Smart manicure device and management system thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to an intelligent nail art device and a management system thereof, and more particularly, to a technology which is attached to a user's nail or toe nail, can emphasize the beauty of the nail and toe nail through a specific design, and can change the design without replacing the nail art device, thereby expressing various designs. That is, the present invention is characterized in that an intelligent nail art device attached to each nail or toe nail is provided, which includes a display part formed to match the shape of the nail or toe nail and disposed such that a screen faces the upper part, a substrate part disposed at the lower part of the display part and used to control the transmission of a specific image to the display part, a lower case combined at the lower part of the substrate part, and an attachment layer formed at the bottom surface part of the lower case and directly contacting and attached to the nail or toe nail.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a smart nail device and its management system, and more specifically, to a technology that is attached to a user's nails or toenails, which can highlight the beauty of the nails and toenails through specific designs, and can change the design without changing the nail device, thereby enabling a variety of designs. Background Technology

[0002] Generally speaking, nail art has become widely popular since nail polish was commercialized in the early 20th century, and almost every young woman who cares about her appearance has tried it.

[0003] This art form can be applied to both nails and toenails, and its expression has gone beyond simply applying a specific color of nail polish, encompassing various patterns, paintings, designs, and decorations.

[0004] The types of nail art can be broadly divided into two categories: going to a professional nail salon to receive the treatment with the help of professionals, or purchasing pre-shaped nail stickers and then applying them to the nails or toenails.

[0005] As mentioned above, going to a professional nail salon for professional help is relatively expensive, and the nail art process is very time-consuming. While buying nail stickers and applying them yourself is inexpensive, the quality can be poor.

[0006] In addition, all current nail art techniques cannot achieve semi-permanence. Once the design is finalized, it cannot be changed, which causes inconvenience as it requires undergoing a new nail art procedure or purchasing new nail stickers each time.

[0007] [Existing Technical Documents] [Patent Documents] Patent Document 0001: Korean Patent No. 10-2735333 (Auxiliary Device for Nail Art) Patent Document 0002: Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2023-0055126 (Nail Art Information Sharing Platform Service System) Summary of the Invention The problem the invention aims to solve The present invention is proposed to solve the problems mentioned above. Its purpose is to provide an intelligent nail art device and a management system for the device, which can be applied to the user's nails or toenails without the help of professionals. The design is not fixed but can be flexibly changed to various designs, thereby improving the user's satisfaction with the design expression, and can be used continuously without replacing the device.

[0008] means for solving problems The present invention is characterized by providing a smart nail art device that is attached to each nail or toenail, comprising: a display portion formed to match the shape of the nail or toenail and configured to have the image facing upwards; a base plate portion disposed below the display portion and used to control the transmission of a specific image to the display portion; a lower housing portion attached to the lower portion of the base plate portion; and an attachment layer formed on the bottom surface of the lower housing portion and directly contacting and attaching to the nail or toenail.

[0009] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that the display unit employs a low-power organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display.

[0010] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that the display unit outputs images in the form of electronic ink.

[0011] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that the substrate includes: a communication module for close-range communication with a separate user terminal; a control module for transmitting image data received through the communication module and outputting it to a display unit; and a power supply module for supplying power to the communication module and the control module.

[0012] The present invention is characterized in that the substrate further includes a memory module connected to the control module for storing multiple image data.

[0013] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that the lower housing is also provided with a measurement module capable of measuring surrounding environmental information and user's physical information.

[0014] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized by providing a management system for an intelligent nail art device, comprising: a cloud server; multiple intelligent nail art devices attached to a user's nails or toenails, each of the multiple intelligent nail art devices having a display unit; and a user terminal connected to the cloud server via the Internet and connected to the intelligent nail art devices via short-range communication, receiving and selecting multiple images stored in the cloud server through a pre-installed application, and transmitting the selected images to the intelligent nail art devices.

[0015] Moreover, the present invention is characterized in that the user terminal recognizes the outline of the user's hand and nails through an application and a camera, and displays the selected image on the user terminal in the form of a preview through augmented reality (AR) simulation.

[0016] Invention Effects The intelligent nail art device of this invention can realize various design changes, which can significantly improve user satisfaction brought about by diverse design expressions. While improving ease of use and convenience, it can greatly shorten the time required for design changes compared with traditional nail art.

[0017] Moreover, since this invention can be used continuously without replacing the equipment, it has the advantage that the maintenance costs other than the initial cost are lower than those of traditional nail art. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of the intelligent nail art device of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 A diagram showing the modules constituting the base plate portion of the intelligent nail art device of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is an enlarged view showing the side connection structure of the lower housing in the intelligent nail art device of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating another embodiment of the intelligent nail art device of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 A diagram illustrating the management system of the intelligent nail art device of the present invention.

[0023] Figures 6 to 7 Example images illustrating the intelligent nail art device of the present invention implemented using computer graphics.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 10: Smart Nail Art Device 20: Cloud Server 30: User terminal 100: Display Section 200: Substrate part 210: Communication Module 220: Control Module 230: Power Module 240: Memory module 300: Lower housing 310: Support section 320: Groove 400: Attachment layer 410: Hollow section Detailed Implementation Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, in the process of describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of related known functions or structures will be omitted if it is determined that such detailed descriptions may unnecessarily obscure the essence of the present invention.

[0025] The intelligent nail device 10 of the present invention is a device that is attached to a user's nails or toenails. Since it is attached to each nail or toenail, when both hands are attached, five independent devices are attached to the left side and five independent devices are attached to the right side.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, the intelligent nail art device 10 of the present invention is characterized by comprising: a display section 100, formed to match the shape of a nail or toenail, and configured with the image facing upwards; a substrate section 200, disposed at the lower part of the display section 100 and used to control the transmission of a specific image to the display section 100; a lower housing 300, attached to the lower part of the substrate section 200; and an attachment layer 400, formed on the bottom surface of the lower housing 300 and directly contacting and attaching to the nail or toenail.

[0027] The display unit 100 uses electrical energy to display specific images and is shaped to match the shape of the nail. The size of the intelligent nail art device 10 of the present invention matches the size of the nail, and its thickness cannot be too large; therefore, the electrical energy consumed by the display unit 100 should be minimized.

[0028] Therefore, the display unit 100 should output images using a low-power OLED display or electronic ink to minimize power consumption. Compared to electronic ink, OLED displays offer superior image resolution but consume relatively more power. Electronic ink, on the other hand, consumes almost no power, but its color and brightness quality may be lower than that of OLED displays.

[0029] Furthermore, the display unit 100 not only needs to consider power consumption, but also needs to be formed into a shape that is easy to bend. That is, it should allow a certain degree of bending to match the shape of a fingernail; therefore, the material and thickness that can be bent need to be determined.

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, the substrate portion 200 of the present invention is located below the display portion 100 and has the function of controlling the operation of the display portion 100.

[0031] Therefore, as Figure 2 As shown, the substrate 200 of the present invention includes: a communication module 210 for close-range communication with a separate user terminal 30; a control module 220 for transmitting image data received through the communication module 210 and outputting it to the display unit 100; and a power supply module 230 for supplying power to the communication module 210 and the control module 220.

[0032] The communication module 210 is used for short-range communication with the user terminal 30. Bluetooth or Wi-Fi is preferred, but any method of data communication within a short distance is acceptable, regardless of the type of communication.

[0033] The communication module 210 can exchange various data while conducting close-range communication with the user terminal 30. In other words, its basic function is to receive information related to a specific image selected by the user terminal 30.

[0034] The control module 220 is responsible for the overall control of the intelligent nail art device 10. Its basic function is to transmit the image data received by the communication module 210 to the display unit 100 to achieve image output. Moreover, the control module 220 controls the operation of the display unit 100, so the screen of the display can be turned on or off as needed.

[0035] Furthermore, the power module 230 is a module that supplies power to components that require electrical energy, including the communication module 210 and the control module 220.

[0036] The power supply module 230 is preferably powered by a built-in ultra-small battery. In this case, since the ultra-small battery is difficult to replace, it needs to be charged to replenish the power.

[0037] In this case, there are multiple charging methods available.

[0038] Of course, wired charging is less efficient because it requires charging a large number of devices and is difficult to integrate into small devices. In addition, there are various other methods such as wireless charging, solar charging, and charging using the user's body pressure or heat.

[0039] Furthermore, the substrate 200 of the present invention may also include a memory module 240, which is connected to the control module 220 and used to store multiple image data. The memory module 240 stores multiple image data, thereby allowing the image of the display unit 100 to be changed within the stored image range. Here, "image" refers to data obtained from the user terminal 30 connected via the communication module 210.

[0040] Because of the memory module 240, images can be changed even without a communication connection to the user terminal 30. For example, assuming five types of images are stored in the memory module 240, the monotony of the images can be eliminated by periodically changing them sequentially. In this case, the change interval can be set to a day, a month, or even within seconds. If the stored images consist of interrelated images, and the change interval is set to change every 0.1 to 1 second, a dynamic effect can be achieved.

[0041] The lower housing 300 of the present invention is attached to the lower part of the substrate portion 200 to protect the substrate portion 200 from being exposed. It is preferably made of a material such as plastic, and the bottom surface is preferably formed into a curved shape that matches the shape of a fingernail.

[0042] Furthermore, the lower housing 300 not only secures the substrate portion 200 but also simultaneously secures the display portion 100, which is the main structure of this invention. More specifically, as... Figure 3 As shown, the cross-sectional structure of the lower shell 300 is " The device has a “” shape, with support portions 310 integrally formed on both sides. The support portions 310 are structures that simultaneously cover the edges of the substrate portion 200 and the display portion 100, thereby forming an intelligent nail art device 10 through the lower housing 300.

[0043] In order to combine the substrate portion 200 and the display portion 100 into the lower housing 300, they can be inserted in two ways: one is to open the support portions 310 located on both sides of the lower housing 300 and insert the substrate portion 200 and the display portion 100 from the upper part of the lower housing 300; the other is to push the substrate portion 200 and the display portion 100 into the lower housing 300 in a sliding manner from the front surface or the rear surface of the lower housing 300.

[0044] The adhesive layer 400 of the present invention is formed on the bottom surface of the lower housing 300 and directly contacts and adheres to the nail or toenail, thereby achieving adhesion. It can be made of materials such as double-sided tape coated with an adhesive substance, but semi-permanent use can also be achieved by attaching an adhesive pad made of materials such as silicone or rubber.

[0045] When the adhesive layer 400 is made of materials such as silicone or rubber, its adhesion is lower than that of materials such as double-sided tape. Therefore, if Figure 4 As shown, the adhesive layer 400 is not attached to the entire bottom surface of the lower housing 300. Instead of forming the adhesive layer 400 at the center of the lower housing 300, a hollow portion 410 is formed, and a groove 320 is formed in the portion of the lower housing 300 where the hollow portion 410 is located. Due to this structure, during the process of attaching the smart nail device 10 to the nail, an air layer is formed between the center of the nail and the lower housing 300 due to the presence of the hollow portion 410 and the groove 320. In this situation, due to the pressure generated by pressing, the lower housing 300 and the adhesive layer 400 temporarily deform, and when they return to their original shape, a negative pressure is formed in the space where the air layer is located, thereby generating a strong bonding force.

[0046] If the above structure is present, even if the adhesion layer 400 itself has poor adhesion, the bonding force can be enhanced by internal pressure. Therefore, the smart nail device 10 can be prevented from falling off the nail or toenail.

[0047] Furthermore, a measurement module (not shown) can be further provided in the lower housing 300 of the present invention, which can measure ambient environmental information and user's physical information. The environmental information can be composed of sensors capable of measuring the temperature, humidity, and air quality around the user, while the physical information can measure the user's body temperature, heart rate, etc. When the measurement information from the measurement module changes, the measurement information can be displayed on the display unit 100 or transmitted to the user terminal 30 so that the user can recognize the measurement information.

[0048] Figure 5 The diagram illustrates the management system of the intelligent nail art device of the present invention, characterized by comprising: a cloud server 20; a plurality of intelligent nail art devices 10, attached to the user's nails or toenails, each of the plurality of intelligent nail art devices 10 having a display unit 100; and a user terminal 30, which is connected to the cloud server 20 via the Internet, connected to the intelligent nail art devices 10 via short-range communication, and receives and selects a plurality of images stored in the cloud server via a pre-installed application, and transmits the selected images to the intelligent nail art devices 10.

[0049] The cloud server 20 is connected to the user terminal 30 via the Internet and serves as a server for managing the user IDs and nail art images of the application. Therefore, it stores the membership information and various nail art images for each user terminal 30. This membership information and nail art images can be accessed via a webpage or an application installed on the user terminal 30.

[0050] The intelligent nail art device 10 is a device that includes a display unit 100. Its specific structure has been described above, so repeated descriptions will be omitted.

[0051] Furthermore, the user terminal 30 refers to an electronic device such as a smartphone, which connects to the cloud server 20 via internet communication and to the smart nail art device 10 via short-range communication such as Bluetooth. An application pre-installed on the user terminal 30 is executed to select nail art images to be applied to the smart nail art device 10.

[0052] As described above, the user selects a nail art image through the user terminal 30, which is immediately displayed on the display unit 100 of the smart nail art device 10. Furthermore, the user can also confirm the desired nail art image on the user terminal 30 via a virtual image. In other words, the user terminal 30 can recognize the outline of the user's hands and nails through an application and camera, allowing the selected image to be simulated using augmented reality (AR) and displayed as a preview on the user terminal 30.

[0053] As described above, when using augmented reality (AR) simulation, the response time to design changes can be accelerated, and since confirmation can be made without displaying each item on the display unit 100, power consumption can be minimized.

[0054] Furthermore, the management system of the intelligent nail art device of the present invention can create a new revenue model by setting the nail art image download service as a paid service.

[0055] The present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments described above. However, various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart nail art device (10) that is attached to each fingernail or toenail, characterized in that, include: The display unit (100) is formed to match the shape of a fingernail or toenail and is configured to face upwards. A substrate portion (200) is disposed at the lower part of the display portion (100) and is used to control the transmission of a specific image to the display portion (100). The lower housing (300) is attached to the lower part of the base plate portion (200), and An adhesive layer (400) is formed on the bottom surface of the lower housing (300) and directly contacts and adheres to the nail or toenail.

2. The intelligent nail art device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display unit (100) employs a low-power organic light-emitting diode display.

3. The intelligent nail art device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display unit (100) outputs images in electronic ink.

4. The intelligent nail art device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The substrate portion (200) includes: The communication module (210) communicates with a separate user terminal (30) over short distances. The control module (220) transmits the image data received through the communication module (210) to the display unit (100) and outputs it. The power supply module (230) supplies power to the communication module (210) and the control module (220).

5. The intelligent nail art device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The substrate portion (200) further includes: The memory module (240) is connected to the control module (220) to store multiple image data.

6. The intelligent nail art device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower housing (300) is also provided with: The measurement module is capable of measuring information about the surrounding environment and the user's physical condition.

7. A management system for an intelligent nail art device, characterized in that, include: Cloud server (20). Multiple smart nail art devices (10) are attached to the user's nails or toenails, and each of the multiple smart nail art devices (10) has a display unit (100), and The user terminal (30) is connected to the cloud server (20) via Internet communication and to the smart nail art device (10) via short-range communication. It receives and selects multiple images stored in the cloud server through a pre-installed application and transmits the selected images to the smart nail art device (10).

8. The management system for the intelligent nail art device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The user terminal (30) identifies the outline of the user's hand and nails through an application and camera, and displays the selected image on the user terminal (30) in the form of a preview through augmented reality simulation.

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