KR20240017261A - Skin massaging apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a skin massage device, and the skin massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an electrode portion formed of a plurality of electrodes in the contact portion, a cold and hot portion formed in the contact portion to absorb or heat heat, and the contact portion. It includes a wavelength unit that is formed and outputs a preset wavelength using a laser or LED, and a control unit that determines the skin condition and contact state of the user through the electrode unit and controls the operation of the hot and cold unit and the wavelength unit.

Description

Skin massage device {SKIN MASSAGING APPARATUS}

The present invention relates to a skin massage device, and more specifically, to a technology for performing customized skin massage according to the user's skin condition.

Today, as interest in skin care increases, it is being used in the field of non-invasive medical beauty technology using low and high frequencies. Among these, the technology using high frequencies uses high frequencies of electromagnetic waves to stimulate the skin with alternating current of 30KHz or higher, stimulating the blood environment and generating heat within the tissue to promote metabolism. This stimulation helps cosmetics penetrate deeper into the skin.

A skin massage device is required to accurately measure the condition of the skin and provide a skin massage suited to the skin condition. In general, methods are being developed to promote blood circulation by identifying the oil and moisture status of the skin. However, in order to more accurately determine the user's skin condition, there is a need for technology to accurately identify the skin condition affected by the cosmetics used by the user or the state of use.

The technology behind the present invention is disclosed in Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 0895050 (May 4, 2009).

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a skin massage device that can measure the user's skin condition and determine and provide optimal massage information.

In addition, the purpose is to provide a skin massage device that can select and provide optimal massage information according to the remaining amount of power.

In addition, the purpose is to provide a skin massage device that can provide optimal skin massage by changing massage information to reflect environmental information that has influenced changes in skin condition information.

In addition, the purpose is to provide a skin massage device that can sterilize the contact area to prevent bacteria from multiplying by using the cover part and the wavelength part without using a separate sterilizing device.

The skin massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an electrode portion formed of a plurality of electrodes in the contact portion, a cold and hot portion formed in the contact portion to absorb or radiate heat, and a preset electrode portion formed in the contact portion using a laser or LED. It includes a wavelength unit that outputs a wavelength, and a control unit that determines the skin condition and contact state of the user through the electrode unit and controls the operation of the hot and cold unit and the wavelength unit.

In addition, the electrode unit consists of a first electrode, a second electrode, and a third electrode, and two of these electrodes can be selected and used when supplying microcurrent to the skin or driving the wavelength unit.

Additionally, the control unit may calculate a driving time according to the remaining amount of internal power and selectively drive at least one of the electrode unit, the cold/hot unit, and the wavelength unit.

In addition, it further includes a vibration unit that outputs a preset vibration signal through the contact unit, and the control unit can vary the range and intensity of the vibration signal depending on the surface in contact with the user's skin.

In addition, it further includes a communication unit that communicates with an external user terminal or management server, wherein the control unit transmits the skin condition information of the user to the user terminal or the management server, and transmits the skin condition information from the user terminal or the management server. Information and a plurality of massage information in a preset similar range are collected as big data, learned using a machine learning algorithm, and when new massage information is updated, it is received and the massage information can be changed.

Accordingly, by measuring the user's skin condition, optimal massage information can be determined and provided.

Additionally, the optimal massage information can be selected and provided according to the remaining amount of power.

Additionally, the optimal skin massage can be provided by changing massage information to reflect environmental information that has influenced changes in skin condition information.

In addition, it is possible to sterilize the contact area by using the cover part and the wavelength part without using a separate sterilizing device to prevent bacteria from multiplying.

1 is a configuration diagram of a skin massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a detailed configuration diagram of the contact part of the body part of the skin massage device according to Figure 1.
Figure 3 is an example diagram to explain that the wavelength part of the skin massage device according to Figure 1 outputs different wavelengths depending on the facial area.
Figure 4 is an example diagram for explaining that the communication unit of the skin massage device according to Figure 1 communicates with a user terminal and a management server.
FIG. 5 is an example diagram illustrating receiving massage information according to user activity information from a user terminal among the skin massage devices according to FIG. 1.
Figure 6 is an example diagram for explaining the coupling of the cover part to the skin massage device according to Figure 1.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. The terms used are terms selected in consideration of their functions in the embodiment, and the meaning of the terms may vary depending on the intention of the guardian or operator or precedents. Therefore, the meaning of terms used in the embodiments described below, if specifically defined in the present specification, will follow the definition, and if there is no specific definition, the meaning will be interpreted as generally recognized by those skilled in the art.

Figure 1 is a configuration diagram of a skin massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a detailed configuration diagram of the contact portion of the body part of the skin massage device according to Figure 1, and Figure 3 is a configuration diagram of the skin massage device according to Figure 1 This is an example diagram to explain that the wavelength unit outputs different wavelengths depending on the facial area.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the skin massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body portion 110, an electrode portion 120, a hot/cold portion 130, a wavelength portion 140, and a control portion 150. ) includes.

The body portion 110 has a contact portion 111 that contacts the user's skin on one side, and a handle is formed on the other side. For example, the contact portion 111 may have a triangular shape on its surface in contact with the skin, but is not necessarily limited to this. An electrode part 120, a hot/cold part 130, and a wavelength part 140, which will be described later, may be formed in the contact part 111. The handle portion 112 of the body portion 110 may be formed in a shape that can be held by a user. In this case, a contact sensor 112-1 may be formed in the handle portion 112. The contact sensor 112-1 can detect an electrical signal that is sensed when the user grips it, detect pressure using a physical button, or detect movement.

Additionally, a display 113 may be formed on the body portion 110. For example, the display 113 may be formed in the form of an LCD or LED, but is not necessarily limited thereto. The display 113 may display various control information of the control unit 150. For example, remaining power, operation mode, time, date, etc. can be displayed, but are not necessarily limited to this. The body unit 110 can also output a preset identification code through the display 113. This is to set up pairing between the user terminal and Bluetooth or to authenticate the user.

Additionally, the body portion 110 may include a power supply portion 114. The power supply unit 114 can be implemented as a secondary battery capable of charging and discharging. The power unit 114 can be charged by connecting to an external adapter. Power information of the power supply unit 114 may be displayed through the display 113. The power source 114 may be detachable from the body 110 or may be built-in. The power unit 114 may output a warning signal when the remaining power amount is less than a preset value. This warning signal may be output through the display 113 or a speaker. Accordingly, the user can easily check the power status and charge.

The electrode portion 120 is formed of a plurality of electrodes on the contact portion 111. For example, the electrode unit 120 may be formed of the first electrode 121, the second electrode 122, and the third electrode 123, but is not necessarily limited thereto. The electrode unit 120 can detect an electrical signal by contacting the user's skin. The electrode unit 120 can detect electrical signals from the user's skin and output contact state information to the control unit 150. This is to accurately determine whether the electrode unit 120 is in contact with the user's skin. The control unit 150 can control the operating states of the cold/hot unit 130, the wavelength unit 140, etc. according to the contact state of the electrode unit 120.

In addition, the electrode unit 120 outputs a microcurrent to the skin and can measure the skin condition, such as oily or dry skin, according to the resistance value. This is to accurately diagnose skin condition by measuring skin oil or moisture. This skin condition information can be output to the control unit 150 to provide an optimal massage to the skin. The electrode unit 120 may output microcurrent to the user's skin for massage. In this case, the electrode unit 120 uses the first electrode 121 and the second electrode 122 at the same time, the second electrode 122 and the third electrode 123, or uses the first electrode 121 at the same time. ) and the third electrode 123 can be used simultaneously.

The hot and cold portion 130 is formed in the contact portion 111 to absorb or radiate heat. For example, the hot and cold unit 130 can be implemented using a Peltier element that absorbs or dissipates heat according to the flow of current, but is not necessarily limited to this. The hot and cold unit 130 can cool the skin by absorbing heat or provide a warming effect to the skin by generating heat. The hot/cold unit 130 may operate in an endothermic or heat dissipation mode by the control unit 150. The hot and cold unit 130 can produce a massage effect by varying the temperature of the user's skin. The temperature of the hot and cold unit 130 is controlled by the control unit 150.

Additionally, the hot and cold unit 130 is also capable of detecting the temperature of the skin. For example, the hot/cold unit 130 can detect the temperature of the skin using an infrared sensor, but is not necessarily limited to this. This is to accurately determine the skin temperature and set the operating temperature of the hot and cold unit 130 according to the skin temperature. The hot and cold unit 130 outputs skin temperature information to the control unit 150. Accordingly, the hot and cold unit 130 can be driven according to the user's skin temperature to enable more effective skin massage.

The wavelength portion 140 is formed in the contact portion 111 and outputs a preset wavelength using a laser or LED. For example, the wavelength unit 140 can output wavelengths of 532 nm, 1064 nm, and 1450 nm using a laser, but is not necessarily limited thereto. In the case of an LED, the wavelength unit 140 can output wavelengths in the blue, red, and ultraviolet regions. These wavelengths can be irradiated directly to the skin to sterilize the skin or improve its elasticity. The wavelength unit 140 can adjust the intensity and range of a preset wavelength under the control of the control unit 150 according to the user's skin condition.

Additionally, the wavelength unit 140 may determine whether or not to operate depending on the area of the skin. For example, when the contact unit 111 is located in the eye area of the face, the operation of the wavelength unit 140 may be stopped. In this case, a laser sensor is formed in the contact part 111, so that it is possible to distinguish and detect facial areas using the depth difference according to the curved surface of the face. The wavelength unit 140 may stop outputting a wavelength when the contact unit 111 is located in the eye area for more than a preset time. This is to prevent wavelengths that interfere with vision from being output to the eye area.

The control unit 150 determines the user's skin condition and contact state through the electrode unit 120 and controls the operation of the hot/cold unit 130 and the wavelength unit 140. For example, the control unit 150 determines whether the user's contact is detected through the contact sensor 112-1 of the handle unit 112. The control unit 150 may not operate if contact with the handle unit 112 is not detected. This is to ensure that the skin massage device 100 operates only during use. Accordingly, when the user does not use the skin massage device 100, power can be saved by turning off the power.

In addition, when the control unit 150 detects the user's contact through the handle unit 112, it detects whether or not the user is in contact with the skin through the electrode unit 120. For example, if no current is detected through the electrode unit 120, the control unit 150 may determine that the user's skin contact has not been detected. When the user's skin contact is detected through the electrode unit 120, the control unit 150 diagnoses the user's skin condition based on this. It is possible to diagnose the oil and moisture status of the skin through the intensity and range of the current detected through the electrode unit 120.

In addition, after determining the user's skin condition, the control unit 150 uses the electrode unit 120, the cold and hot unit 130, and the wavelength unit 140 to massage the electrode unit 120, the cold and hot unit 140 according to preset massage information for each skin. The section 130 and the wavelength section 140 can be controlled. In this case, the control unit 150 may flow a micro-current through the electrode unit 120 to perform a skin massage. The control unit 150 can control the temperature of the hot and cold unit 130 to perform a skin massage. The control unit 150 can control the intensity and range of the wavelength unit 140 to perform a skin massage. The control unit 150 may simultaneously drive the electrode unit 120, the hot/cold unit 130, and the wavelength unit 140, or may selectively drive only some of them.

In addition, the control unit 150 can calculate the driving time according to the remaining power of the skin massage device 100 and selectively drive the massage information. The control unit 150 may selectively drive at least one of the electrode unit 120, the hot/cold unit 130, and the wavelength unit 140. For example, if the remaining amount of power is 5 minutes when driving the hot and cold unit 130, and the driving time is 20 minutes when driving the wavelength unit 140, the wavelength unit 140 can be driven. Accordingly, optimal massage information can be provided according to the remaining amount of power.

Additionally, the control unit 150 may selectively drive at least one of the electrode unit 120, the hot/cold unit 130, and the wavelength unit 140 depending on the area of the skin. For example, the control unit 150 may use the laser sensor of the contact unit 111 to distinguish areas using a depth difference according to a preset interval of the skin. For example, the eye area, lip area, nose area, etc. of the face can be distinguished. When the contact unit 111 is located in the eye area, the control unit 150 may stop the output of the wavelength unit 140 and allow the hot/cold unit 130 to operate. This is to prevent visual impairment by outputting wavelengths to the eye area.

Meanwhile, the skin massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a vibration unit 160.

The vibration unit 160 may output a preset vibration signal through the contact unit 111. The vibrating unit 160 uses a vibrating element to massage the skin. For example, the vibration unit 160 may be implemented using a vibration motor, and at least one vibration motor may be formed in the area of the contact unit 111. The vibration unit 160 is controlled by the control unit 150, and the vibration intensity and driving time can be varied. For example, the vibration unit 160 and the control unit 150 may be controlled using a PWM (pulse width modulation) method.

In this case, the control unit 150 can vary the range and intensity of the preset vibration signal depending on the surface in contact with the user's skin. The control unit 150 may drive the vibration unit 160 simultaneously with the electrode unit 120, the heating unit, and the wavelength unit 140, or may drive the vibration unit 160 selectively. For example, the control unit 150 can perform a vibration massage while simultaneously providing a thermal massage to the skin through a heating unit. The control unit 150 may calculate the driving time according to the remaining power of the skin massage device 100 and selectively drive the massage information. For example, if the remaining amount of power is 5 minutes when driving the vibration unit 160 and 20 minutes when driving the wave unit 140, the wave unit 140 can be driven. Accordingly, it is possible to provide an optimal massage according to the remaining amount of power.

Figure 4 is an example diagram for explaining that the communication unit communicates with the user terminal and the management server among the skin massage devices according to Figure 1, and Figure 5 is a massage according to the user's activity information from the user terminal among the skin massage devices according to Figure 1. This is an example diagram to explain receiving information.

Referring to Figures 1 to 5, the skin massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a communication unit 170.

The communication unit 170 communicates with the external user terminal 10 or management server 20. For example, the communication unit 170 can be implemented using communication modules such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 5G, 4G, and 3G. Here, the user terminal 10 may have a dedicated application installed that can communicate with the communication unit 170. The user terminal 10 can store and manage skin condition information or massage information transmitted from the communication unit 170. The user terminal 10 can also track changes in the user's skin condition using skin condition information transmitted from the communication unit 170. When the user's skin measurement is completed through the skin massage device 100, the communication unit 170 can transmit it to the user terminal 10 or the management server 20.

Additionally, the communication unit 170 can transmit skin condition information or massage information to the management server 20 to compare skin condition or usage patterns with other users. The management server 20 may receive sensing information from the communication unit 170 or the user terminal 10. The management server 20 receives and manages skin condition information about skin condition from a plurality of user accounts. For example, the management server 20 can classify and manage users based on their gender, age, skin type, and massage information. This is to collect and manage the skin conditions of multiple users through the management server 20 to recommend optimal massage information or cosmetics.

In this case, the control unit 150 transmits the user's skin condition information to the user terminal 10 or the management server 20. The control unit 150 can also transmit massage information of the skin massage device 100 to the user terminal 10 or the management server 20. This is to learn and recommend the optimal massage information by collecting the user's skin condition information and massage information as big data. In this case, skin condition information and a plurality of massage information in a preset similar range can be collected as big data from the user terminal 10 or management server 20, and learned using a machine learning algorithm to generate new massage information. When new massage information is updated from the user terminal 10 or the management server 20, the control unit 150 may receive it and reflect it in the control information. Accordingly, the latest massage information can be updated and used.

In addition, the control unit 150 is also capable of changing the massage information by receiving the user's environmental information from the user terminal 10 or the management server 20. Here, the user's environmental information represents temperature, humidity, and fine dust concentration according to the user's movement information. This is to change the massage information by determining what external environment the user is exposed to during his or her activities. For example, when environmental information of an environment with high temperature and low humidity is input, the control unit 150 may be set to massage information that outputs waves that soothe the skin.

The control unit 150 may set the final massage information by comparing first massage information based on skin condition information and second massage information based on environmental information. For example, if the skin condition information at the first time point and the skin condition information at the second time point exceed a preset change value, the controller 150 may vary the massage information by reflecting the environmental information. Accordingly, the optimal skin massage can be provided by changing the massage information to reflect the environmental information that influenced the change in skin condition information.

In addition, the control unit 150 calculates the total usage time of the electrode unit 120, the hot/cold unit 130, the wavelength unit 140, and the vibration unit 160, and when the preset usage time is exceeded, the communication unit 170 ) can be used to obtain user authentication. This is to warn a specific user of the risk of burns or side effects if he or she uses it beyond the preset usage time. If the usage time of the user authenticated through the communication unit 170 exceeds the preset value, the control unit 150 stops driving the electrode unit 120, the hot and cold unit 130, the wavelength unit 140, and the vibration unit 160. You can do it. In this case, it can be used after a certain period of time has elapsed.

In addition, if the user authenticated through the communication unit 170 is different from the existing user and the usage time is less than the preset value, the control unit 150 controls the electrode unit 120, the hot/cold unit 130, the wavelength unit 140, and the You can proceed with driving in the eastern part (160). This is to manage usage time when multiple people use one skin massage device 100. In this case, it is desirable to register multiple user information in advance with the user's account.

Additionally, the control unit 150 can recognize the user's fingerprint information through the contact sensor 112-1 formed on the handle portion 112 of the body portion 110. The control unit 150 uses the electrode unit 120, the cold/warm unit 130, and the wavelength unit 140 only when the user information authenticated through the contact sensor 112-1 and the user information authenticated through the communication unit 170 match. ) and the vibrating unit 160 may also be driven. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent unauthorized use in case of theft or loss by restricting the use of the skin massage device 100 certified in the name of another person.

Figure 6 is an example diagram for explaining the coupling of the cover part to the skin massage device according to Figure 1.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 6 , the skin massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a cover portion 180.

The cover portion 180 is coupled to the body portion 110 in a detachable manner. The cover part 180 is intended to protect the contact part 111 of the body part 110, and is preferably formed in a size that can cover the contact part 111. In this case, the body portion 110 may generate a contact signal when it comes into contact with the cover portion 180. This contact signal is output to the control unit 150. The control unit 150 may determine whether the cover unit 180 is in contact using the contact signal. When the cover unit 180 contacts the body unit 110, the control unit 150 outputs ultraviolet rays for a preset time using the wavelength unit 140 to sterilize the electrode unit 120.

In this case, a reflector 181 is formed inside the cover part 180 to reflect ultraviolet rays output through the wavelength part 140 so that they are irradiated to the entire area of the contact part 111. In this case, the reflector 181 may have a flat shape, but may also have a triangular cross-section for reflection. Accordingly, it is possible to sterilize the contact portion 111 to prevent bacteria from multiplying without using a separate sterilizing device.

In the above, the present invention has been described focusing on preferred embodiments described with reference to the drawings, but is not limited thereto. Accordingly, the present invention should be construed by the recitation of the claims, which are intended to cover obvious modifications that may be derived from the described embodiments.

100: Skin massage device
110: body part
111: contact part
112: handle part
112-1: Contact sensor
113: display
114: power unit
120: electrode part
121: first electrode
122: second electrode
123: third electrode
130: hot and cold section
140: Wavelength part
150: control unit
160: Vibration unit
170: Department of Communications
180: cover part
181: reflector

Claims (5)

A body portion 110 in which a contact portion 111 in contact with the user's skin is formed on one side and a handle is formed on the other side;
An electrode portion 120 formed of a plurality of electrodes on the contact portion 111;
A hot and cold part 130 formed on the contact part 111 to absorb or radiate heat;
A wavelength portion 140 formed on the contact portion 111 to output a preset wavelength using a laser or LED; and
A skin massage device 100 including a control unit 150 that determines the skin condition and contact state of the user through the electrode unit 120 and controls the operation of the hot and cold unit 130 and the wavelength unit 140. . According to paragraph 1,
The electrode unit 120 is,
It consists of a first electrode 121, a second electrode 122, and a third electrode 123, and two of these electrodes are selected and used when supplying microcurrent to the skin or driving the wavelength unit 140. A skin massage device (100). According to paragraph 1,
The control unit 150,
A skin massage device (100) that selectively drives at least one of the electrode unit (120), the hot and cold unit (130), and the wavelength unit (140) by calculating the driving time according to the remaining amount of internal power. According to any one of claims 1 to 3,
It further includes a vibration unit 160 that outputs a preset vibration signal through the contact unit 111,
The control unit 150,
A skin massage device (100) that varies the range and intensity of the vibration signal depending on the surface in contact with the user's skin. According to any one of claims 1 to 3,
It further includes a communication unit 170 that communicates with an external user terminal 10 or a management server 20,
The control unit 150,
The user's skin condition information is transmitted to the user terminal 10 or the management server 20, and the user terminal 10 or the management server 20 transmits a plurality of skin condition information and a preset similar range. A skin massage device (100) that collects massage information as big data, learns it using a machine learning algorithm, and receives new massage information when it is updated to change the massage information.