JP7385921B2 - Massage system and massage device control method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a massage system and a method of controlling a massage device.

Regarding massage systems, a massage device (blood circulation stimulation device 100) that applies vibration to the legs is known as shown in Patent Document 1 (see FIG. 7). Massager 100 includes a plate 105 and an electric motor. The massager 100 converts the rotation of the electric motor into vibration of the plate 105. The massage device 100 is intended to treat a person or an animal such as a horse placed on a plate 105, and by applying vibration stimulation to the legs, the purpose is to improve blood circulation in the muscles of the legs and promote recovery from fatigue. It is something to do. In order to properly perform this vibration treatment, it is necessary to adjust the intensity and duration of the vibration while the massager 100 is in operation, and the intensity adjustment dial of the control device 135 must be manually changed. In addition, it was necessary to manually turn off the operation switch when finishing the treatment.

In this way, the massager described above requires manual operation by the person performing the treatment while adjusting the vibration intensity depending on the treatment content required for each target person or animal. There were problems in that the operator had to be present from the start of operation to the end of operation, and that it required labor to change the vibration intensity during operation. Furthermore, if the person performing the treatment performs an incorrect operation, not only will the symptoms not be improved, but there is also a risk that the symptoms may worsen. Furthermore, in order to manage the history of individual treatment details, it is necessary to keep records such as writing them down individually, and the recording work is complicated.

International Publication No. 2020/102975

In view of the problems of conventional massagers, the present invention relates to a massage system and a method for controlling the massager, and the present invention provides a system and method in which the massager is automatically controlled after the start of operation and does not require human intervention during operation. The purpose is to provide a control method.

In order to solve the above problems, a massage system according to the present invention includes a massager and a control device, the control device includes a storage section, and an information reading section, and the storage section The information reading unit is configured to store a plurality of operation instructions for instructing the massager to operate, the information reading unit being configured to store a plurality of operation instructions including an operation intensity and an operation time of the massager. The control device is configured to read an information code list in which a plurality of information codes respectively corresponding to operation instructions are written, and the control device selects an operation instruction stored in the storage unit based on the read information code. and configured to control operation of the massager.

In the massage system according to the present invention, the information code can be a barcode or a two-dimensional code, and the information reading section can be a barcode reading section or a two-dimensional code reading section.

In the massage system according to the present invention, the control device further includes a determination unit and/or a display unit, and the determination unit is configured to determine whether or not the selected operation instruction is appropriate based on the read information code, and the determination unit is configured to determine whether or not the selected operation instruction is appropriate based on the read information code. The unit may be configured to display operation instructions and operation status of the massager.

In the massage system according to the present invention, the control device further includes an IC tag reading section, and the IC tag reading section is configured to identify the user or target of the massage device based on the read IC tag information, Further, the storage unit may be configured to accumulate usage history of the massager for each user or user. Thereby, the usage history of the massager can be managed without manpower or effort, and appropriate treatment can also be performed based on the accumulated usage history. Further, based on the usage history of the massager, the determination unit may determine whether or not the selected operation instruction is appropriate based on the read information code.

In the massage system according to the present invention, the control device may further include a GPS receiver, and the storage section may be configured to accumulate the usage history based on GPS information obtained by the GPS receiver. . This makes it possible to enrich usage history data and to effectively use the massager in consideration of the environment in which the massager is used.

In the massage system according to the present invention, the massager may be a horse massager. Note that horses include racehorses and horses for equestrian competitions.

A method for controlling a massager according to the present invention includes a plurality of operation instructions stored in a storage unit, and a plurality of information codes corresponding to each of the plurality of operation instructions for instructing the massager to operate. a step of preparing an information code list, a step of selecting one of the plurality of information codes listed in the information code list and causing an information reading unit to read the plurality of information codes; The method includes the steps of selecting an operation instruction corresponding to the information code read by the information reading section from among the instructions, and controlling the operation of the massager based on the selected operation instruction.

In the method for controlling a massager according to the present invention, the information code can be a bar code or a two-dimensional code, and the information reading section can be a bar code reading section or a two-dimensional code reading section.

The massager control method according to the present invention is configured to accumulate the usage history of the massager for each user or user, and the step of controlling the operation of the massager is based on the usage history of the massager. It may also include changing the operation content. By changing the operation content, it is possible to select the optimal treatment content, and it is also possible to prevent erroneous treatment or excessive treatment.

In the method for controlling a massager according to the present invention, the massager may be a horse massager. As mentioned above, horses include racehorses, horses for equestrian competitions, and the like.

In the massage system and the method for controlling a massage device according to the present invention, the massage device is automatically controlled after the massage device starts operating, and a massage can be performed without requiring human hands during operation.

In the massage system and massage device control method according to the present invention, the treatment contents are set in advance in the control device of the massage system, so that various treatment menus can be provided without requiring manpower or effort. Furthermore, erroneous operations can be prevented by, for example, making it impossible to set incorrect treatment details.

Furthermore, since the massage system and massage device control method according to the present invention can manage the usage history of the massage device, there is no need to record a record for each treatment target, which can reduce manpower and labor. Further, based on the usage history, future appropriate treatment can be performed for each treatment target.

1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of a massage system according to the present invention. 1 is an exemplary flowchart showing an operation procedure of a method for controlling a massager according to the present invention. It is an example of a massage menu table based on the Example of this invention. 4 is a graph showing an example of vibration intensity control corresponding to the menu table of FIG. 3 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 is an example of records for managing massage history according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of a barcode input list based on an Example of this invention. This is a conventional massage device that applies vibration stimulation to the legs and its control device.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of a massage system 100 according to the present invention. The massage system 100 includes a control device 1 , a massage device 2 and an external device 3 connected to the control device 1 . Although the massager 2 will not be described in detail here, an exemplary massager may be one that can provide stimulation to the legs through vibrations and that can relieve fatigue by the vibrations. The external device 3 is a device for displaying data and information and managing the usage history of the massage device 2, and can be a PC or the like. 4 is a massage menu table for inputting the operation menu of the massager to the control device 1. Massage Menu Table 4 includes a plurality of barcodes corresponding to massage menus, as detailed below with respect to FIG. Note that FIG. 1 shows a massage device 2 for horses, and in the following description of the embodiments of the invention, description will be made for horses, but the present invention is not limited to use for horses, and may be applied to humans. and animals other than horses.

The control device 1 includes a control section 10, a display section 11, an operation section 12, an interface 13, a storage section 14, a power supply section 15, a battery 16, an IC tag reading section 17, a barcode reading section 18, a temperature sensor 19, and a GPS receiver. 20. The control device 1 is connected to the massager 2 via the power supply section 15 and to the external device 3 via the interface 13 . If the horse to be treated is equipped with an IC tag 5, the IC tag reading unit 17 can identify the treatment target by detecting the IC tag 5. The barcode reading section 18 can read the barcode of the massage menu table 4. The control unit 10 controls the vibration intensity and duration of the massage device 2 based on a preset massage menu. The display unit 11 can display information such as the selected massage menu and the operating status of the massager 2 so that the operator can confirm it. The operation unit 12 includes switches, buttons, a keyboard, etc. for the operator to input operation details. The storage unit 14 can store the contents of the control corresponding to each massage menu, and can also store executed massage menus as a usage history of the massager 2. The battery 16 may be provided as a power source for the built-in clock, or as an independent power source or backup power source for the control device 1, or may be omitted. The temperature sensor 19 can detect the temperature, and for example, the temperature when the massager 2 is used and the date and time of use may be stored in the storage unit 14 or the external device 3. The GPS receiver 20 can detect the location where the massage system 100 is installed, and stores the usage location in the storage unit 14 or external device 3 in addition to the massage menu, temperature, and date and time as the usage history of the massager 2. It may be stored in Note that the above configuration (control unit 10, display unit 11, etc.) is an example, and it is not necessary to include all the configurations. For example, the IC tag reader 17, temperature sensor 19, GPS receiver 20, and other components can be omitted as appropriate, or other components can be added. Furthermore, when an information code such as a two-dimensional code is used instead of a bar code, an information code reading section such as a two-dimensional code reading section can be used instead of the bar code reading section 18.

In the control device 1, the control unit 10 determines whether the massage menu selected by reading the barcode is appropriate, based on the usage history of the massager 2 or based on information on the identified treatment target. That is, it may be determined whether the operation instruction to the massager is appropriate. If the control unit 10 determines that the selected massage menu is not appropriate, it can display a warning on the display unit 11, or display a menu to be selected or a recommended menu.

FIG. 2 is an exemplary flowchart showing the operating procedure of the method for controlling the massager 2 according to the present invention. In relation to this flowchart, FIG. 3 shows an example of massage menu table 4, and FIG. 4 shows an example of vibration intensity control corresponding to the menus (barcodes A1 and B1) of massage menu table 4 of FIG. (Graphs A and B) are shown.

In the flowchart of FIG. 2, in step S1, the IC tag 5 of the horse to be treated is read by the IC tag reader 17 in order to identify the treatment target. Instead of reading the IC tag 5, the ID can also be input by an appropriate means. In step S2, the operator selects an appropriate barcode from among the plurality of barcodes listed in the massage menu table 4 shown in FIG. 3, and causes the barcode reading unit 18 to read the barcode. Then, a massage menu corresponding to the selected barcode is displayed on the display unit 11 of the control device 1. In step S3, the operator presses the start button to operate the massager 2 after checking the menu displayed on the display unit 11. In step S4, the control device 1 starts operating the massager 2, controls the vibration intensity and duration of the massager 2 based on the specified massage menu, and performs a massage. In step S5, after the massage is finished, the treatment details, ie, the executed massage menu, are stored in the storage unit 14 or the external device 3 for each treatment target, and the usage history of the massager 2 is saved.

In relation to the flowchart of FIG. 2, the method of controlling the massager according to the present invention is as follows. This control method includes (1) preparing an information code list, that is, a massage menu table 4, in which a plurality of information codes respectively corresponding to a plurality of operation instructions for instructing the massager 2 to operate; and (2) selecting one of the plurality of information codes (barcodes) listed in the information code list (massage menu table 4) and sending it to the information reading section (barcode reading section 18). and (3) selecting an operation instruction corresponding to the read information code (barcode) from among the plurality of operation instructions and controlling the operation of the massager 2 based on the selected operation instruction. include. In this control method, the storage unit may be configured to accumulate the usage history of the massager 2 for each user or user, and the step of controlling the operation of the massager 2 may include It may also include changing the operation content based on the usage history of No. 2.

Note that the flowchart in FIG. 2 is an example, and it is clear that it is not necessary to execute all procedures. Further, for example, adding other steps or changing the order of the steps may be done as appropriate as long as it does not interfere with the implementation of the present invention.

Massage menu table 4 in FIG. 3 will be explained. Massage menu table 4 is a list of massage menus in which barcodes corresponding to massage treatments corresponding to the descriptions are added above the descriptions for horses by site and symptom. Each barcode includes information on a plurality of combinations and orders regarding the vibration intensity of the massager 2 and its duration. Regarding the symptoms treated by the massage device 2, descriptions by location or symptom include, for example, arthritis, bone aneurysm, soe (tubular periostitis), ligamentum ligamentitis, and flexor tendonitis. Barcodes A1 to A5 shown on the left side of the list are menus for several days (5 to 7 days) from the start of treatment, and barcodes B1 to B5 shown on the right side of the list are bars with the same number. This is the menu for the next stage (after the 6th to 8th day) of the menu on the left that corresponds to the code. For each menu, for example, perform vibration intensity 6 (intensity 7 on a scale of 10) for 3 minutes, then perform vibration intensity 4 for 5 minutes, and then increase the vibration intensity to 9 (see "Graph A" in Figure 4 below). ) and other massage treatment details are set in advance. The contents of this massage treatment are determined based on the experience and intuition of experts who have performed massage treatments on treatment targets such as horses. By selecting one barcode from these menus, the treatment details (vibration intensity and its duration) stored in the control device 1 (for example, the storage unit 14) can be input to the control device 1 (control unit 10). can do.

As mentioned above, in order to use the massager 2 appropriately for each treatment target and maximize the treatment effect, it is necessary to select an appropriate menu for each treatment target and perform massage based on that menu. It is important to properly control the vibration intensity of the device 2 and its duration. Specific control of the vibration intensity and duration of the massage device 2 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. Massage menu table 4 in FIG. 3 includes a "barcode A1" for instructing the control device 1 of the menu for the first day to the seventh day, and a menu for the eighth day onwards, as a menu for treating arthritis. A “barcode B1” for instructing the control device 1 is shown. "Graph A" in FIG. 4 shows the vibration intensity control corresponding to "barcode A1" in FIG. 3, and "graph B" in FIG. 4 shows the vibration intensity control corresponding to "barcode B1" in FIG. Show control. In addition to the vibration intensity control (massage menu) of these "graph A" and "graph B", the massage menu corresponding to all the barcodes listed in massage menu table 4 in Figure 3 can be executed respectively. , control details (vibration intensity and its duration) corresponding to each barcode are preset in the control device 1 (for example, the storage unit 14).

FIG. 5 shows an example in which the usage history of the massager 2 is recorded. This usage history records the "name of the horse" to be treated, "date and time", "massage menu", "room temperature", and "GPS information" indicating the location where the massage device 2 was used. Note that this embodiment also deals with horses, and the treatment target can be identified by having the IC tag reading section 17 read the IC tag 5 of the horse, or by inputting the ID of the treatment target. When the user is a human being, the massage system 100 can identify the user by having the user read his/her own ID card into the IC tag reader 17 or by inputting his or her own ID number. .

As in the example of FIG. 5, by storing the treatment date and time, massage menu (treatment details), etc. for each identified treatment target in the storage unit 14 of the control device 1 or the external device 3, the usage history of the massager 2 can be stored. can be accumulated and managed. As described above, if the operator selects the wrong menu, it is possible to present an appropriate menu based on the usage history or information stored in the storage unit 14 or the external device 3. be.

As described above, the usage history in FIG. 5 includes "GPS information" indicating the location where the massage device 2 was used and "temperature" as environmental information. By accumulating such additional information as a usage history, the user or the person performing the treatment can take into account changes in treatment results (improvement of symptoms and recovery from fatigue) due to the environment, such as the influence of temperature. It is also possible to adjust the content of the massage and customize the massage menu table.

FIG. 6 shows a reference example of a display form of a massage menu as an example of an embodiment of the present invention. In this reference example, in addition to the barcode for selecting the massage menu and the name of the massage menu, the duration (minutes) is displayed in a pie graph shape so that the treatment contents of the massage menu can be visually understood. Vibration intensity (level 20 to level 100, with level 100 being the maximum) is added. This example is for horses, where C is a menu for reducing fatigue after transportation, and D1 and D2 are menus for warming up and cooling down before and after exercise.

The massage system and massage device control method according to the present invention are not limited to horses, and can be applied to humans and animals other than horses.

1 Control device 2 Massage device 3 External device 4 Massage menu table 5 IC tag 11 Display section 12 Operation section 13 Interface 14 Storage section 15 Power supply section 16 Battery 17 IC tag reading section 18 Barcode reading section 19 Temperature sensor 20 GPS receiver 100 massage system

Claims (10)

A massage system comprising a massage device and a control device,
The control device includes a storage unit and an information reading unit,
The storage unit is configured to store a plurality of operation instructions for instructing the massager to operate, the plurality of operation instructions including an operation intensity and an operation time of the massager,
The information reading unit is configured to select and read one information code from a plurality of information codes corresponding to the plurality of operation instructions , respectively, listed in an information code list ,
The control device is configured to select an operation instruction stored in the storage unit based on the read information code and control the operation of the massager.
massage system. The massage system according to claim 1, wherein the information code is a barcode or a two-dimensional code, and the information reading section is a barcode reading section or a two-dimensional code reading section. The control device further includes a determination unit and/or a display unit,
The determination unit is configured to determine the appropriateness of the selected operation instruction based on the read information code, and the display unit is configured to display the operation instruction and operation status of the massager. , The massage system according to claim 1 or 2. The control device further includes an IC tag reading unit, and the IC tag reading unit is configured to identify a user or an intended user of the massager based on the read IC tag information, and
The massage system according to claim 3, wherein the storage unit is configured to accumulate usage history of the massager for each user or user. The massage system according to claim 4, wherein the control device further includes a GPS receiver, and the storage unit is configured to accumulate the usage history based on GPS information obtained by the GPS receiver. . The massage system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the massager is a horse massager. A step of preparing an information code list in which a plurality of information codes corresponding to the plurality of operation instructions stored in the storage unit and respectively corresponding to the plurality of operation instructions for instructing the massager to operate are described. and,
selecting one of the plurality of information codes listed in the information code list and causing an information reading unit to read it;
selecting an operation instruction corresponding to the information code read by the information reading section from among the plurality of operation instructions;
A method for controlling a massager, the method comprising: controlling operation of the massager based on a selected operation instruction. 8. The method of controlling a massage device according to claim 7, wherein the information code is a barcode or a two-dimensional code, and the information reading section is a barcode reading section or a two-dimensional code reading section. The storage unit is configured to accumulate usage history of the massager for each user or user, and the step of controlling the operation of the massager includes determining the operation details based on the usage history of the massager. The method for controlling a massager according to claim 7 or 8, comprising changing the following. The method for controlling a massager according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the massager is a massager for horses.

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