JP3242123U - massager - Google Patents

Abstract

[Object] To provide a massager that digitally and objectively displays whether or not the fatigue level of the body has been improved. A massager (1) comprises a main body, a pressing member (20) positioned on the main body and used to apply pressure to a user, a first sensing element (30) positioned on the main body, a second sensing element 40 located in the body and at a different position from the first sensing element and forming a loop with the first sensing element and the user for measuring physiological signals; a controller electrically connected to the element and the second sensing element and used to receive the physiological signal and calculate a physiological index and used to control the pressure applied by the pressurizing member; including. [Selection drawing] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to a massager.

Personal massagers, such as massage guns and handheld massagers, are fairly popular in the market and are mostly used for muscle relaxation and body pain relief. However, body pain is usually due to body fatigue. After using a personal massager, the user can only judge the pain point of the body according to the subjective feeling of the user for the effect of fatigue relief, and the relative fatigue level of the body It is not possible to digitally and objectively indicate whether there has been an improvement.

The present invention combines the measurement analysis of physiological signals, such as heart rate variability analysis, to analyze the equilibrium state of the autonomic nervous system by recording the difference change between heartbeats, so that the user can adjust the body's balance before and after use. To provide a massager for digitally and objectively displaying whether or not the fatigue level of the body is improved by measuring the fatigue state.

The massager of the present invention comprises a main body, a pressure member positioned on the main body and used to apply pressure to a user, a first sensing element positioned on the main body, and a sensor positioned on the main body. a second sensing element at a position different from the first sensing element and forming a loop with the first sensing element and the user for measuring a physiological signal; a controller electrically connected to the sensing element and used to receive the physiological signal and calculate a physiological index, and used to control the pressure applied by the pressure member.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the main body is a massage gun or a portable small handy massager.

In one embodiment of the invention, said first sensing element and said second sensing element are electrodes.

In one embodiment of the invention, the physiological signal is an electrocardiographic signal.

In one embodiment of the invention, the physiological index is fatigue index.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the massager further comprises a display device located on the body and electrically connected to the controller and used to display information, the information being displayed by the controller. including the calculated physiological index.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the massager is further located on the body and electrically connected to the controller, and is used to activate the controller and select an operation mode of the controller. and a second control member located on the body and electrically connected to the controller and used to select the pressure intensity to be applied by the pressure member.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the massager further comprises a transmission device located on the body and electrically connected to the controller and used to transmit the physiological index to an external device.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the transmission device transmits the physiological index to an external device by wireless transmission.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the wireless transmission method includes WiFi or Bluetooth transmission.

As described above, the massager of the present invention integrates the heart rate variability analysis system into the massager, so that the user can use the body of the massager to perform a massage. By taking the measurements, it is also possible to analyze the state of fatigue of the body. Therefore, it is possible to digitally know more clearly whether the fatigue level of one's own body has improved after the massage with the massager and the level of improvement.

1 is a schematic diagram of a massager according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a massager according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 3 is an operation flowchart of the massager according to the embodiment of the present invention;

1 is a schematic diagram of a massager according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a massager according to an embodiment of the present invention; Please refer to FIGS. 1 and 2 simultaneously.

As shown in FIG. 1 and the drawings, the massager 1 includes a main body 10, a pressure member 20, a first sensing element 30, a second sensing element 40, and a controller 50. As shown in FIG.

In this embodiment, the main body 10 is used for the user to massage, especially by directly contacting the main body 10 to the user and applying pressure to the user's muscle area to achieve the massage effect. do. In some embodiments, the body 10 is a massage gun or a portable small handy massager, or others with similar functions, but the invention is not limited thereto. In this embodiment, the body 10 is a "T" shaped device, but in other embodiments, the body 10 may have other shapes as required by the use, and the present invention is directed to this. Not limited.

The pressure member 20 is located on the body 10 and is used to apply pressure to the user's muscle regions to achieve a massage effect. In some embodiments, the material of the pressure member 20 is rubber or other materials suitable for direct contact with human skin, but the invention is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the pressure member 20 may further include elements such as motors and bearings that are used to control the intensity of pressure applied by the pressure member 20, the vibration method, the frequency of vibration, and the like. good.

As shown in FIG. 1, the first sensing element 30 is located on the body 10 . The second sensing element 40 is located on the body 10 and at a different location than the first sensing element 30 .

In some embodiments, the first sensing element 30, the user, and the second sensing element 40 form a loop for measuring physiological signals. In some embodiments, the first sensing element 30 and the second sensing element 40 are electrodes. In some embodiments, the materials of the first sensing element 30 and the second sensing element 40 are metallic materials. In some embodiments, the positions of the first sensing element 30 and the second sensing element 40 may be arranged at other suitable positions on the main body 10 according to actual needs, and the present invention is limited thereto. not.

When a first part of the user's body contacts the first sensing element 30 and a second part of the user's body different from the first part of the user's body contacts the second sensing element 40, the first sensing element 30; The user and the second sensing element 40 form a loop for measuring physiological signals. In some embodiments, the first portion of the user's body may be one of the user's left or right hand, and the second portion of the user's body may be one of the user's left or right hand. It may be the other of them, but the invention is not limited to this. In some embodiments, the user grasps the body 10 with both hands and both hands of the user contact the first sensing element 30 and the second sensing element 40 respectively. In some embodiments, the measured physiological signal is the user's electrocardiographic signal.

Massager 1 further includes a controller 50 . The controller 50 is electrically connected to the first sensing element 30 and the second sensing element 40, and receives and computationally analyzes physiological signals sensed by the user touching the first sensing element 30 and the second sensing element 40. is used to obtain physiological indices, and is also used to control the manner in which the pressure member 20 applies pressure.

In some embodiments, the controller 50 is, for example, a microcontroller unit (MCU), a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a digital signal processor (DSP). , programmable controllers, programmable logic devices (PLDs), or other similar devices, or combinations of these devices, the invention is not limited thereto. Also, in one embodiment, each function of controller 50 may be implemented as multiple pieces of code. These codes are stored in one memory and the controller 50 executes these codes. Alternatively, in one embodiment, each function of controller 50 may be implemented as one or more circuits. The present invention does not limit whether each function of the controller 50 is implemented in a software way or a hardware way.

In some embodiments, the physiological index is fatigue index. Specifically, controller 50 may include electrocardiogram measurement circuitry. Physiological signals, such as electrocardiographic signals, sensed by the loop formed by the user's contact with the first sensing element 30 and the second sensing element 40 are transmitted to the electrocardiogram measuring circuit of the controller 50 and analyzed. Based on the measured electrocardiographic signal and electrocardiogram, the controller 50 performs calculations on the measured electrocardiogram signal and electrocardiogram waveform signal according to the stored fatigue level calculation method, and detects the fatigue level of the user. can.

The massager 1 further includes a display device 60, as shown in FIGS. A display device is located on the main body 10 and electrically connected to the controller 50 and used to display information. In some embodiments, the display device may be a liquid crystal screen, an OLED screen, or other elements with similar functions, but the invention is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the information includes a physiological index calculated by controller 50, such as a fatigue index. The information displayed by the display device 60 can also include the mode in which the massager 1 is currently running, for example, the operation mode, the massage mode, or the measurement mode. The massage mode includes massage intensity and/or power consumption information. The measurement mode includes measurement duration and/or measurement results. Measurement results can be displayed in a textual or graphical manner. By displaying the physiological index and other related information on the display device, the user can more clearly know his/her physiological information, such as his/her fatigue level.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the massager 1 further includes a first control member 70. As shown in FIGS. In some embodiments, the first control member 70 is located on the side of the body 10, as shown in FIG. In other embodiments, the position of the first control member 70 may be arranged at other suitable positions on the body 10 according to actual needs, and the present invention is not limited thereto. The first control member 70 is electrically connected to the controller 50 and used to activate the controller 50 and to select the operating mode of the controller 50 . In some embodiments, the first control member 70 can be used to activate or shut down the controller 50 to activate or shut down the massager 1 . In some embodiments, the first control member 70 outputs control signals to the controller 50 to put the controller into different operating modes, such as massage mode, measurement mode, or connection mode, or other modes of use. can be used for The massage mode is a mode in which the pressure member 20 is activated by the controller 50 and pressure is applied with the selected pressure intensity, rhythm, and frequency. The measurement mode is a mode in which the controller 50 activates the first sensing element 30 and the second sensing element 40 to measure the physiological signals of the user, and the controller 50 measures the physiological index. The connection mode is a mode in which the controller 50 activates the transmission device 90 and transmits the physiological index to the external device 2 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the massager 1 further includes a second control member 80. As shown in FIGS. In some embodiments, the second control member 80 is located on the side of the body 10, as shown in FIG. In another embodiment, the position of the second control member 80 may be arranged at other suitable positions of the body 10 according to actual needs, and the present invention is not limited thereto. A second control member 80 is electrically connected to the controller 50 and is used to select the pressure intensity applied by the pressure member 20 to match the pressure applied by the pressure member 20 to the user's needs.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the massager 1 further includes a transmission device 90 located on the main body 10 and electrically connected to the controller 50 , and the controller 50 measures and analyzes the physiological indices obtained by the external device 2 . used for transmission. In some embodiments, the transmission device 90 transmits the physiological index to the external device 2 by wireless transmission. In some embodiments, the wireless transmission scheme includes WiFi or Bluetooth transmission, or other transmission schemes with similar functions, but the invention is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, external device 2 includes a mobile phone, tablet PC, desktop computer, laptop, or other device with similar functionality.

When the external device 2, such as a user's mobile phone, receives the physiological index measurement results transmitted by the transmission device 90, the external device 2 displays the physiological index measurement results in a chart or other representation through the installed application. method, so that the user can know his/her physical condition quickly.

As shown in FIG. 2, the massager 1 further includes a power source 100 located on the body 10 and electrically connected to the controller 50 . A power supply 100 is used to provide power to the massager 1 to drive each element of the massager 1 . In some embodiments, the power source 100 may be a battery or an external power source, but the invention is not so limited.

FIG. 3 is an operation flowchart of the massager according to the embodiment of the present invention. Referring simultaneously to FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, in some embodiments, the user measures the user's physiological index according to the flow diagram shown in FIG. Massage the person.

In step S10, the user starts operating the massager 1. As shown in FIG.

In step S12, the user presses and holds the first control member 70 to turn on the power, activates the controller 50 of the massager 1, and puts the controller 50 into standby mode.

At step S14, the controller 50 checks whether the massager 1 is paired with the external device 2 or not. If already paired, step S100 is executed. If not paired, step S200 is executed.

In step S14, if the massager 1 is already paired with the external device 2, step S100 is executed. In step S100, the first control member 70 is pressed to select whether to enter the measurement mode or the massage mode. If the user selects to enter the measurement mode, step S112 is executed. If the user selects to enter the massage mode, step S122 is executed.

In step S100, when the user selects to enter the measurement mode, step S112 is executed. At step S112, the user presses the second control member 80 to activate the physiological signal measurement.

In step S114, the user grasps the first sensing element 30 and the second sensing element 40 on the main body 10 with his or her left and right hands to measure the physiological signal, and continues the measurement during the measurement time. In some embodiments, the measurement time may be 30 seconds, or 1 minute, or any other time required to acquire the physiological signal, although the invention is not so limited.

In step S116, the measurement is completed, and the controller 50 calculates and analyzes the physiological signal to obtain a physiological index, such as a fatigue index, and displays the result on the display device 60.

At step S140, the controller 50 enters standby mode and waits for a user command.

If the massage mode is selected in step S100, step S122 is executed. In step S<b>122 , the user presses the second control member 80 to select the pressure intensity, rhythm, and frequency of the pressure member 20 .

In step S124, the user holds the massager 1 and performs a massage, and continues the massage for a preset massage time or a massage time determined by the user himself/herself.

In step S126, after the preset massage time has expired or the user has stopped, the massage mode is terminated and the process proceeds to step S140, where the controller 50 enters standby mode and waits for the user's command.

If the massager 1 is not paired with the external device 2 in step S14, step S200 is executed. At step S200, the first control member 70 is pressed to select whether to enter the massage mode, the measurement mode, or the pairing mode.

In step S200, if a selection is made to enter the measurement mode, steps S212, S214, S216, and S240 are executed in sequence. Since steps S212, S214, S216, and S240 are the same as steps S112, S114, S116, and S140, detailed description thereof is omitted here.

In step S200, if a selection is made to enter the massage mode, steps S222, S224, S226, and S240 are executed in sequence. Since steps S222, S224, S226, and S240 are the same as steps S122, S124, S126, and S140, detailed description thereof is omitted here.

If the pairing mode is selected in step S200, step S232 is executed. In step S<b>232 , the user presses the first control member 70 to perform pairing with the external device 2 .

In step S<b>234 , the controller 50 receives the MAC location of the external device 2 via the transmission device 90 and performs pairing with the external device 2 .

In step S236, if pairing with the external device 2 has already been completed, the display device 60 displays a pairing completion message. Then, in step S240, the controller 50 enters standby mode and waits for a command from the user.

In some embodiments, the user can use the measurement mode of the massager 1 to measure the user's fatigue index and check the user's fatigue level before using the massage mode. . Subsequently, the massage mode of the massager 1 is used to massage the fatigued part of the user's muscles to relax the muscles and alleviate the fatigue. After using the massage mode, the user uses the measurement mode of the massager 1 to measure the user's fatigue index again, and the user's fatigue level indicates that the massage was performed using the massager 1. It is possible to check whether the relaxation effect has been achieved by the measurement results, and based on the measurement results, it is possible to decide whether to stop or continue the massage, and the pressure intensity, rhythm, and vibration during the massage. It can be determined whether the numbers need to be adjusted accordingly.

In summary, the massager of the present invention integrates the electrocardiographic signal measurement technology and the fatigue level calculation method into the massager to achieve rapid fatigue measurement and fatigue relief, so that the user can , it is possible to judge whether the degree of physical fatigue has been improved using the digitized results. In addition, the transmission device in the massager allows the measurement results to be wirelessly transmitted to an external device such as the user's mobile phone or other portable device, and the long-term trends can be displayed in a graphical manner. Therefore, it is possible to clearly know whether or not the fatigue level of one's own body is improved after being massaged by the massager.

1 massager 2 external device 10 body 20 pressure member 30 first sensing element 40 second sensing element 50 controller 60 display device 70 first control member 80 second control member 90 transmission device 100 power source S10, S12, S14, S100, S112, S114, S116, S122, S124, S126, S140, S200, S212, S214, S216, S222, S224, S226, S232, S234, S236, S240 Step

Claims (10)

the main body;
a pressure member located on the body and used to apply pressure to a user;
a first sensing element located on the body;
a second sensing element located in the body and at a different position from the first sensing element and forming a loop with the first sensing element and the user for measuring physiological signals;
electrically connected to the first sensing element and the second sensing element, used to receive the physiological signal to calculate a physiological index, and used to control the pressure applied by the pressure member; a controller that
including a massager. The massager according to claim 1, wherein the main body is a massage gun or a portable compact handy massager. 2. The massager of claim 1, wherein said first sensing element and said second sensing element are electrodes. 2. The massager according to claim 1, wherein said physiological signals are electrocardiographic signals. The massager according to claim 1, wherein the physiological index is fatigue index. 2. The massager of claim 1, further comprising a display device located on the body and electrically connected to the controller and used to display information, the information including the physiological index calculated by the controller. . a first control member located on the body and electrically connected to the controller and used to activate the controller and to select an operating mode of the controller;
a second control member located on the body and electrically connected to the controller and used to select the pressure intensity and frequency applied by the pressure member;
2. The massager of claim 1, further comprising: 2. The massager of claim 1, further comprising a transmission device located on the body and electrically connected to the controller and used to transmit the physiological index to an external device. 9. The massager of claim 8, wherein the transmission device transmits the physiological index to the external device by wireless transmission. 10. The massager of claim 9, wherein the wireless transmission method includes WiFi or Bluetooth transmission.

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