AI Massage Coaching via Image Analysis for Self-Massage Guidance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Many individuals, particularly mothers, lack the time, energy, and resources to learn proper massage techniques for self-breast massage or other types of massages, which can aid in breastfeeding, health improvement, and relaxation, but are not easily accessible due to the need for private coaching.
Innovation Solution
A method and device utilizing a camera, display, and processor to capture and display images, identify target massage positions, and provide massage indications, allowing users to perform self-massages through guided videos and images on electronic devices like smartphones, enabling correct massage techniques at home.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If private coaches are hired to teach correct massage techniques, then massage coaching quality is improved, but cost and accessibility deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a digital copy of the private coaching experience through video tutorials and interactive applications. The system captures and processes user images to provide personalized massage guidance, replicating the personalized attention of a private coach at scale through technology.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an AI-based image processing system as an intermediary between the user and the massage coaching knowledge base. This intermediary automatically analyzes user anatomy through image capture and provides personalized massage recommendations, eliminating the need for direct human-coach interaction while maintaining coaching quality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If self-massage is performed without professional guidance, then accessibility is improved, but massage accuracy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback loop where the system captures images of the user's body, processes them through AI algorithms to identify anatomical landmarks and massage targets, and then provides real-time guidance on correct massage techniques. This automated feedback ensures accuracy while maintaining self-service accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of human visual inspection and manual guidance with an automated image capture and processing system. The camera-based system with AI analysis provides precise anatomical identification and massage target localization, achieving accuracy previously only attainable through professional human assessment.
3Reliability
If comprehensive massage coaching is provided, then health benefits are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs a multi-functional system that can handle various types of massage coaching (breast massage, general body massage, prenatal massage, etc.) through a single integrated platform. The image processing and analysis engine serves multiple purposes: identifying anatomical landmarks, determining massage targets, providing technique guidance, and adapting to different user needs, thereby reducing overall system complexity through functional consolidation.
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AI summary
The present invention related to a method for massage coaching which comprises: capturing at least one image; displaying the at least one image; identifying a person in the at least one image; identifying at least one target massage position of the person in the at least one image; displaying at least one massage indication at the at least one target massage position.