Massage Device with Contact Sensor for Vibration Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional massage devices require manual operation, leading to user discomfort such as numbness and soreness in the hands, and lack easy control over vibration intensity, disrupting the user's experience.

Innovation Solution

A massage device with a casing containing a contact region, a sensor to detect the status of the contact region, and a stimulator that adjusts vibration intensity in response to detected parameters like pressure, providing a more controlled and comfortable user experience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the operator holds the device by hand to make contact with the human body, then the device can be positioned and controlled, but the operator experiences soreness or numbness in the hands due to excessive vibration

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehand comfortVSAvoidvibration-induced soreness and numbness

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The device is designed to be held against the body without requiring active gripping or holding actions. The body's own weight and positioning maintain contact, allowing the device to serve itself rather than requiring continuous operator effort to maintain position

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of the operator actively holding the device against the body, the device is positioned to be passively supported by the body's contours and gravity, inverting the traditional active-holding approach

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

2Reliability

If the vibration frequency exceeds the maximum achievable by a human being, then health benefits are enhanced, but the operator experiences soreness or numbness in the hands

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehealth benefit effectivenessVSAvoidoperator hand discomfort

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical system of human hand-holding and body-positioning with an automated positioning mechanism that uses sensors and actuators to maintain optimal contact between the device and body, eliminating the need for operator physical effort

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If additional actions are required from the operator to control vibration, then vibration intensity can be adjusted, but the operator's enjoyment is interrupted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevibration controlVSAvoiduser enjoyment continuity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The device incorporates sensors that detect body contact and physiological responses, automatically adjusting vibration parameters based on real-time feedback from the body, eliminating the need for manual intervention while maintaining adaptability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The device autonomously monitors and adjusts its own operation based on body contact detection and physiological feedback, serving itself rather than requiring operator control actions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The device allows for dynamic adjustment of vibration intensity based on user input, reducing hand discomfort and enhancing the user's control over their experience, leading to improved pleasure and reduced fatigue.

Implementation Method 1

a sensor disposed in the casing and configured to detect a status of a contact region

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPressure detection:

Implementation Method 2

When pressed against a human body, a massage device transmits its vibration to the contacted portion of the human body

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectVibration: Vibration

Data Source

PatentUS20250152458A1Massage device and operating method thereof

Publication Date: 2025.05.15 HYTTO PTE LTD

AI summary

A massage device and a method of operating the massage device are provided. The massage device includes a casing comprising a contact region, a sensor disposed in the casing and configured to detect a status of a contact region, and a stimulator at least partially disposed in the casing and configured to execute a predetermined action in response to the status of the contact region.