WO2016170440A1

WO2016170440A1 - Remotely controlled massage device and procedure for its application

Info

Publication number: WO2016170440A1
Application number: PCT/IB2016/051483
Authority: WO
Inventors: Geza VARHELYI
Original assignee: Varhelyi Geza
Priority date: 2015-04-22
Filing date: 2016-03-16
Publication date: 2016-10-27
Also published as: HUP1500183A2; CH712517B1

Abstract

The invention is a remotely controllable massage device primarily for two persons staying at different locations, which is fitted with a contact part, a control unit, an image, video, and/or sound recorder, software, and a controlling device, so that the controlling device and the control unit are in wired or wireless connection. It is characterized in that it is fitted with a supporter (2) that is capable of spatial movement, the supporter (2) is fitted with a motor (8) and a sensor (9) connected to it with wired or wireless connection, and the contact part (1) is mounted onto the supporter (2) in a movable, fixed, or releasable manner.

Description

Remotely controlled massage device and procedure for its application

The subject of the invention is a remotely controlled massage device primarily for two persons staying at different locations, which is fitted with a contact part, a control unit, an image, video, and/or sound recorder, software, and a controlling device, so that the controlling device and the control unit are in wired or wireless connection. The subject of the invention also includes the procedure for using the device.

There are motorized devices that are capable of alternating the movement of sexual aids, so that, for example, a desktop computer, laptop, mobile phone, remote controller, or tablet can be used as a controlling device. The speed, rhythm, length of movement, and spatial position of the sexual aid is controlled by giving instructions using the controlling device. The height and vertical angle of the sexual aid may be adjusted manually.

US patent document No. US20020133103 Al describes a remote-controlled vibrator. The system includes two computers that control the process and are in wired or wireless connection with each other and the device. The invention seeks to facilitate the love life of couples of persons staying at different locations.

US patent document No. US7643795 B2 describes a programmable vibrator that can be controlled remotely. The device can be operated via Bluetooth.

German publication document No. DE102004011397 Al describes a virtual sex toy that allows for remote and virtual stimulation. The sex partner is selected and reached through a medium (web camera, phone, Internet, DVD, TV etc.). Any part or even the entire process may be made in public online, where multiple users may access or join. However, these possibilities imply certain risks and may result in abuses.

US patent document No. US20040132439 Al describes a wireless and remotely controlled sexual aid. The device may be used by authorized persons who know relevant password. Consequently, even an entire closed community or service may be established. Due to the online connection, the use of the device may be controlled and measured, so that a service fee corresponding to the actual use of the service may be applied retrospectively. The sex aid according to the invention may be any device that meets the desired objective, e.g. a massage device, dildo, or vibrator.

US publication document No. US8608644 B l describes a two-party sex toy, so that both the woman and the man are provided with a stimulating device, meaning that the parties staying in different locations may stimulate each other simultaneously using the devices. The vibration mode, temperature, and frequency of the sexual aids may be adjusted, and the device may be also used with a sound player and video. The invention works in pairs, and the persons involved (who may be strangers) have a private channel to the intercourse, so that they can even observe the other person through the web camera and may use the device corresponding to their sex at the same time.

US publication document No. US2014336452 Al describes an invention that includes sex- appropriate devices for men and women and may be synchronized on a network. US patent document No. US7815582 B2 describes a remotely controllable vibrator that can be charged in induction mode (i.e. it does not require a battery or cable).

US publication document No. US2010034471 Al describes a remotely controllable sexual aid. The device is programmed to follow text-based instructions and the received instructions constitute the tasks to be executed.

British publication document No. GB2442644 A describes a device, which may be a vibrator or even a children's toy, that is fitted with a battery or accumulator and can be controlled, switched on, and switch off remotely.

International patent description No. WO2014127736 Al describes a device that is in wireless connection and facilitates sexual relationships between persons. A device is operating according to the signals received from the other device.

Taiwanese publication document No. TW201313219 A describes sexual aids that are connected to each other through the Internet and for a system. The devices allow the users to send sounds and images, videos to their partner, and also to receive such transmissions, in real time.

Chinese patent description No. CN102725039 A describes an invention that involves a central server and multiple sex aids connected to a network which, similarly to the previous inventions, allows persons staying at different locations to engage in sexual acts.

US patent document No. US7395126 B2 describes the system itself more generally. The invention allows one or more person(s) or device(s)to control electronic devices that are connected to it via computers. Thus, it is possible to control multiple devices at different locations from a single location.

The general shortfall of these devices is that the user needs to move the connecting device, i.e. the sex aid, and, if there is some kind of a motorized movement, the user needs to control that movement. Thus, there might be a real time connection between the two persons, even possibly accompanied by sound and video messages, the speed and position of the device needs to be set by the person using the contact part, meaning that the other party is hardly involved in the process and is a mere spectator. Another shortfall of the solutions described above is that, even if there is some kind of a rudimentary remote control functionality, the device poses safety hazards because it lacks built-in safety features. Only the user can control it safely, since the user is in physical contact with the device, and the user may rely on the information generated by this physical contact to control the device so that it would not cause any pain or injury to the user. If these devices were controlled by the other person remotely, they may easily cause injury to the person using the contact part, because the device is unfit for limiting and controlling the various forces.

The purpose of the invention is to eliminate the shortfalls of known solutions and to implement a safe device, and a procedure for the application thereof, that allows for the active participation of all users primarily due to the motorized support structure and the image, video, and/or sound recorder, and that allows for the safe use of the device due to the installed sensor device.

The inventive step is based on the recognition that it is advantageous to implement the device according to claim 1 and to use a motorized support structure with a sensor. This recognition allows for the implementation of a remotely controllable, safe, and reliable device, serving sexual purposes primarily, that allows for the active participation of all users.

In line with the above objective, the most general implementation form of the solution according to the invention may be implemented as described in claim 1. The most general form of the application procedure is described in the main procedural claim. The various implementation forms are described in the sub-claims.

The solution in general is a remotely controlled massage device primarily for two persons staying at different locations, which is fitted with a contact part, a control unit, an image, video, and/or sound recorder, software, and a controlling device, so that the controlling device and the control unit are in wired or wireless connection.

A distinctive feature of the invention is that it is fitted with a supporter that is capable of spatial movement, the supporter is fitted with an engine and a sensor connected to it with wired or wireless connection, and the contact part is mounted onto the supporter in a movable, fixed, or releasable manner. In another implementation form, the device running the software is located on the Internet and/or the control unit and/or the controlling device and/or the image, video, and/or sound recorder.

In another implementation form, the device is fitted with a source of light, so that the source of light is mounted onto the supporter or has its own supporter.

In yet another implementation form, the device is fitted with a switch for the engine to allow for safe operation and/or with at least one electric clutch and/or at least one torque adjuster. In a different implementation form, the device includes a microphone and/or loud speaker and/or a device capable of displaying videos and/or a device allowing for entering text and/or a remote controller.

In another implementation form, the contact part is fitted with a liquid container that is capable of releasing liquid in a regulated manner.

In yet another implementation form, the image, video, and/or sound recorder is mounted onto the supporter or the image, video, and/or sound recorder has its own supporter.

During the general application of the invention, the instructions are received through wired or wireless connection from the controlling device through the control unit regarding the movement of at least one contact part and the characteristics of the movement, and the software transmits the recorded video and/or sounds to the controlling device.

A different application of the device is that the execution of the desired movement is facilitated by the supporter, so that the contact part has been mounted onto the supporter in a movable, fix, or releasable manner in advance, and the supporter is moved by a motor, and safe operation is ensured by a sensor connected to the motor with a wired or wireless connection, and the sensor senses the parameters of movement, and, if pre-programmed values are reached, the motor is instructed directly or indirectly to change the movement. A different application of the device may be that the instructions given by the controlling device are transmitted through the Internet to the supporter and/or the contact part and/or the control unit and/or the image, video, and/or sound recorder and/or the recorded video and/or sounds are transmitted from the image, video, and/or sound recorder to the controlling device through the Internet.

In another application form, the device is fitted with a safety switch and/or an electric clutch and/or a torque adjuster. Another distinctive feature of the procedure may be that the image, video, and/or sound recorder is mounted onto the supporter or another supporter, and/or a source of light is mounted onto the supporter or another supporter.

Another distinctive feature may be that the realistic connection is enhanced by adding a microphone and/or a loudspeaker and/or a device capable of displaying videos and/or a device allowing for entering text and/or a remote controller through a wired or wireless connection.

The invention is presented in more detail using drawings.

On the attached drawing,

Figure 1 shows the connections of the device.

Figure 1 shows the general form of the device and the relative relationship between parts of the device. The drawing shows that the contact part 1 is mounted onto the supporter 2. The contact part 1 is in physical contact with the user and serves as a sexual aid. A sensor 9 is also added next to the contact part 1, so that it can sense and measure, among others, the spatial movements relative to the idle position. The supporter 2 is motorized and can be moved by the motor 8 spatially in every direction. Thus, the device is fitted with a sensor 9, in order to indirectly prevent any injury that might be caused by the contact part 1. If the force reaches a pre-defined limit or other measured parameters reach the safe limit, the motor 8 can be shut down by the device. The instruction is sent by the sensor 9 to the motor 8 either through the control unit 3 or directly (e.g. breaker switch). As a result of the command, the motor 8 can adjust the movement, change certain characteristics, or even stop the operation of the device entirely. This is an important safety feature and it is useful that the remote control can be overridden. The extent of such overriding and the sensitivity may be set or re-programmed before each use. When the sensor 9 regulates the movement of the motor 8 through the control unit 3, the motor 8 can execute corrective movements that can be pre-programmed using the software 6. The sensitivity of the sensor 9 can be regulated, for example by using a spring. The sensor 9 may include a breaker switch, in which case it can stop the operation of the motor 8 directly. The sensor 9 may be any switch or sensor that is capable of detecting changes to spatial positions. The movement of the contact part 1 may deviate from the instructions given by the controller, and the automatic operation of the sensor 9, which serves safety purposes as well, makes individual use safer, and also allows two or even more persons in virtual connection to use the sex aid with complete safety. Due to the design of the motorized supporter 2 and the sensor 9 used in the device, it is perfectly safe to give control powers to a remote person. The spatial position of the contact part 1 may be adjusted manually, i.e. for example without a remote controller or Internet connection, meaning that a single person can also operate the entire device. The adjustability of the contact part 1 is enabled by the fact that the sensor 9 mounted onto the supporter 2 is capable of certain spatial movement, or may be a pressure sensor, and the contact part 1 is connected to the sensor 9. The contact part 1 may be made of a flexible material and may be mounted onto the supporter 2 in a releasable manner, which feature could improve the hygiene aspects of using the device. In the device, the motorized supporter 2 is also connected to the control unit 3, which is in wired or wireless connection with a controlling device 7. The controlling device 7 is capable of connecting to the Internet. The controlling device 7 and the control unit may be connected to each other through the Internet 4. The control unit 3 may be a computer having a programmable logic controller, which controls the movement of the motor 8 through a frequency switch (inverter) and/or a magnetic switch. The device also includes the software 6, which may be located on the Internet 4, on the control unit 3, on the controlling device 7, or on the image, video, and/or sound recorder 5. For safety reasons and to avoid abuses, the software 6 does not allow for the recording of videos or sounds. However, the software 6 is capable of allowing for text-based discussions (chat) between the persons using the contact part 1 and the controlling device 7, of regulating the speed and length of the alternating movement of the contact part 1, and of translating the written communication into the given language. Furthermore, the software 6 recognises the country a user is connecting from and preferably displays its content in the appropriate language, while users may also select the language to be used. The controlling device 7 can connect to the software 6, and then the software 6 allows the live feed from the image, video, and/or sound recorder 5 to be displayed on the controlling device 7. The supporter 2 is capable of moving the contact part 1 and allows the person using the contact part 1 not be required in every situation to control and move the contact part 1 personally. The movement function of the contact part 1 may be set by the controlling device 7 or manually, and the movement function, speed, and length of movement can be also adjusted. The supporter 2 is driven by a crank rod, a linear motor, or a similar device, and even an industrial robot can be used as a supporter 2, which can carry out complex combinations of movement. Preferably, at least one image, video, and/or sound recorder 5 is mounted onto the supporter 2. In order to enhance the realistic connection and experience, it is also possible to add to the device a microphone, a loud speaker, a source of light, a device capable of displaying messages and the image of the user, and a remote controller.

In the course of applying the invention and according to the desired outcome, the controlling device 7 that is capable of connecting to the Internet 4 connects to the software 6 and the control unit 3 advantageously through the Internet 4, and these devices regulate and control the movement of the supporter 2 onto which the contact part 1 has been mounted previously. Advantageously, an image, video, and/or sound recorder 5 is also mounted onto the supporter 2, and the recorded image and/or video and/or sound is displayed on the controlling device 7 using the software 6, and the supporter 2 and the contact part 1 thereon is moved by the motor 8. A sensor 9 monitoring and measuring the movement and other parameters is placed into or next to the contact part 1, so that it can be used to regulate the operation of the motor 8. If any problem arises, i.e. if the sensor 9 measures a value that exceeds the threshold, a corresponding signal is sent to the control unit 3. As a supplement to the operation of the motor 8, a safety switch may also be added to the supporter 2, which switch can be used to shut down the motor 8, if the force impacts reach a pre-defined threshold value. In such a situation, the sensor 9 sends the corresponding command. Due to the use of the sensor 9, the movement of the supporter 2 and the contact part 1 thereon may be regulated remotely, even through the Internet 4, in a safe manner, while we remain active participants in the process due to the use of the software 6 and the image, video, and/or sound recorder 5.

The described device has numerous advantages. An advantage of the invention is that the operation of the device is perfectly safe when used by a single or even multiple users. This safety is due to the built-in sensor that is capable of sending instructions to the motor to change its movement or shut down, and even of overriding the control. The sensor monitors and measures the movement parameters and values. If a pre-defined limit is reached, it is capable of signalling the motor directly or through the control unit. As a result of this, it is possible to avoid injuries that might be caused by the contact part to the person it is in physical contact with. The sensor can be used to determine the direction and strength of the force impact. It is advantageous that the sensitivity of the sensor may be adjusted and personalized before each use. Additional devices may also be added to improve the safe and reliable operation of the device; for example, a pressure sensor or, at the rotation points, a torque adjuster may be added. Another advantage is that the supporter may be fitted with a proximity sensor, e.g. an ultrasound or laser-based distance meter, and the software is capable of adjusting the speed of the motor in line with the distance measured before the proximity sensor, thereby avoiding possible collisions. The supporter is capable of moving in all directions in space, meaning that the contact part mounted thereon is also capable of moving at different speeds, with vibrating movement, at different number of thrusts, and in various directions. Furthermore, the contact part is also capable of executing continuous alternating movement along its longitudinal axis , and the software is capable of regulating the length and speed of the alternating movement according to the controls. The contact part may even consist of a mere cover that is made of a material that is fit for sexual contact. This type of contact part can be removed from the supporter, as it is important for hygiene considerations to be replaceable and cleanable. It is also possible that the contact part is an item that is capable of moving on its own and is mounted onto the supporter in a removable, adjustable, or fixed manner. Even in such a situation, it still may be made of flexible or even transparent material. The connection between the supporter and the contact part may be implemented in various manners, so that the contact part can execute the various movements and the supporter can convey those movements, while the connection remains stable and reliable. Such a connection may be established using a ball-joint, a cardan joint, a tube and axis connection, a ribbed tube and axis connection, a linear axis and bearing or linear bearing connection, or a linear axis with notched section and linear bearing connection. Such a connection allows for certain spatial movements of the contact part. It also allows the position of the contact part to be adjusted even manually. An image , video, and/or sound recorder is also mounted onto the supporter in order to intensify the contact between the users. The image, video, and/or sound recorder is mounted onto the contact part or elsewhere on the device as needed. It is a significant advantage that the device may also include a source of light that can be advantageously mounted onto the supporter, the contact part, a separate supporter, or even the contact part with a supplementary supporter. The brightness and colour of the light may be adjusted. It is also possible to have the contact part made of a transparent material and to place the image, video, and/or sound recorder into the contact part itself, and it is also possible to use multiple image, video, and/or sound recorders at the same time, and all image, sound, and video feeds may be monitored in real time remotely, even through the Internet, using the software. It is another advantage that the operation of the device is supported by sophisticated software that prevents the saving of the transmitted images, videos, and sounds, thereby avoiding possible abuses. It can be set that the recorded material may be replayed for a limited period or a certain number of times, but recording may be prevented altogether as well. The software may be running on the Internet, the control unit, the controlling device, or even on the image, video, and/or sound recorder. The software is also capable of allowing chatting and providing translation between the user of the contact part and the operator of the controlling device. Communication can be made easier if the software includes a translation program as well. Communication may be further facilitated if one user can ask the other user to perform actions by selecting figures and icons. The software is capable of recognising the country a user is connecting from, and it can display an age warning to the user according to the respective country, so that the content of the site is displayed in the appropriate language, while the language may be also selected by the user. The software can produce statistics regarding the changes to and extent of the power impacts. It is advantageous that the software is capable of recognising the type of the connecting Internet enabled device, so that the image and video is displayed and the control functions are offered accordingly. The controlling device is selectable and assignable, and the button functions can be set and personalized. It is an advantage that the device can be used in various ways. The values may be set on-site or even from distant countries, and the movement and vibration of the supporter and the connected contact part may be launched. Unlike other devices forming part of the state of the art, use of this device is safe, because the control is monitored and overridden by the device. Due to the image, video, and/or sound recorder, microphone, source of light, loud speaker, text-entry device, monitor, and other optional items to the device, the distant person can be an active participant of the process in real time, taking part in an exciting experience by remotely controlling and observing the movement of the contact part. The device may also be fitted with a remote controller. The image, video, and/or sound recorder may be controlled through the Internet, e.g. setting its direction, movement, zoom-in and zoom-out. In order to facilitate this process, the image, video, and/or sound recorder may be fitted with a separate motorized supporter. The image, video, and/or sound recorder may be a web camera, stream camera, or even 3D camera, while the sensor may be even a pressure sensor, optical sensor, switch, proximity sensor, or distance meter. It is advantageous that the controlling device may be implemented in various manners, as it can be, for example, a computer, tablet, notebook, TV, gaming console, remote controller, or even a mobile phone. It is also advantageous to mount the source of light onto the supporter of the image, video, and/or sound recorder and have the two move together. Another advantageous feature of the device is that the contact part may be easily removed from the supporter, meaning that it is mounted thereon in a releasable manner. The device may be used by more than two persons, so that the device may be fitted with multiple controlling devices and multiple contact parts. This may be implemented as the software offers booking functionalities for making reservations by users, so that the time zone of the location of the booked users is displayed. It is also advantageous to implement an addition so that the contact part is fitted with a liquid container, and the controlling device may be used to instruct the contact part to release the contained liquid. The liquid container may be fitted with a pump. The liquid container may be cooled and the pipe may be heated, meaning that the pipe is capable of heating up the liquid inside. The temperature of the contact part surface that is in contact with the body may be also regulated. Another advantageous feature of the device is that, in addition to the contact part, the structure supporting the body of the user is also capable of moving, e.g. the bed can be rotated and moved in space, or the person may be moved with a motorized supporting and holding structure. A safety enhancing feature of the device is that there is a bumper frame and switch around the supporter, the camera, and the source of light, which frame is capable of preventing injuries by stopping the respective movements. Another advantage is that the device can be assembled in a manner requiring less space and may be stored, for example, under a bed. It is an extremely advantageous feature that the users of the device may remain anonym, are in complete safety, and are not exposed to sexually transmitted diseases. The use of the device reduces the number of persons seeking real bodily contact, thereby it may reduce the number of voluntary or forced prostitutes and may limit the spreading of sexually transmitted diseases.

In addition to the above examples, the invention may be implemented in other forms and with other manufacturing procedures within the scope of protection.

Claims

1. Remotely controllable massage device primarily for two persons staying at different locations, which is fitted with a contact part, a control unit, an image, video, and/or sound recorder, software, and a controlling device, so that the controlling device and the control unit are in wired or wireless connection, characterized in that it is fitted with a supporter (2) that is capable of spatial movement, the supporter (2) is fitted with a motor (8) and a sensor (9) connected to it with wired or wireless connection, and the contact part (1) is mounted onto the supporter (2) in a movable, fixed, or releasable manner.

2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the device running the software (6) is located on the Internet (4) and/or the control unit (3) and/or the controlling device (7) and/ or the image, video, and/or sound recorder (5).

3. The device according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that it is fitted with a source of light, so that the source of light is mounted onto the supporter (2) or has its own supporter.

4. Any of the devices according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it fitted with a switch for the motor to allow for safe operation and/or with at least one electric clutch and/or at least one torque adjuster.

5. Any of the devices according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it includes a microphone and/or loud speaker and/or a device capable of displaying videos and/or a device allowing for entering text and/or a remote controller.

6. Any of the devices according to claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the contact part (1) is fitted with a liquid container that is capable of releasing liquid in a regulated manner.

7. Any of the devices according to claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the image, video, and/ or sound recorder (5) is mounted onto the supporter (2) or the image, video, and/or sound recorder (5) has its own supporter.

8. Procedure for applying the device according to claim 1, during which the instructions are received through wired or wireless connection from the controlling device (7) through the control unit (3) regarding the movement of at least one contact part (1) and the characteristics of the movement, and the software (6) transmits the recorded video and/or sounds to the controlling device (7), characterized in that the execution of the desired movement is facilitated by the supporter (2), so that the contact part (1) has been mounted onto the supporter (2) in a movable, fix, or releasable manner in advance, and the supporter (2) is moved by a motor (8), and safe operation is ensured by a sensor (9) connected to the motor (8) with a wired or wireless connection, and the sensor (9) senses the parameters of movement, and, if pre-programmed values are reached, the motor (8) is instructed directly or indirectly to change the movement.

9. The procedure according to claim 8, characterized in that the instructions given by the controlling device (7) are transmitted through the Internet (4) to the supporter (2) and/or the contact part (1) and/or the control unit (3) and/or the image, video, and/or sound recorder (5) and/or the recorded video and/or sounds are transmitted from the image, video, and/or sound recorder (5) to the controlling device (7) through the Internet (4).

10. Any of the procedures according to claims 8 to 9, characterized in that the device is fitted with a safety switch and/or an electric clutch and/or a torque adjuster.

11. Any of the procedures according to claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the image, video, and/or sound recorder (5) is mounted onto the supporter (2) or another supporter, and/ or a source of light is mounted onto the supporter (2) or another supporter.

12. Any of the procedures according to claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the realistic connection is enhanced by adding a microphone and/or a loudspeaker and/or a device capable of displaying videos and/or a device allowing for entering text and/or a remote controller through a wired or wireless connection.