KR102371321B1 - Massage apparatus for controlling transceiver and methods thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a massage device, which includes a first communication unit for supporting a first communication method including Bluetooth; a second communication unit for supporting a second communication method including Wi-Fi; a control unit for controlling the operation of the massage device; and a power button involved in the operation of the first communication unit or the second communication unit, and for determining a power state of the massage device, wherein when a signal received from the power button indicates that the power state of the massage device is changed to a sleep state, the control unit activates the second communication unit for a first time, and deactivates the first communication unit. According to the present invention, user inconvenience can be minimized.

Description

MASSAGE APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING TRANSCEIVER AND METHODS THEREOF

The present disclosure relates to a massage device or a method of operating a massage device for controlling a communication unit, and more particularly, to a massage device for controlling a plurality of communication units to facilitate communication.

Massage or massage is to control the modulation of the subject's body by applying various types of mechanical stimuli to the subject's body part, such as kneading, pressing, pulling, tapping, or moving the subject's body part. It is a medical adjuvant therapy that helps blood circulation and relieves fatigue of the subject.

The increase in massage demand has caused an increase in demand for a massage device or a massage device that provides an artificial massage function due to economic circumstances and time reasons. That is, as the demand for relieving fatigue or stress while relaxing the tense muscles through massage increases, various massage devices in a time- and cost-effective manner are being released. Any type of apparatus, device, or apparatus for performing massage through a mechanical device without a separate masseuse is referred to as a massage device.

As massage devices become widespread, massage devices tend to provide a variety of massage services to improve user's health, as well as provide various services for enhancing user convenience. For example, the massage device may function as a wireless speaker, so that music can be played while the user is being provided with a massage. In addition, the massage device may transmit the user's data to the server, and the server may use the accumulated user's data as big data. In addition, the server may provide a service for enhancing user convenience based on big data including user data.

In order to provide such a service, a massage device may include various technical devices. In particular, the massage device may include various communication technologies, and provides a corresponding service using an optimal communication technology for providing the service. However, when a plurality of communication technologies are simultaneously operated, noise due to frequency interference or disconnection symptoms due to functional limitations of the communication module may occur intermittently, causing a problem.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present disclosure to minimize user inconvenience by separating/operating a communication time of some communication technology and a communication time of another communication technology among a plurality of communication units.

A massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first communication unit supporting a first communication method including Bluetooth, a second communication unit supporting a second communication method including Wi-Fi, a control unit for controlling the operation of the massage device, and a power button that participates in the operation of the first communication unit or the second communication unit and determines the power state of the massage device, wherein the signal received from the power button indicates to change the power state of the massage device to the sleep state, the control unit for a first time activates the second communication unit and deactivates the first communication unit.

According to the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the signal received from the power button indicates to change the power state of the massage device to the sleep state, the controller sets the power state of the massage device to the first transient state for a first time. is determined, and when the power state of the massage device is in the first transient state, the control unit activates the second communication unit, deactivates the first communication unit, and restores the massage device to the basic posture, and the first transient state is the operating state. It is the process of transition from to sleep state.

According to the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, after a first time, the controller determines the power state of the massage device to be a sleep state, and when the power state of the massage device is the sleep state, the first communication unit and the second communication unit disable all

According to the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the signal received from the power button indicates to change the power state of the massage device to the operating state, the control unit activates the first communication unit and deactivates the second communication unit.

According to the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first communication unit communicates with the user terminal, the control unit receives a user input or sound source from the user terminal using the first communication unit, the second communication unit communicates with the server, , the control unit transmits user data to the server using the second communication unit, or receives an updated program of the massage device from the server.

According to the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, although the first time has elapsed, when the control unit receives only some of the updated programs of the massage device using the second communication unit, the control unit transmits all the updated programs of the massage device. The first time is extended until reception, an alarm indicating that the massage device is being updated is output, and when all the updated programs are received, the program of the massage device is updated.

According to the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, although the first time has elapsed, when the control unit receives only a part of the updated program of the massage device using the second communication unit, the control unit does not extend the first time 2 The communication unit is deactivated, some of the updated programs of the massage device are accumulated and stored, and the program of the massage device is updated when the updated program is completed based on some of the updated programs.

According to the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, user data includes the serial number of the massage device, the model name of the massage device, the motor operation time of the massage device, the time of using the massage device, the program version of the massage device, an error occurrence code, It includes at least one of the type of massage received by the user, intensity set by the user, posture of the massage device, shoulder height of the user, and setting data of the massage device.

According to the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when at least one of a motor operation time of the massage device and a time using the massage device is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the controller outputs an alarm signal.

A massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first communication unit supporting a first communication method including Bluetooth, a second communication unit supporting a second communication method including Wi-Fi, a control unit for controlling the operation of the massage device, and a power button that participates in the operation of the first communication unit or the second communication unit, and determines the power state of the massage device, wherein the method of operation of the massage device includes the steps of receiving a signal from the power button, the signal received from the power button When it indicates to change the power state of the massage device to the sleep state, the control unit activates the second communication unit for the first time, deactivates the first communication unit, and the signal received from the power button determines the power state of the massage device and activating, by the control unit, the first communication unit and deactivating the second communication unit when indicating to change to the operating state.

In addition, a program for implementing the method of operation of the massage device as described above may be recorded in a computer-readable recording medium.

The massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can provide all services provided by the massage device while minimizing user inconvenience by separating the communication points of a plurality of communication units.

1 is a view for explaining a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
2 is a view for explaining a main frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
3 is a view showing a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
4 is a diagram illustrating an external device capable of communicating with the massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
5 shows a control unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
6 shows a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
8 is a view for explaining the operation of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
9 illustrates an operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Advantages and features of the disclosed embodiments, and methods of achieving them, will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only the present embodiments allow the present disclosure to be complete, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains. It is only provided to fully inform the person of the scope of the invention.

Terms used in this specification will be briefly described, and the disclosed embodiments will be described in detail.

The terms used in this specification have been selected as currently widely used general terms as possible while considering the functions in the present disclosure, but these may vary depending on the intention or precedent of a person skilled in the art, the emergence of new technology, and the like. In addition, in a specific case, there is a term arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meaning will be described in detail in the description of the corresponding invention. Therefore, the terms used in the present disclosure should be defined based on the meaning of the term and the contents of the present disclosure, rather than the simple name of the term.

References in the singular herein include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates the singular. Also, the plural expression includes the singular expression unless the context clearly dictates the plural.

In the entire specification, when a part "includes" a certain element, this means that other elements may be further included, rather than excluding other elements, unless otherwise stated.

Also, as used herein, the term “unit” refers to a software or hardware component, and “unit” performs certain roles. However, "part" is not meant to be limited to software or hardware. A “unit” may be configured to reside on an addressable storage medium and may be configured to refresh one or more processors. Thus, by way of example, “part” includes components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components and task components, processes, functions, properties, procedures, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuitry, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays and variables. The functionality provided within components and “parts” may be combined into a smaller number of components and “parts” or further divided into additional components and “parts”.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, “unit” may be implemented with a processor and a memory. The term “processor” should be interpreted broadly to include general purpose processors, central processing units (CPUs), microprocessors, digital signal processors (DSPs), controllers, microcontrollers, state machines, and the like. In some circumstances, a “processor” may refer to an application specific semiconductor (ASIC), a programmable logic device (PLD), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), or the like. The term “processor” refers to a combination of processing devices, such as, for example, a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a combination of a plurality of microprocessors, a combination of one or more microprocessors in combination with a DSP core, or any other such configurations. may refer to.

The term “memory” should be interpreted broadly to include any electronic component capable of storing electronic information. The term memory includes random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erase-programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrical may refer to various types of processor-readable media, such as erasable PROM (EEPROM), flash memory, magnetic or optical data storage, registers, and the like. A memory is said to be in electronic communication with the processor if the processor is capable of reading information from and/or writing information to the memory. A memory integrated in the processor is in electronic communication with the processor.

In this specification, the actuator means a configuration that can provide a driving force. For example, the actuator may include a motor, a linear motor, an electronic motor, a DC motor, an AC motor, a linear actuator, an electric actuator, and the like, but is not limited thereto.

In this specification, according to an embodiment, the massage device may refer to a massage device including a body massage unit and a leg massage unit. In addition, according to another embodiment, the body massage unit 2100 and the leg massage unit 2300 may exist as separate separate devices (eg, a body massage device and a leg massage device), and the massage device is a body massage device. may refer to a device or a leg massage device.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments will be described in detail so that those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains can easily implement them. And in order to clearly describe the present disclosure in the drawings, parts not related to the description will be omitted.

1 is a view for explaining a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure forms an area for accommodating at least a portion of the user's body, and massages the body massage unit 2100 for massaging the user's body, and the user's legs It may include a leg massage unit 2300 that does.

The body massage unit 2100 may provide a massage to at least a part of the user's body. The body massage unit 2100 includes a massage module 2170 that provides a massage function to at least a part of the user's body, an audio output module 2160 that provides an audio output of any type to the user, and the body massage unit 2100. It may include a main frame 2110 constituting the framework of , and a user input unit 2180 for receiving an input of any type from a user.

The components included in the above-described body massage unit 2100 are merely exemplary embodiments, and the body massage unit 2100 may include various components in addition to the above-described components.

In addition, the shape and structure of the massage device 100 shown in FIG. 1 are merely exemplary, and unless departing from the scope of rights defined by the claims of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 of various types is also disclosed in the present disclosure. It may be included within the scope of the content.

The body massage unit 2100 may form a space of any shape for accommodating the user. The body massage unit 2100 may have a space corresponding to the shape of the user's body. For example, as shown in FIG. 1 , the body massage unit 2100 may be implemented as a sitting type that can accommodate the user's whole body or a part of the body.

The portion in contact with the ground in the body massage unit 2100 may include an arbitrary material for increasing frictional force or an arbitrary member (for example, an anti-slip pad, etc.) for increasing frictional force, and the massage device 100 It may include wheels for enhancing the mobility of the.

At least a portion of the body massage unit 2100 may slide. For example, when the body massage unit 2100 starts a massage, at least a portion of the body massage unit 2100 may slide forward. In addition, the body massage unit 2100 may be inclined to the rear. As a result, the body massage unit 2100 may provide a massage in a backward tilted state.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may include at least one air cell (not shown). The air cell may be located in the user's shoulder part, pelvic part, arm massage part, leg massage part 2300, etc., but is not limited thereto, and may be disposed in various parts of the massage device 100 .

The massage device 100 may include an air supply unit, and the air supply unit may inflate the air cell by supplying air to the air cell. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage unit 2100 and may be located in the leg massage unit 2300 . In addition, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device (100).

The leg massage unit 2300 may provide a leg massage to the user. For example, the leg massage unit 2300 may include a calf massage unit that massages the user's calf and/or a foot massage unit that massages the user's feet.

The leg massage unit 2300 may be adjustable in length according to the user's body characteristics. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 100 , the length of the leg massage unit 2300 needs to be increased because the length of the calf is long. In addition, when a short user uses the massage device 100 , the length of the calf is short and the leg massage unit 2300 needs to be shortened. Accordingly, the leg massage unit 2300 may provide a leg massage customized to the user's height.

The massage module 2170 may be provided inside the body massage unit 2100 to provide any type of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated in the body massage unit 2100 . As shown in FIG. 1 , the massage module 2170 may move along the main frame 2110 provided in the body massage unit 2100 .

For example, the main frame 2110 of the body massage unit 2100 may be provided with a rack gear, and the massage module 2170 moves along the rack gear, and provides mechanical dynamics to various parts of the user's body. may provide stimulation. The massage module 2170 may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited thereto.

The main frame 2110 constitutes a skeleton of the internal configuration of the body massage unit 2100 and may be implemented with a metal material or a plastic material. For example, the main frame 2110 may be implemented with iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited thereto and may be implemented with various hard materials.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may include an audio output module 2160 . The audio output module 2160 may be provided in various locations. For example, the audio output module 2160 may include an upper audio output unit disposed on the upper end of the seat unit in contact with the user, a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the left and right arm massage unit of the seat unit, and/or attached to the rear end of the arm massage unit. It may include a plurality of output units such as a rear audio output unit, but is not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module 2160 may provide a stereophonic sound such as 5.1 channel, but is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the user may control the massage apparatus 100 by using the massage apparatus control device 2200 . The massage device control device 2200 may be connected to the massage device 100 through wired communication and/or wireless communication.

The massage device control device 2200 may include a remote controller, a cell phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), etc., but is not limited thereto, and the massage device 100 and the wired or wireless communication through It may include various connectable electronic devices.

2 is a view for explaining a main frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the main frame 2110 may include an upper frame 2250 provided with a massage module 2170 and a base frame 2210 supporting the upper frame 2250 .

At least a portion of the upper frame 2250 may be provided with a rack gear 2251 . The rack gear 2251 is a member for guiding the vertical movement of the body massage module 2170 and may include a plurality of valleys and a plurality of peaks.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the rack gear 2251 may be provided in a form facing both sides of the upper frame 2250 , and the body massage module 2170 may move along the rack gear 2251 . .

In FIG. 2 , the rack gear 2251 is formed in the vertical direction, but is not limited thereto. The rack gear 2251 may include a rack gear in a front-rear direction and a rack gear in a vertical direction. In the present disclosure, the front-rear direction means a direction from the body massage module 2170 to the user or from the user to the body massage module 2170, and may also be referred to as a Z-axis direction.

The body massage module 2170 may include a gear meshed with the rack gear 2251 . More specifically, the body massage module 2170 may include gears meshed with the front-rear-direction leg gear and the vertical-direction leg gear, respectively. By rotating the gear by the actuator provided in the body massage module 2170, the body massage module 2170 may move forward, backward, upward or downward.

As the body massage module 2170 moves forward, the intensity of the massage may increase. Also, as the body massage module 2170 moves backward, the strength of the massage may be weakened.

The rack gear 2251 may be implemented with a metal material or a plastic material. For example, the rack gear 2251 may be implemented with iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenol resin, etc., but is not limited thereto.

The upper frame 2250 may be implemented in various shapes. For example, the upper frame 2250 may be divided into an S frame, an L frame, an S&L frame, and a double S&L frame according to a shape, but is not limited thereto.

The S frame means a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 2250 includes a curved shape like “S”. The L frame means a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 2250 includes a curved shape like “L”, and the S&L frame includes both a curved shape like “S” and a curved shape like “L”. double S&L frame means a frame that includes a curved shape like “L” and a curved shape like “S” of two parts.

The base frame 2210 supports the upper frame 2250 of the main frame 2110 and refers to a portion in contact with the ground. The base frame 2210 may include a base upper frame 2211 and a base lower frame 2212 .

The base upper frame 2211 may support the upper frame 2250 , and the base lower frame 2212 may be in contact with the ground. In addition, the base upper frame 2211 may be positioned to be in contact with the base lower frame 212 .

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the base upper frame 2211 may move along the base lower frame 2212 . For example, the base upper frame 2211 may slide forward or backward along the base lower frame 2212 . In this case, the upper frame 2250 may be connected to the base upper frame 2211 and move according to the movement of the base upper frame 2211 .

For example, when the base upper frame 2211 moves forward, the upper frame 2250 may also move forward together, and when the base upper frame 2211 moves rearward, the upper frame 2250 also moves backward together. can move Due to this, sliding movement of the body massage unit 2100 may be allowed.

Specifically, in order to allow movement of the base upper frame 2211 , a moving wheel may be provided under the base upper frame 2211 . In addition, a guide member capable of guiding the moving wheel may be provided at an upper portion of the base lower frame 2212 . By moving the moving wheel provided in the base upper frame 2211 along the guide member provided in the base lower frame 2212 , the forward movement or the rearward movement of the base upper frame 2211 may be allowed.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may not provide a sliding function, and in this case, the base frame 2210 may not be separated into upper and lower frames.

3 is a view showing a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage device 100 may include at least one of a control unit 300 , a sensor unit 310 , a communication unit 320 , a memory 330 , an audio output unit 340 , and an input unit 350 . The controller 300 may include at least one processor and a memory. At least one processor may execute instructions stored in the memory.

The controller 300 may control the operation of the massage device 100 . The control unit 300 may include one processor and may include a plurality of processors. When the control unit 300 includes a plurality of processors, at least some of the plurality of processors may be located at physically separated distances. Also, the massage device 100 is not limited thereto and may be implemented in various ways.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 300 may control the operation of the massage device 100 . For example, the massage apparatus 100 may include a plurality of actuators, and the massage apparatus 100 may control the operation of the massage apparatus 100 by controlling the operation of the plurality of actuators. For example, the massage device 100 includes a driving unit for moving the armrest frame support unit, a massage module 2170 moving actuator, at least one actuator included in the massage module, a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, a leg length It may include at least one of an adjustment actuator and a sliding actuator, and the controller 300 may control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling them.

The massage module movement actuator is an actuator that enables vertical movement of the massage module 2170, and by the operation of the massage module 2170 movement actuator, the massage module 2170 can move along the leg gear.

The back angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the part where the user's back contacts in the massage device 100, and the back angle of the massage device 100 may be adjusted by the operation of the back angle actuator.

The leg angle actuator is an actuator for adjusting the angle of the leg massage unit 2300 of the massage device 100. The angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the body massage unit 2100 can be adjusted by the operation of the leg angle actuator. there is.

The foot massage actuator represents an actuator that operates the foot massage module included in the leg massage unit 2300 . By utilizing the foot massage actuator, the massage device 100 may provide a foot massage to the user.

At least one actuator may be included in the massage module 2170 , and the controller 300 may provide various massage operations by operating the at least one actuator. For example, by operating at least one actuator included in the massage module 2170, the controller 300 may provide a tapping massage, a kneading massage, etc., but is not limited thereto, and may provide various massage operations.

The leg length adjustment actuator refers to an actuator that adjusts the length of the leg massage unit 2300 . For example, the control unit 300 may adjust the length of the leg massage unit 2300 to suit the user by using the leg length adjusting actuator, and as a result, the user may be provided with a massage suitable for the body type.

The sliding actuator enables the sliding operation of the massage device 100 . For example, the horizontal base upper frame may move forward or backward by the operation of the sliding actuator, and as a result, the upper frame connected to the horizontal base upper frame may also move forward or rearward.

The memory 330 may be included in the control unit 300 or may be outside the control unit 300 . The memory 330 may store various information related to the massage device 100 . For example, the memory 330 may include massage control information and may include personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.

The memory 330 may be implemented through a non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing arbitrary data. For example, memory 330 may include, but is not limited to, disk, optical disk, and magneto-optical storage devices, as well as storage devices based on flash memory and/or battery-backed memory. does not

The memory 330 is a main storage device directly accessed by the processor, such as a random access memory (RAM) such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or static random access memory (SRAM). It may mean a volatile storage device in which information is momentarily erased, but is not limited thereto. The memory 330 may be operated by the controller 300 .

The massage device 100 may include a sensor unit 310 . The sensor unit 310 may acquire various information using at least one sensor. The sensor unit 310 may be provided as a sensor using measuring means such as pressure, potential, and optics. For example, the sensor may include a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a touch sensor, and the like, but is not limited thereto.

Also, the sensor unit 310 may include a biometric information acquisition sensor. The biometric information acquisition sensor may acquire fingerprint information, face information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, etc., but is not limited thereto, and may include various biometric information.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may sense a contact area and/or a contact position with the user through sensors. Also, the massage device 100 may provide a customized massage based on information acquired through sensors. Also, the massage device 100 may include a communication unit. The communication unit of the massage device 100 may receive a signal to an external device. The controller 300 may obtain a result signal by processing the received signal. The communication unit may output a result signal to an external device.

The communication unit 320 may communicate with a module inside the massage device 100, an external massage device, and/or a user terminal through any type of network. The communication unit may include a wired/wireless connection module for network connection. As the wireless access technology, for example, Wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), Wireless broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High Speed Downlink PacketAccess (HSDPA), etc. may be used. As the wired connection technology, for example, Digital Subscriber Line (XDSL), Fibers to the Home (FTTH), Power Line Communication (PLC), or the like may be used. Also, the network connection unit may include a short-range communication module to transmit/receive data to/from any device/terminal located in a short distance. For example, as short range communication technology, Bluetooth, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), infrared communication (IrDA, infrared Data Association), UWB (Ultra-Wideband), ZigBee, etc. may be used, However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Also, the massage device 100 may further include an input unit 350 or an output unit. The massage device 100 may receive an input from the user using the input unit 350 . In addition, the massage apparatus 100 may output the processing result of the control unit 300 to the output unit. The input unit 350 and the output unit may be integrated and implemented as one device. For example, the touch screen may output an image while receiving an input from the user.

Specifically, the input unit 350 may receive a command related to operation control of the massage device 100 from the user, and the input unit 350 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the input unit 350 may be provided in the body massage unit 2100 or may be provided in the leg massage unit 2300 , but is not limited thereto. Also, the input unit 350 may include the user input unit 2180 of FIG. 1 , the massage device control device 2200 , or various external devices to be described with reference to FIG. 4 .

The massage apparatus 100 may obtain various commands from the user through the input unit 350 . For example, the massage device 100 includes selection of a massage module, selection of a massage type, selection of massage intensity, selection of a massage time, selection of a massage part, selection of a position and operation of the body massage unit 2100, and massage Arbitrary commands for selection of on-off power of the device 100 , selection of whether to operate a heating function, selection related to sound source reproduction, etc. may be received, but is not limited thereto.

The massage apparatus 100 may provide an interface for selecting a massage mode. For example, the input unit 350 or the output unit may include the massage device control device 2200 . A list of medical massage in various modes related to body improvement may be listed through the massage device control device 2200 .

The medical massage mode may include at least one of concentration mode, meditation mode, recovery mode, stretching mode, sleep mode, vitality mode, golf mode, hip-up mode, examinee mode, zero gravity mode, and growth mode.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the input unit 350 performs a hot key type button and/or direction selection, cancellation, and input according to a preset user setting function or a function preset by itself, etc. It may be provided with a selection button for the.

The input unit 350 may be implemented as a touch screen, a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure/electrostatic), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like, but is not limited thereto. Also, the input unit 350 may acquire a command through the user's utterance based on the voice recognition technology.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the output unit may include a display for displaying the operation status of the massage device 100 or the current status of the user. In this case, the display is a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display (flexible display). ), may include at least one of a three-dimensional display (3D display), but is not limited thereto.

The output unit may include an audio output unit 340 . The audio output unit 340 may include the audio output module 2160 of FIG. 1 . The audio output unit 340 may provide an audio output of any type to the user. For example, the audio output unit 340 may provide brain stimulation to the user by outputting a sound source and/or binaural beat optimized for a massage pattern provided by the massage device 100 to the user. The audio output unit 340 may output an acoustic signal received through a network (not shown) or stored in an internal/external storage medium (not shown). For example, the audio output unit 340 may output a sound source according to the control of the user terminal through a network connection (eg, Bluetooth connection, etc.) with the user terminal. Also, the audio output unit 340 may output any type of sound signal generated in connection with the operation of the massage device 100 .

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention may be implemented in combination with other program modules and/or as a combination of hardware and software. For example, the present invention may be embodied by a computer-readable medium.

Any medium accessible by a computer can be a computer-readable medium, and such computer-readable media includes volatile and nonvolatile media, transitory and non-transitory media, removable and non-transitory media. including removable media. By way of example, and not limitation, computer-readable media may include computer-readable storage media and computer-readable transmission media.

Computer-readable storage media includes volatile and non-volatile media, transitory and non-transitory media, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. includes media. A computer-readable storage medium may be RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital video disk (DVD) or other optical disk storage device, magnetic cassette, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage device, or other magnetic storage device. device, or any other medium that can be accessed by a computer and used to store the desired information.

4 is a diagram illustrating an external device capable of communicating with the massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage device 100 may communicate with an external device by wire or wirelessly, and may transmit/receive various data.

The external device may include an AI speaker, a portable electronic device 410 such as a tablet or a smartphone. The portable electronic device 410 may be dedicated to the massage device 100 or a general-purpose portable electronic device. Also, the external device may include a wearable device 420 such as a smart watch or a smart band. The external device may include a massage device 430 other than the massage device 100 currently used by the user. The external device may include a hospital server 440 . The external device may include a personal health record (PHR) server. Also, the external device may include the cloud server 450 . The external device may include a medical measurement device such as an electronic scale, a blood glucose meter, or a blood pressure meter.

Although some examples of external devices have been described in the present disclosure, all devices capable of communicating with the massage device 100 by wire or wireless and exchanging information with each other may correspond to external devices.

5 shows a control unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage device may include a control unit 300 . The controller 300 may include a processor 510 or a memory 520 . The memory 520 may be the same as the memory 330 . The processor 510 may perform an operation based on a command stored in the memory 520 . The command stored in the memory 520 may be an application installed in the control unit 300 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the controller 300 may include only the processor 510 without including a memory. The processor 510 may be set to output a preset signal to an output line for a preset time based on the input signal. Each component of the control unit 300 may perform a preset operation according to a signal.

6 shows a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

As described with reference to FIG. 3 , the massage device 100 may include a communication unit 320 . The communication unit 320 may include a first communication unit 610 supporting the first communication method. Also, the communication unit 320 may include a second communication unit 620 supporting the second communication method. The first communication unit 610 and the second communication unit 620 may have different communication methods. Also, the first communication unit 610 and the second communication unit 620 may be used for different purposes.

For example, the first communication unit 610 may use a communication method such as Bluetooth, and the second communication unit 620 may use a communication method such as 3G, LTE, WIFI, or LAN.

Also, the first communication unit 610 may be a communication standard used for massage device manipulation or entertainment, and the second communication unit 620 may be a communication standard mainly used for data transmission and reception. The massage device 100 may use the first communication unit 610 to receive a sound source from the user terminal. The massage device 100 may output the sound source received from the user terminal through the audio output unit 340 . Also, the user terminal may include a portable electronic device 410 or a wearable device 420 . The user terminal may provide a sound source or an image to the massage device 100 . In addition, the user terminal may operate as a controller of the massage device 100 . The user terminal may receive an input related to manipulation of the massage device 100 from the user and transmit it to the massage device 100 , and the massage device 100 may perform a function corresponding to the received input.

The second communication unit 620 may be configured to communicate with the server. The control unit 300 may transmit user data to the server using the second communication unit 620 or receive an updated program of the massage device from the server. The massage device 100 may use the second communication unit 620 to receive the updated program of the massage device 100 from the server. The massage device 100 may upgrade software based on the updated program received from the server. In addition, the second communication unit 620 may be used to transmit user data of the massage device 100 to the server. The server may receive and store data transmitted by the massage device 100 , analyze the data, and transmit the data to the massage device 100 .

User data includes the serial number of the massage device, the model name of the massage device, the motor operation time of the massage device, the time used for the massage device, the program version of the massage device, the error code, the type of massage received by the user, the intensity set by the user, the massage It may include at least one of the device posture, the user's shoulder height, and setting data of the massage device.

The serial number of the massage device may be a unique code for identifying the massage device. Even if the models of the massage apparatuses 100 are the same, serial numbers may be different from each other. The model name of the massage device is not a unique code of the massage device, but may indicate a version of the massage device 100 , a product name of the massage device 100 , and the like.

The massage device 100 may measure the operation time of the motor included in the massage device 100 to the user. Also, the massage device 100 may measure the operating times of the motors included in the massage device 100 , respectively. The massage apparatus 100 may store the operation time of each of the plurality of motors included in the massage apparatus 100 . In addition, the massage device 100 may measure the amount of time the massage device is used. The time of using the massage device may be an accumulation of the time that the user is provided with a massage.

In addition, the massage device 100 may transmit the motor operation time included in the user data or the time using the massage device to the server by using the second communication unit 620 . The server may transmit a signal indicating that inspection of the massage device 100 is necessary to the massage device 100 when the motor operation time or the time using the massage device is equal to or greater than the threshold time. In addition, when at least one of a motor operation time of the massage device and a time using the massage device is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the controller 300 may output an alarm signal. The user of the massage device 100 may take necessary measures accordingly. For example, when the usage time of the massage device is equal to or greater than the threshold, the massage device may transmit a signal requesting to receive a service for replacing consumables that need to be regularly replaced to the manufacturer server. In addition, the user may transmit a signal indicating that a motor having a motor operation time equal to or greater than a threshold value to be replaced or repaired among the plurality of motors to the manufacturer server.

The program version of the massage device may be a version of firmware installed in the massage device 100 . When the firmware version of the massage device 100 is lower than the latest version, the server may transmit the latest version of the program to the massage device 100 . The massage device 100 may receive an updated program from the server.

When an abnormal operation occurs in the massage device 100 , the controller 300 may generate an error generation code for the abnormal operation. Also, the massage device 100 may transmit an error code to the server. The manufacturer may update the program in order to improve the error occurred in the massage device 100 . Alternatively, when repairing the massage device 100, the history of the error code may be reviewed. Accordingly, the manufacturer can continuously improve the massage device 100 .

The setting data of the massage device may be various setting data set by the user while using the massage device 100 . For example, it may include preferred music, preferred massage pattern, preferred UI, and the like.

The user data may include at least one of the type of massage received by the user, the intensity set by the user, the posture of the massage device, and the height of the user's shoulder. The type of massage received by the user, the intensity set by the user, and the posture of the massage device may be determined based on a value input by the user. The user's shoulder height may be input by the user or a value measured by the massage device 100 .

The massage device 100 may transmit user data together with the user's identification information to the server. The user's identification information may include the user's ID or password. The server may store user data in response to the user's identification information. After the user is authenticated by the server through the user's identification information, the user data stored in the server may be downloaded to the massage device 100 . By downloading user data to the massage device 100 , the user can obtain a preferred experience no matter which massage device is used. For example, the massage device 100 may download at least one of the type of massage received by the user, the intensity set by the user, the posture of the massage device, and the user's shoulder height stored in the server. In addition, the massage device 100 may apply to the massage device 100 at least one of the downloaded massage type received by the user, the intensity set by the user, the posture of the massage device, and the user's shoulder height. That is, the massage device 100 recommends a type of massage that the user has previously received, provides a massage with an intensity set by the user, takes a posture of the massage device set by the user, or based on the set user's shoulder height. Massage can be provided. As described above, the massage device 100 provides a user-customized massage, so that a user's satisfaction may be increased.

The massage device 100 may include a controller 300 that controls the operation of the massage device. The control unit 300 may be at least some of the components included in the main board of the massage device 100 . The control unit 300 may receive data from an external device based on the communication unit 320 . In addition, the control unit 300 may process the received data by processing the data received through the communication unit 320 . Also, the control unit 300 may perform an operation corresponding to the data received through the communication unit 320 . Also, the control unit 300 may transmit the processing result to an external device through the communication unit 320 .

In addition, the controller 300 may provide a massage to the user by controlling at least one actuator included in the massage device 100 . Also, the control unit 300 may activate or deactivate at least one of the first communication unit 610 and the second communication unit 620 included in the communication unit 320 .

The massage device 100 may include a power button 660 . The power button 660 may be involved in the operation of the first communication unit and the second communication unit. The power button 660 may determine the power state of the massage device 100 . The power button 660 may include a soft power button 630 and a hard power button 640 . The hard power button 640 may determine whether to supply power to the controller 300 . The hard power button 640 may be a physical button. For example, the hard power button 640 may include at least one of a toggle switch, a push button switch, and a rotary switch. The hard power button 640 may determine whether to supply the power 650 to the control unit 300 . When the hard power button 640 is in the OFF state, the controller 300 may not receive the power 650 . Accordingly, the controller 300 may not perform any operation. In addition, when the hard power button 640 is in the OFF state, the massage device 100 may not perform any operation because power is not supplied to the massage device 100 . When the hard power button 640 is in the ON state, the massage device 100 may be activated or deactivated depending on the state of the soft power button 630 . That is, when the hard power button 640 is in the ON state, at least one component included in the massage device 100 may be activated or deactivated according to the state of the soft power button 630 . An active state of at least one component may be an operating state, and an inactive state of at least one component may be a sleep state.

The soft power button 630 may determine whether the massage device 100 is in a sleep state and an operating state. When the soft power button 630 is in an ON state, the controller 300 may be in an operating state. Also, when the soft power button 630 is in an OFF state, the controller 300 may be in a sleep state. If the hard power button 640 is ON, the power 650 may be supplied to the main board of the massage device 100 regardless of whether the soft power button 630 is ON or OFF.

When the control unit 300 is in the sleep state, the control unit 300 may be receiving power. Therefore, it can respond immediately to the user's operation. The slim state may be a standby state waiting for a user's input. Also, when the controller 300 is in the sleep state, the massage device 100 may inactivate at least one component included in the massage device 100 to minimize consumption of the power source 650 . When the control unit 300 is in the sleep state, the first communication unit 610 or the second communication unit 620 may be in an inactive state. That is, the soft power button 630 may be involved in activation and deactivation of the first communication unit 610 or the second communication unit 620 .

The soft power button 630 may be implemented as a physical button or a UI of a display. The soft power button 630 may include at least one of a toggle switch, a push button switch, and a rotary switch. Also, the soft power button 630 may be implemented as a UI displayed on the display of the control device 2200 or an external device. For example, the soft power button may be displayed on the massage device control device 2200 . Also, the soft power button may be displayed on a user terminal such as at least one of the portable electronic device 410 and the wearable device 420 .

Hereinafter, the operation of the massage device 100 according to the state of the soft power button 630 with respect to the state in which the hard power button 640 is ON will be described.

7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage device 100 may perform a step 710 of receiving a signal related to the power state of the massage device from the power button 660 . More specifically, the massage device 100 may perform a step of receiving a signal related to the power state of the massage device from the soft power button 630 . Even in the sleep state, the power required to receive a signal from the soft power button 630 may be maintained.

The control unit may perform the step 720 of determining whether the signal received from the soft power button 630 indicates to change the state of the massage device 100 to the sleep state.

In addition, when the signal received from the soft power button 630 indicates that the power state of the massage device is changed to the operating state, the control unit 300 activates the first communication unit and deactivates the second communication unit ( 730 ) can be done The soft power button 630 may be initially in an OFF state. That is, the massage device 100 may be in a sleep state. The state of the massage device 100 may be transferred from the sleep state to the operation state. It may take a very short time for the state of the massage device 100 to be transferred from the sleep state to the operation state. For example, the transition time from the sleep state to the operation state may be about 10 seconds or less. The transition from the sleep state to the operating state may be referred to as a second transient state.

When the soft power button 630 is initially in an ON state, and the massage device 100 is in an operating state, when the signal received from the soft power button 630 indicates that the power state of the massage device is changed to an operating state, massage The device 100 may maintain an operating state. Also, the control unit 300 may maintain an activated state of the first communication unit and maintain an inactive state of the second communication unit.

The operating state of the massage device 100 may be a state in which all components of the massage device 100 are normally supplied with power. Also, the operation state may be a state in which the user can operate the massage device 100 and may be a state in which the user can receive a massage.

When the massage device 100 is in an operating state, the control unit 300 may perform the steps of activating the first communication unit and deactivating the second communication unit. However, the user may not use the first communication unit. The control unit 300 may activate the second communication unit when the user does not use the first communication unit for a predetermined time after activating the first communication unit. Also, when the user uses the first communication unit, the control unit 300 may deactivate the second communication unit again. Whether the user uses the first communication unit may be determined based on whether the user terminal is connected to the first communication unit through the first communication method. For example, if the user is connected to the first communication unit using the first communication method, the controller 300 may determine that the user is using the first communication unit.

When the signal received from the soft power button 630 indicates to change the state of the massage device 100 to the sleep state, the control unit 300 activates the second communication unit 620 for the first time, and the first communication unit ( Step 740 of deactivating 610 may be performed. The soft power button 630 may be initially in an ON state. That is, the massage device 100 may be in an operating state. The state of the massage device 100 may be transferred from the operating state to the sleep state.

The first time may mean a time for transitioning from the operating state to the sleep state. It may take a relatively long time for the state of the massage device 100 to be transferred from the sleep state to the operation state. For example, the transition time from the operating state to the sleep state may be about 20 seconds or more and 90 seconds or less. A transient state transferred from the operating state to the sleep state may be referred to as a first transient state. In addition, a state in which the massage device is restored to a basic posture from a non-basic posture may be referred to as a first transient state. The first transient state may be maintained for a first time. The first time may be a predetermined time. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the first time period may mean from the time when a signal indicating to change the state of the massage device 100 to the sleep state is received until all the conditions of the sleep state are satisfied. Reference is made to FIG. 8 to describe the first time and the first transient state.

8 is a view for explaining the operation of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

When the user uses the massage device 100 , the massage device 100 may be in an operating state. When the massage device 100 is in an operating state, the body massage unit 2100 of the massage device 100 may be laid down and the leg massage unit may be in a raised state.

After the massage pattern of the massage device 100 is finished, the massage device 100 may maintain a tilted back state. In addition, the leg massage unit of the massage device 100 may be maintained in a lifted state. After receiving the massage, the user can lie down and stretch his legs and relax. In addition, the user may be listening to music flowing from the massage device 100 after the massage is finished. Even if the provision of the massage is over, the massage device 100 may still be in an operating state. Also, even after the provision of the massage is finished, the first communication unit may be activated and the second communication unit may be deactivated.

After that, the user may input a signal indicating to change the massage device 100 to the sleep mode by using the soft power button 630 to exit from the massage device 100 . The massage apparatus 100 may perform the step 810 of raising the body massage unit 2100 based on the received signal. Also, the massage apparatus 100 may perform an operation 820 of folding the leg massage unit based on the received signal. That is, the user sitting on the massage device 100 may be in a posture in which the back is erected, or in a posture in which the legs are bent. The massage device 100 may perform an operation 830 of sliding the massage device 100 backward when the body massage unit 2100 is raised. This is because the massage device 100 slides the massage device 100 forward so that the body massage unit 2100 does not touch the rear object when the body massage unit 2100 is laid on its back.

A posture in which the body massage unit 2100 of the massage device 100 is raised up, the leg massage unit is folded, and the massage device 100 is moved to the rear may be referred to as a basic posture of the massage device.

It may take time until the body massage unit 2100 is raised from the tilted back posture, the leg massage unit is folded, and the massage device is in the rearward slid position. The time until the body massage unit 2100 is raised from the tilted back posture, the leg massage unit is folded, and the massage device is in the backward slid position may be the first time. That is, the time it takes for the massage device 100 to change from a non-basic posture to a basic posture may be the first time. In addition, the first transient state may be referred to as the first transient state until the body massage unit 2100 is raised from the tilted back posture, the leg massage unit is folded, and the massage device is in a backward slid posture. That is, the time until the massage device 100 changes from a non-basic posture to a basic posture may be referred to as a first transient state.

The sleep state condition may be a condition that the massage device 100 must satisfy in order to enter the sleep state. The sleep state condition may be a combination of a plurality of conditions by 'OR' or 'AND'. For example, the condition of the sleep state may be whether the signal received from the soft power button 630 is OFF, and whether the body massage unit 2100 has been erected. That is, if the signal received from the soft power button 630 is OFF, and the body massage unit 2100 has completed the rising state, the massage device 100 may enter the sleep state.

The first time may be determined based on a predetermined time and a condition of the sleep state. The first time may mean a longer time among a predetermined time and a time until the condition of the sleep state is satisfied. The first time may refer to a longer time between a predetermined time and a time from which the body massage unit 2100 is in a state in which the body massager 2100 is tilted backward to a state in which it is raised. The predetermined time may be a time previously stored in the memory.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may enter a sleep state even if it does not receive an input from the soft power button 630 . For example, if no input is received from the user for a predetermined time, the massage apparatus 100 may enter a sleep state. The predetermined time may be 1 hour to 5 hours. The predetermined time may be modified based on a user's input. At this time, the condition of the sleep state may be whether the massage device 100 has not received an input from the user for a predetermined time, regardless of whether the signal received from the soft power button 630 is OFF. That is, if the massage device 100 does not receive an input from the user for a predetermined period of time, the massage device 100 may enter a sleep state.

The soft power button 630 is initially in the OFF state, and when the massage device 100 is in the sleep state, when the signal received from the soft power button 630 indicates that the power state of the massage device is changed to the sleep state, massage The device 100 may maintain a sleep state. Also, the control unit 300 may maintain the previous state of the second communication unit 620 and maintain the previous state of the first communication unit 610 . That is, if the previous state of the second communication unit 620 was deactivated, the second communication unit 620 maintains the deactivated state, and if the previous state of the second communication unit 620 was activated, the second communication unit 620 maintains the activated state. and, if the previous state of the first communication unit 610 was deactivated, the first communication unit 610 maintains the deactivated state, and if the previous state of the first communication unit 610 was activated, the first communication unit 610 is activated. can keep

After the first transient state of the massage apparatus 100 passes, the state of the massage apparatus 100 may be a sleep state. The passing of the first transient state may mean that the first time has passed. When the massage device 100 is in the sleep state, both the first communication unit 610 and the second communication unit 620 may be deactivated. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the massage device 100 may activate the first communication unit 610 in the sleep state and deactivate the second communication unit 620 . The massage device 100 may be connected to an external device through the first communication unit 610 . Also, based on the soft power button 630 included in the external device, the massage device 100 may return to an operating state. In this way, by activating the first communication unit 610 and deactivating the second communication unit 620, the first communication unit 610 may not be affected by the second communication unit 620, and the user may use the first communication unit ( 610), a high-quality service can be provided.

In addition, the massage device 100 may activate the second communication unit at a predetermined cycle in the sleep state. When the second communication unit is activated in the sleep state, the massage device 100 may receive a program of the massage device 100 from the server. Also, the massage device 100 may update the massage device 100 based on the received program. In addition, when the second communication unit is activated in the sleep state, the massage device 100 may transmit user data that could not be transmitted before to the server. Also, when the second communication unit 620 is activated, the massage device 100 may deactivate the first communication unit 610 . When the second communication unit 620 is deactivated, the massage device 100 may re-activate the first communication unit 610 or maintain the deactivated state.

Hereinafter, the operation of the massage device will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 9 .

9 illustrates an operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage apparatus 100 may further perform the following process when performing step 720 . When the signal received from the soft power button 630 indicates that the power state of the massage device is to be changed to the sleep state, the control unit 300 determines the power state of the massage device as a first transient state for a first time (910) ) can be done. As already described, the first transient state may be a state transitioned from the operating state to the sleep state.

The first time may mean a time for transitioning from the operating state to the sleep state. It may take a relatively long time for the state of the massage device 100 to be transferred from the sleep state to the operation state. For example, the transition time from the operating state to the sleep state may be about 20 seconds or more and 90 seconds or less. A transient state transferred from the operating state to the sleep state may be referred to as a first transient state. The first time may be a predetermined time. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the first time period may mean from the time when a signal indicating to change the state of the massage device 100 to the sleep state is received until all the conditions of the sleep state are satisfied.

The first time may be determined based on a predetermined time and a sleep state condition. The first time may mean a longer time among a predetermined time and a time until the condition of the sleep state is satisfied. The first time may refer to a longer time between a predetermined time and a time from which the body massage unit 2100 is in a state in which the body massager 2100 is tilted backward to a state in which it is raised. The predetermined time may be a time previously stored in the memory.

In addition, the massage apparatus 100 may further perform the following process when performing step 740 . When the power state of the massage device is in the first transient state, the control unit 300 may perform a step 920 of activating the second communication unit and deactivating the first communication unit. In addition, when the power state of the massage device is in the first transient state, the controller 300 may restore the massage device to the basic posture. The process in which the second communication unit is activated, the first communication unit is deactivated, and the massage device is restored to the basic posture may be simultaneously performed.

The control unit 300 may transmit user data to the server using the second communication unit 620 or receive an updated program of the massage device from the server. User data includes the serial number of the massage device, the model name of the massage device, the motor operation time of the massage device, the time used for the massage device, the program version of the massage device, the error code, the type of massage received by the user, the intensity set by the user, the massage It may include at least one of the device posture, the user's shoulder height, and setting data of the massage device.

A program of the massage device 100 may be received from the server. Also, the massage device 100 may update the massage device 100 based on the received program. In addition, although the first time has elapsed, when the control unit 300 receives only some of the updated programs of the massage device using the second communication unit 620 , the control unit 300 receives all the updated programs of the massage device. The first time may be extended until the time, and an alarm indicating that the massage device is being updated may be output. In addition, the controller 300 may update the program of the massage device when all the updated programs are received. The controller 300 may extend the first time until the program update of the massage apparatus 100 is completed. Also, the controller 300 may extend the first transient state until the program update of the massage device 100 is completed.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, although the first time has elapsed, when the control unit 300 receives only a part of the updated program of the massage device using the second communication unit, the control unit 300 does not extend the first time Without it, the second communication unit 620 may be inactivated. The controller 300 may accumulate and store some of the updated programs of the massage device. That is, the controller 300 may accumulate and download a part of the updated program of the massage apparatus 100 for each first transient state. When the updated program is completed based on some of the updated programs, the controller 300 may update the program of the massage device. The controller 300 may extend the first time until the massage device is updated, and output an alarm indicating that the massage device is being updated. When the program update of the massage apparatus 100 is completed, the controller 300 may determine the state of the massage apparatus 100 as a sleep state. Also, after the program update of the massage device 100 is completed, the controller 300 may determine the power state of the massage device as a sleep state.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, although the first time has elapsed, when the control unit 300 receives only a part of the updated program of the massage device using the second communication unit, the control unit 300 does not extend the first time Without it, the second communication unit 620 may be inactivated. Also, when the massage device 100 is in an operating state according to a user's input later, the controller 300 may receive an updated program through the user terminal using the first communication unit 610 . More specifically, the user terminal may be connected to the server using the third communication method. In addition, the user terminal may be connected to the massage device 100 using the first communication method. The first communication method may be the same as or different from the third communication method. The massage device 100 may transmit a signal indicating that the massage device has received only some of the updated programs to the user terminal. The user terminal may receive the updated program from the server. Also, the massage device 100 may receive an updated program from the user terminal using the first communication unit 610 . Also, when the massage device 100 is in the first transient state, the massage device 100 may be updated based on the updated program. Since the update is made when the user is not provided with a massage, the user may not be disturbed by the massage.

In addition, when the first time has elapsed, but the control unit 300 transmits only some of the user data using the second communication unit 620, the control unit 300 extends the first time until all user data is transmitted, , an alarm indicating that the massage device 100 is transmitting data may be output. Also, the controller 300 may extend the first transient state until all user data is transmitted.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, although the first time has elapsed, when the control unit 300 transmits only some of the user data using the second communication unit, the control unit 300 does not extend the first time period and the second communication unit 620 may be disabled. The control unit 300 may divide the user data into a plurality of pieces and transmit it to the server. That is, the controller 300 may transmit some of the user data to the server for each first transient state. When the transmission of user data is completed, the control unit 300 may determine the power state of the massage device to be a sleep state.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, although the first time has elapsed, when the control unit 300 receives only a portion of the user data using the second communication unit, the control unit 300 does not extend the first time and does not extend the second communication unit 620 may be disabled. In addition, the control unit 300 may transmit user data to the server through the user terminal using the first communication unit 610 when the massage apparatus 100 is in an operating state according to a user's input later. The massage device 100 may transmit a signal indicating that the massage device has transmitted only some of the user data to the server to the user terminal. The massage device 100 may transmit user data to the user terminal using the first communication unit 610 . Also, the user terminal may transmit user data to the server.

After the first time, the control unit 300 may perform a step 930 of determining the power state of the massage device to be the sleep state. Step 930 may be performed after step 740 . In addition, when the power state of the massage device is the sleep state, the control unit 300 may perform a step 940 of deactivating both the first communication unit and the second communication unit. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. When the state of the massage device 100 is a sleep state, the control unit 300 may leave the first communication unit in an activated state.

More specifically, the massage device 100 may receive the type of the external device when the massage device 100 and the external device are paired through the first communication unit. The massage device 100 may store the type of the external device connected to the first communication unit. The type of the external device may include a storage device or a manipulation device. The storage device may be an external device that stores a sound source or user data. The manipulation device may be a device capable of controlling the massage device. For example, the user terminal may have an app for manipulating the massage device installed. In addition, the app installed in the user terminal may include a UI for controlling the massage device. As such, the user terminal in which the app capable of manipulating the massage device is installed may be a manipulation device.

When the massage device 100 is in a sleep state, an external device is connected by the first communication unit, and the type of the external device connected to the first communication unit is a manipulation device, the first communication unit may not be deactivated. That is, the first communication unit 610 may be activated in the sleep state. Therefore, the massage device 100 may react quickly based on the control signal received from the operation device connected to the first communication unit.

Even if the state of the massage device 100 is a sleep state, the second communication unit may be activated at a predetermined cycle. In this case, when the second communication unit is activated, the first communication unit may be deactivated. When the second communication unit is activated in the sleep state, the massage device 100 may receive a program of the massage device 100 from the server. Also, the massage device 100 may update the massage device 100 based on the received program. In addition, when the second communication unit is activated in the sleep state, the massage device 100 may transmit user data that could not be transmitted before to the server.

In addition, the massage device 100 may not activate the second communication unit in a predetermined period when there is no user data that could not be transmitted before. Accordingly, the control unit 300 may reduce power consumption in the sleep state.

While the massage device 100 performs steps 910 to 920 , the massage device 100 may further perform the following process. While the state of the massage device 100 is in the first transient state, when the signal received from the soft power button indicates to change the power state of the massage device to the operating state, the control unit 300 activates the first communication unit 610 . and the second communication unit 620 may be inactivated. That is, when the massage device 100 receives a signal indicating to change back to the operating state from the user while moving from the operating state to the sleep state, the controller 300 changes the state of the massage device 100 from the first transient state. It can be changed back to working state. Also, when the massage device 100 is in an operating state, the control unit 300 may activate the first communication unit 610 and deactivate the second communication unit 620 .

The first communication unit 610 communicates with the user terminal, and the control unit 300 may receive a user input or a sound source from the user terminal using the first communication unit 610 . The massage device 100 may use the first communication unit 610 to provide a service to the user stably without the interference of the second communication unit 620 . For example, the massage apparatus 100 may receive a sound source from the user terminal through the first communication unit 610 , and may output the sound using the audio output unit 340 included in the massage apparatus 100 .

An embodiment in which only one of the first communication unit 610 and the second communication unit 620 is activated or both are deactivated has been described above. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

When the massage device 100 is in an operating state, both the first communication unit 610 and the second communication unit 620 may be activated. In addition, the massage device 100 may activate both the first communication unit 610 and the second communication unit 620 when the first transient state. Also, when the massage device 100 is in a sleep state, at least one of the first communication unit 610 and the second communication unit 620 may be deactivated. Activation of the first communication unit 610 may be more important for the user's experience. This is because the first communication unit 610 provides a sound or image to the user. Massage device 100, the signal strength of the first communication unit 610 is less than the threshold strength, the error rate of the first communication unit 610 is higher than the threshold error rate, or the noise in the first communication unit 610 is greater than the threshold noise In this case, the second communication unit 620 may be inactivated.

Here, the threshold strength, the threshold error rate, and the threshold noise may be previously stored values. In addition, the massage device 100 determines whether the signal strength of the first communication unit 610 is less than or equal to the threshold strength, whether the error rate of the first communication unit 610 is higher than the threshold error rate, and whether the noise in the first communication unit 610 is threshold noise. The second communication unit 620 may be inactivated using at least one of whether it is greater than or equal to the value.

The massage device 100 may activate both the first communication unit 610 and the second communication unit 620 in the operating state or the first transient state. The massage device 100 may perform the steps of measuring the signal strength of the first communication unit, measuring the error rate, or measuring the noise. Massage device 100, the signal strength of the first communication unit 610 is less than the threshold strength, the error rate of the first communication unit 610 is higher than the threshold error rate, or the noise in the first communication unit 610 is greater than the threshold noise In this case, the step of changing the channel of the second communication unit or deactivating the second communication unit may be performed.

The second communication unit 620 may use a different frequency band for each channel. Accordingly, the second communication unit 620 may change a channel, thereby causing a difference from the frequency band of the first communication unit 610 . Accordingly, the second communication unit 620 may not affect the communication of the first communication unit 610 . In addition, the massage device 100 even though the channel of the second communication unit 620 has been changed, the signal strength of the first communication unit 610 is less than or equal to the threshold strength, or the error rate of the first communication unit 610 is higher than the threshold error rate, When the noise in the first communication unit 610 is greater than the threshold noise, the step of deactivating the second communication unit 620 may be performed. The configuration for changing or deactivating the channel of the second communication unit 620 based on the signal of the first communication unit 610 has been described above.

The massage device 100 may include an illuminance sensor and a sound level sensor. When the massage device 100 is in a sleep state, it can measure the ambient illuminance and noise of the massage device 100 by periodically operating an illuminance sensor and a sound level sensor. The massage device 100 may periodically operate an illuminance sensor and a volume sensor when in a sleep state, only when there is an updated program that has not been received or there is user data that has not been transmitted.

The massage device 100 activates the second communication unit 620 and deactivates the first communication unit 610 when the illuminance measured by the illuminance sensor is less than or equal to the threshold illuminance and the loudness measured by the loudness sensor is less than or equal to the threshold illuminance. can do. The massage device 100 may receive an updated program from the server or transmit user data to the server. That the measured illuminance is less than or equal to the critical illuminance and the measured loudness is less than or equal to the threshold may indicate that there is no user around the massage apparatus 100 and that the user is not using the massage apparatus 100 . Accordingly, the massage device 100 may activate the second communication unit 620 to update a program or transmit user data to the server, and the user's satisfaction may be increased.

The massage device 100 may further use a time range. That is, in the massage device 100, when the current time is included in a predetermined time range, the illuminance measured by the illuminance sensor is less than or equal to the threshold illuminance, and the loudness measured by the loudness sensor is less than or equal to the threshold illuminance, the second communication unit ( 620 may be activated and the first communication unit 610 may be deactivated. The predetermined time range may be a dawn time zone. For example, it may be 1 am to 3 am. In this time period, the use of the massage device 100 is restrained. This is because the vibration of the massage device can cause damage to people around you. When the above conditions are satisfied, the massage device 100 may receive an updated program from the server or transmit user data to the server. Accordingly, the massage device 100 may activate the second communication unit 620 to update a program or transmit user data to the server, and the user's satisfaction may be increased.

So far, various embodiments have been mainly looked at. Those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that the present invention can be implemented in a modified form without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments are to be considered in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense. The scope of the present invention is indicated in the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all differences within the scope equivalent thereto should be construed as being included in the present invention.

Meanwhile, the above-described embodiments of the present invention can be written as a program that can be executed on a computer, and can be implemented in a general-purpose digital computer that operates the program using a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes a storage medium such as a magnetic storage medium (eg, a ROM, a floppy disk, a hard disk, etc.) and an optically readable medium (eg, a CD-ROM, a DVD, etc.).

Claims (10)

massage device,
a first communication unit supporting a first communication method including Bluetooth;
a second communication unit supporting a second communication method including Wi-Fi;
a control unit for controlling the operation of the massage device; and
Participating in the operation of the first communication unit or the second communication unit, including a power button for determining the power state of the massage device,
When the signal received from the power button indicates to change the power state of the massage device to the sleep state, the control unit activates the second communication unit for a first time and deactivates the first communication unit.
The method of claim 1,
When the signal received from the power button indicates to change the power state of the massage device to the sleep state, the control unit determines the power state of the massage device as a first transient state for the first time,
When the power state of the massage device is in the first transient state, the control unit activates the second communication unit, deactivates the first communication unit, and restores the massage device to a basic posture,
The first transient state is a massage device in which the operation state is converted to the sleep state.
3. The method of claim 2,
After the first time, the control unit determines the power state of the massage device as the sleep state,
When the power state of the massage device is the sleep state, the massage device for inactivating both the first communication unit and the second communication unit.
4. The method of claim 3,
When the signal received from the power button indicates to change the power state of the massage device to the operating state, the control unit activates the first communication unit and deactivates the second communication unit.
5. The method of claim 4,
The first communication unit communicates with the user terminal when activated, and the control unit receives a user input or sound source from the user terminal using the first communication unit,
The second communication unit communicates with the server when activated, and the control unit transmits user data to the server using the second communication unit, or receives an updated program of the massage device from the server.
6. The method of claim 5,
Although the first time has elapsed, when the controller receives only a part of the updated programs of the massage device using the second communication unit, the controller controls the first time until all the updated programs of the massage device are received. A massage device for extending a time, outputting an alarm indicating that the massage device is being updated, and updating a program of the massage device when all of the updated programs are received.
6. The method of claim 5,
Although the first time has elapsed, when the control unit receives only a part of the updated program of the massage device using the second communication unit, the control unit deactivates the second communication unit without extending the first time period, A massage device for accumulating and storing some of the updated programs of the massage device, and updating the program of the massage device when the updated program is completed based on some of the updated programs.
6. The method of claim 5,
The user data includes a serial number of the massage device, a model name of the massage device, a motor operation time of the massage device, a time used for the massage device, a program version of the massage device, an error code, a type of massage received by the user, a user A massage device comprising at least one of the set intensity, the posture of the massage device, the shoulder height of the user, and setting data of the massage device.
9. The method of claim 8,
When at least one of a motor operation time of the massage device and a time of using the massage device is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the controller outputs an alarm signal.
a first communication unit supporting a first communication method including Bluetooth;
a second communication unit supporting a second communication method including Wi-Fi;
a control unit for controlling the operation of the massage device; and
In the operating method of the massage device including a power button that participates in the operation of the first communication unit or the second communication unit, and determines the power state of the massage device,
receiving a signal from the power button;
When the signal received from the power button indicates that the power state of the massage device is changed to the sleep state, the control unit activating the second communication unit for a first time, and deactivating the first communication unit; and
When the signal received from the power button indicates that the power state of the massage device is changed to the operating state, the control unit activates the first communication unit and deactivates the second communication unit. .

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