Electric shaver with imaging capability

a technology of electric shaving and imaging capability, which is applied in the field of electric shaving, can solve the problems of inability to direct eye contact during shaving, inability to see well the image in the mirror, and inability to provide mirrors in all locations
US20100186234A1Inactive Publication Date: 2010-07-29MAY PATENTS LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
MAY PATENTS LTD
Publication Date
2010-07-29
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

System and method for improving the shaving experience by providing improved visibility of the skin shaving area. A digital camera is integrated with the electric shaver for close image capturing of shaving area, and displaying it on a display unit. The display unit can be integral part of the electric shaver casing, or housed in a separated device which receives the image via a communication channel. The communication channel can be wireless (using radio, audio or light) or wired, such as dedicated cabling or using powerline communication. A light source is used to better illuminate the shaving area. Video compression and digital image processing techniques are used for providing for improved shaving results. The wired communication medium can simultaneously be used also for carrying power from the electric shaver assembly to the display unit, or from the display unit to the electric shaver.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 11 / 141,599, filed on Dec. 30, 2008, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates generally to electric shavers having electronic imaging functions.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Razors are known as a bladed tool primarily used in the shaving off of unwanted body hair. Electric shavers are known as an alternative to razors for removal of hair and / or slicing hair down to the level of the skin. Such shavers are commonly used by men to remove their facial hair (such as beard, mustache and whiskers) and by women to remove their leg, underarm and other hair. Electric shavers, also known as ‘electric razors’ or ‘electric dry shavers’, commonly include of a set of oscillating or rotating blades, which are held behind a perforated metal foil that prevents the blades from coming into contact with the skin...

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