device 1000 and / or the user input entered by the user in the remote control of the massage device 1000, the control unit 1400 acquires the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 and performs state control of the massage unit 5200.

[0270] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can determine that the current state and the target state of the massage unit 5200 are bed type and standing type, respectively (step S1430).

[0271] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can apply settings for the massage unit 5200 of the massage device 1000 based on a fifth scenario corresponding to a judgment result that the current state and the target state of the massage unit 5200 are bed-type and standing-type, respectively (step S1450). The fifth scenario includes detailed settings for changing the massage unit 5200 to the state corresponding to the target state when the current state and the target state of the massage unit 5200 obtained in step S1410 are bed-type and standing-type, respectively. In step S1450, through the control signal generated by the control unit 1400, the massage unit 5200 can change the state of the massage unit 5200 from the current state, i.e., bed-type, to the target state, i.e., standing-type, by changing the position or angle of the first support part 5200a, the second support part 5200b, the arm massage part 5200c, and the leg massage part 5200d included in the massage unit 5200.

[0272] Figure 15 This is a diagram illustrating the operation process of a massage device performing actions according to the sixth scenario of this utility model.

[0273] More specifically, Figure 15 A diagram is shown illustrating a driving scenario (sixth scenario) in which the massage unit 5200 is currently in a bed-type state and in a target state in a seat-type state.

[0274] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can acquire the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 (step S1510). In step S1510, based on the results sensed by the sensor unit 1410 of the massage device 1000 and / or the user input entered by the user in the remote control of the massage device 1000, the control unit 1400 acquires the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 and performs state control of the massage unit 5200.

[0275] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can determine that the current state and the target state of the massage unit 5200 are bed type and chair type, respectively (step S1530).

[0276] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can apply settings for the massage unit 5200 of the massage device 1000 based on a sixth scenario corresponding to a determination result that the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 are respectively bed-type and chair-type (step S1550). The sixth scenario includes detailed settings for changing the massage unit 5200 to the state corresponding to the target state when the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 obtained in step S1510 are bed-type and chair-type, respectively. In step S1550, through the control signal generated by the control unit 1400, the massage unit 5200 can change the state of the massage unit 5200 from the current state, i.e., bed-type, to the target state, i.e., chair-type, by changing the position or angle of the first support part 5200a, the second support part 5200b, the arm massage part 5200c, and the leg massage part 5200d included in the massage unit 5200.

[0277] Figure 16 This diagram illustrates the operation process of the massage device according to the seventh scenario of this utility model.

[0278] More specifically, Figure 16 A diagram is shown illustrating a driving scenario (seventh scenario) in which the current state of the massage unit 5200 is a seat type and the target state is an open seat type.

[0279] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can acquire the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 (step S1610). In step S1610, based on the results sensed by the sensor unit 1410 of the massage device 1000 and / or the user input entered by the user in the remote control of the massage device 1000, the control unit 1400 acquires the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 and performs state control of the massage unit 5200.

[0280] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can determine that the current state and the target state of the massage unit 5200 are respectively the seat type and the seat type open state (step S1630).

[0281] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can apply settings for the massage unit 5200 of the massage device 1000 based on a seventh scenario corresponding to a determination result that the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 are respectively a seat-type and an open seat-type state (step S1650). The seventh scenario includes detailed settings for changing the massage unit 5200 to the state corresponding to the target state when the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 obtained in step S1610 are respectively a seat-type and an open seat-type state. In step S1650, through the control signal generated by the control unit 1400, the massage unit 5200 can change its state from the current state, i.e., seat-type, to the target state, i.e., open seat-type, by changing the position or angle of the arm massage unit 5200c and the leg massage unit 5200d.

[0282] Figure 17 This diagram illustrates the operation process of the massage device according to the eighth scenario of this utility model.

[0283] More specifically, Figure 17 The diagram shows a driving scenario (eighth scenario) in which the current state of the massage unit 5200 is bed-type and the target state is the open state of bed-type.

[0284] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can acquire the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 (step S1710). In step S1710, based on the results sensed by the sensor unit 1410 of the massage device 1000 and / or the user input entered by the user in the remote control of the massage device 1000, the control unit 1400 acquires the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 and performs state control of the massage unit 5200.

[0285] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can determine that the current state and the target state of the massage unit 5200 are respectively the bed type and the bed type open state (step S1730).

[0286] The control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can apply settings for the massage unit 5200 of the massage device 1000 based on an eighth scenario corresponding to a determination result that the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 are respectively a bed-type state and an open bed-type state (step S1650). The eighth scenario includes detailed settings for changing the massage unit 5200 to the state corresponding to the target state when the current state and target state of the massage unit 5200 obtained in step S1710 are respectively a bed-type state and an open bed-type state. In step S1750, through the control signal generated by the control unit 1400, the massage unit 5200 changes the state of the massage unit 5200 from the current state, i.e., the bed-type state, to the target state, i.e., the open bed-type state, by changing the position or angle of the arm massage unit 5200c and the leg massage unit 5200d.

[0287] According to the embodiments of the present invention described above, it can be implemented in the form of a computer program executable on a computer through various constituent elements. The computer program described above can be stored on a computer-readable medium. In this case, the medium may include: magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes; optical storage media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs; magneto-optical media such as floppy disks; and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROMs, RAMs, and lightning storage.

[0288] Furthermore, the computer program may be specifically designed and configured for this invention, or may be known and usable by those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer programs include not only machine language code produced by a compiler, but also high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or similar means.

[0289] The specific embodiments described in this utility model are examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model in any way. For the sake of brevity, descriptions of prior art electronic components, control systems, software, and other functional aspects of said systems may be omitted. Furthermore, the connections of lines or connecting members between components shown in the drawings illustratively illustrate functional connections and / or physical or electrical connections, which may be replaced or presented in actual devices by various additional functional connections, physical connections, or electrical connections. Additionally, unless specifically stated as "essential" or "significantly," a component may not be essential for the application of this utility model.

[0290] In the description of this utility model (especially in the appended claims), the term "described" and similar descriptive terms may be used to include both singular and plural forms. Furthermore, where a range is described in this utility model, it refers to a utility model that incorporates individual values ​​falling within the range (unless otherwise stated), which is equivalent to describing individual values ​​constituting the range in a specific embodiment of the utility model. Finally, for the steps constituting the method according to this utility model, unless their order is explicitly stated or otherwise stated, the steps may be performed in an appropriate order. The utility model is not necessarily limited to the order in which the steps are described. In this utility model, the use of all exemplary or illustrative terms (e.g., etc.) is merely for the purpose of describing the utility model in detail, and is not intended to limit the scope of the utility model by the exemplary or illustrative terms unless defined by the appended claims. Furthermore, those skilled in the art should recognize that the appended claims or their equivalents, with various modifications, combinations, and alterations, can be configured according to design conditions and factors.

Claims

1. A massage device, characterized in that, include: A massage unit that supports the user's body and massages at least a portion of the user's body. The control unit controls the massage unit; The control unit controls the state of the massage unit to correspond to the target state based on the target state of the massage unit.

2. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The massage unit includes: The first support part supports the user's upper body, and The second support section supports the user's lower body; The state of the massage unit and the target state are determined to be at least one of standing, seated, and bed-type states based on at least one of the angles of the first support unit and the second support unit.

3. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the target state is that the user is seated in the massage device, the control unit controls the state of the massage device to at least one of the following states: standing, seated, and bed-type, by adjusting the at least one angle.

4. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The massage unit also includes an arm massage unit for massaging the user's arm. When the target state is that the user is seated in the massage device, the control unit adjusts the at least one angle to control the state of the massage device to at least one of the following states: standing, seated, and bed-type. The arm massage unit controls the arm massage unit to rotate within a preset maximum range.

5. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The massage unit also includes an arm massage unit for massaging the user's arm. When the massage unit is in a standing position, the control unit controls the rotation of the arm massage unit to be restricted.

6. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The massage unit also includes an arm massage unit for massaging the user's arm. When the massage unit is in the seat type, the control unit controls the arm massage unit to rotate the arm massage unit to a preset maximum range, thereby allowing the user to sit in the massage device.

7. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The massage unit also includes a leg massage unit for massaging the user's legs; When the massage unit is in a standing position, the control unit controls the leg massage unit to make the bottom of the leg massage unit parallel to the support surface supporting the massage device.

8. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The massage unit also includes a leg massage unit for massaging the user's legs; When the massage unit is currently in a seat-type configuration, the control unit controls the distance between the main body of the massage device and the leg massage unit to be brought within a predetermined distance.

9. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The massage unit also includes a second support unit that supports the user's buttocks; When the massage unit is in either a standing or seated state, if the user's seated state is detected for the second support unit, the control unit controls the measurement of at least one of the user's biometric information and the user's body shape.

10. The massage device according to claim 9, characterized in that, When the control unit measures the user's biometric information, it changes the current state of the massage device to either a seat type or a bed type.

11. The massage device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The massage area also includes: The arm massage unit massages the user's arms, and The leg massage unit massages the user's legs. When the control unit is controlling the measurement of the user's biometric information, it keeps the massage modules of the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit in a stopped state.

12. The massage device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The massage area also includes: The arm massage unit massages the user's arms, and The leg massage unit massages the user's legs. The control unit, in response to the measurement of the user's biometric information or the measurement of the user's body shape, controls the massage to begin via at least one of the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit.

13. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The massage unit also includes an arm massage unit for massaging the user's arm. When the arm massager begins to massage, the control unit controls the arm massager to rotate in at least one of the directions of up, down, left, and right within a pre-set first rotation range.

14. The massage device according to claim 13, characterized in that, The first rotation range is set to be narrower than the second rotation range, which is the range in which the arm massage part can rotate when the user sits on the massage device.

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