Massage device

Abstract

The massage device according to the embodiment of the utility model, its characterized in being including: body massage part, at least one part of user body is massaged;Leg massage part, set up in the lower part of the body massage part, and the leg massage part can adjust angle;Control unit, use when at least one of the leg massage part and the body massage part is more than one specific angle the leg length information measured to calculate the leg length information according to the current angle of the leg massage part;And length adjusting unit, use the leg length information to adjust the length of the leg massage part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a massage device, and more specifically, to a massage device that further improves user convenience by adaptively changing the length of the leg massage section. Background Technology

[0002] Massage is a medical adjunctive therapy that uses various forms of mechanical stimulation on the user's body, such as kneading, pressing, stretching, patting, or guiding physical activity, to regulate the user's biological rhythms, improve blood circulation, and relieve fatigue.

[0003] As dietary habits, lifestyles, activity areas, and other aspects of life change, and as attention to health and work-life balance increases, the demand for massage devices or equipment (hereinafter collectively referred to as "massage devices") that provide muscle relaxation, tension relief, fatigue recovery, and stress relief is also increasing.

[0004] Recently, massage devices have gone beyond simply providing massage to the user's body, and have also become electronic devices that offer a variety of additional functions, convenience features, and medical assistance functions.

[0005] In addition, based on ergonomic optimization or user experience (UX), research is conducted on the massage device itself and the integration of height-enhancing mechanisms (i.e., the execution of rolling, rotation, expansion / contraction, movement, posture change, etc. of each module included in the massage device) into the massage device.

[0006] This massage device discloses a partial function of adjusting the length of the unit used to provide massage (e.g., the leg massage section) to suit the user's physical condition.

[0007] It offers the following advantages: Since this length adjustment function is usually based on information measured during the initial use of the massage or user input, the length of the leg massage area for each user can be changed by using user identification information, etc.

[0008] The physical length of the user's body (legs, etc.) does not change, but the massage is provided while the user is sitting on the massage device. Therefore, depending on the user's posture or angle, in other words, depending on the angle and posture of the massage device itself or the leg massage part, the length of the body (legs) guided by the leg massage part will be slightly different.

[0009] From this perspective, since existing length-adjustable devices use fixed information, they do not adjust the length of the leg massage section in response to dynamic changes in angle and posture, making it difficult to provide optimized comfort and relaxation. Furthermore, when the leg massage section does not adjust to an appropriate length based on the angle of the leg massage section, the massage effect may be reduced, and it may even cause pain in some cases.

[0010] Even if the length of the leg massage section can be changed, existing massage devices require measuring, calculating, and adjusting the leg length whenever the angle changes. This not only greatly reduces the time responsiveness but also decreases user convenience. Utility Model Content

[0011] Problems to be solved by utility models This utility model was proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems in the context described above, and its purpose is to provide a massage device that adaptively changes the length of the leg massage section according to the current posture or angle of the entire massage device, the body massage section, or the leg massage section, thereby having a higher user orientation.

[0012] Another object and advantage of this invention can be understood from the following description and will become more apparent through embodiments of this invention. Furthermore, the object and advantages of this invention can be achieved through the structures shown in the claims and combinations thereof.

[0013] The technical problems to be solved by this utility model are not limited to those described above. Those skilled in the art can clearly understand other problems not mentioned below based on the following description of the utility model.

[0014] means for solving problems A massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the stated purpose may include: a body massage unit for massaging at least a portion of a user's body; a leg massage unit disposed below the body massage unit, and the leg massage unit being angle-adjustable; a control unit for calculating leg length information based on the current angle of the leg massage unit using leg length information measured when at least one of the leg massage unit and the body massage unit is at more than one specific angle; and a length adjustment unit for adjusting the length of the leg massage unit by using the leg length information.

[0015] Preferably, the control unit of this invention can be configured to: use first information and second information of the leg length measured when at least one of the leg massage unit and the body massage unit is at a first angle and a second angle, respectively, to calculate the leg length information based on the current angle of the leg massage unit.

[0016] Preferably, the first angle of this invention is greater than the minimum angle of the leg massage part, and the second angle is greater than the first angle and less than the maximum angle of the leg massage part.

[0017] The control unit of this invention can be configured to: divide the angle range of the leg massage unit into multiple ranges based on the size of the first angle and the second angle, and calculate the leg length information using different functional relationships according to the angle range to which the current angle of the leg massage unit belongs.

[0018] In addition, the control unit of this utility model can be configured to calculate the leg length information using the ratio of the angle difference between the first angle and the current angle of the leg massage unit and the angle difference between the second angle and the current angle of the leg massage unit, as well as the size ratio of the first information and the second information.

[0019] Specifically, the control unit of this utility model can calculate the leg length information using the following mathematical formula: , , ; In the mathematical expression, L CL The current angle A of the leg massage unit C Leg length information when the second angle A2 is greater than L CM It is the A mentioned C Leg length information when the angle is less than the second angle and greater than the first angle A1, L CS It is the A mentioned C The leg length information is less than the first angle. L2 is the second information of the leg length measured at the second angle, and L1 is the first information of the leg length measured at the first angle.

[0020] In addition, the control unit of this utility model can be configured to determine whether to reflect the correction value of the leg length information based on whether the current angle of the leg massage unit is greater than the first reference angle.

[0021] Preferably, the control unit of this utility model can be configured to: when the current angle of the leg massage unit is greater than the first reference angle, calculate the leg length information by reflecting the correction value based on the linearity of the user's leg.

[0022] Here, the correction value can increase as the current angle of the leg massager increases beyond the first reference angle.

[0023] In addition, the control unit of this invention can be configured to correct the leg length information by reflecting the angle of the entire massage device based on the horizontal plane.

[0024] According to an embodiment, the control unit of this utility model can be configured such that: the larger the overall angle information of the massage device, the more the leg length information is corrected to make the leg length information smaller.

[0025] In addition, the control unit of this invention can be configured to determine whether to correct the leg length information based on whether the current angle of the entire massage device is greater than the first reference angle.

[0026] Specifically, the control unit of this utility model can be configured to: when the current angle of the entire massage device is less than the first reference angle, correct the leg length information by further reflecting the correction value based on the linearity of the user's posture.

[0027] Here, the correction value can increase as the current angle information of the entire massage device decreases from a value smaller than the first reference angle.

[0028] A control method for adjusting the length of a leg massager in a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage device including a body massager for massaging at least a part of a user's body and a leg massager disposed below the body massager and capable of adjusting its angle, the method including: a measurement step of measuring the user's leg length at first and second angles respectively of at least one of the leg massager and the body massager; a calculation step of calculating leg length information based on the current angle of the leg massager using first information as the leg length measured at the first angle and second information as the leg length measured at the second angle; and an adjustment control step of adjusting the length of the leg massager using the leg length information.

[0029] Utility Model Effect According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, whenever the angle of the massage device or the unit providing the massage changes, the length of the leg massage part is adaptively changed in conjunction with this, so as to provide greater comfort to the user and maximize the effect of the leg massage provided at a specific angle and posture.

[0030] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the current angle range of the leg massage part, etc., is divided into multiple ranges, and different functions are applied to each range to adjust the length of the leg massage part, thereby allowing for more precise adjustment of the length of the leg massage part.

[0031] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the length of the leg massage part is adjusted by further reflecting the posture or angle of the massage device as a whole or the body massage part, thereby optimizing the length of the leg massage part to adapt to the user's posture, etc. Attached Figure Description

[0032] The following figures accompanying this specification illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and serve to more effectively understand the detailed description of the present invention and the technical concept of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention should not be limited to the matters described in these figures.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the main frame of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the constituent elements of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating the driving method of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 5A and Figure 5B This is a block diagram illustrating the detailed structure of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 6A and Figure 6B This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating the process of measuring leg length according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the present invention that applies differential processing based on an angle range.

[0041] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 100: Massage device; 110: Leg massage unit 120: Length measuring unit; 130: Storage unit 140: Control unit; 150: Length adjustment unit 160: Angle Adjustment Section Detailed Implementation The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Prior to this, the terms and words used in this specification and claims are not limited to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, but should be interpreted as meanings and concepts consistent with the technical idea of ​​the present invention, in accordance with the principle that the inventor can define terms and concepts to best interpret their own invention.

[0042] Therefore, the embodiments described in this specification and the structures shown in the accompanying drawings are only the most preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not represent the technical concept of this utility model. It should be understood that various equivalents and modifications can be used to replace them when this application is submitted.

[0043] When a constituent element is "connected" or "combined" to another constituent element, it should be understood that it can be directly connected or combined to another constituent element, and there may be other constituent elements between the two.

[0044] Conversely, when a constituent element is "directly connected" or "directly combined" with another constituent element, it should be understood that there are no other constituent elements between them. Other statements used to explain the relationships between constituent elements should also be interpreted in the same way.

[0045] The terminology used in this specification is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Unless the context clearly specifies otherwise, singular expressions include plural expressions.

[0046] The terms "comprising" or "having" used in this specification are used to specify the presence of the described features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof. Therefore, these terms do not preclude the presence or additional possibility of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof.

[0047] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical and scientific terms, shall have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Commonly used, predefined terms shall be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art, and shall not be construed as having an ideal or overly formal meaning unless expressly defined herein.

[0048] In this specification, an actuator refers to a structure capable of providing driving force. For example, an actuator may include, but is not limited to, a motor, a linear motor, an electric motor, a direct current (DC) motor, an alternating current (AC) motor, a linear actuator, an electric actuator, etc.

[0049] In this specification, binaural beats can refer to a specific form of audio information capable of modulating brainwaves. In this specification, according to one embodiment, a massage device can refer to a massage device including a body massage section and a leg massage section. Alternatively, according to another embodiment, the body massage section and the leg massage section can exist as separate, independent devices (e.g., a body massage device and a leg massage device), and the massage device can refer to either a body massage device or a leg massage device.

[0050] The following is for reference Figures 1 to 4 First, the basic embodiments and driving mechanisms of this utility model will be described in detail. An embodiment of the massage device 100 that adaptively adjusts the length of the leg massage part will be described later.

[0051] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating one embodiment of the massage device of this utility model.

[0052] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a massage device 100 includes: a body massage section 1000, which forms an area for accommodating at least a portion of the body of a user 10 and massaging the user's body; a leg massage section 2000, which massages the user's legs; an arm massage section 3000; and a rotating module section 5000.

[0053] The body massage unit 1000 can provide massage to at least a part of a user's body. The body massage unit 1000 may include: a massage module 1700 for providing massage function to at least a part of the user's body; an audio output module 1500 for providing audio output to the user in any form; a main frame 1100 for forming the frame of the body massage unit 1000; and a user input unit 1400 for receiving input in any form from the user.

[0054] The structures of the body massage unit 1000 described above are merely exemplary embodiments. In addition to the aforementioned structures, the body massage unit 1000 may also include various other structures.

[0055] In addition, such as Figure 1 The shape and structure of the massage device 100 shown are merely examples. Various forms of massage devices 100 should also fall within the scope of this utility model without departing from the scope of the claims.

[0056] The body massage unit 1000 can be formed into a space of any shape to accommodate the user. The body massage unit 1000 can have a space that corresponds to the shape of the user's body. For example, as... Figure 1 As shown, the body massage unit 1000 can be implemented in a seated form that can accommodate the whole body or part of the body of the user 10.

[0057] The part of the body massage unit 100 that contacts the ground may include any material or component for increasing friction (e.g., an anti-slip mat, etc.) and may include wheels for enhancing the mobility of the massage device 100.

[0058] At least a portion of the body massage unit 1000 is slidable. For example, when the body massage unit 1000 begins to massage, at least a portion of the body massage unit 1000 can slide forward. Additionally, the body massage unit 1000 can tilt backward. As a result, the body massage unit 1000 can provide massage while tilted backward.

[0059] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 may include at least one airbag. The airbag may be located in the shoulder portion, pelvic portion, arm massage portion 3000, leg massage portion 2000, etc., but is not limited thereto, and may be configured in multiple portions of the massage device 100.

[0060] The massage device 100 may include an air supply unit (not shown in the accompanying drawings) that supplies air to an airbag to inflate it. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage unit 1000 or in the leg massage unit 2000. Alternatively, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device 100.

[0061] The leg massage unit 2000 can provide leg massage to the user. For example, the leg massage unit 2000 may include a calf massage unit for massaging the user's calves and / or a foot massage unit for massaging the user's feet.

[0062] The leg massage unit 2000 can be adjusted in length according to the user's body characteristics. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 100, the leg massage unit 2000 needs to be longer because the user's calves are longer. Conversely, when a short user uses the massage device 100, the leg massage unit 2000 needs to be shorter because the user's calves are shorter. Therefore, the leg massage unit 2000 can provide a leg massage that is tailored to the user's height.

[0063] Reference Figure 1Multiple leg massage units 2000 can be provided, and multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B can be inserted into the right and left feet of user 10, respectively. Specifically, a pair of leg massage units 2000A and 2000B can be driven independently of each other (or move relative to each other). For example, the length of the first leg massage unit 2000A, the length of the second leg massage unit 2000B, the angle of the first leg massage unit 2000A, and the angle of the second leg massage unit 2000B are controlled independently and / or relative to each other by the control unit 1200, so that the first and second leg massage units (2000A, 2000B) can move independently and / or relative to each other.

[0064] The length of each leg massage unit can refer to the length between one end (e.g., the upper end) and the other end (e.g., the lower end) of each leg massage unit. The angle of each leg massage unit can refer to the angle between the ground and / or a portion of the body massage unit 100 (e.g., the seat portion) and each leg massage unit.

[0065] The massage module 1700 can be disposed inside the body massage unit 1000 to provide any form of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated in the body massage unit 1000. The massage module 1700 can be disposed along... Figure 1 The main frame 1100 inside the body massage unit 1000 shown moves.

[0066] For example, the main frame 1100 of the body massage unit 1000 may include a rack 1112, and the massage module 1700 provides mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body while moving along the rack 1112. The massage module 1700 may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited to these.

[0067] The main frame 1100 forms the internal structure of the body massage unit 1000 and can be made of materials such as metal or plastic. For example, the main frame 1100 can be made of iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited to these, and can also be made of various sturdy materials.

[0068] Reference Figure 3 According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 may include an audio output module 1500.

[0069] The audio output module 1500 can be located in various positions. For example, the audio output module 1500 may include multiple output units, such as an upper audio output unit located on the upper end of the seat part 1000a that is in contact with the user sitting on the massage device 100, a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the left and right arm massage parts 3000 of the seat part 1000a, and / or a rear audio output unit attached to the rear end of the arm massage parts 3000, etc., but not limited to these.

[0070] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the seat portion 1000a of the massage device 100 may include: an upper body support portion for supporting the upper body of the user; and a lower body support portion for supporting the lower body of the user.

[0071] The upper body support unit supports the user's body by contacting the upper body, specifically from the head to the back. The lower body support unit supports the user's body by contacting the area below the upper body support unit, such as the buttocks and thighs.

[0072] In this case, the audio output module 1500 can provide stereo sound such as 5.1 channels, but is not limited to this.

[0073] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a user can control the massage device 100 using a massage device control device CD. The massage device control device CD can be connected to the massage device 100 via wired and / or wireless communication.

[0074] The massage device control device CD may include, but is not limited to, a remote controller, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), etc., and may include various electronic devices that can be connected to the massage device 100 via wired or wireless communication.

[0075] Figure 2 It is used for explanation Figure 1 The main frame diagram of 1100, Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the constituent elements of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0076] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 may include at least one of the following: a main frame 1100, a control unit 1200, a storage unit 1300, a user input unit 1400, an audio output module 1500, a network connection unit 1600, and a massage module 1700.

[0077] The main frame 1100 can be a structure that forms the skeleton of the body massage part 1000.

[0078] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the main frame 1100 may include a body frame provided with a massage module 1700 and a base frame 1130 for supporting the body frame.

[0079] The body frame may include: a back frame 1110 for forming the skeleton of the user's upper body; and a seat frame 1120 for forming the skeleton of the seat.

[0080] At least a portion of the body frame may be provided with a rack 1112. The rack 1112 is used to guide the body massage module in the up-down direction (towards...). Figure 2 A movable component (based on a reference), which may include multiple valleys and multiple ridges.

[0081] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the rack 1112 can be arranged facing each other on both sides of the body frame, specifically on the back frame 1110 and the seat frame 1120, and the body massage module can move along the rack 1112.

[0082] For example, the body massage module may include a gear that meshes with the rack 1112, the gear being rotated by an actuator disposed on the body massage module, thereby enabling the body massage module to move up or down.

[0083] The rack 1112 may be made of metal or plastic. For example, the rack 1112 may be made of iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenolic resin, etc., but is not limited to these.

[0084] Body frames can be implemented in various shapes. For example, body frames can be classified according to their shape as S-frames, L-frames, S&L frames, and double S&L frames, but they are not limited to these.

[0085] An S-frame is a frame in which at least a portion of the body frame includes a shape resembling an "S" curve. An L-frame is a frame in which at least a portion of the body frame includes a shape resembling an "L" bend. An S&L frame is a frame in which both shapes include a shape resembling an "S" curve and a shape resembling an "L" bend. A double S&L frame is a frame in which both shapes include a shape resembling an "L" bend and two parts resembling an "S" curve.

[0086] The base frame 1130 refers to the part that supports the body frame in the main frame 1100 and is in contact with the ground. The base frame 1130 may include an upper base frame 1131 and a lower base frame 1132.

[0087] The upper base frame 1131 can support the body frame, and the lower base frame 1132 can contact the ground. In addition, the upper base frame 1131 can be arranged in a manner that contacts the lower base frame 1132.

[0088] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the upper base frame 1131 can move along the lower base frame 1132. For example, the upper base frame 1131 can slide forward or backward along the lower base frame 1132. In this case, the body frame is connected to the upper base frame 1131, and thus can move with the movement of the upper base frame 1131.

[0089] For example, when the upper base frame 1131 moves forward, the body frame can also move forward together; when the upper base frame 1131 moves backward, the body frame can also move backward together. This allows the body massage unit 1000 to slide.

[0090] The control unit 1200 is capable of controlling the operation of the massage device 100. The control unit 1200 may include one processor or multiple processors. When the control unit 1200 includes multiple processors, at least some of the multiple processors may be located at physically spaced distances from each other. Furthermore, the control unit 1200 is not limited to this and may be implemented in various ways.

[0091] For example, the control unit 1200 may correspond to one or more processors. The processor may be implemented by an array of multiple logic gates, or by a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program executable in the microprocessor. Furthermore, those skilled in the art to which this embodiment pertains will understand that it may also be implemented by different forms of hardware.

[0092] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 1200 can control the operation of the massage device 100.

[0093] For example, the massage device 100 may include a plurality of actuators, and the massage device 100 may control the action of the massage device 100 by controlling the action of the plurality of actuators.

[0094] For example, the massage device 100 may include at least one of the following: a motion actuator of the massage module, at least one actuator included in the massage module 1700, a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, a leg length adjustment actuator, and a sliding actuator. The control unit 1200 can control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling these actuators.

[0095] In this specification, "leg length adjustment actuator" may refer to the connection drive unit provided in the leg massage unit 2000. The massage module movement actuator is an actuator that enables the massage module 1700 to move up and down. Through the action of the massage module movement actuator, the massage module 1700 can move along the rack 1112.

[0096] The back angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the part of the user's back that contacts the massage device 100. The back angle of the massage device 100 can be adjusted by the movement of the back angle actuator.

[0097] The leg angle actuator is an actuator used to adjust the angle of the leg massage section 2000 of the massage device 100. The angle between the leg massage section 2000 and the body massage section 1000 can be adjusted by the action of the leg angle actuator.

[0098] The foot massage actuator is an actuator used to actuate the leg massage unit 2000, specifically the foot massage module within the leg massage unit. By using the foot massage actuator, the massage device 100 can provide foot massage to the user.

[0099] The massage module 1700 may include at least one actuator, and the control unit 1200 may provide a variety of massage actions by activating at least one actuator. For example, the control unit 1200 may provide tapping massage, kneading massage, etc. by activating at least one actuator in the massage module 1700, but is not limited to this, and may provide a variety of massage actions.

[0100] The leg length adjustment actuator, also known as the connecting drive unit, is an actuator used to adjust the length of the leg massage unit 2000. For example, the control unit 1200 can use the leg length adjustment actuator to adjust the length of the leg massage unit 2000 to suit the user, so that the user can receive a massage that is suitable for their body type.

[0101] The sliding actuator enables the massage device 100 to perform sliding movements. For example, by means of the movement of the sliding actuator, the upper frame 1131 of the horizontal base can move forward or backward, and as a result, the body frame connected to the upper frame 1131 of the horizontal base can also move forward or backward.

[0102] The storage unit 1300 can store various information related to the massage device 100. For example, the storage unit 1300 may include massage control information, personal authentication information, but is not limited to these.

[0103] The storage unit 1300 can be implemented using a non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing arbitrary data. For example, the storage unit 1300 may include not only disks, optical disks, and magneto-optical storage devices, but also storage devices based on flash memory and / or battery backup memory, but is not limited to these.

[0104] Additionally, the storage unit 1300 may include a memory. The memory may be random access memory (RAM) such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or static random access memory (SRAM), serving as the primary storage device directly accessed by the processor. It is a volatile storage device whose stored information is instantly erased when the power is disconnected, but is not limited to this. This memory can be operated by the control unit 1200.

[0105] The user input unit 1400 can receive commands related to the motion control of the massage device 100 from the user. The user input unit 1400 can be implemented in various forms. For example, the user input unit 1400 can be provided in the body massage unit 1000, the leg massage unit 2000, and the arm massage unit 3000, but is not limited thereto.

[0106] The massage device 100 can receive various commands from the user through the user input unit 1400. For example, the massage device 100 can receive any commands, but is not limited to, regarding the selection of massage module, massage mode, massage intensity, massage time, massage area, position and movement of the body massage unit 1000, on / off power supply of the massage device 100, whether to activate the heating function, and audio source playback.

[0107] As an optional embodiment, the user input unit 1400 may have various buttons in the form of hot keys and / or selection buttons for direction selection, cancellation, and input, etc., according to preset user settings or self-preset functions.

[0108] The user input unit 1400 can be implemented using a keyboard, dome switch, touchpad (static / electrostatic), rotary dial, momentary switch, etc., but is not limited to these. Alternatively, the user input unit 1400 can be based on voice recognition technology to obtain commands based on the user's voice.

[0109] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the user input unit 1400 may include a display unit for indicating the operating state of the massage device 100 or the current state of the user, etc.

[0110] In this case, the display may include, but is not limited to, at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, and a 3D display.

[0111] The audio output module 1500 is capable of providing audio output to the user in any form. For example, the audio output module 1500 can provide brain stimulation to the user by outputting a sound source and / or binaural beats optimized for the massage pattern provided by the massage device 100. The audio output module 1500 can output audio signals received from a network (not shown) or stored in an internal / external storage medium (not shown).

[0112] For example, the audio output module 1500 can output audio sources controlled by the user terminal via a network connection (e.g., Bluetooth connection). Additionally, the audio output module 1500 can output any form of sound signal generated in association with the operation of the massage device 100.

[0113] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a massage device 100 may include a network connection unit 1600. The network connection unit 1600 can communicate with modules inside the massage device 100, external massage devices 100, and / or user terminals via any type of network.

[0114] The network connection unit 1600 may include a wired / wireless connection module for network connection. Wireless connection technologies may include, for example, Wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), etc.

[0115] Wired connection technologies include, for example, Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL), Fiber to the Home (FTTH), and Power Line Communication (PLC). Additionally, the network connection unit 1600 may include a short-range communication module capable of sending and receiving data with nearby devices or terminals. Examples of short-range communication technologies include, but are not limited to, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), and ZigBee.

[0116] As described above, a massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a massage module 1700. That is, the massage module 1700 is a structure that provides mechanical stimulation to the user, and the massage module 1700 can move along the frame portion 1100.

[0117] A massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a main frame 1100. (See below for details.) Figures 1 to 3 The main frame 1100 provides a movable path for the massage module 1700.

[0118] The control unit 1200 can apply mechanical stimulation to the user to provide a massage by controlling the movement of the massage module 1700.

[0119] The control unit 1200 can move the massage module 1700 along the X, Y, and Z axes. The control unit 1200 can also move the massage ball forward or backward along the X, Y, and Z axes. Alternatively, the control unit 1200 can rotate the massage ball around the X, Y, and Z axes.

[0120] A massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a sensor unit 4000. In this case, the sensor unit 4000 may include at least one sensor. For example, the sensor unit 4000 may include a touch sensor, a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a light sensor, a Hall sensor, an electrostatic sensor, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0121] The sensor unit 4000 can be used to acquire various types of information. For example, the sensor unit 4000 can be used to identify a user. That is, it can acquire information such as whether the user is seated, the user's body type, and whether the user has any physical abnormalities.

[0122] As another example, the sensor unit 4000 can be used to acquire biological information. That is, it can acquire fingerprint information, facial information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, etc., but is not limited to these, and can include a variety of biological information.

[0123] As an optional embodiment, the massage device 100 can detect the contact area and / or contact position with the user through the sensor unit 4000.

[0124] In addition, the massage device 100 can obtain the user's shoulder position information through the sensor unit 4000.

[0125] Furthermore, the massage device 100 can provide personalized massage based on the acquired information. For example, when the massage device 100 provides a shoulder massage, it identifies the user's shoulder position based on the information acquired by the sensor unit 4000, and can provide a shoulder massage to the user based on the identification result.

[0126] The leg massage unit 2000 can be a structure for massaging the user's legs. A leg receiving space for accommodating the user's legs can be formed in the leg massage unit 2000.

[0127] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 Multiple leg massage units 2000 can be set up, and the user's right foot and left foot can be accommodated in multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B respectively.

[0128] Specifically, the multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B may include foot massage units and calf massage units, which can be inserted, installed and accommodate the user's right foot and left foot respectively.

[0129] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating the driving method of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0130] Reference Figure 4 Multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B can receive electrical signals from the control unit 1200 to be driven or activated independently and / or relative to each other.

[0131] Multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B are hinged (or rotatably) connected to the body massage unit 1000, specifically the main frame 1100.

[0132] Reference Figure 4 Due to the power generated by the hinge drive unit 2700 connected to the main frame 1100, the leg massage unit 2000 hinges (or rotates) clockwise or counterclockwise with reference to the hinge (or rotation) center axis preset in the main frame 1100, thereby adjusting the leg angle.

[0133] Reference Figure 4 The hinge drive unit 2700 can be respectively installed in multiple leg massage units 2000A, 2000B.

[0134] Therefore, various variations can be implemented, for example, such as Figure 4 As shown, only one of the multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B can rotate relative to the main frame 1100 and adjust the leg angle, or the multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B can adjust the leg angle relative to the main frame 1100 to form the same angle.

[0135] Reference Figure 1 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the arm massage unit 3000 can be inserted into the user's arm and can provide the user with an arm massage function.

[0136] Multiple arm massage units 3000 can be set up, and multiple arm massage units 3000A and 3000B can be inserted into the right and left arms of user 10 respectively. The multiple arm massage units 3000A and 3000B can be driven independently of each other, and can be set on the side of the body massage unit 1000.

[0137] The following describes in detail the specific structure, processing, and function of an embodiment of a massage device 100 that adaptively changes the length of the leg massage section (hereinafter referred to as the "second embodiment").

[0138] The terminology and / or reference numerals of the massage device and its subordinate structure relating to the embodiments described below may differ from the terminology and / or reference numerals of the massage device and its subordinate structure described above.

[0139] This is for the purpose of distinguishing embodiments and effectively describing the embodiments. Therefore, if the technical ideas corresponding to the level of a person skilled in the art can be realized, the structure of the following embodiments can be understood as the same as or equivalent to the structure described above.

[0140] For example, the leg massage unit 110 and storage unit 130 described below in the second embodiment can be the same as those in the reference. Figures 1 to 4 The structure corresponding to the leg massage unit 2000 and the storage unit 1300.

[0141] Furthermore, the length adjustment unit 150 and angle adjustment unit 160 of the second embodiment can be structures corresponding to the leg length adjustment actuator and leg angle actuator described above, and the control unit 140 of the second embodiment can be the control unit 1200 of the above embodiment (see...). Figure 3 The corresponding structure (etc.).

[0142] As described above, the leg massage unit 2000 can be composed of a pair of leg massage units 2000A and 2000B, the length adjustment unit 150 can be composed of a pair of length adjustment units 150A and 150B, and the angle adjustment unit 160 can also be composed of a pair of angle adjustment units 160A and 160B.

[0143] The first length adjustment unit 150A can adjust the length of the first leg massage unit 2000A by connecting it to the first leg massage unit 2000A. For example, the first length adjustment unit 150A is disposed between one end and the other end of the first leg massage unit 2000A and can be connected to one end and the other end of the first leg massage unit 2000A. The first length adjustment unit 150A provides a length adjustment driving force to the first leg massage unit 2000A for adjusting the length between one end and the other end of the first leg massage unit 2000A, thereby adjusting the length of the first leg massage unit 2000A.

[0144] The second length adjustment unit 150B is connected to the second leg massage unit 2000B and can adjust the length of the second leg massage unit 2000B. For example, the second length adjustment unit 150B is disposed between one end and the other end of the second leg massage unit 2000B and can connect one end and the other end of the second leg massage unit 2000B. The second length adjustment unit 150B provides a driving force to the second leg massage unit 2000B for adjusting the length between one end and the other end of the second leg massage unit 2000B, thereby allowing the length of the second leg massage unit 2000B to be adjusted.

[0145] The first angle adjustment unit 160A is connected to the first leg massage unit 2000A and can adjust the angle of the first leg massage unit 2000A. For example, the first angle adjustment unit 160A is disposed between the rear of the first leg massage unit 2000A and the body massage unit 1000 and can connect the first leg massage unit 2000A and the body massage unit 1000. The first angle adjustment unit 160A pushes or pulls the first leg massage unit 2000A from the rear, causing the first leg massage unit 2000A to rotate (or tilt) in a clockwise and / or counterclockwise direction, thereby adjusting the angle of the first leg massage unit 2000A.

[0146] As described above, the first angle adjustment unit 160A is disposed behind the first leg massage unit 2000A and between the body massage unit 1000 and connects the first leg massage unit 2000A and the body massage unit 1000, but is not limited thereto.

[0147] For example, the first angle adjustment part 160A can be provided in various positions (e.g., the side of the first leg massage part 2000A, the rotating hinge axis of the first leg massage part 2000A, between the first leg massage part 2000A and the main frame 1100, the rear of the first leg massage part 2000A, etc.) so that the first leg massage part 2000A can rotate in a clockwise and / or counterclockwise direction.

[0148] The second angle adjustment unit 160B is connected to the second leg massage unit 2000B and can adjust the angle of the second leg massage unit 2000B. For example, the second angle adjustment unit 160B is located behind the second leg massage unit 2000B and between the body massage unit 1000, and can connect the second leg massage unit 2000B and the body massage unit 1000. The second angle adjustment unit 160B pushes or pulls the second leg massage unit 2000B from the rear, causing the second leg massage unit 2000B to rotate (or tilt) in a clockwise and / or counterclockwise direction, thereby adjusting the angle of the second leg massage unit 2000B.

[0149] As described above, the second angle adjustment unit 160B is disposed behind the second leg massage unit 2000B and between the body massage unit 1000 and connects the second leg massage unit 2000B and the body massage unit 1000, but is not limited thereto.

[0150] For example, the second angle adjustment part 160B can be provided in various positions (e.g., the side of the second leg massage part 2000B, the rotating hinge axis of the second leg massage part 2000B, between the second leg massage part 2000B and the main frame 1100, the rear of the second leg massage part 2000B, etc.) to allow the second leg massage part 2000B to rotate in a clockwise and / or counterclockwise direction.

[0151] Figure 5A and Figure 5B This is a block diagram illustrating the specific structure of a massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6A and Figure 6B This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of an embodiment.

[0152] like Figure 5A As shown, the massage device 100 of this utility model may include a leg massage unit 110, a length measuring unit 120, a storage unit 130, a control unit 140, a length adjustment unit 150, and an angle adjustment unit 160.

[0153] According to the embodiments described above, the length adjustment part 150 of this utility model may include a first length adjustment part 150A (see reference 150A). Figure 5B The first angle adjustment part 160 may include a first angle adjustment part 160A and a second angle adjustment part 160B.

[0154] Figure 5A and Figure 5B This is a block diagram used to highlight the massage device 100 of the second embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, according to the embodiments, the massage device 100 of the present invention includes not only... Figure 5A and Figure 5BThe structure shown may also include other structures, such as a body massage unit 1000 that accommodates at least a part of the user's body and massages the user's body (see reference). Figure 1 (etc.) and arm massage section 2000 (refer to) Figure 1 etc.

[0155] Before the detailed description of this utility model, the massage device 100 according to this utility model can be realized by various combinations of electronic components and parts such as storage units, computing processing units, and input / output units (ASICs, chipsets, logic circuits, registers, communication modems, CPUs, ROMs, RAMs, etc.).

[0156] therefore, Figure 5A and Figure 5B Each component of the massage device 100 shown should be understood as a functionally or logically distinct component, rather than a physically distinct component.

[0157] That is, each constituent element shown in the accompanying drawings corresponds to a logical structure for effectively illustrating the technical concept of the present invention. Therefore, even if each constituent element is integrated or separated, as long as it can perform the function of executing the logical structure of the present invention, it should be understood as being within the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, if it is a constituent element that performs the same or similar function, it should be interpreted as being within the scope of the present invention regardless of whether its name is consistent with its function.

[0158] Furthermore, the control or management method of the massage device according to this utility model can be implemented as a set of processing or algorithms related to the processing, control, calculation, and input / output of overall data. Therefore, it can be implemented not only by... Figure 5A and Figure 5B It can be implemented by combining the logical structures shown, or it can be implemented in the form of software installed on a device, computer (or corresponding device), module or its subordinate structure and driven.

[0159] As part of the structure of the massage device 100 according to this utility model, a leg massage unit 110 can be provided at the lower part of the body massage unit 1000, and is configured to accommodate the user's legs and perform various types and methods of massage actions on the accommodated legs. Specifically, the leg massage unit 110 divides the legs, and as described above, may include a calf massage unit and / or a foot massage unit.

[0160] Furthermore, as described in the above embodiments, the leg massage units 110 and 2000 can of course be configured to adjust their angle by being driven by a leg angle actuator or the like.

[0161] As described above, the leg massage unit 110 of this utility model can be configured as multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B that respectively accommodate the user's right leg (or one side of the leg) and left leg (or the other side of the leg). Of course, the leg massage units 2000A and 2000B can be driven independently of each other.

[0162] The length adjustment unit 150 of this invention can be configured to perform the function of extending or retracting the leg massage unit 110 based on user input signals, internal algorithms for judging whether preset conditions are met, or the functions of the leg massage unit 100. Of course, the length adjustment unit 150 can be designed to be controlled by the control unit 140 of this invention.

[0163] The angle adjustment unit 160 of this invention is a structure for adjusting the angle of the leg massage unit 110, and adjusts the angle between the body massage unit 1000 and the leg massage unit 110, or the angle of the leg massage unit 110 based on the overall massage device 100. Of course, the angle adjustment unit 160 can also be controlled by the control unit 140.

[0164] Because the specific structure of the leg massage unit 110 described in this embodiment (second embodiment) is different from the above reference... Figures 1 to 4 The leg massage units 2000 described above correspond to each other, therefore the above description is used instead of detailing the structure, operation, control, etc. of the leg massage unit 110. The length adjustment unit 150 and angle adjustment unit 160 described in this embodiment are also the same.

[0165] like Figure 6A As shown, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 uses leg length information measured and stored (S60) when the leg massage unit 110 is at one or more specific angles to calculate leg length information based on the current angle of the leg massage unit 110 (S70), and adaptively adjusts the length of the leg massage unit 110 to correspond to the calculated leg length information (S80).

[0166] Specifically, the control unit 140 of this utility model performs preprocessing (S600) (see reference). Figure 6B The system controls the storage of the user's leg length information measured when the leg massage unit 110 is at more than one specific angle.

[0167] The angle of the leg massage unit 110 refers to the default angle of the leg massage unit 110 or the angle of the leg massage unit 110 based on a horizontal plane, etc. Of course, this angle can be changed according to the type and characteristics of the massage mode, and can also be changed by the user's selection, etc.

[0168] The specific description of the preprocessing (S600) is as follows.

[0169] like Figure 6B As shown, the length measuring unit 120 of this utility model measures the length of the user's leg when the leg massage unit 110 is at a first angle (S601), and stores the measured leg length information (hereinafter referred to as "first information") (S603).

[0170] In addition, the length measuring unit 120 of this utility model measures the user's leg length when the leg massage unit 110 is at the second angle (S605), and stores the measured leg length information (S607).

[0171] The first angle and the second angle are different from each other, and can be set to an angle within the rotatable range of the leg massage unit 110 according to the physical structure of the massage device 100, the rotation or angle specification (Spec.) of the actuator that adjusts the angle of the leg massage unit 110.

[0172] This invention is based on a method for estimating the leg length according to the current angle of the leg massage unit 110 by utilizing the relationship between the angle of the leg massage unit 110 and the leg length.

[0173] Therefore, when the first angle and the second angle are set to be very close, or when the first angle and the second angle are set to the limit angles (maximum angle or minimum angle) that the leg massage unit 110 can take, it may be difficult to effectively reflect the activity characteristics of the leg massage unit 110 that changes the angle by rotation rather than linear change.

[0174] Therefore, the first angle and the second angle can be set in various ways, but in order to further increase the consistency of the correspondence, the first angle is preferably set to be greater than the minimum angle that the leg massage part 110 can take, and the second angle is preferably set to be greater than the first angle but less than the maximum angle that the leg massage part 110 can take.

[0175] When configured as described above, the range of angles that the leg massage unit 110 can take can be clearly divided into multiple regions, and estimation calculations can be performed based on this, thereby improving the processing accuracy of estimating and calculating leg length information based on the current angle of the leg massage unit 110.

[0176] Considering the technical concept of this utility model, it is clear that the first angle and the second angle are terms used to represent angles that are different from each other, and should not be construed as angles specified physically or numerically. For the sake of efficiency, the second angle refers to an angle greater than the first angle.

[0177] Preferably, the process of generating and storing the first and second information is naturally incorporated into the user's massage process, thereby minimizing the user's manual actions and further improving user convenience.

[0178] In this regard, preferably, the first angle can be set to, for example, the basic angle of the leg massage section 110 when the user is sitting in the massage device 100, and the second angle is an angle greater than the first angle, preferably set to the angle of the leg massage section 110 most frequently used by the user or the leg angle in the massage mode initially accepted by the user, etc.

[0179] As described above, the preprocessing can be performed by the length measuring unit 120, which is a structure of this utility model, but of course, according to the embodiment, it can also be performed by the control unit 140.

[0180] In addition, the first angle and the second angle mentioned in the embodiments of this utility model refer to multiple angles used to calculate leg length information. Therefore, more angles and leg length information measured at the corresponding angles can certainly be used.

[0181] According to the implementation, the accuracy of the information calculation may be relatively low, but when an appropriate scaling function is used, the leg length information based on the current angle of the leg massage unit 110 can be calculated using only the leg length information measured at a single angle.

[0182] When the angle of the leg massage unit 110 is set according to the massage mode or the user's selection (S610), the control unit 140 of this utility model controls the angle adjustment unit 160 so that the leg massage unit 110 forms the set angle (S620).

[0183] As mentioned above, second information can of course be generated based on the angle of the leg massage unit 110 set according to the massage mode or the user's selection.

[0184] The control unit 140 of this invention calculates leg length information based on the current angle of the leg massage unit 110 using the first and second information (S630). Since the first and second information are associated with leg length information at each specific angle, leg length information at the current angle (leg massage unit 110) can be estimated and generated by using the relationship between the first angle, the second angle, and the current angle, as well as the leg length information at each first angle and the second angle.

[0185] The specific details of calculating the leg length information based on the current angle of the leg massage unit 110 using the first and second information will be described later.

[0186] The length adjustment unit 150 of this invention adjusts the length of the leg massage unit 110 by using the leg length information (S640). According to the embodiment, when the control unit 140 of this invention outputs leg length information or a command signal including leg length information to the length adjustment unit 150, the length adjustment unit 150 of this invention can adjust the length of the leg massage unit 110 based on the input information or signal.

[0187] Subsequently, when the massage mode changes or the angle of the leg massage unit 110 changes due to user selection (S650), the control unit 140 of this invention controls the calculation of leg length information based on the current angle using the above method, and uses the calculated leg length information to adjust the length of the leg massage unit 110.

[0188] In this respect, steps 630 to 650 described above can be performed cyclically. Through this cyclical process, even if the angle of the leg massage unit 110 continues to change, the length of the leg massage unit 110 can be automatically adjusted to optimize a specific angle without the need for manual action by the user.

[0189] Since the time required for calculating leg length information and adjusting the length of the leg massage unit 110 is a short time that the user cannot perceive, the processing of this utility model can be naturally incorporated into the user's massage process.

[0190] According to the implementation, when processing for measuring leg length information is performed based on a request signal input from a user, the leg length information measured during the process and the angle information of the leg massage unit 110 at that time point are updated to one of the first (second) angle and the first (second) information described above, or the information can be added as raw data for calculating the leg length information.

[0191] Preferably, when preset termination conditions such as logout, forced termination, system crash, or emergency event are not met, such as... Figure 6B The control processing of this utility model is configured for cyclic use.

[0192] The above-described embodiments of the present invention correspond to embodiments that use multiple angles of the leg massage unit 110 and the leg length at those angles to calculate leg length information based on the current angle of the leg massage unit 110.

[0193] According to the embodiments, of course, within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention described above, it is also possible to use one or more angles of the entire massage device 100 or one or more angles of the body massage part 1000 and the leg length information based on the angle to calculate the leg length information based on the current angle of the leg massage part 110.

[0194] According to the implementation method, the first and second information can also be generated during body measurement performed before the massage is initiated. Additionally, it can be configured such that when leg length is measured at the first (second) angle, the user or others perform further fine adjustments, and then the first (second) information is finally stored.

[0195] The following is for reference Figure 7 The preferred embodiment of the present invention for measuring the leg length of a user will be described.

[0196] When measurement processing begins based on an automated setting algorithm or a user's selection command, the control unit 140 of this invention extends the length of the leg massage unit 110 by controlling the length adjustment unit 150 (S710). Of course, this process can be performed after the user places their legs on the leg massage unit 110 of the massage device 100.

[0197] According to the implementation, when the sensor automatically identifies that the user is sitting (riding) on ​​the massage device 100 or the user's legs are placed on the leg massage unit 110 (S700), it can be used as a trigger signal to automatically perform function measurement processing.

[0198] For example, when the sensor installed in the leg massage unit 110 detects / identifies that the user's leg is placed in the leg massage unit 110 and outputs the corresponding signal to the control unit 140 or the length measuring unit 120 of this utility model, the control unit 140 or the length measuring unit 120 of this utility model can start the process of measuring the leg length.

[0199] Of course, as long as it can detect or identify that the user's leg is placed on the leg massage unit 110, the sensor can be a touch sensor, pressure sensor, infrared sensor, LED sensor, light sensor, Hall sensor, electrostatic sensor, etc.

[0200] The initial length of the leg massage unit 110 can be set to be less than the average leg length of the user. When the user is placed in the massage device 100 under these conditions, the control unit 140 and the like control the extension of the length of the leg massage unit 110 (S710).

[0201] Of course, the length of the leg massage unit 110 extended per unit time can be set differently depending on the sensor resolution, the time efficiency required for measurement, and the specifications of the actuator that drives the extension of the length.

[0202] Even if the length of the leg massage unit 110 is extended, if the bottom sensor still detects the user's foot (the sole of the foot, etc.) (S715), it indicates that the length of the leg massage unit 110 is still less than the length of the user's leg. In this case, if the current length of the leg massage unit 110 is not the maximum extension length of the leg massage unit 110 (S720), the control causes the length of the leg massage unit 110 to be extended further (S710).

[0203] After this process is repeated (S710, S715, S720), if the bottom sensor is still detecting the user's feet (S715) and the current length of the leg massage unit 110 is the maximum elongation length (S720), the length measuring unit 120 of this invention sets the maximum length of the leg massage unit 110 to the user's leg length (S760) and stores the leg length in association with relevant information (user identification information, time information, etc.) (S780).

[0204] On the other hand, during the cyclic execution of the extension of the leg massage unit 110, the bottom sensor does not detect the user's feet (S715), which indicates that the current length of the leg massage unit 110 is longer than the length of the user's legs.

[0205] As described above, if the bottom sensor does not detect the user's foot, that is, the detection signal from the bottom sensor is not input to the length measuring unit 120 or the control unit 140 of this invention, the length measuring unit 120 or the control unit 140 of this invention controls the length of the leg massage unit 110 to decrease (S725).

[0206] If the bottom sensor still does not detect the user's foot after the length of the leg massage unit 110 is reduced (S730), and the current length of the leg massage unit 110 has not reached the minimum length in the specification (S740), then the control unit 140 or the length adjustment unit 150 controls the length of the leg massage unit 110 to be reduced (S725).

[0207] After this process is repeated, if the bottom sensor still does not detect the user's feet (S730), and the current length of the leg massage unit 110 is the minimum length (S740), the length measuring unit 120 of this invention sets the minimum length of the leg massage unit 110 to the user's leg length (S770), and stores the leg length in association with relevant information (user identification information, time information, etc.) (S780).

[0208] In contrast, during the repeated application of the above process (S725, S730, S740), the bottom sensor detects the user's feet (S730), indicating that the current length of the leg massage unit 110 corresponds to the length of the user's legs.

[0209] In this case, the length measuring unit 120 of this invention sets the current length of the leg massage unit 110 to the user's leg length (S750), and stores the leg length information together with relevant information (S780). Of course, information about the user's leg length (leg length information, corresponding angle information, information generation time information, etc.) can be stored in the storage unit 130 of this invention under the control of the control unit 140.

[0210] Of course, the leg length information stored in the storage unit 130 can be the actual user's leg length information, and it can also be the length information of the leg massage unit 110 that can be increased or decreased by the length adjustment unit 150.

[0211] Even though the length adjustment range of the leg massage unit 110 is 0~20cm, if a simple process is applied by adding an appropriate reference value (e.g., 35cm) to this value, it can become the user's leg length information. Therefore, the length information of the leg massage unit 110 that is increased or decreased by the length adjustment unit 150 can also be information representing the user's leg length information.

[0212] When the massage device 100 itself, the body massage unit 1000 or the leg massage unit 110 rotates or its angle changes, the degree to which the user's legs are bent or straightened, the degree of protrusion of the knee, and the linearity of the legs themselves according to the overall angle of the body and / or the posture change.

[0213] As described above, the leg length mentioned in this invention refers to the optimal leg length that can accurately match the leg massage unit 110 as the angle, posture, etc. of the legs or the whole body change. In this respect, the leg length mentioned in this invention does not refer to the physical length itself measured in a user's standing posture or other state.

[0214] For example, the length of the leg massage section 110 when the user's legs are extended needs to be set slightly longer than the length of the leg massage section 110 when the user's legs are bent. This not only provides more comfortable and stable support for the legs, but also minimizes user inconvenience, thereby further improving the massage effect.

[0215] Since the upper part of the leg (thigh) is connected to the pelvis, the displacement is not large compared to the lower part of the leg (calf) depending on posture and position. The leg massage part 110 of the massage device 100 supports the calf and provides various massages. Its angle can be changed differently, so the leg length can be targeted only at the lower part of the leg (below the knee).

[0216] As described above, the leg length measurement process is performed at a first angle and a second angle, and the leg length measured at that angle is used as the first information and the second information.

[0217] The following is for reference Figure 8 The specific embodiments of the control unit 140 of this utility model for calculating leg length information will be described in detail below.

[0218] The control unit 140 of this invention uses first information generated when the angle of the leg massage unit 110 is a first angle and second information generated when the angle of the leg massage unit 110 is a second angle to calculate leg length information based on the current angle of the leg massage unit 110.

[0219] The control unit 140 of this invention divides the angle range of the leg massage unit into multiple ranges based on the size of the first and second angles, and can calculate the leg length information using different functional relationships according to the angle range to which the current angle of the leg massage unit 110 belongs.

[0220] When configured as described above, the range of angles that the leg massage unit 110 can take can be clearly divided into multiple regions, and estimation calculations can be performed based on this, thereby improving the accuracy of the processing of estimating and calculating leg length information based on the current angle of the leg massage unit 110.

[0221] As briefly described above, the control unit 140 of this utility model can be configured to calculate the leg length information by using the ratio of the angle difference between the first angle and the current angle of the leg massage unit and the angle difference between the second angle and the current angle of the leg massage unit, as well as the size ratio of the first information and the second information.

[0222] Specifically, the control unit 140 of this utility model can be configured to roughly divide the "current angle of the leg massage unit 110" (hereinafter referred to as "current angle") into three regions by using the following mathematical formulas, and each region uses a different mathematical formula to calculate the leg length information.

[0223] As shown in each of the following mathematical formulas, the three regions for the current angle are: the current angle is greater than the second angle (mathematical formula 1), the current angle is less than the second angle but greater than the first angle (mathematical formula 2), and the current angle is less than the first angle (mathematical formula 3).

[0224] Preferably, as described above, the first angle is set to be greater than the minimum angle of the leg massage part 110, and the second angle is set to be less than the maximum angle of the leg massage part 110 but greater than the first angle.

[0225] Mathematical formula 1: .

[0226] The mathematical formula is used to calculate the leg length information L when the current angle is greater than the second angle. CL The mathematical formula, L2 is the second piece of information about the leg length measured at the second angle, L1 is the first piece of information about the leg length measured at the first angle, A C A1 is the current angle, A2 is the first angle, and A2 is the second angle.

[0227] Mathematical formula 2: .

[0228] The mathematical formula is used to calculate the leg length information L when the current angle is less than the second angle but greater than the first angle. CM The mathematical formula, L1 is the first piece of information about the leg length measured at the first angle, L2 is the second piece of information about the leg length measured at the second angle, A C A1 is the current angle, A2 is the first angle, and A2 is the second angle.

[0229] Mathematical formula 3: .

[0230] The mathematical formula is used to calculate the leg length information L when the current angle is less than the first angle. CS The mathematical formula is as follows: L1 is the first piece of information about the leg length measured at a first angle, L2 is the second piece of information about the leg length measured at a second angle, and A1 is the first angle, A... C A1 is the current angle and A2 is the second angle.

[0231] The following describes the process by which the control unit 140 of this invention calculates the leg length information based on the current angle of the leg massage unit 110, using the following specifications of the leg massage unit 110 as an example.

[0232] Table 1

[0233] When the angle of the leg massage unit 110 is adjusted or changed due to changes in the massage mode, user selection input, etc. (S800), the control unit 140 of this utility model determines the current angle range of the leg massage unit 110 (S810, S820).

[0234] When the current angle of the leg massage unit 110 is "66 degrees", which is greater than the second angle (56 degrees) (S810), the control unit 140 of this invention calculates the leg length information using an algorithm based on mathematical formula 1 (S830) (S860). The leg length information calculated by mathematical formula 1 is as follows: .

[0235] When the current angle of the leg massage unit 110 is "42 degrees," which is less than the second angle (56 degrees) and greater than the first angle (28 degrees) (S820), the control unit 140 of this invention calculates the leg length information using an algorithm based on mathematical formula 2 (S840) (S860). The leg length information calculated by mathematical formula 2 is as follows: .

[0236] When the current angle of the leg massage unit 110 is "20 degrees", which is less than the first angle (28 degrees) (S820), the control unit 140 of this invention calculates the leg length information using an algorithm based on mathematical formula 3 (S850) (S860). The leg length information calculated by mathematical formula 3 is as follows: .

[0237] Whenever the angle of the leg massage unit 110 changes, the control unit 140 of this invention quickly and accurately calculates the leg length information using the calculation method described above, and adjusts the length of the leg massage unit 110 to correspond to the calculated leg length information.

[0238] As described above, according to the embodiment of this utility model, whenever the angle of the leg massage part 110 changes, the length of the leg massage part 110 can be variably adjusted to a length optimized for that angle, which can not only provide the user with the most comfortable feeling, but also further improve the massage effect provided at that angle.

[0239] Increasing the angle of the leg massage section 110 means reducing the protrusion of the knee and straightening the leg, i.e., increasing the linearity of the leg. As mentioned above, the leg length information is calculated based on a quantitative numerical relationship between leg length and angle (the angle of the leg massage section 110), and therefore may not reflect this change in linearity.

[0240] In order to accurately reflect this linearity change in leg length information, the control unit 140 of this invention can be configured to determine whether to reflect the correction value of the leg length information based on whether the current angle of the leg massage unit 110 is greater than the first reference angle.

[0241] The first reference angle is a standard angle used to determine the linearity of the leg. Of course, it can also be set to various angles, including the second angle, for the user's leg in a straight position or an equivalent position.

[0242] Specifically, when the current angle of the leg massage unit 110 is greater than the first reference angle (second angle, etc.), the control unit 140 of this invention can be set to further reflect the correction value based on the linearity of the leg shape (S835).

[0243] As described above, the correction value reflecting the linearity of the leg shape means that the length of the leg massage unit 110 is greater than the leg length information calculated in mathematical formula 1 (current angle > second angle).

[0244] Mathematical formula 4: .

[0245] As described above, the mathematical formula reflects the calculation of leg length information L based on a linearity correction value when the angle of the leg massage section 110 is greater than the second angle. CL The mathematical expression of one embodiment corresponds to a variation of mathematical expression 1. In this respect, in mathematical expression 4, P×f(A) C This corresponds to the correction value based on the linearity of the user's leg.

[0246] As mentioned above, L2 in mathematical formula 4 is the second information, representing the leg length measured at the second angle, and L1 is the first information, representing the leg length measured at the first angle. c A1 is the current angle, A2 is the first angle, and A2 is the second angle.

[0247] In the mathematical formula 4, P is the correction coefficient, f(A) c (A) is from the current perspective. c Preferably, the function that serves as the independent variable can be configured to have a larger value as the current angle increases, i.e., the current angle of the leg massage unit 110 exceeds the first reference angle.

[0248] According to mathematical formula 4, if the current angle is greater than the second angle, a value proportional to the size of the current angle is added to the result of mathematical formula 1. Therefore, as the angle increases, the further extension of the leg length information is calculated.

[0249] As described above, when the control unit 140 of this invention calculates the leg length information based on the current angle of the leg massage unit 110, the length adjustment unit 150 of this invention adjusts the length of the leg massage unit 110 by using the calculated leg length information (S870).

[0250] The following describes the overall angle of the massage device 100 or the body massage section 1000 (refer to...) Figure 1 An example of calculating leg length information from the angle of (etc.) will be described.

[0251] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a massage device 100 is specifically described above with reference to the present invention. Figure 1 As explained, at least a portion of the body massage unit 1000 can slide forward and tilt backward to provide a comfortable massage and provide rest, etc.

[0252] The decrease in the tilt angle of the massage device 100 itself (based on the horizontal plane, etc.) means that it gradually approaches a lying posture, while the increase in the tilt angle of the massage device 100 itself means that the upper body is upright forward.

[0253] As described above, when the overall posture of the user's body changes, the area of ​​the leg massage unit 110 that supports the user's legs can also change.

[0254] The more a user's posture corresponds to a lying or similar position, the more the user's entire body is stretched out, allowing the legs to move slightly forward. Conversely, the more the user's upper body corresponds to an upright position, the more the user's entire body is folded, allowing the legs to move slightly backward due to the human body's structure.

[0255] Therefore, when the length of the leg massage unit 110 is adjusted precisely according to the overall posture or angle of the user's body, not only can it provide the user with optimized comfort, but it can also improve the massage effect in that posture.

[0256] Therefore, the control unit 140 of this invention can be configured to correct the leg length information by reflecting the angle information of the massage device 100 as a whole based on the horizontal plane, etc. (S865).

[0257] In order to adaptively reflect the changes in body structure between the upper body lying down and the upper body standing up, the control unit 140 of this utility model corrects the overall angle information of the massage device 100 to be larger, that is, the more upright the massage device 100 is, the smaller the leg length information, and the correction makes the overall angle of the massage device 100 smaller, that is, the more the massage device 100 is lying down, the larger the leg length information.

[0258] For example, when the current angle of the leg massage unit 110 is greater than the first angle and less than the second angle, the control unit 140 of this invention calculates the leg length information by reflecting the correction value in the algorithm of mathematical formula 2 (S865), as shown in the following mathematical formula.

[0259] Mathematical formula 5: .

[0260] In the mathematical formula 5, G is the correction coefficient, g(A) b (A) is the angle of the entire massage device 100. b As a function of independent variable, it can be derived from A. b The smaller the value, the larger the function.

[0261] According to the implementation method, the g(A) b The value of ) can be set to when A b It has a positive value when it is less than the reference angle, and can be set to be positive when A b It has a negative value when it is greater than the reference angle.

[0262] Of course, the correction function applied to the above mathematical formula 5 can be applied to the above mathematical formula 1 (when the angle of the leg massage part 110 is greater than the second angle) and mathematical formula 3 (when the angle of the leg massage part 110 is less than the first angle).

[0263] According to the embodiments, the control unit 140 of this utility model can be configured to determine whether to correct the leg length information based on whether the current angle of the entire massage device 100 is greater than the first reference angle.

[0264] Specifically, the control unit 140 of this utility model can be configured to correct the leg length information by further reflecting the correction value based on the linearity of the user's posture when the current angle information of the entire massage device 100 is less than the first reference angle.

[0265] The first reference angle is information that can be adjusted, referring to the angle at which the user's posture can be considered a lying position or a corresponding position. As mentioned above, when the user is in a lying or near-lying position, by further extending the leg length information, overall comfortable body support and stability can be provided to the user.

[0266] For reference Figures 1 to 4 As described above, the leg massage parts 110 and 2000 of this utility model are configured in multiple ways, and as described above, the length adjustment parts and angle adjustment parts 150 and 160 can also be configured in multiple ways.

[0267] As described above, the massage device 100 of this invention is configured to adaptively adjust the length of the leg massage section 110 to match the current angle of the leg massage section 110 using the leg length measured at one or more specific angles.

[0268] This is because, depending on each user's physical characteristics, the lengths of the user's right and left legs measured at a specific angle may differ from each other. Most importantly, in the case of the massage device 100 according to this invention, the multiple leg massage units 2000A, 2000B are configured to move independently (or relatively) from each other. Therefore, the current angles of each of the multiple leg massage units 2000A, 2000B may be different or the same from each other. Thus, the automatic length adjustment process of the leg massage unit 100 is preferably configured to be performed independently of each of the multiple leg massage units 2000A, 2000B.

[0269] In other words, the first and second leg massage units 2000A and 2000B can be based on... Figure 5A and Figure 5B or Figure 8 The length of each leg massager is adaptively adjusted according to the length of each leg. At this time, the lengths of the first and second leg massagers (2000A, 2000B) that are adaptively adjusted can be the same or different from each other.

[0270] When the lengths of one and the other leg of the user are different, the lengths of the first and second leg massage units (2000A, 2000B) can be different. When the lengths of one and the other leg of the user are the same, the lengths of the first and second leg massage units 2000A, 2000B can be the same.

[0271] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can make various modifications and variations within the equivalent scope of the technical concept and the scope of the claims.

[0272] In the above description of the present invention, the first and second modifiers are only used as terms for tool concepts applicable to distinguish the constituent elements from each other, and therefore should be interpreted as not being used to indicate a specific order, priority, etc.

[0273] In the above description of the present invention, the first and second modifiers are only used as terms for tool concepts applicable to distinguish the constituent elements from each other, and therefore should be interpreted as not being used to indicate a specific order, priority, etc.

[0274] The control method of the massage device 100 of this utility model described above can be implemented as computer-readable code on a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes all types of recording devices that store computer-readable data (optical disc read-only memory, random access memory, read-only memory, floppy disk, magnetic disk, hard disk, optical disk, etc.), and may also include servers for wired and wireless internet transmission.

Claims

1. A massage device, characterized in that, include: The body massage section massages at least a part of the user's body; A leg massage section is provided at the lower part of the body massage section, and the leg massage section is adjustable in angle; The control unit calculates leg length information based on the current angle of the leg massage unit using leg length information measured when at least one of the leg massage unit and the body massage unit is at more than one specific angle; and The length adjustment unit uses the leg length information to adjust the length of the leg massage unit.

2. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: The leg length information based on the current angle of the leg massager is calculated using first information and second information of the leg length measured when at least one of the leg massager and the body massager is at a first angle and a second angle, respectively.

3. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first angle is greater than the minimum angle of the leg massage part, and the second angle is greater than the first angle and less than the maximum angle of the leg massage part.

4. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: The angle range of the leg massage part is divided into multiple categories based on the magnitude of the first angle and the second angle, and the leg length information is calculated using different functional relationships according to the angle range to which the current angle of the leg massage part belongs.

5. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: The leg length information is calculated using the ratio of the angle difference between the first angle and the current angle of the leg massage part and the angle difference between the second angle and the current angle of the leg massage part, as well as the ratio of the size of the first information and the second information.

6. The massage device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The control unit calculates the leg length information using the following mathematical formula: ， ， ； In the mathematical expression, L CL The current angle A of the leg massage unit C Leg length information when the second angle A2 is greater than L CM It is the A mentioned C Leg length information when the angle is less than the second angle and greater than the first angle A1, L CS It is the A mentioned C The leg length information is less than the first angle. L2 is the second information of the leg length measured at the second angle, and L1 is the first information of the leg length measured at the first angle.

7. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: Whether to reflect the leg length information is determined based on whether the current angle of the leg massage area is greater than the first reference angle.

8. The massage device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: When the current angle of the leg massager is greater than the first reference angle, the leg length information is calculated based on the correction value of the linearity of the user's leg.

9. The massage device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The correction value increases as the current angle of the leg massager increases beyond the first reference angle.

10. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: The leg length information is corrected by reflecting the overall angle of the massage device relative to the horizontal plane.

11. The massage device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: The larger the overall angle information of the massage device, the smaller the leg length information is corrected.

12. The massage device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: Whether to correct the leg length information is determined based on whether the current angle of the entire massage device is greater than the first reference angle.

13. The massage device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: When the current angle of the entire massage device is less than the first reference angle, the leg length information is further corrected based on the correction value of the linearity of the user's posture.

14. The massage device according to claim 13, characterized in that, The correction value increases as the current angle information of the entire massage device decreases from a value smaller than the first reference angle.

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