KR102494127B1 - Massage apparatus for releasing stress of user and methods thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a massage apparatus for releasing stress of a user and an operating method of the massage apparatus. The massage apparatus contains a user input unit, a control unit and an output unit. The operating method of the massage apparatus comprises the steps of: receiving a signal for representing the selection of an image mode from the user input unit; in response to receiving the signal for representing the selection of an image mode, the control unit displaying a screen for selecting a scenario of the image mode on the output unit; the control unit outputting a predetermined video corresponding to the selected scenario through the output unit; the control unit outputting a predetermined sound source corresponding to the selected scenario through the output unit; and during the predetermined sound source is output, operating a massage module or an airbag to provide massage for a user based on a massage pattern corresponding to the image mode.

Description

Massage device and method for relieving user's stress {MASSAGE APPARATUS FOR RELEASING STRESS OF USER AND METHODS THEREOF}

The present disclosure relates to a massage device and method for relieving stress of a user, and more particularly, to a massage device for inducing a user's body to a maximum relaxed state.

Massage or massage is a method of controlling the modulation of a subject's body by applying various types of mechanical stimulation to a part of the subject's body, such as kneading, pressing, pulling, tapping, or moving a part of the subject's body. , It is a medical auxiliary therapy that helps blood circulation and relieves the subject's fatigue.

The increase in demand for massage has resulted in an increase in demand for a massage device or massage device providing an artificial massage function due to economic reasons and time. That is, as the demand for relieving fatigue or stress while relaxing muscles through massage increases, various massage devices that are time- and cost-effective are being released. Any type of instrument, device, or device that performs a massage through a mechanical device without a separate masseur is referred to as a massage device.

Recently, an increasing number of people are stressed by the harsh reality, and diseases caused by stress threaten people's health. However, it is difficult for a massage device to improve the user's health only by providing physical massage. Accordingly, in order to improve the user's mental health, a method for improving the user's mental health using a method other than physical massage has been studied.

First of all, the massage device may obtain body information to determine whether the user is in a stressful situation. Recently, a wearable device such as a smart watch that can be worn on a wrist has been spread, and simple body information can be measured while wearing the device. The massage device may obtain body information from the wearable device. However, the wearable device itself is insufficient to improve the user's true physical health condition, and it is difficult to determine what further efforts are needed to improve the user's health condition simply by measuring the physical condition at the time. there is.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1694251

A device and method of operating the device that can improve the physical as well as mental health of a user, without the use of drugs, is an object of the present disclosure.

A massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a user input unit, a control unit, and an output unit, and a method of operating the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes receiving a signal indicating that an image mode is selected from the user input unit; In response to receiving a signal indicating that the image mode has been selected, displaying, by the controller, a screen for selecting a scenario of the image mode on the output unit, outputting, by the controller, a predetermined image corresponding to the selected scenario through the output unit; outputting, by a controller, a predetermined sound source corresponding to the selected scenario through an output unit; and while the predetermined sound source is output, at least one massage module and/or at least one airbag are operated based on a massage pattern corresponding to an image mode. It operates and provides a massage to the user.

The step of outputting a predetermined image of the method of operating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes outputting a predetermined image from a first time to a second time, and outputting a predetermined sound source is performed in advance. A step of outputting a predetermined sound source from a first time to a third time point, and providing a massage to the user includes providing a massage to the user from a second time point to a third time point.

The step of outputting a predetermined sound source of the method of operating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes outputting a predetermined sound source as a first volume from a first time and a predetermined sound source as a second volume from a fourth time. and outputting, wherein the fourth time is a time between the second and third time, and the first volume is greater than the second volume.

The step of providing a massage to the user of the method of operating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes providing a massage to the user by operating at least one massage module and at least one airbag from the second time to the fourth time. and providing a massage to the user by limiting the operation of at least one massage module and limiting the operation of at least one airbag from a fourth to a third time point.

The step of outputting a predetermined sound source of the method of operating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes outputting a predetermined sound source as a first volume from a first time, using an EEG sensor included in the massage device to measure the user's measuring an EEG from a second time point; and reducing a predetermined sound source from a first volume to a second volume when the measured EEG corresponds to at least one of delta waves, theta waves, and alpha waves, and outputting the sound.

The step of providing a massage to the user of the method of operating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes providing a massage to the user by operating at least one massage module and at least one airbag from a second time and measured brain waves. and providing a massage to the user by limiting the operation of at least one massage module and limiting the operation of at least one airbag, when λ corresponds to at least one of delta, theta, and alpha waves.

The massage pattern corresponding to the image mode of the operating method of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure does not include a massage pattern related to tapping and a massage pattern operating an airbag located on the user's shoulder.

In the massage pattern corresponding to the image mode of the operating method of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the strength of the hand airbag is set to medium or lower, and the massage module is directed toward the user when the massage module is located near the user's waist. Set the intensity to medium or lower, and set the intensity of the foot massage module to medium or lower.

The predetermined sound source of the operating method of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is non-verbal and is configured using sound effects related to a predetermined image.

The step of providing a massage to the user of the method of operating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes operating a foot massage module when footsteps are included in a predetermined sound source.

In addition, a program for implementing the method of operating the massage device as described above may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium.

The massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure allows the user's brain to rest while using the massage device, so that the user can feel refreshed after using the massage device and lead a more active daily life.

1 is a diagram for explaining a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
2 is a diagram for explaining a main frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
3 is a view showing a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
4 is a diagram illustrating an external device capable of communicating with a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
5 shows a control unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 6 shows a flow chart for explaining the operation of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
7 is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
8 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
9 is a diagram for explaining the operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
10 is a diagram illustrating an EEG measuring device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
11 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a user measures brain waves according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Advantages and features of the disclosed embodiments, and methods of achieving them, will become apparent with reference to the following embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms, only the present embodiments make the present disclosure complete, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs It is provided only to fully inform the person of the scope of the invention.

Terms used in this specification will be briefly described, and the disclosed embodiments will be described in detail.

The terms used in this specification have been selected from general terms that are currently widely used as much as possible while considering the functions in the present disclosure, but they may vary according to the intention of a person skilled in the related field, a precedent, or the emergence of new technologies. In addition, in a specific case, there is also a term arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meaning will be described in detail in the description of the invention. Therefore, terms used in the present disclosure should be defined based on the meaning of the term and the general content of the present disclosure, not simply the name of the term.

Expressions in the singular number in this specification include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates that they are singular. Also, plural expressions include singular expressions unless the context clearly specifies that they are plural.

When it is said that a certain part "includes" a certain component throughout the specification, it means that it may further include other components without excluding other components unless otherwise stated.

Also, the term “unit” used in the specification means a software or hardware component, and “unit” performs certain roles. However, "unit" is not meant to be limited to software or hardware. A “unit” may be configured to reside in an addressable storage medium and may be configured to reproduce on one or more processors. Thus, as an example, “unit” can refer to components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components and task components, processes, functions, properties, procedures, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuitry, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays and variables. Functionality provided within components and "parts" may be combined into fewer components and "parts" or further separated into additional components and "parts".

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, “unit” may be implemented as a processor and a memory. The term “processor” should be interpreted broadly to include general-purpose processors, central processing units (CPUs), microprocessors, digital signal processors (DSPs), controllers, microcontrollers, state machines, and the like. In some circumstances, “processor” may refer to an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), programmable logic device (PLD), field programmable gate array (FPGA), or the like. The term "processor" refers to a combination of processing devices, such as, for example, a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a combination of a plurality of microprocessors, a combination of one or more microprocessors in conjunction with a DSP core, or any other such configuration. may also refer to

The term "memory" should be interpreted broadly to include any electronic component capable of storing electronic information. The term memory includes 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), electrical may refer to various types of processor-readable media, such as erasable PROM (EEPROM), flash memory, magnetic or optical data storage, registers, and the like. A 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 with the processor is in electronic communication with the processor.

In this specification, an actuator means a component capable of providing a driving force. For example, the actuator may include a motor, a linear motor, an electric motor, a DC motor, an AC motor, a linear actuator, an electric actuator, and the like, but is not limited thereto.

In the present specification, according to one embodiment, a massage device may refer to a massage device including a body massage unit and a leg massage unit. Also, according to another embodiment, the body massage unit 2100 and the leg massage unit 2300 may exist as separate devices (eg, a body massage device and a leg massage device), and the massage device may massage the body. device and/or a leg massage device.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily carry out the embodiments. And in order to clearly describe the present disclosure in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted.

1 is a diagram for explaining a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure forms an area for accommodating at least a portion of the user's body, and includes a body massage unit 2100 that massages the user's body and massages the user's legs. It may include a leg massage unit 2300 that does. For example, the leg massage unit 2300 may be disposed below the body massage unit 2100 to provide a massage to the user's legs.

The body massage unit 2100 may provide massage to at least a portion of the user's body. The body massage unit 2100 includes a massage module 2170 for providing a massage function to at least a part of the user's body, an audio output module 2160 for providing an arbitrary type of audio output to the user, and a body massage unit 2100. It may include a main frame 2110 constituting the framework of and a user input unit for receiving an arbitrary type of input from a user.

Components included in the aforementioned body massaging unit 2100 are merely exemplary embodiments, and the body massaging unit 2100 may include various components other than the aforementioned components.

In addition, the shape and structure of the massage device 100 shown in FIG. 1 are merely exemplary, and various types of massage device 100 may also be provided as long as they do not deviate from the scope of rights defined by the claims of the present disclosure. It can be included within the scope of the content.

The body massage unit 2100 may form any type of space for accommodating a user. The body massage unit 2100 may have a space corresponding to the shape of the user's body. For example, as shown in FIG. 1 , the body massage unit 2100 may be implemented as a seating type capable of accommodating the user's entire body and/or body parts.

The part in contact with the ground in the body massage unit 2100 may include any material for increasing frictional force and/or any member (eg, non-slip pad, etc.) for increasing frictional force, and the massage device ( 100) may include wheels to enhance mobility.

At least a portion of the body massage unit 2100 may slide. For example, when the body massaging unit 2100 starts a massage, at least a portion of the body massaging unit 2100 may slide forward. Also, the body massage unit 2100 may be tilted backward. As a result, the body massage unit 2100 may provide a massage in a backward tilted state.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may include at least one air cell (not shown). The air cell may be located in the user's shoulder, pelvis, arm massage unit, leg massage unit 2300, etc., but is not limited thereto and may be disposed in various parts of the massage device 100. The arm massage unit may be disposed on both sides of the body massage unit 2100 to provide a massage to the user's arms.

The massage device 100 may include an air supply unit, and the air supply unit may inflate the air cell by supplying air to the air cell. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage unit 2100 and may be located in the leg massage unit 2300 . In addition, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device 100.

The leg massage unit 2300 may provide a leg massage to the user. For example, the leg massage unit 2300 may include a calf massage unit that massages the user's calves and/or a foot massage unit that massages the user's feet.

The length of the leg massage unit 2300 may be adjustable according to the user's physical characteristics. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 100, the length of the leg massage unit 2300 needs to be increased because the length of the calf is long. In addition, when a short user uses the massage device 100, the leg massage unit 2300 needs to be shortened because the length of the calf is short. Accordingly, the leg massage unit 2300 may provide a leg massage customized to the height of the user.

The massage module 2170 may be provided inside the body massage unit 2100 to provide any type of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated in the body massage unit 2100 . As shown in FIG. 1 , the massage module 2170 may move along the main frame 2110 provided inside the body massage unit 2100 .

For example, a rack gear may be provided in the main frame 2110 of the body massage unit 2100, and the massage module 2170 moves along the rack gear to provide mechanical effects to various parts of the user's body. stimulus can be provided. The massage module 2170 may include a ball massage unit and/or a roller massage unit, but is not limited thereto.

The main frame 2110 constitutes the skeleton of the internal structure of the body massage unit 2100, and may be implemented with a metal material and/or a plastic material. For example, the main frame 2110 may be implemented with iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited thereto and may be implemented with various hard materials.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may include an audio output module 2160. The audio output module 2160 may be provided in various locations. For example, the audio output module 2160 may include an upper audio output unit disposed on the top of a seat unit that contacts the user, a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the arm massage unit on the left and right sides of the seat unit, and/or attached to the rear end of the arm massage unit. It may include a plurality of output units, such as a rear audio output unit, etc., but is not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module 2160 may provide stereo sound such as 5.1 channels, but is not limited thereto. The arm massage unit may be disposed on at least one of both sides of the body massage unit 2100 to provide a massage to the user's arm.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the user may control the massage device 100 using the massage device control device 2200. The massage device control device 2200 may be connected to the massage device 100 through wired communication and/or wireless communication.

The massage device control device 2200 may include a remote controller, a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), and the like, but is not limited thereto, and communicates with the massage device 100 by wire and/or wirelessly. It may include various electronic devices connectable through.

2 is a diagram for explaining a main frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the main frame 2110 may include an upper frame 2250 having a massage module 2170 and a base frame 2210 supporting the upper frame 2250.

A rack gear 2251 may be provided on at least a part of the upper frame 2250 . The rack gear 2251 is a member for guiding the vertical movement of the body massage module 2170, and may include a plurality of valleys and a plurality of crests.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the rack gear 2251 may be provided on both sides of the upper frame 2250 in a form facing each other, and the body massage module 2170 may move along the rack gear 2251 .

In FIG. 2, the rack gear 2251 is formed in the vertical direction, but is not limited thereto. The leg gear 2251 may include a forward-rearward leg gear and a vertical leg gear. In the present disclosure, the front-rear direction means a direction from the body massage module 2170 toward the user or from the user toward the body massage module 2170, and may also be referred to as the Z-axis direction.

The body massage module 2170 may include a gear meshed with the rack gear 2251. More specifically, the body massage module 2170 may include gears meshed with the forward-rearward leg gear and the up-and-down leg gear, respectively. As the gear is rotated by the actuator provided in the body massage module 2170, the body massage module 2170 may move in at least one of forward, backward, upper, and lower directions.

As the body massage module 2170 moves forward, the strength of the massage may increase. Also, as the body massage module 2170 moves backward, the strength of the massage may decrease.

The rack gear 2251 may be implemented with a metal material and/or a plastic material. For example, the rack gear 2251 may be implemented with iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenol resin, etc., but is not limited thereto.

The upper frame 2250 may be implemented in various shapes. For example, the upper frame 2250 may be classified into an S frame, an L frame, an S&L frame, and a double S&L frame according to its shape, but is not limited thereto.

The S frame refers to a frame in which at least a part of the upper frame 2250 includes a curved shape like “S”. The L frame means a frame in which at least a part of the upper frame 2250 includes a curved shape like “L”, and the S&L frame means a frame including both a curved shape like “S” and a curved shape like “L” , and the double S&L frame means a frame that includes a curved shape like an “L” and a curved shape like an “S” of two parts.

The base frame 2210 refers to a portion of the main frame 2110 that supports the upper frame 2250 and contacts the ground. The base frame 2210 may include a base upper frame 2211 and a base lower frame 2212 .

The base upper frame 2211 may support the upper frame 2250, and the base lower frame 2212 may contact the ground. In addition, the base upper frame 2211 may be located in contact with the base lower frame 212 .

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the base upper frame 2211 may move along the base lower frame 2212 . For example, the base upper frame 2211 can slide forward and/or backward along the base lower frame 2212 . In this case, the upper frame 2250 is connected to the base upper frame 2211 and can move according to the movement of the base upper frame 2211 .

For example, when the base upper frame 2211 moves forward, the upper frame 2250 may also move forward, and when the base upper frame 2211 moves rearward, the upper frame 2250 also moves backward. can move Due to this, the sliding movement of the body massaging unit 2100 may be allowed.

Specifically, in order to allow movement of the base upper frame 2211, a moving wheel may be provided below the base upper frame 2211. In addition, a guide member capable of guiding the moving wheel may be provided above the base lower frame 2212 . The moving wheel provided on the base upper frame 2211 moves along the guide member provided on the base lower frame 2212, so that the base upper frame 2211 can be moved forward and/or backward.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may not provide a sliding function, and in this case, the base frame 2210 may not be separated into upper and lower frames.

3 is a view showing a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage device 100 may include at least one of a control unit 300, a sensor unit 310, a communication unit 320, a memory 330, an audio output unit 340, and an input unit 350. The controller 300 may include at least one processor and memory. At least one processor may execute instructions stored in memory.

The controller 300 may control the operation of the massage device 100. The controller 300 may include one processor or may include a plurality of processors. When the controller 300 includes a plurality of processors, at least some of the plurality of processors may be physically located at a distance. In addition, the massage device 100 is not limited thereto and may be implemented in various ways.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 300 may control the operation of the massage device 100. 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. For example, the massage device 100 includes a driving unit for moving the armrest frame support, a massage module 2170 movement actuator, at least one actuator included in the massage module, a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, and a leg length It may include at least one of a control actuator and a sliding actuator, and the control unit 300 may control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling them.

The massage module movable actuator is an actuator that allows the massage module 2170 to move up and down, and the massage module 2170 may move along the leg gear by the operation of the massage module 2170 movable actuator.

The back angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of a part of the massage device 100 in contact with the user's back, and the back angle of the massage device 100 can be adjusted by the operation of the back angle actuator.

The leg angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the leg massage unit 2300 of the massage device 100, and the angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the body massage unit 2100 can be adjusted by the operation of the leg angle actuator. there is.

The foot massage actuator refers to an actuator that operates a foot massage module included in the leg massage unit 2300 . Using the foot massage actuator, the massage device 100 may provide a foot massage to the user.

The massage module 2170 may include at least one actuator, and the controller 300 may provide various massage operations by operating the at least one actuator. For example, the controller 300 may provide tapping massage, kneading massage, etc. by operating at least one actuator included in the massage module 2170, but is not limited thereto, and may provide various massage operations.

The leg length adjustment actuator refers to an actuator that adjusts the length of the leg massage unit 2300 . For example, the controller 300 may adjust the length of the leg massage unit 2300 according to the user by using the leg length adjusting actuator, and as a result, the user may receive a massage suitable for the body shape.

The sliding actuator enables the sliding operation of the massage device 100. For example, the upper frame of the horizontal base may move forward and/or backward by the operation of the sliding actuator, and as a result, the upper frame connected to the upper frame of the horizontal base may also move forward and/or rearward.

The memory 330 may be included in the controller 300 or may be external to the controller 300 . The memory 330 may store various information related to the massage device 100. For example, the memory 330 may include massage control information and personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.

The memory 330 may be implemented through a non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing arbitrary data. For example, memory 330 may include, but is not limited to, disks, optical disks, and magneto-optical storage devices, as well as flash memory and/or battery-backed memory based storage devices. don't

The memory 330 is a main storage device directly accessed by a processor, such as random access memory (RAM) such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM) and static random access memory (SRAM), and stores data stored when power is turned off. It may refer to a volatile storage device in which information is instantly erased, but is not limited thereto. This memory 330 may be operated by the control unit 300.

The massage device 100 may include a sensor unit 310. The sensor unit 310 may acquire various types of information using at least one sensor. The sensor unit 310 may be provided with a sensor using a measuring means such as pressure, electric potential, and optics. For example, the sensor may include a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a touch sensor, and the like, but is not limited thereto.

Also, the sensor unit 310 may include a biometric information acquisition sensor. The biometric information acquisition sensor may obtain fingerprint information, face information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, and the like, but is not limited thereto and may include various types of biometric information.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may detect a contact area and/or a contact position with the user through sensors. In addition, the massage device 100 may provide a customized massage based on information obtained through sensors. Also, the massage device 100 may include a communication unit. The communication unit of the massage device 100 may receive a signal from an external device. The controller 300 may obtain a resultant signal by processing the received signal. The communication unit may output the resulting signal to an external device.

The communication unit 320 may communicate with a module inside the massage device 100, an external massage device, and/or a user terminal through any type of network. The communication unit may include a wired/wireless connection module for network access. As a wireless access technology, for example, Wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), etc. can be used. As a wired access technology, for example, Digital Subscriber Line (XDSL), Fibers to the home (FTTH), Power Line Communication (PLC), and the like may be used. In addition, the network connection unit may include a short-distance communication module to transmit/receive data with any device/terminal located in a short distance. For example, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra-Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc. may be used as short range communication technologies, Not limited to this.

In addition, the massage device 100 may further include an input unit 350 and/or an output unit. Massage device 100 may receive an input from the user using the input unit 350. In addition, the massage device 100 may output the processing result of the control unit 300 to the output unit. The input unit 350 and the output unit may be integrated and implemented as a single device. For example, a touch screen can output an image while receiving an input from a user.

Specifically, the input unit 350 may receive a command related to operation control of the massage device 100 from a user, and the input unit 350 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the input unit 350 may be included in the body massage unit 2100 and may be included in the leg massage unit 2300, but is not limited thereto. Also, the input unit 350 may include a user input unit, a massage device control device 2200, and/or various external devices to be described in FIG. 4 .

The massage device 100 may obtain various commands from the user through the input unit 350 . For example, the massage device 100 may select a massage module, select a massage type, select a massage intensity, select a massage time, select a massage part, select a location and operation of the body massage unit 2100, and perform massage. Arbitrary commands for selecting power on/off of the device 100, selecting whether or not to operate a heating function, and selecting related to reproduction of a sound source may be received, but are not limited thereto.

The massage device 100 may provide an interface for selecting a massage mode. For example, the input unit 350 and/or the output unit may include the massage device control device 2200 . A medical massage list of various modes related to body improvement may be listed through the massage device control device 2200 .

The medical massage mode may include at least one of a concentration mode, a meditation mode, a recovery mode, a stretching mode, a sleep mode, a vitality mode, a golf mode, a hip-up mode, a student mode, a weightless mode, and a growth mode.

A massage mode may correspond to a list of massage patterns. The massage pattern list may be different according to the massage mode. Different massage pattern lists may be previously determined according to massage modes. The massage pattern list may include a plurality of massage patterns. The massage pattern list may be a list in which massage patterns to be performed by the massage device 100 are arranged in chronological order. The massage device may perform massage patterns from the top of the massage pattern list. The massage device may provide a massage to the user by sequentially performing a plurality of massage patterns included in the massage pattern list.

A massage pattern may be defined by information about the massage pattern. The information about the massage pattern may represent a combination of at least one of information about a massage module to be used, an airbag, a massage type, a massage time, a massage intensity, a massage position, a temperature of a massage device, and a massage position.

The massage location may refer to a user's body part massaged by the massage device 100 . The massage device 100 may provide a massage to a user's body part by controlling an actuator in the corresponding part to move. The massage device may simultaneously massage at least one area. For example, the massage device 100 may simultaneously massage at least one of arms, legs, feet, and/or back.

The type of massage may include at least one of tapping, kneading, hand tapping, compound massage, acupressure, swing, and/or swing tapping. The massage device 100 may control the massage module and/or the air cell to move based on information about the type of massage. The massage device 100 may provide the user with at least one of tapping, kneading, hand tapping, complex massage, acupressure, swing, and swing tapping based on information on the type of massage.

The massage time represents the time during which the massage device 100 provides a massage pattern to the user. The massage device 100 may determine a time to provide a massage pattern to the user based on the information about the massage time.

The massage intensity indicates the intensity of pressing, kneading, or tapping the user by the massage device 100 . The massage device 100 may control the actuator to adjust the intensity of pressing, kneading, or tapping the user. The intensity of pressing, kneading, or tapping the user may vary depending on the body part.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the input unit 350 selects, cancels, and inputs buttons and/or a direction in the form of a hot key according to a preset user setting function and/or a preset function itself. A selection button for execution may be provided.

The input unit 350 may be implemented as a touch screen, a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure/capacity), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like, but is not limited thereto. Also, the input unit 350 may obtain a command through a user's speech based on voice recognition technology.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the output unit may include a display for displaying the operation status of the massage device 100 and/or the current status of the user. In this case, the display includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display ), and at least one of a 3D display, but is not limited thereto.

The output unit may include an audio output unit 340 . The audio output unit 340 may include the audio output module 2160 of FIG. 1 . The audio output unit 340 may provide an arbitrary type of audio output to the user. For example, the audio output unit 340 may provide brain stimulation to the user by outputting a sound source and/or a binaural beat optimized for a massage pattern provided by the massage device 100 to the user. The audio output unit 340 may output a sound signal received through a network (not shown) or stored in an internal/external storage medium (not shown). For example, the audio output unit 340 may output a sound source under control of the user terminal through a network connection (eg, Bluetooth connection, etc.) with the user terminal. In addition, the audio output unit 340 may output any type of sound signal generated in relation to the operation of the massage device 100 .

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 may be implemented by a computer-readable medium.

Computer readable media can be any medium that can be accessed by a computer, including volatile and nonvolatile media, transitory and non-transitory media, removable and non-transitory media. Includes removable media. By way of example, and not limitation, computer readable media may include computer readable storage media and computer readable transmission media.

Computer readable storage media includes volatile and nonvolatile media, transitory and non-transitory media implemented in any method and/or technology for storage of information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules and/or other data; Includes removable and non-removable media. Computer readable storage media includes RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory and/or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital video disk (DVD) and/or other optical disk storage devices, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tapes, magnetic disk storage devices. and/or other magnetic storage devices, and/or any other medium that can be accessed by a computer and used to store desired information.

Figure 4 is a diagram showing an external device that can communicate with the massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage device 100 may communicate with an external device by wire and/or wirelessly, and transmit/receive various data.

The external device may include a portable electronic device 410 such as at least one of an AI speaker, a tablet, and a smart phone. In the present disclosure, the portable electronic device 410 may correspond to a user terminal. The portable electronic device 410 may be a dedicated massage device 100 or a general-purpose portable electronic device. Also, the external device may include a wearable device 420 such as a smart watch and/or a smart band. The external device may include a massage device 430 other than the massage device 100 currently being used by the user. External devices may include the hospital server 440 . The external device may include a personal health record (PHR) server. Also, the external device may include the cloud server 450. The external device may include a medical measuring device such as at least one of an electronic weight scale, a blood glucose meter, and a blood pressure meter.

In the present disclosure, some examples of external devices have been described, but all devices capable of communicating with the massage device 100 by wire or wirelessly and exchanging information may correspond to external devices.

5 shows a control unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage device may include a controller 300. The controller 300 may include at least one of a processor 510 and a memory 520 . Memory 520 may be the same as memory 330 . The processor 510 may perform an operation based on instructions stored in the memory 520 . Commands stored in the memory 520 may be applications installed in the controller 300 . However, it is not limited thereto, and the controller 300 may include only the processor 510 without including a memory. The processor 510 may be configured to output a preset signal to an output line for a preset time based on an input signal. Each part of the controller 300 may perform a preset operation according to a signal. Hereinafter, the operation of the control unit 300 will be described in more detail.

Figure 6 shows a flow chart for explaining the operation of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage device may include a user input unit, a controller 300 and an output unit.

The controller 300 may perform step 710 of receiving a signal indicating that the image mode has been selected from the user input unit. The user input unit is included in the input unit 350 and may include the massage device control device 2200 and/or various external devices described in FIG. 4 . The imagery mode may be one of brain massage. Brain massage may be a massage that puts the user's brain in a specific state by providing at least one of images and sounds to the user. More specifically, brain massage may mean inducing stimulation of the subject's brain waves by transmitting an arbitrary type of sound signal, such as a binaural beat, to the subject in order to improve the user's concentration or relieve stress. there is. Brain massage may include at least one of imagery mode, concentration mode, well-being mode, relaxation training mode, mind relaxation mode, good morning mode, and good night mode.

In the image mode, at least one of massage, video, and sound is provided so that the user feels as if he or she is in nature at a resort. Through this, the image mode can give the user a sense of emotional stability. In addition, the imagery mode solves the process of imagining a safe place among the imagery techniques used in the process of psychotherapy with sounds of nature, not words. That is, the sound provided in the imagery mode may not include a ment. The sound provided in the imagery mode may include various sound effects that occur in reality. Sounds provided in the image mode may include sounds made by humans (excluding human voices), sounds made by animals, sounds made by nature, sounds made by musical instruments, and the like. A sound produced by a musical instrument may have a smaller volume than other sounds. A unit of loudness may be a decibel. For example, the sound may include the sound of waves, the sound of footsteps, the sound of stepping on snow, the sound of leaves colliding with each other, the sound of birds, the sound of rain hitting a window, the sound of rain hitting the floor, the performance of a musical instrument, and the like. The user can evoke positive emotions in the process of being fully relaxed and comfortably relieved by at least one of video, sound, and massage provided by the massage device. In addition, the massage device 100 induces the user to be in a 'bruised state', thereby helping the user to relieve brain fatigue, improve memory, and problem-solving ability.

In other words, the imagery mode may be a massage mode in which at least one of video and sound and massage are provided to the user.

The controller 300 may receive a signal indicating that the image mode is selected from the user input unit, but is not limited thereto. The controller 300 may automatically select an image mode without input from the user.

The controller 300 may automatically select an imagery mode based on the user's brain waves. For example, the massage device 100 may include an EEG sensor. The brain wave measuring device may be disposed above the body massage unit 2100 to measure the user's brain wave.

The massage device 100 may measure the user's brain waves using an brain wave measuring device. The massage device 100 may determine a massage mode to operate the massage device 100 based on brain waves. For example, the massage device 100 may determine whether the user's brain waves are high beta waves and/or gamma waves, and determine a massage mode to operate the massage device 100 based on the determination result. High beta waves may mean brain waves having 18 to 30 Hz. Also, gamma waves may refer to brain waves having a frequency of 30 hz or higher. That the brain waves are high beta waves and/or gamma waves may indicate that the user is in a state of tension and/or anxiety. The EEG measuring device will be described together with FIGS. 10 and 11 .

The massage device 100 may automatically select an imagery mode when the measured EEG is a high beta wave and/or a gamma wave. In other words, when the brain waves are high beta waves and/or gamma waves, the massage device 100 may determine the image mode as a massage mode for operating the massage device 100 . Therefore, the massage device 100 can improve the user's mental health. However, the massage device 100 is not limited thereto, and the massage device 100 may output a message recommending an image mode to the output unit when the measured brain waves are high beta waves and/or gamma waves. The massage device 100 may receive a selection of an image mode from the user.

In addition, the massage device may automatically select an image mode based on the current time. The massage device 100 may automatically select an image mode when the current time is included in a specific time range. In this case, the specific time range may be a time range in which the user should be in a comfortable state for a sound sleep. A specific time range may be preset by at least one of a manufacturer and/or a user and stored in the memory 330 .

For example, a specific time range may be nighttime and/or early morning. More specifically, the massage device 100 may automatically select the image mode when the current time is from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am. When the current time is within a specific time range, the user is provided with an image mode by the massage device 100 without a separate manipulation, and the massage device 100 can help the user sleep soundly. In addition, noise between floors has recently become a problem, and since the image mode generally operates at a lower noise than the massage mode, the massage device 100 automatically selects the image mode, thereby eliminating noise between floors.

However, it is not limited thereto, and the massage device may display a message recommending the image mode on the output unit when the current time is included in a specific time range. The massage device 100 may receive a selection of an image mode from the user.

When the image mode is selected, the controller 300 may control the operation of the massage device 100 as an operation corresponding to the image mode.

In response to receiving a signal indicating that the imagery mode is selected, the controller 300 may perform step 720 of displaying a screen for selecting a scenario of the imagery mode on the output unit. The image mode may include a plurality of scenarios. The plurality of scenarios may be scenarios corresponding to different places (or virtual places). Each scenario includes information on at least one content among images of objects located in each place and sounds generated from the object, and a massage operation corresponding to the at least one content (eg, a body massaging unit, an arm massaging unit, It may include information about the operation of at least one massage unit among the leg massage units. In this case, as described above, the object may include at least one of people, animals, objects, musical instruments, and nature.

Specifically, the imagery mode may include 5 scenarios. Each scenario may include a place (or resort) corresponding to any one of a forest, a beach, a riverside, a snowy day, and a rainy day.

The massage device 100 may receive a scenario desired by the user through a user input unit. More specifically, after performing step 710 of receiving a signal indicating that the image mode has been selected from the user input unit, the controller 300 may display a selection screen for selecting a scenario. The user can select one of a plurality of scenarios. The controller 300 may receive an input for selecting one of a plurality of scenarios from a user. Based on the user's response (or selection response), the controller 300 may select a scenario corresponding to the user's response from among a plurality of scenarios included in the image mode. The controller 300 may control the operation of the massage device 100 based on information on content corresponding to the selected scenario and information on massage operation corresponding to the selected scenario. In this case, the content may include at least one of video and sound corresponding to the selected scenario. In addition, the controller 300 may perform step 730 to be described later based on the selected scenario. However, it is not limited thereto, and the massage device 100 may automatically select a scenario. For example, the massage device 100 may automatically select a scenario based on the user's condition.

More specifically, the massage device 100 may receive information about the user's condition from the user or the user terminal. The user's state information may include at least one of a user's recently visited location, a current time, a user's heart rate, and a user's brainwave. The location recently visited by the user may be information obtained based on a GPS sensor or address information. The massage device 100 may store a table in which scenarios for locations recently visited by the user correspond to each other. The massage device 100 may select a scenario corresponding to a location recently visited by the user based on the table. In addition, the massage device 100 may store a table corresponding to the current time and scenario. The scenario may include a sound heard at a specific time period. For example, the scenario may include the sound of birds chirping when waking up in the morning or the sound of cutting firewood in the evening. The massage device 100 may select a scenario corresponding to a location recently visited by the user based on the table. Therefore, the user can hear the sound corresponding to the current time and can be immersed in the imagery mode. In addition, the massage device 100 may store a table in which one of the user's heart rate or the user's brain wave corresponds to a scenario. That is, the massage device 100 may store scenarios optimized for one of the user's heart rate and brain waves in advance as a table. The massage device 100 may select a scenario corresponding to one of the user's heart rate or brain waves based on the table. Therefore, the user can be provided with an optimal scenario without much effort.

The controller 300 may perform a step of outputting a predetermined preview image through the output unit. The step 720 of displaying a screen for selecting a scenario may include outputting a predetermined preview image through an output unit. The predetermined preview image may be displayed on all or part of the display. For example, the predetermined preview image may be displayed on one of upper left, lower left, upper right, or lower left of the display.

The predetermined preview image may include at least one of a photo and a video to evoke an image in the user. The predetermined preview image may refer to an image reproduced before the first time point 910 . The predetermined preview image may include a guide message corresponding to the selected scenario. The guide message may include a brief description of the image mode and/or the selected scenario. For example, the guide message may include content requesting the user to imagine when, where, and what they are doing. The guide message may disappear after playing for a predetermined period of time. For example, the playback time of the guide message may be less than or equal to the total playback time of predetermined preview images. However, it is not limited thereto, and the massage device 100 may not output a predetermined preview image.

The massage device 100 may perform a step of displaying a screen for selecting whether or not to continue the operation. Displaying a screen for selecting a scenario (720) may include displaying a screen for selecting whether or not to continue an operation. The massage device 100 may display a screen for selecting whether or not to continue an operation “before outputting”, “after outputting”, and/or “simultaneously” of a predetermined preview image. The massage device 100 may receive information indicating whether to continue the operation from the user. The massage device 100 may perform step 730 of outputting a predetermined image when the received information indicates that the operation should continue. In addition, the massage device 100 may not perform step 730 when the received information indicates that the operation will not continue. If step 730 is not performed, the massage device 100 may display a menu for selecting a massage mode and/or a scenario on the display. However, it is not limited thereto, and the massage device 100 may not display a screen for selecting whether or not to continuously proceed with an operation. In this way, the user's convenience can be enhanced by allowing the user to decide whether or not to proceed with the image mode after viewing a predetermined preview image.

The controller 300 may perform step 730 of outputting a predetermined image corresponding to the selected scenario through the output unit. The predetermined image may be displayed through a display included in the output unit.

The predetermined image may include at least one of a photo and a video to evoke an image in the user. The predetermined image may refer to an image reproduced after the first time 910. The predetermined image may be the same as a predetermined preview image or may be a continuous image from the predetermined preview image. However, it is not limited thereto, and the predetermined image may be a different image from the predetermined preview image. The predetermined image may be different according to the scenario described above. An image may be a seed for inducing a user to imagine a specific situation. The user can check a predetermined image and start imagining a specific situation. The predetermined image may be an image stored by a designer of the massage device 100. However, it is not limited thereto, and the massage device 100 may receive an image from a user, store the received image, and provide the stored image as a predetermined image. In addition, the massage device 100 may receive a predetermined image from the server.

The predetermined image may be displayed on all or part of the display. For example, a predetermined image may be displayed on one of upper left, lower left, upper right, or lower left of the display.

The predetermined video may include a guide message corresponding to the selected scenario. The guide message may include a brief description of the image mode and/or the selected scenario. For example, the guide message may include content requesting the user to imagine when, where, and what they are doing. The guide message may disappear after playing for a predetermined period of time. For example, the playback time of the guide message may be less than or equal to the total playback time of predetermined images. However, it is not limited thereto, and the massage device 100 may not output a guide message.

The massage device 100 may perform a step of displaying a screen for selecting whether or not to continue the operation. Outputting a predetermined image (730) may include displaying a screen for selecting whether or not to continue the operation. The massage device 100 may display a screen for selecting whether or not to proceed with a predetermined image “before output”, “after output” or “simultaneously”. The massage device 100 may receive information indicating whether to continue the operation from the user. When the received information indicates that the operation continues, the massage device 100 may perform step 740 of outputting a predetermined sound source. In addition, the massage device 100 may not perform step 740 when the received information indicates that the operation will not continue. If step 730 is not performed, the massage device 100 may display a menu for selecting a massage mode or a scenario on the display. However, it is not limited thereto, and the massage device 100 may not display a screen for selecting whether or not to continuously proceed with an operation. In this way, the user's convenience can be enhanced by allowing the user to decide whether or not to proceed with the image mode after viewing a predetermined image.

Referring briefly to FIG. 7 to explain the posture of the massage device 100 when the image mode is selected.

7 is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The controller 300 may lay back the body massage unit of the massage device 100 based on the signal indicating that the image mode has been selected. Also, before receiving a signal indicating that the image mode has been selected, the body massaging unit of the massage device 100 may already be in a state of being laid back. As the body massage unit is laid back, the user may also lie down.

Also, in response to receiving a signal indicating that the image mode has been selected, the leg massage unit of the massage device 100 may be in an open state. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and before receiving a signal indicating that the image mode has been selected, the leg massage unit may be in an open state. As the leg massage unit is in an unfolded state, the user may lie down with his or her legs extended.

Referring back to FIG. 6 , the controller 300 may perform step 740 of outputting a predetermined sound source corresponding to the selected scenario through the output unit. A predetermined sound source may correspond to a predetermined image. In addition, the sound source may be a sound of nature imparted with a sense of direction, space, and three-dimensionality. The predetermined sound source may be nonverbal. That is, a predetermined sound source may not include a ment. In addition, a predetermined sound source may be configured using a sound effect related to a predetermined image. For example, if the predetermined image is a rainy scene, the predetermined sound source may include the sound of rain.

The massage device 100 may be reproduced through the audio output unit 340 included in the output unit. The massage device 100 may reproduce a sound source having a sense of direction, a sense of space, and a three-dimensional effect using a plurality of speakers. That is, the user can feel the direction of the sound reproduced by the massage device 100, the movement of the sound, and the distance and proximity of the sound. The direction of the sound may include at least one of front and rear, left and right, and top and bottom in the middle. The massage device 100 uses at least two speakers to make the sound louder in the first direction and then slowly make the sound louder in the second direction, so that the user can feel the movement of the sound. Here, the first direction may be one of front and rear, left and right, and up and down. Also, the second direction may be different from the first direction. In addition, the massage device 100 can make the user feel the distance and closeness of the sound by outputting a small sound heard from a distance and a loud sound heard nearby. Users can feel a richer feeling like real nature sounds. Therefore, the user can have the feeling of being in real nature.

Also, the sound source may not include a comment. The user can feel a little more comfortable while listening to the sound source without comments, and can enjoy the plain feeling of the sound of nature. Also, the user can feel as if he or she is actually in the situation.

In addition, while a predetermined sound source is output, the controller 300 provides a massage corresponding to a scenario selected through at least one massage unit among the body massage unit 2100, the arm massage unit, and the leg massage unit 2300 to the user. Step 750 may be performed. For example, the controller 300 provides a massage to the user by controlling at least one massage module and/or at least one airbag based on a massage pattern corresponding to the selected scenario (or image mode) (step 750). can be done

Providing a massage to the user may further include the following process. The massage device 100 may provide a massage pattern related to a sound source being reproduced. For example, when footstep sounds are included in a predetermined sound source, a step of operating a foot massage module may be included.

A massage pattern corresponding to the image mode will be described in detail later.

8 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 9 is a diagram for explaining the operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The controller 300 may perform step 710 of receiving a signal indicating that the image mode has been selected. The controller 300 may perform step 720 of displaying a screen for selecting a scenario of the image mode on the output unit in response to receiving a signal indicating that the image mode has been selected. Steps 710 and 720 may be performed prior to the first time point 910 .

The controller 300 may perform step 830 of outputting a predetermined image from the first time 910 to the second time 920 . Step 730 of outputting a predetermined image of FIG. 7 may include step 830 . The user may view a predetermined image from the first time point 910 to the second time point 920 . The predetermined image may gradually become dark from the second time point 920 .

The first time 910 may be the time when the image mode starts. For example, the first time 910 may mean a time at which one of steps 710, 720, 730, and 830 starts or ends. The second time 920 may be after the first predetermined time from the first time 910 . The first predetermined time may be stored in memory and may be changed based on user input. For example, the first predetermined time from the first time 910 to the second time 920 may be about 30 seconds or more and about 3 minutes or less.

The first time 910 to the second time 920 may be a time for the user to prepare to receive a massage. The user may select a massage he/she wants to receive through the user input unit. The massage device 100 may start the image mode based on the user's selection. At this time, since the user's hand is located in the user input unit, the user's hand may be in a position where massage cannot be received. That is, the user's hand may be located outside the arm massage unit. Therefore, the user can take a posture for receiving a massage from the first time point 910 to the second time point 920 . When the user assumes a posture for receiving a massage, it may be difficult for the user's eyes to direct the display. Therefore, the massage device 100 does not display a predetermined image after the second time point 920, thereby reducing power consumption and preventing light pollution to a user receiving a massage.

However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the controller 300 may output a predetermined image from the first time point 910 to the third time point 930 or the fourth time point 940 . In addition, the controller 300 outputs a predetermined image from the first time 910 to the third time 930 or the fourth time 940 when a specific condition is satisfied, and outputs a predetermined image when the specific condition is not satisfied. It can be output from the first time point 910 to the second time point 920 . A specific condition may be whether the user terminal is connected. A user terminal may be a terminal including a display. User terminals may include various user devices such as PCs, TVs, tablets, and smart phones. For example, when the user terminal is connected, the controller 300 can control a predetermined video to be reproduced from the first time 910 to the third time 930 or the fourth time 940 through the user terminal. there is. When the user terminal is not connected, the controller 300 may control a predetermined image to be reproduced from the first time 910 to the second time 920 through the output unit included in the massage device 100. The output unit included in the massage device 100 may be located in a position that is difficult for the user to see while receiving a massage. However, the user terminal may be located in a position where it is easy to watch while the user receives a massage through the cradle. When the user terminal is connected, the control unit can increase user convenience by playing a predetermined image on the user terminal.

In addition, the controller 300 may perform step 840 of outputting a predetermined sound source from the first time 910 to the third time 930 . Step 740 of outputting a predetermined sound source of FIG. 7 may include step 840 . The user can listen to a predetermined sound source from the first time point 910 to the third time point 930 . However, it is not limited thereto, and the controller 300 may output a predetermined sound source from the second time point 920 to the third time point 930 .

The first time 910 may be the time when the image mode starts. The third time point 930 may be a second predetermined time after the first time point 910 . The second predetermined time may be stored in memory. The second predetermined time may be a time when the massage is provided. The second predetermined time may be longer than the first predetermined time. The second predetermined time may be a reproduction time of a sound source. The second predetermined time may be changed based on user input. For example, the second predetermined time from the first time 910 to the second time 920 may be about 10 minutes or more and about 1 hour or less.

The controller 300 may perform step 850 of providing a massage to the user from the second time point 920 to the third time point 930 . Step 750 of providing a massage to the user may include step 850 . Since the massage device 100 does not provide massage from the first time point 910 to the second time point 920, the user can buy time to take a posture to receive a massage. As already described, the user may manipulate the user input unit to receive a massage, and a posture for manipulating the user input unit may be different from a posture for receiving a massage. The massage device 100 may secure time for the user to take a posture for receiving a massage by providing a massage from the second time point 920 .

However, it is not limited thereto. The controller 300 may provide a massage to the user from the first time point 910 to the third time point 930 . However, the controller 300 may not operate the hand and arm airbags from the first time point 910 to the second time point 920 . That is, the controller 300 may operate the massage modules except for the hand and arm airbags from the first time point 910 to the second time point 920 . In addition, the controller 300 may provide a massage to the user from the second time point 920 to the third time point 930 using a massage module as well as hand and arm airbags.

The image mode may include at least two sections. For example, the imagery mode may include an image guide section and a free image section. The image guide section may mean from the first time point 910 to the fourth time point 940 . The free image section may mean a period from the fourth time point 940 to the third time point 930 .

In the image guide section, the massage device 100 reproduces sound with a strong three-dimensional effect so that the user can more easily immerse himself in the image, thereby giving the user a sense of reality. Accordingly, the user's image may be guided. Also, the massage device 100 may provide a massage pattern that is soft and not strong.

The free image section may be a section in which the user freely images while receiving less help from the massage device 100 . The massage device 100 may give blanks to sound and massage patterns so as not to disturb images. The intensity of the massage pattern using the massage module and/or the airbag may decrease by 1 (unit intensity) from the image guide section. When the massage intensity is 1 (minimum intensity) in the image guide section, the massage device may maintain the massage intensity at 1 (minimum intensity) in the free image section without reducing it to 0. Here, a massage intensity of 0 may mean that a corresponding massage pattern is not provided. When performing step 740 of outputting a predetermined sound source, the massage device 100 transmits a predetermined sound source at a first time 910 ) to the fourth time 940, the step of outputting the first volume may be performed. The first time point 910 to the fourth time point 940 may be an image guide section. However, the massage device 100 is not limited thereto, and the massage device 100 may perform a step of outputting a predetermined sound source as a first volume from the second time point 920 to the fourth time point 940. The second time point 920 to the fourth time point 940 may be an image guide section.

In addition, the massage device 100 may perform a step of reducing and outputting the predetermined sound source from the first volume to the second volume from the fourth time point 940 to the third time point 930. The period from the fourth time point 940 to the third time point 930 may be a free image section.

The massage device 100 may gradually reduce the reproduction volume of the sound source from the first volume to the second volume near the fourth time point 940 . The massage device 100 may gradually reduce the volume from the first volume to the second volume over about 10 seconds or more and 10 minutes or less. As disclosed in FIG. 9 , the fourth time point may be between the second and third time points. By reproducing the sound source at a low volume in the free image section, the massage device 100 may not interfere with the user's free image by reproducing the sound source.

Also, both the first volume and the second volume may be less than or equal to the middle volume. Medium volume may mean intermediate between the maximum volume and the minimum volume. The minimum volume may be a volume at which no sound is heard by the user. The first volume may be greater than the second volume. The first volume may be larger than the second volume by a unit volume. A unit volume may be a unit for manipulating a volume. For example, the user can increase or decrease the volume by unit volume. The second volume may be greater than or equal to the minimum volume.

As described above, the sound (sound) output in the image guide section may have a higher volume than the sound output in the free image section, but is not limited thereto. For example, the sound output in the image guide section may be composed of a three-dimensional sound rather than the sound output in the free image section. The number of sounds output in the image guide section may be greater than the number of sounds output simultaneously in the free image section. A large number of sounds may mean that there are many types of sounds. If n sounds (for example, three sounds such as rain, footsteps, and stream sound) are simultaneously output in the image guide section, m sounds (for example, one sound such as rain) are output in the free image section. can be output. m may be a natural number smaller than n. The number of speakers used in the image guide section may be greater than the number of speakers used in the free image section. Sounds output in the image guide section may have a faster reproduction speed and a longer reproduction time than sounds output in the free image section.

The step 750 of providing a massage to the user may include the following steps. The massage device 100 may perform a step of providing a massage to the user by operating at least one massage module and at least one airbag from the second time point 920 to the fourth time point 940 .

The massage pattern corresponding to the image mode may not include a tapping and related massage pattern and a massage pattern for operating an airbag located on the user's shoulder. Deactivating the airbag located on the shoulder may mean not injecting air into the airbag. A massage pattern related to tapping may prevent a user from immersing himself in the imagery mode. In addition, an airbag located on the shoulder may cause pain to the user. Therefore, in the image mode, the massage device 100 may not provide a massage pattern related to tapping and a massage pattern that operates an airbag located on the user's shoulder. In the image mode, the massage device 100 may provide a kneading massage and/or a rolling massage instead of a tapping and related massage pattern. Also, in the image mode, the massage device 100 may operate hand airbags, leg airbags, and/or arm airbags other than shoulder airbags.

Also, the shoulder airbag may not operate at all, and the shoulder airbag may not operate under certain conditions. Deactivating the airbag located on the shoulder may mean not injecting air into the airbag. For example, only when the massage module is in the vicinity of the shoulder blade, the massage device 100 may not operate the airbag located on the shoulder.

However, it is not limited thereto. Even in the image mode, the massage device 100 may provide the user with a massage pattern related to tapping and a massage pattern for operating an airbag located on the user's shoulder. However, the massage device 100 may reduce the strength of the tapping and related massage patterns and the massage patterns for operating the airbag located on the user's shoulder, compared to other patterns. The user may be provided with a low-intensity tapping and a massage by an airbag located on the shoulder. The weak intensity may be equal to or less than a predetermined threshold intensity. The predetermined threshold intensity may be a minimum intensity or a second intensity.

In addition, in case of the image mode, the massage device 100 may reduce the frequency of a tapping and related massage pattern and a massage pattern that operates an airbag located on the user's shoulder, compared to other patterns. For example, when different massage patterns are provided 5 to 10 times, a massage pattern related to tapping and a massage pattern operating an airbag located on the user's shoulder may be provided once.

In addition, a massage pattern corresponding to the image mode may be set as follows. The massage device 100 may set the strength of the hand airbag to medium or lower. The hand airbag may be configured to provide a massage by applying pressure to the user's hand. The medium intensity of the hand airbag may mean between the maximum intensity and the minimum intensity. The strength of the hand airbag may be determined by the air pressure inside the hand airbag.

In addition, a massage pattern corresponding to the image mode may be set as follows. The massage device 100 may set the degree to which the massage module is directed toward the user to be medium or lower when the massage module is positioned near the user's waist. As already described, the massage module may move in the z-axis direction. The z-axis may include forward toward the user and/or backward toward the user. The fact that the degree to which the massage module is directed toward the user is medium may indicate that the massage module is located in the middle of the foremost and rearmost parts of the massage module. In addition, the fact that the degree of massage module toward the user is less than the middle may mean that the massage module is located at a rearward position on the z-axis of the massage module.

In addition, a massage pattern corresponding to the image mode may be set as follows. The massage device 100 may set the intensity of the massage module to medium or less. The massage module may be a module that provides at least one of a rolling massage, a kneading massage, and a tapping massage to the user's shoulders, back, and buttocks. The medium intensity of the massage module may be the middle of the maximum intensity and minimum intensity of the massage module. Also, when the massage device 100 is in the image mode, the intensity of the massage module may be set to medium or lower. As already described, the massage module may provide only a kneading massage without providing a tapping massage. Also, as described above, the tapping massage may be provided with a minimum intensity or a low frequency.

In addition, a massage pattern corresponding to the image mode may be set as follows. The massage device 100 may set the strength of the foot massage module to medium or less. The foot massage module may be a module that provides foot acupressure and/or foot massage to the user. The middle intensity of the foot massage module may be the middle of the maximum intensity and minimum intensity of the foot massage module. Also, when the massage device 100 is in the image mode, the strength of the foot massage module may be set to medium or lower.

In addition, the massage device 100 may limit the operation of at least one massage module from the 4th time to the 3rd time more than the operation of the at least one massage module from the 1st time to the 4th time. In addition, the massage device 100 performs a step of providing a massage to the user by restricting the operation of at least one airbag from the 4th time to the 3rd time more than the operation of the at least one airbag from the 1st time to the 4th time. can do.

Here, limiting the operation of the massage module and the operation of the airbag may mean that the operation of the massage module and the airbag are limited in the free image section rather than the image guide section.

In addition, limiting the operation of the massage module means using only some of a plurality of massage modules, using some of various movements of the massage module, limiting the position of the massage module to a specific range, or setting the intensity of the massage module to a specific range. can mean limited to Also, limiting the operation of the airbag may mean using only some of the plurality of airbags or limiting the strength of the airbag to a specific range.

As already described, the fourth to third views may be a free image section. The free image section may limit the operation of at least one massage module and the at least one airbag more than the image guide section. For example, the massage device 100 may reduce the massage intensity of the image guide section by more than unit intensity to provide massage of the free image section. Here, the unit intensity is determined by the designer and may be a unit for adjusting the intensity of massage. The massage device 100 may adjust the intensity of massage by unit intensity.

The strength of the massage may vary depending on the user's body part. The massage device 100 may set massage intensities according to body parts in the free image section to be less than or equal to massage intensities according to body parts in the image guide section.

For example, when the massage intensity is 2 (the second minimum intensity) in the image guide section, the massage device 100 may determine the massage intensity as 1 (minimum intensity) in the free image guide section.

When the massage intensity in the image guide section is the minimum intensity (unit intensity), the massage device 100 does not reduce the massage intensity to 0 (the state in which the massage is not provided) in the free image section and the minimum intensity (unit intensity) can be maintained as The fact that the massage intensity is 0 means that the corresponding massage pattern is not provided. If the massage device 100 provides massage with the minimum massage intensity in the image guide section, the massage device 100 may maintain the minimum massage intensity in the free image section.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the massage intensity is the minimum intensity (unit intensity) in the image guide section of the massage pattern related to tapping and the massage pattern related to the airbag located on the user's shoulder, the massage intensity in the free image section may be set to 0 (a state in which the corresponding massage is not provided). That is, a massage pattern related to tapping and a massage pattern related to an airbag located on the user's shoulder may be provided with minimum intensity in the image guide section and may not be provided in the free image section.

As already described, the massage device 100 may distinguish the image guide section and the free image section based on the fourth time point 940 . However, the massage device 100 is not limited thereto, and the massage device 100 may distinguish an image guide section and a free image section based on the user's brain waves.

Step 740 of outputting a predetermined sound source may further include the following process. The massage device 100 may include an EEG sensor. The massage device 100 may perform a step of outputting a predetermined sound source as a first volume from a first time. The massage device 100 may perform a step of measuring the user's brain waves from the second time point using the brain wave measuring device included in the massage device 100 . The massage device 100 may determine whether the measured brain waves correspond to at least one of delta waves, theta waves, and alpha waves. Here, the delta wave may mean an brain wave having a frequency of 1 to 4 hz. In addition, the theta wave may mean an brain wave having 4 to 5 hz. In addition, alpha may mean brain waves having a frequency of 5 to 13 hz. That the brain waves correspond to at least one of delta waves, theta waves, and alpha waves may indicate that the user is in at least one of a deep sleep state, a daydreaming state, and a comfortable state.

When the imagery mode starts, the massage device 100 may measure the user's brain waves. When the imagery mode starts, that is, when the user's brainwave is 13hz or less (at least one of delta waves, theta waves, and alpha waves) around the first time point 910, the massage device 100 guides the image at the fourth time point. It is possible to switch from a section to a free image section. In addition, the massage device 100 may further perform the following process when the user's brain wave is 13hz or less (at least one of a delta wave, a theta wave, and an alpha wave) around the first time point 910 .

The massage device 100 periodically measures the user's brain wave between the first time point 910 and the fourth time point 940, and the scenario selected according to whether the user's brain wave is any one of delta waves, theta waves, and alpha waves It is possible to control the corresponding content and massage.

For example, the massage device 100 may determine whether the measured EEG is 13hz or less.

The massage device 100 may maintain content and massage corresponding to the selected scenario when the user's brain waves are not any one of delta waves, theta waves, and alpha waves.

The massage device 100 performs a step of reducing and outputting the volume of a predetermined sound source from the first volume to the second volume when the measured brain wave corresponds to 13 hz or less (any one of delta wave, theta wave and alpha wave) can The massage device 100 may switch from an image guide section to a free image section when the measured EEG corresponds to 13 hz or less (at least one of delta waves, theta waves, and alpha waves). The massage device 100 may gradually reduce the first volume to the second volume. For example, the massage device 100 may gradually reduce the volume of the sound source from the first volume to the second volume for about 10 seconds to 10 minutes. The first volume may be greater than the second volume.

As described above, the massage device 100 limits the sound corresponding to the selected scenario by controlling the volume of the sound source based on the brain waves, but is not limited thereto. The massage device 100 may control at least one of the type, number, reproduction speed, and reproduction time of sounds based on brain waves. For example, the massage device 100 reduces the number of sounds (or reduces or B), the playback speed can be controlled slowly (or controlled slowly), and the playback time can be controlled to be short. In addition, the massage device can change the type of sound to a sound with less three-dimensional effect. For example, the massage device may change the sound corresponding to the sound of footsteps to a sound with less space or three-dimensional effect.

The step 750 of providing a massage to the user may include the following steps. The massage device 100 may perform a step of providing a massage to the user by operating at least one massage module and at least one airbag from the second time point 920 . The massage device 100 controls the operation of the air cells included in the massage module, the arm massage unit, and the leg massage unit 2300 when the measured brain wave corresponds to one of delta, theta, and alpha waves, thereby corresponding to the selected scenario. Massage can be limited.

For example, the massage device 100 may perform a step of providing a limited massage to the user by limiting the operation of the massage module and the operation of the airbag.

Here, limiting the operation of the massage module and the operation of the airbag may mean that the operation of the massage module and the airbag are limited in the free image section rather than the image guide section.

In addition, limiting the operation of the massage module means using only some of a plurality of massage modules, using some of various movements of the massage module, limiting the position of the massage module to a specific range, or setting the intensity of the massage module to a specific range. can mean limited to Also, limiting the operation of the airbag may mean using only some of the plurality of airbags or limiting the strength of the airbag to a specific range.

In addition, the massage device 100 may reduce the massage intensity by a unit intensity in the free image section compared to the image guide section. Since the configuration for reducing the strength of the massage has already been described, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In this way, the massage device 100 can check whether the user is actually immersed in a specific image by automatically switching from the image guide section to the free image section.

The massage device 100 may check whether the user's brain wave is 13hz or less and does not fall even after the third time point 930 has passed. That is, the massage device 100 can check whether the user's brain wave has not dropped below 13hz even though the massage pattern according to the image mode has ended. The massage device 100 may mark a scenario received by the user from among a plurality of scenarios included in the image mode, when the user's brainwave does not fall below 13hz even though the massage pattern according to the image mode has ended. Also, the massage device 100 may not recommend the marked scenario when the user selects the image mode later. Since the user is not recommended a scenario that has little effect on the user, the user may be provided with a scenario suitable for the user. In addition, the image mode of the massage device 100 can exert a better effect on the user's mental health.

Hereinafter, an EEG measuring device will be described. The EEG monitor may be located on both sides of the headrest of the massage device 100. The headrest may be a part where the back of the user's head comes into contact with the massage device 100 . The EEG monitor may include at least two electrodes. One electrode may be a reference electrode and the other electrode may be a signal electrode. One of the at least two electrodes may come into contact with at least one of the user's cheek, cheekbone, chin, ear, temple, mastoid, or back of the neck. The reference electrode may be connected to the same body part as the signal electrode or may be located at different locations. Hereinafter, an EEG measuring device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described together with FIGS. 10 and 11.

10 is a diagram illustrating an EEG measuring device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 10 , the massage device 100 may include an EEG measuring device. The EEG monitor may include a function of traction on the neck. The EEG sensor may be located under the headrest of the massage device 100. The EEG monitor may come into contact with at least a part of the back of the head or the back of the neck of the person being treated. The brain wave measuring device may include a main body 1000, an air cell 1020, and a headband 1010. The main body 1000 may include an air cell 1020 that presses the neck of the person to be treated upward while being inflated by air from the outside. In addition, the main body 1000 may include a headband 1010 that surrounds and supports the forehead of the person to be treated.

The air cell 1020 may include at least one reference electrode 1021 or 1022 at a portion where the user's neck touches. When the air cell 1020 is inflated, at least one of the reference electrodes 1021 and 1022 may come into contact with the user's neck. More specifically, at least one of the reference electrodes 1021 and 1022 may come into contact with the user's mastoid. The reference electrodes 1021 and 1022 may be reference signals for measuring brain waves. EEG may be measured using the reference electrodes 1021 and 1022 as a reference.

As shown in FIG. 10 , the massage device 100 may include two reference electrodes 1021 and 1022 . For example, at least one of the reference electrodes 1021 and 1022 may include a first reference electrode 1021 or a second reference electrode 1022 . The massage device 100 may measure the signal of the signal electrode using both the first reference electrode 1021 and the second reference electrode 1022 . For example, the first reference electrode 1021 may be a ground electrode. The massage device 100 may measure a signal of the second reference electrode 1022 based on the first reference electrode 1021 . This is because a signal can be measured through the difference between two points. The massage device 100 may determine the signal of the second reference electrode 1022 as a reference signal. In addition, the massage device 100 may measure the signal of the signal electrode for the reference signal of the second reference electrode 1022 . That is, the measured signal of the signal electrode is the difference between the signal measured at the signal electrode based on the first reference electrode 1021 and the signal measured at the second reference electrode 1022 based on the first reference electrode 1021. can In the above, it has been described that the first reference electrode 1021 is a ground electrode and the second reference electrode 1022 is an electrode for measuring a reference signal, but it is not limited thereto, and the second reference electrode 1022 is a ground electrode and the first reference electrode The electrode 1021 may be an electrode for measuring a reference signal.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may average the measurement signals of the first reference electrode 1021 and the second reference electrode 1022 to determine the reference signal. The massage device 100 may measure the signal of the signal electrode for the reference signal. That is, the measured signal of the signal electrode may be a difference between the signal measured at the signal electrode and the reference signal.

10 shows two reference electrodes 1021 and 1022, but is not limited thereto. The massage device 100 may include one of a first reference electrode 1021 and a second reference electrode 1022 . The massage device 100 may measure a signal of a signal electrode based on one reference electrode.

Referring to FIG. 10 , the headband 1010 may include a plurality of signal electrodes 1011 and 1012 at a portion where the user's forehead touches. More specifically, the headband 1010 may include a first band 1013 and a second band 1014 . The first band 1013 may contact the user's forehead and may include a plurality of signal electrodes 1011 and 1012 . The massage device 100 may measure the user's brain waves based on signals of a plurality of signal electrodes for at least one reference electrode. In the present disclosure, it is described that there are a plurality of signal electrodes, but is not limited thereto. There can be only one signal electrode.

11 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a user measures brain waves according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 11 , the first band 1013 may include a handle portion 1130 . The handle part 1130 may be coupled to the other end of the fixing ring 1120. To wear the headband 1010, the user passes the second band 1014 through the fixing ring 1120, grabs the handle 1130, and holds the first band 1013 on the head while holding the second band 1013 on the head. The second detachable member 1112 of 1014 may be coupled to the first detachable member 1111 of the first band 1013. The position of the first band 1013 may not be shaken during the wearing process of the headband 1010 due to the user holding the handle part 1130 . Therefore, the headband 1010 can be firmly fixed to the user's head. Also, the first band 1013 and the second band 1014 may exactly overlap. Accordingly, the first band 1013 can be positioned at a location desired by the user. Therefore, the user's neck portion can be strongly pulled. In addition, since the electrodes for measuring EEG formed on the first band 1013 are firmly fixed to the user's head, EEG measurement can be accurate.

So far, we have looked at various embodiments. Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to understand that the present invention can be implemented in a modified form without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered from an illustrative rather than a limiting point of view. The scope of the present invention is shown in the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all differences within the equivalent scope will be construed as being included in the present invention.

On the other hand, the above-described embodiments of the present invention can be written as a program that can be executed on a computer, and can be implemented in a general-purpose digital computer that operates the program using a computer-readable recording medium. Computer-readable recording media include storage media such as magnetic storage media (eg, ROM, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.) and optical reading media (eg, CD-ROM, DVD, etc.).

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As a method of operating a massage device including a user input unit, a control unit, and an output unit,
receiving a signal indicating that an image mode is selected from a user input unit;
outputting, by the control unit, a predetermined sound source corresponding to the image mode through the output unit; and
providing a massage to a user by operating at least one massage module or at least one airbag based on a massage pattern corresponding to the image mode while the predetermined sound source is output;
In the step of outputting the predetermined sound source,
laying back the body massage unit of the massage device and unfolding the leg massage unit so that the user is in a lying state;
outputting, by the controller, the predetermined sound source corresponding to a selected scenario among a plurality of scenarios from a first time to a third time through the output unit;
The step of providing a massage to the user,
providing the massage only from the second time to the third time without providing the massage to the user from the first time to the second time;
The first time is before the second time, the second time is before the third time,
The predetermined sound source is a sound source related to both a specific place and a specific time, and a method of operating a massage device, characterized in that non-verbal that does not contain a comment.
delete According to claim 1,
In the step of outputting the predetermined sound source,
outputting the predetermined sound source as a first volume from the first time; and
Outputting the predetermined sound source as a second volume from a fourth time,
The fourth time is a time between the second and third time, and the first volume is greater than the second volume.
According to claim 3,
The step of providing a massage to the user,
providing a massage to a user by operating the at least one massage module and the at least one airbag from the second time point to the fourth time point; and
and limiting the operation of the at least one massage module from the fourth time to the third time and limiting the operation of the at least one airbag to provide a massage to the user.
According to claim 1,
In the step of outputting the predetermined sound source,
outputting the predetermined sound source as a first volume from the first time;
measuring the user's brain waves from the second time point using an brain wave measuring device included in the massage device; and
When the measured brain wave corresponds to one of delta waves, theta waves, and alpha waves, the method of operating a massage device comprising the step of reducing and outputting the predetermined sound source from a first volume to a second volume.
According to claim 5,
The step of providing a massage to the user,
providing a massage to the user by operating the at least one massage module and the at least one airbag from the second time point; and
When the measured brain wave corresponds to one of delta, theta, and alpha waves, limiting the operation of the at least one massage module and limiting the operation of the at least one airbag to provide a massage to the user How the massage device works.
According to claim 1,
A method of operating a massage device in which the massage pattern corresponding to the image mode deactivates a massage pattern related to tapping and a massage pattern for operating an airbag located on the user's shoulder.
According to claim 7,
The massage pattern corresponding to the image mode,
Set the strength of the hand airbag to below medium,
When the massage module is located near the user's waist, the degree to which the massage module is directed toward the user is set to medium or lower,
A method of operating a massage device in which the intensity of a foot massage module is set to less than medium.
According to claim 1,
and outputting, by the controller, a predetermined image corresponding to a selected scenario through the output unit from the first time to the second time,
The predetermined sound source is a method of operating a massage device configured using a sound effect related to the predetermined image.
According to claim 1,
The step of providing a massage to the user,
A method of operating a massage device comprising the step of operating a foot massage module when footsteps are included in the predetermined sound source.

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