PROXIMITY SENSOR
A proximity sensor accessory for hair dryers enhances hair dye application and drying by integrating smart control for precise and efficient application and drying, addressing the inefficiencies and safety concerns of traditional methods.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- FR2023013068
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-11-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-11-27
AI Technical Summary
Existing hair coloring methods using oxidizing chemicals are time-consuming and can be corrosive, and there is a need for improved devices and processes to apply and dry hair dye compositions efficiently.
A proximity sensor accessory for a hair dryer that adjusts the application and drying process based on distance analysis, using a 'smart hair dryer' with integrated circuitry to control the applicator and hot air for precise application and drying of aerosol cosmetic compositions.
Enables efficient and safe application and drying of hair dye, improving color retention and reducing user interaction by integrating proximity sensing and smart control for ergonomic use.
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Abstract
Description
[0017] [Fig.2] Fig.2 shows a flowchart of an example of a process for drying an aerosol cosmetic composition using a proximity sensor accessory intended to be attached to and / or used with a hair dryer, according to aspects of the disclosure.
[0018] The foregoing aspects and many concomitant advantages of the present invention will be more readily appreciated as they are better understood with reference to the following detailed description, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Detailed description
[0019] Existing devices and processes for hair coloring generally use an oxidizing chemical reaction that can be corrosive to tissues and is too time-consuming. With these approaches, typically, two compounds are mixed to form a hair dye composition, and the hair dye composition is then meticulously applied to the hair. These approaches are time-consuming but can produce hair coloring that lasts three weeks or more. There is a need for devices and processes for applying hair dye compositions to hair and for drying these compositions to achieve satisfactory color retention. colored hair. This disclosure addresses this need and other long-standing and unmet needs in art.
[0020] Figure 1 shows a diagram of a hair dryer with a proximity sensor accessory attached thereto, used to apply an aerosol cosmetic composition to an individual's hair and to dry the aerosol cosmetic composition with the hair dryer, according to aspects of the disclosure. An example of a hair dryer accessory includes a proximity sensor configured to detect the distance between the sensor and an individual's hair for distance analysis, for example, to adjust the position of the applicator for applying a cosmetic composition, such as hair dye, to the individual's hair.The applicator can spray an aerosol hair dye within an area adjacent to a hairdryer outlet when attached to the hairdryer. The hot air emitted by the hairdryer coincides with the spray from the attachment and the operation of a remotely controlled proximity sensor. In this way, the distance to the hair can be analyzed by circuitry in a computer device (e.g., a "smart hairdryer" computer device) to determine, for example, an adjustment to the applicator (e.g., nozzle focal point, spray diameter, spray speed, applicator positioning, etc.). The cosmetic composition can then be applied and dried with hot air for improved application and drying.
[0021] In some embodiments, the accessory is configured for physical attachment to the hair dryer, for example, as an aftermarket addition to the hair dryer. The accessory may include a power connection (for example, an AC power connection for use with a wall outlet) and / or a power source, such as a battery. The power connection and / or the power source may be connected and configured operationally to activate the proximity sensor, for example, following an input, such as a button press, and / or a processor-mediated activation. The accessory may include a housing and, optionally, examples of attachment means including, but not limited to, hook-and-loop fasteners, button attachments, clips, strap attachments, or the like.However, in other embodiments, the accessory is integrated into or attached to the hair dryer, or is supplied in combination with the hair dryer and is configured for physical attachment to the hair dryer.
[0022] In at least some embodiments, the hair dryer can be specifically configured to receive the accessory and may include, for example, a modular attachment point for use with the accessory, optionally with one or more other hair dryer accessories. Thus, in various aspects, the Disclosure offers a hair dryer and a hair dryer accessory.
[0023] In some embodiments, the cosmetic composition is configured to be applied to an individual's hair, particularly to the hair. The cosmetic composition may be or include a hair dye that can be dried with the hot air of a hairdryer. The hair dye may be intended to impart a hair color to the individual's hair, for example.
[0024] As shown in [Fig.2], a flowchart of an example of a method for drying an aerosol cosmetic composition using a proximity sensor accessory intended to be attached to and / or used with a hair dryer shows that this method can include preparing the hair for the application of the cosmetic composition; detecting a distance from the hair, with a proximity sensor of a hair dryer accessory; determining a hair dryer blower level, a hair dryer blower temperature and / or an applicator spray level based on the analysis of an image of the body part produced by the proximity sensor; applying, with an applicator, the aerosol cosmetic composition to the individual's body part; and activating a blower of the hair dryer, so that the hair dryer blows hot air onto the aerosol cosmetic composition on the body part.In some embodiments, the accessory can be attached (and / or is attached) to the hair dryer for ergonomic use of the blower and / or applicator, so that a user does not need to change the grip or change a held device to use these features of the combination.
[0025] In certain embodiments, a spray area of the applicator and a portion of the hot air blown by the hairdryer, as well as the operation of a remotely controlled cell of the proximity sensor, coincide with a portion of the hair (optionally including the cosmetic composition), as shown in [Fig. 1] by way of non-limiting example. This allows a user to both style and color hair with a combined device that is configured to analyze the distance from the hair in order to determine an adjustment to the application process, for example, the distance between the applicator and the hair, for improved or more consistent application of the cosmetic composition to the hair. Thus, in some embodiments, the cosmetic composition can be applied using such a combined device that includes the attachment and the hairdryer.In some embodiments, the accessory includes the proximity sensor and the applicator. In other embodiments, the application of the cosmetic composition can be adjusted, for example, at least partially with a controller of the combined device, for coating and coverage of the hair with the cosmetic composition. Examples of adjustments include activation and / or deactivation. adjusting the application of the cosmetic composition as needed, adjusting the distance between the combined device and the hair as needed, activating and / or deactivating the spray of the applicator accessory and / or the blower of the hair dryer as needed, and similar.
[0026] In some embodiments, the hair is treated with shampoo, conditioner, plasma, hot air, or any combination thereof, to modify the surface texture of the hair and improve the penetration of the cosmetic composition into the hair and its adhesion to the hair. In some embodiments, the hair is treated with shampoo before, during, and / or after application of the cosmetic composition to the hair. In some embodiments, the hair is treated with conditioner before, during, and / or after application of the cosmetic composition to the hair. In some embodiments, the hair is treated with plasma before, during, and / or after application of the cosmetic composition to the hair. In some embodiments, the hair is treated with hot air before, during, and / or after application of the cosmetic composition to the hair.In some embodiments, an ion generator can be used to activate the aerosolized cosmetic composition, for example, before application to the hair. In some embodiments, one or more of these treatments and / or other treatments can be applied using the combined device, for example.
[0027] In some embodiments, the intensity of the applicator spray and / or the hairdryer's airflow, such as the air movement speed and / or the heat level, can be adjusted as part of the application process. In some embodiments, the cosmetic composition can be aerosolized and / or supplied as a consumable for use with the combined device.
[0028] In some embodiments, the combined device may be a "smart hair dryer" which includes, among other features, a proximity sensor and / or one or more sensors that are operationally connected to circuitry configured to perform logical operations based on data received from one or more sensors for automated, semi-automated, or manually assisted application of the cosmetic composition to a portion of an individual's body. The logical operations may include all or part of a disclosure method and / or process, for example, optionally in combination with additional logical operations.
[0029] Thus, in some aspects, the disclosure proposes a "smart hair dryer" computer device comprising circuitry configured to perform all or part of a process, and optionally, a system and / or network of computer devices comprising at least part of this circuitry. In other modes of In some embodiments, the computer device's circuitry is configurable with a processor and processor-executable instructions stored on a machine-readable, non-transient medium of the computer device. This is not a limiting example, but other approaches to configuring the computer device's circuitry may be implemented. In some embodiments, the computer device includes a processor for executing instructions stored on a machine-readable, non-transient medium, enabling the processor to perform all or part of a disclosure procedure or process. Therefore, in some embodiments, a computer device includes a software application configured to perform all or part of one or more disclosure procedures or processes, in any order or combination.However, in some embodiments, a computing device includes dedicated hardware circuitry. Additional circuitry configuration of the computing device may include networking circuitry, for example, circuitry configured for a wireless connection, such as a Bluetooth® connection, a Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) connection, and / or a Wi-Fi® connection, and / or a wired connection. The networking circuitry, in combination with the computing device circuitry, may be used to request, retrieve, and / or receive data from a remote server, for example. In some embodiments, the circuitry may include an operational connection of one or more sensors to the processor, or other circuitry, to perform logical operations and / or processes based on data received from one or more sensors, for example. NON-EXHAUSTIVE METHODS
[0030] The following non-limiting embodiments relate to features, and combinations of features, which are explicitly contemplated as part of the disclosure. The following non-limiting embodiments contain elements that are modular and can be combined with each other in any number, order, or combination to form a new non-limiting embodiment, which can itself be combined with other non-limiting embodiments.
[0031] Embodiment 1. Accessory for hair dryer, the accessory comprising a proximity sensor configured to detect a distance from a portion of an individual's body for application of a cosmetic aerosol composition to the portion of the body.
[0032] Embodiment 2. Accessory according to any other embodiment, in which the accessory is configured for physical attachment to the hair dryer.
[0033] Embodiment 3. Accessory according to any other embodiment, wherein the accessory is an aftermarket addition to the hair dryer.
[0034] Embodiment 4. Accessory according to any other embodiment, in which the aerosol cosmetic composition is intended to be applied to an individual's hair.
[0035] Embodiment 5. Accessory according to any other embodiment, wherein the aerosol cosmetic composition includes a hair dye that can be dried with the hot air of a hair dryer, and optionally wherein the accessory includes an ion generator for generating ions in the hair dye before application to the individual's hair.
[0036] Embodiment 6. Hair dryer accessory according to any other embodiment and / or as disclosed herein.
[0037] Embodiment 7. Hair dryer comprising a hair dryer accessory according to any other embodiment and / or as disclosed herein.
[0038] Embodiment 8. Method for applying an aerosol cosmetic composition to a portion of an individual's body, the method comprising: detecting a distance from the body portion with a proximity sensor on a hair dryer attachment; determining a hair dryer blower level, a hair dryer blower temperature and / or an applicator spray level based on the analysis of the distance from the body portion produced by the proximity sensor; applying the aerosol cosmetic composition to the individual's body portion using an applicator; and activating a blower on the hair dryer so that the hair dryer blows hot air onto the aerosol cosmetic composition on the body portion; wherein the attachment can be fixed to the hair dryer.
[0039] Embodiment 9. Method according to any other embodiment, in which the accessory is attached to the hair dryer.
[0040] Embodiment 10. Method according to any other embodiment, in which the operation of a remotely controlled cell of the proximity sensor, a spray from the applicator of the accessory and a portion of the hot air blown by the hair dryer coincide with the portion of the body.
[0041] Embodiment 11. Method according to any other embodiment, wherein the aerosol cosmetic composition is intended to be applied to the individual's hair.
[0042] Embodiment 12. A method according to any other embodiment, wherein the aerosol cosmetic composition includes a hair dye that can be dried with hot air from a hair dryer.
[0043] Embodiment 13. Method for drying a cosmetic composition in aerosol form according to any other embodiment and / or as disclosed herein.
[0044] Embodiment 14. Computer device comprising circuitry configured to perform all or part of the process according to any other embodiment.
[0045] Embodiment 15. Computer device according to any other embodiment, in which the circuitry includes a processor and a computer-readable non-transient storage medium on which are stored instructions configured to be executed by the processor.
[0046] Embodiment 16. System and / or network of computer devices comprising the computer device according to any other embodiment.
[0047] Although illustrative embodiments have been shown and described, it should be appreciated that various changes can be made to them without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
Claims
Demands
1. A method for applying an aerosol cosmetic composition to a portion of an individual's body, the method comprising: detecting a distance from the body portion with a proximity sensor on a hair dryer attachment; determining a hair dryer blower level, a hair dryer blower temperature, and / or an applicator spray level based on the analysis of the distance from the body portion produced by the proximity sensor; applying the aerosol cosmetic composition to the individual's body portion using an applicator; and activating a blower on the hair dryer so that the hair dryer blows hot air onto the aerosol cosmetic composition on the body portion; wherein the attachment is suitable for being fixed to the hair dryer.
2. Method according to claim 1, wherein the accessory is attached to the hair dryer.
3. A method according to claim 2, wherein the operation of a remotely controlled proximity sensor cell, a spray from the accessory applicator and a portion of the hot air blown by the hair dryer coincide with the portion of the body.
4. A method according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol cosmetic composition is intended to be applied to the individual's hair.
5. A method according to claim 4, wherein the aerosol cosmetic composition includes a hair dye that is suitable for drying with the hot air of a hair dryer.
6. Method according to claim 1 comprising drying a cosmetic aerosol composition.
7. Computer device comprising circuitry configured to perform the entire process of claim 1.
8. Computer device according to claim 7, wherein the circuitry comprises a processor and a computer-readable non-transient storage medium on which instructions configured to be executed by the processor are stored.
9. System and / or network of computer devices comprising the computer device of claim 8.