JP7382803B2 - massage system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a massage system.

Patent Document 1 discloses a massage machine that includes a seat portion, a backrest portion, an armrest portion, a leg rest portion, and a base portion serving as a base for these portions. A massage unit provided with a pair of left and right massage balls is attached to the backrest portion of Patent Document 1 so as to be movable up and down. The massage unit includes a kneading mechanism that eccentrically rotates the kneading balls, and a beating mechanism that swings the kneading balls back and forth.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-250072

An object of the present invention is to provide a massage system that allows a user to easily input the stiffness area and the degree of stiffness.

An embodiment of the present invention includes a stiffness input section for allowing a user to input a stiffness region and stiffness level, and a course determining section for determining a massage course suitable for the stiffness region and stiffness state inputted by the stiffness input section. and a massage machine control unit for causing the massage machine to execute the massage course determined by the course determination unit.

According to this configuration, it becomes easier for the user to input the stiffness site and the degree of stiffness. Moreover, according to this configuration, it is possible to perform a massage suitable for the user's stiffness area and degree of stiffness.
An embodiment of the present invention includes a mobile terminal capable of communicating with the massage machine control unit, and the mobile terminal includes the stiffness input unit and the course determining unit.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the stiffness input section is configured to input a human body map in which region-specific regions representing the ranges of each of a plurality of preset regions are drawn in an identifiable manner within a human body map display area of the touch panel display section. is displayed on the human body map, and the stiffness region and stiffness level are determined based on the region of contact movement on the human body map by the user and its area.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the stiffness input unit is configured to control the user's body on the human body map display area from when the user's body comes into contact with the human body map display area until the user's body separates from the human body map display area. a first means for applying a first color to a contact area and an area line-symmetrical to the body contact area with respect to the left-right center line of the human body map; If the ratio of the applied area of the first color in the region of interest, which is the region of interest where is painted, to the region of interest reaches a predetermined value or more, from the human body map display area. and a second means for erasing the first color and applying a second color representing the location and degree of stiffness to the entire region of interest when the body is separated.

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

In one embodiment of the present invention, as the second color, a plurality of types of second colors that differ depending on the degree of stiffness are prepared, and the second means applies the second color to the entire region of interest. At the timing of applying the color, if the second color has already been applied to the entire region of interest, the second color currently being applied is the color representing the maximum degree of stiffness. If not, the configuration is such that a second color representing a degree of stiffness that is one step higher than the currently applied second color is applied to the entire region of interest.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the stiffness input section displays a human body map on the touch panel display section in which region-specific regions representing the ranges of each of a plurality of preset regions are drawn in an identifiable manner, and The device is configured to determine the stiffness region and degree of stiffness based on the contact position and contact duration on the human body map.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the stiffness input section displays a human body map on the touch panel display section in which region-specific regions representing the ranges of each of a plurality of preset regions are drawn in an identifiable manner, and The device is configured to determine the stiffness region and degree of stiffness based on the pressing position and pressing force on the human body map.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the stiffness input section displays a human body map on the touch panel display section in which region-specific regions representing the ranges of each of a plurality of preset regions are drawn in an identifiable manner, and The device is configured to determine the stiffness region and the degree of stiffness based on the tap position and the number of taps on the human body map.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a massage system. FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing the appearance of the massage machine and the mobile terminal. FIG. 3 is a perspective view schematically showing the configuration of the massage unit. FIG. 4A is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the massage machine. FIG. 4B is an air circuit diagram showing an air circuit from the air pump to each airbag. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the mobile terminal. FIG. 6A is a schematic diagram showing an example of a remote control home screen, FIG. 6B is a schematic diagram showing an example of a pairing standby screen, and FIG. 6C is a schematic diagram showing an example of a pairing completion screen. 7A is a schematic diagram showing an example of a login screen of a mobile terminal, FIG. 7B is a schematic diagram showing an example of a connected device list screen, FIG. 7C is a schematic diagram showing an example of a connecting screen, and FIG. 7D is a schematic diagram showing an example of a connected device list screen. is a schematic diagram showing an example of a connection completion screen. FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram showing an example of an application home screen, and FIG. 8B is a schematic diagram showing an example of a human body map screen. FIG. 9A is a schematic diagram showing a movement trajectory of a finger when the user moves the finger mainly on the left forearm on the human body map screen. FIG. 9B is a schematic diagram showing that when a finger is touched and moved as shown in FIG. 9A, the first color is applied accordingly. FIG. 9C shows that when the first color is applied as shown in FIG. 9B, when the finger moves away from the human body map screen, the first color is erased and the second color is applied to the entire left and right forearms. It is a schematic diagram showing that it is applied. FIG. 10A is a schematic diagram showing an example of a concentration display screen, and FIG. 10B is a schematic diagram showing an example of an analysis result screen. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of the first course selection table. FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of the second course selection table. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of the color density/intensity conversion table. FIG. 14A is a flowchart showing a part of the procedure of the process executed by the control unit of the mobile terminal when the human body map mode is selected on the application home screen. FIG. 14B is a flowchart showing a part of the procedure of the process executed by the control unit of the mobile terminal when the human body map mode is selected on the application home screen. FIG. 14C is a flowchart showing a part of the procedure of the process executed by the control unit of the mobile terminal when the human body map mode is selected on the application home screen. FIGS. 15A, 15B, and 15C are schematic diagrams showing examples of human body map screens in which the human body map is colored with colors indicating stiffness positions and stiffness levels. FIG. 16 is a part of a flowchart showing a part of the procedure of processing executed by the control unit of the mobile terminal when Modification 1 is applied. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a part of the procedure of the process executed by the control unit of the mobile terminal when Modification 2 is applied. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a part of the procedure of processing executed by the control unit of the mobile terminal when Modification 3 is applied.

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

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

The massage machine 2 includes a seat part 11, a backrest part 12, an armrest part 13, a leg rest part (ottoman) 14, and a base serving as a base for these parts.
In the following description, the front-back direction, left-right direction, and up-down direction refer to the front-back direction, left-right direction, and up-down direction, respectively, as seen from the user when the user is seated on the massage machine 2 in a normal posture. shall be.

Although the base exists below the seat 11, it is not visible in FIG. 2 because it is hidden by the seat 11, the backrest 12, the armrests 13, and the leg rests 14.
The seat portion 11 is arranged on a base. The backrest portion 12 is arranged at the rear of the seat portion 11. The armrests 13 are arranged on both left and right sides of the seat 11. The leg rest 14 is arranged on the front side of the seat 11. The backrest portion 12 is tiltably supported relative to the seat portion 11 by a backrest rotation actuator 21 (see FIG. 4A). Further, the leg rest 14 can be rotated by a leg rest rotation actuator 22 (see FIG. 4A) about a support shaft that is provided near the upper part of the seat and extends in the left-right direction. Thereby, the leg rest 14 is rotatable between the vertical position shown in FIG. 2 and a horizontal position rotated approximately 90 degrees from the vertical position.

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

The armrest 13 is provided with an arm unit 16 having a forearm accommodating recess 17 for accommodating the user's forearm. The leg rest 14 has a leg accommodating recess 18 and a foot accommodating recess 19 that respectively accommodate the left and right legs and feet of the user.
Airbags are provided in the backrest 12, seat 11, armrest 13, and leg rest 14 of the massage machine 2. Each airbag provides an air massage to the user by inflating and deflating by supplying and exhausting air.

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

On both sides of the pair of left and right forearm accommodation recesses 17, forearm body airbags 33a, 33b for massaging the forearms and hand airbags 33c, 33d for massaging the hands are provided. These airbags 33a to 33d constitute a forearm airbag 33 for massaging the forearm and hand.
Calf lateral airbags 34a and 34b for massaging the sides of the calves are provided on both sides of the pair of left and right leg housing recesses 18. Calf back airbags 34c and 34d for massaging the back sides of the calves are provided on the bottom surfaces of the pair of left and right leg housing recesses 18. These airbags 34a to 34d constitute a calf airbag 34 for massaging the calf.

Foot side airbags 35a and 35b are provided on both side surfaces of the pair of left and right foot accommodation recesses 19 to press downward the front side portions of the feet. Back side airbags 35c and 35d for pressing the soles of the feet upward are provided on the bottom surfaces of the pair of left and right foot accommodation recesses 19. These airbags 35a to 35d constitute a sole airbag 35 for massaging the soles of the feet.

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

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

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

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

A swing frame 49 is attached to an intermediate portion of the length of the elevating drive shaft 43 so as to be swingable in the front-rear direction. A treatment element drive unit 50 including a pair of left and right treatment elements 51 and a drive mechanism thereof is attached to the swing frame 49. The main frame 41 is provided with a treatment element drive unit advancement/retraction mechanism for moving the swinging frame (treatment element drive unit) forward and backward.

The treatment element drive unit advancement/retraction mechanism will be explained. The main frame 41 is rotatably attached to an advancing/retracting shaft 52 which is arranged below the guide shaft 42 and extends in the left-right direction. An advancing/retracting motor 53 for rotating an advancing/retracting shaft 52 is attached to one side of the main frame 41 . The forward/backward motor 53 is connected to the forward/backward shaft 52 via a gear mechanism 54 . A pair of left and right pinion gears 55 are attached to a mid-length portion of the advance/retreat shaft 52 . At the top of the swing frame 49, arcuate racks 56 are provided which engage with a pair of left and right pinion gears 55, respectively. When the forward/backward shaft 52 is rotated by the forward/backward motor 53, the pinion gear 55 rotates and the arcuate rack 56 moves. As a result, the swing frame 49 swings around the elevating drive shaft 43. As a result, the treatment element drive unit 50 (treatment element 51) moves forward and backward.

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

Referring to FIG. 4, massage machine 2 has a built-in control unit 60 for controlling massage machine 2. As shown in FIG. The control section 60 is an example of the "massage machine control section" of the present invention. The control unit 60 includes a microcomputer, and includes a CPU, memory (RAM, ROM, nonvolatile memory), and the like. The memory stores various data in addition to CPU programs.

The controller 60 is connected to the remote control 25, a drive circuit 71 for the backrest rotation actuator 21, and a drive circuit 72 for the leg rotation actuator 22. The control unit 60 is further connected to a drive circuit 73 for the lift motor 46 in the massage unit 23, a drive circuit 74 for the advance/retreat motor 53, a drive circuit 75 for the kneading motor 58, and a drive circuit 76 for the beating motor 59. has been done. The control unit 60 is further connected to an elevation position sensor 48 and a longitudinal position sensor 57 within the massage unit 23.

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

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

In this embodiment, individual solenoid valves are provided for the airbags arranged in pairs on both the left and right sides, but one common solenoid valve is provided for the two airbags arranged in pairs. It's okay.
When the electromagnetic valve 82 of a certain airbag is excited, air is supplied from the air pump 81 to the airbag via the electromagnetic valve 82. This inflates the airbag. Then, when the solenoid valve 82 of the airbag is demagnetized, the air within the airbag is exhausted to the outside via the solenoid valve. This causes the airbag to deflate.

The control unit 60 controls the drive circuits 71 and 72 of each actuator 21 and 22 based on the operation of the remote control 25, the operation of the mobile terminal 3, and the like. Further, the control unit 60 drives the drive circuits 73 to 76 of each motor 46, 53, 58, 59, the drive circuit 77 of the air pump 81, and the solenoid valve 82 based on the operation of the remote control 25, the operation of the mobile terminal 3, etc. Control circuit 78. This allows the massage machine 2 to perform various massages.

Massage modes include manual mode, automatic mode, human body map mode, health care mode, history mode, etc.
The manual mode is a mode in which a massage is performed according to the type of massage selected by the user.
The automatic mode is a mode in which the user selects a desired massage course from among a plurality of types of massage courses and executes the selected massage course.

The human body map mode is a mode in which the user inputs the stiffness area and stiffness level, determines a massage course suitable for the input stiffness area and stiffness level, and executes the determined massage course.
The health care mode is a mode in which a massage course suitable for biometric information such as the user's step count, sleeping time, and pulse rate (heart rate) is determined, and the determined massage course is executed.

The history mode is a mode in which the user selects a desired massage course from massage courses performed on the user in the past, and executes the selected massage course.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the mobile terminal 3. As shown in FIG.
The mobile terminal 3 includes a control section 90. The control unit 90 includes a microcomputer, and includes a CPU, memory (RAM, ROM, nonvolatile memory) 91, and the like. The memory 91 stores various data in addition to CPU programs. A first communication unit 101, a second communication unit 102, an operation display unit 103, and the like are connected to the control unit 90. The first communication unit 101 is a communication interface through which the control unit 90 wirelessly communicates with the remote control 25 (control unit 90 of the massage machine 2). The second communication unit 102 is a communication interface through which the control unit 90 communicates with the server 4 and other mobile terminals via the communication network 5. The operation display unit 103 includes, for example, a touch panel type liquid crystal display.
[5] Human Body Map Mode The human body map mode will be explained in detail below.

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

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

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

Then, when the massage machine 2 and the mobile terminal 3 are in a connected state, a pairing completion screen as shown in FIG. 6C is displayed on the operation display section 26. On the pairing completion screen, the arc arrow pair mark on the pairing waiting screen changes to a checkmark. A checkmark is a mark that resembles the character ``check''.
After a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed after the connection completion screen is displayed, the remote control home screen (see FIG. 6A) is displayed on the operation display section 26. However, in this case, the Bluetooth (registered trademark) mark on the Bluetooth (registered trademark) button 114 is displayed in blue.
[5.2] Starting the massage app The user starts the massage app by tapping the massage app icon displayed on the operation display section 103 of the mobile terminal 3. As a result, a login screen as shown in FIG. 7A is displayed on the operation display unit 103. A login ID input section 121, a password input section 122, a login button 123, etc. are displayed on the login screen.

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

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

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

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

The human body map mode button 132 is a button for setting the massage mode to the human body map mode. The human body map mode button 132 displays a character string "Human Body Map" and the like. When the human body map mode button 132 is tapped, a human body map screen is displayed on the operation display unit 103 for allowing the user to input the stiffness area and the degree of stiffness. Details of the human body map screen will be described later.

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

History button 134 is a button for setting the massage mode to history mode. The history button 134 displays the names and dates and times of massage courses performed on the user in the past. When the history button 134 is tapped, a course selection screen that presents the massage course corresponding to the history button 134 is displayed on the operation display section 103. When the user performs a predetermined operation on the course selection screen, the massage machine 2 executes the presented massage course.
[5.3] Human Body Map When the human body map mode button 132 is tapped on the application home screen, the mobile terminal 3 displays, for example, a human body map screen as shown in FIG. 8B on the operation display unit 103. The human body map screen includes a title area E1, a human body map display area E2, a message area E3, and a button area E4. The title area E1 is a horizontally long rectangular area at the upper end of the operation display section 103, and the button area E4 is a horizontally long rectangular area at the lower end of the operation display section 103. The message area E3 is a horizontally long rectangular area above the button area E4. The human body map display area E2 is a vertically long rectangular area between the title area E1 and the message area E3.

In the title area E1, a character string "Human Body Map" is displayed. A human body map 141 is displayed in the human body map display area E2. In the message area E3, a message "Please apply the area you want to massage" is displayed. An OK button 142 and a reset button 143 are displayed in the button area E4. Note that the human body map display area E2 only needs to include the human body map 141, and its size and shape can be set arbitrarily.

The human body map 141 consists of an illustration of a back view of a human body. In the illustration of the back view of the human body, region-specific regions representing the ranges of each of a plurality of preset regions are clearly drawn. In this embodiment, the plurality of parts include "neck/shoulders", "back", "waist", "buttocks", "upper arms", "forearms", "thighs", "calps", and "sole of the feet". . In FIG. 8B, the broken line indicates a part of the left-right center line of the back view of the human body. Such a broken line may or may not be displayed within the human body map 141.

On the human body map screen (more precisely, the human body map display area E2), the user moves a part of the body by touching a part (stiff part) with a high degree of fatigue (stiffness). In this embodiment, it is assumed that the body part is a finger. When a finger touches the human body map display area E2, the finger contact area (body contact area) on the human body map display area E2 and the area line-symmetrical to the finger contact area with respect to the left and right center line of the human body map 141 are colored. It will be done. The color thus applied to the finger contact area and its axisymmetric area will be referred to as a first color. However, the "finger contact area" may be the exact area where the finger is in contact, but may also be an area including the area where the finger is in contact and its vicinity. As a result, the movement trajectory of the finger on the human body map display area E2 (including the line-symmetrical area) is painted in the first color. The first color is, for example, gray. Note that the first color may be other than gray.

Then, by the time the finger is separated from the human body map display area E2 (human body map screen), the applied area of the first color in the area of interest, which is the area of the area painted with the first color, is When the finger moves away from the human body map display area E2 in a case where a predetermined percentage of the area is reached or more, the first color is erased and a color representing the stiffness position and degree of stiffness is applied to the entire region of interest. Ru. The predetermined percentage is set to 60%, for example. The color that is applied to the entire region by region in this way (the color that represents the stiffness position and degree of stiffness) will be referred to as the second color. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of second colors with different densities depending on the stiffness are prepared as the second colors. In this embodiment, the higher the density of the second color, the higher the degree of stiffness. Note that the lower the density of the second color, the higher the degree of stiffness may be expressed.

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

The user touches the human body map display area E2 with a finger and moves the finger mainly onto, for example, the left forearm. A curve S in FIG. 9A represents the movement trajectory of the finger in this case. When the finger is moved in contact as shown in FIG. 9A, the first color of an arbitrary width is applied along the movement trajectory of the finger as shown in FIG. 9B. A first color having an arbitrary width is applied along a line symmetrical to the movement trajectory. In FIG. 9B, it is assumed that the area coated with the first color is 60% or more of the area of the forearm. Thereafter, when the finger is moved away from the human body map display area E2, the first color is erased and the second color is applied to the entire left and right forearms, as shown in FIG. 9C.

Assume that after the finger is separated from the part-specific area painted in the second color, the finger is brought into contact with the part-specific area again. Then, when the finger is separated from the human body map display area E2 after the newly applied area of the first color in the region by region becomes 60% or more of the region by region, the region by region The color density of the entire second color is increased by one step. In other words, in this embodiment, the stiffness region and stiffness level are determined based on the contact movement region of the user's finger on the human body map 141 and its area.

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

Note that the reset button 143 is a button for resetting the color density of all site-specific areas to zero.
In this way, when the user has finished painting each stiff part with the second color at a density depending on the degree of stiffness, the user taps the OK button 142. When the OK button 142 is tapped, the mobile terminal 3 displays a concentration display screen as shown in FIG. 10A on the operation display unit 103.

The color density is digitally displayed for each part name on the density display screen. Specifically, the color density is displayed in four levels based on the number of black circles arranged horizontally. If the number of black circles is 0, the color density is 0, if the number of black circles is 1, the color density is 1, if the number of black circles is 2, the color density is 2, and if the number of black circles is 3, the color density is 3. are shown respectively. Furthermore, an analysis button 144 and a return button 145 are displayed on the concentration display screen. Note that if the OK button 142 on the human body map screen is tapped while the second color has not been applied to any part area on the human body map screen (see FIG. 8B), the tapping operation is It may be disabled.

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

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

The course selection table includes a first course selection table 151 that is used when only one of the nine parts is selected as the stiff part, and a first course selection table 151 that is used when only one part of the nine parts is selected as the stiff part. There is a second course selection table 152 that is used when three or more locations are selected (excluding when three or more locations are selected).
In this embodiment, if 3 or more of the 9 body parts are selected as stiff areas, the "Full Body/Extreme Fatigue Recovery Course" is always selected as the massage course. If more than one location is selected, no table will be prepared.

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

In the neck intensive massage course, a mechanical massage using the treatment element 51 is performed. Specifically, the massage unit 23 is controlled to reciprocate over the neck area based on the output of the elevation position sensor 48, thereby intensively massaging the neck. As the massage operation, for example, a kneading operation and a tapping operation are performed alternately at predetermined time intervals. Further, by rotating the forward/backward shaft 52, the treatment element drive unit 50 moves back and forth in the front and back direction, thereby adjusting the strength.

A shoulder blade intensive massage course for intensively massaging the shoulder blades is stored for the back. In other words, when only the back is selected as the stiff area, a scapula intensive massage course that intensively massages the scapulae is determined as the massage course.
In the shoulder blade intensive massage course, a mechanical massage using the treatment element 51 is performed. Specifically, the massage unit 23 is controlled to reciprocate in the shoulder blade region based on the output of the elevation position sensor 48, thereby intensively massaging the shoulder blade. As the massage operation, for example, a kneading operation and a tapping operation are performed alternately at predetermined time intervals. Further, by rotating the forward/backward shaft 52, the treatment element drive unit 50 moves back and forth in the front and back direction, thereby adjusting the strength.

A lower back intensive massage course for intensively massaging the lower back is stored. In other words, if only the lower back is selected as the stiff area, a lower back intensive massage course that intensively massages the lower back is determined as the massage course.
In the lower back intensive massage course, a mechanical massage using the treatment element 51 is performed. Specifically, the massage unit 23 is controlled to reciprocate in the lower back area based on the output of the elevation position sensor 48, thereby intensively massaging the lower back. As the massage operation, for example, a kneading operation and a tapping operation are performed alternately at predetermined time intervals. Further, by rotating the forward/backward shaft 52, the treatment element drive unit 50 moves back and forth in the front and back direction, thereby adjusting the strength.

A sciatica intensive massage course for intensively massaging the sciatica for the buttocks is stored. In other words, when only the buttocks are selected as the stiff part, the ischial intensive massage course that intensively massages the ischial bones is determined as the massage course.
In the sciatica intensive massage course, a mechanical massage using the treatment element 51 and an air massage using the thigh airbag 32 are performed. Specifically, the massage unit 23 is controlled to reciprocate in the ischial region based on the elevation position sensor 48, thereby intensively massaging the ischia. As the massage operation, for example, a kneading operation and a tapping operation are performed alternately at predetermined time intervals. Further, by rotating the forward/backward shaft 52, the treatment element drive unit 50 moves back and forth in the front and back direction, thereby adjusting the strength. Furthermore, the thigh airbag 32 is inflated and deflated by supplying and discharging air, which is repeated at regular intervals.

An upper arm air massage course is stored for the upper arm. In other words, when only the upper arm is selected as the stiff area, the upper arm massage course that intensively massages the upper arm is determined as the massage course. The upper arm air massage course is a massage course in which settings for areas other than the upper arms are turned off in a normal air massage course. Specifically, the airbag 31 for the upper arm is inflated and deflated by supplying and discharging air at regular intervals.

A forearm air massage course is stored for the forearm. That is, when only the forearm is selected as the stiff part, a forearm massage course that intensively massages the forearm is determined as the massage course. The forearm air massage course is a normal air massage course in which settings for areas other than the forearm are turned off. Specifically, the forearm airbag 33 is inflated and deflated by supplying and discharging air to and from the forearm airbag 33 at regular intervals.

A thigh air massage course is stored for the thigh. In other words, when only the thighs are selected as the stiff area, a thigh massage course that intensively massages the thighs is determined as the massage course. The thigh air massage course is a massage course in which settings for areas other than the thighs are turned off in a normal air massage course. Specifically, the thigh airbag 32 is repeatedly inflated and deflated by supplying and discharging air at regular intervals.

A calf air massage course is stored for the calf. That is, when only the calf is selected as the stiff area, a calf massage course that intensively massages the calf is determined as the massage course. The calf air massage course is a massage course in which settings for areas other than the calf are turned off in a normal air massage course. Specifically, the calf airbag 34 is repeatedly inflated and deflated by supplying and exhausting air at regular intervals.

A sole air massage course is stored for the sole of the foot. That is, when only the sole of the foot is selected as the stiff area, a sole massage course that intensively massages the sole of the foot is determined as the massage course. The sole air massage course is a massage course in which settings for areas other than the soles of the normal air massage course are turned off. Specifically, the airbag 35 for the sole of the foot is inflated and deflated by supplying and discharging air at regular intervals.

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of the second course selection table 152.
The second course selection table 152 stores combinations of two selected parts and massage courses for the combinations.
A "neck/shoulder relaxation course" is stored for the combination of neck/shoulders and back. In the neck/shoulder relaxation course, a mechanical massage using the massage element 51 and an air massage using an air bag are performed. Specifically, the massage unit 23 is controlled to reciprocate mainly in the neck and shoulder areas based on the output of the elevation position sensor 48, thereby performing a massage centered on the neck and shoulders. As the massage operation, for example, a kneading operation and a tapping operation are performed alternately at predetermined time intervals.

In the neck/shoulder relaxation course (the same applies to the whole body relaxation course and lower back relaxation course described later), the movement speed of the kneading balls in the kneading and tapping motions is the same as the fatigue recovery course (lower back/fatigue recovery course and whole body fatigue recovery course). ), it is characterized by a slower, more relaxing massage. In addition, in the neck/shoulder relaxation course, air is inflated and deflated by supplying and exhausting air to the upper arm airbag 31, thigh airbag 32, forearm airbag 33, calf airbag 34, and sole airbag 35. is repeated at regular intervals.

A "lower back/fatigue recovery course" is stored for the combination of neck/shoulders and lower back. In the lower back/fatigue recovery course, a mechanical massage using the massage element 51 and an air massage using an air bag are performed. Specifically, the massage unit 23 is controlled to mainly move back and forth over the waist region based on the output of the elevation position sensor 48, thereby performing a massage centered on the waist. As the massage operation, for example, a kneading operation and a tapping operation are performed alternately at predetermined time intervals. In addition, the inflation and deflation of the upper arm airbag 31, thigh airbag 32, forearm airbag 33, calf airbag 34, and sole airbag 35 by supplying and exhausting air is repeated at regular intervals. .

A ``whole body/fatigue recovery course'' is stored for the combination of neck/shoulders and buttocks. In the whole body/fatigue recovery course, a mechanical massage using the massage element 51 and an air massage using an air bag are performed. Specifically, the massage unit 23 is controlled to reciprocate from the neck/shoulder area to the ischial area based on the output of the elevation position sensor 48, thereby performing a massage over the entire movable area of the massage unit 23. As the massage operation, for example, a kneading operation and a tapping operation are performed alternately at predetermined time intervals. In addition, the inflation and deflation of the upper arm airbag 31, thigh airbag 32, forearm airbag 33, calf airbag 34, and sole airbag 35 by supplying and exhausting air is repeated at regular intervals. .

A "whole body/relaxation course" is memorized for the combination of the neck/shoulders and upper arms. In the whole body/relaxation course, a mechanical massage using the massage element 51 and an air massage using an air bag are performed. Specifically, the massage unit 23 is controlled to reciprocate from the neck/shoulder area to the ischial area based on the elevation position sensor 48, thereby performing a massage over the entire movable area of the massage unit. As the massage operation, for example, a kneading operation and a tapping operation are performed alternately at predetermined time intervals. In addition, the inflation and deflation of the upper arm airbag 31, thigh airbag 32, forearm airbag 33, calf airbag 34, and sole airbag 35 by supplying and exhausting air is repeated at regular intervals. .

A "whole body/relaxation course" is stored for the combination of neck/shoulders and thighs. A "whole body/relaxation course" is memorized for the combination of neck/shoulders and calves. A ``whole body/fatigue recovery course'' is stored for the combination of the neck/shoulders and the soles of the feet.
A "lower back/relaxation course" is stored for the combination of the back and lower back. In the lower back/relaxation course, a mechanical massage using the massage element 51 and an air massage using an air bag are performed. Specifically, the massage unit 23 is controlled to mainly move back and forth over the waist region based on the output of the elevation position sensor 48, thereby performing a massage centered on the waist. As the massage operation, for example, a kneading operation and a tapping operation are performed alternately at predetermined time intervals. In addition, the inflation and deflation of the upper arm airbag 31, thigh airbag 32, forearm airbag 33, calf airbag 34, and sole airbag 35 by supplying and exhausting air is repeated at regular intervals. .

A ``whole body/fatigue recovery course'' is stored for the combination of the back and buttocks. A ``whole body/relaxation course'' is memorized for the combination of the back and upper arms. A "whole body/relaxation course" is memorized for the combination of the back and forearms.
A "whole body/relaxation course" is memorized for the combination of the back and thighs. A ``whole body/relaxation course'' is memorized for the combination of the back and calves. A "whole body/fatigue recovery course" is stored for the combination of the back and soles of the feet.

A "lower back/fatigue recovery course" is stored for the combination of lower back and buttocks. A ``whole body/relaxation course'' is memorized for the combination of the lower back and upper arms. A "whole body/relaxation course" is memorized for the combination of the lower back and forearm.
A "whole body/relaxation course" is memorized for the combination of hips and thighs. A "whole body/relaxation course" is memorized for the combination of lower back and calf. A "whole body/fatigue recovery course" is stored for the combination of the lower back and the soles of the feet.

A ``whole body air course'' is memorized for the combination of the buttocks and upper arms. The full body air course features an air massage using an airbag. Specifically, the air bags 31 for upper arms, the air bags 32 for thighs, the air bags 33 for forearms, the air bags 34 for calves, and the air bags 35 for soles are inflated and deflated by supplying and exhausting air at a constant cycle. is repeated. Mechanical massage will not be performed in this course.

A "whole body air course" is memorized for the combination of the buttocks and forearms. A "whole body air course" is memorized for the combination of the buttocks and thighs. A "whole body air course" is memorized for the combination of the buttocks and calves. A ``whole body/relaxation course'' is memorized for the combination of the buttocks and the soles of the feet.
A "whole body air course" is stored for the combination of the upper arm and forearm. A "whole body air course" is memorized for the upper arm and thigh combination. A "whole body air course" is memorized for the upper arm and calf combination. A ``whole body/relaxation course'' is memorized for the combination of upper arms and soles of the feet.

A "whole body air course" is stored for the combination of forearms and thighs. A "whole body air course" is stored for the combination of the forearm and the calf. A "whole body/relaxation course" is memorized for the combination of forearms and soles of the feet.
A "whole body air course" is stored for the combination of thighs and calves. A "whole body/relaxation course" is stored for the combination of thighs and soles. A "whole body/relaxation course" is stored for the combination of the calf and the sole of the foot.

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

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

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

j=1: neck/shoulders j=2: back j=3: lower back j=4: buttocks j=5: upper arms j=6: forearms j=7: thighs j=8: calves j=9: soles of feet

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

Next, the control unit 90 determines whether or not a finger has touched the human body map display area E2 (step S4), whether or not the OK button 142 (FIG. 8B) has been tapped (step S5), and whether or not the reset button 143 (FIG. 8B) has been tapped. ) is tapped (step S6).
If it is determined that the finger has touched the human body map display area E2 (step S4: YES), the control unit 90 controls the finger contact area on the human body map display area E2 and the left and right center line of the human body map 141. The first color is applied to an area line-symmetrical to the contact area (step S7). As a result, the movement trajectory of the finger on the human body map display area E2 (including the line-symmetrical area) is painted in the first color.

Then, the control unit 90 determines that the application area of the first color in the region of interest is the area of interest in the region of interest that is mainly painted with the first color (hereinafter referred to as the region of interest). It is determined whether or not it has reached 60% or more (step S8).
If the application area of the first color has not reached 60% or more of the area of interest (step S8: NO), the control unit 90 determines whether the finger has moved away from the human body map display area E2. (Step S9). If the finger is not separated from the human body map display area E2 (step S9: NO), the control unit 90 returns to step S7.

If it is determined in step S9 that the finger has moved away from the human body map display area E2 (step S9: YES), the control unit 90 erases the first color (step S10), and then proceeds to step S4. .
In step S8, if it is determined that the coating area of the first color in the region of interest has reached 60% or more of the region of interest (step S8: YES), the control unit 90 controls The color density n _j corresponding to the area is increased by 1 (step S11). However, if the color density n _j after increasing by 1 becomes 4 or more, the color density n _j is set to 3. In other words, if the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest is already set to 3, the color density n _j is not increased.

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

In step S12, when it is determined that the finger has moved away from the human body map display area E21 (step S12: YES), the control unit 90 erases the first color and changes the region of interest according to its color density _nj . It is colored in a second color (step S14). The control unit 90 then proceeds to step S4.
If it is determined in step S4 that the finger is not in contact with the human body map display area E2 (step S4: NO), the control unit 90 moves to step S5.

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

FIGS. 15A, 15B, and 15C show examples of human body map screens in which the human body map 141 is colored in colors indicating stiffness positions and stiffness levels through the above-described processing. In the example of FIG. 15A, only the neck and shoulders are painted dark blue. In the example of FIG. 15B, the neck and shoulders are painted dark blue, and the upper arms are painted blue. In the example of FIG. 15C, the neck, shoulders, and calves are painted dark blue, the upper arms are painted blue, and the back is painted light blue.

If it is determined in step S5 that the OK button 142 has been tapped (step S5: YES), the control unit 90 displays the concentration display screen (see FIG. 10A) (step S16). Specifically, the control unit 90 digitally displays the color density n _j (j=1, 2, . . . , 8, 9) of each part.
Next, the control unit 90 monitors whether the analysis button 144 on the concentration display screen is tapped (step S17) or whether the return button 145 on the concentration display screen is tapped (step S18). If the return button 145 is tapped (step S18: YES), the control unit 90 displays the human body map screen immediately before the concentration display screen is displayed (step S19). The control unit 90 then proceeds to step S4.

When the analysis button 144 is tapped (step S17: YES), the control unit 90 selects a massage course suitable for the stiffness region and stiffness level input on the human body map screen based on the color density _nj of each region. Then, the massage intensity for each part is determined (step S20).
Specifically, when the second color is applied to only one region, the control unit 90 determines the massage course based on the region and the first course selection table 151. Further, the control unit 90 determines the massage intensity of the region to which the second color is applied based on the color density n _j of the region and the color density/intensity conversion table 153. The control unit 90 sets the massage intensity to 2 for the area where the second color is not applied (the area where n _j =0).

When the second color is applied to two parts (excluding the case where the second color is applied to three or more parts), the control unit 90 selects the two parts and the second course selection table. 152, the massage course is determined. Furthermore, the control unit 90 determines the massage intensity of the two areas to which the second color is applied based on the color density _nj of the two areas and the color density/intensity conversion table 153. The control unit 90 sets the massage intensity to 2 for the area where the second color is not applied (the area where n _j =0).

If the second color is applied to three or more parts, the control unit 90 determines the whole body/extreme fatigue recovery course as the massage course. Further, the control unit 90 determines the massage intensity for each of these areas based on the color density _nj of each area to which the second color is applied and the color density/intensity conversion table 153. The control unit 90 sets the massage intensity to 2 for the area where the second color is not applied (the area where n _j =0).

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

According to the embodiment described above, it becomes easier for the user to input the stiffness site and the degree of stiffness. Further, according to the embodiment described above, it is possible to perform a massage suitable for the user's stiffness area and degree of stiffness.
[6] Modifications Although the embodiments of this invention have been described above, this invention can also be implemented in other forms.

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

Further, in the embodiment described above, the stiffness region and the stiffness level are determined based on the contact movement region of the user's finger on the human body map 141 and its area. However, the stiffness site and degree of stiffness may be determined by other methods. Modifications 1 to 3 of the method for determining the stiffness site and degree of stiffness will be described below.
[6.1] Modification 1
In Modification 1, the control unit 90 determines the stiffness region and stiffness based on the finger contact position and finger contact duration on the human body map 141. Specifically, the user touches a region (stiff region) with a high degree of fatigue (stiffness) on the human body map 141 with a finger. The higher the stiffness of the user, the longer the duration of finger contact. The control unit 90 colors the entire area that is in contact with the finger. At this time, the control unit 90 determines the color density according to the duration of finger contact. Here, it is assumed that the color density is expressed in four levels, 0, 1, 2, and 3, in descending order of density. For example, the 0th level is white. The first stage is light blue. The second stage is blue. The third stage is dark blue.

The relationship between the finger contact duration T (seconds) and the concentration level is as follows.
if T=0 seconds then concentration=0
if 0 seconds<T≦2 seconds then concentration=1
if 2 seconds<T≦4 seconds then concentration=2
if T>4 seconds then concentration=3
When applying Modification 1, the procedure shown in FIG. 14B among the processing steps shown in FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 14C described above is replaced with the procedure shown in FIG. 16. The procedures shown in FIGS. 14A and 14C described above are applied almost unchanged. However, in step S4 of FIG. 14A described above, it is determined whether "the finger has touched the human body map display area E2", but when applying the first modification, in step S4 of FIG. 14A, It is determined whether or not the finger has touched the human body map 141.

That is, when it is determined that the finger has touched the human body map 141 (step S4 in FIG. 14A: YES), the control unit 90 starts a timer for measuring the contact duration T (step S31).
Then, the control unit 90 determines whether the contact duration T is within the range of 0 seconds<T≦2 seconds (step S32). If the contact duration T is within the range of 0 seconds<T≦2 seconds (step S32: YES), the control unit 90 controls the part-specific area that the finger is in contact with (hereinafter referred to as the "attention part-specific area"). ) is set to 1, and _light blue is applied to the entire region of interest (step S33). The control unit 90 then proceeds to step S37.

In step S32, if it is determined that the contact duration T is outside the range of 0 seconds<T≦2 seconds (step S32: NO), the control unit 90 determines that the contact duration T is 2 seconds<T≦ It is determined whether or not it is within the range of 4 seconds (step S34).
If the contact duration T is within the range of 2 seconds<T≦4 seconds (step S34: YES), the control unit 90 sets the color density _nj corresponding to the region of interest to 2, and Blue color is applied to the entire site area (step S35). The control unit 90 then proceeds to step S37.

In step S34, if it is determined that the contact duration T is outside the range of 2 seconds<T≦4 seconds, that is, if it is determined that the contact duration T is longer than 4 seconds (step S34: NO), the control unit 90 sets the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest to 3, and applies dark blue to the entire region of interest (step S36). The control unit 90 then proceeds to step S37.

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

The user touches and presses a region (stiff region) with a high degree of fatigue (stiffness) on the human body map 141 with a finger. The higher the degree of stiffness, the stronger the user presses the finger. The control unit 90 colors the entire area that is in contact with the finger. At this time, the control unit 90 determines the color density according to the pressing force of the finger. Here, it is assumed that the color density is expressed in four levels, 0, 1, 2, and 3, in descending order of density. For example, the 0th level is white. The first stage is light blue. The second stage is blue. The third stage is dark blue.

The relationship between the finger pressing force F and the density level is as follows. However, F1<F2.
if F=0 then concentration=0
if 0<F≦F1 (F: Pressure that is touching with finger) then concentration=1
if F1<F≦F2 (F: Light pressure) then concentration=2
if F>F2 (F: Pressure of strong pressing) then Concentration = 3
When applying Modification 2, the procedure shown in FIG. 14B among the processing steps shown in FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 14C described above is replaced with the procedure shown in FIG. 17. The procedures shown in FIGS. 14A and 14C described above are applied almost unchanged. However, in step S4 of FIG. 14A described above, it is determined whether "the finger has touched the human body map display area E2", but when applying the second modification, in step S4 of FIG. 14A, It is determined whether or not the finger has touched the human body map 141.

That is, if it is determined that the finger has touched the human body map 141 (step S4 in FIG. 14A: YES), the control unit 90 detects the pressing force F of the finger on the human body map 141 (step S41). Then, the control unit 90 determines whether the pressing force F is within the range of 0<F≦F1 (step S42).
When the pressing force F is within the range of 0<F≦F1 (step S42: YES), the control unit 90 controls the region by region that the finger is in contact with (hereinafter referred to as the "region by region of interest"). It is determined whether the color density n _j corresponding to is less than 1 (step S43). If the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest is less than 1 (step S43: YES), the control unit 90 sets the color density n _j to 1 and applies light blue to the entire region of interest. (Step S44). The control unit 90 then proceeds to step S50.

If it is determined in step S43 that the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest is greater than or equal to 1 (step S43: NO), the control unit 90 moves to step S50.
In step S42, if it is determined that the pressing force F is outside the range of 0<F≦F1 (step S42: NO), the control unit 90 controls the pressing force F to be within the range of F1<F≦F2. It is determined whether there is one (step S45).

If the pressing force F is within the range F1<F≦F2 (step S45: YES), the control unit 90 determines whether the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest is less than 2. (Step S46). If the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest is less than 2 (step S46: YES), the control unit 90 sets the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest to 2, and Blue is applied to the entire area (step S47). The control unit 90 then proceeds to step S50.

In step S46, if it is determined that the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest is 2 or more (step S46: NO), the control unit 90 moves to step S50.
In step S45, if it is determined that the pressing force F is outside the range of 0<F≦F2, that is, if it is determined that the pressing force F is larger than F2 (step S45: NO), the control unit 90 determines whether the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest is less than 3 (step S48). If the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest is less than 3 (step S48: YES), the control unit 90 sets the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest to 3, and Dark blue is applied to the entire area (step S49). The control unit 90 then proceeds to step S50.

If it is determined in step S48 that the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest is 3 or more (step S49: NO), the control unit 90 moves to step S50. In step S50, the control unit 90 determines whether the finger has moved away from the human body map 141. If the finger is not separated from the human body map 141 (step S50: NO), the control unit 90 returns to step S41. If it is determined in step S50 that the finger has moved away from the human body map 141 (step S50: YES), the control unit 90 returns to step S4 in FIG. 14A.
[6.3] Modification 3
In the third modification, the control unit 90 determines the stiffness area and stiffness based on the contact position of the finger on the human body map 141 (hereinafter referred to as "tap position") and the number of times of contact (hereinafter referred to as "tap number"). Determine the condition. Specifically, the user taps a region (stiff region) with a high degree of fatigue (stiffness) on the human body map 141 . The higher the user's stiffness, the more times the user taps. The control unit 90 colors the entire area that is in contact with the finger. At this time, the control unit 90 determines the color density according to the number of taps. Here, it is assumed that the color density is expressed in four levels, 0, 1, 2, and 3, in descending order of density. For example, the 0th level is white. The first stage is light blue. The second stage is blue. The third stage is dark blue.

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

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

Next, the control unit 90 displays a human body map screen (see FIG. 8B) on the operation display unit 103 (step S3).
Next, the control unit 90 determines whether the human body map 141 has been tapped (step S51), whether the OK button 142 has been tapped (step S5), and whether the reset button 143 has been tapped (step S6). Monitor.

When the human body map 141 is tapped (step S61: YES), the control unit 90 determines that the color density n _j corresponding to the tapped body part area (hereinafter referred to as the body part area of interest) is less than 3. It is determined whether or not (step S62).
If the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest is less than 3 (step S62: YES), the color density n _j corresponding to the region of interest is increased by 1 (step S63). Then, the control unit 90 colors the region of interest according to the color density n _j (step S64). After this, the control unit 90 returns to step S61.

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

When such a cancel button 147 is provided, the reset button 143 may be omitted.
Further, as shown by a dashed line 148 in FIG. 8B, an analysis button similar to the analysis button 144 on the concentration display screen (FIG. 10A) may be provided on the human body map screen (see FIG. 8B). When this analysis button 148 is tapped, the mobile terminal 3 determines a massage course suitable for the stiffness area and degree of stiffness inputted on the human body map screen, and displays an analysis result screen as shown in FIG. 10B.

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

In this case, the information about the stiffness area and the degree of stiffness input into the stiffness input section 92 is sent from the mobile terminal 3 to the server 4 . The server 4 determines a massage course and a massage intensity for each area suitable for the received stiffness area and stiffness level based on the received information on the stiffness area and stiffness level and the tables 151, 152, 153, and sends the information to the mobile terminal. Send to 3. The mobile terminal 3 transmits the received massage course and massage intensity for each part to the massage machine 2.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the back side airbags 35c and 35d for pressing the soles of the feet upward are provided on the bottom surfaces of the pair of left and right foot accommodation recesses 19 (see FIG. 2). Instead of the airbags 35c and 35d, sole rollers that are rotated to massage the soles may be provided.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mobile terminal 3 was a smart phone, but the mobile terminal 3 may be a computer such as a tablet computer.

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

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

Claims (5)

a stiffness input section for allowing a user to input a stiffness area and degree of stiffness;
a course determining unit that determines a massage course suitable for the stiffness area and stiffness level input by the stiffness input unit;
a massage machine control unit for causing the massage machine to execute the massage course determined by the course determination unit,
The stiffness input section is
a first means for displaying a human body map in which region-by-part areas representing the ranges of each of a plurality of preset parts are drawn in an identifiable manner within a human body map display area of a touch panel display;
From the time the user's body part comes into contact with the human body map display area until the body part separates from the human body map display area, the body part touches the area where the user's body part came into contact with the human body map display area. a second means for applying a first color to both the corresponding body contact area and an area line-symmetrical to the body contact area with respect to the left and right center line of the human body map;
In the region of interest, which is the region of interest painted with the first color, when the ratio of the area coated with the first color to the region of interest reaches a predetermined value or more, A massage system comprising: a third means for erasing the first color and applying a second color representing a stiff part to the entire region of interest when the body moves away from a human body map display area. The third means is configured such that within the region of interest, which is the region of interest coated with the first color, a ratio of the applied area of the first color to the region of interest reaches a predetermined value or more. In the case where the body moves away from the human body map display area, the first color is erased and a second color representing the stiffness area and the degree of stiffness is applied to the entire region of interest. The massage system according to claim 1 . As the second color, a plurality of types of second colors with different densities depending on the stiffness are prepared,
The third means is configured to apply the second color to the entire region of interest when the second color has already been applied to the entire region of interest. If the density of the color is not the density representing the maximum degree of stiffness, the second color having a density representing that the degree of stiffness is one step higher than the density of the currently applied second color is selected. The massage system according to claim 2 , configured to apply to the entire region. As the second color, a plurality of types of second colors with different colors depending on the degree of stiffness are prepared,
The third means is configured to apply the second color to the entire region of interest when the second color has already been applied to the entire region of interest. If the color is not a color that represents the maximum degree of stiffness, the second color that represents that the degree of stiffness is one level higher than the currently applied second color is selected as the second color. The massage system according to claim 2 , configured to apply to the entire region. including a mobile terminal capable of communicating with the massage machine control unit,
The massage system according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the mobile terminal includes the stiffness input section and the course determination section.

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