JP6966767B2 - Massage machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a massage machine.

Massage machines are generally exhibited in stores such as home electronics mass retailers, and salesmen explain the features and usage of the equipment and sell them. However, in the above sales method, a salesman must be assigned to each store, which is inefficient. To solve such a problem, a massage machine has been proposed in which an image output device and an audio output device are provided in the massage machine and information including explanations of how to use the devices can be output (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ..

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 5-40873

In the massage machine described in Patent Document 1, the user may cancel the output of the information or start the massage without sufficiently acquiring the information. Therefore, it may not be possible to use the device properly, or it may not be possible to sufficiently convey the characteristics of the device to the user. With this, it is not possible to obtain sufficient sales opportunities.
In addition, message information (for example, promotion of the business operator or alerting when using the massage machine) sent by the business operator who installs the massage machine cannot be given to the user. With this, it is not possible to sufficiently advertise the business operator who installs the massage machine to the user.
Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and to provide a massage machine that can sufficiently give the user information about the massage machine even in the absence of a salesman, or Even if the business operator is absent, it is possible to sufficiently give the user message information (for example, advertisement of the business operator or alerting when using the massage machine) sent by the business operator who installs the massage machine. The purpose is to provide a massage machine.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY In a massage machine having a massage unit for massaging a user, the present invention includes a controller having an operation unit for performing various operations of the massage machine, a display unit visually recognized by the user, and / or a voice output unit. The control unit has a control unit that controls the functions of the massage machine, and the control unit has a plurality of control modes in which at least a part of the functions available to the user among all the functions of the massage machine is different. The control mode includes a full-function control mode in which the user can use all or almost all functions of the massage machine, and at least a part of the functions available to the user in the full-function control mode. The function-limited control mode includes a function-limited control mode, and when the massager is in a predetermined state, the control unit shifts to the function-limited control mode, and the control unit is in the function-limited control mode. , Information about the massage machine is displayed on the display unit, and / or is output as audio to the audio output unit.
With such a configuration, it is possible to sufficiently give the user information about the massage machine even if the salesman is absent.

Further, it is preferable that the information includes at least one of the characteristics, usage, price or purchase method of the massage machine.
With such a configuration, the massage machine can be used appropriately. In addition, sales opportunities for massage machines will expand.

Further, the present invention is a massage machine having a massage unit that massages the user, a controller having an operation unit for performing various operations of the massage machine, a display unit visually recognized by the user, and / or a voice output unit. And a control unit that controls the functions of the massage machine, and the control unit has a plurality of control modes in which at least some of the functions available to the user among all the functions of the massage machine are different. In the plurality of control modes, at least one of a full-function control mode in which all functions or almost all functions of the massage machine can be used by the user and a function available to the user in the full-function control mode. When the massage machine is in a predetermined state, the control unit shifts to the function-limited control mode, and the control unit performs the function-limited control. The mode is characterized in that message information from a business operator who installs the massage machine is displayed on the display unit and / or is output as voice to the voice output unit.
With such a configuration, message information sent by the business operator who installs the massage machine (for example, promotion of the business operator or alerting when using the massage machine) can be sent even if the business operator is absent. , Can be given to the user sufficiently.

Further, it is preferable that the message information is a promotion from a business operator.
With such a configuration, it is possible to advertise the business operator itself and the products and services handled by the business operator, so that it is possible to obtain profit as an advertising fee from the business operator.

Further, when the operation for activating the massage machine is performed, when the operation for operating the massage unit is performed, or when the contact between the user and the massage machine is detected, the control unit is in the function-limited control mode. It is preferable to move to.
With such a configuration, it is possible to sufficiently give the user information about the massage machine before using the massage machine. That is, the massage machine can be used appropriately. In addition, it is possible to prevent the user from leaving the massage machine before giving information about the massage machine, which expands sales opportunities.

Further, it is preferable that the control unit shifts to the function-limited control mode when the operation of stopping the massage machine is performed or when the massage course is completed.
With such a configuration, information about the massage machine can be given to the user even after the massage is finished, and the sales opportunity is further expanded. The information given after the massage is finished is preferably the price or purchase method of the massage machine.

Further, it is preferable that the operation unit comprises a touch panel or a physical button, and in the function-limited control mode, the operation by the operation unit is disabled or the operation unit is hidden.
With such a configuration, it is possible to surely give the user information about the massage machine before using the massage machine.

Further, in the function-limited control mode, it is preferable to control so as to limit the operation of operating the massage unit.
With such a configuration, it is possible to surely give the user information about the massage machine before starting the massage.

Further, it has a backrest portion on which the user leans or a footrest that supports the lower limbs of the user, and in the function-limited control mode, it is possible to control so as not to limit the operation of moving the backrest portion or the footrest. preferable.
With such a configuration, the user can obtain information about the massage machine in a desired posture.

Further, it is preferable that the operation unit further has a selection unit capable of selecting information to be displayed on the display unit and / or information to be output to the audio output unit.
With such a configuration, it is possible to select information according to the user's preference regarding the information to be displayed on the display unit and / or the information to be output to the audio output unit.

Further, it is preferable that the selection unit can select a person or a character for transmitting information to be displayed on the display unit from a plurality of persons.
With such a configuration, it is possible to display a favorite person or character selected by the user from among a plurality of people or characters on the display unit, so that a feeling of familiarity can be given.

Further, it is preferable that the selection unit can select from a plurality of voices for transmitting information to be output to the voice output unit.
With such a configuration, it is possible to output a favorite voice selected by the user from among a plurality of voices from the voice output unit, so that a feeling of familiarity can be given.

Further, it is preferable to have a means for communicating with the outside and to be able to acquire the information via the means for communication.
With such a configuration, the information can be easily made to respond to changes in the massage machine such as functional improvement and price revision.

According to the present invention, even if the salesman is absent, sufficient information about the massage machine can be given to the user.

It is a side view of the massage machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of a massage unit. It is a block diagram of a massage machine. It is explanatory drawing of the controller. It is a figure of the display part, (a) shows the state which the course selection key and the part selection key are displayed, and (b) shows the state which the procedure selection key is displayed. It is a figure of the display part, (a) shows the state in the function limited control mode, and (b) shows the state in a full function control mode. It is a flow diagram explaining the transition of a control mode. It is a flow diagram explaining the transition of a control mode. It is a figure of the display part, (a) is a state in which a promotion selection key is displayed, (b) is a state in which a person selection key and a character selection key are displayed, and (c) is a state in which a voice selection key is displayed. It shows each of the states that have been done. It is a figure of the display part, (a) shows the state in the function limited control mode, and (b) shows the state in a full function control mode. It is a flow diagram explaining the transition of a control mode. It is a flow diagram explaining the transition of a control mode. It is an overall block diagram which shows the information network system equipped with a massage machine.

[Overall configuration of massage machine]
Hereinafter, the overall configuration of the massage machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 1 is a side view of the massage machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of the massage unit 13. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the massage machine 1. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the controller 8. 5A and 5B are views of the display unit 82, in which FIG. 5A shows a state in which the course selection key 84a and the part selection key 84b are displayed, and FIG. 5B shows a state in which the procedure selection key 84c is displayed. .. 6A and 6B are views of the display unit 82, where FIG. 6A shows a state in the function limited control mode 20 and FIG. 6B shows a state in the full function control mode 21. 9A and 9B are views of the display unit 82, in which FIG. 9A is a state in which the promotion selection key 84e is displayed, and FIG. 9B is a state in which the person selection key 84f and the character selection key 84f are displayed. ) Indicates a state in which the voice selection key 84g is displayed. 10A and 10B are views of the display unit 82, where FIG. 10A shows a state in the function limited control mode 20 and FIG. 10B shows a state in the full function control mode 21.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the massage machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention has a seat portion 3 on which the user sits and a backrest portion 4 provided at the rear portion of the seat portion 3 on which the user can lean. It has a main body portion 2 composed of a footrest 5 provided at the front portion of the seat portion 3 and a footrest portion 5. Further, the massage machine 1 includes a massage unit 6 that massages the user, a control unit 7 that controls the functions of the massage machine 1, a controller 8 for performing various operations of the massage machine 1, a speaker, and the like. It has an audio output unit 9 and the like. The audio output unit 9 may be provided near the head of the seated user in the main body unit 2, or may be provided in the controller 8. The main body portion 2 may have armrest portions provided on both sides of the seat portion 3, and the massage portions 6 may be provided on the armrest portions.

The backrest portion 4 can be moved (reclining) in the front-rear direction around the rotation axis C1 provided at the rear portion of the seat portion 3 in the left-right direction by the operation of the reclining mechanism 10 having an actuator or the like. It is preferable to have. The footrest 5 can move (rotate) in the vertical direction around the rotation axis C2 provided in the front portion of the seat portion 3 with the left-right direction as the axial direction by the operation of the rotation mechanism 11 having an actuator or the like. Is preferable. It is preferable that the footrest 5 can move (expand / contract) along the longitudinal direction of the lower leg by operating the expansion / contraction mechanism 12 having an actuator or the like.

As the massage unit 6, at least one of a massage unit 13 having a pair of left and right treatment elements driven by motors M1 to M3, an air cell 14 that expands and contracts by air supply and exhaust, and a vibrator 15 driven by a motor. Have one. In the present embodiment, the backrest portion 4 is provided with the massage unit 13 and the vibrator 15, and the seat portion 3 and the footrest 5 are provided with the air cell 14 and the vibrator 15. The arrangement of each massage section 6 is not limited to this. The air cell 14 can press the user by supplying and exhausting air. The vibrator 15 can give vibration to the user by rotating the eccentric weight.

[Massage unit configuration]
As shown in FIG. 2, the backrest portion 4 is provided with a massage unit 13 that massages the upper body of the user from the rear (rear surface). The massage unit 13 is composed of an arm 61 paired on the left and right and a treatment element 62 provided at both upper and lower ends of the arm 61, and the left and right treatment elements 62 are separated from each other by driving the massage motor M1. It is possible to perform a massage by rubbing and a tapping massage in which the left and right treatment elements 62 alternately advance and retreat to the user side by driving the massage motor M2. Further, the massage unit 13 can be moved upward or downward along the height direction by driving the elevating motor M3 to change the position with respect to the body or to perform rolling massage. The backrest portion 4 is provided with a pair of left and right guide rails 16 (see FIG. 1) extending in the height direction, and the massage unit 13 moves along the guide rails 16. Since the massage unit 13 is movable in the height direction, it is possible to massage between the user's neck and waist with the treatment child 62.

As shown in FIG. 2, the massage unit 13 has a base frame 60a and a movable frame 60b supported by the base frame 60a. The base frame 60a has guide rollers 63 fitted to the guide rails 16 on both the left and right sides thereof. Then, it can be moved along the height direction by an elevating mechanism (not shown) made of a rack and pinion or the like. The movable frame 60b is supported by the base frame 60a via a swing shaft 64 in the left-right direction. An advancing / retreating drive unit 65 made of an air cell or the like is provided between the base frame 60a and the movable frame 60b. By driving the advance / retreat drive unit 65, the movable frame 60b can advance / retreat with respect to the user about the swing shaft 64. It is not necessary to have a structure for advancing and retreating the movable frame 60b, and a structure may be provided in which an advancing / retreating driving unit 65 is provided on the arm 61 to advance / retreat only the arm 61.

The arm 61 is connected to a kneading shaft 66 and a tapping shaft 67 extending in the left-right direction. An inclined cam 66a having an inclined shaft portion 66b is provided on both left and right sides of the kneading shaft 66, and an arm 61 is attached to the inclined cam 66a. The left and right inclined shaft portions 66b are inclined with respect to the axis of the kneading shaft 66 so as to have a substantially C shape when viewed from the front. An eccentric cam 67a having an eccentric shaft portion 67b eccentric with respect to the axis of the tapping shaft 67 is provided on both the left and right sides of the tapping shaft 67, and an arm 61 is attached to the eccentric cam 67a via a conrod 68. ing. The left and right eccentric shaft portions 67b have different phases with respect to the axial center of the tapping shaft 67, and specifically, they differ by 180 degrees. The kneading shaft 66 and the tapping shaft 67 are rotated by being driven by the massage motors M1 and M2, respectively. The treatment child 62 performs a kneading massage by rotating the kneading shaft 66, and performs a tapping massage by rotating the tapping shaft 67. The arm 61 provided with the treatment element 62, the kneading shaft 66, and the tapping shaft 67 are supported by the movable frame 60b. Therefore, the treatment child 62 can move forward and backward with respect to the user through the movement of the movable frame 60b.

The arm 61 is swingable in the front-rear direction, and is urged by an urging means (not shown) made of a spring or the like so that the upper treatment element 62 projects forward. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the massage unit 13 has a sensor 69 for detecting the physical information of the user. The sensor 69 can obtain physical information by detecting that the arm 61 has reached a predetermined swing position. Specifically, when the upper treatment child 62 reaches the upper part of the shoulder in the process of raising the massage unit 13 along the height direction, the load acting on the treatment child 62 is released, and the urging means (FIG. FIG. The arm 61 swings forward due to the action of (not shown) to reach a predetermined swing position. The sensor 69 detects that the arm 61 has reached a predetermined swing position, and detects the position of the shoulder based on the vertical position of the massage unit 13 at that time. The positions of other parts (neck, back, hips, etc.) are calculated based on the position of the shoulders. The detected physical information is stored in the storage unit of the control unit 7. The physical information may be input by the user himself / herself. In this case, for example, the controller 8 can be operated to input physical information and stored in the storage unit of the control unit 7.

[Control system configuration]
As shown in FIG. 3, the massage machine 1 is provided with a control unit 7 including a massage unit 13, an air cell 14, a vibrator 15, a reclining mechanism 10, a rotation mechanism 11, and a microcomputer for operating the expansion / contraction mechanism 12. ing. The control unit 7 is provided below the seat portion 3 and is connected to a controller 8 operated by the user, and various massage operations are performed by the user operating the controller 8.

As shown in FIG. 4, the controller 8 has an operation unit 81 for performing various operations of the massage machine 1 and a display unit 82 for displaying information about the massage machine 1. The operation unit 81 according to the present embodiment is composed of a physical button 83 operated by the user by pushing it with a fingertip, and a touch panel 84 for the user to operate with the fingertip. The display unit 82 according to the present embodiment is composed of a touch panel 84, and also has a function as an operation unit 81. The display unit 82 may be provided independently of the controller 8.

The physical buttons 83 include a "power button 83a" that starts or stops the massage machine by switching the energization state, a "position adjustment button 83b" that changes the position of the massage unit 13, and a posture of the backrest portion 4. "Reclining button 83c", "Rotating button 83d" to change the posture of the footrest 5, "Expandable button 83e" to change the length of the footrest 5, and all the operations of the massage machine 1 during operation are urgent. A "sudden stop button 83f" for stopping is provided.

As shown in FIGS. 5 (a), 5 (b), and 9 (a) to 9 (c), the screen of the touch panel 84 can be changed by a predetermined operation or the passage of time, and the screen of the touch panel 84 can be changed depending on each screen. The types of operation keys displayed are different. One or more operation keys are displayed on one screen. It is preferable that the touch panel 84 includes the massage unit 6 or one or a plurality of operation keys for operating the message information. The operation keys for operating the massage unit 6 include, for example, a "course selection key 84a" for selecting a massage course for operating each massage unit 6 according to a predetermined program, and a massage unit 6 for operating among a plurality of massage units 6. The "site selection key 84b" for selecting the above, the "procedure selection key 84c" for selecting the massage technique by the massage unit 6, and the like are included. The operation keys for operating the message information include, for example, the "promotion selection key 84e" for selecting the promotion to be displayed on the display unit, the "person selection key 84f" for selecting the person or character to be displayed on the display unit, or the "character". The selection key 84f ”, the“ voice selection key 84g ”that selects the voice to be output from the voice output unit, and the like are included.

In the present embodiment, the operation unit 81 is configured by combining the physical buttons 83 and the touch panel 84, but the operation units 81 corresponding to the buttons 83a to 83f and the operation keys 84a to 84g can be replaced with only the physical buttons 83 or the touch panel 84. It may be configured.

As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of control modes for controlling the functions of each massage unit 6 are prepared, and the RAM and ROM provided in the control unit 7 with an operation program for operating the massage unit 6 in the control mode. It is stored in a storage unit consisting of. Then, the user operates the operation unit 81, and the control unit 7 operates each massage unit 6 and each mechanism 10-12. Further, the control unit 7 has a plurality of control modes in which the functions available to the user are partially different among all the functions of the massage machine 1, and the plurality of control modes are all the functions of the massage machine 1. The full-function control mode 21 that can be used by the user, and the function-limited control mode 20 in which some of the functions that can be used by the user in the full-function control mode 21 are restricted. Further, the control unit 7 is configured to be able to execute a plurality of types of massage courses in which the massage unit 6 operates according to a predetermined program.

In the full-function control mode 21, all of the massage unit 13, the air cell 14, the vibrator 15, the reclining mechanism 10, the rotation mechanism 11, and the expansion / contraction mechanism 12, which are the functions of the massage machine 1, can be selected and operated. can. That is, in the full-function control mode 21, all operations of the power button 83a, the position adjustment button 83b, the reclining button 83c, the rotation button 83d, the telescopic button 83e, and the sudden stop button 83f are effectively set. Further, all of the course selection key 84a, the site selection key 84b, and the procedure selection key 84c related to the operation of the massage unit 6 are displayed on the display unit 82, and the operation is effectively set.

In the function-limited control mode 20, at least some of the functions available to the user in the full-function control mode 21 are restricted. In other words, all or part of the functions of the massage unit 13, the air cell 14, the vibrator 15, the reclining mechanism 10, the rotation mechanism 11, and the expansion / contraction mechanism 12, which are the functions of the massage machine 1, cannot be selected and operate. I can't let you. Specifically, in the function-limited control mode 20, the operation of the position adjusting button 83b related to the operation of the massage unit 6 is set to be invalid. Further, as shown in FIG. 6A, all of the course selection key 84a, the site selection key 84b, and the procedure selection key 84c related to the operation of the massage unit 6 are set so as not to be displayed on the display unit 82. On the other hand, the operations of the power button 83a, the reclining button 83c, the rotation button 83d, the telescopic button 83e, and the sudden stop button 83f, which are not related to the operation of the massage unit 6, are effectively set.

In the function limited control mode 20, as another method of not operating the operation unit 81 configured by the touch panel 84, the operation keys 84a to 84g are displayed on the display unit 82, but the operation by the user's finger is set to be invalid. It may have been done. Further, in the function limited control mode 20, at least one of the power button 83a, the reclining button 83c, the rotation button 83d, and the telescopic button 83e, which are not related to the operation of the massage unit 6, may be disabled. ..

The massage machine 1 according to the present invention can provide information about the massage machine 1 or message information from a business operator who installs the massage machine. It is preferable that the information regarding the massage machine 1 includes at least one of the following four pieces of information. The first information is information on the characteristics of the massage machine 1, such as the functions provided in the massage machine 1 and the effects given to the user. In other words, it is the selling point of this massage machine 1. The second information is information on how to use the massage machine 1, such as a method of adjusting the posture of the backrest portion 4 or the footrest 5 and a method of selecting a massage course. The third information is information on the price of the massage machine 1. The fourth information is information on the purchase method of the massage machine 1, such as guidance on a purchase application, guidance on a lease contract, or guidance on inquiries. Further, the message information from the business operator who installs the massage machine 1 is preferably an advertisement from the business operator. For example, it is information such as promotion of the business itself, promotion of products and services handled by the business, and promotion of events held by the business.

Information about the massage machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6A, the information about the massage machine 1 is displayed as moving images or characters on the display unit 82 included in the controller 8 described above. This moving image or characters may be displayed on a display unit 82 provided independently of the controller 8. Further, the guidance corresponding to the moving image is output as voice from the voice output unit 9. Information about the massage machine 1 is provided in the function limited control mode 20. When the control mode shifts to the function-limited control mode 20, the control unit 7 controls the display unit 82 and the voice output unit 9, and displays and outputs information about the massage machine 1. In the function-limited control mode 20 during which information regarding the massage machine 1 is being provided, the operation keys 84a to 84c regarding the operation of the massage unit 6 are not displayed, but when the information provision regarding the massage machine 1 is completed, the mode shifts to the full-function control mode 21. As shown in 6 (b), the transition key 84d described as "Next" for transitioning to the screen on which the operation keys 84a to 84c are displayed is displayed, and the operation is enabled.

[Flow of control mode transition]
Hereinafter, the flow of transition to each of the control modes 20 and 21 will be described. FIG. 7 is a flow chart illustrating the transition of the control mode.
As shown in FIG. 7, first, the power button 83a is operated to activate the massage machine 1. When the massage machine 1 is activated, the control mode shifts to the function-limited control mode 20. As described above, in the function-limited control mode 20, the operation of the buttons 83b and / or the operation keys 84a to 84c related to the operation of the massage unit 6 is restricted. When the control mode shifts to the function-limited control mode 20, the control unit 7 controls the display unit 82 and the voice output unit 9 to display and output information about the massage machine 1 as shown in FIG. 6A. The information provided here is preferably the first information about the features of the massager 1 described above and / or the second information about how to use the massager 1. When the provision of information regarding the massage machine 1 is completed, the control mode shifts to the full-function control mode 21, and the display unit 82 becomes the screen shown in FIG. 6 (b).

The transition to the function-limited control mode 20 is not limited to the operation of starting the massage machine 1. For example, when the operation keys 84a to 84c for operating the massage unit 6 are operated while the massage machine 1 is activated, the mode may be shifted to the function limited control mode 20. Alternatively, a sensor (not shown) may be provided on the seat portion 3 or the backrest portion 4, and the mode may be shifted to the function-limited control mode 20 when the contact between the user and the massage machine 1 is detected.

In this way, before using the massage machine 1 (starting the massage), the function-limited control mode 20 is forcibly shifted to, so that information on the features or usage of the massage machine 1 even if the salesman is absent. Can be reliably given to the user. Therefore, the massage machine 1 can be used appropriately. In addition, it is possible to prevent the user from leaving the massage machine 1 before giving information about the massage machine 1, and the sales opportunity is expanded. Even in the function-limited control mode 20, the operation of moving the backrest portion 4 and the footrest 5 is not restricted, so that the user can obtain information about the massage machine 1 in a desired posture.

Hereinafter, the flow to each of the other control modes 20 and 21 will be described. FIG. 8 is a flow chart illustrating the transition of the control mode.
As shown in FIG. 8, first, the power button 83a or the sudden stop button 83f is operated to stop the activated massage machine 1. When the massage machine 1 is stopped, the control mode shifts to the function-limited control mode 20. As described above, in the function-limited control mode 20, the operation of the buttons 83b and / or the operation keys 84a to 84c related to the operation of the massage unit 6 is restricted. When the control mode shifts to the function-limited control mode 20, the control unit 7 controls the display unit 82 and the voice output unit 9 to display and output information about the massage machine 1 as shown in FIG. 6A. The information provided here is preferably the third information regarding the price of the massage machine 1 described above and / or the fourth information regarding the method of purchasing the massage machine 1. When the provision of information regarding the massage machine 1 is completed, the control mode shifts to the full-function control mode 21, and the display unit 82 becomes the screen shown in FIG. 6 (b).

The transition to the function-limited control mode 20 is not limited to the operation of stopping the massage machine 1. For example, the function-limited control mode 20 may be entered when the massage course ends after a lapse of a predetermined time. In this way, even after using the massage machine 1 (finishing the massage), the function-limited control mode 20 is forcibly shifted to, so that information on the price or purchase method of the massage machine 1 even if the salesman is absent. Can be given to users, expanding sales opportunities. Even in the function-limited control mode 20, the operation of moving the backrest portion 4 and the footrest 5 is not restricted, so that the user can obtain information about the massage machine 1 in a desired posture.

Explain the message information from the business operator who installs the massage machine. As shown in FIG. 10A, the message information from the business operator who installs the massage machine is displayed as a moving image or characters on the display unit 82 included in the controller 8 described above. This moving image or characters may be displayed on a display unit 82 provided independently of the controller 8. When displaying on the display unit 82, it is preferable to display a plurality of people or a plurality of characters together with the moving image, and the display is performed by selecting the person selection key 84f or the character selection key 84f as the selection unit described later. It is preferable that any person or character of the user can be selected from a plurality of people or a plurality of characters. By doing so, it is possible to display a favorite person or character selected by the user on the display unit 82, so that a sense of familiarity can be given.
Further, the guidance corresponding to the moving image is output as voice from the voice output unit 9. When outputting this voice, it is preferable to select the voice selection key 84g, which will be described later, so that any voice of the user can be selected from a plurality of voices. By doing so, the favorite voice selected by the user can be output from the voice output unit 9, so that a feeling of familiarity can be given.
The message information from the business operator who installs the massage machine is provided in the function limited control mode 20. When the control mode shifts to the function-limited control mode 20, the control unit 7 controls the display unit 82 and the voice output unit 9, and causes the display unit 82 to display the operation keys 84e to 84g as the selection unit.

The flow of each operation key 84e to 84g as a selection unit is as follows. For example, the user selects an arbitrary promotion (promotion 1) from the promotion selection keys 84e (promotions 1 to 4) displayed on the display unit 82. When the advertisement 1 is selected, the screen switches to the screen for selecting the person selection key 84f or the character selection key 84f. An arbitrary person (person 3) is selected from the person selection keys 84f (persons 1 to 4) or the character selection keys 84f (characters 1 to 4). When the person 3 is selected, the screen switches to the screen for selecting the voice selection key 84g. Select any voice (voice 2) from the voice selection keys 84 g (voices 1 to 4).
By selecting in this way, the user can use the message information (promotion 1) from the business operator that the user wants to see, the person (person 3) preferred by the user, and the voice (voice 2) preferred by the user. ) Can be confirmed.
In the above-mentioned example, the case where the promotion selection key 84e, the person selection key 84f or the character selection key 84f, and the voice selection key 84g are selected in order has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, when the promotion selection key 84e and the person selection key 84f or the character selection key 84f are selected, or when the promotion selection key 84e and the voice selection key 84g are selected, the selection keys 84e to 84g are selected. It may be a combination, or each selection key 84e to 84g may be selected individually. A case where each selection key 84e to 84g is selected independently will be described. For example, when the promotion selection key 84e is selected alone, the person or character related to the selected promotion and the voice are automatically determined. That is, the person or character and the voice are determined only by the user selecting the promotion selection key 84e. Further, when the person selection key 84f or the character 84f is selected alone, the advertisement and the voice related to the selected person or character are automatically determined. That is, the promotion and the voice are determined only by the user selecting the person selection key 84f or the character selection key 84f. Further, when the voice selection key 84g is selected alone, the promotion and the person or character related to the selected voice are automatically determined. That is, the advertisement and the person or character are determined only by the user selecting the voice selection key 84g.
With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the annoyance felt by the user in selecting the advertisement and the person or the character and the voice respectively.

The promotion that can be selected with the promotion selection key 84e is, for example, sale information of products and services handled by a business operator that installs the massage machine 1, event information to be held, and the like. By doing so, it is possible to appeal to the user about the products and services handled by the business operator who installs the massage machine 1, and thus it is possible to expand sales opportunities. The person or character that can be selected with the person selection key 84f or the character selection key 84f is, for example, an announcer, an actor, an actress, an entertainer, a character in an animation, or the like. By doing so, it is possible to give the user a more intimate feeling. The voice that can be selected with the voice selection key 84g is, for example, a male voice, a female voice, a synthetic voice by a machine such as Vocaloid (registered trademark), or the like. By doing so, it is possible to give the user a more intimate feeling.

[Flow of control mode transition]
Hereinafter, the flow of transition to each of the control modes 20 and 21 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flow chart illustrating the transition of the control mode.
As shown in FIG. 11, first, the power button 83a is operated to activate the massage machine 1. When the massage machine 1 is activated, the control mode shifts to the function-limited control mode 20. As described above, in the function-limited control mode 20, the operation of the buttons 83b and / or the operation keys 84a to 84c related to the operation of the massage unit 6 is restricted. When the control mode shifts to the function-limited control mode 20, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, the user uses the promotion selection key 84e, the person selection key f or the character selection key 84f, and the voice selection key of the selection unit. Select 84 g each. As shown in FIG. 10A, the control unit 7 controls the display unit 82 and the voice output unit 9 according to the selected content to display and output message information from the business operator. The information provided here is preferably a promotion from the above-mentioned business operator. When the provision of the message information from the business operator is completed, the control mode shifts to the full-function control mode 21, and the display unit 82 becomes the screen shown in FIG. 10 (b).

The transition to the function-limited control mode 20 is not limited to the operation of starting the massage machine 1. For example, when the operation keys 84a to 84c for operating the massage unit 6 are operated while the massage machine 1 is activated, the mode may be shifted to the function limited control mode 20. Alternatively, a sensor (not shown) may be provided on the seat portion 3 or the backrest portion 4, and the mode may be shifted to the function-limited control mode 20 when the contact between the user and the massage machine 1 is detected.

In this way, before using the massage machine 1 (starting the massage), the function-limited control mode 20 is forcibly shifted to, so that the business operator who installs the massage machine sends a message even if the salesman is absent. Message information to be sent (for example, promotion of a business operator or alerting when using a massage machine) can be surely given to a user. Therefore, the message information from the business operator can be appropriately recognized by the user. In addition, it is possible to prevent the user from leaving the massage machine 1 before giving message information from the business operator who installs the massage machine, and the advertising effect is enhanced. Even in the function-limited control mode 20, the operation of moving the backrest portion 4 and the footrest 5 is not restricted, so that the user can obtain message information from the business operator who installs the massage machine in a desired posture. can.

Hereinafter, the flow to each of the other control modes 20 and 21 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flow chart illustrating the transition of the control mode.
As shown in FIG. 12, first, the power button 83a or the sudden stop button 83f is operated to stop the activated massage machine 1. When the massage machine 1 is stopped, the control mode shifts to the function-limited control mode 20. As described above, in the function-limited control mode 20, the operation of the buttons 83b and / or the operation keys 84a to 84c related to the operation of the massage unit 6 is restricted. When the control mode shifts to the function-limited control mode 20, the user selects the promotion selection key 84e, the person selection key f or the character selection key 84f, and the voice selection key 84g of the selection unit, respectively. As shown in FIG. 10A, the control unit 7 controls the display unit 82 and the voice output unit 9 according to the selected content, and displays and outputs message information from the business operator who installs the massage machine. .. The information provided here is preferably a promotion from the above-mentioned business operator. When the provision of the message information from the business operator who installs the massage machine is completed, the control mode shifts to the full-function control mode 21, and the display unit 82 becomes the screen shown in FIG. 10 (b).

The transition to the function-limited control mode 20 is not limited to the operation of stopping the massage machine 1. For example, the function-limited control mode 20 may be entered when the massage course ends after a lapse of a predetermined time. In this way, even after using the massage machine 1 (finishing the massage), the function-limited control mode 20 is forcibly shifted to, so that the business operator who installs the massage machine sends a message even if the salesman is absent. Message information to be sent (for example, promotion of a business operator or alerting when using a massage machine) can be given to the user, and the advertising effect is enhanced. Even in the function-limited control mode 20, the operation of moving the backrest portion 4 and the footrest 5 is not restricted, so that the user obtains message information from the business operator who installs the massage machine 1 in a desired posture. Can be done.

Further, the massage machine 1 of the present invention is not limited to the illustrated form, and may be another form within the scope of the present invention. FIG. 13 is an overall configuration diagram showing an information network system including the massage machine 1.
For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the massage machine 1 may have a communication means 31 for receiving information from the outside. In this case, it is preferable that the communication network 30 includes the massage machine 1, the operator 40, and the communication server 50. The business operator 40 includes, for example, a business operator who installs the massage machine 1, a business operator who sells the massage machine 1, a business operator who rents out the massage machine 1, a business operator who manages the sold massage machine 1, and the like. Specifically, the business operator is a home appliance mass retailer, a general merchandise store (GMS), a mail-order company, a wholesaler, a manufacturer company (manufacturer) that manufactures the massage machine 1, a leasing company or a rental company that rents the massage machine 1, and the like. .. The communication server 50 is configured to be able to communicate with the massage machine 1 via the communication network 30. The communication network 30 includes, for example, an Internet network, a communication network in a building, a network in an area, and the like. In the present embodiment, the business operator 40 has a cloud-type communication server 50. The communication server 50 may be a communication server 50 managed by a business operator 40 or a communication server 50 managed by another business operator. The communication server 50 transmits information about the massage machine 1 (the first to fourth information described above). With such a configuration, the information can be easily made to correspond to changes in the massage machine 1 such as functional improvement and price revision.
Further, the communication server 50 may send message information from the business operator who installs the massage machine 1. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily respond to changes in information such as promotion of the business itself, promotion of products and services handled by the business, and promotion of events held by the business.

Further, the massage machine 1 may be capable of interacting with the user. In this case, it is preferable that the voice recognition means for recognizing the voice from the user is provided and the control unit 7 includes the artificial intelligence technology. With such a configuration, it is possible to interact with the user via the display unit 82 and the voice output unit 9, and more appropriately the information about the massage machine 1 or the message information from the business operator who installs the massage machine 1. Can be given.

The present invention is transmitted by a massage machine that can sufficiently give information about a massage machine to a user even if a salesman is absent, or by a business operator that installs a massage machine even if the business operator is absent. Message information (for example, promotion of a business operator or alerting when using a massage machine) can be applied to a massage machine that can sufficiently give a user.

1 Massager 4 Backrest 5 Footrest 6 Massager 7 Control 8 Controller 9 Audio output 20 Function limited control mode 21 Full function control mode 31 Communication means 81 Operation unit 82 Display unit 83 Physical button 84 Touch panel

Claims (13)

In a massage machine that has a massage section that massages the user
A controller having an operation unit for performing various operations of the massage machine, and
A display unit and / or an audio output unit visually recognized by the user,
It has a control unit that controls the functions of the massage machine, and has.
The control unit has a plurality of control modes in which the functions available to the user among all the functions of the massage machine are at least partially different.
The plurality of control modes include a full-function control mode in which all functions or almost all functions of the massager can be used by the user, and at least a part of the functions available to the user in the full-function control mode. Including a function-limited control mode with limited functions,
When the massage machine is in a predetermined state, the control unit shifts to the function-limited control mode.
In the function-limited control mode, the control unit from the function-limited control mode after the display of information about the massager on the display unit is completed and / or after the output as voice to the voice output unit is completed. A massage machine characterized by shifting to the full-function control mode. The massage machine according to claim 1, wherein the information includes at least one of a feature, a method of use, a price, or a purchase method of the massage machine. In a massage machine that has a massage section that massages the user
A controller having an operation unit for performing various operations of the massage machine, and
A display unit and / or an audio output unit visually recognized by the user,
It has a control unit that controls the functions of the massage machine, and has.
The control unit has a plurality of control modes in which the functions available to the user among all the functions of the massage machine are at least partially different.
The plurality of control modes include a full-function control mode in which all functions or almost all functions of the massager can be used by the user, and at least a part of the functions available to the user in the full-function control mode. Including a function-limited control mode with limited functions,
When the massage machine is in a predetermined state, the control unit shifts to the function-limited control mode.
Wherein, in the functional limitation control mode, after the display to the display unit of the message information from the operator to place the massage machine has been completed, and / or output as a voice on the audio output unit is completed A massage machine characterized by later shifting from the function-limited control mode to the full-function control mode. The massage machine according to claim 3, wherein the message information is an advertisement from a business operator. When the operation to activate the massage machine is performed, the operation to operate the massage unit is performed, or when the contact between the user and the massage machine is detected, the control unit shifts to the function-limited control mode. The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The massage machine according to claim 5, wherein when the operation of stopping the massage machine is performed or the massage course is completed, the control unit shifts to the function-limited control mode. The operation unit comprises a touch panel or physical buttons.
The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein in the function-limited control mode, the operation by the operation unit is invalidated or the operation unit is controlled to be hidden. The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein in the function-limited control mode, control is performed so as to limit an operation for operating the massage unit. It has a backrest on which the user leans, or a footrest that supports the user's lower limbs.
The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein in the function-limited control mode, the operation of moving the backrest portion or the footrest is controlled so as not to be restricted. The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the operation unit further includes a selection unit capable of selecting information to be displayed on the display unit and / or information to be output to the voice output unit. .. The massage machine according to claim 10, wherein the selection unit can select a person or a character for transmitting information to be displayed on the display unit from a plurality of persons. The massage machine according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the selection unit can select a voice for transmitting information to be output to the voice output unit from a plurality of voices. Has a means of communication with the outside,
The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the information can be acquired via the communication means.

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