KR102474150B1 - Massage apparatus for updating frimware and operating method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Method of operating a massage device according to an embodiment includes determining whether a firmware update start condition is satisfied, and according to satisfying the firmware update start condition, backing up preset user setting information, and setting user set information. The method may include performing a firmware update when the backup is completed, and updating user setting information that has been backed up and terminating the firmware update when the firmware update is completed.

Description

Massage device having firmware update function and its operation method

The present invention relates to a massage device and an operating method thereof, and more particularly, to a massage device having a firmware update function and an operating method thereof.

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

The increase in demand for massage has resulted in an increase in demand for a massage device or massage device providing an artificial massage function due to economic reasons and time. That is, as the demand for relieving fatigue or stress while relaxing muscles through massage increases, various massage devices that are time- and cost-effective are being released.

In recent years, people's interest in health has been increasing, and massage devices are changing from simply providing a massage function to electronic devices that provide various additional functions and / or medical functions. Research on how to control is ongoing.

The foregoing background art is technical information that the inventor possessed for derivation of the present invention or acquired during the derivation process of the present invention, and cannot necessarily be said to be known art disclosed to the general public prior to filing the present invention.

The problem to be solved through the embodiments is to update the firmware of the massage device.

In addition, the problem to be solved through the embodiments is to solve the problem of the prior art in which specific data such as preset user setting information is erased when updating the firmware.

In addition, the problem to be solved through the embodiments is to solve the problem of the prior art in which specific data such as user preference setting information is erased when updating the firmware.

The problems to be solved through the embodiments are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from this specification and the accompanying drawings. will be.

According to an embodiment, the memory includes a processor and a memory operatively connected to the processor and storing at least one instruction executed by the processor, wherein the memory, when executed by the processor, determines whether the processor satisfies a firmware update initiation condition; , When the firmware update start condition is satisfied, the preset user setting information is backed up, the firmware update is performed when the backup of the preset user setting information is completed, and the backed up user setting information is stored when the firmware update is completed. A massage device may be provided that stores a command that causes the update and ends the firmware update.

According to another embodiment, the step of determining whether a firmware update starting condition is satisfied, the step of backing up preset user setting information according to the satisfaction of the firmware update starting condition, and the completion of backing up of the preset user setting information A method of operating a massage device may be provided, which includes performing a firmware update, and updating user setting information that has been backed up and terminating the firmware update as the firmware update is completed.

In addition to this, another method for implementing the present invention, another system, and a computer readable recording medium storing a computer program for executing the method may be further provided.

Other aspects, features and advantages other than those described above will become apparent from the following drawings, claims and detailed description of the invention.

According to embodiments, the massage device may update firmware.

In addition, according to the embodiments, when updating the firmware, specific data such as preset user setting information is not deleted and updated after being backed up, thereby improving the user's satisfaction with the massage device.

In addition, according to embodiments, when updating the firmware, specific data such as user preference setting information is not deleted but updated after being backed up, thereby improving the user's satisfaction with the massage device.

Effects are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from this specification and the accompanying drawings.

Various aspects are now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numbers are used to collectively refer to like elements. In the following embodiments, for explanation purposes, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one or more aspects. However, it will be apparent that such aspect(s) may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate describing one or more aspects.
1 is a diagram for explaining a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
2 is a diagram for explaining a main frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
3 is a diagram for explaining components of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
4 is a flowchart of a method of operating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
5 is a flow chart of a method for determining whether a firmware update start condition is satisfied among the operating methods of the massage device of FIG. 4 .
6 is a flowchart of a method of operating a massage device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
7 is a flowchart of a method of operating a massage device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
8 is a diagram of a system including a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure described above will become more apparent through the following examples in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following specific structural or functional descriptions are merely illustrated for the purpose of explaining embodiments according to the concept of the present disclosure, and embodiments according to the concept of the present disclosure may be implemented in various forms and are described in this specification or application. It should not be construed as being limited to the examples.

Embodiments according to the concept of the present disclosure may be applied with various changes and may have various forms, so specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in this specification or application. However, this is not intended to limit the embodiments according to the concept of the present disclosure to a specific disclosure form, and should be understood to include all changes, equivalents, or substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the disclosure.

Terms such as first and/or second may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited to the above terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components, for example, without departing from the scope of rights according to the concept of the present disclosure, a first component may be named a second component, and similar Happily, the second component may also be referred to as the first component.

It is understood that when a component is referred to as being “connected” or “connected” to another component, it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but other components may exist in the middle. It should be. On the other hand, when a component is referred to as “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another component, it should be understood that no other component exists in the middle. Other expressions used to describe the relationship between components, such as "between" and "directly between" or "adjacent to" and "directly adjacent to", should be interpreted similarly.

Terms used in this specification are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to indicate that there is an embodied feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof, but one or more other features or numbers, It should be understood that the presence or addition of steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof is not precluded.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related art, and unless explicitly defined in this specification, it should not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal meaning. don't

In this specification, an actuator means a component capable of providing a driving force. For example, the actuator may include a motor, a linear motor, an electric motor, a DC motor, an AC motor, a linear actuator, an electric actuator, and the like, but is not limited thereto.

In the present specification, a spiral rod refers to a member in the form of a straight line having a groove in the form of a spiral, and may be implemented with a metal material. For example, the spiral rod may include a cylindrical rod having a spiral groove on its surface. Also, the spiral rod may include a metal lead screw.

In this specification, binaural bits may refer to specific types of audio information capable of controlling brain waves.

In the present specification, according to one embodiment, a massage device may refer to a massage device including a body massage unit and a leg massage unit. Also, according to another embodiment, the body massage unit 100 and the leg massage unit 300 may exist as separate and separate devices (eg, a body massage device and a leg massage device), and the massage device may be a body massage device. It may refer to a device or a leg massage device.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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

The massage device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure forms an area for accommodating at least a portion of the user's body, and includes a body massage unit 100 that massages the user's body and massages the user's legs. It may include a leg massage unit 300 to do.

The body massage unit 100 may provide massage to at least a portion of the user's body. The body massage unit 100 includes a main frame 1100 constituting the skeleton of the body massage unit 100, an audio output module 1600 for providing an arbitrary type of audio output to the user, and at least a portion of the user's body. It may include a massage module 1700 providing a massage function and a user input unit 1800 for receiving an arbitrary type of input from a user.

Components included in the aforementioned body massaging unit 100 are merely exemplary embodiments, and the body massaging unit 100 may include various components in addition to the aforementioned components.

In addition, the shape and structure of the massage device 1000 shown in FIG. 1 are merely exemplary, and various types of massage device 1000 may also be provided as long as they do not deviate from the scope of rights defined by the claims of the present disclosure. It can be included within the scope of the content.

The body massage unit 100 may form any type of space for accommodating a user. The body massage unit 100 may have a space corresponding to the shape of the user's body. For example, as shown in FIG. 1 , the body massage unit 100 may be implemented as a seated type capable of accommodating the user's entire body or a part of the body.

The part in contact with the ground in the body massage unit 100 may include any material for increasing frictional force or any member (eg, non-slip pad, etc.) for increasing frictional force, and the massage device 1000 It may include wheels to enhance the mobility of.

At least a portion of the body massage unit 100 may slide. For example, when the body massaging unit 100 starts a massage, at least a portion of the body massaging unit 100 may slide forward. Also, the body massage unit 100 may be inclined backward. As a result, the body massage unit 100 may provide a massage in a backward tilted state.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 1000 may include at least one air cell (not shown). The air cell may be located in the user's shoulder, pelvis, arm massage unit, leg massage unit 300, etc., but is not limited thereto and may be disposed in various parts of the massage device 1000.

The massage device 1000 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 100 and may be located in the leg massage unit 300 . Also, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device 1000.

The leg massage unit 300 may provide a leg massage to the user. For example, the leg massage unit 300 may include a calf massage unit that massages the user's calves and/or a foot massage unit that massages the user's feet.

The length of the leg massage unit 300 may be adjustable according to the user's physical characteristics. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 1000, the length of the leg massage unit 300 needs to be increased because the length of the calf is long. In addition, when a short user uses the massage device 1000, the leg massage unit 300 needs to be shortened because the length of the calf is short. Accordingly, the leg massage unit 300 may provide a leg massage customized to the user's height.

The massage module 1700 may be provided inside the body massage unit 100 to provide any type of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated in the body massage unit 100 . As shown in FIG. 1 , the massage module 1700 may move along the main frame 1100 provided inside the body massage unit 100 .

For example, a rack gear may be provided in the main frame 1100 of the body massage unit 100, and the massage module 1700 moves along the rack gear to provide mechanical effects to various parts of the user's body. stimulus can be provided. The massage module 1700 may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited thereto.

The main frame 1100 constitutes the skeleton of the internal structure of the body massage unit 100, and may be implemented with a metal material or a plastic material. For example, the main frame 1100 may be implemented with iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited thereto and may be implemented with various materials.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 1000 may include an audio output module 1600. The audio output module 1600 may be provided in various locations. For example, the audio output module 1600 includes an audio output unit disposed on the top of the seat that the user contacts, a front audio output unit attached to the left and right sides of the seat and the front end of the arm massager, and/or attached to the rear end of the arm massager. It may include a plurality of output units, such as a rear audio output unit, etc., but is not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module 1600 may provide stereo sound such as 5.1 channels, but is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the user may control the massage device 1000 using the massage device control device 2000. The massage device control device 2000 may be connected to the massage device 1000 through wired communication and/or wireless communication.

The massage device control device 2000 may include a remote controller, a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), and the like, but is not limited thereto, and through wired or wireless communication with the massage device 1000. It may include a variety of connectable electronic devices.

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

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the main frame 1100 may include an upper frame 1150 having a massage module 1700 and a base frame 1110 supporting the upper frame 1150.

A rack gear 1151 may be provided on at least a part of the upper frame 1110 . The rack gear 1151 is a member for guiding the vertical movement of the body massage module 1700, and may include a plurality of valleys and a plurality of crests.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the rack gear 1151 may be provided in a form facing both sides of the upper frame 1150, and the body massage module 1700 may move along the rack gear 1151 .

For example, the body massage module 1700 may include a gear engaged with the rack gear 1151, and the body massage module 1700 rotates by an actuator provided in the body massage module 1700. It can move upwards or downwards.

The rack gear 1151 may be implemented with a metal material or a plastic material. For example, the rack gear 1151 may be implemented with iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenol resin, etc., but is not limited thereto.

The upper frame 1150 may be implemented in various shapes. For example, the upper frame 1150 may be classified into an S frame, an L frame, an S&L frame, and a double S&L frame depending on the shape, but is not limited thereto.

The S frame may refer to a frame in which at least a part of the upper frame 1150 includes a curved shape like an “S”. The L frame refers to a frame in which at least a part of the upper frame 1150 is curved like an "L", and the S&L frame is a frame including both a curved shape like an "S" and a curved shape like an "L". , and the double S&L frame may mean a frame including a curved shape like “L” and a curved shape like “S” of two parts.

The base frame 1110 may refer to a portion of the main frame 1100 that supports the upper frame 1150 and contacts the ground. The base frame 1110 may include a base upper frame 1111 and a base lower frame 1112 .

The base upper frame 1111 may support the upper frame 1150, and the base lower frame 1112 may contact the ground. In addition, the base upper frame 1111 may be located in contact with the base lower frame 1112 .

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the base upper frame 1111 may move along the base lower frame 1112 . For example, the base upper frame 1111 may slide forward or backward along the base lower frame 1112 . In this case, the upper frame 1150 is connected to the base upper frame 1111 and can move according to the movement of the base upper frame 1111 .

For example, when the base upper frame 1111 moves forward, the upper frame 1150 may also move forward, and when the base upper frame 1111 moves rearward, the upper frame 1150 also moves backward. can move together. Due to this, the sliding movement of the body massage unit 100 may be allowed.

Specifically, in order to allow movement of the base upper frame 1111, a moving wheel may be provided below the base upper frame 1111. In addition, a guide member capable of guiding the moving wheel may be provided above the base lower frame 1112 . The moving wheel provided on the base upper frame 1111 moves along the guide member provided on the base lower frame 1112, so that the base upper frame 1111 can be moved forward or backward.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 1000 may not provide a sliding function, and in this case, the base frame 1110 may not be separated into upper and lower frames.

3 is a diagram for explaining components of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 1000 includes a main frame 1100, a control unit 1200, a sensor unit 1300, a network connection unit 1400, a storage unit 1500, and an audio output module 1600. , a massage module 1700 and a user input unit 1800.

In the present disclosure, “unit” and “module” may be a hardware component such as a processor or a circuit, and/or a software component executed by a hardware component such as a processor.

The controller 1200 may control the operation of the massage device 1000. The control unit 1200 may be implemented with one processor or may be implemented with a plurality of processors. When the controller 1200 is implemented as a plurality of processors, at least some of the plurality of processors may be physically located at a distance. In addition, the controller 1200 is not limited thereto and may be implemented in various ways.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 1200 may control the operation of the massage device 1000. For example, the massage device 1000 may include a plurality of actuators, and the massage device 1000 may control the operation of the massage device 1000 by controlling the operations of the plurality of actuators. For example, the massage device 1000 includes a massage module 1700 moving actuator, at least one actuator included in the massage module 1700, a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, a leg length adjusting actuator, and a sliding actuator. It may include at least one of, and the controller 1200 may control the operation of the massage device 1000 by controlling them.

The moving actuator of the massage module 1700 is an actuator that enables the vertical movement of the massage module 1700, and the massage module 1700 can be moved along the rack gear by the operation of the moving actuator of the massage module 1700.

The back angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the part where the user's back comes into contact with the massage device 1000, and the back angle of the massage device 1000 can be adjusted by the operation of the back angle actuator.

The leg angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the leg massage unit 300 of the massage device 1000, and the angle between the leg massage unit 300 and the body massage unit 100 can be adjusted by the operation of the leg angle actuator. have.

The foot massage actuator may refer to an actuator that operates the foot massage module 1700 included in the leg massage unit 3000. Using the foot massage actuator, the massage device 1000 may provide a foot massage to the user.

The massage module 1700 may include at least one actuator, and the controller 1200 may provide various massage operations by operating the at least one actuator. For example, the controller 1200 may provide tapping massage, kneading massage, etc. by operating at least one actuator included in the massage module 1700, but is not limited thereto, and may provide various massage operations.

The leg length adjusting actuator may refer to an actuator that adjusts the length of the leg massage unit 300 . For example, the controller 1200 may adjust the length of the leg massage unit 300 according to the user by using the leg length adjusting actuator, and as a result, the user may receive a massage suitable for the body shape.

The sliding actuator may enable the sliding operation of the massage device 1000. For example, by the operation of the sliding actuator, the horizontal base upper frame 1111 can move forward or backward, and as a result, the upper frame 1150 connected to the horizontal base upper frame 1111 can also move forward or backward. have.

The sensor unit 1300 may acquire various types of information using at least one sensor. For example, the sensor may include a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, and the like, but is not limited thereto.

Also, the sensor unit 1300 may include a biometric information acquisition sensor. The biometric information acquisition sensor may obtain fingerprint information, face information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, and the like, but is not limited thereto and may include various types of biometric information.

The network connection unit 1400 connects a module inside the massage device 1000, an external massage device (eg, the server 3000 in FIG. 8) and/or a user terminal (4000 in FIG. 8) through any type of network. communication can be performed. The network connection unit 1400 may include a wired/wireless connection module for network access. As the wireless access technology, for example, wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), wireless broadband (Wibro), world interoperability for microwave access (Wimax), high speed downlink packet access (HSDPA), etc. may be used. . As a wired access technology, for example, digital subscriber line (XDSL), fibers to the home (FTTH), power line communication (PLC), and the like may be used. In addition, the network connection unit 1400 may include a short-distance communication module to transmit/receive data with any device/terminal located in a short distance. For example, Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra-wideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc. may be used as short range communication technologies, Not limited to this.

The storage unit 1500 may store various information related to the massage device 1000. For example, the storage unit 1500 may include massage control information and personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.

The storage unit 1500 may be implemented through a non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing arbitrary data. For example, the storage unit 1500 may include, but is not limited to, disks, optical disks, and magnetic-optical storage devices, as well as flash memory and/or battery-backed memory-based storage devices. It doesn't work.

Also, the storage unit 1500 may include a memory. Memory is the main master device directly accessed by the processor, such as random access memory (RAM) such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM) and static random access memory (SRAM). It may mean a volatile (volatile) storage device erased with, but is not limited thereto. Such memory may be operated by the controller 1200 .

In addition, the storage unit 1500 may perform a function of temporarily or permanently storing data processed by the controller 1200 . Here, the storage unit 1500 may include magnetic storage media or flash storage media, but is not limited thereto. The storage unit 1500 may include a built-in memory and/or an external memory, and may include volatile memory such as the aforementioned DRAM, SRAM, or SDRAM, one time programmable ROM (OTPROM), PROM, EPROM, EEPROM, mask ROM, flash Non-volatile memory such as ROM, NAND flash memory, or NOR flash memory, SSD. It may include a compact flash (CF) card, a flash drive such as an SD card, a Micro-SD card, a Mini-SD card, an Xd card, or a memory stick, or a storage device such as an HDD.

The audio output module 1600 can provide any type of audio output to the user. For example, the audio output module 1600 may provide brain stimulation to the user by outputting a sound source and/or a binaural beat optimized for a massage pattern provided by the massage device 1000 to the user. The audio output module 1600 may output a sound signal received through a network or stored in the storage unit 1500 . For example, the audio output module 1600 may output other sound sources to the control of the user terminal 4000 through a network connection (eg, Bluetooth connection, etc.) with the user terminal 4000 . Also, the audio output module 1600 may output any type of sound signal generated in relation to the operation of the massage device 1000.

The massage module 1700 may be provided inside the body massage unit 100 to provide any type of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated in the body massage unit 100 . Hereinafter, a description of the massage module 1700 will be omitted since it is the same as the above description.

The user input unit 1800 may receive commands related to operation control of the massage device 1000 from a user, and the user input unit 1800 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the user input unit 1800 may be provided in the body massage unit 100 and may be provided in the leg massage unit 300, but is not limited thereto.

The massage device 1000 may acquire various commands from the user through the user input unit 1800 . For example, the massage device 1000 may select a massage module, select a massage type, select a massage intensity, select a massage time, select a massage part, select a location and operation of the body massage unit 100, and perform massage. Arbitrary commands for selecting power on/off of the device 1000, selecting whether or not to operate a heating function, and selecting related to reproduction of a sound source may be received, but are not limited thereto.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the user input unit 1800 selects, cancels, or inputs buttons in the form of hot keys and/or directions according to a preset user setting function or a preset function itself. It may be provided with a selection button for doing so.

The user input unit 1800 may be implemented as a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure/capacity), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like, but is not limited thereto. Also, the user input unit 1800 may obtain a command through a user's speech based on voice recognition technology. A command obtained through a user's speech may be the same as or similar to a command obtained through the user input unit 1800 .

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, a function performed by the user input unit 1800 may be performed the same or similarly in the massage apparatus control device 2000.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the user input unit 1800 may include a display for displaying an operating state of the massage device 1000 or a user's current state. In this case, the display includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display. ), and at least one of a 3D display, but is not limited thereto.

The controller 1200 may include a firmware update controller 1220, a remote failure diagnosis controller 1240, and a driving controller 1260. The firmware update control unit 1220, the remote failure diagnosis control unit 1240, and the drive control unit 1260 are functionally classified logical and conceptual units so that the operation method of the massage device 1000 is performed step by step on a computer program. , The firmware update control unit 1220, the remote failure diagnosis control unit 1240, and the driving control unit 1260 do not necessarily have to be physically distinguished from each other. For example, the firmware update control unit 1220, the remote failure diagnosis control unit 1240, and the driving control unit 1260 may be executed through the same processor or separate processors.

Matters described with respect to the control unit 1200 throughout the specification may be performed by any one of the firmware update control unit 1220, the remote failure diagnosis control unit 1240, and the drive control unit 1260. However, the control unit 1200 is not limited to only the firmware update control unit 1220, the remote failure diagnosis control unit 1240, and the drive control unit 1260, and may further include other components, and for the control unit 1200 The described items may be performed by other components. Also, the controller 1200 may include only some of the firmware update controller 1220, the remote failure diagnosis controller 1240, and the drive controller 1260.

The firmware update control unit 1220 may control firmware update of the massage device 1000. Here, firmware refers to programming instructions used to control the hardware of the massage device 1000 during operation. Such firmware is often improved and can evolve into new versions to provide better performance and debugging. When a new version of a specific firmware is developed, users or the server (3000 in FIG. 8) may update the firmware in the massage device 1000 using various wired/wireless techniques.

The firmware update control unit 1220 may determine whether the firmware update start condition of the massage device 1000 is satisfied. Here, the firmware update start condition may include at least one of the first to third start conditions. In addition, when determining whether the firmware update start condition is satisfied, the first start condition may be performed prior to the second start condition.

The first starting condition may include a condition that the user must be absent from the massage device 1000 . The user's absence may be determined using a signal received from the sensor unit 1300 . For example, the user's absence may be determined using a signal received from a leg length adjustment sensor, a seating sensor, or the like.

The second start condition may include a condition that the positions of the body massage unit 100 and the leg massage unit 300 included in the massage device 1000 should be initial default positions. Here, the initial default position may include a position to which the massage device 1000 returns when the power of the massage device 1000 is turned off.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the firmware update control unit 1220 may initiate a firmware update only when the first start condition is satisfied.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the firmware update control unit 1220 may initiate a firmware update only when both the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied.

When the first start condition is not satisfied, the firmware update control unit 1220 induces a user's manipulation to satisfy the first start condition. The alarm through the massage device control device 2000 and audio through the audio output module 1600 output can be provided. Here, the user's manipulation may include an action of leaving the massage device 1000 being seated. The firmware update control unit 1220, when the second start condition is not satisfied, induces a user's manipulation to satisfy the second start condition, an alarm through the massage device control device 2000 and audio through the audio output module 1600. output can be provided. Here, the user's manipulation may include turning the massage device 1000 off and then on again.

As an optional embodiment, the firmware update start condition may further include a third start condition. In other words, the firmware update control unit 1220 can start the firmware update only when all of the first to third start conditions are satisfied.

Here, the third starting condition is received from the server (3000 in FIG. 8) through the network connection unit 1400 or receives from the server 3000 and executes a test program stored in the storage unit 1500 to determine the quality of the massage device 1000. As a result of performing the failure diagnosis, it may include conditions that should be normal without failure. In this embodiment, the third start condition may be an optional condition that may be omitted from the firmware update start condition or included in the firmware update start condition.

The firmware update control unit 1220, when the third starting condition is not satisfied, terminates the firmware update for the massage device 1000, and allows the A/S reception to proceed to the server 3000 through the network connection unit 1400. can

The firmware update control unit 1220 may back up preset user setting information to the storage unit 1500 or the server 3000 when at least one of the first to third start conditions is satisfied, that is, the firmware update start condition. have. In addition, the firmware update control unit 1220 may back up preset user setting information to the storage unit 1500 or the server 3000 according to the satisfaction of the firmware update start condition, that is, the first to third start conditions. . Here, the preset user setting information includes favorite information (eg, user's shoulder position, back angle, leg angle, XD 3D massage strength, strength of each airbag, rolling speed, presence or absence of heat, etc.), and air strength for each part. , Massage mode used by each user, time zone used by each user, massage time, brain sound source index, total usage time of the massage device 1000, remote control language, Bluetooth On/Off, and the like.

The firmware update control unit 1220 may perform a firmware update when the backup of preset user setting information is completed, and may update the backed up user setting information and terminate the firmware update when the firmware update is completed.

In general, due to the nature of embedded systems, when firmware is updated, specific data such as preset user setting information is deleted, and after the firmware is updated, the user has to set new setting information, which is inconvenient. However, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the user setting information is backed up, and when the firmware update is completed, the user setting information is updated so that the user can conveniently use the massage device 1000 using his/her own setting information. there will be

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in an over-the-air (OTA) or firmware over-the-air (FOTA) technology, performing a firmware update may include downloading a firmware and actually executing a firmware update. In this embodiment, when a user is seated on the massage device 100, firmware download is permitted, but firmware update execution may not be permitted. In this case, the firmware update may be executed only after the user leaves the massage device 100. In addition, in a state in which the user leaves the massage device 100 or is absent, firmware download and actual firmware update execution may be permitted.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the firmware update control unit 1220 may store previous firmware for operating the massage device 1000 in the storage unit 1500 or the server 3000 before the firmware update. Here, the previous firmware may be stored in the storage unit 1500 or the server 3000 periodically (eg, one month). As an optional embodiment, the firmware update control unit 1220 may back up the previous firmware along with backing up preset user setting information. After the firmware update is finished, if an operation error occurs in the massage device 1000, the firmware update control unit 1220 may re-update the stored or backed-up previous firmware.

In addition, after re-updating to the previous firmware, the firmware update control unit 1220 transmits the operation abnormality of the massage device 1000 by firmware to the server 3000 through the network connection unit 1400, and the server 3000 develops the firmware. A notification message may be sent to the person in charge to induce a cause review and quick response.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the firmware update control unit 1220 receives user preference setting information for the massage device 1000 from the user through the user input unit 1800, and preset user setting information and user preference setting information. can be backed up together. Here, the user preference setting information may include a massage mode and method, massage strength, air strength, and the like.

As an optional embodiment, user preference setting information may be acquired as user's speech information through the user input unit 1800 . The user preference setting information obtained as the user's speech information may be transmitted to the server 3000 through the network connection unit 1400, and the manager determines the setting value from the user preference setting information obtained as the user's speech information, and the server ( 3000), and upon updating preset user setting information upon firmware update, user preference setting values may also be updated.

The remote fault diagnosis control unit 1240 periodically wirelessly (remotely) transmits state information of the massage device 1000 to the server 3000 through the network connection unit 1400 to provide a service corresponding to fault diagnosis. Here, the state information of the massage device 1000 may include a state of each actuator and a failure state of the massage device 1000 acquired as user's speech information through the user input unit 1800 . Regarding the state information of the massage device 1000 transmitted to the server 3000, the administrator can determine whether the massage device 1000 is defective, perform A/S reception processing, or upgrade the massage device 1000. .

The drive control unit 1260 may provide a massage by controlling the operation of the massage module 1700 to apply mechanical stimulation to the user.

The driving controller 1260 may move the movement module in directions such as the X axis, Y axis, and Z axis. The drive control unit 1260 may move the massage balls forward or backward on the X, Y, and Z axes. Alternatively, the driving control unit 1260 may rotate the massage balls around the X, Y, and Z axes.

The drive control unit 1260 may control the operation of a plurality of actuators. The driving control unit 1260 may use at least one of the massage module 1700 moving actuator, at least one actuator included in the massage module 1700, a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, a leg length adjusting actuator, and a sliding actuator. may be included, and by controlling them, the operation of the massage module 1700 may be controlled.

4 is a flowchart of a method of operating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. A method of operating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be performed by a processor of the massage device 1000 .

Referring to Figure 4, in step S410, the massage device 1000 determines whether or not the firmware update start condition is satisfied.

5 is a flow chart of a method for determining whether a firmware update start condition is satisfied among the operating methods of the massage device of FIG. 4 . Referring to Figure 5, in step S411, the massage device 1000 determines whether the first start condition of the firmware update start condition is satisfied. Here, the first starting condition may include a condition that the user must be absent from the massage device 1000. The user's absence determination may be determined using a signal received from the sensor unit. For example, the user's absence may be determined using a signal received from a leg length adjustment sensor, a seating sensor, or the like.

In step S412, when the massage device 1000 does not satisfy the first start condition, the massage device control device 2000 induces a user's manipulation to satisfy the first start condition, and the alarm and audio through the audio output module. gives the output. Here, the user's manipulation may include an action of leaving the massage device 1000 being seated.

In step S413, the massage device 1000 determines whether or not the second start condition of the firmware update start condition is satisfied when the first condition is satisfied. Here, the second starting condition may include a condition that the positions of the body massage unit 100 and the leg massage unit included in the massage device 1000 should be at initial default positions. Here, the initial default position may include a position to which the massage device 1000 returns when the power of the massage device 1000 is turned off.

In step S414, when the massage device 1000 does not satisfy the second start condition, the massage device control device 2000 induces the user's manipulation to satisfy the second start condition, and the alarm through the audio output module and audio through the audio output module. gives the output. Here, the user's manipulation may include turning the power of the massage device 1000 off and then on again. As an optional embodiment, the firmware update start condition may further include a third start condition. Here, the third starting condition is received from the server 3000 through the network connection unit, or received from the server 3000 and executed as a test program stored in the storage unit to perform a failure diagnosis of the massage device 1000. As a result, failure This may include conditions that should not occur and should be normal. If the third starting condition is not satisfied, the massage device 1000 may terminate the firmware update and allow the A/S reception to proceed to the server 3000 through the network connection unit. In this embodiment, the third start condition may be an optional condition that may be omitted from the firmware update start condition or included in the firmware update start condition.

Returning to Figure 4, in step S420, the massage device 1000, when the first to second starting conditions are satisfied, or when the first to third starting conditions are satisfied, preset user setting information It is backed up to the storage unit or server 3000. Here, the preset user setting information includes favorite information (eg, user's shoulder position, back angle, leg angle, XD 3D massage strength, strength of each airbag, rolling speed, presence or absence of heat, etc.), and air strength for each part. , Massage mode used by each user, time zone used by each user, massage time, brain sound source index, total usage time of the massage device 1000, remote control language, Bluetooth On/Off, and the like.

In step S430, the massage device 1000 performs a firmware update when the backup of preset user setting information is completed.

In step S440, when the firmware update is completed, the backed-up user setting information is updated and the firmware update is terminated.

6 is a flowchart of a method of operating a massage device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. A method of operating a massage device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may be performed by a processor of the massage device 1000 .

Referring to FIG. 6 , in step S610, the massage device 1000 stores the previous firmware for operating the massage device 1000 in the storage unit or server 3000 before the firmware update.

In step S620, the massage device 1000 performs a firmware update when the storage of the previous firmware is completed. Here, the firmware update is the same as steps S410 to S440 of FIG. 4, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In step S630, the massage device 1000 determines whether an operation abnormality has occurred in the massage device 1000 after the firmware update. The massage device 1000 ends when no abnormal operation occurs.

In step S640, the massage device 1000 re-updates the massage device 1000 with the previous firmware stored when an operation failure occurs in the massage device 1000.

In step S650, the massage device 1000 transmits more than the operation of the massage device 1000 by the firmware to the server 3000 through the network connection when the re-update to the previous firmware is completed. The server 3000 transmits a notification message for an abnormal operation of the massage device 1000 by firmware to a person in charge of developing the firmware, and may induce a cause review and quick response.

7 is a flowchart of a method of operating a massage device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. A method of operating a massage device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may be performed by a processor of the massage device 1000 .

Referring to FIG. 7 , in step S710, the massage device 1000 receives user preference setting information for the massage device 1000 from the user. Here, the user preference setting information may include a massage mode and method, massage strength, air strength, and the like. As an optional embodiment, user preference setting information may be obtained as user's speech information through a user input unit.

In step S720, the massage device 1000 determines whether the firmware update start condition, that is, the first start condition and the second start condition, or the first to third start conditions are satisfied.

In step S730, the massage device 1000 stores preset user setting information and user preference setting information when the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, or when the first start condition to the third start condition are satisfied. It is backed up to the unit or server 3000.

In step S740, the massage device 1000 performs a firmware update when the backup of preset user setting information and user preference setting information is completed.

In step S750, when the firmware update is completed, the backed-up user setting information and user preference setting information are updated and the firmware update is terminated.

8 is a diagram of a system including a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 8 , a massage apparatus 1000 control system may include a massage apparatus 1000, a massage apparatus control device 2000, a server 3000, a user terminal 4000, and a network 5000.

The massage device 1000, the massage device control device 2000, the server 3000, and the user terminal 4000 are connected through the network 5000 to exchange information with each other.

The server 3000 may store various information required to control the massage device 1000, and update the information stored in the storage unit of the massage device 1000 by providing various information to the massage device 1000.

For example, the server 3000 may store various information necessary to update the firmware of the massage device 1000, and provide the massage device 1000 with various information necessary to update the firmware to the massage device 1000. firmware can be updated.

In addition, the server 3000 may store preset user setting information, user preference setting information, and previous firmware received from the massage device 1000, and upon request of the massage device 1000, the user's setting information, the user Preferred setting information and previous firmware may be provided.

In addition, the server 3000 manages the A/S reception signal received from the massage device 1000, operation abnormality information of the massage device 1000 by firmware, and state information of the massage device 1000 (eg, user It can be transmitted to the terminal 4000) so that the cause can be reviewed and responded to.

The user terminal 4000 may include a terminal of a user who uses the massage device 1000 or a terminal of a manager who manages the massage device 1000 .

The user terminal 4000 may control the massage device by accessing a massage device control application and/or a massage device control site provided by the server 3000 . The user terminal 4000 accessing the massage device control application and/or massage device control site provided by the server 3000 may serve as a massage device control device 2000 that controls the massage device 1000.

The user terminal 4000 may include a communication terminal capable of performing functions of a computing device (not shown), and may include a desktop computer, a smart phone, a tablet PC, a laptop computer, a smart TV, and a mobile phone operated by a user or administrator. , personal digital assistants (PDAs), laptops, media players, micro servers, global positioning system (GPS) devices, e-readers, digital broadcasting terminals, navigation devices, kiosks, MP3 players, digital cameras, consumer electronics and other mobile or non-mobile devices. It may be a computing device, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the user terminal 4000 may be a wearable terminal having a communication function and data processing function, such as a watch, glasses, a hair band, and a ring. The user terminal 4000 is not limited to the above, and a terminal capable of web browsing can be borrowed without limitation.

The network 5000 may serve to connect the massage device 1000, the massage device control device 2000, the server 3000, and the user terminal 4000. Such a network 5000 may be wired networks such as LANs (local area networks), WANs (wide area networks), MANs (metropolitan area networks), ISDNs (integrated service digital networks), wireless LANs, CDMA, Bluetooth, satellite communication, etc. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Also, the network 5000 may transmit and receive information using short-distance communication and/or long-distance communication. Here, the short-range communication may include Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra-wideband (UWB), ZigBee, wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) technology, Telecommunications include code division multiple access (CDMA), frequency division multiple access (FDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA), and single carrier frequency division multiple access (SC-FDMA) technologies. can do.

The network 5000 may include connections of network elements such as hubs, bridges, routers, and switches. Network 5000 may include one or more connected networks, e.g., a multi-network environment, including a public network such as the Internet and a private network such as a secure corporate private network. Access to network 4000 may be provided through one or more wired or wireless access networks. Furthermore, the network 5000 may support an Internet of Things (IoT) network and/or 5G communication in which information is exchanged and processed between distributed components such as objects.

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 implemented by a computer-readable medium.

Computer readable media can be any medium that can be accessed by a computer, including volatile and nonvolatile media, transitory and non-transitory media, removable and non-transitory media. Includes 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 nonvolatile media, transitory and non-transitory, 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 Computer readable storage media may include 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 desired information.

A computer readable transmission medium typically embodies computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data in a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism. Including all information delivery media. The term modulated data signal means a signal that has one or more of its characteristics set or changed so as to encode information within the signal. By way of example, and not limitation, computer readable transmission media includes wired media such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless media such as acoustic, RF, infrared, and other wireless media. Combinations of any of the above are also intended to be included within the scope of computer readable transmission media.

Those skilled in the art will understand that the various illustrative logical blocks, modules, processors, means, circuits, and algorithm steps described in connection with the embodiments disclosed herein are electronic hardware, (for convenience) , may be implemented by various forms of program or design code (referred to herein as “software”) or a combination of both. To clearly illustrate this interchangeability of hardware and software, various illustrative components, blocks, modules, circuits, and steps have been described above generally in terms of their functionality. Whether such functionality is implemented as hardware or software depends on the particular application and the design constraints imposed on the overall system. Skilled artisans may implement the described functionality in varying ways for each particular application, but such implementation decisions should not be interpreted as causing a departure from the scope of the present invention.

Various embodiments presented herein may be implemented as a method, apparatus, or article of manufacture using standard programming and/or engineering techniques. The term "article of manufacture" includes a computer program, carrier, or media accessible from any computer-readable device. For example, computer-readable storage media include magnetic storage devices (eg, hard disks, floppy disks, magnetic strips, etc.), optical disks (eg, CDs, DVDs, etc.), smart cards, and flash memory devices (eg, EEPROM, cards, sticks, key drives, etc.), but are not limited thereto. The term “machine-readable medium” includes, but is not limited to, wireless channels and various other media that can store, hold, and/or convey instruction(s) and/or data.

It is to be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the processes presented is an example of example approaches. Based upon design priorities, it is to be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the processes may be rearranged while remaining within the scope of the present invention. The accompanying method claims present elements of the various steps in a sample order, but are not meant to be limited to the specific order or hierarchy presented.

The description of the presented embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to use or practice the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Thus, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments presented herein, but is to be construed in the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features presented herein.

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Claims (15)

As a massage device for updating firmware,
processor; and
a memory operatively connected to the processor and storing at least one instruction to be executed by the processor;
When the memory is executed through the processor, it is determined whether the processor satisfies a firmware update start condition;
As the firmware update start condition is satisfied, preset user setting information is backed up,
Performing a firmware update as the backup of the preset user setting information is completed,
Storing a command that causes the user setting information to be updated as the firmware update is completed and the firmware update to end,
massage device. According to claim 1,
The memory causes the processor to:
Determine whether the massage device satisfies the first starting condition that the user must be absent;
Storing a command that causes the firmware update to be initiated and the preset user setting information to be backed up when the first starting condition is satisfied.
massage device. According to claim 2,
The memory causes the processor to:
Determining whether the positions of the body massage unit and the leg massage unit included in the massage device further satisfy a second starting condition to be in an initial default position;
Storing a command causing the firmware update to start and the preset user setting information to be backed up when the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied,
massage device. According to claim 3,
The memory causes the processor to:
When at least one of the first starting condition and the second starting condition is not satisfied, the massage device control device induces the user's manipulation to satisfy at least one of the first starting condition and the second starting condition. further storing instructions that cause the alarm and audio output to be provided through the audio output module;
massage device. According to claim 3,
The memory causes the processor to:
As a result of the failure diagnosis of the massage device by the test program, failure does not occur and the third starting condition that must be normal is not satisfied, thereby terminating the firmware update and causing A / S acceptance through the network connection to proceed to store more commands,
massage device. According to claim 1,
The memory causes the processor to:
When the preset user setting information is backed up, the previous firmware that operated the massage device is stored, and after the firmware update is terminated, an operation error occurs in the massage device, causing the stored previous firmware to be re-updated. to save more
massage device. According to claim 1,
The memory causes the processor to:
Receiving user preference setting information for the massage device from the user, and further storing a command that causes the preset user setting information and the user preference setting information to be backed up together,
massage device. As a method of operating a massage device for updating firmware,
determining whether a firmware update start condition is satisfied;
backing up preset user setting information when the firmware update start condition is satisfied;
performing a firmware update when the backup of the preset user setting information is completed; and
Updating the backed-up user setting information and terminating the firmware update as the firmware update is completed.
The operation method of the massage device, According to claim 8,
The firmware update start condition is,
Including a first starting condition that the user must be absent from the massage device,
The step of backing up the preset user setting information,
Initiating the firmware update and backing up the preset user setting information when the first starting condition is satisfied,
Method of operation of the massage device. According to claim 9,
The firmware update start condition is,
Further comprising a second starting condition in which the positions of the body massage unit and the leg massage unit included in the massage device must be in an initial default position,
The step of backing up the preset user setting information,
Initiating the firmware update and backing up the preset user setting information when the first starting condition and the second starting condition are satisfied,
Method of operation of the massage device. According to claim 10,
When at least one of the first starting condition and the second starting condition is not satisfied, the massage device control device induces the user's manipulation to satisfy at least one of the first starting condition and the second starting condition. Further comprising providing an audio output through an alarm and audio output module.
Method of operation of the massage device. According to claim 10,
As a result of the failure diagnosis of the massage device by the test program, failure does not occur and the third starting condition that must be normal is not satisfied, terminating the firmware update and allowing A/S reception to proceed through the network connection unit Including more,
Method of operation of the massage device. According to claim 8,
Storing the previous firmware that operated the massage device when backing up the preset user setting information; and
Further comprising the step of re-updating to the previous firmware stored as an operation abnormality occurs in the massage device after the firmware update is terminated,
Method of operation of the massage device. According to claim 8,
Receiving user preference setting information for the massage device from a user; and
Further comprising backing up the preset user setting information and the user preference setting information together.
Method of operation of the massage device. A computer-readable recording medium storing a computer program for performing the method of any one of claims 8 to 14.

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