JP7455021B2 - 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.

Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a method that includes a means for asking a user an interview, a means for inputting the user's answer to the question, and a means for determining the user's physical condition based on the answer. Techniques for performing a massage course are disclosed. However, Patent Document 2 does not disclose that a massage course is determined based on a site where a user has a symptom, a symptom at the site, and a period during which the symptom continues.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-250072 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2000-70318

An object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a massage system that can perform a more appropriate massage based on the site where the user has a symptom, the symptom at the site, and the period for which the symptom continues. That's true.
The purpose of an embodiment of the present invention is to test a plurality of treatment movements included in a basic massage course according to the user's symptoms one by one in advance, and to obtain feedback on whether the user prefers each treatment movement or not. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a massage system that allows users to perform massages that reflect the obtained feedback.

An embodiment of the present invention includes an information acquisition unit that acquires a site where a user has a symptom, a symptom at the site, and a period during which the symptom continues; and the symptom and the period acquired by the information acquisition unit. a basic course determining unit that determines a basic massage course based on the basic massage course; and a massage course to be executed based on the basic massage course determined by the basic course determining unit and the region acquired by the information acquiring unit. The present invention provides a massage system including an execution course determining section for determining an execution course, and a massage machine control section for causing a massage machine to execute the massage course to be executed determined by the execution course determining section.

With this configuration, a more appropriate massage can be performed based on the site where the user has the symptom, the symptom at the site, and the period during which the symptom continues.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the information acquisition unit acquires the site where the user has symptoms by presenting a plurality of preset site candidates and having the user select one site candidate from among them. a symptom acquisition unit that acquires the symptom by presenting a plurality of preset symptom candidates and having the user select one symptom candidate from among the symptom candidates; and a period obtaining unit that obtains the period by presenting period candidates and having the user select one period candidate from among the period candidates.

An embodiment of the present invention includes a communication terminal capable of communicating with the massage machine control section, and the communication terminal includes the region acquisition section, the symptom acquisition section, the period acquisition section, and the basic course determination section. and the execution course determining unit, and a touch panel type display unit, and the body part acquisition unit displays the plurality of body part candidates on the touch panel type display unit and allows the user to select one body part candidate from among the body part candidates. The symptom acquisition unit is configured to display the plurality of symptom candidates on the touch panel display unit and allow the user to select one symptom candidate from among the symptom candidates, and The acquisition section is configured to display the plurality of period candidates on the touch panel display section and allow the user to select one period candidate from among them.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the execution course determining unit selects a massage course corresponding to a combination of the basic massage course determined by the basic course determining unit and the body part acquired by the information acquiring unit. It includes a first determining section that determines a massage course to be executed.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the execution course determining section causes the massage machine to try a plurality of treatment operations included in the basic massage course determined by the basic course determining section one by one, and The massage course to be executed is obtained by obtaining feedback as to whether the user likes or not for each session, and creating a massage course to be executed by taking into account the obtained feedback and the part obtained by the information obtaining unit. It includes a second determining unit that determines.

One embodiment of the present invention includes a basic course determining unit that determines a basic massage course based on user's symptoms, and a plurality of treatment operations included in the basic massage course determined by the basic course determining unit, a course creation unit that causes the machine to try each treatment operation one by one, obtains feedback as to whether or not the user likes each of the treatment operations, and creates a massage course to be executed in consideration of the acquired feedback; The present invention provides a massage system including a massage machine control section that causes the massage machine to execute a massage course created by a section.

In this configuration, multiple treatment movements included in the basic massage course according to the user's symptoms are tried out one by one in advance, and feedback is obtained as to whether the user likes each treatment movement or not. You will be able to perform a massage that reflects the feedback.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the course creation unit presents a preference button and a skip button when a certain treatment operation is being attempted, and when the preference button is operated, the course creation section displays the treatment operation currently being attempted. After memorizing the preference, if there is a treatment movement to try next, the next treatment movement is tried, and when the skip button is operated, if there is a treatment movement to try next, the next treatment movement is tried. , try the following treatment movements:

In one embodiment of the present invention, the course creation unit is configured to perform a treatment operation to be attempted next when a predetermined period of time has elapsed without any operation of the favorite button or the skip button after a certain treatment operation has been attempted. If there is a movement, try the next treatment movement.
An embodiment of the present invention includes a communication terminal capable of communicating with the massage machine control section, and the communication terminal includes the basic course determining section and the course creating section.

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 communication 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 communication terminal. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a basic course table. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a basic course/treatment operation table. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a basic course selection table. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an execution course selection table. FIG. 10A is a schematic diagram showing an example of a remote control home screen, FIG. 10B is a schematic diagram showing an example of a pairing standby screen, and FIG. 10C is a schematic diagram showing an example of a pairing completion screen. FIG. 11A is a schematic diagram showing an example of a login screen, FIG. 11B is a schematic diagram showing an example of a connected device list screen, FIG. 11C is a schematic diagram showing an example of a connecting screen, and FIG. 11D is a schematic diagram showing an example of a connection completion screen. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of a screen. FIG. 12A is a schematic diagram showing an example of an application home screen, and FIG. 12B is a schematic diagram showing an example of a site selection screen. FIG. 13A is a schematic diagram showing an example of a symptom selection screen, and FIG. 13B is a schematic diagram showing an example of a period selection screen. FIG. 14A is a schematic diagram showing an example of the first analysis result screen, and FIG. 14B is a schematic diagram showing an example of the second analysis result screen. FIG. 15A is a schematic diagram showing an example of a feedback input screen, and FIG. 15B is a schematic diagram showing an example of the third analysis result screen. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the massage course creation process. FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a site selection screen. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the procedure for selecting multiple parts. FIG. 19A is a schematic diagram showing an example of a symptom selection screen, and FIG. 19B is a schematic diagram showing an example of a period selection screen. FIG. 20A is a schematic diagram showing an example of the first analysis result screen, and FIG. 20B is a schematic diagram showing an example of the second analysis result screen. FIG. 21A is a schematic diagram showing an example of a feedback input screen, and FIG. 21B is a schematic diagram showing an example of the third analysis result screen. FIG. 22A is a schematic diagram showing an example of a symptom selection screen, and FIG. 22B is a schematic diagram showing an example of a period selection screen. FIG. 23A is a schematic diagram showing an example of the first analysis result screen, and FIG. 23B is a schematic diagram showing an example of the second analysis result screen. FIG. 24A is a schematic diagram showing an example of a feedback input screen, and FIG. 24B is a schematic diagram showing an example of the third analysis result screen. FIG. 25 is a schematic diagram showing a modified example of the part selection screen.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[1] Overall configuration of massage system 1 FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of massage system 1.
The massage system 1 includes a chair-type massage machine (hereinafter simply referred to as "massage machine 2"), a communication terminal 3, and a server 4. In this first embodiment, the communication terminal 3 is a smart phone. The communication terminal 3 is a communication 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 communication terminal 3 are capable of wireless communication using, for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark) or WiFi communication, or wired communication. Communication terminal 3 and server 4 can communicate via communication network 5 .

An application (hereinafter referred to as "massage application") for determining a massage course, etc. is installed on the communication terminal 3. When the communication terminal 3 determines the massage course, it transmits information (course information) for executing the determined massage course to the massage machine 2. When receiving the course information from the communication terminal 3, the massage machine 2 executes a massage course according to the received course information.

The communication terminal 3 stores information including the course information transmitted to the massage machine 2 in its memory as massage history data. Then, it is transmitted to the server 4 at a predetermined timing. The server 4 stores the massage history received from the communication terminal 3 for each user of the communication terminal 3.
[2] Appearance of Massage Machine 2 FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing the appearance of the massage machine 2 and the communication 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.

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 are provided on both sides of the center of the height of the backrest 12. These airbags 31a and 31b constitute an upper arm airbag 31 for massaging the upper arms.
A right hip airbag 36a for massaging the hips and a left hip airbag 36b for massaging the left hip are provided on both sides of the lower part of the backrest 12. These airbags 36a, 36b constitute a hip airbag 36 for massaging the hips.

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 (not shown) for wireless or wired communication with the communication terminal 3. The communication terminal 3 includes an operation display section 103.
[3] Configuration of massage unit 23 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. By controlling the lift motor 46, the advance/retreat motor 53, the kneading motor 58, and the hitting motor 59, it is possible to perform various treatment operations as described below.
[4] Electrical configuration of massage machine 2 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 unit 60 includes a microcomputer, and includes a CPU, memory (RAM, ROM, nonvolatile memory) 61, and the like. The memory 61 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 further includes a drive circuit 73 for the lift motor 46, 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 in the massage unit 23. It is connected. 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 82u. Air is supplied from an air pump 81 to each electromagnetic valve 82a to 82u. In the following, the solenoid valves 82a to 82u 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 82b. 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 lumbar airbag 36a is connected to the solenoid valve 82t, and the left lumbar airbag 36b is connected to the solenoid valve 82u.

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 first embodiment, individual solenoid valves are provided for the airbags arranged in pairs on both the left and right sides, but one solenoid valve is common to the two airbags arranged in pairs. may be provided.
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 communication 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 communication terminal 3, etc. Control circuit 78. This allows the massage machine 2 to perform various massages.

The operation modes of the massage machine 2 include an application mode in which the massage machine 2 is mainly controlled by operating the communication terminal 3, and an application mode in which the massage machine 2 is controlled by operating the remote control 25 without using the communication terminal 3. There is a remote control mode. The operation mode of the massage machine 2 can be switched by operating the remote control 25 or the communication terminal 3.

Massage modes include manual mode, automatic mode, human body map mode, health care mode, history mode, interview mode, distribution mode, etc. Manual mode and automatic mode are massage modes that can be executed in remote control mode. The human body map mode, healthcare mode, history mode, interview mode, and distribution mode are massage modes that can be executed in the application mode.

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 prepared in advance, 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.
The interview mode is a mode in which an appropriate massage course is determined based on the user's symptoms and the like, and the determined massage course is executed. "Determining a massage course" also includes "creating a massage course."

The distribution mode is a mode in which a massage course is downloaded from the server 4 to the communication terminal 3 and the massage machine 2 is caused to execute the downloaded course.
[5] Electrical configuration of communication terminal 3 FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of communication terminal 3.
The communication 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 communicates with the remote control 25 (control unit 60 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 communication terminals via the communication network 5. The operation display section 103 consists of a display device with an input function. In this first embodiment, the operation display section 103 is a touch panel type liquid crystal display (touch panel type display section).
[6] Interview mode The interview mode will mainly be explained below.
[6.1] Configuration of communication terminal 3 to realize interview mode Referring to FIG. A massage application for implementing the mode or distribution mode and transmitting historical data to the server 4 is stored. The control unit 90 functions as a plurality of function processing units by executing the massage application.

A plurality of tables used in the interview mode are stored in the memory 91 (non-volatile memory). The plurality of tables include a basic course table 91A, a basic course/treatment operation table 91B, a basic course selection table 91C, an execution course selection table 91D, and the like.
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the basic course table 91A.
The basic course table 91A is a table that stores names, summaries, etc. of a plurality of basic massage courses (hereinafter referred to as "basic courses"). The basic course is a rough massage course (massage course of major classification) determined based on the symptoms of the user's symptom site and the period during which the symptoms continue. On the other hand, as will be described later, the massage course determined based on the basic course etc. is a massage course of a finer classification than the basic course (massage course of small classification).

The basic course table 91A stores a basic course name, massage time, first explanatory text, and second explanatory text for each basic course ID. In this first embodiment, the basic courses include a fatigue recovery course, a refresh course, a soft course, a stretch course, and an air course, each of which is given a course ID of A to E. Below, the fatigue recovery course, refresh course, soft course, stretch course, and air course as basic courses may be referred to as basic course A, basic course B, basic course C, basic course D, and basic course E, respectively.

The basic course name is the name of the basic course. Massage time is the length of time that massage is performed.
The first explanatory text and the second explanatory text are explanatory texts for display on the operation display section 103 of the communication terminal 3. The first explanatory text is an explanatory text that simply expresses the content of the corresponding basic course. The second explanatory text is an explanatory text for briefly and concisely explaining the content of the corresponding basic course in words that are easy for the user to understand.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the basic course/treatment operation table 91B.
The basic course/treatment operation table 91B is a table that stores a plurality of treatment operations included in each basic course.
The basic course/treatment operation table 91B stores, for each basic course ID, IDs of a plurality of treatment operations (treatment operation IDs) included in the corresponding basic course. In FIG. 7, for clarity, the treatment operation ID and the treatment operation name corresponding to the ID are written together.

In the following, each treatment action ID (P _A1 to P _E3 ) may be expressed as P _αβ . However, α is a variable that takes one of the basic course IDs A to E. Moreover, β is an integer, and β=1, 2...M. M is the total number of multiple treatment operations included in the basic course corresponding to α. Therefore, for basic course A, B or C, M=5, for basic course D, M=4, and for basic course E, M=3.

"Kneading" is an action in which the massager (massaging balls) 51 is rotated forward in a preset trajectory, and "kneading" is an action in which the massager (massaging balls) 51 is reversed in a preset trajectory. The types of "kneading" or "kneading" are "high speed" in which the rotation speed of the kneading motor 58 is high, "low speed" in which the rotation speed of the kneading motor 58 is slow, and "low speed" in which the rotation speed of the kneading motor 58 is gradually increased. There are three types of "shifting" that change.

"Tapping" is an action of rotating the treatment element 51 at high speed to give a stimulus as if hitting the treatment area. The types of "pounding" include "high speed" in which the rotation speed of the beating motor 59 is high, "low speed" in which the rotation speed of the beating motor 59 is slow, and "variable speed" in which the rotation speed of the beating motor 59 gradually changes. There are three types.
"Acupressure" is an action of strongly pushing out the treatment element 51 and pressing intensively on one place.

"Opening" is an action of pushing outward from the spine using the width of the treatment element 51.
"Sazanami" is an action in which the user simultaneously raises and lowers the sideburns.
"Loosening" is an operation for loosening a relatively wide area by moving the treatment element 51 up and down while kneading and kneading.
"Kneading up" is an operation of repeatedly moving the treatment element 51 only in the upper half of the treatment element trajectory, and "kneading down" is an operation of repeatedly moving the treatment element 51 only in the lower half of the treatment element orbit.

"Rubbing" is an action in which the treatment element 51 is applied to the treatment area and then literally rubbed without pressing.
"Stretching" is an action of fixing the shoulders and legs with an airbag and stretching the body by tilting the backrest 12 and raising and lowering the leg rest 14.
"Twist" is an action that twists the body by inflating airbags alternately on the left and right sides.

"Air" is a gentle motion that uses only an air bag without using massage balls, and provides stimulation in areas rather than points. The types of "air" include "strong," "medium," and "weak," which have different intensities of air massage. The intensity of the air massage changes depending on the time for which air is supplied to the air bag when the air bag is inflated. The longer the air supply time to the air bag, the greater the intensity of the air massage.

"Roller" is an operation that does not utilize a kneading trajectory, in which the treatment element 51 is moved up and down in a protruding state.
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the basic course selection table 91C.
The basic course selection table 91C is a table used when determining a basic course based on the symptoms of the user's symptom site and the duration of the symptoms.

The basic course selection table 91C stores basic course IDs (A to E) for each combination of a plurality of symptom IDs (Y1 to Y4) and a plurality of period IDs (Z1 to Z5).
Symptoms corresponding to symptom IDs Y1 to Y4 are as follows.
Y1: "I feel the tension"
Y2: “I feel a slight pain.”
Y3: “I feel pain when I move.”
Y4: “I feel pain even when I don’t move.”
The periods corresponding to the period IDs Z1 to Z5 are as follows.

Z1: "Less than 1 day (if you didn't feel tension yesterday but felt tension today)"
Z2: “1 day or more but less than 1 week”
Z3: “1 week or more but less than 4 weeks”
Z4: “4 weeks or more but less than 12 weeks”
Z5: “More than 12 weeks”
The basic course selection table 91C is created in consideration of the following matters.

If the symptoms are severe, strong stimulation is not recommended. Therefore, the basic courses in the basic course selection table 91C are arranged so that the stimulation becomes weaker in the right column (see the first explanatory text in FIG. 6).
Also, strong stimulation is not preferable for acute pain and chronic pain. Therefore, the basic courses in the basic course selection table 91C are arranged so that the stimulation becomes weaker as the distance from the center row in the selection table 91C increases. Note that the main course selection table 91C may be one table, or may include a plurality of tables for each body part, such as shoulders and hips.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the execution course selection table 91D.
The execution course selection table 91D is used to determine the massage course to be executed based on the basic course and the area where the user has symptoms when the automatic course button 181 (see FIG. 14A), which will be described later, is selected by the user. This is the table that will be used. In this first embodiment, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the parts that can be selected as the parts with symptoms are the "neck", "shoulders", "back", "waist", and "buttocks".

The course selection table 91D includes course IDs (A1 to A5, B1 to B5, C1 to C5, D1 to D5, E1) of massage courses to be executed for each combination of the basic course ID and the part ID of the part with symptoms. ~E5) are stored. In FIG. 9, part names are written instead of part IDs for clarity. A massage course to be executed corresponding to a certain part of a certain basic course is a massage course in which the treatment movements included in the basic course are performed only on the area of the part concerned or an area centered around the part. It is. However, if an airbag does not exist for the region, the treatment operation using the airbag is not included in the massage course to be performed.

In addition, when the part with the symptom is a part where no airbag exists, if E is selected as the basic course, the basic course is replaced with basic course D, and then the course selection table 91D is applied. be done.
Returning to FIG. 5, in order to realize the interview mode that is a feature of the present invention, the control unit 90 includes an information acquisition unit 92, a basic course determination unit 93, an execution course determination unit 94, and a course determination unit 92 as functional processing units. and a transmitter 95.

The information acquisition unit 92 acquires the site where the user has the symptom, the symptom at the site, and the period during which the symptom continues. Specifically, the information acquisition unit 92 acquires the site, symptom, and period by having the user input the site, symptom, and period in a selective format.
In this first embodiment, the information acquisition section 92 includes a site acquisition section 92A, a symptom acquisition section 92B, and a period acquisition section 92C.

The site acquisition unit 92A presents a plurality of preset site candidates and allows the user to select one site candidate from among them, thereby acquiring the site where the user has symptoms. In this first embodiment, the plurality of body part candidates are presented by displaying the plurality of body part candidates on the operation display section 103.
The symptom acquisition unit 92B presents a plurality of preset symptom candidates and allows the user to select one symptom candidate from among them, thereby acquiring the symptoms of the site. In this first embodiment, the plurality of symptom candidates are presented by displaying the plurality of symptom candidates on the operation display unit 103.

The period acquisition unit 92C acquires the period during which the symptoms continue by presenting a plurality of preset period candidates and having the user select one period candidate from among them. In this first embodiment, the plurality of period candidates are presented by displaying the plurality of period candidates on the operation display section 103.
The basic course determining unit 93 determines, as the basic course, a basic course suitable for the combination of symptoms and period acquired by the information acquiring unit 92, based on the basic course selection table 91C (see FIG. 8).

The execution course determining section 94 includes a first determining section 94A and a second determining section 94B. The first determining unit 94A selects a massage course suitable for the combination of the basic course determined by the basic course determining unit 93 and the body part acquired by the body part acquiring unit 92A, based on the execution course selection table 91D (see FIG. 9). , decide on the massage course to be performed.
The second determining unit 94B causes the massage machine 2 to try a plurality of treatment operations included in the basic course determined by the basic course determination unit 93 one by one, and provides feedback as to whether or not the user prefers each treatment operation. determining a massage course to perform by obtaining and creating a massage course to perform in consideration of the obtained feedback; That is, the second determining unit 94 can also be called a course creating unit that creates a massage course to be executed and determines the massage course to be executed.

The course transmitting unit 95 transmits course information for causing the massage machine 2 to execute the massage course to be executed determined by the execution course determining unit 94 to the massage machine 2 via the first communication unit 101. The control unit 60 of the massage machine 2 causes the massage machine 2 to execute a massage course based on the course information received from the communication terminal 3.
[6.2] Starting the massage machine 2 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. 10A 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 communication 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 communication terminal 3 (pairing standby mode). At this time, a pairing standby screen as shown in FIG. 10B 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 communication terminal 3 are in a connected state, a pairing completion screen as shown in FIG. 10C is displayed on the operation display unit 26. On the pairing completion screen, the arc arrow pair mark on the pairing waiting screen changes to a check mark. 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 (pairing completion screen) is displayed, the remote control home screen (see FIG. 10A) 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.
[6.3] Starting the massage app The user starts the massage app by tapping the massage app icon (not shown) displayed on the operation display section 103 of the communication terminal 3. As a result, a login screen as shown in FIG. 11A 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, when the user taps the login button 123 after inputting the login ID and password, a connected device list screen as shown in FIG. 11B 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, for example, the model selection button 124 (the model is XY-0001) is tapped, the control unit 90 selects the model corresponding to the model selection button (hereinafter referred to as the "selected model"). Processing for connecting the communication terminal 3 to the massage machine 2 is performed. As shown in FIG. 11C, the operation display unit 103 displays a connection screen including a message "Connecting to XY-0001". If the massage machine 2 to be used is in a connection standby state, the communication terminal 3 is then connected to the massage machine 2.

When the communication terminal 3 is connected to the massage machine 2, a connection completion screen as shown in FIG. 11D is displayed on the operation display unit 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.
[6.4] Application Home Screen FIG. 12A is a schematic diagram showing an example of an application home screen.

The application home screen 130 includes a title area F1, a connection status display area F2, a first button display area F3, a second button display area F4, and the like. These areas F1, F2, F3, and F4 are arranged in this order from the top of the application home screen 130.
In the title area F1, a hamburger button 131 consisting of three lines, etc. is displayed. The hamburger button 131 is a button for displaying a predetermined menu screen (not shown).

The connection status display area F2 is an area for displaying the connection status with the massage machine 2. In the connection status display area F2, when the communication terminal 3 is connected to the massage machine 2, the character string "Connected" is displayed, and when the communication terminal 3 is not connected to the massage machine 2, the character string "Connected" is displayed. The string "Not connected" is displayed.
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 button display area F3.

The human body map mode button 132 is arranged below the connection state display area F2. 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 (not shown) is displayed on the operation display unit 103 for allowing the user to input the stiffness area and the degree of stiffness. The user inputs the site of stiffness and the degree of stiffness on the human body map screen.

When the stiffness area and degree of stiffness are input on the human body map screen, a course selection screen (not shown) is displayed on the operation display unit 103 that presents a massage course suitable for the input stiffness area and degree of stiffness. When the user performs a predetermined operation on the course selection screen, the massage machine 2 executes the presented massage course.
The healthcare mode button 133 is arranged below the human body map mode button 132. 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.

The history button 134 is arranged below the healthcare mode button 133. 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.

In the second button display area F4, a home button 135, an interview mode button 136, and a distribution mode button 137 are arranged side by side.
The home button 135 is a button for returning the display screen to the application home screen 130 when the display screen is a screen other than the application home screen 130. The inquiry mode button 136 is a button for setting the massage mode to the inquiry mode. The distribution mode button 137 is a button for setting massage mode to distribution mode.
[6.5] Site Selection Screen, Symptom Selection Screen, and Period Selection Screen When the interview mode button 136 is tapped on the app home screen 130, the site acquisition unit 92A displays a site selection screen 140 as shown in FIG. 12B, for example. is displayed on the operation display section 103. Part selection screen 140 includes a title area F1 placed at the top of part selection screen 140, and a selection display area F2 placed below title area F1.

In the title area F1, a character string "Questioning Mode" representing the medical interview mode is displayed.
The selection display area F2 displays a message "Please select the part with symptoms" and multiple part selection buttons 141 to 149 for allowing the user to select the part with symptoms. A return button 150 for returning to the previous display screen is displayed. The plurality of body part selection buttons 141 to 149 display body part candidates assigned to the body part selection button from among a plurality of body part candidates set in advance.

In this first embodiment, the region selection buttons 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148 and 149 include "neck", "shoulder", "back", "waist", and "waist", respectively. Site candidates such as "buttock", "arm", "thigh", "calf", and "sole" are displayed.
However, in this first embodiment, buttons 146, 147, 148, and 149 for selecting "arm,""thigh,""calf," and "sole" cannot be selected. When these non-selectable buttons 146 to 149 are tapped, it is preferable that a message such as "This button cannot be selected" be displayed or a voice announcement be made, for example. Note that these non-selectable buttons 146 to 149 may not be displayed on the site selection screen 140 in advance. These selectable or non-selectable part candidates are displayed or hidden depending on the functions of the massage machine 2 to which the communication terminal 3 is connected, or the colors of the buttons 146 to 149 are displayed. It is also possible to notify the user based on the difference between the two.

On the site selection screen 140, the user taps one site selection button 141, 142, 143, 144, or 145 corresponding to the site with the symptom. When the user taps one site selection button, the site acquisition unit 92A acquires a site candidate (specifically site ID) corresponding to the tapped site selection button as a "symptomatic site."
Furthermore, the symptom acquisition unit 92B displays a symptom selection screen 160 on the operation display unit 103, as shown in FIG. 13A.

Like the part selection screen 140, the symptom selection screen 160 includes a title area F1 and a selection display area F2. In the title area F1, a character string "Questioning Mode" representing the medical interview mode is displayed.
The option display area F2 includes a message "Please select a specific symptom" and a plurality of symptom selection buttons 161 to 164 for allowing the user to select "symptoms of the site selected by the user". A return button 165 for returning the screen to the previous display screen is displayed. The plurality of symptom selection buttons 161 to 164 display symptom candidates assigned to the symptom selection button from among a plurality of symptom candidates set in advance. Note that the option display area F2 may include a message such as "Please select a specific symptom of the part: Shoulder" regarding the part selected on the part selection screen 140.

In this first embodiment, the symptom selection buttons 161, 162, 163, and 164 include "feeling tension,""feeling slight pain,""feeling pain when moving," and "pain even when not moving," respectively. Possible symptoms such as "Feeling" are displayed.
The user taps one symptom selection button 161, 162, 163, or 164 corresponding to the current symptom on the symptom selection screen 160. When the user taps one symptom selection button, the symptom acquisition unit 92B acquires a symptom candidate (specifically, a symptom ID) corresponding to the tapped symptom selection button as a "symptom of the site selected by the user."

Further, the period acquisition unit 92C displays a period selection screen 170 on the operation display unit 103, as shown in FIG. 13B.
Period selection screen 170, like part selection screen 140, includes a title area F1 and a selection display area F2. In the title area F1, a character string "Questioning Mode" representing the medical interview mode is displayed.

In the selection display area F2, there is a message "Please select the period during which the symptoms have continued." and a plurality of period selection buttons 171 to 175 for allowing the user to select "the period during which the symptoms have continued." and a return button 176 for returning the screen to the previous display screen. The plurality of period selection buttons 171 to 175 display the period candidate assigned to the period selection button from among the plurality of period candidates set in advance. Note that the option display area F2 displays, for example, the following symptoms for the region selected on the region selection screen 140 and the symptom selected on the symptom selection screen 160: "Region: Shoulder, Symptom: Feeling tension." Please select the period for which the

In this first embodiment, the period selection buttons 171, 172, 173, 174 and 175 include "less than 1 day", "1 day or more and less than 1 week", "1 week or more and less than 4 weeks", and " The period candidates "4 weeks or more but less than 12 weeks" and "12 weeks or more" are displayed.
On the period selection screen 170, the user taps one period selection button 171, 172, 173, 174, or 175 corresponding to the period during which the symptom continues. When the user taps one period selection, the period acquisition unit 92C acquires a period candidate (specifically, period ID) corresponding to the tapped period selection button as a "period during which symptoms continue."
[6.6] Determination of Basic Course When the period acquisition unit 92C acquires the period ID, the basic course determination unit 93 determines the basic course as follows. That is, the basic course determination unit 93 selects a basic course corresponding to the combination of the symptom ID acquired by the symptom acquisition unit 92B and the period ID acquired by the period acquisition unit 92C from the basic course selection table 91C (see FIG. 8). Get an ID. In this way, the basic course (more specifically, the basic course ID) is determined.

Then, the basic course determining unit 93 displays a first analysis result screen 180 as shown in FIG. 14A on the operation display unit 103. The first analysis result screen 180 includes a title area F1, a first analysis result display area F2, and a button display area F3. These areas F1, F2, and F3 are arranged in this order from the top of the first analysis result screen 180.
In the title area F1, a character string "Questioning Mode" representing the medical interview mode is displayed.

A message "Your symptoms have been analyzed." is displayed in the first analysis result display area F2. Further, in the first analysis result display area F2, a message saying "If the first explanatory text corresponding to the basic course determined by the basic course determining unit 93 is "V", "V" will be performed" is displayed. be done. In the example of FIG. 14A, the message "A treatment that provides strong stimulation will be performed." is displayed.

An automatic course button 181, a selection course button 182, and a return button 183 are displayed in the button display area F3.
The automatic course button 181 is a button for allowing the user to select a first determination mode (automatic course) in which the massage course to be executed is determined by the first determination unit 94A (see FIG. 5). The selection course button 182 is a button for allowing the user to select a second determination mode (selection course) in which the massage course to be executed is determined by the second determination unit 94B.
[6.7] Determining the massage course to be executed (first determination mode (automatic course))
When the user taps the automatic course button 181 on the first analysis result screen 180, the first determining unit 94A determines the massage course to be executed as follows. That is, the first determining unit 94A selects a combination of the basic course ID determined by the basic course determining unit 93 and the body part ID acquired by the body part acquiring unit 92A from the execution course selection table 91D (see FIG. 9). The course ID is acquired as the ID of the massage course to be executed. This determines the massage course to be executed.

The first determining unit 94A then displays a second analysis result screen 190 as shown in FIG. 14B on the operation display unit 103. The second analysis result screen 190 includes a title area F1, a first explanatory text display area F2, a course name display area F3, a second explanatory text display area F4, and a button display area F5. These areas F1, F2, F3, F4, and F5 are arranged in this order from the top of the second analysis result screen 190.

In the title area F1, a character string "Questioning Mode" representing the medical interview mode is displayed.
A first explanatory text corresponding to the basic course determined by the basic course determining section 93 is displayed in the first explanatory text display area F2. In the example of FIG. 14B, "treatment that provides strong stimulation" is displayed as the first explanatory text. The first explanatory text is stored in the basic course table 91A in FIG. 6.

The course name display area F3 displays the name and massage time of the massage course to be executed, determined by the first determining section 94A. In the example of FIG. 14B, "Fatigue Recovery Course 15 Minutes" is displayed as the name and massage time of the massage course to be executed.
In this first embodiment, the name and massage time of the basic course determined by the basic course determining section 93 are displayed as the name and massage time of the massage course to be executed determined by the first determining section 94A. The name of the massage course and the massage time are stored in the basic course table 91A in FIG. 6.

Note that the massage course to be executed and the corresponding basic course have different contents, so the name and massage time of the massage course to be executed displayed in the course name display area F3 are different from the name and massage time of the corresponding basic course. You can.
In the second explanatory text display area F4, a second explanatory text corresponding to the basic course determined by the basic course determining section 93 is displayed. In the example of FIG. 14B, "I will massage you hard." is displayed as the second explanatory text. The second explanatory text is stored in the basic course table 91A in FIG. 6. A massage start button 191 is displayed in the button display area F5.

When the user taps the massage start button 191, the course transmitter 95 transmits the massage course ID (course ID) displayed on the second analysis result screen 190 to the massage machine 2. When the massage machine 2 receives the ID of the massage course transmitted from the communication terminal 3, it executes the massage course corresponding to the received ID.
[6.8] Deciding on the massage course to be executed (second decision mode (selection course))
Returning to FIG. 14A, when the user taps the selection course button 182 on the first analysis result screen 180, the second determination section 94B (see FIG. 5) in the control section 90 selects the massage course to be executed as follows. Determine.

That is, the second determining unit 94B first causes the massage machine 2 to try a plurality of treatment operations included in the basic course determined by the basic course determination unit 93 one by one, and determines whether the user prefers each treatment operation or not. Get feedback on whether or not. At this time, it is preferable to try the treatment operation only on the part acquired by the part acquisition section 92A.
The second determining unit 94B then creates a massage course to be executed, taking into account the acquired feedback. At this time, it is preferable to create a massage course to be executed, also taking into account the body parts acquired by the body part acquisition section 92A. Thereby, a massage course suitable for the user is determined as the massage course to be executed.

In the following, the process of creating a massage course that is executed by the second determining unit 94B when the selection course button 182 is tapped will be referred to as a massage course creation process. Details of the massage course creation process will be described later.
When the massage course to be executed is created, the second determination unit 94B displays a third analysis result screen 210 as shown in FIG. 15B on the operation display unit 103.

The third analysis result screen 210 includes a title area F1, a third analysis result display area F2, a basic course name display area F3, and a button display area F4. These areas F1, F2, F3, and F4 are arranged in this order from the top of the third analysis result screen 210.
In the title area F1, a character string "Questioning Mode" representing the medical interview mode is displayed.
The third analysis result display area F2 displays the message "Treatment you selected," the treatment motion selected by the user as preferred during the trial treatment motion, and the message "Automatic course centered on the above treatment motion." be done. In the example of FIG. 15B, "tapping" and "shiatsu" are displayed as the treatment operations selected by the user as preferred.

The basic course name determined by the basic course determining section 93 is displayed in the basic course name display area F3. In the example of FIG. 15B, "fatigue recovery course" is displayed as the basic course name.
A massage start button 211 is displayed in the button display area F4.
When the user taps the massage start button 211, the course transmitting section 95 transmits to the massage machine 2 course information for causing the massage machine 2 to execute the massage course created by the second determining section 94B. When receiving the course information transmitted from the communication terminal 3, the massage machine 2 executes the massage course created by the second determining unit 94B based on the received course information.

In this case, the course information may be, for example, a massage program for executing a massage course, or data for creating the massage program. Further, if a massage program for executing the massage course created by the second determining unit 94B is already stored in the memory 61 of the massage machine 2, the course information is used to specify the massage program. It may be the course ID of .
[6.9] Massage Course Creation Process FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the massage course creation process.

When the selection course button 182 is tapped on the first analysis result screen 180 (see FIG. 14A) (step S1: YES), the second determination unit 94B selects the basic course ID ( A to E) are set as α, and β is set to 1 (step S2).
Next, the second determining unit 94B activates a timer for measuring time (step S3), and then performs the treatment operation corresponding to P _αβ on the region acquired by the region acquisition unit 92A (hereinafter referred to as “acquired site”). ”) is transmitted to the control unit 60 of the massage machine 2 (step S4). The control unit 60 executes the treatment operation corresponding to P _αβ on the acquired site based on the received trial information.

The second determining unit 94B then displays a feedback input screen 200 as shown in FIG. 15A on the operation display unit 103 (step S5). Feedback input screen 200 includes a title area F1 placed at the top of feedback input screen 200, and a button display area F2 placed at the bottom of title area F1. In the title area F1, a character string "Questioning Mode" representing the medical interview mode is displayed.

In the button display area F2, a character string "selected course", a predetermined message, a "like" button 201, and a skip button 202 are displayed. The "Like! button" 201 is an example of the "favorite button" of the present invention.
If the name of the treatment operation currently being tested is "W", the message will be "Currently testing "W". If you like it, please click "Like"! The message consists of the following message: "Please tap the button." In the example of FIG. 15A, "Currently trying out 'sideburns (high speed)'. If you like it, click 'Like'! A message saying "Please tap the button." is displayed.

If the user likes the currently attempted treatment operation, in other words, if the user likes the currently attempted treatment operation, the user taps the "Like" button 201. On the other hand, if the user does not like the currently attempted treatment operation, in other words, if the user does not like the currently attempted treatment operation, the user taps the skip button 202 or does nothing.
After displaying the feedback input screen 200, the second determining unit 94B determines whether or not the "like!" button 201 has been tapped (step S6), whether the skip button 202 has been tapped (step S7), and whether or not the "like" button 201 has been tapped (step S7) and step S3. It is monitored whether a predetermined time T has elapsed since the timer was started (step S8). The predetermined time T is, for example, 30 seconds.

When the “Like!” button 201 is tapped (step S6: YES), the second determining unit 94B determines that the treatment operation P _αβ is the treatment operation that the user likes (the treatment operation that the user prefers). It is stored as an ID (step S9). The second determining unit 94B then proceeds to step S10.
If the skip button 202 is tapped (step S7: YES), the second determination unit 94B moves to step S10. If the predetermined time T has elapsed without the "like!" button 201 and the skip button 202 being tapped (step S8: YES), the second determining unit 94B moves to step S10.

In step S10, the second determining unit 94B determines whether β has reached the total number M of a plurality of treatment operations included in the basic course determined by the basic course determining unit 93. If β<M (step S10: NO), the second determining unit 94B increments β by 1 (+1) (step S11), and then returns to step S3.
In this way, when trials and feedback are performed for all of the plurality of treatment operations included in the basic course determined by the basic course determining unit 93, an affirmative determination is made in step S10, so the second determining unit 94B , the process moves to step S12. In step S12, the second determining unit 94B determines whether or not the operation of storing P _αβ was performed in step S9. If the operation of storing P _αβ is not performed, the process returns to step S2, and steps S2 to S12 are repeated. Furthermore, when the operation of storing P _αβ is performed, the process moves to step S13.

Note that in step S12, if the operation of storing P _αβ is not performed, the process returns to step S1, the first analysis result screen 180 shown in FIG. 14A is displayed on the operation display unit 103, and the user is asked to , the automatic course button 181, and the selection course button 182. Further, the operation when the automatic course button 181 is tapped can also be executed without asking the user for confirmation.

Next, in step S13, after erasing the feedback input screen 200, the second determining unit 94B performs a massage that reflects the feedback result (the treatment action ID stored in step S9) and the body part acquired by the body part acquisition unit 92A. Create a course.
Specifically, the second determination unit 94B may, for example, set the region acquired by the region acquisition unit 92A as the treatment target area and create a massage course mainly based on the treatment operation that the user likes. More specifically, the second determining unit 94B includes, for example, a plurality of treatment operations included in the basic course determined by the basic course determination unit 93, and selects a treatment that the user likes from among the plurality of treatment operations. A massage course may be created in which the treatment time of one movement is longer than the treatment time of other treatment movements.

Further, the second determining section 94B may, for example, set the region acquired by the region acquiring section 92A as a treatment target area and create a massage course consisting of only combinations of treatment operations that the user likes.
Once the massage course is created, the second determining unit 94B ends the current massage course creation process.

Thereafter, the second determination unit 94B displays the third analysis result screen 210 (see FIG. 15B) on the operation display unit 103, as described above. Then, when the massage start button 211 is tapped, the second determination unit 94B transmits information (course information) for causing the massage machine 2 to execute the created massage course to the massage machine 2.
[7] Second Embodiment Although the first embodiment of this invention has been described above, this invention can also be implemented in other forms. For example, in the first embodiment described above, a region selection screen 140 as shown in FIG. 12B is used as the region selection screen. Furthermore, a case has been described in which the user taps and selects one site selection button 141, 142, 143, 144, or 145 corresponding to a site with symptoms on the site selection screen 140. In the second embodiment of the present invention, a screen 140a as shown in FIG. 17 is used as the site selection screen, and the user can select multiple sites corresponding to the site with symptoms on the site selection screen 140a. The case where the button 141, 142, 143, 144, or 145 is tapped and selected will be described. Note that in the description of the second embodiment, the points that are different from the description of the first embodiment will be mainly explained, and the description of the same configuration and operation as the description of the first embodiment will be omitted.
[7.1] Regarding determining a massage course to be executed from multiple site selections FIG. 18 shows how to select multiple sites corresponding to the site with symptoms on the site selection screen 140a shown in FIG. 17 from site selection. It is a flowchart showing a series of procedures up to determining a massage course to be executed. The procedure will be explained below using FIG. 18.

First, it is determined whether the part selection button 141, 142, 143, 144, or 145 is tapped on the part selection screen 140a shown in FIG. 17 (step S101). If the part selection button 141, 142, 143, 144, or 145 is not tapped, step S101 is repeated until it is tapped. If any one of the site selection buttons 141, 142, 143, 144, or 145 is tapped, the process advances to step S102.

In step S102, it is determined whether the next button 151 on the part selection screen 140a has been tapped. If the next button 151 has not been tapped, the process returns to step S101, and if the next button 151 has been tapped, the process proceeds to step S103. In step S103, the total number of parts selected in step S101 is set to N, and i=1 is assigned to variable i. The selected parts are sequentially ordered such as the first selected part (i = 1), the second selected part (i = 2), and the Nth selected part (i = N) is This represents the total number of selected parts.

Next, the procedures from step S104 to step S109 are sequentially executed for the first selected region (i=1). Specifically, symptom selection corresponding to the first selected area (step S104), period selection (step S105), basic course determination (step S106), automatic course/selected course determination (step S107), automatic course determination ( Step S108) or massage course creation processing (Step S109). Note that details of steps S104 to S109 will be described later.

When the series of procedures is completed for the first selected site (i=1), it is determined in step S110 whether the variable i is greater than or equal to the total number N of selected sites. If variable i<N, the process advances to step S111, increments the variable i by 1 (+1), and then returns to step S104. Returning to step S104, steps S104 to S109 are then executed for the second selected region (i=2). Thereafter, steps S104 to S109 are repeatedly executed until the variable i≧N.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S110 that variable i≧N, the process advances to step S112. In step S112, the massage course to be executed is determined, and preparations for starting the massage are completed. When preparations for starting the massage are completed, a second analysis result screen 190b shown in FIG. 23B or a third analysis result screen 210b shown in FIG. 24B is displayed on the operation display unit 103. Hereinafter, the procedure shown in FIG. 18 will be described in detail.

In the flowchart of FIG. 18, after selecting a plurality of parts (step S101), steps S104 to S109 are sequentially executed according to the selected parts. You may perform processing corresponding to the affected area. For example, immediately after the symptom selection (step S104) for the first selected site (i=1), the symptom selection (step S104) for the second selected site (i=2) to the Nth selected site (i=N ), and the order and combinations thereof can be freely selected as long as the selected region and the selection, determination, and processing corresponding to the region are performed in correspondence.
[7.2] Part Selection First, details of steps S101 to S102 in the flowchart of FIG. 18 will be described.

When the medical interview mode button 136 is tapped on the application home screen 130 shown in FIG. 12A, the region acquisition section 92A displays, for example, a region selection screen 140a as shown in FIG. 17 on the operation display section 103.
The option display area F2 of the site selection screen 140a displays the message "Please select the site with symptoms and click the next button. (Multiple sites can be selected)" and the message "site with symptoms." A plurality of part selection buttons 141 to 149 are used to allow the user to make a selection, a back button 150 is used to return the screen to the previous display screen, and after the part selection buttons 141 to 149 are selected, the screen changes to the next screen. A next button 151 is displayed. The next button 151 may be configured to be displayed only after one of the region selection buttons 141 to 149 is selected.

If there are multiple parts with symptoms on the part selection screen 140a, the user sequentially taps part selection buttons 141, 142, 143, 144, or 145 corresponding to the parts with symptoms. Among the part selection buttons 141 to 145, the button tapped by the user can be notified to the user whether or not the button has been tapped, for example, by inverting the font color or background color. When the user taps a plurality of body part selection buttons (step S101) and then taps the next button 151 (step S102), body part acquisition section 92A selects body part candidates (in detail, body parts) corresponding to the tapped body part selection buttons. ID) as the "site with symptoms". Note that on the part selection screen 140a, after tapping one part selection button 141, 142, 143, 144, or 145, it is also possible to tap the next button 151. In the following explanation, on the site selection screen 140a, the first selected site (i=1): "shoulder" and the second selected site (i=2): "waist" are selected as the site with the symptom. The case where it is selected (N=2) will be explained. That is, a case will be described in which the part selection button 142 and the part selection button 144 are tapped in sequence, and then the next button 151 is tapped. Next, the procedure after step S104 when variable i=1 will be explained.
[7.3] First selection site (i=1): Symptom selection and period selection of "shoulder" When the next button 151 is tapped on the site selection screen 140a, the symptom acquisition unit 92B selects the symptoms in FIG. 19A. A symptom selection screen 160a is displayed on the operation display section 103 as shown in FIG.

In the option display area F2, a message "Please select a specific symptom of the shoulder region" corresponding to the first selection region: "Shoulder" selected on the region selection screen 140a is displayed. , a plurality of symptom selection buttons 161 to 164 for allowing the user to select "symptoms of the site selected by the user", and a return button 165 for returning the screen to the previous display screen.

The user taps one symptom selection button 161, 162, 163, or 164 corresponding to the current symptom on the symptom selection screen 160a (step S104). When the user taps one symptom selection button, the symptom acquisition unit 92B selects the symptom candidate corresponding to the tapped symptom selection button (specifically, the symptom ID of the first selected region: "shoulder") as "user selected". Obtained as "symptoms in the affected area".

For example, on the symptom selection screen 160a, when the symptom selection button 161 corresponding to "feeling tension" is selected as a symptom of the first selected region: "shoulder", the period acquisition unit 92C The period selection screen 170a is displayed on the operation display section 103 so that the period selection screen 170a is displayed.
In the option display area F2, a symptom of "Site: Shoulder symptom: Feeling tension" corresponding to the first selected region: "Shoulder" symptom: "Feeling tension" selected on the symptom selection screen 160a is displayed. Please select the period during which the symptoms have continued.'', multiple period selection buttons 171 to 175 for allowing the user to select the period during which the symptoms have continued, and the screen to move to the previous display screen. A return button 176 for returning to is displayed.

The user taps one period selection button 171, 172, 173, 174, or 175 on the period selection screen 170a that corresponds to the period during which the symptom continues (step S105). When the user taps one period selection, the period acquisition unit 92C selects the period candidate corresponding to the tapped period selection button (specifically, the period ID of the first selected part: "shoulder") as "symptoms continue". period.
[7.4] Determination of the basic course for the first selected part (i=1): “shoulder” When the period acquisition unit 92C acquires the period ID of the first selected part: “shoulder”, the basic course determination unit 93 determines the basic course as follows (step S106). That is, the basic course determining unit 93 selects the symptom ID of the first selected region: “shoulder” acquired by the symptom acquiring unit 92B from the basic course selection table 91C (see FIG. 8) and the symptom ID acquired by the period acquiring unit 92C. The basic course ID of the first selected part: "shoulder" corresponding to the combination with the period ID of the first selected part: "shoulder" is acquired. In this way, the basic course (specifically, the basic course ID of the first selected part: "shoulder") is determined.

Then, the basic course determining unit 93 displays a first analysis result screen 180a as shown in FIG. 20A on the operation display unit 103.
In the first analysis result display area F2, a message corresponding to the first selected region: "shoulder" is displayed, "Your symptoms of region: shoulder have been analyzed." Further, in the first analysis result display area F2, if the first explanatory text corresponding to the basic course of the first selected part: "shoulder" determined by the basic course determining unit 93 is "V", "V" is displayed. A message saying “This will be done” will be displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 20A, a message saying "A treatment that provides strong stimulation will be performed" is displayed.
[7.5] Determination of the massage course to be performed for the first selected area (i=1): “shoulder” (first determination mode (automatic course))
When the user taps the automatic course button 181 on the first analysis result screen 180a (step S107: automatic), the first determining unit 94A selects the massage to be performed on the first selected region: "shoulder" as follows. A course is determined (step S108). That is, the first determining unit 94A selects the first selected part: "shoulder" determined by the basic course determining part 93 from the execution course selection table 91D (see FIG. 9) for the first selected part: "shoulder". ID of the massage course to execute the course ID of the first selected part: "shoulder" corresponding to the combination with the basic course ID and the part ID of the first selected part: "shoulder" acquired by the part acquisition unit 92A Get as. This determines the massage course to be executed.

Then, the first determination unit 94A displays a second analysis result screen 190a as shown in FIG. 20B on the operation display unit 103. The second analysis result screen 190a includes a title area F1, a body part display area F2, a first explanatory text display area F3, a course name display area F4, a second explanatory text display area F5, and a button display area F6. Contains. These areas F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, and F6 are arranged in this order from the top of the second analysis result screen 190a.

In the part display area F2, the first selected part: "shoulder" selected on the part selection screen 140a is displayed as "part: shoulder".
In the first explanatory text display area F3, a first explanatory text corresponding to the basic course of the first selected part: "shoulder" determined by the basic course determining unit 93 is displayed. In the example of FIG. 20B, "treatment that provides strong stimulation" is displayed as the first explanatory text. The first explanatory text is stored in the basic course table 91A in FIG. 6.

The course name display area F4 displays the name and massage time of the massage course to be performed for the first selected region: "shoulder" determined by the first determining unit 94A. In the example of FIG. 20B, "Fatigue Recovery Course 15 Minutes" is displayed as the name and massage time of the massage course to be executed.
A second explanatory text corresponding to the basic course determined by the basic course determining unit 93 is displayed in the second explanatory text display area F5. In the example of FIG. 20B, "I will massage you hard." is displayed as the second explanatory text. The second explanatory text is stored in the basic course table 91A in FIG.

A button 192 to the next part is displayed in the button display area F6. When the user taps the button 192 for the next region, similarly to the first selected region (i=1): "Shoulder", the second selected region (i=2): Symptom selection for "lower back" ( The screen changes to a symptom selection screen 160b (see FIG. 22A) on which step S104) is performed.
In the description of this second embodiment, a case will be described in which multiple sites with symptoms are selected on the site selection screen 140a. However, on the site selection screen 140a, one selected site: "shoulder" When only ``massage'' is selected, a massage start button 191 is displayed in the button display area F6, as shown in FIG. 23B.
[7.6] First selection part (i=1): Determination of massage course to be performed for “shoulder” (second determination mode (selection course))
Returning to FIG. 20A, when the user taps the selection course button 182 on the first analysis result screen 180a (step S107: selection), the second determination unit 94B (see FIG. 5) selects the first course as follows. A massage course to be performed for the selected region: "shoulder" is determined (step S109).

That is, the second determining unit 94B first attempts a plurality of treatment operations included in the basic course for the first selected region: “shoulder” determined by the basic course determining unit 93 one by one using the massage machine 2. and obtain feedback on whether the user likes each treatment operation.
The second determining unit 94B then creates a massage course to be executed, taking into account the acquired feedback. At this time, it is preferable to create a massage course to be executed, also taking into consideration the first selected region: "shoulder" acquired by the region acquisition section 92A. This determines the massage course to be executed.

In the first analysis result screen 180a, when the selection course button 182 is tapped (step S107: selection), the second determination unit 94B performs the process of creating a massage course, that is, the first selected region: "Shoulder". ” massage course creation process (step S109) is executed.
[7.7] First selected part (i=1): Massage course creation process for "shoulder" First selected part: "shoulder" massage course creation process follows the steps of the massage course creation process in FIG. Processing is performed according to the flowchart shown. Regarding the explanation of the massage course creation process for the first selected part: "shoulder" in this second embodiment, the same operation and configuration as the massage course creation process in the above-mentioned first embodiment will be explained in detail. is omitted.

When the selection course button 182 is tapped on the first analysis result screen 180a (see FIG. 20A) (step S1: YES), the second determination unit 94B selects the basic course ID ( A to E) are set as α, and β is set to 1 (step S2).
Next, the second determining unit 94B activates a timer for measuring time (step S3), and then performs the treatment operation corresponding to P _αβ on the region acquired by the region acquisition unit 92A (hereinafter referred to as “acquired site”). Here, trial information for making a trial on the first selected region: "shoulder" is transmitted to the control unit 60 (step S4). The control unit 60 executes the treatment operation corresponding to P _αβ on the acquired site based on the received trial information.

The second determining unit 94B then displays a feedback input screen 200a as shown in FIG. 21A on the operation display unit 103 (step S5).
In the button display area F2, a character string "selected course", a predetermined message, a "like" button 201, and a skip button 202 are displayed.
Let's say that the name of the treatment movement currently being tried is "W" and the area to be acquired is "X", then the message will be "Currently trying "W" of part: "X". If you like it, please click "Like"! The message consists of the following message: "Please tap the button." In the example of FIG. 21A, "We are currently trying out sideburns (high speed)" for part: "shoulders". If you like it, click "Like"! A message saying "Please tap the button." is displayed.

Thereafter, when a massage course to be executed is created according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 16, the second determination section 94B displays a third analysis result screen 210a as shown in FIG. 21B on the operation display section 103.
The third analysis result screen 210a includes a title area F1, a body part display area F2, a third analysis result display area F3, a basic course name display area F4, and a button display area F5. These areas F1, F2, F3, F4, and F5 are arranged in this order from the top of the third analysis result screen 210a.

In the part display area F2, the first selected part: "shoulder" selected on the part selection screen 140a is displayed as "part: shoulder".
A button 212 to the next part is displayed in the button display area F5. When the user taps the button 212 for the next region, the symptom selection for the first selected region (i=1): "shoulder" and the second selected region (i=2): "lower back" ( The screen changes to a symptom selection screen 160b (see FIG. 22A) on which step S104) is performed.

In the description of this second embodiment, a case will be described in which multiple sites with symptoms are selected on the site selection screen 140a. However, on the site selection screen 140a, one selected site: "shoulder" When only ``massage'' is selected, a massage start button 211 is displayed in the button display area F6, as shown in FIG. 24B.
[7.8] Second selection site (i=2): "lower back" symptom selection and period selection On the second analysis result screen 190a of FIG. 20B, the user taps the next site button 192. Alternatively, when the user taps the next part button 212 on the third analysis result screen 210a of FIG. 21B, the symptom selection screen 160b is displayed on the operation display section 103, as shown in FIG. 22A.

In the option display area F2, a message "Please select specific symptoms of lower back" corresponding to the second selected region: "lower back" selected on the region selection screen 140a is displayed. , a plurality of symptom selection buttons 161 to 164 for allowing the user to select "symptoms of the site selected by the user", and a return button 165 for returning the screen to the previous display screen.

The user taps one symptom selection button 161, 162, 163, or 164 corresponding to the current symptom on the symptom selection screen 160b (step S104). When the user taps one symptom selection button, the symptom acquisition unit 92B selects the symptom candidate corresponding to the tapped symptom selection button (more specifically, the symptom ID of the second selected region: "lower back") as "user selected". Obtained as "symptoms in the affected area".

For example, on the symptom selection screen 160b, when the symptom selection button 163 corresponding to "I feel pain when I move" is selected as a symptom for the second selected region: "lower back", the period acquisition unit 92C , a period selection screen 170b is displayed on the operation display section 103.
In the option display area F2, "Site: Lower back symptoms: Pain when moving" corresponding to the second selected region: "Lower back" symptom: "I feel pain when I move" selected on the symptom selection screen 160b. Please select the period during which the symptoms have continued.'' and multiple period selection buttons 171 to 175 for allowing the user to select the period during which the symptoms have continued, and one screen. A return button 176 for returning to the previous display screen is displayed.

On the period selection screen 170b, the user taps one period selection button 171, 172, 173, 174, or 175 corresponding to the period during which the symptom continues (step S105). When the user taps one period selection, the period acquisition unit 92C selects the period candidate corresponding to the tapped period selection button (specifically, the period ID of the second selected region: "lower back") as "symptoms continue". period.
[7.9] Determination of the basic course for the second selected region (i=2): “lower back” When the period acquisition unit 92C acquires the period ID of the second selected region: “lower back”, the basic course determination unit 93 determines the basic course as follows (step S106). That is, the basic course determining unit 93 selects the symptom ID of the second selected region: “lower back” acquired by the symptom acquiring unit 92B from the basic course selection table 91C (see FIG. 8) and the symptom ID acquired by the period acquiring unit 92C. The basic course ID of the second selected part: "lower back" corresponding to the combination with the period ID of the second selected part: "lower back" is acquired. In this way, the basic course (specifically, the basic course ID of the second selected part: "lower back") is determined.

Then, the basic course determining unit 93 displays a first analysis result screen 180b as shown in FIG. 23A on the operation display unit 103.
In the first analysis result display area F2, a message corresponding to the second selected region: "lower back" is displayed, which reads, "Your symptoms of lower back have been analyzed." Further, in the first analysis result display area F2, if the first explanatory text corresponding to the basic course of the second selected part: "waist" determined by the basic course determining unit 93 is "V", "V" is displayed. A message saying “This will be done” will be displayed. In the example of FIG. 23A, a message is displayed that says, "The treatment will focus on stretching."
[7.10] Second selection part (i=2): Determining the massage course to be performed for “lower back” (first determination mode (automatic course))
When the user taps the automatic course button 181 on the first analysis result screen 180b (step S107: automatic), the first determining unit 94A selects the massage to be performed for the second selected region: "lower back" as follows. A course is determined (step S108). That is, the first determining unit 94A selects the second selected part: "lower back" determined by the basic course determining unit 93 from the execution course selection table 91D (see FIG. 9) for the second selected part: "lower back". ID of the massage course to execute the course ID of the second selected part: "lower back" corresponding to the combination with the basic course ID and the part ID of the second selected part: "lower back" acquired by the part acquisition unit 92A Get as. This determines the massage course to be executed.

Then, the first determination unit 94A displays a second analysis result screen 190b as shown in FIG. 23B on the operation display unit 103. The second analysis result screen 190b includes a title area F1, a body part display area F2, a first explanatory text display area F3, a course name display area F4, a second explanatory text display area F5, and a button display area F6. Contains. These areas F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, and F6 are arranged in this order from the top of the second analysis result screen 190b.

In the part display area F2, the second selected part: "waist" selected on the part selection screen 140a is displayed as "part: waist".
In the first explanatory text display area F3, a first explanatory text corresponding to the basic course of the second selected part: "lower back" determined by the basic course determining unit 93 is displayed. In the example of FIG. 23B, "Treatment centered on stretching" is displayed as the first explanatory text. The first explanatory text is stored in the basic course table 91A in FIG. 6.

The course name display area F4 displays the name and massage time of the massage course to be performed for the second selected region: "lower back" determined by the first determining unit 94A. In the example of FIG. 23B, "Stretch Course 15 Minutes" is displayed as the name and massage time of the massage course to be executed.
A second explanatory text corresponding to the basic course determined by the basic course determining unit 93 is displayed in the second explanatory text display area F5. In the example of FIG. 23B, the second explanatory text is "Massage while stretching." The second explanatory text is stored in the basic course table 91A in FIG.

A massage start button 191 is displayed in the button display area F6. Second selected region (i = 2): In determining the massage course to be performed for the “lower back” (first determination mode (automatic course)), variable i = 2, and selected in region selection (step S101) The total number of selected parts N=2, and the process advances from step S110 to step S112. Therefore, a massage start button 191 is displayed in the button display area F6.

When the user taps the massage start button 191, the course transmitting section 95 sends a message to the massage machine 2 to execute the massage course determined by the first determining section 94A or the massage course created by the second determining section 94B. The course information is transmitted to the massage machine 2. In the case of this second embodiment, a course for causing the massage machine 2 to execute a massage course corresponding to the first selected part: "shoulder" and a massage course corresponding to the second selected part: "lower back" The information is transmitted to the massage machine 2. When receiving the course information transmitted from the communication terminal 3, the massage machine 2 executes the massage course created by the second determining unit 94B based on the received course information.
[7.11] Second selection part (i=2): Determination of massage course to be performed for “lower back” (second determination mode (selection course))
Returning to FIG. 23A, when the user taps the selection course button 182 on the first analysis result screen 180b (step S107: selection), the second determination unit 94B (see FIG. 5) selects the second course as follows. A massage course to be performed for the selected region: "lower back" is determined (step S109).

That is, the second determining unit 94B first uses the massage machine 2 to try out a plurality of treatment operations included in the basic course for the second selected region: “lower back” determined by the basic course determining unit 93, one by one. and obtain feedback on whether the user likes each treatment operation.
The second determining unit 94B then creates a massage course to be executed, taking into account the acquired feedback. At this time, it is preferable to create a massage course to be executed, also taking into account the second selected region: "lower back" acquired by the region acquisition section 92A. This determines the massage course to be executed.

In the first analysis result screen 180b, when the selection course button 182 is tapped (step S107: selection), the second determination unit 94B performs the process of creating a massage course, that is, the process of creating a massage course for the second selected region: "lower back". ” massage course creation process (step S109) is executed.
[7.12] Second selected part (i=2): Massage course creation process for "lower back" Second selected part: "lower back" massage course creation process follows the steps of the massage course creation process in FIG. Processing is performed according to the flowchart shown. Regarding the explanation of the massage course creation process for the second selected region: "lower back" in this second embodiment, please refer to the massage course creation process in the first embodiment described above and the above-mentioned first selection region: " Detailed explanations of operations and configurations similar to those of the "shoulder" massage course creation process will be omitted.

When the selection course button 182 is tapped on the first analysis result screen 180b (see FIG. 23A) (step S1: YES), the second determination unit 94B selects the basic course ID ( A to E) are set as α, and β is set to 1 (step S2).
Next, the second determining unit 94B activates a timer for measuring time (step S3), and then performs the treatment operation corresponding to P _αβ on the region acquired by the region acquisition unit 92A (hereinafter referred to as “acquired site”). Here, trial information for making a trial on the second selected region: "waist" is transmitted to the control unit 60 (step S4). The control unit 60 executes the treatment operation corresponding to P _αβ on the acquired site based on the received trial information.

The second determining unit 94B then displays a feedback input screen 200b as shown in FIG. 24A on the operation display unit 103 (step S5). Feedback input screen 200b includes a title area F1 placed at the top of feedback input screen 200, and a button display area F2 placed below title area F1.
In the button display area F2, a character string "selected course", a predetermined message, a "like" button 201, and a skip button 202 are displayed.

Let's say that the name of the treatment movement currently being tried is "W" and the area to be acquired is "X", then the message will be "Currently trying "W" of part: "X". If you like it, please click "Like"! The message consists of the following message: "Please tap the button." In the example of FIG. 24A, "Currently, we are trying to rub the part: waist".If you like it, please click "Like"! A message saying "Please tap the button." is displayed.

Thereafter, when a massage course to be executed is created according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 16, the second determination section 94B displays a third analysis result screen 210b as shown in FIG. 24B on the operation display section 103.
In the part display area F2, the second selected part: "waist" selected on the part selection screen 140a is displayed as "part: waist".

A massage start button 211 is displayed in the button display area F5. Second selected area (i=2): In determining the massage course to be performed for the "lower back" (second decision mode (selection course)), variable i = 2, and selected in the area selection (step S101) The total number of selected parts N=2, and the process advances from step S110 to step S112. Therefore, a massage start button 211 is displayed in the button display area F6.

When the user taps the massage start button 211, the course transmitting section 95 sends a message to the massage machine 2 to execute the massage course determined by the first determining section 94A or the massage course created by the second determining section 94B. The course information is transmitted to the massage machine 2. In the case of this second embodiment, a course for causing the massage machine 2 to execute a massage course corresponding to the first selected part: "shoulder" and a massage course corresponding to the second selected part: "lower back" The information is transmitted to the massage machine 2. When receiving the course information transmitted from the communication terminal 3, the massage machine 2 executes the massage course created by the second determining unit 94B based on the received course information.
[8] Modifications Although the first embodiment and second embodiment of this invention have been described above, this invention can also be implemented in other forms. For example, in the first and second embodiments described above, a region selection screen 140 as shown in FIG. 12B is used as the region selection screen. However, a region selection screen 220 as shown in FIG. 25 may be used as the region selection screen.

Part selection screen 220 in FIG. 25 includes a title area F1, a human body map display area F2, a message area F3, and a button display area F4. These areas F1, F2, F3, and F4 are arranged in this order from the top of the part selection screen 220.
In the title area F1, a character string "Questioning Mode" representing the medical interview mode is displayed. A human body map 221 is displayed in the human body map display area F2. In the message area F3, a message "Please select the site where you have symptoms" is displayed. An OK button 222 and a reset button 223 are displayed in the button display area F4.

The human body map 221 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. The corresponding region name is written in the region by region. In this embodiment, the plurality of parts include the "neck", "shoulders", "back", "waist", "buttocks", "arms", "thighs", "calps", and "sole".

On the human body map 221, the user taps one site-specific area corresponding to the site of the symptom in the human body map 221. When the user taps one or more site-specific areas, the color (hue, brightness, etc.) of the tapped site-specific area is changed to a predetermined color different from the original color. However, in this embodiment, the "arm", "thigh", "calf", and "sole" regions cannot be selected. Even if the body part area corresponding to these unselectable parts is tapped, the color of the body part area does not change. When a part-specific area corresponding to one of these unselectable parts is tapped, it is preferable that a message such as "This part cannot be selected" be displayed or a voice announcement be made, for example.

When the user taps one or more region-specific regions for selectable regions and then taps the OK button 222, the region acquisition unit 92A of the communication terminal 3 selects the region corresponding to the region selected by the user. A candidate (site ID) is acquired as a "site with symptoms." Note that the reset button 223 is a button for canceling the part selected by the user.

Furthermore, in the first and second embodiments described above, the bottom surfaces of the pair of left and right foot accommodation recesses 19 (see FIG. 2) are provided with backside airbags 35c and 35d for pressing the soles of the feet upward. However, instead of the sole airbags 35c and 35d, a sole roller that is rotationally driven to massage the sole may be provided.
Furthermore, the types of basic courses and the types of treatment operations included in the basic courses may be different from those in the embodiment described above. Further, the treatment means (treatment device) for each site may be different from those in the embodiment described above. Further, the parts that can be selected by the part selection section 92A may be changed depending on the type of basic course, the type of treatment operation included in the basic course, and the treatment means for each part.

Further, in the first and second embodiments described above, the communication terminal 3 is a smart phone, but the communication terminal 3 may be a computer such as a tablet computer.
Further, regarding the electrical configuration of the communication terminal 3 shown in FIG. 5, the configuration in which the communication terminal 3 includes the control section 90, the first communication section 101, the second communication section 102, and the operation display section 103 has been described. However, it is not necessary for the communication terminal 3 to include all the constituent members including those constituting the control unit 90, etc., and for example, the massage machine 2 may include some or all of them. Good too.

Further, in the first and second embodiments described above, the massage machine 2 is a chair-type massage machine, but the massage machine 2 may be a massage machine other than a chair-type massage machine.
In addition, various design changes can be made within the scope of the claims.

1 Massage system 2 Chair type massage machine 3 Communication terminal 4 Server 5 Communication network 23 Massage unit 25 Remote control 31 to 36 Air bag 51 Massage balls 60 Control section 61 Memory 90 Control section 91 Memory 91A Basic course table 91B Basic course/treatment operation table 91C Basic course selection table 91D Execution course selection table 92 Information acquisition unit 92A Part acquisition unit 92B Symptom acquisition unit 92C Period acquisition unit 93 Basic course determination unit 94 Execution course determination unit 94A First determination unit 94B Second determination unit 95 Course transmission unit 101 First communication section 102 Second communication section 103 Operation display section 130 Application home screen 140, 140a, 140b, 220 Part selection screen 160, 160a, 160b Symptom selection screen 170, 170a, 170b Period selection screen 180, 180a, 180b 1 Analysis result screen 190, 190a, 190b 2nd analysis result screen 200, 200a, 200b Feedback input screen 210, 210a, 210b 3rd analysis result screen

Claims (5)

an information acquisition unit that acquires a site where a user has a symptom, a symptom at the site, and a period during which the symptom continues;
a basic course determining unit that determines a basic massage course based on the symptoms and the period acquired by the information acquiring unit;
an execution course determining unit that determines a massage course to be executed based on the basic massage course determined by the basic course determining unit and the body part acquired by the information acquiring unit;
A massage system comprising: a massage machine control unit for causing the massage machine to execute the massage course to be executed determined by the execution course determination unit. The information acquisition unit includes:
a site acquisition unit that acquires a site where a user has symptoms by presenting a plurality of preset site candidates and having the user select one site candidate from among the site candidates;
a symptom acquisition unit that acquires the symptom by presenting a plurality of preset symptom candidates and having the user select one symptom candidate from among them;
The massage system according to claim 1, further comprising: a period acquisition unit that acquires the period by presenting a plurality of preset period candidates and having the user select one period candidate from among them. including a communication terminal capable of communicating with the massage machine control unit,
The communication terminal includes the body part acquisition unit, the symptom acquisition unit, the period acquisition unit, the basic course determination unit, the execution course determination unit, and a touch panel display unit,
The part acquisition unit is configured to display the plurality of part candidates on the touch panel display unit and allow the user to select one part candidate from among them,
The symptom acquisition unit is configured to display the plurality of symptom candidates on the touch panel display unit and allow the user to select one symptom candidate from among them,
The massage system according to claim 2, wherein the period acquisition section is configured to display the plurality of period candidates on the touch panel display section and allow the user to select one period candidate from among them. The execution course determining unit is configured to determine, as a massage course to be executed, a massage course corresponding to a combination of the basic massage course determined by the basic course determining unit and the body part acquired by the information acquiring unit. Massage system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising one determining section. The execution course determining section causes the massage machine to try a plurality of treatment operations included in the basic massage course determined by the basic course determining section one by one, and determines whether the user prefers each treatment operation or not. a second determining unit that determines a massage course to be executed by acquiring feedback from the user and creating a massage course to be executed in consideration of the acquired feedback and the site acquired by the information acquiring unit. , the massage system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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