KR20220144750A - Massage apparatus for including electronic stethoscope and operation thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a massage device comprising: a massage module that provides a massage function to at least one part of the body of a user; and a control part that controls the massage device, wherein the massage module comprises a massage ball frame comprising a plurality of arms extending in different directions, a massage ball coupled to one among the plurality of arms of the massage ball frame, an electronic stethoscope disposed facing the user, a massage actuator that moves the massage ball frame so that the massage ball draws an elliptical shape, and a moving actuator that moves the massage module in an up/down direction. Therefore, the present invention is capable of enabling the electronic stethoscope to properly acquire a desired sound.

Description

MASSAGE APPARATUS FOR INCLUDING ELECTRONIC STETHOSCOPE AND OPERATION THEREOF

The present disclosure relates to a massage device, and more particularly, to a massage device including an electronic stethoscope and for determining an abnormal state of a massage device and a user based on the electronic stethoscope.

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

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

Recently, a massage device is a total health management device and provides various functions as well as kneading, acupressure, and tapping massage. For example, as in Japanese Patent JP6764747, a massage device may be equipped with an electronic stethoscope to sense a user's body sound and perform remote diagnosis. However, the electronic stethoscope included in the existing massage device could not properly acquire the desired sound due to the loud noise of the massage device, and a large space was required to provide the electronic stethoscope.

A massage device according to the present disclosure includes a massage module that provides a massage function to at least a part of a user's body, and a controller for controlling the massage device, wherein the massage module includes a massage ball frame including a plurality of arms extending in different directions. , a massage ball coupled to one of a plurality of arms of the massage ball frame, an electronic stethoscope disposed to face the user, a kneading actuator that moves the massage ball frame so that the massage ball draws an oval shape, and a massage module that moves in the vertical direction It includes a moving actuator.

The massage ball frame of the massage device according to the present disclosure includes two arms extending in different directions, the massage ball is formed on one arm of the massage ball frame, and the electronic stethoscope is formed on the other arm of the massage ball frame .

The massage module of the massage device according to the present disclosure includes a z-axis movement module, and the control unit stops the kneading actuator and the movement actuator before receiving a sound signal for the user from the electronic stethoscope, and z so that the massage ball frame moves forward Controls the axis movement module and receives a sound signal for the user.

The massage module of the massage device according to the present disclosure is inserted into the two nuts included in the fixed frame for the electronic stethoscope and the fixed frame for the electronic stethoscope, in which two nuts are formed side by side in front and behind, and the electronic stethoscope is fixed, and the actuator for the electronic stethoscope rotates A shaft for an electronic stethoscope that moves back and forth by a stethoscope, a bracket for an electronic stethoscope coupled to the front end of the shaft for an electronic stethoscope and extended to the left and right, and two electronic stethoscopes arranged side by side on the left and right of the bracket for the electronic stethoscope.

Before receiving the sound signal for the user from the electronic stethoscope, the control unit of the massage device according to the present disclosure stops the kneading actuator and the moving actuator, and controls the z-axis movement module so that the massage ball frame moves backward, and for the electronic stethoscope The actuator is driven to move the electronic stethoscope forward, and a sound signal to the user is received.

The control unit of the massage device according to the present disclosure moves the electronic stethoscope to the rear by driving the actuator for the electronic stethoscope, controls to provide a massage to the user using the massage module, and provides a massage to the user from the electronic stethoscope in advance Receives a sound signal for the device for a period of time, and determines whether the massage device is malfunctioning based on the received sound signal.

The control unit of the massage device according to the present disclosure determines the health state of the user based on the sound signal for the user, and outputs the health state of the user, and the sound signal for the user includes a heart sound, a breathing sound, an arterial sound, a bowel noise, or at least one of vascular sounds.

The control unit of the massage device according to the present disclosure extracts a respiration-related sound having a high similarity to a pre-stored respiration sound from a sound signal for the user, determines a period of change in the amplitude of the respiration-related sound as a respiration cycle, and a respiration cycle is predetermined. When the first threshold period or more, it is determined that the user is in the sleep state, and when the user is in the sleep state, the massage mode is switched to the sleep massage mode.

The control unit of the massage device according to the present disclosure acquires a breathing cycle every predetermined cycle, matches the breathing cycle with a massage pattern that the user is receiving, and stores it to create a breathing cycle database, and based on the breathing cycle database, the user's breathing A massage pattern provided when the cycle is slow is selected, and a massage mode is created using the selected massage pattern.

The control unit of the massage device according to the present disclosure acquires a breathing cycle after providing one massage pattern included in the massage mode, and when the breathing cycle is less than the second threshold cycle, removes one massage pattern from the massage mode to massage reconfigure the mode, and the second threshold period is less than the first threshold period.

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

The massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can arrange the electronic stethoscope in the massage device without significantly changing the structure of the massage device. In addition, the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is provided with a method by which the electronic stethoscope can properly acquire a target sound.

The effects obtainable in the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below. .

1 is a view for explaining a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
2 is a view for explaining a main frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
3 is a view showing a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
4 is a diagram illustrating an external device capable of communicating with the massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
5 shows a control unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
6 is a view showing a massage module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
7 is a view for explaining a connection relationship between the massage ball frame and the frame housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 8 shows a cross-section of a part of the massage module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
9 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
10 shows a part of a massage module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
13 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

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

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

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

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

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

Also, as used herein, the term “unit” refers to a software or hardware component, and “unit” performs certain roles. However, "part" is not meant to be limited to software or hardware. A “unit” may be configured to reside on an addressable storage medium and may be configured to refresh one or more processors. Thus, by way of example, “part” refers 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. The functionality provided within components and “parts” may be combined into a smaller number of components and “parts” or further divided into additional components and “parts”.

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

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

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

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

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, the embodiments will be described in detail so that those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains can easily implement them. And in order to clearly describe the present disclosure in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description will be omitted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The portion in contact with the ground in the body massage unit 2100 may include any material for increasing frictional force and/or any member (eg, non-slip pad, etc.) for increasing frictional force, and a massage device ( 100) may include wheels for enhancing the mobility.

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

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may include at least one air cell (not shown; air bag). The air cell may be located in the user's shoulder part, pelvis part, arm massage part, leg massage part 2300, etc., but is not limited thereto, and may be arranged in various parts of the massage device 100 . The arm massage unit may be disposed on both sides of the body massage unit 2100 to provide a massage to the user's arm.

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 for massaging the user's calf and/or a foot massage unit for massaging the user's feet.

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

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

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

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

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may include an audio output module 2160 . The audio output module 2160 may be provided in various locations. For example, the audio output module 2160 may include an upper audio output unit disposed on the upper end of the seat unit in contact with the user, a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the left and right arm massage unit of the seat unit, and/or attached to the rear end of the arm massage unit. It may include a plurality of output units, such as a rear audio output unit, but is not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module 2160 may provide a stereophonic sound such as 5.1 channel, but is not limited thereto. The arm massage unit may be disposed on at least one of both sides of the body massage unit 2100 to provide a massage to the user's arm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The body massage module 2170 may include a gear meshing with the rack gear 2251 . More specifically, the body massage module 2170 may include gears meshed with the front-rear-direction leg gear and the vertical-direction leg gear, respectively. As the gear rotates by the actuator provided in the body massage module 2170 , the body massage module 2170 may move in at least one direction forward, rearward, upward and downward.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The medical massage mode may include at least one of 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, an examinee mode, a weightlessness mode, and a growth mode.

The massage mode may correspond to the massage pattern list. The list of massage patterns may differ depending on the massage mode. A list of different massage patterns may be predetermined according to a massage mode. The massage pattern list may include a plurality of massage patterns. The massage pattern list may be a list in which the massage patterns to be performed by the massage apparatus 100 are arranged in chronological order. The massage device may perform the massage pattern from the top of the massage pattern list. The massage apparatus may provide a massage to the user by sequentially performing a plurality of massage patterns included in the massage pattern list.

The massage pattern may be defined by information about the massage pattern. The information on the massage pattern may indicate a combination of at least one of a massage module to be used, an airbag, a massage type, a massage time, a massage intensity, a massage position, a temperature of the massage device, and information on a massage posture.

The massage position may refer to a body part of the user massaged by the massage device 100 . The massage device 100 may provide a massage to the user's body part by controlling the actuator in the corresponding part to move. The massage device may massage at least one part at the same time. For example, the massage device 100 may simultaneously massage at least one of an arm, a leg, a foot, and/or a back.

The massage type may include at least one of tapping, kneading, hand tapping, complex massage, acupressure, swing, and/or swing tapping. The massage device 100 may control the massage module and/or the air cell to move based on the information on the type of massage. The massage apparatus 100 may provide the user with at least one massage of tapping, kneading, hand tapping, compound massage, acupressure, swing, and swing tapping, to the user based on the information on the type of massage.

The massage time indicates a time during which the massage device 100 provides a massage pattern to the user. The massage apparatus 100 may determine a time to provide a massage pattern to the user based on information about the massage time.

The massage intensity indicates the intensity of pressing, kneading, or tapping the user by the massage device 100 . The massage device 100 may control the actuator to adjust the intensity of pressing, kneading, or tapping the user. The intensity of pressing, kneading, or tapping the user may vary depending on the body part.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the input unit 350 selects, cancels, and inputs buttons and/or directions in the form of hot keys according to a preset user setting function and/or a function preset by itself. A selection button for execution may be provided.

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

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

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

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

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

Computer readable storage media includes volatile and nonvolatile media, transitory and non-transitory media implemented in any method and/or technology for storing information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules and/or other data; Removable and non-removable media. Computer readable storage media may include RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory and/or other memory technologies, CD-ROMs, digital video disks (DVDs) and/or other optical disk storage devices, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tapes, magnetic disk storage devices. and/or other magnetic storage devices, and/or any other medium that can be accessed by a computer and used to store the desired information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

6 is a view showing a massage module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage module 2170 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a Z-axis movement module and a massage ball frame 700, but is not limited thereto.

The massage module 2170 may include at least one massage ball frame 700 . For example, the massage module 2170 may include a total of two massage ball frames 700, one on the left and one on the right. The massage ball frame 700 may include a plurality of arms extending in different directions. In addition, the massage ball 710 may be coupled to one of the plurality of arms included in the massage ball frame 700 . For example, the massage ball frame 700 may be provided in a shape similar to the letter "V".

In addition, the massage ball frame 700 may include at least one massage ball 710 . In addition, each of the two massage ball frames 700 included in the massage module 2170 may include at least one massage ball 710 . The massage ball may be coupled to one of the plurality of arms of the massage ball frame 700 . Referring to FIG. 6 , the massage ball may be coupled to the upper arm of the massage ball frame 700 .

Also, the massage module 2170 may include an electronic stethoscope 720 . The electronic stethoscope 720 may be positioned toward the user. Accordingly, the electronic stethoscope 720 may acquire a sound signal generated from the user's body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The massage device 100 may include an actuator for an electronic stethoscope for moving the electronic stethoscope. There may be at least one actuator for the electronic stethoscope. By the actuator for the electronic stethoscope, the electronic stethoscope 720 can move forward and backward, or rotate about an axis parallel to the left and right. By the actuator for the electronic stethoscope, the electronic stethoscope 720 may be disposed toward the user, disposed toward the ground, or disposed toward the opposite direction of the user. Here, the front may mean the front when the user sits in the massage car. In addition, since the massage device 100 is behind the user, disposition of the electronic stethoscope 720 toward the user may mean that the electronic stethoscope 720 faces forward.

The massage device 100 may rotate the direction of the electronic stethoscope so that the electronic stethoscope 720 faces a direction other than the direction of the user. The massage device 100 of the present disclosure may control the actuator for the electronic stethoscope to face the user when the electronic stethoscope receives a sound signal for the user. In addition, the massage device 100 may control the actuator for the electronic stethoscope to face the ground or the opposite direction of the user when the electronic stethoscope 720 receives a sound signal for the massage device.

The electronic stethoscope 720 may be coupled to the massage module 2170 in various ways. For example, referring to FIG. 6 , the massage ball frame 700 may be combined with the electronic stethoscope 720 . More specifically, each of the two massage ball frames 700 included in the massage module 2170 may include at least one massage ball 710 . The massage ball may be coupled to one of the plurality of arms of the massage ball frame 700 . Referring to FIG. 6 , the massage ball may be coupled to the upper arm of the massage ball frame 700 .

The massage ball frame 700 may include two arms extending in different directions. As already described, the massage ball 710 may be formed in one arm of the massage ball frame. For example, the massage ball 710 may be coupled to the upper arm of the massage ball frame. In addition, the electronic stethoscope 720 may be formed in another arm of the massage ball frame. For example, the electronic stethoscope 720 may be coupled to the lower arm of the massage ball frame. The electronic stethoscope 720 may communicate with the controller 300 by wire or wireless. The sound signal obtained from the electronic stethoscope 720 may be transmitted to the controller 300 . The controller 300 may perform various operations based on the received sound signal.

In addition, the massage module 2170 may include a kneading actuator that moves the massage ball frame so that the massage ball draws an oval shape. The kneading actuator may operate based on a signal received from the control unit. In addition, the kneading actuator can turn the massage ball clockwise or counterclockwise. By the movement of the massage ball, the user may receive a kneading massage from the massage device 100 .

The massage ball frame 700 may be connected to the frame housing 800 in a V-shaped bent portion. In one embodiment, the massage ball frame 700 may be coupled to the frame housing 800 through a shaft (not shown) passing through a portion of the bent portion. By being connected to the frame housing 800 in this way, the massage ball frame 700 may be connected to the Z-axis movement module.

7 is a view for explaining a connection relationship between the massage ball frame and the frame housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the massage ball frame 700 may be non-rotatably coupled to the frame housing 800 . For example, the massage ball frame 700 is coupled to the protruding part of the frame housing 800 by a shaft passing through a part of the V-shaped bent part, and is supported by the recessed part to be fixed so as not to fluctuate up and down. can However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the massage ball frame 700 may be rotatably coupled to the frame housing 800 .

The kneading actuator may move the massage ball 710 located at the top of the at least two massage balls to draw an oval forming a predetermined angle with the ground. The predetermined angle may include an angle 892 in a downward direction or an angle 891 in an upward direction. Also, the predetermined angle may include 0 degrees. The user may be provided with a kneading massage by the massage ball 710 which performs an elliptical motion by the kneading actuator.

The massage module 2170 may include a massage ball 710 and an electronic stethoscope 720 . The massage apparatus 100 may determine the position of the user's shoulder by measuring the load of the actuator while the massage module 2170 is lowered. The massage device 100 may divide the user's body part based on the acquired position of the shoulder and the predetermined position of the seat part. For example, the massage apparatus 100 may divide the position of the seat part in half from the position of the shoulder to determine the upper part as the back part and the lower part as the waist part. The waist can be further divided into upper waist, middle waist, and lower waist (or buttocks). After dividing the user's body in this way, the massage module 2170 may control the vertical position of the massage module 2170 to position the electronic stethoscope 720 at a specific position in the user's body. For example, when the massage device 100 needs to acquire a heart sound signal, the massage module 2170 may be positioned on the back and the electronic stethoscope 720 may acquire the sound signal. In addition, when the massage module 2170 needs to acquire a sound signal from the user's stomach, the massage module 2170 may be positioned on the waist and the sound signal may be acquired with the electronic stethoscope 720 .

Figure 8 shows a cross-section of a part of the massage module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage module 2170 may include a z-axis movement module. The z-axis movement module may move the massage ball frame 700 forward or backward. When the massage ball frame 700 moves forward or backward, the massage ball 710 or the electronic stethoscope 720 may also move forward or backward. Accordingly, the intensity of the massage by the massage ball 710 may be adjusted. Also, the electronic stethoscope 720 may move closer to the user or move away from the user.

The Z-axis movement module may include a shaft 900, at least one pinion gear 920 fitted to the shaft 900, and a rack gear 930 meshed with the pinion gear 920, and the frame housing 800 includes It may be connected to the rack gear (930).

When the shaft 900 is rotated by the z-axis movement module actuator, the pinion gear 920 rotates, and the rack gear 930 meshed with the pinion gear 920 may move along the Z-axis. At this time, the rack gear 930 may move forward or backward along the Z-axis according to the direction in which the pinion gear 920 rotates. For example, referring to Figure 8, when the pinion gear 920 rotates clockwise, the rack gear 930 can move forward on the Z-axis, and conversely, when the pinion gear 920 rotates counterclockwise, The rack gear 930 may move backward on the Z-axis. As the rack gear 930 moves along the Z-axis, the frame housing 800 connected to the rack gear 930 moves, and the massage ball frame 700 may move along the Z-axis in conjunction therewith.

As already described, the massage ball frame 700 may have a “V”. The curved portion of the massage ball frame 700 may be coupled to the frame housing 800 . Also, the curved portion of the massage ball frame 700 may be coupled to the frame housing 800 and the rotation shaft 730 . Therefore, the massage ball frame 700 may be rotatable about the rotation shaft 730 of the frame housing 800 . The rotation shaft 730 may extend left and right. Referring to FIG. 7 , the massage ball frame 700 may be rotated (rotated) in a clockwise direction (732) or a counterclockwise direction (731).

As the massage ball frame 700 rotates, the massage ball 710 may be positioned in front of the electronic stethoscope 720 , or the electronic stethoscope 720 may be positioned in front of the massage ball 710 . For example, when the massage ball frame 700 rotates in the clockwise direction 732 , the electronic stethoscope 720 may be positioned in front of the massage ball 710 by a distance 733 . At this time, the massage device 100 may acquire a sound from the user's body with the electronic stethoscope 720 . In addition, when the massage ball frame 700 rotates in the counterclockwise direction 731 , the massage ball 710 may be positioned in front of the electronic stethoscope 720 . In this case, the massage device 100 may provide a massage to the user using the massage ball 710 . The massage module 2170 may further include a rotation actuator for rotating the massage ball frame 700 . The controller 300 may control the rotation actuator to rotate the massage ball frame 700 .

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

The massage apparatus 100 may determine to acquire a sound signal generated in the user's body based on the user's input or a predetermined massage mode. The massage apparatus 100 may acquire a sound signal for the user in the middle of providing a massage based on the massage mode. For example, the massage apparatus 100 may determine to acquire a sound for the user when the leg massage is mainly provided to the user. The control unit may perform a step 961 of stopping the kneading actuator and the moving actuator before receiving a sound signal for the user from the electronic stethoscope 720 . Therefore, the massage module 2170 may not provide tapping, kneading, or acupressure massage to the user.

In addition, the control unit 300 may perform a step 962 of controlling the z-axis movement module to move the massage ball frame 700 forward. In addition, the controller 300 may control the rotation actuator included in the massage module 2170 so that the electronic stethoscope 720 is positioned in front of the massage ball 710 . Accordingly, the electronic stethoscope 720 may touch the user's back or waist. The controller 300 may perform step 963 of receiving a sound signal for the user. The sound signal to the user may include at least one of a heart sound, a breathing sound, an arterial sound, a bowel noise, and a blood vessel sound.

Since the massage ball 710 and the electronic stethoscope 720 are mounted on the massage ball frame 700 including the 'V'-shaped arm, the massage ball 710 moves backward, and the electronic stethoscope 720 moves forward. The process can be done simultaneously. Therefore, the massage device 100 can be provided with the electronic stethoscope 720 without a major design change. In addition, since the massage ball frame 700 is rotated by the rotation actuator, when providing a massage to the user, the rotation actuator can be controlled to advance the massage ball 710 . In addition, the rotary actuator may be controlled to advance the electronic stethoscope 720 in order to obtain a sound signal generated from the user's body. Since one rotary actuator can perform various functions, the cost reduction of the massage device 100 can also be achieved.

The massage device 100 may decide to provide a massage again. The massage apparatus 100 may determine to provide the massage again according to a preset time elapsed after receiving the user's input or obtaining a sound signal for the user, or according to a preset massage mode setting. In addition, the controller 300 may control the z-axis movement module to position the massage ball frame 700 at a position for massage on the z-axis. For example, the controller 300 may determine the position of the massage ball frame 700 on the z-axis based on the user's setting value. Alternatively, the controller 300 may control the massage ball frame 700 to return to the position of the massage ball frame 700 on the z-axis immediately before determining to obtain a sound signal for the user. In addition, the control unit 300 may control the rotation actuator included in the massage module 2170 so that the massage ball 710 is located in front of the electronic stethoscope 720 . Therefore, the massage ball 710 may touch the user's back or waist. Also, the massage device 100 may provide a tapping, kneading, or acupressure massage to the user by using the massage ball 710 .

A case has been described in which the electronic stethoscope 720 is located in the massage ball frame 700 of the massage module 2170 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

10 shows a part of a massage module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

10 illustrates a case in which the electronic stethoscope 720 is not provided in the massage ball frame 700 . The massage ball frame 700 may include at least one massage ball. The massage ball frame 700 may not include the electronic stethoscope 720 . Each of the massage balls 710 may be mounted at the ends of the 'V'-shaped arms of the massage ball frame 700 .

The electronic stethoscope 7200 may be formed in a part of the massage module frame 740 of the massage module 2170 . Here, the massage module frame 740 is configured to become a skeleton of the massage module 2170 . The massage module frame 740 may have a configuration in which at least one of the shaft 900 or the frame housing 800 is fixed.

The massage module 2170 may include a fixed frame 1010 for an electronic stethoscope. More specifically, the electronic stethoscope fixed frame 1010 may be coupled to the lower end of the massage module frame 740 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The electronic stethoscope fixing frame 1010 may be configured to fix the electronic stethoscope 720 to the massage module frame 740 . The fixed frame 1010 for the electronic stethoscope may include two nuts 1011 and 1012 side by side in front and back.

The massage module 2170 may include a shaft 1020 for an electronic stethoscope. The shaft 1020 for the electronic stethoscope may be inserted into the two nuts 1011 and 1012 included in the fixed frame 1010 for the electronic stethoscope. The shaft 1020 for the electronic stethoscope may move back and forth by rotation of the actuator for the electronic stethoscope. The actuator for the electronic stethoscope may rotate the shaft 1020 for the electronic stethoscope. A screw line may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft 1020 for the electronic stethoscope. In addition, threads may be formed on the inner peripheral surfaces of the nuts 1011 and 1012 . The threads of the shaft 1020 and the threads of the nuts 1011 and 1012 may be engaged with each other. Therefore, when the actuator for the electronic stethoscope rotates the shaft 1020 for the electronic stethoscope, the shaft 1020 for the electronic stethoscope may move forward or backward.

The massage module 2170 may include a bracket 1030 for an electronic stethoscope. The electronic stethoscope bracket 1030 may be coupled to the front end of the electronic stethoscope shaft 1020 . The bracket 1030 for the electronic stethoscope may be in a plate shape extending from side to side. At least one electronic stethoscope 720 may be coupled to the bracket 1030 for an electronic stethoscope. Two electronic stethoscopes 720 of the bracket 1030 for an electronic stethoscope may be arranged side by side on the left and right.

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

The massage apparatus 100 may determine to acquire a sound signal generated in the user's body based on the user's input or a predetermined massage mode. Hereinafter, a process of acquiring a sound signal generated from the user's body will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11 . Before receiving the sound signal for the user from the electronic stethoscope, the control unit 300 may perform a control step 1110 to stop the kneading actuator and the moving actuator. Therefore, the massage module 2170 may not provide a tapping, kneading, or acupressure massage to the user.

The controller 300 may perform an operation 1120 of controlling the z-axis movement module so that the massage ball frame moves backward. When the electronic stethoscope 720 is coupled to the massage module 2170 as shown in FIG. 10 , the forward and backward movement of the electronic stethoscope 720 may be controlled independently of the forward and backward movement of the massage ball 710 . By controlling the control unit 300 to move the massage ball frame backward before the electronic stethoscope 720, it is possible to create a state in which the user does not receive force by the massage ball. When the user receives the force by the massage ball, the user may be in a state that is not in close contact with the massage device or the user is giving force to the corresponding part. The massage device 100 may move the massage ball frame 700 backward and then the massage ball 710 backward, so that the user can sit in close contact with the massage device 100 . The massage ball 710 does not provide a massage, but a massage by an airbag may be provided. In addition, at least one of an arm airbag, a leg airbag, and a shoulder airbag may be inflated to fix the user's arm, leg, or shoulder. In addition, the airbag can maintain the inflated state throughout acquiring the sound signal. Therefore, the user's body may be fixed before the electronic stethoscope 720 touches the user's body. Accordingly, the massage device 100 may accurately acquire a sound signal generated from the user's body.

The control unit 300 may perform a step 1130 of moving the electronic stethoscope 720 forward by driving the actuator for the electronic stethoscope. The electronic stethoscope 720 may be in contact with the user's body. The controller 300 may perform an operation 1140 of receiving a sound signal for the user. When the electronic stethoscope 720 receives the sound signal, the airbag and massage module may not move.

The massage device 100 may decide to provide a massage again. The massage apparatus 100 may determine to provide the massage again according to a preset time elapsed after receiving the user's input or obtaining a sound signal for the user, or according to a preset massage mode setting. The control unit 300 may perform a step of moving the electronic stethoscope 720 backward by driving the actuator for the electronic stethoscope. In addition, the controller 300 may perform a control step to provide a massage to the user using the massage module 2170 . Since the process of providing the massage again by the massage module 2170 has already been described, a description of the overlapping process will be omitted.

The massage device 100 may obtain a sound signal for the user as shown in FIGS. 9 and 11 . The controller 300 may perform an operation of determining the user's health state based on the sound signal for the user. Also, the massage apparatus 100 may perform the step of outputting the user's health state. The massage device 100 may output the user's health status as an image or sound using a display unit or a speaker. The sound signal to the user may include at least one of a heart sound, a breathing sound, an arterial sound, a bowel noise, and a blood vessel sound. The user's health status may be information related to the user's energy consumption. Also, the user's health status may be information related to whether tension or stress is present.

The massage apparatus 100 may accumulate and store sound signals for each user for each user. The massage device 100 may accumulate and store sound signals for the user acquired within a predetermined period. The massage device 100 may transmit a sound signal for the user to the service server. The server may accumulate and store sound signals for the user. Determining the user's health state may be performed by the server, not by the massage device 100 . The massage device 100 may receive and output the user's health status from the server.

The massage device 100 or the server may pre-store a sound signal generated when health is abnormal. The massage device 100 or the server may determine whether a sound generated when health is abnormal is included in the sound of the user. For example, the massage device 100 or the server may divide the sound for the user into a plurality of sections. In addition, the massage apparatus 100 or the server may determine whether a sound generated when a health abnormality is included in each of a plurality of sections. The massage apparatus 100 or the server may determine that there is an abnormality in the user's health when the similarity between the plurality of sections and the sound generated when the health is abnormal is equal to or greater than a predetermined first threshold similarity.

In addition, the massage apparatus 100 or the server may Fourier transform the sound for the user into a first frequency signal. In addition, the massage device 100 or the server may store in advance a second frequency signal obtained by Fourier transforming a sound signal generated when a health condition occurs. The massage device 100 or the server may determine whether the second frequency signal is included in the first frequency signal. In addition, when the second frequency signal is included in the first frequency signal, the massage device 100 or the server may determine that there is an abnormality in the user's health.

In addition, the massage apparatus 100 or the server may Fourier transform the sound for the user into a first frequency signal. The massage device 100 may determine whether a peak appears at a predetermined discriminative frequency in the first frequency signal. The discrimination frequency may be a signal for determining whether a signal related to a user's health condition is included in the first frequency signal. The discrimination frequency may be plural. In addition, when a peak appears in the discrimination frequency, the massage apparatus 100 or the server may determine that there is an abnormality in the user's health.

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

Referring to FIG. 12 , the controller 300 may perform an operation 1210 of extracting a breath-related sound having a high similarity to a pre-stored respiration sound from the sound signal for the user. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the controller 300 may control the electronic stethoscope 720 to acquire the user's breathing-related sound by positioning the electronic stethoscope 720 near the user's chest.

The controller 300 may perform an operation 1220 of determining the period of change in the amplitude of the breathing-related sound as the breathing period. Breathing may be paused between the user's inhalation and exhalation. Also, when breathing is paused, the amplitude of breathing-related sounds may be low. The controller 300 may determine the breathing cycle by measuring the time between the times when the amplitude of the breathing-related sound is lowered.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 300 may determine the breathing cycle by doubling the time between the times when the amplitude of the breathing-related sound is lowered. According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 300 may obtain a time at which the amplitude is lowered, and then obtain a time at which the amplitude is lowered again, excluding the time at which the amplitude is weakly lowered. The controller 300 may acquire the time between the acquired times as a breathing cycle. More specifically, if the time at which the amplitude of the breathing-related sound is lowered is the first time, the second time, and the third time in chronological order, the control unit 300 is between the first time and the third time except for the second time. Time can be determined as the breathing cycle.

The controller 300 may measure the respiration cycle a plurality of times and determine the final respiration cycle by averaging the respiration cycle.

When the respiration cycle is equal to or greater than the first threshold cycle, the controller 300 may perform an operation 1230 of determining that the user is in a sleep state. Here, the breathing cycle may be the final breathing cycle. The controller 300 may determine whether the user is in a sleep state further based on whether the average amplitude of the breathing-related sound is less than or equal to a predetermined threshold level. That is, when the respiration cycle is equal to or greater than the first threshold period and the average amplitude of the breathing-related sound is less than or equal to the predetermined threshold level, the control unit 300 may perform the step 1230 of determining that the user is in the sleep state. .

Also, when the user is in a sleep state, the controller 300 may perform an operation 1240 of converting the massage mode to the sleep massage mode. The sleep massage mode may be an airbag-oriented massage mode. That is, the sleep massage mode is a mode in which a massage is provided using an action of contracting or expanding the airbag. In the sleep massage mode, the massage module 2170 may not operate.

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

The controller 300 may perform an operation 1310 of acquiring a respiration cycle every predetermined cycle. The controller 300 may acquire a respiration cycle every predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the controller 300 may acquire a breathing cycle whenever the massage pattern is changed. The massage mode may include a plurality of massage patterns. The controller 300 may acquire a breathing cycle before one massage pattern included in one massage mode starts. Also, the controller 300 may acquire a breathing cycle after one massage pattern included in one massage mode is finished. The controller 300 may acquire a breathing cycle before the start and a breathing cycle after the end for all of the plurality of massage patterns included in one massage mode.

Step 1320 of generating a breathing cycle database by matching and storing the breathing cycle with the massage pattern received by the user may be performed ( 1320 ). In addition, the control unit 300 may store the identifier of the massage pattern, the breathing cycle before the start, and the breathing cycle after the end. For a plurality of massage patterns included in the massage mode, the controller 300 may generate a breathing cycle database by storing an identifier of a massage pattern, a breathing cycle before starting, and a breathing cycle after ending.

The controller 300 may perform an operation 1330 of selecting a massage pattern provided when the user's breathing cycle is slowed, based on the breathing cycle database. For example, if the value is negative after subtracting the breathing cycle after the end from the breathing cycle before the start, the controller 300 may determine that the user's breathing cycle is low, and may select a corresponding massage pattern. The controller 300 may select at least one massage pattern when the user's breathing cycle is slowed from among a plurality of massage patterns included in the massage mode.

The massage apparatus 100 may perform an operation 1340 of generating a massage mode by using the selected massage pattern. That is, the massage apparatus 100 may automatically generate a massage mode including at least one massage pattern when the breathing cycle is slowed. The massage apparatus 100 may provide at least one selected massage pattern for a predetermined time. The massage apparatus 100 may fill the predetermined total massage providing time by repeating at least one selected massage pattern.

A prolonged breathing cycle may mean that the user is in a comfortable state. That is, the generated massage mode may be a massage mode composed of a massage pattern that makes the user comfortable. The generated massage mode may increase user satisfaction.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 300 may perform a step of acquiring a breathing cycle after providing one massage pattern included in the massage mode. The controller 300 may acquire a breathing cycle after one massage pattern included in one massage mode is finished. Also, the controller 300 may acquire a breathing cycle after the massage pattern is finished for all of the plurality of massage patterns included in one massage mode.

When the breathing cycle after the end is less than the second threshold cycle, the controller 300 may perform the step of reconfiguring the massage mode by removing one massage pattern from the massage mode. Here, the second threshold period may be smaller than the first threshold period. That is, the massage apparatus 100 may automatically remove the massage pattern for accelerating the user's breathing in the massage mode. Therefore, the massage device 100 may provide the user with a massage that makes the user comfortable. The controller 300 may output a message inquiring to the user before removing the massage pattern in the massage mode. When receiving a signal indicating permission from the user, the massage apparatus 100 may remove the corresponding massage pattern in the massage mode. When the massage pattern is removed, the massage time may be shortened as much as the corresponding massage pattern is removed. However, the massage apparatus 100 may not change the total massage providing time. For example, the massage apparatus 100 may repeat the remaining massage pattern to fill the total massage providing time.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, as in step 1310 , the control unit 300 may acquire the breathing cycle before the start and the breathing cycle after the end for all of the plurality of massage patterns included in one massage mode. . The controller 300 may determine that the user's breathing cycle is increased when the value after subtracting the breathing cycle after the end from the breathing cycle before the start is positive. The controller 300 may reconfigure the massage mode by removing the corresponding massage pattern from the massage mode.

In addition, the controller 300 may determine that the user's breathing cycle is excessively high when the value after subtracting the breathing cycle after the end from the breathing cycle before the start is a positive number and is greater than the third threshold period in advance. The controller 300 may reconfigure the massage mode by removing the corresponding massage pattern from the massage mode.

The massage device 100 may measure the user's body energy consumption based on the breathing cycle. The amount of body energy consumption may mean calories consumed by the user. For example, the massage device 100 may acquire the amount of body energy consumption based on a breathing cycle based on a predetermined formula. Respiratory cycle and body energy expenditure can be inversely proportional. The massage device 100 may directly measure the user's body energy consumption. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the massage device 100 may transmit a breathing cycle to the service server, and the service server may calculate the amount of body energy consumption based on the breathing cycle. In addition, the service server may transmit the amount of body energy consumption to the massage device. The massage device 100 may output the amount of body energy consumption.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, as in step 1310 , the control unit 300 may acquire the breathing cycle before the start and the breathing cycle after the end for all of the plurality of massage patterns included in one massage mode. . The massage device 100 may determine the average or median value of the respiratory cycle before the start and the respiratory cycle after the end as the final breathing cycle. In addition, the massage device 100 may acquire the amount of body energy consumption based on the final breathing cycle. The massage apparatus 100 may match and store the amount of body energy consumption for each massage pattern. The massage device 100 may store target information of the user. The user's goal may include 'relaxation of the body' or 'diet'. The massage apparatus 100 may provide a massage according to the user's goal. For example, when the user's goal is body relaxation, the massage apparatus 100 may generate a massage mode by using a massage pattern in which the amount of body energy consumption is equal to or less than the first threshold consumption amount. Also, when the user's target is a diet, the massage apparatus 100 may generate a massage mode by using a massage pattern in which the body energy consumption is equal to or greater than the second threshold consumption amount. The first threshold consumption amount and the second threshold consumption amount are predetermined values and may be independent of each other. The first threshold consumption amount may be greater than, less than, or equal to the first threshold consumption amount.

The massage device 100 may determine the state of the massage device using the electronic stethoscope 720 . As already described, the electronic stethoscope 720 may rotate about an axis parallel to the left and right. The electronic stethoscope bracket 1030 may have left and right axes parallel to each other. The electronic stethoscope 720 may rotate about an axis parallel to the left and right. For example, the electronic stethoscope 720 may be disposed toward the user by the actuator for the electronic stethoscope, disposed toward the ground, or disposed toward the opposite direction of the user.

The controller 300 may perform a step of receiving a sound signal to the device from the electronic stethoscope for a predetermined time while the massage module 2170 is stopped or the massage module 2170 is providing a massage to the user. After controlling the electronic stethoscope 720 to be disposed toward the user, the controller 300 may acquire a sound signal for a predetermined time period. At this time, the electronic stethoscope 720 does not contact the user, but only faces the user. In addition, the control unit 300 may control the actuator for the electronic stethoscope to control the electronic stethoscope 720 to be disposed toward the ground. Also, the controller 300 may acquire a sound signal for the device from the electronic stethoscope 720 for a predetermined time. In addition, the control unit 300 may control the actuator for the electronic stethoscope to control the electronic stethoscope 720 to be disposed in the opposite direction of the user. Also, the controller 300 may acquire a sound signal for the device from the electronic stethoscope 720 for a predetermined time. The actuator for the electronic stethoscope may not operate when the electronic stethoscope 720 acquires a sound signal for the device for a predetermined period of time. Therefore, the noise generated by the actuator for the electronic stethoscope may not be included in the sound signal. The sound signal to the device may include a sound related to the operation of the massage module, a sound related to the motion of the frame, and a sound related to the operation of the compressor. The controller 300 may store identification information of the massage mode used by the user when the sound signal for the device is obtained together with the sound signal for the device. Alternatively, the controller 300 may store identification information of the massage pattern used by the user when the sound signal for the device is obtained together with the sound signal for the device.

The controller 300 may compare the acquired sound signal for the device with a sound signal stored in advance. The pre-stored sound signal may be a sound generated when the device is normal. The massage device 100 may acquire a sound generated by the massage device 100 using an electronic stethoscope whenever it operates. In addition, the massage mode provided by the massage device 100 may always generate a similar sound. The massage device 100 may acquire a sound signal acquired in the past from a memory. A sound signal acquired in the past may be a previously stored sound signal.

The control unit 300 may perform a step of determining whether the massage device is malfunctioning based on the received sound signal for the device. The massage device 100 compares the sound signal for the device acquired in the past with the sound signal for the device currently acquired. If a sound significantly different from the past is included in the sound signal for the current device, the massage device has can decide that there is The massage apparatus 100 may compare sound signals for the same massage mode. That is, when the current sound signal is the 'stretching' massage mode, the comparison may be performed by acquiring a sound signal corresponding to the 'stretching' massage mode from the memory.

However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the pre-stored sound signal may be a sound produced when a problem occurs in the device. The sound signal stored in advance may be a sound signal stored in advance by the massage device manufacturer. The massage apparatus 100 may compare the currently acquired sound signal of the massage apparatus 100 with a sound signal stored in advance. The massage apparatus 100 may determine that there is a problem in the massage apparatus 100 when the similarity between the currently acquired sound signal of the massage apparatus 100 and the previously stored sound signal is equal to or greater than the second threshold similarity.

In addition, the massage device 100 may measure the level of the sound signal of the electronic stethoscope 720 . The magnitude of the sound signal can be expressed in decibels. The massage apparatus 100 may determine that there is an abnormality in the massage apparatus 100 when the level of the sound signal is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold sound level. More specifically, the massage apparatus 100 may store a plurality of threshold sound levels for each pattern included in the massage mode on a one-to-one basis. The massage device 100 may acquire a threshold sound volume corresponding to the pattern currently being provided to the user. In addition, the massage device 100 may measure the level of the sound signal of the electronic stethoscope 720 . When the electronic stethoscope 720 measures the level of the sound signal, the massage device 100 may control the massage module to temporarily stop. When the level of the sound signal of the electronic stethoscope 720 exceeds the threshold sound level, the massage apparatus 100 may determine that there is an abnormality in the massage apparatus 100 . The massage device 100 may store three threshold sound levels for one pattern. Each of the three threshold loudness may be associated with when the electronic stethoscope 720 faces the user, faces the ground, and faces the opposite of the user. When the massage device 100 provides a massage to the user in one pattern, the electronic stethoscope 720 controls the user to face the user, then measures the size of the sound signal, and then controls the electronic stethoscope 720 to face the ground. can be measured, and after controlling to face the user in the opposite direction, the magnitude of the sound signal can be measured. The massage device 100 may compare the level of the sound signal of the electronic stethoscope 720 with one of three threshold sound levels. The massage device 100 may compare the threshold sound level corresponding to the direction of the electronic stethoscope 720 with the sound level of the electronic stethoscope 720 among the three threshold sound levels. When the sound level of the electronic stethoscope 720 is greater than the threshold sound level in all three directions, the massage device 100 may output a signal indicating a 'failure'. When the sound level of the electronic stethoscope 720 is greater than the threshold sound level with respect to at least one of them, it is possible to output a signal indicating 'breakable.' In addition, the massage device 100 is an electronic stethoscope for all three directions When the sound level of 720 is less than or equal to the threshold sound level, a signal indicating 'normal' may be output. The user can take a necessary action based on the output image or sound. Therefore, the massage device 100 can receive the necessary action immediately. In addition, with respect to the three directions of the electronic stethoscope 720 Since the determination is made, the massage device 100 can more accurately determine whether the massage device 100 is malfunctioning because, in the massage device 100, various parts are located in various positions, so sound measurement in one direction This is because it is not possible to accurately measure the sound by itself.

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

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

Claims (10)

In the massage device,
a massage module providing a massage function to at least a part of the user's body; and
a control unit for controlling the massage device;
including,
The massage module includes:
Massage ball frame including a plurality of arms extending in different directions;
a massage ball coupled to one of the plurality of arms of the massage ball frame;
an electronic stethoscope positioned to face the user;
a kneading actuator for moving the massage ball frame so that the massage ball draws an oval; and
a moving actuator for moving the massage module in an up-down direction;
A massage device comprising a.
The method of claim 1,
The massage ball frame includes two arms extending in different directions,
The massage ball is formed on one arm of the massage ball frame,
The electronic stethoscope is a massage device formed in the other arm of the massage ball frame.
3. The method of claim 2,
The massage module includes a z-axis movement module,
The control unit stops the kneading actuator and the moving actuator before receiving a sound signal for the user from the electronic stethoscope,
Controls the z-axis movement module to move the massage ball frame forward,
A massage device for receiving a sound signal for the user.
The method of claim 1,
The massage module
Fixing the electronic stethoscope, the fixed frame for the electronic stethoscope in which two nuts are formed side by side;
The electronic stethoscope shaft is inserted into the two nuts included in the fixed frame for the electronic stethoscope, and moves back and forth by the rotation of the actuator for the electronic stethoscope;
an electronic stethoscope bracket coupled to the front end of the electronic stethoscope shaft and extending left and right; and
Massage device comprising two electronic stethoscopes arranged side by side on the left and right of the electronic stethoscope bracket.
5. The method of claim 4,
The control unit stops the kneading actuator and the moving actuator before receiving a sound signal for the user from the electronic stethoscope,
Controls the z-axis movement module so that the massage ball frame moves backward,
By driving the actuator for the electronic stethoscope to move the electronic stethoscope forward,
A massage device for receiving a sound signal for the user.
5. The method of claim 4,
The control unit is
By driving the actuator for the electronic stethoscope, the electronic stethoscope is moved to the rear,
Controlling to provide a massage to the user using the massage module,
Receiving a sound signal to the device for a predetermined time from the electronic stethoscope while providing a massage to the user,
A massage device for determining whether the massage device is malfunctioning based on the received sound signal.
6. The method of any one of claims 3 or 5,
The control unit is
Determine the health status of the user based on the sound signal for the user,
output the health status of the user;
The sound signal for the user is a massage device including at least one of a heart sound, a breathing sound, an arterial sound, a bowel noise, or a blood vessel sound.
6. The method of any one of claims 3 or 5,
The control unit is
extracting a respiration-related sound with a high similarity to the pre-stored respiration sound from the sound signal for the user,
Determining the period of change in the amplitude of the breathing-related sound as a breathing cycle,
If the breathing cycle is greater than or equal to a predetermined first threshold cycle, it is determined that the user is in a sleep state,
A massage device for converting a massage mode to a sleep massage mode when the user is in a sleep state.
9. The method of claim 8,
The control unit is
acquiring the respiratory cycle every predetermined cycle,
The breathing cycle is matched with the massage pattern received by the user and stored to create a breathing cycle database,
Based on the respiration cycle database, select a massage pattern provided when the user's respiration cycle is slow,
A massage device for generating a massage mode by using the selected massage pattern.
9. The method of claim 8,
The control unit is
After providing one massage pattern included in the massage mode, the breathing cycle is obtained,
When the breathing cycle is less than the second threshold cycle, the massage mode is reconfigured by removing the one massage pattern from the massage mode,
The second threshold period is smaller than the first threshold period massage device.

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