Operation control system of a massage chair

Abstract

To provide a massage chair actuation control system that can be easily configured to centrally manage multiple commercial massage chairs used by coin payment, and can be used in conjunction with a system that performs cashless payment.SOLUTION: A massage chair actuation control system includes: a massage chair main body 10 provided with actuation control means 11 for controlling actuation of a massage chair 1; a network unit 20 connected to the actuation control means 11 so as to communicate via a mobile radio network 40; a host server 60 connected to an Internet network 50 that manages the operation of a plurality of the massage chair main bodies 10 by communicating with a plurality of the network units 20 via the mobile radio network 40; and a coin mechanism 35, which is connected to the network unit 20 and the actuation control means 11 and transmits information related to inserted coins, and which is set up so that payment is made when the coins are inserted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an operation control system for massage chairs for multiple business uses, which centrally manages the massage chairs via communication means and is used for coin settlement.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as an operation control system for massage chairs, a control unit drives and controls a list band with an individually set ID code and a reader / writer that reads the ID code provided for each time rental device (such as a massage or game device), and transmits the ID code and the identification information of the time rental device to a computer device. A charging system for time rental devices (see Patent Document 1) has been proposed in which a computer device determines whether the time rental device can be used and charges the usage fee based on the ID code and the time rental device identification information.

[0003] Conventionally, as another operation control system for massage chairs, a barcode reader, a self-returning read start switch for starting the reader, and a storage box for the power relay of the massage member are provided adjacent to the side of an electric massage machine. On the other hand, a control timer circuit for the power relay and a barcode collation unit are installed elsewhere. The barcode read from the reader is collated with a specific barcode in this collation unit. Regardless of the collation result, the reading operation of the reader is stopped with the collation completion output. When the collation result matches, the timer circuit is started with this match output, and the power relay in the box is turned on to enable the driving of the electric massage machine. An operation control means for an electric massage machine (see Patent Document 2) has been proposed.

[0004] Also, previously, as an operation control system for a massage chair capable of performing cashless payment, a massage chair main body provided with operation control means, a network unit provided connected to the operation control means, a plurality of network units capable of communicating with a mobile radio network, and a host server connected to the Internet network, a QR code (registered trademark) arranged to be attached to the massage chair main body and displaying identification information and the like related to the massage chair main body, a mobile phone connected to the Internet network so as to read and communicate with the QR code (registered trademark), and a cashless payment company server connected to the Internet network so as to receive the identification information and the like from the mobile phone and perform cashless payment (see Patent Document 3) has been proposed by the present applicant.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] Regarding the problem to be solved in the operation control system of the massage chair, a method of centralized management using information processing technology has been proposed in the cashless payment system, but a plurality of business-use massage chairs used for coin payment can be simply configured so as to be centrally managed, and can be used in combination with the cashless payment system. Specifically, such a thing has not been proposed.

[0007] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an operation control system for a massage chair that can be easily configured to centrally manage a plurality of business-use massage chairs used for coin settlement and can be used in combination with a system that performs cashless settlement.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0008] The present invention has the following configuration in order to achieve the above object. According to one form of the operation control system for a massage chair according to the present invention, it is an operation control system for a massage chair that centrally manages a plurality of business-use massage chairs via communication means and is used for coin settlement, and includes a massage chair body provided with operation control means for controlling the operation of the massage chair, a network unit connected to the operation control means so as to communicate via a mobile radio network, a plurality of the network units communicate with the mobile radio network to manage the operation of the plurality of massage chair bodies, a host server connected to the Internet network, and a coin mech provided so as to be settled by inserting a coin, connected to the network unit and the operation control means, and transmitting information related to the inserted coin.

[0009] According to one form of the operation control system of the massage chair according to the present invention, a plurality of business-use massage chairs are centrally managed via communication means, and it is an operation control system of a massage chair used by coin settlement or cashless settlement, comprising: a massage chair body provided with operation control means for controlling the operation of the massage chair; a network unit connected to the operation control means so as to communicate via a mobile radio network; a plurality of the network units and the mobile radio network communicate with each other to manage the operation of the plurality of massage chair bodies, a host server connected to the Internet network; a coin mech provided so as to be connected to the network unit and the operation control means and to transmit information related to the inserted coin; a QR code (registered trademark) arranged so as to be attached to the massage chair body and displaying information related to cashless settlement together with identification information related to the massage chair body; and a mobile phone connected to the Internet network, which receives the identification information and information related to cashless settlement from the mobile phone and, based on the information, performs cashless settlement for the massage chair body corresponding to the QR code (registered trademark), and a cashless settlement company server connected to the Internet network. the above-mentioned a mobile phone connected to the Internet network, which receives the identification information and information related to cashless settlement from the mobile phone and, transmit settlement information via the Internet network, and manage the massage chair main body from the host server that manages the operation control means via the network unit the host server the above-mentioned based on the information, for the the above-mentioned massage chair body corresponding to the QR code (registered trademark), performs cashless settlement the above-mentioned and a cashless settlement company server connected to the Internet network.

[0010] Further, according to one form of the operation control system of the massage chair according to the present invention, when a coin is inserted into the coin mech, a signal for stopping the cashless settlement is transmitted from the coin mech so that the coin settlement takes precedence over the cashless settlement. via the network unit to the host server transmitted , and management to stop the cashless settlement is performed via the host server which can be characterized by this.

[0011] According to one aspect of the operation control system of the massage chair according to the present invention, it can be characterized in that a computer for managing the massage machine is connected to the Internet so that information on the operation status of the massage chair body can be collected and managed.

[0012] According to one aspect of the operation control system of the massage chair according to the present invention, it can be characterized in that a computer for system management settings is connected to the Internet so that the settings of the operation control means of the massage chair body can be changed.

Effects of the Invention

[0013] According to the operation control system of the massage chair of the present invention, a plurality of business-use massage chairs used by coin settlement can be simply configured so as to be centrally managed, and it has a particularly advantageous effect that it can be used in combination with a system that performs cashless settlement.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0015] Hereinafter, the best mode example of the operation control system of the massage chair according to the present invention will be described in detail based on the attached drawings (Figs. 1 to 5). The operation control system of the massage chair of this mode example can centrally manage a plurality of business-use massage chairs 1 via communication means, and can be used by a user through coin payment or cashless payment. This operation control system of the massage chair can use both a coin payment system and a cashless payment system, and can manage a plurality of business-use massage chairs 1 individually or collectively via communication means by information processing technology. Note that the coin payment system in this system does not exclude a cash charging system including paper money in addition to a charging system using only coins. That is, in the illustrated mode example, a state of using a coin mech (coin processing device) 35 is shown, but it goes without saying that it may also be used as a cash processing device by providing a function for processing paper money in addition to this.

[0016] As shown in Fig. 1, the massage chair main body 10 is provided with an operation control means 11 for centrally program - controlling the driving of a plurality of operation driving devices (each kneading and loosening device corresponding to the shoulders, waist, arms, legs, etc.) incorporated in the commercial massage chair 1 (see Fig. 2 for the appearance) and operable electrically. As this operation control means 11, it includes a massage chair substrate 11a, each load input / output storage unit 11b, each state management storage unit 11d, and a setting / confirmation terminal controller 11c as constituent elements. In the massage chair substrate 11a, each load input / output storage unit 11b storing information on a plurality of program courses of massage (courses of operation patterns combined from a plurality of elements such as the selection of each operation driving device, driving intensity, and time for kneading and loosening) is connected, and these program courses can be selected by the setting / confirmation terminal controller 11c. Also, each state management storage unit 11d stores information on each state management, and this information can be transmitted to the host server 60 via the network unit 20. Note that the setting / confirmation terminal controller 11c may be a wired type connected to the massage chair substrate 11a by a cable or, of course, a wireless remote control.

[0017] The network unit 20 is connected to and provided on the massage chair substrate 11a, which is a constituent element of the operation control means 11, so that the massage chair 1 can communicate via the mobile radio network 40. As shown in Fig. 1, this network unit 20 includes a data communication terminal 21, a SIM card 22, an information collection circuit 23, and an interface circuit 24 as constituent elements. According to this network unit 20, similar to mobile phone communication, it can communicate with the host server 60 in a state of a closed - area network via the mobile radio network 40, and the operation control means (massage chair substrate 11a) of the massage chair 1 is configured to be connectable to the outside.

[0018] Also, as shown in FIG. 1, this network unit (QR payment network unit) 20 and the massage chair substrate 11a of the massage chair body 10 are connected by the interface circuit 24 of the network unit 20 and the interface circuit provided on the massage chair substrate 11a, and are configured such that signals are exchanged between the two interface circuits. As shown in FIG. 1, the signals are transmitted as input signals from the massage chair body 10 to the network unit 20, including operation permission signals, QR payment non-permission signals during coin use, periodic information acquisition, and requested information acquisition. Also, as output signals from the network unit 20 to the massage chair body 10, operation commands, operation information for coin payment or QR payment, information acquisition signals, set values, and operation software rewriting information are transmitted.

[0019] The host server 60 can communicate with a plurality of network units 20 via the mobile radio network 40 to centrally manage the operation of individual massage chair bodies 10 as a closed network. Also, as shown in FIG. 1, this host server 60 is connected to the Internet network 50. 。

[0020] And, as shown in FIG. 1, the coin mech 35 is provided such that payment is made when a coin is inserted, is connected to the network unit 20 and the operation control means (massage chair substrate 11a), and is provided to transmit information related to the inserted coin. Note that for this coin mech 35, the information related to the coin may enter the side of the massage chair body 10 directly through the interface circuit of the massage chair substrate 11a by the massage chair function, or may enter the side of the network unit 20 through the interface circuit 24.

[0021] Thus, according to the operation control system of the massage chair including the massage chair main body 10, the network unit 20, the host server, and the coin mech 35, a plurality of business-use massage chairs used for coin settlement can be simply configured so as to be centrally managed, and there is a particularly advantageous effect that it can be used in combination with a system that performs cashless settlement.

[0022] In addition, as a form example of the present invention, a system can be adopted in which a count signal (pulse) related to the coins of the coin mech 35 is transmitted to the host server 60 via the network unit 20 after entering the massage chair main body 10 (massage chair base 11a). According to this, the counts managed by the massage chair main body 10 and the host server 60 are the same, and there is no deviation in the count. By the way, in the case of a conventional system in which the network unit 20 relays the output of the count signal (pulse) related to the coins of the coin mech 35 to the massage chair main body 10, monitors and acquires the pulse, and sends it to the host server 60, since each is counting, the count may deviate. In contrast, in the form example of the present invention, such a deviation in the count can be prevented.

[0023] 15 is a QR code (registered trademark) (matrix-type two-dimensional code), which is arranged to be attached to the massage chair main body 10 and displays information related to cashless settlement together with the identification information related to the massage chair main body 10.

[0024] 30 is a mobile phone, which reads the QR code (registered trademark) 15, transmits the identification information related to the massage chair main body 10, and connects to the Internet network 50 so as to be able to communicate information related to cashless settlement. The connection of the mobile phone 30 to the Internet network 50 may be made via a mobile radio network or may be performed via a communication means such as Wi-Fi.

[0025] 70 is a cashless payment company server (for example, a cashless card payment company server as shown in FIG. 1), which receives identification information related to the massage chair main body 10 from the mobile phone 30 and information related to cashless payment, and based on the information from the host server 60, for the massage chair main body 10 corresponding to the QR code (registered trademark) 15, it is connected to the Internet network 50 so as to perform cashless payment.

[0026] According to the operation control system of the massage chair according to this exemplary embodiment, a coin payment system and a cashless payment system can be used in combination, and the massage chair 1 can be used by coin payment or cashless payment. And according to the cashless payment system according to this exemplary embodiment, it is possible to achieve a particularly advantageous effect that a highly convenient cashless payment can be performed by suitably using the mobile phone 30. That is, according to this exemplary embodiment, when cashless payment is selected, the user only needs to carry the mobile phone, which has become an essential item in modern life, and it is not necessary for the user side to carry portable identification means in the form of a wristband or a card as in the conventional system. And, for example, in the case of a system used within a specific facility such as a hot spring facility in the form of a wristband, unlike the case where a separate settlement procedure is required when leaving the facility after using the facility or a prior procedure is required as in the prepaid card form, the settlement can be easily completed with one operation procedure, and the convenience can be improved.

[0027] Also, according to this exemplary embodiment, it is only necessary to arrange a QR code (registered trademark) on the massage chair side, eliminating the need for the reading means provided on the massage chair side in the conventional system and avoiding the complication of the system. The device targeted by the present invention is fixed to a facility provided for unspecified persons such as a hot spring or an entertainment venue, like the massage chair 1 installed for business use as in this exemplary embodiment, and is not a commodity that is moved or consumed but is repeatedly used. That is, the information of the device and the service provided by the device can be specified by an identification code such as a single QR code (registered trademark). For such a device, according to the present invention, there is a particularly remarkable advantage that cashless payment associated with the use of the device can be suitably realized, enhancing convenience even more.

[0028] In this exemplary embodiment, the QR code (registered trademark) 15 is arranged to be displayed by, for example, attaching it to the surface of an easily visible part of the massage chair 1. Thus, it is attached to the massage chair 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The QR code (registered trademark) 15 displayed on a plate or sheet-like member may be attached to the massage chair 1 in such a way that it is not easily detached. The present invention with the QR code (registered trademark) 15 arranged in this way attaches one QR code (registered trademark) 15 to one business-use massage chair 1 as in this embodiment. Even if the selected massage program courses (menus for each kneading and loosening course) are different, it has the characteristic of being able to function simply and effectively in a charging system that performs flat-rate (uniform charging) settlement. Also, in the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the case of arranging one QR code (registered trademark) 15 for one massage chair 1 is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to arrange a plurality of QR codes (registered trademarks) 15 and selectively read these QR codes (registered trademarks) 15 to select and operate the massage program courses (menus for each kneading and loosening course). As a medium that can carry an identification code, an IC chip etc. can be considered. However, on the premise of using the reading function by the image processing of the mobile phone 30, there is an advantage in using the QR code (registered trademark) 15.

[0029] And according to this exemplary embodiment, when a coin is inserted into the coin mech (coin processing device) 35, a signal to stop the cashless settlement is transmitted from the coin mech 35 so that coin settlement is prioritized over cashless settlement. According to this, as a specific example, for example, when the fee is set at 200 yen for coin settlement and 100 yen is first inserted into the coin mech with a coin, coin settlement is prioritized. Even if a subsequent attempt is made to settle cashlessly, an error determination is made, and control can be performed so that the inserted coin (100 yen) is not wasted.

[0030] In addition, in this exemplary embodiment, one piece of information from the host server 60 relates to determining whether the operation of the business-use massage chair 1 can be executed. According to this, when the business-use massage chair 1 is in a state where it cannot operate, it can be appropriately determined, and when it cannot operate or has not been able to operate, appropriate processing can be performed so that no charging is made, and the user can appropriately use the business-use massage chair 1.

[0031] In addition, in this exemplary embodiment, the management by the host server 60 of the operation of each business-use massage chair 1 can be related to the turning on and off (on·off) of the power switch (not shown) of the business-use massage chair 1. According to this, the charging management of the business-use massage chair 1 can be the operation control related to the turning on and off of the power switch, which can be simple control, and can be easy for the user to understand and use. Note that the operation control related to the turning on and off of the power switch can be, for example, control corresponding to time rental charging or control for charging corresponding to the completion of the execution of a program course (menu of each kneading and loosening course).

[0032] In addition, in this exemplary embodiment, the massage machine management computer 80 is connected to the Internet network 50 so that the information on the operation status of the massage chair main body 10 can be collected and managed. According to this, for a plurality of business-use massage chairs, they can be intensively and efficiently managed individually or collectively by the massage machine management computer 80 (for example, a plurality of massage machine management companies and client computers as shown in FIG. 1), and the operation status can be appropriately grasped. Therefore, the productivity of business operations related to business strategies such as management operations and improvement of operation efficiency can be significantly enhanced.

[0033] According to the massage chair management computer 80 of this exemplary embodiment, in addition to the management related to cashless payment, it is a system that can perform the management related to coin payment in the same way as the management related to cashless payment. As its management items, there are sales management by coin payment including confirmation of the number of sales coins, maintenance timing management by sales accumulation and operation accumulation time management, and information management for selection and setting related to the program course of massage through a database by collecting operation information (performance records) of users. According to this, it is possible to appropriately obtain information for improving sales along with the management of sales.

[0034] Furthermore, as a specific example of the management related to coin payment, for example, by managing the number of coins stored in the coin box of Coin Mech, it is possible to inform the status of the coin box (such as the number of accumulated coins) so as to prevent the coin box from becoming full and unable to operate, and to predict the status of the coin box, thereby improving the efficiency of management operations. Also, as a specific example of the management common to both coin payment and cashless payment, for example, the program course (menu of each kneading and loosening course) most frequently selected by users (customers) can be displayed as a recommended menu on the top screen of a display means such as the setting / confirmation terminal controller 11c sequentially or at a required timing, or information regarding the usage frequency of the program course can be ranked and displayed, thereby providing convenience to customers.

[0035] Also, in this exemplary embodiment, the system management setting computer 90 is connected to the Internet network 50 so that the settings of the operation control means 11 of the massage chair main body 10 can be changed. According to this, efficient management is possible, such as the operation settings including the program courses of the operations in a plurality of business-use massage chairs can be centrally changed individually or in batches by the system management setting computer 90 (for example, the system management company / setting computer as shown in FIG. 1), and better services can be provided to users simply, quickly, and efficiently.

[0036] And according to the system management setting computer 90 of this exemplary form, in addition to the setting management of the operation control system of the massage chair adopting cashless payment, the system can also similarly perform the setting management of the operation control system of the massage chair adopting coin payment. According to the setting management, for example, changes in the operation content of the program course (rewriting of operation software to each massage chair) and changes in fee settings including temporarily changing the fee during a campaign can be remotely operated. Note that at least a part of the management function by such a system management setting computer 90 can also be provided to the massage machine management computer 80.

[0037] By the way, regarding the cashless payment of this exemplary form, as an excellent system, a system using a QR code (registered trademark) was exemplified, but of course, other cashless payment systems such as credit cards can be used as a system that can be used in combination with coin payment.

[0038] Next, based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, an operation example of the operation control system of the massage chair according to the present invention will be described.

[0039] The "transaction flow" will be described with reference to FIG. 3. First, an operation example of the operation control system of the massage chair by cashless payment will be described. When the QR code (registered trademark) 15 is read by image processing on the mobile phone 30, information is automatically transmitted to the QR payment company server 70 in the following order, and the payment information (approval or disapproval) is transmitted from the QR payment company server 70 to the host server 60. Next, a determination request for acceptance or rejection is transmitted from the host server 60 to the network unit 20, and when a determination request for acceptance or rejection is transmitted from the network unit 20 to the massage chair 1, a reply is made from the massage chair main body 10 as to whether the operation of the massage chair is executed successfully, and a reply of approval or disapproval is made from the network unit 20 to the host server 60. Next, when it is determined that the operation of the massage chair is executed successfully, a confirmation process of payment is transmitted from the host server 60 to the QR payment company server 70, the acceptance of coins of the massage chair is blocked, and cashless payment is prioritized over coin payment, and the payment information (confirmation) is transmitted from the QR payment company server 70 to the host server 60. Next, an operation command is transmitted from the host server 60 to the massage chair (network unit 20), data is received by the massage chair (network unit 20), and the operation of the massage chair is commanded. Then, the state of whether the operation is possible or not is transmitted from the massage chair (network unit 20) to the host server 60, data is received by the host server 60, and when it is determined that the massage chair operation is performed normally (OK), the process ends.

[0040] Also, when a reply of approval or disapproval is made from the network unit 20 to the host server 60, if it is determined that the operation of the massage chair is NG (not possible), information indicating that the transaction is impossible is transmitted from the host server 60 to the QR payment company server 70, and then, refund information is transmitted from the QR payment company server 70 to the host server 60, and the process ends. Also, when it is determined that the massage chair operation is abnormal (NG), a refund process of payment is transmitted from the host server to the QR payment company server 70 via the network unit 20, and then, refund information is transmitted from the QR payment company server 70 to the host server 60, and the process ends.

[0041] Next, an operation example of the operation control system for the massage chair by coin payment will be described. When a coin is inserted into the coin mechanism 35, a "Use Stop (NG) Signal for QR Payment Device" is transmitted, and coin payment is prioritized over cashless payment. It will be in the "Coin Input Waiting" state until the set number of coins (set amount) is inserted. Next, when it reaches the state of "Achievement of Set Number" where the set number of coins is inserted, the coin acceptor of the massage chair is blocked by the coin blocker provided in the coin mechanism to prevent excessive coin insertion, and it becomes operable by the setting / confirmation terminal controller 11c, and the operation of the massage chair is executed. Then, the operation status is transmitted from the massage chair (network unit 20) to the host server 60, data reception is performed at the host server 60, management information is transmitted, and the process ends.

[0042] Next, based on FIG. 4, "Data Reading from Client" will be described. When a data acquisition request is made from the massage machine management computer 80 at START, 1) a data acquisition request is sent to the network unit 20, then 2) a data acquisition request is sent from the network unit 20 to the device, and correspondingly, 3) the requested data is sent from the device to the network unit 20. Then, at the network unit 20, 4) it is determined whether the acquired data is for history OR setting. If NO, 6) the acquired data is sent to the request source and the process ends (END). Also, at the network unit 20, it is determined whether the acquired data is for history OR setting. If YES, "5 Update Process of DB with Acquired Data" is performed, then the acquired data is sent to the request source and the process ends (END). Note that in the "Update Process of DB with Acquired Data", for each history data and device setting value information, it is reflected in the DB for each data acquisition request. Also, the daily process and event process (scheduled) start from FLOW 2.

[0043] Next, based on FIG. 5, "Data writing from the setting computer" will be described. When a data setting request is made from the system management setting computer 90 at START, a data setting request (set value) is sent to the network unit 20, and then a data setting request (set value) is sent from the network unit 20 to the device. The set value is set on the device side, and the setting result is sent from the device to the network unit 20. Then, the setting result is sent to the request source (system management setting computer 90) and the process ends with END.

[0044] Further, in the massage chair main body 10 according to the present invention, a sensor capable of detecting a person and a voice generation means are connected to and arranged on the operation control means 11, and are configured to be controlled to issue voice guidance by the voice generation means based on information from the sensor.

[0045] That is, a sensor capable of detecting a person, such as a human sensor, and a voice generation means may be arranged on the massage chair main body 10, and based on information from the human sensor, the massage chair base 11a of the operation control means 11 may be provided with a function of voice guidance controlled thereby. According to this voice guidance, for example, when the user sits down, the usage method of the massage chair, its operation method and precautions may be sequentially announced, or the end of the massage chair service may be notified (for example, when the user falls asleep, the end announcement may be repeated after a predetermined time).

[0046] In addition, although information related to the massage chair, such as menu information related to the massage and operation / actuation information, is basically displayed on the display screen provided on the setting / confirmation terminal controller 11c, it goes without saying that in addition to this, the program may be set to display information other than the information of the massage chair, such as various commercial information.

[0047] Furthermore, when the user is detected by the above-described human sensor or when the user operates the setting / confirmation terminal controller 11c, the above-described QR code (registered trademark) 15 may be appropriately displayed on the display screen of the terminal controller 11c so that the QR code (registered trademark) 15 is arranged to be attached to the massage chair body 10.

[0048] As described above, various preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and it goes without saying that many modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0049] 1 Massage chair 10 Massage chair body 11 Operation control means 11a Massage chair base 11b Each load input 11c Setting / confirmation terminal controller 15 QR code (registered trademark) 20 Network unit 21 Data communication terminal 22 SIM card 23 Information collection circuit 24 Interface circuit 30 Mobile phone 35 Coin mech 40 Mobile radio network 50 Internet 60 Host server 70 Cashless payment company server (QR payment company server) 80 Massage machine management computer 90 System management setting computer

Claims

1. An operation control system for a massage chair for business use that centrally manages a plurality of massage chairs via communication means and is used for coin payment, comprising: A massage chair main body provided with operation control means for controlling the operation of the massage chair; A network unit connected to the operation control means so as to communicate via a mobile radio network; A plurality of the network units communicate with the mobile radio network to manage the operation of the plurality of massage chair main bodies, and a host server connected to the Internet; A coin mech provided so as to perform settlement when a coin is inserted, connected to the network unit and the operation control means, and transmitting information related to the inserted coin. The operation control system of the massage chair is characterized by comprising the above.

2. An operation control system for a massage chair for business use that centrally manages a plurality of massage chairs via communication means and is used for coin payment or cashless payment, comprising: A massage chair main body provided with operation control means for controlling the operation of the massage chair; A network unit connected to the operation control means so as to communicate via a mobile radio network; A plurality of the network units communicate with the mobile radio network to manage the operation of the plurality of massage chair main bodies, and a host server connected to the Internet; A coin mech provided so as to perform settlement when a coin is inserted, connected to the network unit and the operation control means, and transmitting information related to the inserted coin; A QR code (registered trademark) arranged to be attached to the massage chair main body and displaying information related to cashless payment together with identification information related to the massage chair main body; A mobile phone connected to the Internet so as to read the QR code (registered trademark), transmit the identification information related to the massage chair main body, and communicate information related to cashless payment. Receiving the identification information and information related to cashless payment from the mobile phone, transmitting payment information to the host server via the Internet, and based on the management information of the massage chair body from the host server that manages the operation control means via the network unit, for the massage chair body corresponding to the QR code (registered trademark), a cashless payment company server connected to the Internet is provided to perform cashless payment. A massage chair operation control system characterized by this.

3. When a coin is inserted into the coin mech, a signal to stop the cashless payment is transmitted from the coin mech to the host server via the network unit so that the coin payment takes precedence over the cashless payment, and the management to stop the cashless payment is performed via the host server. The massage chair operation control system according to claim 2, characterized by this.

4. A massage chair operation control system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a computer for managing a massage machine is connected to the Internet so that information on the operation status of the massage chair body can be collected and managed.

5. A massage chair operation control system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a computer for system management settings is connected to the Internet so that the settings of the operation control means of the massage chair body can be changed.

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