KR20190078707A - LED Mask - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an LED mask comprising a face-shaped mask body molded with a material which is harmless to the human body, at least one sensor sensing facial skin conditions of a wearer and a plurality of LEDs irradiating light to the facial skin of the wearer. As LED light irradiation time and wavelength are automatically selected according to skin conditions of an LED mask wearer, a user who has no professional knowledge in the skin can use the LED mask in an easy manner.

Description

LED Mask {LED Mask}

The present invention relates to a cosmetic or medical technology for improving skin by irradiating light to the skin, and more particularly, to an LED mask in which LED light irradiation time and wavelength are automatically selected according to the skin condition of the LED mask wearer.

Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2015-0066292 (May 2015.06.16) discloses an endothelial member having a curved shape corresponding to the face and having an inner surface attached to the face, Discloses an LED substrate including an LED substrate including an LED element and a shell member provided on an outer surface of the LED substrate.

However, since the conventional LED mask is a manual method in which the LEDs mounted on the LED mask are manually irradiated with light by a manual operation of the user using a remote controller or the like, expert knowledge of the skin is required to use the LED mask , There was a problem of an increase in price due to the use of expensive remote controllers.

Therefore, the present inventor has found that the LED light irradiation time and wavelength are automatically selected according to the skin condition of the wearer of the LED mask, so that the user who does not have specialized knowledge about the skin can easily use it, We have studied the LED mask that can solve the price rise problem because it does not need expensive remote control because it can control.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2015-0066292 (June 2015)

The present invention was invented under the above-mentioned circumstances, and the LED light irradiation time and wavelength are automatically selected according to the skin condition of the wearer of the LED mask, so that active LED illumination can be performed. Therefore, The present invention has been made to solve the above problems.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a low-cost LED mask because it is possible to control an LED mask through a smart phone possessed by a user and does not require an expensive remote controller.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an LED package including: a mask body having a facial shape in which an LED mask is formed of a material harmless to the human body; At least one detection sensor provided inside the mask body for detecting the skin condition of the wearer of the mask body; A light source for emitting light of a wavelength corresponding to a control mode during a light irradiation time corresponding to a control mode selected according to a face skin condition of a wearer of a mask body sensed by a detection sensor, And a plurality of LEDs for illuminating.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, the LED mask further comprises a communication interface for wired or wireless communication connection of the smartphone.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, the communication interface may be a USB serial wired interface.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, the communication interface may be a Bluetooth radio interface.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for detecting a face state of a mask body wearer, comprising: a status signal receiving unit for receiving, from a mask body, a facial skin condition signal of a wearer of a mask body sensed by a sensing sensor inside a mask body; A mode selector for analyzing a facial skin condition signal of the wearer of the mask body received by the status signal receiving unit and selecting a control mode according to the facial skin condition of the wearer of the mask body; The control unit controls the blinking control of the plurality of LEDs inside the mask body so as to illuminate the face skin of the mask body wearer with the light of the wavelength set in the control mode during the light irradiation time set in the control mode selected by the LED mask power on / A control unit to perform the control; And an LED mask control application for transmitting a power signal for powering on / off the LED mask or an LED driving signal for controlling the blinking of the plurality of LEDs inside the mask body to an LED mask.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, the LED mask control application further includes a control mode setting section for setting the light irradiation time and wavelength of the control mode.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, the LED mask control application further includes a usage management section for storing and managing the LED mask usage history.

Since the control mode is automatically selected according to the skin condition of the wearer of the LED mask and the active LED illumination can be performed according to the preset LED illumination time and wavelength for each control mode, Since there is no need to select the wavelength, the user can easily use the LED mask even if the user does not have specialized skin knowledge.

Further, since the present invention can control the LED mask through a smart phone owned by the user and does not require an expensive remote controller, it is possible to realize a low cost LED mask, thereby reducing the cost of the LED mask purchaser.

1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an embodiment of an LED mask according to the present invention.
2 is a rear view of the LED mask shown in Fig.
3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an embodiment of an LED mask control application installed in a smartphone for controlling an LED mask according to the present invention.
4 is a view showing an example of a mode selection screen for setting the control mode.
5 is a view showing an example of a user interface screen for setting a light irradiation time.
6 is a diagram showing an example of a user interface screen for wavelength setting.
Fig. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a use history management screen of the LED mask.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to the like elements throughout. While specific embodiments have been illustrated and described in the accompanying drawings, it is not intended that the various embodiments of the invention be limited to any particular form.

In the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, .

On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an embodiment of an LED mask according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a rear view of the LED mask shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, an LED mask 100 according to this embodiment includes a mask body 110, at least one sensing sensor 120, and a plurality of LEDs 130.

The mask body 110 is formed in a face shape molded from a material harmless to the human body and is worn on the user's face. For example, the mask body 110 may be made of polyethylene, polypropylene, silicone, polycarbonate, polyester, polyurethane or the like, but is not limited thereto.

The mask body 110 is designed to have a combination of an inner skin and an outer skin, and at least one sensing sensor 120 and a plurality of LEDs 130 may be mounted between the outer skin and the inner skin. But is not limited to.

At least one detection sensor 120 is installed inside the mask body 110 to detect the skin condition of the wearer of the mask body. For example, the detection sensor 120 may be a moisture sensor or an oil sensor that electrically detects moisture or oil contained in the face skin of the mask body wearer. For example, a method using infrared rays as a moisture sensor or an oil sensor, a method using microwaves, a method using electric resistance, and the like are well known.

A plurality of LEDs 130 are arranged inside the mask body 110 and are arranged in a control mode during a light irradiation time corresponding to a control mode selected according to the face skin condition of the wearer's body sensed by the detection sensor 120 The light of the corresponding wavelength is irradiated to the face skin of the wearer of the mask body.

In this case, the plurality of LEDs 130 may include LEDs for illuminating a blue wavelength that is visible light, LEDs for illuminating a red wavelength that is a visible light, and LEDs for emitting an infrared wavelength that is non- As shown in FIG.

Alternatively, the blue wavelength visible light, the red wavelength visible light, and the infrared wavelength nonvisible light may be selectively output through the same LEDs by adjusting the wavelength of light through the means for controlling the wavelength of light output from the LED (not shown) .

For example, the control mode selected in accordance with the facial skin condition may be a half-tone mode, a smooth mode, a toggle mode, a neat mode, etc. The light irradiation time may be in minutes and seconds. An LED for illuminating a red wavelength which is a visible light, and an LED for irradiating an infrared ray which is an invisible light.

According to the present invention, since the control mode is automatically selected according to the skin condition of the wearer of the LED mask, and the active LED illumination can be performed according to the preset LED light irradiation time and wavelength for each control mode, Since it is not necessary to select the LED light irradiation time and wavelength, the user can easily use the LED mask even if the user does not have specialized skin knowledge.

On the other hand, according to an additional aspect of the invention, the LED mask 100 may further include the communication interface 140. [ The communication interface 140 connects the smartphone 200 by wire or wireless communication. For example, the communication interface 140 may be a USB serial wired interface or a Bluetooth wireless interface, but is not limited thereto.

When the smartphone 200 is connected through the communication interface 140 of the LED mask 100, the LED mask control application 300, which is mounted and executed in the smartphone 200, Control of the LED mask 100 and control of flashing of the plurality of LEDs 130 is performed.

When the mask body 110 of the LED mask 100 is worn on the user's face and the smartphone 200 is connected through the communication interface 140 of the LED mask 100, The mask control application 300 is executed and a user or a third party touches a software power button for power on / off operation of the mask body 110 to apply power to the LED mask 100.

The wired power supply technology using the USB universal serial bus on-the-go (OTG) function of the smartphone or the wireless power transmission technology for transmitting the short range wireless power after the Bluetooth wireless pairing between the devices is variously known The detailed description thereof will be omitted.

When the power is supplied from the smartphone 200, a face skin condition detection signal of the wearer of the mask body is sensed by at least one sensing sensor 120 installed inside the mask body 110 of the LED mask 100, Or wirelessly transmitted to the smartphone 200 through the network 140.

Then, the LED mask control application 300 executed in the smartphone 200 receives the facial skin condition detection signal of the wearer of the mask body and analyzes it to select the control mode according to the facial skin condition of the wearer of the mask body.

The LED mask control application 300 transmits an LED driving signal for controlling the blinking of the plurality of LEDs 130 inside the mask body 110 according to the light irradiation time and the light wavelength preset for the selected control mode, To the mask body 110 through the mask 140.

When the LED driving signal is received from the smartphone 200, the LEDs 130 inside the mask body 110 are flickered according to the light irradiation time and the light wavelength predetermined for the control mode, The LED light according to the state is irradiated to the face skin of the wearer of the mask body, and the skin is improved.

For example, the control mode selected in accordance with the facial skin condition may be a half-tone mode, a smooth mode, a toggle mode, a neat mode, etc. The light irradiation time may be in minutes and seconds. An LED for illuminating a red wavelength which is a visible light, and an LED for irradiating an infrared ray which is an invisible light.

3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an embodiment of an LED mask control application installed in a smartphone for controlling an LED mask according to the present invention. The LED mask control application 300 according to this embodiment includes a status signal receiving unit 310, a mode selecting unit 320, a control unit 330, and a driving signal transmitting unit 340.

The status signal receiving unit 310 receives a facial skin condition signal of the wearer of the mask body sensed by the sensing sensor 120 inside the mask body 110 from the mask body 110.

If the face skin condition detection signal of the wearer of the mask body is sensed by at least one sensing sensor 120 installed inside the mask body 110 and is transmitted to the smartphone 200 by wire or wirelessly through the communication interface 140, The LED mask control application 300 executed in the smartphone 200 receives the status through the status signal receiving unit 310. [

The mode selection unit 320 analyzes the facial skin condition signal of the wearer of the mask body received by the status signal receiving unit 310 and selects a control mode according to the facial skin condition of the wearer of the mask body.

The following is a table illustrating that the mode selection unit 320 selects one of the semisolid mode, smooth mode, tangled mode, and neat mode in the control mode according to the content of water or oil contained in the face skin of the wearer of the mask body.

Semi-quality mode Smooth mode Tangle Mode Neat mode Water content (x) x? C C> x? B B> x? A A> x Oil content (y) y? J J > I> y? H H> y

When the detection sensor 120 is a water sensor, the control mode selected by the mode selection unit 320 selects the neat mode when the moisture content x is less than A, the tangled mode is selected when the moisture content x is less than A, C, the smooth mode is selected, and if it is equal to or more than C, the semitransparent mode can be selected as the control mode.

When the detection sensor 120 is an oil sensor, the control mode selected by the mode selection unit 320 selects the neat mode when the oil content y is less than H, the tangle mode is selected when the oil content y is less than H, J, the smooth mode is selected, and if it is equal to or larger than J, the semi- quality mode can be selected.

The control unit 330 controls the LED mask power on / off control and a plurality of light sources in the mask body to irradiate light of a wavelength set in the control mode during the light irradiation time set in the control mode selected by the mode selection unit, And controls the blinking of the LEDs.

The following is a table illustrating the light irradiation time and wavelength set for each of the semi-light mode, the smooth mode, the toggle mode, and the neon light mode, which are control modes selected by the mode selection unit 320 of the LED mask control application 300.

Semi-quality mode Smooth mode Tangle Mode Neat mode Light irradiation time
(Minutes: seconds) 05:30 10:00 15:30 20:00 wavelength
(Number of LEDs) The blue wavelength (20)
Red wavelength (10)
Infrared Wavelength (10) Blue wavelength (15)
Red wavelength (15)
Infrared Wavelength (10) The blue wavelength (10)
Red wavelength (20)
Infrared Wavelength (10) The blue wavelength (10)
Red wavelength (10)
Infrared Wavelength (20)

For example, when the control mode selected by the mode selection unit 320 is the half-life mode, the control unit 330 sets the number of the blue wavelength LEDs to 10, the number of the red wavelength LEDs 10, It is possible to perform flicker control of a large number of LEDs inside the mask body to irradiate 20 light beams onto the face skin of the mask body wearer.

The drive signal transmitter 340 transmits an LED drive signal to the LED mask 100 to control the power supply signal for powering on / off the LED mask 100 or the blinking of the plurality of LEDs 130 inside the mask body 110 send.

When LED driving signals are received from the smartphone 200, the LEDs 130 inside the mask body 110 of the LED mask 100 are flickered according to the light irradiation time and light wavelength predetermined for the control mode, The LED light according to the face skin condition of the wearer of the mask body is irradiated to the face skin of the wearer of the mask body to improve the skin.

According to the present invention, since the control mode is automatically selected according to the skin condition of the wearer of the LED mask, it is possible to perform active LED illumination, so that the user does not need to manually select the LED light irradiation time and wavelength, Users who do not have expert knowledge about LED mask can easily use LED mask.

Further, since the LED mask can be controlled through a smart phone owned by the user, an expensive remote controller is not required, and a low-cost LED mask can be implemented, thereby reducing the cost of the LED mask purchaser.

According to an additional aspect of the present invention, the LED mask control application 300 may further include a control mode setting unit 350. [ The control mode setting unit 350 sets the light irradiation time and the wavelength of the control mode.

For example, the control mode setting unit 350 may be configured to enter the light irradiation time screen and the wavelength setting screen by touching the control mode menu for setting the light irradiation time and wavelength on the mode selection screen for setting the control mode .

FIG. 4 shows an example of a mode selection screen for setting a control mode. In FIG. 4, it is seen that a control mode for setting a control mode is a smooth mode, a toggle mode, a neon mode, and a semi-gloss mode.

Meanwhile, the control mode setting unit 350 may be configured to provide a user interface for setting the light irradiation time and wavelength of the control mode, set the light irradiation time and wavelength of the control mode, and store the light irradiation time and wavelength as the control mode setting information .

5 is a view showing an example of a user interface screen for setting a light irradiation time, and shows a light irradiation time setting screen when the control mode is the tangle mode. You can set the light irradiation time by dragging the circular circular moving bar, or you can fine-tune the light irradiation time by touching the '-' and '+' soft buttons on both sides.

6 is a diagram showing an example of a user interface screen for setting wavelengths, and shows a wavelength setting screen when the control mode is a neat mode. It can be seen that an area for setting the blue wavelength is arranged on the screen, an area for setting the red wavelength is set in the center, and an area for setting the infrared wavelength is arranged on the screen.

Each area has a software moving bar for adjusting the number of LEDs, a software switch for setting the '-' and '+' software buttons and LED on / off.

You can also adjust the number of LEDs by dragging the software moving bar or by touching the "-" and "+" soft buttons. You can also adjust the number of LEDs by moving the software switch for LED on / Or off.

Meanwhile, according to an additional aspect of the invention, the LED mask control application 300 may further include the usage management unit 360. [ The usage management unit 360 stores the usage history of the LED mask 100 in a memory (not shown) of the smart phone and manages the usage history. At this time, the LED mask usage details may be managed as a whole regardless of the user, or may be managed for each LED mask user.

On the other hand, the usage management unit 360 may be configured to perform data mining and accumulation of the LED mask usage history, analyze the stored LED mask usage history, and generate statistical data for skin improvement.

FIG. 7 is a view showing an example of a usage history management screen of the LED mask, which shows a control mode, a smooth mode, a toggle mode, a neon view mode, a continuous use day according to a semi-gloss mode, and an average use time.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY As described above, since the control mode is automatically selected according to the skin condition of the wearer of the LED mask and active LED illumination can be performed, the user does not need to manually select the LED light irradiation time and wavelength, The LED mask can be easily used by a user who does not have a specialized knowledge of the LED mask.

In addition, since the LED mask can be controlled by a smart phone owned by the user, an expensive remote controller is not required. Therefore, it is possible to realize a low-cost LED mask that helps improve skin, .

At least a portion of a device (e.g., modules or functions thereof) or a method (e.g., operations) according to various embodiments of the present invention may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium Storage Media).

An instruction, when executed by one or more processors, may perform one or more functions corresponding to the instruction. A computer-readable storage medium may be implemented (e.g., implemented) by at least a portion of a programming module, for example, by a processor. At least some of the programming modules may include, for example, modules, programs, routines, sets of instructions, or processes for performing one or more functions.

It is to be understood that the various embodiments disclosed in the present specification and drawings are only illustrative of specific examples for the purpose of understanding and are not intended to limit the scope of various embodiments of the present invention.

Accordingly, the scope of the various embodiments of the present invention should not be limited by the above-described embodiments, and all changes or modifications that come about based on the technical ideas of various embodiments of the present invention are included in the scope of various embodiments of the present invention. Should be interpreted as being.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is industrially applicable in the field of beauty or medical LED mask technology for improving skin by irradiating light to the skin and its application field.

100: LED mask
110: mask body
120: Detection sensor
130: LED
140: Communication interface
200: Smartphone
300: LED Mask Control app
310: Status signal receiver
320:
330:
340: drive signal transmitter
350: Control mode setting section
360:

Claims (7)

1. A mask comprising: a mask body of a face shape molded from a material harmless to the human body;
At least one detection sensor provided inside the mask body for detecting the skin condition of the wearer of the mask body;
A light source for emitting light of a wavelength corresponding to a control mode during a light irradiation time corresponding to a control mode selected according to a face skin condition of a wearer of a mask body sensed by a detection sensor, A plurality of illuminating LEDs;
Including LED mask. The method according to claim 1,
LED mask:
A smartphone wired or wireless communication interface;
Further included LED mask. 3. The method of claim 2,
Communication interface:
USB serial wired interface LED mask. 3. The method of claim 2,
Communication interface:
LED Mask, a Bluetooth wireless interface. 3. The method of claim 2,
Smartphone:
A state signal receiving unit for receiving, from a mask body, a face skin condition signal of a wearer of a mask body sensed by a detection sensor inside a mask body;
A mode selector for analyzing a facial skin condition signal of the wearer of the mask body received by the status signal receiving unit and selecting a control mode according to the facial skin condition of the wearer of the mask body;
The control unit controls the blinking control of the plurality of LEDs inside the mask body so as to illuminate the face skin of the mask body wearer with the light of the wavelength set in the control mode during the light irradiation time set in the control mode selected by the LED mask power on / A control unit to perform the control;
A driving signal transmitter for transmitting an LED driving signal for controlling power of the LED mask power on / off or a plurality of LEDs inside the mask body to the LED mask;
LED Mask containing LED Mask Control app containing. 6. The method of claim 5,
LED Mask Control app:
A control mode setting unit for setting a light irradiation time and wavelength of the control mode;
Further included LED mask. The method according to claim 5 or 6,
LED Mask Control app:
A usage management unit for storing and managing the LED mask use history;
Further included LED mask.

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