KR20200145286A - Near infrared device, and system for monitoring skin condition through the same and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a near infrared device, system for monitoring a skin condition using the same, method of the system and, more specifically, to a near infrared device having an internal or external camera or sensor therein for measuring or photographing a skin condition of a specific body part exposed to near-infrared rays and monitoring that a skin condition is improved in a process of using a near-infrared rays device by each user through information on a result of analyzing condition information of skin measured or photographed by a near-infrared device, system for monitoring a skin condition using the same, and method of the system.

Description

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The present invention relates to a near-infrared device, a skin condition monitoring system using the same, and a method thereof, and more particularly, a sensor or a camera for measuring or photographing a skin condition of a specific body part that is exposed to near-infrared rays is provided as a built-in or external type in the near-infrared device. And, through the analysis result information based on the skin condition information measured or photographed by the near-infrared device, a near-infrared device that enables each user to monitor the improvement of the skin condition in the process of using the near-infrared device, and using the same It relates to a skin condition monitoring system and a method thereof.

Recently, research on light therapy has been actively conducted worldwide.

In this regard, near infrared ray (Near Infrared Ray) is a light with no reported side effects due to excessive use, and has been found to be effective in skin regeneration, wound treatment, infection treatment, and wrinkle improvement by many researchers and papers.

The near-infrared rays do not have chemical changes and breathing disorders, can pass through transparent objects, have a sterilizing effect of fungi, can supply oxygen, have an effective use time for the skin of about 30 minutes, and have a body fat decomposition rate. There is an advantage of about 90%.

In addition, the near-infrared rays have a wavelength penetration depth of about 6 mm, so they can penetrate deep into the subcutaneous layer of the skin, have a heat effect of about 1.2 times that of far infrared rays, promote blood circulation in the human body, and warm the human body. It is known to help maintain the body temperature state of the body, discharge heavy metals in the body, and promote pain, deodorization, purification, detoxification and excretion of waste products.

Meanwhile, in the beauty industry, various devices such as masks using the near infrared rays are manufactured and sold. For example, a skin care product has been developed and actively used by applying a luminous substance having a characteristic characteristic of emitting near infrared rays to a mask.

However, the device using the conventional near-infrared ray as described above did not provide a function or service for measuring and analyzing changes in the skin condition of the body part according to the use of the near-infrared ray to the user, and accordingly, the device using the near-infrared ray is used. There is a problem in that the user cannot easily check how much his or her skin has improved.

Therefore, in the present invention, the near-infrared device is equipped with a sensor or camera, the server computer collects and analyzes skin condition information measured or photographed by the near-infrared device, and provides the analysis result to the corresponding user, so that users use the near-infrared device. In the process of doing so, we would like to suggest a way to monitor the process of improving the condition of the skin.

In addition, the present invention generates the optimal use method and corresponding efficacy information for the near-infrared device based on the analysis result of the skin condition information for each user collected and analyzed from each near-infrared device, and provides it to each user for more efficient near-infrared ray. I would like to suggest a way to promote the use of the device.

Next, the prior art existing in the technical field of the present invention will be briefly described, and then the technical matters that the present invention intends to achieve differentiated from the prior art will be described.

First, Korean Patent No. 1226939 (2013.01.28.) relates to a control device for a facial skin care mask, a plurality of near-infrared LEDs generating near-infrared rays on a mask covering a user's face, and a plurality of red lights generating red light. It is characterized in that the LED is installed and the control unit turns on or blinks a plurality of near-infrared LEDs and a plurality of red LEDs according to a set operation mode.

That is, the prior art describes a control device for a facial skin care mask that manages the user's facial skin using near-infrared and red light.

In addition, Korean Patent No. 1735703 (2017.05.08.) relates to an LED mask device that irradiates light to the face and scalp while worn on the face. The LED mask includes a mask body, a front translucent cover, an inner cover, and an 800nm Includes an LED unit consisting of an LED element that irradiates ~900 nm wavelength near infrared rays and 600 nm ~ 680 nm wavelength visible light, and the remote control unit includes a driving circuit for driving the LED unit and a battery that is charged and discharged, and is received by the face or head of the user. The technical feature is that the influence of electromagnetic waves can be relatively reduced, and there is no restriction on movement during use of the LED mask, and it can be used in a place where external power is not supplied without a location restriction.

That is, the prior art describes an LED mask device for complexly managing the skin to suit the face and scalp by using a mixture of a visible light LED device and a near infrared LED device.

As a result of reviewing the prior art above, most of the prior art is a configuration that manages the user's facial skin simply with a control device for a facial skin care mask, and a configuration that manages the skin complexly for the face and scalp with an LED mask device. It only describes the technical concept of.

In contrast, the present invention collects and analyzes skin condition information for each user from a near-infrared device equipped with a sensor or a camera in a server computer, and provides the analyzed result to a corresponding user, so that each user uses the near-infrared device. In the process, it is possible to monitor the process of improving the condition of the skin, and to promote more efficient use of the near-infrared device based on the optimal use method for the near-infrared device provided from the server computer and the corresponding efficacy information. . Therefore, the prior art does not describe or suggest such a technical feature of the present invention.

The present invention has been created to solve the above problems, and is equipped with a sensor or a camera for measuring or photographing the skin condition of the body by attaching it to a specific part of the body, as a built-in or external type. The purpose of this is to provide a near-infrared device.

In addition, the present invention collects skin condition information measured or photographed by a sensor or camera provided in the near-infrared device in a remote server computer, and the skin condition information collected from the near-infrared device in the server computer is collected by the user's age, Different purposes are analyzed by gender and race, and the analyzed results are provided to each user.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide information on a process of improving a skin condition in a process of using a near-infrared device in a server computer to each user so that a change in his or her skin condition can be monitored.

In addition, the present invention generates the optimal use method for the near-infrared device and efficacy information according to the result of the analysis by measuring the skin condition through the near-infrared device in the server computer or collecting and analyzing the photographed skin condition information, Another purpose is to provide this to each user so that the near-infrared device can be used efficiently.

In addition, the present invention further configures a microscope or a magnifying glass to a camera that photographs the condition of the skin through the near-infrared device, and automatically controls or manually moves the camera as well as the microscope and magnifying glass, thereby controlling the condition of the skin. Another purpose is to allow detailed and broad identification.

A near-infrared ray device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes at least one near-infrared ray emitting cell, the at least one near-infrared ray emitting cell, and mounted on a specific part of the body to emit near-infrared ray, and the body specific It characterized in that it comprises a sensor module built in or externally provided in the near-infrared emission module to measure the condition of the skin on the site.

In addition, the sensor module is configured to be integrated with the near-infrared emitting cell in the near-infrared device, or installed at a predetermined position where it is necessary to measure the condition of the skin between the array of near-infrared emitting cells in the near-infrared device. do.

In addition, the sensor module is characterized in that it further comprises a microscope or a magnifying glass for enlarging and photographing the surface of the skin.

In addition, the sensor module can be rotated automatically or manually, or controlled zoom, focus, pan, tilt, or a combination thereof to enlarge and shoot the skin condition, take detailed photographs, or shoot obliquely. It is characterized.

In addition, the skin condition monitoring system using the near-infrared device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes at least one near-infrared emission cell, a near-infrared device that emits near-infrared by being mounted on a specific part of the body, and A sensor module built-in or externally provided in the near-infrared device in order to measure or photograph the condition of the skin on the skin, and a server computer that collects information on the condition of the skin measured or photographed by the sensor module, and the server computer Is, by collecting information on the state of the skin from the sensor module, classifying it by body part, age, sex, and race, and storing the collected information on the skin state by body part, age, sex, and The skin condition of each user is analyzed by comparing it with the average data by race, and result information on the analyzed skin condition is provided to the user.

In addition, the server computer generates the near-infrared device usage method and efficacy information suitable for the current skin condition of each user by referring to the pre-stored near-infrared device usage information and efficacy information based on the analyzed result information on the skin condition. And providing the generated near-infrared device usage method and efficacy information to a corresponding user.

In addition, the analyzed result information on the skin condition includes skin balance information including oil, moisture, and elasticity, skin type information including normal, dry, oily and oily dry, skin aging, current skin age, or a combination thereof. As information accumulated in time series, it is provided directly to the near-infrared device, provided through an application installed in the user terminal, or provided through a combination thereof.

In addition, a skin condition monitoring method using a near-infrared device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes, in a near-infrared device mounted on a specific body part of a user, emitting near-infrared rays through at least one near-infrared emission cell, and the near-infrared device In a sensor module provided as an internal or external type, measuring or photographing the skin condition of a specific body part of the user from which near-infrared rays are emitted, and information on the condition of the skin measured or photographed by the sensor module in a server computer And collecting, wherein the server computer collects information on the state of the skin from the sensor module and classifies it by body part, age, sex, and race, and the collected information on the skin state The skin condition for each user is compared with the previously stored average data for each body part, age, sex, and race, and the resultant information on the analyzed skin condition is provided to the user.

In addition, the skin condition monitoring method using the near-infrared device includes, in the server computer, referring to the previously stored near-infrared device usage information and efficacy information based on the analyzed result information on the analyzed skin condition, the current skin condition of each user It characterized in that it further comprises the step of generating the appropriate near-infrared device usage method and efficacy information, and providing the generated near-infrared device usage method and efficacy information to a corresponding user.

In addition, the analyzed result information on the skin condition includes skin balance information including oil, moisture, and elasticity, skin type information including normal, dry, oily and oily dry, skin aging, current skin age, or a combination thereof. As information accumulated in time series, it is characterized in that the server computer is provided directly to the near-infrared device, provided through an application installed in the user terminal, or provided through a combination thereof.

As described above, according to the near-infrared device of the present invention, and the skin condition monitoring system and method using the same, the condition information of skin measured or photographed by a sensor or camera built-in or externally in the near-infrared device is stored in a remote server computer. By collecting and analyzing and providing the analyzed result to the user, there is an effect of monitoring the process of improving the condition of the skin while each user uses the near-infrared device.

In addition, the present invention provides each user who uses the near-infrared device in a server computer with an optimal method of use for the near-infrared device and an effect corresponding thereto, thereby enabling each user to more efficiently use the near-infrared device. There is.

1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a near-infrared device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and a skin condition monitoring system and method using the same.
2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a skin condition monitoring process using a near-infrared device to which the present invention is applied.
3 is a diagram showing in detail the configuration of a near-infrared device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view for explaining the variable connection of the near-infrared emission cell or sensor module provided in the near-infrared emission module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a view for explaining detailed and extensive collection of skin condition information by automatic or manual rotation of a magnifying glass or microscope provided in a sensor module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a diagram showing in detail the configuration of a server computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flow chart showing in detail the operation process of the skin condition monitoring method using a near-infrared device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the near-infrared device of the present invention, a skin condition monitoring system using the same, and a method thereof will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in each drawing indicate the same member. In addition, specific structural or functional descriptions of the embodiments of the present invention are exemplified only for the purpose of describing the embodiments according to the present invention, and unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein including technical or scientific terms They have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. Terms as defined in a commonly used dictionary should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and should not be interpreted as an ideal or excessively formal meaning unless explicitly defined in this specification. It is desirable not to.

1 is a view showing the configuration of a skin condition monitoring system using a near-infrared device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1, the present invention includes at least one near-infrared device 100, a server computer 200, at least one user terminal 300, a database 400, and the like.

The near-infrared device 100 is provided with at least one near-infrared emission cell and a built-in or external sensor module, and is mounted on a specific body part of the user to emit near-infrared rays to the user's skin through the near-infrared emission module, and the sensor module Through this, the skin condition of a specific part of the body where near-infrared rays are shot is measured or photographed.

In addition, the near-infrared device 100 transmits skin condition information measured or photographed through the sensor module to a remote server computer 200 through a network, and transmits the skin condition information of the user from the server computer 200 to the body. By receiving the result information on the analyzed skin condition by part, age, gender and race, and displaying it through a display device equipped with itself, the user can easily check his or her current skin condition.

That is, the near-infrared device 100 monitors a change in its own skin condition based on the analysis result provided from the server computer 200 to check the improvement status of the skin.

At this time, when the near-infrared device 100 transmits the skin condition information to the server computer 200, the near-infrared ray device 100 inputs user information on the body part to which the near-infrared ray is shot, the user's age, sex, and race, and the skin condition information and the The user information and device information may be registered and used in the server computer 200 at the time of transmission to the server computer 200 or purchase or use of the near-infrared device 100. In addition, the input of the user information may be performed through an application program installed in the user terminal 300 other than the near-infrared device 100.

In addition, the skin condition information transmitted from the near-infrared device 100 to the server computer 200 is measurement information such as oil, moisture, and elasticity, or a photographed image of the skin photographed close-up with a camera.

In addition, the result information on the skin condition provided from the server computer 200 is an average of each body part, age, sex, and race previously stored in the database 400 by measuring the skin condition information measured by a sensor or photographed by a camera. The current skin condition is determined by comparing with the data, for example, information such as skin balance information, skin type information, skin aging degree, and current skin age.

On the other hand, the near-infrared device 100 may additionally receive an optimal usage method for the near-infrared device generated based on the result information on the skin condition analyzed for each user from the server computer 200 and efficacy information corresponding thereto. have.

Based on this, individual users can use the near-infrared device more efficiently by adjusting the near-infrared emission time and intensity using the near-infrared device.

In addition, as described above, the near-infrared device 100 stores average data for each body part, age, gender, and race by itself, without going through the server computer 200, as described above, and is measured or photographed by the sensor module. It may be configured to determine a current skin condition by comparing one skin condition information with the average data.

The server computer 200 collects skin condition information measured or photographed through the sensor module from the near-infrared device 100 through a network, and collects skin condition information of each user collected from the near-infrared device 100 Each body part, age, gender, and race are classified and stored in the database 400.

In addition, the server computer 200 analyzes the skin condition for each user by comparing the collected skin condition information with the average data for each body part, age, gender and race previously stored in the database 400, and analyzes the skin condition for each user. The result information for one skin condition is provided to the corresponding near-infrared device 100.

At this time, the result information on the skin condition provided from the server computer 200 to the near-infrared device 100 includes skin balance information including oil, moisture and elasticity, and skin types including normal, dry, oily and oily dry. Information, skin aging, current skin age, or a combination thereof are accumulated over time.

For example, the normal is an ideal condition for skin in which moisture and sebum are adequately maintained, the dry is a condition for easy drying and is a skin that is liable to lack both moisture and sebum, and the oily is a skin in a state that is easily sticky, The oily dry is a condition that partially has dry skin and oily skin, which is both dry and oily.

In addition, the skin balance information, skin aging degree, and current skin age are information provided in a certain number. That is, the skin condition information measured or photographed by the sensor module of the near-infrared device 100 is stored in the database 400 in close proximity with information such as oil, moisture, elasticity, etc. A specific step in which information on the number of pores per unit area of a body area, width, wrinkles, dead skin cells, etc. is divided into predetermined steps according to body parts, age, sex, and race, and is compared with the information divided and matched based on the comparison result. It is converted into a value corresponding to and is provided to each user.

In addition, the server computer 200 refers to the near-infrared device usage information and efficacy information previously stored in the database 400 based on the analyzed result information on the skin condition, and the near-infrared ray suitable for the current skin condition of each user. After generating the device usage method and efficacy information, the generated near-infrared device usage method and efficacy information may be provided to the corresponding near-infrared device 100.

At this time, the server computer 200 compares skin condition information for each user with pre-stored average data and compares the result information on the analyzed skin condition, or the near-infrared device usage method and efficacy information to the near-infrared device 100 for each user. It is not provided directly, but may be provided through an application program of the specific user terminal 300 registered by the user. In addition, the server computer 200 may simultaneously provide result information on the analyzed skin condition, or the method and efficacy information of the near-infrared device to the near-infrared device 100 and the user terminal 300.

On the other hand, when the server computer 200 is additionally equipped with a microscope or a magnifying glass in the camera for photographing the skin condition of the near-infrared device 100, the camera as well as the microscope, a magnifying glass, etc. are automatically controlled remotely or By manually moving the skin by a control command, it is possible to collect more detailed and extensive information on the condition of the skin.

The user terminal 300 is a portable mobile communication device such as a smartphone or a tablet, and collects skin condition information measured or photographed by the near-infrared device 100 from the server computer 200 through a pre-installed application program. By receiving and displaying the analyzed result information, each user can monitor his or her skin improvement state in real time while using the near-infrared device 100.

In addition, the user terminal 300 receives and displays the optimal usage method for the near-infrared device 100 from the server computer 200 and efficacy information corresponding thereto, so that each user can efficiently access the near-infrared device 100. Make it available.

The database 400 stores average data on skin condition information by body part, age, gender, and race of each user, which is periodically collected by the server computer 200. In other words, according to each user's body part, age, sex, and race, the number of pores per unit area of the body part, the size of the skin balance, aging degree, skin age, skin type, etc. It is stored in predetermined steps based on information such as wrinkles and dead skin cells.

In addition, the database 400 stores a method of using the near-infrared ray device 100 and efficacy information according to the skin condition for each user.

In addition, the database 400 includes skin condition information of each user collected from the near-infrared device 100, result information analyzed by the server computer 200 based on the skin condition information of each user, and current Accumulates and stores the results of providing information on the use of near-infrared devices suitable for skin conditions and efficacy.

2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a skin condition monitoring process using a near-infrared device to which the present invention is applied.

As shown in FIG. 2, the near-infrared device 100 is mounted on a specific body part of the user (①), emits near-infrared rays to a specific body part for a certain period of time, and then measures the skin to which near-infrared rays are shot with a sensor module, or Take a picture (②).

In addition, the near-infrared device 100 transmits the skin condition information measured or photographed by the sensor module to the server computer 200 at a remote location via a network (③).

Then, the server computer 200 analyzes the skin condition information for each user collected from the near-infrared device 100 by comparing it with average data previously stored in the database 400 (④). That is, the skin condition information for each user is analyzed by comparing the skin condition information collected from the near-infrared device 100 with average data for each body part, age, gender, and race previously stored in the database 400.

In addition, the server computer 200 provides information including skin condition result information analyzed for each user, for example, skin balance information, skin type information, skin aging degree, current skin age, or a combination thereof to a corresponding user. (⑤).

That is, the server computer 200 provides skin condition result information analyzed for each user through the near-infrared device 100, the user terminal 300, or a combination thereof.

Meanwhile, the server computer 200 refers to the skin condition result information analyzed for each user, and generates usage method and efficacy information of the near-infrared device 100 suitable for the current skin condition, and the generated near-infrared device 100 Provides information on how to use and efficacy of the user (⑥).

Accordingly, the user terminal 300 displays skin condition result information analyzed and provided by the server computer 200, or the usage method and efficacy information of the near-infrared device 100 through an application program, so that the user The condition can be monitored in real time, or the use method and efficacy information of the near-infrared device 100 can be understood (⑦-1).

In addition, the skin condition result information, or the use method and efficacy information of the near-infrared device 100 may be provided directly to the near-infrared device 100 without being provided through an application program of the user terminal 300.

In this case, the near-infrared device 100 displays skin condition result information analyzed and provided by the server computer 200 through a display unit provided by itself, or the usage method and efficacy information of the near-infrared device 100, thereby allowing the user to You can monitor your own skin condition in real time or familiarize yourself with the usage method and efficacy information of the near-infrared device 100 (⑦-2).

3 is a diagram showing in detail the configuration of a near-infrared device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3, the near-infrared device 100 includes a near-infrared emission cell 110, a near-infrared emission module 120, a sensor module 130, a communication unit 140, a driving control unit 150, and a display unit 160 , An input unit 170, a storage unit 180, and the like.

In addition, although not shown in the drawings, the near-infrared device 100 may further include a power supply unit for supplying operation power to each component, an update management unit for managing updates of various operation programs, and the like.

The near-infrared emission cell 110 is an LED chip or lamp that emits near-infrared rays, and at least one is provided inside the near-infrared device 100 at a predetermined interval.

The near-infrared emission module 120 is provided with at least one near-infrared emission cell 120 on its inner surface, and emits near-infrared rays by being mounted on a specific part of the user's body.

At this time, the near-infrared emission module 120 may be manufactured in various forms such as a mask, gloves, a scarf, and a joint protector, and the sensor module 130 including a sensor and a camera may be incorporated.

The sensor module 130 includes various sensors capable of measuring the oil content, moisture, elasticity, etc. of the skin for a specific body part where the near-infrared rays emitted through the near-infrared ray emission module 120 are emitted, and the skin of the corresponding body part is taken close-up. It can be composed of a camera or a combination thereof.

In this case, the sensor module 130 is generally configured in a form built into the inner side of the near-infrared ray emitting module 120, but may be configured externally outside the near-infrared device 120.

For example, when the sensor module 130 is configured as a built-in type, it is configured integrating with the near-infrared emission cell 120 provided in the near-infrared emission module 120, or provided in the near-infrared emission module 120 It may be installed between the array of the near-infrared emission cells 120 at a predetermined position where it is necessary to measure the condition of the skin.

Meanwhile, the sensor module 130 may further include a microscope or a magnifying glass for magnifying and photographing the skin surface of a specific body part in the camera, and in this case, the driving control unit 150 based on the remote control of the server computer 200 By controlling the rotation, zoom, focus, pan, tilt, or a combination of these, it is possible to enlarge the skin condition, take a detailed image, or shoot at an angle. In this case, the sensor module 130 may be manually moved by a user based on a remote control command from the server computer 200.

The communication unit 140 transmits status information on the skin of a specific body part measured or photographed by the sensor module 130 to the server computer 200 through a network such as LTE, 5G, or Wi-Fi.

In addition, the communication unit 140 receives the skin condition information of the user from the server computer 200 and compares the stored average data for each body part, age, sex, and race to the network. It is transmitted through and transmitted to the display unit 160.

In addition, the communication unit 140 receives the optimal use method of the near-infrared device 100 generated according to the current skin condition of the user from the server computer 200 and the corresponding efficacy information, and transmits it to the display unit 160 In addition, a control command for remotely controlling driving of the camera included in the sensor module 130 is received from the server computer 200 and output to the driving control unit 150.

The driving control unit 150 is a part that collectively controls each constituent part of the near-infrared device 100, and controls the operation of the near-infrared emission module 120 based on an operation signal of the input unit 170, and the sensor The module 130 controls to measure or photograph the state information of the skin irradiated with near-infrared rays.

In addition, when a control command for remotely controlling the operation of the sensor module 130 is transmitted from the server computer 200 through the communication unit 140, the driving control unit 150, the sensor module based on the control command. Control the driving of 130.

That is, based on the control command for driving the camera included in the sensor module 130 or the additionally provided microscope or magnifying glass transmitted from the server computer 200, the movement of the microscope or magnifying glass as well as the camera (ie, rotation), By controlling the zoom, focus, pan, and tilt, the skin condition information of each user is collected in a more detailed and wide range.

The display unit 160 includes a plurality of LEDs or LCD panels, and is provided outside the near-infrared device 100 or on an operation panel (not shown) connected to the near-infrared device 100 by wire.

In addition, the display unit 160 is composed of a plurality of LEDs or LCD panels, and the result information on the skin condition collected by the server computer 200 and analyzed by comparing the skin condition information for each user with the previously stored average data, Alternatively, the use method and efficacy information of the near-infrared device 100 is displayed on the screen so that the user can monitor his or her skin condition.

In addition, the display unit 160 may display information on various operating states of the near-infrared device 100 including on, off, near-infrared emission time, near-infrared intensity control, and the like.

The input unit 170 is a part for inputting various operation signals of the near-infrared device 100, for example, on, off, near-infrared emission time, near-infrared intensity control, and the like, and includes a button and a touch pad.

In this case, the input unit 170 may be provided outside the near-infrared device 100 or on an operation panel (not shown) connected to the near-infrared device 100 by wire, similar to the display unit 160.

The storage unit 180 stores various operation programs used in the near-infrared device 100 and temporarily stores skin condition information measured or photographed by the sensor module 130.

In addition, when the near-infrared device 100 performs a function of analyzing the user's skin condition information without going through the server computer 200, the sensor module 130 measures or photographs Average data for each body part, age, sex, and race compared with one skin condition information is periodically provided from the server computer 200 and stored.

4 is a view for explaining a variable connection of a near-infrared emission cell or a sensor module provided in the near-infrared emission module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the near-infrared device 100 of the present invention may be incorporated in the near-infrared emission module 120.

For example, the sensor module 130 may be installed integrally with the near-infrared emission cell 110 at a specific location of the near-infrared emission module 120. In addition, between the arrays of the near-infrared emission cells 110 provided in the near-infrared emission module 120, it may be variably installed at a predetermined position where it is necessary to measure the condition of the skin.

In addition, the near-infrared emission cell 110 may be variably connected and configured to suit each body part of the user.

5 is a view for explaining detailed and extensive collection of skin condition information by automatic or manual rotation of a magnifying glass or microscope provided in a sensor module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, a magnifying glass or a microscope, which is a lens capable of adjusting magnification, may be additionally provided on the front surface of the sensor module 130, and the sensor module 130 may be automatically or manually rotated.

That is, in the present invention, the skin condition information of a specific body part to which near-infrared rays are emitted can be photographed in more detail and in a wider range through automatic rotation or manual rotation of the magnifying glass or microscope.

6 is a diagram showing in detail the configuration of a server computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 6, the server computer 200 includes a communication unit 210, an information collection unit 220, an analysis unit 230, a result information providing unit 240, a remote control unit 250, and an update management unit ( 260).

In addition, although the server computer 200 is not shown in the drawing, a power supply for supplying operating power to each component, an input for inputting data for various functions, and collectively controlling each component of the server computer 200 It may further include a control unit and the like.

The communication unit 210 receives status information on the skin of a specific body part from the near-infrared device 100 through a network and transmits it to the information collection unit 220.

In addition, the communication unit 210 compares the skin condition information collected from the near-infrared device 100 with pre-stored average data for each body part, age, sex, and race, and analyzes result information about the skin condition, or The optimal use method of the near-infrared device 100 generated according to the current skin condition and the corresponding efficacy information are transmitted to the corresponding near-infrared device 100 or the user terminal 300.

In addition, the communication unit 210 transmits a control command for remotely controlling the driving of the camera included in the sensor module 130 input from the remote control unit 250 to the corresponding near-infrared device 100.

The information collection unit 220 collects skin condition information of a specific body part to which near-infrared rays are emitted from the near-infrared ray device 100 through the communication unit 210, and stores the collected skin condition information by body part, age, and gender. And classified by race and stored in the database 400.

In addition, the information collection unit 220 continuously collects skin condition information by body part, age, sex, and race of general users through dermatology hospitals, skin care companies, etc., and based on the collected skin condition information, the database The average data stored in (400) is updated, stored, and managed. In other words, it is possible to increase the reliability and accuracy of average data by body part, age, gender and race by collecting big data related to more skin conditions.

The analysis unit 230 compares the skin condition information for each user collected through the information collection unit 220 with average data for each body part, age, sex, and race stored in the database 400. The skin condition for each user is analyzed, and the skin condition analysis information for each user is output to the result information providing unit 240.

The result information providing unit 240 includes skin balance information, skin type information, skin aging level, current skin age, or a combination thereof based on the skin condition analysis information for each user input from the analysis unit 230. The result information on the condition is generated, and the result information on the generated skin condition is provided to the near-infrared device 100 or the user terminal 300 through the communication unit 210.

In addition, the result information providing unit 240 generates the near-infrared device usage method and efficacy information suitable for the current skin condition of each user based on the result information on the skin condition for each user, and the generated information suitable for the current skin condition. The near-infrared device usage method and efficacy information are provided to the corresponding near-infrared device 100 or the user terminal 300 through the communication unit 210.

The remote control unit 250 generates a remote control command for directly controlling the operation of the sensor module 130 of the near-infrared device 100 from a remote location, and corresponds the generated remote control command through the communication unit 210 It transmits to the near-infrared ray device 100.

In particular, the remote control unit 250 remotely controls operations such as rotation, zoom, focus, pan, and tilt of the camera, microscope or magnifying glass included in the sensor module 130, thereby magnifying the state of the skin in detail. It is possible to shoot or shoot from an oblique angle.

The update management unit 260 processes the update of various operation programs related to driving control of the near-infrared device 110 used in the near-infrared device 100 and operation control of a sensor or camera.

Next, an embodiment of a skin condition monitoring method using the near-infrared device according to the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 7. At this time, the order of each step according to the method of the present invention may be changed by a use environment or a person skilled in the art.

7 is a flow chart showing in detail the operation of the skin condition monitoring method using a near-infrared device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, the near-infrared ray device 100 shoots near-infrared rays to a specific body, and based on this, a user for monitoring his/her skin condition uses the near-infrared ray device 100 to shoot the near-infrared ray on the face, neck, arms, legs, joints, etc. After mounting on the part, when the near-infrared ray emission time or intensity is set and operated through the input unit 170, the near-infrared ray is emitted to the corresponding body part through the near-infrared emission module 120 (S100).

After emitting near-infrared rays to a specific body part for a certain period of time through the step S100, the sensor module 130 built-in or externally provided in the near-infrared device 100 measures the condition of the skin for a specific body part where the near-infrared rays are shot. Or take a picture (S200).

For example, the oil, moisture, and elasticity of the skin are measured through a measurement sensor included in the sensor module 130, or a close-up photograph of the skin is performed through a camera, a magnifying glass, or a microscope.

After measuring or photographing the skin of a specific body part through the sensor module 130 through the step S200, the near-infrared device 100 receives the state information of the skin measured or photographed in the step S200 through the communication unit 140 Is transmitted to the server computer 200 (S300).

Then, the information collection unit 220 of the server computer 200 separates the skin condition information for each user collected from the near-infrared device 100 by body part, age, gender and race, and stores it in the database 400 Do (S400).

Thereafter, the analysis unit 230 of the server computer 200 compares the skin condition information collected through the step S400 with the average data for each body part, age, sex, and race previously stored in the database 400. The skin condition for each user is analyzed (S500).

Depending on the skin condition of each user analyzed through the step S500, the result information providing unit 240 of the server computer 200 includes skin balance information, skin type information, skin aging degree, current skin age or these for each user. Generates skin condition result information including a combination of and transmits it to the near-infrared device 100 or the user terminal 300 of the corresponding user (S600).

That is, in the server computer 200, the skin balance information including oil, moisture and elasticity, skin type information including normal, dry, oily and oily dry, skin aging, current skin age, or a combination thereof are displayed in time series. Skin condition result information is directly provided to the near-infrared device 100 and displayed through the display unit 170, or provided through an application installed in the user terminal 300 and displayed on the screen, or provided through a combination thereof. Is to do.

On the other hand, the server computer 200 uses the near-infrared device usage information and efficacy information previously stored in the database 400 for the skin condition result information for each user analyzed in step S500 through the result information providing unit 240 With reference to, the near-infrared use method and efficacy information suitable for the current skin condition may be generated, and the generated near-infrared use method and efficacy information may be transmitted to the near-infrared device 100 or the user terminal 300 of the corresponding user (S700). ).

As described above, the present invention collects and analyzes skin condition information measured or photographed with a sensor or camera provided in a near-infrared device in a server computer, and provides the analyzed result to a user, so that each user uses a near-infrared device. In the process, you can monitor how the condition of the skin improves.

In addition, since the present invention provides each user with an optimal usage method for the near-infrared device and the corresponding effect in the server computer, each user can more efficiently use the near-infrared device.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, but this is only exemplary, and various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are available from those of ordinary skill in the field to which the technology belongs. You will understand that it is possible. Therefore, the technical protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the following claims.

100: near-infrared device 110: near-infrared emitting cell
120: near-infrared emission module 130: sensor module
140: communication unit 150: drive control unit
160: display unit 170: input unit
180: storage unit 200: server computer
210: communication unit 220: information collection unit
230: analysis unit 240: result information providing unit
250: remote control unit 260: update management unit
300: user terminal 400: database

Claims (10)

At least one near-infrared emitting cell;
A near-infrared ray emitting module provided with the at least one near-infrared ray emitting cell and mounted on a specific part of the body to emit near-infrared ray; And
And a sensor module built-in or externally provided in the near-infrared emission module to measure the condition of the skin on the specific part of the body. The method according to claim 1,
The sensor module,
In the near-infrared device, it is configured to be integrated with the near-infrared emitting cell, or
A near-infrared device, characterized in that the near-infrared device is installed at a predetermined position where it is necessary to measure a condition of the skin between the array of near-infrared-emitting cells in the near-infrared device. The method according to claim 1,
The sensor module,
A near-infrared device further comprising a microscope or a magnifying glass for magnifying and photographing the surface of the skin. The method according to claim 1,
The sensor module,
A near-infrared device, characterized in that it is possible to enlarge and shoot a skin condition, take a detailed image, or shoot at an angle by rotating it automatically or manually, controlling zoom, focus, pan, tilt, or a combination thereof. A near-infrared ray device having at least one near-infrared ray emitting cell and mounted on a specific part of the body to emit near-infrared ray;
A sensor module built-in or externally provided in the near-infrared device to measure or photograph a condition of the skin on the specific part of the body; And
Includes; a server computer that collects information on the condition of the skin measured or photographed by the sensor module,
The server computer,
The sensor module collects information on the condition of the skin and classifies it by body part, age, sex and race, and stores the collected information on the skin condition by body part, age, sex and race. A skin condition monitoring system using a near-infrared device, characterized in that the skin condition for each user is analyzed by comparing with average data, and result information on the analyzed skin condition is provided to the user. The method of claim 5,
The server computer,
Based on the analyzed result information on the skin condition, by referring to the previously stored near-infrared device usage information and efficacy information, the near-infrared device usage method and efficacy information suitable for the current skin condition of each user are generated, and the generated Skin condition monitoring system using a near-infrared device, characterized in that it provides information on how to use the near-infrared device and efficacy to a corresponding user. The method of claim 5,
The result information on the analyzed skin condition is,
Skin balance information including oil, moisture, and elasticity, skin type information including normal, dry, oily and oily dry, skin aging, current skin age, or a combination of these, accumulated over time,
Skin condition monitoring system using a near-infrared device, characterized in that it is provided directly to the near-infrared device, through an application installed in a user terminal, or a combination thereof. Emitting near-infrared rays through at least one near-infrared emission cell in a near-infrared ray device mounted on a specific body part of the user;
Measuring or photographing a skin condition for a specific body part of a user from which near-infrared rays are emitted by a sensor module built into the near-infrared ray device or provided externally; And
Including, in the server computer, collecting information on the state of the skin measured or photographed by the sensor module,
The server computer collects information on the state of the skin from the sensor module and classifies it by body part, age, sex, and race, and stores the collected information on the skin state by pre-stored body part and age. , Skin condition monitoring method using a near-infrared device, characterized in that the skin condition for each user is analyzed by comparing it with average data for each gender and race, and result information on the analyzed skin condition is provided to the user. The method of claim 8,
Skin condition monitoring method using the near-infrared device,
The server computer generates the near-infrared device usage method and efficacy information suitable for the current skin condition of each user by referring to the pre-stored near-infrared device usage information and efficacy information based on the analyzed result information on the skin condition. step; And
Providing the generated method of using the near-infrared device and efficacy information to a corresponding user; skin condition monitoring method using a near-infrared device further comprising. The method of claim 8,
The result information on the analyzed skin condition is,
Skin balance information including oil, moisture, and elasticity, skin type information including normal, dry, oily and oily dry, skin aging, current skin age, or a combination of these, accumulated over time,
In the server computer, skin condition monitoring method using a near-infrared device, characterized in that it is provided directly to the near-infrared device, through an application installed in a user terminal, or a combination thereof.

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