JP5778909B2 - Remote control device provided in massage machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a remote control device that can be suitably used for a massage machine such as a chair type massage machine.

  Some massage machines such as chair type massage machines are accompanied by a remote control device having a display device (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In a conventional remote control device, a display device is configured by drawing a figure or characters of a human body on a display panel and arranging LEDs at appropriate locations on the display panel to which the human figure or characters are attached. The type of massage being performed and the part where the massage is being performed are communicated to the user by lighting the LED.

JP 59-149144 A

Recently, massage machines having a function of combining a plurality of massages and executing them as a series of massage courses have been developed. It is also considered that the massage strength (pressure strength) can be arbitrarily changed according to the user's preference and physique for each type of massage.
Therefore, in the display device of the remote control device, it is necessary to make the user understand the contents (menu) of the massage course accurately and display the massage intensity changing method in an easily understandable manner. Of course, it is also necessary to devise the display contents on the display device so that the massage course and the massage intensity can be easily changed.

  However, in a conventional remote control device, a display device using an LED can only display a limited number of massage names and parts where massage is performed. Therefore, it has been difficult to convey a wide variety of information to the user accurately and easily, such as the contents of the massage course and the method of changing the massage intensity. Naturally, it has been difficult for the user to easily perform various operations such as changing the massage course and the massage intensity.

Because, in order to display various information and operation methods on the display device, many figures and characters are required, but such a large number of figures and characters are printed and LEDs arranged on each part of the printing surface. This is because there is a problem in terms of display space and external size as a display device or a remote control device main body, and it is not realistic.
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and can convey various information to the user accurately and easily without increasing the display space and enlarging the remote control device body. It is an object of the present invention to provide a remote control device provided in a massage machine that allows a user to easily perform various operations.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention takes the following technical means.
That is, the remote control device according to the present invention is provided in a massage machine including a massage unit that massages a treatment unit, and in the remote control device configured to operate the massage unit, the operation content of the massage performed by the massage unit And a “display operation button unit” for selecting and confirming an icon on the screen unit.

  Preferably, the screen unit is provided with a “character display unit” for displaying information related to the massage machine in characters. The information related to the massage machine includes various information such as the operation content of the massage unit indicated by the icon, the cautionary notice to the user, the information about the error that occurred in the massage machine, the news obtained from the Internet, the weather information, etc. Things are included.

The said screen part is good to be comprised so that the information regarding a massage machine may be displayed by at least 1 or more of an icon, a graphic, and a number. Here, the graphic means a display form appealing visually such as a bar display or a graph.
The information regarding the massage machine displayed on the screen unit may be a set value regarding the massage machine. Note that the set value related to the massage machine includes not only the set value related to the massage content (for example, the strength of itchiness and pressing) but also the set value related to the operation of the massage machine (for example, time until automatic off).

The display operation button unit may be configured to enable switching from one screen displayed on the screen unit to another screen.
The display operation button section may be provided with a jump operation button for switching to a predetermined screen.
The predetermined screen may be a main screen indicating a selection start time.

When the jump operation button is operated during the operation of the massage unit, the screen unit displays a main screen indicating the start point of selection, and then switches to a screen displaying the operation status of the massage unit. It is good to be.
The remote control device may be provided with a “drive operation button unit” for operating the massage machine without performing an icon selection operation and a confirmation operation on the screen unit.

The massage machine has a seat part, a backrest part provided at the rear part of the seat part, and a footrest installed at the front part of the seat part, and the drive operation button part is a backrest with respect to the seat part. It is good to have a backrest operation button which changes the reclining angle of a section, and a footrest operation button which changes the position of the footrest with respect to the seat.
The drive operation button part may have a stop button for stopping the drive of the massage part.

The screen unit may be capable of displaying in different languages.
The massage machine may include a speaker capable of reproducing music, and the drive operation button unit may include a mute button for temporarily stopping music reproduction by the speaker.
The massage machine may be provided with a sensor for detecting a user's biological information, and the screen unit may be configured to display the biological information detected by the sensor.
The most preferable form of the remote control device provided in the massage machine according to the present invention is a remote control device provided in a massage machine provided with a massage part for massaging a treatment part and configured to operate the massage part. The display operation button unit includes a “screen unit” that displays the operation content of the massage performed by the massage unit using icons, and a “display operation button unit” that selects and confirms an icon on the screen unit. Is provided with a jumping operation button for switching to the main screen indicating the start point of the selection, and when the jumping operation button is operated during the operation of the massage unit, the screen unit starts the selection. The main screen showing the time point is displayed, and then the screen is switched to a screen that displays the operating status of the massage unit. And wherein the are.

  In the remote control device according to the present invention, various information can be accurately and easily understood to the user without increasing the display space and the size of the remote control device main body, and various operations can be easily performed to the user. Can be done.

It is a perspective view of a massage machine provided with a remote control device according to the present invention. It is a front view of a remote control device. It is an image transition diagram showing a main screen ([1-5] screen) displayed on the screen unit of the remote control device and a screen that can be selected from the main screen. It is the figure which showed the screen transition at the time of selecting the center icon in the main screen shown in FIG. It is the figure which showed the screen transition at the time of selecting the upper icon in the main screen shown in FIG. It is the figure which showed the screen transition at the time of selecting the right icon in the main screen shown in FIG. It is the figure which showed the screen transition at the time of selecting the left icon in the main screen shown in FIG. It is the figure which showed the screen transition when the lower icon is selected in the main screen shown in FIG. It is the figure which showed the screen which changes, when the icon of the upper stage center is selected among nine icons in the screen shown to [1-1-1] of FIG. It is the figure which showed transition of the screen which can be displayed on the screen part of a remote control device.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows an example of a massage machine 2 equipped with the remote control device 1.
The massage machine 2 shown in FIG. 1 includes a seat portion 3 wide enough to support the user's buttocks from below, a backrest portion 4 provided at the rear of the seat portion 3, and the front of the seat portion 3. It is a chair type massage machine which has the footrest 5 provided in the part.

A leg 6 for installing the massage machine 2 on the floor is provided at the lower part of the seat 3, and the seat 3 is supported at a predetermined height by the leg 6. .
In addition, the following description demonstrates the front-back direction and the left-right direction in the massage machine 2 based on the arrow which shows the front-back and left-right direction described in FIG. Each of these directions corresponds to that seen from the user sitting on the massage machine 2.

The backrest 4 has a lower end pivotally supported with respect to the rear part of the seat part 3 or the rear part of the leg body 6 and is held in a freely swingable state. The backrest portion 4 can be reclined with respect to the seat portion 3 by a reclining mechanism such as a linear actuator mechanism disposed in the leg body 6.
In addition, a back massage mechanism (not shown) for performing massage operations such as squeezing, striking, and vibration is provided in the backrest 4 so as to be movable up and down.

Side rubbing mechanisms 7 are provided on both sides of the backrest 4. The side kneading mechanism 7 presses both sides of the user's arms and both shoulders leaning against the backrest 4 from the left and right by repeating the inflation and deflation of the airbag at a predetermined rhythm. It is configured to massage.
The footrest 5 can support a user's lower limbs (left and right calves to legs) seated on the seat portion 3. The footrest 5 is stored in a lower position of the seat portion 3 by a footrest moving mechanism disposed in the leg body 6 (FIG. 1 shows a state in which the footrest 5 is stored in the storage position). And a use position (first position) that protrudes forward from the seat portion 3 and connects the front floor surface F of the seat portion 3 and the upper surface of the seat portion 3 with a forward-downward inclined posture, and from this inclined posture It floats above the floor surface F and can move between a use position (second position) at the same height as the seat portion 3 and in a substantially horizontal posture.

When the footrest 5 stops between the first use position, the second use position, or the first to second use positions, the footrest 5 is placed on the surface (front surface) that supports the user's lower limbs. Separately, a pair of left and right holding grooves that can be fitted are formed. A foot kneading mechanism is built in the inner facing surfaces of the left and right holding grooves.
This foot kneading mechanism is configured to massage the user's lower limbs inserted between the kneading plates by pressing them from the left and right by repeating a pair of left and right kneading plates in a predetermined rhythm. is there. That is, the treatment part which this foot massage mechanism makes the object of massage is a user's lower limb (calf-foot).

Furthermore, armrests 8 are provided on the left and right sides of the seat 3. The inner side surfaces (the right side surface of the left armrest portion 8 and the left side surface of the right armrest portion 8) of the armrest portions 8 are provided with a storage space for a thigh and waist massage mechanism (in the illustrated example, the thigh and waist massage mechanism). Only) is provided. An arm massage mechanism is provided in the armrest portion 8.
This thigh and waist massage mechanism is configured to massage the thigh and waist of the user seated on the seat portion 3 by, for example, repeating the inflation and contraction of the airbag at a predetermined rhythm. . That is, the treatment part which this thigh and waist massage mechanism makes a massage target is from the user's thigh to waist.

Thus, this massage machine 2 has a plurality of massage parts (back massage mechanism, side massage mechanism 7, foot massage mechanism, thigh / waist massage mechanism, arm massage mechanism) that massage various treatment parts. doing.
In the massage machine 2 having such a configuration, the cable 10 is led out from the lower rear portion of the backrest 4, and the remote control device 1 is connected to the tip of the cable 10. The cable 10 has a length that allows the remote control device 1 to reach the hand of the user sitting on the seat portion 3 and has a flexible flexibility. However, the remote control device 1 may be configured not to go through the cable 10 but to be connected so as to be able to exchange signals with the driving units such as the respective mechanisms wirelessly.

In the massage machine 2, one of the left and right armrests 8 (the left side in the illustrated example) is provided with a cup-type remote control device holder 11 that opens upward at the front end thereof. The remote control device 1 can be held in a state of being inserted into the remote control device holder 11.
In addition, the other (right side in the figure) armrest portion 8 is provided with a cup-type player holder 12 that opens upward at the front end portion thereof. A digital music player (MP3) is provided to the player holder 12. Players), mobile phones, portable terminals, portable radios, and the like, which can hold a small player that can play or play music.

A male plug for connecting to a small player is provided in the vicinity of the player holder 12. When music is played with this male plug inserted into a small player, music flows from the speakers 13 provided on both sides of the upper portion of the backrest 4, and the user can use the massage machine 2 to play music. Can be enjoyed.
As shown in FIG. 2, the remote control device 1 has a vertically long shape, and its thickness is very thin compared to the length and width. On the front surface of the remote control device 1, a screen unit 20 is provided at the top, a display operation button unit 21 is provided at the center, and a drive operation button unit 22 is provided at the bottom.

  The screen unit 20 displays the operation contents of massage performed by each massage unit of the massage machine 2 (back massage mechanism, side massage mechanism 7, foot massage mechanism, thigh / waist massage mechanism, arm massage mechanism) with icons. . There may be a plurality of icons or a single icon displayed in the screen unit 20. Here, the “icon” refers to a figure or picture that symbolizes the massage operation content in an easy-to-understand manner. The “icon” includes symbols such as points and lines that show the degree of strength in stages. A bar code-like display for intensity display is also included in the icon.

  In addition to the above-described icons, the screen unit 20 is provided with a character display unit that displays the operation content of the massage unit indicated by the icon by “character information”. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 9, in the present embodiment, this character display section is arranged at two locations, the upper portion and the lower portion of the screen portion 20. For example, in [1-5] of FIG. 3, the portion displaying “MAIN MENU” or the portion displaying “QUICK Efficient 5 minutes full body massage for instant recovery” is the character display portion.

The information displayed on the character display unit is not limited to the operation content of the massage unit. It is possible to display various items such as notices to the user, information on errors occurring in the massage machine, news obtained from the Internet, information such as weather, etc. on the character display section.
The character display unit may display one character information corresponding to each display content every time the content (one page) displayed at a time in the screen unit 20 is switched. While the mode related to the series continues, even if the display of the screen unit 20 is switched, the same character information may be continuously displayed. Moreover, it is good also as what displays the character information regarding the selected icon whenever it selects each icon from the several icons displayed in the screen part 20. FIG.

The screen unit 20 is formed by a liquid crystal method, an organic electroluminescence (organic EL) method, or the like. Specific display contents and switching status of screens (icons, etc.) displayed on the screen unit 20 will be described later.
The display operation button unit 21 is used to select an icon displayed on the screen unit 20 and to confirm the selected icon (execution instruction for the operation indicated by the icon).

The display operation button unit 21 mainly operates related to massage contents such as selection of a massage course and intensity of massage. The display operation button unit 21 is provided with a selection button 25, a determination button 26, and a jump operation button 27.
In the present embodiment, the selection button 25 is formed in a circular shape (ring shape) with a center hole, and can be pressed separately for a total of four locations along the outer periphery: upper, lower, left, and right. It is said that. The decision button 26 is arranged in the center hole of the selection button 25, is formed in a circular shape, and has a surface labeled “OK”. The jumping operation button 27 is arranged in one place (upper left position in the example) of the outer periphery of the selection button 25, is formed in a circular shape, and has a surface labeled “Menu”.

In addition, in each button 25-27 of the display operation button part 21, those shapes and arrangement | positioning are not specifically limited.
On the other hand, the drive operation button unit 22 is for operating the massage machine 2 without performing an icon selection operation on the screen unit 20.
In this drive operation button part 22, things other than the course content of massage are mainly operated, such as the position change of each part in the massage machine 2. The drive operation button unit 22 is provided with six buttons including a backrest operation button 30, a footrest operation button 31, a power button 32, a pause button 33, a stop button 33, and a reset button 35.

The backrest operation button 30 has two buttons on the top and bottom, and each can be pressed. The upper button is labeled “UP”, and the lower button is labeled “DOWN”.
The footrest operation button 31 also has two buttons on the top and bottom, and each can be pressed. The upper button is labeled “OUT”, and the lower button is labeled “IN”.

  The three buttons of the power button 32, the pause button 33, and the stop button 33 are all formed in a circular shape with a small diameter, and are arranged side by side. On the surface of each of the buttons 32 to 33, a symbol (a symbol based on a universal design) is provided so that the contents of the operation can be easily understood and can be understood universally. The reset button 35 is arranged at a substantially central position (position that facilitates quick operation) in the overall button arrangement of the display operation button unit 21 and the drive operation button unit 22, and is formed in a circular shape. The surface is labeled “Reset”.

In addition, in each button 30-35 of the drive operation button part 22, those shapes and arrangement | positioning are not specifically limited.
In addition, in the present embodiment, a mute button 36 for temporarily turning off the sound from the speaker 13 is provided on the side surface of the remote control device 1. When the mute button 36 is operated, an icon indicating a mute state or a character display may be displayed on the screen unit 20. Needless to say, the shape of the mute button 36 is merely an example, and the arrangement can be changed or omitted.

Next, the relationship between the display status of the screen unit 20 on the remote control device 1 and the operation status of each button, and the operation status of the massage machine 2 using the remote control device 1 will be described.
First, the power button 32 in the drive operation button unit 22 is pressed from the state where the massage machine 2 is stopped (when not in use). Accordingly, a screen indicating that the massage machine 2 and the control system of the massage machine 2 are being activated is displayed on the screen unit 20 of the remote control device 1, and after activation, the main screen [1-5] illustrated in the center of FIG. Switch to The screen displayed first after pressing the power button 32 may be the main screen [1-5].

In this main screen [1-5], a total of five icons are displayed: an icon arranged at the center of the screen and icons arranged separately above, below, left and right of this icon.
From this state, first, a situation in which the contents of massage (selection of massage course, intensity of massage, etc.) are operated using the display operation button unit 21 (see FIG. 2) will be described.
To select one of the five icons on the main screen, according to the desired icon arrangement, the selection button 25 of the display operation button unit 21 is pressed to select the corresponding part in the vertical and horizontal directions. Turn on the icon. For example, the main screen [1-5] shown in FIG. 3 shows a state where the center icon is selected. And after making a predetermined icon into a selection state (lighting state) in this way, the determination button 26 of the display operation button part 21 is pushed and confirmed.

The transition status of the general screen centering on the main screen [1-5] is as follows.
In FIG. 3, in the main screen [1-5], the central icon is a “quick icon” that proceeds to “massage operation content: quick massage mode”, and “quick massage mode” is selected by this “quick icon”. And if it confirms, the display of the screen part 20 will change from the main screen [1-5] to the display condition (screen [1-5-1]) shown in FIG. 4 (arrow A in FIG. 3).

  In the main screen [1-5], the icon arranged above the “quick icon” in the center is a “full body icon” which advances to “massage operation content: whole body massage mode”. When the “whole body massage mode” is selected and confirmed by the “body icon”, the display of the screen unit 20 changes from the main screen [1-5] to [1-1] and then to the screen shown in FIG. 5 (in FIG. 3). Arrow B).

  On the main screen [1-5], the icon arranged on the right side of the center “quick icon” is “neck / shoulder icon” which advances to “massage operation content: neck / shoulder massage mode”. When “neck / shoulder massage mode” is selected and confirmed by this “neck / shoulder icon”, the display of the screen unit 20 is changed from the main screen [1-5] to [1-4], and then the display status shown in FIG. (Arrow C in FIG. 3).

  On the main screen [1-5], the icon placed on the left side of the center “quick icon” is a “manual icon” that advances to “massage operation content: favorite massage mode”. When “favorite massage mode” is selected and confirmed by the “icon”, the display of the screen unit 20 changes from the main screen [1-5] to [1-3], and then changes to the display state shown in FIG. 7 (in FIG. 3). (See arrow D).

  In the main screen [1-5], the icon arranged below the central “quick icon” is a “setting icon” that advances to “massage operation content: setting mode”. When the “setting mode” is selected and confirmed by the button, the display on the screen unit 20 changes from the main screen [1-5] to [1-2], and then changes to the display state (arrow E in FIG. 3) shown in FIG. To do.

  As described above, in the screen unit 20, each time the display operation button unit 21 (the selection button 25 or the determination button 26) is operated, a plurality of screens can be switched according to a preset order. FIG. 10 shows the transition state of the display on the screen unit 20 as a whole. In addition, such a transition state is an example and can be changed as appropriate according to the equipment of the massage machine 2 and the like.

However, when the jump operation button 27 of the display operation button unit 21 is operated, the display on the screen unit 20 skips over a preset order to display the main screen [1-5] regardless of which screen is displayed. And is supposed to move. This makes it easy to return to the main screen [1-5] when the user is lost in operation.
Next, screen transition in the screen unit 20 will be described with reference to operation examples 1 to 5.
<Operation example 1>
As shown in FIG. 4, from the state in which the screen unit 20 displays the main screen [1-5], select the “quick icon” at the center with the selection button 25 (turn on the lighting state) and confirm with the decision button 26. Set to "Quick massage mode". By this button operation, the display of the screen unit 20 is switched to the screen [1-5-1] which is the next order of the main screen [1-5] (arrow A in FIGS. 3 and 4).

  The switched screen [1-5-1] is an operation screen, and a “humanoid icon” is displayed in the center of the screen, which indicates which part (treatment part) of the user is partially lit. The Below this “humanoid icon”, three icons arranged in the left-right direction are displayed. Above the “humanoid icon”, information about the massage machine is at least one of icons, graphics, and numbers. Is configured to display.

Specifically, the remaining time until the massage operation is automatically turned off is indicated by a number and a bar display above the “humanoid icon”. In addition, you may make it show the elapsed time (cumulative time) which is performing the massage by a number and a bar display on this display part.
The three icons arranged in the left-right direction below the “humanoid icon” are the “strength adjustment icons” that the leftmost one goes to the screen for adjusting the massage strength when performing shoulder massage etc., The center one is the “pattern selection icon” that goes to the screen for pattern selection when performing lower limb massage etc., and the rightmost one is the massage position (up / down position of the kneading balls) for shoulder massage etc. "Position change icon" to go to the screen to change the up and down direction.

Therefore, for example, in a state where the screen [1-5-1] is displayed on the screen unit 20, it is assumed that the leftmost part of the selection button 25 is pressed and the leftmost “strength adjustment icon” is selected (lighted). . Then, when the enter button 26 is pressed, the screen unit 20 is switched to the screen [3-1].
In the switched screen [3-1], a linear or square “level icon” is displayed which gradually indicates the strength of shoulder massage by the back massage mechanism. At the same time, the intensity may be expressed numerically. Accordingly, the right position and the lower position of the selection button 25 are pressed to select (light up) the “level icon” corresponding to the desired massage strength, and the massage strength is set. Thereafter, when the enter button 26 is pressed, the screen unit 20 is switched to the display returned to the previous screen [1-5-1].

On the other hand, when the screen unit 20 displays the screen [1-5-1] and the right position of the selection button 25 is pressed, the “strength adjustment icon” is deselected (turns off). Instead, the “pattern selection icon” on the right side is selected (lights up). That is, the screen unit 20 switches from the screen [1-5-1] to the screen [1-5-2].
Then, when the enter button 26 is pressed, the screen unit 20 is switched to the next screen [3-2-2]. On this switched screen [3-2-2], a plurality of “pattern icons” representing characters indicating the itch pattern and the position of the itch mechanism are displayed. Therefore, the lower position of the selection button 25 is pressed to select (light up) the desired pattern pattern or “pattern icon” corresponding to the position.

Thereafter, when the enter button 26 is pressed, the screen unit 20 is switched to the display returned to the previous screen [1-5-2].
Further, when the screen unit 20 displays the screen [1-5-2] and the right position of the selection button 25 is pressed, the “pattern selection icon” is deselected (turns off). Instead, the “position change icon” on the right side is selected (lights up). That is, the screen unit 20 is switched to the screen [1-5-3] which is the next order of the screen [1-5-2].

  Then, when the enter button 26 is pressed, the screen unit 20 is switched to the screen [3-3]. On this switched screen [3-3], a “position icon” is displayed that represents the vertical position of shoulder massage by the back massage mechanism in numerical values. Therefore, the upper position or the lower position of the selection button 25 is pressed so that a “position icon” corresponding to a desired position is obtained (the lit numerical value is changed).

Thereafter, when the enter button 26 is pressed, the screen unit 20 is switched to the display returned to the previous screen [1-5-3].
In addition, the jump operation button 27 may be operated to switch the display of the screen unit 20 to the main screen [1-5]. As described above, when the user gets lost during the series of operations (when it becomes impossible to know which stage the display of the screen unit 20 is displayed), the jump operation button 27 is pressed. By operating, the display of the screen unit 20 may be changed to the main screen [1-5], and the operation may be performed again.

By the way, when the jumping operation button 27 is operated, if any of the massage parts of the massage machine 2 (back massage mechanism, side massage mechanism 7, foot massage mechanism, thigh / waist massage mechanism) is operating, The screen unit 20 is configured to move to a screen showing the operation of the massage unit. For example, if the jumping operation button 27 is operated while the back massage mechanism is in a massage operation, the screen is switched to the main screen [1-5] once, but after several seconds to several tens of seconds, the operation of the back massage mechanism is performed. The screen changes to [1-5-1] related to the above. It should be noted that there is no problem if the main screen [1-5] is kept displayed after the jump operation button 27 is operated.
<Operation example 2>
As shown in FIG. 5, from the state in which the screen unit 20 displays the main screen [1-5], the “full body icon” arranged on the “quick icon” in the center is selected with the selection button 25. Select and confirm with the OK button 26 to enter the “whole body massage mode”. Then, the display of the screen unit 20 is switched from the main screen [1-5] to the screen [1-1-1] which is the next page through the screen [1-1] (arrow B in FIGS. 3 and 5). .

In the switched screen [1-1-1], a total of nine icons are displayed, three in the horizontal direction and three in the vertical direction. These nine icons respectively indicate nine massage courses that are preset as the type of “whole body course” and have different massage pattern contents and combinations.
For example, in the screen [1-1-1] shown in FIG. 5, the coffee cup-shaped “relax icon” arranged in the upper left corner is selected (lighted state). When this “relax icon” is selected and the enter button 26 is pressed, the massage course of “relaxation mode” set with emphasis on the user's relaxation is confirmed, and the screen unit 20 The screen changes to the screen [1-1-1-1] which is the next order of the screen [1-1-1].

  In this screen [1-1-1-1], as in the screen [1-5-1] shown in FIG. 4, the “humanoid icon” and the massage strength for shoulder massage are adjusted. "Strength adjustment icon" to go to the screen to go to, "Pattern selection icon" to go to the screen to select the pattern when performing lower limb massage, etc., and screen to change the massage position when performing shoulder massage etc. A “position change icon” is displayed.

Accordingly, in the same manner as described in the operation example 1, a desired icon may be selected and confirmed among these “strength adjustment icon”, “pattern selection icon”, and “position change icon”, and various operations may be performed. .
For each of the eight icons other than the “relax icon” displayed on the screen [1-1-1], a screen corresponding to the screen [1-1-1-1] is prepared. The user can make various selections and confirmations using these screens.
<Operation example 3>
As shown in FIG. 6, from the state where the screen unit 20 displays the main screen [1-5], the “neck / shoulder icon” arranged on the right side of the “quick icon” in the center with the selection button 25. And confirm with the OK button 26 to enter the “neck / shoulder massage mode”. Then, the display of the screen unit 20 is switched from the main screen [1-5] to the next screen [1-4-1] through the screen [1-4] (arrow C in FIGS. 3 and 6). .

In this screen [1-4-1], as in the screen [1-5-1] shown in FIG. 4, “humanoid icon” “strength adjustment icon” “pattern selection icon” “position change icon” Is displayed, these icons can be selected and confirmed, and various operations can be performed.
<Operation example 4>
As shown in FIG. 7, from the state in which the screen unit 20 displays the main screen [1-5], the “Manual icon” arranged on the left side of the “Quick icon” at the center is selected by the selection button 25. Then, confirm with the decision button 26 and set to the “favorite massage mode”. Then, the display of the screen unit 20 is switched from the main screen [1-5] to the next screen [1-3-1] through the screen [1-3] (arrow D in FIGS. 3 and 7). .

In this screen [1-3-1], as in the screen [1-5-1] shown in FIG. 4, “humanoid icon” “strength adjustment icon” “pattern selection icon” “position change icon” Is displayed, these icons can be selected and confirmed, and various operations can be performed.
<Operation example 5>
As shown in FIG. 8, from the state in which the screen unit 20 displays the main screen [1-5], the “setting icon” arranged below the “quick icon” in the center is selected by the selection button 25. Then, confirm with the OK button 26 to enter the “setting mode”. Then, the display of the screen unit 20 is switched from the main screen [1-5] to the screen [1-2-1] which is the next page through the screen [1-2] (arrow E in FIGS. 3 and 8). .

On this screen [1-2-1], a “position change icon” that advances to a screen for changing the massage position in the case of performing shoulder massage or the like in a vertical direction, and a “timer setting icon that advances to a screen for setting a massage time” ”And a“ Language change icon ”that goes to a screen for switching the language used for the screen display are displayed side by side in the left-right direction.
If the “position change icon” at the left end is selected, the screen unit 20 switches to the screen [3-3] displaying the “position icon”. Therefore, the desired “position icon” is selected and the shoulder massage is performed by the back massage mechanism. The vertical position of can be determined.

  If the “timer setting icon” in the center is selected on the screen [1-2-1], the screen unit 20 is switched to the screen [1-2-2-1] via the screen [1-2-2]. On this screen [1-2-2-1], a plurality of “time icons” representing massage times by numerical icons are displayed. Therefore, a “time icon” corresponding to a desired massage time may be selected and confirmed. The massage time can be selected by a count-up / count-down method in which the numerical value is increased or decreased by pressing a button.

  Furthermore, if the “language change icon” at the right end is selected on the screen [1-2-1], the screen unit 20 is switched to the screen [1-2-3-1] via the screen [1-2-3]. On this screen [1-2-3-1], a plurality of “language icons” indicating languages such as English and Chinese are displayed. Therefore, a “language icon” corresponding to a language that can be understood by the user may be selected and confirmed.

In selecting and confirming the “language icon”, the character information displayed on the character display section of the screen section 20 is changed to various languages. If the icon is a figure or a figure that can be understood (read) as letters or numbers, the icon itself may be changed to one corresponding to various languages.
In the case of this embodiment, various messages are displayed on the left side of the “humanoid icon” on the operation screen displayed at the time of operation. In other words, on the left side of the “humanoid icon” Is the character display section.

As shown in FIG. 9, for example, when the pause button 33 of the drive operation button unit 22 is operated, a display “PAUSED” and an icon indicating pause are lit on the left side of the “humanoid icon”. Is done.
Further, the footrest 5 provided at the front portion of the seat portion 3 is provided with a knob for operating the mechanical mechanism in the footrest 5 from the outside, and a closing door for preventing the knob from being operated in a normal state. Is provided.

However, there is no denying the possibility that the footrest 5 will be in the stowed state with this closed door open for some reason. In that case, there is a possibility of breaking the closed door. As shown in Fig. 9, "Foot safety cover opened" is displayed on the left side of the "humanoid icon" and the closed door is open. Icon to light up.
In addition, when the footrest 5 provided at the front part of the seat part 3 is stored below the seat part 3, “Foot massage shut down” is displayed on the left side of the “humanoid icon” and the footrest. An icon indicating that 5 is in the storage state is lit up.

In the above description, it has been described that a character display such as “PAUSED” and an icon indicating it are turned on at the same time, but it is not always necessary to display them simultaneously. Only the character display or the icon may be displayed.
Next, based on FIG. 2, a situation in which operations other than massage contents (such as position change of each part and basic on / off switching in the massage machine 2) are operated using the drive operation button unit 22 of the remote control device 1. Will be described.

This drive operation button part 22 is for operating the massage machine 2 without the icon selection by the screen part 20, etc. Therefore, the drive operation button unit 22 can be operated regardless of the display on the screen unit 20.
It should be noted that even if the drive operation button unit 22 is operated, the display of the screen unit 20 may not be switched (for example, the main screen [1-5] remains displayed), or the drive operation button unit 22 may be displayed. Of these, a screen (icon or the like) indicating which button is being operated may be switched.

  Also, any of the massage parts (the back massage mechanism, the side massage mechanism 7, the foot massage mechanism, the thigh / waist massage mechanism, the arm massage mechanism) in the massage machine 2 when the drive operation button unit 22 is operated. Is operating (massaging is performed), the operation of the massage unit is temporarily suspended before the operation of the massage machine 2 by the drive operation button unit 22 is performed. Yes.

A specific operation example is as follows.
That is, when the user seated on the seat 3 desires to change the reclining angle of the backrest 4 with respect to the seat 3, the backrest operation button 30 is operated. That is, if the lower button with the sign “DOWN” is pressed, the backrest part 4 moves to fall backward, and if the upper button with the sign “UP” is pushed, the backrest part 4 moves to get up. If the operation of the backrest operation button 30 is stopped when the reclining angle of the backrest portion 4 matches the angle desired by the user, the backrest portion 4 stops while maintaining the angle at that time.

  When the user sitting on the seat 3 desires to extend the lower limbs (calves of the left and right legs to the legs) forward, the user operates the footrest operation button 31. That is, if the upper button with the notation “OUT” is pressed, the footrest 5 protrudes forward from the storage position below the seat 3, and the first between the front floor surface F of the seat 3 and the upper surface of the seat 3 is first. From the position to the 2nd position, it will be in a state of being lifted forward. If the operation of the footrest operation button 31 is stopped when the position and height of the footrest 5 coincide with the height desired by the user, the footrest 5 stops while maintaining the height at that time. In addition, the footrest operation button 31 is good also as a structure which changes the raising height of the footrest 5 in steps for every operation.

When you want to lower the height of the footrest 5 from the state where the footrest 5 is lifted above the floor F, or when you want to stop using the footrest 5 (when you want to store the footrest 5 in the storage position below the seat 3) In the footrest operation button 31, a lower button having “IN” is operated.
The reset button 35 is pressed when it is desired to return the reclining angle of the backrest part 4 and the use position of the footrest 5 to the initial position in spite of the operation of each massage part by the massage machine 2 being in progress.

On the other hand, when it is desired to temporarily stop all the massage operations of the massage machine 2, the pause button 33 may be operated. Further, when it is desired to stop all the massage driving of the massage machine 2, the stop button 34 is operated. By pressing the power button 32 after operating the stop button 34, the display of the screen unit 20 of the remote control device 1 is turned off.
When the reset button 35 is operated, even if all the mechanisms of the massage machine 2 return to the initial state, the power is still turned on (waiting as the massage machine 2). Therefore, it is convenient when it is desired to redo various settings and operations from the beginning (for example, when the user changes). If the use as the massage machine 2 is terminated at this stage, the power button 32 may be operated to turn off the power.

By the way, it should be thought that embodiment disclosed this time is an illustration and restrictive at no points. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
For example, the back massage mechanism, the reclining mechanism, the footrest 5, the foot massage mechanism, the thigh / waist massage mechanism, the arm massage mechanism, and the like exemplified as the massage part of the massage machine 2 are just examples that can be adopted by the chair type massage machine. However, the presence and the detailed structure are not limited.

The massage machine 2 is not limited to be a chair type massage machine, and may be a small massage machine such as a lower limb massage machine.
In the remote control device 1, the screen unit 20 includes a case where only an icon is displayed or a case where only a character display unit is displayed. Moreover, the case where both an icon and a character display part are not displayed, and the case where an image (for example, animation etc.) which is neither an icon nor a character display part is displayed are also included.

The screen unit 20 may have an auto power off function. That is, when the massage machine 2 is stopped and no operation is performed on the display operation button unit 21 or the drive operation button unit 22 for a predetermined time, the display on the screen unit 20 is erased. Thereby, the power consumption of the massage machine 2 as a whole can be saved.
Furthermore, the massage machine 2 can be provided with a sensor that detects the user's biological information (for example, blood pressure, heart rate or pulse, body temperature, weight, body fat percentage, etc.). In this case, you may comprise so that the biometric information detected by the sensor provided in the massage machine 2 may be displayed on the screen part 20 with an icon or a number.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Remote control device 2 Massage machine 3 Seat part 4 Backrest part 5 Footrest 6 Leg 7 Side part kneading mechanism 8 Armrest part 10 Cable 11 Remote control device holder 12 Player holder 13 Speaker 20 Screen part 21 Display operation button part 22 Drive operation button part 25 Select button 26 Enter button 27 Jump operation button 30 Backrest operation button 31 Footrest operation button 32 Power button 33 Pause button 34 Stop button 35 Reset button 36 Mute button F Floor

Claims (11)

In a remote control device that is provided in a massage machine including a massage unit that massages a treatment unit and is configured to operate the massage unit,
"Screen part" which displays the operation content of the massage performed by the massage part with an icon,
"Display operation button part" for selecting and confirming an icon in the screen part,
A has,
The display operation button part is provided with a jump operation button for switching to the main screen indicating the start time of selection,
When the jump operation button is operated during the operation of the massage unit, the screen unit displays a main screen indicating the start point of selection, and then switches to a screen displaying the operation status of the massage unit. A remote control device provided in a massage machine.   The remote control device provided in the massage machine according to claim 1, wherein the screen unit is provided with a “character display unit” that displays information related to the massage machine in characters.   The remote control device provided in the massage machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the screen unit is configured to display information related to the massage machine with at least one of an icon, a graphic, and a number.   The remote control device provided in the massage machine according to claim 3, wherein the information related to the massage machine displayed on the screen unit is a set value related to the massage machine.   The said display operation button part is comprised so that switching from the one screen displayed on the said screen part to another screen is enabled, The Claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned. Remote control device provided in massage machine. The said remote control device, claim 1-5, characterized by operating the massage machine without going through the selection operation and determination operation icon in the screen section "driving operation button unit" are provided A remote control device provided in the massage machine described in 1. The massage machine has a seat part, a backrest part provided in the rear part of the seat part, and a footrest installed in the front part of the seat part,
The drive operation button portion includes a backrest operation button for changing a reclining angle of a backrest portion with respect to the seat portion, and a footrest operation button for changing a position of the footrest with respect to the seat portion. Item 7. A remote control device provided in the massage machine according to item 6 . The remote control device provided in the massage machine according to claim 6 or 7 , wherein the drive operation button unit includes a stop button for stopping driving of the massage unit. The screen unit, the remote control device provided in a massager according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized that it is possible to display in different languages. The massage machine is provided with a speaker capable of reproducing music,
The remote control device provided in the massage machine according to any one of claims 6 to 8 , wherein the drive operation button unit includes a mute button for temporarily stopping music reproduction by the speaker. The massage machine is provided with a sensor for detecting the biological information of the user,
The screen unit, the remote control device provided in a massager according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that has a viewable constituting the biological information detected by the sensor.