KR102547118B1 - Massage apparatus including sensor for safty - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a massage device, which provides a massage to a user's back or thighs, supports a body massage unit including a leg massage unit accommodating unit for accommodating a leg massage unit, supports the body massage unit, and includes a power supply unit or a control unit. An electric box and a leg massage unit for providing a massage to the user's legs and rotating with respect to the body massage unit around a rotation axis, the storage unit of the leg massage unit including a first detection sensor, wherein the first detection sensor performs a leg massage It is disposed toward the side, detects whether an object is present in the storage part of the leg massage unit, and includes a posture sensor for measuring the angle between the leg massage unit and the seat unit, and the control unit includes a body massage unit and a leg massage unit. control the action

Description

Massage device including a safety sensor {MASSAGE APPARATUS INCLUDING SENSOR FOR SAFTY}

The present disclosure relates to a massage device including a safety sensor or a method of operating the massage device, and more particularly, to a massage device or operation of the massage device for preventing an object or person from being caught between components included in the massage device. It's about how.

Massage or massage is a method of controlling the modulation of a 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. , It is a medical auxiliary therapy that helps blood circulation and relieves the subject's fatigue.

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. Any type of instrument, device, or device that performs a massage through a mechanical device without a separate masseur is referred to as a massage device.

As the massage device provides various types of massage, the configuration of the massage device has become more complicated and the movement of the massage device has also become more diverse. Accordingly, there are cases in which a person to be treated, an infant, or a pet is caught between components of the massage device. Therefore, manufacturers of massage devices prevent accidents from occurring by arranging a plurality of sensors at appropriate locations.

Publication No. 10-2016-0053130 (May 13, 2016)

In recent years, there have been cases in which people are killed or injured due to accidents caused by being caught in a massage device. Therefore, a safety device has been introduced into the massage device. However, the effect varies according to the location and operation of the safety device. In the present disclosure, the optimal location and operation method of the safety device will be described.

A massage device according to the present disclosure provides a massage to a user's back or thighs, and includes a body massage unit including a leg massage unit accommodating unit for accommodating the leg massage unit, an electrical box supporting the body massage unit, and including a power unit or control unit, and a leg massage unit that provides a massage to the user's legs and rotates with respect to the body massage unit around a rotational axis, wherein the leg massage unit storage unit includes a first detection sensor, and the first detection sensor is disposed facing the leg massage unit. The leg massage unit detects whether an object is present in the storage unit of the leg massage unit, and the leg massage unit includes a posture sensor for measuring an angle between the leg massage unit and the seat unit, and the control unit controls the operation of the body massage unit and the leg massage unit. do.

The massage device according to the present disclosure includes a second detection sensor located on the upper surface of the electric box and detecting whether an object is placed on the upper surface of the electric box, the first detection sensor being an ultrasonic sensor, an infrared sensor, a laser A sensor or an illuminance sensor, and the second detection sensor includes a tact switch, a capacitive touch sensor, or a pressure sensor.

When the signal from the posture sensor of the massage device according to the present disclosure indicates that the angle formed by the leg massage unit and the seat unit exceeds a predetermined critical angle, the controller controls the first detection sensor to detect an object, and the signal from the posture sensor If it indicates that the angle between the leg massage unit and the seat unit is less than or equal to a predetermined critical angle, the controller controls the first detection sensor not to detect an object.

When the signal from the posture sensor of the massage device according to the present disclosure indicates that the angle formed by the leg massage unit and the seat unit exceeds a predetermined critical angle, and the first detection sensor detects an object, the control unit controls to output an alarm signal, , Control the movement of the massage device to stop.

The massage device according to the present disclosure further includes a massage device control device for allowing a user to control the massage device, and the controller controls an alarm signal to be displayed on the screen of the massage device control device, and the controller displays the screen of the massage device control device. It outputs the alarm release button and controls other buttons other than the alarm release button to be deactivated.

When the alarm signal of the massage device according to the present disclosure is output, the control unit determines whether the first detection sensor detects an object, the control unit when the first detection sensor does not detect the object, the alarm release button from the user Determining whether is pressed, when the alarm release button is pressed by the user, the controller controls to resume the movement of the massage device.

When the alarm release button is pressed by the user of the massage device according to the present disclosure, the controller controls to reactivate other buttons on the screen of the massage device control device.

When the signal from the posture sensor of the massage device according to the present disclosure indicates that the angle formed by the leg massage unit and the seat unit exceeds a predetermined critical angle, and the first detection sensor detects an object, the controller adjusts the leg massage unit to be parallel to the ground. Control it to move as much as possible.

When the second detection sensor of the massage device according to the present disclosure detects that an object is present on the upper surface of the electrical box, the control unit outputs an alarm signal and controls the massage device to stop moving.

The massage device according to the present disclosure further includes a massage device control device for allowing a user to control the massage device, and the controller controls an alarm signal to be displayed on the screen of the massage device control device, and the controller displays the screen of the massage device control device. It outputs the alarm release button and controls other buttons other than the alarm release button to be deactivated.

When the alarm signal of the massage device according to the present disclosure is output, the control unit determines whether the first detection sensor and the second detection sensor detect an object, the control unit determines whether the first detection sensor and the second detection sensor detect an object If not detected, determining whether the alarm release button is pressed by the user, and when the alarm release button is pressed by the user, the controller controls to resume the movement of the massage device.

When the alarm release button is pressed by the user of the massage device according to the present disclosure, the controller controls to reactivate other buttons on the screen of the massage device control device.

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

According to the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device can be prevented from moving while an object is located near the massage device. Therefore, there is an effect that the accident caused by the massage device is significantly reduced.

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 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 a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
5 is a side view of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
6 is a perspective view of a massage device lifting a leg massage unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
7 is a front view of a massage device lifting a leg massage unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
8 is a diagram for explaining the operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
9 is a view of an electrical box included in a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure viewed from above.
10 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
11 is a diagram illustrating a screen output by 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 following embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms, only the present embodiments make the present disclosure complete, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs It is provided only 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 from general terms that are currently widely used as much as possible while considering the functions in the present disclosure, but they may vary according to the intention of a person skilled in the related field, a precedent, or the emergence of new technology. In addition, in a specific case, there is also a term arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meaning will be described in detail in the description of the invention. Therefore, terms used in the present disclosure should be defined based on the meaning of the term and the general content of the present disclosure, not simply the name of the term.

Expressions in the singular number in this specification include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates that they are singular. Also, plural expressions include singular expressions unless the context clearly specifies that they are plural.

When it is said that a certain part "includes" a certain component throughout the specification, it means that it may further include other components without excluding other components unless otherwise stated.

Also, the term “unit” used in the specification means a software or hardware component, and “unit” performs certain roles. However, "unit" is not meant to be limited to software or hardware. A “unit” may be configured to reside in an addressable storage medium and may be configured to reproduce on one or more processors. Thus, as an example, “unit” can refer to 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. Functionality provided within components and "parts" may be combined into fewer components and "parts" or further separated into additional components and "parts".

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, “unit” may be implemented as 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, “processor” may refer to an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), programmable logic device (PLD), 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 conjunction with a DSP core, or any other such configuration. may also 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), erasable-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 can read information from and/or write information to the memory. Memory integrated with the processor is in electronic communication with the processor.

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, 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 2100 and the leg massage unit 2300 may exist as separate devices (eg, a body massage device and a leg massage device), and the massage device may massage the body. It 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 skilled in the art can easily carry out the embodiments. And in order to clearly describe the present disclosure in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted.

1 is a diagram 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 includes a body massage unit 2100 that massages the user's body and massages the user's legs. It may include a leg massage unit 2300 that does.

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

Components included in the aforementioned body massaging unit 2100 are merely exemplary embodiments, and the body massaging unit 2100 may include various components other than the aforementioned components.

In addition, the shape and structure of the massage device 100 shown in FIG. 1 are merely exemplary, and various types of massage device 100 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 2100 may form any type of space for accommodating a 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 seating 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 2100 may include any material for increasing frictional force or any member for increasing frictional force (eg, non-slip pad, etc.), and the massage device 100 It may include wheels to enhance the mobility of.

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

According to one 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, pelvis, arm massage unit, leg massage unit 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 calves and/or a foot massage unit that massages the user's feet.

The length of the leg massage unit 2300 may be adjustable according to the user's physical 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 leg massage unit 2300 needs to be shortened because the length of the calf is short. Accordingly, the leg massage unit 2300 may provide a leg massage customized to the height of the user.

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 inside the body massage unit 2100 .

For example, a rack gear may be provided in the main frame 2110 of the body massage unit 2100, and the massage module 2170 moves along the rack gear to provide mechanical effects to various parts of the user's body. stimulus can be provided. 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 the skeleton of the internal structure 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 one 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 top of a seat unit that contacts the user, a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the arm massage unit on the left and right sides 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, etc., but is not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module 2160 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 100 using the massage device 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 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 100. 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 2110 may include an upper frame 2250 having a massage module 2170 and a base frame 2210 supporting the upper frame 2250.

A rack gear 2251 may be provided on at least a part of the upper frame 2250 . 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 crests.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the rack gear 2251 may be provided on both sides of the upper frame 2250 in a form facing each other, 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 leg gear 2251 may include a forward-rearward leg gear and a vertical leg gear. In the present disclosure, the front-rear direction means a direction from the body massage module 2170 toward the user or from the user toward the body massage module 2170, and may also be referred to as the 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 forward-rearward leg gear and the up-and-down leg gear, respectively. As the gear is rotated 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 strength of the massage may increase. Also, as the body massage module 2170 moves backward, the strength of the massage may decrease.

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 classified into an S frame, an L frame, an S&L frame, and a double S&L frame according to its shape, but is not limited thereto.

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

The base frame 2210 refers to a portion of the main frame 2110 that supports the upper frame 2250 and contacts 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 contact the ground. In addition, the base upper frame 2211 may be located in contact with the base lower frame 212 .

According to one 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 is connected to the base upper frame 2211 and can 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, and when the base upper frame 2211 moves rearward, the upper frame 2250 also moves backward. can move Due to this, the sliding movement of the body massaging unit 2100 may be allowed.

Specifically, in order to allow movement of the base upper frame 2211, a moving wheel may be provided below the base upper frame 2211. In addition, a guide member capable of guiding the moving wheel may be provided above the base lower frame 2212 . The moving wheel provided on the base upper frame 2211 moves along the guide member provided on the base lower frame 2212, so that the base upper frame 2211 can be moved forward or backward.

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 memory. At least one processor may execute instructions stored in memory.

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

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 300 may control the operation of the massage device 100. For example, the massage device 100 may include a plurality of actuators, and the massage device 100 may control the operation of the massage device 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, a massage module 2170 movement actuator, at least one actuator included in the massage module, a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, and a leg length It may include at least one of a control actuator and a sliding actuator, and the control unit 300 may control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling them.

The massage module movable actuator is an actuator that allows the massage module 2170 to move up and down, and the massage module 2170 may move along the leg gear by the operation of the massage module 2170 movable actuator.

The back angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of a part of the massage device 100 in contact with the user's back, and the back angle of the massage device 100 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 2300 of the massage device 100, and between the seat unit included in the leg massage unit 2300 and the body massage unit 2100 by the operation of the leg angle actuator angle can be adjusted.

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

The massage module 2170 may include at least one actuator, and the controller 300 may provide various massage operations by operating the at least one actuator. For example, the controller 300 may provide tapping massage, kneading massage, etc. by operating at least one actuator included in the massage module 2170, 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 controller 300 may adjust the length of the leg massage unit 2300 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 enables the sliding operation of the massage device 100. For example, the upper frame of the horizontal base may move forward or rearward by the operation of the sliding actuator, and as a result, the upper frame connected to the upper frame of the horizontal base may also move forward or backward.

The memory 330 may be included in the controller 300 or may be external to the controller 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 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, disks, optical disks, and magneto-optical storage devices, as well as flash memory and/or battery-backed memory based storage devices. don't

The memory 330 is a main storage device directly accessed by a processor, such as random access memory (RAM) such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM) and static random access memory (SRAM), and stores data stored when power is turned off. It may refer to a volatile storage device in which information is instantly erased, but is not limited thereto. This memory 330 may be operated by the control unit 300.

The massage device 100 may include a sensor unit 310. The sensor unit 310 may acquire various types of information using at least one sensor. The sensor unit 310 may be provided with a sensor using a measuring means such as pressure, electric 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 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.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may detect a contact area and/or a contact position with the user through sensors. In addition, the massage device 100 may provide a customized massage based on information obtained through sensors. Also, the massage device 100 may include a communication unit. The communication unit of the massage device 100 may receive a signal from an external device. The controller 300 may obtain a resultant signal by processing the received signal. The communication unit may output the resulting 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 access. As a wireless access technology, for example, Wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), etc. can 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 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.

Also, the massage device 100 may further include an input unit 350 or an output unit. Massage device 100 may receive an input from the user using the input unit 350. In addition, the massage device 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 a single device. For example, a touch screen can output an image while receiving an input from a user.

Specifically, the input unit 350 may receive a command related to operation control of the massage device 100 from a user, and the input unit 350 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the input unit 350 may be included in the body massage unit 2100 and may be included 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 in FIG. 4 .

The massage device 100 may obtain various commands from the user through the input unit 350 . For example, the massage device 100 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 2100, and perform massage. Arbitrary commands for selecting power on/off of the device 100, 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.

The massage device 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 medical massage list of 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 a concentration mode, a meditation mode, a recovery mode, a stretching mode, a sleep mode, a vitality mode, a golf mode, a hip-up mode, a student mode, a weightless mode, and a growth mode.

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

The input unit 350 may be implemented as a touch screen, 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 input unit 350 may obtain a command through a user's speech based on voice recognition technology.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the output unit may include a display for displaying an operating state of the massage device 100 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), a flexible display ), and at least one of a 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 arbitrary type of audio output to the user. For example, the audio output unit 340 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 100 to the user. The audio output unit 340 may output a sound 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 under control of the user terminal through a network connection (eg, Bluetooth connection, etc.) with the user terminal. In addition, the audio output unit 340 may output any type of sound signal generated in relation to the operation of the massage device 100 .

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can 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.

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

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

The external device may include a portable electronic device 410 such as an AI speaker, tablet or smartphone. The portable electronic device 410 may be a dedicated 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 being used by the user. External devices may include the 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 measuring device such as an electronic weight scale, a blood glucose meter, or a blood pressure meter.

In the present disclosure, some examples of external devices have been described, but all devices capable of communicating with the massage device 100 by wire or wirelessly and exchanging information may correspond to external devices.

5 is a side view of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 6 is a perspective view of a massage device lifting a leg massage unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 7 is a front view of a massage device lifting a leg massage unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage device of FIG. 7 shows the massage device of FIG. 6 from another angle. In addition, FIG. 7 shows a state in which the leg massage unit 2300 of FIG. 6 is further lifted.

Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7 , the massage device 100 may include a body massage unit 2100 . The body massage unit 2100 may be configured to provide a massage to the user's back or thighs. In addition, the body massage unit 2100 may include a leg massage unit storage unit 610 in which the leg massage unit 2300 is stored. Since the body massage unit 2100 has already been described, duplicate descriptions will be omitted.

For convenience of description in the present disclosure, the body massage unit 2100 will be described as including an arm massage unit. The arm massage unit is positioned on both sides of the body massage unit 2100 and may be configured to massage the user's arm.

The storage unit 610 may be a space formed by three surfaces of the housing of the body massage unit 2100 . The storage unit 610 may be a space formed by the right side 641 of the left arm massage unit, the left side 643 of the right massage unit, and the front side 642 of the body massage unit 210 .

The massage device 100 may include an electrical box 510 . The electrical box 510 may be located below the back of the massage device 100. The electrical box 510 may be connected to the base frame 2210 . Also, the electrical box 510 may be a type of housing for covering the base frame 2210 . The electrical box 510 may support the body massage unit 2100 . Also, a power supply unit or control unit 300 may be included inside the electric box 510 . The controller 300 may mean a main board. The controller 300 may be configured to control the operation of the body massage unit and the leg massage unit.

The massage device 100 may include a leg massage unit 2300 . The leg massager 2300 may provide a massage to the user's legs. In addition, the leg massage unit 2300 may rotate with respect to the body massage unit around the rotating shaft 520 . Although the rotation shaft 520 is shown in FIG. 5, since the rotation shaft 520 is located inside the housing, it may not be visible from the outside. The rotation axis may be coupled to the main frame 2110.

6 may show a part of the body massage unit 2100 . The body massage unit 2100 disclosed in FIG. 6 may be an arm massage unit. The body massage unit may include an arm massage unit for massaging the user's arm. In addition, the body massage unit may include a seat unit for a user to sit on.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the degree of protrusion of the rod 620 from the body massage unit 2100 may be adjusted by the leg angle actuator included in the body massage unit 2100 . Depending on the extent to which the rod 620 protrudes from the body massage unit 2100, the leg massage unit 2300 may rise or fall.

For example, when the rod 620 of FIG. 6 protrudes less from the body massage unit 2100, the leg massage unit 2300 may descend. This may be in the same state as in (a) of FIG. 5 . At this time, an angle 553 between the direction 541 of the leg massager and the direction 531 of the front surface 642 of the seat unit may be relatively small. Here, the seat part is included in the body massage part 2100. The seat portion may refer to a portion where a user sits. Also, an angle 551 between the direction 541 of the leg massager and the direction 530 parallel to the ground may be relatively large. The direction 541 of the leg massage unit may be a direction perpendicular to the left and right directions on the rear side of the leg massage unit 2300 . The direction 541 of the leg massage unit may be a direction from the knee to the foot when the user sits on the massage device 100 . The direction 541 of the leg massage unit is a value that is changed according to the angle adjustment of the leg massage unit 2300, and may be a direction set based on a direction parallel to the ground or a direction perpendicular to the ground. The direction 531 of the front surface 642 of the seat part may be a direction perpendicular to the left and right direction in the front surface 642 of the seat part. Here, the left-right direction may mean a left-right direction when the user sits on the massage device 100. The direction 531 of the front surface 642 of the seat portion is a fixed value, and may be set based on a direction parallel to the ground or a direction perpendicular to the ground. The massage device 100 may obtain a direction parallel to the ground or a direction perpendicular to the ground using a gyro sensor or an acceleration sensor.

Also, when the rod 620 of FIG. 6 protrudes a lot from the body massage unit 2100, the leg massage unit 2300 may rise. This may be in the same state as (b) of FIG. 5 . At this time, an angle 554 between the direction 542 of the leg massage unit and the direction 531 of the front surface 642 of the seat unit may be relatively large. Also, an angle 552 between the direction 542 of the leg massager and the direction 530 parallel to the ground may be relatively small.

As shown in (b) of FIG. 5 , when the leg massage unit 2300 is raised, a space may be created between the body massage unit 2100 and the leg massage unit 2300 . When an object animal or a person enters between the body massage unit 2100 and the leg massage unit 2300, if the leg massage unit 2300 descends again, the weight of the leg massage unit 2300 causes the object animal, or An accident in which a person is caught between the body massage unit 2100 and the leg massage unit 2300 may occur. To prevent this, a first detection sensor may be used.

Massage device 100 may include a first detection sensor (630). The storage unit 610 of the leg massage unit may include a first detection sensor 630 . More specifically, the first detection sensor 630 may be included in the housing of the body massage unit 2100 . More specifically, the first detection sensor 630 may be included on the left side 643 of the right arm massage unit and the right side 641 of the left arm massage unit. In addition, a first detection sensor 630 may be included in the arm massage unit included in the body massage unit 2100 . The first detection sensor 630 may be disposed so as to face the leg massage unit 2300 from the arm massage unit. The first detection sensor 630 may be disposed toward the leg massage unit 2300 . The first detection sensor 630 may detect whether an object is present in the accommodating part 610 of the leg massage part. An object in this disclosure may include a thing, a person, or an animal.

The first detection sensor 630 may include at least one of an ultrasonic sensor, an infrared sensor, a laser sensor, or an illuminance sensor. However, it is not limited thereto, and any sensor capable of detecting whether an object is present may be used. The fact that the first detection sensor 630 is disposed toward the leg massage unit 2300 means that the first detection sensor 630 irradiates ultrasonic waves, infrared rays, or laser toward the storage unit 610 of the leg massage unit. Also, the first detection sensor 630 may receive irradiated ultrasonic waves, infrared rays, or laser beams. In addition, the massage device 100 may determine that there is an object between the body massage unit 2100 and the leg massage unit 2300 based on ultrasound, infrared rays, or laser signals received by the first detection sensor 630 . Alternatively, it may be determined that an object is present in the storage unit 610 of the leg massage unit.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the first detection sensor 630 may be disposed on the fixed body massage unit 2100 . Since the first detection sensor 630 is installed in the body massage unit 2100 instead of the leg massage unit 2300, the first detection sensor 630 may detect whether an object exists in the same location. If the first detection sensor 630 is installed in the leg massage unit 2300 rotating around the rotational axis, the area where the first detection sensor 630 senses an object as the leg massage unit 2300 moves It can vary. The change in the area for detecting an object may mean a decrease in stability. For example, when the leg massager 2300 moves, the movement of the leg massager 2300 may vary for each massage device 100 due to a mechanical error. In this case, the first detection sensor 630 may detect whether there is an object in an area different from the designer's intention. That is, the massage device 100 may not detect whether an object exists in a specific space, contrary to the designer's intention. Therefore, a problem may occur in the safety of the massage device 100. The massage device 100 according to the present disclosure detects whether an object is located in the same space by disposing the first detection sensor 630 or the second detection sensor 910 at a fixed location. Therefore, there is an effect that the safety of the massage device 100 can be greatly improved.

In addition, the first detection sensor 630 is located on the right side 641 of the left arm massage unit and the left side 643 of the right massage unit, and the first detection sensor 630 is directed from the arm massage unit to the leg massage unit 2300. ) is placed. Therefore, it is possible to directly detect whether an object is located in a space created when the leg massage unit 2300 is lifted. If the first detection sensor 630 is located elsewhere, it may detect when an object is entering the space, but may not directly detect whether the object is located in the space.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the number of first detection sensors 630 may be plural. The first detection sensor 630 may include a 1-1 detection sensor 631 and a 1-2 detection sensor 632 . When the number of first detection sensors 630 is plural, it is possible to detect whether an object is present in a wide range of the accommodating part 610 of the leg massage part. Therefore, the massage device 100 can be made safer.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the 1-1 detection sensor 631 and the 1-2 detection sensor 632 included in the first detection sensor 630 may each exist as a pair. More specifically, the 1-1 detection sensor 631 and the 1-3 detection sensor 731 may exist as a pair. The 1-1 detection sensor 631 may be a transmitter and the 1-3 detection sensor 731 may be a receiver. Conversely, the 1-1 detection sensor 631 may be a receiver, and the 1-3 detection sensor 731 may be a transmitter. The 1-1 detection sensor 631 may be aligned with the 1-3 detection sensor 731 . Accordingly, when the 1-1 detection sensor 631 emits infrared rays or ultrasonic waves, the 1-3 detection sensors 731 may receive the irradiated infrared rays or ultrasonic waves. Conversely, when the 1-3 detection sensor 731 emits infrared rays or ultrasonic waves, the 1-1 detection sensor 631 may receive the irradiated infrared rays or ultrasonic waves. When there is an object between the 1-1 detection sensor 631 and the 1-3 detection sensor 731, the receiver of the 1-1 detection sensor 631 and the 1-3 detection sensor 731 is an infrared ray Alternatively, since ultrasonic waves are not received, the massage device 100 may determine that an object exists between the body massage unit 2100 and the leg massage unit 2300. Alternatively, it may be determined that an object is present in the storage unit 610 of the leg massage unit. However, it is not limited thereto, and both the 1-1 detection sensor 631 and the 1-3 detection sensor 731 may include a transmitter and a receiver.

If the 1-1 detection sensor 631 and the 1-2 detection sensor 632 are located on the left side of the body massage unit 2100, the 1-3 detection sensor 731 and the 1-4 detection sensor 732 may be located on the right side of the body massage unit 2100.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the 1-2 detection sensors 632 and 1-4 detection sensors 732 may exist as a pair. The description of the 1-2 detection sensor 632 and the 1-4 detection sensor 732 is omitted because it overlaps with the description of the 1-1 detection sensor 631 and the 1-3 detection sensor 731. .

According to FIGS. 6 and 7 , the 1-1 detection sensor 631 and the 1-2 detection sensor 632 are disposed parallel to the ground. However, it is not limited thereto. The 1-1 detection sensor 631 and the 1-2 detection sensor 632 may be vertically disposed on the ground. The 1-3 detection sensor 731 and the 1-4 detection sensor 732 may be located at locations corresponding to the 1-1 detection sensor 631 and the 1-2 detection sensor 632, respectively. Also, there may be more than two first detection sensors 630 .

The first detection sensor 630 cannot distinguish whether the object it is sensing is the leg massage unit 2300 or another object. Therefore, the massage device 100 determines whether the object recognized by the first detection sensor 630 is the leg massage unit 2300 or another object based on the angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the front surface 642 of the seat unit. can determine whether For example, in the massage device 100, when the angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the front surface 642 of the seat unit is less than or equal to a predetermined critical angle, the first detection sensor 630 recognizes an object as the leg massage unit ( 2300) can be determined. Therefore, the massage device 100 disables the first detection sensor 630 or disables the first detection sensor 630 when the angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the front surface 642 of the seat unit is less than or equal to a predetermined critical angle. signal from can be ignored. Conversely, in the massage device 100, when the angle formed by the leg massage unit 2300 and the front surface 642 of the seat unit exceeds a predetermined critical angle, the first detection sensor 630 recognizes an object as the leg massage unit ( 2300) can be determined as an object. Therefore, the massage device 100 may generate an alarm based on a signal from the first detection sensor 630 when the angle formed by the leg massage unit 2300 and the front surface 642 of the seat unit is less than or equal to a predetermined critical angle. . The alarm may indicate that there is an object between the leg massager 2300 and the seat, or may indicate that an object between the leg massager 2300 and the seat should be removed. This process is explained together with FIG. 10 .

6 and 7 disclose two pairs of first detection sensors 630, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the number of first detection sensors 630 may be five or more.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the massage device 100 may include an electrical box 510 . The massage device 100 may include a second detection sensor 910 . The second detection sensor 910 is located on the upper surface of the electrical box and can detect whether an object is placed on the upper surface of the electrical box. The second detection sensor 910 may include at least one of a capacitive touch sensor, a resistive touch sensor, a pressure sensor, or a switch. Refer to FIGS. 8 and 9 to describe the second detection sensor 910 .

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

Figure 8 (a) shows a state in which the body massage unit 2100 of the massage device 100 is laid back. In a state in which the body massage unit 2100 is laid back as shown in (a) of FIG. 8, the following operations may be performed to raise the body massage unit 2100 up.

The body massaging unit 2100 may move backward with respect to the electrical box 510 . At the same time, the body massaging unit 2100 may be raised forward. When there is an object at the rear of the massage device 100, the body massage unit 2100 may damage the rear object while lying on its back. Therefore, when the body massage unit 2100 of the massage device 100 is laid back, the body massage unit 2100 can move forward with respect to the electrical box 510 . Conversely, when the body massage unit 2100 of the massage device 100 is raised forward, the body massage unit 2100 can move backward with respect to the electrical box 510.

When the body massage unit 2100 stands upright, if an object, person, or animal is placed in the electrical box 510, the object, person, or animal is placed between the body massage unit 2100 and the electrical box 510. this can get stuck Also, if an object, person, or animal is caught between the body massage unit 2100 and the electrical box 510, the massage device 100, object, person, or animal may be injured. Therefore, the massage device according to the present disclosure may include the second detection sensor 910 at the upper end of the electrical box 510 .

9 is a view of an electrical box 510 included in a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure viewed from above.

As already described, the second detection sensor 910 may include at least one of a capacitive touch sensor, a pressure-sensitive touch sensor, a pressure sensor, or a switch. The second detection sensor 910 may be coupled to an inner surface of the electrical box 510 . Also, the second detection sensor 910 may detect when an object touches the outer surface of the electrical box 510 . If the second detection sensor 910 is a capacitive touch sensor and an object that is a conductor touches the electrical box 510, the second detection sensor 910 sends a signal indicating that there is an object in the electrical box 510 to the controller It can be sent to (300). In addition, when the second detection sensor 910 is a pressure-sensitive touch sensor, a pressure sensor, or a switch, when an object presses the electrical box 510, the second detection sensor 910 can be pressed, and the electrical box 510 A signal indicating that there is an object may be transmitted to the controller 300 . The resistive touch sensor has advantages in that it is fast and operates even when an object does not touch the electrical box 510 . A resistive touch sensor, pressure sensor, or switch has the advantage of operating even when the object is not conductive. Accordingly, the second detection sensor 910 may use at least one of a capacitive touch sensor, a pressure-sensitive touch sensor, a pressure sensor, or a switch in combination. Here, the switch may mean a tact switch.

In FIG. 9 , the front 920 may refer to a front direction when the user sits on the massage device 100 . The second detection sensor 910 may have a left and right elongated shape. Also, the number of second detection sensors 910 may be plural. For example, the second detection sensor 910 may include a 2-1 detection sensor 911 , a 2-2 detection sensor 912 , and a 2-3 detection sensor 913 . The 2-1 detection sensor 911, the 2-2 detection sensor 912, and the 2-3 detection sensor 913 may be the same type of sensor or may be different sensors. The 2-1 detection sensor 911, the 2-2 detection sensor 912, and the 2-3 detection sensor 913 may be disposed side by side.

However, it is not limited thereto, and the 2-1 detection sensor 911, the 2-2 detection sensor 912, and the 2-3 detection sensor 913 may have an elongated shape back and forth. In addition, the 2-1 detection sensor 911, the 2-2 detection sensor 912, and the 2-3 detection sensor 913 may be parallel to each other or may be perpendicular to each other.

10 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The leg massager 2300 may include a posture sensor for measuring a state of the leg massager. The posture sensor may measure an angle between the leg massage unit and the seat unit. The state of the leg massage unit may refer to an angle formed between the leg massage unit 2300 and the seat unit. More specifically, the state of the leg massage unit may refer to an angle between the direction of the leg massage unit 2300 and the direction of the front surface 642 of the seat unit. The leg massage unit 2300 controls an actuator related to the leg massage unit. A control board included in the leg massage unit may include a posture sensor, which may include one of a geomagnetic sensor, a gyro sensor, and an acceleration sensor.

Referring briefly to FIG. 5 , the leg massage unit 2300 may rotate with respect to the body massage unit 2100 . 5(a) may be a basic state of the massage device 100. At this time, the user's leg may be in a bent state. As shown in (a) of FIG. 5, the direction of the leg massage unit 2300 may be substantially perpendicular to the direction 530 parallel to the ground. The posture of the massage device 100 as shown in (a) of FIG. 5 may be referred to as a basic state.

In addition, (b) of FIG. 5 may be a state in which the leg massage unit 2300 is raised. At this time, the user's legs may be in a spread state. The angle 554 between the direction 542 of the leg massage unit 2300 of FIG. 5 (b) and the direction 531 of the front surface 642 of the seat unit is the angle 554 of the leg massage unit 2300 of FIG. ) may be greater than the angle 553 between the direction 541 of the seat portion and the direction 531 of the front surface 642 of the seat portion. In addition, the angle 552 between the direction 542 of the leg massage unit 2300 of FIG. 5 (b) and the direction 530 parallel to the ground is the angle 552 of the leg massage unit 2300 of FIG. It may be less than angle 551 between direction 541 and direction 530 parallel to the ground. These angles 551 and 552 may be measured based on a posture sensor.

When the signal from the posture sensor indicates that the angle formed by the leg massage unit 2300 and the seat unit exceeds a predetermined critical angle, the controller 300 may perform a step of controlling the first detection sensor to detect an object. . Here, the angle formed by the leg massager 2300 and the seat may mean an angle 554 between a direction 542 of the leg massager 2300 and a direction 531 of the front surface 642 of the seat. If the angle between the leg massager 2300 and the seat exceeds a predetermined critical angle, it may indicate that the leg massager 2300 is elevated. In addition, if the angle between the leg massager 2300 and the seat exceeds a predetermined critical angle, the leg massager 2300 comes out of the storage unit 610 and the first detection sensor 630 detects the leg massager ( 2300) may be in a non-detectable state. In addition, that the angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the seat unit exceeds a predetermined critical angle may mean a state in which an object can enter between the body massage unit 2100 and the leg massage unit 2300 . (b) of FIG. 5 may be an example of a state in which an angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the seat unit exceeds a predetermined critical angle.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when the signal from the posture sensor indicates that the angle formed by the leg massage unit with the ground is less than or equal to a predetermined critical angle, the control unit 300 controls the first detection sensor to detect an object. can be done An angle formed by the leg massaging unit 2300 with the ground may mean an angle 552 formed between a direction 542 of the leg massaging unit 2300 and a direction 530 parallel to the ground. When the angle between the leg massaging unit 2300 and the ground is equal to or less than a predetermined critical angle, it may indicate that the leg massaging unit 2300 is elevated. In addition, the fact that the angle formed by the leg massage unit 2300 with the ground is equal to or less than a predetermined critical angle means that the leg massage unit 2300 comes out of the storage unit 610 and the first detection sensor 630 detects the leg massage unit 2300. ) may be in an undetectable state. In addition, that the leg massage unit 2300 and the ground angle is less than a predetermined critical angle may mean a state in which an object can enter between the body massage unit 2100 and the leg massage unit 2300 . 5(b) may be an example of a state in which an angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the ground is less than or equal to a predetermined critical angle.

In addition, when the signal from the posture sensor indicates that the angle formed by the leg massage unit 2300 and the seat unit is less than or equal to a predetermined critical angle, the controller 300 performs a step of controlling the first detection sensor not to detect an object. can do. The angle between the leg massager 2300 and the seat may mean an angle 553 formed between the direction 541 of the leg massager 2300 and the direction 531 of the front surface 642 of the seat. When the angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the seat unit is equal to or less than a predetermined critical angle, it may indicate that the leg massage unit 2300 is lowered. In addition, the fact that the leg massage unit 2300 and the seat unit have an angle below a predetermined critical angle means that the leg massage unit 2300 is in the storage unit 610, so that the first detection sensor 630 is the leg massage unit ( 2300) may be detected. Also, that the angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the seat unit is less than or equal to a predetermined critical angle may mean a state in which an object cannot enter between the body massage unit 2100 and the leg massage unit 2300 . 5(a) may be an example of a state in which an angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the seat unit is equal to or less than a predetermined critical angle.

As such, when the signal from the posture sensor indicates that the angle formed by the leg massage unit 2300 and the seat unit is less than or equal to a predetermined critical angle, the controller 300 controls the first detection sensor not to detect an object, thereby controlling the first detection sensor to detect an object. 1 detection sensor may prevent the leg massage unit 2300 from being detected. Through this process, the massage device 100 may not mistakenly perceive that an object is caught between the seat and the leg massage unit 2300 even though the first detection sensor detects the leg massage unit 2300 .

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when the signal from the posture sensor indicates that the angle formed by the leg massage unit 2300 with the ground exceeds a predetermined critical angle, the controller 300 determines that the first detection sensor does not detect an object. You can take steps to control it. An angle formed by the leg massaging unit 2300 with the ground may mean an angle 551 formed between a direction 541 of the leg massaging unit 2300 and a direction 530 parallel to the ground. If the angle between the leg massaging unit 2300 and the ground exceeds a predetermined critical angle, it may indicate that the leg massaging unit 2300 is descending. In addition, the fact that the angle formed by the leg massage unit 2300 with the ground exceeds a predetermined critical angle means that the leg massage unit 2300 enters the storage unit 610, so that the first sensor 630 detects the leg massage unit 2300 ) may be in a detectable state. In addition, that the angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the ground exceeds a predetermined critical angle may mean a state in which an object cannot enter between the body massage unit 2100 and the leg massage unit 2300 . 5(a) may be an example of a state in which an angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the ground exceeds a predetermined critical angle.

In addition, the massage device 100 may perform step 1010 of determining whether the first detection sensor 630 has detected an object. In addition, when the signal from the posture sensor indicates that the angle formed by the leg massage unit and the seat unit exceeds a predetermined critical angle and the first detection sensor 630 detects an object, the control unit 300 controls to output an alarm signal Step 1020 may be performed. In addition, when the signal from the posture sensor indicates that the angle formed by the leg massage unit with the ground is less than a predetermined critical angle, and the first detection sensor 630 detects an object, the control unit 300 controls to output an alarm signal Step 1020 may be performed. The alarm signal may be output as text, video, or sound. The alarm signal may be displayed on the screen of the massage device control device 2200.

In addition, with step 1020, the controller 300 may control to stop the movement of the massage device 100. Accordingly, the massage device 100 may no longer damage an object caught between the body massage unit 2100 and the leg massage unit 2300.

Additionally, when the signal from the posture sensor indicates that the angle formed by the leg massager and the seat exceeds a predetermined critical angle and the first detection sensor detects an object, the controller 300 determines whether the leg massager 2300 touches the ground. It can be controlled so that it moves in parallel. In addition, when the signal from the posture sensor indicates that the angle formed by the leg massage unit with the ground is less than a predetermined critical angle, and the first detection sensor detects an object, the controller 300 determines that the leg massage unit 2300 is parallel to the ground. You can control it to make it move. Moving the leg massager 2300 to be parallel to the ground indicates that the leg massager 2300 moves so that the user's legs are stretched. Also, moving the leg massager 2300 parallel to the ground indicates that the angle between the leg massager 2300 and the seat increases. That is, the leg massage unit 2300 may rise again. Also, when the leg massage unit 2300 rises, a space between the leg massage unit 2300 and the body massage unit 2100 may widen. Accordingly, the massage device 100 may help an object caught between the leg massage unit 2300 and the body massage unit 2100 to easily escape.

As already described, the massage device 100 may further include a massage device control device 2200 for a user to control the massage device. The controller 300 may control the alarm signal to be displayed on the screen of the massage device control device 2200 . Also, the controller 300 may output an alarm release button on the screen of the massage device control device 2200 . Also, the controller 300 may control other buttons other than the alarm cancel button to be deactivated. Therefore, the user can only press the alarm release button on the massage device control device 2200, and cannot perform other manipulations on the massage device 100. That is, the massage device 100 may continue to maintain a non-moving state. The massage device 100 according to the present disclosure may prevent further damage to an object sandwiched between the body massage unit 2100 and the leg massage unit 2300 .

The above has been described based on the massage device control device 2200, but is not limited thereto. The massage device control device 2200 may be replaced with the external device of FIG. 4 . For example, the massage device control device 2200 may be replaced with an external device including a portable electronic device 410 or a wearable device 420 .

Referring to FIG. 11 to describe a screen displayed on the massage device control device 2200 .

11 is a diagram illustrating a screen output by a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Screen 1110 is an example of a screen before an alarm signal is output. A user may input various commands to the massage device 100 using the massage device control device 2200 .

When the alarm signal is output through the process as described above, the massage apparatus control device 2200 may output the screen 1120. The screen 1120 displayed by the massage device control device 2200 may include a message 1121 based on an alarm signal. Also, the screen 1120 may display an alarm release button 1122 .

When the user presses the alarm release button 1122, the massage device 100 may further perform a step of determining whether at least one of the first detection sensor 630 and the second detection sensor 910 has detected an object. can If at least one of the first detection sensor 630 and the second detection sensor 910 detects an object, the massage device 100 may display the screen 1120 again. However, when the first detection sensor and the second detection sensor do not detect an object, the massage device 100 may resume the operation before the alarm signal is output.

Based on the alarm signal output from the massage device 100, the user can remove the object caught between the body massage unit 2100 and the leg massage unit 2300. Accordingly, the first detection sensor and the second detection sensor may not detect an object.

Next, when the alarm signal is output based on the first detection sensor, the controller 300 determining whether at least one of the first detection sensor 630 and the second detection sensor 910 has detected an object. can be performed. Even if the alarm signal is output based on the first detection sensor, the controller 300 checks whether the first detection sensor 630 and the second detection sensor 910 have detected an object, so that the massage device 100 is to prevent harm to objects, people or animals. Through this, the massage device 100 can operate more safely.

Also, when the first sensor and the second sensor do not detect an object, the controller 300 may perform step 1030 of determining whether an alarm release button is pressed by the user. When the alarm release button is pressed by the user, the control unit 300 may perform step 1040 of controlling the movement of the massage device to resume. Also, the user may touch the position of the alarm release button displayed on the massage device control device 2200. Accordingly, the massage device 100 may determine that the alarm release button is pressed. Also, the massage device 100 may resume the movement of the massage device. The massage device 100 may further check whether at least one of the first detection sensor 630 and the second detection sensor 910 detects an object before resuming the movement of the massage device 100 . Massage device 100 may resume the operation before the alarm signal is output. In addition, when the alarm release button is pressed by the user, the controller 300 may control other buttons on the screen of the massage apparatus control device to be reactivated. That is, the massage device 100 may display a screen for controlling the massage device 100, such as the screen 1110.

However, it is not limited thereto, and the massage device 100 may wait for a user's input without resuming the movement. A user may input a command to the massage device 100 using the massage device control device 2200 or an external device. Massage device 100 may perform an operation corresponding to the input command.

In addition, when an alarm signal is output, the controller 300 may first perform step 1030 of determining whether an alarm release button is pressed by the user. Next, when the alarm release button is pressed by the user, the controller 300 may perform a step of determining whether at least one of the first detection sensor 630 and the second detection sensor 910 has detected an object. When the first detection sensor 630 and the second detection sensor 910 do not detect an object, the massage device 100 may continue to perform an operation just before the movement stops. In addition, when the first detection sensor 630 and the second detection sensor 910 do not detect an object, the controller 300 may control other buttons on the screen of the massage device control device to be reactivated. That is, the massage device 100 may display a screen for controlling the massage device 100, such as the screen 1110.

In addition, when the first detection sensor or the second detection sensor detects an object or the alarm release button is not pressed by the user, the massage device 100 maintains the motion stopped state and outputs the alarm signal again.

So far, the first detection sensor 630 has been described. Hereinafter, the second detection sensor 910 will be described in more detail. An operation related to the first detection sensor 630 may be similar to an operation related to the second detection sensor 910 . Therefore, explanations that do not overlap are mainly described.

Referring to FIG. 10 , the controller 300 may perform step 1010 of determining whether the second detection sensor 910 detects an object. When the second detection sensor 910 detects that an object is present on the upper surface of the electrical box, the control unit 300 may perform control to output an alarm signal (step 1020). In addition, when the second detection sensor 910 detects that an object is present on the upper surface of the electrical box 510, the controller 300 may control the massage device 100 to stop moving.

As already described, the massage device 100 may further include a massage device control device 2200 for a user to control the massage device. In addition, the controller 300 may control the alarm signal to be displayed on the screen of the massage apparatus control device. Also, the controller 300 may output an alarm release button on the screen of the massage device control device 2200 . A screen displayed on the massage device control device 2200 may be the same as that of FIG. 11 . Since FIG. 11 has already been described, duplicate descriptions are omitted. The controller 300 may control buttons other than the alarm cancel button to be deactivated. Accordingly, the user may not be able to control the massage device 100 using the massage device control device 2200 .

When the alarm signal is output based on the second detection sensor, the controller 300 may perform a step of determining whether at least one of the first detection sensor and the second detection sensor has detected an object. Even if the alarm signal is output based on the second detection sensor, the controller 300 checks whether the first detection sensor 630 and the second detection sensor 910 have detected an object, so that the massage device 100 is to prevent harm to objects, people or animals. Through this, the massage device 100 can operate more safely.

Also, when the first sensor and the second sensor do not detect an object, the controller 300 may perform step 1030 of determining whether an alarm release button is pressed by the user. When the alarm release button is pressed by the user, the control unit 300 may perform step 1040 of controlling the movement of the massage device to resume. Also, the user may touch the position of the alarm release button displayed on the massage device control device 2200. Accordingly, the massage device 100 may determine that the alarm release button is pressed. Also, the massage device 100 may resume the movement of the massage device. The massage device 100 may further check whether at least one of the first detection sensor 630 and the second detection sensor 910 detects an object before resuming the movement of the massage device 100 . Massage device 100 may resume the operation before the alarm signal is output. In addition, when the alarm release button is pressed by the user, the controller 300 may control other buttons on the screen of the massage apparatus control device to be reactivated. That is, the massage device 100 may display a screen for controlling the massage device 100, such as the screen 1110.

However, it is not limited thereto, and the massage device 100 may wait for a user's input without resuming the movement. A user may input a command to the massage device 100 using the massage device control device 2200 or an external device. Massage device 100 may perform an operation corresponding to the input command.

In addition, when an alarm signal is output, the controller 300 may first perform step 1030 of determining whether an alarm release button is pressed by the user. Next, when the alarm release button is pressed by the user, the controller 300 may perform a step of determining whether at least one of the first detection sensor 630 and the second detection sensor 910 has detected an object. When the first detection sensor 630 and the second detection sensor 910 do not detect an object, the massage device 100 may continue to perform an operation just before the movement stops. In addition, when the first detection sensor 630 and the second detection sensor 910 do not detect an object, the controller 300 may control other buttons on the screen of the massage device control device to be reactivated. That is, the massage device 100 may display a screen for controlling the massage device 100, such as the screen 1110.

When the massage device 100 outputs an alarm signal, the user may have to take necessary measures. For example, an object located between the body massage unit 2100 and the leg massage unit 2300 may need to be removed. Or, it may be necessary to remove an object on the control box 510 . In addition, as described in FIG. 10, the massage device may resume its operation when the user presses the alarm release button. However, it may be difficult for the user to stand up from the massage device 100 even if the user wants to take necessary measures. For example, the posture of the massage device 100 may be difficult for the user to get up. In order to solve this problem, the massage device 100 may further perform the following operations.

The massage device 100 may automatically output a warning sound or warning light through a user's input or automatically. For example, the massage device control device 2200 may further display a warning output button in addition to the alarm release button 1122 . When the user presses the warning output button, a warning sound may be output from a speaker or a warning light may be output from a warning light. Speakers or warning lights may be located around the first detection sensor 630 . Referring to FIG. 6 , a speaker or warning light may be located above, below, in front of, or behind the first detection sensor 630 . Here, front or back may mean front and back when the user sits on the massage device 100. When an object between the body massage unit 2100 and the leg massage unit 2300 is a person or an animal, the person or animal hears a warning sound or a warning light and is not between the body massage unit 2100 and the leg massage unit 2300. position can be moved.

In addition, when performing step 1020 of outputting an alarm signal, the massage device 100 may automatically output a warning sound or warning light. The user may not have to press a separate button.

Also, a speaker or a warning light may be located around the second detection sensor 910 . A speaker or warning light may be located in front, behind, left or right of the second detection sensor 910 . Here, the front may mean the front 920 of FIG. 9 . If the object on the electrical box 510 is a person or an animal, the person or animal may hear a warning sound or a warning light and move to a location other than the electrical box 510 .

The massage device 100 may further display a forced movement button on the massage device control device 2200 . Alternatively, the massage device 100 may include a forced movement button as a physical button. When the user touches or presses the forced movement button, the massage device 100 may become a comfortable position for the user to stand up. For example, the leg massage unit 2300 may descend. Also, the body massage unit 2100 may be raised up. A warning sound or warning light may be output for a predetermined time before the massage device 100 is forcibly moved. Thus, it is possible to secure time for the object to escape from the danger area.

Also, the massage device 100 may further display an emergency button on the massage device control device 2200 . If the user presses the emergency button, the manufacturer's customer service center, fire department or police may be contacted. Users can communicate via text or voice with the manufacturer's customer service center, fire department or police. Therefore, the user can seek help to get out of the massage device 100 safely.

The massage device 100 of the present disclosure not only provides a comfortable massage to the user, but also may not harm objects, people, or animals around the massage device 100. Therefore, safety around the massage device 100 can also be guaranteed.

So far, we have looked at various embodiments. Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to 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 should be considered from an illustrative rather than a limiting point of view. The scope of the present invention is shown in the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all differences within the equivalent scope will be construed as being included in the present invention.

On the other hand, 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. Computer-readable recording media include storage media such as magnetic storage media (eg, ROM, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.) and optical reading media (eg, CD-ROM, DVD, etc.).

Claims (12)

a body massage unit that provides a massage to a user's back or thighs and includes a leg massage unit accommodating unit for accommodating the leg massage unit;
an electrical box supporting the body massaging unit and including a power supply unit or a control unit; and
Provides a massage to the user's leg, and includes the leg massage unit that rotates with respect to the body massage unit around a rotation axis,
The storage unit of the leg massage unit includes a first detection sensor, the first detection sensor is disposed toward the leg massage unit, detects whether an object is present in the storage unit of the leg massage unit,
The leg massage unit includes a posture sensor for measuring a rotational angle of the leg massage unit from the storage unit,
The control unit controls the operation of the body massage unit and the leg massage unit,
When the rotation angle of the leg massager sensed by the posture sensor exceeds a predetermined critical angle and the first detection sensor detects an object, the control unit outputs an alarm signal or controls movement of the leg massager Massage device for performing at least one of the operations to control to stop.
According to claim 1,
The massage device includes a second sensor located on the upper surface of the electrical box and detecting whether an object is placed on the upper surface of the electrical box;
The first detection sensor includes at least one of an ultrasonic sensor, an infrared sensor, a laser sensor, or an illuminance sensor,
The second detection sensor is a massage device including a tact switch, a capacitive touch sensor, or a pressure sensor.
According to claim 1,
When the rotation angle exceeds the critical angle, the control unit recognizes that the object detected by the first detection sensor is not the leg massage unit,
When the rotation angle is less than or equal to the critical angle, the control unit recognizes that the object detected by the first detection sensor is the massage device for the leg.
delete According to claim 1,
The massage device further includes a massage device control device for a user to control the massage device,
The control unit controls to display the alarm signal on the screen of the massage device control device,
The controller outputs an alarm release button on the screen of the massage device control device and controls other buttons other than the alarm release button to be deactivated.
According to claim 5,
When the alarm signal is output, the control unit determines whether the first detection sensor has detected an object,
When the first detection sensor does not detect an object, the control unit determines whether an alarm release button is pressed by the user,
When an alarm release button is pressed by the user, the control unit controls to resume the movement of the massage device.
According to claim 6,
When an alarm release button is pressed by the user, the control unit controls to reactivate the other buttons on the screen of the massage device control device.
According to claim 1,
When the rotation angle exceeds the critical angle and the first detection sensor detects an object, the control unit controls the massage device to move the leg massage unit so that it is parallel to the ground.
According to claim 2,
When the second detection sensor detects that an object is present on the upper surface of the electrical box, the control unit controls to output an alarm signal and controls to stop the movement of the massage device.
According to claim 9,
The massage device further includes a massage device control device for a user to control the massage device,
The control unit controls to display the alarm signal on the screen of the massage device control device,
The controller outputs an alarm release button on the screen of the massage device control device and controls other buttons other than the alarm release button to be deactivated.
According to claim 10,
When the alarm signal is output, the control unit determines whether the first detection sensor and the second detection sensor detect an object,
The control unit determines whether an alarm release button is pressed by a user when the first sensor and the second sensor do not detect an object,
When an alarm release button is pressed by the user, the control unit controls to resume the movement of the massage device.
According to claim 11,
When an alarm release button is pressed by the user, the control unit controls to reactivate the other buttons on the screen of the massage device control device.

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