KR102317312B1 - Hybrid care device that irradiates far-infrared and red light - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hybrid care device capable of emitting far-infrared rays and red light. The hybrid care device capable of emitting far-infrared rays and red light comprises: W-zone care device which is a main body and configured to treat the W zone of a human body by irradiating the W zone with light; and a Y-zone care device detachably attached to the main body, and configured to treat the Y zone of a human body by irradiating the Y zone with light. The Y-zone care device independently operates, separately from the W-zone care device, but is capable of interworking with the W-zone care device when connected in communication with the same. In addition, the Y-zone care device is attached to a designated position on the W-zone care device to receive power from the W-zone care device such that an internal battery thereof is charged. The W-zone care device and the Y-zone care device mix and emit at least a plurality of lights among far-infrared rays, near-infrared rays, and red light while performing body care. In the W-zone care device, a first control unit is configured to: check the remaining battery level of the W-zone control device and the remaining battery level of Y-zone care device communicatively connected with the W-zone care device according to a specified period; and compare the average battery consumption when using the W-zone care device or the Y-zone care device once for body care with the remaining battery level based on the body care mode that consumes the most battery power. Accordingly, when the remaining battery level is equal to or less than the average battery consumption for one-time body care, a battery charge requirement guidance is output.

Description

A hybrid care device that irradiates far-infrared and red light {HYBRID CARE DEVICE THAT IRRADIATES FAR-INFRARED AND RED LIGHT}

The present invention relates to a hybrid care device that irradiates far-infrared and red light, and more particularly, it enables a function to further improve the care effect in conjunction with the body care function using light, and also the W zone and Y It relates to a hybrid care device that irradiates far-infrared and red light to a zone so that body care can be performed by irradiating the zone with far-infrared and red light.

In general, a sitz bath refers to a device that allows you to wash your anus and vulva by immersing your buttocks in a basin (or small bathtub) filled with warm water. , helps to reduce swelling.

Accordingly, in recent years, a lot of optical sitz baths using LEDs, which improve the convenience of use by making them portable and usable without using water, are being developed.

However, the existing optical LED sitz bath simply allows light emitted from the LED to be irradiated, and does not include a function (or user interface) to prevent problems that may occur to users when the optical LED sitz bath is used for a long time. , and also does not include a function (or user interface) for improving the sitz bath effect or cosmetic effect compared to the existing one.

As a result, the existing optical LED sitz bath is not effective compared to the usage time, or as the usage time increases, other problems (eg, incorrect sitting posture) occur to the user, or the battery is discharged when using it while carrying it. There was a problem that it could not be used.

The background technology of the present invention is disclosed in Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1540960 (registration on July 27, 2015, LED left light).

According to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention was created to solve the above problems, and enables additional operation of a function for improving the care effect by interlocking with the body care function using light, and also An object of the present invention is to provide a hybrid care device that irradiates far-infrared and red light to the zone and Y zone so that the body can be treated by irradiating far-infrared and red light.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a hybrid care device for irradiating far infrared rays and red light, comprising: a W zone care device for irradiating light to the W zone of the human body to care for the W zone; and a Y zone care device that is detachably attached to the main body and cares for the Y zone by irradiating light to the Y zone of the human body, wherein the Y zone care device is separated from the W zone care device and operates independently, Interlocking operation is possible when communication is connected with the W zone care device, and it is attached to a designated position of the W zone care device to receive power from the W zone care device to charge an internal battery, and the W zone control device and the Y zone control device irradiates a mixture of at least a plurality of lights among far infrared rays, near infrared rays, and red light during body care, and the W zone control device includes: The remaining battery level and the remaining battery level of the Y-zone care device connected to each other are checked, and based on the body care mode that consumes the most battery power, the average of one time body care use of the W-zone care device or the Y-zone care device The battery consumption amount and the remaining battery amount are compared, and when the remaining battery amount is equal to or less than the average battery consumption amount for one time of body care, a battery charging required guide is output.

In the present invention, the W zone care device, when the user sits, in order to allow the W zone to be in close contact with each other, the portion corresponding to the W zone is concave in a specified shape and is formed to enter a specific depth. do it with

In the present invention, the W zone care device, a plurality of air intake and discharge portions are formed on the side, a plurality of fans (FAN) are respectively formed inside the air intake and discharge portion, by adjusting the rotation direction of the fan It is characterized in that one side sucks air and the other side discharges air.

In the present invention, the W zone care device contains a fragrance emitting material during W zone care or Y zone care, and when the fan is operated, the door is opened to discharge the fragrance to the outside through the air intake and discharge unit. Fragrance device; characterized in that it further comprises.

In the present invention, the W-zone care device, W-zone care or Y-zone care, by filtering the air sucked through the air intake and discharge unit for discharging purified air; characterized in that it further comprises a filter. .

In the present invention, the panel formed on the surface in contact with the human body in the W zone care device and the panel formed on the surface in contact with the human body in the Y zone care device protect the light source irradiating light from being exposed to the outside. It is characterized in that the light is transmitted and irradiated to the outside, and at the same time, it is formed of an antibacterial material that can protect the skin from harmful bacteria.

In the present invention, the W zone care device is stored by putting the hybrid care device to which the Y zone care device is attached, and a case device capable of performing charging and UV disinfection of the surface during storage of the hybrid care device. characterized in that

In the present invention, the case device includes: a third control unit for controlling the operation of the hybrid care device; and a third communication unit configured to connect communication with the hybrid care device under the control of the third control unit, wherein the third control unit includes a light source included in the first optical output unit of the hybrid care device to which the third control unit is communicatively connected. is selectively driven remotely, and whether the selectively driven light source operates normally according to a remote command and is irradiated with light is detected through the light receiver to perform fault diagnosis.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention enables a function for improving the care effect to be additionally operated by interlocking with the body care function using light, and by irradiating far-infrared and red light to the W zone and Y zone. By allowing care to be carried out, the effect of improving the effect according to usage time compared to the existing optical LED sitz bath device, the effect of preventing other problems that may occur to the user as the usage time increases, and pre-charging guide This has the effect of allowing the average usable battery capacity per mode to remain.

1 is an exemplary view showing a schematic form of a hybrid care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an exemplary view showing the form when the W-zone care device and the Y-zone care device are separated from the hybrid care device in FIG. 1 .
3 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a hybrid care device according to the present embodiment.
4 is an exemplary view showing a schematic configuration of the case device in FIG. 3 , in which the hybrid care device can be put and stored, and the charging and UV disinfection of the surface are possible during storage.
5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a hybrid care device according to the first embodiment of the present invention;
6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a hybrid care device according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a hybrid care device according to a third embodiment of the present invention;
8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a hybrid care device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;
9 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a hybrid care device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention;
10 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a hybrid care device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention;
11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a hybrid care device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention;

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a hybrid care device and a method for controlling the same according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In this process, the thickness of the lines or the size of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation. In addition, the terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to the intention or custom of the user or operator. Therefore, definitions of these terms should be made based on the content throughout this specification.

1 is an exemplary view showing a schematic form of a hybrid care device according to an embodiment of the present invention, (a) is an exemplary view showing the front (or top) of the hybrid care device, (b) is a hybrid care device It is an exemplary view showing the rear (or lower) of

Referring to FIG. 1A , the hybrid care device according to the present embodiment includes a W-zone care device 110 (or a main body) and a Y-zone care device 210 that is detachably attached (or coupled and separated) thereto. or Y pad) is integrally formed.

In addition, when the W zone care device 110 (or main body) and the Y zone care device 210 (or Y pad) are detached, it can be used independently.

For example, in normal times when the hybrid care device is not used, the Y-zone care device 210 (or Y pad) is positioned at a designated location of the W-zone care device 110 (or the main body) (eg, the front side of the W-zone care device). or the front part of the upper part) to charge the internal battery, and when performing W-zone care (eg, sitz bathing in the buttocks or care for the groin (ie, the area around the thigh in contact with the lower abdomen)), the user Detach the W-zone care device 110 (or the main body) so that it is not uncomfortable when sitting, and use the detached Y-zone care device 210 (or Y pad) to perform Y-zone care (eg, a sitz bath in the genital area). (See Fig. 2 (a), (b), (c)).

Accordingly, referring to FIGS. 2 and 3 , a second power source 113 (eg, a charging terminal formed in the W zone care device) is formed in the W zone care device 110 (or the main body), and in response thereto A second charging unit 213 (eg, a charging terminal formed in the Y-zone care device) is formed in the Y-zone care device 210 .

Referring again to FIG. 1B , a plurality of anti-slip pads 115 for preventing slip are attached to the rear surface (or lower portion) of the hybrid care device.

The anti-slip pad 115 has an effect of preventing the hybrid care device from slipping when the user sits on a sofa or chair on the hybrid care device according to the present embodiment.

In addition, a power supply terminal 112 (refer to the first power supply unit 112 of FIG. 3 ) is formed on a side surface of the hybrid care device according to the present embodiment.

In addition, the side of the hybrid care device according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of (eg, four directions, front, rear, left, and right) of the side of the hybrid care device (refer to the air intake/discharge unit 114 of FIG. 3 ).

At this time, a plurality of fans (not shown) may be respectively formed inside the vent (refer to the air intake/discharge unit 114 of FIG. 3 ), and through this, air is sucked on one side and the other side Allow air to escape.

If a fan (not shown) is not formed inside, a cooling function is performed to prevent the interior of the hybrid care device from overheating through natural air circulation.

On the other hand, although not specifically shown in the drawings, the inside of the hybrid care device according to the present embodiment contains a fragrance emitting material (eg, mugwort fragrance, aroma fragrance, or A liquid or solid material capable of discharging herbal scent, etc.) is contained, and when the fan is operated, the door is opened to release the fragrance to the outside through the vent (refer to the air intake and discharge unit 114 in FIG. 3). It may include a fragrance device (not shown) for discharging.

In addition, although not specifically shown in the drawings, an air purification filter may be built-in inside the hybrid care device according to the present embodiment, and when the fan operates, the vent (air intake/discharge unit 114 in FIG. 3 ) )), the inhaled air (eg, fart odor, sweat odor, etc.) can be filtered and the odor (or gas) purified air can be discharged through another vent.

For example, when performing W-zone care (or sitz bath) while sitting on the W-zone care device 110 (or the main body), the user, who is relaxed with blood circulation, relaxes the hip muscles and releases gas (eg, farts) or When you sweat, the smell of sweat can come out. At this time, the air (eg, fart smell, sweat smell, etc.) sucked through the vent (refer to the air intake/discharge unit 114 in FIG. 3) is filtered and the clean air with the odor (or gas) purified is transferred to another vent. It allows the user to perform W-zone care in a comfortable state by discharging it through the

FIG. 2 is an exemplary view illustrating a form when the W zone care device (or main body) and the Y zone care device (or Y pad) are separated from the hybrid care device in FIG. 1 .

Figure 2 (a) is an exemplary view showing the form when the Y zone care device (or Y pad) is separated from the W zone care device 110 (or main body), Figure 2 (b) is the separated Y It is an exemplary view showing the upper surface (or upper portion) of the zone care device 210 (or Y pad), and (c) of FIG. 2 is a lower surface (or lower portion) of the separated Y zone care device 210 (or Y pad) is an example diagram showing

A plurality of LEDs irradiating light of a specified wavelength on the inside of a lower panel (eg, a panel through which infrared rays are transmitted, an antibacterial material) attached to the lower surface (or lower portion) of the Y zone care device 210 (or Y pad) ( or light source) is built-in, so when the body care (eg W zone care, Y zone care) function is not used, the LED is not exposed to the outside, and body care (eg W zone care, Y zone care) is not used. Zone Care) function is used, the LED is turned on and the light passes through the panel (eg, infrared-transmissive panel, antibacterial material) to be irradiated to the outside.

For example, since the antibacterial panel is a part in direct contact with the skin, it is made of an antibacterial resin material (eg, Zeomic) to protect the skin from harmful bacteria such as E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus and enable hygienic use. However, since the antibacterial material is only an example, it is also possible to use other antibacterial materials.

1 and 2 , the hybrid care device according to the present embodiment is formed in a pentagon-shaped portable small cushion type, and the front (or upper) is flat overall, but the body shape (eg, when sitting) of hips and thighs), it is formed in a form that gradually rises forward from a flat state.

More specifically, the W zone care device 110 (or the main body) has a designated shape (eg, an oval shape) in which the part 116 corresponding to the anal side (or W zone) of the buttocks is designated when the user sits down. It is concave and formed to enter a certain depth. This shape has the effect of allowing the user's buttocks to comfortably adhere to the surface of the W-zone care device 110 (or the body) when the user sits on the hybrid care device wearing thin clothes such as underwear or pajamas. .

In addition, the Y zone care device 210 ( or Y pad) is attached. For example, since the buttocks (ie, the W zone) and the genitals (eg, the Y zone of a woman) have different formation positions on the body, if only the W zone care device 110 (or the body) is irradiated with light (or If only the W-zone care device is used), it is self-evident that a woman's Y-zone part is irradiated with very little light, so the care effect of the Y-zone part will decrease.

Therefore, in the present invention, the Y-zone care device 210 (or Y pad) is additionally included, and it is put in the user's underwear (or between underwear and outerwear) so that it is in close contact with the woman's Y zone so that a lot of light is directly irradiated. This has the effect of maximizing the care effect by light.

For example, by using light irradiated with a far infrared (FIR) wavelength and a red wavelength at the same time through the Y zone care device 210 (or Y pad), sufficient light is irradiated to the W zone and the Y zone, respectively, so that the W zone and the Y By allowing the zones to be cared for as a whole or independently of each other, it helps to improve beauty (e.g., improvement of pigmentation in the Y zone, etc.), urinary incontinence, prostate disease, menstrual pain, hemorrhoids (anal disease), and pain relief after childbirth. to be able to give

1 and 2 , the W zone care device 110 (or main body) and the Y zone care device 210 (or Y pad) each have power on/off and a plurality of modes (eg, power mode, It includes a plurality of switches 111 and 211 for selecting a soft mode, a beauty (beauty) mode, a beauty haptic mode (fine vibration mode, a half-bath mode, etc.), respectively.

For example, the power mode means a care mode using far-infrared light and red light (red light) for a specified time (eg 12 minutes) when intensive care is required in a state of wearing everyday clothes or at a high temperature (eg 42 degrees), and the soft mode means a care mode using far-infrared rays and red lighting for a specified time (eg 12 minutes) when skin care is needed at a low temperature (eg 37 degrees), and the beauty mode is for delicate beauty care such as Y zone It means a care mode using far-infrared light and red light for a specified time (eg 17 minutes) at a low temperature (eg 37 degrees) where needed, and the beauty haptic mode is a low temperature ( For example: 37 degrees) for a specified time (eg, 17 minutes), it means a care mode using far-infrared light, red lighting, and fine vibration, and the half-bath mode occurs inside the W-zone care device 110 (or main body). The generated heat (or the heat that is forcibly generated from the internal heating means (such as a heater)) is continuously discharged through the vent, and the user wears a skirt-like heat shield and wraps around the waist and legs. It means a mode in which a half-bath can be conveniently performed without water in a state in which the discharged heat does not escape to the outside by being cheap.

In this case, the half-bath mode may be performed simultaneously with other body care modes (eg, power mode, soft mode, beauty mode, beauty haptic mode (fine vibration mode)) or separately. Accordingly, in the body care mode different from the half bath mode, a care time and a care temperature may be set separately.

Here, the first control unit 118 operates the heater (not shown) only when the heat generated inside the W zone care device 110 (or the main body) is lower than the specified temperature to maintain the specified temperature for half-bath. make it possible

At this time, the W zone care device 110 (or main body) and the Y zone care device 210 (or Y pad) communicate with each other in a wireless manner (eg, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, etc.), and Communication may be connected with each other in a method (eg, wired connection through a charging terminal when attaching for charging).

In addition, as switches 111 and 211 included in the W zone care device 110 (or main body) and the Y zone care device 210 (or Y pad) are inputted, the W zone care device 110 ( Alternatively, you can output announcements (eg, announcements of power on/off, selected body care mode, etc.) using voice (sound) or vibration through the internal speaker (not shown) of the main body and the internal vibration motor (not shown). can

Hereinafter, to improve the care effect by linking with the body care function (ie, W-zone care, Y-zone care) using light (e.g., far-infrared (FIR), near-infrared (NIR), red (RED) light output from LED) The configuration and operation of the hybrid care device implemented so that the function for additional operation can be described will be described.

3 is an exemplary diagram showing a schematic configuration of a hybrid care device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a case in which the hybrid care device can be stored in FIG. 3 and can be charged and UV sterilized during storage It is an exemplary diagram showing the schematic configuration of the device.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the hybrid care device according to the present embodiment includes a W zone care device 110 (or a main body) and a Y zone care device 210 (or Y pad) that is detachably attached (or coupled and separated) thereto. is integrally formed, and the hybrid care device (that is, the W zone care device and the Y zone care device integrally attached thereto) can be put and stored, or the hybrid care device can be charged and UV disinfected during storage. It may further include a case device 310 (refer to FIG. 4).

At this time, when the case device is made in the form of a pouch made of cloth or leather material, that is, when it is made of a material that cannot be applied to the configuration shown in FIG. 4, the inner side (ie, contact with the surface of the hybrid care device) part) can be manufactured by coating a material with antibacterial and disinfecting functions (eg, silver nano material).

Referring to FIG. 3 , the W-zone care device 110 (or main body) of the hybrid care device according to the present embodiment includes a first switch unit 111 , a first power source unit 112 , a second power source unit 113 , It includes an air intake and discharge unit 114 , a sensor unit 117 , a first control unit 118 , a first light output unit 119 , and a first communication unit 120 .

In addition, the Y zone care device 210 (or Y pad) of the hybrid care device includes a second switch unit 211 , a second charging unit 213 , a second control unit 218 , and a second light output unit 219 . , and a second communication unit 220 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , the case device 310 of the hybrid care device includes a third switch unit 311 , a third control unit 312 , a third communication unit 313 , a light receiving unit 314 , and an ultraviolet light output unit. (315).

The sensor unit 117 includes a sensor that detects a posture (eg, a vertical posture, a horizontal posture) of the W-zone care device 110 (or the main body) of the hybrid care device according to the present embodiment, and left and right pressure (ie, buttocks). A sensor that detects the left and right pressure pressed by It includes at least one of a sensor for detecting gas, etc.), and a sensor for detecting an internal temperature.

The first communication unit 120 is the W zone care device 110 (or main body), the Y zone care device 210 (or Y pad), and the case device 310 is a wireless method (eg, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, etc.) to enable communication between each other. Alternatively, communication may be connected to each other in a wired method (eg, wired connection through a charging terminal when attaching for charging).

In addition, the first communication unit 120 is communicatively connected with the user's mobile terminal (eg, a smart phone, a smart pad, etc.) (not shown), and a dedicated app (eg, an app for controlling hybrid care devices) pre-installed in the mobile terminal and Through communication, the state of the hybrid care device according to the present embodiment is displayed through the dedicated app, or the hybrid care device can be remotely controlled through the dedicated app.

The air intake and discharge unit 114 includes a plurality of (eg, front, rear, left, and right four directions) vents formed on the side surface of the W zone care device 110 (or the main body) and the inside thereof. By using a plurality of fans (FAN) (not shown) mounted on the one side to suck the air, the other side to be able to discharge the air. If a fan (not shown) is not formed, the inside of the hybrid care device can be cooled through natural air circulation.

In addition, the air intake and discharge unit 114 is a fragrance emitting material (eg, mugwort fragrance, aroma fragrance) that helps (eg, psychological help that induces a sense of stability, etc.) in a care function (eg, W zone care, Y zone care). , or a fragrance device (not shown) that contains a liquid or solid material capable of discharging herbal fragrance, etc. can

In addition, the air intake and discharge unit 114 has a built-in filter (not shown) for air purification therein, so that the polluted air sucked through the vent when the fan is operated (eg, fart smell, sweat smell, etc.) By filtering the odor (or gas), it is also possible to discharge clean air through another vent.

For example, when performing W-zone care (or sitz bath) while sitting on the W-zone care device 110 (or the main body), the user, who is relaxed with blood circulation, relaxes the hip muscles and releases gas (eg, fart). The smell of sweat may come out as you sweat. At this time, the user can take care of the body in a comfortable state by filtering the air sucked in through the vent (eg, fart smell, sweat odor, etc.) make it possible to carry out

The first power supply unit 112 supplies driving power (or charging power for charging the internal battery) to the W zone care device 110 (or the main body) to an external power supply device (eg, adapter, USB cable, etc.) (not shown). ) is supplied from

At this time, the first power supply unit 112 is implemented in a non-contact type (eg, a wireless method using induction power without plugging in a plug) or a contact type (eg, a method of inserting a plug or contacting an exposed terminal). can be

The second power supply unit 113 uses the power supplied through the first power supply unit 112, and the Y zone care device 210 (or Y zone) attached to the W zone care device 110 (or main body). pad) to supply charging power.

The first switch unit 111 includes a plurality of switches capable of selecting one of a power on/off and a plurality of care modes of the W zone care apparatus 110 (or main body).

When the switch of the first switch unit 111 is input, the first control unit 118 broadcasts information through voice (sound) or vibration through an internal speaker (not shown) and an internal vibration motor (not shown) (eg: power on/off, announcement of the selected care mode) can be output.

The first light output unit 119 irradiates light (light) of a specified wavelength and a specified intensity by mixing an infrared (eg, far-infrared or near-infrared) LED and a red LED.

Here, the infrared LED (or IR LED) is a concept including both far-infrared and near-infrared rays, and depending on the embodiment, only the far-infrared LED or the near-infrared LED may be independently applied, or both the far-infrared LED and the near-infrared LED may be applied.

In addition, the first light output unit 119 is embedded in the lower portion of the front (or upper) panel (eg, infrared transmitting panel, antibacterial material) of the hybrid care device shown in FIG. , When the body care (eg W-zone care, Y-zone care) function is not used, it is not exposed to the outside, and the LED is turned on only when the body care (eg W-zone care, Y-zone care) function is used. to be irradiated to the outside through the front (or upper) panel.

Accordingly, the panel (eg, a panel that transmits infrared rays, an antibacterial material) has an aesthetic effect of simplifying the appearance of the hybrid care device, as well as preventing the LED from being exposed to the outside, which may occur when the LED is exposed to the outside. It has the effect of preventing damage.

At this time, the first control unit 118 enables a function for improving the care effect to be additionally operated in conjunction with the body care function using the light of the hybrid care device. It will be described with reference to the flowchart of

Referring back to FIG. 3 , the second switch unit 211 controls the power on/off of the Y zone care device 210 (or the Y pad) and the body care mode (or light intensity, light irradiation time, and light intensity). and a plurality of switches for selecting an irradiation pattern, etc.).

When the switch of the second switch unit 211 is input, the second control unit 218 provides announcements (eg, sound) or vibrations through an internal speaker (not shown) and an internal vibration motor (not shown). information such as power on/off, selected body care mode, etc.) can be output.

Alternatively, the second control unit 218 transmits the switch input information of the second switch unit 211 to the first control unit 118 through the second communication unit 220, and the W zone care device 110 ) (or main body) built-in internal speaker (not shown) and internal vibration motor (not shown) to broadcast announcements by voice (sound) or vibration (e.g., turning on/off the power of the Y zone care device, from the Y zone care device announcement) of the selected care mode, etc.) may be output.

The second light output unit 219 irradiates light (light) of a specified wavelength and intensity by mixing an infrared (eg, far-infrared or near-infrared) LED and a red LED (see (c) of FIG. 2).

Here, the infrared LED (or IR LED) is a concept including both far-infrared and near-infrared rays, and depending on the embodiment, only the far-infrared LED or the near-infrared LED may be independently applied, or both the far-infrared LED and the near-infrared LED may be applied.

In addition, the second light output unit 219 is built inside the lower panel (eg, a panel through which infrared rays are transmitted) of the Y zone care device 210 (or Y pad) shown in FIG. As a result, when the Y-zone care function is not used, it is not exposed to the outside, and only when the Y-zone care function is used, the LED is turned on so that the light passes through the panel and is irradiated to the outside.

Accordingly, in addition to the aesthetic effect of simplifying the appearance of the Y zone care device 210 (or Y pad), the LED is not exposed to the outside, thereby preventing damage that may occur when the LED is exposed to the outside. can have an effect.

When the Y-zone care device 210 (or the Y pad) is attached to the W-zone care device 110 (or the main body), the second charging unit 213 is configured to be connected to the W-zone care device 110 (or the main body). ) in contact with the second power supply unit 113 (eg, a charging terminal formed in the W zone care device) to receive charging power to charge the internal battery (not shown).

Referring to FIG. 4 , the case device 310 of the hybrid care device (ie, the W-zone care device and the Y-zone care device integrally attached thereto) puts and stores the hybrid care device, or Allow charging during storage (eg charging through non-contact or contact terminals) and UV disinfection of surfaces.

The third switch unit 311 is an internal switch (not shown) for detecting that the hybrid care device (ie, the W zone care device and the Y zone care device integrally attached thereto) is inserted into the case device 310 . ) and an external switch (not shown) that can receive user commands (eg, disinfection start/stop commands, charging start/stop commands, LED fault diagnosis start/stop commands, etc.).

When a switch input (eg, a disinfection start command) of the third switch unit 311 is detected, the third control unit 312 operates the UV output unit 315 to disinfect the surface of the hybrid care device. Conduct.

Meanwhile, since the Y zone care device 210 (or Y pad) is attached to the W zone care device 110 (or main body), the light from the second light output unit 219 in the case device 310 is The irradiated lower surface (that is, the lower surface in close contact with the Y zone) cannot be disinfected.

Therefore, although not specifically shown in the drawings, an ultraviolet output unit (not shown) inside the W zone care device 110 (or main body) of the portion to which the Y zone care device 210 (or Y pad) is attached. In addition, when the Y zone care device 210 (or Y pad) is detached and reattached (that is, when the Y zone care device is used), the UV output unit (not shown) It may be driven to disinfect the lower surface (that is, the lower surface in close contact with the Y zone) to which light is irradiated from the second light output unit 219 of the Y zone care device 210 (or Y pad). .

In addition, when a switch input (eg, an LED failure diagnosis command) of the third switch unit 311 is detected, the third control unit 312 communicates with the first control unit 118 through the third communication unit 313 . Thus, whether the LED included in the first light output unit 119 of the hybrid care device is selectively driven remotely and the LED selectively driven through the light receiving unit 314 operates normally according to a remote command ( That is, if light is irradiated from the selectively driven LED), a fault diagnosis is performed.

The LED failure diagnosis result may be output through a dedicated app of a communication-connected user portable terminal.

Meanwhile, since the Y zone care device 210 (or Y pad) is attached to the W zone care device 110 (or main body), the LED of the second light output unit 219 in the case device 310 is It is not possible to diagnose whether the

Therefore, although not specifically illustrated in the drawings, a light receiving unit (not shown) is additionally provided to the W-zone care apparatus 110 (or main body) of the portion to which the Y-zone care apparatus 210 (or Y pad) is attached. In addition, the first control unit 118 communicates with the second control unit 218 through the first communication unit 120 to remotely selectively drive the LED included in the second light output unit 219 . and whether the selectively driven LED operates normally according to a remote command (ie, whether light is irradiated from the selectively driven LED) through the light receiving unit (not shown).

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a hybrid care device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5 , when the power of the W zone care device 110 (or main body) is turned on (Yes in S101), the first controller 118 controls the left and right sides of the W zone care device 110 (or the main body) The front and rear horizontal states are detected (checked) (S102).

This is because if the user sits on it in a non-horizontal state, the body is twisted to one side and the spinal muscles are strained. There is a problem that the spine can be slightly curved.

Therefore, when the power is turned on, the W zone care device 110 (or main body) immediately detects a horizontal state, and displays a tilt (or a direction for leveling) through the first optical output unit 119 (S103) , it is possible to guide the horizontal alignment through the internal speaker (not shown).

At this time, the first light output unit 119 has a plurality of LEDs (eg, red LEDs, infrared LEDs) arranged in a designated pattern form, and is used to display specific information (eg, horizontal information) as described above. In case of use, it is possible to display specified information (eg, mode information, horizontal information) using the red LED without adding a separate display device.

Accordingly, the user may align the level or perform body care in a state where the level is not met.

Accordingly, when the first control unit 118 starts body care (eg, W-zone care, Y-zone care) (ie, when the user sits on the hybrid care device) (Yes in S104), the left and right and The front and rear horizontal state is sensed, and in the case of the horizontal state, the pressure difference between the left and right and front and rear is detected (S105).

For example, the occurrence of a pressure difference between the left and right or front and rear in a horizontal state means that the user habitually tilts the body to one side, or is inconvenient and is inclined to one side without knowing it. By recognizing the user's physical state, the user can intentionally maintain a correct posture.

To this end, the first control unit 118 includes a dedicated app (eg, an app for controlling hybrid care devices) that is pre-installed on a user's portable terminal (eg, a smart phone, a smart pad, etc.) (not shown) through the first communication unit 120 . Communication is connected (S106).

Then, a tilt (or a direction for leveling) is displayed through the communication-connected dedicated app (eg, an app for controlling a hybrid care device) screen, and correct posture guidance is output (S107).

For example, when the user sits on the W-zone care device 110 (or the main body), the first light output unit 119 cannot be used for information output, so the first control unit 118 is connected to the user's portable terminal. Specified information (eg mode information, level information) can be displayed through an installed dedicated app (eg, an app for controlling hybrid care devices). Alternatively, specified information (eg, mode information, horizontal information) may be output through an internal speaker (not shown) or a built-in speaker (not shown) of the user's portable terminal.

Or more directly than this, in order to inform the user that there is a pressure difference, when the pressure difference is greater than the standard, the first control unit 118 controls the side (for example, : Vibration is generated from either side of the left or right side or up and down) to induce the user to correct his/her posture (e.g., the user removes the force from the side where the vibration occurs and straightens the posture so that the force is applied to the opposite side) have.

Accordingly, the present embodiment allows the user to maintain a correct posture while performing body care, thereby preventing the user from experiencing another physical problem (eg, curvature of the spine due to incorrect sitting posture) due to body care. there is

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a hybrid care device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6 , when the user initiates body care (eg, W-zone care, Y-zone care) (ie, when the user sits in the hybrid care device) (Yes in S201 ), the first control unit 118 performs the first Communication is connected with a dedicated app (eg, a hybrid care device control app) pre-installed on a user's portable terminal (eg, a smart phone, a smart pad, etc.) (not shown) through the communication unit 120 ( S202 ).

In addition, the first control unit 118 checks whether there is music (eg, meditation music or white noise) or broadcast (eg, Internet broadcasting, etc.) specified in the dedicated app (eg, an application for controlling hybrid care devices) in advance (S203) , If there is a preset music (eg meditation music or white noise) or broadcast (eg Internet broadcasting, etc.) (eg S203), the corresponding music (eg meditation music or white noise) or broadcasting (eg Internet broadcasting, etc.) ) is immediately reproduced (S205).

However, if there is no predefined music (eg, meditation music or white noise) or broadcast (eg, Internet broadcasting, etc.) (No in S203), the communication-connected dedicated app (eg, an app for controlling hybrid care devices) Example: Meditation music or white noise) list is displayed and one of them is selected, or after receiving a user-specified broadcasting address (eg, Internet broadcasting address) (S204), the selected music (eg, meditation music or white noise) or broadcasting of the received address (eg, Internet broadcasting, etc.) is immediately played (S205).

As described above, by relaxing and stabilizing the mind of the user during body care through music or broadcasting during body care, the mind can be concentrated and the care effect can be improved.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a hybrid care device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7 , when the user starts body care (that is, when the user sits in the hybrid care device) (Yes in S301 ), the first control unit 118 controls the user's portable terminal (eg, S301 ) through the first communication unit 120 . : Connects communication with a dedicated app (eg, an app for controlling hybrid care devices) pre-installed on a smart phone, smart pad, etc. (not shown) (S302).

In addition, the first control unit 118 distinguishes (recognizes) users of the hybrid care device (eg, family 1, family 2, etc.) according to user information set in the communication-connected dedicated app (eg, an app for controlling the hybrid care device). (S303).

At this time, the first control unit 118 stores the divided (recognized) user information in an internal memory (not shown). Accordingly, in the internal memory (not shown), user information using the hybrid care device for a specific period within the memory capacity limit is accumulated in chronological order. Accordingly, based on the end-user information stored in the internal memory (not shown), the user checks the end-user information through a dedicated app (eg, an app for controlling the hybrid care device) to determine where the hybrid care device is located (eg, the end-user). room) can be estimated. For example, if it is assumed that the user's mobile terminal and the hybrid care device are connected by a wireless method (eg, WiFi), communication connection is usually possible inside the house, so the location of the hybrid care device is checked by checking the end user information. (eg the end user's room) can be estimated.

In addition, the first control unit 118 controls the infrared (IR) intensity according to a preset mode for each user (eg, power mode, soft mode, beauty mode, beauty haptic mode (fine vibration mode), half-bath mode, etc.) and The usage time and the like are automatically set (S304).

In this case, the setting information (eg, infrared (IR) intensity and usage time according to the mode, etc.) may be set in the dedicated app (eg, an app for controlling hybrid care devices), and the first control unit 118 controls the setting According to information (eg, infrared (IR) intensity and usage time according to the mode), the first light output unit 119 and the second light output unit 219 are driven for the specified infrared (IR) intensity and usage time. Light output is performed (No in S305 and S306).

When the specified use time elapses (Yes in S306), the first control unit 118 ends the light output.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a hybrid care device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8 , when the W zone care device 110 (or main body) is powered on (Yes in S401), the first control unit 118 controls the disinfection completion information flag (eg, disinfection) of the internal memory (not shown). When disinfection is not completed by checking flag 1, when disinfection is not performed, flag 0) is checked and disinfection is not completed (Yes of S402), disinfection guidance (eg, last use) through the first optical output unit 119 Since it has not been disinfected afterward, it is advised to disinfect before use) (S403).

At this time, the disinfection guidance (eg, guidance to disinfect before use because it has not been disinfected after the last use) is output through an internal speaker (not shown) or a user mobile terminal (eg: It can also be output through a dedicated app (eg, an app for controlling hybrid care devices) pre-installed on a smart phone, smart pad, etc.) (not shown).

Here, in the first light output unit 119, a plurality of LEDs (eg, red LEDs, IR LEDs) are arranged in a designated pattern form, and are used for displaying specific information (eg, horizontal information) as described above. In this case, even if a separate display device is not added, the guide may be displayed using the red LED.

Accordingly, for disinfection, the user inserts the hybrid care device into the case device 310 or drives the UV output unit (not shown) built in the W zone care device 110 (or main body) to generate the Y The side to which light is irradiated from the second light output unit 219 of the zone care device 210 (or the Y pad) (ie, the side that is in close contact with the Y zone) may be disinfected.

That is, the first controller 118 detects that the hybrid care device is inserted into the case device 310 or when the Y-zone care device 210 (or Y pad) is detached and then reattached (that is, , when the upper surface of the W-zone care device 110 (or main body) is covered) (example of S404), communicates with the case device 310 to operate the UV output unit 315 to operate the entire surface of the hybrid care device or by driving an ultraviolet output unit (not shown) included in the W-zone care device 110 (or main body) to output the second light of the Y-zone care device 210 (or Y pad). Disinfection is performed on the side to which light is irradiated (that is, the side in close contact with the Y zone) in the unit 219 (S405).

On the other hand, the user performs disinfection through the UV output unit 315 of the case device 310 or through the UV output unit (not shown) included in the W zone care device 110 (or main body). Without it (No in S404), the user may directly use a disinfectant to wipe the surface of the hybrid care device to disinfect it.

In this way, after the user directly disinfects, disinfection is completed manually through a dedicated app (eg, an app for controlling hybrid care devices) that is pre-installed on a communication-connected user's mobile terminal (eg, smart phone, smart pad, etc.) (not shown) Information can be input (Yes in S406).

As described above, when the actual disinfection function is executed or the user manually inputs disinfection completion information, the first control unit 118 controls the disinfection completion information flag of the internal memory (not shown) (eg, when disinfection is performed, flag 1, When disinfection is not performed, flag 0) is set and stored (S407), so that the next user can check whether to disinfect before using the hybrid care device.

Accordingly, even if a single hybrid care device is shared by several people, it is effective to improve safety by checking whether disinfection is performed before use so that it can be used in a disinfected state at all times.

9 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a hybrid care device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9 , a state in which the hybrid care device according to the present embodiment and a dedicated app (eg, an app for controlling the hybrid care device) pre-installed in a user's portable terminal (eg, a smart phone, a smart pad, etc.) (not shown) are communicatively connected In (S501), when the user operates the air purification function or the fragrance discharge function through the dedicated app (Yes in S502), the first control unit 118 controls the operation information (ie, air purification) set through the dedicated app Select the air intake direction and air discharge direction based on the function or fragrance discharge function (operation information) (S503).

For example, air may be sucked in from the rear and discharged to the front, or air may be sucked in from the front and discharged to the rear.

In this case, the selection of the air intake direction and the air discharge direction means a plurality of (for example, four directions before, after, left, and right) on the side surface of the hybrid care device (air intake and discharge in FIG. 3 ). It means to control the rotation direction of the fans (not shown) respectively formed inside the part 114).

When the air is sucked and discharged in the selected direction as described above, the filtered air is discharged by passing through the filter, and the first control unit 118 is a fragrance device (not shown) included in the interior of the hybrid care device. By opening the door of the body, the fragrance of a fragrance emitting substance (eg, a liquid or solid substance capable of emitting mugwort, aroma, or herbal fragrance) that helps to increase the psychological effect during body care is mixed with the filtered air to be discharged (S504).

10 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a hybrid care device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10 , the hybrid care device according to the present embodiment may not only care for the W zone or the Y zone but also care for the hands, feet, or stomach through mode selection. However, when the hybrid care device is used on hands, feet, or stomach, there is a problem in that light may be irradiated to the user's eyes.

Accordingly, in the hybrid care device according to the present embodiment, when a mode for caring for hands, feet, or stomach is selected by the user ( S601 ), the first control unit 118 controls the mode corresponding to the selected mode. of the light output icon or image is output through the first light output unit 119 (S602).

Here, in the first light output unit 119, a plurality of LEDs (eg, red LED, far-infrared LED, near-infrared LED, etc.) are arranged in a designated pattern form, and specific information (eg, hand, foot, or stomach) as described above. When used for displaying an icon or image corresponding to a mode selected by a user, such as an icon or image), the selected mode information may be displayed using the red LED without adding a separate display device.

At this time, the first control unit 118 controls the specific information (eg, an icon or image of a shape corresponding to the mode selected by the user, such as hand, foot, or stomach, etc.) on which the light output icon or LED ( Example: Only a red LED, a far-infrared LED, a near-infrared LED, etc.) can be driven to output far-infrared rays in a corresponding form (ie, a form corresponding to the mode) (S603).

Accordingly, the user can easily know the mode currently set in the hybrid care device, and there is an effect of preventing light from being irradiated to the user's eyes in the corresponding mode.

11 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a hybrid care device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11 , if the W zone care device 110 (or the main body) is not connected to an external power source, the first control unit 118 checks the remaining battery level during standby according to a specified cycle ( S701 ).

The first control unit 118 may communicate with the second control unit 218 to check the remaining battery level of the Y-zone care apparatus 210 (or Y pad) in standby according to a specified cycle.

In addition, the first control unit 118 controls the W-zone care device 110 (or the main body) or the Y-zone care device 210 when used once for each mode (eg, based on the mode that consumes the most battery power). It is assumed that the average battery consumption of (or Y pad) is checked and stored. For example, assuming that 100% of the battery is fully charged, it is assumed that 25% is used when used once in a specific mode, and that the battery is consumed at a certain rate even when not in use and in standby mode.

Accordingly, the first control unit 118 compares the remaining battery amount with the average power consumption (or average battery consumption amount) when body care is used once according to a specified cycle ( S702 ).

According to the comparison result, when the remaining battery level is equal to or less than the average power consumption per body care (eg, the average battery consumption per one sitz bath) (Yes in S703), the first control unit 118 controls the first light output unit 119 Outputs a battery charging need guide through (S704).

Accordingly, the user can carry the hybrid care device according to the present embodiment and charge it before going out, thereby stably using the hybrid care device outside.

At this time, the battery charging required guidance is output through an internal speaker (not shown), or a user mobile terminal (eg, smart phone, smart pad, etc.) connected to communication through the first communication unit 120 is installed in advance in a dedicated dedicated device (not shown). It can also be output through an app (e.g. an app for controlling hybrid care devices).

Here, in the first light output unit 119, a plurality of LEDs (eg, red LEDs, far-infrared LEDs, near-infrared LEDs, etc.) are arranged in a designated pattern form, and specific information (eg, battery charging necessary information) as described above) When used for the purpose of displaying , the guide information may be displayed using the red LED without adding a separate display device.

As described above, in this embodiment, a function for improving the body care effect can be additionally operated in conjunction with the body care function using light, thereby improving the effect according to the use time compared to the existing optical LED sitz bath. There is an effect of preventing other problems that may occur to the user as the time increases, and an effect of guiding charging in advance so that the average battery capacity that can be used once per mode remains.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiment shown in the drawings, but this is merely exemplary, and various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible therefrom by those of ordinary skill in the art. will understand the point. Therefore, the technical protection scope of the present invention should be defined by the following claims. Also, the implementations described herein may be implemented as, for example, a method or process, an apparatus, a software program, a data stream, or a signal. Although discussed only in the context of a single form of implementation (eg, only as a method), implementations of the discussed features may also be implemented in other forms (eg, in an apparatus or a program). The apparatus may be implemented in suitable hardware, software and firmware, and the like. A method may be implemented in an apparatus such as, for example, a processor, which generally refers to a computer, a microprocessor, a processing device, including an integrated circuit or programmable logic device, or the like. Processors also include communication devices such as computers, cell phones, portable/personal digital assistants ("PDAs") and other devices that facilitate communication of information between end-users.

110: W zone care device of hybrid care device
111: first switch unit 112: first power supply unit
113: second power supply 114: air intake and exhaust
115: non-slip pad 117: sensor unit
118: first control unit 119: first light output unit
120: first communication unit
210: Y zone care device of hybrid care device
211: second switch unit 213: second charging unit
218: second control unit 219: second light output unit
220: second communication unit
310: case device of hybrid care device
311: third switch unit 312: third control unit
313: third communication unit 314: light receiving unit
315: UV output unit

Claims (8)

A body comprising: a W-zone care device that cares for the W-zone by irradiating light to the W-zone of the human body; and
It includes; a Y-zone care device that is detachable from the body and cares for the Y-zone by irradiating light to the Y-zone of the human body.
The Y zone care device,
Separated from the W zone care device and operated independently, interlocking operation is possible when communication is connected with the W zone care device, and is attached to a designated location of the W zone care device to receive power from the W zone care device The internal battery is implemented to be charged,
The W zone care device and the Y zone care device mix and irradiate at least a plurality of lights among far infrared rays, near infrared rays, and red lights during body care,
The first control unit of the main body,
If the main body is not connected to an external power source, check the remaining battery level during standby according to a specified cycle,
In communication with the second control unit of the Y-zone care device, the remaining battery level of the Y-zone care device is checked according to a specified cycle,
When body care is used once based on the mode that consumes the most battery power among the modes in the main body and the Y zone care device, the average battery consumption of the main body and the Y zone care device is checked and stored in advance,
By comparing the checked remaining battery power and the pre-stored average battery consumption when using the body care once,
According to the comparison result, when the remaining battery amount of the main body or the Y-zone care device is less than or equal to the pre-stored average battery consumption for one time of body care, a battery charging guide is output through the first optical output unit of the main body. A hybrid care device that irradiates far-infrared and red light.
According to claim 1, wherein the W zone care device,
A hybrid care device irradiating far-infrared and red light, characterized in that the portion corresponding to the W-zone is concave in a specified shape and enters a specific depth so that the W-zone can be comfortably attached when the user is seated.
According to claim 1, wherein the W zone care device,
A plurality of air intake and discharge portions are formed on the side,
A plurality of fans (FAN) are respectively formed inside the air intake and discharge part,
A hybrid care device for irradiating far-infrared and red light, characterized in that by controlling the rotation direction of the fan, one side sucks air and the other side exhausts the air.
According to claim 1, wherein the W zone care device,
Far-infrared rays, characterized in that it further comprises a fragrance device that contains a fragrance emitting material during W zone care or Y zone care, and the door is opened when the fan is operated to discharge the fragrance to the outside through the air intake and exhaust unit. A hybrid care device that irradiates and red light.
According to claim 1, wherein the W zone care device,
A hybrid care device irradiating far-infrared and red light, characterized in that it further comprises; an air purification filter that filters the air sucked in through the air intake/discharge unit and discharges purified air during W-zone care or Y-zone care.
The method of claim 1,
A panel formed on a surface in contact with the human body in the W zone care device and a panel formed on a surface in contact with the human body in the Y zone care device,
It functions to protect the light source irradiating light from being exposed to the outside,
A hybrid care device for irradiating far-infrared and red light, characterized in that the light is transmitted through and irradiated to the outside, and at the same time, it is formed of an antibacterial material that can protect the skin from harmful bacteria.
The method of claim 1,
and a case device capable of putting the hybrid care device to which the Y zone care device is attached to the W zone care device and storing it, charging the hybrid care device during storage and sterilizing the surface of the hybrid care device with UV light; A hybrid care device that irradiates far-infrared and red light.
The method of claim 7, wherein the case device,
a third control unit controlling an operation of the hybrid care device; and
a third communication unit configured to connect communication with the hybrid care device under the control of the third control unit;
The third control unit selectively remotely drives the light source included in the first light output unit of the hybrid care device connected to each other,
A hybrid care device irradiating far-infrared and red light, characterized in that the selectively driven light source operates normally according to a remote command and detects whether light is irradiated through the light receiving unit, and performs fault diagnosis.

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