KR20020045762A - A make-up compact - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A cosmetic compact case with a built-in audio and video device is provided, thereby providing various additional services including video and audio services. CONSTITUTION: The cosmetic compact case with a main body having a cosmetic brush and a cover having a mirror comprises a display part for visual information; an audio processing part which converts auditory information into analog signals and transfers it to a speaker; a speaker which outputs the auditory information transferred from the audio processing part; a key part which has various keys for selecting functions and operating, and generates key signals; a memory storing the auditory and visual information, programs, and data; and a control part and a battery typed power supply part.

Description

Cosmetic compact {A MAKE-UP COMPACT}

The present invention relates to a cosmetic compact in which a main body having a puff and a makeup brush and a mirror-attached cover are formed in a folding shape, and in particular, an image stored through a cosmetic compact having a built-in device for image display and audio output. It relates to a cosmetic compact that can provide a variety of additional services by allowing to play or output the voice.

Because of the nature of social animals, humans have developed a society that lives together, not alone, and has been trained to fulfill self-realization and one's desires in relationships with others. This social characteristic naturally made contact with other people, which led to various needs. Among them, the human desire to be beautiful is especially prominent in women, but this is not only limited to women, but now even men are trying to develop their appearance beyond gender. Today, most women, even some men, use cosmetics for make-up and spend a lot of money on them. However, most of the toiletries are to be able to achieve only the original purpose of the make-up, occupy a certain space in the house or personal belongings when not wearing. People who are wearing makeup often look in the mirror, especially for those who go out or move a lot of cosmetic compacts (compact) equipped with puffs, makeup brushes and mirrors can be called a necessity. Conventional cosmetic compacts are all provided with a puff and a makeup brush on the main body and a mirror is attached to the cover, so that the cosmetic compact is used to make up or look at the face. However, until now, cosmetic compacts have had no other use except makeup and mirrors.

However, it would be much more efficient and convenient to use the cosmetic compact for various purposes than to use it for cosmetic purposes only. For example, if a video is played in a cosmetic compact, a lover's voice is output, or music can be heard, the user will be able to satisfy a desire other than makeup.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to implement a cosmetic compact that can meet a variety of needs by using a cosmetic compact, and to implement a cosmetic compact having a complex function can give more satisfaction to the user using the cosmetic compact To provide a cosmetic compact.

Another object of the present invention is to select a video or still picture using a display device that is used as a mirror or a display device installed separately from the mirror when not makeup, and can listen to voice or music through the speaker To provide a cosmetic compact.

In the cosmetic compact formed with a body and a mirror-covered cover with a puff and a makeup brush according to the present invention in a folding shape to achieve the above object, is installed on a part or all of the mirror or a separate folding type on the cover A display unit installed in the display unit and displaying visual information such as still picture information, video information, and text information stored in advance; A voice processor converting the auditory information stored in the memory into an audible analog signal and transmitting the audio information to a speaker; A speaker that is displayed at a predetermined position of the main body and outputs auditory information such as voice and sound information transmitted from the voice processor; A key input unit which is displayed at a predetermined position of the main body, has various function selection and operation keys, and generates a corresponding key signal of a key pressed by a user; A memory for storing various visual and auditory information and storing various programs and data according to function execution; The key signal selected through the key input unit is inspected to control playback / display of specific time information stored in the memory in advance through the display unit, and the sound and sound information stored in the memory in advance to the speaker. A control unit for controlling output; And a battery type power supply unit supplying power required for each of the components.

1 is an external configuration diagram of a cosmetic compact according to an embodiment of the present invention

Figure 2 is a block diagram of a device provided in the cosmetic compact according to an embodiment of the present invention

Figure 3 is a control flow diagram for operating the additional functions using the cosmetic compact according to an embodiment of the present invention

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

10: control unit 20: memory

21: Video storage area 22: Still image storage area

23: Voice / sound storage area 24: Other storage area

30: voice processing unit 40: Internet connection I / F

50: speaker 60: microphone

70: LCD driver 80: LCD

91: key input section 93: external I / F

95: power supply section 100: cosmetic compact

101: cover 103: main body

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First of all, in adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same components have the same reference numerals as much as possible even if they are displayed on different drawings. In addition, in the following description, numerous specific details, such as specific process flows, are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. Detailed descriptions of well-known functions and configurations that are determined to unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention will be omitted.

Figure 1 shows the appearance of the cosmetic compact according to an embodiment of the present invention. Cosmetic compact according to an embodiment of the present invention is formed in the folding type through the hinge 109 the cover 101 is installed the main body 103 where the puff and the makeup brush is positioned and the mirror used as the LCD (liquid crystal display device) do. In appearance; Hwajeong compact 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a speaker (SPK) 50, a microphone (MIC) 60, a key input unit (91a, b) in the main body, and at a predetermined position of the main body and the external device It has an external I / F (interface) 93 which performs interfacing, and a power supply 95 for operating internal devices is installed to be attached to a predetermined position. Meanwhile, in FIG. 1, only an example of the appearance of the cosmetic compact may be installed by applying a commercially available compact appearance such as round, oval, and square. The mirror 80 may be used in combination with the LCD, it may be used as an LCD formed separately on one side of the mirror. In addition, although not shown in the drawing, a separate LCD may be installed on the cover 101 in a folded fashion so that a mirror or a LCD may be used when necessary. In addition, in the cosmetic compact 100 of FIG. 1, the power supply unit is detachably configured on the exterior of the battery, and the key input unit is illustrated as being installed on both sides of the small space of the main body 103. These are all illustrated and described only by the convenience of description and one embodiment of the present invention can be modified. For example, the power supply unit 95 may be installed inside the main body, or may be formed to use a general battery. With reference to the above description according to an embodiment of the present invention using the cosmetic compact 100 that can use a variety of additional functions according to the configuration of the internal device of the multifunctional cosmetic compact 100 that can perform additional functions Explain through 2. 2 is a block diagram of a device provided in the cosmetic compact according to an embodiment of the present invention. Cosmetic compact 100 according to the present invention is a control unit 10, memory 20, voice processing unit 30, Internet connection I / F (40), speaker 50, microphone 60, LCD driver 70 And a display unit consisting of an LCD 80, a key input unit 91, an external I / F 93, and a power supply unit 95 are provided. The function and operation of each component are described.

The memory 20 stores various visual information and auditory information, and stores various programs and data according to performance. The video storage area 21 stores video information and still image information such as a photograph. It can be subdivided into a still picture storage area 22, a storage area 23 in which sound information such as voice and music are stored, and a storage area 24 in which other data and programs are stored. The memory 20 may delete and add information stored under the control of the controller 10. The voice processing unit 30 converts the voice and sound information stored in the voice and sound storage area 23 of the memory 20 into an audible analog signal under the control of the control unit 10 and expresses it on the surface of the main body. Output to the outside through the speaker 50, the voice or music input through the microphone 60 is converted into a digital signal and stored in the storage area under the control of the controller 10. The LCD driver 70 controls the display of the LCD 80 by the LCD drive control of the controller 10. The LCD 80 displays the specific time information, which is pre-stored in the memory 20 and selected by the user among the time information, when it is read out from the memory 20. The LCD 80 may be a mirror window or a window that may be separately provided on one side of the mirror. The key input unit 91 is installed to be displayed on the surface of the main body, more preferably it is preferably installed on the main body surface other than the position where the puff or makeup brush is placed. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the positions where the keys are placed may be both. The key input unit 91 includes various function selection and operation keys, and generates a corresponding key signal of a key pressed by the user. The external I / F 93 is responsible for interfacing with an external device. The external I / F 93 is connected to a computer or other device to download video information, still picture information, voice and music information, and to control the control unit 10. By storing it in the memory 20. The Internet connection I / F 40 is an interface for connecting the Internet. The controller 10 checks a key signal selected through the key input unit 19 to control specific time information stored in the memory 20 to be reproduced / displayed through the LCD 80, and Specific voice and sound information pre-stored in the memory 20 is controlled through the speaker 50, and the control is performed according to the Internet connection. The power supply unit 95 uses a battery type, is configured to be detachably mounted on the outside of the main body or mounted inside, and supplies power required for each of the components.

1 and 2 will be described in detail with reference to the flow chart of Figure 3 the realization of the additional function using the cosmetic compact according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a control flow diagram for operating the additional functions using the cosmetic compact according to an embodiment of the present invention. First, in step 201, the controller 10 checks whether the power is on. The on state of the power supply may be set to an on state when the cover is opened, for example, may be set by a user's key selection, or may be set by an operation of a separate power switch. When the controller 10 determines that the power is turned on by the set method, the controller 10 proceeds to step 202 to operate an initial mode for preparing additional function implementation. Thereafter, when a specific menu is selected through the key input unit 91 in the initial mode (standby mode), the controller 10 detects this and performs the corresponding additional function.

For example, additional functions of the Internet mode 210, the video play mode 220, the background mode 230, the voice / sound play mode 240, and the video phone mode 250 correspond to this.

When performing the Internet mode 210, the controller 10 wirelessly connects the Internet through the Internet connection I / F 40 in step 222, and then displays the screens using the Internet by a user's key manipulation. The LCD driving unit 70 and the LCD 80 are driven and displayed.

When the video play mode 220 is performed, the controller 10 selects a specific video selected through the key input unit 91 in step 221 and stores the video in the memory 20 in step 222. It reads from the area 21 and reproduces it through the LCD 80, and corresponding voice information is read from the voice / sound storage area 23 and output to the outside through the speaker 50.

In the case of performing the background mode 230, the controller 10 selects a specific background screen selected through the key input unit 91, for example, a photo or a lover's photo, in step 231. The background image is read from the still image storage area 22 of the memory 20 and displayed on the LCD 80. In the background mode, the LCD 80 may be used as a mirror.

In the case of executing the voice / sound playback mode 240, the controller 10 selects a sound such as a specific voice or music stored through the key input unit 91 in step 241, and then in step 242. Alternatively, the voice processing unit 30 converts the audio into audible analog information, amplifies it, and outputs it to the outside through the speaker 50.

When performing the video call mode 250, the controller 10 connects the Internet through the Internet connection I / F 40 in step 251, and then operates a video program through the Internet in step 252. Make a video call with the other party. In this case, the microphone 60 and the speaker 50 are used, and the video telephone service is currently performed through the Internet video telephone program.

When the end key is selected in step 261 while performing the additional function desired by the user, the control unit 10 proceeds to step 262 and checks whether the power is turned off. If the power is off, it terminates.

In addition, after registering and storing font, symbol, character, and numeric information (hereinafter, collectively referred to as character information) through the key input unit 91, it may be displayed on the LCD screen if necessary.

As another use example, the image displayed on the LCD screen may be changed according to the number of times of using the compact so that the user may check the number of times of using the compact and when to use the compact. For example, when a compact is opened, a face image of a person is displayed on the LCD screen, and face images such as wide smiles, smiles, facial expressions, frowns, and crying are displayed depending on the number of times of use for a day or a set time even when displaying the face image. By expressing it as so that the user can know when to change the makeup. In this case, the open state of the compact can be confirmed through an opening / closing switch indicated by reference numerals 105 and 107 in FIG. 1, and the LCD is automatically turned on when the compact is opened. The face image may be implemented as a graphic image according to an expression or in the form of an icon. In addition, the face image may be located at the center or one side of the LCD. Preferably, the face image may be positioned at the top of the LCD together with visual information such as time and date and battery usage information.

That is, the function of displaying different images on the display unit according to the number of times of use of the cosmetic compact is installed on the main body and the cover on the cosmetic compact and the opening and closing switch for detecting the opening and closing of the compact, the compact for a predetermined time A control unit having a counter for detecting the number of times of use of the memory, a memory for storing information represented by different images according to the number of times of use of the compact, and being driven under the control of the control unit when the compact is opened, the current use of the compact What is necessary is just to provide the display part which displays the image corresponding to a frequency in a predetermined position.

As described above, the present invention can listen to music or voice at the make-up time by using the cosmetic compact, and can perform various additional functions such as playing a video or connecting to the Internet at a time other than the make-up to satisfy various needs of users. It relates to a cosmetic compact that can be made. Moreover, it is possible to download or record various video information, still picture information, voice information, and music information as needed, so that it is not tired or boring, and it is possible to utilize the portable compact that is always carried around for non-makeup time. .

On the other hand, the detailed description of the present invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, of course, various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined not only by the scope of the following claims, but also by the equivalents of the claims.

As described above, the present invention has the advantage of increasing the utilization efficiency of the cosmetic compact by allowing the use of a variety of additional functions other than makeup, rather than simply using the cosmetic compact.

The present invention can also listen to music or voice at the time of make-up using the cosmetic compact, and can perform various additional functions such as video playback or internet connection at a time other than the make-up to satisfy various needs of users. Moreover, you can download or record various video information, still picture information, voice information, and music information as you need, so you don't get tired or bored, and you can take advantage of the cosmetic compact that you carry around for hours other than make-up. have.

Claims (9)

In the cosmetic compact in which the main body having a puff and a makeup brush and a cover with a mirror are folded in a folding shape, A display unit for displaying visual information such as still picture information, moving picture information, and text information stored in advance; A voice processor converting the auditory information stored in the memory into an audible analog signal and transmitting the audio information to a speaker; A speaker that is displayed at a predetermined position of the main body and outputs auditory information such as voice and sound information transmitted from the voice processor; A key input unit which is displayed at a predetermined position of the main body, has various function selection and operation keys, and generates a corresponding key signal of a key pressed by a user; A memory for storing various visual and auditory information and storing various programs and data according to function execution; The key signal selected through the key input unit is inspected to control playback / display of specific time information stored in the memory in advance through the display unit, and the sound and sound information stored in the memory in advance to the speaker. A control unit for controlling output; And And a battery type power supply unit for supplying power required for each of the components. The method of claim 1, The display unit is installed on a part or all of the mirror cosmetic compact, characterized in that used as a mirror. The method of claim 1, The display unit is a cosmetic compact, characterized in that the cover is installed in a folding type separate from the mirror. The method of claim 2 or 3, The cosmetic compact is in charge of interfacing with an external device, the cosmetic compact characterized in that it further has an external interface connected to a device such as a computer to download video information, still picture information, voice and music information. The method of claim 4, wherein The cosmetic compact has a cosmetic compact, characterized in that it further has an Internet connection interface to connect the Internet. The method of claim 5, The cosmetic compact, characterized in that the various functions performed through the cosmetic compact is performed by the user's function selection after the power is turned on in the open state of the cover. The method of claim 6, The cosmetic compact is a function performed through the cosmetic compact, characterized in that the video playback function, a background function using a still image, voice / music output function, the Internet function. The method of claim 7, wherein The cosmetic compact is further provided with a microphone to be displayed on the surface of the main body to record and store the voice, or the cosmetic compact, characterized in that to perform a video call function using the Internet. The method of claim 8, wherein the cosmetic compact is; An opening and closing switch installed on the main body and the cover to sense opening and closing of the compact; A control unit having a counter for detecting a number of times of use of the compact for a predetermined time; A memory for storing information represented by different images according to the number of times the compact is used; And a display unit which is driven under the control of the control unit when the compact is opened to display an image corresponding to the current number of times of use of the compact at a predetermined position.