JP5436010B2 - Operating device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an operation device that uses various means used for finger blood vessel pattern authentication to recognize a user's operation instruction and operate an operation target device.

  The operation of the massage machine that performs the massage operation while supporting the body of the user was generally performed by the user's direct operation input to the main body operation unit including the operation switch or the remote control, The act of selecting an input corresponding to the desired action from the input parts such as the various operation switches to which the various functions of the massage machine are assigned is troublesome for some people. Had impaired relaxation.

  In order to keep the user's (treatment person) relaxed state during various operations of the massage machine, it is necessary to reduce the number of user operations and the number of operations as much as possible. , A user is registered in advance, and once the user is recognized, the operation that is set in advance according to the user is automatically executed, or the functions (operations) frequently used for each user are summarized to some extent. It is conceivable to select those registered in advance with a small number of operations and execute them continuously.

  In this case, at the start of use, it is necessary to identify whether or not the user is registered in advance, that is, it is necessary to perform personal authentication, but conventional personal authentication requires input of a personal identification number, etc. It was annoying for some people.

  Under these circumstances, in recent years, there is one that can identify a person by identifying a blood vessel pattern as one that can easily perform personal authentication without troublesome operations for the user, and particularly for those that discriminate finger vein patterns, the reading device has been downsized. It was very good, such as just placing your finger on the device. One example of such a finger vein pattern reading device for personal authentication is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-265269.

JP 2004-265269 A

  A conventional device for performing personal authentication is configured as described in the above-mentioned patent document, and can perform user authentication by appropriately reading and determining a blood vessel pattern of a user with few operations. The operation of the device to be authenticated, that is, the device itself that can be used by the registered user after authentication, must be performed using another operation means, except in the case of automatic execution after authentication. In addition to reducing the number of operations through registration, the introduction of a conventional device that performs personal authentication does not lead to further reduction in the number of operations of the device itself that is subject to authentication. It was hard to say that it was used effectively.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and efficiently obtains information related to the user, minimizes actions related to the user's operation, and the user is in a relaxed state. An operation that does not impair the relaxed state even if an operation is performed, can control the operation of the operation target device suitable for the user, and reduces the time and effort of the operation of the operation target device by the user, improving the usability. An object is to provide an apparatus.

  An operation device according to the present invention includes: an imaging unit that captures a blood vessel pattern of a finger and acquires a captured image that can identify the blood vessel pattern; a blood vessel pattern recognition unit that recognizes a blood vessel pattern from the captured image; and the blood vessel pattern recognition The blood vessel pattern obtained by the means or information based on the blood vessel pattern is compared with a plurality of pre-recorded data, and if there is corresponding data, an operation command assigned in advance to the data is input to the operation target device And an operation control unit.

  Thus, according to the present invention, the blood vessel pattern is recognized from the captured image of the finger obtained by the imaging means, and this is compared with the data recorded in advance by the operation control unit, and the data corresponding to the obtained blood vessel pattern is obtained. By inputting the assigned motion command to the operation target device and operating the operation target device, each blood vessel pattern is registered for each finger, the motion command is assigned, and the finger blood vessel pattern corresponding to the desired operation is recognized. By doing so, the operation target device can be operated, the operation act as the operation means can be extremely reduced, and the relaxed state is not impaired. In addition, the operation can be performed by utilizing the blood vessel pattern recognition mechanism, and the cost can be reduced by combining the personal authentication and the operation device of the target device, and the operation feeling from the user to the operation from the authentication to the operation can be reduced. In particular, in the case of a massage machine, the device operation can be prevented from interfering with the relaxed state.

  Further, in the operation device according to the present invention, if necessary, the operation control unit identifies an individual by comparing and comparing the blood vessel pattern with unique data, and different operations are performed for each of a plurality of data related to the identified individual. The command is input to the operation target device.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain different operation states for each user of the operation target device by specifying the individual by the operation control unit and executing the operation of the operation target device corresponding to the specified individual. The operation is realized, and an operation state suitable for each user can be provided by the same operation action to the same device, and it is not necessary to provide a large number of operation input means, and the operation of the operation target device can be made efficient.

  Further, in the operation device according to the present invention, the operation control unit grasps the finger movement by comparing the change of the blood vessel pattern with the passage of time with the type data of the finger movement as necessary, and An operation command corresponding to the movement is input to the operation target device.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the movement of the finger is discriminated from the change in the blood vessel pattern, the operation command corresponding to the movement is input to the operation target device, and the desired operation is performed. Since operation instructions can be made even by movement, operation variations can be increased, various operations can be performed, and detailed instruction operations that can be performed with normal operation input means are possible, and via normal operation input means Therefore, the operation can be performed without impairing the relaxed state.

  In addition, in the operation device according to the present invention, if necessary, the operation control unit may compare the right angle of the blood vessel pattern with respect to a change in position in a direction perpendicular to the finger longitudinal direction as time elapses. It is grasped as the movement of the finger in the direction, and an operation command corresponding to the movement of the finger in the perpendicular direction is input to the operation target device.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the movement of the blood vessel pattern in which the thick stem portion appears mainly in the finger longitudinal direction is regarded as the movement of the finger in the lateral direction, and thus the movement is appropriately prevented from being erroneously detected. It is easy to discriminate, and it is possible to issue a proper operation command by reliably grasping the movement.

  In addition, the operation device according to the present invention may be configured such that the operation control unit is configured to change the type data and the interval change in the direction perpendicular to the finger longitudinal direction with the passage of time between two predetermined locations in the blood vessel pattern. In this comparison, the movement of the finger related to the rotation around the axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the finger is grasped, and an operation command corresponding to the movement related to the rotation of the finger is input to the operation target device.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the two blood vessel portions separated in the direction perpendicular to the finger longitudinal direction in the finger blood vessel pattern are subjected to the relative positional change accompanying the rotation around the axis parallel to the finger longitudinal direction of the finger. Using the fact that the apparent interval seen from the bottom changes, by detecting the interval change in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the finger and capturing it as the movement of the finger related to the rotation, the movement of the finger is also erroneously detected. It is hard to detect and it is easy to discriminate movement appropriately, and it is possible to reliably grasp movement and issue an appropriate operation command.

  The operation device according to the present invention further includes a finger recognition unit that determines a finger part and a background part from the captured image as necessary, and the operation control unit is configured to detect the finger and / or The change of the background over time is compared with the finger movement type data to grasp the finger movement, and an operation command corresponding to the finger movement is input to the operation target device.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the finger recognition unit discriminates the finger and the background in the captured image, discriminates the movement of the finger from the change of the finger and / or the background, and sends an operation command corresponding to the movement to the operation target device. By inputting and performing the desired action, operation instructions can be given not only by the type of finger but also by movement, so that variations in operation can be increased, various operations can be performed, and normal operation input means can be performed Therefore, it is possible to perform a detailed instruction operation and to perform an operation without impairing the relaxed state without performing an operation via a normal operation input unit. In addition, by identifying the finger area in the captured image and discriminating the finger movement, it is possible to easily perform the process until the operation command corresponding to the finger movement is executed, and to greatly reduce the processing load. The time from when the finger is imaged until the operation as the actual operation result is executed can be shortened.

  In addition, the operation device according to the present invention may be configured such that the operation control unit compares the finger position determined by the finger recognition unit with the time-lapsed position of the finger with time as compared with the type data. , Grasping the movement of the finger in the longitudinal direction of the finger, and inputting an operation command corresponding to the movement of the finger in the longitudinal direction of the finger to the operation target device.

  Thus, according to the present invention, when the finger is moved in the longitudinal direction of the finger, the position of the finger tip that is the boundary between the finger and the background changes, and the ratio between the finger part and the background part in the captured image changes. By capturing the change in the position of the tip of the finger as the boundary as a movement in the finger longitudinal direction, it is difficult to detect false movements easily, and it is easy to discriminate the movement properly. Can be issued.

  In addition, the operation device according to the present invention is configured so that the operation control unit determines whether the background determined by the finger recognizing unit is present around the finger as time passes, In this comparison, the movement of the finger relative to the imaging means is grasped as a movement in the perspective direction, and an operation command corresponding to the movement of the finger in the perspective direction is input to the operation target device.

  As described above, according to the present invention, in the state where the finger is closest to the imaging unit, the background portion around the finger in the captured image is almost eliminated, but when the finger is moved away from the imaging unit in the perspective direction with respect to the imaging unit, the captured image is displayed. By using the fact that the size of the finger part in the finger changes slightly and the size of the background part around the finger changes greatly, the change in the presence or absence of the background around the finger is recognized as the movement of the finger in the perspective direction. It is difficult to detect and it is easy to discriminate movements properly, and it is possible to reliably grasp finger movements and issue appropriate movement commands.

  Further, in the operating device according to the present invention, if necessary, in the operating state of the operation target device, the operation control unit inputs an operation command to the operation target device and starts the operation of the operation target device. The operation command assignment to the data is partially or completely changed before the start of the operation, and the blood vessel pattern newly obtained in the operating state or information based on the blood vessel pattern corresponds to the changed data. For those to be operated, an operation command different from that before the operation is started is input to the operation target device.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the operation command assigned to each data before the operation of the operation target device is replaced with another operation command during the operation, and during the operation of the operation target device, By performing appropriate operations with motion commands adapted to this operation obtained by comparing blood vessel patterns with data, many instruction operations can be performed with a slight finger movement as the user's operation. Therefore, it is not necessary to use different operation input means before and after the operation start of the operation target device, which is excellent in terms of usability.

  Further, in the operating device according to the present invention, if necessary, in the operating state of the operation target device, the operation control unit inputs an operation command to the operation target device and starts the operation of the operation target device. , The assignment of the operation command to the type data is partially or completely changed before the start of the operation, and among the changes with time of the finger and / or background newly generated in the operation state, For the data corresponding to the type data, an operation command different from that before the operation is started is input to the operation target device.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the operation command assigned to the motion type data before the operation of the operation target device is replaced with another operation command during the operation, and the operation command is changed during the operation of the operation target device. It is possible to perform many instruction operations by slightly moving the user's finger as an operation action of the user by performing an appropriate operation with an operation command adapted during this operation obtained by comparing the movement etc. with type data It is possible to use different operation input means before and after the operation of the operation target device, which is excellent in terms of usability.

  In addition, in the operation device according to the present invention, the operation control unit detects the presence of any object different from the background in the captured image in the operating state of the operation target device as needed, while the blood vessel pattern recognition When the means cannot recognize the blood vessel pattern from the captured image, the operation control unit inputs an operation stop command to the operating target device.

  As described above, according to the present invention, when an object that cannot recognize a blood vessel pattern is identified instead of a finger, the operation control unit stops the operation of the operation target device, so that an emergency stop of the operation target device is necessary. In this case, if the imaging means recognizes something other than a finger without performing a special operation, it can be stopped quickly, ensuring safety and providing a special operation unit for stopping. This can save money and reduce costs.

  In addition, in the operation device according to the present invention, as necessary, the operation control unit records in advance a blood vessel pattern newly recognized by the blood vessel pattern recognition unit from the captured image in the operating state of the operation target device. If it is determined that each finger does not match any of the unique data and cannot be identified as a finger, an operation stop command is input to the operating target device.

  As described above, according to the present invention, when the recognized blood vessel pattern is regarded as an unknown pattern that does not exist corresponding to pre-recorded data, the operation control unit stops the operation of the operation target device. Therefore, when an emergency stop of the operation target device is necessary, if the imaging means recognizes an unregistered finger or a part of the body other than the finger without performing a special operation, the device is stopped immediately. Therefore, safety can be ensured and a special operation unit for stopping is not required, thereby reducing the cost.

  The operation device according to the present invention further includes display means for displaying an image for guiding the operation of the operation target device based on the control of the operation control unit, as necessary, and the operation control unit includes the operation guide. One of operation commands corresponding to each operation content shown in the image is input to the operation target device.

  As described above, according to the present invention, when the operation guidance image of the operation target device is displayed on the display unit and the user performs an action related to the operation while viewing the image, any one corresponding to the operation content indicated in the image is displayed. When the operation command is issued to the operation target device, even when the user does not remember what operation the finger or movement corresponds to, the operation can be appropriately performed based on the guidance image, and the guidance image can be displayed. By accepting only the operation corresponding to the indicated operation as operation information, erroneous operation due to erroneous recognition is eliminated, and the operation target device can be appropriately operated.

  In addition, the operation device according to the present invention displays an image for guiding the operation of the operation target device on the display unit of the operation target device or the display device connected to the operation target device as necessary. At the same time, one of the operation commands corresponding to each operation content indicated in the operation guide image is input to the operation target device.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the operation guidance image of the operation target device is displayed on the display portion of the operation target device or the display device connected to the operation target device, and the user performs an action related to the operation while viewing the image. If you do, even if the user does not remember what kind of operation the finger or its movement corresponds to because the operation target corresponding to the operation content shown in the image is made to the operation target device The operation can be appropriately performed based on the guidance image, and by accepting only the information corresponding to the operation indicated in the guidance image as the operation information, an erroneous operation due to erroneous recognition is eliminated, and the operation target device can be appropriately operated.

  Further, in the operation device according to the present invention, the operation control unit specifies a finger by comparing and comparing the blood vessel pattern with unique data for each finger as necessary, and a predetermined recorded in advance by specifying the finger. Only when an individual is found out, the operation command is input to the operation target device.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the operation of the operation target device can be performed only when the finger and the individual are specified from the recognized blood vessel pattern and it is determined that the user is a pre-recorded user. As a result, an unspecified number of people other than pre-registered users will not be allowed to operate the operation target device via the operation device, ensuring security or providing special services only to registered users. Etc. can be set to handle various situations.

  Further, in the operation device according to the present invention, the operation control unit specifies a finger by comparing and comparing the blood vessel pattern with unique data for each finger as necessary, and a predetermined recorded in advance by specifying the finger. When an individual is found out, an operation guide image set specifically for the predetermined individual is displayed.

  As described above, according to the present invention, when the finger and the individual are identified from the recognized blood vessel pattern and the user is found to be a pre-recorded user, the operation control unit specializes the identified user. By displaying the operation guidance image set in advance on the display means or the display part or display device of the operation target device and allowing the user to perform an operation based on the guidance image, an optimal operation environment can be provided for each user. Therefore, it is possible to quickly realize the operation state according to the preference, and to further improve the operational feeling.

  In addition, the operation device according to the present invention includes a first finger placement unit made of a translucent material that is at least wide enough to place a finger, and a finger in the finger longitudinal direction and the finger longitudinal direction as necessary. A second finger placement part made of a translucent material, which is disposed across a space for a finger to enter above the first placement part, A light source for irradiating light on the finger placed on the first finger placement portion, and the imaging means has the first finger placement portion or the second on the lower side of the first finger placement portion. The finger placed on the finger placement portion is arranged so as to be able to take an image from below, and the positional relationship between the imaging means, the first placement portion, and the second placement portion is determined by the first imaging means. In imaging of the finger placed on the placement unit, a captured image that does not include or slightly includes a background part other than the finger can be obtained and placed on the second placement unit. In imaging are those that obtained a recognizable captured image changes in the position of the finger include background portion other than the finger.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the first finger placement portion and the second finger placement portion are disposed so as to overlap the upper side of the imaging unit, and the finger is placed on the first finger placement portion. With the imaging means, a captured image that occupies most of the finger can be obtained, but when the finger is placed on the second finger placement portion, the imaging means can obtain a captured image including both the finger portion and the background portion. When the finger is moved on the second finger placement unit having a wide area, the first finger placement is caused by a change between the finger part and the background part over time in the obtained captured image. If the blood vessel pattern is recognized from the captured image of the finger placed on the part, the blood vessel pattern can be easily and reliably discriminated from the captured image occupying most of the fingers, and the feature can be extracted. Comparison and collation with data such as identification can be made more accurate. In addition, if the finger movement is grasped from the change of the finger or the background in the captured image of the finger placed on the second finger placement unit, the movement of the finger is surely recognized and the type data relating to the movement is compared. By making the comparison collation more accurate, it is possible to reliably input an operation command corresponding to the operation action of moving the user's finger to the operation target device.

  Further, the operation device according to the present invention is disposed at a position where the light source is on the side of the first placement unit or on the side of the finger placed on the first placement unit, if necessary. For the finger placed on the first placement unit, the imaging means images the finger in a state where light from the light source is transmitted, and for the finger placed on the second placement unit, the light from the light source An image of a finger in a state of reflecting is taken.

  As described above, according to the present invention, in a state where the finger is placed on the first finger placement unit, the image pickup unit can obtain a captured image of the finger through which light from the light source is transmitted, while the second finger placement unit In a state where the finger is placed, an imaged image including a finger portion where light from the light source is reflected by the imaging means and other background portions can be obtained, and the finger placed on the first finger placement portion can recognize the blood vessel pattern. Since the difference between the finger placed on the second finger placement unit and the background portion in the captured image becomes remarkable, the blood vessel is obtained from the captured image of the finger placed on the first finger placement unit. By recognizing the pattern, it is possible to easily and reliably discriminate the blood vessel pattern from the captured image of the finger with the blood vessel pattern clearly raised by the transmission of light, and extract its features. It is possible to make comparison and comparison with data more accurate Kill. In addition, if the state of moving the finger placed on the second finger placement part is imaged, changes with time of the finger standing out from the background portion can be reliably identified and the finger movement can be grasped more accurately. In addition, it is possible to input the operation command corresponding to the operation action of moving the user's finger to the operation target device with certainty by comparing and collating with the type data relating to the movement of the finger.

  In addition, the operation device according to the present invention includes a translucent finger placement unit that is wide enough to move the finger a predetermined distance in the longitudinal direction of the finger and in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the finger, and the finger placement as necessary. A light source for irradiating the finger placed on the finger placement portion with light, and the imaging means is disposed on the finger placement portion below the finger placement portion. The placed finger is arranged so that it can be imaged, and the finger placement portion is formed as a substantially flat surface or a substantially curved surface in which a finger placement reference mark or minute unevenness exists in the finger placement range. .

  As described above, according to the present invention, the imaging means and the light source are disposed below the substantially flat or substantially curved finger placement portion, and the finger placement reference is placed on the finger placement portion having a sufficient width. The finger is placed on the finger placement unit in any direction, and the placed finger can be moved in any direction, thereby placing the finger on the finger placement unit. Regardless of the orientation, the finger can be imaged and the blood vessel pattern can be recognized, and the finger can be placed in a natural posture and operated. Especially when the operation target device is a massage machine, the operation can be performed without impairing the relaxed state. . In addition, in a state where the finger is placed on the finger placement unit, an imaged image including both the finger part and the background part is obtained by the imaging unit, and when the finger is moved on the finger placement part, Since a captured image in which a change occurs between the portion and the background portion is obtained, the blood vessel pattern is recognized from the captured image of the finger placed on the finger placement unit, and comparison comparison with data such as finger and individual identification is performed. In addition to grasping the movement of the finger from the change of the finger and the background in the captured image of the finger placed on the finger placement unit, the operation of moving the user's finger surely recognizes the movement of the finger. An operation command corresponding to the action can be reliably input to the operation target device.

It is a perspective view of a massage machine using the operating device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the remote control incorporating the operating device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block block diagram of the control function in the operating device which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block block diagram of the control hardware in the operating device which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of control before the massage machine operation start by the operating device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of control during the massage machine operation by the operating device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of a massage machine using the operating device concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic perspective view of the operating device which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block block diagram of the control function in the operating device which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of control in the massage machine operation | movement by the operating device which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of a massage machine using the operating device concerning a 3rd embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic perspective view of the operating device which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block block diagram of the control function in the operating device which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of control before the massage machine operation | movement start by the operating device which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of control in the massage machine operation | movement by the operating device which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the remote control incorporating the operating device which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a block block diagram of the control function in the operating device which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of control with respect to the operation target apparatus by the operating device which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is the top view of the operation target apparatus incorporating the operating device which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention, and the front view of an operation target apparatus display part. It is a block block diagram of the control function in the operating device which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of control with respect to the operation target apparatus by the operating device which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention.

(First embodiment of the present invention)
Hereinafter, an operating device according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In each of the drawings, the operation device 1 according to the present embodiment is arranged so as to be integrated with the remote controller 85 of the massage machine 80 as an operation target device. The finger placing unit 10 made of a translucent material and a finger placed on the finger placing unit 10 are irradiated with light. A light source 11 that is disposed on the lower side of the finger placement unit 10, an imaging unit 12 that captures a finger and obtains a captured image from which a blood vessel pattern can be identified, and a blood vessel pattern recognition unit that recognizes a blood vessel pattern from the captured image 14 and the blood vessel pattern obtained by this blood vessel pattern recognition means 14 or information based on this blood vessel pattern is compared with a plurality of pre-recorded data, and if there is corresponding data, it is assigned in advance to this data Mass command It is configured to include an operation control unit 15 to be input to the di-machine 80.

  The massage machine 80 receives a massage machine body 90 that performs a massage operation with a plurality of built-in treatment mechanisms while supporting a user, and an operation command made from the operation device 1, and based on that, a massage operation by the treatment mechanism It is the structure provided with the control part 81 which controls, and the remote control 85 which receives the various operation input which concerns on massage operation | movement.

  The massage machine main body 90 has a chair shape for supporting a seated user, and more specifically, a base 91 that is placed on the floor and stably supports the entire chair, and the base. A seat portion 92 that supports the buttocks of the user above the portion 91, a backrest portion 93 that supports the back of the user on the back side of the seat portion 92, and the elbow and The armrest portion 94 that supports the forearm portion and the leg support portion 95 that supports the legs of the user on the front side of the seat portion 92 are provided.

  The base portion 91 supports the full load of the massage machine in addition to integrally supporting the seat portion 92, the backrest portion 93, the armrest portion 94, and the leg support portion 95 that constitute each part of the chair. The leg portion includes a weight sensor (not shown) connected to the control unit 81, and the difference between the weight after the user is seated and the weight before the user is seated is determined by the user. It is a mechanism that can be detected as weight. The control unit 81 can detect the seating based on the weight obtained by the weight sensor changing before and after the user is seated.

  The seat portion 92 is attached to the base portion 91 so that the inclination angle of the seat surface can be adjusted, and performs massage with a built-in treatment mechanism while supporting the user's buttocks on the seat surface. As a treatment mechanism, it is the structure provided with the air cell 71 for hips which operates by supply / exhaust of air, and the air cell 72 for thighs. An air pump 70 that operates these air cells by supplying and discharging air is disposed below the seat portion 92.

  The backrest portion 93 has a configuration in which the inclination angle can be adjusted by a built-in actuator (not shown), that is, a reclining operation is possible. As a treatment mechanism for performing massage in the backrest portion 93, a mechanical unit 97 that is disposed inside the backrest portion 93 and operates a massaging ball 98 as a treatment element, and is also disposed in the interior and air by the air pump 70 is used. It is the structure provided with the back air cell 73 and the waist air cell 74 which operate | move by supply / exhaust. A pair of side wall portions 93a project from the left and right side portions of the backrest portion 93, and an air cell (not shown) is also provided on the inner surface side facing the user, with respect to the upper arm portion of the user. It is a structure that can be massaged.

  The mechanical unit 97 is a mechanism unit that moves a pair of left and right kneading balls 98 in response to a massaging operation such as hitting, and can move up and down along a pair of guide rails 99 built in and fixed to the backrest unit 93. It is the structure arranged.

  The armrests 94 are located on both sides of the seat 92 and are integrally connected to the base 91. Even if the backrest 93 changes the reclining angle or the seat 92 tilts, the forearm of the user It is the structure formed so that it may be supported stably. The armrest portion 94 may also be configured so that an air cell that operates by supplying and discharging air by the air pump 70 can be provided to massage the forearm portion of the user.

  The leg support portion 95 is positioned on the front side of the seat portion 92 and is disposed to be tiltable about the vicinity of the front end of the seat portion 92, and the tilt angle is adjusted by a built-in actuator (not shown). The leg support portion 95 is provided with leg air cells 75 and 76 that operate by supplying and discharging air by the air pump 70.

  The control unit 81 adjusts each other movable part of the treatment mechanism and the massage machine to a state corresponding to the user based on an operation command from the operation device 1, and also treats the treatment mechanism and each other movable part. On the other hand, operation control for performing appropriate massage is performed based on an operation command from the operation device 1, a remote control operation, or massage contents set in advance.

  This control part 81 is arrange | positioned in the predetermined space of the massage machine main body 90, and the operation apparatus 1 and the remote control 85 are wired-connected, or are in the state which can be wirelessly communicated with these. Further, the control unit 81 is electrically connected to the mechanical unit 97, the actuators of the backrest unit 93 and the leg support unit 95, and the air pump 70, and operates these drive mechanisms by outputting control signals. Further, the control unit 81 is also electrically connected to a signal output means such as an encoder that outputs the displacement amount of the mechanical unit 97 and each actuator, and the state of the mechanical unit 97 and the inclination of the backrest 93 and the leg support 95. These operation controls are performed while grasping the state of the above.

  When the massage is performed, the control unit 81 selects a massage course or massage selected by the user with the operation device 1 or automatically selected as suitable for the user, or a normal procedure from the remote controller 85. The massage course or massage that is directly selected and indicated in the display is displayed on the display unit 87 as necessary, and the control signal based on the massage data of the selected massage course is obtained after the confirmation instruction input is requested from the user. Is output to operate the mechanical unit 97 and / or the air pump 70 to execute mechanical massage and / or air cell massage by the kneading balls 98 of the mechanical unit 97.

  When the control unit 81 determines that an operation instruction has been given by the user from the operation device 1 during massage execution along the massage course, or has acquired information on a massage course or massage directly instructed by the remote controller 85 If it is a massage to be performed after properly determining whether they are required to be actively performed or not to be performed, If the massage is not to be performed, it should be performed prior to the massage course or interrupted after the ongoing massage. Transition, that is, skip processing is performed. When an operation stop command is input from the controller device 1, the operation of each operation part related to massage is stopped.

  The remote controller 85 includes a large number of switches 86 as input means for receiving various operation inputs to the massage machine and a display unit 87 as display means, and the operation device 1 is integrally attached to the massage machine body. 90 is detachably installed on the stand 96 at the side, and is connected to the control unit 81 to transmit an operation input related to massage to the control unit 81, while receiving display information sent from the control unit 81 and displaying the display unit 87. The remote controller 85 may be a touch panel type in which a switch is operated by touching a predetermined area displayed on the display unit 87 in addition to a configuration in which a large number of independent switches are provided. Note that the position of the stand 96 can be adjusted so that the position of the switch 86 and the position of the display unit 87 of the remote controller 85 are optimal for the user.

  The finger placement unit 10 is provided with a guide that encloses the side surface of the finger on the side, and can hold the finger so that it does not move carelessly, while the part facing the belly of the finger is made of a translucent material and is imaged. The structure is similar to that used in a known finger vein authentication system having a structure that allows imaging by the means 12, and detailed description thereof is omitted. The upper part of the finger placement unit 10 is in an open state, and a situation where a body part or an object other than a finger approaches the finger placement unit 10 is also permitted.

  The light source 11 is incorporated in a guide on the side of the finger placement unit 10 and is used in a known finger vein authentication system using an LED or the like that can emit near infrared rays. Omitted. The light emitted from the light source 11 passes through the skin of the finger placed on the finger placement unit and is reflected inside the finger, thereby obtaining a fluoroscopic image of the subcutaneous vein.

  The image pickup means 12 is the same as a reading sensor portion of a known finger vein authentication system using an image pickup device such as a CCD or a CMOS, and is arranged on the lower side of the finger placement portion 10, The finger of the user placed on the placement unit 10 is imaged, and the captured image information acquired so that the finger in a state where the light from the light source 11 is transmitted is within an effective image area is output. . Since the operation device 1 is disposed on the remote controller 85, the remote controller is fixed to the remote control fixing stand 96 on the side of the massage machine body 90 so that the imaging means 12 does not move carelessly when the finger is imaged. It is desirable to install and fix 85.

  Also, when acquiring a blood vessel pattern by imaging a finger, a warning is given by a display or audio output that the finger is stationary while it is securely placed in the imaging range, so that an appropriate imaging state can be obtained. It is desirable to guide the user. In addition, it is desirable to notify the user that imaging is in progress, if necessary, through display or voice output, etc., so that the user can try to keep his finger still as much as possible.

  The blood vessel pattern recognition unit 14 recognizes the blood vessel pattern of the finger placed on the finger placement unit 10 from the captured image output from the imaging unit 12. Specifically, a blood vessel (vein) portion that has floated as a perspective image by light from the light source 11 is extracted from the entire captured image from other portions of a bright finger as a background, and this blood vessel portion is further clarified such as binarization processing. By this process, the blood vessel pattern can be reliably identified and specified from other finger portions.

  Note that the processing for identifying and specifying the blood vessel pattern from the image area of the entire finger in the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 14 uses a method used in known finger vein authentication, and a detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The operation control unit 15 uses the blood vessel pattern of the finger placed on the finger placement unit 10 recognized by the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 14 as finger data unique to each individual person who is recorded in advance. An individual is identified by comparison with the blood vessel pattern information, and a different operation command is input to the massage machine 80 as the operation target device for each finger data related to the identified individual.

  Before use of the massage machine 80, the blood vessel pattern of each finger of the user is recorded in advance as data, and each operation command of the massage machine 80 is assigned to each. It is set differently, and one finger is set differently before the massage starts and during the massage operation. As an operation command before starting massage corresponding to each finger, start of a plurality of selectable automatic courses is set. On the other hand, as the operation command during the massage operation after the start of the massage by the automatic course, adjustment operations such as the strength of the massage during the course and whether or not the massage can be performed are set, which are different from those before the start of the massage. Thus, by making the contents of operations that can be performed with each finger different from before the massage starts and during the massage operation, it is possible to perform many operation instructions with fewer operations on the user side.

  The operation control unit 15 and the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 14 are a computer including a CPU 60, a memory 61, a ROM 62, and an input / output interface 63 as hardware configurations, and is controlled by a program stored in the ROM 62. The computer operates as the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 14 and the operation control unit 15. The memory 61 is composed of a RAM unit 61a and a recording unit 61b, and data for each individual of the user is recorded and stored in a recording unit 61b composed of a nonvolatile memory or the like in a state where the data is registered for each user. Is done. Note that a microcomputer in which the CPU 60, the memory 61, and the ROM 62 are integrally formed may be used.

  The board unit on which the computer circuit forming the operation control unit 15 and the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 14 is mounted is disposed in a space in the remote controller 85, and the imaging unit 12, the light source 11, and the remote controller 85 are connected via the input / output interface 63. The display unit 87 is connected to the display unit 87 and the like, and a control signal can be input and output. In particular, the operation control unit 15 is electrically connected to the control unit 81 in the massage machine 80 as an operation target device via the input / output interface 63, and outputs an operation command in the form of a control signal to thereby output the massage machine 80. Will be executed.

  In the operation control unit 15, the blood vessel pattern data for each finger of the registered user is recorded and stored in advance in the memory 61 or the like. It is possible to easily compare and collate with the recorded data, and it is possible to reliably identify who and which finger has been placed on the finger placement unit 10.

  And before starting massage, from this operation control part 15, the operation command which starts the automatic course according to the kind of finger put on finger placement part 10 is inputted into massage machine 80, and massage is performed. Become. During the massage operation, an operation command related to the adjustment of massage strength, feasibility or the like according to the type of finger placed on the finger placement unit 10 is input to the massage machine, and the massage is adjusted. Note that if the operation control unit 15 cannot identify who the finger is, only a normal remote control operation can be performed.

  Explaining the correspondence between the finger and the operation content when the finger is placed on the finger placement part before the massage starts. When the first finger is placed on the finger placement part, the whole body fatigue recovery course is executed. In the case of the second finger, it is instructed to execute the neck / shoulder fatigue recovery course. In the case of the third finger, the instruction operation is performed to execute the waist fatigue recovery course. In the case of the fourth finger, the operation of instructing the execution of the whole body air course is performed.

  When the fingers are registered in order with respect to the controller 1, the first finger is the index finger, the second finger is the middle finger, the third finger is the ring finger, and the fourth finger is the little finger. The order of fingers to be registered may be arbitrary. In addition, when registering finger data, for example, it is possible to input and register which finger is the first finger, and which operation is performed on the display screen during operation. It is possible to guide whether the user is compatible with the user, and the user does not have to remember the correspondence between the finger and the operation content.

  On the other hand, the correspondence between the finger and the operation content when the finger is placed on the finger placement unit 10 during the massage operation will be described. When the first finger is placed on the finger placement unit 10, Instructing and operating the adjustment operation to increase the strength of the massage, and in the case of the second finger, instructing and operating the adjustment operation to decrease the intensity of the massage of the course content, In this case, an instruction is given to skip the massage being executed, and in the case of the fourth finger, an instruction is given to repeat the massage being executed.

  The operation control unit 15 displays the contents of the automatic course corresponding to such a finger and the operation content during operation on the display unit 87 of the remote controller 85 so that the content selected by the user can be visually recognized. In this regard, instead of using the display unit 87 of the remote controller 85, a display means for the operation device alone may be provided, or displayed on another display device such as a television.

  In addition, the operation control unit 15 performs an emergency stop operation of the user or another person during the massage operation, so that the finger placement unit 10 can be used for an object other than a finger, for example, a towel or the like, or a body other than a finger such as a palm. When it is covered with a part, it recognizes this and stops the massage operation, thereby ensuring the safety with an easy operation.

  When something other than a finger is placed on the finger placement unit 10, first, a state in which some object different from the background is placed on the finger placement unit 10 due to a change in the captured image or the like is recognized. Is determined. When there is no blood vessel pattern, it is determined that the object is not a finger as it is, an operation stop command is input to the massage machine 80, and the massage machine 80 enters an emergency stop state. If there is a blood vessel pattern, it is compared with pre-recorded data, and if there is no matching data, a predetermined part of the body that is not a finger or a part of the body including a finger of an unregistered person As described above, an operation stop command is input to the massage machine, and an emergency stop state is entered.

  In addition, about the process which identifies and specifies which user's finger | toe corresponds to the blood vessel pattern in the operation control part 15, suppose that the method used for well-known finger vein authentication is used, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted. However, if an individual is identified in the first comparison / collation processing of the finger before the massage start by the operation control unit 15, only the finger data of the identified individual is referred to in the comparison / collation of the finger during the subsequent massage operation. Therefore, the processing load is reduced and the processing time is shortened.

  Next, the operation control before the operation of the massage machine by the operation device according to the present embodiment will be described using a flowchart. As a premise, the massage machine 80 is turned on with the main power of the massage machine 80 turned on in a state in which the correspondence between each operation command related to the massage machine and the blood vessel pattern of the first to fourth fingers of the user is recorded in advance. It is assumed that 80 is activated in a standby state, the imaging means 12 starts imaging, and waits for an operation state instruction input such as a massage course by the user.

After completion of the preparatory operation after activation, the display unit 87 of the remote controller 85 enters an initial screen display state in which the user is instructed to place a finger on the finger placement unit 10 of the operation device 1, and the operation device 1. The imaging unit 12 enters a state where imaging is started (step S001). When the user first places a finger on the finger placement unit 10, such as a minute change in the captured image when the finger is placed on the finger placement unit 10, or a pressure change on the surface of the finger placement unit 10. By the detection, the light source 11 is turned on, and the controller device 1 is in a state where the finger blood vessel pattern can be recognized (step S002).
In a state where light is emitted from the light source 11 in the ON state, the imaging unit 12 captures an image of the user's finger placed on the finger placement unit 10 (step S003).

  After imaging by the imaging unit 12, the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 14 executes recognition of the blood vessel pattern from the obtained captured image (step S004). Here, it is determined whether or not the blood vessel pattern is normally recognized (step S005), and when the predetermined blood vessel pattern is recognized, the operation control unit 15 records the obtained blood vessel pattern information of the finger in advance. Compared with the registered data of the blood vessel pattern image of the user (step S006), the data corresponding to the blood vessel pattern exists, that is, the finger placed on the finger placement unit is the finger of the registered user It is determined whether or not (step S007).

  When there is corresponding blood vessel pattern data of the finger, that is, when the information of the user is registered as data, the operation control unit 15 executes a predetermined automatic massage course previously assigned to the finger data. Is called from the memory 61 or the like and displayed on the display unit 87 of the remote controller 85 to confirm that the selected massage course is performed (step S008). At the same time, the automatic massage course corresponding to the finger is displayed. When an operation command is input to the control unit 81 of the massage machine 80 so as to perform each massage operation (step S009), a series of processes related to the massage start is completed.

  In the case of a registered user, since the user is a specific individual recorded in advance, massage can be performed in a state where the restriction is released so that the function of the massage machine can be used to the maximum extent by appropriately responding to that person An operation command is issued. Such an operation command from the operation device 1 is input to the control unit 81 of the massage machine 80, and if the user is in the sitting state in the massage machine 80, the massage operation along the selected massage course starts. Become.

  If the finger recognized in step 007 is the first finger, the data of the first finger corresponds to the whole body fatigue recovery course, so that the user can use the whole body fatigue recovery course as a massage course. Is determined to have been selected. In the case of the second finger, since the neck / shoulder fatigue recovery course corresponds to the data of the second finger, it is determined that the user has selected the neck / shoulder fatigue recovery course as the massage course. In the case of the third finger, since the lower back fatigue recovery course corresponds to the third finger data, it is determined that the user has selected the lower back fatigue recovery course as the massage course. In the case of the fourth finger, since the whole body air course corresponds to the data of the fourth finger, it is determined that the user has selected the whole body air course as the massage course.

  On the other hand, if the blood vessel pattern cannot be recognized in step S005, or if there is no registered finger blood vessel pattern that matches the blood vessel pattern recognized in step S007, information on the user is used as data. If it is not registered, it is determined that the user is not registered, and the display unit 87 of the remote controller 85 displays that the operation by the subsequent finger placement is not accepted (step S010). Is set to accept the operation by the remote controller 85 (step S011), and the series of processes is terminated. In this case, in the massage machine 80, as a massage course selection by a normal remote controller operation, a screen for selecting a plurality of massage courses is displayed on the display unit 87 of the remote controller 85, and the course selection is performed by the switch input of the user. Is displayed. In response to this, when the user operates the remote controller 85, a massage course is selected and input from the remote controller 85 to the control unit 81. Similarly to the above, in the massage machine 80, if the user is in a sitting state, the massage course is selected. The massage operation along the massage course will start. However, in the case of a non-registered user who performs an operation with the remote controller 85, since no information about the user is held, the massage machine 80 is assumed to be an average user and is used for massage. It will operate in a state where the movable range of each part and the intensity of stimulation are limited.

  Subsequently, a control process related to an operation during the massage operation after the massage is started will be described. As a premise, it is assumed that the course selection corresponding to the finger is normally performed by the finger recognition at the stage of the automatic course selection before starting the massage, and the massage operation of the automatic course is started normally. After the massage operation is started, the operation control unit 15 switches the assignment of the finger placed on the finger placement unit 10 and the operation to a preset correspondence state different from that before the operation starts (step S101). During the massage operation, the imaging means 12 captures an image of the user's finger placed on the finger placement unit 10 in a state where light is emitted from the light source 11 (step S102).

  After imaging by the imaging unit 12, the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 14 executes recognition of the blood vessel pattern from the obtained captured image (step S103). Here, it is determined whether or not the blood vessel pattern is normally recognized (step S104). When the predetermined blood vessel pattern is recognized, the operation control unit 15 records the obtained blood vessel pattern information of the finger in advance. Compared with the registered data of the blood vessel pattern image of the user (step S105), the data corresponding to the blood vessel pattern exists, that is, the finger placed on the finger placement unit is already registered and the previous automatic course It is determined whether or not it is the finger of the user who has made the selection (step S106). At this time, the processing time can be shortened by using only the data related to the user's finger specified in the process before the start of operation as the target data for comparison and collation.

  If there is blood vessel pattern data of the corresponding finger in the step S106, that is, if the information of the user is registered as data, the operation control unit 15 relates to the massage related previously assigned to the finger data. An operation command for instructing the execution of the operation is called from the memory 61 or the like, and the display unit 87 of the remote controller 85 displays that the selected operation is performed for confirmation (step S107). An operation command is input to the control unit of the massage machine so as to perform the operation (step S108).

  The operation command is input to the control unit 81 of the massage machine 80, and the massage machine 80 performs an operation according to the command. After inputting the operation command, the operation control unit 15 determines whether or not all massage courses have been massaged by the massage machine 80 (step S109). If all massages have been performed, the operation during the operation of the massage machine is performed. A series of processes related to is completed. If it is determined in step S109 that some massage courses have not been massaged, the process returns to step 102 and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  On the other hand, if the blood vessel pattern cannot be recognized in step S104, or if there is no registered finger blood vessel pattern that matches the blood vessel pattern recognized in step S106, that is, treatment with automatic course selection performed. When a blood vessel pattern other than a person's finger is recognized, or when information on the recognized blood vessel pattern is not registered as data, an object (including a predetermined part of the body) other than the finger of the user It is determined that the placement unit has been covered, and it is considered that an emergency stop has been instructed by the user or the surrounding people, and an instruction to stop the massage operation is input to the massage machine 80 (step S110). While making an emergency stop on the way, a series of processes related to the operation of the massage machine 80 is ended.

  Thus, when it is determined that an object other than the finger of the user or a predetermined part of the body covers the finger placement unit 10, the operation control unit 15 stops the operation of the massage machine 80, thereby urgently stopping the massage machine 80. Is necessary, for example, an object other than a finger such as a towel, an unregistered finger, or a part of a body other than a finger is placed on the finger placement unit 10 in place of the user's finger. If it is recognized, the massage machine 80 can be quickly stopped without performing a special operation, safety can be ensured, a special operation part for emergency stop is not required, and the cost can be reduced.

  As described above, the operation device according to the present embodiment recognizes the blood vessel pattern from the captured image of the finger obtained by the imaging unit 12, compares it with the data recorded in advance by the operation control unit 15, and obtains the obtained blood vessel. Since the operation command assigned to the data corresponding to the pattern is input to the massage machine 80, which is the operation target device, and this is operated, a different blood vessel pattern is registered for each finger, and the operation command is assigned to the desired operation. If the blood vessel pattern of the finger corresponding to is recognized, the massage machine 80 can be operated, and the operation act as the operation means can be extremely reduced, and the relaxed state is not impaired. In addition, the operation can be performed by utilizing the blood vessel pattern recognition mechanism, and the operation means of the target devices for personal authentication and authentication can be reduced, and the operation can be performed by reducing the user's own operations from authentication to operation. The feeling can be improved and the operation can be prevented from interfering with the relaxed state obtained by massage.

  In the operation device according to the embodiment, the operation device is arranged in combination with the remote controller of the massage machine and is operated by recognizing the finger of the hand. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the operation is performed by recognizing the toes of the toes by being placed under the feet in the vicinity of the unit 95.

  In the operation device according to the embodiment, the finger is identified and various operations of the massage machine are performed. If the same person tries to use a massage for a long time in a short period of time, for example, it is not preferable for the body to use more than 30 minutes per hour. If it is expected to reach, control may be executed to display a warning in advance, weaken the intensity of the massage, or notify / display a massage prohibition.

  In the operation device according to the embodiment, the blood vessel pattern is recognized from the captured image of the finger obtained with the finger placed on the finger placement unit 10, and the blood vessel pattern is recorded in advance by the operation control unit 15. In addition to this, the operation command assigned to the data corresponding to the obtained blood vessel pattern is input to the operation target device, but in addition, the direction parallel to the direction indicated by the finger on the finger placement unit, etc. It is also possible to recognize the movement of the finger when it moves within the range that can be moved, and to assign a separate operation command for each movement of such a finger. You can increase the number of operations you can do. In recognition of such finger movement, while the moving finger is imaged, the operation control unit continuously receives information on the blood vessel pattern, acquires changes in the blood vessel pattern over time, and details the contents of this change in advance. Compared with the recorded finger movement type data, the finger movement is grasped by comparison, and finger recognition means for discriminating the finger and background in the captured image is provided. While the moving finger is imaged, the operation control unit continuously accepts information, acquires changes in the finger and background in the captured image over time, and the contents of this change are recorded in advance. It is possible to use a procedure in which finger movement is grasped by comparing and comparing with type data. Then, the operation control unit inputs an operation command pre-assigned to the type data corresponding to the grasped finger movement to the operation target device, so that the operation target is separated from various operations corresponding to each finger blood vessel pattern. Predetermined operation of equipment can be performed.

  In the operation device according to the embodiment, a guide surrounding the side surface of the finger is provided around the finger placement unit 10, and the direction in which the finger is placed on the finger placement unit 10 is constant. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and such a guide portion is eliminated, and a finger placement portion that can be placed in any orientation as to place the finger, for example, as shown in a third embodiment to be described later, is substantially flat including the periphery. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a finger placement portion that is shaped and sufficiently wide and on which a finger can be placed in an arbitrary direction is provided. In this case, if an operation command is assigned for each direction of the finger, operation instructions can be given not only by the type of finger but also by the direction, so that the number of operation variations can be increased and various operations can be performed. Detailed instruction operations that can be performed by the operation input means are also possible. Specifically, even if the blood vessel pattern of the same finger is the same, it is handled as an independent blood vessel pattern every time the direction of the finger is different, in the same manner as the difference of the finger itself in the above-described embodiment. Data of each blood vessel pattern in a state where the finger is placed on the placement unit in a plurality of different directions are recorded in advance, and the finger actually places the finger on the finger placement unit as a predetermined direction. When this occurs, the blood vessel pattern of the finger is recognized by the blood vessel pattern recognition means, and the blood vessel pattern recognized by the operation control unit is compared and collated with the data of the blood vessel pattern recorded in advance, so that an individual with a finger in a predetermined direction In addition, an operation command assigned in advance for each data corresponding to a recognized finger of a predetermined orientation is input to an operation target device such as a massage machine. The Rukoto.

(Second embodiment of the present invention)
An operating device according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In each of the drawings, the operation device 2 according to the present embodiment is similar to the first embodiment in that the finger placement units 21 and 22, the light source 23, the imaging unit 24, the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 25, and the operation control unit. 26 is different from the background in the captured image in that the finger placed on the upper second finger placing portion 22 is separated from the background. A finger recognizing means 27 for recognizing separately is provided, and the finger recognizing means 27 is incorporated and disposed in the front portion of the armrest portion 94 of the massage machine 80.

  The massage machine 80 has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment except that the operation device 2 is not disposed on the remote controller 85 and is instead disposed on the armrest 94, and the description thereof is omitted. .

  The finger placement unit includes a first finger placement unit 21 and a second finger placement unit 22, and the first finger placement unit 21 is disposed on the upper side of the imaging unit 24 at the front portion of the armrest 94. The second finger placement portion 22 is disposed on the upper side of the first finger placement portion 21 with a space for a finger to be inserted therebetween. The first finger placement portion 21 is formed of a substantially plate-like body made of a translucent material that is wide enough to place one finger of a hand, and is placed on the first finger placement portion 21. The finger can be imaged by the lower imaging means 24.

  The second finger placement part 22 is transparent so that the finger placed on the upper surface can be imaged by the imaging means 24 and the finger placed on the first finger placement part 21 can be visually recognized from above. It is formed of a plate-like body, and is configured to be arranged on the upper side of the first finger placement portion 21 so that the finger can move by a predetermined distance in the finger longitudinal direction and in a direction orthogonal to the finger longitudinal direction. Since the second finger placement unit 22 is positioned further above the finger placed on the first finger placement unit 21, when imaging a finger placed on the first finger placement unit 21. Captures the finger placed on the second finger placement unit 22 while reliably reflecting the light emitted from the light source 23 on the lower surface and directing it toward the finger placed on the first finger placement unit 21. In this case, a configuration in which the positional relationship with the light source 23 and the reflection / refractive index can be adjusted so that most of the light emitted from the light source 23 is transmitted and reaches the finger surface.

  The light source 23 is disposed at a position corresponding to the side of the finger placed on the first finger placement unit 21, and irradiates the finger placed on the first finger placement unit 21 with light. Light is also emitted to the finger placed on the second finger placement unit 22.

  The light emitted from the light source 23 reflects directly on the first finger placement unit 21 and the lower surface of the second finger placement unit 22 for the finger placed on the first finger placement unit 21 from the direction of the light. In the former case, the light passes through the finger surface and is reflected inside the finger. In the latter case, the reflected light passes through the finger as it is. Will be reached. For the finger placed on the second finger placement unit 22, the light transmitted through the second finger placement unit 22 is reflected on the finger surface, and the finger surface is illuminated brightly. .

  Similar to the first embodiment, the image pickup means 24 picks up an image of a finger in the same manner as a reading sensor portion of a general finger vein authentication system using an image pickup device such as a CCD or CMOS. Description of is omitted. This imaging means 24 is mainly for obtaining a blood vessel pattern by imaging a finger, but by appropriately using illumination such as the light source 23, the imaging allows the finger portion and the background portion to be discriminated together with the blood vessel pattern. Images can be acquired. For this reason, the image pickup means 24 has either a state where a finger is placed on the first finger placement portion 21 or a state where the finger is placed on the second finger placement portion 22 below the first finger placement portion 21. In FIG. 5, the finger is arranged in such a manner that it can be imaged, and the positional relationship among the imaging unit 24, the first finger placement unit 21, and the second finger placement unit 22 is determined by the imaging unit 24. In the imaging of the finger placed on the finger placement unit 21, a captured image that does not include or slightly includes the background part other than the finger is obtained, and the imaging of the finger placed on the second finger placement unit 22 A captured image including a background portion other than the finger at a predetermined ratio can be obtained.

  In this way, the imaging means 24 images the finger placed on the first finger placement unit 21 in a state where the light from the light source 23 is transmitted, and a clear subcutaneous vein covering almost the entire imaging range. A fluoroscopic image will be obtained. Further, for the finger placed on the second finger placement unit 22, the finger surface in a state where the light from the light source 23 is reflected is imaged, and the finger surface that is brightly illuminated while the finger and the background are included is the background. An image that is clearly distinguishable is obtained. In this case, since the boundary position between the finger and the background portion can be identified, a change in the position of the finger can be recognized.

  Similar to the first embodiment, the blood vessel pattern recognition means 25 recognizes a blood vessel pattern from a captured image output from the imaging means 24. In the present embodiment, the lower first finger placement is performed. The blood vessel pattern of the finger placed on the placement unit 21 is recognized.

  The finger recognizing unit 27 analyzes a captured image obtained by imaging the finger placed on the second finger placement unit 22 with the imaging unit 24, discriminates a finger portion and a background portion from the captured image, Information indicating a finger region and a background region other than the finger region in the captured image is input to the operation control unit 26 while the image is captured. When the finger moves during imaging, the positional relationship and size ratio between the finger and the background in the captured image change, and the information content indicating the finger and background in the captured image by the finger recognition unit 27 also changes. Since the operation control unit 26 continuously acquires the position information of the finger and the background in the captured image from the finger recognition unit 27, the position of the finger and the background image portion is changed with time. It can be identified and specified.

  Since the distance from the imaging unit 24 of the second finger placement unit 22 on which the finger is placed is known, the range occupied by the finger in the imaging range by the imaging unit 24 can be almost predicted by the finger recognition unit 27, and the light source Since the finger is sufficiently irradiated with the light from 23, the finger surface has an appropriate brightness, and an image in which the image area of the finger appears as an area having a brightness different from that of the background image area can be obtained. The boundary between the image area of the finger in the captured image and the image area of the background can be properly identified, the finger portion can be easily identified, and various objects behind the finger are included in the captured image as the background of the finger. Even in this case, the finger portion can be reliably recognized.

  Regarding the processing for discriminating the finger portion from the captured image in the finger recognition means 35, a known image processing method, for example, region estimation by edge extraction, determination by luminance information, detection of a finger or the like by comparison with standard image data of the finger Therefore, the identification method is used, and detailed description is omitted.

  The operation control unit 26 recognizes the blood vessel pattern of the finger placed on the first finger placement unit 21 recognized by the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 25 with a finger unique to each user who is recorded in advance. An individual is identified by comparison with the data, and a different operation command is input to the massage machine 80, which is an operation target device, for each finger data related to the identified individual. Before using the massage machine 80, the blood vessel pattern of each finger of the user is recorded in advance as data, and each operation command of the massage machine 80 is assigned to each. As in the embodiment, the start of a plurality of selectable automatic courses is set, and the automatic course according to the type of finger placed on the first finger placement unit 21 before the massage starts is massaged. It is a mechanism that is performed.

  However, once the massage operation is started after the automatic course is selected, the type of finger placed on the first finger placement unit 21 is assigned to the selection of the operation content during the course while the massage operation is being executed. This is different from the operation start time. As in the first embodiment, when the fingers are sequentially registered to the operation device, the first finger is the index finger, the second finger is the middle finger, the third finger is the ring finger, and the fourth finger is the little finger. However, it is not limited to this, and the order of the fingers to be registered may be arbitrary.

  On the other hand, the operation control unit 26 continuously inputs information about the finger and background in the captured image determined by the finger recognition unit 27 during imaging by the imaging unit 24, so that the captured image with time elapses. The change of the finger or the background can be acquired, and the content of this change can be compared with the type data of the finger movement recorded in advance in the memory 61 or the like to grasp the finger movement. Then, the operation control unit 26 transmits an operation command to the operation target device corresponding to the grasped finger movement, that is, an operation command assigned in advance to the type data matching the finger movement of the massage machine 80 as the operation target device. This is input to the control unit 81.

  For example, the operation control unit 26 grasps the change in the position of the finger tip as time elapses as determined by the finger recognition unit 27 as a finger movement in the finger longitudinal direction by comparison with the type data. Become. Further, the operation control unit 26 compares the movement of the finger with respect to the imaging unit in the perspective direction with respect to the change in the presence / absence of the background determined by the finger recognition unit 27 around the finger with time. As will be understood. In any case, the operation control unit 26 can input an operation command corresponding to the movement of the finger in the finger longitudinal direction or an operation command corresponding to the movement in the perspective direction to the operation target device.

  Specific examples of finger movements that are recorded in advance as type data and recognized by the operation control unit 26 include, for example, a “circle motion” in which a circle is drawn on the second finger placement unit 22 with the fingertip, “Tap” by tapping the second finger placement portion 22 a few times, and placing the finger on the second finger placement portion 22 in the same direction as when placing the finger on the first finger placement portion 21 in the longitudinal direction of the finger “Up and down slide” to slide, “left and right slide” to place the finger on the second finger placement unit 22 in the same direction as when placing the finger on the first finger placement unit 21 and slide in the direction perpendicular to the finger longitudinal direction, There are four. In either case, the speed and direction of movement of the finger are reflected in the operation content.

  Each operation command for such finger movement is assigned during a massage operation, and the assigned content is determined by placing the finger on the first finger placement unit 21 immediately before recognizing the finger movement. It is set differently for each type, the operation related to mechanical massage is set for the first finger (index finger), the operation related to air massage is set for the second finger (middle finger), and the third finger ( For the ring finger, an operation related to the position adjustment of each part of the massage machine main body 90 is set.

  Specifically, the operation control unit 26 specifies a finger from the blood vessel pattern of the finger placed on the first finger placement unit 21 during the massage operation, and determines which item (mechanical massage adjustment, air massage adjustment, Identifying whether or not the operation of the massage machine is adjusted, and then identifying the movement of the finger placed on the second finger placement unit 22 to obtain the specific adjustment contents of each setting item This is a mechanism for inputting to the massage machine 80. In order to interrupt the state of identifying the movement of the finger, depending on whether the finger is placed on the first finger placement unit 21 or the state where the finger is released from the second finger placement unit 22 is maintained for a few seconds, The operation control unit 26 can be instructed.

  Here, the correspondence between the first finger movement and each operation related to the mechanical massage will be explained in detail. When the finger movement is a circular motion, it will be an instruction operation for side-up / side-down. Setting the direction (raising / lowering) and setting the operation speed according to the speed of turning the finger.

  Further, when the movement of the finger is a tap, the operation of instructing the execution of the tapping is performed, and the tapping operation speed is set according to the speed of tapping the finger. Further, when the finger moves up and down, the massage up / down position is adjusted, and when the finger moves left and right, the massage strength is adjusted.

  Also, the correspondence between the second finger movement and each operation related to air massage will be explained in detail. When the finger movement is a circular movement, it will be instructed to change the foot stretch option setting. In the case of a tap, an instruction to change the pulse option setting is given. Further, when the finger moves up and down, an instruction is given to change the air massage strength, and when the finger moves to the left and right, an instruction is given to change the stretch option setting.

  The correspondence between the third finger movement and each operation related to the position adjustment of each part of the massage machine main body 90 will be described in detail. When the finger movement is a circular movement, the operation of instructing the raising / lowering of the backrest part 93 is performed. Therefore, the raising / lowering is set by turning the finger. Further, when the movement of the finger is a tap, an instruction operation is performed for reclining and storing the leg support portion 95. In addition, when the finger moves up and down, the leg support unit 95 is instructed to be raised / lowered, and when the finger is slid to the back side, the finger is raised, and when the finger is slid to the near side, it is set to be lowered. Further, when the finger moves left and right, an instruction to adjust the expansion / contraction state of the leg support portion 95 is given, and when the finger is slid to the right, the finger is extended, and when the finger is slid to the left, the contraction is set.

  As for the finger movement, similar to the shape of the finger blood vessel pattern, the operation data of the operation target device, that is, the type data in which the finger movement is directly recorded in association with the operation command to the operation target device is used. The movement is grasped by comparing the pattern data with the change of the image part of the finger and the background with the passage of time, but the movement of the movement using the pattern data that records the change based on the movement of the user's finger. The movement of the finger is not limited to recognition, for example, using a known image processing method that compares a change in the finger or background in the captured image with a plurality of standard identification data recorded in advance. May be identified and specified, and an operation command previously assigned to the identification data corresponding to the movement of the finger may be input to the operation target device.

  Next, the control of the setting operation of each adjustment item during the massage operation on the massage machine by the operation device according to the present embodiment will be described using a flowchart. As a premise, similar to the first embodiment, the course selection corresponding to the finger is normally performed by the finger recognition at the stage of the automatic course selection before the massage start, and the massage operation of the automatic course is started normally. And

  After the massage operation is started, the operation control unit 26 switches the assignment of the finger placed on the first finger placement unit 21 and the operation to a preset correspondence state different from that before the operation starts (step S201). During the massage operation, the imaging means 24 images the user's finger placed on the first finger placement unit 21 in a state where light is emitted from the light source 23 (step S202).

  After imaging by the imaging unit 24, the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 25 executes recognition of the blood vessel pattern from the obtained captured image (step S203). Here, it is determined whether or not the blood vessel pattern is normally recognized (step S204), and when the predetermined blood vessel pattern is recognized, the operation control unit 26 records the obtained blood vessel pattern information of the finger in advance. Compared with the registered data of the blood vessel pattern image of the user (step S205), the data corresponding to the blood vessel pattern exists, that is, the finger placed on the finger placement unit is the finger of the registered user It is determined whether or not (step S206). At this time, the processing time can be shortened by using only the data related to the user's finger specified in the process before the start of operation as the target data for comparison and collation.

  If there is blood vessel pattern data of the corresponding finger, that is, if it is the finger of the user, the operation control unit 26 further determines whether or not the finger is a finger assigned to the setting of the adjustment item. (Step S207).

  In the case of the finger assigned to the setting of the adjustment item, that is, the first to third fingers, a new finger is placed on the display unit 87 in order to perform a predetermined adjustment item setting operation. In addition to instructing the user to place it on the placement unit 22, the contents explaining which movement corresponds to the setting of which adjustment item are displayed (step S 208). Then, the imaging unit 24 is newly placed on the second finger placement unit 22 and takes an image of the finger of the user to be moved by the movement according to the operation (step S209). After imaging by the imaging unit 24, the finger recognition unit 27 recognizes the finger and the background from the obtained captured image (step S210), and the operation control unit 26 indicates the change of the recognized finger and the background with time. (Step S211), whether there is movement type data corresponding to this change, that is, this change is a registered movement, for example, “circle motion”, “tap”, “up / down slide” ”Or“ left and right slide ”(step S212).

  When there is corresponding movement type data, that is, when finger movement information is recorded in advance as data, the operation control unit 26 sets a predetermined adjustment item assigned to the finger movement type data in advance. An operation command for instructing the setting is called from the memory 61 and the like, and the display unit 87 of the remote controller 85 displays that the selected adjustment is performed for confirmation (step S213), and at the same time, the adjustment item corresponding to the finger movement. An operation command is input to the control unit of the massage machine so as to perform the setting operation (step S214).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not any finger is placed on the first finger placement unit 21 and the blood vessel pattern is recognized from the captured image, which is a signal that the adjustment item has been set. (Step S215) When the finger is placed on the first finger placement unit 21, the operation control unit 26 determines whether or not all massage courses have been massaged by the massage machine 80 ( Step S216), if all are performed, a series of processes related to the operation during the operation of the massage machine is completed. When massage of a part of the massage course is not performed in the step S216, the process returns to the step 202 and the subsequent processes are repeated. If the finger is not placed on the first finger placement unit 21 in step S215, the process returns to step S209 and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  If it is determined in step S212 that the movement does not correspond to the type data, the display unit displays that the finger should be moved again (step S217), and the process proceeds to step S209.

  In step S207, when a finger (fourth finger) to which no adjustment item is assigned is placed and recognized, an appropriate finger is placed on the first finger placement unit 21 again on the display unit 87. The display is displayed (step S218), and the process proceeds to step S202.

  On the other hand, if the blood vessel pattern cannot be recognized in step S204, or if there is no registered blood vessel pattern of the user's finger that matches the blood vessel pattern recognized in step S206, a non-finger or non-finger It is determined that a predetermined part of the body has covered the finger placement part, and it is considered that an emergency stop has been instructed by the user or a surrounding person, and a command to stop the massage operation is input to the massage machine (step S219). Is stopped in the middle of the massage course, and a series of processes related to the operation of the massage machine is terminated.

  As described above, in the operation device according to the present embodiment, the finger recognition unit 27 determines the finger and the background in the captured image, and the operation control unit 26 determines the movement of the finger from the change of the finger and the background. Since the corresponding operation command is input to the massage machine 80 and the desired operation is performed, operation instructions can be performed not only by the type of finger but also by movement, thereby increasing the number of operation variations and performing various operations. Further, it is possible to perform detailed instruction operations that can be performed with normal operation input means, and it is not necessary to perform operations via normal operation input means such as the remote controller 85, and operations can be performed without impairing the relaxed state. In addition, by identifying the finger area in the captured image and discriminating the finger movement, it is possible to easily perform the process until the operation command corresponding to the finger movement is executed, and to greatly reduce the processing load. The time from when the finger is imaged until the operation as the actual operation result is executed can be shortened.

  In addition, the first finger placement unit 21 and the second finger placement unit 22 are disposed so as to overlap the upper side of the imaging unit 24, and the imaging unit is placed in a state where a finger is placed on the first finger placement unit 21. 24, a captured image in which most fingers are obtained can be obtained. On the other hand, in the state where the finger is placed on the second finger placement portion 22, a captured image including both the finger portion and the background portion can be obtained by the imaging means 24. The blood vessel pattern can be easily and reliably discriminated from the captured image of the finger placed on the first finger placement unit 21 and its features can be extracted. When the finger is moved on the second finger placement unit 22 having a sufficiently large area, the obtained captured image changes between the finger part and the background part over time. Occurs, from the captured image of the finger placed on the second finger placement unit 22 It can also be more accurate for recognizing the motion reliably by comparison and collation between the motion of type data.

(Third embodiment of the present invention)
An operating device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In each of the drawings, the operating device 3 according to the present embodiment is similar to the first embodiment in that the finger placement unit 31, the light source 32, the imaging unit 33, the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 34, the operation control unit 35, and the like. On the other hand, as a different point, it includes finger recognition means 36 for recognizing a finger placed on the finger placement unit 31 by distinguishing it from the background in the captured image, and is embedded in the front portion of the armrest 94 of the massage machine 80. It has the structure integrated and arrange | positioned in the form.

  The massage machine 80 has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment except that the operation device is not disposed on the remote controller 85 and is instead disposed on the armrest 94, and the description thereof is omitted.

  The finger placement unit 31 is formed of a substantially plate-like body made of a translucent material that is wide enough to move a finger placed on the upper surface by a predetermined distance in a finger longitudinal direction and a direction orthogonal to the finger longitudinal direction. The placed finger can be imaged by the lower imaging means 33.

  The upper surface of the finger placement portion 31 is a gentle curved surface continuous with the upper surface of the armrest portion 94, and is identified by touching with a reference 31a for placing the finger, for example, a visible cross-shaped mark 31a or the finger. It is possible to provide minute unevenness. The finger placement portion 31 is sufficiently wide and has a substantially flat shape with no protruding portion including the surrounding armrest portion 94. Therefore, by providing marks and irregularities, these finger placement portions 31 can be reliably used as marks. The ventral side of the finger is brought into close contact with the finger placement portion.

  The light source 32 is disposed below the finger placement unit 31 and on the side of the imaging unit 33, and irradiates light on the finger placed on the finger placement unit 31 from below.

  The light emitted from the light source 32 is in a state where the finger placed on the finger placement unit 31 is transmitted through the surface of the finger and reflected from the inside of the finger due to the direction of the light. Thus, a fluoroscopic image of the subcutaneous vein that can be clearly imaged by the imaging means 33 is obtained.

  In addition, the direction of light irradiation can be changed so that the light transmitted through the finger placement unit 31 is reflected on the finger surface, and the imaging means 33 images the finger in this state, An image is obtained in which a brightly illuminated finger surface is clearly distinguishable from the background while the finger and the background are included.

  Similar to the first embodiment, the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 34 recognizes a blood vessel pattern from a captured image output from the imaging unit 33. In this embodiment, the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 34 is more than the first embodiment. Corresponding to the finger placement part 31 that is widely formed and has no obstacles around it, a blood vessel pattern of a finger placed on the finger placement part 31 with the direction indicated by the finger as an arbitrary direction is recognized. .

  The operation control unit 35 previously recorded in the memory 61 or the like is a finger blood vessel pattern that is recognized by the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 34 and is placed on the finger placement unit 31 with the finger pointing direction as an arbitrary direction. Each individual of the individual to be treated is identified by comparing with the finger data unique to each individual, and a different operation command is input to the massage machine 80 that is the operation target device for each of the plurality of data relating to the specified individual. However, as the unique data, information on each blood vessel pattern in a state where each finger of the person to be treated is placed on the finger placement unit 31 with a plurality of different directions indicated by the finger is set as the direction of the blood vessel pattern. The information is recorded in advance together with such information, and the blood vessel pattern recognized by the blood vessel pattern recognition means 34 and the direction of the blood vessel pattern recognized simultaneously are compared and collated. In, but that allows identification of the orientation of the individual's identification and finger with a finger.

  The direction of the blood vessel pattern is recognized by, for example, recognizing a plurality of different directions by rotating the shape data of the recorded blood vessel pattern and seeing the coincidence with the blood vessel pattern obtained by the blood vessel pattern recognition means 34. Yes. Of the unique data, the finger blood vessel pattern itself is recorded in advance for each finger, and is common regardless of the orientation, thereby reducing the amount of data to be recorded.

  Regarding the finger orientation recorded in advance, for example, the length of the finger when the user sits on the massage machine and places the finger and the forearm on the arm rest 94 and puts the finger on the finger rest in a natural posture. Assuming that the direction is the forward direction, three cases are used: the forward direction, the lateral direction rotated 90 ° from the forward direction, and the reverse direction rotated 180 ° from the forward direction. Regarding the reverse direction, since it is difficult to place a finger on the finger placement unit 31 while sitting on the massage machine 80, it is assumed that the finger is placed before sitting on the massage machine 80.

  At least the positive direction should be recorded with the finger placed naturally, so that the user can take a natural and comfortable posture when actually placing the finger on the finger placement unit 31 for operation. In the recognition of blood vessel patterns, it is possible to maintain a particularly important relaxed state during massage.

  Note that the orientation of placing the finger on the finger placement unit 31 for operation is important to maintain a relaxed state, so that a certain amount of deviation (for example, about ± 15 °) from the recorded orientation can be tolerated. Even if the blood vessel pattern obtained by the blood vessel pattern recognizing means 34 is slightly different from the recorded blood vessel pattern, it is handled as a match if it can be regarded as the same shape.

  Before using the massage machine, each finger of the user corresponding to each operation of the massage machine and the direction of placement on the finger placement part are recorded in advance, but the operation command is assigned to the data related to the finger orientation The contents are set differently for each recognized finger, and different contents are set before the massage is started and during the massage operation. Before starting, an automatic course is selected, and during operation, operations relating to execution of course contents and adjustment of massage intensity are set.

  Data relating to the orientation of the finger placement is assigned to start a selectable automatic course at the start of operation, and selection is performed according to the orientation of the finger placed on the placement section. On the other hand, when the massage operation is started after the automatic course is selected, data related to the operation during the course is assigned to the data related to the finger placement during the massage operation, which is different from that at the start of the operation. It will be. Note that during the massage operation, it is difficult to place a finger in the reverse direction from the posture of the user sitting on the massage machine 80, and therefore no operation command is assigned as no operation is performed in the reverse direction.

  When the fingers are registered in order with respect to the operation device, the first finger is the index finger, the second finger is the middle finger, the third finger is the ring finger, and the fourth finger is the little finger, but this is not a limitation. The order of the fingers to be registered may be arbitrary.

  The correspondence between the finger and the operation content when the first finger is placed on the finger placement unit 31 before the massage starts will be described in detail. When the first finger is in the positive direction, the whole body fatigue recovery course In the case of the horizontal direction, the operation of instructing the execution of the whole body refresh course is instructed. In the case of the reverse direction, the operation of instructing the execution of the whole body comfort course is instructed.

  Similarly, the correspondence between the finger and the operation content when the second finger is placed on the finger placement unit 31 before starting will be described in detail. When the orientation of the second finger is the positive direction, Instructed to run the fatigue recovery course, instructed to run the shoulder-shoulder refresh course in the horizontal direction, and instructed to run the shoulder comfort course in the reverse direction It becomes.

  Similarly, when the third finger is placed on the finger placement unit 31 before the start, the correspondence between the finger and the operation content will be described in detail. Instructing the execution of the recovery course, instructing the execution of the waist refresh course in the horizontal direction, and instructing the execution of the comfort course in the reverse direction.

  Similarly, the correspondence between the finger and the operation content when the fourth finger is placed on the finger placement unit 31 before the start will be described in detail. When the direction of the fourth finger is the positive direction, the whole body air Instructing to execute the course, instructing to execute the whole body stretch course in the lateral direction, and instructing to execute the shortened course in the reverse direction.

  Further, the correspondence between the finger and the operation content when the first finger is placed on the finger placement unit 31 during the massage operation will be described in detail. When the first finger is in the positive direction, the mechanical massage is performed. Adjustment to increase the strength of the massage is instructed, and in the horizontal direction, adjustment to increase the strength of the air massage is instructed.

  Similarly, the correspondence between the finger and the operation content when the second finger is placed on the finger placement unit 31 during the massage operation will be described in detail. When the direction of the second finger is the positive direction, An instruction to perform an adjustment to make the strength of the massage weaker, and an instruction to make an adjustment to make the strength of the air massage weaker in the lateral direction.

  Similarly, the correspondence between the finger and the operation content when the third finger is placed on the finger placement unit 31 during the massage operation will be described. The direction of the third finger is either the positive direction or the horizontal direction. Regardless of the operation, the skip operation is instructed to be skipped.

  Similarly, the correspondence between the finger and the operation content when the fourth finger is placed on the finger placement unit during the massage operation will be described. The direction of the fourth finger is either the positive direction or the horizontal direction. Regardless of the operation, the repeat operation of the massage being performed is instructed.

  Furthermore, the operation control unit 35 continuously inputs blood vessel pattern information from the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 34 while the finger is imaged, so that information on the blood vessel pattern is obtained as information on the blood vessel pattern with time. A change can be acquired, and the content of this change can be compared with the type data of the finger movement recorded in advance in the memory 61 or the like to grasp the finger movement. Then, the operation control unit 35 inputs an operation command to the operation target device corresponding to the grasped finger movement, that is, an operation command assigned in advance to type data matching the finger movement, to the operation target device. .

  For example, the operation control unit 35 compares the position change in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the finger with the passage of time of the blood vessel pattern obtained by the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 34 by comparing the finger in the perpendicular direction with the type data. It will be grasped as the movement of. In addition, the operation control unit 35 compares the change in the interval between the finger longitudinal direction and the perpendicular direction with the passage of time between two predetermined points in the blood vessel pattern obtained by the blood vessel pattern recognition means 34 by comparing with the type data. This is grasped as the movement of the finger related to the rotation around the axis parallel to the longitudinal direction. In any case, an operation command corresponding to the movement of the finger in the perpendicular direction or an operation command corresponding to the movement of the finger related to the rotation is input to the operation target device.

  As for the finger movement accompanying the blood vessel pattern change, as in the case of the blood vessel pattern shape, the change in the blood vessel pattern was recorded in advance in association with the operation content of the operation target device, that is, the operation command to the operation target device. By using the type data, the movement of the finger is grasped by comparing the type data with the change of the blood vessel pattern. The movement of the type data using the type data that records the change based on the user's own finger movement is used. It is not limited to recognition. For example, finger movements are identified and specified using a known image processing method that compares changes in blood vessel patterns with a plurality of standard identification data recorded in advance. Then, an operation command assigned in advance to the identification data corresponding to the movement of the finger may be input to the operation target device.

  Further, as in the second embodiment, the operation control unit 35 continuously inputs information on the finger and background in the captured image determined by the finger recognition unit 36 during imaging by the imaging unit 33. Thus, it is possible to acquire a change in the finger or background in the captured image with the passage of time, and compare the content of this change with the type data of the finger movement recorded in advance in the memory 61 or the like to compare the finger movement. Can be grasped. Then, the operation control unit 35 sends an operation command to the operation target device corresponding to the grasped finger movement, that is, an operation command assigned in advance to type data matching the finger movement of the massage machine 80 as the operation target device. This is input to the control unit 81.

  Next, the control at the start of the operation of the massage machine by the operation device according to the present embodiment will be described using a flowchart. As a premise, the main power of the massage machine 80 is turned on in a state in which the correspondence between each operation command related to the massage machine and the blood vessel pattern in the three directions of the first to fourth fingers of the user is recorded in advance. It is assumed that the massage machine 80 is activated in a standby state, the imaging means 33 starts imaging, and waits for an operation state instruction input such as a massage course by the user.

After completion of the preparatory operation after activation, the display unit 87 of the remote controller 85 enters an initial screen display state that instructs the user to place a finger on the finger placement unit 31 of the operation device 3, and The imaging unit 33 enters a state where imaging is started (step S301). When the user first places the finger on the finger placement unit 31 in a predetermined orientation so as to correspond to the desired automatic course, the captured image when the user changes from the state where the finger is not placed to the state where the finger is placed. By detecting a minute change or a pressure change on the surface of the finger placement unit 31, the light source 32 is turned on, and the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 34 can recognize the finger blood vessel pattern (step S302).
The imaging means 33 images the user's finger placed on the finger placement unit 31 while light is emitted from the light source 32 that has been turned on (step S303).

  After imaging by the imaging means 33, the blood vessel pattern recognition means 34 executes recognition of the blood vessel pattern from the obtained captured image (step S304). Here, it is determined whether or not the blood vessel pattern is normally recognized (step S305). When the predetermined blood vessel pattern is recognized, the operation control unit 35 recognizes the direction of the blood vessel pattern (step S306). Further, the obtained blood vessel pattern of the finger and the information on the direction thereof are compared and collated with the pre-recorded registration data of each blood vessel pattern for each user (step S307), and a blood vessel of a predetermined direction corresponding to the blood vessel pattern. It is determined whether or not the pattern data exists, that is, whether or not the finger placed on the finger placement unit is the finger of the registered user (step S308).

  When there is blood vessel pattern data of the corresponding direction of the corresponding finger, that is, when information on the user is registered as data, the operation control unit 35 assigns in advance to data corresponding to the finger of the predetermined direction. The operation command for instructing the execution of the massage course is called from the memory 61 or the like, and the fact that the selected massage course is performed is displayed on the display unit 87 of the remote controller 85 for confirmation (step S309). When an operation command is input to the control unit 81 of the massage machine 80 so as to perform a massage operation along the automatic course corresponding to the direction (step S310), a series of processes related to the massage start is completed.

  An operation command from the operation device 3 is input to the control unit 81 of the massage machine 80, and the massage machine 80 detects a state where the user is seated on the massage machine body 90, and then massages along the selected automatic course. The operation will start.

  On the other hand, when the blood vessel pattern cannot be recognized in step S305, or when there is no blood vessel pattern in a predetermined direction of the finger corresponding to the blood vessel pattern recognized in step S308, that is, the information on the user is stored. If it is not registered as data, it is determined that the user is not registered, and the display unit 87 of the remote controller 85 displays that the operation by the subsequent finger placement is not accepted (step S311). The device 80 is set to accept an operation by the remote controller 85 (step S312), and the series of processes is terminated. In this case, in the massage machine 80, as a massage course selection by a normal remote controller operation, a screen for selecting a plurality of massage courses is displayed on the display unit 87 of the remote controller 85, and the course selection is performed by the switch input of the user. Is displayed. In response to this, when the user operates the remote controller 85, a massage course is selected and input from the remote controller 85 to the control unit 81, and the massage machine 80 is in a state where the user is seated on the massage machine body 90 as described above. After the detection, a massage operation along the selected massage course starts.

  Next, the control related to the operation during the massage operation after starting the massage will be described. As a premise, it is assumed that the finger is normally recognized at the stage of selecting the automatic course, and the automatic course corresponding to the finger is selected. After starting the massage operation, the operation control unit 35 switches the assignment of the finger placed on the finger placement unit 31 and the operation command to a correspondence state set in advance and different from that before the operation starts (step S401). During the massage operation, the imaging means 33 images the finger of the user placed on the finger placement unit 31 in a state where light is emitted from the light source 32 (step S402).

  After imaging by the imaging means 33, the blood vessel pattern recognition means 34 executes recognition of the blood vessel pattern from the obtained captured image (step S403). Here, it is determined whether or not the blood vessel pattern is normally recognized (step S404). When the predetermined blood vessel pattern is recognized, the operation control unit 35 recognizes the direction of the blood vessel pattern (step S405), Further, the obtained blood vessel pattern of the finger and the direction information thereof are compared with the previously recorded blood vessel pattern registration data of the user (step S406), and there is data corresponding to the blood vessel pattern, that is, the finger. It is determined whether or not the finger placed on the placement unit is the finger of the user who has already been registered and has selected the previous automatic course (step S407). At this time, the processing time can be shortened by using only the data related to the user's finger specified in the process before the start of operation as the target data for comparison and collation.

  If there is data of the corresponding blood vessel pattern of the finger in step S407, that is, if the information of the user is registered as data, the imaging means 33 of the user who is placed on the finger placement unit 31 is displayed. While the imaging of the finger is continued, the finger recognition unit 36 also continues to recognize the finger and the background from the captured image obtained by the imaging unit 33 (step S408), and the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 34 also continues to select the blood vessel pattern. Recognizing (Step S409), whether or not the operation control unit 35 recognizes a finger, background, or blood vessel pattern that remains unchanged for a predetermined reference time (1 to 2 seconds). Is determined (step S410).

  Here, when the finger, background, or blood vessel pattern is maintained in an unchanged state, that is, when there is no change over time and the finger can be regarded as stationary, the operation control unit 35 An operation command for instructing execution of a massage-related operation assigned in advance to the registered data of the direction is called from the memory 61 or the like, and the display unit 87 of the remote controller 85 displays that the selected operation is performed for confirmation. (Step S411) At the same time, an operation command is input to the control unit 81 of the massage machine 80 so as to perform the massage-related operation corresponding to the finger (Step S412).

  The operation command is input to the control unit 81 of the massage machine 80, and the massage machine 80 performs an operation according to the command. After the operation command is input, the operation control unit 35 determines whether or not all massages of the automatic course have been performed by the massage machine 80 (step S413). A series of processes related to is completed. If massage of some massage courses has not been performed in step S413, the process returns to step S402 and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  In step S410, if the state without change is not maintained, that is, if a change with time has occurred, it is considered that the finger has moved, and the recognized finger or background including the reference time is recognized. Alternatively, the change of the blood vessel pattern over time is compared with the finger movement type data (step S414), and it is determined whether the movement corresponds to the registered type data (step S415).

  When there is corresponding movement type data, that is, when finger movement information is registered as data, the operation control unit 35 executes a massage-related action assigned to the finger movement type data in advance. The instructing operation command is called from the memory 61 or the like, and the display unit 87 of the remote controller 85 is displayed to confirm that the selected operation is performed (step S416), and at the same time, the massage is performed so as to perform the operation corresponding to the movement of the finger. An operation command is input to the control unit 81 of the machine 80 (step S417). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S413.

  If it is determined in step S415 that the movement does not correspond to the type data, the process proceeds to step S411.

  On the other hand, if the blood vessel pattern cannot be recognized in step S404, or if there is no registered finger blood vessel pattern that matches the blood vessel pattern recognized in step S407, that is, treatment with automatic course selection performed. When a blood vessel pattern other than a person's finger is recognized, or when information on the recognized blood vessel pattern is not registered as data, an object (including a predetermined part of the body) other than the finger of the user It is determined that the mounting portion has been covered, and it is considered that an emergency stop has been instructed by the user or the surrounding person, and a command to stop the massage operation is input to the massage machine (step S418), and the massage machine 80 is set to the massage course. Along with an emergency stop on the way, a series of processing related to the operation of the massage machine is terminated.

  As described above, in the operating device according to the present embodiment, the imaging unit 33 and the light source 32 are disposed below the substantially flat finger placement unit 31, and the finger placement unit 31 has a sufficiently wide area. Since there is no mark other than a mark or a micro unevenness as a reference for placing the finger, the finger can be placed on the finger placing unit 31 in an arbitrary direction. Therefore, the blood vessel pattern can be recognized and the operation can be performed by placing the finger in a natural posture, the operation can be performed without impairing the relaxed state obtained by the massage machine 80, and the operation command is assigned to each direction of the finger. As a result, operation variations can be increased, various operations can be performed, and detailed instruction operations that can be performed by normal operation input means are possible.

  In the operation device according to each of the first to third embodiments, the operation device 1, 2, and 3 are provided for the massage machine 80 that is the operation target device. For example, it can be provided in multiple numbers, such as being incorporated into the left and right armrests of the massage machine, and the number of items that can be operated by placing the finger or moving the finger can be increased, and the same operation can be performed on either the left or right side By using the method that is convenient for the user during the operation, it is possible to maintain and improve the feeling of relaxation. When a plurality of operation devices are provided in this way, for example, the operation device provided on the right armrest portion that is mainly operated with the right hand is assigned course selection and various setting operations for the automatic course, while the operation is mainly performed with the left hand. It is preferable that operations received by a predetermined device are grouped for each operation purpose, for example, an operation instruction or an adjustment operation related to a manual operation of massage is assigned to the operation device provided on the left armrest portion to be performed.

  In the operation device according to each of the first to third embodiments, the light source used for recognizing the blood vessel pattern is arranged beside or below the finger placement unit, and the light that has been irradiated and transmitted through the skin. It uses a fluoroscopic image of the subcutaneous vein that is generated based on reflection inside the finger (so-called reflection type). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a light source is arranged above the finger placement unit, It is also possible to use a transparent image of a subcutaneous vein that is generated based on transmission through the finger as it is (so-called transmission type).

  In the operation device according to each of the first to third embodiments, the operation control units 15, 26, and 35 cause the display unit 87 of the remote controller 85 to display the automatic course content and the operation content corresponding to the finger and its movement. The user can visually recognize the finger and the contents selected by its movement. In addition, when the finger data is recorded in advance, for example, by inputting which finger is the first finger An operation target device that indicates which operation corresponds to which operation is displayed on the display means of the operation device, the display portion of the operation target device, or the display device connected to the operation target device. When the user performs an action related to the operation while viewing the image, the operation instruction corresponding to the operation content indicated in the image is input to the operation target device. Can also Even if the user does not remember what kind of operation the finger or its movement corresponds to, the operation can be appropriately performed based on the guidance image, and only the information corresponding to the operation indicated in the guidance image is the operation information. By accepting, an erroneous operation due to a misrecognition of a finger or a finger movement corresponding to an operation that should not be performed in the situation is eliminated, and the operation target device can be appropriately operated.

(Fourth embodiment of the present invention)
An operating device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In each of the drawings, the operation device 4 according to the present embodiment includes a finger placement unit 41, a light source 42, an imaging unit 43, a blood vessel pattern recognition unit 44, and an operation control unit 45, as in the first embodiment. On the other hand, the difference is that the operation target device 100 is not a massage machine but an AV device such as a television or a video recorder, and a finger placed on the finger placement unit 41 is recognized in a captured image separately from the background. It comprises a recognition means 46 and has a configuration in which it is incorporated and arranged in a form embedded in the remote control 105 of the AV equipment. The configuration of the operation device 4 as hardware is the same as that of the third embodiment except that the finger placement unit 41 is sufficiently wide except that the operation device 4 is integrated into the remote controller 105 of the operation target device 100. The shape is flat with no protrusions including the periphery, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  As in the above embodiments, the operation control unit 45 recognizes the blood vessel pattern of the finger placed on the finger placement unit 41 recognized by the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 44 for each individual person who is recorded in advance. The individual is identified by comparing with the finger data unique to each, and a different operation command is input to the operation target device for each of the plurality of data related to the identified individual. In the case of the present embodiment, the operation control unit 45 specifies an individual from the blood vessel pattern and then inputs information that the individual is operating to the control unit of the operation target device 100, so that the operation target device 100 side Without authentication such as input of a personal identification number for identifying an individual, a list of contents previously recorded by the individual is displayed on the display device 101 such as a television connected to the operation target device 100, or the individual Execute automatic scheduled recording based on pre-registered genres and arbitrary keywords, or based on registered genres and keywords, or based on the individual's past viewing tendency, It is possible to extract a program that seems to suit the preference and display the list on the display device 101.

  In addition, the operation control unit 45 continuously inputs information on the finger and background in the captured image identified by the finger recognition unit 46, as in the second embodiment, while the finger is imaged. At the same time, as in the third embodiment, blood vessel pattern information is continuously input from the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 44, so that the finger or background changes in the captured image with time and the time elapses. Each change in the blood vessel pattern can be acquired, and the contents of this change can be compared with the previously recorded finger movement type data to grasp the finger movement. Then, the operation control unit 45 inputs an operation command to the operation target device corresponding to the grasped finger movement, that is, an operation command assigned in advance to type data matching the finger movement, to the operation target device. .

  Thereby, while the standard GUI for operation of the operation target device 100 or the display content specialized for each individual is displayed on the display device 101, the operation of placing the finger or moving the finger is performed. In addition to the user GUI, the focus movement / input (determination) operation in the list of recorded contents and broadcast programs can be performed in the same manner as with the remote controller.

  Specifically, as an example of the finger movement recorded in advance as type data and recognized by the operation control unit 45, a circle is drawn on the finger placement unit 41 with the fingertip as in the second embodiment. “Tap”, “tap” that taps the finger placement unit 41 with a finger several times, “up / down slide” in which the finger is placed on the finger placement unit 41 in a predetermined direction and slid in the longitudinal direction of the finger, In addition to the “left and right slide” that is placed on the finger placement unit 41 in a predetermined orientation and slides in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the finger, “flick” that lightly touches an arbitrary position of the finger placement unit 41 with a finger. Can be mentioned. In either case, it is also possible to recognize the speed of moving the finger and reflect it in the operation content.

  For example, if the movement of the finger moves up and down, the content of each operation command assigned to the movement of the finger corresponds to the GUI. When it is slid, an upward movement on the display screen is instructed, and when it is slid toward the near side, a downward movement on the display screen is instructed. Also, when the finger moves left and right, it is an instruction to move the focus left and right. When the finger is slid to the left, it moves leftward on the display screen, and when it is slid to the right, Each movement to the right is instructed. Further, when the movement of the finger is a tap, an instruction operation for determining the focused item is performed. Further, when the movement of the finger is a flick, an instruction operation is performed to scroll the GUI display image in the paying direction (page switching).

  In addition, it is also possible to directly assign the movement of the finger to the operation of the operation target device 100 instead of the operation based on the GUI, and perform the device operation as it is with the movement of the finger corresponding to the operation. In this case, when the finger motion is a circular motion, the content of each motion command assigned to the motion of the finger is to perform a fast-forward / rewind of the movie being played back or a feed / return for each chapter. The feed direction (back / front) is set by turning the dial, and the feed amount (time) is set according to the speed of turning the finger. When the finger moves as a tap, a playback / stop instruction is given, and playback / stop is switched each time the finger is tapped.

  In addition, when the finger moves up and down, the playback volume adjustment is instructed. When the finger is slid to the back, the volume is set to a higher volume, and when the finger is slid to the front, the volume is set to a lower volume. . Further, when the finger moves left and right, an instruction to change the viewing channel is given, and when the finger is slid in each direction, switching of the channel in ascending or descending order is set. Furthermore, when the finger moves flicking, an instruction operation is performed to skip the CM portion.

  Next, control of a direct operation instruction that does not use a GUI for an operation target device of the operation device according to the present embodiment will be described using a flowchart. As a premise, it is assumed that the operation target device 100 is in an activated state, and is set in a state in which a direct operation instruction can be made in advance by an operation on the GUI and the operation can be accepted.

  First, with respect to the finger newly placed on the finger placement unit 41, the imaging means 43 images the finger of the user who is placed on the finger placement unit 41 (step S501). After imaging by the imaging unit 43, the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 44 executes recognition of the blood vessel pattern from the obtained captured image (step S502), and the operation control unit 45 registers the information of the recognized blood vessel pattern in the blood vessel pattern image. The data is compared and collated (step S503), and there is data corresponding to the blood vessel pattern, that is, whether or not the finger placed on the finger placement unit 41 is any finger of a user registered in advance. Determination is made (step S504).

  If there is corresponding blood vessel pattern data of the finger, that is, if it is a registered user's finger, the display device is made to display contents that explain which movement of the finger corresponds to which operation item (step S505). Then, the imaging unit 43 is placed on the finger placement unit 41 and takes an image of the finger of the user who is moved by the movement according to the operation (step S506). While the imaging unit 43 continues imaging the finger of the user placed on the finger placement unit 41, the finger recognition unit 46 also continues to recognize the finger and the background from the captured image obtained by the imaging unit 43. (Step S507) Further, the blood vessel pattern recognition means 44 continues to recognize the blood vessel pattern (Step S508), and the operation control unit 45 changes the recognized finger or background, or changes in the blood vessel pattern over time. Compared with the movement type data (step S509), is there movement type data corresponding to this change, that is, this change is a registered movement, for example, “circle motion”, “tap”, “up / down slide”? , “Left / Right Slide” or “Flick” is determined (step S510).

  When there is corresponding movement type data, that is, when finger movement information is registered as data, the operation control unit 45 instructs adjustment of a setting assigned in advance to the finger movement type data. The operation command is called from the memory 61 and the like, and the display device is displayed for confirmation that the selected operation or setting is performed (step S511), and the operation target is operated so that the operation content corresponding to the finger movement is performed at the same time. An operation command is input to the control unit of the device (step S512), and a series of processing is completed.

  If the movement does not have corresponding type data in step S509, the display unit displays that the finger should be moved again (step S513), and the process proceeds to step S506.

  If there is no registered blood vessel pattern of the user's finger that matches the blood vessel pattern recognized in step S504, it is determined that an unregistered user's finger has been placed on the finger placement unit. The display device displays that the operation by the finger placement on the operation device is not accepted (step S514), and at the same time, the operation target device is set to accept the operation by the remote controller 105 (step S515), and the series of processing ends. To do. In this case, the operation target device displays an operation screen (GUI) by a normal remote control operation, and the user operates the operation target device using the remote controller 105.

  As described above, in the operation device according to the present embodiment, an individual is specified by the operation control unit 45 and the operation of the operation target device 100 corresponding to the specified individual is executed. An operation that can obtain different operation states is realized for each user, and an operation state suitable for each user can be provided by the same operation action to the same device, and there is no need to provide a large number of operation input means. Operation can be made more efficient. When the finger and the individual are identified from the recognized blood vessel pattern and the user is found to be a pre-recorded user, the operation control unit 45 specializes the operation that has been set in advance for the identified user. Since the guide image is displayed on the display device 101 and the user performs an operation based on the guide image, an optimum operation environment can be provided for each user, and an operation state according to preference can be quickly realized. In addition, the operational feeling can be further improved.

(Fifth embodiment of the present invention)
An operating device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In each of the drawings, the operating device 5 according to the present embodiment includes a finger placement unit 51, a light source 52, an imaging unit 53, a blood vessel pattern recognition unit 54, and an operation control unit 55, as in the first embodiment. On the other hand, as a different point, the operation target device 110 is a body composition meter, and a finger placed on the finger placement unit 51 is a toe, and is embedded in a body composition meter in a lower part of the foot (main body). It has the structure arrange | positioned. The configuration of the operation device 5 as hardware is the same as that of the third and fourth embodiments except that the finger placement unit 51 is sufficiently wide except that the operation device 5 is integrated into the operation target device 110. Since it has a substantially flat shape with no protruding parts including the periphery, detailed description is omitted.

  As in the above-described embodiments, the operation control unit 55 recognizes the blood vessel pattern of the finger placed on the finger placement unit 51 recognized by the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 54 for each person who is recorded in advance. The individual is identified by comparing with the finger data unique to each, and a different operation command is input to the operation target device 110 for each of a plurality of data related to the identified individual. In the case of the present embodiment, the operation control unit 55 specifies an individual from the blood vessel pattern, and then inputs information that the individual is using to the control unit of the operation target device 110 so that the operation target device 110 side While maintaining the protection status of personal information, without authentication such as entering a personal identification number to identify the individual, various types of body related to the body calculated from the history of the measurement results only for that individual and the measurement results of each individual The index can be displayed on the display unit 111 of the operation target device 110.

  Further, while the finger is imaged, the operation control unit 55 continuously receives information on the finger and the background in the captured image identified by the finger recognition unit 56 as in the second embodiment. At the same time, as in the third embodiment, the blood vessel pattern information is continuously input from the blood vessel pattern recognition means 54, so that the finger or background in the captured image with the passage of time and the passage of time are accompanied. Each change in the blood vessel pattern can be acquired, and the contents of this change can be compared with the previously recorded finger movement type data to grasp the finger movement. Then, the operation control unit 55 inputs, to the operation target device 110, an operation command to the operation target device 110 corresponding to the grasped finger movement, that is, an operation command preliminarily assigned to type data matching the finger movement. It becomes.

  Specific examples of the finger movement that is recorded in advance as type data and recognized by the operation control unit 45 include “tap” in which the finger placement unit 51 is tapped several times with a finger. For example, in the case of this tap, the assignment content of the operation command with respect to the movement of the finger is to operate the switching of the display content on the display unit 111, and the display content such as the measurement result and the measurement history each time the finger is tapped. Will be switched.

  Next, control of an operation instruction for the operation target device of the operation device according to the present embodiment will be described using a flowchart. As a premise, it is assumed that the operation target device is activated when the power is turned on and is ready to accept an operation.

  First, with respect to the finger placed on the finger placement section 51, the imaging means 53 images the user's finger placed on the finger placement section 51 (step S601). After the imaging by the imaging unit 53, the blood vessel pattern recognition unit 54 recognizes the blood vessel pattern from the obtained captured image (step S602), and the operation control unit 55 registers the information of the recognized blood vessel pattern in the blood vessel pattern image. The data is compared and collated (step S603), and it is determined whether or not the data corresponding to the blood vessel pattern exists, that is, whether or not the finger placed on the finger placement unit is any finger of a user registered in advance. (Step S604).

  When there is a corresponding blood vessel pattern of the finger, that is, when it is a registered user's finger, the user whose imaging means 53 is further placed on the finger placement portion 51 and moved in accordance with the operation The finger is imaged (step S605). While the imaging unit 53 continues to capture the finger of the user placed on the finger placement unit 51, the finger recognition unit 56 also continues to recognize the finger and the background from the captured image obtained by the imaging unit 53. (Step S606) The blood vessel pattern recognition means 54 also continues to recognize the blood vessel pattern (Step S607), and the operation control unit 55 indicates the recognized finger or background, or changes in the blood vessel pattern over time. (Step S608), it is determined whether there is motion type data corresponding to this change, that is, whether this change is a registered motion, for example, “tap” (step S608). Step S609).

  When there is corresponding movement type data, that is, when finger movement information is registered as data, the operation control unit 45 performs operations such as display content switching previously assigned to the finger movement type data. Is called from the memory 61 and the like, and the operation command is input to the control unit of the operation target device so as to perform the operation corresponding to the movement of the finger (step S610), and the series of processing is completed.

  If it is determined in step S608 that the movement does not correspond to the type data, the display unit displays that the finger should be moved again (step S611), and the process proceeds to step S605.

  If there is no registered blood vessel pattern of the user's finger that matches the blood vessel pattern recognized in step S604, it is determined that an unregistered user's finger has been placed on the finger placement unit. A message indicating that an operation by placing a finger on the operation device is not accepted is displayed on the display device (step S612), and at the same time, the operation target device is set to accept an operation by a normal operation unit (step S613). Exit. In this case, in the operation target device, the user operates the operation target device using a normal operation unit.

  As described above, in the operation device according to the present embodiment, the operation of the operation target device 110 is performed only when the finger and the individual are identified from the recognized blood vessel pattern and it is determined that the user is a pre-recorded user. Therefore, an unspecified number of people other than pre-registered users are not permitted to operate the operation target device 110 via the operation device 5, so that security can be ensured or registered use can be performed. It can be set up to provide special services only to the user, and can handle various situations.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Operating device 10, 31, 41, 51 Finger placement unit 11, 32, 42, 52 Light source 12, 33, 43, 53 Imaging unit 14, 34, 44, 54 Blood vessel pattern recognition unit 15, 35, 45, 55 Operation control unit 21 First finger placement unit 22 Second finger placement unit 23 Light source 24 Imaging unit 25 Blood vessel pattern recognition unit 26 Operation control unit 27, 36, 46, 56 Finger recognition unit 31a Mark 60 CPU
61 Memory 61a RAM section 61b Recording section 62 ROM
63 I / O interface 70 Air pump 71 Thigh air cell 72 Thigh air cell 73 Back air cell 74 Lumbar air cell 75, 76 Leg air cell 80 Massage machine 81 Control unit 85, 105 Remote control 86 Switch 87, 111 Display unit 90 Massage machine body 91 Base portion 92 Seat portion 93 Backrest portion 93a Side wall portion 94 Armrest portion 95 Leg support portion 96 Stand 97 Mechanical unit 98 Kneading ball 99 Guide rail 100, 110 Operation target device 101 Display device

Claims (14)

Imaging means for imaging a blood vessel pattern of a finger and acquiring a captured image from which the blood vessel pattern can be distinguished;
A blood vessel pattern recognition means for recognizing a blood vessel pattern from a captured image;
The blood vessel pattern obtained by the blood vessel pattern recognition means or information based on the blood vessel pattern is compared with a plurality of pre-recorded data, and if there is corresponding data, an operation command assigned to the data is operated. An operation control unit for inputting to the target device ,
When the operation control unit inputs an operation command to the operation target device and starts the operation of the operation target device, the operation target device detects the presence of some object that is different from the background in the operating state of the operation target device. On the other hand, when the blood vessel pattern recognition means cannot recognize the blood vessel pattern from the captured image,
The operation device, wherein the operation control unit inputs an operation stop command to an operation target device in operation. Imaging means for imaging a blood vessel pattern of a finger and acquiring a captured image from which the blood vessel pattern can be distinguished;
A blood vessel pattern recognition means for recognizing a blood vessel pattern from a captured image;
The blood vessel pattern obtained by the blood vessel pattern recognition means or information based on the blood vessel pattern is compared with a plurality of pre-recorded data, and if there is corresponding data, an operation command assigned to the data is operated. An operation control unit for inputting to the target device,
The operation control unit inputs an operation command to the operation target device and once starts the operation of the operation target device. The operation target device is in operation and is newly recognized by the blood vessel pattern recognition unit from the captured image. An operation device that inputs an operation stop command to an operating device to be operated when it is determined that a blood vessel pattern does not match any of the pre-recorded finger-specific data and cannot be identified as a finger . In the operating device according to claim 1 or 2 ,
The operation control unit identifies an individual by comparing and comparing a blood vessel pattern with unique data, and inputs an operation command that is different for each of a plurality of data related to the identified individual to an operation target device. apparatus. In the operating device according to claim 1 or 2 ,
The operation control unit compares the change of the blood vessel pattern with time with the pattern data of the finger movement, grasps the finger movement, and inputs an operation command corresponding to the finger movement to the operation target device. An operating device characterized by In the operating device according to claim 1 or 2 ,
Comprising finger recognition means for discriminating a finger portion and a background portion from a captured image;
The operation control unit grasps the movement of the finger by comparing the change of the finger and / or the background determined by the finger recognition unit over time with the type data of the movement of the finger, and responds to the movement of the finger An operation device that inputs an operation command to an operation target device. In the operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
In the operating state of the operation target device once the operation control unit inputs an operation command to the operation target device to start the operation of the operation target device, the operation command is assigned to the data before the operation starts. The operation command different from that before the operation start is operated on the blood vessel pattern newly obtained in the operating state in part or in whole or information corresponding to the changed data among the information based on the blood vessel pattern. An operation device characterized by inputting to a device. In the operating device according to claim 4 or 5 ,
In the operating state of the operation target device once the operation control unit inputs an operation command to the operation target device to start the operation of the operation target device, the operation command is assigned to the type data before the operation starts. Of the finger and / or background that has newly changed in the state during operation and changes corresponding to the type data for the change, the operation different from that before the start of the operation An operating device for inputting a command to an operation target device. In the operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 ,
Display means for displaying an image for guiding the operation of the operation target device based on the control of the operation control unit;
The operation device, wherein the operation control unit inputs one of operation commands corresponding to each operation content indicated in the operation guide image to an operation target device. In the operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 ,
The operation control unit displays an image for guiding the operation of the operation target device on the display part of the operation target device or a display device connected to the operation target device, and each operation content indicated by the operation guide image An operation device that inputs any of the operation commands corresponding to the operation target device. In the operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 ,
The operation control unit compares the blood vessel pattern with unique data for each finger to identify the finger, and only when the predetermined individual recorded in advance by the finger identification is found, the operation command is transmitted to the operation target device. An operation device characterized by being input to the controller. In the operating device according to claim 8 or 9 ,
When the operation control unit identifies a finger by comparing and comparing the blood vessel pattern with unique data for each finger, and when a predetermined individual recorded in advance by the finger identification is found , the operation control unit specializes in the predetermined individual An operation device that displays an operation guidance image that has been set . The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
A first finger placement portion made of a translucent material that is at least capable of placing a finger;
The width of the finger is such that the finger can be moved by a predetermined distance in the finger longitudinal direction and in a direction orthogonal to the finger longitudinal direction. Two finger placement units;
A light source that emits light to at least the finger placed on the first finger placement portion;
The imaging means is arranged on the lower side of the first finger placement unit so that the finger placed on the first finger placement unit or the second finger placement unit can be imaged from below.
The positional relationship between the imaging unit, the first placement unit, and the second placement unit does not include any background portion other than the finger when imaging the finger placed on the first placement unit by the imaging unit. Alternatively, it is possible to obtain a slightly captured image and obtain a captured image capable of recognizing a change in the position of the finger including the background portion other than the finger in the imaging of the finger placed on the second placement unit. An operating device characterized by that. The operating device according to claim 12 , wherein
The light source is disposed at a position on the side of the first placement unit or on the side of the finger placed on the first placement unit;
For the finger placed on the first placement unit, the imaging means images the finger in a state where light from the light source is transmitted, and for the finger placed on the second placement unit, the light from the light source An operation device that captures an image of a finger in a state where light is reflected . The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 11 ,
A translucent finger placement portion that is wide enough to move the finger a predetermined distance in the finger longitudinal direction and the direction orthogonal to the finger longitudinal direction;
A light source that is disposed below the finger placement unit and that emits light to the finger placed on the finger placement unit;
The imaging means is disposed on the lower side of the finger placement unit so as to be able to image a finger placed on the finger placement unit,
The operation device characterized in that the finger placement portion is formed as a substantially flat surface or a substantially curved surface in which a finger placement reference mark or minute unevenness exists in a finger placement range .

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