JP2004173873A - Massage machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a massage machine leading a treatment subject to a refreshed state after leading him/her into a relaxed state irrelevant to the individual difference and the body conditions. <P>SOLUTION: This massage machine is provided with a massage means 1 giving a stimulus to the treatment subject and a control means 11 controlling the operation of the massage means 1. The control means 11 is provided with a relaxing mode leading the treatment subject into the relaxed state, a refreshing mode improving the consciousness level of the treatment subject and a relaxing/refreshing mode shifting from the relaxing mode to the refreshing mode as the control modes of the massage means. The machine is also provided with a bioinformation detecting means 3 detecting the bioinformation on the treatment subject and a history storage means storing the histories of the bioinformation detected by the bioinformation detecting means 3 for every treatment subject. The control means 11 shifts from the relaxing mode to the refreshing mode based on the comparison result between the bioinformation detected in progressing the relaxing mode in the relaxing/refreshing mode and the history information read out from the history storage means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a massage machine, and more particularly to a massage machine that can relax and refresh the mind and body of a user.
[0002]
[Prior art]
There has been proposed a massage machine that performs a massage for decreasing the activity of the autonomic nerve in the relax mode and a massage for increasing the activity of the autonomic nerve in the refresh mode.
[0003]
Some massage machines of this type perform massage according to the purpose at that time, such as relaxing or refreshing, by selecting a mode in advance at the start of massage.
[0004]
In addition, Japanese Patent Publication No. 5-70475 discloses a method in which the body is relaxed and then gradually refreshed in order to refresh the body and mind more effectively.
[0005]
On the other hand, by measuring biological information such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and skin temperature during massage, it is performed to determine whether the body and mind are in a relaxed state or a refreshed state. In general, it is known that when the heart rate or breathing training decreases or the skin temperature increases, it is determined that the patient is in a relaxed state, and vice versa. ing.
[0006]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Publication No. 5-70475
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the apparatus described in the above-mentioned publication that refreshes after being guided to the relaxed state, the transition from the relax mode to the refresh mode is temporally controlled. In this case, there is a problem that if the degree of mental and physical relaxation is too deep, it is difficult to refresh the body. Also, as for relaxation, the time to be guided to the relaxed state varies depending on the person and physical condition, but it is not possible to cope with this point, and as a result, there are many cases where the mental and physical refreshment is not sufficiently performed. .
[0008]
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, and provides a massage machine that can guide a user to a relaxed state and then to a refreshed state regardless of individual differences and physical condition. It is.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Thus, the present invention includes a massage unit that provides a stimulus to the user, and a control unit that controls the operation of the massage unit, and a relaxation mode that provides the stimulus that guides the user to a relaxed state by the massage unit, In a massage machine provided with a control unit as a control mode of a massage unit, a refresh mode in which a stimulus for raising a consciousness level of a user is increased by a massage unit, and a relax / refresh mode in which a transition from a relaxation mode to a refresh mode is provided. Biological information detecting means for detecting the biological information of the patient, and history storage means for storing the history of the biological information detected by the biological information detecting means for each user, the control means in the relax mode in the relax refresh mode Biometric information detected during the process and history storage means? It has a feature from the relaxed mode based on the comparison result between the read history information that is to migrate to the refresh mode. Not only is the transition from the relax mode to the refresh mode performed based on the biometric information, but also the biometric information is compared with the history information of the biometric information of the user to determine whether to transit to the refresh mode. It is possible to shift to the refresh mode at an appropriate timing.
[0010]
As the biological information detecting means, any one of a heart rate, a pulse rate, and a respiratory rate, or a device that detects a plurality of biological information can be suitably used.
[0011]
As the history storage means, a means for storing, as history information, a value of the biological information detected in the relax mode or at least one representative value calculated based on the value of the biological information can be suitably used.
[0012]
The representative value calculated based on the value of the biological information and stored in the history storage means may be any one of an average value, a minimum value, and a change rate with respect to an initial value in a predetermined time length of the relaxation mode, or a plurality of representative values. Values can be used.
[0013]
In addition, it is preferable that the history storage unit updates the history information every time the relax mode is executed.
[0014]
The control unit in the relax / refresh mode is configured to determine whether the history information stored in the history storage unit is an average value or a minimum value calculated based on the value of the biological information detected in the relax mode or the value of the biological information. When the value of the biological information detected during the progress of the relax mode falls below the history information for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times, the mode shifts to the refresh mode, and the history information stored in the history storage unit is When the rate of change is relative to the initial value calculated based on the value of the biological information detected in the relax mode, the rate of change relative to the initial value calculated based on the value of the biological information detected during the progress of the relax mode Should be switched to the refresh mode when the time exceeds the history information for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times. . In addition, when the relax mode is being executed even after the lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the relax mode, and when the value of the biological information shows a decreasing tendency for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times, the mode is shifted to the refresh mode. Or when the relaxation mode is being executed even after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the relaxation mode, the transition to the refresh mode is performed after the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the relaxation mode, or the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the relaxation mode. Until elapse, the transition to the refresh mode may be suppressed.
[0015]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on an example of an embodiment. A massage machine in the illustrated example includes a massage mechanism 1 for performing various massage operations, an operation device 2 for sending various commands to the massage mechanism 1, A biological information detecting means 3 for detecting biological information (heart rate in the illustrated example) such as a heart rate, a pulse rate, and a respiratory rate of the user is a main component, and the massage mechanism 1 includes, for example, a reclining chair 4. And the operating position (up and down position, width position, strength position) of the fir balls and the operating speed of the fir balls (for fir massage operation) The system is configured so that the number of fir balls per minute can be changed, and how to move the fir balls. It has become one whose operation is controlled by the section 11. Further, the massage mechanism 1 includes an air massage mechanism for massaging with an airbag in a leg rest 43 which is provided at a lower front portion of a seat 42 of the reclining chair 4.
[0016]
The biological information detecting means 3 configured to detect a heart rate includes a heart rate sensor 30 and a heart rate measuring circuit 31. As the heart rate sensor 30 here, it is preferable to use a non-constrained type that can detect a heart rate without being worn on the user's body, instead of a constrained type that detects the heart rate by being worn on the body of the user. . In addition, as such an unconstrained type, those using a piezoelectric element or a capacitance sensor disposed on a surface receiving a load of a user, or an optical fiber having both ends connected to a light emitting element and a light receiving element are used. is there.
[0017]
An operation device 2 for giving an instruction to the massage mechanism 1 is a personal identification button for identifying a user and calling personal history information for comparison with biological information detected in a “relax / refresh mode” described later. 25, an operation selection switch for changing the movement of the rice ball, a switch group 23 for operation and various adjustments of the rice ball, and a plurality of modes for automatically executing operations in accordance with the contents programmed in advance. The massage mechanism includes a mode selection switch 24 for selection, and display units 21 and 22 for displaying selection information and various information on the operation position of the rice ball. The control unit 20 includes a control unit 20 that transmits and receives data to and from the control unit 11 of one example.
[0018]
This massage machine has a relaxation mode that stimulates the user in a relaxed state, and a stimulation mode that raises the user's level of consciousness, in addition to the mode aimed at relaxing the body parts. And a "refresh / refresh mode", which is configured by both modes and shifts to a stimulus that raises the level of consciousness after guiding the user to a relaxed state.
[0019]
In addition, the control unit 11 has a memory for storing the heart rate (or a representative value calculated from a change in the heart rate) of the user registered in correspondence with the personal identification button 25. Based on the result of comparing the detected heart rate (or a representative value calculated from a change in the heart rate) with the history value stored in the memory, a "relax / refresh mode" is set between the two modes. It has a function to switch the mode while the massage is in progress.
[0020]
Next, the operation will be described. First, the case where the history information of the user is not registered will be described. In this massage machine, the “relax mode” is executed in advance before the “relax / refresh mode” is executed. Register your personal information. When registering the history information, the personal identification button 25 assigned to each user is selected from the operating device 2, and then “relax mode” is selected by the mode selection switch 24. When the “relax mode” is started, first, a mode (upper body mode in FIG. 2) for loosening each part of the human body is performed for about 5 minutes, and then the “relax mode” for performing the above-described stimulation is started. However, the mode for unraveling each part of the human body is not always necessary, and the course may be started from the “relax mode”. Although the details of the massage method in the "relax mode" are omitted, it is already known that the "fir" movement is performed at the shoulder position and the movement of the fir ball based on the rate of change of the heart rate with the progress of the massage. In some cases, the speed is gradually reduced.
[0021]
As shown in FIG. 2, the biological information detecting means 3 continuously or intermittently or periodically detects the detection output (heart rate) from the start of the “relax mode” or the mode of crushing each part of the human body performed before that. The control unit 11 takes in the current value HR (n), and the initial heart rate HR (0) at the start of the “relax mode” and the minimum heart rate HR (Min) during the “relax mode” execution time (for example, about 10 minutes). HR ({HR = {HR (0) −HR (Min)) / HR (0)} × 100), and a value obtained by multiplying this by a predetermined coefficient is used as a history value HR (k). The data is stored in the memory and the “relax mode” ends.
[0022]
The history value HR (k) is set such that, when the “relax / refresh mode” is executed, the “relax mode” in the “relax / refresh mode” ends before the relaxed state becomes too deep, and “ It is used as an index for enabling a transition to the "refresh mode".
[0023]
In the present embodiment, the predetermined coefficient is set to 0.5. For example, if the initial heart rate at the start of the “relax mode” is 70 beats / minute and the minimum heart rate in the “relax mode” is 60 beats / minute, = 14%, and 7% obtained by multiplying this by 0.5 is stored in the memory as the history value HR (k).
[0024]
The execution time of the above “relax mode” is an example of the time required to be induced to a deeply relaxed state, and the required time is naturally different depending on what kind of stimulation is performed. The time is not limited, and is set appropriately according to the stimulation method. Further, the predetermined coefficient is not limited to the illustrated value, and can be appropriately changed according to the stimulation method. In addition, the heart rate is affected to a large extent by the physical condition and psychological state at the time of performing the massage.For example, when the user starts the “Relax mode” when the user is sleepy and irritable, the heartbeat is “Relaxed” when the user is very refreshed. It is conceivable that the initial value and the degree of change of the heart rate differ from the case where the “mode” is started. Therefore, prior to the start of the "relax mode", if a relatively intense massage operation such as a combined operation with "slap" or "stretching the back" is performed, and the user is once in a neat state, the "relax mode" at the start of the "relax mode" Since the state of the user can be made almost constant, for example, the history value HR (k) registered on another day is used as an index for terminating the “relax mode” in the “relax / refresh mode”. In such a case, particularly preferable results are obtained.
[0025]
If the history value HR (k) stored in the memory is updated each time the “relax mode” is executed, for example, by calculating an average value with the previous value, the heart rate due to physical condition and the like can be improved. Therefore, a more favorable result can be obtained in using as an index for ending the "relax mode" in the "relax / refresh mode".
[0026]
Next, when the history information of the user has already been registered, the individual identification button 25 assigned to each user is selected from the operating device 2 and the “relax / refresh mode” is set by the mode selection switch 24. If selected, the "relax / refresh mode" is started. At this time, first, after performing a mode (upper body mode in FIG. 1) in which each part of the human body is relaxed for about 5 minutes, the “relax mode” in the “relax / refresh mode” is started. As shown in FIG. 1, the biological information detecting means 3 continuously or intermittently or periodically detects the current output (heart rate) from the start of the "relax mode" or the mode in which each part of the human body is started before that. The control unit 11 calculates the value HR (n) from the initial heart rate HR (0) at the start of the “relax mode” and the current value HR (n), and obtains a predetermined coefficient (0.5 ) Is compared with the history value HR (k) called from the memory.
[0027]
When the value obtained by multiplying ΔHR by a predetermined coefficient exceeds the history value HR (k), the control unit 11 determines that the user has reached a moderately relaxed state, and the control unit 11 executes the “relax mode”. "" To "refresh mode". In this case, the mode is not switched when the history value is exceeded once, but the mode is switched when the history value is exceeded a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined time. If the mode switching is not performed until the predetermined time elapses, an erroneous count of the heart rate due to body motion or the like may cause the mode to be switched erroneously, or it is too short to obtain a moderately relaxed state. It is possible to eliminate the case where the mode is switched while only the time considered to have elapsed has passed.
[0028]
In the "refresh mode", which shifts after the "relax mode" ends, for example, there are those that increase the massage intensity to increase the heart rate and those that perform relatively intense massages such as "slapping" motions. Performing an intense massage suddenly from the state will be accompanied by psychological discomfort, so when changing the intensity, adjust to gradually increase or when changing the massage operation, It is preferable to gradually shift to a violent operation.
[0029]
As described above, in the present invention, since the required time in the “relax mode” is not fixed, for example, a heart rate that has been decreasing (relaxing tendency) during the “relax mode” has turned upward for some reason. Thus, it is possible to eliminate the problem that it is not possible to shift to the “refresh mode” from a moderately relaxed state or a process that tends to relax.
[0030]
In addition, since it is possible to shift to the “refresh mode” before the relaxed state of the user becomes too deep, it is difficult to guide the user to the refresh state, and it takes time to guide the user to the refresh state. Such a problem does not occur. In addition, since the data of the individual is used as the history value, the effect of individual differences can be eliminated, and before starting the "Relax mode", the combined operation with "slap" and "stretching" By performing a relatively intense massage operation, for example, to make the user temporarily clear, the influence of the physical condition of the user on the heartbeat can be reduced.
[0031]
If the history value HR (k) does not exceed the predetermined time after the start of the “relax mode”, the mode is switched from the “relax mode” to the “refresh mode” after the predetermined time elapses from the start of the “relax mode”. However, as described above, it is necessary to consider that the time is such that the relaxed state does not become too deep. Therefore, the predetermined time is preferably about 5 minutes. The current value HR (n) is decreasing for a predetermined period of time or a predetermined number of times after the lapse of 5 minutes, or is calculated from the initial heart rate HR (0) at the start of the “relax mode” and the current value HR (n). If the mode is switched after satisfying the condition of increasing for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times, the mode can be shifted to the “refresh mode” at least in the course of the relaxing tendency.
[0032]
Further, in the present embodiment, the biological information detected by the biological information detecting means 3 is the heart rate, but the pulse rate, the respiratory rate, or these are. They may be used in combination. The value registered as the history value is not limited to the value calculated from the rate of change with respect to the initial heart rate at the start of the “relax mode”. For example, the average value in the “relax mode” execution time, The value may be a predetermined value determined from the value (for example, a value obtained by subtracting 10% of the minimum value). In this case, the biometric information detected during the “relax mode” in the “relax / refresh mode” is progressed. The mode is switched when the current value falls below the history value.
[0033]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the present invention includes a biological information detecting unit that detects biological information of a user, and a history storage unit that stores a history of biological information detected by the biological information detecting unit for each user. The control means shifts from the relax mode to the refresh mode based on the comparison result between the biological information detected while the relax mode is in progress in the relax / refresh mode and the history information read from the history storage means. The problem of falling into a too deep state and being less likely to be induced into the refresh state can be eliminated. Also, since the history of biometric information is stored for each user, individual differences and physical condition can also be reduced. The transition from the relaxation mode to the refresh mode is performed at the corresponding timing.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIGS. 1 (a), 1 (b) and 1 (c) are time charts of heart rate, heart rate change rate and autonomic nervous activity explaining the operation of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a time chart of a heart rate at the time of collecting history information.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the above.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the same.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Massage mechanism 2 Operation device 3 Biological information detection means 11 Control part

Claims (10)

A massage mode for giving a stimulus to the user, and a control means for controlling the operation of the massage means, a relaxation mode for giving a stimulus for bringing the user to a relaxed state by the massage means, and a consciousness level of the user The biological information of the user is detected in the massage machine provided with the control means as a control mode of the massage means, including a refresh mode in which the massage means gives a stimulus for enhancing the massage, and a relax / refresh mode in which the mode changes from the relax mode to the refresh mode. And a history storage unit for storing the history of the biological information detected by the biological information detecting unit for each patient, wherein the control unit detects the biological information detected during the progress of the relax mode in the relax / refresh mode. History information read from the information and history storage means Massage machine, characterized in that is to migrate to the refresh mode from the relax mode based on the comparison result between. 2. The massage machine according to claim 1, wherein the biological information detecting means detects any one of a heart rate, a pulse rate, and a respiratory rate, or a plurality of biological information. The history storage means stores the value of the biological information detected in the relax mode or at least one representative value calculated based on the value of the biological information as history information. The massage machine according to 1 or 2. The representative value calculated based on the value of the biological information and stored in the history storage means may be any one of an average value, a minimum value, and a change rate with respect to an initial value in a predetermined time length of the relaxation mode, or a plurality of representative values. The massage machine according to claim 3, wherein The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the history storage means updates history information every time the relax mode is executed. In the relax / refresh mode, the control means may be configured such that the history information stored in the history storage means is one of an average value and a minimum value calculated based on the value of the biological information detected in the relax mode or the value of the biological information. Wherein the transition to the refresh mode is performed when the value of the biological information detected during the progress of the relax mode falls below the history information by a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times. Massage machine. When the history information stored in the history storage unit is a change rate with respect to an initial value calculated based on the value of the biological information detected in the relax mode, the control unit in the relax / refresh mode performs the progress of the relax mode. Wherein the transition to the refresh mode is performed when the rate of change with respect to the initial value calculated based on the value of the biological information detected during the time exceeds the history information by a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times. 4. The massage machine according to 4. The control means at the time of the relax / refresh mode is provided when the relax mode is being executed even after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the relax mode, and when the value of the biological information shows a decreasing tendency for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times continuously. The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the massage machine shifts to a refresh mode. In the relax / refresh mode, the control means shifts to the refresh mode after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the relax mode, when the relax mode is being executed even after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the relax mode. The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein The control means in the relax / refresh mode suppresses the transition to the refresh mode until a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the relax mode. The described massage machine.

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