Method for providing massage mode subscription service and device for performing same

Abstract

The present invention relates to a massage mode subscription service providing method performed by a massage mode subscription service providing device, the method including the steps of: receiving user identifier information, massage device identifier information, and massage mode identifier information for a massage mode selected by a user; on the basis of the user identifier information, identifying whether the user has purchased a subscription and whether the subscription is usable; when it is identified that the user has purchased the subscription and the subscription is usable, identifying whether the subscription matches the selected massage mode; and when the subscription matches the selected massage mode, providing the selected massage mode to a massage device corresponding to the massage device identifier information.

Description

Method for providing massage mode subscription service and device for performing same

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for providing a massage mode subscription service, which allows a user to receive a massage by downloading a massage mode selected by the user according to his / her preference into a massage device, and a device for performing the same.

[0002] Massage is a medical auxiliary therapy that regulates the body's tone and improves blood circulation by applying various forms of mechanical stimulation to parts of the body, such as kneading, pressing, pulling, tapping, or moving the body, thereby relieving the patient's fatigue.

[0003] The growing demand for massage has led to a surge in demand for massage devices that offer artificial massage functions, driven by economic and time constraints. As demand grows for massage to relieve fatigue and stress by loosening tense muscles, a variety of time- and cost-effective massage devices are being released.

[0004] Recently, people's interest in health has been increasing, and massage devices are evolving beyond simple massage functions into electronic devices that offer various additional and / or medical functions. Accordingly, research is ongoing into methods for efficiently controlling massage devices.

[0005] In particular, since each user may have different areas of the body that they want to receive massage and different stimulations that they want, research activities on devices and methods that provide massage in a form that is optimized for each user are increasing.

[0006] As such an example, Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2022-0138317 discloses an example of a method for providing a massage to a user through at least one massage mode among a plurality of massage modes stored in a massage device, the massage mode being an existing massage mode and a recommended massage mode having a different version from the existing massage mode.

[0007] Meanwhile, the background technology described above is technical information that the inventor possessed for the purpose of deriving the present invention or acquired in the process of deriving the present invention, and cannot necessarily be said to be publicly known technology disclosed to the general public prior to the application for the present invention.

[0008] One aspect of the present invention provides a method for providing a massage mode subscription service, which can provide a massage mode corresponding to a massage mode of a subscription purchased by a user among various massage modes that a massage device can provide, through a massage device, and a device for performing the same.

[0009] The technical problems of the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0010] A massage mode subscription service providing method performed in a massage mode subscription service providing device according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises the steps of: receiving user identifier information, massage device identifier information, and massage mode identifier information for a massage mode selected by a user; checking whether the user has purchased a subscription and whether the subscription is available based on the user identifier information; checking whether the subscription and the selected massage mode match when it is confirmed that the user has purchased the subscription and is available for use; and providing the selected massage mode to a massage device corresponding to the massage device identifier information when the subscription and the selected massage mode match.

[0011] In one embodiment, the step of checking whether the subscription has been purchased and whether it is available for use includes the step of checking whether the subscription has been purchased; and if it is confirmed that the subscription has been purchased, the step of checking whether the subscription is available for use, wherein the availability of the subscription can be checked based on the number of times the subscription has been used, the number of times the subscription has been used, the type of massage mode that has been downloaded, or the type of massage mode that can be downloaded.

[0012] In one embodiment, after the step of confirming whether the subscription has been purchased, if it is confirmed that the user has not purchased the subscription, the step of providing information on purchasing a subscription to the massage mode may be further included.

[0013] In one embodiment, after the step of checking whether the subscription is available, if it is determined that the subscription is not available, a step of providing information for guiding the purchase of an additional subscription to receive the massage mode or for guiding the purchase of a new subscription may be further included.

[0014] In one embodiment, after the step of checking whether the subscription and the massage mode match, if it is determined that the subscription and the massage mode do not match, a step of providing information guiding reselection of an available massage mode or guiding purchase of a subscription for use of the selected massage mode may be further included.

[0015] In one embodiment, the step of providing the selected massage mode may further include the step of renewing the availability of the subscription.

[0016] In one embodiment, the method may further include providing a customized subscription service for each user based on information about the user's massage device, the user's body information, or the user's massage mode usage history information according to the user identifier information.

[0017] In one embodiment, the step of providing the user-specific customized subscription service may include a step of confirming the function of the massage device held by the user based on the massage device information held by the user, a step of determining the priority of function provision based on the user's body information among the functions of the massage device held, a step of reflecting the user's preference based on the massage mode usage history information of the user in the priority information, and a step of determining the customized massage mode based on the information reflecting the preference.

[0018] In one embodiment, the step of reflecting the preference may include a step of calculating a preference for each massage mode based on the user's frequency of use of each massage mode, a step of calculating a preference for each massage intensity based on the user's frequency of use of each massage intensity, a step of calculating an average usage time based on the user's massage usage time, and a step of applying preset weights to the preference for each massage mode, the preference for each massage intensity, and the average usage time and integrating them with the priority information.

[0019] In one embodiment, the step of determining the customized massage mode may include the step of checking whether there is a match between the information reflecting the preference and the preset massage mode, the step of determining the preset massage mode as the customized massage mode if there is a matching massage mode among the preset massage modes, and the step of configuring the customized massage mode based on the information reflecting the preference if there is no matching massage mode among the preset massage modes.

[0020] In one embodiment, the method may further include providing a customized subscription service for each massage mode.

[0021] In one embodiment, the step of providing a subscription service for each massage mode may include a step of determining a type of massage device capable of providing the corresponding massage mode, an operating time, or a type of content to be provided for each massage mode, and a step of configuring a customized massage mode based on the type of massage device, the operating time, or the type of content.

[0022] In one embodiment, the information about the massage mode may include massage mode program information and massage mode output information indicating the operating status of the massage device according to the massage mode.

[0023] In one embodiment, the subscription may include a regular subscription or a short-term subscription, and the regular subscription may include a period-based subscription distinguished by the massage mode available for each period and the number of times the massage mode can be used for each period, and the short-term subscription may include a massage mode-based subscription distinguished by the type of massage mode or a package combining multiple massage modes.

[0024] According to one aspect of the present invention described above, a massage mode selected by a user is provided to reflect the user's preference, thereby providing an effect of increasing satisfaction with the massage.

[0025] In addition, since users can select from a variety of massage modes rather than a limited number of massage modes, it can provide an effect that relieves fatigue in various areas.

[0026] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and various effects may be included within a range apparent to those skilled in the art from the contents described below.

[0027] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating a massage device according to embodiments of the present specification.

[0028] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining a frame portion according to embodiments of the present specification.

[0029] FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining components of a massage device according to embodiments of the present specification.

[0030] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an external device capable of communicating with a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a massage mode subscription service providing system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a massage mode subscription service according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating in more detail a method for providing a massage mode subscription service according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a massage mode customized subscription service according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a massage mode customized subscription service according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Fig. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a subscription fee calculation method for providing a massage mode subscription service according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] A massage mode subscription service providing method performed in a massage mode subscription service providing device, comprising: receiving user identifier information, massage device identifier information, and massage mode identifier information for a massage mode selected by a user; confirming whether the user has purchased a subscription and whether the user can use the subscription based on the user identifier information; confirming whether the subscription matches the selected massage mode when it is confirmed that the user has purchased the subscription and is available for use; and providing the selected massage mode to a massage device corresponding to the massage device identifier information when the subscription matches the selected massage mode, wherein the subscription includes a regular subscription and a short-term subscription. A massage mode subscription service providing method.

[0038] The advantages and features of the disclosed embodiments, and the methods for achieving them, will become clearer with reference to the embodiments described below, along with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided solely to ensure the completeness of the disclosure and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the present disclosure of the scope of the invention.

[0039] The terms used in this specification will be briefly explained, and the disclosed embodiments will be described in detail.

[0040] The terms used in this specification have been selected from widely used, current terms, taking into account the functions of the present disclosure. However, these terms may vary depending on the intentions of engineers working in the relevant fields, precedents, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Furthermore, in certain cases, terms may be arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in such cases, their meanings will be described in detail in the relevant description of the invention. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should not be defined simply as names, but rather based on their meanings and the overall content of the present invention.

[0041] In this specification, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates that they are singular. In addition, plural expressions include singular expressions unless the context clearly indicates that they are plural.

[0042] While terms such as "first" and / or "second" may be used to describe various components, these components are not limited to these terms. These terms are only intended to distinguish one component from another; for example, a first component may be referred to as a "second component," and similarly, a second component may be referred to as a "first component," without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

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[0044] When a part of a specification is said to "include" a component, this does not mean that it excludes other components, but rather that it may include other components, unless otherwise stated.

[0045] Also, the term "part" used in the specification means a software or hardware component, and the "part" performs certain functions. However, the "part" is not limited to software or hardware. The "part" 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, the "part" includes components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, as well as processes, functions, attributes, procedures, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables. The functionality provided within the components and "parts" may be combined into a smaller number of components and "parts" or further separated into additional components and "parts."

[0046] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the "unit" may be implemented as a processor and memory. The term "processor" should be broadly interpreted to include 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 circumstances, a "processor" may also refer to an application-specific 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 combination of configurations.

[0047] The term "memory" should be interpreted broadly to include 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 PROM (EEPROM), flash memory, magnetic or optical data storage, registers, etc. Memory is said to be in electronic communication with the processor if the processor can read information from and / or write information to the memory. Memory integrated in a processor is in electronic communication with the processor.

[0048] In this specification, an actuator refers to a structure capable of providing driving force. For example, an actuator may include, but is not limited to, a motor, a linear motor, an electric motor, a DC motor, an AC motor, a linear actuator, an electric actuator, and the like.

[0049] In this specification, binaural beats may refer to a specific form of audio information capable of modulating brain waves.

[0050] In the present specification, according to one embodiment, a massage device may refer to a massage device including a massage unit that massages a part of a user's body. At this time, the massage unit may include at least one massage unit from among a body massage unit, an arm massage unit, and a leg massage unit. In addition, according to another embodiment, the body massage unit, the arm massage unit, and the leg massage unit may exist as separate devices (e.g., a body massage device, an arm massage device, and a leg massage device), and the massage device may refer to at least one massage device from among a body massage device, an arm massage device, and a leg massage device.

[0051] Below, with reference to the attached drawings, a detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention is provided so that those skilled in the art can easily practice the invention. In order to clearly illustrate the invention, portions irrelevant to the description are omitted in the drawings.

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[0053] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing one embodiment of a massage device according to the present specification.

[0054] A massage device (100) according to one embodiment of the present specification forms an area for accommodating at least a part of a body of a user (10), and may include a body massage unit (1000) for massaging the body of the user, a leg massage unit (2000) for massaging the legs of the user, and an arm massage unit (3000) for massaging the arms of the user.

[0055] The body massage unit (1000) can provide a massage to at least a part of the user's body. The body massage unit (1000) can include a massage module (1700) that provides a massage function to at least a part of the user's body, an audio output module (1500) for providing an audio output of any form to the user, a frame unit (1100) that constitutes the skeleton of the body massage unit (1000), and a user input unit (1400) for receiving an input of any form from the user.

[0056] The configurations included in the body massage unit (1000) described above are merely exemplary embodiments, and the body massage unit (1000) may include various configurations in addition to the configurations described above.

[0057] In addition, the shape and structure of the massage device (100) illustrated in FIG. 1 are merely exemplary, and various forms of massage devices (100) may also be included within the scope of the present specification, as long as they do not exceed the scope of rights defined by the claims of the present specification.

[0058] The body massage unit (1000) can form an accommodation space (1000a) of any shape for accommodating a user. The body massage unit (1000) can have a space having a shape corresponding to the shape of the user's body. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the body massage unit (1000) can be implemented as a seating type capable of accommodating the entire body or a portion of the body of the user (10).

[0059] The part of the body massage unit (1000) that comes into contact with the ground may include any material to increase friction or any member to increase friction (e.g., an anti-slip pad, etc.), and may include wheels to enhance the mobility of the massage device (100).

[0060] At least a portion of the body massage unit (1000) can slide. For example, when the body massage unit (1000) begins a massage, at least a portion of the body massage unit (1000) can slide forward. Additionally, the body massage unit (1000) can tilt backward. As a result, the body massage unit (1000) can provide a massage while tilted backward.

[0061] According to one embodiment of the present specification, the massage device (100) may include at least one air cell. The air cell may be positioned on the user's shoulder area, pelvic area, arm massage part (3000), leg massage part (2000), etc., but is not limited thereto and may be positioned in various parts of the massage device (100).

[0062] The massage device (100) may include an air supply unit (not shown in the drawing), which may inflate the air cell by supplying air to the air cell. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage unit (1000) or in the leg massage unit (2000). Additionally, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device (100).

[0063] An arm massage unit (3000) may be provided on both sides of the body massage unit (1000). The arm massage unit (3000) is provided with an arm receiving groove (3100) in the shape of the letter "ㄷ" so that the user can comfortably place his or her arms and receive a massage while seated. Air cells may be installed on the upper and lower sides of the arm receiving groove (3100) to massage the user's arms by applying downward and / or upward pressure.

[0064] The leg massage unit (2000) can provide a leg massage to the user. For example, the leg massage unit (2000) can include a calf massage unit that massages the user's calves and / or a foot massage unit that massages the user's feet.

[0065] The leg massage unit (2000) may be adjustable in length depending on the user's physical characteristics. For example, if a tall user uses the massage device (100), the length of the leg massage unit (2000) may need to be increased due to the length of their calves. Furthermore, if a short user uses the massage device (100), the length of their calves may need to be decreased due to the length of their leg massage unit (2000). Accordingly, the leg massage unit (2000) may provide a leg massage tailored to the user's height.

[0066] Referring to FIG. 1, a plurality of leg massage units (2000) may be provided, and the right and left feet of the user (10) may be placed in each of the plurality of leg massage units (2000A, 2000B). The plurality of leg massage units (2000A, 2000B) may be driven independently. The leg massage unit (2000) will be described in detail later.

[0067] The massage module (1700) may be installed inside the body massage unit (1000) to provide any type of mechanical stimulation to a user accommodated in the body massage unit (1000). The massage module (1700) may move along the frame unit (1100) installed inside the body massage unit (1000) illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0068] For example, a frame portion (1100) of a body massage unit (1000) may be equipped with a rack gear (1112), and a massage module (1700) may move along the rack gear (1112) to provide mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body. The massage module (1700) may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited thereto.

[0069] The frame (1100) constitutes the skeleton of the internal structure of the body massage unit (1000) and may be made of a metal material or a plastic material. For example, the frame (1100) may be made of iron, an alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited thereto and may be made of various hard materials.

[0070] A seat portion (1000a) provided in a massage device (100) according to one embodiment of the present specification may include an upper body support portion that supports the user's upper body and a lower body support portion that supports the user's lower body.

[0071] The upper body support part is in contact with the user's upper body, specifically from the head to the waist, and supports the user's body, and the lower body support part is in contact with the area below the upper body support part, such as the buttocks and thighs, and supports the user's body.

[0072] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining the frame portion (1100) of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining components of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present specification.

[0073] According to one embodiment of the present specification, the massage device (100) may include at least one of a frame unit (1100), a control unit (1200), a storage unit (1300), a user input unit (1400), an audio output module (1500), a network connection unit (1600), and a massage module (1700).

[0074] The frame part (1100) may be a configuration that forms the skeleton of the body massage part (1000).

[0075] According to one embodiment of the present specification, the frame portion (1100) may include a body frame having a massage module (1700) and a base frame (1130) supporting the body frame.

[0076] The body frame (drawing symbol not set) may include a back frame (1110) that forms the skeleton of the user's upper body receiving portion and a seat frame (1120) that forms the skeleton of the seat portion.

[0077] At least a portion of the body frame may be equipped with a rack gear (1112). The rack gear (1112) is a member for guiding the movement of the body massage module in the up-and-down direction (based on FIG. 2), and may include a plurality of ribs and a plurality of floors.

[0078] According to one embodiment of the present specification, the rack gear (1112) may be provided in a form facing each other on both sides of the body frame, specifically, the back frame (1110) and the seat frame (1120), and the body massage module may move along the rack gear (1112).

[0079] For example, the body massage module may include a gear that meshes with the rack gear (1112), and the body massage module may move upward or downward by rotating the gear by an actuator provided in the body massage module.

[0080] The rack gear (1112) may be made of metal or plastic. For example, the rack gear (1112) may be made of iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenol resin, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0081] The body frame can be implemented in various shapes. For example, the body frame can be classified into S-frame, L-frame, S&L frame, and double S&L frame depending on the shape, but is not limited thereto.

[0082] An S-frame means a frame that includes at least a portion of its body frame in a curved shape like an "S". An L-frame means a frame that includes at least a portion of its body frame in a curved shape like an "L". An S&L frame means a frame that includes both a curved shape like an "S" and a curved shape like an "L", and a double S&L frame means a frame that includes a curved shape like an "L" and two portions of curved shapes like an "S".

[0083] The base frame (1130) refers to a portion of the frame section (1100) that supports the body frame and is in contact with the ground. The base frame (1130) may include a base upper frame (1131) and a base lower frame (1132).

[0084] The base upper frame (1131) can support the body frame, and the base lower frame (1132) can be in contact with the ground. In addition, the base upper frame (1131) can be positioned in contact with the base lower frame (1132).

[0085] According to one embodiment of the present specification, the base upper frame (1131) can move along the base lower frame (1132). For example, the base upper frame (1131) can slide forward or backward along the base lower frame (1132). In this case, the body frame is connected to the base upper frame (1131) and can move according to the movement of the base upper frame (1131).

[0086] For example, when the base upper frame (1131) moves forward, the body frame can also move forward, and when the base upper frame (1131) moves backward, the body frame can also move backward. As a result, sliding movement of the body massage unit (1000) can be permitted.

[0087] The control unit (1200) can control the operation of the massage device (100). The control unit (1200) can be implemented with a single processor or multiple processors. If the control unit (1200) is implemented with multiple processors, at least some of the multiple processors can be physically separated from each other. Furthermore, the control unit (1200) is not limited thereto and can be implemented in various ways.

[0088] For example, the control unit (1200) may correspond to one or more processors. The processor may be implemented as an array of multiple logic gates, or as a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program executable on the microprocessor. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present embodiment may be implemented using other types of hardware.

[0089] According to one embodiment of the present specification, the control unit (1200) can control the operation of the massage device (100).

[0090] For example, the massage device (100) may include a plurality of actuators, and the massage device (100) may control the operation of the massage device (100) by controlling the operation of the plurality of actuators.

[0091] For example, the massage device (100) may include at least one of a massage module movement actuator, at least one actuator included in the massage module (1700), a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, a leg length adjustment actuator, and a sliding actuator, and the control unit (1200) may control the operation of the massage device (100) by controlling these.

[0092] In this specification, the 'leg length adjustment actuator' may refer to a connecting drive unit provided in a leg massage unit (2000). A detailed description of the configuration of the connecting drive unit will be provided later.

[0093] The massage module movement actuator is an actuator that enables the massage module (1700) to move up and down, and the massage module (1700) can move along the rack gear (1112) by the operation of the massage module movement actuator.

[0094] The back angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the part of the massage device (100) that the user's back comes into contact with, and the back angle of the massage device (100) can be adjusted by the operation of the back angle actuator.

[0095] The leg angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the leg massage part (2000) of the massage device (100), and the angle between the leg massage part (2000) and the body massage part (1000) can be adjusted by the operation of the leg angle actuator.

[0096] The foot massage actuator refers to an actuator that operates a foot massage module included in a leg massage unit (2000), specifically a foot massage unit (2200). By utilizing the foot massage actuator, the massage device (100) can provide a foot massage to a user.

[0097] The massage module (1700) may include at least one actuator, and the control unit (1200) may provide various massage movements by operating the at least one actuator. For example, the control unit (1200) may provide tapping massage, kneading massage, etc., by operating the at least one actuator included in the massage module (1700), but is not limited thereto and may provide various massage movements.

[0098] The leg length adjustment actuator, i.e., the connecting drive unit, represents an actuator that adjusts the length of the leg massage unit (2000). For example, the control unit (1200) can utilize the leg length adjustment actuator to adjust the length of the leg massage unit (2000) to suit the user, thereby providing the user with a massage suited to their body type.

[0099] Specifically, the leg massage unit (2000) includes a connecting frame unit, a foot massage unit, and a calf massage unit, and the foot massage unit and the calf massage unit move independently of each other on the connecting frame unit and can be driven separately.

[0100] The sliding actuator enables the sliding motion of the massage device (100). For example, by the motion of the sliding actuator, the horizontal base upper frame (1131) can move forward or backward, and as a result, the body frame connected to the horizontal base upper frame (1131) can also move forward or backward.

[0101] The storage unit (1300) can store various information related to the massage device (100). For example, the storage unit (1300) can include massage control information and personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.

[0102] The storage unit (1300) may be implemented using a non-volatile storage medium capable of persistently storing arbitrary data. For example, the storage unit (1300) may include, but is not limited to, storage devices based on disks, optical disks, and magneto-optical storage devices, as well as flash memory and / or battery-backed memory.

[0103] In addition, the storage unit (1300) may include memory. The memory may refer to a volatile storage device in which stored information is instantly erased when power is turned off, such as a random access memory (RAM) such as a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or a static random access memory (SRAM), which is the main storage device directly accessed by the processor, but is not limited thereto. Such memory may be operated by the control unit (1200).

[0104] The user input unit (1400) can receive commands related to the control of the operation of the massage device (100) from the user, and the user input unit (1400) can be implemented in various forms. For example, the user input unit (1400) can be provided in the body massage unit (1000), the leg massage unit (2000), and the arm massage unit (3000), but is not limited thereto.

[0105] The massage device (100) can obtain various commands from the user through the user input unit (1400). For example, the massage device (100) can receive any command related to selection of a massage module, selection of a massage mode, selection of a massage intensity, selection of a massage time, selection of a massage area, selection of a position and operation of a body massage unit (1000), selection of turning the power of the massage device (100) on and off, selection of whether or not to operate a heating function, selection related to sound source playback, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0106] As an optional embodiment, the user input unit (1400) may be provided with hot key type buttons and / or selection buttons for selecting a direction, canceling, executing an input, etc., according to preset user-defined functions or self-preset functions.

[0107] The user input unit (1400) may be implemented as a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static / capacitive), a jog wheel, a jog switch, etc., but is not limited thereto. In addition, the user input unit (1400) may obtain commands through the user's speech based on voice recognition technology.

[0108] According to one embodiment of the present specification, the user input unit (1400) may include a display for displaying the operating status of the massage device (100) or the current status of the user. 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 3D display, but is not limited thereto.

[0109] According to one embodiment of the present specification, the massage device (100) may include an audio output module (1500).

[0110] The audio output module (1500) may be provided in various locations. For example, the audio output module (1500) may include a plurality of output units, such as an upper audio output unit positioned on the upper portion of the seat portion (1000a) that comes into contact with a user sitting on the massage device (100), a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the left and right arm massage portions (3000) of the seat portion (1000a), and / or a rear audio output unit attached to the rear end of the arm massage portion (3000), but is not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module (1500) may provide a three-dimensional sound such as 5.1 channels, but is not limited thereto.

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

[0112] For example, the audio output module (1500) can output a sound source according to the control of the user terminal through a network connection (e.g., Bluetooth connection, etc.) with the user terminal. In addition, the audio output module (1500) can output any form of acoustic signal generated in relation to the operation of the massage device (100).

[0113] A massage device (100) according to one embodiment of the present specification may include a network connection unit (1600). The network connection unit (1600) may communicate with a module within the massage device (100), an external massage device (100), and / or a user terminal via any type of network.

[0114] The network connection unit (1600) may include a wired / wireless connection module for network connection. Wireless connection technologies that may be used include, for example, WLAN (wireless LAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (wireless broadband), Wimax (world interoperability for microwave access), and HSDPA (high speed downlink packet access).

[0115] For example, XDSL (digital subscriber line), FTTH (fibers to the home), PLC (power line communication), etc. can be used as wired connection technology. In addition, the network connection unit (1600) can include a short-range communication module to transmit and receive data with any device / terminal located in a short range. For example, Bluetooth, RFID (radio frequency identification), infrared communication (infrared data association, IrDA), UWB (ultra-wideband), ZigBee, etc. can be used as short-range communication technology, but are not limited thereto.

[0116] According to one embodiment of the present specification, a user can control a massage device (100) using a massage device control device (CD). The massage device control device (CD) can be connected to the massage device (100) via wired communication and / or wireless communication.

[0117] The massage device control device (CD) may include a remote controller, a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), etc., and may include various electronic devices that can be connected to the massage device (100) via wired or wireless communication, but are not limited thereto.

[0118] As described above, the massage device (100) according to one embodiment of the present specification may include a massage module (1700). That is, the massage module (1700) is a configuration that provides a mechanical stimulus to a user, and the massage module (1700) can move along the frame portion (1100).

[0119] A massage device (100) according to one embodiment of the present specification may include a frame portion (1100). As described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, the frame portion (1100) may provide a path along which the massage module (1700) may move.

[0120] The control unit (1200) can provide a massage by controlling the operation of the massage module (1700) and applying a mechanical stimulus to the user.

[0121] The control unit (1200) can move the massage module (1700) in the directions of the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. The control unit (1200) can advance the massage ball forward or retreat the massage ball backward along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. Alternatively, the control unit (1200) can rotate the massage ball around the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis.

[0122] A massage device (100) according to one embodiment of the present specification may include a sensor unit (1800). At this time, the sensor unit (1800) may include at least one sensor. For example, the sensor unit (1800) may include a touch sensor, a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a photo sensor, a hall sensor, an electrostatic sensor, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0123] The sensor unit (1800) can be used to obtain various types of information. For example, the sensor unit (1800) can be used to recognize the user. That is, information on whether the user is seated, the user's body type, and any abnormalities in the user's body can be obtained. As another example, the sensor unit (1800) can be used to obtain biometric information. That is, fingerprint information, facial information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, and the like can be obtained, but is not limited thereto and can include various types of biometric information.

[0124] As an optional embodiment, the massage device (100) can detect the contact area and / or contact location with the user through the sensor unit (1800).

[0125] Additionally, the massage device (100) can obtain the user's shoulder position information through the sensor unit (1800).

[0126] Additionally, the massage device (100) can provide a customized massage based on the acquired information. For example, when the massage device (100) provides a shoulder massage, the massage device (100) can recognize the user's shoulder position based on the information acquired through the sensor unit (1800) and provide the user with a shoulder massage based on the recognition result.

[0127] The leg massage unit (2000) may be configured to massage the user's legs. The leg massage unit (2000) may be provided with a leg receiving space for accommodating the user's legs. Referring to FIG. 1, a plurality of leg massage units (2000) may be provided, and the user's right and left feet may be respectively accommodated in the plurality of leg massage units (2000A, 2000B).

[0128] Specifically, the plurality of leg massage units (2000A, 2000B) may include a foot massage unit and a calf massage unit, and the user's right foot and left foot may be inserted, placed, and received, respectively.

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[0130] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an external device capable of communicating with a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0131] The massage device (100) can transmit and receive various data by communicating with an external device (4000) via a network connection (1600) via wired or wireless communication.

[0132] The external device (4000) may include a portable electronic device (4100) such as an AI speaker, tablet, or smartphone. The portable electronic device (4100) may be a dedicated massage device (100) or a general-purpose portable electronic device. In addition, the external device (4000) may include a wearable device (4200) such as a smartwatch or smartband. The external device (4000) may include a massage device (4300) other than the massage device (100) currently being used by the user. The external device (4000) may include a hospital server (4400). The external device (4000) may include a personal health record (PHR) server. In addition, the external device (4000) may include a cloud server (4500). The external device (4000) may include a medical measuring device such as an electronic scale, a blood glucose meter, or a blood pressure meter.

[0133] Although the present invention has described some examples of external devices (4000), any device that can communicate with the massage device (100) wired or wirelessly and exchange information with each other may be considered an external device.

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[0135] FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a massage mode subscription service providing system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0136] A massage mode subscription service providing system (5000) may include at least one of a massage device (100), a user device (5100), and a massage mode subscription service providing device (5200) (hereinafter referred to as a “subscription service providing device”).

[0137] The massage device (100) can be applied to all of the above-described massage devices (100). For example, the massage device (100) can provide a user with various massages, such as at least one of a body massage, an arm massage, and a leg massage.

[0138] The massage device (100) can transmit and receive various information (or data) by communicating with at least one of the user device (5100) and the subscription service providing device (5200). For example, the massage device (100) can transmit various information about the subscription service providing device (1000) to at least one device.

[0139] The user device (5100) is an electronic device used by various entities, such as a user using the massage device (100) and / or an administrator managing the user, and may be a massage device control device (CD), but is not limited thereto. For example, the user device (5100) may include various devices, such as a personal computer (PC), a display, and a portable electronic device. The portable electronic device may be a dedicated device for the massage device (100), or may include an AI speaker, a laptop computer, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet PC, a mobile internet device (MID), a personal digital assistant (PDA), an enterprise digital assistant (EDA), a digital still camera, a digital video camera, a portable multimedia player (PMP), a personal navigation device (PND) or a portable navigation device (PND), a handheld game console, an e-book, or a smart device. At this time, the smart device may include a wearable device such as a smart watch or a smart band.

[0140] The user device (5100) can communicate with at least one of the massage device (100) and the subscription service providing device (5200) to transmit and receive various data. For example, the user device (5100) can have various software such as application programs (APPs) and the web installed. The user device (5100) can communicate with at least one of the massage device (100) and the subscription service providing device (5200) using various software and wired / wireless communication technologies. The wired / wireless communication technologies can be various wired and / or wireless communication technologies such as at least one of the Internet communication network, intranet, local area network (LAN), wireless LAN, Wi-Fi, LF, Xbee, Zigbee, Blue-Tooth, and Beacon.

[0141] The user device (5100) may be implemented independently and distinctly from the massage device (100) as illustrated in FIG. 5 to perform operations of the interface unit (1450) and the massage device control device (CD), but is not limited thereto. For example, the interface unit (1450) of the massage device (100) may be implemented as an integral part with the user device (5100) to perform operations of the user device (5100).

[0142] The subscription service providing device (5200) can communicate with at least one of the massage device (100) and the user device (5100) to transmit and receive various data. Preferably, the subscription service providing device (5200) is implemented as a server and may include a communication module, a processor, and a database, but is not limited thereto. The operations of the subscription service providing device (5200) may be performed via the processor.

[0143] The subscription service providing device (5200) can check whether a subscription has been purchased and whether it is available based on the identifier information of the user device (5100), and then provide the massage mode selected from the user device (5100) to the massage device (100). Through this, the subscription service providing device (5200) can increase the user's satisfaction with the massage device (100) by allowing the user to use a massage mode that reflects the user's preference.

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[0145] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a massage mode subscription service according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0146] A user can use a massage mode subscription service provided by a subscription service providing device (5200) through a user device (5100), and in order to use the massage mode subscription service, the user device (5100) can be connected to a massage device (100) and a subscription service providing device (5200) through a network. Here, the massage device (100) may be a massage device owned by the user or a shared massage device in a public place such as a hospital or a department store. That is, if the user logs in through an application of the user device (5100) and connects to the massage device (100), the user can receive the massage mode subscription service not only from the massage device owned but also from the shared massage device.

[0147] The subscription service providing device (5200) receives user identifier information, massage device identifier information, and massage mode identifier information selected by the user (step S610). Preferably, the user can access the subscription service providing device (5200) through an application of the user device (5100) to use the massage mode subscription service, and when the user is connected to a massage device (100) that he or she is currently using or intends to use through the application, the subscription service providing device (5200) can list massage modes that can be provided by the massage device (100) and output them to the user device (5100).

[0148] The subscription service providing device (5200) can receive user identifier information and massage device identifier information from the massage device (100) or the user device (5100), and can receive massage mode identifier information selected by the user from the user device (5100). The subscription service providing device (5200) can search for (or select) a user corresponding to the user identifier information among a plurality of user information based on the user identifier information, and can obtain information about the searched user (subscription purchase history, subscription possession status, etc.) based on the search result. In addition, the subscription service providing device (5200) can search for (or select) a massage device corresponding to the identifier information of the massage device (100) among a plurality of massage devices based on the identifier information of the massage device (100), and can obtain information about the searched massage device (type, version, or detailed function) and information about a massage mode stored in the searched massage device based on the search result. In addition, the subscription service providing device (5200) can obtain operation information (e.g., massage type, massage intensity, massage speed, etc.) of the corresponding massage mode based on massage mode identifier information. The database of the subscription service providing device (5200) can store information about each of a plurality of massage devices, information about each massage mode, and information about each user.

[0149] For example, the identifier information of the massage device (100) may include various information representing the massage device (100), such as information on at least one of the name, unique ID (identification), DOI (Digital Object Identifier), hardware code (e.g., QR code (quick response code), NFC tag (near field communication tag), RFID tag (radio frequency identification tag), etc.), certificate, and index of the massage device (100). The identifier information of the user device (5100) may be unique ID information of the user, and the identifier information of the massage mode may include various information representing each massage mode, such as information on at least one of the name, ID, and index of each massage mode.

[0150] In addition, the subscription service providing device (5200) can store and manage information about each massage device (100) and information about massage modes stored in each massage device (100) by matching them with each other. The information about each massage device (100) may include various information about each massage device (100), such as information about the location where each massage device (100) is installed and information about at least one of the models of each massage device (100). The information about the location may include various information about the location, such as information about at least one of the location and name of the location, and information about whether the location is a location where a specific user resides. The information about the model may include various information about the model, such as information about at least one of the model name, model ID, and model index of each massage device. The information about each massage mode may include various information about each massage mode, such as information about at least one of the identifier information, version, and creation date of each massage mode. The information about the version may include various information about the version, such as information about at least one of the version name, version ID, and version index of each massage mode. Information about the creation date may be information about the date each version of each massage mode was created (or developed, completed, and / or released).

[0151] The subscription service providing device (5200) verifies whether the user has purchased a subscription and whether the subscription is available based on the user identifier information (step S620). The subscription service providing device (5200) verifies whether the user has purchased a subscription based on the user identifier information, and if the user has a subscription, it can verify whether the subscription is currently available based on the number of times the subscription can be used or the available period. The subscription service providing device (5200) proceeds to the next step only if the user has purchased a subscription and the subscription is available, thereby allowing the user to receive the massage mode subscription service.

[0152] Preferably, the subscription service providing device (5200) can store and manage subscription-related information for each user. Subscriptions may include regular subscriptions or short-term subscriptions. Regular subscriptions may include period-based subscriptions distinguished by available massage modes and the number of times a massage mode can be used for each period. Short-term subscriptions may include massage mode-based subscriptions distinguished by massage mode type or packages combining multiple massage modes. For example, regular subscriptions may be distinguished by month, quarter, half-year, or year, and the massage modes available for each period may vary, or the number of times a massage mode can be used (downloaded) may vary for each period. In addition, short-term subscriptions may have different subscription fees for each massage mode, and may also have different subscription fees for packages combining multiple massage modes.

[0153] If the subscription service provider (5200) determines that the user has purchased a subscription and that the subscription is available, it checks whether the subscription matches the selected massage mode (step S630). Since the massage modes available for each subscription vary, the subscription service provider (5200) can check whether the massage mode set in the subscription purchased by the user matches the massage mode selected by the user, thereby confirming whether the massage mode selected by the user is available for use with the subscription purchased by the user.

[0154] When the subscription service providing device (5200) matches the subscription and the selected massage mode, the device provides the selected massage mode to the massage device (100) corresponding to the massage device identifier information (step S640). The subscription service providing device (5200) provides the massage device (100) with information on the massage mode requested by the user according to the subscription purchased by the user, so that the massage mode is provided through the massage device (100). The information on the massage mode is various information necessary for executing the massage mode, and includes a massage mode program (massage mode map), massage mode display information indicating the operating status of the massage device (100) according to the massage mode, and the information on the massage mode is transmitted to the user device (5100) or the massage device (100), and the massage device (100) can execute the massage mode based on the information on the massage mode. Here, the massage mode program (massage mode map) controls various components of the massage device (100) (e.g., body massage unit, arm massage unit, leg massage unit, massage module, etc.). For example, the massage mode map may have various control parameters programmed (or designed) for controlling each component, such as at least one of driving, driving position (or driving part (driving body part)), driving angle, driving time, driving intensity, and driving speed of each component. At this time, the massage mode map may be composed of at least one massage step containing information about a massage that is sequentially provided over time. Each massage step may include various information, such as at least one of information about a body part of the user to which the massage is provided, information about the time, intensity, and order of massage movements provided to a specific body part, and information about the position of the massage module (1000) at the start and end of each massage step.

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[0156] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating in more detail a method for providing a massage mode subscription service according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0157] When a user accesses a subscription service providing device (5200) through a user device (5100) and connects to a specific massage device (100), and then selects a massage mode to be provided through the massage device (100), the subscription service providing device (5200) receives user identifier information, massage device identifier information, and selected massage mode identifier information from the user device (5100) (step S710). Preferably, the user device (5100) can recognize the massage device (100) and obtain identifier information of the massage device (100). For example, the user device (5100) can recognize the massage device (100) using various communication methods, such as at least one communication method among object recognition technology, the Internet of Things (IoT), an NFC tag (near field communication tag), and an RFID tag (radio frequency identification tag). Alternatively, the user device (5100) can recognize the massage device (100) based on a user's input.

[0158] The subscription service providing device (5200) verifies whether the user has purchased a subscription based on user identifier information (step S720). The subscription service providing device (5200) can store and manage subscription purchase histories for each user through a database, and can search the database based on user identifier information to verify whether the user has purchased a subscription.

[0159] If it is confirmed that the user has not purchased a subscription, the subscription service providing device (5200) provides subscription purchase information to the user device (5100) (step S721). The subscription service providing device (5200) may inform the user through the user device (5200) that the massage mode can be provided only if the user purchases a subscription, and may provide the user device (5100) with information on regular subscriptions and short-term subscriptions. If it is confirmed that the user has no subscription purchase history, the subscription service providing device (5200) may provide a massage mode that can be experienced along with a subscription purchase guide.

[0160] If it is confirmed that the user has purchased a subscription, the subscription service providing device (5200) checks whether the subscription is available (step S730). If the massage mode has been previously downloaded, the massage mode can be used regardless of the confirmation of the subscription availability. However, if a new massage mode needs to be downloaded, the availability of the subscription must be confirmed. Preferably, the availability of the subscription can be confirmed based on the number of available uses of the subscription, the period of availability, the number of uses, the type of massage mode that has been downloaded, or the type of massage mode that can be downloaded. For example, if the number of uses of the subscription exceeds the number of uses or the period of availability has expired, the subscription can be confirmed as unavailable. In another example, if the number of uses exceeds the number of uses but the massage mode selected by the user is included in the types of massage modes that have been downloaded and the period of availability has not expired, the subscription can be confirmed as available. If multiple massage modes are used with a single subscription, information regarding the number of uses, period of availability, or number of uses of the subscription can be managed for each massage mode.

[0161] If it is determined that the subscription is not available, the subscription service providing device (5200) provides the user device (5100) with information to guide the purchase of an additional subscription or to guide the purchase of a new subscription (step S731). The subscription service providing device (5200) may guide the purchase of an additional subscription to receive the massage mode selected by the user. For example, the massage mode selected by the user may be added to the subscription purchased and held by the user, and if it is determined that the massage mode is not available due to the exceeded number of uses or the expiration of the available period, guidance information for purchasing an additional number of uses or extending the available period may be provided to the user device (5100). Alternatively, the subscription service providing device (5200) may provide the user device (5100) with information regarding the purchase of a new subscription that can provide the massage mode selected by the user, separate from the subscription purchased and held by the user.

[0162] If it is confirmed that a subscription is available, the subscription service providing device (5200) checks whether the subscription matches the selected massage mode (step S740). The subscription service providing device (5200) can check the massage mode available with the subscription through the detailed information in the subscription to check whether the massage mode available with the subscription matches the selected massage mode. In other words, since the user may have an available subscription but the subscription may not be a subscription that provides the massage mode selected by the user, the subscription service providing device (5200) checks whether the massage mode selected by the user can be provided through the subscription held by the user.

[0163] If it is determined that the subscription does not match the selected massage mode, the subscription service providing device (5200) provides information to guide the user to reselect an available massage mode or purchase a subscription to use the selected massage mode (step S741). The subscription service providing device (5200) may provide guidance to induce the user to reselect a massage mode available with the subscription he or she holds, or may provide the user device (5100) with a list of massage modes that can be provided with the subscription. This allows the user to reselect a massage mode available with the subscription he or she holds. Alternatively, the subscription service providing device (5200) may provide the user device (5100) with information regarding the purchase of a subscription that provides the selected massage mode so that the user can use the selected massage mode. The user may compare the massage modes available with the information on the subscription he or she holds to determine whether to reselect the massage mode or purchase a new subscription.

[0164] If it is confirmed that the subscription and the selected massage mode match, the subscription service providing device (5200) provides the massage mode selected by the user to the massage device (100) corresponding to the massage device identifier information (step S750). Preferably, the subscription service providing device (5200) can update the availability of the subscription after providing the massage mode.

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[0166] Figure 8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a massage mode customized subscription service according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0167] The subscription service providing device (5200) provides a customized subscription service for each user based on the user identifier information, the user's massage device information, the user's body information, or the user's massage mode usage history information.

[0168] The subscription service provider (5200) verifies the functions of the massage device held by the user based on the massage device information (step S810). Here, the functions of the massage device (100) may include whether a medical function is applied, whether a robo-leg is applied, etc.

[0169] The subscription service providing device (5200) determines the priority of function provision among the functions of the massage device according to the user's physical information (step S820). The user's physical information may include age, medical history, or gender, and the subscription service providing device (5200) may analyze which massage device function is preferentially used based on the physical information of multiple users receiving the subscription service and the types of massage modes for which the users are receiving the subscription service. In addition, the subscription service providing device (5200) may preset and store recommended massage functions, non-recommended massage functions, or unusable massage functions among the massage functions according to the medical history information. Preferably, the subscription service providing device (5200) may determine the priority based on the analysis results of information about the user receiving the massage mode subscription service and whether the massage function can be applied according to the preset medical history information. For example, if the user's medical history includes a herniated disc, the priority of the lumbar massage function may be determined low, and if the user is in his or her 50s and female, the priority of the leg massage function may be determined high.

[0170] The subscription service providing device (5200) can receive priority information on the functions of the massage device from the user device (5100) and can combine the priority information received from the user device (5100) with the priority analyzed by the subscription service providing device (5200) to ultimately determine the priority of function provision.

[0171] The subscription service providing device (5200) reflects the user's preference based on the massage mode usage history information in the priority information (step S830). Preferably, the subscription service providing device (5200) can calculate the user's preference for each massage mode based on the user's frequency of use for each massage mode, the preference for each massage intensity based on the frequency of use for each massage intensity, and the average usage time based on the massage usage time. When analyzing the massage usage time, the usage time by time zone may also be considered. Here, the preference may be calculated as an average or median, and the method of calculating the preference can be modified in various ways. Then, the subscription service providing device (5200) can apply preset weights to the preference for each massage mode, the preference for each massage intensity, and the average usage time, and integrate them with the priority information. The method of integrating the preference and priority information is not described in detail here because various conventional methods can be applied.

[0172] The subscription service providing device (5200) determines a customized massage mode based on information reflecting user preferences (step S840). Preferably, the subscription service providing device (5200) checks whether there is a match between the information reflecting user preferences and a preset massage mode, and if there is a matching massage mode among the preset massage modes, the preset massage mode can be determined as the customized massage mode. Alternatively, if there is no matching massage mode among the preset massage modes, the subscription service providing device (5200) can configure a customized massage mode based on the information reflecting user preferences.

[0173] The subscription service provider (5200) creates a big data database with information on a large number of users who have purchased and are using subscriptions. The big data is analyzed using an artificial intelligence algorithm to recommend customized massage modes for each user or preset massage modes. This recommendation service can be provided to specific users (e.g., users who have purchased subscriptions a preset number of times or whose total subscription purchase amount exceeds a preset amount).

[0174] In one embodiment, the subscription service providing device (5200) may set subscription operation methods for the customized massage mode when the customized massage mode is configured. The subscription operation methods may include subscription fees, customized product configuration, subscription recommendations (e.g., solving choice paralysis), subscription maintenance and transfer methods, or additional service linkage methods (e.g., product discounts, free or low-cost content provision, etc.). For example, the subscription service providing device (5200) may set subscription fees for a medical-related massage mode of a massage device (100) with a medical function applied at a free or low price, and may set different subscription fees for other massage modes.

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[0176] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a massage mode customized subscription service according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0177] The subscription service providing device (5200) can provide a customized subscription service for each massage mode. That is, by combining massage devices (100), operation times, or content suitable for each massage mode, elements optimized for each massage mode are collected and provided to the user.

[0178] The subscription service providing device (5200) determines the type of massage device (100) that can provide the corresponding massage mode, the operating time, or the type of content provided for each massage mode (step S910). The subscription service providing device (5200) can analyze the time for which the massage mode is provided for each massage mode or the type of content provided together with the massage among the information of multiple users to determine the optimized operating time or content type for each massage mode, and the content type may correspond to a sound source, voice, or video. In addition, the subscription service providing device (5200) can preset and store the optimal operating time and content type for each massage mode, and can determine the operating time or the type of content provided for each massage mode by integrating the preset information and the result information analyzed through the user information.

[0179] The subscription service providing device (5200) configures a customized massage mode based on the type, operating time, or content type of the massage device (100) (step S920). The number of related massage devices (100) capable of operating the massage mode, the number of devices operable for each massage mode, the type of devices, the operating time, and the content are combined to set an environment that can optimally provide the corresponding massage mode, thereby providing a customized subscription service for each massage mode.

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[0181] Fig. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a subscription fee calculation method for providing a massage mode subscription service according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0182] The subscription service providing device (5200) verifies the type of massage mode matching the subscription selected by the user device (5100) (step S1010). The user can select the subscription he or she wishes to purchase via the user device (5100), and the subscription service providing device (5200) can verify the type of massage mode that can be provided via the subscription selected by the user.

[0183] The subscription service provider (5200) calculates a subscription fee based on the type of massage mode (step S1020). Preferably, if the massage mode is a massage mode configured and provided by the subscription service provider (5200), the subscription fee is calculated relatively high. If the massage mode is a massage mode arbitrarily combined by the user, the subscription fee is calculated relatively low.

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[0185] *The subscription service providing device (5200) determines whether to apply a discount rate based on the user's subscription information or subscription history information (step S1030). The subscription service providing device (5200) may provide a discount rate on the subscription fee or a discount coupon based on the user's age, region, subscription period, main subscription type, etc. For example, the longer the subscription period, the higher the discount rate may be provided, or discount coupons may be provided periodically during the subscription period. In addition, if the main subscription currently held is a package product or a high-value subscription, an additional discount coupon or a high discount rate may be provided.

[0186] Additionally, the subscription service provider (5200) can verify the massage device (100) owned by the user from the user's subscription information and determine whether the massage device (100) is purchased and used directly by the user or is leased free of charge or at a low price. If the massage device (100) is purchased and used directly by the user, the subscription service provider (5200) can apply a certain discount rate to the subscription fee. Various methods for calculating the discount rate are applicable and will not be described in detail herein.

[0187] When a user applies for a family combination subscription in which a family is added to a single ID, the subscription service providing device (5200) may calculate the subscription fee by adding costs according to the number of added family members, thereby increasing the cost compared to an ID used by a single person. When a family combination subscription is applied for, the subscription service providing device (5200) may register the user devices (5100) of the added family members, and may provide the massage mode through the family combination subscription after confirming whether the added family members wish to use the massage mode based on the identifier information of the user devices (5100) connected to the subscription service providing device (5200) and the massage device (100).

[0188] The subscription service providing device (5200) may recommend preset massage modes deemed suitable for new subscribers based on user information and provide a trial massage mode to encourage new subscribers to purchase a subscription. Here, the recommended massage mode may be determined based on user information registered in the subscription service providing device (5200) and the massage modes used by the users. When a user purchases a subscription to receive the recommended massage mode through the user device (5100), content (e.g., music or video) associated with the recommended massage mode may be provided free of charge or at a discounted price.

[0189] The subscription service providing device (5200) can provide a user interface to the user device (5100) that can manage the entire process from purchase to completion of use of a subscription, including user-specific expenditure management, payment management, subscription management, re-subscription management, and additional service management, and can analyze the user's subscription service usage status to provide a customized subscription for each user. For example, the purchase of a long-term subscription can be recommended to a user who periodically purchases and uses a short-term subscription, and information comparing the amount and services of short-term subscriptions purchased by the user so far with the amount and services of the recommended long-term subscription can be provided to induce the purchase of a regular subscription.

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[0191] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be implemented in combination with other program modules and / or as a combination of hardware and software. For example, the present invention can be implemented by a computer-readable medium. Computer-readable media can be any media that can be accessed by a computer, and such computer-readable media includes volatile and nonvolatile media, transitory and non-transitory media, removable and non-removable media. By way of example, and not limitation, computer-readable media can include computer-readable storage media and computer-readable transmission media. Computer-readable storage media includes volatile and nonvolatile media, transitory and non-transitory media, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storing 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, digital video disks (DVD) or other optical disk storage; magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices; or any other medium which can be accessed by a computer and which can be used to store the desired information. Computer-readable transmission media typically embodies computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data in a modulated data signal, such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism and includes any information delivery medium. The term modulated data signal means a signal that has one or more of its characteristics set or changed so as to encode information in the signal.By way of example, and not limitation, computer-readable transmission media include wired media, such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless media, such as acoustic, RF, infrared, and other wireless media. Combinations of any of the above are also included within the scope of computer-readable transmission media.

[0192] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the various exemplary logical blocks, modules, processors, means, circuits, and algorithm steps described in connection with the embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented as electronic hardware, various forms of programs or design code (referred to herein, for convenience, as "software"), or a combination of both. To clearly illustrate this interchangeability of hardware and software, various exemplary components, blocks, modules, circuits, and steps have been described above generally in terms of their functionality. Whether such functionality is implemented as hardware or software depends upon the particular application and design constraints imposed on the overall system.

[0193] Those skilled in the art may implement the described functionality in varying ways for each particular application, but such implementation decisions should not be construed as causing a departure from the scope of the present invention. The various embodiments presented herein can be implemented as a method, apparatus, or article of manufacture using standard programming and / or engineering techniques. The term "article of manufacture" includes a computer program, carrier, or media accessible from any computer-readable device. For example, computer-readable storage media include, but are not limited to, magnetic storage devices (e.g., hard disks, floppy disks, magnetic strips, etc.), optical disks (e.g., CDs, DVDs, etc.), smart cards, and flash memory devices (e.g., EEPROMs, cards, sticks, key drives, etc.). The term "machine-readable medium" includes, but is not limited to, wireless channels and various other media capable of storing, retaining, and / or carrying instructions and / or data.

[0194] It should be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the presented processes is merely an example of exemplary approaches. It should be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the processes may be rearranged within the scope of the present invention based on design priorities. The appended method claims provide elements of various steps in a sample order, but are not intended to be limited to the specific order or hierarchy presented.

[0195] The description of the disclosed embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments disclosed herein, but is to be construed in the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

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[0197] [Explanation of symbols]

[0198] 100: Massage device 1000: Body massage unit

[0199] 1000a: Sheet part 1100: Frame part

[0200] 1110: Back frame 1112: Rack gear

[0201] 1120: Seat frame 1130: Base frame

[0202] 1131: Base upper frame 1132: Base lower frame

[0203] 1200: Control unit 1300: Storage unit

[0204] 1400: User input 1500: Audio output module

[0205] 1600: Network connection 1700: Massage module

[0206] 1800: Sensor section 2000: Leg massage section

[0207] 2700: Hinge-driven part 3000: Arm massage part

[0208] 3100: Arm receiving groove 4000: External device

[0209] 4100: Portable electronic devices 4200: Wearable devices

[0210] 4300: Other massage chairs 4400: Hospital servers

[0211] 4500: Cloud Server

[0212] 5000: Massage Mode Subscription Service Provision System

[0213] 5100: User Device

[0214] 5200: Massage mode subscription service provider device

Claims

1. A method for providing a massage mode subscription service performed in a massage mode subscription service providing device, A step of receiving user identifier information, massage device identifier information, and massage mode identifier information for a massage mode selected by the user; A step of checking whether the user has purchased a subscription and whether it is available for use based on the user identifier information; If the above user purchases a subscription and is confirmed to be available, a step of checking whether the subscription matches the above selected massage mode; and If the subscription and the selected massage mode are matched, the step of providing the selected massage mode to the massage device corresponding to the massage device identifier information is included. The above subscription service is a method for providing a massage mode subscription service including a regular subscription and a short-term subscription.

2. In paragraph 1, the step of checking whether the subscription has been purchased and whether it is available for use is as follows: Step for confirming whether to purchase the above subscription; and Upon confirmation that the above subscription has been purchased, a step is included to check whether the above subscription is available, A method for providing a massage mode subscription service, characterized in that the availability of the subscription is confirmed based on the number of times the subscription is available, the number of times it has been used, the type of massage mode that has been downloaded, or the type of massage mode that can be downloaded.

3. In paragraph 2, after the step of confirming whether the subscription has been purchased, A method for providing a massage mode subscription service, characterized in that it further includes a step of providing information on purchasing a subscription to the massage mode, if it is confirmed that the user has not purchased a subscription.

4. In the second paragraph, after the step of checking whether the subscription is available, A method for providing a massage mode subscription service, characterized in that it further includes a step of providing information for guiding the purchase of an additional subscription to receive the massage mode or guiding the purchase of a new subscription if it is determined that the above subscription is not available.

5. In paragraph 1, after the step of checking whether the subscription and massage mode match, A method for providing a massage mode subscription service, characterized in that it further includes a step of providing information guiding re-selection of an available massage mode or guiding purchase of a subscription for use of the selected massage mode, if it is determined that the subscription and massage mode do not match.

6. In the first paragraph, the step of providing the selected massage mode is: A method for providing a massage mode subscription service, characterized in that it further comprises a step of renewing the availability of the subscription.

7. In paragraph 1, A method for providing a massage mode subscription service, characterized in that it further includes a step of providing a customized subscription service for each user based on the user's owned massage device information, the user's body information, or the user's massage mode usage history information according to the user identifier information.

8. In paragraph 7, the step of providing a customized subscription service for each user is as follows: A step of checking the function of a massage device held by the user based on information on the massage device held by the user; A step of determining the priority of providing functions according to the user's body information among the functions of the above-mentioned massage device; A step of reflecting the preference according to the user's massage mode usage history information in the above priority information; and A method for providing a massage mode subscription service, characterized by including a step of determining a customized massage mode based on information reflecting the above preferences.

9. In paragraph 8, the step of reflecting the preference is: A step of calculating preferences for each massage mode based on the frequency of use of each massage mode by the user; A step of calculating the user's preference for each massage intensity based on the frequency of use of each massage intensity; A step of calculating an average usage time based on the massage usage time of the above user; and A method for providing a massage mode subscription service, characterized by including a step of integrating the priority information by applying preset weights to the preference for each massage mode, the preference for each massage intensity, and the average usage time.

10. In the 9th paragraph, the step of determining the customized massage mode is: A step for checking whether there is a match between the information reflecting the above preference and the preset massage mode; If there is a matching massage mode among the preset massage modes, a step of determining the preset massage mode as a customized massage mode; and A method for providing a massage mode subscription service, characterized in that it includes a step of configuring a customized massage mode based on information reflecting the preference when there is no matching massage mode among the above preset massage modes.

11. In paragraph 1, A method for providing a massage mode subscription service, characterized by further comprising a step of providing a customized subscription service for each massage mode.

12. In the 11th paragraph, the step of providing a subscription service for each massage mode is as follows: Step for determining the type of massage device capable of providing the corresponding massage mode, the operation time, or the type of content provided for each massage mode; and A method for providing a massage mode subscription service, characterized by including a step of configuring a customized massage mode based on the type, operating time, or content type of the massage device.

13. In the 11th paragraph, the step of providing a subscription service for each massage mode is as follows: Step for determining the type of massage device capable of providing the corresponding massage mode, the operation time, or the type of content provided for each massage mode; and A method for providing a massage mode subscription service, characterized by including a step of configuring a customized massage mode based on the type, operating time, or content type of the massage device.

14. In paragraph 1, A method for providing a massage mode subscription service, characterized in that the above regular subscription includes a period-based subscription distinguished by the massage mode available for use for each period and the number of times the massage mode can be used for each period, and the short-term subscription includes a massage mode-based subscription distinguished by the type of massage mode or a package combining multiple massage modes.

15. In a device providing a massage mode subscription service, A receiving unit for receiving user identifier information, massage device identifier information, and massage mode identifier information for a massage mode selected by the user; A confirmation unit that checks whether the user has purchased a subscription and whether it is available for use based on the above user identifier information; When the above user purchases a subscription and it is confirmed that the subscription is available, a matching unit that checks whether the subscription matches the above selected massage mode; and When the subscription and the selected massage mode are matched, a transmitter is included that provides the selected massage mode to the massage device. Massage mode subscription service providing device characterized in that the above subscription includes a regular subscription and a short-term subscription 16. In paragraph 15, A massage mode subscription service providing device, characterized in that the above regular subscription includes a period-based subscription distinguished by the massage mode available for use for each period and the number of times the massage mode can be used for each period, and the above short-term subscription includes a massage mode-based subscription distinguished by the type of massage mode or a package combining multiple massage modes.

17. In paragraph 15, A massage mode subscription service providing device, characterized in that the above confirmation unit confirms whether the subscription has been purchased, and if the subscription has not been purchased, provides information on the purchase of a subscription to the massage mode.

18. In paragraph 15, A massage mode subscription service providing device characterized in that the above confirmation unit checks whether the subscription is available, and if it is confirmed that the subscription is not available, it provides information for guiding the purchase of an additional subscription to receive the massage mode or guiding the purchase of a new subscription.

19. In Article 15, A massage mode subscription service providing device, characterized in that the matching unit provides information guiding reselection of an available massage mode or guiding purchase of a subscription for use of the selected massage mode when the subscription and the selected massage mode do not match.

20. In paragraph 15, A massage mode subscription service providing device, characterized by including a renewal unit that renews the availability of the subscription.

21. In paragraph 15, A massage mode subscription service providing device, characterized by including a customized massage mode determining unit that determines a customized massage mode for each user based on the user's owned massage device information, the user's body information, or the user's massage mode usage history information according to the user identifier information.

22. In paragraph 21, The above customized massage mode determination unit is, A massage mode subscription service providing device characterized in that the priority of function provision is determined according to the user's body information among the functions of the above-mentioned massage device, and the priority is adjusted according to the user's massage mode usage history information.

23. In paragraph 22, The above customized massage mode determination unit is, Preference information is generated by calculating the user's preference for each massage mode based on the user's frequency of use for each massage mode, calculating the preference for each massage intensity based on the user's frequency of use for each massage intensity, and calculating the average usage time based on the user's massage usage time. A massage mode subscription service providing device characterized in that it applies predetermined weights to the preferences for each massage mode, preferences for each massage intensity, and the average usage time, and reflects the preference information with the weights applied in the priority adjustment.

24. In paragraph 23, The above customized massage mode determination unit is, A massage mode subscription service providing device characterized in that, among massage modes stored in a massage device, a massage mode matching the preference information is checked, and if there is a matching massage mode, the massage mode is set as a customized massage mode, and if there is no matching massage mode, the customized massage mode is configured based on the preference information.

25. A massage device that performs communication with a massage mode subscription service providing device that stores information about the user's subscription, A massage module executing at least one massage mode; and It includes a control unit that controls the above massage module, The massage device receives the selected massage mode from the subscription service providing device, and the subscription service providing device determines the selected massage mode based on the subscription confirmed by the user identifier information. A massage device, characterized in that the subscription includes a regular subscription and a short-term subscription.

26. In paragraph 25, A massage device, characterized in that the above regular subscription includes a period-based subscription distinguished by the massage mode available for each period and the number of times the massage mode can be used for each period, and the above short-term subscription includes a massage mode-based subscription distinguished by the type of massage mode or a package combining multiple massage modes.

27. In paragraph 25, A massage device, characterized in that the selected massage mode is determined by the subscription service providing device checking whether the confirmed subscription matches the massage mode selected by the user.

28. In paragraph 25, A massage device, characterized in that the above massage device receives a user-customized massage mode determined by the subscription service providing device based on the user identifier information, and the user-customized massage mode is determined based on information on the user's massage device, the user's body information, or the user's massage mode usage history information according to the user's identifier information.

29. In paragraph 25, A massage device, characterized in that the information on the selected massage mode includes a massage mode program and massage mode display information indicating the operation status of the massage device according to the selected massage mode.

30. In paragraph 25, The above massage device communicates with a user device that allows the user to connect to the subscription service providing device, A massage device, characterized in that the user identifier information and the massage device identifier information are transmitted to the subscription service providing device through the user device or directly by the massage device.

31. In a user device that performs communication with a massage device and a subscription service providing device that stores information about the user's subscription, A communication unit that transmits user identifier information, massage device identifier information, and selected massage mode identifier information to the subscription service providing device; An output unit that outputs massage mode information transmitted from the subscription service providing device and availability of subscription rights to the user; and Includes a subscription selection section configured to allow the user to select the subscription they wish to purchase; A user device, characterized in that the subscription includes a regular subscription and a short-term subscription.

32. In paragraph 31, A user device characterized in that the above regular subscription includes a period-based subscription distinguished by the massage mode available for each period and the number of times the massage mode can be used for each period, and the above short-term subscription includes a massage mode-based subscription distinguished by the type of massage mode or a package combining multiple massage modes.

33. In paragraph 31, A user device characterized in that the user device recognizes the massage device and obtains identifier information of the massage device, and the subscription service providing device receives user identifier information and massage device identifier information directly from the massage device or from the user device.

34. In paragraph 31, A user device characterized in that the user device receives information on the purchase of the subscription from the subscription service providing device and provides information for guiding the user in the purchase of the regular subscription and the short-term subscription.

35. In paragraph 31, A user device characterized in that the user device lists massage modes that can be provided by the massage device from the subscription service providing device and outputs the list to the user.

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