A61H2205/081

Communication robot and method for operating the same
11488592 · 2022-11-01 · ·

A communication robot for operating a massage providing apparatus by executing an artificial intelligence algorithm (AI) and/or machine learning algorithm in a 5G environment connected for the Internet of things and a method for operating the communication robot are provided. The method for operating the communication robot may include acquiring a spoken utterance of a user positioned within a prescribed range from the massage providing apparatus, tracking a spoken utterance direction of the user from the spoken utterance of the user, orienting the communication robot towards the spoken utterance direction of the user, acquiring a voice command included in the spoken utterance in relation to operation of the massage providing apparatus, and operating the massage providing apparatus according to the voice command.

System and method for providing massaging within a vehicle

A system and method for providing massaging within a vehicle that include receiving vehicle dynamic data associated with a real-time dynamic performance of the vehicle as the vehicle is being driven for a predetermined period of time. The system and method also include determining at least one strenuous driving activity associated with a driver of the vehicle based on at least one driving maneuver. The system and method additionally include analyzing positional parameters and movement parameters that are associated with at least one area of a body of the driver that is utilized to conduct the at least one driving maneuver for the predetermined period of time. The system and method further include controlling at least one massaging element disposed within the seat of the vehicle to provide massaging to the at least one area of the body of the driver.

Device for spine rehabilitation and method of spine rehabilitation using said device for spine rehabilitation

A device for spine rehabilitation comprising a support frame, immovable crossbars, movable crossbars, and a holder and systems of actuators supporting a patient's head, shoulders, hip, knees, and feet, characterised in that it is equipped with linear actuators (8) mounted to the holder (7) supporting the patient's head and shoulders, whereby the holder (7) has a driving mechanism (9) situated horizontally and mounted to an immovable crossbar (6) of the support frame (1) and in its lower part is rotationally mounted, at the rotation point (10) of the holder, to the immovable crossbar (6). A method for spine rehabilitation using the device for lateral deviation of the patient's torso, whereby the patient's body situated horizontally, face up, is lifted on eight sling hangers taking hold of his/her head and his/her back in the points of shoulder girdle and pelvis girdle.

Chair-type massager

In a chair-type massager, a backrest portion includes a back frame, a pair of arm treatment portions, a support frame having a pair of support portions and a beam portion, and an actuator moving the support frame. The support portions are provided on the left and right sides, respectively, of the back frame and supports the arm treatment portions respectively. The beam portion extends from upper end parts of the support portions toward the back frame along the left-right axis. The actuator has a rod portion and a drive portion. The rod portion is connected to one of the back frame or the beam portion of the support frame, on the other of which the drive portion is pivotably supported. The drive portion is configured to move up and down the rod portion.

AUTOMATIC MASSAGE PORTABLE MASSAGE TABLE
20230093733 · 2023-03-23 · ·

An automatic massage portable massage table, and belongs to the technical field of massage apparatuses. The automatic massage portable massage table includes a rigid planner surface, a cushioned pad, an upholstery cover, table legs, long leg supports, short leg supports, a cable system, a headrest cradle, a headrest cushion, and a plurality of airbags. According to the automatic massage portable massage table of the present disclosure, a user can command a circuit board to supply power to an air pump and a plurality of air valves through buttons of a controller. After being powered on, the air pump supplies air to the air valves. Meanwhile, the circuit board controls, according to a pre-stored program, the air valves to achieve air supply and air release, thus controlling the airbags to be inflated and deflated.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RELEASING MUSCULAR TENSION
20220339060 · 2022-10-27 ·

Embodiments of the present disclosure provides a muscular tension releasing system comprising a therapy device comprising a first end, a second end, and an elongate rod extending from the first end to the second end. The rod includes multiple treads comprising knobbly bits; multiple receiving units to receive at least one tread; bearing surface(s) present on one of the first and second ends; and a coating of a durable material. The system also includes a strap including attachment unit(s) for attaching to at least one of the ends; and at least one holding means for enabling a user to hold the strap for positioning the therapy device according to a body part where the user wants to put pressure on. The strap enables the user to control an amount of pressure exerted by the therapy device on one or more muscles of the body part.

AIRBAG TYPE MASSAGE TABLE
20230087765 · 2023-03-23 · ·

The present disclosure relates to an airbag type massage table, and belongs to the technical field of massage apparatuses, including a rigid planner surface, a table top, an upholstery cover, a headrest cushion, and a plurality of airbags. A user can lay in supine or prone position on the table top of the airbag type massage table of the present disclosure. A circuit board is instructed by means of buttons of a controller. The circuit board supplies power to an air pump Air pumps supply air to air valves. Meanwhile, the circuit board controls the opening, closing and air release of the air valves, thus controlling the airbags to be inflated, held and deflated.

Diverter for use in therapeutic massage system
11607363 · 2023-03-21 · ·

A diverter is provided for use in directing airflow from an input port to selected output ports. The diverter allows for operation without valves, and is able to provide an air signal to selected output ports in a predetermined manner. The diverter having a rotatable member, or swivel valve, directing air signals to the desired output port depending on the rotational position thereof. The diverter is driven by a controlled actuator or motor, to thus control the manner in which air signals are provided to a plurality of output ports in a controlled manner.

Portable folding seat and back system to relieve back discomfort using various therapeutic methods
11607045 · 2023-03-21 ·

A portable therapeutic unit and system for treating a back, a neck, or the back and the neck of a user is disclosed. The therapeutic unit includes a first seat, a back support, a hinge, and a metal back. The first seat is designed for the user to sit thereupon. The back support is designed to support a back of the user. The hinge pivotally connects the first seat and the back support. The metal back is connected to the back support, with the metal back magnetically coupling with an attachment magnet. Further, the attachment magnet couples to a therapeutic aid to deliver treatment to the user.

WEARABLE EXOSKELETON WITH AUXILIARY BACK FRAME SUPPORT
20220331947 · 2022-10-20 ·

A wearable exoskeleton comprises a back frame set and a lower limb link rod set. The back frame set comprises a sliding rod and an object seat. The object seat is coupled to the sliding rod and configured for carrying object. One end of the lower limb link rod set is coupled to the object seat. The back frame set is worn on the back of the user. The lower limb link rod set is worn on the lower limb of the user for responding to the flexing or erecting movements of the user's lower limb. When the other end of the lower limb link rod set contacts the ground with the action of the lower limb, the ground provides an upward reaction force, and the reaction force is transmitted to the object seat through the lower limb link rod set to push up the object.