JP7764132B2 - Massage machines and massage systems - Google Patents

Description

This invention relates to a massage machine and a massage system.

Patent Document 1 discloses a massage machine equipped with a seat, backrest, armrests, leg rest, and a base that serves as the foundation for these components. A massage unit equipped with a pair of left and right kneading balls is attached to the backrest in such a way that it can be raised and lowered. The massage unit includes a kneading mechanism that rotates the kneading balls eccentrically, and a tapping mechanism that oscillates the kneading balls back and forth.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-250072

The object of this invention is to provide a massage machine and massage system that allows the massage intensity to be changed for each specific body part.

One embodiment of the present invention provides a massage machine or massage system in which massage intensity is controlled based on massage intensity values for multiple first body parts, and includes an intensity value storage unit that stores the intensity values for each of the first body parts, an intensity adjustment value acquisition unit that acquires intensity adjustment values for each of multiple second body parts, and an intensity value change unit that changes the intensity value for each of the first body parts stored in the intensity value storage unit based on the massage intensity adjustment values for each of the second body parts acquired by the intensity adjustment value acquisition unit. A remote controller provided in the massage machine may include the intensity value storage unit, the intensity adjustment value acquisition unit, and the intensity value change unit.

This configuration allows the massage intensity to be changed for each specific body part.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the intensity value change unit includes a new intensity value calculation unit that calculates a new intensity value for each of the first body parts that reflects the intensity adjustment value using the intensity adjustment value for each of the second body parts acquired by the intensity adjustment value acquisition unit, and an update unit that updates the contents of the intensity value memory unit based on the new intensity value for each of the first body parts calculated by the new intensity value calculation unit.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the device includes a massage machine that performs a massage and a mobile terminal that can communicate with the massage machine, and the mobile terminal includes the intensity adjustment value acquisition unit and the intensity value change unit.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the massage is a mechanical massage using a massage element.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the massage is an air massage using an air bag.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the massage includes a mechanical massage using a massage applicator and an air massage using an air bag.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a massage system. FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing the appearance of the massage machine and the mobile terminal. FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of the massage unit. FIG. 4A is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the massage machine. FIG. 4B is an air circuit diagram showing the air circuit from the air pump to each air bag. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the mobile terminal. FIG. 6A is a schematic diagram showing an example of a remote control home screen, FIG. 6B is a schematic diagram showing an example of a pairing standby screen, and FIG. 6C is a schematic diagram showing an example of a pairing completion screen. FIG. 7A is a schematic diagram showing an example of a login screen, FIG. 7B is a schematic diagram showing an example of a connected device list screen, FIG. 7C is a schematic diagram showing an example of a connecting screen, and FIG. 7D is a schematic diagram showing an example of a connection completion screen. FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram showing an example of an application home screen, and FIG. 8B is a schematic diagram showing an example of a menu screen. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram for explaining a method for setting the initial value of the reference intensity value for each first body part for the mechanical massage. FIG. 10A is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of a first reference intensity value storage unit, and FIG. 10B is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of a second reference intensity value storage unit. FIG. 11A is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of a first intensity value history storage unit, and FIG. 11B is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of a second intensity value history storage unit. FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of the intensity value change table. FIG. 13A is a schematic diagram showing an example of the course determination screen. FIG. 13B is a schematic diagram showing an example of the intensity adjustment value setting screen. FIG. 14A is a schematic diagram showing an example of an optimization setting screen for the strength value of the mechanical massage. FIG. 14B is a schematic diagram showing an example of an optimization setting screen that is displayed when optimization of the strength value of the mechanical massage is executed. FIG. 15A is a schematic diagram showing an example of an optimization setting screen for the intensity value of the air massage. FIG. 15B is a schematic diagram showing an example of an optimization setting screen that is displayed when optimization of the intensity value of the air massage is executed.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[1] Overall Configuration of Massage System 1 FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the massage system 1. As shown in FIG.
The massage system 1 includes a chair-type massage machine (hereinafter simply referred to as "massage machine 2"), a mobile terminal 3, and a server 4. In this embodiment, the mobile terminal 3 is a smartphone. The mobile terminal 3 is used by a user (person receiving massage) who is going to receive a massage using the massage machine 2. The massage machine 2 and the mobile terminal 3 can communicate wirelessly, for example, via Bluetooth (registered trademark). The mobile terminal 3 and the server 4 can communicate via a communication network 5.

A massage app is installed on the mobile terminal 3 for determining a massage course, changing the massage intensity value, optimizing the intensity value, etc. When the mobile terminal 3 determines a massage course, it transmits information including the ID (course ID) and intensity value of the determined massage course to the massage machine 2. When the massage machine 2 receives the information including the course ID and intensity value from the mobile terminal 3, it executes the massage course according to the received course ID. At this time, the massage machine 2 controls the massage intensity based on the received intensity value.

The mobile terminal 3 stores the information including the course ID, intensity value, etc. sent to the massage machine 2 in a memory (a massage history storage unit 155 (see FIG. 5 ) described later) as massage history data. Then, at a predetermined timing, it sends the data to the server 4. The server 4 saves the massage history received from the mobile terminal 3 for each user of the mobile terminal 3.
[2] Appearance of Massager 2 FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing the appearance of the massager 2 and the mobile terminal 3. As shown in FIG.

The massage machine 2 includes a seat portion 11, a backrest portion 12, armrest portions 13, a footrest portion (ottoman) 14, and a base that serves as a base for these.
In the following description, the terms "front-to-back direction,""left-to-rightdirection," and "up-to-down direction" refer to the front-to-back direction, left-to-right direction, and up-to-down direction, respectively, as seen from the user when the user is seated on the massage machine 2 in a normal posture.

The base is located below the seat 11, but is not visible in FIG. 2 because it is hidden by the seat 11, backrest 12, armrests 13 and leg rest 14.
The seat 11 is disposed on a base. The backrest 12 is disposed at the rear of the seat 11. The armrests 13 are disposed on both the left and right sides of the seat 11. The footrest 14 is disposed at the front of the seat 11. The backrest 12 is supported by a backrest rotation actuator 21 (see FIG. 4A) so as to be tiltable relative to the seat 11. The legrest 14 can be rotated by a legrest rotation actuator 22 (see FIG. 4A) around a support shaft extending in the left-right direction provided near the upper part of the seat. As a result, the legrest 14 can be rotated between the vertical position shown in FIG. 2 and a horizontal position rotated approximately 90 degrees from the vertical position.

A massage unit 23 is built into the backrest 12. The massage unit 23 is used to perform various massages (mechanical massages) using a pair of left and right massage applicators (kneading balls) 51. The backrest 12 is provided with a pair of left and right guide rails 28, 29 (see Figure 3) that extend vertically and have a U-shaped cross section, allowing the massage unit 23 to move vertically along the guide rails 28, 29. The detailed configuration of the massage unit 23 will be described later.

The armrest 13 is provided with an arm unit 16 having a forearm accommodation recess 17 for accommodating the user's forearm. The leg rest 14 has a leg accommodation recess 18 and a foot accommodation recess 19 for accommodating the user's left and right legs and feet, respectively.
Airbags are provided in the backrest 12, seat 11, armrests 13 and leg rest 14 of the massage machine 2. Each airbag inflates and deflates by supplying and discharging air, thereby providing an air massage to the user.

A right upper arm airbag 31a for massaging the right upper arm and a left upper arm airbag 31b for massaging the left upper arm are provided on both sides of the center height of the backrest 12. These airbags 31a and 31b constitute an upper arm airbag 31 for massaging the upper arms.
A right lumbar airbag 36a for massaging the right lumbar region and a left lumbar airbag 36b for massaging the left lumbar region are provided on both sides of the lower part of the backrest 12. These airbags 36a, 36b constitute a lumbar airbag 36 for massaging the lumbar region.

The seat portion 11 is provided with a pair of left and right side thigh airbags 32a, 32b for massaging the sides of the thighs, a pair of left and right upper back thigh airbags 32c, 32d for massaging the upper back of the thighs, and a lower back thigh airbag 32e for massaging the lower back of the thighs. These airbags 32a to 32e make up the thigh airbag 32 for massaging the thighs.

Forearm airbags 33a, 33b for massaging the forearms and hand airbags 33c, 33d for massaging the hands are provided on both sides of the pair of left and right forearm accommodating recesses 17. These airbags 33a to 33d constitute forearm airbags 33 for massaging the forearms and hands.
Side calf airbags 34a, 34b for massaging the sides of the calves are provided on both side surfaces of the pair of left and right leg accommodating recesses 18. Sole of calf airbags 34c, 34d for massaging the back of the calves are provided on the bottom surfaces of the pair of left and right leg accommodating recesses 18. These airbags 34a to 34d constitute calf airbags 34 for massaging the calves.

Foot front airbags 35a, 35b are provided on both sides of the pair of left and right foot accommodating recesses 19 to press downward on the instep. Foot sole airbags 35c, 35d are provided on the bottom of the pair of left and right foot accommodating recesses 19 to press upward on the sole. These airbags 35a-35d form the sole airbag 35 for massaging the soles of the feet.

A remote control stand 24 is attached to the arm unit 16. A remote controller (hereinafter referred to as "remote control 25") for the user to operate the massage machine 2 is detachably attached to the remote control stand 24. As shown in FIG. 4A, an operation display unit 26 and a plurality of operation keys are provided on the operation surface of the remote control 25. The operation display unit 26 is, for example, a touch panel type liquid crystal display. The remote control 25 is equipped with a communication unit for wireless communication with the mobile terminal 3.
[3] Configuration of Massage Unit 23 FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of the massage unit 23. As shown in FIG.

The massage unit 23 is attached to the guide rails 28, 29 so that it can move up and down freely. The massage unit 23 includes a rectangular main frame 41. The main frame 41 consists of a pair of left and right side walls, and a top wall and a bottom wall that connect the upper ends and lower ends of these side walls, respectively. A guide shaft 42 and an elevation drive shaft 43, which extend in the left-right direction, are rotatably attached to the main frame 41.

The guide shaft 42 is located on the top of the main frame 41, and the lifting drive shaft 43 is located on the bottom of the main frame 41. Both ends of the guide shaft 42 and the lifting drive shaft 43 protrude outward from both side walls of the main frame 41. Guide rollers 44, which are guided by guide rails 28 and 29, are attached to both ends of the guide shaft 42. Pinion gears 45, which mesh with racks (not shown) provided on the guide rails 28 and 29, are attached to both ends of the lifting drive shaft 43.

An elevation motor 46 for rotating the elevation drive shaft 43 is attached to the main frame 41. The elevation motor 46 is connected to the elevation drive shaft 43 via a gear mechanism 47. When the elevation motor 46 is rotated, the massage unit 23 is raised and lowered along the guide rails 28 and 29.
The massage unit 23 is provided with a lifting position sensor 48 for detecting the amount of rotation of the lifting drive shaft 43, thereby detecting the lifting position (vertical position) of the massage unit 23. The lifting position sensor 48 is made of a rotary encoder for detecting the amount of rotation of the lifting drive shaft 43.

A swingable frame 49 is attached to the middle of the lifting drive shaft 43, allowing it to swing back and forth. A pair of left and right treatment applicators 51 and a treatment applicator drive unit 50 equipped with their drive mechanism are attached to the swingable frame 49. The main frame 41 is provided with a treatment applicator drive unit advance/retract mechanism for moving the swingable frame (treatment applicator drive unit) back and forth.

The treatment element drive unit advance/retract mechanism will now be described. An advance/retract shaft 52, located below the guide shaft 42 and extending in the left-right direction, is rotatably attached to the main frame 41. An advance/retract motor 53 for rotating the advance/retract shaft 52 is attached to one side of the main frame 41. The advance/retract motor 53 is connected to the advance/retract shaft 52 via a gear mechanism 54. A pair of left and right pinion gears 55 are attached to the midpoint of the advance/retract shaft 52. An arc-shaped rack 56 that meshes with the left and right pinion gears 55 is provided on the upper part of the oscillating frame 49. When the advance/retract shaft 52 is rotated by the advance/retract motor 53, the pinion gear 55 rotates, and the arc-shaped rack 56 moves. This causes the oscillating frame 49 to oscillate around the lifting drive shaft 43. This causes the treatment element drive unit 50 (treatment element 51) to advance/retract in the forward/backward direction.

The massage unit 23 is provided with a front-rear position sensor 57 that detects the amount of rotation of the advance/retract shaft 52 to detect the front-rear position of the treatment element drive unit 50. The front-rear position sensor 57 consists of an encoder that detects the amount of rotation of the advance/retract shaft 52. The massage unit 23 also has a pressure sensor 70 (see Figure 4A) that detects the pressure of the treatment element 51 against the user.

The treatment element drive unit 50 includes a kneading mechanism that performs a kneading action by eccentrically rotating the treatment elements 51, and a hitting mechanism that performs a hitting action by swinging the treatment elements 51 back and forth. The kneading mechanism includes a kneading motor 58 as an actuator (drive source). The hitting mechanism includes a hitting motor 59 as an actuator (drive source). Such kneading mechanisms and hitting mechanisms are well known.
[4] Electrical Configuration of Massager 2 Fig. 4A is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the massager 2. Fig. 4B is an air circuit diagram showing the air circuit from the air pump to each airbag.

4A, a control unit 60 for controlling the massage machine 2 is built in the massage machine 2. The control unit 60 includes a microcomputer, and is equipped with a CPU, memory (RAM, ROM, non-volatile memory) 61, etc. The memory 61 stores various data in addition to the CPU program.
The memory 61 (working memory) has an intensity value storage area 62. The intensity value storage area 62 stores intensity values for multiple body parts for mechanical massage and intensity values for multiple body parts for air massage. There are eight intensity values for the multiple body parts for mechanical massage: shoulders, below the shoulders, upper back, lower back, above the waist, waist, below the waist, and buttocks. The shoulders, below the shoulders, upper back, lower back, above the waist, waist, below the waist, and buttocks are examples of the "multiple first body parts" of the present invention.

The air massage intensity values for each of the plurality of body parts include six intensity values for the upper arms, forearms, waist, thighs, calves, and soles. The upper arms, forearms, waist, thighs, calves, and soles are examples of the "plurality of first body parts" in the present invention.
The first body part refers to a specific part of the user's body that can be treated with the massage machine, and the second body part, which will be described later, refers to a part that expands the range by combining multiple specific parts of the first body part. There are five types of second body parts: shoulders and back (the part consisting of the shoulders and back), arms, waist, pelvis, and legs.

In the following, for ease of explanation, "intensity values for multiple body parts for mechanical massage" and "intensity values for multiple body parts for air massage" will be collectively referred to as "intensity values for first body part." Even if there are intensity values for mechanical massage and intensity values for air massage for the same body part, such as the lower back in this embodiment, the generic term "intensity values for first body part" will include both of them individually. Therefore, the intensity value storage area 62 will store intensity values for the first body part.

Furthermore, for the sake of convenience, hereinafter, "intensity values for multiple body parts for mechanical massage" will be referred to as "intensity values for a first body part for mechanical massage," and "intensity values for multiple body parts for air massage" will be referred to as "intensity values for a first body part for air massage." In other words, in this specification, the "first body part" in the intensity values for a first body part for mechanical massage refers to the shoulders, below the shoulders, upper back, lower back, upper waist, waist, below waist, and buttocks, and the "first body part" in the intensity values for a first body part for air massage refers to the upper arms, forearms, waist, thighs, calves, and soles of the feet.

The intensity value for each first body part for the mechanical massage is expressed as a value corresponding to the amount of protrusion of the treatment element drive unit 50 from the main frame 41 when massaging that first body part. Normally, intensity adjustment is limited to about three levels, but in this embodiment, detailed adjustment is possible by using the amount of protrusion of the drive unit. Therefore, the massage machine of this embodiment allows for very detailed intensity adjustment according to the preferences of the user. Each intensity value for the mechanical massage takes a value within the range of 1 to 70.

When the intensity value for each first body part of the mechanical massage is changed using the intensity value change function of the mobile terminal 3 (described later), the reference intensity value for calculating the changed intensity value will be referred to as the "reference intensity value" for each first body part of the mechanical massage. The initial value of each reference intensity value for the mechanical massage is set on the massage machine 2 side.
The intensity value of the air massage for each first body part is expressed as a value corresponding to the time that air is supplied to the airbag when the airbag corresponding to that first body part is inflated. Therefore, the massage machine of this embodiment allows the massager to adjust the intensity very precisely according to the user's preferences. Each intensity value for the air massage takes a value within the range of 1 to 7.

When the intensity value for the air massage for each first body part is changed using the intensity value change function of the mobile device 3, which will be described later, the reference intensity value used to calculate the changed intensity value will be referred to as the "reference intensity value" for each first body part for the air massage. In this embodiment, the initial value of each reference intensity value for the air massage is set to a predetermined value (4 in this embodiment).

In the following, the "reference intensity value" for each first body part for mechanical massage and the "reference intensity value" for each first body part for air massage will be collectively referred to as the "reference intensity value for each first body part."
When the massage machine 2 performs a massage, the control unit 60 controls the massage intensity for each first body part using the intensity value for each first body part stored in the intensity value storage area 62 .

Connected to the control unit 60 are the remote control 25, the drive circuit 71 for the backrest rotation actuator 21, and the drive circuit 72 for the leg rotation actuator 22. The control unit 60 is also connected to the drive circuit 73 for the lift motor 46, the drive circuit 74 for the forward/backward movement motor 53, the drive circuit 75 for the kneading motor 58, and the drive circuit 76 for the tapping motor 59 within the massage unit 23. The control unit 60 is also connected to the pressure sensor 70, the lift position sensor 48, and the front/rear position sensor 57 within the massage unit 23.

The control unit 60 is further connected to a drive circuit 77 for the air pump 81 and a drive circuit 78 for a plurality of solenoid valves 82a to 82u. Air is supplied from the air pump 81 to the airbags 31a to 36b using the solenoid valves 82a to 82u. Hereinafter, the solenoid valves 82a to 82u may be collectively referred to as solenoid valves 82.
4B, the right upper arm airbag 31a is connected to solenoid valve 82a, and the left upper arm airbag 31b is connected to solenoid valve 85b. The right lateral thigh airbag 32a is connected to solenoid valve 82c, and the left lateral thigh airbag 32b is connected to solenoid valve 82d. The right upper back thigh airbag 32c is connected to solenoid valve 82e, and the left upper back thigh airbag 32d is connected to solenoid valve 82f. The lower back thigh airbag 32e is connected to solenoid valve 82g.

The right forearm airbag 33a is connected to solenoid valve 82h, and the left forearm airbag 33b is connected to solenoid valve 82i. The right hand airbag 33c is connected to solenoid valve 82j, and the left hand airbag 33d is connected to solenoid valve 82k. The right hip airbag 36a is connected to solenoid valve 82t, and the left hip airbag 36b is connected to solenoid valve 82u.

The right lateral calf airbag 34a is connected to solenoid valve 82l, and the left lateral calf airbag 34b is connected to solenoid valve 82m. The right sole of the calf airbag 34c is connected to solenoid valve 82n, and the left sole of the calf airbag 34d is connected to solenoid valve 82o. The right front airbag 35a is connected to solenoid valve 82p, and the left front airbag 35b is connected to solenoid valve 82q. The right sole of the foot airbag 35c is connected to solenoid valve 82r, and the left sole of the foot airbag 35d is connected to solenoid valve 82s.

In this embodiment, an electromagnetic valve is provided for each of the paired airbags arranged on both the left and right sides, but a single electromagnetic valve may be provided in common for the two paired airbags.
When the solenoid valve 82 of a certain airbag is energized, air is supplied from the air pump 81 to the airbag via the solenoid valve 82, thereby inflating the airbag. When the solenoid valve 82 of the airbag is de-energized, the air inside the airbag is exhausted to the outside via the solenoid valve, thereby deflating the airbag.

The control unit 60 controls the drive circuits 71, 72 of the actuators 21, 22 based on the operation of the remote control 25, the operation of the mobile terminal 3, etc. The control unit 60 also controls the drive circuits 73-76 of the motors 46, 53, 58, 59, the drive circuit 77 of the air pump 81, and the drive circuit 78 of the solenoid valve 82 based on the operation of the remote control 25, the operation of the mobile terminal 3, etc.
This allows the massage machine 2 to perform various types of massage. The massage machine 2 also performs an initial value setting process to set an initial value of the reference intensity value for each first body part for the mechanical massage. The initial value setting process will be described in detail later.

The operation modes of the massage machine 2 include an application mode in which the massage machine 2 is controlled mainly by operating the mobile terminal 3, and a remote control mode in which the massage machine 2 is controlled mainly by operating the remote control 25.
The massage modes include a manual mode, an automatic mode, a body map mode, a healthcare mode, and a history mode. The manual mode and the automatic mode are massage modes that can be performed mainly in the remote control mode. The body map mode, the healthcare mode, and the history mode are massage modes that can be performed mainly in the application mode.

It is possible to execute the same functions as the app remote in the remote control mode. For example, by connecting the mobile terminal 3 and the massage machine 2 via a wired connection so that they can communicate with each other, the mobile terminal 3 can be operated using the remote control 25 to execute the app mode. In this case, the remote control 25 may have the functions of the mobile terminal 3.
The manual mode is a mode in which a massage is performed according to the type of massage selected by the user.

The automatic mode is a mode in which the user is allowed to select a desired massage course from a plurality of types of massage courses, and the selected massage course is executed.
The human body map mode is a mode in which the user is prompted to input the stiff area and the degree of stiffness, a massage course suited to the input stiff area and the degree of stiffness is determined, and the determined massage course is carried out.

The healthcare mode is a mode in which a massage course suited to biometric information such as the user's number of steps, sleep time, and pulse rate (heart rate) is determined, and the determined massage course is executed.
The history mode allows the user to select a desired massage course from massage courses that have been previously performed, and the selected massage course is then performed. [5] Electrical Configuration of the Portable Terminal 3 Figure 5 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the portable terminal 3.

The mobile terminal 3 is equipped with a control unit 90. The control unit 90 includes a microcomputer and is equipped with a CPU and memory (RAM, ROM, non-volatile memory) 91. The memory 91 stores various data in addition to CPU programs. The control unit 90 is connected to a first communication unit 101, a second communication unit 102, an operation display unit 103, and other units. The first communication unit 101 is a communication interface that enables the control unit 90 to wirelessly communicate with the remote control 25 (control unit 60 of the massage machine 2). The second communication unit 102 is a communication interface that enables the control unit 90 to communicate with the server 4 or other mobile terminals via the communication network 5. The operation display unit 103 is a display with input functions. In this embodiment, the operation display unit 103 is a touch-panel liquid crystal display (touch-panel display unit). As described above, the mobile terminal 3 and the massage machine 2 may be connected via a wired connection so that the mobile terminal 3 can be operated using the remote control 25.

The memory 91 (non-volatile memory) stores a massage application for determining a massage course based on a human body map mode, a healthcare mode, a history mode, etc., changing the intensity value for each first body part, optimizing the intensity value for each first body part, and transmitting the massage history to the server 4.
The control unit 90 is capable of implementing functions such as a course determination function, an intensity value change function, and an intensity value optimization function by executing the massage app. The course determination function is a function for determining a massage course using a human body map mode, a healthcare mode, a history mode, etc. The intensity value change function is a function for changing the intensity value for each first body part. The intensity value optimization function is a function for optimizing the intensity value for each first body part. Details of these functions will be described later.
[6] Starting up the massage machine 2 The user starts up the massage machine 2 by turning on the power switch of the remote control 25. As a result, a home screen as shown in Fig. 6A (hereinafter referred to as the "remote control home screen") is displayed on the operation display unit 26 of the remote control 25. The remote control home screen displays a course selection button 111 for selecting various massage courses, a manual button 112 for manually selecting a massage type, a setting button 113 for making various settings, a Bluetooth (registered trademark) button 114, etc. A Bluetooth (registered trademark) mark is displayed on the Bluetooth (registered trademark) button 114. When the massage machine 2 is not connected to the mobile terminal 3, the Bluetooth (registered trademark) mark is displayed in white.

When the user taps the Bluetooth (registered trademark) button 114, the massage machine 2 enters a state of waiting for connection with the mobile terminal 3 (pairing standby mode). At this time, a pairing standby screen such as that shown in FIG. 6B is displayed on the operation display unit 26. The pairing standby screen displays the words "Pairing Mode," an arc-arrow pairing mark, a cancel button, a Bluetooth (registered trademark) button, and the like. While waiting for pairing, the arc-arrow pairing mark rotates.

Then, when the massage machine 2 and the mobile terminal 3 are connected to each other, a pairing completion screen as shown in Fig. 6C is displayed on the operation display unit 26. On the pairing completion screen, the arc arrow pair mark on the pairing standby screen changes to a check mark.
When a predetermined time (e.g., two seconds) has elapsed since the connection completion screen was displayed, the remote control home screen (see FIG. 6A) is displayed on the operation display unit 26. However, in this case, the Bluetooth (registered trademark) mark on the Bluetooth (registered trademark) button 114 is displayed in blue.
[7] Starting the Massage App The user starts the massage app by tapping the icon of the massage app displayed on the operation and display unit 103 of the mobile terminal 3. This causes a login screen such as that shown in Fig. 7A to be displayed on the operation and display unit 103. The login screen displays a login ID input section 121, a password input section 122, a login button 123, etc.

If the user has already registered, when the user taps the login button 123 after entering their login ID and password, a connected device list screen such as that shown in FIG. 7B is displayed on the operation display unit 103. The connected device list screen displays model selection buttons 124, 125 that indicate the models of massage machines that are in pairing standby mode. The user taps the model selection button that corresponds to the model of the massage machine that the user wishes to use.

When a specific model selection button is tapped, the control unit 90 of the mobile terminal 3 performs processing to connect the mobile terminal 3 to the massage machine 2 of the model corresponding to that model selection button (hereinafter referred to as the "selected model"). If the selected model is XY-0001, the operation display unit 103 displays a connection screen containing the message "Connecting to XY-0001," as shown in FIG. 7C. If the massage machine 2 being used is in a pairing standby state, the mobile terminal 3 will then connect to the massage machine 2.

When the mobile terminal 3 is connected to the massage machine 2, a connection completion screen such as that shown in FIG. 7D is displayed on the operation display unit 103. If the selected model is XY-0001, the connection completion screen displays the message "Connection completed to XY-0001." Then, the home screen of the massage app (hereinafter referred to as the "app home screen") is displayed on the operation display unit 103.

FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram showing an example of an application home screen.
The application home screen has a title area F1, a connection status display area F2, a button display area F3, and the like.
The title area F1 is the area at the top of the application home screen. The title area F1 displays a hamburger button 131 consisting of three lines. The hamburger button 131 is a button for displaying a predetermined menu screen 180 (see FIG. 8B).

The connection status display area F2 is located below the title area F1. The connection status display area F2 is an area for displaying the connection status with the massage machine 2. The connection status display area F2 displays the text "Connecting" when the mobile terminal 3 is connected to the massage machine 2, and displays the text "Not connected" when the mobile terminal 3 is not connected to the massage machine 2.

The button display area F3 is disposed below the connection status display area F2. In the button display area F3, a human body map mode button 132, a healthcare mode button 133, a plurality of history buttons 134, and the like are displayed.
The human body map mode button 132 is located below the connection status display area F2. The human body map mode button 132 is a button for setting the massage mode to the human body map mode. The human body map mode button 132 displays a character string such as "human body map." When the human body map mode button 132 is tapped, a human body map screen (not shown) for allowing the user to input the stiff area and the level of stiffness is displayed on the operation display unit 103. The user inputs the stiff area and the level of stiffness on the human body map screen.

When the stiff area and the degree of stiffness are input on the human body map screen, a course decision screen presenting massage courses suitable for the input stiff area and degree of stiffness is displayed on the operation display unit 103. Then, when the user performs a predetermined operation on the course decision screen, the presented massage course is executed by the massage machine 2.
The healthcare mode button 133 is located below the human body map mode button 132. The healthcare mode button 133 is a button for setting the massage mode to the healthcare mode. The healthcare mode button 133 displays, for example, biometric information such as the user's number of steps, sleep time, and pulse rate, as well as a message recommending a massage course suitable for that biometric information. In this example, the user's number of steps for the day and a message recommending a massage course suitable for that number of steps are displayed. When the healthcare mode button 133 is tapped, a course selection screen presenting massage courses suitable for the user's number of steps, sleep time, pulse rate, etc. is displayed on the operation display unit 103. When the user performs a predetermined operation on the course selection screen, the presented massage course is executed by the massage machine 2.

The history button 134 is located below the healthcare mode button 133. The history button 134 is a button for setting the massage mode to the history mode. The history button 134 displays the names of massage courses previously performed on the user and the dates and times of massages. When the history button 134 is tapped, a course selection screen presenting the massage courses corresponding to the history button 134 is displayed on the operation display unit 103. When the user performs a predetermined operation on the course selection screen, the presented massage course is performed by the massage machine 2.
[8] Setting the Application Mode When the user wants to set the operation mode of the massage machine 2 to the application mode, the user starts the massage machine 2 and then operates the remote control 25 to set the operation mode to the application mode. When the operation mode is set to the application mode, the control unit 60 performs a process (initial value setting process) for setting the initial value of the reference intensity value for each first body part for the mechanical massage. The method for setting the initial value of the reference intensity value will be described below.

First, the control unit 60 performs processing to detect the user's shoulder position. Specifically, the control unit 60 drives the lift motor 46 to move the massage unit 23 to the uppermost position. The control unit 60 then drives the lift motor 46 to gradually lower the massage unit 23 while acquiring the pressure value detected by the pressure sensor 70. When the pressure value reaches or exceeds a predetermined first threshold, the control unit 60 stops the lift motor 46. Then, based on the output of the lift position sensor 48, the control unit 60 detects the height position of the massage unit 23 as the user's shoulder position.

Based on the user's shoulder position, the control unit 60 identifies the height positions of the shoulders, below the shoulders, upper back, lower back, above the waist, waist, below the waist, and buttocks (more precisely, positions in the direction along the movement path of the massage unit 23) as the body part positions corresponding to these body parts. The identified shoulders, below the shoulders, upper back, lower back, above the waist, waist, below the waist, and buttocks positions are shown in the XY coordinate system in Figure 9 as y1 to y8. The XY coordinate system in Figure 9 is a coordinate system when viewing the massage machine 1 from the left, with the Y axis extending along the movement path of the massage unit 23 and the X axis extending forward from the lowest position of the massage unit 23. Note that although the Y axis is drawn as a straight line in Figure 9, it would also be a curve if the movement path of the massage unit 23 were curved when viewed from the left and right.

Thereafter, the control unit 60 performs processing to set the initial values of the reference intensity values for each of these body part positions y1 to y8.
First, at the shoulder position, the control unit 60 drives the forward/backward motor 53 to move the treatment element drive unit 50 backward to the rearmost position. Next, at the shoulder position, the control unit 60 drives the forward/backward motor 53 to gradually move the treatment element drive unit 50 forward (toward the user's back) while acquiring a pressure value detected by the pressure sensor 70. When the pressure value reaches a predetermined second threshold, the control unit 60 stops the forward/backward motor 53. Then, based on the forward/backward position sensor 57, a value corresponding to the amount of advancement of the treatment element drive unit 50 is stored in the intensity value storage area 62 as the initial value of the reference intensity value for the shoulder position.

The control unit 60 then drives the forward/backward motor 53 to move the treatment element drive unit 50 back to the rearmost position, and then drives the lifting motor 46 to move the massage unit 23 to the below-shoulder position and stop it. Next, at the below-shoulder position, the control unit 60 drives the forward/backward motor 53 to gradually move the treatment element drive unit 50 forward while acquiring the pressure value detected by the pressure sensor 70. When the pressure value reaches the second threshold value, the control unit 60 stops the forward/backward motor 53. Then, based on the forward/backward position sensor 57, a value corresponding to the amount of advancement of the treatment element drive unit 50 is stored in the intensity value memory area 62 as the initial value of the reference intensity value for the below-shoulder position.

Thereafter, similar operations are performed to obtain initial reference intensity values for the upper back, lower back, upper waist, waist, lower waist, and buttocks, and store them in the intensity value storage area 62. The initial reference intensity values for the eight body part positions y1 to y8 are schematically shown as x1 to x8 in the XY coordinate system in Figure 9. x1 to x8 are values that correspond to the amount of advancement of the treatment element drive unit 50.
When the initial reference intensity values for the eight types of body part positions are stored in the intensity value storage area 62 in this manner, the control unit 60 performs processing for pairing with the mobile terminal 3. As a result, the operation display unit 26 displays a pairing standby screen such as that shown in Fig. 6B described above.

When the massage machine 2 and the mobile terminal 3 are connected to each other, a pairing completion screen as shown in Fig. 6C is displayed on the operation display unit 26. After a predetermined time (e.g., two seconds) has elapsed since the connection completion screen was displayed, a remote control home screen (see Fig. 6A) is displayed on the operation display unit 26.
When the massage machine 2 and the mobile terminal 3 are connected, the control unit 60 transmits the initial reference intensity values for each first body part for mechanical massage stored in the intensity value storage area 62 to the mobile terminal 3. When the control unit 90 of the mobile terminal 3 receives these initial reference intensity values, it stores the received initial reference intensity values in a first reference intensity value storage unit 151A (see FIG. 5 ), which will be described later, as the reference intensity values for each first body part for mechanical massage. Furthermore, the control unit 90 of the mobile terminal 3 stores the received initial reference intensity values in a first area E1 of an intensity value history storage unit 152A (see FIG. 5 ), which will be described later, as the intensity value (or history data) for each first body part for mechanical massage.

When the user operates the remote control to set the operation mode of the massage machine 2 to the application mode, the control unit 60 may first perform processing to pair with the mobile device 3. Then, after the massage machine 2 and the mobile device 3 are connected, the control unit 60 may perform an initial value setting process to set an initial value for the reference intensity value, and transmit the obtained initial value for the reference intensity value to the mobile device 3.

In this case, before performing the initial value setting process, the control unit 60 may confirm, through communication with the mobile terminal 3, whether or not the mobile terminal 3 stores a reference intensity value for each first body part for the mechanical massage. If the mobile terminal 3 stores a reference intensity value for each first body part for the mechanical massage, the control unit 60 may not perform the initial value setting process.
[9] Configuration for realizing the intensity value changing function and the intensity value optimizing function Referring to Fig. 5, in order to realize the intensity value changing function and the intensity value optimizing function, the memory 91 includes a reference intensity value storage unit 151, an intensity value history storage unit 152, an optimum value calculation result storage unit 153, an intensity value changing table 154, etc. The memory 91 also has a massage history storage unit 155. The intensity value history storage unit 152 is an example of the "intensity value storage unit" and "intensity value history storage unit" of the present invention.

The reference intensity value storage unit 151 includes a first reference intensity value storage unit 151 A and a second reference intensity value storage unit 151 B. Fig. 10A is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of the first reference intensity value storage unit 151 A, and Fig. 10B is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of the second reference intensity value storage unit 151 B.
The first reference intensity value storage unit 151A stores a reference intensity value for each first body part for mechanical massage. As described above, the first reference intensity value storage unit 151A stores the initial value of the reference intensity value for mechanical massage set by the massage machine 2 when the application mode is set. When the intensity value for mechanical massage is optimized by the intensity value optimization function, the optimized intensity value is stored in the first reference intensity value storage unit 151A as the reference intensity value. This updates the reference intensity value in the first reference intensity value storage unit 151A.

The second reference intensity value storage unit 151B stores a reference intensity value for each first body part for air massage. In this embodiment, the initial value of the reference intensity value stored in the second reference intensity value storage unit 151B is 4. When the intensity value for the air massage is optimized using the intensity value optimization function, the optimized intensity value is stored in the second reference intensity value storage unit 151B as the reference intensity value. This updates the reference intensity value in the second reference intensity value storage unit 151B.

The intensity value history storage unit 152 includes a first intensity value history storage unit 152 A and a second intensity value history storage unit 152 B. Fig. 11A is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of the first intensity value history storage unit 152 A, and Fig. 11B is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of the second intensity value history storage unit 152 B.
When the intensity value for each first body part of a mechanical massage is changed based on the intensity value change function or optimized based on the intensity value optimization function, the changed intensity value or the optimized intensity value is stored as the latest history data in the first intensity value history storage unit 152A. However, as described above, when the application mode is set, the initial value of the reference intensity value for the mechanical massage is stored as the initial history data in the first intensity value history storage unit 152A. The first intensity value history storage unit 152A stores history data for the most recent five mechanical massages.

The first intensity value history storage unit 152A has a first region E1 to a fifth region E5. The first region E1, second region E2, third region E3, fourth region E4, and fifth region E5 store the current intensity value, the intensity value one time ago, the intensity value two times ago, the intensity value three times ago, and the intensity value four times ago as history data, respectively. Hereinafter, the first region E1 of the first intensity value history storage unit 152A may be referred to as the "first intensity value storage unit 150A." The first intensity value storage unit 150A is an example of the "intensity value storage unit" of the present invention.

When the intensity value for each first body part of an air massage is changed based on the intensity value change function or optimized based on the intensity value optimization function, the second intensity value history storage unit 152B stores the changed intensity value or optimized optimal intensity value as history data. However, the second intensity value history storage unit 152B stores the initial value of the reference intensity value for the air massage (4 in this embodiment) as the first history data. The second intensity value history storage unit 152B stores history data for the last five air massages.

The second intensity value history storage unit 152B has a first region E1 to a fifth region E5. The first region E1, the second region E2, the third region E3, the fourth region E4, and the fifth region E5 store the current intensity value, the intensity value one time ago, the intensity value two times ago, the intensity value three times ago, and the intensity value four times ago as history data, respectively.
Hereinafter, the first region E1 of the second intensity value history storage unit 152B may be referred to as the "second intensity value storage unit 150B." The second intensity value storage unit 150B is an example of the "intensity value storage unit" of the present invention. Hereinafter, the first intensity value storage unit 150A and the second intensity value storage unit 150B will be collectively referred to as the "intensity value storage unit 150."

The optimum value calculation result storage unit 153 stores the calculation results of the optimum values. As described below, each time the history data for each first body part in the intensity value history storage unit 152 is updated, the optimum value of the intensity value for each first body part is calculated based on the updated history data for each first body part. The calculated optimum value of the intensity value for each first body part is then stored in the optimum value calculation result storage unit 153.

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of the intensity value change table 154. As shown in FIG.
The intensity value change table 154 is a table used when changing the intensity value for each first body part by the intensity value change function. The intensity value change table 154 stores "additional values to the reference intensity value" corresponding to the intensity adjustment value for each of a plurality of second body parts that are broader than the first body parts, for each type of mechanical massage and air massage, and for each first body part. There are five types of second body parts: shoulders and back (parts consisting of shoulders and back), arms, waist, pelvis, and legs.

As described below, the user can set the intensity adjustment value for each second body part. In this embodiment, there are five intensity adjustment values: "-2," "-1," "normal (=0)," "1," and "2," as shown in the top column of the intensity value change table 154. The "value to be added to the reference intensity value" is a value added to the reference intensity value stored in the reference intensity value storage unit 151 to calculate the intensity value for each first body part after the change.

The massage history storage unit 155 stores, as massage history data, the IDs of massage courses executed by the massage machine 2 in the application mode and the intensity reference values.
Returning to FIG. 5, the control unit 90 includes an intensity adjustment value acquisition unit 92 and an intensity value change unit 93 to achieve the intensity value change function.
The intensity adjustment value acquisition unit 92 acquires an intensity adjustment value for each second body part based on a user operation.

The intensity value changing unit 93 changes the intensity value for each first body part in the intensity value storage unit 150 based on the massage intensity adjustment value for each second body part acquired by the intensity adjustment value acquiring unit 92. As described above, the intensity value storage unit 150 corresponds to the first region E1 of the first intensity value history storage unit 152A and the first region E1 of the second intensity value history storage unit 152B.
The intensity value changing unit 93 includes a new intensity value calculating unit 93A and an updating unit 93B.

The new intensity value calculation unit 93A calculates a new intensity value for each first body part that reflects the intensity adjustment value, using the intensity adjustment value for each second body part acquired by the intensity adjustment value acquisition unit 92. Specifically, the new intensity value calculation unit 93A calculates a new intensity value for each body part, using the intensity adjustment value for each second body part acquired by the intensity adjustment value acquisition unit 92 and the reference intensity value for each first body part stored in the reference intensity value storage unit 151.

In this embodiment, the new intensity value calculation unit 93A calculates a new intensity value for each first body part based on the intensity adjustment value for each second body part acquired by the intensity adjustment value acquisition unit 92, the standard intensity value for each first body part stored in the standard intensity value memory unit 151, and the contents of the intensity value change table 154.
The update unit 93B updates the contents of the intensity value storage unit 150 based on the new intensity value for each first body part calculated by the new intensity value calculation unit 93A. In this embodiment, the update unit 93B updates the contents of the intensity value history storage unit 152, which includes the intensity value storage unit 150, based on the new intensity value for each first body part.

The control unit 90 includes the intensity adjustment value acquisition unit 92, the new intensity value calculation unit 93A, the update unit 93B, the optimum value calculation unit 94, and the update unit 95 to achieve the intensity value optimization function.
The optimum value calculation unit 94 calculates the optimum strength value for each first body part based on the two or more most recent history data stored in the intensity value history storage unit 152. Specifically, the optimum value calculation unit 94 calculates the optimum strength value for each first body part based on the average value of the most recent five history data stored in the intensity value history storage unit 152. However, if the history data stored in the intensity value history storage unit 152 is less than five times, the optimum value calculation unit 94 calculates the optimum strength value for each first body part based on the average value of the history data for the number of times stored in the intensity value history storage unit 152. In this embodiment, the optimum value calculation unit 94 calculates the optimum strength value for each body part and stores it in the optimum value calculation result storage unit 153 every time the content of the intensity value history storage unit 152 is updated by the update unit 93B or the update unit 95.

When a "predetermined condition" is satisfied, the update unit 95 updates the contents of the intensity value storage unit 150 based on the intensity optimum value calculated by the optimum value calculation unit 96. In this embodiment, when a "predetermined condition" is satisfied, the update unit 95 updates the contents of the intensity value history storage unit 152, which includes the intensity value storage unit 150, based on the intensity optimum value stored in the optimum value calculation result storage unit 153, and also updates the contents of the reference intensity value storage unit 151. The "predetermined condition" will be described later.
[10] Specific Description of Intensity Value Change Function When a massage course is determined in the human body map mode, healthcare mode, or history mode, a course determination screen 160 such as that shown in FIG. 13A is displayed on the operation display unit 103.

The course decision screen 160 displays the name of the massage course decided by the control unit 90, the massage time and its contents, as well as a special selection button 161, a massage start button 162, etc. In the example of Fig. 13A, a whole body fatigue recovery course is displayed as the name of the massage course.
Massage start button 162 displayed on course decision screen 160 is operable, but massage start button 177 displayed on intensity adjustment value setting screen 170 (described later in Fig. 13B) is inoperable. Therefore, on course decision screen 160, massage start button 162 is displayed in a first color (e.g., blue) indicating that it is operable, and on intensity adjustment value setting screen 170, massage start button 177 is displayed in a second color (e.g., gray) indicating that it is inoperable.

When the user taps the massage start button 162, the control unit 90 of the mobile device 3 transmits to the massage machine 2 information including the ID of the massage course displayed on the course selection screen 160 (hereinafter referred to as the "course ID") and the intensity value for each first body part stored in the intensity value memory unit 150. When the control unit 60 of the massage machine 2 receives the course ID and the intensity value for each first body part from the mobile device 3, it stores the intensity value for each first body part in the intensity value memory area 62. The control unit 60 then executes the massage course corresponding to the received course ID. At that time, the control unit 60 controls the massage intensity based on the intensity value for each first body part in the intensity value memory area 62 (the intensity value for each first body part currently received).

The control unit 90 of the mobile terminal 3 stores information including the course ID, intensity value for each first body part, transmission date and time (massage date and time), etc. sent to the massage machine 2 in the massage history storage unit 155 as massage history information. The massage history information stored in the massage history storage unit 155 is used as massage course selection candidates for the history mode described above. In addition, the massage history information stored in the massage history storage unit 155 is sent to the server 4 at a predetermined timing.

The preference select button 161 is provided for executing an intensity value change function. When the user wants to change the massage intensity value, he or she taps the preference select button 161. When the preference select button 161 is tapped, an intensity adjustment value setting screen 170 as shown in FIG. 13B is displayed on the operation display unit 103.
The intensity adjustment value setting screen 170 has a title area F1, an adjustment value setting area F2, a button display area F3, and the like.

The title area F1 is an area at the top of the strength adjustment value setting screen 170. In the title area F1, a title such as "Specialty Select" is displayed.
The adjustment value setting area F2 is located below the title area F1. In the adjustment value setting area F2, first to fifth adjustment value setting sections 171 to 175 are displayed in a vertical row to allow the user to set an intensity adjustment value for each second body part. Details of these will be described later.

The button display area F3 is located below the adjustment value setting area F2. The button display area F3 displays an intensity value change button 176 and a massage start button 177. However, since the massage start button 177 cannot be operated on the intensity adjustment value setting screen 170, it is displayed in a second color (gray in this example).
The first to fifth adjustment value setting units 171 to 175 will be described. The first adjustment value setting unit 171 is a setting unit for setting an intensity adjustment value for the shoulders and back. The second adjustment value setting unit 172 is a setting unit for setting an intensity adjustment value for the arms. The third adjustment value setting unit 173 is a setting unit for setting an intensity adjustment value for the waist. The fourth adjustment value setting unit 174 is a setting unit for setting an intensity adjustment value for the pelvis. The fifth adjustment value setting unit 175 is a setting unit for setting an intensity adjustment value for the legs.

In each adjustment value setting unit 171-175, the user can set an intensity adjustment value of "-2," "-1," "normal (=0)," "1," or "2" for the corresponding second body part. Specifically, the user sets the intensity adjustment value by swiping or tapping to move the circular pointer left or right. Then, once the intensity adjustment value setting operation is complete, the user taps the intensity value change button 176. This inputs an intensity value change command.

When an intensity value change command is input, the control unit 90 (intensity adjustment value acquisition unit 92) acquires the intensity adjustment value for each second body part. Then, the control unit 90 (new intensity value calculation unit 93A) uses the intensity adjustment value for each second body part acquired by the intensity adjustment value acquisition unit 92 to calculate a new intensity value for each first body part that reflects the intensity adjustment value. Specifically, the new intensity value calculation unit 93A calculates a new intensity value for each first body part based on the intensity adjustment value for each second body part, the reference intensity value for each body part stored in the reference intensity value storage unit 151, and the contents of the intensity value change table 154.

More specifically, the new intensity value calculation unit 93A first obtains the "value to be added to the standard intensity value" for each first body part from the intensity value change table 154 based on the intensity adjustment value for each second body part and the contents of the intensity value change table 154. Next, the new intensity value calculation unit 93A calculates a new intensity value for each first body part by adding the "value to be added to the standard intensity value" for each first body part obtained from the intensity value change table 154 to the standard intensity value of the corresponding first body part.

According to the intensity value change table 154 in FIG. 12, for example, if the intensity adjustment value for the lower back is 2, the "value to be added to the standard intensity value" for the above-waist, lower back, and below-waist areas in a mechanical massage is 16, and the "value to be added to the standard intensity value" for the lower back in an air massage is 2. Therefore, for the above-waist, lower back, and below-waist areas in a mechanical massage, the new intensity value calculation unit 93A calculates a new intensity value by adding 16 to the corresponding standard intensity value stored in the standard intensity value storage unit 151. For the lower back in an air massage, the new intensity value calculation unit 93A calculates a new intensity value by adding 2 to the corresponding standard intensity value stored in the standard intensity value storage unit 151.

Next, the control unit 90 (update unit 93B) updates the contents of the intensity value history storage unit 152 based on the new intensity values for each first body part calculated by the new intensity value calculation unit 93A. Specifically, the update unit 93B transfers the history data for the first area E1, second area E2, third area E3, and fourth area E4 in the intensity value history storage unit 152 (152A, 152B) to the second area E2, third area E3, fourth area E4, and fifth area E5, respectively, and then stores the new intensity values for each first body part in the first area E1.

As a result, the contents of the intensity value history storage unit 152 including the intensity value storage unit 150 are updated, and at the same time, the contents of the intensity value storage unit 150 are updated.
Furthermore, when the content of the intensity value history storage unit 152 is updated by the update unit 93B, the control unit 90 (optimum value calculation unit 94) calculates an optimum intensity value for each first body part based on the updated content of the intensity value history storage unit 152, and stores the calculated optimum intensity value in the optimum value calculation result storage unit 153. This updates the content of the optimum value calculation result storage unit 153. In this embodiment, the optimum intensity value for each first body part is a value obtained by rounding off the average value of the most recent five pieces of history data for the corresponding first body part.

If the contents of the first intensity value history storage unit 152A immediately after updating are, for example, as shown in FIG. 11A, the average values (rounded values) of the last five pieces of history data for each first body part for the shoulders, below the shoulders, upper back, lower back, above the waist, waist, below the waist, and buttocks will be 49, 49, 44, 44, 28, 28, 33, and 33. Also, if the contents of the second intensity value history storage unit 152B immediately after updating are, for example, as shown in FIG. 11B, the average values (rounded values) of the last five pieces of history data for each first body part for the upper arms, forearms, thighs, calves, and soles will be 4, 4, 3, 3, 5, and 5.

When the intensity value change button 176 is tapped on the intensity adjustment value setting screen 170, the display screen transitions from the intensity adjustment value setting screen 170 (Figure 13B) to the course selection screen 160 (Figure 13A). When the user then taps the massage start button 163 on the course selection screen 160, the control unit 90 of the mobile terminal 3 transmits to the massage machine 2 the ID of the massage course displayed on the course selection screen 160 and the intensity value for each first body part stored in the intensity value memory unit 150 (first area E1 of the intensity value history memory unit 152).

When the control unit 60 of the massage machine 2 receives the course ID and the intensity value for each first body part from the mobile terminal 3, it stores the intensity value for each first body part in the intensity value storage area 62. The control unit 60 then executes the massage course corresponding to the received course ID. At that time, the control unit 60 controls the massage intensity value based on the intensity value for each first body part in the intensity value storage area 62 (the intensity value for each first body part currently received). Therefore, the massage intensity value is controlled based on the intensity value for each first body part after the intensity value change.

The specifications for setting the intensity adjustment value may also be as follows (hereinafter referred to as "another specification"). In the other specification, as with the above-described specification, when the special selection button 161 is tapped on the course decision screen 160, the intensity adjustment value setting screen 170 is displayed on the operation display unit 103. However, in the other specification, it is not until the intensity value change button 176 is tapped on the intensity adjustment value setting screen 170 that operation of each of the adjustment value setting units 171-175 becomes possible. The operation of each of the adjustment value setting units 171-175 may be changed by mistake. This requires the user to confirm the operation of each of the adjustment value setting units, which has the effect of preventing mistaken operation by the user.

Furthermore, when the intensity value change button 176 is tapped, the operable/inoperable state of the intensity value change button 176 is changed from an operable state to an inoperable state, and at the same time, the operable/inoperable state of the massage start button 177 is changed from an inoperable state to an operable state.
When the other specifications are adopted, the user taps the intensity value change button 176 and then sets an intensity adjustment value for each second body part using each of the adjustment value setting units 171 to 175. Then, when the setting of the intensity adjustment value for each second body part is completed, the user taps the massage start button 177.

When the massage start button 177 is tapped, the control unit 90 (intensity adjustment value acquisition unit 92) acquires the intensity adjustment value for each second body part. The control unit 90 (new intensity value calculation unit 93A) then calculates a new intensity value for each first body part based on the intensity adjustment value for each second body part, the reference intensity values for each body part stored in the reference intensity value storage unit 151, and the contents of the intensity value change table 154.

Next, the control unit 90 (update unit 93B) updates the contents of the intensity value history storage unit 152 based on the new intensity values for each first body part calculated by the new intensity value calculation unit 93A. Furthermore, when the contents of the intensity value history storage unit 152 are updated by the update unit 93B, the control unit 90 (optimum value calculation unit 94) calculates the optimum intensity value for each first body part based on the updated contents of the intensity value history storage unit 152, and stores the optimum value in the optimum value calculation result storage unit 153.

In addition, the control unit 90 transmits to the massage machine 2 the ID of the massage course that was displayed on the course decision screen 160 immediately before the intensity adjustment value setting screen 170 was displayed, and the intensity value for each first body part stored in the intensity value memory unit 150.
[11] Specific Description of Intensity Value Optimization Function There are two optimization modes for optimizing intensity values: automatic mode and manual mode. In automatic mode, optimization is performed automatically each time the intensity value is changed by the intensity value change function, and the intensity value and the reference intensity value are changed. In manual mode, optimization is performed by the user tapping an optimization execution button 196 (see FIGS. 14A and 15A ), which will be described later, and the intensity value and the reference intensity value are changed.

As described above, in this embodiment, regardless of the optimization mode, an optimum value is calculated every time the contents of the intensity value history storage unit 152 are updated, and stored in the optimum value calculation result storage unit 153. The method for setting the optimization mode will be described later.
[11.1] Optimization Method in Manual Mode First, a method for optimizing the intensity value for the mechanical massage in the manual mode will be described.

For example, when a user taps a hamburger button 131 on the application home screen 130 shown in Fig. 8A, a menu screen 180 is displayed in the form of a pull-down menu as shown in Fig. 8B. A plurality of menu selection buttons 181 to 187, including an optimization setting button 182, are displayed on the menu screen 180.
When the optimization setting button 182 is tapped by the user, an optimization setting screen 190A for the mechanical massage as shown in Fig. 14A is displayed on the operation display unit 103. The optimization setting screen 190A has a title area F1, a mechanical/air selection area F2, an intensity value line display area F3, an execution button display area F4, and an optimization mode setting area F5.

The title area F1 is located at the top of the optimization setting screen 190 A. The title area F1 displays a title such as “Optimization Setting”.
The mechanism/air selection area F2 is located below the title area F1. In the mechanism/air selection area F2, a mechanism selection button 191 for displaying an optimization setting screen 190A for a mechanical massage and an air selection button 192 for displaying an optimization setting screen 190B (see FIG. 15A) for an air massage are arranged side by side.

The screen in Figure 14A is the optimization setting screen 190A for mechanical massage, so the mechanism selection button 191 is selected. On the screen in Figure 14A, the colors of the text on the mechanism selection button 191 and the air selection button 192 are displayed in different colors so that it is clear that they are selected and not selected. Specifically, the text on the mechanism selection button 191 is displayed in a third color (e.g., blue) to indicate that the button is selected, and the text on the air selection button 192 is displayed in a fourth color (e.g., gray) to indicate that the button is not selected.

By tapping the air selection button 192 on the optimization setting screen 190A, the user can switch the optimization setting screen 190A for the mechanical massage to the optimization setting screen 190B for the air massage (see FIG. 15A).
The intensity value line display area F3 is located below the mechanical/air selection area F2. When the optimization setting screen 190A is viewed from the front, the left half of the intensity value line display area F3 displays a schematic diagram of the upper body of a person seated on the massage machine 2 as viewed from the left (hereinafter referred to as a "human body diagram 193"). When the optimization setting screen 190A is viewed from the front, the right half of the intensity value line display area F3 displays a first intensity value line (reference intensity value line) 194 indicating the current reference intensity value for each first body part for mechanical massage, and a second intensity value line 195 indicating the intensity value for each first body part when optimized.

The first intensity value line 194 is generated by drawing solid circles representing the current reference intensity value for each first body part at positions on the human body diagram 193 that correspond to the body part position and reference intensity value, and then connecting these circles with straight lines. In other words, the first intensity value line 194 is composed of eight solid circles representing the current reference intensity value for each first body part, and seven line segments connecting two adjacent circles. The first intensity value line 194 is displayed in a fifth color (e.g., light blue).

The second intensity value line 195 is generated by drawing hollow circles at positions on the human body diagram 193 corresponding to the optimal intensity values for each first body part for the mechanical massage stored in the optimal value calculation result storage unit 153, and then connecting these hollow circles with straight lines. In other words, the second intensity value line 195 is composed of eight hollow circles representing the optimal intensity values for each first body part, and seven line segments connecting two adjacent circles. The second intensity value line 195 is displayed in a sixth color (e.g., blue) that can be distinguished from the first intensity value line 194.

In the intensity value line display area F3, the first intensity value line 194 (light blue line in this example) indicates the current reference intensity value for each first body part, and the second intensity value line 195 (blue line in this example) displays an explanatory text indicating the intensity value for each first body part when optimized.
The execution button display area F4 is located below the intensity value line display area F3. The execution button display area F4 displays a message indicating that optimization will be performed based on the intensity value change history, and an optimization execution button 196.

The optimization execution button 196 displayed on the optimization settings screen 190A in FIG. 14A can be operated, but the optimization execution button 196 displayed on the optimization settings screen 190A in FIG. 14B, which is displayed after optimization has been performed, cannot be operated. Therefore, on the optimization settings screen 190A in FIG. 14A, the optimization execution button 196 is displayed in a first color (e.g., blue) indicating that it can be operated, and on the optimization settings screen 190A in FIG. 14B, the optimization execution button 196 is displayed in a second color (e.g., gray) indicating that it cannot be operated.

The optimization mode setting area F5 is an area located below the execution button display area F4, and is an area toward the bottom of the optimization setting screen 190A. The optimization mode setting area F5 displays a switch 197 for switching the optimization mode between automatic mode and manual mode. The switch 197 is composed of a bar and a circle; in the OFF state, the circle is displayed on the left end of the bar and its color is the eighth color (e.g., gray); in the ON state, the circle is displayed on the right end of the bar and its color is a ninth color (e.g., blue) different from the eighth color.

When switch 197 is turned off, the optimization mode is set to manual mode, and when switch 197 is turned on, the optimization mode is set to automatic mode. Switch 197 is turned off in the initial state (default). In the example of Fig. 14A, switch 197 is turned off, so the optimization mode is manual mode.
The user determines whether or not to perform optimization based on the first intensity value line 194 and the second intensity value line 195. If the user determines not to perform optimization, the user returns the display screen to, for example, the application home screen 130 by tapping the back button, for example.

On the other hand, if it is determined that optimization should be performed, the user taps the optimization execution button 196. This inputs an optimization execution command. When the optimization execution command is input, the control unit 90 (update unit 95) updates the contents of the reference intensity value memory unit 151 and the first intensity value history memory unit 152A based on the optimal intensity value for each first body part for mechanical massage stored in the optimal value calculation result memory unit 153.

Specifically, the update unit 95 writes the optimal intensity value for each first body part for mechanical massage stored in the optimal value calculation result storage unit 153 to the reference intensity value storage unit 151. The update unit 95 also transfers the history data for the first area E1, second area E2, third area E3, and fourth area E4 in the first intensity value history storage unit 152A to the second area E2, third area E3, fourth area E4, and fifth area E5, respectively, and then stores the optimal intensity value for each first body part for mechanical massage in the first area E1. This updates the contents of the first intensity value history storage unit 152A and the first intensity value storage unit 150A at the same time.

When the contents of the first intensity value history memory unit 152A are updated, the optimum value calculation unit 94 calculates the intensity optimum value based on the updated contents of the first intensity value history memory unit 152A and stores it in the optimum value calculation result memory unit 153.
When the optimization execution button 196 is tapped, the display screen transitions from the optimization setting screen 190A of FIG. 14A to the optimization setting screen 190A shown in FIG. 14B. In the optimization setting screen 190A of FIG. 14B, the color of the first intensity value line 194 is changed from the fifth color (light blue in this example) to a seventh color (e.g., gray) that is different from both the fifth color and the sixth color (blue in this example). Furthermore, the hollow portion of the circle of the second intensity value line 195 is filled with the fifth color (light blue in this example). Furthermore, the message "Optimized" is displayed in the intensity value line display area F3. Furthermore, the color of the optimization execution button 196 is changed from the first color (blue in this example) indicating that it is operable to the second color (gray in this example) indicating that it is inoperable.

Next, a method for optimizing the intensity value for the air massage in manual mode will be described.
For example, when a user taps the air selection button 192 on the optimization setting screen 190A shown in FIG. 14A or 14B, the display screen transitions from the optimization setting screen 190A for mechanical massage to the optimization setting screen 190B for air massage, as shown in FIG. 15A.

Optimization settings screen 190B has a title area F1, a mechanism/air selection area F2, an intensity value bar display area F3, an execution button display area F4, and an optimization mode setting area F5. Optimization settings screen 190B is almost the same as the previously described optimization settings screen 190A, except that the content displayed in the intensity value bar display area F3 differs from the content displayed in the previously described intensity value line display area F3.

In the title area F1, a title such as "Optimization Settings" is displayed.
In the mechanism/air selection area F2, a mechanism selection button 191 and an air selection button 192 are arranged side by side. Since the screen in Fig. 15A is the optimization setting screen 190B for air massage, the air selection button 192 is selected. Therefore, the text on the air selection button 192 is displayed in a third color (e.g., blue) indicating that the button is selected, and the text on the mechanism selection button 191 is displayed in a fourth color (e.g., gray) indicating that the button is not selected.

By tapping the mechanism selection button 191 on the optimization setting screen 190B, the user can switch the optimization setting screen 190B for the air massage to the optimization setting screen 190A for the mechanical massage (see FIG. 14A).
The intensity value bar display area F3 displays a first intensity value bar 201 representing the current reference intensity value for each first body part for the air massage, and a second intensity value bar 202 representing the intensity value when optimized. The current reference intensity value is the reference intensity value for the corresponding first body part stored in the second reference intensity value storage unit 151B. The intensity value when optimized is the optimum intensity value for the corresponding first body part stored in the optimum value calculation result storage unit 153.

When viewing the optimization setting screen 190B from the front, the left half of the intensity value bar display area F3 has bar display sections for the upper arms, forearms, and waist arranged at intervals in the vertical direction, while the right half of the intensity value bar display area F3 has bar display sections for the thighs, calves, and soles arranged at intervals in the vertical direction.
Each body part bar display section displays a first intensity value bar 201 representing the current reference intensity value for the corresponding body part, and a second intensity value bar 202 representing the optimized intensity value for the corresponding body part. The first intensity value bar 201 is a horizontally extending straight line having a length corresponding to the current reference intensity value (1 to 7). Therefore, the larger the current reference intensity value, the longer the length of the first intensity value bar 201. In this embodiment, the first intensity value bar 201 is displayed in a fifth color (light blue in this example).

The second intensity value bar 202 is a horizontally extending straight line having a length corresponding to the intensity value (1 to 7) after optimization, and is displayed below the first intensity value bar 201. Therefore, the larger the intensity value after optimization, the longer the length of the second intensity value bar 202. In this embodiment, the second intensity value bar 202 is displayed in a sixth color (blue in this example).
In the intensity value bar display area F3, the first intensity value bar 201 (light blue bar in this example) indicates the current reference intensity value for each first body part, and the second intensity value bar 202 (blue bar in this example) displays an explanatory text indicating the intensity value for each first body part when optimized.

The execution button display area F4 displays a message indicating that optimization will be performed based on the intensity value change history, and an optimization execution button 196. The optimization execution button 196 is displayed in a first color (blue in this example) indicating that it is in an operable state.
The optimization mode setting area F5 displays a switch 197 for switching the optimization mode between automatic mode and manual mode. In the example of Fig. 15A, the switch 197 is off, so the optimization mode is manual mode.

The user determines whether or not to perform optimization based on the first intensity value bar 201 and the second intensity value bar 202 for each body part. If the user determines not to perform optimization, the user returns the display screen to, for example, the application home screen 130 by tapping the back button, for example.
On the other hand, if it is determined that optimization should be performed, the user taps the optimization execution button 196. This inputs an optimization execution command. When the optimization execution command is input, the control unit 60 (updating unit 95) updates the contents of the reference intensity value storage unit 151 and the second intensity value history storage unit 152B based on the optimum intensity values for the air massage for each first body part stored in the optimum value calculation result storage unit 153.

Specifically, the update unit 95 writes the optimum intensity value for the air massage for each first body part stored in the optimum value calculation result storage unit 153 to the reference intensity value storage unit 151. The update unit 95 also transfers the history data for the first area E1, second area E2, third area E3, and fourth area E4 in the second intensity value history storage unit 152B to the second area E2, third area E3, fourth area E4, and fifth area E5, respectively, and then stores the optimum intensity value for the air massage for each first body part in the first area E1. This updates the contents of the second intensity value history storage unit 152B and the second intensity value storage unit 150B at the same time.

When the contents of the second intensity value history memory unit 152B are updated, the optimum value calculation unit 94 calculates the intensity optimum value based on the updated contents of the second intensity value history memory unit 152B and stores it in the optimum value calculation result memory unit 153.
When the optimization execution button 196 is tapped, the display screen transitions from the optimization setting screen 190B of FIG. 15A to the optimization setting screen 190B shown in FIG. 15B. In the optimization setting screen 190B of FIG. 15B, the color of the first intensity value line 194 changes from the fifth color (light blue in this example) to the seventh color (gray in this example). Furthermore, the message "Optimized" is displayed in the intensity value bar display area F3. Furthermore, the color of the optimization execution button 196 changes from the first color (blue in this example), which indicates that it is operable, to the second color (gray in this example), which indicates that it is inoperable.

In this embodiment, when the optimization mode is set to manual mode, the "predetermined condition" is "the optimization execution button 196 is operated (the optimization execution command is input)."
[11.2] Explanation of Automatic Mode For example, when the user turns on switch 197 on the optimization setting screen 190A, 190B in Figure 14A, Figure 14B, Figure 15A, or Figure 15B, the optimization mode is set to automatic mode. When the optimization mode is set to automatic mode, the optimization execution button 19 becomes inoperable in Figures 14A and 15A. Therefore, the optimization execution button 19 is displayed in the second color (gray in this example) in Figures 14A and 15A.

As described above, when the intensity value change button 176 on the intensity adjustment value setting screen 170 (see FIG. 13B) is tapped, the new intensity value calculation unit 93A calculates a new intensity value for each first body part. The control unit 90 (update unit 93B) then updates the contents of the intensity value history storage unit 152 (intensity value storage unit 150) based on the new intensity value for each first body part. The control unit 90 (optimum value calculation unit 94) also calculates an optimal intensity value for each first body part based on the updated contents of the intensity value history storage unit 152, and stores the calculated optimal intensity value in the optimum value calculation result storage unit 153.

When the optimization mode is set to automatic mode, the control unit 90 (update unit 95) updates the contents of the reference intensity value memory unit 151 based on the optimal intensity value for each first body part stored in the optimal value calculation result memory unit 153 at that time each time the intensity value change button 176 on the intensity adjustment value setting screen 170 is tapped.
In this embodiment, when the optimization mode is set to automatic mode, the "predetermined condition" is "the intensity value change button 176 is operated (the intensity value change command is input)."

In the aforementioned alternative specification, the intensity value is changed by operating the massage start button 177, so the command input by operating the massage start button 177 can be considered to essentially include a command to change the intensity value (intensity value change command). Therefore, when the aforementioned alternative specification is adopted and the optimization mode is set to automatic mode, the "predetermined condition" is "the massage start button 177 is operated on the intensity adjustment value setting screen 170 (an intensity value change command is input)."

To summarize the "predetermined conditions" in manual mode and automatic mode, the "predetermined conditions" are "inputting an optimization execution command in manual mode" or "inputting an intensity value change command in automatic mode."
In this embodiment, the intensity value of the mechanical massage for each first body part can be changed for each second body part (in this embodiment, the shoulders/back, arms, waist, and pelvis). Also, the intensity value of the pneumatic massage for each first body part can be changed for each second body part (in this embodiment, the arms, waist, pelvis, and legs).

Furthermore, in this embodiment, it is possible to optimize the intensity value of the mechanical massage for each first body part based on the change history of the intensity value of the mechanical massage for each first body part, which makes it possible to easily set the intensity value of the mechanical massage for each first body part according to the user's preference.
In this embodiment, the intensity value of the air massage for each first body part can be optimized based on the change history of the intensity value of the air massage for each first body part, which makes it possible to easily set the intensity value of the air massage for each first body part according to the user's preference.
[12] Modifications Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention can also be embodied in other forms. For example, in the above-described embodiment, when the new intensity value calculation unit 93A calculates a new intensity value for each first body part, the control unit 90 (update unit 93B) updates the contents of the intensity value history storage unit 152 based on the new intensity value for each first body part. At this time, the control unit 90 may further transmit the new intensity value for each first body part to the massage machine 2, and the control unit 60 may store (overwrite) the new intensity value for each first body part in the intensity value storage area 62.

Furthermore, the control unit 90 (update unit 95) may further perform the following operation when updating the contents of the intensity value history storage unit 152 and the reference intensity value storage unit 151 based on the optimum intensity value for each first body part. That is, the update unit 95 may transmit the optimum intensity value for each first body part to the massage machine 2, and the control unit 60 may store (overwrite) the optimum intensity value for each first body part in the intensity value storage area 62.

Furthermore, although the intensity adjustment value setting screen 170 (see FIG. 13B ) described above sets an intensity adjustment value for each second body part, it may be possible to set an intensity adjustment value for each first body part. Also, it may be possible to set an intensity adjustment value for each of a plurality of body parts different from the second body part and the first body part.
In the above-described embodiment, the new intensity value calculation unit 93A calculates a new intensity value using the intensity adjustment value and the reference intensity value, but the current intensity value (the intensity value stored in the intensity value storage unit 150) may be used instead of the reference intensity value. In this case, the reference intensity value storage unit 151 is not necessary.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the control unit 90 has an intensity value changing function and an intensity value optimizing function, but it does not have to have the intensity value optimizing function.
In the above-described embodiment, the bottom surfaces of the pair of left and right foot accommodating recesses 19 (see FIG. 2) are provided with sole-side airbags 35c, 35d for pressing the soles upward. However, instead of the sole-side airbags 35c, 35d, sole rollers that are driven to rotate to massage the soles may be provided.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the mobile terminal 3 is a smartphone, but the mobile terminal 3 may be a computer such as a tablet computer.
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the massage machine 2 is a chair-type massage machine, but the massage machine 2 may be a massage machine other than a chair-type massage machine.
In addition, various design modifications can be made within the scope of the claims.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 Massage system 2 Chair-type massage machine 3 Mobile terminal 4 Server 5 Communication network 23 Massage unit 25 Remote control 31 to 36 Airbag 51 Kneading ball 60 Control unit 61 Memory 62 Intensity value storage area 70 Pressure sensor 90 Control unit 91 Memory 92 Intensity adjustment value acquisition unit 93 Intensity value change unit 93A New intensity value calculation unit 93B Update unit 94 Optimum value calculation unit 95 Update unit 101 First communication unit 102 Second communication unit 103 Operation display unit 130 Application home screen 151 Reference intensity value storage unit 151A First reference intensity value storage unit 151B Second reference intensity value storage unit 152 Intensity value history storage unit 152A First intensity value history storage unit 152B Second intensity value history storage unit 153 Optimum value calculation result storage unit 154 Intensity value change table 155 Massage history storage unit 160 Course decision screen 161 Specialty select button 162 Massage start button 170 Intensity adjustment value setting screen 180 Menu screen 182 Optimization setting button 190A, 190B Optimization setting screen 196 Optimization execution button 197 Switch

Claims (5)

A massage machine that controls massage intensity based on an intensity value of massage intensity for each first body part of a user, the first body part being defined as a first body part,
an intensity value storage unit that stores the intensity value;
calculating an intensity value that reflects an intensity adjustment value for each of the second body parts set by a user, using a second body part that is a group of a plurality of the first body parts;
updating the contents of the intensity value storage unit based on the calculated intensity value, and updating the contents of a history storage unit for storing a history of the intensity value;
A massage machine that, based on an update of the contents of the history memory unit, calculates an average value of history data consisting of the most recent two or more intensity values stored in the history memory unit, stores the obtained average value for each first body part, and, based on an input of an optimization execution command by a user, updates the intensity value stored in the intensity value memory unit to the intensity value for each first body part calculated based on the average value of the history data. a remote controller capable of communicating with the massage machine;
The remote controller
calculating an intensity value that reflects an intensity adjustment value for each of the second body parts set by a user, using a second body part that is a group of a plurality of the first body parts;
updating the contents of the intensity value storage unit based on the calculated intensity value, and updating the contents of a history storage unit for storing a history of the intensity value;
2. The massage machine of claim 1, wherein, based on an update of the contents of the history memory unit, an average value of history data consisting of the most recent two or more intensity values stored in the history memory unit is calculated, the average value obtained for each of the first body parts is stored, and based on an input of an optimization execution command by a user, the intensity value stored in the intensity value memory unit is updated to the intensity value for each of the first body parts calculated based on the average value of the history data. The massage machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the massage performed by the massage machine is a mechanical massage using treatment elements. The massage machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the massage performed by the massage machine is an air massage using an airbag. The massage machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the massage provided by the massage machine includes mechanical massage using massage applicators and air massage using airbags.