KR102320608B1 - Microcurrent generator that automatically detects the mask pack sheet - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a micro-current generator including a device having an outer surface (10), and an inner surface (20) facing a face portion of a mask pack sheet to automatically detect the mask pack sheet, and the micro-current generator includes: a sensor unit (100) for automatically detecting whether the mask pack sheet is attached to the device; a power supply unit (200) located inside the device to supply power by receiving an attachment detection signal between the mask pack sheet and the device from the sensor unit (100); a control unit (300) located inside the device and controlling the supply of the micro-current; and a micro-current generating unit (400) receiving a micro-current supply signal from the control unit (300) to supply the micro-current.

Description

Microcurrent generator that automatically detects mask pack sheet {MICROCURRENT GENERATOR THAT AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS THE MASK PACK SHEET}

The present invention relates to a microcurrent generator. Specifically, it relates to a microcurrent generator that can operate without a separate switch, including a sensor that automatically detects whether or not a mask pack sheet is attached.

With the growing interest and consumption of health and beauty regardless of age or gender, various skin care products or devices that can be easily used at home regardless of location are being widely used.

For example, the mask pack sheet is one of the most simple skin care products used to remove wastes accumulated in the skin pores and supply moisture and nutrients. Recently, by supplying a microcurrent that has an excellent effect on the distribution of skin capillaries and increasing blood flow on the mask pack sheet, it improves skin elastic fibers such as collagen and elastin, whitening, wrinkle and elasticity improvement, skin regeneration, and skin soothing Research on microcurrent generators for skin care that has the effect of improving inflammation, improving nutrient absorption and increasing nutrient absorption is continuing. In particular, in order to increase user convenience, products in the form of easily attaching and detaching a micro-current generator on a mask pack sheet and supplying micro-current are being developed.

However, in order to use the microcurrent generating device, it is essential to attach the mask pack sheet to the user's face before attachment of the device. In this case, the 'containing moisture and nutrients' Functional essence' had no choice but to get on the user's hand. For this reason, after attaching the microcurrent generator on the mask pack sheet, there is no choice but to press the on/off switch button or the touch screen of the microcurrent generator with essence on the hand, and the device There was a problem in that there was a risk of malfunction or a safety accident.

Therefore, after attaching the microcurrent generating device on the mask pack sheet, the device can be automatically operated even if there is no manual operation by the user. There is a need for research and development on micro-current generators that can significantly reduce the possibility of malfunction or the risk of safety accidents.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2197499 “Mask pack using micro-current generating device and manufacturing method thereof”

In order to solve the above problem, the present inventors have a sensor unit that detects that the device of the microcurrent generator is attached to the mask pack sheet for a predetermined time or more and outputs an adhesion detection signal, a power supply unit that starts supplying power by receiving a signal, and a micro An object of the present invention is to provide a microcurrent generator that automatically operates without a separate on/off switch or touch screen operation, including a control unit for controlling the generation of current.

According to a first aspect of the invention,

outer surface 10; and an inner surface 20 facing the face of the mask pack sheet. In the microcurrent generator comprising a device, the device comprising: a sensor unit 100 for automatically detecting whether or not the mask pack sheet is attached to the device; a power supply unit 200 located inside the device and supplying power by receiving an adhesion detection signal between the mask pack sheet and the device from the sensor unit 100; a control unit 300 positioned inside the device to control the supply of microcurrent; and a microcurrent generator 400 that receives a microcurrent supply signal from the controller 300 and supplies a microcurrent.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the sensor unit 100 includes one sensor terminal each on the left and right sides of the inner surface 20 of the device, and the microcurrent generator 400 is the inner surface of the device. (20) It may include one power terminal each on the left and right.

In one embodiment of the present invention, one integrated terminal in which the sensor terminal and the power terminal are integrated into one may be respectively located on the left and right sides of the inner surface 20 of the device part.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the sensor unit 100 determines that the mask pack sheet and the device have been attached when it is sensed that current flows continuously for a predetermined time through the left and right sensor terminals, and the power supply unit It is possible to output an attachment detection signal to (200).

In one embodiment of the present invention, the microcurrent generator 400 receives the microcurrent supply start signal from the control unit 300, generates a microcurrent through the left and right power terminals, and transmits it to the mask pack sheet. .

In one embodiment of the present invention, the power supply unit 200 may receive an attachment detection signal from the sensor unit 100 and output an operation control signal to the control unit 300 .

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 300 may output a microcurrent supply start signal for generating a microcurrent of 100 to 300μA to the microcurrent generator 400 .

In one embodiment of the present invention, when the microcurrent generating unit 400 starts or stops the generation of the microcurrent, the microcurrent supply notification signal is provided from the control unit 300 to notify the start or stop of the operation. It may further include; a notification unit 600 to output.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a timer 500 for measuring the operating time of the microcurrent generator; may further include.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the timer 500 outputs a sleep mode switching signal to the control unit 300 when the microcurrent generating device operates for a predetermined time, and the control unit 300 provides a sleep mode switching signal In response, it is possible to output a microcurrent supply stop signal to the microcurrent generator 400 .

In one embodiment of the present invention, the device has a streamlined shape, and the central portion of the inner surface 20 may be concavely curved in order to attach the device to the forehead of the mask pack sheet.

The microcurrent generating device for automatically detecting the mask pack sheet according to the present invention is a simple mask pack sheet without the need to press the on/off switch or the touch screen with the functional essence on the hand to supply the microcurrent to the mask pack sheet Microcurrent can be supplied to the mask pack sheet just by attaching the microcurrent generator to the top for a certain period of time, so the microcurrent generator can be used without malfunction, increasing user convenience and preventing safety accidents.

Figure 1 (a) shows the device outer surface of the microcurrent generator of the present invention, (b) shows the inner surface of the device.
Figure 2 shows an exemplary view of the use of the microcurrent generator of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the microcurrent generator of the present invention;
4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the microcurrent generator of the present invention;

The terms or words used in the present specification and claims should not be construed as being limited to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, and the inventor may properly define the concept of the term in order to best describe his invention. It should be interpreted as meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention based on the principle that there is. Accordingly, the configuration shown in the embodiments described in the present specification and the drawings are only the most preferred embodiment of the present invention and do not represent all of the technical spirit of the present invention, so at the time of the present application, various It should be understood that there may be equivalents and variations.

In the drawings, the size of each component or a specific part constituting the component is exaggerated, omitted, or schematically illustrated for convenience and clarity of description. Therefore, the size of each component does not fully reflect the actual size. If it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, such description will be omitted.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention will be described in detail.

Conventionally, after attaching a microcurrent generator to a mask pack sheet, a method of supplying power to the device and generating microcurrent by pressing a separate on/off switch button or manipulating a touch screen has been generally used.

However, the mask pack sheet was soaked with functional essence containing various nutrients effective for skin beauty improvement, so the user had no choice but to get the essence on their hands while attaching the mask pack sheet to the face. Since the micro-current generating device is operated while it is soaked, there is a problem that the essence is on the surface of the device, especially the switch button or the touch screen, or the button is pressed incorrectly due to the slippery nature of the essence, causing a malfunction.

The inventors of the present invention, in order to solve the above problems, a sensor unit for automatically detecting whether the mask pack sheet and the attachment between the device; a power supply unit receiving an attachment detection signal and supplying power; and a control unit for controlling whether or not the microcurrent is supplied; including a configuration, the microcurrent generator automatically detects whether the device is attached to the mask pack sheet without a separate manual operation by the user, starts the operation of the device, and after a certain period of time It has come to manufacture a micro-current generator that automatically stops the operation to improve the user's convenience.

The present invention includes an outer surface 10; and an inner surface 20 facing the face of the mask pack sheet. In the microcurrent generator comprising a device, the device comprising: a sensor unit 100 for automatically detecting whether or not the mask pack sheet is attached to the device; a power supply unit 200 located inside the device and supplying power by receiving an adhesion detection signal between the mask pack sheet and the device from the sensor unit 100; a control unit 300 positioned inside the device to control the supply of microcurrent; and a microcurrent generator 400 that receives a microcurrent supply signal from the control unit 300 and supplies a microcurrent.

In the present invention, the microcurrent generator includes a device, the device comprising: an outer surface 10; and an inner surface 20 facing the face of the mask pack sheet.

In this specification, the outer surface 10 of the device is defined as the surface facing the outside without contacting the mask pack sheet in the device of the microcurrent generator, and the inner surface 20 is the microcurrent generator when attaching the mask pack sheet. It is defined as the surface in contact with the mask pack sheet on the device.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the microcurrent generator includes a sensor unit 100 that automatically detects whether or not the mask pack sheet is attached to the device. The sensor unit 100 may automatically detect whether a device is attached to the mask pack sheet.

The sensor unit 100 may include one sensor terminal each on the left and right sides of the inner surface 20 of the device. Whether the device is attached may be detected through the sensor terminals. Specifically, the essence is wetted on the mask pack sheet, and the essence may have the property of an electrolyte that allows an electric current to flow. For example, the essence is low molecular weight hyaluronic acid (Oligo HA), Syn-coll, Collagenier (Collageneer), Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside (Madecassoside), Beta-glucan (Beta-glucan) And it may include one selected from the group consisting of combinations thereof.

Accordingly, as each sensor terminal located on the device inner surface 20 of the device for microcurrent generation comes into contact with the mask pack sheet sufficiently soaked in the essence, current flows through the essence between the sensor terminals spaced a certain distance from each other to the left and right may be generated, and the sensor unit may detect it.

The sensor unit 100 determines that the mask pack sheet is attached to the device when it is sensed that current flows continuously for a predetermined time through the left and right sensor terminals, and outputs an attachment detection signal to the power supply unit 200 . can do. Specifically, the predetermined time taken to determine that the mask pack sheet and the device are attached through the sensor terminals on the left and right is 2 seconds or more, 3 seconds or more, 4 seconds or more, 15 seconds or less, 14 seconds or less, 13 seconds or less, 12 seconds or less, 11 seconds or less, 10 seconds or less, 9 seconds or less, 8 seconds or less, 7 seconds or less, 6 seconds or less. When the current duration is less than 2 seconds, when an attachment detection signal is output, the device is incorrectly detected as attached to the mask pack sheet even when a current is flowing due to a temporary connection between the left and right sensor terminals due to an erroneous conductive object. may cause problems that may cause it to malfunction. On the other hand, when the attachment detection signal is output for more than 15 seconds, the convenience of use may be greatly reduced in that the required time required to drive the device is excessively long.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , the microcurrent generator is located inside the device, and the power supply unit 200 supplies power by receiving an attachment detection signal between the mask pack sheet and the device from the sensor unit 100 . includes

The power supply unit 200 may receive an attachment detection signal from the sensor unit 100 and output an operation control signal to the control unit 300 . Specifically, the power supply unit 200 supplies power in the microcurrent generator when receiving a detection signal that the device is attached to the mask pack sheet from the sensor unit 100 , and the power supply unit 200 sends the microcurrent to the control unit 300 . An operation control signal for generating a current may be output.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , the microcurrent generator includes a controller 300 positioned inside the device to control the supply of the microcurrent.

The control unit 300 may be configured to control whether the device for generating the microcurrent starts or stops the generation of the microcurrent. Specifically, when the sensor unit 100 outputs an attachment detection signal, the power supply unit 200 receives it and outputs an operation control signal to the control unit 300 , and the control unit 300 receiving it receives the microcurrent supply start signal. It may be output to the microcurrent generator 400 . Conversely, when the microcurrent generation time reaches the set time, the control unit 300 may output a microcurrent supply stop signal to the microcurrent generation unit 400 .

The control unit 300 may output a microcurrent supply start signal for generating a microcurrent of 100 to 300 μA, preferably 100 to 200 μA, to the micro current generator 400 . When the skin is stimulated by generating a microcurrent that satisfies the above range, the skin muscles become tense and effective in skin lifting, as well as increase the ATP production essential for the health of cells, tissues and organs, thereby producing collagen and cells It is effective in improving skin beauty through promotion of activation.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the microcurrent generator includes a microcurrent generator 400 that receives the microcurrent supply signal from the controller 300 and supplies the microcurrent. The microcurrent generating unit 400 corresponds to a configuration that receives a signal indicating whether a microcurrent is generated from the controller 300 and finally generates a microcurrent.

The microcurrent generator 400 may include one power supply terminal on the left and right sides of the inner surface 20 of the device. The microcurrent generating unit 400 may receive a microcurrent supply start signal from the control unit 300 , generate a microcurrent through the left and right power terminals, and deliver it to the mask pack sheet.

Specifically, when the microcurrent generating device is attached to the mask pack sheet, the power terminal may be directly connected or fastened to the metal terminal of the mask pack sheet to supply the microcurrent onto the sheet. The power terminal may be a terminal including a conductive material, preferably a magnetic terminal, but is not particularly limited as long as it is a terminal capable of supplying power due to conductivity.

The mask pack sheet may have, for example, a pattern made of a conductive material including a high-purity silver paste on the sheet, and a microcurrent is supplied along the conductive pattern to improve skin beauty with low irritation to the skin can make it work.

One integrated terminal in which the sensor terminal and the power terminal are integrated into one may be positioned on the left and right sides of the inner surface 20 of the device unit, respectively. Specifically, the integrated terminal can perform the function of the sensor unit 100 for detecting that current flows through the essence of the electrolyte wetted on the mask pack sheet, and provides a microcurrent supply signal from the control unit 300 . It is possible to simultaneously perform the function of the microcurrent generator 400 for supplying a microcurrent to the metal terminal of the mask pack sheet connected or fastened to the integrated terminal.

The integrated terminal is a terminal including a conductive material, and is not particularly limited as long as it is a terminal including a conductive material capable of performing a current flow sensing function of the sensor terminal and a microcurrent supply function of the power terminal.

As shown in FIG. 4 , when the microcurrent generator 400 starts or stops the microcurrent generation, the microcurrent generator receives a microcurrent supply notification signal from the controller 300 to start or stop the operation. It may further include; a notification unit 600 for outputting a notification sound to notify. For example, the notification unit 600 receiving the micro-current supply notification signal that the micro-current supply has started from the control unit 300 may sound a start notification sound, and conversely, that the micro-current supply has been stopped from the control unit 300 . The notification unit 600 receiving the micro-current supply notification signal may sound an end notification sound.

As shown in FIG. 4 , the microcurrent generator may further include a timer 500 for measuring the operating time of the microcurrent generator. In addition, the timer 500 outputs a sleep mode switching signal to the control unit 300 when the microcurrent generating device operates for a predetermined time, and the control unit 300 receives the sleep mode switching signal, and the microcurrent generating unit ( 400) to output a micro-current supply stop signal. The microcurrent generator 400 receiving the microcurrent supply stop signal may stop generating the microcurrent and switch the mode from the operation mode to the sleep mode.

Specifically, the predetermined time required for the control unit 300 to output the sleep mode switching signal is 5 minutes or more, 6 minutes or more, 7 minutes or more, 8 minutes or more, 9 minutes or more, 10 minutes or more, 11 minutes or more, 12 minutes or more. min, 13 min, 14 min, 15 min, 16 min, 17 min, 18 min, 19 min, 35 min, 34 min, 33 min, 32 min, 31 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 29 minutes or less, 28 minutes or less, 27 minutes or less, 26 minutes or less, 25 minutes or less, 24 minutes or less, 23 minutes or less, 22 minutes or less, 21 minutes or less. When the above range is satisfied, there is an effect that the microcurrent generator can switch the operation to the sleep mode before the essence component soaked in the mask pack sheet is all dried.

In the sleep mode, power is supplied from the power supply unit 200 to prevent the device from re-generating the microcurrent when the microcurrent generating device is not detached and is still attached to the mask pack sheet even though the operation mode by the microcurrent has already ended. It may be in a mode to cut off the supply. Specifically, when the control unit 300 receives the sleep mode switching signal from the timer 500 , the control unit 300 may output a power supply cutoff signal to the power supply unit 200 . The power supply unit 200 may receive a power supply cutoff signal from the control unit 300 to stop supplying power to the microcurrent generator.

The holding time of the sleep mode can be maintained for 10 minutes or more, 12 minutes or more, 14 minutes or more, 16 minutes or more, 18 minutes or more, or 30 minutes or less, 28 minutes or less, 26 minutes or less, 24 minutes or less, 22 minutes or less. In addition, after the maintenance time of the sleep mode has elapsed, the sensor unit 100 may again detect whether the mask pack sheet and the microcurrent generating device are attached to each other and output a signal for operation.

The notification unit may further include a light emitting unit on the outer surface of the device. The light emitting unit may repeatedly turn on and off the LED at a high speed when the sensor unit starts to detect the adhesion between the mask pack sheet and the microcurrent generating device. In addition, when the microcurrent is started to be applied to the mask pack sheet through the microcurrent generator, lighting and turning off may be repeated at a relatively slower rate than the attachment detection time. Conversely, at the time of transition to the sleep mode, the light emitting unit may be completely turned off.

The device of the microcurrent generator is not particularly limited in size, thickness and shape as long as it can be attached to the forehead on the mask pack sheet.

For example, the device has a streamlined shape, and the central portion of the inner surface 20 may be concavely curved in order to attach the device to the forehead of the mask pack sheet, but is not particularly limited thereto. Since the shape in which the central portion of the inner surface is concavely curved is a shape corresponding to the curved shape of the user's forehead, the wearability felt by the user when the microcurrent generating device is attached to the user's forehead area can be superior than when it has a flat surface. have.

The mask pack sheet used together with the microcurrent generating device may include a conductive pattern formed of a conductive material, and a microcurrent may flow through the conductive pattern to stimulate the skin. The conductive material may be a material having conductivity that allows current to flow, such as gold, silver, copper, carbon, aluminum, etc., and preferably silver may be used, but as long as it is a material having conductivity, it is not particularly limited.

As described above, in the device for generating microcurrent according to the present invention, the operation of the device starts after a certain time has elapsed by simply attaching the device on the mask pack sheet attached to the face even if the user does not operate it separately. It is automatically switched to the sleep mode, and there is an advantage in that the user can reduce the risk of a safety accident that may occur during operation while the essence containing moisture is attached and the convenience of operation does not require a separate operation by the user.

In the above, although the present invention has been described with reference to limited embodiments and drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto and will be described below with the technical idea of the present invention by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. Of course, various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of equivalents of the claims.

10: the outer surface of the device
20: the inner side of the device
100: sensor unit
200: power supply
300: control unit
400: micro-current generator
500: timer
600: notification unit

Claims (11)

outer surface 10; and an inner surface 20 facing the face of the mask pack sheet; in a microcurrent generator including a device,
a sensor unit 100 for automatically detecting whether the mask pack sheet is attached to the device;
a power supply unit 200 located inside the device and supplying power by receiving an adhesion detection signal between the mask pack sheet and the device from the sensor unit 100;
a control unit 300 positioned inside the device to control the supply of microcurrent; and
and a microcurrent generating unit 400 for supplying a microcurrent by receiving a microcurrent supply signal from the control unit 300;
The sensor unit 100 includes one sensor terminal each on the left and right sides of the inner surface 20 of the device,
The micro-current generating unit 400 includes one power supply terminal each on the left and right sides of the inner surface 20 of the device,
The sensor unit 100 detects the current flowing through the essence when the sensor terminal touches the mask pack sheet soaked in the essence, and detects whether the mask pack sheet and the device are attached,
The control unit 300 outputs a micro-current supply start signal for generating a micro-current of 100 to 300 μA to the micro-current generator 400,
When the microcurrent generating unit 400 starts or stops the generation of the microcurrent, a notification unit 600 that receives a microcurrent supply notification signal from the control unit 300 and outputs a notification sound indicating the start or stop of the operation Including, a micro-current generator that automatically detects the mask pack sheet.
delete delete The method of claim 1,
The sensor unit 100 determines that the mask pack sheet and the device have been attached when it is sensed that current flows continuously for a predetermined time through the left and right sensor terminals, and outputs an attachment detection signal to the power supply unit 200 . A micro-current generator that automatically detects the mask pack sheet.
The method of claim 1,
The microcurrent generating unit 400 receives a microcurrent supply start signal from the control unit 300, generates a microcurrent through the left and right power terminals and delivers the microcurrent to the mask pack sheet, a microcurrent that automatically detects the mask pack sheet generator.
The method of claim 1,
The power supply unit 200 receives an attachment detection signal from the sensor unit 100 and outputs an operation control signal to the control unit 300, a microcurrent generator for automatically detecting a mask pack sheet.
delete delete 2. The method of claim 1
A microcurrent generator for automatically detecting the mask pack sheet further comprising; a timer 500 for measuring the operating time of the microcurrent generator.
10. The method of claim 9,
The timer 500 outputs a sleep mode switching signal to the control unit 300 when the microcurrent generating device operates for a predetermined time,
The control unit 300 receives the sleep mode switching signal, and outputs a microcurrent supply stop signal to the microcurrent generator 400, a microcurrent generator for automatically detecting a mask pack sheet.
The method of claim 1,
The device has a streamlined shape,
The central portion of the inner surface 20 has a concavely curved shape to attach the device to the forehead of the mask pack sheet, a microcurrent generator for automatically sensing the mask pack sheet.

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