Massage device

Abstract

According to the massage device of the embodiment of the utility model, including: first massage unit, including first heating body;Second massage unit, including second heating body;First temperature sensor, sensing the temperature of the first massage unit;Second temperature sensor, sensing the temperature of the second massage unit;And control portion, utilize the first detection signal of the first temperature sensor and the second detection signal of the second temperature sensor one above all to control one above all in the first heating body and second heating body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a massage device equipped with multiple temperature sensors, and more specifically, to a massage device that uses multiple temperature sensors to control the heating of massage balls, etc. Background Technology

[0002] Massage is an adjunctive therapy that uses various forms of mechanical stimulation, such as kneading, pressing, stretching, patting, or physical activity, to regulate the user's biorhythms, 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] In this type of massage device, in order to provide users with various effects such as enhancing the massage itself, relieving fatigue, relieving tension, and maintaining body temperature, a heating device, a heating unit, etc. (hereinafter collectively referred to as "heating unit") that generates heat by applying power is installed in the massage device.

[0005] This heating unit, including the heating element, is also applicable to modules or units (hereinafter referred to as "massage modules") that provide massage to users by lifting or moving inside the body massage section of a massage device.

[0006] In this case, the heating unit is implemented in the form of a roller or ball, so as to combine the heating effect and the massage effect, and can be implemented in a massage unit (hereinafter referred to as "massage ball") that is a structure of massage module that comes into direct or indirect contact with the user's body.

[0007] Massage balls are usually arranged in multiples, with left and right sides as a reference, and the heating control of each massage ball is usually designed to be performed individually.

[0008] As mentioned above, when the heating of the massage ball is controlled individually, if the temperature sensor malfunctions or fails to function properly, it may cause a portion of the heating process to become completely inoperable, or it may lead to safety accidents such as burns or fires due to overheating.

[0009] Furthermore, even if the temperature sensors have the same specifications, the operating characteristics of the sensors themselves may differ over time. If heating is controlled separately as in existing technologies, the temperatures of the left and right massage balls will not correspond to each other, which may result in a problem where one side or a specific area has a higher temperature. Utility Model Content

[0010] The technical problem to be solved

[0011] This invention was created in the context described above, and its purpose is to provide a massage device in which the heating control of multiple massage units (e.g., massage balls) can be performed normally even if individual temperature sensors malfunction or misoperate, and can more effectively prevent safety accidents.

[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] Technical solutions for solving the problem

[0015] A massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the stated purpose may include: a first massage unit including a first heating element; a second massage unit including a second heating element; a first temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the first massage unit; a second temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the second massage unit; and a control unit for controlling one or more of the first heating element and the second heating element using one or more of a first detection signal from the first temperature sensor and a second detection signal from the second temperature sensor.

[0016] In this case, the control unit of the present invention can use the temperature information of one of the first detection signal and the second detection signal and the difference between the temperature and the target temperature according to the heating mode to control one or more of the first heating element and the second heating element.

[0017] Preferably, the control unit of this invention can utilize one of the first detection signal and the second detection signal that has higher temperature information.

[0018] When one of the first detection signal and the second detection signal corresponds to an error signal, the control unit uses the other detection signal.

[0019] In addition, the control unit of this utility model can be configured to generate corresponding alarm information when an event corresponding to an error signal occurs more than a certain number of times, either the first detection signal or the second detection signal.

[0020] Furthermore, the control unit of this invention can be controlled to cut off the power supply applied to the first heating element and the second heating element when both the first detection signal and the second detection signal correspond to an error signal.

[0021] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage device may further include a bimetallic module, which physically disconnects one or more of the first heating element and the second heating element from the power supply unit when one or more of the first heating element and the second heating element overheats, and the bimetallic module is driven independently.

[0022] In this case, the control unit of the present invention can be controlled to supply power to one or more of the first heating element and the second heating element when both the first detection signal and the second detection signal correspond to error signals, so as to make the bimetallic module work.

[0023] Depending on the implementation, the control unit of this utility model can be configured to control the first heating element and the second heating element by using the difference between the first detection signal and the second detection signal that has higher temperature information and the target temperature according to the heating mode.

[0024] Depending on the embodiment, the massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a storage unit for storing reference information about the motion characteristics of temperature rise according to power supply.

[0025] In this case, the control unit of the present invention can be configured to use the reference information to determine whether the first detection signal and the second detection signal correspond to an error signal.

[0026] In addition, the control unit of this utility model can be configured to process the state of the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor into one of the following states: a normal state in which heating action is performed, a paused state in which heating action is stopped due to reaching the target temperature, by utilizing the temperature information of the first detection signal and the second detection signal, the characteristic values ​​of the first detection signal and the second detection signal, and the target temperature of the heating mode.

[0027] In this case, the control unit of the present invention can generate historical data about the status of the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor.

[0028] The control unit can control the transmission of the historical data to the management server or administrator terminal.

[0029] Furthermore, the control unit of this invention can generate diagnostic information that divides the difference between the temperature information of the first detection signal and the temperature information of the second detection signal into multiple intervals.

[0030] In this case, the control unit of the present invention can generate diagnostic information that divides the temperature information of the first detection signal and the temperature information of the second detection signal into multiple intervals according to the magnitude of the difference when the difference exceeds a reference value.

[0031] Furthermore, it can be controlled to transmit current status information, including the diagnostic information and the time information for generating the diagnostic information, to the management server or administrator terminal.

[0032] The first massage unit and the second massage unit of this utility model can be massage balls disposed in the massage module, and the massage module moves inside the massage device.

[0033] Technical effect

[0034] According to one embodiment of the present invention, even if one of the multiple temperature sensors fails, the multiple massage units that perform heating can still operate normally with a simple structure, thereby providing a robust solution to situations such as sensor failure or malfunction.

[0035] According to one embodiment of the present invention, by organically utilizing all temperature information detected by multiple temperature sensors from each temperature sensor, the temperature of multiple massage units that are used for heating control can be maintained uniformly within the same range.

[0036] According to one embodiment of the present invention, one of the detection signals of multiple temperature sensors is selected and the heating of multiple massage units is controlled based on the selected detection signal, thereby more effectively preventing safety accidents caused by overheating.

[0037] According to one embodiment of the present invention, by generating diagnostic information about malfunctions, faults, etc. and feeding it back to the user or administrator, it is possible to guide a more accurate and rapid response to faults and other situations. Attached Figure Description

[0038] 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 its technical concept. Therefore, the present invention should not be limited to the matters described in these figures.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the main frame of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating an external device that can communicate with a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating one embodiment of a massage module including a massage ball.

[0044] Figures 6 to 8 This is a block diagram illustrating the detailed structure of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the entire processing procedure of this utility model.

[0046] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating a cyclic heating control of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 12 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure for generating diagnostic information, etc., according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 13 This is a diagram illustrating historical data of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0051] 1000: Massage device

[0052] 200A(B): First (Second) Massage Unit

[0053] 210A(B): First (Second) Heating Element

[0054] 300A(B): First (Second) Temperature Sensor

[0055] 400: Control Department

[0056] 500: Storage Department

[0057] 600: Transmission Department

[0058] 700: Output Section

[0059] 50: Power Supply Unit

[0060] 50A(B): First (Second) Power Supply Unit

[0061] 800A(B); First (Second) Bimetallic Module Detailed Implementation

[0062] 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 inventors can define terms and concepts to best interpret their own inventions.

[0063] 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.

[0064] 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.

[0065] 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.

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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.

[0068] 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. Terms as defined in common dictionaries shall be interpreted as having the 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 in this specification.

[0069] 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.

[0070] The following is for reference Figures 1 to 5 First, the basic embodiments and driving mechanisms of this utility model will be described, and the embodiments of this utility model that control the heating of the heating element by using multiple temperature sensors will be described later.

[0071] In this specification, according to one embodiment, a massage device may refer to a massage device that includes a body massage section and a leg massage section. Alternatively, according to another embodiment, the body massage section and the leg massage section may exist as separate, independent devices (e.g., a body massage device and a leg massage device), and the massage device may refer to either a body massage device or a leg massage device.

[0072] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings to enable those skilled in the art to readily implement the present invention. Furthermore, in the drawings, parts unrelated to the description will be omitted for clarity.

[0073] Figures 1 to 5 This is a diagram illustrating a chair-type massage device as an embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] like Figure 1 As shown, a massage device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a body massage section 10, forming an area for accommodating at least a portion of the user's body and massaging the user's body; and a leg massage section 20, for massaging the user's legs.

[0075] The body massage unit 10 is capable of providing massage to at least a part of the user's body. The body massage unit 10 may include: a massage module 100 for providing massage to at least a part of the user's body; an audio output module 12 for providing audio output to the user in any form; and a main frame 40 (see reference). Figure 2 The body massage unit 10 is composed of a frame and an input unit (not shown) for receiving input of any form from the user.

[0076] The structure included in the body massage unit 10 described above is merely an exemplary embodiment. In addition to the aforementioned structure, the body massage unit 10 may also include various other structures.

[0077] In addition, such as Figure 1 The shape and structure of the massage device 1 shown are merely examples. Various forms of massage devices 1 should also fall within the scope of this utility model without departing from the scope of the claims.

[0078] The body massage unit 10 can be formed into any shape to accommodate the user. The body massage unit 10 can be configured with a space that corresponds to the user's body shape. For example, as... Figure 1 As shown, the body massage unit 10 can be implemented in a seated form that can accommodate the user's whole body or part of the body.

[0079] The part of the body massage unit 10 that contacts the ground may include any material or component for enhancing friction (e.g., anti-slip mat, etc.), and may include wheels for enhancing the mobility of the massage device 1.

[0080] At least a portion of the body massage unit 10 can slide. For example, when the body massage unit 10 begins to massage, at least a portion of the body massage unit 10 can slide forward. Additionally, the body massage unit 10 can tilt backward. As a result, the body massage unit 10 can provide massage while tilted backward.

[0081] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 1 may include at least one airbag (not shown). The airbag may be located in the user's shoulder area, pelvic area, arm massage area, and leg massage area 20, etc., but is not limited thereto, and may be provided in multiple parts of the massage device 1.

[0082] The massage device 1 may include an air supply unit that supplies air to the airbag to inflate it. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage unit 10 or in the leg massage unit 20. Alternatively, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device 1.

[0083] The leg massage unit 20 can provide leg massage to the user. For example, the leg massage unit 20 may include a calf massage unit for massaging the user's lower legs and / or a foot massage unit for massaging the user's feet.

[0084] The length of the leg massage section 20 can be adjusted according to the user's body characteristics. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 1, the length of the leg massage section 20 needs to be increased because of the length of the calves.

[0085] Furthermore, when a short user uses the massage device 1, the leg massage section 20 needs to be shortened because the user's lower legs are short. Therefore, the leg massage section 20 can provide a leg massage that is proportionate to the user's height.

[0086] Massage module 100 (reference) Figure 2 The massage module 100 can be disposed inside the body massage unit 10 to provide any form of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated in the body massage unit 10. The massage module 100 can be disposed along the main frame 40 inside the body massage unit 10 (see reference). Figure 2 )move.

[0087] For example, the main frame 40 of the body massage unit 10 may have a rack gear, and the massage module 100 provides mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body while moving along the rack. The massage module 100 may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited to these.

[0088] The main frame 40 is used to form the internal structure of the body massage part 10, and can be made of materials such as metal or plastic. For example, the main frame 40 can be made of iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited to these, and can also be made of various sturdy materials.

[0089] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 1 may include an audio output module 12. The audio output module 12 can be located in various positions. For example, the audio output module 12 may include multiple output units, such as an upper audio output unit located on the upper part of the seat section in contact with the user, a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the left and right arm massage sections of the seat section, and / or a rear audio output unit attached to the rear end of the arm massage sections, etc., but is not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module 12 can provide stereo sound, such as 5.1 channels, but is not limited thereto.

[0090] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a user can control the massage device 1 using the massage device control device 30. The massage device control device 30 can be connected to the massage device 1 via wired and / or wireless communication.

[0091] The massage device control device 30 may include a remote controller, a cell phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc., but is not limited to these. It may also include various electronic devices that are connected to the massage device 1 via wired or wireless communication.

[0092] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the main frame of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0093] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the main frame 40 may include an upper frame 41 on which the massage module 100 is provided and a base frame 45 for supporting the upper frame 41.

[0094] At least a portion of the upper frame 41 may be provided with a rack 42. The rack 42 is a component for guiding the massage module 100 to move up and down, and the rack 42 may be arranged facing each other on both sides of the upper frame 41. In the rack 42, a plurality of gears are continuously arranged along the length direction of the upper frame 41, thereby providing a driving force for the massage module 100 to move. The plurality of gears are engaged with pinions 112 arranged on both sides of the massage module 100 for module movement. The massage module 100 can move along the rack 42.

[0095] exist Figure 2 In this invention, rack 42 is formed along the vertical direction, but is not limited thereto. Rack 42 may include racks in the front-back direction and racks in the vertical direction. In this invention, the front-back direction refers to the direction from the massage module 100 toward the user or from the user toward the massage module 100, which can also be called the Z-axis direction. In addition, in this invention, "above" and "below" can refer to the directions guided by rack 42. That is, "above" and "below" may not be perpendicular to the ground.

[0096] The massage module 100 may include a pinion gear 112 for module movement that meshes with a rack 42. More specifically, the body massage module 100 may include gears that mesh with racks in the forward-backward direction and racks in the up-down direction, respectively. The pinion gear 112 for module movement is rotated by an actuator disposed on the module base 110 of the massage module 100, thereby allowing the massage module 100 to move forward, backward, upward, or downward along the rack 42.

[0097] As the massage module 100 moves forward, the massage intensity can increase. Conversely, as the massage module 100 moves backward, the massage intensity can decrease.

[0098] The rack 42 may be made of metal or plastic. For example, the rack 42 may be made of iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenolic resin, etc., but is not limited to these.

[0099] The upper frame 41 can be implemented in various shapes. For example, depending on the shape, the upper frame 41 can be divided into an S-frame, an L-frame, an S&L-frame, and a double S&L-frame, but it is not limited to these.

[0100] An S-frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 41 has a curved shape resembling an "S". An L-frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 41 includes a curved shape resembling an "L". An S&L frame refers to a frame that includes both a curved shape resembling an "S" and a curved shape resembling an "L". A double S&L frame refers to a frame that includes a curved shape resembling an "L" and two parts that are curved like an "S".

[0101] The base frame 45 refers to the part of the main frame 40 that supports the upper frame 41 and is connected to the ground.

[0102] The base frame 45 may include an upper base frame 46 and a lower base frame 47. The upper base frame 46 can support the upper frame 41, and the lower base frame 47 can contact the ground. In addition, the upper base frame 46 may be arranged in contact with the lower base frame 47.

[0103] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the upper base frame 46 is movable along the lower base frame 47. For example, the upper base frame 46 is movable forward or backward along the lower base frame 47. In this case, since the upper frame 41 is connected to the upper base frame 46, it is movable along with the movement of the upper base frame 46.

[0104] For example, when the upper base frame 46 moves forward, the upper frame 41 can also move forward together; when the upper base frame 46 moves backward, the upper frame 41 can also move backward together. This allows the body massage section 10 to slide.

[0105] Specifically, to allow movement of the upper base frame 46, a moving wheel can be provided at the lower part of the upper base frame 46. Additionally, a guide member capable of guiding the moving wheel can be provided at the upper part of the lower base frame 47. The moving wheel provided on the upper base frame 46 moves along the guide member provided on the lower base frame 47, thereby allowing the upper base frame 46 to move forward or backward.

[0106] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 may not provide a sliding function. In this case, the base frame 45 may not be separated into an upper frame and a lower frame.

[0107] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the structure of a massage control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0108] The massage device 1 may include at least one of a control unit 50, a sensor unit 51, a communication unit 52, a memory 53, an audio output unit 54, and an input unit 55. The control unit 50 may include at least one processor and a memory. The at least one processor can execute commands stored in the memory.

[0109] The control unit 50 can control the massage device 1. The control unit 50 may include one processor or multiple processors. When the control unit 50 includes multiple processors, at least some of the multiple processors may be located at physically spaced distances from each other. Furthermore, the massage device 1 can be implemented in various ways, without limitation.

[0110] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 50 can control the operation of the massage device 1. For example, the massage device 1 may include a plurality of actuators, and the operation of the massage device 1 can be controlled by controlling the operation of the plurality of actuators.

[0111] For example, the massage device 1 may include at least one of the following: a drive unit for moving the armrest frame support, at least one actuator included in the massage module 100, a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, a leg length adjustment actuator, and a sliding actuator.

[0112] The back angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the part of the massage device 1 that contacts the user's back. The back angle of the massage device 1 can be adjusted by the movement of the back angle actuator. The leg angle actuator is an actuator used to adjust the angle of the leg massage section 20 of the massage device 1. The angle between the leg massage section 20 and the body massage section 10 can be adjusted by the movement of the leg angle actuator. The foot massage actuator is an actuator used to actuate the foot massage module in the leg massage section 20. By using the foot massage actuator, the massage device 1 can provide foot massage to the user. The leg length adjustment actuator is an actuator used to adjust the length of the leg massage section 20. For example, the control unit 50 can use the leg length adjustment actuator to adjust the length of the leg massage section 20 to match the user, so that the user can enjoy a massage that matches their body shape.

[0113] At least one actuator in the massage module 100 can be a variety of actuators such as a movement actuator, a forward / backward actuator, and a massage actuator.

[0114] The motion actuator is an actuator capable of moving the massage module 100 up and down, allowing the massage module 100 to move along the main frame 40 in at least one of the upward and downward directions of the massage device 1. The massage module 100 can move along the rack 42 by the action of the motion actuator. The retraction actuator can retract (or tilt) the massage member 150 in at least one of the forward and backward directions of the massage module 100. In other words, the massage module 100 rotates the unit support 130, on which the massage member 150 is located, forward or backward by the retraction actuator, thereby tilting the massage member 150 in at least one of the forward and backward directions. By causing the massage member 150 of the massage module 100 to perform various movements, the massage actuator can provide various massage actions to the user.

[0115] The massage component 150 is a structure that comes into direct or indirect contact with the user's body and can be implemented in the shape of a ball or a roller. In this respect, the massage component 150 can also be referred to as a massage ball.

[0116] The control unit 50 can control the operation of the massage device 1 by controlling the specific structure of the massage device 1.

[0117] The control unit 50 can provide various massage actions by activating at least one actuator in the massage device 1. For example, the control unit 50 can provide tapping massage, kneading massage, etc. through the massage member 150 by activating at least one actuator in the massage module 100, and is not limited to this, and can provide various massage actions.

[0118] The memory 53 can be located within the control unit 50 or external to the control unit 50. The memory 53 can store various information related to the massage device 1. For example, the memory 53 may include massage control information, and may include information related to the user, but is not limited thereto. Information about the user may include personal authentication information, the user's biological information (e.g., age, height, weight, blood pressure, body composition, heart rate, electrocardiogram, etc.), and other user-related information.

[0119] The memory 53 can be implemented using a non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing arbitrary data. For example, the memory 53 may include, but is not limited to, disks, optical disks, and magneto-optical storage devices, as well as storage devices based on flash memory and / or battery-backed storage.

[0120] The memory 53 can be a main storage device directly accessed by the processor, such as a random access memory (RAM) like dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or static random access memory (SRAM), or a volatile storage device whose stored information is instantly deleted when the power is cut off, but it is not limited to these. This memory 53 can be operated by the control unit 50.

[0121] The massage device 1 may include a sensor unit 51. The sensor unit 51 can acquire various information by using at least one sensor. The sensor unit 51 may be configured as a sensor using measuring devices such as pressure, potential, and optics. For example, the sensor may include a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a contact sensor, an electrode sensor, an air pressure measuring sensor, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0122] Additionally, the sensor unit 51 may include a biometric information acquisition sensor. This biometric information acquisition sensor may acquire at least one of the following: fingerprint information, facial information, voice information, iris information, weight information, blood pressure information, heart rate (or heartbeat) information, electrocardiogram (ECG) information, body composition information, etc., but is not limited to these; it may include various types of biometric information. For example, the massage device 1 may provide personalized massage based on the information acquired by the sensor.

[0123] The massage device 1 can sense the contact area and / or contact position with the user through sensors. Furthermore, the massage device 1 can provide personalized massage based on the information acquired through the sensors.

[0124] The communication unit 52 can receive signals transmitted from external devices or transmit signals about the massage device 1 to external devices.

[0125] For example, the control unit 50 obtains a result signal by processing the signal received via the communication unit 52, and can transmit the result signal to the communication unit 52. The communication unit 52 can transmit (or output) the result signal to an external device.

[0126] The control unit 50 can acquire information about various structures in the massage device 1 (e.g., information about the massage module 100, information about the arm massage unit, etc.) and transmit it to the communication unit 52. The communication unit 52 can transmit information about the massage device 1 to external devices.

[0127] The communication unit 52 can communicate with modules inside the massage device 1, external massage devices, and / or user terminals via any type of network. The communication unit may include wired / wireless connection modules for connecting to the network. Wireless connection technologies may include, for example, Wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), and High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA). Wired connection technologies may include, for example, Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL), Fiber to the Home (FTTH), and Power Line Communication (PLC). Furthermore, the network connection unit includes a short-range communication module that can send and receive data with any device / terminal located nearby. For example, as a short-range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWb), ZigBee, etc. can be used, but are not limited to these.

[0128] The massage device 1 may also include an input unit 55 and / or an output unit. The massage device 1 can receive input from the user using the input unit 55. The massage device 1 can output the processing results of the control unit 50 to the output unit.

[0129] Specifically, the input unit 55 can receive commands related to the motion control of the massage device 1 from the user. The input unit 55 can be implemented in various forms. For example, the input unit 55 can be provided in the body massage unit 10, or in the leg massage unit 20, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the input unit 55 may include the massage device control device 30 or be used in the massage device control unit 30. Figure 4 Various external devices for explanation.

[0130] The massage device 1 can receive various commands from the user via the input unit 55. For example, the massage device 1 can receive any command regarding the selection of the massage module, the massage type, the massage intensity, the massage time, the massage area, the position and movement of the body massage unit 10, the on / off state of the power supply to the massage device 1, the selection of whether to activate the heating function, and the selection related to sound source playback, but is not limited to these.

[0131] The massage device 1 can provide an interface for selecting massage modes. For example, the input unit 55 or the output unit may include the massage device control device 30 (see reference). Figure 1 The massage device control device 30 can generate a list of various modes of medical massage related to physical improvement.

[0132] Medical massage modes may include at least one of the following: concentration mode, meditation mode, recovery mode, stretching mode, sleep mode, vitality mode, golf mode, hip shaping mode, exam mode, weightlessness mode, and growth mode.

[0133] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the input unit 55 may have buttons in the form of hot keys and / or option buttons for selecting, canceling, or inputting execution directions, according to preset user settings or self-preset functions.

[0134] The input unit 55 can be implemented using a touch screen, keyboard, dome switch, touchpad (static / electrostatic), rotary dial, jog switch, etc., but is not limited to these. Additionally, the input unit 55 can be based on voice recognition technology to obtain commands based on the user's voice.

[0135] The output unit may include a display for showing the operating status of the massage device 1 or the user's current status. In this case, the display may include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, or a 3D display, but is not limited thereto.

[0136] The output section may include an audio output section 54. Figure 3 The audio output unit 54 may include Figure 1The audio output module 12. The audio output unit 54 can provide audio output in any form to the user. For example, the audio output unit 54 can output the optimal sound source and / or binaural beats for the massage method provided by the massage device 1, thereby providing brain stimulation to the user. The audio output unit 54 can output sound signals received via a network (not shown) or stored in an internal / external storage medium (not shown). For example, the audio output unit 54 can output sound sources controlled by the user terminal via a network connection (e.g., Bluetooth connection, etc.). In addition, the audio output unit 54 can output sound signals in any form that occur in association with the operation of the massage device 1.

[0137] Those skilled in the art will understand that this invention can be implemented in combination with other program modules and / or by combining hardware and software. For example, this invention can be implemented by a computer-readable medium.

[0138] The computer-accessible medium can be any computer-readable medium, including volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transitory media, and mobile and non-mobile media. As a non-limiting example, computer-readable media can include computer-readable storage media and computer-readable transmission media.

[0139] Computer-readable storage media include volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transient media, and removable and non-removable media used for storing computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data, which can be embodied by some method or technique. Computer-readable storage media may include, but are not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other storage technologies, CD-ROM, digital video disk (DVD) or other optical disc storage devices, cassette tape, magnetic tape, disk storage devices or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium accessible by a computer and used to store the required information.

[0140] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating an external device capable of communicating with a massage device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0141] The massage device 1 can communicate with external devices via wired and / or wireless means to send and receive various data.

[0142] External devices may include portable electronic devices 61, such as AI speakers, tablets, or smartphones. Portable electronic devices 61 may be dedicated to or universally applicable to the massage device 1. Additionally, external devices may include wearable devices 62, such as smartwatches and / or smart bracelets. External devices may include other massage devices 63 besides the massage device 1 currently being used by the user. External devices may include a hospital server 64. External devices may include a Personal Health Record (PHR) server. Additionally, external devices may include a cloud server 65. External devices may include medical measurement devices such as electronic scales, blood glucose meters, or blood pressure monitors.

[0143] Although some examples of external devices have been described in this invention, it should be understood that any electronic device capable of acquiring a user's biological information can be included as an external device.

[0144] The following is for reference Figures 6 to 12 The massage device 1000 according to the embodiment (hereinafter referred to as the "second embodiment") will be described in detail in terms of its specific structure, processing, structure, function, etc., which uses multiple temperature sensors to control the heating of the heating element (heat, temperature, etc.).

[0145] Of course, the massage device 1000 described below may use one or more of the structures of the massage device 1 described above in combination or selectively.

[0146] Furthermore, some of the terminology and / or reference numerals relating to the massage device 1000 and its subordinate structures in the second embodiment described below may differ from the terminology and / or reference numerals of the massage device, etc., in the embodiments described above. For example, the control unit 400 and storage unit 500 in the embodiments described below may be structures corresponding to the control unit 50 and memory 53 in the embodiments described above.

[0147] This is because of the need for tools to effectively illustrate the embodiments. Therefore, as long as the corresponding technical ideas can be implemented at the level of a person skilled in the art, one or more of the structures in the following embodiments should be understood as the same as or equivalent to one or more of the structures described above.

[0148] The terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "vertical," and "horizontal" used in the following description are only used to present the relative standards of the embodiments of this utility model, and are not used for any direction or position in a specific absolute standard. Of course, they can vary relative to the position of the target object, the position or direction of the view, etc.

[0149] Figure 6 This is a block diagram illustrating the detailed structure of a massage device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the entire processing procedure of this utility model.

[0150] like Figure 6 As shown, the massage device 1000 of this utility model may include one or more of the following: a first massage unit 200A, a second massage unit 200B, a first temperature sensor 300A, a second temperature sensor 300B, a power supply unit 50, and a control unit 400.

[0151] Figures 6 to 8 This is a block diagram used to highlight the massage device 1000 of the second embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, of course, the massage device 1000 of the present invention, in addition to... Figures 6 to 8 In addition to the structure shown, other structures described in the above embodiments may be further included depending on the implementation.

[0152] Figure 6 The components of the massage device 1000 shown can be functionally or logically distinct, or physically distinct.

[0153] That is, each of the constituent elements shown in the figures corresponds to a constituent element used to effectively illustrate 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 the constituent element 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.

[0154] Furthermore, the control 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 the entire data. Therefore, it can be implemented in the form of software driven by the device, computer (or corresponding device), module or its subordinate structure.

[0155] like Figure 6 As shown, a first massage unit 200A of a massage device 1000 according to the present invention may include a first heating element 210A that is controlled by a control unit 400 and heated by a power supply unit 50.

[0156] The second massage unit 200B may also include a second heating element 210B that is controlled by the control unit 400 and heated by power supplied by the power supply unit 50.

[0157] The first heating element 210A and the second heating element 210B can be composed of various elements, devices or combinations thereof that generate heat through a supplied power source, such as positive temperature coefficient (PTC) elements.

[0158] The first temperature sensor 300A of this utility model can be configured to be positioned relative to or close to the first heating element 210A or the first massage unit 200A including the first heating element 210A, to sense the temperature of the first heating element 210A or the first massage unit 200A (step S100), and to output a detection signal (first detection signal) corresponding to the sensed temperature to the control unit 400 of this utility model, etc.

[0159] The second temperature sensor 300B of this invention can be configured to be positioned opposite or close to the second heating element 210B or the second massage unit 200B including the second heating element 210B, to sense the temperature of the second heating element 210B or the second massage unit 200B (step S100), and to output a detection signal (second detection signal) corresponding to the sensed temperature to the control unit 400 of this invention, etc.

[0160] Depending on the implementation, the first temperature sensor 300A may also be positioned opposite or close to a heat transfer medium member for transferring heat from the first heating element 210A to the first massage unit 200A, or a support member for physically fixing the first heating element 210A, with the support member positioned between the first heating element 210A and the first massage unit 200A. The second temperature sensor 300B may also be positioned similarly.

[0161] The power supply unit 50 of this utility model, which can be implemented in various ways according to physical specifications, the function of the massage device 1000, the heating range, electrical safety regulations, etc., can be configured to supply power to the first heating element 210A and / or the second heating element 210B under the control of the control unit 400.

[0162] like Figure 8 As shown, the power supply unit 50 may include: a first power supply unit 50A, which supplies power (current, etc.) to the first heating element 210A under the control of the control unit 400; and a second power supply unit 50B, which supplies power to the second heating element 210B.

[0163] However, this is only one of the various embodiments of the power supply unit 50. Of course, depending on the implementation, the power supply unit 50 can be configured to supply power from a single power source to the first heating element 210A and / or the second heating element 210B through circuit configuration (series, parallel or series-parallel) and switching elements, etc.

[0164] As described below, the technical concept of this utility model is based on multiple massage units and multiple temperature sensors. Therefore, the two massage units and / or two temperature sensors shown in the figures should be understood as one example of an embodiment of this utility model. If more than two massage units or temperature sensors including heating elements are included, their number may differ from the number shown in the figures.

[0165] The control unit 400 of this utility model is configured to control one or more of the first heating element 210A and the second heating element 210B by using one or more of the first detection signal of the first temperature sensor 300A and the second detection signal of the second temperature sensor 300B (step S150).

[0166] In the control unit 400 of this utility model, when no detection signal is received from the temperature sensor installed in the massage device 1000 (step S110), the state of the temperature sensor is processed as an error state or an abnormal state by using the identification information, time information, etc. of the temperature sensor that did not output a detection signal (step S115).

[0167] Depending on the implementation, since the failure to transmit the detection signal may be due to a temporary error of the temperature sensor, the control unit 400 of this invention can be configured to treat the temperature sensor as a temporary error state, and when the failure to transmit the detection signal occurs more than a reference number of times or its frequency exceeds a reference frequency, the temperature sensor is treated as a final error state.

[0168] When a detection signal is received from the first temperature sensor 300A and the second temperature sensor 300B (step S110), the control unit 400 of this invention can store the received detection signal in the storage unit 500, etc. (step S120) in order to generate and utilize historical information.

[0169] The control unit 400 of this utility model can be configured to select one of the received first detection signal and second detection signal as the reference detection signal for heating control (hereinafter referred to as "reference detection signal") (step S130).

[0170] When one of the first detection signal and the second detection signal is selected as the reference detection signal, the control unit 400 of this utility model can be configured to compare the temperature information of the reference detection signal with the target temperature according to the heating mode (step S140), and control one or more of the first heating element 210A and the second heating element 210B by using the difference value between them (step S150).

[0171] In conventional devices, the signal from each of multiple temperature sensors is used to control the corresponding heating element individually or independently. However, in the present invention, unless there are special circumstances, all detection signals are used, and one of the detection signals (temperature information represented by the detection signal) is used to control one or more of the multiple heating elements.

[0172] Of course, the above-mentioned processing of this utility model can be set to be applied cyclically when the preset termination conditions such as termination, cancellation, forced termination, system failure, emergency event occurrence, etc. of the mode (heating mode, etc.) are not met (step S160).

[0173] The first massage unit 200A, including a first heating element 210A, and the second massage unit 200B, including a second heating element 210B, can be the massage component 150, i.e., a massage ball, disposed in the massage module 100 of the above embodiment. For example... Figure 5 As shown, when the first massage unit 200A is the left massage ball (massage component) 150, the second massage unit 200B can be the right massage ball (massage component) 150.

[0174] Figure 7 and Figure 8 This is a block diagram illustrating the detailed structure of a massage device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating a cyclic heating control of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0175] like Figure 10 As shown, when the first detection signal and the second detection signal are received from the first temperature sensor 300A and the second temperature sensor 300B (step S200), the control unit 400 of this invention can determine whether the received first detection signal corresponds to an error signal by parsing the received first detection signal and the second detection signal (steps S210 and S215). The specific details of determining whether the received first detection signal and the second detection signal correspond to an error signal will be described later.

[0176] When neither the first detection signal nor the second detection signal is an error signal, that is, when both signals are normal signals, the control unit 400 of the present utility model selects or determines the detection signal having higher temperature information between the first detection signal and the second detection signal (step S220). Figure 10 The step S220 as shown may correspond to Figure 9 the step of step S130.

[0177] As described above, when the detection signal having higher temperature information between the first detection signal and the second detection signal is selected as the reference detection signal, as described above, the control unit 400 of the present utility model uses the temperature information of the reference detection signal to control the heating of one or more of the first heating element 210A and the second heating element 210B (step S230).

[0178] For example, on the premise that the target temperature of a specific heating mode is 55 degrees, if the temperature information T1 of the first detection signal is 51 degrees and the temperature information T2 of the second detection signal is 54 degrees (T1<T2), when heating control is performed based on the lower temperature T1 (51 degrees), in order to reach the target temperature (55 degrees), the first heating element 210A and the second heating element 210B need to be subjected to heating control corresponding to a temperature increase of 4 degrees.

[0179] In this case, the first heating element 210A reaches the target temperature, but the second heating element 210B reaches 58 degrees due to the heating control corresponding to a 4-degree increase, thus exceeding the target temperature, and this may cause safety problems such as overheating, thermal burns, and fire.

[0180] According to the implementation structure of the present utility model, although there is a possibility that a part cannot reach the target temperature, the first heating element 210A and the second heating element 210B can be controlled to avoid overheating, so that heating control can be implemented more safely and stably.

[0181] In order to achieve safer heating control for a plurality of heating elements, preferably, the control unit 400 of the present utility model is configured to control both the first heating element 210A and the second heating element 210B by using the difference between one detection signal having higher temperature information among the first detection signal and the second detection signal and the target temperature according to the heating mode.

[0182] The target temperature, temperature duration, temperature rise rate, etc. may vary according to the type of heating mode (e.g., high, medium, low, etc.), and the heating control for increasing the temperature of the heating elements can be performed by adjusting the magnitude of the supplied power or / and changing the time or period of power supply, etc.

[0183] For reference, the detection signal can be an analog or digital signal system corresponding to the temperature information sensed by the temperature sensor. The control unit 400 of this invention can confirm the temperature information sensed by the temperature sensor by analyzing the received signal, and can also select or choose the detection signal corresponding to the higher temperature information from the two detection signals.

[0184] The following is for reference Figure 11 An embodiment of heating control will be described, and the following will be discussed further. Figure 10 The processing shown will be explained.

[0185] like Figure 11 As shown, when a reference detection signal is selected (step S300), the control unit 400 of this utility model sets the temperature information of the reference detection signal to the current temperature and compares the current temperature with the target temperature of the heating mode (step S310).

[0186] When the current temperature is lower than the target temperature (step S310), the control unit 400 of this utility model controls the power supply unit 50 to control the power supply to the heating element (step S320), so that one or more of the first heating element 210A and the second heating element 210B heats up or continues to heat up.

[0187] If the current temperature indicated by the temperature information of the reference detection signal reaches the target temperature (step S310), the control unit 400 of this utility model controls not to supply power to the heating element (step S325).

[0188] If the termination conditions are not met in the above steps S300, S310, S320 and S325, the process is repeated (step S330). Through this cyclical control, the heating element reaches or maintains the target temperature according to the heating mode under the control of the control unit 400 of this invention.

[0189] Of course, besides Figure 11 In addition to the steps shown, the specific steps of heating control can reflect the type of heating mode, the adjustment of the duration, the specifications of the heating element, user selections, etc., and can be implemented in a variety of ways.

[0190] like Figure 10As shown, when one of the first detection signal and the second detection signal received from the first temperature sensor 300A and the second temperature sensor 300B respectively corresponds to an error signal (step S215), in order to achieve continuity of heating control, the control unit 400 of this utility model uses another detection signal (normal detection signal) (step S225) that is not an error signal (step S230) to control the heating of one or more of the first heating element 210A and the second heating element 210B.

[0191] When both the first detection signal and the second detection signal received are error signals (step S215), the control unit 400 of this utility model can be configured to drive safety processing (step S217), for example, controlling the cut-off of the power applied to the first heating element 210A and the second heating element 210B.

[0192] Safety procedures may include providing guidance information such as the heating mode not working or the need for safety measures through auditory media (speakers, the aforementioned audio output unit 54, etc.) or visual media (screen display unit).

[0193] Additionally, depending on the implementation, the safety process (step S217) may also include: using a normal detection signal that is close to or closest to the current time point among the first detection signal and the second detection signal stored in the storage unit 500 as historical information, to perform heating control on one or more of the first heating element 210A and the second heating element 210B.

[0194] Figure 10 The process shown can also be set up as a loop (step S240).

[0195] Depending on the implementation, the control unit 400 of this utility model can be configured to generate an alarm message when an event corresponding to an error signal occurs a reference number of times or more, either the first detection signal or the second detection signal.

[0196] Alarm information can be stored in the storage unit 500 and can be used as raw data for fault diagnosis, parts replacement, parts improvement, etc. In addition, for the purpose of safety accident prevention and guiding subsequent measures, the alarm information can be output to the display unit (auditory media, visual media, etc.) installed in the massage device 1000 through the output unit 700 of this invention, or it can be transmitted to the management server or administrator terminal through the transmission unit 600.

[0197] Since the detection signal may temporarily exhibit abnormal values ​​due to external noise, signal interference, etc., it is preferable that, rather than the case where the event corresponding to the erroneous signal is a one-off or occasional occurrence, as described above, an alarm message is generated when the event corresponding to the erroneous signal in one or more of the first and second detection signals occurs more than a base number of times or accumulates more than a base number of times.

[0198] The control unit 400 of this utility model can be configured to determine whether the first detection signal and / or the second detection signal correspond to an error signal (steps S210 and S215) based on the values ​​of the first detection signal and the second detection signal, i.e. whether the magnitude of the temperature information represented by the first detection signal and the second detection signal exceeds a certain range.

[0199] Depending on the implementation, reference information regarding the operating characteristics of temperature rise based on power supply can be stored in the storage unit 500 of this invention.

[0200] The reference information may be the results of experiments conducted on a temperature sensor with the same specifications as the temperature sensor installed in the massage device 1000, and may be in the form of a database (DB) such as a lookup table that organizes the relationship between parameters such as the magnitude of the power supply, the power supply time, and temperature information, or a function formula between them.

[0201] As described above, when the reference information is stored in the storage unit 500, the control unit 400 of this invention can accurately determine whether the first detection signal and the second detection signal correspond to an error signal by comparing the reference information with the first detection signal and the second detection signal.

[0202] For example, when the detection signal (one or more of the first detection signal and the second detection signal) corresponds to the reference information or is within the reference range based on the reference information, it can be judged as a normal signal; when the detection signal deviates from the reference range, it can be judged as an abnormal signal (error signal).

[0203] Depending on the implementation, the reference information may include normal reference information corresponding to temperature sensors that are performing normal operation and abnormal reference information corresponding to temperature sensors that are performing abnormal operation.

[0204] When the detection signal corresponds to normal reference information, the control unit 400 can determine or identify the detection signal as a normal signal. When the detection signal corresponds to abnormal reference information, it can determine or identify it as an abnormal signal, i.e., an error signal.

[0205] Furthermore, the control unit 400 of this utility model can be configured to process the state of the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor respectively into one of the following states: a normal state in which heating action is performed, a paused state in which heating action stops due to reaching the target temperature, and an abnormal state (fault state) in which no detection signal is transmitted or the value of the output detection signal exceeds the normal range, by using the magnitude (temperature information) of the first detection signal and the second detection signal, the characteristic value of the first detection signal and the second detection signal, and the target temperature of the heating mode.

[0206] Here, the characteristic values ​​of the first and second detection signals can be preset values ​​in protocols, etc., so as to be output when measurement errors or sensing failures occur in the software (firmware, etc.) driving the sensor. These characteristic values ​​can be implemented in digital code forms such as binary or hexadecimal.

[0207] When heating begins, if the temperature information of the detected signal does not reach the target temperature of the heating mode, the control unit 400 of this invention can process the temperature sensor as normal. When heating begins, if the temperature information of the detected signal reaches the target temperature of the heating mode, the control unit 400 can process the temperature sensor as paused.

[0208] As described above, when events such as incorrect signal judgment or failure to transmit detection signal occur, or when the characteristic value of the detection signal is a characteristic value corresponding to a fault of the temperature sensor, the control unit 400 of this utility model can process it as an abnormal state.

[0209] As described above, by distinguishing and processing the status information, the heating control of one or more of the first heating element 210A and the second heating element 210B can be handled more clearly.

[0210] Furthermore, such as Figure 13 As shown, the control unit 400 of this utility model can also be configured to generate historical data, which generates status information (normal state, paused state, and abnormal state) of the first temperature sensor 300A and the second temperature sensor 300B in a time series.

[0211] As mentioned above, the alarm information and historical data can be stored in the storage unit 500, which can be used for fault diagnosis, parts replacement, parts improvement, etc. This historical data can also be output to the display unit installed in the massage device 1000 through the output unit 700, or transmitted to the management server or administrator terminal through the transmission unit 600.

[0212] Figure 12This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure for generating diagnostic information, etc., according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0213] When the first detection signal and the second detection signal are received (step S400), the control unit 400 of this utility model can calculate the difference between the first detection signal (temperature information of the first detection signal) and the second detection signal (temperature information of the second detection signal) (step S410).

[0214] When the difference between the first detection signal and the second detection signal is greater than the reference value (step S420), the control unit 400 of this utility model generates diagnostic information as shown in Table 1 below. The diagnostic information divides the difference between the first detection signal and the second detection signal into multiple intervals according to the magnitude of the difference between the first detection signal and the second detection signal (step S430).

[0215] Table 1

[0216] Diagnostic information normal Notice Misoperation, bad Fault, Replacement

[0217] Typically, the massage device 1000 is equipped with a first temperature sensor 300A and a second temperature sensor 300B with the same specifications and corresponding motion characteristics. Therefore, if, for example, the difference between their output values ​​is large, it may mean that the temperature sensors are internally damaged, faulty, or have reached their replacement cycle.

[0218] Of course, the diagnostic information can be stored in the storage unit 500 of this invention. The control unit 400 of this invention generates current status information including the diagnostic information and the time information of the generation of the diagnostic information (step S440), so as to effectively guide comprehensive management and / or fast and accurate maintenance, replacement, etc., and can control the transmission of the generated current status information to the management server and / or administrator terminal (step S450). Of course, the administrator terminal that transmits the current status information or the above-mentioned historical data may include the terminal of the personnel responsible for on-site maintenance.

[0219] Of course, as mentioned above, the status information can be set to be output to the display unit, etc. via the output unit 700.

[0220] Of course, depending on the implementation, the control unit 400 of this utility model can also be configured to omit the process of comparing the difference and the reference value (step S420) and generate diagnostic information.

[0221] However, in order to improve the efficiency of data processing and the practicality of information utilization, preferably, the diagnostic information is generated only when the difference between the temperature information of the first detection signal and the temperature information of the second detection signal exceeds a reference value.

[0222] like Figure 8As shown, the massage device 1000 of this utility model may include one or more of a first bimetallic module 800A and a second bimetallic module 800B. Preferably, both the first bimetallic module 800A and the second bimetallic module 800B are designed to be independently driven without being controlled by the control unit 400.

[0223] The first bimetallic module 800A can be disposed between the power supply unit 50 and the first heating element 210A, and is configured to physically disconnect the first heating element 210A and the power supply unit 50 (or the first power supply unit 50A) by thermal expansion difference when the first heating element 210A is overheated.

[0224] Similar to the first bimetallic module 800A, the second bimetallic module 800B is configured to physically cut off the second heating element 210B and the power supply unit 50 (or the second power supply unit 50B) when the second heating element 210B overheats.

[0225] The control unit 400 of this invention can control the power supply to one or more of the first heating element 210A and the second heating element 210B, so that when both the first detection signal and the second detection signal correspond to an error signal, it can act as... Figure 10 As part of the security process (step S217), one or more of the first bimetallic module and the second bimetallic module 800B are activated.

[0226] like Figure 4 As shown, the massage device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention can be connected to an external server in a communicable manner.

[0227] According to the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the heating control (including temperature sensor monitoring, etc.) can control the functions of the power supply unit 50, etc., by processing the detection signals (one or more of the first detection signal and the second detection signal) corresponding to the input parameters.

[0228] As described above, this function is provided in the massage device 1000 and can be executed by the control unit 400, which can be implemented as hardware such as a processing unit such as a CPU or a combination of a processing unit and a storage unit such as ROM or RAM.

[0229] However, since functions such as heating control can be performed through parameter input (transmission, reception, etc.), processing, and control signal output (transmission, etc.), depending on the implementation, they can also be executed in a structure that is not physically installed in the massage device 1000. In this regard, it should be understood that the control unit 400 according to the unified embodiment of the present invention described above can be implemented not only as a device built into the massage device 1000, but also as an external device, server, etc., that can communicate with the massage device 1000.

[0230] Depending on the implementation, in order to improve the accuracy and safety of operation, management, maintenance, etc., and to realize a ubiquitous environment, one of the above-mentioned heating control function and other functions of the control unit 400 of this utility model (error signal judgment, alarm information processing, temperature sensor status processing, historical data generation, diagnostic information generation, etc.) can be implemented in a server that is communicatively connected to one or more massage devices 1000.

[0231] To improve processing speed, efficiency, and information utilization, functions directly related to heating control can be implemented in the control unit 400 of the massage device 1000, while other functions can be implemented in a server or the like.

[0232] 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.

[0233] 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.

[0234] The accompanying drawings, which illustrate the present invention and its embodiments, may be shown in a slightly exaggerated manner to emphasize or highlight the technical content according to the present invention. However, in view of the foregoing content and the matters shown in the drawings, it should be understood that various types of modifications and application examples are possible at the level of a person skilled in the art.

[0235] The control of the massage device according to the present invention 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.

[0236] Furthermore, the structure and function of the massage device described in this manual can be extended and applied to various (wearable) health care devices that provide health care functions (e.g., massage function, biosignal measurement function, etc.). Therefore, the term "massage device" in this manual can be replaced with "(wearable) health care device" for further explanation.

Claims

1. A massage device, characterized in that, include: The first massage unit includes a first heating element. The second massage unit includes a second heating element. A first temperature sensor senses the temperature of the first massage unit. The second temperature sensor senses the temperature of the second massage unit, and The control unit uses one or more of the first detection signal from the first temperature sensor and the second detection signal from the second temperature sensor to control one or more of the first heating element and the second heating element.

2. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit uses the temperature information from one of the first detection signal and the second detection signal and the difference between the temperature and the target temperature according to the heating mode to control one or more of the first heating element and the second heating element.

3. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control unit utilizes one of the first and second detection signals, which has higher temperature information.

4. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, When one of the first detection signal and the second detection signal corresponds to an error signal, the control unit uses the other detection signal.

5. The massage device according to claim 4, characterized in that, When the number of events corresponding to an error signal, either the first detection signal or the second detection signal, exceeds a certain threshold, the control unit generates a corresponding alarm message.

6. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, When both the first detection signal and the second detection signal correspond to an error signal, the control unit controls the power supply applied to the first heating element and the second heating element to be cut off.

7. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: The bimetallic module physically disconnects one or more of the first and second heating elements from the power supply unit when one or more of the first and second heating elements overheats, allowing the bimetallic module to operate independently. When both the first detection signal and the second detection signal correspond to an error signal, the control unit controls the supply of power to one or more of the first heating element and the second heating element to enable the bimetallic module to operate.

8. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit uses the difference between the first detection signal and the second detection signal, which has higher temperature information, and the target temperature according to the heating mode to control the first heating element and the second heating element.

9. The massage device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: The storage unit stores reference information regarding operational characteristics such as temperature rise depending on the power supply. The control unit uses the reference information to determine whether the first detection signal and the second detection signal correspond to an error signal.

10. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit processes the states of the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor into one of the following states: a normal state in which heating action is performed, a paused state in which heating action is stopped due to reaching the target temperature, by using the temperature information of the first detection signal and the second detection signal, the characteristic values ​​of the first detection signal and the second detection signal, and the target temperature of the heating mode.

11. The massage device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The control unit generates historical data about the status of the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor.

12. The massage device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The control unit controls the transmission of the historical data to the management server or administrator terminal.

13. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit generates diagnostic information that divides the difference between the temperature information of the first detection signal and the temperature information of the second detection signal into multiple intervals.

14. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the difference between the temperature information of the first detection signal and the temperature information of the second detection signal exceeds a reference value, the control unit generates diagnostic information that divides the difference into multiple intervals based on the magnitude of the difference.

15. The massage device according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that, The control unit controls the transmission of current status information, including the diagnostic information and the time information for generating the diagnostic information, to the management server or administrator terminal.

16. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first massage unit and the second massage unit are massage balls disposed in the massage module, and the massage module moves inside the massage device.

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