JP2021078603A - Massage system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a massage system which allows a user to easily input a stiff portion and a stiffness condition.SOLUTION: The massage system comprises: a stiffness input unit for causing a user to input a stiff portion and a stiffness condition; a course determination unit for determining a massage course proper to the stiff portion and the stiffness condition inputted through the stiffness input unit; and a massage machine control unit which causes a massage machine to execute a massage course determined through the course determination unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

The present invention relates to a massage system.

Patent Document 1 discloses a massage machine including a seat portion, a backrest portion, an armrest portion, a leg rest portion, and a base portion as a base thereof. A massage unit having a pair of left and right kneading balls is attached to the backrest portion of Patent Document 1 so as to be able to move up and down. The massage unit includes a kneading mechanism that eccentrically rotates the kneading ball and a tapping mechanism that swings the kneading ball back and forth.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-250072

An object of the present invention is to provide a massage system that makes it easy for a user to input a stiffness site and a stiffness degree.

One embodiment of the present invention includes a stiffness input unit for allowing the user to input a stiffness portion and a stiffness condition, and a course determination unit for determining a massage course suitable for the stiffness portion and the stiffness condition input by the stiffness input unit. Provided is a massage system including a massage machine control unit for causing a massage machine to execute a massage course determined by the course determination unit.

According to this configuration, it becomes easy for the user to input the stiffness portion and the stiffness degree. Further, according to this configuration, it is possible to perform a massage suitable for the stiff part and the degree of stiffness of the user.
In one embodiment of the present invention, a mobile terminal capable of communicating with the massage machine control unit is included, and the mobile terminal includes the stiffness input unit and the course determination unit.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the stiffness input unit displays a human body map in the human body map display area of the touch panel type display unit in which a region for each part representing a range of each of a plurality of preset parts is identifiable. It is configured to display in the above and determine the stiffness portion and the stiffness degree based on the contact movement area and the area thereof by the user to the human body map.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the stiffness input unit is a body on the human body map display area from the time the user's body comes into contact with the human body map display area until the body separates from the human body map display area. The first means of applying the first color to the contact area and the area line-symmetrical to the body contact area with respect to the left and right center lines of the human body map, and the first color until the body is separated from the human body map display area. When the ratio of the coating area of the first color in the region of interest, which is the region of interest, to the region of interest reaches a predetermined value or more, from the human body map display area. When the bodies are separated, the first color is erased and a second means for applying a second color indicating the stiffness position and the stiffness degree to the entire region of interest is included.

In one embodiment of the present invention, as the second color, a plurality of types of second colors having different densities depending on the degree of stiffness are prepared, and the second means is the second color over the entire region of interest. At the timing of applying the color, when the second color has already been applied to the entire region of interest, the density of the second color currently applied is a density indicating that the degree of stiffness is maximum. If not, the second color having a density indicating that the degree of stiffness is one step higher than the density of the second color currently applied is applied to the entire region of interest.

In one embodiment of the present invention, as the second color, a plurality of types of second colors having different colors depending on the degree of stiffness are prepared, and the second means means the second means over the entire region of interest. When the second color has already been applied to the entire region of interest at the timing of applying the color, the color of the second color currently applied is a color indicating that the degree of stiffness is maximum. If not, the second color of the color indicating that the degree of stiffness is one step higher than the color of the second color currently applied is applied to the entire region of interest.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the stiffness input unit displays a human body map on the touch panel display unit, in which a region for each part representing a range of each of a plurality of preset parts is identifiable, and is used by the user. It is configured to determine the stiffness site and stiffness based on the contact position and contact duration with the human body map.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the stiffness input unit displays a human body map on the touch panel display unit in which a region for each part representing a range of each of a plurality of preset parts is identifiable, and is used by the user. It is configured to determine the stiff part and the degree of stiffening based on the pressing position and the pressing force on the human body map.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the stiffness input unit displays a human body map on the touch panel display unit, in which a region for each part representing a range of each of a plurality of preset parts is identifiable, and is used by the user. It is configured to determine the stiffness site and stiffness based on the tap position and the number of taps on the human body map.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the massage system. FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing the appearance of the massage machine and the mobile terminal. FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of the massage unit. FIG. 4A is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the massage machine. FIG. 4B is an air circuit diagram showing an air circuit from the air pump to each airbag. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a mobile terminal. FIG. 6A is a schematic diagram showing an example of a remote control home screen, FIG. 6B is a schematic diagram showing an example of a pairing standby screen, and FIG. 6C is a schematic diagram showing an example of a pairing completion screen. 7A is a schematic diagram showing an example of a login screen of a mobile terminal, FIG. 7B is a schematic diagram showing an example of a connected device list screen, FIG. 7C is a schematic diagram showing an example of a connected screen, and FIG. 7D. Is a schematic diagram showing an example of the connection completion screen. FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram showing an example of the application home screen, and FIG. 8B is a schematic diagram showing an example of the human body map screen. FIG. 9A is a schematic view showing a movement locus of a finger when the user touches and moves the finger mainly with respect to the left forearm on the human body map screen. FIG. 9B is a schematic view showing that when a finger is touch-moved as shown in FIG. 9A, the first color is applied accordingly. In FIG. 9C, in the state where the first color is applied as shown in FIG. 9B, when the finger separates from the human body map screen, the first color is erased and the second color is applied to the entire left and right forearms. It is a schematic diagram which shows that it is applied. FIG. 10A is a schematic diagram showing an example of a concentration display screen, and FIG. 10B is a schematic diagram showing an example of an analysis result screen. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of the first course selection table. FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of the second course selection table. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of the color density / intensity conversion table. FIG. 14A is a flowchart showing a part of the processing procedure executed by the control unit of the mobile terminal when the human body map mode is selected on the application home screen. FIG. 14B is a flowchart showing a part of the processing procedure executed by the control unit of the mobile terminal when the human body map mode is selected on the application home screen. FIG. 14C is a flowchart showing a part of the processing procedure executed by the control unit of the mobile terminal when the human body map mode is selected on the application home screen. 15A, 15B, and 15C are schematic views showing an example of a human body map screen in which the human body map is painted with a color indicating the position and degree of stiffness, respectively. FIG. 16 is a part of a flowchart showing a part of the processing procedure executed by the control unit of the mobile terminal when the modification 1 is applied. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a part of the processing procedure executed by the control unit of the mobile terminal when the modification 2 is applied. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a part of the processing procedure executed by the control unit of the mobile terminal when the modification 3 is applied.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[1] Overall Configuration of Massage System FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of the massage system 1.
The massage system 1 includes a chair-type massage machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as "massage machine 2"), a mobile terminal 3, and a server 4. In this embodiment, the mobile terminal 3 is a smart phone. The mobile terminal 3 is a mobile terminal used by a user (person to be treated) who intends to receive a massage by the massage machine 2. The massage machine 2 and the mobile terminal 3 can wirelessly communicate with each other by, for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark). The mobile terminal 3 and the server 4 can communicate with each other via the communication network 5.

When the massage is executed by the massage machine 2, the massage history is sent to the mobile terminal 3. The massage history includes the date and time when the massage was performed, the massage course, the massage intensity of each part, and the like. The mobile terminal 3 stores the massage history received from the massage machine 2 in the memory. The mobile terminal 3 transmits the massage history stored in the memory to the server 4 in real time or at a predetermined timing. The server 4 stores the massage history received from the mobile terminal 3 for each user of the mobile terminal 3.
[2] Appearance of the Massager FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing the appearance of the massager 2 and the mobile terminal 3.

The massage machine 2 includes a seat portion 11, a backrest portion 12, an elbow rest portion 13, a leg rest portion (ottoman) 14, and a base as a base thereof.
In the following description, the front-back direction, the left-right direction, and the up-down direction refer to the front-back direction, the left-right direction, and the up-down direction as seen from the user when the user sits on the massage machine 2 in a normal posture. And.

Although the base is located below the seat portion 11, it does not appear in FIG. 2 because it is hidden by the seat portion 11, the backrest portion 12, the armrest portion 13, and the leg rest portion 14.
The seat portion 11 is arranged on the base. The backrest portion 12 is arranged at the rear portion of the seat portion 11. The elbow rest 13 is arranged on both the left and right sides of the seat 11. The leg mounting portion 14 is arranged on the front side of the seat portion 11. The backrest portion 12 is supported by the backrest rotation actuator 21 (see FIG. 4A) so as to be tiltable with respect to the seat portion 11. Further, the leg mounting portion 14 can be rotated around a support shaft provided in the vicinity of the upper portion of the seat portion and extending in the left-right direction by the leg mounting rotating actuator 22 (see FIG. 4A). As a result, the leg mounting portion 14 can rotate between the vertical posture shown in FIG. 2 and the horizontal posture rotated by approximately 90 degrees from the vertical posture.

A massage unit 23 is built in the backrest portion 12. The massage unit 23 is for performing various massages (mechanical massage) using a pair of left and right treatment children (massage balls) 51. The backrest portion 12 is provided with a pair of left and right U-shaped guide rails 28, 29 (see FIG. 3) extending in the vertical direction, and the massage unit 23 can move in the vertical direction along the guide rails 28, 29. It has become like. The detailed configuration of the massage unit 23 will be described later.

The arm rest 13 is provided with an arm unit 16 having a forearm accommodating recess 17 for accommodating the user's forearm. The leg mounting portion 14 has a leg accommodating recess 18 and a foot accommodating recess 19 for accommodating the left and right legs and feet of the user, respectively.
Airbags are provided on the backrest portion 12, the seat portion 11, the armrest portion 13, and the leg rest portion 14 of the massage machine 2. Each airbag expands and contracts due to the supply and exhaust of air to give the user an air massage.

The backrest portion 12 is provided with an airbag 31a for the right upper arm for massaging the right upper arm and an airbag 31b for the left upper arm for massaging the left upper arm. These airbags 31a and 32b constitute an upper arm airbag 31 for massaging the upper arm.
The seat 11 has a pair of left and right lateral thigh airbags 32a and 32b for massaging the sides of the thighs, and a pair of left and right thigh back upper air for massaging the upper back of the thighs. Bags 32c and 32d and an air bag 32e for the lower back of the thigh for massaging the lower back of the thigh are provided. These airbags 32a to 32e constitute a thigh airbag 32 for massaging the thigh.

Forearm main body airbags 33a and 33b for massaging the forearm and hand airbags 33c and 33d for massaging the hands are provided on both side surfaces of the pair of left and right forearm accommodating recesses 17. These airbags 33a to 33d constitute a forearm airbag 33 for massaging the forearm and the hand.
Lateral calf airbags 34a and 34b for massaging the side surfaces of the calf are provided on both side surfaces of the pair of left and right leg accommodating recesses 18. Airbags 34c and 34d for the back of the calf for massaging the back side of the calf are provided on the bottom surface of the pair of left and right leg accommodating recesses 18. These airbags 34a to 34d constitute a calf airbag 34 for massaging the calf.

Foot front side airbags 35a and 35b for pressing the front side portion of the foot downward are provided on both side surfaces of the pair of left and right foot accommodating recesses 19. The sole side airbags 35c and 35d for pressing the sole upward are provided on the bottom surface of the pair of left and right foot accommodating recesses 19. These airbags 35a to 35d constitute a foot airbag 35 for massaging the sole of the foot.

A remote control stand 24 is attached to the arm unit 16. A remote controller (hereinafter referred to as "remote control 25") for the user to operate the massage machine 2 is detachably attached to the remote control stand 24. As shown in FIG. 4A, the operation surface of the remote controller 25 is provided with an operation display unit 26 and a plurality of operation keys. The operation display unit 26 includes, for example, a touch panel type liquid crystal display. The remote controller 25 includes a communication unit for wireless communication with the mobile terminal 3.
[3] Configuration of Massage Unit FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of the massage unit 23 graphically.

The massage unit 23 is attached to the guide rails 28 and 29 so as to be able to move up and down. The massage unit 23 includes a rectangular frame-shaped main frame 41. The main frame 41 includes a pair of left and right side walls, and a top wall and a bottom wall that connect the upper ends and the lower ends of these side walls, respectively. A guide shaft 42 extending in the left-right direction and an elevating drive shaft 43 are rotatably attached to the main frame 41.

The guide shaft 42 is arranged above the main frame 41, and the elevating drive shaft 43 is arranged below the main frame 41. Both ends of the guide shaft 42 and the elevating drive shaft 43 project outward from both side walls of the main frame 41. Guide rollers 44 guided by the guide rails 28 and 29 are attached to both ends of the guide shaft 42. Pinion gears 45 that mesh with racks (not shown) provided on the guide rails 28 and 29 are attached to both ends of the elevating drive shaft 43.

An elevating motor 46 for rotating the elevating drive shaft 43 is attached to the main frame 41. The elevating motor 46 is connected to the elevating drive shaft 43 via a gear mechanism 47. By rotating the elevating motor 46, the massage unit 23 is elevated along the guide rails 28 and 29.
The massage unit 23 is provided with an elevating position sensor 48 for detecting the elevating position (vertical position) of the massage unit 23 by detecting the amount of rotation of the elevating drive shaft 43. The elevating position sensor 48 includes a rotary encoder for detecting the amount of rotation of the elevating drive shaft 43.

A swing frame 49 is swingably attached in the front-rear direction to the intermediate portion of the length of the lift drive shaft 43. A pair of left and right treatment elements 51 and a treatment child drive unit 50 having a drive mechanism thereof are attached to the swing frame 49. The main frame 41 is provided with a treatment child drive unit advance / retreat mechanism for advancing / retreating the swing frame (treatment child drive unit) in the front-rear direction.

The mechanism for advancing and retreating the treatment child drive unit will be described. An advancing / retreating shaft 52 arranged below the guide shaft 42 and extending in the left-right direction is rotatably attached to the main frame 41. An advancing / retreating motor 53 for rotating the advancing / retreating shaft 52 is attached to one side of the main frame 41. The advancing / retreating motor 53 is connected to the advancing / retreating shaft 52 via a gear mechanism 54. A pair of left and right pinion gears 55 are attached to the intermediate portion of the length of the advancing / retreating shaft 52. An arc-shaped rack 56 that meshes with a pair of left and right pinion gears 55 is provided on the upper portion of the swing frame 49. When the advancing / retreating shaft 52 is rotated by the advancing / retreating motor 53, the pinion gear 55 rotates and the arc-shaped rack 56 moves. As a result, the swing frame 49 swings around the elevating drive shaft 43. As a result, the treatment child drive unit 50 (treatment child 51) advances and retreats in the front-rear direction.

The massage unit 23 is provided with a front-rear position sensor 57 for detecting the front-rear position of the treatment child drive unit 50 by detecting the amount of rotation of the advance / retreat shaft 52. The front-rear position sensor 57 includes an encoder for detecting the amount of rotation of the advance / retreat shaft 52.
The treatment child drive unit 50 includes a kneading mechanism that performs a kneading operation by eccentrically rotating the treatment child 51, and a beating mechanism that performs a beating operation by swinging the treatment child 51 in the front-rear direction. The kneading mechanism includes a kneading motor 58 as an actuator (drive source). The tapping mechanism includes a tapping motor 59 as an actuator (drive source). Such a kneading mechanism and a tapping mechanism are well known.
[4] Electrical Configuration of Massager 2 and Mobile Terminal 3 FIG. 4A is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the massager 2. FIG. 4B is an air circuit diagram showing an air circuit from the air pump to each airbag.

With reference to FIG. 4, a control unit 60 for controlling the massage machine 2 is built in the massage machine 2. The control unit 60 is an example of the "massage machine control unit" of the present invention. The control unit 60 includes a microcomputer, and includes a CPU, a memory (RAM, ROM, non-volatile memory), and the like. In addition to the CPU program, various data are stored in the memory.

The remote controller 25, the drive circuit 71 of the backrest rotation actuator 21, and the drive circuit 72 of the leg mount rotation actuator 22 are connected to the control unit 60. Further, the drive circuit 73 of the elevating motor 46 in the massage unit 23, the drive circuit 74 of the advancing / retreating motor 53, the drive circuit 75 of the kneading motor 58, and the drive circuit 76 of the tapping motor 59 are connected to the control unit 60. Has been done. Further, the elevating position sensor 48 and the front-rear position sensor 57 in the massage unit 23 are connected to the control unit 60.

Further, the drive circuit 77 of the air pump 81 and the drive circuits 78 of the plurality of solenoid valves 82a to 82s are connected to the control unit 60. Air is supplied to each of the solenoid valves 82a to 82s from the air pump 81. In the following, when the solenoid valves 82a to 82s are generically referred to, they may be referred to as solenoid valves 82.
With reference to FIG. 4B, the right upper arm airbag 31a is connected to the solenoid valve 82a, and the left upper arm airbag 31b is connected to the solenoid valve 85b. The right thigh lateral airbag 32a is connected to the solenoid valve 82c, and the left thigh lateral airbag 32b is connected to the solenoid valve 82d. An airbag 32c for the upper back of the right thigh is connected to the solenoid valve 82e, and an airbag 32d for the upper back of the left thigh is connected to the solenoid valve 82f. An airbag 32e for the lower back of the thigh is connected to the solenoid valve 82g.

An airbag 33a for the forearm body of the right arm is connected to the solenoid valve 82h, and an airbag 33b for the forearm body of the left arm is connected to the solenoid valve 82i. A right-hand airbag 33c is connected to the solenoid valve 82j, and a left-hand airbag 33d is connected to the solenoid valve 82k.
A right calf lateral airbag 34a is connected to the solenoid valve 82l, and a left calf lateral airbag 34b is connected to the solenoid valve 82m. The right calf back airbag 34c is connected to the solenoid valve 82n, and the left calf back airbag 34d is connected to the solenoid valve 82o. The right foot front side airbag 35a is connected to the solenoid valve 82p, and the left foot front side airbag 35b is connected to the solenoid valve 82q. The right sole side airbag 35c is connected to the solenoid valve 82r, and the left foot sole side airbag 35d is connected to the solenoid valve 82s.

In this embodiment, solenoid valves are individually provided for the airbags arranged in pairs on both the left and right sides, but one solenoid valve common to the two airbags arranged in pairs is provided. You may.
When the solenoid valve 82 of an airbag is excited, air is supplied from the air pump 81 to the airbag via the solenoid valve 82. As a result, the airbag expands. Then, when the solenoid valve 82 of the airbag is degaussed, the air in the airbag is exhausted to the outside via the solenoid valve. As a result, the airbag contracts.

The control unit 60 controls the drive circuits 71 and 72 of the actuators 21 and 22 based on the operation of the remote controller 25, the operation of the mobile terminal 3, and the like. Further, the control unit 60 drives the drive circuits 73 to 76 of the motors 46, 53, 58, 59, the drive circuit 77 of the air pump 81, and the solenoid valve 82 based on the operation of the remote controller 25, the operation of the mobile terminal 3, and the like. It controls the circuit 78. As a result, the massage machine 2 can perform various types of massage.

The massage mode includes a manual mode, an automatic mode, a human body map mode, a healthcare mode, a history mode, and the like.
The manual mode is a mode in which massage is performed according to the massage type selected by the user.
The automatic mode is a mode in which a user selects a desired massage course from a plurality of types of massage courses and executes the selected massage course.

The human body map mode is a mode in which the user is made to input the stiff part and the degree of stiffness, a massage course suitable for the input stiff part and the degree of stiffness is determined, and the determined massage course is executed.
The health care mode is a mode in which a massage course suitable for biological information such as the number of steps, sleep time, and pulse rate (heart rate) of the user is determined, and the determined massage course is executed.

The history mode is a mode in which the user is made to select a desired massage course from the massage courses executed in the past, and the selected massage course is executed.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the mobile terminal 3.
The mobile terminal 3 includes a control unit 90. The control unit 90 includes a microcomputer, and includes a CPU, a memory (RAM, ROM, non-volatile memory) 91, and the like. In addition to the CPU program, various data are stored in the memory 91. The first communication unit 101, the second communication unit 102, the operation display unit 103, and the like are connected to the control unit 90. The first communication unit 101 is a communication interface for the control unit 90 to wirelessly communicate with the remote controller 25 (control unit 90 of the massage machine 2). The second communication unit 102 is a communication interface for the control unit 90 to communicate with the server 4 and other mobile terminals via the communication network 5. The operation display unit 103 includes, for example, a touch panel type liquid crystal display.
[5] Human body map mode The human body map mode will be described in detail below.

The memory 91 (non-volatile memory) of the mobile terminal 3 is an application for realizing a human body map mode, a healthcare mode or a history mode, and transmitting history data to the server 4 (hereinafter, "massage application"). ) Is stored. The control unit 90 functions as a plurality of function processing units by executing the massage application.

In order to realize the human body map mode, which is a feature of the present invention, the control unit 90, as a functional processing unit, has a stiffness input unit 92 that allows the user to input the stiffness portion and the stiffness, and the input stiffness portion and the stiffness. A course determination unit 93 for determining a suitable massage course and a course transmission unit 94 for transmitting the determined massage course to the massage machine 2 via the first communication unit 101 are included. The control unit 60 of the massage machine 2 has a function of causing the massage machine 2 to execute the massage course received from the mobile terminal 3.
[5.1] Starting the massage machine The user starts the massage machine 2 by turning on the power switch of the remote controller 25. As a result, the home screen as shown in FIG. 6A (hereinafter, referred to as “remote control home screen”) is displayed on the operation display unit 26 of the remote control 25. On the remote control home screen, a course selection button 111 for selecting various massage courses, a manual button 112 for manually selecting a massage type, a setting button 113 for making various settings, and a Bluetooth (registered trademark) button. 114 etc. are displayed. A Bluetooth (registered trademark) mark is displayed on the Bluetooth (registered trademark) button 114. When the massage machine 2 is not connected to the mobile terminal 3, the Bluetooth (registered trademark) mark is displayed in white.

When the user taps the Bluetooth (registered trademark) button 114, the massage machine 2 enters the connection standby state (pairing standby mode) with the mobile terminal 3. At this time, the operation display unit 26 displays a pairing standby screen as shown in FIG. 6B. On the pairing standby screen, the characters "pairing mode", the arc arrow pair mark, the stop button, the Bluetooth (registered trademark) button, and the like are displayed. While waiting for pairing, the arc arrow pair mark rotates.

Then, when the massage machine 2 and the mobile terminal 3 are connected to each other, the operation display unit 26 displays the pairing completion screen as shown in FIG. 6C. On the pairing completion screen, the arc arrow pair mark in the pairing waiting screen changes to a check mark. The check mark is a mark similar to the letter check.
When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed after the connection completion screen is displayed, the remote control home screen (see FIG. 6A) is displayed on the operation display unit 26. However, in this case, the Bluetooth (registered trademark) mark on the Bluetooth (registered trademark) button 114 is displayed in blue.
[5.2] Launching the massage application The user activates the massage application by tapping the icon of the massage application displayed on the operation display unit 103 of the mobile terminal 3. As a result, the login screen as shown in FIG. 7A is displayed on the operation display unit 103. On the login screen, a login ID input unit 121, a password input unit 122, a login button 123, and the like are displayed.

When the user has already registered the user and taps the login button 123, the operation display unit 103 displays the connected device list screen as shown in FIG. 7B. On the connected device list screen, model selection buttons 124 and 125 indicating the model of the massage machine in the pairing standby mode are displayed. The user taps the model selection button corresponding to the model of the massage machine that the user intends to use.

When the predetermined model selection button is tapped, the control unit 90 of the mobile terminal 3 connects the mobile terminal 3 to the massage machine 2 of the model corresponding to the model selection button (hereinafter, referred to as "selected model"). Perform the processing to do. Assuming that the selected model is XY-0001, the operation display unit 103 displays a connecting screen including the message "Connecting to XY-0001" as shown in FIG. 7C. If the massage machine 2 to be used is in the pairing standby state, the mobile terminal 3 is then connected to the massage machine 2.

When the mobile terminal 3 is connected to the massage machine 2, the operation display unit 103 displays a connection completion screen as shown in FIG. 7D. Assuming that the selected model is XY-0001, the message "connection completed to XY-0001" is displayed on the connection completion screen. Then, the home screen of the massage application (hereinafter, referred to as “app home screen”) is displayed on the operation display unit 103.

FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram showing an example of the application home screen.
On the application home screen, a connection status column 131 indicating the connection status with the massage machine 2, a human body map mode button 132, a health care mode button 133, a plurality of history buttons 134, and the like are displayed.
In the connection status column 131, the character string "connecting" is displayed when the mobile terminal 3 is connected to the massage machine 2, and "not yet" when the mobile terminal 3 is not connected to the massage machine 2. The "Connect" string is displayed.

The human body map mode button 132 is a button for setting the massage mode to the human body map mode. The character string "human body map" or the like is displayed on the human body map mode button 132. When the human body map mode button 132 is tapped, a human body map screen for causing the user to input the stiffness portion and the stiffness degree is displayed on the operation display unit 103. The details of the human body map screen will be described later.

The health care mode button 133 is a button for setting the massage mode to the health care mode. The health care mode button 133 displays, for example, biological information such as the number of steps, sleep time, and pulse rate of the user, and a message prompting a massage course suitable for the biological information. In this example, the number of steps on the day of the user and a message prompting a massage course suitable for the number of steps are displayed. When the health care mode button 133 is tapped, a course determination screen that presents a massage course suitable for the user's steps, sleep time, pulse rate, etc. is displayed on the operation display unit 103. Then, when the user performs a predetermined operation on the course determination screen, the presented massage course is executed by the massage machine 2.

The history button 134 is a button for setting the massage mode to the history mode. The history button 134 displays the name of the massage course executed in the past and the date and time of the massage to the user. When the history button 134 is tapped, a course determination screen for presenting the massage course corresponding to the history button 134 is displayed on the operation display unit 103. Then, when the user performs a predetermined operation on the course determination screen, the presented massage course is executed by the massage machine 2.
[5.3] When the human body map mode button 132 is tapped on the human body map application home screen, the mobile terminal 3 displays, for example, the human body map screen as shown in FIG. 8B on the operation display unit 103. The human body map screen includes a title area E1, a human body map display area E2, a message area E3, and a button area E4. The title area E1 is a horizontally long rectangular area at the upper end of the operation display unit 103, and the button area E4 is a horizontally long rectangular area at the lower end of the operation display unit 103. The message area E3 is a horizontally long rectangular area above the button area E4. The human body map display area E2 is a vertically long rectangular area between the title area E1 and the message area E3.

The character string "human body map" is displayed in the title area E1. The human body map 141 is displayed in the human body map display area E2. In the message area E3, the message "Please paint the part you want to massage" is displayed. The OK button 142 and the reset button 143 are displayed in the button area E4. The human body map display area E2 may include the human body map 141, and its size and shape can be arbitrarily set.

The human body map 141 is composed of an illustration of a rear view of the human body. In the illustration of the rear view of the human body, the region for each part representing the range of each of the plurality of preset parts is drawn so as to be identifiable. In this embodiment, the plurality of parts consist of "neck / shoulder", "back", "waist", "buttocks", "upper arm", "forearm", "thigh", "calf" and "sole". .. In FIG. 8B, the broken line shows a part of the left and right center lines in the rear view of the human body. Such a broken line may or may not be displayed in the human body map 141.

On the human body map screen (more accurately, the human body map display area E2), the user moves a part of the body in contact with a portion (stiff part) having a high degree of fatigue (stiffness). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a part of the body is a finger. When a finger is brought into contact with the human body map display area E2, the finger contact area (body contact area) on the human body map display area E2 and the area symmetrical with the finger contact area with respect to the left and right center lines of the human body map 141 are colored. Be done. The color applied to the finger contact area and the line-symmetrical area in this way is referred to as the first color. However, the "finger contact area" may be an accurate area in which the finger is in contact, but may be an area including the area in which the finger is in contact and its vicinity. As a result, the movement locus of the finger (including the line-symmetrical region) on the human body map display region E2 is painted with the first color. The first color is, for example, gray. The first color may be other than gray.

Then, by the time the finger separates from the human body map display area E2 (human body map screen), the coating area of the first color in the region of interest, which is the region of interest where the first color is applied, is determined by the region of interest. When the finger reaches a predetermined percentage or more of the area and the finger is separated from the human body map display area E2, the first color is erased and a color indicating the stiffness position and the stiffness is applied to the entire region of interest. To. The predetermined percentage is set to, for example, 60%. The color (color indicating the stiff position and the degree of stiffening) applied to the entire region for each part in this way is referred to as a second color. In this embodiment, as the second color, a plurality of types of second colors having different densities depending on the degree of stiffness are prepared. In this embodiment, the darker the density of the second color, the higher the degree of stiffness. It should be noted that the lower the density of the second color, the higher the degree of stiffness may be indicated.

The second color is, for example, a bluish color in this embodiment. The second color may be a color other than the bluish color. The first color applied on the human body map by the contact movement of the finger is erased when the finger is separated from the operation display unit 103 regardless of the application area of the first color.
The process of applying the second color to, for example, the forearm will be described with reference to FIGS. 9A, 9B and 9C.

The user brings the finger into contact with the human body map display area E2, and mainly moves the finger mainly on the left forearm, for example. The curve S in FIG. 9A represents the movement locus of the finger in this case. When the finger is touch-moved as shown in FIG. 9A, as shown in FIG. 9B, the first color having an arbitrary width is applied along the movement locus of the finger, and the left and right center lines of the human body map 141 of the finger are applied. A first color of arbitrary width is applied along a line symmetrical with the movement locus. In FIG. 9B, it is assumed that the area to which the first color is applied is 60% or more of the area of the forearm. After that, when the finger is separated from the human body map display area E2, as shown in FIG. 9C, the first color is erased and the second color is applied to the entire left and right forearms.

It is assumed that the finger is moved to the site-specific area again after the finger is separated from the site-specific area painted with the second color. Then, when the finger is separated from the human body map display area E2 after the application area of the first color newly applied in the site-specific area becomes 60% or more of the site-specific area, the site-specific area is formed. The color density of the entire second color is increased by one step. That is, in this embodiment, the stiffness portion and the stiffness degree are determined based on the contact movement area of the finger to the human body map 141 by the user and the area thereof.

The color density indicating the degree of stiffness is expressed in four stages of 0, 1, 2, and 3 in ascending order of density. However, the 0th stage is a state in which the second color is not applied. In this embodiment, the colors having color densities 0 to 3 are set as follows. The 0th stage is white. The first stage is light blue (second color with low density). The second stage is blue (a second color with a medium density). The third stage is dark blue (second color with high density).

The reset button 143 is a button for resetting the color density of all the region-specific regions to 0.
In this way, when the second color having a density corresponding to the degree of stiffness is applied to each stiffness portion, the user taps the OK button 142. When the OK button 142 is tapped, the mobile terminal 3 displays the density display screen as shown in FIG. 10A on the operation display unit 103.

On the density display screen, the color density is digitally displayed for each part name. Specifically, the color density is displayed in four stages by the number of black circles arranged side by side. If the number of black circles is 0, the color density is 0, if the number of black circles is 1, the color density is 1, if the number of black circles is 2, the color density is 2, and if the number of black circles is 3, the color density is 3. Are shown respectively. Further, the analysis button 144 and the back button 145 are displayed on the density display screen. If the OK button 142 on the human body map screen is tapped while the second color is not applied to any part-specific area on the human body map screen (see FIG. 8B), the tap operation is performed. You may want to disable it.

When the analysis button 144 is tapped on the density display screen, the mobile terminal 3 determines the stiffness portion and the massage course suitable for the stiffness degree input by the human body map screen. Then, the mobile terminal 3 displays the analysis result screen as shown in FIG. 10B. On the analysis result screen, the name of the massage course determined by the mobile terminal 3, the massage time and its contents are displayed, and the massage start button 146 is displayed.

When the user taps the massage start button 146, the mobile terminal 3 transmits the massage course displayed on the analysis result screen to the massage machine 2. When the massage machine 2 receives the massage course from the mobile terminal 3, the massage machine 2 executes the received massage course.
[5.4] Operation of the mobile terminal 3 In the memory 91 (see FIG. 5) of the mobile terminal 3, a course selection used to determine a massage course suitable for the stiff part and the degree of stiffness input by the human body map screen. Tables 151 and 152 (see FIG. 5) and a color density / intensity conversion table 153 (see FIG. 5) are stored.

In the course selection table, the first course selection table 151, which is used when only one of the nine parts is selected as the stiff part, and two of the nine parts are selected as the stiff part. There is a second course selection table 152 that is used when it is (except when three or more places are selected).
In this embodiment, when 3 or more of the 9 parts are selected as the stiff part, the "whole body / extreme fatigue recovery course" is always selected as the massage course, so 3 as the stiff part. No table is provided when more than one is selected.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of the first course selection table 151.
In the first course selection table 151, a massage course suitable for the stiff part is stored for each stiff part. In the example of FIG. 11, a neck intensive massage course for intensively massaging the neck is stored for the neck and shoulders. That is, when only the neck and shoulders are selected as the stiff part, the neck intensive massage course that intensively massages the neck is determined as the massage course.

In the neck intensive massage course, a mechanical massage using the treatment child 51 is performed. Specifically, the neck is intensively massaged by controlling the massage unit 23 to reciprocate in the neck region based on the output of the elevating position sensor 48. As the massage operation, for example, a kneading operation and a tapping operation are alternately performed at predetermined time intervals. Further, the strength is adjusted by moving the treatment child drive unit 50 forward and backward in the front-rear direction by rotating the advance / retreat shaft 52.

A scapula intensive massage course that intensively massages the scapula is remembered for the back. That is, when only the back is selected as the stiff part, the scapula intensive massage course that intensively massages the scapula is determined as the massage course.
In the scapula intensive massage course, a mechanical massage using the treatment child 51 is performed. Specifically, the scapula is intensively massaged by controlling the massage unit 23 to reciprocate in the scapula region based on the output of the elevating position sensor 48. As the massage operation, for example, a kneading operation and a tapping operation are alternately performed at predetermined time intervals. Further, by rotating the advancing / retreating shaft 52, the treatment child drive unit 50 advances / retreats in the front-rear direction, so that the strength is adjusted.

The waist intensive massage course that intensively massages the waist is remembered. That is, when only the waist is selected as the stiff part, the waist intensive massage course that intensively massages the waist is determined as the massage course.
In the waist intensive massage course, a mechanical massage using the treatment child 51 is performed. Specifically, the waist is intensively massaged by controlling the massage unit 23 to reciprocate in the waist region based on the output of the elevating position sensor 48. As the massage operation, for example, a kneading operation and a tapping operation are alternately performed at predetermined time intervals. Further, by rotating the advancing / retreating shaft 52, the treatment child drive unit 50 advances / retreats in the front-rear direction, so that the strength is adjusted.

The ischial intensive massage course that intensively massages the ischium is remembered for the buttocks. That is, when only the buttocks are selected as the stiff part, the ischial intensive massage course that intensively massages the ischium is determined as the massage course.
In the ischial intensive massage course, a mechanical massage using the treatment child 51 and an air massage using the thigh airbag 32 are performed. Specifically, the ischial bone is intensively massaged by controlling the massage unit 23 to reciprocate in the ischial region based on the elevating position sensor 48. As the massage operation, for example, a kneading operation and a tapping operation are alternately performed at predetermined time intervals. Further, by rotating the advancing / retreating shaft 52, the treatment child drive unit 50 advances / retreats in the front-rear direction, so that the strength is adjusted. Further, expansion and contraction due to air supply and exhaust to the thigh airbag 32 are repeated at regular intervals.

For the upper arm, the upper arm air massage course is memorized. That is, when only the upper arm is selected as the stiff part, the upper arm massage course that intensively massages the upper arm is determined as the massage course. The upper arm air massage course is a massage course in which the setting of parts other than the upper arm is turned off in the normal air massage course. Specifically, expansion and contraction due to air supply and exhaust to the upper arm airbag 31 are repeated at regular intervals.

Forearm air massage course is memorized for the forearm. That is, when only the forearm is selected as the stiff part, the forearm massage course that intensively massages the forearm is determined as the massage course. The forearm air massage course is a massage course in which the setting of parts other than the forearm is turned off in the normal air massage course. Specifically, expansion and contraction due to air supply and exhaust to the forearm airbag 33 are repeated at regular intervals.

For the thigh, the thigh air massage course is memorized. That is, when only the thigh is selected as the stiff part, the thigh massage course that intensively massages the thigh is determined as the massage course. The thigh air massage course is a massage course in which the setting of parts other than the thigh is turned off in the normal air massage course. Specifically, expansion and contraction due to air supply and exhaust to the thigh airbag 32 are repeated at regular intervals.

The calf air massage course is remembered for the calf. That is, when only the calf is selected as the stiff part, the calf massage course that intensively massages the calf is determined as the massage course. The calf air massage course is a massage course in which the setting of parts other than the calf is turned off in the normal air massage course. Specifically, expansion and contraction due to air supply and exhaust to the calf airbag 34 are repeated at regular intervals.

For the sole of the foot, the sole air massage course is memorized. That is, when only the sole of the foot is selected as the stiff part, the sole massage course that intensively massages the sole of the foot is determined as the massage course. The sole air massage course is a massage course in which the settings of parts other than the sole of the foot are turned off in the normal air massage course. Specifically, expansion and contraction due to air supply and exhaust to the sole airbag 35 are repeated at regular intervals.

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of the second course selection table 152.
The second course selection table 152 stores the combination of the two selected parts and the massage course for the combination.
For the combination of neck / shoulder and back, "neck / shoulder comfort course" is memorized. In the neck / shoulder comfort course, a mechanical massage using the treatment child 51 and an air massage using an airbag are performed. Specifically, the massage unit 23 is controlled to reciprocate mainly in the neck / shoulder region based on the output of the elevating position sensor 48, so that the massage centering on the neck / shoulder is performed. As the massage operation, for example, a kneading operation and a tapping operation are alternately performed at predetermined time intervals.

In the neck / shoulder comfort course (the same applies to the whole body comfort course and waist comfort course described later), the fatigue recovery course (waist / fatigue recovery course and whole body / fatigue recovery course) in which the movement speed of the kneading balls in the kneading and tapping movements is described later. ), It is characterized by a slower and slower massage. In the neck / shoulder comfort course, expansion and contraction due to air supply / exhaust to the upper arm airbag 31, the thigh airbag 32, the forearm airbag 33, the calf airbag 34, and the sole airbag 35. Is repeated at regular intervals.

For the combination of neck / shoulder and waist, "waist / fatigue recovery course" is memorized. In the waist / fatigue recovery course, a mechanical massage using the treatment child 51 and an air massage using an airbag are performed. Specifically, the massage unit 23 is controlled to reciprocate mainly in the waist region based on the output of the elevating position sensor 48, so that the massage centering on the waist is performed. As the massage operation, for example, a kneading operation and a tapping operation are alternately performed at predetermined time intervals. Further, expansion and contraction due to air supply / exhaust to the upper arm airbag 31, the thigh airbag 32, the forearm airbag 33, the calf airbag 34, and the sole airbag 35 are repeated at regular intervals. ..

For the combination of neck / shoulder and hips, "whole body / fatigue recovery course" is memorized. In the whole body / fatigue recovery course, a mechanical massage using the treatment child 51 and an air massage using an airbag are performed. Specifically, the massage unit 23 is controlled to reciprocate from the neck / shoulder region to the ischial bone region based on the output of the elevating position sensor 48, so that the massage is performed in the entire movable region of the massage unit 23. As the massage operation, for example, a kneading operation and a tapping operation are alternately performed at predetermined time intervals. Further, expansion and contraction due to air supply / exhaust to the upper arm airbag 31, the thigh airbag 32, the forearm airbag 33, the calf airbag 34, and the sole airbag 35 are repeated at regular intervals. ..

For the combination of the neck / shoulder and the upper arm, the "whole body / peace course" is memorized. In the whole body / peace course, a mechanical massage using the treatment child 51 and an air massage using an airbag are performed. Specifically, the massage unit 23 is controlled to reciprocate from the neck / shoulder region to the ischial region based on the elevating position sensor 48, so that massage is performed in the entire movable region of the massage unit. As the massage operation, for example, a kneading operation and a tapping operation are alternately performed at predetermined time intervals. Further, expansion and contraction due to air supply / exhaust to the upper arm airbag 31, the thigh airbag 32, the forearm airbag 33, the calf airbag 34, and the sole airbag 35 are repeated at regular intervals. ..

For the combination of neck / shoulder and thigh, "whole body / peace course" is memorized. For the combination of neck / shoulder and calf, "whole body / peace course" is memorized. For the combination of neck / shoulder and sole, "whole body / fatigue recovery course" is memorized.
For the combination of the back and the waist, the "waist / peace course" is memorized. In the waist / comfort course, a mechanical massage using the treatment child 51 and an air massage using an airbag are performed. Specifically, the massage unit 23 is controlled to reciprocate mainly in the waist region based on the output of the elevating position sensor 48, so that the massage centering on the waist is performed. As the massage operation, for example, a kneading operation and a tapping operation are alternately performed at predetermined time intervals. Further, expansion and contraction due to air supply / exhaust to the upper arm airbag 31, the thigh airbag 32, the forearm airbag 33, the calf airbag 34, and the sole airbag 35 are repeated at regular intervals. ..

For the combination of the back and hips, the "whole body / fatigue recovery course" is memorized. For the combination of the back and upper arms, the "whole body / peace course" is memorized. For the combination of the back and forearm, the "whole body / peace course" is memorized.
For the combination of the back and thighs, the "whole body / peace course" is memorized. For the combination of the back and calf, the "whole body / peace course" is memorized. For the combination of the back and sole, the "whole body / fatigue recovery course" is memorized.

For the combination of hips and hips, the "waist / fatigue recovery course" is memorized. For the combination of the waist and upper arm, the "whole body / peace course" is memorized. For the combination of the waist and forearm, the "whole body / peace course" is memorized.
For the combination of the waist and thighs, the "whole body / peace course" is memorized. For the combination of the waist and calf, the "whole body / peace course" is memorized. For the combination of the waist and the sole of the foot, the "whole body / fatigue recovery course" is memorized.

For the combination of the hips and upper arms, the "whole body air course" is memorized. In the whole body air course, an air massage using an airbag is performed. Specifically, expansion and contraction due to air supply and exhaust to the upper arm airbag 31, the thigh airbag 32, the forearm airbag 33, the calf airbag 34, and the sole airbag 35 have a constant cycle. Is repeated with. There is no mechanical massage on this course.

For the combination of the hips and forearms, the "whole body air course" is memorized. For the combination of the hips and thighs, the "whole body air course" is memorized. For the combination of hips and calves, a "whole body air course" is remembered. For the combination of the buttocks and the soles of the feet, the "whole body / peace course" is memorized.
For the combination of the upper arm and forearm, the "whole body air course" is memorized. For the combination of the upper arm and thigh, the "whole body air course" is memorized. For the combination of the upper arm and calf, the "whole body air course" is remembered. For the combination of the upper arm and the sole of the foot, the "whole body / peace course" is memorized.

For the combination of the forearm and thigh, the "whole body air course" is memorized. For the combination of the forearm and calf, the "whole body air course" is memorized. For the combination of the forearm and the sole of the foot, the "whole body / peace course" is memorized.
For the combination of thigh and calf, "whole body air course" is memorized. For the combination of the thigh and the sole of the foot, the "whole body / peace course" is memorized. For the combination of calf and sole, "whole body / peace course" is memorized.

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of the color density-intensity conversion table.
In this embodiment, the massage intensity can be adjusted in 5 steps of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in order from the weakest one.
In the example of FIG. 13, for a color density of 0, 2 is stored as the corresponding massage intensity. For a color density of 1, 3 is stored as the corresponding massage intensity. For the color density 2, 4 is stored as the corresponding massage intensity. For the color density 3, 5 is stored as the corresponding massage intensity.

When a massage course is selected based on the first course selection table 151, the massage intensity for the massage course is set to an intensity corresponding to the color density of the portion selected as the stiffness portion.
When a massage course is selected based on the second course selection table 152, or when three or more parts are input as stiff parts, the massage intensity for the massage course is for the part selected as the stiff part. Is set to an intensity corresponding to the color density of the portion, and is set to an intensity of 3 for a portion other than the portion selected as the stiffness portion.

14A, 14B and 14C are flowcharts showing a procedure of processing executed by the control unit 90 of the mobile terminal 3 when the human body map mode is selected on the home screen of the massage application.
In the following description, j is a variable representing a site. The relationship between the value of j and the corresponding part is as follows.

j = 1: Neck / shoulder j = 2: Back j = 3: Waist j = 4: Buttocks j = 5: Upper arm j = 6: Forearm j = 7: Thigh j = 8: Calf j = 9: Sole

Further, n _j is a variable representing the color density (color) of the portion j.
n _j = 0 represents white, n _j = 1 represents light blue, n _j = 2 represents blue, and n _j = 3 represents dark blue.
When the human body map mode is selected on the application home screen (step S1), the control unit 90 sets n _{1 to} n ₉ to 0 (step S2).
Next, the control unit 90 displays the human body map screen (see FIG. 8B) on the operation display unit 103 (see FIG. 5) (step S3).

Next, the control unit 90 determines whether or not the finger touches the human body map display area E2 (step S4), whether or not the OK button 142 (FIG. 8B) is tapped (step S5), and whether or not the reset button 143 (FIG. 8B) is tapped. ) Is tapped (step S6).
When it is determined that the finger touches the human body map display area E2 (step S4: YES), the control unit 90 uses the finger with respect to the finger contact area on the human body map display area E2 and the left and right center lines of the human body map 141. The first color is applied to the contact area and the line-symmetrical area (step S7). As a result, the movement locus of the finger (including the line-symmetrical region) on the human body map display region E2 is painted with the first color.

Then, in the control unit 90, in the region-specific region where the first color is mainly applied (hereinafter, referred to as "focused region-specific region"), the coating area of the first color in the region of interest is the region of interest. It is determined whether or not it has reached 60% or more of (step S8).
When the coating area of the first color does not reach 60% or more of the region of interest (step S8: NO), the control unit 90 determines whether or not the finger is separated from the human body map display region E2. (Step S9). If the finger is not separated from the human body map display area E2 (step S9: NO), the control unit 90 returns to step S7.

When it is determined in step S9 that the finger is separated from the human body map display area E2 (step S9: YES), the control unit 90 erases the first color (step S10) and then proceeds to step S4. ..
In step S8, when it is determined that the coating area of the first color in the region of interest reaches 60% or more of the region of interest (step S8: YES), the control unit 90 determines the region of interest. the color density _{n j} corresponding to the region, is increased by 1 (step S11). However, when the color density n _j after increasing 1 becomes 4 or more, the color density n _j is set to 3. In other words, when the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest is already set to 3, the color density n _j is not increased.

After that, the control unit 90 determines whether or not the finger is separated from the human body map display area E2 (step S12). If the finger is not separated from the human body map display area E2 (step S12: NO), the control unit 90 has a finger contact area on the human body map display area E2 and a finger contact area and a line with respect to the left and right center lines of the human body map 141. The first color is applied to the symmetrical region (step S13). Then, the control unit 90 returns to step S12.

When it is determined in step S12 that the finger is separated from the human body map display area E21 (step S12: YES), the control unit 90 erases the first color and sets the area of interest according to the color density _nj . The second color is colored (step S14). Then, the control unit 90 shifts to step S4.
If it is determined in step S4 that the finger is not in contact with the human body map display area E2 (step S4: NO), the control unit 90 shifts to step S5.

In step S5, the control unit 90 determines whether or not the OK button 142 (see FIG. 8B) has been tapped. If the OK button 142 is not tapped (step S5: NO), the control unit 90 proceeds to step S6. In step S6, the control unit 90 determines whether or not the reset button 143 (see FIG. 8B) has been tapped.
If the reset button 143 is not tapped (step S6: NO), the control unit 90 shifts to step S4. If it is determined in step S6 that the reset button 143 has been tapped (step S6: YES), the control unit 90 sets n _{1 to} n ₉ to 0 and returns the entire human body map to white (step S15). ). Then, the control unit 90 returns to step S4.

15A, 15B, and 15C show examples of a human body map screen in which the human body map 141 is painted with a color indicating the stiffness position and the degree of stiffness by the above processing. In the example of FIG. 15A, only the neck and shoulders are painted dark blue. In the example of FIG. 15B, the neck and shoulders are painted dark blue, and the upper arm is painted blue. In the example of FIG. 15C, the neck / shoulder and calf are painted blue, the upper arm is painted blue, and the back is painted light blue.

If it is determined in step S5 that the OK button 142 has been tapped (step S5: YES), the control unit 90 displays the density display screen (see FIG. 10A) (step S16). Specifically, the control unit 90 _{digitally displays the color density n j} (j = 1, 2, ..., 8, 9) of each portion.
Next, the control unit 90 monitors whether or not the analysis button 144 on the density display screen is tapped (step S17) or whether or not the back button 145 on the density display screen is tapped (step S18). When the back button 145 is tapped (step S18: YES), the control unit 90 displays the human body map screen immediately before the density display screen is displayed (step S19). Then, the control unit 90 shifts to step S4.

If the analysis button 144 is tapped (step S17: YES), massage course controller 90, based on the color density n _j of each part, suitable stiffness sites and stiffness degree which is input by the human body map screen And the massage intensity of each part is determined (step S20).
Specifically, when the second color is applied to only one part, the control unit 90 determines the massage course based on the part and the first course selection table 151. The control unit 90, based on the color density n _j and color density / intensity conversion table 153 in one site in which the second color is applied to determine the massage intensity of the portion. The control unit 90 sets 2 as the massage intensity of the portion where the second color is not applied (the portion where _{nj = 0).}

When the second color is applied to two parts (except when the second color is applied to three or more parts), the control unit 90 uses the two parts and the second course selection table. The massage course is determined based on 152. The control unit 90, based on the color density n _j and color density / intensity conversion table 153 of the two portions in which the second color is applied to determine the massage intensity of the two sites. The control unit 90 sets 2 as the massage intensity of the portion where the second color is not applied (the portion where _{nj = 0).}

When the second color is applied to three or more parts, the control unit 90 determines the whole body / extreme fatigue recovery course as the massage course. The control unit 90, based on the first color density of each portion of two colors is applied n _j and color density / intensity conversion table 153, determines the massage intensity of each of these sites. The control unit 90 sets 2 as the massage intensity of the portion where the second color is not applied (the portion where _{nj = 0).}

Then, the control unit 903 displays an analysis result screen (see FIG. 10B) including the name of the massage course determined in step S18 (step S21).
After that, when the massage start button 146 on the analysis result screen is tapped (step S22: YES), the control unit 903 transmits the massage course determined in step S20 and the massage intensity of each part to the massage machine 2 (step S22: YES). Step S23). When the massage machine 2 receives the massage course and the massage intensity of each part from the mobile terminal 3, the massage machine 2 executes the massage based on the received massage course and the massage intensity of each part.

According to the above-described embodiment, it becomes easy for the user to input the stiffness portion and the stiffness degree. Further, according to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to perform a massage suitable for the stiff part and the degree of stiffness of the user.
[6] Modified Examples Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention can also be implemented in other embodiments.

In the above-described embodiment, as the second color, a plurality of types of second colors having different densities depending on the degree of stiffness are prepared. However, as the second color, a plurality of types of second colors having different colors (for example, hue, etc.) depending on the degree of stiffness may be prepared. In this case, in the flowcharts of FIGS. 14A to 14C described above, n _j may be replaced with a variable representing the color type of the portion j. For example, the degree of stiffness may be divided into four stages, the color of the first stage may be set to white, the color of the second stage may be set to green, the color of the third stage may be set to blue, and the color of the fourth stage may be set to red. In this case, n _j = 0 represents white, n _j = 1 represents green, n _j = 2 represents blue, and n _j = 3 represents red.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the stiffness portion and the stiffness degree are determined based on the contact movement area of the finger to the human body map 141 by the user and the area thereof. However, other methods may be used to determine the location and degree of stiffness. Hereinafter, modifications 1 to 3 of the method for determining the stiffness portion and the degree of stiffness will be described.
[6.1] Modification 1
In the first modification, the control unit 90 determines the stiffness portion and the degree of stiffness based on the contact position of the finger with the human body map 141 and the contact duration of the finger. Specifically, the user brings his / her finger into contact with a portion (stiffness portion) having a high degree of fatigue (stiffness) on the human body map 141. The higher the stiffness of the user, the longer the finger contact duration. The control unit 90 paints the entire portion in contact with the finger. At this time, the control unit 90 determines the color depth according to the contact duration of the finger. Here, the color density is represented in four stages of 0, 1, 2, and 3 in ascending order of density. For example, the 0th stage is white. The first stage is light blue. The second stage is blue. The third stage is dark blue.

The relationship between the finger contact duration T (seconds) and the concentration stage is as follows.
if T = 0 seconds then concentration = 0
if 0 seconds <T ≤ 2 seconds then concentration = 1
if 2 seconds <T ≤ 4 seconds then concentration = 2
if T> 4 seconds then concentration = 3
When the first modification is applied, among the processing procedures shown in FIGS. 14A, 14B and 14C described above, the procedure shown in FIG. 14B is replaced with the procedure shown in FIG. The procedures shown in FIGS. 14A and 14C above apply almost as is. However, in step S4 of FIG. 14A described above, "whether or not a finger touches the human body map display area E2" is determined, but when the modification 1 is applied, in step S4 of FIG. 14A, "Whether or not the finger touches the human body map 141" is determined.

That is, when it is determined that the finger touches the human body map 141 (step S4: YES in FIG. 14A), the control unit 90 activates a timer for measuring the contact duration T (step S31).
Then, the control unit 90 determines whether or not the contact duration T is within the range of 0 seconds <T ≦ 2 seconds (step S32). When the contact duration T is within the range of 0 seconds <T ≦ 2 seconds (step S32: YES), the control unit 90 determines the region-specific region with which the finger is in contact (hereinafter, “region of interest”. _{The color density n j} corresponding to ()) is set to 1, and light blue is applied to the entire region of interest (step S33). Then, the control unit 90 shifts to step S37.

If it is determined in step S32 that the contact duration T is out of the range of 0 seconds <T ≦ 2 seconds (step S32: NO), the control unit 90 determines that the contact duration T is 2 seconds <T ≦ 2 seconds. It is determined whether or not it is within the range of 4 seconds (step S34).
When the contact duration T is within the range of 2 seconds <T ≦ 4 seconds (step S34: YES), the control unit 90 sets the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest to 2 and pays attention. Blue is applied to the entire region for each site (step S35). Then, the control unit 90 shifts to step S37.

In step S34, when it is determined that the contact duration T is out of the range of 2 seconds <T ≦ 4 seconds, that is, when it is determined that the contact duration T is longer than 4 seconds (step S34: NO), the control unit 90 sets the color density n _j corresponding to the target region-specific region 3 is coated with a dark blue throughout attention site-specific area (step S36). Then, the control unit 90 shifts to step S37.

In step S37, the control unit 90 determines whether or not the finger is separated from the human body map 141. If the finger is not separated from the human body map 141 (step S37: NO), the control unit 90 returns to step S32.
When it is determined in step S37 that the finger is separated from the human body map 141 (step S37: YES), the control unit 90 resets and stops the timer for measuring the contact duration T (step S37: YES). Step S38). Then, the control unit 90 returns to step S4 of FIG. 14A.
[6.2] Modification 2
In the second modification, the control unit 90 determines the stiffness portion and the stiffness degree based on the pressing position (contact position) and pressing pressure (tap strength) of the finger on the human body map 141. In this case, a pressure sensor for detecting the pressing force of the finger on the display screen of the operation display unit 103 is provided in the mobile terminal 3, and the pressing force of the finger on the human body map 141 is detected by this pressure sensor.

The user touches and presses a portion (stiffness portion) having a high degree of fatigue (stiffness) on the human body map 141. The higher the stiffness, the stronger the pressing force of the finger. The control unit 90 paints the entire portion in contact with the finger. At this time, the control unit 90 determines the color depth according to the pressing pressure of the finger. Here, the color density is represented in four stages of 0, 1, 2, and 3 in ascending order of density. For example, the 0th stage is white. The first stage is light blue. The second stage is blue. The third stage is dark blue.

The relationship between the finger pressing pressure F and the concentration stage is as follows. However, F1 <F2.
if F = 0 then concentration = 0
if 0 <F ≤ F1 (F: pressure that the finger touches) then concentration = 1
if F1 <F ≤ F2 (F: pressure that is lightly pressed) then concentration = 2
if F> F2 (F: pressure that is strongly pressed) then concentration = 3
When the second modification is applied, among the processing procedures shown in FIGS. 14A, 14B and 14C described above, the procedure shown in FIG. 14B is replaced with the procedure shown in FIG. The procedures shown in FIGS. 14A and 14C above apply almost as is. However, in step S4 of FIG. 14A described above, "whether or not a finger touches the human body map display area E2" is determined, but when the modification 2 is applied, step S4 of FIG. 14A is performed. "Whether or not the finger touches the human body map 141" is determined.

That is, when it is determined that the finger touches the human body map 141 (step S4: YES in FIG. 14A), the control unit 90 detects the pressing force F of the finger on the human body map 141 (step S41). Then, the control unit 90 determines whether or not the pressing force F is within the range of 0 <F ≦ F1 (step S42).
When the pressing force F is within the range of 0 <F ≦ F1 (step S42: YES), the control unit 90 is in contact with a finger in a region-specific region (hereinafter, referred to as a “focused region”). It is determined whether or not the color density n _j corresponding to is less than 1 (step S43). _{When the color density n j} corresponding to the region of interest is less than 1 (step S43: YES), the control unit 90 sets the color density n _j to 1 and applies light blue to the entire region of interest. (Step S44). Then, the control unit 90 shifts to step S50.

When it is determined in step S43 that the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest is 1 or more (step S43: NO), the control unit 90 shifts to step S50.
When it is determined in step S42 that the pressing force F is outside the range of 0 <F ≦ F1 (step S42: NO), the control unit 90 determines that the pressing force F is within the range of F1 <F ≦ F2. It is determined whether or not there is (step S45).

When the pressing force F is within the range of F1 <F ≦ F2 (step S45: YES), the control unit 90 _{determines whether or not the color density n j} corresponding to the region of interest is less than 2. (Step S46). _{When the color density n j} corresponding to the region of interest is less than 2 (step S46: YES), the control unit 90 sets the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest to 2 and sets the color density n j corresponding to the region of interest to 2. Blue is applied to the entire area (step S47). Then, the control unit 90 shifts to step S50.

When it is determined in step S46 that the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest is 2 or more (step S46: NO), the control unit 90 shifts to step S50.
In step S45, when it is determined that the pressing force F is out of the range of 0 <F ≦ F2, that is, when it is determined that the pressing force F is larger than F2 (step S45: NO), the control unit _{Reference numeral 90 denotes whether or not the color density n j} corresponding to the region of interest is less than 3 (step S48). _{When the color density n j} corresponding to the region of interest is less than 3 (step S48: YES), the control unit 90 sets the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest to 3 and sets the color density n j corresponding to the region of interest to 3. Navy blue is applied to the entire area (step S49). Then, the control unit 90 shifts to step S50.

When it is determined in step S48 that the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest is 3 or more (step S49: NO), the control unit 90 shifts to step S50. In step S50, the control unit 90 determines whether or not the finger is separated from the human body map 141. If the finger is not separated from the human body map 141 (step S50: NO), the control unit 90 returns to step S41. If it is determined in step S50 that the finger is separated from the human body map 141 (step S50: YES), the control unit 90 returns to step S4 in FIG. 14A.
[6.3] Modification 3
In the third modification, the control unit 90 stiffens and stiffens based on the finger contact position (hereinafter, referred to as “tap position”) and the number of contacts (hereinafter, referred to as “tap number”) with the human body map 141. Determine the condition. Specifically, the user taps a portion (stiffness portion) having a high degree of fatigue (stiffness) on the human body map 141. The user increases the number of taps as the degree of stiffness increases. The control unit 90 paints the entire portion in contact with the finger. At this time, the control unit 90 determines the color depth according to the number of taps. Here, the color density is represented in four stages of 0, 1, 2, and 3 in ascending order of density. For example, the 0th stage is white. The first stage is light blue. The second stage is blue. The third stage is dark blue.

The relationship between the number of taps K and the concentration stage is as follows.
if K = 0 then concentration = 0
if K = 1 then concentration = 1
if K = 2 then concentration = 2
if K ≧ 3 then concentration = 3
When the modification 3 is applied, among the processing procedures shown in FIGS. 14A, 14B and 14C described above, the procedure shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B is replaced with the procedure shown in FIG. In FIG. 18, the same steps as the steps of each part of FIG. 14A described above are designated by the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 14A.

Further, the procedure shown in FIG. 14C described above is applied almost as it is. However, when the human body map screen immediately before the density display screen is displayed is displayed in step S19 of FIG. 14C, the control unit 90 shifts to step S51 of FIG.
That is, referring to FIG. 18, when the human body map mode is selected on the application home screen (step S1), the control unit 90 sets n _{1 to} n ₉ to 0 (step S2).

Next, the control unit 90 displays the human body map screen (see FIG. 8B) on the operation display unit 103 (step S3).
Next, the control unit 90 determines whether or not the human body map 141 has been tapped (step S51), whether or not the OK button 142 has been tapped (step S5), and whether or not the reset button 143 has been tapped (step S6). Monitor.

When the human body map 141 is tapped (step S61: YES), the control unit 90 has a color density n _j corresponding to the tapped region-specific region (hereinafter, referred to as a region of interest) of less than 3. Whether or not it is determined (step S62).
_{If the color density n j} corresponding to the region of interest is less than 3 (step S62: YES), the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest is increased by 1 (step S63). Then, the control unit 90 is colored in the color corresponding attention region-specific areas in the color density n _j (step S64). After this, the control unit 90 returns to step S61.

When it is determined in step S62 that the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest is 3 or more (step S62: NO), the control unit 90 returns to step S61.
The operation of the control unit 90 when it is determined that the OK button 142 has been tapped in step S5 and the operation of the control unit 90 when it is determined that the reset button 143 has been tapped in step S6 are shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C. This is the same as the operation of the control unit 90.
[6.4] Others In the above-described embodiment, the human body map screen (see FIG. 8B) is provided with an OK button 142 and a reset button 143, but as shown by the alternate long and short dash line 147 in FIG. 8B, a cancel button is provided. May be provided. The cancel button 147 is a button for canceling the operation performed immediately before. For example, if the cancel button 147 is tapped immediately after the second color of the predetermined concentration is applied to a certain part by the contact movement of a finger, the application of the second color of the predetermined concentration to the part is canceled. , The color of the portion is returned to the color before the second color having the predetermined density is applied.

When such a cancel button 147 is provided, the reset button 143 may be omitted.
Further, as shown by the alternate long and short dash line 148 in FIG. 8B, an analysis button similar to the analysis button 144 on the density display screen (FIG. 10A) may be provided on the human body map screen (see FIG. 8B). When the analysis button 148 is tapped, the mobile terminal 3 determines the stiffness portion and the massage course suitable for the stiffness input by the human body map screen, and displays the analysis result screen as shown in FIG. 10B.

In the above-described embodiment, the mobile terminal 3 includes a stiffness input unit 92 that allows the user to input the stiffness portion and the stiffness condition, and a course determination unit 93 that determines a massage course suitable for the input stiffness portion and the stiffness condition. However, the server 4 may have a function performed by the course determination unit 93. In this case, the first course selection table 151, the second course selection table 152, and the color density / intensity conversion table 153 are stored on the server 4 side.

In this case, the information on the stiffness portion and the stiffness input to the stiffness input unit 92 is sent from the mobile terminal 3 to the server 4. The server 4 determines the massage course suitable for the received stiff part and the stiffness and the massage intensity of each part based on the received stiff part and the stiffness information and the tables 151, 152, 153, and determines the massage intensity of each part, and the mobile terminal. Send to 3. The mobile terminal 3 transmits the received massage course and the massage intensity of each part to the massage machine 2.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the sole side airbags 35c and 35d for pressing the sole upward are provided on the bottom surface of the pair of left and right foot accommodating recesses 19 (see FIG. 2), but the sole side. Instead of the airbags 35c and 35d, a foot roller that is rotationally driven to massage the foot may be provided.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mobile terminal 3 is a smart phone, but the mobile terminal 3 may be a computer such as a tablet computer.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the massage machine 2 is a chair-type massage machine, but the massage machine 2 may be a massage machine other than the chair-type massage machine.
In addition, various design changes can be made within the scope of the matters described in the claims.

1 Massage system 2 Chair type massage machine 3 Mobile terminal 4 Server 5 Communication network 23 Massage unit 25 Remote control 31 Upper arm airbag 32 Thigh airbag 33 Forearm airbag 34 Calf airbag 35 Sole airbag 51 Kneading Ball 60 Control unit 90 Control unit 91 Memory 92 Stiff input unit 93 Course determination unit 94 Course transmission unit 101 1st communication unit 102 2nd communication unit 103 Operation display unit

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A stiffness input unit for letting the user input the stiffness part and the degree of stiffness,
A course determination unit that determines a massage course suitable for the stiffness site and the degree of stiffness input by the stiffness input unit, and
A massage system including a massage machine control unit for causing a massage machine to execute a massage course determined by the course determination unit. Including a mobile terminal capable of communicating with the massage machine control unit
The massage system according to claim 1, wherein the mobile terminal includes the stiffness input unit and the course determination unit. The stiffness input unit displays a human body map in which a site-specific area representing a range of each of a plurality of preset parts is identifiable in the human body map display area of the touch panel display unit, and is described by the user. The massage system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the stiffness site and stiffness are determined based on the contact movement area to the human body map and the area thereof. The stiffness input unit is
From the time the user's body comes into contact with the human body map display area until the body separates from the human body map display area, the body contact area on the human body map display area and the body contact area with respect to the left and right center lines of the human body map. The first means of applying the first color to the area symmetrical with the line
By the time the body is separated from the human body map display area, the application area of the first color in the region of interest, which is the region of interest, to which the first color is applied, is relative to the region of interest. When the ratio reaches a predetermined value or more and the body is separated from the human body map display area, the first color is erased and the second color indicating the stiffness position and the stiffness degree in the entire region of interest. The massage system according to claim 3, further comprising a second means of applying. As the second color, a plurality of types of second colors having different densities depending on the degree of stiffness are prepared.
The second means is currently applied when the second color is already applied to the entire region of interest at the timing of applying the second color to the entire region of interest. If the color density is not the density indicating the maximum degree of stiffness, the second color having a density indicating that the degree of stiffness is one step higher than the density of the second color currently applied is noted. The massage system according to claim 4, wherein the massage system is configured to be applied to the entire site-specific area. As the second color, a plurality of types of second colors having different colors depending on the degree of stiffness are prepared.
The second means is currently applied when the second color is already applied to the entire region of interest at the timing of applying the second color to the entire region of interest. If the color of the color is not the color indicating the maximum degree of stiffness, the second color of the color indicating that the degree of stiffness is one step higher than the color of the second color currently applied is noted. The massage system according to claim 4, which is configured to be applied to the entire site-specific area. The stiffness input unit displays a human body map on the touch panel display unit in which a region for each part representing a range of each of a plurality of preset parts is identifiable, and the contact position of the user with the human body map and the contact position with the human body map. The massage system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the stiffness site and stiffness are determined based on the contact duration. The stiffness input unit displays a human body map on the touch panel display unit in which a region for each part representing a range of each of a plurality of preset parts is identifiable, and a pressing position on the human body map by the user and a pressing position on the human body map. The massage system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the stiffness site and stiffness are determined based on the pressing force. The stiffness input unit displays a human body map on the touch panel display unit in which a region for each part representing a range of each of a plurality of preset parts is identifiable, and the tap position on the human body map by the user and the tap position on the human body map. The massage system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the stiffness site and stiffness are determined based on the number of taps.

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