KR102339114B1 - Facial mask apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

This case relates to a cosmetic mask apparatus, and more particularly, to a cosmetic mask apparatus capable of physical and electrical connection of an electronic device capable of providing visual and/or audio content while a user wears and uses the cosmetic mask apparatus.
The cosmetic mask device according to the present invention includes a frame convexly protruding in the front direction, a light irradiator mounted on the rear surface of the frame and performing light irradiation, a screen providing opening formed in the frame, and a protection surrounding the screen providing opening on the rear surface of the frame a mounting part having an accommodation space for accommodating an electronic device while enclosing the screen providing opening in the front surface of the frame, a connection part for communicating with the electronic device, a light irradiating function under the control of the light irradiating part, and the connection part and a control unit that performs a content reproduction function for controlling reproduction of content stored in the electronic device by communicating with the electronic device.

Description

Beauty mask device {FACIAL MASK APPARATUS}

This case relates to a cosmetic mask apparatus, and more particularly, to a cosmetic mask apparatus capable of physically and electrically connecting an electronic device capable of providing visual and/or audio content while a user wears and uses the cosmetic mask apparatus.

Cosmetics are widely used as a way to maintain youthful beauty by managing facial skin not to lose elasticity.

However, under the stratum corneum of the skin epidermis, a protective barrier is formed and protected by a thick protein protective layer, and since the epidermis and dermis of the skin are separated by this protein protective layer, biomaterials are added to use cosmetics with excellent skin protection effect. Even so, there is a limit to removing wastes accumulated in the dermis layer, and the nutrition of cosmetics does not penetrate deep into the dermis layer, so the effect of protecting the skin is very insufficient.

In order to improve these problems, various types of skin care devices for beautifying the skin using galvanic ion current, far-infrared rays or vibration are recently known.

However, when using the conventional skin care device, a user or a beauty care professional (hereinafter referred to as 'user') has to operate it while continuously holding the beauty device in contact with the face, so it is inconvenient to operate.

For this purpose, conventionally, a light mask for skin care that is manufactured in the form of a mask to cover the user's face has been developed. Conventional photomasks have one or more light sources and are simply executed when a user operates a button. Therefore, there was an effect that the user could continue without inconvenience even for a long period of time cosmetic application.

An object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic mask device capable of reducing user boredom even when using the cosmetic mask device for a long time by performing a content providing function while performing a light irradiation function.

The cosmetic mask device according to the present invention includes a frame that convexly protrudes in the front direction, a light irradiator mounted on the rear surface of the frame to perform light irradiation, and a light irradiator that is formed to protrude from the rear surface of the frame to protect the user's eyes from light irradiation A protection unit that protects and surrounds the screen providing opening and is capable of indicating a region in which the screen providing opening is formed, and a mounting unit having an accommodating space for accommodating the electronic device while surrounding the screen providing opening at the front of the frame; and communication with the electronic device It is composed of a connection unit for performing a function, a light irradiation function under the control of the light irradiation unit, and a control unit for performing a content reproduction function for controlling reproduction of content stored in the electronic device by performing communication with an electronic device through the connection unit.

In addition, it is preferable that the light irradiation part is excluded from the area|region surrounded by the protection part.

In addition, it is preferable that an input unit for receiving a light irradiation option for the light irradiation function and a storage unit for storing the input light irradiation option are provided.

In addition, it is preferable that the mounting portion and the protective portion are positioned symmetrically with respect to the frame.

The present invention provides virtual/augmented/complex reality contents of the user during the execution time of the light irradiation function, thereby reducing the boredom of the user during the device use time.

In addition, although VR motion sickness may occur while using virtual reality content, the possibility of VR motion sickness occurrence is lowered because the movement of the user wearing the cosmetic mask device is not large.

In addition, since it is difficult to recognize the state or situation of the cosmetic mask device while using virtual reality content, there is a possibility of injury while using virtual reality content that moves the body. This reduces the chance of getting injured.

1A and 1B are a plan view and a perspective view of a cosmetic mask device according to the present invention.
2 is a control configuration diagram of a cosmetic mask apparatus and an electronic device.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail through examples and drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives of the embodiments of the present invention are included. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for like components.

In this document, expressions such as "have", "may have", "includes", or "may include" indicate the presence of a corresponding characteristic (eg, a numerical value, function, operation, or component such as a part). and does not exclude the presence of additional features.

In this document, expressions such as “A or B”, “at least one of A or/and B”, or “one or more of A or/and B” may include all possible combinations of the items listed together. . For example, "A or B", "at least one of A and B", or "at least one of A or B" means (1) includes at least one A, (2) includes at least one B; Or (3) it may refer to all cases including both at least one A and at least one B.

Expressions such as "first", "second", "first", or "second" used in this document may modify various elements, regardless of order and/or importance, and may modify one element to another. It is used only to distinguish it from the components, and does not limit the components. For example, the first user equipment and the second user equipment may represent different user equipment regardless of order or importance. For example, without departing from the scope of the rights described in this document, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be renamed as a first component.

A component (eg, a first component) is "coupled with/to (operatively or communicatively)" to another component (eg, a second component); When referring to "connected to", it will be understood that the certain element may be directly connected to the other element or may be connected through another element (eg, a third element). On the other hand, when it is said that a component (eg, a first component) is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component (eg, a second component), the component and the It may be understood that other components (eg, a third component) do not exist between other components.

The expression "configured to (or configured to)" as used in this document, depending on the context, for example, "suitable for", "having the capacity to" It can be used interchangeably with "," "designed to", "adapted to", "made to", or "capable of". The term "configured (or set up to)" may not necessarily mean only "specifically designed to" in hardware. Instead, in some circumstances, the expression “a device configured to” may mean that the device is “capable of” with other devices or parts. For example, the phrase "a processor configured (or configured to perform) A, B, and C" executes a dedicated processor (eg, an embedded processor), or one or more software programs stored in a memory device, to perform the corresponding operations. By doing so, it may refer to a generic-purpose processor (eg, a CPU or an application processor) capable of performing corresponding operations.

Terms used in this document are only used to describe specific embodiments, and may not be intended to limit the scope of other embodiments. The singular expression may include the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art described in this document. Among the terms used in this document, terms defined in a general dictionary may be interpreted with the same or similar meaning as the meaning in the context of the related art, and unless explicitly defined in this document, have an ideal or excessively formal meaning. not interpreted In some cases, even terms defined in this document cannot be construed to exclude embodiments of this document.

1A and 1B are a rear front view and a perspective view of a cosmetic mask device according to the present invention.

The cosmetic mask device is composed of a frame 10 convexly protruding to the front or having a user's face shape or a hemispherical shape, and an optical element on the rear surface 10a of the frame 10 when the user wears the frame 10 on the face. Protecting the user's eyes from light irradiation and protruding to indicate the region where a pair of screen providing openings 14 are formed, the user's nose is located in the groove 4, It comprises an opening 6 in which the mouth of the

The protection unit 2 can prevent eye diseases such as macular degeneration, cataracts, retinal burns, and retinal damage that can occur due to penetration of visible light (400 nm to 1500 nm wavelength) into the eye by light irradiation.

The rear surface 10a of the frame 10 corresponds to the surface facing the user's face, and the light irradiator 12 including at least one optical element (eg, an LED element, etc.) is mounted thereon.

A pair of screen providing openings 14 that allow a user to visually and/or aurally enjoy various contents (eg, VR contents, AR contents, MR contents, etc.) from the electronic device are provided with the protection unit 2 ) and installed surrounded by

In the area covered by the protection part 2 (the user's eye position), the optical element is excluded, that is, not mounted, and a pair of screen providing openings 14 are formed.

The front surface 10b of the frame 10 corresponds to the surface facing the outside, and the mounting part 3 for allowing at least a portion of the display part 24 of the electronic device to be located in the screen providing opening 14 accommodates the case of the electronic device. It is formed to protrude for the receiving space. The mounting part 3 is formed to surround the pair of screen providing openings 14 , and the mounting part 3 and the protection part 2 are symmetrically positioned with respect to the frame 10 .

Side surfaces of the frame 10 are additionally provided with coupling devices (eg, Velcro straps, etc.) worn on the user's head to be fixed and separated.

2 is a control configuration diagram of a cosmetic mask apparatus and an electronic device.

The control device 20 and the electronic device 30 of the cosmetic mast device are electrically connected by a wired communication method or a wireless communication method, and the case of the electronic device 30 is physically inserted and mounted in the receiving space of the mounting unit 3 . do.

First, the control device 20 of the cosmetic mask device is mounted inside and/or outside the frame 10, input from the user (eg, power on/off, communication connection selection/communication termination selection, light irradiation start / End input, light irradiation option selection, content reproduction input/reproduction end input for the electronic device 30 and input unit 11 for obtaining and applying to the control unit 19, and at least one optical element, the control unit ( 19), the light irradiation unit 12 for adjusting the light irradiation time, the light intensity, the color of the light, the on/off period of the light, etc., the storage unit 13 for storing the user's input and the light irradiation algorithm, and the like; a display unit 14 that displays information (eg, a power state, a connection state with the electronic device 30 , etc.) and (15), and a control unit 19 that controls the above-described components to perform a light irradiation function, and controls the electronic device 30 to perform a content reproduction function when connected to the electronic device 30 . However, the power supply unit (not shown) for supplying power, the input unit 11, and the like correspond to a technology that is naturally recognized by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

The light irradiation unit 12 includes an optical element mounted on the rear surface 10a of the frame 10 and turns on/off the optical element according to the control of the control unit 19, and also controls the on and off period to perform a light irradiation function. carry out

The storage unit 13 stores a light irradiation option among user inputs. Light irradiation options include selection of light irradiation time, light intensity, color of light, on/off period of light, and the like. Also, the storage unit 13 stores an algorithm for performing light irradiation according to a light irradiation option selected by a user or a preset default value.

The display unit 14 is configured to include an element for visual display (eg, an LED device, etc.) and an element for audible expression (eg, a speaker, etc.).

The connection unit 15 performs wireless communication (eg, Bluetooth communication, WIFI communication, etc.) with the connection unit 25 under the control of the control unit 19, or is connected to the connection unit 25 by a wired cable to perform wired communication. By doing so, communication between the control unit 19 and the electronic device 30 is enabled.

The control unit 19 is configured to include a processor (eg, CPU, MICROPROCESSOR, MCU, etc.) that performs a light irradiation function and a content reproduction function. A more detailed function of the control unit 19 is described below.

The electronic device 30 includes an input unit 21 that obtains an input from a user (eg, power on/off, selection of reproduced content, etc.) and applies it to the controller 29, A sensing unit 22 that senses a sensing value (eg, acceleration, gyro value, image and audio, etc.) and applies it to the control unit 29, and a storage unit 23 that stores content to be reproduced, a sensing value, and the like; , The display unit 24 for visually and/or aurally displaying the content, and the connection unit 25 for communicating with the connection unit 15 of the cosmetic mask device 20 by wireless communication or wired communication, and the above-described components It is composed of a control unit 29 that controls the cosmetic mask device 20 and reproduces content using the sensed value by controlling the control unit 19 in a state in which communication is connected. However, the power supply unit (not shown) for supplying power, the input unit 21, and the like correspond to technologies that are naturally recognized by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The sensing unit 22 detects values (eg, acceleration, gyro value, image and audio, etc.) for position and speed for the reproduction of various contents and at least one or more sensors for applying to the control unit 29 . is composed of

The display unit 24 is configured to include an element for visual display (eg, an LED device, etc.) and an element for audible expression (eg, a speaker, etc.).

The connection unit 25 performs wireless communication (eg, Bluetooth communication, WIFI communication, etc.) with the connection unit 15 under the control of the control unit 29, or is connected to the connection unit 15 by a wired cable to perform wired communication. By doing so, communication between the control unit 29 and the cosmetic mask device 20 is possible.

The control unit 29 is a processor (for example, CPU, MICROPROCESSOR, MCU, etc.), and more details are described below.

First, the light irradiation function will be described. The control unit 19 obtains a light irradiation start input from the input unit 11, and according to the light irradiation start input, a light irradiation algorithm using a default value of a light irradiation option stored in advance or a light irradiation option selected from the input unit 11 according to the light irradiation start input carry out The control unit 19 ends the light irradiation according to the light irradiation end input or according to the light irradiation time included in the light irradiation option.

Next, the content reproduction function will be described.

First, a communication connection will be described. First, in the case of wireless communication, the control unit 19 controls the connection unit 15 according to the communication connection selection from the input unit 11 so that wireless communication between the connection unit 15 and the connection unit 25 is performed, and wireless communication When this connection is made, the connection unit 15 notifies the control unit 19 that wireless communication is connected, and the connection unit 25 notifies the control unit 29 that wireless communication is connected. Next, in the case of wired communication, when the user performs an electrical connection or direct electrical contact between the connection unit 15 and the connection unit 25 by a connecting cable, the control unit 19 and/or the control unit 29 controls the connection unit 15 and the electrical connection of the connection part 25 are detected, and the electrical connection is confirmed according to the detection result.

After the above communication connection is confirmed, the control unit 19 displays that communication is connected through the display unit 14 , and when obtaining a content reproduction input from the input unit 11 , generates a corresponding content reproduction command to the connection unit It is applied to the control unit 29 through (15) and the connection unit (25). The control unit 29 reads the content data stored in the storage unit 23 according to the content reproduction command, and reproduces the read content data to be displayed on the display unit 24 . At this time, when an input for selecting one from among a plurality of content data is obtained through the input unit 11, the controller 19 generates a content selection command to reproduce the selected content data according to the input to the connection unit 15 and to the control unit 29 through the connection unit 25, and the control unit 29 reads and reproduces the contents data according to the contents selection command. Thereafter, when a content reproduction end input is obtained from the input unit 11 by the control unit 19 , a content reproduction end command is applied to the control unit 29 to end content reproduction.

The control unit 19 independently performs the light irradiation function and the content reproduction function, but may be performed simultaneously or separately.

During the execution time of the light irradiation function (for example, 5 to 30 minutes), the user's behavior is restricted, but during this restriction, the control unit 19 provides virtual/augmented/complex reality content to reduce the boredom of the user during the device use time. can be reduced

In addition, although VR motion sickness may occur while using virtual reality content, the possibility of VR motion sickness occurrence is lowered because the movement of the user wearing the cosmetic mask device 10 is not large.

In addition, since it is difficult to recognize the state or situation of the cosmetic mask device 10 while using virtual reality content, there is a possibility of injury while using virtual reality content that moves the body. Since it is not large, the chances of getting injured are lowered.

As described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific preferred embodiments described above, and anyone with ordinary skill in the art to which the invention pertains can use various methods without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the claims. It goes without saying that modifications are possible, and such modifications are intended to be within the scope of the claims.

10: frame 20: control unit
30: electronic device

Claims (4)

a frame convexly protruding in the front direction;
a light irradiation unit mounted on the rear surface of the frame and performing light irradiation;
a screen providing opening formed in the frame;
a protection unit that is formed to protrude from the rear surface of the frame to protect the user's eyes from light irradiation, surround the screen providing opening, and indicate a region in which the screen providing opening is formed;
a mounting part in which an accommodating space for accommodating an electronic device is formed while enclosing the screen providing opening on the front surface of the frame;
a connection unit for communicating with the electronic device;
A cosmetic mask apparatus comprising: a light irradiation function under the control of the light irradiation unit; and a control unit performing a content reproduction function for controlling reproduction of content stored in the electronic device by performing communication with an electronic device through the connection unit. delete The method of claim 1,
A cosmetic mask device comprising: an input unit for receiving a light irradiation option for a light irradiation function; and a storage unit for storing the input light irradiation option. The method of claim 1,
A cosmetic mask device, characterized in that the mounting portion and the protective portion are positioned symmetrically with respect to the frame.

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