CN116602531A

CN116602531A - Intelligent mirror system

Info

Publication number: CN116602531A
Application number: CN202310324006.3A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 陈精华; 陈伦杰
Original assignee: Kohler Co
Current assignee: Kohler Co
Priority date: 2018-05-31
Filing date: 2018-05-31
Publication date: 2023-08-18
Also published as: CN110552524A

Abstract

The application discloses an intelligent mirror system, comprising: a cabinet; a mirrored door rotatably coupled to the cabinet and including a mirrored surface; a user interface rotatably coupled to the cabinet, the user interface configured to receive user input; and a control system configured to control a function of the mirror in accordance with the user input.

Description

Intelligent mirror system

The application is a divisional application of Chinese application number '2018105529842', application date '2018, 5 month and 31 date', and application name of the application of the patent application of the application name 'camera system for the connected bathroom component'.

Technical Field

The present application relates generally to the field of bathroom fixtures or equipment. More particularly, the present application relates to intelligent bathroom fixtures that provide functionality to a user based on user input or settings. The application also relates to a wireless magnetic camera with which a user can interact wirelessly through a mobile application.

Background

There is a need to provide communication and control of smart bathroom devices through wireless devices and/or mobile applications.

Disclosure of Invention

At least one embodiment of the application relates to a system for providing service to a bathroom fixture based on user identity. The system includes a first device, a server, and a second device. The first device is configured to collect sensor data associated with an identity of a user. The server is configured to receive sensor data from the first device and analyze the sensor data to determine an identity of the user. The second device is configured to provide the apparatus functionality to the user based on the identity determined from the sensor data collected from the first device.

At least one embodiment of the present application is directed to a communication system for providing feedback data for at least one water consumer. The communication system includes a data collection interface, a controller, and an output interface. The data collection interface is configured to receive user data from at least one collection device. The controller is configured to perform an analysis of user data from the at least one collection device. The output device is configured to provide feedback data to the water consuming device based on an analysis of the user data.

At least one embodiment of the application relates to a camera system including a camera. The camera includes a body having a front surface and a rear surface; a lens disposed within the body and configured to view an object in front of the front surface; a magnet coupled to the rear surface, wherein the magnet is configured to removably couple the camera to the ferromagnetic material; a shutter adjustably coupled to the body such that the shutter is movable relative to the lens between a closed position and an open position; and a controller disposed within the body and configured to control operation of the camera.

At least one embodiment of the application relates to an integrated mirror and camera system. The system includes a mirror and a camera. The mirror includes a structure, a mirrored door, and a ferromagnetic material. The camera includes a body, a lens, a magnet, a shutter, and a controller. The body has a front surface and a rear surface. A lens is disposed within the body and configured to view an object in front of the front surface. A magnet is coupled to the rear surface of the body such that the magnet removably couples the camera to the ferromagnetic material of the mirror. The shutter is adjustably coupled to the body such that the shutter is movable relative to the body and the lens between a closed position and an open position. The controller controls the operation of the camera.

Drawings

Exemplary embodiments are described herein with reference to the following drawings.

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of a communication network for a bathroom having multiple devices or smart bathroom fixtures connected by at least one home hub communication means according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application.

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of an example of a communication network for a group of devices shown in fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a mirror and a wireless magnetic camera with a slidable shutter on the mirror.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the wireless magnetic camera with the slidable shutter shown in fig. 3.

Fig. 5 is a side view of the wireless magnetic camera of fig. 3 with the slidable shutter in a closed position.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the wireless magnetic camera shown in fig. 3 with the slidable shutter in an open position.

Fig. 7 is a front view of an exemplary embodiment of a mirror and a wireless magnetic camera with a rotatable shutter on the mirror.

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the wireless magnetic camera with rotatable shutter shown in fig. 7.

Fig. 9 is a side view of the wireless magnetic camera of fig. 8 with the rotatable shutter in a closed position.

Fig. 10 is a perspective view of the wireless magnetic camera of fig. 8 with the rotatable shutter in an open position.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a smart mirror.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a smart mirror with a large mirror substrate.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a smart mirror having two mirror substrates.

Fig. 14 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a smart mirror with the mirror open to show features of the cabinet in more detail.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a magnetic shelf of a smart mirror.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a magnetic stripe and power supply of a smart mirror.

Fig. 17 is a perspective view of the mirror shown in fig. 14 with a camera attached to its mirror surface.

Detailed Description

The smart bathroom device may be configured to communicate with and be controlled by a wireless device and/or a mobile application. In this way, a user may utilize a mobile application or wireless device with a user interface to control the functions and settings of the various devices. For example, the mobile application may store user preferences or may retrieve information from the internet to personalize or adjust the functionality of the various devices. In addition, these devices may provide additional convenience and utility to the user by simplifying the flow of information between the device and/or mobile application and the internet.

Network of devices

Fig. 1 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a communication network 100 for a bathroom having a plurality of devices or smart bathroom fixtures connected by at least one home hub communication means. The smart bathroom fixture may include one or more of a (wireless magnetic) camera system 2, a smart mirror system 3, a smart button system 4, a light guide 5, an automatic shower 6, an automatic bathtub 7, an automatic sink 8, a water system 9, and a smart toilet 15. Each intelligent bathroom suit The device is configured to communicate with a mobile application and/or wireless device having a user interface to send and/or receive commands and/or information. The network 100 is shown to include an external device 14, such as a smart phone or tablet, as a wireless device, but other types of devices (e.g., voice recognition devices, ₅ such as a smart speaker). As described below, external device 14 communicates with each smart bathroom device through local network 13, network device 12, and/or server 11.

The camera system 2 may be removably coupled to, for example, the mirror system 3, for example, by a magnet and ferromagnetic coupling device to capture a photograph. In addition, the controller including the communication module enables the user to operate (e.g., control) the camera system 2 and interact with the camera system 2 by, for example, a wireless device ₀ Mutually. Thus, the camera system 2 may communicate with other devices/apparatuses such as the mirror system 3 through the home hub communication means.

The intelligent mirror system 3 may include a light, a controller, and a user interface. The controller may include a proximity sensor, a lighting module, and a communication module. In this way, the mirror system 3 may sense the presence of a user through the proximity sensor and adjust the lighting conditions (e.g., illuminance, luminous intensity) to preset lighting conditions. ₅ Similarly, the mirror system 3 may detect the presence of the user's external device 14 and adjust the lighting conditions. Further, the mirror system 3 may include a light sensor that measures the presence of light (e.g., ambient light) that is not associated with the lamp associated with the mirror system 3 and adjusts the luminous intensity of the lamp to obtain a predetermined amount of light in the bathroom. In addition, the communication module may enable a user to interact with and display features on the mirror by interacting with, for example, the mirror system 3 and/or a user interface on the wireless device. By using ₀ The user can control and interact with other devices (e.g., adjust settings of the mirror system 3, 203, 303) through a user interface. For example, a user can control the lighting conditions of the lighting module through a user interface. The mirror system 3 can also include one or more wireless magnetic camera systems 2 attached to the mirror system 3. Each camera system 2 may have, as an example, a camera system forLet the user close the bluetooth capability and shutter of the lens (e.g., manually, remotely, etc.). Each camera system 2 may be derived from a mirror system 3 ₅ Removed for storage off of the mirror system 3 when not in use or when used with other objects (e.g., bathroom fixtures). The mirror system 3 may communicate with other devices through a home hub communication device.

The mirror system 3 may comprise one or more mirror substrates and/or cabinets. The cabinet may include one or more internal shelves, power supplies, and/or magnetic surfaces. In at least one embodiment, the mirror has a mirror substrate on a first side and a user interface on a second side, the second side being adjacent to the first side. In at least one embodiment, the mirror has a first mirror substrate on a first side, a second mirror substrate on a second side, and a user interface disposed between the first and second mirror substrates. The user interface includes a touch screen (e.g., a capacitive touch screen) that can receive user input to control the function of the mirror or display output information.

Smart button system 4 may act as an emergency alert/alarm and may include manual buttons/triggers, voice activation, and/or actuation by external device 14. The smart button system 4 may be part of the mirror system 3 or a stand-alone system that communicates with the mirror system 3 or other systems/devices through a local network 13 and/or home hub communication device.

The user may control the operation of the smart device and/or monitor the status of the smart device, such as the automatic shower 6, the automatic bathtub 7, the water system 9, and/or the smart toilet 15, through one or more mobile applications (e.g., through a smart phone or other wireless smart device). For example, the mobile application may control (e.g., enable/disable) heating (e.g., seat heater, foot heater, etc.) of the smart toilet 15 based on the user identity, external and/or internal temperature. Also, for example, the mobile application may control an automatic disinfection/cleaning cycle (e.g., using ultraviolet light) of the intelligent toilet 15. As described herein, the system may record and/or learn specific user parameters and control devices/components of the system based on the user parameters. For example, the mobile application may learn user parameters of the water temperature of the automatic (e.g., smart) shower 6 and/or bath 7, and automatically fill the bath 7 or activate the shower 6 to the user's preferred water temperature by the mobile application. Similarly, the mobile application can automatically set the automatic shower 6 to a specific mode of operation (e.g., a specific spray pattern) based on the identity of the user, the mode of operation being different for each specific user of the shower 6. The system may learn the usage and non-usage patterns of each smart device for daily usage and automatically turn each device off completely or set to a low power mode when in a patterned non-usage time, while the device is activated at the patterned usage time. In addition to being ergonomic for each user, the present system is also capable of conserving energy (e.g., electricity).

Furthermore, intelligent or automatic devices (e.g., shower 6, bath 7, toilet 15, etc.) can also be integrated with sensors for monitoring the status of the device to detect potential problems with the device, for example. For example, the intelligent toilet 15 may include a sensor that monitors water usage, which may detect that too much consumption has occurred (e.g., in the event that the toilet flush valve is not operating properly and water flows from the tank to the toilet bowl between flush cycles) and notify the user through the mobile application. In this way, the user can immediately inspect and repair the toilet to reduce waste of water. Also, for example, the automated water basin 7 may include a sensor that monitors the degree of overflow of water, for example, to slow the rate of drainage in the event that the drainage system is blocked to prevent water from escaping from the basin. Further, the plumbing device may be equipped with a sensor to detect leaks, which may communicate directly with the mobile application, for example, to send push notifications to the user to check and repair suspected leaks plumbing devices. In this way, the user can remotely monitor the status of devices in the home, for example on vacation.

Communication network

Returning to the communication network 100 shown in fig. 1, a plurality of bathroom fixtures, such as smart camera system 2, smart mirror system 3, and smart button system 4, may communicate with each other (and with other devices) through network 100 (e.g., local network 13). In addition to a communication bus or local network 13, the illustrated communication network 100 also comprises a server 11 and a network device 12. Note that network 100 may include more, different, or fewer components than those shown. For example, network 100 may include any combination of the foregoing components, light guides 5, automatic shower 6, automatic bathtub 7, automatic sink 8, and water system 9.

The server 11 may be or include a cloud-based device configured to communicate with a plurality of network devices 12 located in a plurality of locations (e.g., different households or businesses). The server 11 may implement a cloud service that coordinates and analyzes data from a plurality of network apparatuses 12 with which a plurality of devices communicate.

The network device 12 may be a stand-alone device (e.g., with a dedicated power supply, speaker 155, and/or microphone) as a home hub communication device. Alternatively, network apparatus 12 may be integrated with one or more devices.

In at least one embodiment, data analysis occurs primarily at network device 12, such an embodiment may be referred to as a local analysis embodiment. In at least one other embodiment, the analysis of the data occurs primarily at the server 11 or another remote device, such an embodiment may be referred to as a remote analysis embodiment. Hybrid embodiments may include a combination of data analysis at the network device 12 and the server 11.

With respect to the local analytics embodiment, the network apparatus 12 receives data collected at device X and performs an analysis of the data to generate commands for device Y. The analysis may include determining an identity of the user of device X, a temporary state of the user of device X, or a command from the user of device X. Example identities of users may include identifiers of users (e.g., user names, user numbers, user codes). Example temporary states of the user may include drowsiness, gas color, illness, or emotion. Example commands from the user may turn on device Y or alter the settings of device Y.

With respect to the remote analysis embodiment, the network device 12 may package or pre-process the data in a predetermined format and transmit the data to the server 11. Network device 12 may filter data according to type. Example types include, but are not limited to, audio data, image data, location data, biometric data, environmental data, or other types. Network apparatus 12 may select a particular type of data to send to server 11 based on the type of device associated with network apparatus 12. That is, the network apparatus 12 may classify and select data collected at the device X to be used for the device Y according to the capability or configuration of the device Y, and transmit the selected data to the server 11. In response to the capabilities or configuration of device Y, server 11 in turn sends the selected data to device Y.

For image data, network device 12 may analyze an image of at least a portion of the user. For location data, network device 12 may determine the location of the user by analyzing the image (e.g., pattern matching or line detection) and/or by relying on distance of proximity-based sensors. For biometric data, network device 12 may collect temperature data (e.g., thermal characteristics) from a temperature sensor or an infrared sensor, fingerprint data from a fingerprint scanner/sensor, and/or eye data from a retinal scanner. For environmental data, network device 12 may collect temperature, humidity, and/or other environmental information.

The network device 12 may package the data in a predetermined format and transmit the data to the server 11. The predetermined format may be specific to the data type (e.g., a particular file format). In one example, the collected data includes voice commands and the predetermined format is an audio file such as an audio encoding format (e.g., a Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) standard, MPEG-2, mp3, waveform file, or other format).

The recorded audio may include a predetermined syntax in addition to being encoded in a particular audio format. The voice commands may include any combination of summoning commands, request commands, device function commands, skill commands, and/or other commands.

The summoning command may include a trigger word or voxel to address the home hub communication device. The trigger word may include a user-specified name of the home hub communication device or a brand name of the home hub communication device or a common name of the home hub communication device (e.g., hub or home hub). For example, the trigger word may include a device class or an association space of devices. The skill command may include a device identifier and a device function. The device identifier includes a code or word describing a skill command of the target device. For example, the predetermined grammar for the voice command may be [ call skill ] or [ call device identifier ] [ device function ]. For example, the predetermined syntax for a voice command specifying a device brand may be [ call ] [ brand ] [ skill ] or [ call ] [ brand ] [ device identifier ] [ device function ]. For example, the predetermined syntax for a voice command specifying a device class may be [ call ] [ bathroom ] [ skill ] or [ call ] [ bathroom ] [ device identifier ] [ device function ].

The device identifier may include a plurality of components, such as a component identifier and a subcomponent identifier. The component identifier may describe any of the devices described herein. The subcomponent identifier may describe a portion of any such device. For example, for a shower assembly (e.g., shower 6), each shower head is a sub-assembly, and for a sink assembly (e.g., sink 8), the hot water valve and cold water valve may be sub-assemblies. The device function commands may be commands applied to the components and/or sub-components. For example, for a shower assembly and a shower head subassembly, the device function may include a level setting for the shower head, and for a sink assembly, the device function may be to define a combination of hot and cold levels.

The summoning command may be omitted. For example, the predetermined format of the home hub communication means or network means 12 may include the term topic control for communicating from one device to another. For example, when the smart mirror system 3 receives a word (e.g., lighting, temperature, sound, etc.) representing a local device, the following word is directly applied to the local device.

These devices may communicate using a master model and a slave model. The master device may be defined as a device that communicates directly with the server 11 and receives voice commands from a user, and the slave device may be defined as a device that receives instructions from the server 11 in response to voice commands routed to the server 11 through the master device. For example, the network device 12 may be a master device and one or more devices and/or other components (e.g., cameras, lights, etc.) are slave devices.

User proximity techniques may be used to dynamically change master and slave states based on the presence of a user. For example, each device may detect its proximity to the user by a sensor (e.g., a proximity sensor, other type of sensor), the detected proximity may be reported to network apparatus 12/server 11, and network apparatus 12/server 11 may assign the master status to the device closest to the user. Other devices may be assigned slave states. Thus, the main state dynamically changes. As the user moves relative to the device, the master state is updated. For example, when the user moves from the nearest device X to the nearest device Y, the network apparatus 12/server 11 changes the state of the device X from master to slave, and changes the state of the device Y from slave to master.

In the master mode, one device may be configured to lead a group of devices. For example, the master device is the only device that receives audio commands from the user, while ignoring audio commands from other devices in the slave mode. Thus, the master mode enables the microphone of the master device and the slave mode disables the microphone of the slave device. A device in master mode may issue instructions to one or more other devices in slave mode.

In addition to exchanging information with each other, the apparatus may exchange information with an external device 14 through the network device 12 and/or the server 11. The external device 14 may be associated with a manufacturer (e.g., equipment manufacturer, smartphone manufacturer).

The external device 14 may be configured to compile and analyze data that is connected by the apparatus and shared through the network device 12 and/or the server 11. In one example, the network device 12 generates a report in response to the feedback data and sends the report to the external device 14. The external device 14 may provide service benefits to the user to exchange shared data and/or may compile feedback data for multiple types of devices and/or multiple locations of the devices.

The manufacturer may collect data from the external device 14 regarding use, maintenance, or malfunction. The usage data may describe when the user is using the device (e.g., time of day or day of the week) and/or how the user is using the device (e.g., shower door closed, faucet open). The external device 14 may calculate the frequency and duration of use of a particular feature of the apparatus based on the usage data. For example, the external device 14 may determine the number of seated users and the number of standing users using a toilet (e.g., the smart toilet 10). Features may be added or deleted from the device based on the usage data. The maintenance data may describe when maintenance is performed on the equipment, such as when consumables (e.g., water filters, seals, sanitizing solvents) are replaced or when maintenance providers access the equipment. The fault data may contain errors in the device records. These errors may include, but are not limited to, electronic errors of the controller, water leaks or other pipe errors, and/or communication errors with the network. The external device 14 may provide an alert to the user based on the collected data. An example alert based on the maintenance data may describe when the consumable part should be re-ordered, and the external device and/or the network device 14, 12 may automatically re-order the consumable part.

The network device 12 (e.g., a home hub communication device or an apparatus having an integrated home hub communication device) and the external device 14, including speakers, may coordinate to provide service assistance to the user. After performing diagnostics at the external device 14 based on data collected at the equipment, the external device 14 provides feedback to the network device 12 in the form of announcements including service calls and/or schedules, a user performs a do-it-yourself instruction for equipment maintenance, or an error code that the user applies to the equipment or provides to a technician. External device 14 may also send appropriate diagnostic routines, software upgrades, firmware upgrades, and/or other local settings to network device 12.

The set of all settings of one or more devices may be stored by the network apparatus 12 or the server 11. The set of settings may be a user pass that may be transferred to a different location (e.g., to an external device 14) by the server 11. The different locations may be different houses, hotels or other rooms. In other words, a set of settings for the device of FIG. 1 may be saved and stored in association with the user. When the user travels to another location, such as a hotel room, the settings will be provided on the device at the other location. The external device 14 may access the user pass based on the user's identity, communication with the user's phone, detection of the user's entity and/or a code entered directly at other locations, for example, a credit card.

Fig. 2 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a control system 101 for an appliance and/or home hub communication device. The control system 101 may be implemented by any of the devices in fig. 1, the network apparatus 12, and/or the server 11. The control system 101 may include a processor 105, a memory 110, and a communication interface 120, the communication interface 120 for contacting an apparatus (e.g., a device, network apparatus 12, or server 11, etc.) or the internet and/or other network 130. The components of control system 101 may communicate using bus 140. The control system 101 may be connected to a workstation or another external device (e.g., a control panel) and/or database (e.g., a lookup database) to receive user input, system characteristics, and any of the values described herein. Optionally, the control system 101 may include a user input device 150 and/or sensing circuitry in communication with one or more sensors. The sensing circuitry receives input/information from one or more of the sensors described herein. Optionally, the control system 101 may comprise a drive unit 160 for receiving and reading a non-transitory computer medium 161 with instructions 162. The control system 101 may include more, different, or fewer components than shown. Processor 105 is configured to execute instructions stored in memory 110 to perform the algorithms described herein.

Processor 105 may be or include a general purpose or special purpose processor, an application specific integrated circuit (ASI C), one or more Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), one or more Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), a set of processing components, or other suitable processing components. The processor 105 is configured to execute computer code and/or instructions stored in the memory 110 or received from other computer readable media (e.g., embedded flash memory, local hard disk memory, local ROM, network memory, remote server, etc.). Processor 105 may be a single device or a combination of devices associated with, for example, a network, distributed processing, or cloud computing.

Memory 110 may include one or more devices (e.g., memory units, memory devices, storage devices, etc.) for storing data and/or computer code for completing and/or facilitating the various processes described in this disclosure. Memory 110 may include Random Access Memory (RAM), read Only Memory (ROM), hard drive memory, temporary memory, nonvolatile memory, flash memory, optical memory, or any other suitable memory for storing software objects and/or computer instructions. Memory 110 may include database components, object code components, script components, or any other type of information structure for supporting the various activities and information structures described in this disclosure. The memory 110 may be communicatively connected to the processor 105 via processing circuitry and may include computer code for performing (e.g., by the processor 105) one or more processes described herein. For example, memory 110 may include graphics, web pages, HTML files, XML files, script code, shower profiles, or other resources for generating a graphical user interface for display (e.g., on display 145), and/or for interpreting user interface inputs to make command, control, or communication decisions.

Communication interface 120 may include any operable connection in addition to an ingress port and an egress port. An operable connection may be a connection in which signals, physical communications, and/or logical communications may be transmitted and/or received. The operative connection may include a physical interface, an electrical interface, and/or a data interface. The communication interface 120 may be connected to a network. The network may include a wired network (e.g., ethernet), a wireless network, or a combination thereof. The wireless network may be a cellular telephone network, an 802.11, 802.16, 802.20, or Wi MAX network, a bluetooth pairing of devices, or a bluetooth mesh network. Further, the network may be a public network such as the Internet, a private network such as an intranet, or a combination thereof, and may utilize various network protocols now available or later developed, including but not limited to TCP/I P-based network protocols.

While the computer-readable medium 161 (e.g., memory 110, drive unit 160, etc.) is shown to be a single medium, the term "computer-readable medium" includes a single medium or multiple media, such as a centralized or distributed database, and/or associated caches and servers that store the one or more sets of instructions. The term "computer-readable medium" shall also be taken to include any medium that is capable of storing, encoding or carrying a set of instructions for execution by a processor or that cause a computer system to perform any one or more of the methodologies or operations disclosed herein. For example, a computer-readable medium may include solid state memory, such as a memory card or other package housing one or more non-volatile read-only memories. Furthermore, the computer readable medium may be random access memory or other volatile rewritable memory. In addition, the computer-readable medium may include a magneto-optical or optical medium (such as a magnetic disk or tape or other storage device) to capture carrier signals, e.g., signals transmitted over a transmission medium. A digital file attachment to an email or other independent information archive or set of archives may be considered a distribution medium of a tangible storage medium. Accordingly, the present disclosure is considered to include any one or more of a computer-readable medium or a distribution medium, and other equivalents and successor media, in which data or instructions may be stored. Computer-readable media may be non-transitory and include all tangible computer-readable media.

It is noted that dedicated hardware implementations, such as application specific integrated circuits, programmable logic arrays and other hardware devices, can be constructed to implement one or more of the methods described herein. Applications that may include the devices and systems of various embodiments may broadly include a variety of electronic and computer systems. One or more embodiments described herein may implement functions using two or more particular interconnected hardware modules or devices as well as related control and data signals, which may be transferred between or through the modules, or as portions of an application-specific integrated circuit. Thus, the present system includes software, firmware, and hardware implementations.

Wireless magnetic camera

Fig. 3-10 illustrate exemplary embodiments of wireless magnetic camera systems 2, 202 (e.g., cameras) for use with exemplary mirror systems 3, 203 (e.g., mirrors). Fig. 3 shows two cameras 2 coupled to a mirror 3; fig. 7 shows two cameras 202 coupled to a mirror 203. It should be noted, however, that any number of cameras may be coupled to any mirror.

The camera 2 shown in fig. 4-6 includes a main body 20, a lens 21, a lamp 22 (e.g., a light source), a shutter 23, and a controller 24. The illustrated body 20 has a circular shape and extends between a substantially parallel front surface 25 and a rear surface 26. However, the body 20 may have any suitable shape, such as a rectangular or diamond-shaped cross-sectional shape, and the body 20 may be made of or comprise any suitable material (e.g., plastic, metal, etc.). As shown, the camera 2 has a magnet 27 arranged on the rear surface 26 of the main body 20. The magnet 27 may be integrally formed with the body 20 (e.g., the rear surface 26) or separately formed and coupled to the body 20. The magnet 27 enables the camera 2 to be removably coupled to a component having ferromagnetic material/properties, such as a mirror 3. In this way, the front surface 25 of the camera 2 may face the outside of the mirror 3, so that a user may capture a photograph while facing the mirror 3 without holding the camera 2. In addition, the magnetic coupling allows the camera 2 to be removably coupled to the mirror 3, for example, when in use, and allows the camera 2 to be removed from the mirror 3 when not in use (e.g., stored) or used elsewhere.

The body 20 is shown housing a lens 21, a light 22, a controller 24, and a power supply 29 of the camera 2. The power supply 29 may be or include a battery or other device that provides power to the camera 2. The power source 29 may plug into an electrical outlet/cord to receive power.

The lens 21 of the camera 2 captures light to cause the camera 2 to take a picture, and is shown as being disposed approximately in the center of the body 20. The lens 21 may be disposed behind the front surface 25, and the front surface 25 may be made of a clear transparent material (e.g., glass, plastic, etc.) to protect the lens 21 while allowing a clear and unobstructed view.

The lamp 22 of the camera 2 is positioned near the lens 21 to produce a lamp light with varying luminous intensity depending on the lighting conditions in which the camera 2 is positioned. As shown in fig. 6, the lamp 22 is generally disposed above the lens 21. The light 22 may operate as a flash, strobe, or constant light that is controlled by the controller 24 to enable a user to set a light mode, for example, by the external device 14 or other device (e.g., wireless device). In this way, the user may choose to turn on or off the flash to take a picture. The lamp 22 is shown disposed behind a generally transparent front surface 25.

A shutter 23 of the camera 2 capable of controlling the amount of time that the imaging medium is exposed to light (e.g., the lamp 22) is shown coupled to the front surface 25 of the body 20. The shutter 23 can be made of or include any material (e.g., plastic, metal, etc.) to protect the front surface 25 of the camera 2 and can also be used to prevent accidental capture of photographs by removably obscuring the view of the lens 21. The shutter 23 is shown having a shape complementary to the shape of the body 20. In other words, when the shutter 23 is in the closed position, the shutter may substantially match the configuration (e.g., shape, size, etc.) of the body 20.

The shutter 23 is engaged (e.g., slidably, rotatably) with the front surface 25 such that the shutter 23 is movable relative to the front surface 25 between an open position and a closed position. The shutter 23 of the camera 2 shown in fig. 4-6 is slidably coupled to the front surface 25 of the main body 20. Specifically, the shutter is attached to the body 20 by a slidable coupling device or engagement device that allows the shutter 23 to slide (e.g., linearly) to different positions relative to the lens 21. In the open position, the shutter 23 does not obstruct the view of the lens 21 of the camera 2. In other words, when the shutter 23 is in the open position, the camera 2 may capture a photograph with the lens 21 completely unobstructed by the shutter 23. Fig. 6 shows the open position of the shutter 23, the shutter 23 being vertically downward from the closed position shown in fig. 4. In the closed position, the shutter 23 completely obscures the lens 21 (i.e., the field of view of the lens 21), for example, by completely covering the lens 21 and the front surface 25 of the body 20.

Fig. 8-10 illustrate an exemplary embodiment of a shutter 223 rotatably coupled to the body 20 of the camera 202. The components and operation of the camera 202 are the same as the camera 2 (e.g., the lamp 22, the lens 21, the body 20, the magnet 27, etc.), unless otherwise noted (e.g., the shutter 223). Thus, unlike the shutter 23 which slides linearly between the open and closed positions, the shutter 223 rotates about a pivot axis/point relative to the main body 20 between the open and closed positions. Like the shutter 23, the shutter 223 does not block the lens 21 when in the open position, and blocks the lens 21 when in the closed position. The shutter 223 may be rotatably coupled to the front surface 25 or any portion of the body 20 such that the shutter 223 is rotatable relative to the body 20 about a pivot axis. As shown, the pivot axis is disposed below the lens 21; however, the pivot axis may be located on either side of the lens 21. Further, the shutter may be configured to rotate about a pivot axis concentric with the circular body of the camera.

The shutter 223 may optionally include a rotating lever 228. The illustrated shutter 223 is circular and the illustrated swivel rod 228 extends radially outward from the general center of the shutter 223. The rotating rod 228 may extend beyond the forward surface of the shutter 223 (i.e., forward of the forward surface) and/or radially beyond the outer perimeter of the shutter 23. As shown in fig. 8 and 9, in the closed position, the rotating lever 228 extends vertically above the top of the shutter 223 and the top of the main body 20. The rotary lever 228 assists the user in rotating the shutter 223 between the open and closed positions. The rotating lever 228 may be made of any material that is the same as or different from the material of the shutter 223. The shutter 223 blocks the view of the lens 21 when in the closed position by covering the body 20 such that the front surface 25 of the body 20 is located directly behind the shutter 223. Once the shutter 23 rotates about the pivot axis to the open position, the shutter 223 does not obstruct the view of the lens 21. The user rotates the shutter 223 with respect to the main body 20 by applying a force to the rotating lever 228, which rotates the shutter 223 fixedly coupled to the rotating lever 228. In the illustrated configuration (i.e., the pivot point is disposed below the lens 21), in the open position (fig. 10), the shutter 223 is located generally vertically below the lens 21.

The camera 202 may include a controller (e.g., the controller 24 shown in fig. 4) disposed within the body 20. The controller 24 controls the functions of the cameras 2, 202. For example, the controller 24 may include a communication module that sends and receives information through the external device 14 to control the camera 2, 202 through a mobile application on the apparatus. The communication module may provide the camera with a Wi-F i or bluetooth connection so that a user may communicate electronically with the camera 2, 202 from, for example, a wireless phone. Thus, the user can connect and control the camera 2, 202 through the mobile application. The controller 24 may be in communication with a communication network 100. In this way, the camera 2 may communicate with other devices communicatively coupled to the communication network 100.

The cameras disclosed herein (e.g., cameras 2, 202, etc.) may be configured to capture photographs and/or video. A user may control the operation of the camera (e.g., taking a photo/video) through a mobile application on, for example, a smartphone or tablet. For example, the mobile application may have a "capture" button that may wirelessly communicate with the camera 2 to capture a photograph after receiving user input on a user interface of the wireless device. Similarly, a user may provide input to a user interface on the wireless device to start and/or stop capturing video from camera 2.

In one or more embodiments, the camera 2,202 may include a manual trigger to activate the camera 2, 202. For example, the camera 2,202 may include a button on the camera 2 that when pressed activates taking a photo/video. The camera 2,202 may be configured to take a single photo or multiple photos each time a manual trigger is activated, and to begin recording video in response to the first activation of the manual trigger, and then to stop recording in response to the second activation of the manual trigger.

In one or more embodiments, the camera 2,202 optionally includes a wire or cable extending from the body 20 and connected to a USB port, a lightning port, a micro USB port, or another port/connection of the device. In this way, the camera 2,202 may communicate with the communication network 100 through a wired connection to other devices.

Each camera 2,202 provides convenience and practicality while maintaining privacy. For example, when not in use or to provide privacy or more security (e.g., by reducing the chance of inadvertently taking a photograph), the user may fully close the shutter 23 and/or remove the camera 2,202 from the mirror 3 or other object to which the camera is coupled and store it in a drawer.

Furthermore, the magnet 27 advantageously improves the versatility (e.g., mobility/coupling) of the camera 2,202 by allowing the camera 2,202 to be attached to an object having ferromagnetic elements. In this way, the height of the camera 2,202 may be easily repositioned on other objects (e.g., mirror 3) to enable a user to take a picture at their desired height or angle, and the camera 2,202 may be moved from room to room or place to place for easy placement. In addition, the camera 2,202 allows full length photographs, or when capturing video, the user may, for example, capture a 360 degree view of the suit. In addition, the controller 24 of the camera 2,202 enables the camera to be connected to other devices (such as wireless devices) and enables the camera 2,202 to be operated by such other devices, which may simplify the process of wirelessly uploading or sharing photographs captured by the camera 2,202 to other devices or applications.

Intelligent mirror

The mirrors 3, 203 shown in fig. 3 and 7, respectively, may be conventional mirrors or smart mirrors, such as those disclosed herein. One such smart mirror 303 is shown in fig. 11 having a mirror or mirrored substrate or surface 331, a user interface 332, a structure or cabinet 333, and a controller 334. Mirror surface 331 provides reflection for the user and may be made of or include any suitable mirror material, such as a polished material, transparent glass coated with a thin layer of reflective metal (e.g., silver or aluminum, etc.). The dimensions of the various elements of the mirror may vary. By way of example, mirror surface 331 of mirror 303 shown in FIG. 11 is approximately one to two times the size (e.g., width) of user interface 332, while mirror surface 331 'of mirror 303' shown in FIG. 12 is greater than two times the size (e.g., width) of user interface 332

User interface 332 of mirror 303 allows a user to input information to mirror 303 and/or to receive information from mirror 303 and/or other devices connected to mirror 303, such as via a network (e.g., camera, sink, etc.). The user interface 332 may include a display that outputs information (e.g., pictures, videos, text, emails, phone calls, calendars, times, dates, local weather, music, news, alerts, "backlog," etc.). The outputted information may come from an internal memory (e.g., memory 110) or from a memory of an external device 14 communicating over the network 13. The user interface 332 may include a touch screen (e.g., a capacitive touch screen) capable of receiving user input to control the function of the mirror (e.g., lighting, camera, display or features thereof, etc.).

The cabinet 333 of the mirror 303 generally facilitates mounting the mirror to, for example, a wall or other object, and houses one or more of the other components of the mirror 303. The illustrated cabinet 333 has a top, a bottom, a right side, and a left side to form a frame around the mirror surface 331 and the user interface 332. The cabinet 333 may include other elements, such as an interior shelf and/or a hinge for rotatably coupling the mirror surface 331 and/or the user interface 332 to the cabinet 333. The cabinet 333 may support/couple to other components of the mirror 303, such as the controller 334.

Mirror 303 may optionally include a light bar 335 and a home hub communication device 336. Although the light bar 335 is shown disposed above the mirror surface 331, the light bar 335 may be located elsewhere on the mirror 303 (e.g., sideways, at the bottom, between the mirror surface 331 and the user interface 332, etc.). The home hub communication device 336 may enable the mirror 303 to communicate with other devices connected to a communication network (e.g., network 100) and/or the internet.

Fig. 13 shows an exemplary embodiment of a smart mirror 403 that includes two mirror surfaces 431 separated by a centered user interface 432. Thus, the first (or left hand) mirror surface 431 is located on the left side of the user interface 432 and the second (or right hand) mirror surface 431 is located on the right side of the user interface 432. The dimensions of each mirror surface 431 may be the same or different depending on the application.

Fig. 14-16 illustrate an exemplary embodiment of a mirror system 503 having a cabinet 533, a mirrored door 531 (shown rotated to an open position relative to the cabinet 533 in fig. 14), and a user interface 532 (shown rotated to an open position relative to the cabinet 533 in fig. 14). As shown, the mirrored door 531 includes mirrored surfaces on each side (i.e., outside and inside) of the door 531. The illustrated cabinet 533 includes a bottom 534, a top 535, and two sides 536 forming a generally rectangular frame. The mirrored door 531 is rotatably coupled to the frame by a first hinge 537 coupling the top of the door 531 to the top 535 of the cabinet 533 and a second hinge 537 coupling the bottom of the door 531 to the bottom 534 of the cabinet 533.

As also shown in fig. 14, cabinet 533 includes one or more horizontally extending shelves 538, a magnetic strip 540, and a power panel 541 (e.g., electrically connected). Shelves 538 may be configured to be substantially parallel to each other and may extend the entire width of cabinet 533 or any shorter width. Each shelf 538 may support cosmetics (i.e., toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, etc.), medicines, or any other objects on the top surface. The power strip 541 may include, for example, a GFCI receptacle, a USB port, or any other suitable connection that may provide power to an electronic device (i.e., a power toothbrush, a mobile device, etc.). The power strip 541 may receive power from an internal battery or an external power source (e.g., main power of a residential, commercial, or industrial building). As shown in fig. 15 and 16, the magnetic strip 540 may be used to removably couple a ferromagnetic object, such as a metal hanger 542 with shelves 543 for supporting other objects (e.g., eyeglasses), a metal mirror or personal grooming item (e.g., scissors, tweezers, curler, etc.) as shown at reference numeral 544, and a camera 2, 202 (e.g., when stored).

Fig. 17 shows a smart mirror 503 of camera 2 having a front (e.g., external) mirror coupled to a mirrored door 531. The display of the user interface 532 is shown displaying images acquired from the camera 2, which may be displayed simultaneously when taken (i.e., real-time images) or when not taken (i.e., previously taken photographs).

The mirrors disclosed herein are advantageously modular to allow customization for different applications/users. For example, the mirrors may be customized in many other ways, such as size, frame shape, lighting options, number of mirrors, number of user interfaces, relative positions of mirrors and user interfaces, etc. Furthermore, various features of the mirror may work independently or together to enhance the grooming experience. For example, the camera may sense the amount and type of light (e.g., via one or more sensors) and communicate with a controller, which may change the luminous intensity (e.g., dim, shiny) and the type of light (e.g., warm white, natural white, daylight, etc.), e.g., by adjusting the light color temperature, for example, to facilitate make-up. In addition, the controller and the display may take a photograph of the user and add make-up (lipstick or foundation of different colors) to show the make-up effect to the user without the user having to put it on. In addition, due to the connectivity of the mirror, the mirror can find a course on the internet, show you how to apply a new kind or style of make-up, or how to tie a tie or bow tie, etc. Further, for example, in response to the camera detecting the presence of a user during night time, the controller may activate a light to act as a night light. Such that the light may come out of the gap in the cabinet or between the cabinet and another object (e.g., the inner frame and the outer frame) such that the light source is hidden (e.g., under the side of the mirror cabinet). Further, for example, the controller may be responsive to voice control, allowing a user to turn on a light or display some information via one or more voice controls.

The mirrors disclosed herein may also include a sensor/scanner (e.g., a biophotonic sensor, a microscope, etc.) configured to scan the user and analyze the skin state (e.g., hydration, melanin, etc.) of the user. The sensor/scanner may also analyze other things such as, but not limited to, dark circles under/around the eye, red/black dots, fine lines/wrinkles and roughness. The sensor/scanner may communicate with a display (e.g., via a controller) to inform the user of skin condition analysis, such as advising moisturization, cosmetic applications, etc. In addition, the mirror may track skin condition over time (i.e., provide such history), which may indicate to the user whether a given treatment (e.g., moisturizing) is effective.

Intelligent button

The smart mirror may be provided with a smart button that is integral with the smart mirror or separate therefrom but connected thereto via a network (e.g., network 13). As shown in fig. 14, the smart button 546 may be wirelessly connected to a network to trigger an activity in response to user activation (e.g., pressing, pushing, etc.) of the button 546. For example, smart button 546 may be a "panic" button that triggers an emergency response (e.g., police, security, etc.) in response to activation. However, the smart button 546 may be configured to communicate with other devices/networks of the system to control other features/devices in response to activation. The smart button may also be included on other smart devices, such as an automatic bathtub 7, which may be used by elderly persons, for example, in an emergency (e.g., fall, difficulty in taking out of the bathtub, intruder, etc.).

The hardware and data processing components described in connection with the embodiments disclosed herein to implement the various processes, operations, illustrative logic, logic blocks, modules, and circuits may be implemented or performed with a general purpose single or multi-chip processor, a Digital Signal Processor (DSP), an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof. A general purpose processor may be a microprocessor, or any conventional processor, controller, microcontroller, or state machine. A processor may also be implemented as a combination of computing devices, e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in conjunction with a DSP core, or any other such configuration. In some embodiments, certain processes and methods may be performed by circuitry specific to a given function. The memory (e.g., memory units, storage, etc.) may include one or more devices (e.g., RAM, ROM, flash memory, hard disk memory, etc.) for storing data and/or computer code for completing or facilitating the various processes, layers, and modules described in this disclosure. The memory may be or include volatile memory or nonvolatile memory and may include a database (e.g., a lookup database, etc.), a database component, an object code component, a script component, or any other type of information structure for supporting the various activities and information structures described in this disclosure. According to an exemplary embodiment, the memory is communicatively connected to the processor via processing circuitry and includes computer code for performing (e.g., by the processing circuitry and/or the processor) one or more processes described herein.

The present disclosure contemplates methods, systems, and program products on any machine-readable medium for accomplishing various operations. Embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented using an existing computer processor or by a special purpose computer processor for an appropriate system (incorporated for this or another purpose), or by a hardwired system. Embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure include program products comprising machine-readable media for carrying or having machine-executable instructions or data structures stored thereon. Such machine-readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer or other machine with a processor. By way of example, such machine-readable media can comprise RAM, ROM, EPROM, EEPROM or other optical, magnetic or other magnetic storage devices, or other media, which can be used to carry or store desired program code in the form of machine-executable instructions or data structures and which can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer or other machine with a processor. Combinations of the above are also included within the scope of machine-readable media. Machine-executable instructions comprise, for example, instructions and data which cause a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or special purpose processing machine to perform a certain function or group of functions.

The above description is intended to be illustrative and thus non-limiting in nature. It should be noted that other variations can be made by those skilled in the art based on the principles of the present disclosure, which are also intended to be included within the scope of the present application as set forth in the claims.

As used herein, the terms "approximately," "about," "generally," and similar terms are intended to have a broad meaning consistent with the ordinary and accepted usage by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the subject matter of this disclosure pertains. Those skilled in the art will appreciate upon reading this disclosure that the terms are intended to allow the description of certain features described and claimed without limiting the scope of such features to the precise numerical ranges provided. Accordingly, these terms should be construed to indicate that insubstantial or insignificant modifications or adaptations to the described and claimed subject matter are considered to be within the scope of the application as described in the appended claims.

The terms "coupled," "connected," and the like as used herein mean that two elements are directly or indirectly connected to each other. Such joining may be stationary (e.g., permanent) or movable (e.g., removable or releasable). Such joining may be achieved by the two members or the two members and any additional intermediate members being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another or the two members and any additional intermediate members being attached to one another.

The term "or" as used herein is used in its inclusive sense (rather than its exclusive sense) such that when used to connect a list of elements, the term "or" means one, some, or all of the elements in the list. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, connection language such as the phrase "at least one of X, Y and Z" should be understood to convey that the element may be any of X, Y, Z; x and Y; x and Z; y and Z; or X, Y and Z (i.e., any combination of X, Y and Z). Thus, unless otherwise indicated, such connection language is not generally intended to imply that certain embodiments require at least one Z, at least one Y, and at least one Z to be present.

References herein to the location of elements (e.g., "top," "bottom," "above," "below," etc.) are merely used to describe the orientation of various elements in the drawings. It should be noted that the orientation of the various elements may be different according to other exemplary embodiments, and such variations are intended to be covered by this disclosure.

The construction and arrangement of the elements of the control system/method for toilets, bidets, etc. as shown in the exemplary embodiments is illustrative only. Although only a few embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail, those skilled in the art who review this disclosure will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters, mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.) without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter recited. For example, elements shown as integrally formed may be constructed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be reversed or otherwise varied, and the nature or number of discrete elements or positions may be altered or varied.

In addition, the word "exemplary" is used to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any embodiment or design described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments or designs (and such terminology is not intended to imply that such embodiments are necessarily the most remarkable or superior examples). Rather, the use of the word "exemplary" is intended to present concepts in a concrete fashion. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this disclosure. Other substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the preferred and other exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims.

Other substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the various exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the present inventions. For example, any element (e.g., module, switch, etc.) disclosed in one embodiment may be combined with or used with any other embodiment disclosed herein. Also, for example, the order or sequence of any process or method steps may be varied or re-sequenced according to alternative embodiments. Any means-plus-function clause is intended to cover the structures described herein as performing the recited function and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Other substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions may be made in the design, operating configuration and arrangement of the preferred and other exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An intelligent mirror system, comprising:

a cabinet;

a mirrored door rotatably coupled to the cabinet and including a mirrored surface;

a user interface rotatably coupled to the cabinet, the user interface configured to receive user input; and

a control system configured to control a function of the mirror in accordance with the user input.

2. The intelligent mirror system of claim 1, wherein the cabinet has a top, a bottom, a right side, and a left side to form a frame around the mirror surface and the user interface, the mirror surface rotatably coupled to the frame on a first side of the mirror, the user interface rotatably coupled to the frame on a second side of the mirror.

3. The intelligent mirror system of claim 1, wherein the intelligent mirror system comprises a first mirror surface and a second mirror surface, the user interface being located between the first mirror surface and the second mirror surface.

4. The intelligent mirror system of claim 1, wherein the intelligent mirror system further comprises a light bar disposed above the mirror surface.

5. The intelligent mirror system of claim 1, wherein the cabinet comprises a magnetic stripe for detachably coupling to an object.

6. The intelligent mirror system of claim 1, wherein the intelligent mirror system is configured to detect the presence of an external device of a user and adjust lighting conditions.

7. The smart mirror system of claim 1, wherein the smart mirror system further comprises a camera, the mirror surface having ferromagnetic material such that the camera can be removably coupled to any portion of the mirror surface by a magnet coupled to a rear surface of the camera.

8. The intelligent mirror system of claim 7, wherein the mirrored door comprises an inner surface and an outer surface, and each of the inner surface and the outer surface comprises the ferromagnetic material such that the camera is removably coupled to the inner surface and the outer surface by the magnet.

9. The intelligent mirror system of claim 7, wherein the user interface comprises a display configured to display an image acquired from the camera.

10. The intelligent mirror system of claim 7, wherein the user interface comprises a touch screen for inputting commands received by the control system to control operation of the camera through the user interface.

11. The intelligent mirror system of claim 7, wherein the camera is configured to sense an amount and type of light and to communicate with the control system that changes an intensity of illumination of a lamp of the mirror and a type of light.

12. The intelligent mirror system of claim 7, wherein the camera is further configured to detect the presence of a user during night time, the control system activating a light to act as a night light in response to the camera detecting the presence of a user during night time.

13. The intelligent mirror system of claim 7, wherein the camera comprises a shutter for obscuring the view of the camera, the shutter being rotatable about a pivot axis between an open position and a closed position, the shutter not obscuring the view of the camera when in the open position, the shutter obscuring the view of the camera when in the closed position, and the camera further comprising a rotating rod coupled to the shutter, the rotating rod extending beyond the shutter in a radial direction and a forward direction.

14. The intelligent mirror system of claim 7, wherein the camera comprises a shutter for blocking a field of view of the camera, the shutter being slidable between an open position in which the shutter does not block the field of view of the camera and a closed position in which the shutter blocks the field of view of the camera.

15. The intelligent mirror system of claim 13 or 14, wherein the shutter is configured to be remotely closable.

16. The intelligent mirror system of claim 1, wherein the mirror has a smart button attached, the smart button configured to trigger an emergency response in response to activation.

17. The smart mirror system of claim 16, wherein the smart button system comprises a manual button/trigger, voice activation, and/or actuation by an external device.

18. The intelligent mirror system of claim 1, further comprising:

at least one of an automatic toilet, an automatic shower, an automatic bathtub, and an automatic sink,

wherein the control system communicates with at least one of the automatic toilet, the automatic shower, the automatic bathtub, and the automatic sink via a communication network;

wherein the control system comprises a processor and a communication interface configured to wirelessly receive instructions from the processor in response to the user input and in turn output instructions to at least one of the automatic toilet, the automatic shower, the automatic bathtub, and the automatic sink.

19. The intelligent mirror system of claim 18, further comprising an external device having a mobile application capable of wirelessly controlling operation of the mirror and at least one of the automatic toilet, the automatic shower, the automatic bathtub, and the automatic sink via the internet and the control system.

20. The intelligent mirror system of claim 18, further comprising an external device having a mobile application capable of wirelessly controlling operation of the mirror through the communication interface.