Massage device controlling operation of arm massage part with electrode

Abstract

To provide a massage device which senses the arm of a user and controls operation of an arm massage part.SOLUTION: A massage device includes an arm massage part massaging a user's arm and a control part controlling the arm massage part. The arm massage part includes a housing space and an electrode disposed in the housing space. The control part can determine whether an electric value of the electrode has changed and can control operation of the arm massage part on the basis of the determination result and an operational state of the arm massage part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a massage device that controls the operation of an arm massage section by using electrodes. [Background technology]

[0002] Massage, or anma, is a medical auxiliary therapy that regulates the subject's physical condition, aids blood circulation, and relieves fatigue by applying various forms of mechanical stimulation to parts of the subject's body, such as kneading, pushing, pulling, tapping, or moving the body.

[0003] As the demand for massage increases, the demand for massage devices or massage equipment that provide artificial massage functions is also increasing due to economic and time reasons. In other words, as the demand for relieving fatigue and stress by loosening stiff muscles through massage increases, various massage devices that are time- and cost-effective are being released. Any form of instrument, device or equipment for performing massage using a mechanical device without a separate masseuse is called a massage device.

[0004] Furthermore, there is an increasing demand from users for massage devices that can not only relieve fatigue and stress through massage but also promote health.

[0005] Therefore, research continues to provide massage devices that can enhance the health of their users.

[0006] The following Patent Document 1 provides a massage device for providing a massage that can improve the health of a user. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Korean Patent No. 10-0941919 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] The massage device according to the present disclosure is for controlling the operation of an arm massage section that massages the arm of a user, and can control the operation of the arm massage section by sensing the arm of the user.

[0009] Furthermore, a program for realizing the above-described method for operating the massage device can be recorded in a computer-readable recording medium. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] The massage device of the present disclosure includes an arm massage unit that massages a user's arm, and a control unit that controls the arm massage unit, the arm massage unit including an accommodation space and an electrode disposed in the accommodation space, and the control unit can determine whether the electrical value of the electrode has changed and control the operation of the arm massage unit based on the determination result and the operating state of the arm massage unit.

[0011] Furthermore, a program for realizing the above-described method for operating the massage device can be recorded in a computer-readable recording medium. Effect of the Invention

[0012] A massage device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can prevent unnecessary power consumption by the arm massage unit and a decrease in the user's satisfaction with the massage device by detecting the user's arms and controlling the operation of the arm massage unit.

[0013] The effects obtained by the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains from the following description. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a main frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 illustrates a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 illustrates an external device that can communicate with the massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a first biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] 11 is a diagram for explaining a second biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 7] 11 is a diagram for explaining a method in which a user measures body composition using a second biological signal measurement section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a first biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 9] 2 is a diagram for explaining components included in a first biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a first biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 11] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a second biological signal measuring unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 12] 11 is a diagram for explaining a second biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 13] 11 is a diagram for explaining a second biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 14] 11 is a diagram for explaining a second biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 15] 11A and 11B are diagrams for explaining an example of adjusting the posture of a massage device to measure a biological signal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 16]FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a first biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 17] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a magnet according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 18] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a first biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 19] 2 is a diagram for explaining components included in a first biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 20] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a first biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 21] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a first biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 22] FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a third biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 23] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a second biological signal measuring section and a fourth biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 24] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a fourth biological signal measuring unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 25] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a second biological signal measuring unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 26] FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining functions of a function button according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 27] 11A and 11B are diagrams for explaining an arm massage section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 28] 1A and 1B are diagrams for explaining an arm air cell according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 29A] FIG. 29A is a diagram for explaining a sensing unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, specifically, FIG. 29A is a diagram for explaining an example of a position of a sensing unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 29B] FIG. 29B is a diagram illustrating an example of a sensing unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 30A]FIG. 30A is a diagram for explaining a state of an arm air cell according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, specifically, FIG. 30A is a diagram for explaining a contracted state of an arm air cell according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 30B] FIG. 30B is a diagram for explaining an inflated state of the arm air cell according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 31] 13 shows an example for explaining a control operation of an arm massage unit of a control unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 32] An example will be described below to explain the control operation of the arm massage unit shown in FIG. [Diagram 33] 13 shows another example for explaining the control operation of the arm massage unit of the control unit according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 34] An example will be shown to explain the control operation of the arm massage section shown in FIG. [Diagram 35] 13 shows yet another example for explaining the control operation of the arm massage unit of the control unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 36] An example will be shown to explain the control operation of the arm massage section shown in FIG. [Figure 37] 11A to 11D are diagrams for explaining the operation of each arm massage unit and a body massage unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0015] The advantages and features of the disclosed embodiments, as well as the methods for achieving them, will become apparent from the following description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, and may be implemented in various forms. The present embodiments are merely provided to complete the disclosure and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention.

[0016] The terms used in this specification will be briefly explained, and the disclosed embodiments will be specifically explained.

[0017] The terms used in this specification are currently selected as widely used as possible while taking into consideration the functions in this disclosure, but these may change depending on the intentions or precedents of engineers in the relevant field, the emergence of new technologies, etc. In addition, in certain cases, there are terms arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meanings are described in detail in the description of the relevant invention. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should be defined based on the meanings that the terms have and the overall content of this disclosure, rather than simply the names of the terms.

[0018] In this specification, the singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly specifies otherwise. In addition, the plural expression includes the singular expression unless the context clearly specifies otherwise.

[0019] Throughout the specification, when a part is described as "comprising" a certain element, this does not mean that it excludes other elements, but that it may further include other elements, unless specifically stated to the contrary.

[0020] Also, the term "module" as used in the specification means a software or hardware component, and a "module" performs a certain function. However, the meaning of "module" is not limited to software or hardware. A "module" may be configured to reside on an addressable storage medium, and may be configured to execute one or more processors. Thus, by way of example, a "module" includes components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, as well as processes, functions, attributes, procedures, subroutines, program code segments, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables. The functionality provided within the components and "modules" may be combined into fewer components and "modules" or further separated into additional components and "modules."

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a "unit" may be embodied with a processor and a memory. The term "processor" should be broadly interpreted to encompass a general purpose processor, a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a digital signal processor (DSP), a controller, a microcontroller, a state machine, and the like. In some environments, a "processor" may also refer to a custom integrated circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic device (PLD), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), and the like. The term "processor" may also refer to a combination of processing devices, such as, for example, a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a combination of multiple microprocessors, a combination of one or more microprocessors in conjunction with a DSP core, or any other such configuration.

[0022] The term "memory" should be broadly construed to encompass any electronic component capable of storing electronic information. The term memory may also refer to various types of processor-readable media, such as random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory, magnetic or optical data storage devices, registers, etc. A memory is said to be in electronic communication with a processor if the processor can read information from and / or write information to the memory. A memory that is integrated into a processor is in electronic communication with the processor.

[0023] As used herein, an actuator refers to a configuration that can provide a driving force. For example, the actuator may include, but is not limited to, a motor, a linear motor, an electric motor, a DC motor, an AC motor, a linear actuator, an electric actuator, and the like.

[0024] In the present specification, according to one embodiment, a massage device may refer to a massage device including at least one massage unit among a body massage unit, an arm massage unit, and a leg massage unit. Also, according to another embodiment, the body massage unit, the arm massage unit, and the leg massage unit may exist as separate and distinct devices (e.g., a body massage unit, an arm massage unit, and a leg massage unit), and the massage device may refer to at least one massage unit among a body massage unit, an arm massage unit, and a leg massage unit.

[0025] Hereinafter, the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that a person having ordinary skill in the art can easily carry out the present disclosure. In the drawings, portions that are not relevant to the description will be omitted in order to clearly explain the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] The massage device 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms an area for accommodating at least a portion of a user's body and may include at least one massage unit from among a body massage unit 2100 for massaging the user's body (or massaging at least a portion of the body), a leg massage unit 2300 for massaging the user's legs, and an arm massage unit 500 for massaging the user's arms.

[0028] For example, the leg massage unit 2300 may be disposed below the body massage unit 2100 and / or at the front lower part of the massage device 100. The leg massage unit 2300 may include at least one of a first leg massage unit 2310 disposed on one side of the leg massage unit 2300 to massage one side of the leg of the user, and a second leg massage unit 2330 disposed on the other side of the leg massage unit 2300 to massage the other side of the leg of the user.

[0029] The arm massage unit 500 may be disposed on at least one of one side and the other side of the body massage unit 2100. For example, the arm massage unit 500 may include at least one of a first arm massage unit 510 disposed on one side (or the left side) of the body massage unit 2100 to massage one side of the user's arm, and a second arm massage unit 530 disposed on the other side (or the right side) of the body massage unit 2100 to massage the other side of the user's arm. The first and second arm massage units 510 and 530 can operate independently of each other under the control of the control unit 300.

[0030] The body massage unit 2100 can provide a massage to at least a part of the user's body. For example, the body massage unit 2100 can massage at least a part of at least one of the user's upper body and lower body.

[0031] The body massage unit 2100 may include a massage module 2170 for providing a massage function to at least a portion of the user's body, an audio output module 2160 for providing any type of audio output to the user, a main frame 2110 that forms the framework of the body massage unit 2100, and a user input unit 2180 for receiving any type of input from the user.

[0032] The components included in the body massage unit 2100 described above are merely exemplary embodiments, and the body massage unit 2100 may include various components other than those described above.

[0033] It should be noted that the shape and structure of the massage device 100 shown in FIG. 1 are merely illustrative, and various types of massage devices 100 may be included within the scope of the present disclosure as long as they do not deviate from the scope of rights defined by the claims of the present disclosure.

[0034] The body massage unit 2100 may be formed with a space of any shape for accommodating a user. The body massage unit 2100 may have a space of a shape corresponding to the shape of the user's body. For example, as shown in FIG 1, the body massage unit 2100 may be embodied as a seated type (sitting position type) that can accommodate the entire body or part of the body of the user.

[0035] The portion of the body massage portion 2100 that comes into contact with the ground may include any material or member for increasing friction (e.g., anti-slip pads, etc.) and may include wheels to enhance the mobility of the massage device 100.

[0036] At least a part of the body massage part 2100 is slidable. For example, when the body massage part 2100 starts a massage, at least a part of the body massage part 2100 can slide forward. Also, the body massage part 2100 may be tilted backward. As a result, the body massage part 2100 can provide a massage in a state of being tilted backward.

[0037] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may include at least one air cell (not shown) that may be located in various portions of the massage device 100, including but not limited to, at least one of the user's shoulders, pelvic area, leg massage portion 2300, and arm massage portion.

[0038] The massage device 100 may include an air supply unit, which can supply air to the air cells to inflate them. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage unit 2100 or the leg massage unit 2300. The air supply unit may also be located outside the massage device 100.

[0039] The leg massage unit 2300 includes an accommodation space for accommodating the user's legs and can provide a leg massage to the user by massaging at least a portion of the user's legs. For example, the leg massage unit 2300 may include a calf massage unit for massaging the user's calves and / or a foot massage unit for massaging the user's feet.

[0040] The length of the leg massage unit 2300 can be adjusted according to the physical characteristics of the user. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 100, the length of the calf is long, so the length of the leg massage unit 2300 needs to be long. On the other hand, when a short user uses the massage device 100, the length of the calf is short, so the length of the leg massage unit 2300 needs to be short. Therefore, the leg massage unit 2300 can provide a leg massage that is suited to the height of the user.

[0041] The massage module 2170 may be provided inside the body massage unit 2100 to provide any type of mechanical stimulation to a user accommodated in the body massage unit 2100. As shown in FIG. 1, the massage module 2170 can move along a main frame 2110 provided inside the body massage unit 2100.

[0042] For example, a rack gear may be provided on the main frame 2110 of the body massage portion 2100, and the massage module 2170 may provide mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body while moving along the rack gear. The massage module 2170 may include, but is not limited to, a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit.

[0043] The main frame 2110 constitutes the framework of the internal structure of the body massage unit 2100, and may be made of metal or plastic materials, etc. For example, the main frame 2110 may be made of iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited thereto, and may be made of various hard materials.

[0044] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may include an audio output module 2160. The audio output module 2160 may be provided in various positions. For example, the audio output module 2160 may include multiple output units, such as, but not limited to, an upper end audio output unit disposed at the upper end of the seat part that contacts the user, a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the left and right arm massage parts of the seat part, and / or a rear audio output unit attached to the rear end of the arm massage parts. In this case, the audio output module 2160 may provide stereophonic sound, such as 5.1 channels, but is not limited to this.

[0045] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a user may control the massage device 100 using the massage device control device 2200. The massage device control device 2200 may be connected to the massage device 100 via wired and / or wireless communication.

[0046] The massage apparatus control device 2200 may include at least one personal device selected from the group consisting of a remote controller, a cellular phone, and a personal digital assistant (PDA), but is not limited thereto, and may include various electronic devices that can be connected to the massage apparatus 100 via wired or wireless communication.

[0047] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a main frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the main frame 2110 may include an upper frame 2250 on which the massage module 2170 is mounted, and a base frame 2210 that supports the upper frame 2250.

[0049] A rack gear 2251 may be provided on at least a portion of the upper frame 2250. The rack gear 2251 is a member for guiding the upward and downward movement of the massage module 2170, and may include a plurality of valleys and a plurality of peaks.

[0050] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the rack gears 2251 may be provided on both sides of the upper frame 2250 in an opposing manner, and the massage module 2170 may move along the rack gears 2251.

[0051] 2, the rack gear 2251 is formed in an up-down direction, but is not limited thereto. The rack gear 2251 may include a front-rear rack gear and an up-down rack gear. The front-rear direction in this disclosure means a direction from the massage module 2170 toward the user, or a direction from the user toward the massage module 2170, and is also called the Z-axis direction.

[0052] The massage module 2170 may include a gear that meshes with the rack gear 2251. More specifically, the massage module 2170 may include a gear that meshes with a rack gear in a front-rear direction and a rack gear in an up-down direction. The gears are rotated by an actuator provided in the massage module 2170, so that the massage module 2170 can move forward, backward, upward, or downward.

[0053] The further forward the massage module 2170 moves, the stronger the massage may be, and the further back the massage module 2170 moves, the weaker the massage may be.

[0054] The rack gear 2251 may be made of a metal material or a plastic material, for example, but not limited to, iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenolic resin, and the like.

[0055] The upper frame 2250 may be implemented in various shapes, for example, the upper frame 2250 may be classified into an S frame, an L frame, an S&L frame, and a double S&L frame, depending on the shape, but is not limited thereto.

[0056] An S-frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 2250 includes an "S"-shaped bend. An L-frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 2250 includes an "L"-shaped bend, an S&L frame refers to a frame that includes both an "S"-shaped bend and an "L"-shaped bend, and a double S&L frame refers to a frame that includes an "L"-shaped bend and two part "S"-shaped bends.

[0057] The base frame 2210 refers to a portion of the main frame 2110 that supports the upper frame 2250 and comes into contact with the ground. The base frame 2210 may include a base upper frame 2211 and a base lower frame 2212.

[0058] The base upper frame 2211 can support the upper frame 2250, and the base lower frame 2212 can be in contact with the ground. The base upper frame 2211 may also be located in contact with the base lower frame 212.

[0059] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the base upper frame 2211 can move along the base lower frame 2212. For example, the base upper frame 2211 can slide forward or backward along the base lower frame 2212. In this case, the upper frame 2250 is connected to the base upper frame 2211 and can move according to the movement of the base upper frame 2211.

[0060] For example, when the base upper frame 2211 moves forward, the upper frame 2250 can also move forward, and when the base upper frame 2211 moves backward, the upper frame 2250 can also move backward. This allows the body massage part 2100 to slide.

[0061] Specifically, to enable the base upper frame 2211 to move, a moving wheel may be provided on the lower part of the base upper frame 2211. Also, a guide member capable of guiding the moving wheel may be provided on the upper part of the base lower frame 2212. The moving wheel provided on the base upper frame 2211 can move forward or backward of the base upper frame 2211 by moving along the guide member provided on the base lower frame 2212.

[0062] According to other embodiments of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may not provide a sliding function, in which case the base frame 2210 may not be separated into upper and lower frames.

[0063] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0064] The massage device 100 may include at least one of a control unit 300, a sensor unit 310, a communication unit 320, a memory 330, an audio output unit 340, and an input unit 350. The control unit 300 may include at least one processor and a memory. The at least one processor can execute instructions stored in the memory.

[0065] The control unit 300 can control the operation of the massage device 100. The control unit 300 may include one processor or may include multiple processors. When the control unit 300 includes multiple processors, at least some of the multiple processors may be located at a physically separate distance. In addition, the massage device 100 is not limited thereto and may be embodied in various ways.

[0066] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the massage device 100. For example, the massage device 100 may include a plurality of actuators, and the massage device 100 can control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling the operation of the plurality of actuators. For example, the massage device 100 may include at least one of a drive unit for moving the armrest frame receiving portion, a massage module 2170 moving actuator, at least one actuator included in the massage module, a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, a leg length adjustment actuator, and a slide actuator, and the control unit 300 can control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling these.

[0067] The massage module movement actuator is an actuator that allows the massage module 2170 to move up and down, and operation of the massage module 2170 movement actuator allows the massage module 2170 to move along the rack gear.

[0068] The back angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the part of the massage device 100 that comes into contact with the user's back, and the angle of the back of the massage device 100 can be adjusted by operating the back angle actuator.

[0069] The leg angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the leg massage part 2300 of the massage device 100, and the angle between the leg massage part 2300 and the body massage part 2100 can be adjusted by the operation of the leg angle actuator.

[0070] The foot massage actuator represents an actuator that operates a foot massage module included in the leg massage unit 2300. With the aid of the foot massage actuator, the massage device 100 can provide a foot massage to the user.

[0071] The massage module 2170 may include at least one actuator, and the control unit 300 can provide various massage actions by operating the at least one actuator. For example, the control unit 300 can provide a tapping massage, a kneading massage, and the like, but is not limited to these, by operating the at least one actuator included in the massage module 2170.

[0072] The leg length adjustment actuator refers to an actuator that adjusts the length of the leg massage unit 2300. For example, the control unit 300 can use the leg length adjustment actuator to adjust the length of the leg massage unit 2300 according to the user, and as a result, provide a massage that suits the user's body type.

[0073] The slide actuator enables the sliding movement of the massage device 100. For example, the horizontal base upper frame can be moved forward or backward by the operation of the slide actuator, and as a result, the upper frame connected to the horizontal base upper frame can also be moved forward or backward.

[0074] The memory 330 may be included in the control unit 300 or may be external to the control unit 300. The memory 330 can store various information related to the massage device 100. For example, the memory 330 may include massage control information and personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.

[0075] Memory 330 may be embodied by any non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing any data. For example, memory 330 may include, but is not limited to, disk, optical disk, and magneto-optical storage devices, as well as flash memory and / or battery-backed up memory based storage devices.

[0076] The memory 330 may be a main memory device directly accessed by a processor, such as a random access memory (RAM) including dynamic random access memory (DRAM) and static random access memory (SRAM), or may refer to a volatile memory device in which stored information is instantly erased when the power is turned off, but is not limited to these. Such memory 330 may be operated by the control unit 300.

[0077] The massage device 100 may include a sensor unit 310. The sensor unit 310 can obtain various information using at least one sensor. The sensor unit 310 may be provided as a sensor using a measurement means such as pressure, potential, and optics. For example, the sensor may include, but is not limited to, a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a touch sensor, and the like.

[0078] The sensor unit 310 may also include a biometric information acquisition sensor. The biometric information acquisition sensor can acquire fingerprint information, face information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, and the like, but is not limited thereto, and may include various types of biometric information. For example, the biometric information acquisition sensor may include at least one of a first biometric signal measurement unit, a second biometric signal measurement unit, a third biometric signal measurement unit, and a fourth biometric signal measurement unit, which will be described below.

[0079] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 can sense the contact area and / or contact position with the user by a sensor. The massage device 100 can provide a customized massage based on the information acquired by the sensor. The massage device 100 can also include a communication unit. The communication unit of the massage device 100 can receive a signal from an external device. The control unit 300 can process the received signal to obtain a result signal. The communication unit can output the result signal to the external device.

[0080] The communication unit 320 can communicate with modules in the massage device 100, external massage devices, and / or user terminals via any type of network. The communication unit may include a wired / wireless connection module for network connection. Examples of wireless connection technologies include WLAN (Wireless LAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), and HSDPA (High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access). Examples of wired connection technologies include XDSL (Digital Subscriber Line), FTTH (Fibers to the home), and PLC (Power Line Communication). Furthermore, the network connection unit includes a short-range communication module, and can transmit and receive data to and from any device / terminal located in a short distance. For example, short range communication technologies that can be used include, but are not limited to, Bluetooth (registered trademark), RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), infrared data association (IrDA), UWB (Ultra-Wideband), ZigBee, etc.

[0081] The massage device 100 may further include an input unit 350 and / or an output unit. The massage device 100 can receive an input from a user using the input unit 350. The massage device 100 can also output a processing result of the control unit 300 to the output unit.

[0082] Specifically, the input unit 350 may receive an instruction from the user regarding the operation control of the massage device 100, and the input unit 350 may be embodied in various forms. For example, the input unit 350 may be provided in the body massage unit 2100 or the leg massage unit 2300, but is not limited thereto. Also, the input unit 350 may include the user input unit 2180 of FIG. 1, the massage device control device 2200, or various external devices described in FIG. 4.

[0083] The massage device 100 can receive various commands from the user through the input unit 350. For example, the massage device 100 can receive any command such as, but not limited to, selection of a massage module, selection of a massage type, selection of a massage intensity, selection of a massage time, selection of a massage area, selection of a position and operation of the body massage unit 2100, selection of power on / off of the massage device 100, selection of whether or not to operate a heat function, selection of sound source playback, and the like.

[0084] The massage device 100 can provide an interface for selecting a massage mode. For example, the input unit 350 or the output unit may include a massage device control device 2200. The massage device control device 2200 may display a list of medical massages of various modes related to body improvement.

[0085] The medical massage mode may include at least one of a concentration mode, a meditation mode, a recovery mode, a stretching mode, a sleep mode, a vitality mode, a golf mode, a hip-up mode, an exam-student mode, a zero gravity mode, and a growth mode.

[0086] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the input unit 350 may include hot key type buttons and / or selection buttons for performing directional selection, cancel, input, etc., depending on preset user-set functions or functions preset by the input unit 350 itself.

[0087] The input unit 350 may be embodied as, but is not limited to, a touch screen, a keypad, a dome switch, a touchpad (static / electrostatic), a jog wheel, a jog switch, etc. Also, the input unit 350 can obtain commands through the user's speech based on voice recognition technology.

[0088] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the output unit may include a display for displaying the operating status of the massage device 100 or the current state of the user, etc. In this case, the display may include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, and a three-dimensional display (3D display), but is not limited thereto.

[0089] The output unit may include an audio output unit 340. The audio output unit 340 of FIG. 3 may include the audio output module 2160 of FIG. 1. The audio output unit 340 may provide any type of audio output to the user. For example, the audio output unit 340 may provide brain stimulation to the user by outputting to the user a sound source and / or a binaural beat optimized for a massage pattern provided by the massage device 100. The audio output unit 340 may output an audio signal received via a network (not shown) or stored in an internal / external storage medium (not shown). For example, the audio output unit 340 may output a sound source according to the control of the user terminal via a network connection (e.g., Bluetooth connection, etc.) with the user terminal. In addition, the audio output unit 340 may output any type of audio signal generated in association with the operation of the massage device 100.

[0090] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention may be embodied in combination with other program modules and / or in a combination of hardware and software. For example, the present invention may be embodied in a computer readable medium.

[0091] Computer-readable media may be any available media that can be accessed by a computer, including volatile and non-volatile media, transitory and non-transient media, mobile and non-mobile media. By way of non-limiting example, computer-readable media may include computer-readable storage media and computer-readable transmission media.

[0092] Computer readable storage media includes volatile and non-volatile, transitory and non-transient, movable and non-movable media embodied in any method or technology for storage of information, such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. Computer readable storage media includes, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, DVD (digital video disk) or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be accessed by a computer and used to store the desired information.

[0093] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an external device capable of communicating with the massage device 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0094] The massage device 100 can communicate with an external device via wired or wireless communication to transmit and receive various data.

[0095] The external device may include a portable electronic device 410 such as an AI speaker, a tablet, or a smartphone. The portable electronic device 410 may be dedicated to the massage device 100 or may be a general-purpose portable electronic device. The external device may also include a wearable device 420 such as a smart watch or a smart band. The external device may include another massage device 430 other than the massage device 100 currently used by the user. The external device may include a hospital server 440. The external device may include a personal health record (PHR) server. Furthermore, the external device may include a cloud server 450. The external device may include a medical measurement device such as an electronic weight scale, a blood glucose meter, or a blood pressure meter.

[0096] Although several examples of external devices have been described in this disclosure, any device capable of communicating with the massage device 100 via wired or wireless communication and exchanging information may be considered an external device.

[0097] FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the first biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0098] The massage device 100 may include a first biosignal measuring unit 550. The first biosignal measuring unit 550 may be disposed (or formed or provided) in the arm massage unit 500. In other words, the arm massage unit 500 may include the first biosignal measuring unit 550. The first biosignal measuring unit 550 may be located in an area where the user's palm is placed. Also, the first biosignal measuring unit 550 may include at least one electrode. The user's hand may naturally be placed on the first biosignal measuring unit 550 in the process of receiving a massage. The first biosignal measuring unit 550 may measure the user's biosignal using at least one electrode. The control unit 300 may obtain information regarding the user's physical condition based on the measured biosignal. The information regarding the user's physical condition obtained by the first biosignal measuring unit 550 may include a body composition and / or an electrocardiogram.

[0099] Body composition means information about components that constitute the body. For example, body composition may include, but is not limited to, information about intracellular water, extracellular water, total body water, protein, minerals, body fat, muscle mass, body fat mass, skeletal muscle mass, body fat percentage, BMI, regional muscle mass, regional body water, total body edema, regional edema, somatic cell mass, bone mineral content, abdominal fat percentage, visceral fat cross-sectional area, basal metabolic rate, etc.

[0100] When the massage device 100 passes a weak AC current through the body using the biosignal measuring unit, the current flows along the highly conductive body moisture, and the width or narrowness of the path through which the electricity flows is determined according to the amount (amount) of moisture. This appears as a measured value called impedance, and the massage device can calculate the body composition from the measured impedance. In this case, the massage device 100 may calculate the body composition using a 2-electrode 4-touch electrode method using two electrodes, or may calculate the body composition using a 4-electrode 8-touch electrode method using four electrodes.

[0101] An electrocardiogram is a recording of the electrical activity of the heart. An electrocardiogram can be recorded by electrodes attached to the skin and by external equipment. An electrocardiogram can be recorded by an ammeter by inducing electrical currents in the myocardium caused by the beating of the heart to two suitable electrodes on the surface of the body. In addition to measuring the rate and regularity of the heartbeat, an electrocardiogram can be used to determine the size and location of the heart and whether it is damaged.

[0102] The first biosignal measuring unit 550 may be disposed in each of the first and second arm massage units 510 and 530. The first biosignal measuring unit disposed in each arm massage unit may include two electrodes. Therefore, the first biosignal measuring unit 550 may include a total of four electrodes including the left and right electrodes. The control unit 300 can measure the biosignal of the user using at least two of the electrodes included in the first biosignal measuring unit located on the user's hand and the second biosignal measuring unit and / or the fourth biosignal measuring unit 3310 located on the user's foot.

[0103] The first biosignal measuring unit 550 can be moved forward and backward based on the position of the user's hand. For example, the control unit 300 can receive a signal from a sensor for measuring the position of the user's hand. At least one of an imaging device (or camera), a pressure sensor, an optical sensor (e.g., an infrared sensor, etc.), an ultrasonic sensor, and an electrode may be used to measure the position of the user's hand. However, the present invention is not limited to these, and various sensors capable of recognizing the position of the user's hand may be used. The control unit 300 can automatically move the first biosignal measuring unit 550 based on the position of the user's hand. The control unit 300 can move the first biosignal measuring unit 550 forward and backward. Here, forward and backward means the front and rear directions of the user when the user sits on the massage device 100 (or the front and rear of the massage device 100). The user can comfortably place his or her hand on the first biosignal measuring unit 550.

[0104] However, the first biosignal measuring unit 550 is not limited to being moved automatically. The user can manually move the first biosignal measuring unit 550. The user can move the first biosignal measuring unit 550 by pulling or pushing it. The first biosignal measuring unit 550 can be moved back and forth by the force of the user.

[0105] FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining a third biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0106] The massage device 100 may include a third biosignal measuring unit 3210. FIG. 22 shows the third biosignal measuring unit 3210 inside the massage device 100. The third biosignal measuring unit 3210 can replace the first biosignal measuring unit 550. In other words, the arm massage unit 500 may include at least one of the first and third biosignal measuring units 550, 3210. For example, the first arm massage unit 510 may include one of the first and third biosignal measuring units 550, 3210, and the second arm massage unit 530 may include one of the first and third biosignal measuring units 550, 3210 that is different from or the same as the biosignal measuring unit included in the first arm massage unit 510.

[0107] The third biosignal measuring unit 3210 may be at least partially covered by a cover sheet. However, for convenience of explanation, FIG. 22 shows a state where the cover sheet is removed. The cover sheet may be a kind of housing that covers a part of the arm massage unit 500 so that the appearance of the arm massage unit 500 looks neat. The cover sheet may include polyurethane (PU), polystyrene foam, or a sponge material.

[0108] The third biosignal measuring unit 3210 may be disposed (or formed or arranged) in the arm massage unit 500. The third biosignal measuring unit 3210 may be located at a position where the user's palm is placed. The third biosignal measuring unit 3210 may include at least one electrode. The user's palm may naturally be placed on the third biosignal measuring unit 3210 during the process of receiving a massage. The third biosignal measuring unit 3210 may measure the user's biosignal using at least one electrode. The control unit 300 may obtain information regarding the user's physical condition based on the measured biosignal. The information regarding the user's physical condition obtained by the third biosignal measuring unit 3210 may include a body composition and / or an electrocardiogram.

[0109] The massage device 100 may include two third biosignal measuring units 3210. The third biosignal measuring units 3210 may be disposed in each of the first and second arm massage units 510 and 530. The third biosignal measuring units disposed in each arm massage unit may include two electrodes. Therefore, the third biosignal measuring units 3210 may include a total of four electrodes including the left and right electrodes. The control unit 300 may measure the biosignal of the user using at least two of the electrodes included in the third biosignal measuring unit 3210 located on the user's hand, the second biosignal measuring unit 610 located on the user's foot, and / or the fourth biosignal measuring unit 3310.

[0110] The third biosignal measurement unit 3210 may be movable back and forth like the first biosignal measurement unit 550, or may not be movable back and forth like the first biosignal measurement unit 550. The massage device 100 may include either the first biosignal measurement unit 550 or the third biosignal measurement unit 3210. The first and third biosignal measurement units 550, 3210 are located at positions where a user can comfortably place his or her hands, so that the user can comfortably place his or her hands on either the first or third biosignal measurement unit 550, 3210.

[0111] For convenience of explanation, it is assumed below that the massage device 100 includes a first biosignal measurement unit 550. All of the contents regarding the first biosignal measurement unit 550 described below can be applied to the third biosignal measurement unit 3210.

[0112] Fig. 6 is a diagram for explaining a second biological signal measuring unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and Fig. 7 is a diagram for explaining a method for a user to measure a body composition by using the second biological signal measuring unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0113] The massage device 100 may include a second biosignal measuring unit 610. The second biosignal measuring unit 610 may be disposed (or formed, provided, or equipped) in the foot massage unit 622. In other words, the leg massage unit 2300 may include the second biosignal measuring unit 550. As already explained, the foot massage unit 622 may be included in the leg massage unit 2300. The second biosignal measuring unit 610 may be located at the rear of the user's ankle and may include at least one electrode.

[0114] The massage device 100 can measure the body composition by a bipolar electrode method using the first biosignal measurement unit 550 or the second biosignal measurement unit 610. The massage device 100 can measure the body composition by a four-electrode electrode method using both the first biosignal measurement unit 550 and the second biosignal measurement unit 610. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the massage device 100 can measure the body composition by a multi-electrode method.

[0115] Furthermore, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 measures body composition using a bipolar electrode method by utilizing each of the first biosignal measuring unit 550 and the second biosignal measuring unit 610, and selects the measurement results with the highest reliability through a reliability test, thereby obtaining the user's body composition.

[0116] Furthermore, the massage device 100 can measure an electrocardiogram by utilizing the first biological signal measuring unit 550 and / or the second biological signal measuring unit 610.

[0117] The second biological signal measuring unit 610 is disposed on at least a part of the leg massage unit 2300 and can come into contact with at least a part of the user's leg when the user sits on the massage device 100 .

[0118] For example, the leg massage unit 2300 may be divided into a calf massage unit 621 that massages the user's calves and a foot massage unit 622 that massages the user's feet, and the second biosignal measurement unit 610 may be located between the calf massage unit 621 and the foot massage unit 622. In addition, the second biosignal measurement unit 610 may be provided in at least a part of the foot massage unit 622, or may be located in at least a part of the calf massage unit 621.

[0119] The second biosignal measuring unit 610 may contact the area between the user's calf and foot when the user sits on the massage device 100. For example, the second biosignal measuring unit 610 may contact the back of the user's ankle when the user sits on the massage device 100.

[0120] The second biosignal measuring unit 610 may be located in each of the left and right leg massage units 2300. The left second biosignal measuring unit may include two electrodes. The right second biosignal measuring unit may include two electrodes. The second biosignal measuring unit may include a total of four electrodes including the left and right. The control unit 300 can measure the biosignal of the user using at least one of the electrodes included in the first biosignal measuring unit 550 or the third biosignal measuring unit 3210 located on the user's hand and at least one of the electrodes included in the second biosignal measuring unit 610 located on the foot.

[0121] The second biosignal measuring unit 610 can move forward and backward. More specifically, at least one electrode included in the second biosignal measuring unit 610 can move forward and backward. The user can move the second biosignal measuring unit 610. The second biosignal measuring unit 610 may be normally positioned forward by a spring. However, when the user sits on the massage device 100 and places the user's leg or foot on the second biosignal measuring unit 610, the second biosignal measuring unit 610 can move backward by the user's leg or foot. Here, "forward and backward" may mean the front and rear of the user's foot. For example, "forward" may mean the toe side of the user, and "backward" may mean the heel side of the user. In addition, when the user is sitting on the massage device 100, "forward and backward" may mean the front and rear of the user. That is, "forward" may mean the toe direction (or the front direction of the leg massage unit 2300), and "backward" may mean the heel direction (or the rear direction of the leg massage unit 2300). In addition, the front may mean the direction toward the sky and the rear may mean the direction toward the ground when the user is lying down with his / her legs stretched out on the massage device 100. Since the second biosignal measuring unit 610 or the electrodes can move back and forth in this manner, at least one electrode can be in firm contact with the rear of the user's foot or leg to measure the biosignal.

[0122] The second biosignal measuring unit 610 may be used when the angle 3351 between the leg massage unit 2300 and a vertical line to the ground is equal to or greater than a predetermined angle. The massage device 100 may tilt the leg massage unit 2300. More specifically, the basic state of the massage device 100 may be a state in which the leg massage unit 2300 is almost vertical to the ground. The massage device 100 may tilt the leg massage unit 2300 to place the user in a lying position. As the leg massage unit 2300 tilts, the user's knees and legs may become flat. Also, as the leg massage unit 2300 tilts, the angle between the vertical line to the ground and the leg massage unit 2300 may gradually increase. When the angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and a vertical line to the ground is equal to or greater than a predetermined angle, the massage device 100 may measure a biosignal using the second biosignal measuring unit 610. The user's legs may receive a downward force due to gravity. Therefore, when the angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the vertical line of the ground is equal to or greater than a predetermined angle, the user's heel is in close contact with the second biosignal measurement unit 610, and the massage device 100 can accurately measure the biosignal of the user. When the angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the vertical line of the ground is less than a predetermined angle, the massage device 100 can measure the biosignal using the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. The fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310 will be described in more detail below.

[0123] The control unit 300 can obtain information about the user's physical condition based on the biosignals obtained from at least two of the first biosignal measurement unit 550 to the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. The biosignals may be values ​​measured by passing a current through the user's body or applying a voltage to the user's body. For example, the biosignals are impedances obtained by at least two of the first biosignal measurement unit 550 to the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. The biosignals may include at least one of a current value or a voltage value. The control unit 300 can obtain information about the physical condition based on the biosignals. The information about the physical condition may include a body composition and / or an electrocardiogram.

[0124] The biological information for acquiring the body composition and / or the electrocardiogram included in the information on the physical condition may overlap. The control unit 300 may acquire both the body composition and the electrocardiogram information in one biological information measurement, without measuring separate biological information for acquiring the body composition and the electrocardiogram information. However, without being limited thereto, the control unit 300 may separately measure the biological signal for acquiring the body composition information and the biological signal for acquiring the electrocardiogram information.

[0125] FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the second biological signal measuring section and the fourth biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0126] As described in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the massage device 100 may include the second biosignal measurement unit 610. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Referring to FIG. 23, the massage device 100 may include the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310 instead of the second biosignal measurement unit 610. Also, the massage device 100 may include both the second biosignal measurement unit 610 and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. In other words, the leg massage unit 2300 may include at least one biosignal measurement unit among the second biosignal measurement unit 610 and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. For example, the first and second leg massage units 2310 may include at least one biosignal measurement unit among the second and fourth biosignal measurement units 610, 3310. In this case, the biosignal measurement units included in the first and second leg massage units 2310 may be the same or different biosignal measurement units.

[0127] The fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310 may be formed in the foot massage unit 622. As already described, the foot massage unit 622 may be included in the leg massage unit 2300. The fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310 may be formed on an upper surface of a housing of the foot massage unit 622. The fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310 may include at least one electrode. For example, the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310 may include at least one electrode for measuring a fourth biosignal.

[0128] The massage device 100 can measure the body composition by a bipolar electrode method or a quadripolar electrode method using at least two of the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. However, the method is not limited thereto, and the massage device 100 can measure the body composition by a multipolar electrode method.

[0129] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 measures the body composition by a bipolar electrode method by selecting two of the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310, and can obtain the body composition of the user by selecting a reliable measurement result through a reliability test. The reliable measurement result may be determined as follows. The massage device 100 can obtain the body composition value by at least two selected from the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. More specifically, the massage device 100 can obtain the body composition value by selecting at least two of the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. For example, when the massage device 100 selects two to acquire a body composition value, the combinations may be the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the first biosignal measurement unit 550 and the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, the first biosignal measurement unit 550 and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310, the second biosignal measurement unit 610 and the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, the second biosignal measurement unit 610 and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310, and the third biosignal measurement unit 3210 and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. The massage device 100 can acquire a body composition value for each combination.

[0130] The fourth biosignal measuring unit 3310 may be used when the angle 3352 between the leg massage unit 2300 and a vertical line of the ground is less than a predetermined angle. The massage device 100 may tilt the leg massage unit 2300. More specifically, the basic state of the massage device 100 may be a state in which the leg massage unit 2300 is almost vertical to the ground. At this time, the user's knees may be bent and the calves may be almost vertical to the ground. The massage device 100 may tilt the leg massage unit 2300 to place the user in a lying position. As the leg massage unit 2300 tilts, the user's knees and legs may become flat. Also, as the leg massage unit 2300 tilts, the angle between the vertical line of the ground and the leg massage unit 2300 may gradually increase. When the angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the vertical line of the ground is equal to or greater than a predetermined angle, the massage device 100 can measure the biosignal using the second biosignal measurement unit 610. When the angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the vertical line of the ground is less than a predetermined angle, the massage device 100 can measure the biosignal using the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. When the angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the vertical line of the ground is less than a predetermined angle, the user's calf may be almost perpendicular to the ground. In addition, since the user's leg receives a downward force due to gravity, the sole of the user's foot can be in close contact with the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310, and the massage device 100 can accurately measure the user's biosignal.

[0131] The massage device 100 can output, as sound or image, a measurement unit that can be used among the second biosignal measurement unit 610 and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310 according to the angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the vertical line of the ground. The user can measure a biosignal using either the second biosignal measurement unit 610 or the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310 according to the guidance output from the massage device 100.

[0132] The massage device 100 can obtain an average value of the body composition values ​​for the combination. The massage device 100 may determine a value closest to the average value among the body composition values ​​for the combination as a highly reliable measurement result. The close value may be one of the body composition values ​​by two selected from the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. However, without being limited thereto, the massage device 100 may determine the average value of the body composition values ​​for the combination as a highly reliable measurement result.

[0133] In addition, the massage device 100 can measure an electrocardiogram by utilizing at least one of the first biological signal measurement unit 550, the second biological signal measurement unit 610, the third biological signal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biological signal measurement unit 3310.

[0134] The fourth biosignal measuring unit 3310 is disposed on at least a portion of the leg massage unit 2300, and when the user sits on the massage device 100 and places his / her legs on the fourth biosignal measuring unit 3310, the soles of the user's feet can come into contact with the electrodes of the fourth biosignal measuring unit 3310.

[0135] The massage device may include two fourth biosignal measurement units 3310. The fourth biosignal measurement units 3310 may be located in the left and right leg massage units 2300, respectively. The left fourth biosignal measurement unit may include two electrodes. The right fourth biosignal measurement unit may include two electrodes. The fourth biosignal measurement unit may include a total of four electrodes including the left and right. The control unit 300 can measure the biosignal of the user using at least two of the electrodes included in the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, or the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310.

[0136] The control unit 300 can acquire information on the user's physical condition based on a biosignal acquired from at least one of the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. For example, the control unit 300 can measure the user's biosignal using at least two of the total of four third biosignal measurement electrodes 3220 and at least two of the total of four fourth biosignal measurement electrodes 3410, and acquire information on the user's physical condition based on the user's biosignal.

[0137] The biosignal may be a value measured by passing a current or applying a voltage to the user's body. For example, the biosignal may include at least one of an impedance, a current value, or a voltage value obtained from at least one of the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. The control unit 300 can obtain information on the biological condition based on the biosignal. The information on the physical condition may include a body composition and / or an electrocardiogram.

[0138] The biological information for acquiring the body composition or the electrocardiogram included in the information on the physical condition may overlap. The control unit 300 may acquire both the body composition and the electrocardiogram information in one biological information measurement, without measuring separate biological information for acquiring the body composition and the electrocardiogram information. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control unit 300 may separately measure the biological signal for acquiring the body composition information and the biological signal for acquiring the electrocardiogram information.

[0139] The components included in the first biological signal measuring section 550 and the second biological signal measuring section 610 will be described in detail below.

[0140] Fig. 8 is a perspective view showing a first biological signal measuring unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 9 is a diagram for explaining components included in the first biological signal measuring unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0141] 9, the front side 901 may mean the front side (or the front direction of the massage device 100) when the user sits on the massage device 100. Also, the upper side 902 may mean the upper side (or the upward direction of the massage device 100) when the user sits on the massage device 100.

[0142] The first biosignal measuring unit 550 may include a plate 910. The plate 910 may be fixed on the housing of the arm massage unit 500. For example, the plate 910 may be fixed on the housing of at least one of the first and second arm massage units 510, 530. However, the third biosignal measuring unit 3210 may be disposed on the housing of at least one of the first and second arm massage units 510, 530. For example, an air cell may be disposed on the housing of at least one of the first and second arm massage units 510, 530, and the third biosignal measuring unit 3210 may be disposed on the air cell.

[0143] The plate 910 may be made of a metal material. The plate may be elongated in the front side 901 or the rear side (or in the rear direction of the massage device 100). The plate 910 may be donut-shaped. That is, the plate 910 may have holes formed therein.

[0144] The first biosignal measuring unit 550 may include a lower cover 920. The lower cover 920 may be disposed on a plate. As already described, the plate 910 may be fixed to the housing of the arm massage unit. However, the lower cover 920 may not be fixed to the plate 910. The lower cover 920 may be slidable on the plate 910.

[0145] The first biosignal measuring unit 550 may include at least two magnets 930. The at least two magnets 930 may be fixed on the lower cover 920. Briefly refer to FIG. 17 to explain the location of the magnets 930 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0146] FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a magnet according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0147] 17 , at least two magnets 930 may be disposed on both sides of the lower cover 920. The at least two magnets 930 may be fixed on the lower cover 920. The at least two magnets 930 may include a first magnet 931, a second magnet 932, a third magnet 933, and a fourth magnet 934. The first magnet 931 and the fourth magnet 934 may be located at the left end on the lower cover 920. The second magnet 932 and the third magnet 933 may be located at the right end of the lower cover 920.

[0148] 9, the at least two magnets 930 may face the plate 910. The at least two magnets 930 may not be in contact with the plate 910 by the lower cover 920. However, the at least two magnets 930 may be attracted to the plate 910 by magnetic force. One of the at least two magnets 930 may be located at the left end of the lower cover 920, and the other may be located at the right end of the lower cover 920.

[0149] At least two magnets 930 allow the lower cover 920 to move to the front side 901 or the rear side on the plate 910. The movement of the first biosignal measuring unit 550 will be described with reference to FIG. 10. Referring to FIG. 9, the first biosignal measuring unit 550 may include an upper cover 970. The upper cover 970 may cover the lower cover 920 to protect various components on the lower cover 920. The upper cover 970 may be coupled to the lower cover 920. The upper cover 970 may include a palm support portion 971. The palm support portion 971 may have an upwardly convex shape so that a user can comfortably place his or her hand on it.

[0150] The first biosignal measuring section 550 may include a first biosignal measuring electrode 980. The first biosignal measuring electrode 980 may have a very low resistance (or impedance). The first biosignal measuring electrode 980 may be nickel-chrome plated. The first biosignal measuring electrode 980 may be a silicon electrode. The silicon electrode may be an electrode using silicon and silver nanowires. Silver nanowires have excellent conductivity and flexibility. Since the silicon electrode is flexible, the user does not feel cold or hard when it touches the skin of the user, and can feel relaxed. The silicon electrode is also characterized by being easy to form into a desired shape.

[0151] The first biosignal measuring electrode 980 can be in contact with a part of the palm of the user. The first biosignal measuring electrode 980 can be inserted into a hole formed in the upper cover 970.

[0152] The left first biosignal measurement section 550 may include two first biosignal measurement electrodes 980. The right first biosignal measurement section 550 may also include two first biosignal measurement electrodes 980. Therefore, the left and right first biosignal measurement sections 550 may include a total of four first biosignal measurement electrodes 980.

[0153] The control unit 300 can measure the biosignal of the user using at least one of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 and the electrode of the second biosignal measuring unit 610. The control unit 300 can also obtain information on the physical condition based on the biosignal. The first biosignal measuring electrode 980 may be in contact with the user. The first biosignal measuring electrode 980 may be electrically connected to the control unit 300. The control unit 300 can obtain the biosignal based on a signal from the first biosignal measuring electrode 980. The control unit 300 can also obtain information on the physical condition of the user based on the biosignal.

[0154] Briefly referring to FIG. 22, the third biosignal measurement section 3210 may include a third biosignal measurement electrode 3220.

[0155] The third biosignal measuring electrode 3320 may have a very low resistance. The third biosignal measuring electrode 3320 may be nickel-chrome plated. The third biosignal measuring electrode 3320 may be a silicon electrode. The silicon electrode may be an electrode using silicon and silver nanowires. Silver nanowires have excellent conductivity and flexibility. Since the silicon electrode is flexible, the user does not feel cold or hard when it touches the skin of the user, and can feel relaxed. The silicon electrode is also characterized by being easy to form into a desired shape.

[0156] The third biosignal measuring electrode 3320 may include a 3-1 biosignal measuring electrode 3221 and a 3-2 biosignal measuring electrode 3222. The 3-1 biosignal measuring electrode 3221 and the 3-2 biosignal measuring electrode 3222 may have a shape that is long in the left-right direction. Here, the left-right direction may mean the left-right direction when the user is sitting on the massage device.

[0157] The 3-1 biosignal measuring electrode 3221 may face upward so that the user can reach it. The 3-1 biosignal measuring electrode 3221 may be fixed to the housing of the arm massage unit. The 3-2 biosignal measuring electrode 3222 may be longer than the 3-1 biosignal measuring electrode. The 3-2 biosignal measuring electrode 3222 may be located behind the 3-1 biosignal measuring electrode 3221. Here, behind may mean behind when the user sits on the massage device 100. The 3-2 biosignal measuring electrode 3222 may face upward so that the user can reach it, and may be fixed to the housing of the arm massage unit.

[0158] The lower surfaces of the 3-1 biosignal measuring electrode 3221 and the 3-2 biosignal measuring electrode 3222 may be combined with two electrode supports extending up and down. Here, "down" means a direction toward the ground, and "up" may mean a direction opposite to "down". The lower surface of the 3-1 biosignal measuring electrode 3221 may be combined with two supports 3240. Also, the lower surface of the 3-2 biosignal measuring electrode 3222 may be combined with two supports 3230. The electrode supports 3230 and 3240 may be combined with a housing of the arm massage part by a screw. Thus, the third biosignal measuring electrode 3220 may be fixed to the arm massage part.

[0159] The third biosignal measuring unit 3210 may also include an upper cover 970. The upper cover 970 may cover the lower cover 920 to protect various parts and structures on the lower cover 920. The upper cover 970 may be combined with the lower cover 920. The upper cover 970 may include a palm support portion 971. The palm support portion 971 may have an upwardly convex shape so that a user can comfortably place his / her hand on it. The lower cover 920 of the third biosignal measuring unit 3210 may be fixed to the arm massage portion. Therefore, the third biosignal measuring unit 3210 may not move back and forth. The massage device 100 may include only one of the first biosignal measuring unit 550 or the third biosignal measuring unit 3210.

[0160] The electrode supports 3230 and 3240 may be surrounded by a filler. The upper surfaces of the 3-1 biosignal measuring electrode 3221 and the 3-2 biosignal measuring electrode 3222 may protrude from the filler. Thus, the third biosignal measuring electrode 3220 can be in contact with a part of the palm of the user's hand. The filler may include polyurethane (PU), polystyrene foam, or a sponge material. The upper cover 970 may be located on the filler. The third biosignal measuring electrode 3220 is disposed passing through a groove in the upper cover 970, and the user's palm can be in contact with the third biosignal measuring electrode 3220.

[0161] The left third biosignal measurement unit may include two third biosignal measurement electrodes. The right third biosignal measurement unit may include two third biosignal measurement electrodes. Therefore, the left and right third biosignal measurement units 3210 may include a total of four third biosignal measurement electrodes 3220.

[0162] The control unit 300 can measure the biosignal of the user using at least one of the electrodes of the third biosignal measurement electrode 3220, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, and the fourth biosignal measurement electrode 3410. The control unit 300 can also obtain information on the physical condition based on the biosignal. The third biosignal measurement electrode 3220 can be in contact with the user. The third biosignal measurement electrode 3220 may be electrically connected to the control unit 300. The control unit 300 can obtain the biosignal based on the signal from the third biosignal measurement electrode 3220. The control unit 300 can also obtain information on the physical condition of the user based on the biosignal.

[0163] Returning to FIG. 9, the first biosignal measuring unit 550 or the third biosignal measuring unit 3210 may include a plurality of therapeutic LEDs 940. The plurality of therapeutic EDs 940 may be fixed on the lower cover 920. The plurality of therapeutic LEDs 940 may emit light based on a control signal of the control unit 300. The plurality of therapeutic LEDs 940 may be located on an LED control PCB 941. The LED control PCB 941 may include a processor and a memory. The control unit 300 may send a control signal to the LED control PCB 941. The LED control PCB 941 may turn on or off at least a portion of the plurality of therapeutic LEDs 940 based on the control signal.

[0164] The therapeutic LEDs 940 can emit light with a wavelength beneficial to the health of the user's joints. For example, the wavelength of light emitted by the therapeutic LEDs 940 can be 0.5 μm (micrometers) to 2.5 μm. More specifically, the wavelength of light emitted by the therapeutic LEDs 940 can be 800 nm (nanometers) to 1000 nm. In addition, the power density of the light emitted by the therapeutic LEDs 940 can be 2.0 to 3.0 mW / cm. 2 and the energy density is 11.00-12.00J / cm 2 may be also possible.

[0165] Since the user's hand is positioned on the first biosignal measuring unit 550 or the third biosignal measuring unit 3210, the multiple therapeutic LEDs 940 can emit light toward the palm side of the user's hand. The joints of the user's hand can be restored by the light of the multiple therapeutic LEDs 940. More specifically, the light of the multiple therapeutic LEDs 940 can be directed toward the user's fingers. The user can improve the health of their joints by applying the light of the multiple therapeutic LEDs 940 to their fingers.

[0166] The therapeutic LEDs 940 may be located under the upper cover 970. At least a part of the upper cover 970 may be transparent so that the light of the therapeutic LEDs 940 is transmitted to the user's hand. Alternatively, at least a part of the upper cover 970 may be translucent. Alternatively, at least a part of the upper cover 970 may have holes so that the light of the therapeutic LEDs 940 is transmitted to the user's hand. The upper cover 970 may be made of a material that transmits only a specific wavelength. For example, the upper cover 970 may be made of a material that transmits only the wavelength of light emitted by the therapeutic LEDs 940.

[0167] The therapeutic LEDs 940 may be arranged along five lines. Each line may be a line located under a finger. Therefore, the therapeutic LEDs 940 can effectively apply light to the user's finger. The therapeutic LEDs 940 may also be arranged in a concentric circle. Therefore, the therapeutic LEDs 940 can effectively apply light to the user's palm.

[0168] The first biosignal measurement unit 550 or the third biosignal measurement unit 3210 may further include a support part 950 for the heat generating unit. The support part 950 for the heat generating unit may be fixed on the lower cover 920. The support part 950 for the heat generating unit may be located under the heat generating unit so as to maintain the shape of the heat generating unit. The support part 950 for the heat generating unit may have an upwardly convex shape. When a user naturally places his / her hand on the first biosignal measurement unit 550 or the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, the palm of the user may be concave when viewed from the palm side of the user. Therefore, the support part 950 for the heat generating unit may have an upwardly (upward) convex shape 902 so as to effectively transfer heat to the palm of the user.

[0169] The support 950 for the heat generating unit may be disposed on the upper side 902 of the multiple therapeutic LEDs 940. The support 950 for the heat generating unit may be formed of a transparent material so as not to block the light of the multiple therapeutic LEDs 940.

[0170] The first biosignal measuring unit 550 or the third biosignal measuring unit 3210 may further include a heat generating unit 960. The heat generating unit 960 may be fixed on the heat generating unit support 950. The heat generating unit 960 may be formed along the convex surface of the heat generating unit support 950. The heat generating unit 960 may generate heat based on a control signal from the control unit 300. The heat generating unit 960 may provide a thermal therapy function to the user.

[0171] The heat generating portion 960 may be located on the upper side 902 of the therapeutic LEDs. The heat generating portion 960 may have a shape that does not block the light of the therapeutic LEDs 940. For example, the heat generating portion 960 may include at least one slit. The slit allows the light of the therapeutic LEDs 940 to reach the palm of the user without being blocked by the heat generating portion 960.

[0172] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the first biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0173] The arm massage unit may include a cover sheet 1010. The cover sheet 1010 may be a component for completing the design of the massage device 100. The cover sheet 1010 may be made of leather, artificial leather, or polyurethane (PU) material. The cover sheet 1010 may also be a component for fixing the first biosignal measuring unit 550.

[0174] 9 and 10, the upper cover 970 may include an upper cover fixing portion 972. The upper cover fixing portion 972 may be formed along the periphery of the palm support portion 971 of the upper cover 970 and may be flat. The upper cover fixing portion 972 may include at least one hole or locking portion. The locking portion may have a hook shape. The at least one hole or locking portion of the upper cover fixing portion 972 may be engaged with the locking portion or hole of the lower cover 920, so that the upper cover 970 is fixed to the lower cover 920.

[0175] The cover sheet 1010 can cover at least a part of the upper cover fixing part 972. At least a part of the upper cover fixing part 972 can be located under the cover sheet 1010 of the arm massage part to prevent the upper cover 970 from being detached from the cover sheet 1010 of the arm massage part. In other words, the cover sheet 1010 can prevent the first biosignal measuring unit 550 from moving left and right or up and down. The first biosignal measuring unit 550 can only move back and forth.

[0176] Although not shown in Fig. 9 or 10, a guide rail may be formed on the plate 910 in the front-rear direction. The lower cover 920 can move forward and backward along the guide rail. The guide rail can prevent the lower cover 920 from moving left and right or up and down. The plate 910 on which the guide rail is formed will be described with reference to Fig. 16.

[0177] FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the first biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0178] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plate 910 may include a guide rail 1610. The plate 910 may be formed with the guide rail 1610 in the front-rear direction. The guide rail 1610 may include a groove extending front-rear. The left and right sides of the upper cover fixing part 972 may be inserted into the groove of the guide rail 1610. The first biosignal measuring part 550 may move front-rear along the guide rail 1610. The guide rail 1610 may prevent the upper cover 970 or the lower cover 920 from moving left-right or up-down. That is, the guide rail 1610 may prevent the first biosignal measuring part 550 from moving left-right or up-down.

[0179] Also, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first biosignal measuring unit 550 may not include at least two magnets 930. This is because the first biosignal measuring unit 550 can only move back and forth by the guide rail 1610. However, without being limited thereto, the first biosignal measuring unit 550 may include a magnet to allow the first biosignal measuring unit 550 to move securely within the plate 910 including the guide rail 1610.

[0180] Fig. 18 is a perspective view of a first biological signal measuring unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 19 is a diagram for explaining components included in the first biological signal measuring unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0181] 18 and 19 are diagrams for explaining an embodiment different from that of Fig. 8 and Fig. 9, but Fig. 18 and Fig. 19 include configurations that overlap with Fig. 8 and Fig. 9. In addition, in the explanation of Fig. 19, explanations that overlap with Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 have been omitted. Therefore, configurations that are not explained in Fig. 18 and Fig. 19 can be understood by referring to Fig. 8 and Fig. 9.

[0182] 19, a front side 1901 may mean a direction from which a user looks when the user sits on the massage device 100. Also, an upper side 1902 may mean an upper side from which a user sits on the massage device 100.

[0183] 18 and 19, the first biological signal measuring unit 550 may include a function button 1820. The function button 1820 may be included in the user input unit 2180. The first biological signal measuring unit 550 may include at least one function button 1820.

[0184] The function button 1820 can receive an input for a predetermined function. For example, the predetermined function may be a reclining on / off function or a massage mode start / stop function. However, the function button 1820 may not only receive an input for the predetermined function. The function of the function button 1820 may be set / changed by the control unit 300. The control unit 300 can change the function of the function button 1820 based on the user's input.

[0185] The first biological signal measurement unit on the left side and the first biological signal measurement unit on the right side may each include a function button 1820. Furthermore, the function buttons 1820 included in the first biological signal measurement unit on the left side and the first biological signal measurement unit on the right side can execute different functions.

[0186] 19, the first biological signal measurement unit 550 may include a function button guide 1821. The function button guide 1821 may be a structure for guiding the movement of the function button 1820.

[0187] The function button guide 1821 may be a separate projecting part from the upper cover 970. Also, the function button guide 1821 may be coupled to the upper cover 970. However, without being limited thereto, the function button guide 1821 may be embodied integrally with the upper cover 970.

[0188] FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining functions of the function buttons according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0189] Referring to FIG. 26, the massage device 100 may include a left first biosignal measuring unit 2610 arranged on the left armrest and a right first biosignal measuring unit 2620 arranged on the right armrest. The left first biosignal measuring unit 2610 may include a first function button 1822. The right first biosignal measuring unit 2620 may include a second function button 1823. The user can control the massage device 100 using the function buttons 1822 and 1823 arranged on both the left and right sides even when both hands of the user are accommodated in the arm massage unit 500 to receive a massage. That is, even when the arm airbags provided in the arm massage unit 500 are inflated and the user's arms are grabbed and difficult to move, the user can easily operate various functions of the massage device 100.

[0190] The massage device 100 may set the functions of the function buttons 1822 and 1823 to be different depending on the current operating state of the massage device 100. For example, when the massage device 100 is in a state where it is providing a massage to the user, one of the function buttons 1822 and 1823 may be a button for stopping the massage. However, when the massage device 100 is currently in a state where it is not providing a massage, one of the function buttons 1822 and 1823 may be changed to a button for performing a massage. In this way, when the operating state of the massage device changes, the functions defined for the function buttons may change, so that various functions suitable for the current situation can be controlled using a limited number of buttons.

[0191] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the user presses one of the function buttons 1822 and 1823, the massage device 100 can change the angle of the chair. More specifically, when the user presses the first function button 1822, the massage device 100 can change the angle of the chair. The massage device 100 can change the angle continuously while the user presses the first function button 1822. Also, the massage device 100 can move by a predetermined angle each time the user presses the first function button 1822. The massage device 100 can repeat the action of gradually turning the chair sideways and gradually standing it up again when the user presses the first function button 1822. When the user reaches a desired angle, the user can stop adjusting the angle by releasing the first function button 1822.

[0192] Also, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the user presses the other of the function buttons 1822 and 1823 while the massage device 100 is stopped, the massage device 100 can start providing the user with a massage based on a recommended massage mode. The recommended massage mode may be pre-stored in the massage device 100. Here, the other side button may be the second function button 1823. Also, when the user presses the other of the function buttons 1822 and 1823 while the massage device 100 is moving, the massage device 100 can temporarily stop the massage mode. The massage device 100 can temporarily stop all operations of the massage device 100. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The massage device 100 can temporarily stop only a part of the operations. For example, the massage device 100 can temporarily stop only the inflation / deflation of the arm airbags and continue other massage operations. Also, when the massage device 100 is temporarily stopped, if the user presses the other of the function buttons 1822 and 1823, the massage device 100 can resume the massage operation. For example, if all operations of the massage device are temporarily stopped, all operations can be resumed. Also, if only a part of the operations of the massage device 100 are temporarily stopped, only that part of the operations can be resumed. For example, if only the arm airbag operation is temporarily stopped, the massage device 100 can resume the arm airbag operation.

[0193] Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the user presses and holds either one or the other of the function buttons 1822, 1823, the massage mode can be terminated, i.e., the massage device 100 does not need to provide a massage to the user, and the massage device 100 can return to the basic state.

[0194] The above describes the predetermined operation of the function buttons 1822 and 1823. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The massage device 100 may set the functions of the function buttons 1822 and 1823 based on the user's selection. For example, the massage device 100 may display a menu for setting the function buttons 1822 and 1823 on the display. The massage device 100 may receive an input from the user indicating what operation should be performed for each pressing pattern of the function buttons 1822 and 1823 by the user. The pressing patterns of the function buttons 1822 and 1823 may include the first function button 1822 being "short-pressed once", "short-pressed twice", or "long-pressed". The pressing patterns of the function buttons 1822 and 1823 may also include the second function button 1823 being "short-pressed once", "short-pressed twice", or "long-pressed". The pressing pattern of the function buttons 1822 and 1823 may include a case where the first function button 1822 and the second function button 1823 are simultaneously pressed "one short press", "two short presses", or "long press". The pressing pattern of the function buttons 1822 and 1823 may include a pattern where the first function button 1822 is pressed shortly and the second function button 1823 is pressed shortly within a predetermined time. Conversely, the pressing pattern of the function buttons 1822 and 1823 may include a pattern where the second function button 1823 is pressed shortly and the first function button 1822 is pressed shortly within a predetermined time. Based on the received user input, the massage device 100 can determine what action to perform when the function buttons 1822 and 1823 are pressed in a specific pattern by the user.

[0195] 18 and 19, the first biological signal measuring unit 550 may include light guides 1811, 1812, 1813, and 1814. The light guides 1811, 1812, 1813, and 1814 may be components for transmitting light emitted from a plurality of therapeutic LEDs 1941 and 1942 to a user's hand.

[0196] The light guides 1811, 1812, 1813, and 1814 may be formed of a transparent material. Additionally, the light guides 1811, 1812, 1813, and 1814 may be formed of a material that selectively transmits wavelengths of light emitted from the multiple therapeutic LEDs 1941 and 1942.

[0197] The light guide 1811 may be placed on the wrist. The light guide 1811 allows the user to direct the light emitted from the multiple therapeutic LEDs 1941 to the wrist to prevent tunnel syndrome. Furthermore, the light guides 1812, 1813, 1814 may be placed on a portion of the user's finger. The light guides 1812, 1813, 1814 allow the user to direct the light emitted from the multiple therapeutic LEDs 1942 to the finger to prevent diseases that can occur in the phalanges.

[0198] 19, upper cover 970 may include a palm support portion 1971 and an upper cover fixing portion 1972. Palm support portion 1971 may be formed with holes for inserting light guides 1812, 1813, and 1814. Furthermore, upper cover fixing portion 1972 may be formed with a hole for inserting light guide 1811.

[0199] The first biosignal measuring unit 550 may further include a support portion 1950 for the heat generating unit. The support portion 1950 for the heat generating unit may be fixed on the lower cover 920. The support portion 1950 for the heat generating unit may be located under the heat generating unit so as to maintain the shape of the heat generating unit. The support portion 1950 for the heat generating unit may have a shape that is convex upward. When a user naturally places his / her hand on the first biosignal measuring unit 550, the palm of the user may be concave when viewed from the palm side of the user. Therefore, the support portion 1950 for the heat generating unit may be convex on the upper side 1902 so as to effectively transfer heat to the palm of the user. Also, as shown in FIG. 19, the upper surface of the support portion 1950 for the heat generating unit may be flat.

[0200] The support 1950 for the heat generating unit may be disposed on the upper side 1902 of the multiple therapeutic LEDs 1941, 1942. The support 1950 for the heat generating unit may be formed of a transparent material so as not to block the light of the multiple therapeutic LEDs 1941, 1942.

[0201] The first biological signal measuring unit 550 may further include a heat generating unit 1960. The heat generating unit 1960 may be fixed on the heat generating unit support unit 1950. The heat generating unit 1960 may be placed on a flat portion of the upper surface of the heat generating unit support unit 1950. The heat generating unit 1960 may generate heat based on a control signal from the control unit 300. The heat generating unit 1960 may provide a thermal therapy function to the user.

[0202] The heat generating part 1960 may be located on the upper side 1902 of the multiple therapeutic LEDs. The heat generating part 1960 may have a shape that does not block the light of the multiple therapeutic LEDs 1941 and 1942. For example, the heat generating part 1960 may include at least one slit. The slit allows the light of the multiple therapeutic LEDs 1941 and 1942 to reach the palm of the user without being blocked by the heat generating part 1960. In addition, at least one slit included in the heat generating part 1960 may be disposed at the lower end of the light guides 1811, 1812, 1813, and 1814. According to FIG. 19, the heat generating part 1960 may have three slits formed in the front-rear direction for the light guides 1812, 1813, and 1814. The three slits formed in the front-rear direction allow the light of the multiple therapeutic LEDs 1942 to be transmitted to the user's finger. In addition, the heat generating part 1960 may have one slit formed in the left-right direction for the light guide 1811. The slits formed on the left and right sides allow light from multiple therapeutic LEDs 1941 to be transmitted to the user's wrist.

[0203] The first biological signal measurement unit 550 may include a plurality of therapeutic LEDs 1941, 1942. The plurality of therapeutic LEDs 1941, 1942 may be fixed on the lower cover 920. The plurality of therapeutic LEDs 1941, 1942 may emit light based on a control signal of the control unit 300. The plurality of therapeutic LEDs 1941 may be components for applying LED light to a wrist of a user. Also, the plurality of therapeutic LEDs 1942 may be components for applying LED light to a finger of a user.

[0204] The multiple therapeutic LEDs 1941, 1942 may be located on an LED control PCB 1940. The LED control PCB 1940 may include a processor and a memory. The controller 300 may send a control signal to the LED control PCB 1940. The LED control PCB 1940 may turn on or off at least some of the multiple therapeutic LEDs 1941, 1942 based on the control signal.

[0205] The first biosignal measuring unit 550 may include a lower cover 920. The lower cover 920 may be disposed on the housing of the arm massage unit. The lower cover 920 may be fixed on the housing of the arm massage unit, but is not limited thereto. For example, the lower cover 920 may not be fixed on the housing of the arm massage unit. The lower cover 920 may be slidable on the housing of the arm massage unit.

[0206] Fig. 20 is a diagram for explaining a first biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and Fig. 21 is a diagram for explaining a first biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0207] Although Fig. 20 is an embodiment different from Fig. 9, a part of the configuration of Fig. 20 may overlap with the configuration of Fig. 9. Fig. 20 may be the same embodiment as Fig. 18 and Fig. 19. Configurations not described in Fig. 20 can be described together with Fig. 9.

[0208] For convenience of explanation, Fig. 20 is a diagram in which a part of the cover sheet 1010 is controlled. Also, Fig. 20 does not show the electrodes inserted into the upper cover 970.

[0209] According to Fig. 20, the plate 2010 may be disposed on the upper cover 970. The plate 2010 may be fixed to the cover sheet 1010 of the arm massage part 500. That is, at least a part of the plate 2010 may be wrapped by the cover sheet 1010. Also, the whole of the plate 2010 may be wrapped by the cover sheet 1010. Fig. 20 shows that a part of the plate 2010 is not wrapped by the cover sheet 1010, but this is because a part of the cover sheet 1010 is not shown for convenience of explanation.

[0210] The plate 2010 may be located on the upper cover 970. More specifically, the plate 2010 may be located on an upper cover fixing portion 1972 included in the upper cover 970. The plate 2010 may be disposed along the upper cover fixing portion 1972. A part of the cover sheet 1010 may be located between the upper cover 970 and the plate 2010. The plate 2010 may be formed of a metal material. At least two magnets 930 may face the plate 2010.

[0211] 19 and 20, a magnetic force may act between the magnet 930 located under the upper cover 970 and the plate 2010. The magnetic force between the magnet 930 and the plate 2010 may bring the plate 2010 and the upper cover 970 into close contact with each other. In addition, the magnetic force between the magnet 930 and the plate 2010 may prevent the cover sheet 1010 enveloping the plate 2010 from being detached from the plate 2010. Therefore, according to the present disclosure, the cover sheet 1010 may be prevented from being distorted.

[0212] The magnetic force between the magnet 930 and the plate 2010 prevents the first biological signal measuring unit 550 from moving left and right. Also, the cover sheet 1010 prevents the first biological signal measuring unit 550 from moving left and right and up and down. Fig. 21 is a diagram showing an example in which the first biological signal measuring unit 550 is located under the cover sheet 1010 based on Fig. 20.

[0213] FIG. 11 shows a second biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0214] The second biosignal measuring unit 610 may include a leg support 1110. Briefly referring to Fig. 6 and Fig. 11 together, the leg support 1110 may be formed on the housing of the foot massage unit 622 so as to be located on the rear side of the user's legs. Here, the rear side may mean the rear side when the user sits on the massage device 100.

[0215] The second biosignal measuring unit 610 may include a foot holder 1150. The foot unit 1150 may be coupled to the front of the leg support unit 1110. The foot holder 1150 may support the legs of a user. In addition, the foot holder 1150 may be concave toward the user so that the user can feel relaxed when placing the foot on the foot holder 1150.

[0216] The second biological signal measuring unit 610 may include an elastic layer 1160. The elastic layer 1160 may be attached in front of the foot holder 1150. The elastic layer 1160 may be made of an elastic material. When the user's leg touches the electrodes, the user can feel a softness due to the elastic layer 1160.

[0217] The second biological signal measuring unit 610 may include a cover layer 1170. The cover layer 1170 may be attached in front of the elastic layer 1160. The cover layer 1170 may be a component for providing a neat design to the user. The cover layer 1170 may be made of leather, artificial leather, or polyurethane material.

[0218] The second biosignal measuring section 610 may include a second biosignal measuring electrode 1180. The second biosignal measuring electrode 1180 may be inserted into a hole formed in the front of the cover layer. The second biosignal measuring electrode 1180 may be a silicon electrode.

[0219] The control unit 300 can measure the biosignal of the user using at least one of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 and the electrode of the second biosignal measuring unit 610. The second biosignal measuring electrode 1180 can be in contact with the user. The second biosignal measuring electrode 1180 may be electrically connected to the control unit 300. Based on a signal from the second biosignal measuring electrode 1180, the control unit 300 can acquire the biosignal.

[0220] In order to electrically connect the second biosignal measuring electrode 1180 to the control unit 300, an electric wire may be connected from the second biosignal measuring electrode 1180 to the control unit 300. For this purpose, the leg support unit 1110, the foot holder 1150, the elastic layer 1160, and the cover layer 1170 may have holes for wiring. The user can place his / her leg on the second biosignal measuring unit 610. At this time, the foot holder 1150, the elastic layer 1160, and the cover layer 1170 can move back and forth relative to the leg support unit 1110. An electric wire holder (not shown) made of an elastic material may hold the electric wire so that the electric wire between the second biosignal measuring electrode 1180 and the control unit 300 is not damaged by such movement. The electric wire holder may be fixed to one of the leg support unit 1110, the foot holder 1150, the elastic layer 1160, and the cover layer 1170. The electric wire holder can increase the durability of the massage device 100.

[0221] Referring to FIG. 24, the fourth biosignal measuring unit 3310 may include a fourth biosignal measuring electrode 3410. The fourth biosignal measuring unit 3310 may include a fourth biosignal measuring electrode 3410. Referring to the left side view of the fourth biosignal measuring unit 3310 in FIG. 24, the upper surface of the fourth biosignal measuring electrode 3410 may face the user and may be at an angle of 1 to 45 degrees with respect to the ground. Specifically, when the leg massage unit 2300 of the massage device 100 is in the basic state, the upper surface of the fourth biosignal measuring electrode 3410 may face the user and may be at an angle of 1 to 45 degrees with respect to the ground. The basic state is the posture of the massage device 100 when the massage device 100 is not providing a massage, and may be a state in which the user can easily sit on the massage device 100. The basic state may also be a state in which the leg massage unit 2300 is almost perpendicular to the ground.

[0222] Moreover, the fourth biosignal measuring electrode 3310 may be a silicon electrode. The control unit 300 can measure the biosignal of the user using at least one of the third biosignal measuring electrode 3220, the second biosignal measuring electrode 1180, and the fourth biosignal measuring electrode 3410. The fourth biosignal measuring electrode 3410 can be in contact with the user. The fourth biosignal measuring electrode 3410 may be electrically connected to the control unit 300. The control unit 300 can acquire the biosignal based on a signal from the fourth biosignal measuring electrode 3410. To electrically connect the fourth biosignal measuring electrode 3410 to the control unit 300, an electric wire may be connected from the fourth biosignal measuring electrode 3410 to the control unit 300.

[0223] FIG. 25 shows a second biological signal measuring section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0224] Fig. 25 shows part of the configuration of the second biological signal measuring section 610. Configuration not shown in Fig. 25 may be the same as that in Fig. 11.

[0225] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the second biosignal measuring unit 610 may include a foot holder 1150. The foot holder 1150 may be coupled to the front of the leg support unit 1110. The foot holder 1150 may support the leg of the user. Furthermore, the foot holder 1150 may be concave toward the user so that the user can feel relaxed when the user places his / her foot on the foot holder 1150. Furthermore, the foot holder 1150 may be a silicone extrusion. Since the foot holder 1150 is made of a soft material, the user can feel relaxed even when the second biosignal measuring unit 610 touches the user's foot.

[0226] The second biosignal measuring unit 610 may include an elastic layer 1160. The elastic layer 1160 may be attached in front of the foot holder 1150. The elastic layer 1160 and the foot holder 1150 may be bonded to each other using double-sided tape. The elastic layer 1160 may be made of an elastic material. For example, the elastic layer 1160 may be made of a silicone material. The elastic layer 1160 may have a hardness of HS40 or less. Even when the user's leg touches the electrode, the elastic layer 1160 allows the user to feel soft and fluffy.

[0227] The second biological signal measuring section 610 may not include the cover layer 1170. In this case, it is possible to prevent the cover layer 1170 from interfering between the user's foot and the electrodes.

[0228] The second biosignal measuring section 610 may include a second biosignal measuring electrode 1180. The second biosignal measuring electrode 1180 may be inserted into a hole formed in the elastic layer 1160. The second biosignal measuring electrode 1180 may be a silicon electrode.

[0229] The second biosignal measuring electrode 1180 may have a thickness of 5.0 to 7.0 mm. Furthermore, the length and width of the second biosignal measuring electrode 1180 may be 13 mm to 117 mm. The second biosignal measuring electrode 1180 having such a size can measure the biosignal most accurately.

[0230] The second biosignal measuring electrode 1180 may be connected to the cable by an internal snap button. The control unit 300 can use the second biosignal measuring electrode 1180 to measure the biosignal of the user.

[0231] Fig. 12 is a diagram for explaining a second biosignal measuring unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 13 is a diagram for explaining a second biosignal measuring unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 14 is a diagram for explaining a second biosignal measuring unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0232] 12 to 14, the foot holder 1150 may include a coupling protrusion 1151. The coupling protrusion 1151 may be inserted into a coupling groove 1111 of the leg support 1110. A groove may be formed in the coupling protrusion 1151. A guide ring 1140 may be inserted into the groove of the coupling protrusion 1151.

[0233] The guide pin 1120 may be inserted into the inside of the spring 1130. Also, the guide pin 1120 may be inserted into a groove of the guide ring 1140. The spring 1130 does not have to be inserted into the groove of the guide ring 1140. The spring 1130 can receive force from one surface of the guide ring 1140.

[0234] The guide pin 1120, the spring 1130, the guide ring 1140, and the coupling protrusion 1151 of the foot holder 1150 may be inserted into the coupling groove 1111 of the leg support 1110. The spring 1130 may be compressed by receiving a force from one side of the coupling groove 1111 and one side of the guide ring 1140. The spring 1130 may push the guide ring 1140 forward. Therefore, the second biosignal measuring electrode 1180 can easily come into contact with the back of the user's leg.

[0235] The massage device 100 may include two first biosignal measuring units 550. For example, the massage device 100 may include a left first biosignal measuring unit and a right first biosignal measuring unit. Each of the left first biosignal measuring unit and the right first biosignal measuring unit 550 may include two first biosignal measuring electrodes.

[0236] The massage device 100 may include two second biosignal measurement units 610. For example, the massage device 100 may include a left second biosignal measurement unit and a right second biosignal measurement unit. Each of the left second biosignal measurement unit and the right second biosignal measurement unit may include two second biosignal measurement electrodes.

[0237] The massage device 100 may include two third biosignal measurement units 3210. For example, the massage device 100 may include a left third biosignal measurement unit and a right third biosignal measurement unit. Each of the left third biosignal measurement unit and the right third biosignal measurement unit may include two third biosignal measurement electrodes.

[0238] The massage device 100 may include two fourth biosignal measurement units 3310. For example, the massage device 100 may include a left fourth biosignal measurement unit and a right fourth biosignal measurement unit. Each of the left fourth biosignal measurement unit and the right fourth biosignal measurement unit may include two fourth biosignal measurement electrodes.

[0239] The control unit 300 can measure the biosignals using at least two of the total four first biosignal measurement electrodes, at least two of the total four second biosignal measurement electrodes, at least two of the total four third biosignal measurement electrodes, or at least two of the total four fourth biosignal measurement electrodes. Therefore, the massage device 100 can accurately measure the biosignals. In addition, the control unit 300 can obtain information on the user's physical condition based on the measured biosignals. A typical biosignal measurement device may require the user to take a special posture. This is because the biosignals may not be measured correctly if the arms or both feet are in contact with the body. However, when the user sits or lies on the massage device 100, the housing of the massage device 100 allows the user to take an optimal posture for measuring the biosignals. Therefore, the massage device 100 according to the present disclosure can measure the biosignals most accurately.

[0240] The massage device 100 can also periodically measure biosignals while providing a massage. This can indicate to the user the effect of the massage in improving the user's health. The massage device 100 can also accumulate and store the measured biosignals or information on the user's physical condition, or transmit the information to a cloud server. The measured biosignals or information on the user's physical condition can be used later for diagnosing the user.

[0241] In addition, the massage device 100 can periodically perform measurements during one massage to obtain information on a plurality of biosignals or a plurality of body conditions. Providing one massage may indicate that the massage device 100 provides one massage mode to the user. The massage device 100 can obtain information on a representative biosignal or a representative body condition among the information on the plurality of biosignals or the plurality of body conditions. For example, the massage device 100 can obtain at least one of the mean, median, variance, or standard deviation of the plurality of biosignals or the information on the plurality of body conditions, which can be used as information on a representative biosignal or a representative body condition. This allows the user to easily grasp the characteristics of the biosignal or the information on the body condition for each massage.

[0242] The massage device 100 may also display on the display a graph of biosignals or information on a physical condition over time based on a plurality of biosignals or information on a plurality of physical conditions. The massage device 100 may also display on the display a graph of representative biosignals or information on a physical condition according to the number of massages based on a plurality of biosignals or information on a plurality of physical conditions.

[0243] FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a fourth biological signal measuring section 3310 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0244] The control unit 300 can measure the biosignal of the user using at least one of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980, the second biosignal measuring electrode 1180, the third biosignal measuring electrode 3220, and the fourth biosignal measuring electrode 3410. The fourth biosignal measuring electrode 3410 can be in contact with the user. The fourth biosignal measuring electrode 3410 may be electrically connected to the control unit 300. To electrically connect the fourth biosignal measuring electrode 3410 to the control unit 300, an electric wire may be connected from the fourth biosignal measuring electrode 3410 to the control unit 300. Based on a signal from the fourth biosignal measuring electrode 3410, the control unit 300 can acquire the biosignal.

[0245] FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of adjusting the posture of the massage device to measure a biological signal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0246] 15, the control unit 300 can control the operation of at least one of the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. When the user inputs a measurement of information regarding a physical condition, the control unit 300 can adjust the posture of the massage device 100 and then measure the biosignal.

[0247] Also, the massage device 100 can automatically measure the biosignals of the user. While the massage device 100 provides a massage to the user according to the massage mode, the control unit 300 can measure the biosignals of the user at a predetermined period using at least two of the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. Also, the control unit 300 can periodically obtain information on the physical condition of the user based on the measured biosignals. The massage device 100 can adjust the posture of the massage device 100 based on the massage mode. When the posture of the massage device 100 is suitable for measuring the biosignals, the control unit 300 can measure the biosignals of the user using at least two of the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. When the user is sitting or lying on the massage device 100, the user can always maintain a posture suitable for measuring the biosignals, so the control unit 300 can periodically measure the biosignals while the massage device 100 is providing a massage. The control unit 300 can also periodically obtain information regarding the user's physical condition based on the biosignals. The information regarding the physical condition may include at least one of body composition information and electrocardiogram information.

[0248] The control unit 300 can simultaneously measure the body composition information and the electrocardiogram information of the user using at least two of the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. The signals for acquiring the body composition information and the electrocardiogram information may be similar signals. The control unit 300 can simultaneously acquire the body composition information and the electrocardiogram information by analyzing the signals received from at least two of the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. The massage device 100 may take about 15 seconds to measure the body composition using at least one of the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. Also, the massage device 100 may take about one minute to measure an electrocardiogram using at least one of the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. The control unit 300 can simultaneously acquire body composition and electrocardiogram information using at least a part of a plurality of electrodes included in at least one of the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310.

[0249] However, without being limited thereto, the control unit 300 can measure at least one of the user's body composition information and electrocardiogram information at a predetermined cycle using at least one of the first biological signal measurement unit 550, the second biological signal measurement unit 610, the third biological signal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biological signal measurement unit 3310. The cycle for acquiring the body composition information and the cycle for acquiring the electrocardiogram information may be different from each other or may be the same.

[0250] The control unit 300 can accumulate and store information on the measured biosignals and / or physical condition of the user. Furthermore, the control unit 300 can transmit the information on the biosignals and / or physical condition of the user to a cloud server and / or a hospital server with the user's approval. This allows the user to check the process of changes in his / her physical condition. Furthermore, when a medical professional later diagnoses the user's health condition, the accumulated and stored information on the biosignals and / or physical condition can be used. Therefore, the user's health condition can be accurately diagnosed.

[0251] First embodiment of posture adjustment of massage device 100:

[0252] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 can measure a biosignal in a state where the leg massage unit 2300 of the massage device 100 is not lifted. The state where the leg massage unit 2300 is not lifted may mean a state where the angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and a vertical line of the ground is less than a predetermined angle. In addition, the massage device 100 can measure a biosignal in a state where the body massage unit 2100 of the massage device 100 is not tilted. The state where the body massage unit 2100 is not tilted may mean a state where the user is sitting on the massage device 100 with his / her hips upright. Even without lifting the leg massage unit 2300, the user places the sole of the foot on the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310 located on the upper surface of the housing of the leg massage unit, so that the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310 is in close contact with the sole of the user's foot, and the biosignal can be measured more accurately. In addition, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 can measure a biosignal without tilting the body massage unit 2100 backward. When the body massage unit 2100 is not tilted backward and the leg massage unit 2300 is not raised, the massage device 100 can measure bio-signals from the user's palms using the first bio-signal measuring unit 550 and / or the second bio-signal measuring unit 3210, and can measure bio-signals from the user's soles using the fourth bio-signal measuring unit 3310.

[0253] Second embodiment of posture adjustment of massage device 100:

[0254] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 can measure a biosignal after lifting the leg massage unit 2300 of the massage device 100 (B). The second embodiment may be a case where the angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and a vertical line of the ground is equal to or greater than a predetermined angle. For example, the massage device 100 can lift the leg massage unit 2300 by operating a leg angle actuator provided in the body massage unit 2100, and the control unit 300 can measure a biosignal after lifting the leg massage unit 2300. When the massage device 100 lifts the leg massage unit 2300 and the angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and a vertical line of the ground is equal to or greater than a predetermined angle, the second biosignal measurement unit 610 located behind the user's leg can be in close contact with the user's foot to measure the biosignal more accurately. In other words, when the body massage unit 2100 is not tilted backward and the leg massage unit 2300 is raised, the massage device 100 can measure bio-signals from the user's hands using the first bio-signal measuring unit 550 and / or the second bio-signal measuring unit 3210, and can measure bio-signals from the user's heels using the second bio-signal measuring unit 610.

[0255] Third embodiment of posture adjustment of massage device 100:

[0256] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 can measure a biosignal after tilting the body massage unit 2100 backward (A). For example, the massage device 100 can tilt the body massage unit 2100 backward by operating a back angle actuator provided on the body massage unit 2100, and the control unit 300 can measure a biosignal after tilting the body massage unit 2100 backward. When the body massage unit 2100 is tilted backward, the position of the user's hand can move backward. As already described, since the first biosignal measurement unit 550 can move forward and backward, when the body massage unit 2100 is tilted backward, the position of the first biosignal measurement unit 550 can move backward and the first biosignal measurement unit 550 can be positioned under the user's palm. Therefore, the massage device 100 can accurately measure the biosignal of the user. Also, the third biosignal measuring unit 3210 is fixed to the arm massage unit, but since it has a horizontally elongated electrode, it can contact the palm of the user even if the body massage unit 2100 is tilted backward. Therefore, the massage device 100 can accurately measure the biosignal of the user. Also, in the third embodiment, the leg massage unit 2300 may not be raised. As already described, in this case, the user places the sole of the foot on the fourth biosignal measuring unit 3310 located on the upper surface of the housing of the leg massage unit, so that the fourth biosignal measuring unit 3310 comes into close contact with the sole of the user's foot and can accurately measure the biosignal. In summary, when the body massage unit 2100 is tilted backward and the leg massage unit 2300 is not raised, the massage device 100 can measure the biosignal from the palm of the user's hand using the first biosignal measuring unit 550 and / or the second biosignal measuring unit 3210, and can measure the biosignal from the sole of the user's foot using the fourth biosignal measuring unit 3310.

[0257] Fourth embodiment of posture adjustment of massage device 100:

[0258] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 can measure a biosignal after lifting the leg massage unit 2300 of the massage device 100 (B) and tilting the body massage unit 2100 backward (A). For example, the massage device 100 can measure a biosignal after lifting the leg massage unit 2300 by operating a leg angle actuator provided in the body massage unit 2100 and tilting the body massage unit 2100 backward by operating a back angle actuator. When the body massage unit 2100 is tilted backward and the leg massage unit 2300 is lifted, the massage device 100 can measure a biosignal from the palm of the user's hand using the first biosignal measurement unit 550 and / or the second biosignal measurement unit 3210) and can measure a biosignal from the heel of the user using the second biosignal measurement unit 610.

[0259] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 can determine whether to measure a biosignal based on a massage mode. A user may not want his / her bioinformation to be acquired unnecessarily. The user can select a massage mode that does not acquire a biosignal so that the massage device 100 does not measure the biosignal.

[0260] The control unit 300 may periodically measure a biosignal from at least one of the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. The control unit 300 may determine an electrode that is not in close contact with the user's skin based on a signal received from at least one of the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310. If there is an electrode that is determined to be not in close contact with the user's skin, the control unit 300 may generate an alarm signal. The alarm signal may include information regarding the position of the electrode that is not in close contact with the user's skin. The control unit 300 may control the alarm signal to be output via the output unit. The alarm signal may be output as light or sound. The user may adjust their posture based on the alarm signal so that their skin is in close contact with the electrode.

[0261] When it is determined that some electrodes included in at least one of the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310 are not in contact with the user's skin, the control unit 300 may control the biosignal measurement unit 300 to measure the biosignal only with the electrodes in contact with the skin. More specifically, when it is determined that some electrodes included in at least one of the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310 are not in contact with the user's skin, the control unit 300 may output an alarm signal and wait for a predetermined time until some electrodes included in at least one of the first biosignal measurement unit 550, the second biosignal measurement unit 610, the third biosignal measurement unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measurement unit 3310 are in contact with the user's skin. If it is determined that some of the electrodes included in at least one of the first biosignal measuring unit 550, the second biosignal measuring unit 610, the third biosignal measuring unit 3210, and the fourth biosignal measuring unit 3310 are not in contact with the user's skin even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the control unit 300 can control the measurement of biosignals using only the electrodes in contact with the skin. Even if the user does not see or hear an alarm signal, the massage device 100 can accurately measure the biosignals and obtain information about the user's physical condition. The control unit 300 can store information about the user's physical condition in a memory. In addition, the control unit 300 can store information about the positions of the electrodes used to obtain the information about the user's physical condition together with the information about the user's physical condition in a memory.

[0262] FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining an arm massage section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0263] The arm massage portion 500 may include an accommodation space (space: S) for accommodating the user's arm.

[0264] For example, the arm massage portion 500 may include first and second arm massage portions 510, 530 as described above.

[0265] The first arm massage unit 510 may include a first arm massage unit frame (or a first arm massage unit housing) 511 and a first accommodation space (space 1) S1 formed in the first arm massage unit frame 511. For example, the first arm massage unit frame 511 may be formed in a ⊂ shape with one side open. The first accommodation space S1 is formed on the ⊂-shaped inner wall of the first arm massage unit frame 511 and can accommodate one arm of a user.

[0266] The second arm massage unit 530 may include a second arm massage unit frame (or a second arm massage unit housing 531) and a second accommodation space (space 2) S2 formed in the second arm massage unit frame 531. For example, the second arm massage unit frame 531 may be formed in a ⊃ shape with one side open. The second accommodation space S2 is formed on the ⊃-shaped inner wall of the second arm massage unit frame 531 and can accommodate the other arm of the user.

[0267] As described above, the first arm massage unit frame 511 is formed in a ⊂ shape, and the second arm massage unit frame 531 is formed in a ⊃ shape, but is not limited thereto. For example, the first and second arm massage unit frames 511, 531 may be formed in various shapes with opposing sides open. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the first arm massage unit frame 511 is formed in a ⊂ shape, and the second arm massage unit frame 531 is formed in a ⊃ shape.

[0268] FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining an arm air cell according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0269] The arm massage unit 500 may include an arm air cell 570 disposed in the accommodation space S. The arm air cell 570 can massage the user's arm by expanding and contracting based on the control of the control unit 300.

[0270] For example, the arm air cell 570 may include a first arm air cell 571 included in the first arm massage section 510 and a second arm air cell 573 included in the second arm massage section 530.

[0271] The first arm air cell 571 is disposed in the first accommodation space S1 to massage one arm of the user. For example, the first arm air cell 571 may include at least one of a first upper air cell 571a and a first lower air cell 571b. The first upper air cell 571a may be disposed on the upper side of the ⊂-shaped inner wall of the first arm massage unit frame 511. The second lower air cell 573b may be disposed on the lower side of the ⊂-shaped inner wall of the first arm massage unit frame 511.

[0272] The second arm air cell 573 is disposed in the second accommodation space S2 and can massage the other arm of the user. For example, the second arm air cell 573 may include at least one of the second upper air cell 573a and the second lower air cell 573b. The second upper air cell 573a may be disposed on the upper side of the ⊃-shaped inner wall of the second arm massage unit frame 531. The second lower air cell 573b may be disposed on the lower side of the ⊃-shaped inner wall of the second arm massage unit frame 531.

[0273] The control unit 300 can acquire the air pressure of the air cell 570. For example, the massage device 100 may include an air pressure sensor that senses the air pressure of the air cell 570. The air pressure sensor may be disposed in at least one of the air cell 570, an airline connected to the air cell 570, and an air supply unit that supplies air to the air cell 570. The air pressure sensor can sense the air pressure of the air cell 570 and transmit the air pressure of the air cell 570 to the control unit 300.

[0274] Fig. 29 is a diagram for explaining a sensing unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Specifically, Fig. 29A shows an example for explaining the position of the sensing unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and Fig. 29B shows an example of the sensing unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0275] 29A, arm massage unit 500 may include a sensor unit 590 disposed in accommodating space S. Sensor unit 590 may sense the user's arm under the control of control unit 300. For example, sensor unit 590 may sense the user's arm accommodated in accommodating space S to generate a sensing signal and transmit the generated sensing signal to control unit 300. The sensing signal may indicate that the user's arm is accommodated in accommodating space S.

[0276] The sensing unit 590 may be at least one of an imaging device, a pressure sensor, an optical sensor, and a biosignal sensor that senses the user's arm. In this case, the imaging device may be various imaging devices such as a thermal imaging camera, an infrared camera, etc. The biosignal sensor may be at least one of the first biosignal measuring unit 550 and the third biosignal measuring unit 3210 described above. However, the sensing unit 590 may be at least one of an imaging device (or a camera device), a pressure sensor, an optical sensor, a heat sensor, and a biosignal sensor as described above, but is not limited thereto, and may be various devices capable of sensing the arm.

[0277] The sensor 590 may be disposed in at least a part of the entire area of ​​the arm massage unit 500, as shown in FIG. 28A. For example, the sensor 590 may be disposed in at least one of the areas A and B. In this case, the area A may be an area corresponding to one end of the arm massage unit 500 (or an area corresponding to the front of the massage device 100, the front surface of the inner wall of the arm massage unit frames 511 and 531) among the entire area of ​​the inner wall of the arm massage unit frames 511 and 531. The area B may be an area corresponding to the palm of the user (or an area at one end of the lower part of the inner wall) among the entire area of ​​the inner wall of the arm massage unit frames (511 and 531).

[0278] As described above, the sensor 590 is arranged in at least one of the regions A and B, but is not limited thereto. For example, the sensor 590 may be arranged in various regions, such as an upper surface region of the inner wall different from the regions A and B, among the entire region of the inner wall of the arm massage unit frame 511, 531.

[0279] 29B, the sensor 590 may include a first sensor 591 included in the first arm massage unit 510 and a second sensor 593 included in the second arm massage unit 530. As shown in FIG.

[0280] The first sensor 591 may be disposed in the first housing space S1. For example, the first sensor 591 may be disposed in at least a part of the entire area of ​​the inner wall of the first arm massage unit frame 511 (for example, area A and area B).

[0281] The first sensing unit 591 may sense one arm of the user. For example, the first sensing unit 591 may sense one arm of the user accommodated in the first accommodating space S1 to generate a first sensing signal and transmit the first sensing signal to the control unit 300. The first sensing signal may indicate that one arm of the user is accommodated in the first accommodating space S1.

[0282] The second sensor 593 may be disposed in the second housing space S2. For example, the second sensor 593 may be disposed in at least a part of the entire area of ​​the inner wall of the second arm massage unit frame 531 (for example, area A and area B).

[0283] The second sensing unit 593 may sense the other arm of the user. For example, the second sensing unit 593 may sense the other arm of the user to generate a second sensing signal and transmit the second sensing signal to the control unit 300. The second sensing signal may indicate that the other arm of the user is accommodated in the second accommodating space S2.

[0284] The first and second sensing units 591 and 593 may be embodied as at least one of the first and third biosignal measuring units 550 and 3210.

[0285] When at least one of the first and second sensors 591, 593 is embodied as the first biosignal measuring unit 550 as shown in Fig. 27B, the at least one sensor may be disposed in an area where the lower air cell is not disposed among the entire area of ​​the lower side of the inner wall of the arm massage unit frame, as described for the first biosignal measuring unit 550. The at least one sensor may be directly connected to the arm massage unit frame.

[0286] When at least one of the first and second sensors 591 and 593 is embodied as a third biosignal measuring unit 3210 as shown in Fig. 27B, the at least one sensor may be disposed above a lower air cell disposed above an arm massage unit frame as described for the third biosignal measuring unit 3210. The at least one sensor may be indirectly connected to the arm massage unit frame via the lower air cell.

[0287] The sensing unit embodied in at least one of the first and third biosignal measuring units 550, 3210 includes at least one of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 and the third biosignal measuring electrode 3320, and the sensing unit can transmit the electrical value of the electrode to the control unit 300 as a sensing signal.

[0288] Fig. 30 is a diagram for explaining the state of an arm air cell according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Specifically, Fig. 30A is a diagram for explaining the contracted state of the arm air cell according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and Fig. 30B is a diagram for explaining the expanded state of the arm air cell according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0289] 30A and 30B, the arm massage unit 500 can massage the user's arm by contracting and expanding the arm air cell 570 as shown in Fig. 30A and 30B. At this time, the contraction and expansion of the arm air cell 570 can be performed repeatedly.

[0290] When the arm air cells 570 are contracted as shown in Fig. 30A, the user's arm can freely move to at least one of the inside and outside of the arm massage unit 500. However, if the arm massage unit 500 operates with the user's arm moved to the outside of the arm massage unit 500, the arm massage unit 500 may perform an operation to massage the user's arm even though the arm cannot be massaged, which may cause a problem that the power of the arm massage unit 500 is wasted.

[0291] 30B, the user's arm cannot freely move from inside to outside and from outside to inside of the arm massage unit 500. However, when the user moves the arm to the inside or outside of the arm massage unit 500 with the arm air cell 570 inflated, the movement of the user's arm is hindered by the inflated arm air cell 570, causing a problem that the user cannot freely use the arm, and as a result, a problem that the user's satisfaction with the massage device 100 decreases may occur.

[0292] In other words, if the arm massage unit 500 is operating and the user's arm is not positioned inside the arm massage unit 500, there is a possibility that the power associated with the operation of massaging the user's arm will be wasted, and the user will not be able to freely use his or her arm when the arm air cell 570 is inflated, which may result in a decrease in the user's satisfaction with the massage device 100.

[0293] FIG. 31 shows an example for explaining the control operation of the arm massage unit of the control unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0294] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the sensing unit 590 in the sensing section and control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 in the operating section. Thus, the control unit 300 can drive the arm massage unit 500 to start an arm massage or stop the arm massage unit 500 to stop and / or end the arm massage depending on whether the user's arm is sensed by the sensing unit 590.

[0295] First, the control unit 300 may control the operation of the sensing unit 590 in a sensing period (S3110). For example, the control unit 300 may drive the sensing unit 590 in the sensing period to activate the sensing unit 590. The activated sensing unit 590 may sense the user's arm and transmit a sensing signal to the control unit 300. In this case, the sensing period may be a period for sensing the user's arm. The sensing unit 590 may be various devices for sensing the arm as described above. The control unit 300 may repeatedly drive and stop the sensing unit 590 based on a preset time period.

[0296] The operating state of the arm massage unit 500 in the sensing section may be at least one of a driving state and a stopped state. The driving state may be a state in which the arm massage unit 500 operates (or is driven). The stopped state may be a state in which the arm massage unit 500 is stopped (or not operating).

[0297] Thereafter, the control unit 300 may control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 in the operating section based on the sensing signal of the sensing unit 590 (S3120). For example, the control unit 300 may maintain or change the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the sensing signal. At this time, the operating section may be a section for controlling the operation of the arm massage unit 500. In the operating section, the sensing unit 500 is in an activated state, but is not limited thereto. For example, the sensing unit 500 may be inactivated in the operating section.

[0298] Finally, the control unit 300 can again control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the air pressure of the air cell 570 (S3130).

[0299] Steps S3120 and S3130 will be described in detail below.

[0300] FIG. 32 shows an example for explaining the control operation of the arm massage unit shown in FIG.

[0301] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the sensing signal of the sensing unit 590 and the operating state of the arm massage unit 500 (S3120).

[0302] As an example, the control unit 300 may determine whether a sensing signal transmitted from the sensing unit 590 has been received, and control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the determination result and the operating state of the arm massage unit 500 (S3121).

[0303] For example, the control unit 300 may perform a first determination as to whether a sensing signal has been received (S3121a). When the sensing unit 590 detects the user's arm, the sensing unit 590 may transmit a sensing signal to the control unit 300, and the control unit 300 may receive the sensing signal.

[0304] When the detection signal is received, the control unit 300 may determine that the user's arm is accommodated in the accommodation space S. When the detection signal is not received, the control unit 300 may determine that the user's arm is not accommodated in the accommodation space S.

[0305] The control unit 300 can perform a second judgment to judge whether the operation state of the arm massage unit 500 is the driving state or not (S3121b). For example, the control unit 300 can acquire various information related to the arm massage unit 500, such as the power supply of the arm massage unit 500 and the air supply of the arm air cell 570. The control unit 300 can judge whether the operation state of the arm massage unit 500 is the driving state or not based on the acquired information.

[0306] The control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the first and second determination results (S3121c).

[0307] In at least one of the cases where the sensing signal is not received and the operating state is the stopped state, and the sensing signal is received and the operating state is the driven state, the control unit 300 can maintain the operation of the arm massage unit 500 in the operating section. For example, the control unit 300 can maintain the arm massage unit 500 in the driven state when the operating state is the driven state, and can maintain the arm massage unit 500 in the stopped state when the operating state is the stopped state.

[0308] If the sensing signal is not received and the operating state is the driving state, the control unit 300 can stop the arm massage unit 300 and change the operation of the arm massage unit 500.

[0309] When the sensing signal is received and the operating state is the stopped state, the control unit 500 can drive the arm massage unit 500 to change the operation of the arm massage unit 500.

[0310] As described above, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 by determining whether the user's arm is accommodated in the accommodation space S based on the sensing signal.

[0311] As another example, the control unit 300 may control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the sensing signal, the operating state of the arm massage unit 500, and the reception time of the sensing signal (S3122). In this case, the reception time may be the elapsed time from when the control unit 300 receives the sensing signal transmitted from the sensing unit 590 to when the sensing signal is not received. The reception time may be determined based on the sensing time when the sensing unit 590 senses the user's arm. For example, the reception time may be longer when the sensing time is long than when the sensing time is short. In other words, the longer the sensing unit 590 senses the user's arm, the longer the reception time may be.

[0312] For example, the control unit 300 may perform a first determination (S3122a) and a second determination (S3122b). Since S3122a is similar to the above-described S3121a and S3122b is similar to the above-described S3121b, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0313] When the sensing signal is received, the control unit 300 may perform a third judgment to judge whether the reception time of the sensing signal is equal to or longer than a preset threshold reception time (S3122c). The threshold reception time may be preset by at least one of various objects among a company related to the massage device 100, an administrator who manages the massage device 100, and a user who uses the massage device 100, and stored in the memory 330. The company related to the massage device 100 may be at least one of the manufacturers, producers, distributors, and sellers of the massage device 100. The threshold reception time may be a criterion for determining whether the user's arm is accommodated in the accommodation space S for a sufficient time. If the user's arm is accommodated in the accommodation space S for a sufficient time, the reception time may be equal to or longer than the threshold reception time.

[0314] For example, the control unit 300 can compare the reception time with a threshold reception time to determine whether the reception time is equal to or greater than the threshold reception time. If the reception time is equal to or greater than the threshold reception time, the control unit 300 can determine that the user's arm has been accommodated in the accommodation space S for a sufficient time. If the reception time is less than the threshold reception time, the control unit 300 can determine that the user's arm has not been accommodated in the accommodation space S for a sufficient time. The control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the second and third determination results (3122d).

[0315] The control unit 300 can maintain the operation of the arm massage unit 500 in at least one of the following cases: when the operating state is a driving state and the reception time is equal to or longer than the threshold reception time; and when the operating state is a stopped state and the reception time is shorter than the threshold reception time.

[0316] When the operating state is the driving state and the reception time is less than the threshold reception time, the control unit 300 can stop the arm massage unit 500 and change the operation of the arm massage unit 500.

[0317] When the operating state is the stopped state and the reception time is equal to or greater than the threshold reception time, the control unit 300 can drive the arm massage unit 500 to change the operation of the arm massage unit 500.

[0318] As described above, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 by determining whether the user's arm is accommodated in the accommodation space S for a sufficient period of time based on the reception time of the sensing signal.

[0319] Furthermore, when the operation state of the arm massage unit 500 is changed to the driving state as described above, the control unit 300 can again control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 (S3130). When the operation state of the arm massage unit 500 is changed to the driving state, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the air pressure of the air cell 570.

[0320] As an example, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on whether the air pressure of the air cells 570 is equal to or greater than a preset threshold air pressure (S3131). The threshold air pressure may be preset by various objects as described above and stored in the memory 330. The threshold air pressure may be a criterion for determining whether the user's arm is properly accommodated in the accommodation space S. When the user's arm is properly accommodated in the accommodation space S, the air pressure of the inflated air cells 570 may be equal to or greater than the threshold air pressure.

[0321] For example, the control unit 300 can inflate the air cell 570 (S3131a). The control unit 300 can inflate the air cell 570 by driving the air supply unit to supply air to the air cell 570.

[0322] The control unit 300 may perform a fourth determination as to whether or not the air pressure of the inflated air cell 570 is equal to or greater than a preset threshold air pressure (S3131b).

[0323] For example, the control unit 300 can compare the air pressure of the inflated air cells 570 with a threshold air pressure to determine whether the air pressure of the inflated air cells 570 is equal to or greater than the threshold air pressure.

[0324] When the air pressure of the inflated air cells 570 is equal to or greater than the threshold air pressure, the control unit 300 may determine that the user's arm is correctly accommodated in the accommodation space S. When the air pressure of the inflated air cells 570 is less than the threshold air pressure, the control unit 300 may determine that the user's arm is not correctly accommodated in the accommodation space S.

[0325] The control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the fourth determination result (S3131c).

[0326] When the air pressure of the inflated air cells 570 is equal to or greater than the threshold air pressure, the control unit 300 can maintain the operation of the arm massage unit 500. In other words, the control unit 300 can maintain the operation state of the arm massage unit 500 in the driving state.

[0327] When the air pressure of the inflated air cells 570 is less than the threshold air pressure, the control unit 300 can stop the arm massage unit 500 and change the operation of the arm massage unit. In other words, the control unit 300 can change the operation state of the arm massage unit 500 from the driving state to the stopped state.

[0328] As described above, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 by determining whether the user's arm is properly accommodated in the accommodation space S based on the air pressure of the air cell.

[0329] As another example, the control unit 300 may control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the air pressure of the air cell 570 and the re-reception time of the sensing signal (S3132).

[0330] For example, the control unit 300 can inflate the air cells 570 (S3132a) and perform a fourth determination (S3132b). Since S3132a is similar to the above-described S3131a and S3132b is similar to the above-described S3131b, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0331] If the air pressure of the inflated air cell 570 is equal to or greater than the threshold air pressure, the control unit 300 may perform a fifth determination to determine whether the re-reception time of the sensing signal is equal to or greater than a preset threshold re-reception time (S3132c). At this time, the re-reception time may be a reception time of the sensing signal received by the control unit 300 after the air cell 570 is inflated. The re-reception time may be determined based on a detection time at which the sensing unit 590 senses the user's arm after the air cell 570 is inflated. For example, the re-reception time may be longer when the sensing time after the air cell 570 is inflated is longer than when the sensing time after the air cell 570 is inflated is short. In other words, the longer the sensing unit 590 senses the user's arm after the air cell 570 is inflated, the longer the re-reception time may be.

[0332] The threshold re-reception time may be preset by various objects as described above and stored in the memory 330. The threshold re-reception time may be a criterion for determining whether the user's arm is accommodated in the accommodation space S for a sufficient time after the air cell 570 is inflated. If the user's arm is accommodated in the accommodation space S for a sufficient time after the air cell 570 is inflated, the re-reception time may be equal to or greater than the threshold re-reception time.

[0333] The above-mentioned threshold reception time and threshold re-reception time may be the same or different from each other. Preferably, the threshold re-reception time may be shorter than the threshold reception time, but is not limited thereto. For example, the threshold re-reception time may be longer than the threshold reception time.

[0334] For example, the control unit 300 may compare the re-reception time with a threshold re-reception time to determine whether the re-reception time is equal to or greater than the threshold re-reception time.

[0335] When the re-reception time is equal to or greater than the threshold re-reception time, the control unit 300 may determine that the user's arm is accurately accommodated in the accommodation space S for a sufficient time. When the re-reception time is less than the threshold re-reception time, the control unit 300 may determine that the user's arm is not accurately accommodated in the accommodation space S for a sufficient time.

[0336] The control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the fifth determination result (S3132d).

[0337] If the re-reception time is equal to or greater than the threshold re-reception time, the control unit 300 can maintain the operation of the arm massage unit 500. In other words, the control unit 300 can maintain the operation state of the arm massage unit 500 in the driving state.

[0338] If the re-reception time is less than the threshold re-reception time, the control unit 300 can stop the arm massage unit 500 and change the operation of the arm massage unit 500. In other words, the control unit 300 can change the operation state of the arm massage unit 500 from the driving state to the stopped state.

[0339] As described above, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 by determining whether the user's arm is accurately accommodated in the accommodation space S through the air pressure and re-reception time of the air cell 570, and whether the user's arm is accommodated in the accommodation space S for a sufficient time after the air cell is expanded.

[0340] FIG. 33 illustrates another example for explaining the control operation of the arm massage unit by the control unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0341] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the arm massage unit 500 may include an electrode disposed in the receiving space. For example, the sensing unit 590 may be embodied as one of the first and third biosignal measuring units 550, 3210. Any one of the measuring units may include any one of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 and the third biosignal measuring electrode 3320. In other words, the electrode disposed in the receiving space may be any one of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 and the third biosignal measuring electrode 3320. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the sensing unit 590 is embodied as the first biosignal measuring unit 550.

[0342] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the first biosignal measurement unit 550 in the sensing period, and control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the electrical value of the first biosignal measurement electrode 980 in the operating period.

[0343] For example, the control unit 300 may control the operation of the first biosignal measurement unit 550 in the sensing period (S3140). For example, the control unit 300 may drive the first biosignal measurement unit 550 in the sensing period to activate the first biosignal measurement unit 550. The activated first biosignal measurement unit 550 may transmit information on an electrical value of the first biosignal measurement electrode 980 to the control unit 300. The electrical value of the first biosignal measurement electrode 980 may be at least one of a voltage, a current, a resistance, and an impedance of the first biosignal measurement electrode 980. The control unit 300 may repeatedly drive and stop the first biosignal measurement unit 550 based on a preset time period.

[0344] As described above, the first biosignal measuring section 550 transmits the electrical value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 to the control section 300, but is not limited to this. For example, the first biosignal measuring section 550 and the control section 300 are electrically connected, and the control section 300 can acquire the electrical value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980.

[0345] The control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 in the operation section based on the electrical value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 (S3150).

[0346] The control unit 300 can again control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the air pressure of the air cell 570 (S3160).

[0347] Steps S3150 and S3160 will be described in detail below.

[0348] FIG. 34 shows an example for explaining the control operation of the arm massage unit shown in FIG.

[0349] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the electrical value of the first biological signal measuring electrode 980 and the operating state of the arm massage unit 500 (S3150).

[0350] As an example, the control unit 300 can determine whether the electrical value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 has changed, and control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the determination result and the operating state of the arm massage unit 500 (S3151).

[0351] For example, the control unit 300 may perform a first determination as to whether or not an electrical value of the first biosignal measurement electrode 980 has changed (S3151a). When the first biosignal measurement electrode 980 comes into contact with the user's arm, the electrical value of the first biosignal measurement electrode 980 may change.

[0352] When the electrical value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 has changed, the control unit 300 can determine that the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 has come into contact with the user's arm and that the user's arm has been accommodated in the accommodation space S. When the electrical value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 has not changed, the control unit 300 can determine that the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 has not come into contact with the user's arm and that the user's arm has not been accommodated in the accommodation space S. The control unit 300 can perform a second determination of whether the operating state of the arm massage unit 500 is the driving state (S3151b).

[0353] The control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the first and second judgment results (S3151c).

[0354] The control unit 300 can maintain the operation of the arm massage unit 500 in at least one of the following cases: when the electrical value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 does not change and the operating state is a stopped state, and when the electrical value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 changes and the operating state is a driven state.

[0355] When the electrical value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 does not change and the operating state is the driving state, the control unit 300 can stop the arm massage unit 500 and change the operation of the arm massage unit 500.

[0356] When the electrical value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 changes and the operating state is in a stopped state, the control unit 300 can drive the arm massage unit 500 to change the operation of the arm massage unit 500. As described above, the control unit 300 can determine whether the user's arm is accommodated in the accommodation space S based on the electrical value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 and control the operation of the arm massage unit 500.

[0357] As another example, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on at least one of the electrical value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980, the operating state of the arm massage unit 500, and the amount of change in the electrical value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 and the time of change relative to the amount of change (S3152).

[0358] The amount of change may represent the degree to which the electrical value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 changes. The amount of change may be determined based on at least one of the contact area between the user's arm and the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 and the number of electrodes in contact with the user's arm. For example, the amount of change may be greater when the contact area is greater than when the contact area is smaller. The amount of change may be greater when the number of electrodes in contact with the user's arm is greater than when the number of electrodes in contact with the user's arm is smaller. In other words, the amount of change may be greater when the contact area is greater or the number of electrodes in contact with the user's arm is greater.

[0359] The change time may be the time elapsed from the time when the electrical value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 changes to the time when the electrical value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 does not change. The change time may be determined based on the contact time of the user's arm and the first biosignal measuring electrode 980. For example, the change time may be longer when the contact time is longer than when the contact time is shorter. In other words, the change time may be longer the longer the contact time between the user's arm and the first biosignal measuring electrode 980.

[0360] For example, the control unit 300 performs a first determination of whether or not an electrical value has changed (S3152a), and a second determination of whether or not the operating state is a driving state (S3152b). Since S3152a is similar to the above-mentioned S3151a, and S3152b is similar to the above-mentioned S3151b, detailed description will be omitted.

[0361] When the electrical value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 has changed, the control unit 300 can perform at least one of a third judgment of judging whether or not the amount of change in the electrical value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 is equal to or greater than a preset threshold amount of change, and a fourth judgment of judging whether or not the change time for the amount of change is equal to or greater than a preset threshold change time (S3152c). The threshold amount of change and the threshold change time may be preset by the various objects described above and stored in the memory 330. The threshold amount of change and the threshold change time may be criteria for determining whether or not the user's arm is accommodated in the accommodation space S for a sufficient time. When the user's arm is accommodated in the accommodation space S for a sufficient time, the amount of change in the electrical value may be equal to or greater than the threshold amount of change. When the user's arm is accommodated in the accommodation space S for a sufficient time, the change time for the amount of change in the electrical value may be equal to or greater than the threshold change time.

[0362] For example, the control unit 300 can compare the amount of change in the electrical value with a threshold amount of change to determine whether the amount of change in the electrical value is greater than or equal to the threshold amount of change, and can compare the change time for the amount of change with the threshold amount of change to determine whether the change time is greater than or equal to the threshold amount of change.

[0363] The control unit 300 may determine that the user's arm has been accommodated in the accommodation space S for a sufficient time in at least one of the cases where the amount of change is equal to or greater than a threshold change amount and where the change time is equal to or greater than a threshold change time. The control unit 300 may determine that the user's arm has not been accommodated in the accommodation space S for a sufficient time in at least one of the cases where the amount of change is less than the threshold change amount and where the change time is less than the threshold change time.

[0364] The control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the second determination result and at least one of the third and fourth determination results (S3152d).

[0365] When the amount of change in the electrical value is greater than or equal to a threshold change amount, or when the change time for the amount of change is greater than or equal to a threshold change time, and when the operating state is in a driving state, the control unit 300 can maintain the operation of the arm massage unit 500.

[0366] When the amount of change in the electrical value is less than the threshold change amount, or when the change time for the amount of change is less than the threshold change time, and the operating state is in a stopped state, the control unit 300 can maintain the operation of the arm massage unit 500.

[0367] When the amount of change in the electrical value is less than the threshold change amount, or when the change time for the amount of change is less than the threshold change time, and when the operating state is the driving state, the control unit 300 can stop the arm massage unit 500 and change the operation of the arm massage unit 500.

[0368] When at least one of the cases where the amount of change in the electrical value is equal to or greater than a threshold change amount and the change time for the amount of change is equal to or greater than a threshold change time, and the operating state is a stopped state, the control unit 300 can drive the arm massage unit 500 to change the operation of the arm massage unit 500.

[0369] Furthermore, when the operation state of the arm massage unit 500 is changed to the driving state as described above, the control unit 300 can again control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 (S3160). When the operation state of the arm massage unit 500 is changed to the driving state, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the air pressure of the air cell 570.

[0370] As an example, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on whether the air pressure of the air cells 570 is equal to or higher than a threshold air pressure (S3161).

[0371] For example, the control unit 300 can inflate the air cell (S3161a). The control unit 300 can perform a fifth judgment to judge whether the air pressure of the inflated air cell is equal to or higher than the threshold air pressure (S3161b). The control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the fifth judgment result (S3161c). Since S3161a is the same as S3131a described above, S3161b is the same as S3131b described above, and S3161c is the same as S3131c described above, detailed explanations will be omitted.

[0372] As another example, the control unit 300 may control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on at least one of the air pressure of the air cell 570, the re-change amount of the electrical value, and the re-change time for the re-change amount (S3162).

[0373] For example, the control unit 300 can inflate the air cells 570 (S3162a) and perform a fifth determination (S3162b). Since S3162a is similar to the above-described S3161a and S3162b is similar to the above-described S3161b, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0374] If the air pressure of the expanded air cell 570 is equal to or greater than the threshold air pressure, the control unit 300 can perform at least one of a sixth judgment of determining whether the amount of re-change of the electrical value that changes after the air cell 570 expands is equal to or greater than a preset threshold re-change amount, and a seventh judgment of determining whether the re-change time for the re-change amount is equal to or greater than a preset threshold re-change time (S3162c).

[0375] The re-change amount of the electric value may indicate the degree to which the electric value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 changes after the air cell 570 expands. The re-change amount can be determined based on at least one of the contact area between the user's arm and the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 after the air cell 570 expands and the number of electrodes in contact with the user's arm after the air cell 570 expands. For example, the re-change amount may be larger when the contact area after the air cell 570 expands is larger than when the contact area after the air cell 570 expands is smaller. The re-change amount may be larger when the number of electrodes in contact with the user's arm after the air cell 570 expands is larger than when the number of electrodes in contact with the user's arm after the air cell 570 expands is smaller. In other words, the larger the contact area after the air cell 570 expands or the larger the number of electrodes in contact with the user's arm after the air cell 570 expands, the larger the re-change amount may be.

[0376] The re-change time for the re-change amount may be the elapsed time from the time when the electric value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 changes after the air cell 570 expands to the time when the electric value of the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 does not change. The re-change time can be determined based on the contact time when the user's arm contacts the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 after the air cell 570 expands. For example, the re-change time may be longer when the contact time after the air cell 570 expands is longer than when the contact time after the air cell 570 expands is short. In other words, the longer the contact time between the user's arm and the first biosignal measuring electrode 980 after the air cell 570 expands, the longer the re-change time may be.

[0377] The threshold re-change amount and the threshold re-change time may be preset by the various objects mentioned above and stored in the memory 330. The threshold re-change amount and the threshold re-change time may be criteria for determining whether or not the user's arm is accommodated in the accommodation space S for a sufficient time. When the user's arm is accommodated in the accommodation space S for a sufficient time, the re-change amount of the electrical value may be equal to or greater than the threshold re-change amount. When the user's arm is accommodated in the accommodation space S for a sufficient time, the re-change time for the re-change amount of the electrical value may be equal to or greater than the threshold re-change time.

[0378] The threshold change amount and the threshold re-change amount may be the same or different from each other, and the threshold change time and the threshold re-change time may be the same or different from each other. Preferably, the threshold re-change amount may be larger than the threshold change amount, but is not limited thereto. For example, the threshold re-change amount may be smaller than the threshold change amount. The threshold re-change time may be shorter than the threshold change time, but is not limited thereto. For example, the threshold re-change time may be longer than the threshold change time.

[0379] For example, the control unit 300 can compare the re-change amount of the electrical value with a threshold re-change amount to determine whether the re-change amount is equal to or greater than the threshold re-change amount. The control unit 300 can compare the re-change time for the re-change amount with a threshold re-change time to determine whether the re-change time is equal to or greater than the threshold re-change time.

[0380] The control unit 300 may determine that the user's arm is accurately accommodated in the accommodation space S for a sufficient time in at least one of the cases where the re-change amount is equal to or greater than the threshold change amount and where the re-change time is equal to or greater than the threshold re-change time. The control unit 300 may determine that the user's arm is not accurately accommodated in the accommodation space S for a sufficient time in at least one of the cases where the re-change amount is less than the threshold change amount and where the re-change time is less than the threshold re-change time.

[0381] The control unit 300 may control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on at least one of the sixth and seventh judgment results (S3162d). When at least one of the following is true: the re-change amount of the electrical value is equal to or greater than the threshold re-change amount; and the re-change time for the re-change amount is equal to or greater than the threshold re-change time, the control unit 300 may maintain the operation of the arm massage unit 500.

[0382] When the re-change amount of the electrical value is less than the threshold re-change amount, or when the re-change time for the re-change amount is less than the threshold re-change time, the control unit 300 can stop the arm massage unit 500 and change the operation of the arm massage unit 500.

[0383] FIG. 35 illustrates another example for explaining the control operation of the arm massage unit by the control unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0384] As described in Figures 33 and 34, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the first biosignal measurement unit 550 in the sensing period, and control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the electrical value of the first biosignal measurement electrode 980 in the operating period, but is not limited to this.

[0385] For example, the control unit 300 may control the operation of the air cell 570 in the sensing period (S3170), and control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the air pressure of the air cell 570 (S3180).

[0386] First, the control unit 300 can inflate the air cell 570 in the sensing period (S3170). Since S3170 is similar to S3131a, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0387] Thereafter, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 in the operation section based on the air pressure of the expanded air cell 570 (S3180).

[0388] Step S3180 will be explained in detail below.

[0389] FIG. 36 shows an example for explaining the control operation of the arm massage unit shown in FIG.

[0390] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the air pressure of the inflated air cells 570 and the operating state of the arm massage unit 500 (S3180).

[0391] As an example, the control unit 300 can determine whether the air pressure of the inflated air cell 570 is equal to or greater than a threshold air pressure, and control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the determination result and the operating state of the arm massage unit 500 (S3181).

[0392] For example, the control unit 300 may perform a first determination as to whether or not the air pressure of the inflated air cell 570 is equal to or greater than a threshold air pressure (S3181a). Since S3181a is similar to S3161b, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0393] The control unit 300 can perform a second determination as to whether the operating state of the arm massage unit 500 is the driving state (S3181b). Since S3181b is similar to S3121b, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0394] The control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the results of the first and second judgments (S3181c).

[0395] The control unit 300 can maintain the operation of the arm massage unit 500 in at least one of the following cases: when the air pressure of the inflated air cell 570 is less than the threshold air pressure and the operating state is in a stopped state, and when the air pressure of the inflated air cell 570 is equal to or greater than the threshold air pressure and the operating state is in a driven state.

[0396] When the air pressure of the inflated air cells 570 is less than the threshold air pressure and the operating state is the driving state, the control unit 300 can change the operation of the arm massage unit 500 by stopping the arm massage unit 500 .

[0397] When the air pressure of the inflated air cells 570 is equal to or higher than the threshold air pressure and the operation state is in the stopped state, the control unit 300 can drive the arm massage unit 500 to change the operation of the arm massage unit 500.

[0398] As another example, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the air pressure of the expanded air cell 570, the operating state of the arm massage unit 500, and the electrical value of the first biosignal measurement electrode 980 (S3182).

[0399] For example, the control unit 300 can perform a first determination of whether the air pressure of the inflated air cell 570 is equal to or higher than a threshold air pressure (S3182a), and a second determination of whether the operating state is the driving state (S3182b). Since S3182a is similar to the above-mentioned S3181a and S3182b is similar to the above-mentioned S3181b, detailed description will be omitted.

[0400] If the air pressure of the expanded air cell 570 is equal to or higher than the threshold air pressure, the control unit 300 can perform a third determination as to whether or not the electrical value of the first biosignal measurement electrode 980 has changed (S3182c). Since S3182c is similar to S3151a described above, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0401] The control unit 300 may control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the second and third judgment results (S3182d).

[0402] The control unit 300 can maintain the operation of the arm massage unit 500 in at least one of the cases where the electrical value does not change and the operating state is a stationary state, and the electrical value changes and the operating state is a driven state.

[0403] If the electrical value does not change and the operating state is the driving state, the control unit 300 can change the operation of the arm massage unit 500 by stopping the arm massage unit 500.

[0404] When the electrical value changes and the operating state is in the stopped state, the control unit 300 can drive the arm massage unit 500 to change the operation of the arm massage unit 500.

[0405] As yet another example, the control unit 300 can change the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on at least one of the air pressure of the expanded air cell 570, the operating state of the arm massage unit 500, and the amount of change and time of change in the electrical value of the first biosignal measurement electrode 980 (S3183).

[0406] For example, control unit 300 can perform a first determination of whether the air pressure of inflated air cell 570 is equal to or greater than a threshold air pressure (S3183a), a second determination of whether the operating state is a driving state (S3183b), and a third determination of whether an electrical value has changed (S3183c). S3183a is similar to S3182a, S3183b is similar to S3182b, and S3183c is similar to S3182c, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0407] If the electrical value has changed, the control unit 300 can perform at least one of a fourth judgment to judge whether the amount of change in the electrical value is equal to or greater than a threshold change amount, and a fifth judgment to judge whether the change time for the amount of change is equal to or greater than a threshold change time (S3183d). S3183d is similar to S3152c described above, and therefore a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0408] The control unit 300 can control the operation of the arm massage unit 500 based on the second judgment result and at least one of the fourth and fifth judgment results (S3183e). Since S3183e is similar to the above-mentioned S3152d, detailed description will be omitted.

[0409] As shown in Figures 31 to 36, the control unit 300 detects the user's arms and controls the operation of the arm massage unit 500, thereby preventing problems such as unnecessary power consumption by the arm massage unit 500 and a decrease in the user's satisfaction with the massage device 100.

[0410] FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining the operation of each arm massage unit and the body massage unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0411] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit 300 can control the operation of each of the arm massage units 510, 530 independently of each other based on the sensing signals of each of the sensing units 591, 593.

[0412] The control unit 300 can control the operation of the first arm massage unit 510 based on the first sensing signal of the first sensing unit 591 and a first operating state of the first arm massage unit 510. The first operating state may be at least one of a first driving state in which the first arm massage unit 510 operates, and a first stopped state in which the first arm massage unit 510 stops.

[0413] For example, the controller 300 may perform a first determination to determine whether a first sensing signal is received. The first determination is similar to the operation of determining whether a sensing signal is received as described above, and therefore a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0414] The control unit 300 can perform a second judgment to judge whether the first operating state of the first arm massage unit 510 is the first driving state or not. The second judgment is the same as the above-mentioned operation of judging whether the operating state is the driving state or not, so a detailed description will be omitted.

[0415] The control unit 300 can control the operation of the first arm massage unit 510 based on the results of the first and second judgments.

[0416] The control unit 300 can maintain the operation of the first arm massage unit 510 in at least one of the cases where the first sensing signal is not received and the first operating state is the first stopped state, and the first sensing signal is received and the first operating state is the first driven state.

[0417] If the first sensing signal is not received and the first operating state is the first driving state, the control unit 300 may change the operation of the first arm massage unit 510 by stopping the first arm massage unit 510.

[0418] When the first sensing signal is received and the first operating state is the first stopped state, the control unit 300 may drive the first arm massage unit 510 to change the operation of the first arm massage unit 510.

[0419] Furthermore, the control unit 300 may control the operation of the second arm massage unit 530 based on the second sensing signal of the second sensing unit 593 and the second operating state of the second arm massage unit 530. The second operating state may be at least one of a second operating state in which the second arm massage unit 530 operates and a second stopped state in which the second arm massage unit 530 stops.

[0420] For example, the controller 300 may perform a third determination to determine whether a second sensing signal has been received. The third determination is similar to the operation of determining whether a sensing signal has been received as described above, and therefore a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0421] The control unit 300 can perform a fourth judgment to judge whether the second operating state of the second arm massage unit 530 is the second driving state or not. The fourth judgment is the same as the above-mentioned operation of judging whether the operating state is the driving state or not, so a detailed description will be omitted.

[0422] The control unit 300 can control the operation of the second arm massage unit 530 based on the results of the third and fourth judgments.

[0423] The control unit 300 can maintain the operation of the second arm massage unit 530 in at least one of the cases where the second sensing signal is not received and the second operating state is the second stopped state, and the second sensing signal is received and the second operating state is the second driven state.

[0424] If the second sensing signal is not received and the second operating state is the second driving state, the control unit 300 may stop the second arm massage unit 530 and change the operation of the second arm massage unit 530.

[0425] When the second sensing signal is received and the second operating state is the second stopped state, the control unit 300 may drive the second arm massage unit 530 to change the operation of the second arm massage unit 530.

[0426] As described above, the control unit 300 controls the operation of the first arm massage unit 510 based on the first and second judgment results, and controls the operation of the second arm massage unit 530 based on the third and fourth judgment results, but is not limited to this. For example, the control unit 300 can control the operation of each arm massage unit based on the judgment results to which the contents described in Figures 31 to 36 are applied.

[0427] Thereby, the control unit 300 can independently control the operation of each arm massage unit by sensing each arm and controlling the operation of each arm massage unit.

[0428] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit 300 can control the operation of each arm massage unit as described above, with or without the body massage unit 2100 operating. In other words, the control unit 300 can control the operation of each arm massage unit 510, 530 and the operation of the body massage unit 2100 independently of each other.

[0429] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the body massage unit 2100 with each arm massage unit either operating or not operating.

[0430] For example, the control unit 300 may control the operation of the body massage unit 2100 based on a control signal for the body massage unit 2100. In this case, the control signal may be at least one of an operation signal (or a drive signal) for operating the body massage unit 2100 and a stop signal for stopping the body massage unit 2100. The control signal may be generated based on an input from a user.

[0431] The input unit 350 can generate a control signal based on an input from the user and transmit the control signal to the control unit 300. In this case, the input from the user may be at least one of a drive input for driving the body massage unit 2100, a stop input for stopping the body massage unit 2100, and a change input for changing the operation of the body massage unit 2100. The control unit 300 can drive or stop the body massage unit 2100 based on the control signal.

[0432] As another example, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the body massage unit 2100 based on the first and third judgment results described in Fig. 37 and a third operating state of the body massage unit 2100. In this case, the third operating state may be at least one of a third driving state in which the body massage unit 2100 operates and a third stopped state in which the body massage unit 2100 stops.

[0433] For example, the control unit 300 may perform the first and third determinations, and may perform a fifth determination of whether at least one of the first and second sensing signals is received.

[0434] The control unit 300 can perform a sixth determination of whether or not the third operating state is the third driving state.

[0435] The control unit 300 can control the operation of the body massage unit 2100 based on the results of the fifth and sixth judgments.

[0436] The control unit 300 can maintain the operation of the body massage unit 2100 in at least one of the following cases: when at least one of the first and second detection signals is received and the third operating state is the third driving state; and when neither the first nor the second detection signals is received and the third operating state is the third stop state.

[0437] When at least one of the first and second detection signals is received and the third operating state is the third stopped state, the control unit 300 can drive the body massage unit 2100 to change the operation of the body massage unit 2100.

[0438] If neither the first nor the second detection signal is received and the third operating state is the third driving state, the control unit 300 may stop the body massage unit 2100 and change the operation of the body massage unit 2100.

[0439] As described above, the control unit 300 controls the operation of the body massage unit 2100 based on the first and third judgment results and the third operating state, but is not limited to this. For example, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the body massage unit 2100 based on the judgment results to which the contents described in Figures 31 to 36 are applied and the third operating state.

[0440] Various embodiments have been described above. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be embodied in modified forms without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered from an explanatory perspective, not a limiting one. The scope of the present invention is defined in the claims, not the above description, and all differences within the scope of the equivalents should be interpreted as being included in the present invention.

[0441] Meanwhile, the above-described embodiments of the present invention can be created as a computer-executable program and can be embodied in a general-purpose digital computer that runs the program using a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes a magnetic storage medium (e.g., a ROM, a floppy disk, a hard disk, etc.), an optically readable medium (e.g., a CD-ROM, a DVD, etc.), and other storage media.

Claims

1. A control unit for controlling the massage device; An arm massage unit including a first arm massage unit having a first storage space and a second arm massage unit having a second storage space; and a sensing unit including a first sensing unit disposed in the first accommodating space and a second sensing unit disposed in the second accommodating space; Including, The first and second arm massage units are operable independently of each other; The control unit controls the operation of the first arm massage unit based on a first sensing signal of the first sensing unit and a first operating state of the first arm massage unit, and controls the operation of the second arm massage unit based on a second sensing signal of the second sensing unit and a second operating state of the second arm massage unit.

2. The first operating state is at least one of a first driving state in which the first arm massage unit operates and a first stopped state in which the first arm massage unit stops, The massage device according to claim 1 , wherein the second operating state is at least one of a second driving state in which the second arm massage unit is operating and a second stopped state in which the second arm massage unit is stopped.

3. the control unit performs a first determination to determine whether the first sensing signal is received, and a second determination to determine whether the first operating state is the first driving state, and controls an operation of the first arm massage unit based on the first and second determination results; 3. The massage device of claim 2, wherein the control unit performs a third judgment to determine whether the second sensing signal has been received, performs a fourth judgment to determine whether the second operating state is the second driving state, and controls the operation of the second arm massage unit based on the results of the third and fourth judgments.

4. When the first sensing signal is not received and the first operating state is the first stop state, or when the first sensing signal is received and the first operating state is the first drive state, the control unit maintains the operation of the first arm massage unit; When the first sensing signal is not received and the first operating state is the first driving state, the control unit stops the first arm massage unit to change the operation of the first arm massage unit, When the first sensing signal is received and the first operating state is the first stopped state, the control unit drives the first arm massage unit to change the operation of the first arm massage unit; When the second sensing signal is not received and the second operating state is the second stop state, or when the second sensing signal is received and the second operating state is the second drive state, the control unit maintains the operation of the second arm massage unit; When the second sensing signal is not received and the second operating state is the second driving state, the control unit stops the second arm massage unit and changes the operation of the second arm massage unit; The massage device according to claim 3, wherein when the second sensing signal is received and the second operating state is the second stopped state, the control unit drives the second arm massage unit and changes the operation of the second arm massage unit.

5. The massage device comprises: a body massage unit that massages at least a part of the user's body; Further comprising: The massage device according to claim 3 , wherein the control unit controls the operation of each arm massage unit while the body massage unit is in an operating or inoperable state.

6. The control unit controls the operation of the body massage unit based on a control signal for the body massage unit, The massage device according to claim 5 , wherein the control signal is at least one of an operation signal for operating the body massage unit and a stop signal for stopping the body massage unit.

7. The massage device according to claim 5 , wherein the control unit controls the body massage unit based on the first and third judgment results and a third operating state of the body massage unit.

8. The massage device according to claim 7 , wherein the third operating state is at least one of a third driving state in which the body massage part operates and a third stopped state in which the body massage part stops.

9. 9. The massage device of claim 8, wherein the control unit performs the first judgment and the third judgment, performs a fifth judgment to determine whether at least one of the first and second sensing signals has been received, performs a sixth judgment to determine whether the third operating state is the third driving state, and controls the operation of the body massage unit based on the results of the fifth and sixth judgments.

10. When at least one of the first and second sensing signals is received and the third operating state is the third driving state, and when neither the first nor the second sensing signal is received and the third operating state is the third stopped state, the control unit maintains the operation of the body massage unit; When at least one of the first and second sensing signals is received and the third operating state is the third stopped state, the control unit drives the body massage unit to change the operation of the body massage unit; 10. The massage device of claim 9, wherein when both the first and second sensing signals are not received and the third operating state is the third driving state, the control unit stops the body massage unit and changes the operation of the body massage unit.

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