KR102099352B1 - Systems and devices for selecting and dispensing cosmetic materials - Google Patents

Abstract

A system comprising a device provided to discharge cosmetic material. The apparatus includes a dispensing assembly configured to receive at least one cartridge containing cosmetic material and to discharge a specific amount of cosmetic material from the cartridge to the receiving area; A memory configured to receive and store discharge information including a specific amount of cosmetic material to be discharged for each cartridge disposed in the dispensing assembly to achieve a particular single use of cosmetic application; And circuitry configured to obtain dispensing information from the memory, and to control the dispensing assembly to discharge cosmetic material from each cartridge disposed in the dispensing assembly to the receiving area according to one or more specific amounts included in the dispensing assembly. . The system includes a user interface configured to receive a selection of colors from the user; And receiving a selection of colors received in the user interface, determining the amount of each of the one or more cosmetic materials to form the selected color, transmitting the determined amount of each of the one or more cosmetic materials to the dispensing device, and dispensing the dispensing device. And circuitry configured to control to discharge a determined amount of each of the one or more cosmetic materials from the plurality of cartridges.

Description

Systems and devices for selecting and dispensing cosmetic materials

This application claims its priority based on U.S. Patent Application Nos. 15 / 008,142 and 15 / 008,145 filed on January 27, 2016, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.

The present invention relates generally to systems, devices and methods for determining combinations of cosmetic materials that can be mixed and dispensed for a particular user.

The present disclosure relates to a system and method for discharging cosmetic materials.

The schematic description of the exemplary embodiments and the detailed description below are merely exemplary aspects taught in the present disclosure and are non-limiting.

In an embodiment, an apparatus for discharging cosmetic material, comprising: a dispensing assembly configured to receive at least one cartridge containing cosmetic material and discharge a specific amount of cosmetic material from the cartridge into the receiving area; A memory configured to receive and store discharge information including a specific amount of cosmetic material to be discharged for each cartridge disposed in the dispensing assembly to achieve a particular single use of cosmetic application; An apparatus comprising circuitry configured to obtain dispensing information from a memory, and to control the dispensing assembly to discharge cosmetic material from each cartridge disposed in the dispensing assembly to a receiving area according to one or more specific amounts included in the dispensing assembly. Is provided.

In an embodiment, the dispensing assembly is configured to receive a plurality of cartridges containing different cosmetic materials and simultaneously discharge a specific amount of each cosmetic material from each of the cartridges to the receiving area to be mixed.

In an embodiment, the receiving area is configured as part of the removable portion of the device.

In an embodiment, the removable portion consists of a closed container that holds the cosmetic material discharged. The sealed container may be, for example, a compact exemplified in detail for carrying out the invention, and the receiving area may be a space formed between the compact upper lid and the compact base.

In an embodiment, the device further comprises a manifold having a plurality of manifold through-holes, wherein the manifold is disposed and connected over the nozzle of the cartridge, the receiving area is disposed and connected over the manifold, and the circuitry of the manifold The dispensing assembly is controlled to discharge the amount of cosmetic material from the nozzle of the cartridge to the receiving area through one manifold through hole.

In an embodiment, the sealed container comprises: an upper lid; A base having a plurality of base through holes; And a lower lid having a plurality of lower lid through holes. The upper lid is connected to the first side of the base, the lower lid is connected to the second side of the base, the lower lid is connected to the manifold, and a plurality of manifold through holes are aligned and connected to the plurality of lower lid through holes The plurality of base through holes are aligned and connected to the plurality of base through holes.

In an embodiment, the sealed container further includes a plurality of mounting magnets disposed between the base and the lower lid, and the plurality of mounting magnets magnetically secure the sealed container to the manifold.

In an embodiment, the sealed container further includes a plurality of lid magnets disposed between the base and the lower lid, and the plurality of lid magnets magnetically secure the upper lid to the base and lower lids.

In an embodiment, the sealed container further includes a plurality of hinge magnets, half of the plurality of hinge magnets are disposed between the base and the lower lid, half of the plurality of hinge magnets are disposed in the upper lid, and disposed in the upper lid The plurality of hinge magnets has a magnetism opposite to the corresponding plurality of hinge magnets disposed between the base and the lower lid, and the upper lid is magnetically hinged and disposed relative to the base and lower lid in at least one position.

In an embodiment, the top lid is magnetically connected to the base and bottom lid, and the top lid is completely removable from the base and bottom lid.

In an embodiment, a sealed container may be connected to the manifold in at least one location such that the plurality of manifold through holes are aligned with the plurality of lower lid through holes and the plurality of base through holes, such that cosmetic material is discharged compactly from the cartridge. Enable.

In an embodiment, each lower lid through hole is provided with a duckbill valve, allowing cosmetic material to be discharged from the cartridge through the duckbill valve into the sealed container and preventing the cosmetic material from exiting the sealed container.

In an embodiment, the dispensing assembly includes: a cartridge gear connected to the first end of the cartridge; A motor gear rotatably connected to the cartridge gear; A motor connected to the motor gear; And an optical encoder disposed adjacent to at least one of the set consisting of a cartridge gear and a motor gear, wherein the rotation of the motor drives rotation of the motor gear, the cartridge gear, and the first end of the cartridge, and the circuitry includes the cartridge gear and Dispensing the amount of cosmetic material from the cartridge and into the receiving area by detecting the position of at least one of the set of motor gears with an optical encoder and controlling the direction and size of rotation of the motor rotating the first end of the cartridge do.

In an embodiment, the cartridge gear further includes a plurality of cartridge gear slots, and the optical encoder detects the position of the cartridge gear by detecting the cartridge gear slots during rotation of the cartridge gear.

In an embodiment, circuitry stores information about the amount of cosmetic material remaining in the cartridge based on the total number of cartridge gear slots detected to rotate after the cartridge is inserted into the dispensing assembly.

In another embodiment, a method provided by a device for dispensing cosmetic material is provided. The method comprises receiving and storing, in memory, discharge information including a specific amount of cosmetic material to be discharged for each cartridge disposed in the dispensing assembly to achieve a particular single use of cosmetic application; And dispensing information from the memory, by the circuit of the device, and controlling the dispensing assembly to discharge cosmetic material from each cartridge disposed in the dispensing assembly to the receiving area according to one or more specific amounts included in the dispensing information. It includes the steps.

In an embodiment, a system for selecting and dispensing cosmetic material, the dispensing device configured to hold a plurality of cartridges having different cosmetic materials and discharge at least one cosmetic material from at least one cartridge of the cartridges ; A user interface configured to receive a selection of colors from the user; And receiving a selection of colors received in the user interface, determining the amount of each of the one or more cosmetic materials to form the selected color, transmitting the determined amount of each of the one or more cosmetic materials to the dispensing device, and dispensing the dispensing device. A system is provided that includes circuitry configured to control and discharge a determined amount of each of one or more cosmetic materials from a plurality of cartridges.

In an embodiment, a color is selected based on receiving a user selection of the displayed color from a plurality of predetermined colors, in the user interface.

In an embodiment, a plurality of predetermined colors are generated based on analysis of the user's physical characteristics.

In an embodiment, the circuit is configured to receive information of a plurality of cartridges currently stored in the dispensing device, and the circuit is configured to control the user interface to display a plurality of predetermined colors based on the received information.

In an embodiment, the circuit is configured to display an indication on the user interface when the dispensing device does not contain the correct plurality of cartridges required from the selected color.

In an embodiment, circuitry compares information about current cosmetic materials contained in a plurality of cartridges contained in the dispensing device with one or more cosmetic materials required to form a selected color, and is to be removed from the dispensing device. It is configured to output any of the plurality of cartridges contained in the dispensing device in need and information about any cartridge and one or more cosmetic compositions required to be discharged into an output container that needs to be inserted into the dispensing device.

In an embodiment, the color receives a color from which the user interface is input, and the circuit compares the input color with a plurality of predetermined colors to determine a color corresponding to the input color among the plurality of predetermined colors. It is selected based on the thing.

In an embodiment, the user interface is implemented by a portable wireless device that communicates wirelessly with the device.

In an embodiment, circuitry receives information regarding the amount of color material remaining in each of the plurality of cartridges.

In an embodiment, the user receives an input of an injection amount of a color selected for the circuit to be discharged, and when the circuit is insufficient to discharge the input injection amount, the amount of color material remaining in any one of the plurality of cartridges It is configured to output an indication from the interface.

In another embodiment, a method provided by a system for selecting and dispensing cosmetic material is provided. The method comprises receiving a selection of color from a user in a user interface; Determining each amount of one or more cosmetic materials to form a selected color; Transmitting each determined amount of one or more cosmetic materials to a dispensing device; And controlling the dispensing device to discharge the determined amount of each of the one or more cosmetic materials from the plurality of cartridges.

When considered in connection with the accompanying drawings, a more complete understanding of the present disclosure and many additional advantages is readily made and better understood by reference to the following detailed description.
1 is an overall perspective view of a cosmetic dispensing device or cosmetic dispenser according to an example.
2 is a perspective view of a dispenser body according to an example.
3 is a perspective view of a cosmetic dispenser with a dispenser body removed in the cosmetic dispenser according to an example.
4A is a perspective view of internal components of a cosmetic dispenser according to an example.
4B is a perspective view of internal components of a cosmetic dispenser according to an example.
5 is a perspective view of a cartridge according to an example.
6 is a perspective view of a cartridge gear according to an example.
7A is a perspective view of a floor plate according to an example.
7B is a perspective view of the bottom plate according to an example, as viewed from below.
8 is a perspective view of a base according to an example.
9A is an exploded view of a compact disposed over a manifold, according to an example.
Figure 9b is a compact according to an example, a perspective view of a compact in an open position.
10 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary sequence of the main processes of the cosmetic formulation method 900, according to one example.
11 is a process diagram illustrating an exemplary process for detecting cosmetic material in a cosmetic dispenser, according to one example.
12A and 12B are process diagrams illustrating an exemplary process for selecting cosmetic formulations, according to one example.
13 is a process diagram illustrating an exemplary process for discharging cosmetic material to a cosmetic dispenser, according to one example.
14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a connected cosmetic dispensing system, according to an example.
15 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary circuit of a controller and a cosmetic dispenser, according to an example.

In the drawings, like reference numbers throughout the drawings refer to the same or corresponding parts. In addition, as used herein, the terms "one (a)", "an (an)", and the like, unless otherwise specified, generally means "one or more".

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Hereinafter, reference will be made to drawings that refer to like or corresponding parts in which like reference numbers are assigned to various drawings.

Choosing cosmetic ingredients and cosmetic ingredient ingredients for preparing cosmetic formulations is a common activity, often relying on subjective decision making and manual input. There are a wide variety of cosmetic materials available, and numerous combinations and replacements of cosmetic formulations are possible.

In each case where a cosmetic formulation is used, subjective decisions are often made by the end user to produce a satisfactory cosmetic formulation. The results are usually the results of experiments repeated several times to obtain satisfactory results. Due in part to the limited knowledge of the specific properties and required proportions of the basic cosmetic material, the precision of the resulting cosmetic formulation can be compromised. Therefore, it is difficult to repeatedly manufacture a specific cosmetic formulation. The following examples address these prior art problems. 1 is an overall perspective view of a cosmetic dispensing device 100 or a cosmetic dispenser according to an example. The visible portion of cosmetic dispenser 100 includes a base 102 that is connected to power cord 104. The base 102 provides support for the dispenser body 106. The power button 110 may be partially disposed within the dispenser body 106 such that the compact 108 is disposed over the dispenser body 106 and the power button 110 is securely positioned in the dispenser body 106. The indicator light and button 122 may be partially disposed within the dispenser body 106 so that the indicator light and button 122 are securely disposed on the dispenser body 106. Indicator light and button 122 may be a mechanical or capacitive touch-type button.

2 is a perspective view of a dispenser body 106 according to an example. The dispenser body 106 is a hollow container with a thin wall, which acts as a cover for most components of the cosmetic dispenser 100. In this example, the dispenser body 106 has a first end having a substantially square and rounded cross-section at the top, while the second end at the bottom has a circular cross-section. The dispenser body 106 can provide a base for the compact 108 or other components that serve as a base for the compact 108. The dispenser body 106 may also include a mounting point of the power button 110 and a mounting point of the indicator light and button 122.

3 is a cosmetic dispenser 100 according to an example, and is a perspective view of a cosmetic dispenser 100 in which the dispenser body 106 is removed. In this figure, the power button 110, indicator and button 122, controller 150, bottom plate 166, induction plate 176, and gear housing 170 can be seen, and the body lower section 154 ), Body middle section 155 and body top section 156 as well. The power button 110 is electrically connected to the controller 150.

The controller 150 distributes the power received through the power cord 104, controls one or more motors 112 for discharging cosmetic materials, detects readings of the optical encoder 192, and one or more batteries Charge 126 and activate any indicator, such as a light and button 122, an alarm or other audio-visual signal, for example a sensor to detect the usable condition, type and amount of cosmetic material, Wireless communication with external devices, including circuits for sending and receiving signals and data, for example, via smartphones and other wireless devices, using various communication protocols such as radio frequency (RF), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or cellular. Includes a circuit for.

The induction plate 176 supports the bottom plate 166, apart from the base 102 and the power cord 104, and the rest of the cosmetic dispenser 100 is disposed over the bottom plate 166. The gear housing 170 is disposed above and connected to the internal components of the cosmetic dispenser 100 described further in FIGS. 4 to 9B, and supports the internal components. In addition, the gear housing 170 includes a plurality of gear housing cartridge holes 178, one for each cartridge 114 of the cosmetic dispenser 100. The nozzle 160 of each cartridge 114 is disposed inside one of the gear housing cartridge holes 178. Various additional substructures and covers may be disposed between the internal components of the cosmetic dispenser 100 and the dispenser body 106.

For example, the body top section 156 is disposed above the body middle section 155 and the body bottom section 154 is placed below the body middle section 155. When connected, the dispenser body 106 is attached to the exterior of at least one of the body bottom section 154, the body middle section 155, and the body top section 156. The bottom plate 166 is disposed under the body lower section 154 and connected.

4A and 4B are perspective views of internal components of the cosmetic dispenser 100 according to an example. The inner assembly includes a plurality of dispensing assemblies 120 disposed over the bottom plate 166 and guide plate 176. Each dispensing assembly 120 includes a cartridge 114, cartridge gear 116, motor 112, motor gear 124, emitter 140, emitter index ring 190, emitter spring 142, emitter It includes a spring pin 133, a detent plunger 146 and a stop spring 152. The controller 150 controls the operation of each dispensing assembly 120. The cosmetic dispenser 100 includes at least one dispensing assembly 120. Although the examples described herein include three dispensing assemblies 120, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the cosmetic dispenser 100 can be provided with any number of dispensing assemblies 120. .

In addition, the plurality of batteries 126 inside the cosmetic dispenser 100 are electrically connected to the plurality of dispensing assemblies 120, such that the controller 150, the dispensing assembly 120, the motor 120, and for example It provides power to various indicators such as indicators and buttons 122 (described further in FIG. 3), alarms and other audiovisual signals.

The controller 150 and the connecting device 300 (shown in FIG. 14) allow the user to operate the cosmetic dispenser 100 wirelessly. Cosmetic material formulation and dispensing instructions to the controller 150 may be received from a connecting device 300, such as a smartphone, tablet or PC, configured to communicate with the cosmetic dispenser 100. In addition, dispensing of cosmetic material may be initiated by a user touching an indicator and button 122 on cosmetic dispenser 100.

The cartridge 114 also has a cartridge key 162 disposed above or near the nozzle 160, connected to the cartridge gear 116 near the first end, and the bottom plate 166 near the second end It is connected to, and has a motor gear 124 connected to the motor 112, the motor gear 124 is movably connected to the cartridge gear 116. The cartridge 114 and cartridge gear 116 are held in place by a gear housing 170 (shown in FIG. 3). The cartridge 114 is disposed inside the cosmetic dispenser 100, and is fixed in place by an ejector 140 connected to the ejector spring 142, and the ejector spring pin 144 has a first end having an ejector spring 142 ) And the second end is firmly connected to the inner surface of at least one of the dispenser body, body lower section 154, body middle section 155, body upper section 156 and other internal structures. Dispensing assembly 120, during insertion and removal of cartridge 114, to guide movement of emitter 140 within cosmetic dispenser 100, emitter index ring 190 (shown in FIG. 4A) ), The emitter index ring 190 is disposed on the inner surface of at least one of the dispenser body 106, the body lower section 154, the body middle section 155 and the body upper section 156, the emitter Guide the movement of 140.

Additionally, the stop plunger 146 can be disposed substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cartridge 114 and can be connected near the second end of the cartridge 114, transverse to the circumferential groove of the cartridge 114 By providing directional pressure, the cartridge 114 is vertically opposed against an opposite force applied by the tension applied to the cartridge 114 by the ejector 140, the ejector spring 142 and the ejector spring pin 144. Can stay in place along the Y-axis. The emitter 140 is disposed within the cosmetic dispenser 100 and can move substantially parallel to the cartridge 114 and is connected to the emitter spring 142 connected to the emitter spring pin 144. As the cartridge 114 is inserted into the cosmetic dispenser 100, the edge of the ejector 140 contacts the edge near the first end of the cartridge 114. As the emitter 140 moves further with the cartridge 114 to the cosmetic dispenser 100, as the distance between the fixed emitter spring pin 144 and the emitter 140 increases, as the emitter spring 142 stretches , The emitter 140 applies pressure to the cartridge 114. After the cartridge 114 is inserted to the point where the first end of the stop plunger 146 contacts the circumferential groove 134 of the cartridge 114, movement along the Y-axis of the cartridge 114 is limited, The cartridge 114 is held in place.

The stop plunger 146 is a mechanism for holding the cartridge 114 in place. The stop plunger 146 moves along an axis substantially perpendicular to the long axis of the cartridge 114. The first end of the stop plunger 146 is arranged to contact the cartridge 114. The second end is connected to the first end of the stop spring 152, and the second end of the stop spring 152 is the dispenser body 106, the body lower section 152, the body middle section 155, the body upper section The inner surface of at least one of 156 or the other inner surface. When the cartridge 114 is inserted into the cosmetic dispenser 100, the stop plunger 146 is displaced against the stop spring 152 to compress the stop spring 152. Since the appearance of the cartridge 114 varies along the length of the cartridge 114, the stop plunger 146 and the stop spring 152 are displaced by a varying amount depending on the position of the cartridge 114 relative to the cosmetic dispenser 100 do. At the point where the stop plunger 146 contacts the circumferential groove 134 of the cartridge 114, the stop plunger (due to the pressure of the stop spring 9152 and the geometric relationship between the stop plunger 146 and the circumferential groove 134 The first end of 146) can lock the cartridge 114 in place.

In addition, the cartridge 114 is inserted into the cosmetic dispenser 100 through the cartridge through hole 172 of the lower plate 166. The cartridge through hole 172 is formed in a shape corresponding to the base key 164 to prevent the cartridge 114 from rotating relative to the lower plate 166 as the base key 164 and the base key cutout 165 are contacted. And a base key cutout 165 (FIG. 7A). The cartridge 114 is also formed in a shape that fits in a specific direction to the lower plate 166 and the cartridge gear 116. In a position where the cartridge 114 is fully inserted into the cosmetic dispenser 100 and locked in place by the stop plunger 146, the cartridge 114 is seated on the cartridge gear 116. In addition, the cartridge gear 116 is rotatably connected to the gear housing 170 so that the cartridge gear 116 can rotate around the longitudinal axis but does not move in the axial direction or otherwise. Or a portion of the collar 168 which supports the positions of the cartridge gears 116 and the motor gears 124, respectively. Similarly, the motor gear 124 is rotatably connected to the gear housing 170 so that the motor gear 124 can rotate around the longitudinal axis but does not move in the axial direction or otherwise. A motor gear collar that limits the movement of the motor or maintains a relationship between the cartridge gear 116 and the motor gear 124 so that the rotational motion of the motor gear 124 causes a rotational movement of a fixed ratio of the cartridge gear 116 ( 169) parts.

The motor gear 124 may be a spur gear including a key cutout 163 (FIG. 6) fitted to the cartridge key 162 of the cartridge 114 as shown in FIG. 4B.

5 is a perspective view of a cartridge 114 according to an example. The cartridge 114 has a round cylindrical body and a nozzle 160 at the first end. The nozzle 160 is also disposed near the cartridge key 162. The cartridge key 162 fits inside the opening of the cartridge gear 116, corresponds to the shape of the key cutout 163 of the cartridge gear 116, and the portion near the first end of the cartridge 114 The rotational motion of the cartridge is locked together with the rotational motion of the cartridge gear 116. This is because cartridge gear 116 is driven by motor gear 124 and motor 112. The second end of the cartridge 114 includes a base key 164. The base key 164 fits inside the base key cutout 165 of the lower plate 166, secures the second end of the cartridge 114 to the lower plate 166, and removes the cartridge 114. The rotational movement of the lower plate 166 at the two ends is prevented. Since the first end of the cartridge 114 is fixed with respect to the movement of the cartridge gear 116, the operation of the motor 112 rotates the motor gear 124 and drives the cartridge gear 116, and accordingly the cartridge ( 114) opens and closes the nozzle 160. The first end and the second end of the cartridge 114 can rotate relative to each other.

The cartridge 114 contains the amount of the cosmetic material and discharges the amount of the cosmetic material to the compact 108 as required (described further in FIG. 9). The cartridge 114 discharges cosmetic material by the rotation of the cartridge gear 116 while the cartridge 114 is held substantially in place along the Y-axis. The cartridge gear 116 is driven by the motor gear 124, and the motor gear is rotated by the rotation of the motor 112. The scale of rotation of the motor 112 is controlled by the controller 150.

The amount of cosmetic material is discharged from the cartridge 114 through the nozzle 160 by a first rotational motion of the first end of the cartridge 114 relative to the second end. The rotational motion of the first end of the cartridge 114 in the second direction, opposite to the first rotational motion, may close the nozzle 160 of the cartridge 114.

The cartridge gear 116 operates the nozzle of the cartridge 114 attached to the hollow cartridge lead screw 202 in the cartridge 114. The rotation of the cartridge lead screw 202 proportionally displaces the cartridge piston 200 that pushes the amount of cosmetic material through the cartridge lead screw 202 out of the nozzle 160 of the cartridge 114. The amount of cosmetic material released during the opening / closing operation of the nozzle 160 depends on the displacement of the cartridge lead screw 202, and the displacement of the cartridge lead screw depends on the rotational displacement of the cartridge gear 116. The rotation of the motor 112 rotates each motor gear 124 and cartridge gear 116. The controller 150 uses the optical encoder 192 to count the number of cartridge gear slots 148 passing through the optical encoder 192 as the cartridge gear 116 rotates, and the relative motion of the cartridge gear 116 and The direction of rotation of the cartridge gear 116 is detected. A specific unit of measure for cosmetic materials is the injection unit 118.

In one example, the pitch of the cartridge lead screw 202 is about 1 mm, and about 1 ml of cosmetic material is discharged from the cartridge 114 when the cartridge lead screw 202 is rotated one full turn.

In another example, due to the shape of the cartridge key 162 of the cartridge 114, the circumferential groove 134 of the cartridge 114 to secure the cartridge 114 to the stop plunger 146 in substantially the same way. It may be a notch or groove around a portion of the circumference of the cartridge 114 rather than extending completely around the perimeter.

6 is a perspective view of a cartridge gear 116 according to an example. The cartridge gear 116 may be a spur gear including a key cutout 163 corresponding to the shape of the cartridge key 162 of the cartridge 114. The cartridge gear 116 may further include a collar 168 that is rotatably connected to the inner surface of the gear housing 170 to align and support the positions of the cartridge gear 116 and the corresponding motor gear 124. . Cartridge gear 116 may be provided with a plurality of cartridge gear slots 148 for use with an optical encoder to detect angular positions of cartridge gear 116 and cartridge lead screw 202.

7A is a perspective view of a lower plate 166 according to one example. The lower plate 166 is connected to the dispenser body 106 and / or the body lower section 154, holds a plurality of cartridges 114 disposed inside the cosmetic dispenser 100, and the cosmetic dispenser 100 It connects to the induction plate 176 disposed under the lower plate 166.

The lower plate 166 has a plurality of cartridge through holes 172 allowing insertion, removal and fixing of the plurality of cartridges 114. Each cartridge through hole 172 includes a base key cutout 165, the shape of the base key cutout 165, when the cartridge 114 is installed in the cosmetic dispenser 100, the lower plate 166 ) Corresponds to the shape of the base key 164 of each cartridge 114 to prevent rotational movement of the second end of the cartridge 114, which is the part in contact with).

In addition, the lower plate 166 is in contact with the induction plate to provide electricity to the lower plate 166, the contact pin that allows the cosmetic dispenser 100 to charge a plurality of batteries 126 through contact or induction 174 (shown in FIG. 7B).

7B is a perspective view of the lower plate according to an example. The lower plate 166 includes three cartridge through holes 172 and contact pins 174 disposed in the plate. When the bottom plate 166 is placed in the cosmetic dispenser and over the base 102, the contact pins 174 can transfer electricity from the base 102 to the bottom plate 166. Then, the lower plate 166 may induce charging the plurality of batteries 126 disposed on the lower plate 166.

8 is a perspective view of a base 102 according to one embodiment. The power cord 104 is connected to the first end of the base 102. The power cord 104 is connected to a power source (not shown) at the second end, and provides power for the operation of the cosmetic dispenser 100 and for charging the plurality of batteries 126. The base 102 includes an induction plate 176 and a base recess 128 for placement of other parts of the cosmetic dispenser. The base concave portion 128 may have an ability to inductively charge the plurality of batteries 126 using electric power supplied by the power cord 104. In addition, the cosmetic dispenser 100 can also be filled through contact pins 174 disposed inside the lower plate 166 when the lower plate 166 is disposed within the base recess 128.

9A is an exploded perspective view according to one embodiment, in which the compact 108 is positioned over the manifold 130. The compact 108 includes an upper lid 180, a compact base 182 and a lower lid 184. The upper lid 180 is located on the lower lid 184 or on the compact base 182 located in the lower lid 184. The upper lid 180 is fixed to the compact base 182 by a magnet, as described in detail in FIG. 9B. The compact base 182 includes a plurality of compact base through holes 138. In this embodiment, there is one compact base through hole 138 for each cartridge 114 in the cosmetic dispenser 100. The lower lid 184 in which a plurality of lower lid through holes 136 are formed is located under the compact base 182. In this embodiment, there is one lower lid through hole 136 for each cartridge 114 in the cosmetic dispenser 100, and the lower lid 184 has each lower lid through hole 136 having a compact base ( It is positioned to be connected to the compact base through hole 138 of 182).

The compact 108 is disposed on and connected to the gear housing 170, and is continuously connected to the manifold 130 located in the dispenser body 106 of the cosmetic dispenser 100, and the compact 108 is connected to the manifold ( 130) and the dispenser body (106). The manifold 130 includes one manifold through hole 132 for each cartridge 114 in the cosmetic dispenser 100, and the manifold 130 includes a lower lid for each manifold through hole 132 It is positioned to correspond to the compact base through hole 136 of 184. In addition, each manifold through-hole 132 of the manifold 130 corresponds to the gear housing cartridge hole 178 of the gear housing 170, and is connected to the gear housing cartridge hole 178, so that the cosmetic material includes each cartridge ( A passage is discharged from the nozzle 160 of 114 through the manifold 130 into the lower lid 184 and the compact base 182.

The compact 108 may be shaped to be connected to the cosmetic dispenser 100 in only one direction. In other embodiments, the shape of compact 108 may be connected to compact 108 in two or more directions.

In addition, the cosmetic material discharged to the compact 108 is not backflowed using a one-way duckbill valve 194 (not shown) in each compact base through hole 136 in the lower lid 184 of the compact 108. can do.

9B is a perspective view of a compact 108 in an open position, according to one embodiment. The compact 108 includes an upper lid 180, a compact base 182, a lower lid 184, a plurality of hinge magnets 186a, 186b, 186c and 186d, a plurality of lid magnets 188a, 188b, 188c and 188d) and a plurality of mounting magnets 196a, 196b and 196c.

In one embodiment, the compact base 182, a plurality of mounting magnets 196a, 196b and 196c, a first half of the plurality of lid magnets 188b and 188d and a first half of the plurality of hinge magnets 186b And 186d) are located in the lower lid 184 with the compact base 182 positioned over the lower lid 184. The plurality of mounting magnets 196a, 196b and 196c are arranged to magnetically connect the compact 108 to the cosmetic dispensing device 100, for example by connecting the manifold 130 (FIG. 9A). The manifold 130 or a portion of the manifold 130 surface may include a corresponding magnet formed of an iron-based material or magnetically attached to the plurality of mounting magnets 196a, 196b and 196c.

The second half of the plurality of lid magnets 188a and 188c are located within the upper lid 180 side, and the second half of the plurality of hinge magnets 186a and 186c are located within the upper lid 180 side. The hinge magnets 186b and 186d are hinge magnets 186a and 186c in which the hinge magnets 186b and 186d correspond in at least two planes according to the relative position between the upper lid 180 and the lower lid 184. It is located in the lower lid 184 to be in contact with. Just as the magnets of the pair of hinge magnets 186c and 186d, the pair of lid magnets 188a and 188b, and the pair of lid magnets 188c and 188d are opposite to each other, hinge magnets 186a and 186b are opposite to each other. to be.

The plurality of mounting magnets 196a-196c and the plurality of lid magnets 188a-188d do not interfere with the plurality of lower lid through holes 138 located in the compact base 182 when the cosmetic material is discharged. Alternatively, the cosmetic material can be positioned to flow from each cartridge 114 into the compact 108.

When the compact 108 is open, the upper lid 180 and the lower lid 184 are approximately orthogonal, in which the hinge magnets 186a, 186c are magnetically connected to the hinge magnets 186b, 186d, respectively. It is located in the plane. The magnetic force between each pair of hinge magnets 186a, 186c, respectively, hinge magnets 186b, 186d is sufficient to maintain the position of the upper lid 180 relative to the lower lid 184.

When the compact 108 is closed, the upper lid 180 and the lower lid 184 are approximately parallel, in which the hinge magnets 186a, 186c are magnetically connected to the hinge magnets 186b, 186d, respectively. Located in one plane, the lid magnets 188a, 188c are located at corresponding positions, respectively, and are magnetically connected to the lid magnets 188b, 188d, and the hinge magnets 186a, 186b and the hinge magnet. The magnetic connection between each pair of fields 186c, 186d, and the magnetic connection between each pair of lid magnets 188a, 188b and lid magnets 188c, 188d is closed, and the upper lid 180 ) Is sufficient to remain connected to the lower lid 184.

Since the upper lid 180 is magnetically connected to the lower lid 184, the upper lid 180 may be separated from the lower lid 184 as a whole. In addition, depending on the positions of the plurality of hinge magnets 186a-186d and the plurality of lid magnets 188a-188d in the upper lid 180 and the lower lid 184, in one or more directions around the xz plane, The upper lid 180 may be connected to the lower lid 184 in a closed position. Further, the upper lid 180 may be rotated around the lower lid 184 to open or close around one or more axes, such as around the x-axis or z-axis. The reverse is also true.

Alternatively, the plurality of mounting magnets 196a-196c may be replaced by a single mounting magnet 196 having sufficient force to secure the compact 108 to the cosmetic dispensing device 100.

Alternatively, the plurality of hinge magnets 186a-186d may have a lower lid 184 to secure one side of the upper lid 180 to the lower lid 184 with the compact 108 open or closed. It can be replaced by one hinge magnet 186b having sufficient force within and one hinge magnet 186a having sufficient force within the upper lid 180.

Alternatively, the plurality of lid magnets 188a-188d, the lower lid 184 for fixing one side of the upper lid 180 to the lower lid 184 in a state where the compact 108 is open or closed. ) Can be replaced with one lid magnet 188b having sufficient force within and one lid magnet 188a having sufficient force within the upper lid 180.

10 is a diagram showing one exemplary sequence of the main process of the cosmetic formulation method 900 according to one embodiment. In the embodiment provided herein, each of the three cartridges is provided, but any number of cartridges 114 may be used in the cosmetic dispenser 100 in the same process. The cosmetic formulation method 900 includes a detection process S920, a selection process S940, and a dispensing process S960. Additional mixing process S980 can be carried out by the user. The detection process S920, the selection process S940, and the dispensing process S960 are performed by the cosmetic device 100 based on the command received from the controller 150, and as described in FIGS. 3 and 4, the controller 150 Transmits data to the user through the smart device 300 or by an indicator in the cosmetic device 100 itself or receives input data.

11 is a process diagram illustrating an exemplary process for detecting cosmetic material in cosmetic dispenser 100 according to one embodiment. S920 represents a process for detecting cosmetic materials. The process S920 includes step 921 of detecting the installation and removal of the cartridge 114, step 922 of detecting the properties of at least one material of the cartridge 114, an optional detection of the amount of cosmetic material in the cartridge 114 Step 923, and at least one of the optional step 924 of calculating a predicted depletion of the cartridge (s) after performing a subsequent ejection operation.

An optional step 923 of detecting the amount of material in each cartridge of the plurality of cartridges 114, for example, of the cartridge gear 116 detected by the optical encoder 192 from when each cartridge 114 is installed Based on the total net displacement (rotation), it may include, for example, step 923a for detecting the amount of material in cartridge A, step 923b for detecting the amount of material in cartridge B, and step 923c for detecting the amount of material in cartridge C. .

Optional step 924 of detecting the properties of at least one material in each cartridge of the plurality of cartridges 114 is, for example, step 924a detecting the properties of at least one material of cartridge A, at least one material of cartridge B It may include the step 924b of detecting the properties of the, step 924c of detecting the properties of at least one material of the cartridge C. The material properties can include at least one selected from a set consisting of color, texture, gloss, moisture, nutritional ingredients and chemical formulations. This detection may be performed based on a short-range sensor disposed within the dispenser 100, which detects an RFID tag on the cartridge that stores information about the contents of the cartridge in a manner well understood by those skilled in the art. Other detection methods may be used, such as barcode detection of barcodes printed on the cartridge or detection methods well understood by those skilled in the art. The step of detecting at least one material property in each cartridge may be performed prior to the optional step of detecting the amount of cosmetic material in each cartridge.

In addition, step S920 is an optional step 926 of reporting information that may be derived from historical usage data, such as whether the cosmetic material is expected to be depleted in the cartridge 114 in the cosmetic dispenser 100 to the user or the user group. It may include.

12A is a process diagram illustrating an exemplary process S940 for selecting cosmetic formulations according to one embodiment. Step S940 includes, as established by detection step S920, identifying a cosmetic formulation that can be combined based on the type and amount of cosmetic materials present in the cosmetic dispenser 100.

Step 942d may be based on user selection from a set of possible cosmetic formulations for the type and amount of cosmetic material present in cosmetic dispenser 100. Alternatively, step 942c allows the user to select from a larger set of cosmetic material lists 204 of types and amounts of cosmetic materials in the cosmetic dispenser 100 that can be used.

In another embodiment, step 943 of process S940 includes allowing the user to select the desired injection unit 118. If more than one cosmetic material in a larger amount is needed for a particular cosmetic formulation than is capable of discharging a certain amount of infusion unit 118, modification of the infusion unit 118 may be used within the cosmetic dispenser 100. The cosmetic formulation set can be changed.

For example, if cartridge A holds yellow cosmetic material, cartridge B holds red cosmetic material, cartridge C holds green cosmetic material, and cartridge A has only one injection unit 118 , The user will not be able to choose to dispense any combination of cosmetic formulations that require one or more injection units 118 of the injection unit 118 and yellow cosmetic material.

In addition, the process S940 may include the step 942a of the user selecting a cosmetic formulation based on the matching of the picture, the step 942b of the user selecting the cosmetic formulation based on the recommendation, or the step of selecting the cosmetic formulation based on another process. have. US Patent No. 8,634,640 describes a method of selecting color from an image or photograph of a camera or electronic device and using reference data that substantially matches the color. The entirety of this patent document is incorporated herein by reference.

In other embodiments, skin diagnostics (sometimes referred to as skin profiles) can be performed to provide a plurality of predetermined colors that are recommended for the user to select based on analysis of the user's skin characteristics. Skin diagnostics include Lancome Diagnos ABS, HR Skinscope, Biotherm Bluesmart, Kiehl's Skinprofiler V.0, California Dermanalyzer ) And Vichy Vichyconsult to determine the appropriate color for the user based on the imaging operation performed on the user's face.

In the case of a cosmetic formulation that is possible but not available based on the results of the detection process S920, the cosmetic dispenser 100 can inform the user of the cosmetic material required to discharge such a cosmetic formulation.

In one example, in step 944, the user selects an injection unit 118 of a cosmetic formulation that is not currently available. Step 944 can determine cosmetic material, such as cartridge 114, of the type required to mix and dispense the selected cosmetic formulation.

In another example, step 944 can determine which additional cosmetic formulation may be available if a particular cartridge 114 is full but is replaced by another identical cartridge 114.

In another example, step 944 can determine which additional cosmetic formulation may be available if the cartridge 114 is replaced with another cartridge 114 containing other cosmetic material.

Step 945 proceeds to step 947 to prompt the user to confirm and proceed with the dispensing of the cosmetic formulation, or to report which cartridges or cartridges 114 are needed to discharge the desired cosmetic formulation based on the results of step 944 Decide whether to proceed to 946.

FIG. 12B shows an optional process S940b performed by the dispenser device 100 alone after the cosmetic formulation has been previously received and currently stored on the dispenser device 100 in step 948. The remaining steps 943 to 947 of S940b are the same as the steps of S940 described by FIG. 12A. The process of FIG. 12B can be performed without an existing connection established between dispenser device 100 and device 300.

 13 is a process diagram illustrating an example of a process S960 for discharging cosmetic materials from the cosmetic dispenser 100 according to an example. Step 961 represents the step of discharging at least one injection unit of the cosmetic formulation. Process S960 includes steps 962a to 962c for discharging the required amount of cosmetic material from at least one cartridge 114 to produce a cosmetic formulation selected by the user in process S940, wherein the cosmetic formulation is applied and moved to the container Or, otherwise, it can be made available to the user. Process S960 includes optional steps 963a to 963c for detecting the residual amount of cosmetic material in each cartridge and optional step 964 for writing the result to the memory of the dispenser device.

After the discharging process S960 is completed, the user can perform a process S980 for manually mixing the released cosmetic materials to prepare the required cosmetic formulation.

14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a connected cosmetic dispensing system according to an example. The system 400 for implementing the cosmetic dispenser 100 described above includes at least the cosmetic dispenser 100 and the connection device 300. Optionally, the system can also include one or more external servers 410 implemented as part of a cloud computing environment. In addition, the system may optionally include a cosmetic material list 204 that is a list of possible cosmetic materials that can be inserted into the cosmetic device 100.

The connection device 300 may be a personal computer (PC), a laptop computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a smart phone, a tablet device, an UMPC (ultra mobile personal computer), a netbook, or a laptop personal computer. In the following examples, the connection device 300 is assumed to be a tablet device such as Apple's iPad.

The connection device 300 may perform wireless communication with the cosmetic dispenser 100 through the wireless communication interface circuit 774 on the cosmetic dispenser 100. However, the connecting device 300 can also be wired connected to the cosmetic dispenser 100 through the USB interface 776 on the device 100. In addition, each device comprising the cosmetic dispenser 100 can communicate with each other and with one or more external devices by making an Internet connection through an 802.11 wireless connection to a wireless Internet access point or a physical connection to an Internet access point such as an Ethernet interface. You can. Each connecting device 300 may perform wireless communication with other devices through, for example, a Bluetooth connection or other wireless means.

The connecting device 300 is configured to receive information from a user for use in creating a cosmetic formulation to be used by the cosmetic dispenser 100 that discharges cosmetic material into the compact 108.

15 is a block diagram showing a circuit of the controller 150 and the cosmetic dispenser 100 according to an example. The central processing unit (CPU) 710 is an individual included in a device such as a dispenser control circuit 740 (which may include a control circuit for the motor 112, a circuit for the optical encoder 192, and an inductive sensor circuit). Provides primary control for circuit components. CPU 710 also includes an optional input / output device 772 (eg, keyboard or mouse), memory 780, wireless communication interface circuit 774, universal serial bus (USB) controller 776, LED driver ( 778) and the display module 780. LED driver 778 controls the pulses of one or more indicator lights 122.

In embodiments, the circuit may include, among other things, a processor (eg, a microprocessor, quantum processor, qubit processor, etc.), a central processing unit (CPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), field program One or more computing devices, such as a possible gate array (FPGA) or the like, or any combination thereof, and may include discrete digital or analog circuit elements or electronic devices, or combinations thereof.

In an embodiment, the module includes one or more ASICs having a plurality of predefined logic components.

In an embodiment, the module includes one or more FPGAs, each having a plurality of programmable logic components.

In an embodiment, the circuit includes one or more components operatively coupled to each other (eg, communication, electromagnetic, magnetic, ultrasonic, optical, inductive, electrical, capacitive coupling, wireless coupling, etc.).

In an embodiment, the circuit includes one or more remotely located components.

In an embodiment, the remotely located components are operatively coupled to the connecting device 300 via, for example, wireless communication.

In an embodiment, remotely located components are operatively coupled, for example, through one or more communication modules, receivers, transmitters, transceivers, and the like.

In an embodiment, any of the CPU 710 or other components shown in FIG. 15 may be replaced with alternative circuit elements. Examples of circuitry include, for example, memory storing instructions or information. Non-limiting examples of memory include volatile memory (eg, random access memory (RAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), etc.), non-volatile memory (eg, read-only memory (ROM), electrically Erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), compact disk read only memory (CD-ROM, etc.), permanent memory, and the like. Other non-limiting examples of memory include erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), flash memory, and the like.

In an embodiment, the memory is coupled to one or more computing devices, for example, by one or more instructions, information, or power buses.

In an embodiment, the circuit includes one or more computer readable media drives, interface sockets, universal serial bus (USB) ports, memory card slots, and the like, eg, graphical user interface, display, keyboard, keypad, trackball, joystick , One or more input / output components such as a touch screen, mouse, switch, dial, and any other peripheral device.

In an embodiment, the module may include, for example, at least one parameter (electrical, electromechanical, software implemented, firmware implemented, or other control) related to determining one or more tissue thermal characteristics responsive to the detected shift of the turn-on voltage. , Or a combination thereof). One or more user input / output components operatively coupled to at least one computing device configured to control the control unit.

In an embodiment, the circuit includes a computer readable medium drive or memory slot configured to receive a signal-bearing medium (eg, computer readable memory medium, computer readable recording medium, etc.).

In embodiments, programs that cause the system to execute any disclosed method may be stored, for example, on a computer-readable recording medium, signal-bearing medium, or the like. Non-limiting examples of signal-bearing media include recordable types such as magnetic tapes, floppy disks, hard disk drives, compact disks (CDs), digital video disks (DVDs), Blu-ray disks, digital tapes, computer memory, etc. Media and transmission type media such as digital or analog communication media (eg, fiber optic cables, waveguides, wired communication links, receivers, transmitters, wireless communication links such as transceivers, transmission logic, reception logic, etc.). Other non-limiting examples of signal-bearing media are DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD + RW, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD + R, CD-ROM, Super Audio CD, CD-R, CD + R, CD + RW, CD-RW, video compact disc, super video disc, flash memory, magnetic tape, magneto-optical disc, mini disc, non-volatile memory card, EEPROM, optical disc, optical storage device, RAM, ROM , System memory, web server, and the like.

In an embodiment, the circuit includes an acoustic transducer, an electroacoustic transducer, an electrochemical transducer, an electronic transducer, an electromechanical transducer, an electrostatic transducer, an optoelectronic transducer, a wireless acoustic transducer, a thermoelectric transducer or an ultrasonic transducer.

In an embodiment, the circuit includes an electrical circuit operably coupled with a transducer (eg, actuator, motor, piezoelectric crystal, microelectromechanical system (MEMS), etc.).

In an embodiment, the circuit comprises an electrical circuit having at least one discrete electrical circuit, the electrical circuit having at least one integrated circuit or at least one application specific integrated circuit.

In an embodiment, the circuit at least partially comprises a computer program (e.g., a general purpose computer constructed by a computer program performing at least partially the processes and / or devices described herein or a process and / or device described herein). Electrical circuit forming a general-purpose computing device constituted by a computer program performed by a computer program, performing electrical circuits forming a memory device (e.g., a form of memory such as random access, flash, read only, etc.), communication Devices (eg, modems, communication switches, opto-electronic equipment, etc.) and / or electrical circuits forming any non-electrical analog devices such as optical or other analogs.

Accordingly, the foregoing description only discloses and describes exemplary embodiments of the present invention. As will be understood by those skilled in the art, the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. Accordingly, the disclosure of the present invention is for illustrative purposes and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention and other claims. Disclosures, including variations of any easily identifiable teachings herein, partially define the scope of the foregoing claims terms so that the subject matter of the invention is not dedicated to the public.

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A device for discharging cosmetic materials,
A dispensing assembly configured to receive at least one cartridge containing cosmetic material and to discharge a specific amount of cosmetic material from the cartridge into the receiving area;
A memory configured to receive and store discharge information including a specific amount of cosmetic material to be discharged for each cartridge disposed in the dispensing assembly to achieve a particular single use of cosmetic application;
A circuit configured to obtain discharge information from the memory and control the dispensing assembly to discharge cosmetic material from each cartridge disposed in the dispensing assembly to the receiving area according to one or more specific amounts included in the discharge information,
The receiving area is composed of a part of the removable part of the device, and the removable part is composed of a sealed container holding the discharged cosmetic material,
The apparatus further comprises a manifold having a plurality of manifold through-holes, wherein the manifold is disposed and connected over the nozzle of the cartridge, and the receiving area is disposed and connected over the manifold,
A device wherein the circuit controls the dispensing assembly to discharge the amount of cosmetic material from the nozzle of the cartridge to the receiving area through one manifold through hole of the manifold. The method according to claim 1,
Apparatus characterized in that the dispensing assembly is configured to receive a plurality of cartridges containing different cosmetic materials and to simultaneously discharge a specific amount of each cosmetic material from each of the cartridges into the receiving area to be mixed. The method according to claim 1,
Sealed containers,
Upper lid;
A base having a plurality of base through holes; And
It includes a lower lid having a plurality of lower lid through-holes,
The upper lid is connected to the first side of the base, the lower lid is connected to the second side of the base, the lower lid is connected to the manifold, and a plurality of manifold through holes are aligned and connected to the plurality of lower lid through holes And, a plurality of base through-holes, characterized in that the device is aligned and connected to the plurality of base through-holes. The method according to claim 3,
The sealed container further includes a plurality of mounting magnets disposed between the base and the lower lid,
Apparatus characterized in that a plurality of mounting magnets magnetically secure the sealed container to the manifold. The method according to claim 3,
The sealed container further includes a plurality of lid magnets disposed between the base and the lower lid,
Apparatus characterized in that a plurality of lid magnets magnetically secure the upper lid to the base and lower lid. The method according to claim 3,
The sealed container further includes a plurality of hinge magnets,
A corresponding plurality of hinge magnets are disposed between the base and the lower lid, half of the plurality of hinge magnets are disposed within the upper lid, and a plurality of hinge magnets disposed within the upper lid are disposed between the base and the lower lid. Device having a magnetism opposite to the hinge magnet of, the upper lid is magnetically hinged and disposed relative to the base and the lower lid in at least one position. The method according to claim 3,
Device characterized in that the upper lid is magnetically connected to the base and the lower lid, and the upper lid is completely removable from the base and the lower lid. The method according to claim 3,
The closed container can be connected to the manifold in at least one position such that the plurality of manifold through holes are aligned with the plurality of lower lid through holes and the plurality of base through holes, so that cosmetic material can be discharged compactly from the cartridge. Device characterized by. The method according to claim 3,
Each lower lid through hole is provided with a duckbill valve, which allows cosmetic material to be discharged from the cartridge through the duckbill valve into the sealed container and prevents the cosmetic material from flowing out of the sealed container. Device. A device for discharging cosmetic materials,
A dispensing assembly configured to receive at least one cartridge containing cosmetic material and to discharge a specific amount of cosmetic material from the cartridge into the receiving area;
A memory configured to receive and store discharge information including a specific amount of cosmetic material to be discharged for each cartridge disposed in the dispensing assembly to achieve a particular single use of cosmetic application;
A circuit configured to obtain discharge information from the memory and control the dispensing assembly to discharge cosmetic material from each cartridge disposed in the dispensing assembly to the receiving area according to one or more specific amounts included in the discharge information,
Dispensing assembly,
A cartridge gear connected to the first end of the cartridge;
A motor gear rotatably connected to the cartridge gear;
A motor connected to the motor gear; And
It further comprises an optical encoder disposed adjacent to at least one of the set consisting of a cartridge gear and a motor gear,
The rotation of the motor drives the rotation of the motor gear, the cartridge gear and the first end of the cartridge,
The amount of cosmetic material is removed from the cartridge by the circuit detecting the position of at least one of the set of cartridge gear and motor gear with an optical encoder and controlling the direction and size of rotation of the motor that rotates the first end of the cartridge. And the device characterized in that the discharge to the receiving area. The method according to claim 10,
The cartridge gear further includes a plurality of cartridge gear slots,
And an optical encoder detects the position of the cartridge gear by detecting cartridge gear slots during rotation of the cartridge gear. The method according to claim 11,
Wherein the circuit stores information of the amount of cosmetic material remaining in the cartridge based on the total number of cartridge gear slots detected to rotate after the cartridge is inserted into the dispensing assembly. A device for dispensing cosmetic material, in a method implemented by a device comprising a dispensing assembly configured to receive at least one cartridge containing cosmetic material and to discharge a specific amount of cosmetic material from the cartridge to the receiving area ,
Receiving and storing, in memory, discharge information including a specific amount of cosmetic material to be discharged for each cartridge disposed in the dispensing assembly to achieve a particular single use of cosmetic application; And
Dispensing information from the memory, by the circuitry of the device, and controlling the dispensing assembly to discharge cosmetic material from each cartridge disposed in the dispensing assembly to the receiving area according to one or more specific amounts included in the dispensing information Including steps,
The receiving area is composed of a part of the removable part of the device, and the removable part is composed of a sealed container holding the discharged cosmetic material,
The apparatus further comprises a manifold having a plurality of manifold through-holes, wherein the manifold is disposed and connected over the nozzle of the cartridge, and the receiving area is disposed and connected over the manifold,
The method further comprises controlling, by the circuitry of the device, the dispensing assembly to discharge the amount of cosmetic material from the nozzle of the cartridge to the receiving area through one manifold through hole of the manifold. . A device for discharging cosmetic materials,
Dispensing means for receiving at least one cartridge containing cosmetic material and discharging a certain amount of cosmetic material from the cartridge into the receiving area;
Storage means for receiving and storing discharge information comprising a specific amount of cosmetic material to be discharged for each cartridge disposed in the dispensing assembly to achieve a particular single use of cosmetic application; And
Control means for obtaining discharge information from the storage means and controlling the dispensing means to discharge the cosmetic material from each cartridge disposed in the dispensing assembly to the receiving area according to one or more specific amounts included in the discharge information. Including,
The control means controls the dispensing means to discharge a determined amount of each of the one or more cosmetic materials from the plurality of cartridges,
The receiving area is composed of a part of the removable part of the device, and the removable part is composed of a sealed container holding the discharged cosmetic material,
The apparatus further comprises a manifold having a plurality of manifold through-holes, wherein the manifold is disposed and connected over the nozzle of the cartridge, and the receiving area is disposed and connected over the manifold,
A device characterized in that the control means controls the dispensing assembly to discharge the amount of cosmetic material from the nozzle of the cartridge to the receiving area through one manifold through hole of the manifold. A device for dispensing cosmetic material, in a method implemented by a device comprising a dispensing assembly configured to receive at least one cartridge containing cosmetic material and to discharge a specific amount of cosmetic material from the cartridge to the receiving area ,
Receiving and storing, in memory, discharge information including a specific amount of cosmetic material to be discharged for each cartridge disposed in the dispensing assembly to achieve a particular single use of cosmetic application; And
Dispensing information from the memory, by the circuitry of the device, and controlling the dispensing assembly to discharge cosmetic material from each cartridge disposed in the dispensing assembly to the receiving area according to one or more specific amounts included in the dispensing information Including steps,
Dispensing assembly,
A cartridge gear connected to the first end of the cartridge;
A motor gear rotatably connected to the cartridge gear;
A motor connected to the motor gear; And
It further comprises an optical encoder disposed adjacent to at least one of the set consisting of a cartridge gear and a motor gear,
The rotation of the motor drives the rotation of the motor gear, the cartridge gear and the first end of the cartridge,
The method comprises that the amount of cosmetic material by the circuit detecting the position of at least one of the set of cartridge gears and motor gears with an optical encoder and controlling the size and direction of rotation of the motor rotating the first end of the cartridge And dispensing from the cartridge and into the receiving area. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete

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