 |
 |
 |
 |
Remote Controls Reviewed In A Massage Chair
One of the most convenient ways to control a massage chair is with a remote control. Generally you can find two different types of remotes. The first type is actually hardwired directly into the circuit board of the recliner. The other type uses an infrared light and no wires to control the recliner. We take a look at the technology behind the remote controls in massage chairs.
Although we are used to using infrared remote controls, most of the massage chair manufacturers hardwire their remote control. The use of infrared remotes is just beginning with massage chairs. There are both advantages and disadvantages to both approaches.
A hardwired remote control uses a computer cable. This cable has electrical connectors on both ends. One end of the cable plugs into the remote control. The other end of the cable plugs directly into the massage chair circuit board.
The use of infrared remote controls is starting to become available with massage chairs. So far the wireless controllers have been used only as a sub-unit of the main hardwired controller. The smaller wireless controller often provides you with the flexibility to make adjustments when you are reclined in the chair.
Infrared technology is quite interesting. The infrared remote control works by using modulation to stand out above the common noise. The infrared receiver will be tuned to that frequency so that it can receive the signal from the remote control.
Why aren’t wireless remote controls more common with massage chairs? The main reason for this is that many remote controls also have a liquid crystal display or LCD. The LCD displays a lot of information in the form of graphics.
An LCD screen normally has an icon of a person in a seated position. Different images represent a range of features which the chair can perform. These images are then displayed to give a real-time status of the massage treatment in progress.
The main advantage of a liquid crystal display is that they come in high resolution. By using different graphics and icons, a lot of information can be conveyed using the LCD. Manufacturers can also use different colors on the LCD screen greatly enhancing the information displayed.
There are many of us who have way too many remote controls. A remote control comes with almost every conceivable electronic device. Most of these remote controls have dedicated feature buttons which are activated once they are pressed.
Remote controls come with either dedicated buttons for a function or enable you to cycle through different menu options. Massage chair manufacturers that use dedicated buttons allow you to select a particular massage treatments. These treatments can also be directed to particular areas for targeting.
One of the nice things about a massage chair is that it comes with numerous features. The downside of this is that the remote controls tend to get larger through time. A remote control mounted on a remote stand can sometimes detract from the aesthetics of the massage chair.
The technology of remote controls in massage chairs continues to advance with consumer electronics. The components used in these devices continues drop in cost. This enables manufacturers to include more functions at less cost.
Robotic massage chairs contain a number of different technologies. The remote control enables the user to customize the massage treatments in various manners. The future will continue to enable remotes to be smaller, lighter and more functional through time. This will enable designers of massage chairs more ways to make the remote less visible while maintaining a diversity of functionality.
You will find a host of technology being built into a Robotic Massage Chair. These mechanical masseuses are expanding capabilities. Consumers are benefiting from getting more features for less. As you can see, Massage Chair Remote Controls utilize the most advanced technology to provide you with a range of therapeutic options.
Related Articles:
Filed under massage by on Dec 28th, 2011. 
Leave a Comment