Method for adjusting at least one operating parameter of a hair treatment device, hair drying method, electronic adjustment device and associated assembly

Abstract

Method for adjusting at least one operating parameter of a hair treatment device, hair drying method, electronic adjustment device and associated assembly. The method comprises the following steps: - displaying, on a display of an electronic adjustment device, an adjustment window (82A) associated with at least one control mode (I to III) and / or at least one operating parameter, the adjustment window (82A) comprising at least one adjustment interface (100) for a selected value of the operating parameter; - selection, by a user, of a selected value of the operating parameter using the adjustment interface (100);- transmission of the selected value corresponding to each control mode (I to III) to the hair treatment device, so that the hair treatment device implements the selected value of the operating parameter when the control mode (I to III) is activated using the selection button (40). Figure for the abbreviation: figure 3;

Description

Title of the invention: Method for adjusting at least one operating parameter of a hair treatment device, hair drying method, electronic adjustment device and associated assembly

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for adjusting at least one operating parameter of a hair treatment device,

[0002] the process being implemented using an electronic control device, the hair treatment device comprising at least one selection button configured to activate at least one control mode implementing a predefined value of the or each operating parameter.

[0003] Such a method is intended to be implemented using, for example, a portable electronic device, in order to adjust the operating parameters of a hair treatment device, in particular according to the wishes of the user and the nature of his hair.

[0004] The hair treatment device is, for example, a hair drying device, a hair straightening device (in particular a hair straightener) or a hair brushing device (in particular a heated brush).

[0005] When a user goes to a hair salon or washes their hair at home, they often need to use a hair dryer, not only to dry their hair, but also to create a hairstyle that suits them.

[0006] Conventional hair dryers have several predefined control modes, for example three predefined control modes, in which the speed and / or temperature of the hot air generated by the hair dryer are set to different predefined values ​​from one mode to another.

[0007] When the user uses the drying device, he can, for example, select a first control mode during a pre-drying phase of his hair, and a second control mode during a phase of developing a hairstyle he wants.

[0008] In hair salons, hairdressers tend to use the control mode that produces the highest temperature and the highest air speed to create the user's hairstyle according to the style desired by the user.

[0009] The control of the drying device is therefore very basic, and does not give complete satisfaction in terms of aesthetics and energy consumption.

[0010] Indeed, the use of the control mode with a high temperature and air speed is sometimes unsuitable for certain hair types.

[0011] In addition, since this control method is generally used to create the hairstyle, its use is the longest, which strongly affects the energy consumption of the hair drying device.

[0012] An object of the invention is to obtain a hair treatment device control that is adapted to the characteristics of the user and the drying phase, while maintaining a standardized operation of the hair treatment device.

[0013] To this end, the invention relates to an adjustment method of the aforementioned type, characterized in that:

[0014] - the display, on a display of the electronic adjustment device, of a window of setting associated with at least one control mode and / or at least one operating parameter, the setting window including at least one setting interface for a chosen value of the operating parameter;

[0015] - the selection, by a user, of a chosen value of the operating parameter using the settings interface;

[0016] - the transmission of the selected value corresponding to the one or each control mode to the hair treatment device, so that the hair treatment device implements the chosen value of the operating parameter when the control mode is activated using the selection button.

[0017] The display of a setting window associated with the particular control mode on the electronic setting device, this window including an interface for setting a chosen value of the operating parameter, makes it easy to modify the predefined settings of the control modes of the hair treatment device, to adjust the operating parameters of each mode, such as the speed and temperature of the airflow.

[0018] Thus, the user has a hair treatment device which works in a traditional way, in particular by having at least one selection button which allows the activation of predefined control modes, while retaining the possibility of customizing these control modes to adjust them to his personal use.

[0019] The customization of the control modes is implemented in a simple way, without disrupting the traditional operation of the hair treatment device.

[0020] According to one variant, the adjustment interface includes at least one gauge defining a plurality of possible chosen values ​​of the operating parameter, the adjustment interface further including a slider movable on the gauge to determine the value chosen from among the plurality of possible values ​​defined by the gauge.

[0021] The presence of a gauge defining a plurality of values ​​and a selection cursor on the gauge facilitates adjustment by making it simple and precise.

[0022] According to one variant, the gauge has a curved arc shape, with the cursor moving along the curved arc.

[0023] Thanks to the curvature of the gauge, the cursor is able to move on the gauge, making the adjustment very precise, in the manner of a physical adjustment knob.

[0024] According to one variant, the adjustment window includes a label associated with the cursor displaying the value of the selected parameter corresponding to the position of the cursor relative to the gauge.

[0025] Displaying a label associated with the cursor, showing the value of the parameter corresponding to the cursor position, allows a quick visualization of the chosen value which is swept by the cursor when the cursor moves on the gauge, simplifying the use of the adjustment interface.

[0026] According to one variant, the method is intended to adjust several operating parameters, the method comprising displaying, for each operating parameter, a gauge specific to the operating parameters and a gauge adjustment cursor.

[0027] According to variants:

[0028] - the hair treatment device includes at least one selection button configured to be operated successively or moved to select a plurality of control modes, or includes a plurality of selection buttons, each associated with one of a plurality of control modes, the setting window displaying an interface for setting the chosen value of the operating parameter for each control mode;

[0029] - the interface for setting the selected value of the operating parameter for Each control mode includes a gauge common to all control modes defining a plurality of possible chosen values ​​of the operating parameter, and a slider corresponding to each control mode;

[0030] - the display of a selection window including a selection bar of a user-controlled drying phase, each drying phase including at least one control mode implementing the operating parameter.

[0031] The simultaneous adjustment of several control modes using several sliders simplifies the task for the user wishing to adjust the control modes, while offering increased possibilities for customization.

[0032] According to one variant the electronic adjustment device is a portable electronic device, in particular a smart mobile phone, a tablet, or a laptop computer, the display being made on a screen of the portable electronic device.

[0033] An electronic adjustment device in the form of a smartphone, tablet or laptop computer makes customization easy to implement works for a user who can move easily with the hair treatment device and the adjustment device.

[0034] According to one variant, the hair treatment device is a hair drying device, the operating parameter being a speed of air blown by the hair treatment device and / or a heating temperature of the air blown by the hair treatment device.

[0035] The choice of operating parameter among the air speed and the air heating temperature relates to essential operating parameters of the hair treatment device, allowing effective personalization.

[0036] According to one variant, the control mode implemented using at least one selection button on the hair treatment device is a nominal control mode, offered to all users of the hair treatment device.

[0037] The use of the device for setting a nominal control mode, directly operable by a selection button on the device, allows several users to intuitively use the hair treatment device, while offering customization of the setting.

[0038] Depending on the variants, the hair treatment device is a hair drying device, a hair straightening device (in particular a hair straightener) or a hair brushing device (in particular a heated brush).

[0039] The invention also relates to a method of drying hair comprising the following steps:

[0040] - implementation of an adjustment method as defined above, in which a user selects a chosen value of at least one operating parameter of the hair treatment device corresponding to at least one control mode;

[0041] - activation of the control mode by the user via the button selection;

[0042] - control, by a control unit of the hair treatment device, of the value of the operating parameter to the chosen value;

[0043] - drying the user's hair using the hair treatment device.

[0044] The invention also relates to an electronic device for adjusting at least one operating parameter of a hair treatment device, the hair treatment device comprising a selection button configured to activate at least one control mode implementing a predefined value of the operating parameter, the electronic adjustment device being characterized by:

[0045] - a display and a display generation module configured to display on the display includes a settings window associated with at least one control mode and / or at least one operating parameter, the settings window comprising at least one interface for setting a chosen value of the operating parameter, the adjustment interface being configured to allow a user to select a chosen value of the operating parameter using the adjustment interface;

[0046] - a data transmission module, configured to transmit the value selected chosen corresponding to the control mode or each control mode of the hair treatment device, so that the hair treatment device implements the chosen value of the operating parameter when the control mode is activated using the selection button.

[0047] The invention also relates to an assembly comprising an electronic adjustment device as defined above and a hair treatment device, the hair treatment device having at least one selection button configured to activate at least one control mode implementing a predefined value of the operating parameter.

[0048] The assembly according to the invention may include the following feature: the hair treatment device has a selection button configured to be operated successively or to be moved to select a plurality of control modes, each control mode having a chosen value of the operating parameter(s), or a plurality of control buttons, each being associated with a control mode having a chosen value of the operating parameter mode.

[0049] The invention will be better understood upon reading the following description, given solely by way of example, and made with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: - [Fig.1] The [Fig.1] is a schematic view of a hair drying assembly comprising a hair drying device, a device for adjusting an operating parameter of the hair device, and a computer infrastructure communicating with the hair drying device and with the adjustment device; - [Fig.2] [Fig.2] is a view of a selection window displayed on the adjustment device to select an adjustment window for a nominal operating mode of the hair dryer for a particular drying phase, or an adjustment window for a particular customized hair drying mode; - [Fig. 3] Fig. 3 is a view of the first adjustment window of a first operating parameter of the hair drying device, for several nominal control modes, in a given drying phase; - [Fig. 4] [Fig. 4] is a view analogous to [Fig. 3], after adjustment of a chosen value of the operating parameter in one of the nominal modes; - [Fig. 5] [Fig. 5] illustrates the setting of the chosen value of another mode of command for the same operating parameter; - [Fig. 6] [Fig. 6] is a view analogous to [Fig. 3] of another window of setting a second operating parameter for several control modes in a given drying phase; - [Fig.7] The [Fig.7] is a view of a setting window for a mode of customized order in a given drying phase.

[0050] An example of a method according to the invention for adjusting an operating parameter of a hair treatment device, here a hair drying device 10, is implemented within an assembly 12 schematically represented in [Fig. 1].

[0051] In addition to the hair dryer 10, the assembly 12 includes an electronic control device 14, separate from the hair dryer 10, intended to be operated by a user, and optionally, an intermediate computer infrastructure 16, configured to exchange data with the hair dryer 10 and with the electronic device 14.

[0052] In this example, the hair dryer 10 includes a handle 20, intended to be grasped by the user, a head 22 intended to project a flow of air, in particular hot air and / or a light beam towards the user's hair, and a control interface 24 for the hair dryer 10 by the user, for example disposed on the handle 20.

[0053] The hair dryer 10 further includes an airflow generator 26, for example disposed in the handle 20 and / or in the head 22, configured to generate an airflow at a controlled speed value VA, and an airflow temperature control system 28, for example disposed in the head 22, configured to regulate the airflow temperature TA to a controlled temperature value TA.

[0054] The hair drying device 10 further advantageously comprises at least one light emission source 30, in particular a light emission source in the infrared range (for example with wavelengths between 800 nm and 2 microns).

[0055] The hair dryer 10 finally includes a control unit 32, disposed in the handle 20 or in the head 22, connected to the interface 24, the control unit 32 being configured to control at least one operating parameter of the hair dryer 10, in particular the speed VA of the airflow generated by the generator 26, the temperature TA of the airflow regulated by the control system 28, the intensity of light emission IE emitted by the light emission source 30, and / or the duration DA, DE of generation of the airflow and / or of the light emission.

[0056] Advantageously, the control unit 32 preferably comprises at least one processor and at least one memory containing software modules suitable for execution by the processor. Alternatively, the control unit 32 is implemented in the form of at least one programmable logic component such as an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or a dedicated integrated circuit, such as an ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit).

[0057] In one embodiment, the control unit 32 is configured to control the operation of the hair dryer 10, and in particular the emission of an airflow and / or a light flow according to a defined number of nominal discrete control modes, for example according to three nominal control modes I, II and III as seen for example on the electronic control device 14.

[0058] A nominal control mode is a control mode presented to all users of the drying device, without regard to the user, as opposed to a personalized control mode which is presented only to a given and identified user.

[0059] Each control mode is defined for example by at least one chosen value of an operating parameter chosen from an airflow temperature TA, an airflow speed VA, a drying time DS, and / or possibly a light emission intensity IE, and a light emission time DE.

[0060] Preferably, each control mode is defined for a particular drying phase, for example for a pre-drying phase PI, for a styling phase P2, or for a diffusion phase P3.

[0061] With reference to [Fig.1], the hair drying device 10 includes at least one wired or wireless data transmission interface 34, configured to receive, from the computer infrastructure 16 or directly from the electronic control device 14, the selected values ​​of at least one operating parameter relating to at least one nominal control mode, advantageously corresponding to a drying phase.

[0062] Preferably, the wired or wireless transmission interface 34 is configured to receive the selected values ​​of a plurality of operating parameters relating to each nominal control mode, corresponding to each drying phase.

[0063] The plurality of operating parameters includes in particular the chosen temperature TA of the airflow regulated by the control system 28 and the velocity VA of the airflow generated by generator 26, for example defined as a percentage of speed relative to a maximum speed.

[0064] The wireless transmission interface is, for example, a Bluetooth transmission interface or a Wi-Fi transmission interface. The wired transmission interface includes, for example, a USB port.

[0065] The control interface 24 includes at least one button 40 for selecting a nominal control mode and optionally, a screen 42 for displaying information relating to the selected control mode.

[0066] In a first example, the selection button 40 is a unique selection button which is specific to be activated by a user, for example by pressing it successively to scan different nominal control modes specific to be selected.

[0067] Alternatively, the selection button 40 can be moved between several positions, each position corresponding to the selection of a nominal control mode.

[0068] In yet another variant, the control interface 24 comprises a plurality of selection buttons 40, each selection button 40 being associated with a given nominal control mode.

[0069] Selecting a given nominal control mode using the selection button 40 activates the control mode and causes the generation of an airflow with the chosen values ​​of the operating parameters, in particular the temperature TA of the airflow and the pivoted speed VA of the airflow corresponding to that nominal control mode.

[0070] In this example, the selection button 40 is a physical button. Alternatively, the selection button 40 is a virtual selection button, for example displayed on the screen 42 and configured to be selected by the user using a human-machine interface, such as a cursor or a touch screen.

[0071] The computer infrastructure 16 preferably includes at least one server 50 having at least one processor and memory of its own configured to save data from the electronic control device 14 and / or the hair drying device 10.

[0072] Server 50 is, for example, a "Cloud" type backup system, suitable for managing services and data, such as Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, or Amazon Web Service.

[0073] Alternatively or in addition, the infrastructure 14 includes at least one physical local server, located in the vicinity of the electronic control device 14 and / or the hair drying device 10.

[0074] The server or each server 50 is configured to exchange data with the electronic adjustment device 14, and with the hair drying device 10, in particular as part of the implementation of the adjustment method according to the invention.

[0075] The data exchanged are, for example, selected values ​​of the operating parameters received from the electronic control device 14. This data is optionally stored in a memory of the server 50 and is transmitted to the hair drying device 10.

[0076] The data exchanged also includes identification data of the hair dryer 10 and / or of the user of the device 10 which are received from the hair dryer 10. This identification data is optionally stored in a memory of the server 50, and is transmitted to the electronic control device 14.

[0077] The electronic adjustment device 14 preferably comprises a portable electronic device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop computer. Alternatively, the electronic adjustment device 14 comprises a desktop computer or a server connection station 50.

[0078] The electronic adjustment device 14 includes at least one processor 60, and at least one memory 62 comprising software modules suitable for execution by the processor.

[0079] Alternatively, the electronic control device 14 is implemented in the form of at least one programmable logic component such as an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) or a dedicated integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specified Integrated Circuit) which enables the functions of the control device modules to be performed.

[0080] The electronic adjustment device 14 further includes a display 64, and a human-machine interface 66.

[0081] Preferably, memory 62 contains a plurality of software modules.

[0082] The electronic adjustment device 14 thus includes a display generation module 68 on the display 64, to generate in particular adjustment windows of the selected value of at least one operating parameter of a nominal control mode, and a data transmission module 70 to the computer infrastructure 16 and / or to the hair dryer 10, configured to transmit in particular selected values ​​of the operating parameters of at least one nominal control mode.

[0083] In the example shown in [Fig. 1], the display 64 includes a screen, in particular a screen of a portable electronic device. The human-machine interface 66 includes a touch screen and / or a pointing device allowing the user to point to and select a particular area of ​​the display 64.

[0084] The display generation module 68 is configured to generate and display on the display 64 a selection window 80, visible on the [Fig.2], arranged to allow a user to select in particular the control mode and / or the operating parameter to be set, advantageously depending on the drying phase.

[0085] Upon selection by the user on the selection window 80 of the control mode and / or the operating parameter to be set, the display generation module 68 is configured to generate, at least one window 82A, 82B for setting a nominal control mode associated with each drying phase, examples of which are shown in Figures 3 to 6, and advantageously, at least one window 84 for setting a custom control mode, illustrated in [Fig.7].

[0086] In the example illustrated by [Fig.2], the selection window 80 includes at least one selection bar 90 of the drying phase for which an operating parameter of a control mode must be set.

[0087] The selection bar 90 is here composed of tabs designating each of the phases PI, P2, P3, each tab being configured to be selected by the user by means of the human-machine interface 66.

[0088] Window 90 further includes, for each phase PI, P2, P3, a list of selection regions 92A, 92B, 92C for control modes, to be chosen from a nominal control mode MN, at least one preset control mode MPI, MP2 and at least one custom control mode Ul, U2

[0089] Upon selection of region 92A concerning the setting of the operating parameters of the nominal operating modes MN, the display generation module 68 is configured to display a selection frame 94 of the or of each setting window 82A, 82B.

[0090] The selection frame 94 includes a display 96A, 96B representing each operating parameter to be set, here the temperature TA and the speed VA relative to the maximum speed and a button 98A, 98B for selecting the parameter setting.

[0091] Each parameter setting selection button 98A, 98B is configured to be activated by the user via the human-machine interface 66 to trigger the display, by the display generation module 68, of a respective setting window 82A, 82B of a respective operating parameter for at least one nominal control mode I to III.

[0092] Figure 3 illustrates a first setting window 82A for the selected values ​​of a first operating parameter, here the airflow temperature TA, for each of the nominal control modes I to III.

[0093] According to the invention, the window includes at least one interface 100 for adjusting the value of the operating parameter and, advantageously, at least one label 101 A, 101B, 101C for displaying the current value of the operating parameter selected according to the control mode I to III.

[0094] In this example, the first setting window 82A is configured to allow setting each of the nominal control modes I to III corresponding to a given drying phase, here the PI phase.

[0095] The adjustment interface 100 includes, for example, a gauge 102 describing a range of possible values ​​of the operating parameter, and at least one slider 104A, 104B, 104C, configured to be moved by the user along the gauge 102 to allow the selection of the chosen value of the operating parameter from among the values ​​proposed by the gauge 102.

[0096] In the example represented by [Fig.3], the adjustment interface 100 includes a common gauge 102 associated with all control modes I to III intended to be adjusted, and a respective cursor 104A, 104B, 104C associated with each control mode I to III intended to be adjusted.

[0097] Gauge 102 here presents a curved arc shape, in particular an arc of a circle.

[0098] Each slider 104A, 104B, 104C is configured to be manipulated by the user using the human-machine interface 66 to move along the gauge 102.

[0099] The first setting window 82A further includes, for each operating mode I to III, a display of the current value of the operating parameter associated with the respective control mode I to III, in the form of a label 101A, 101B, 101C respectively associated with the respective control mode I to III.

[0100] When moving a cursor 104A, 104B, 104C, the value displayed on the respective label 101A, 101B, 101C therefore corresponds to the value swept by the cursor 104A, 104B, 104C on the gauge 102.

[0101] The first setting window 82A further advantageously includes a display area 106 of the relevant drying phase PI to P3 and buttons 108A, 108B respectively for saving and cancelling the setting made of the chosen value of the operating parameter.

[0102] Figure 6 shows the second setting window 82B for the selected values ​​of a second operating parameter, here the relative percentage of wind speed VA with respect to a maximum speed for each of the nominal control modes I to III. The second setting window 82B is analogous to the first setting window 82A except that it presents a range of values ​​for the second operating parameter.

[0103] The setting window 84 of a custom control mode, illustrated in [Fig.7], relates to a custom MPI control mode. In this example, it presents a plurality of gauges 102A, 102B corresponding respectively to the first operating parameter and the second operating parameter and, for each gauge 102A, 102B, a slider 104A, 104B for adjusting the value of the associated parameter.

[0104] The setting window 84 also displays, respectively 101 A, 101 B, the selected value of the first and second operating parameters. It also includes a save button and a cancel button 108 A, 108 B for the selected value of the operating parameters.

[0105] The data transmission module 70 is configured to transmit, after selection by means of a setting window 82A, 82B, 84, the selected value or values ​​of an operating parameter of at least one nominal or customized control mode respective to the control unit 32 of the hair dryer 10

[0106] The data transmission module 70 is configured for example to transmit the value or each value chosen by direct pairing between the electronic adjustment device 14 and the hair dryer 14, the data transmission module 70 then communicating directly with the transmission interface 34 of the hair dryer 10.

[0107] Alternatively, the data transmission module 70 is configured to transmit the selected value or values ​​through the IT infrastructure 16, the data transmission module 70 communicating with the IT infrastructure 16 and the IT infrastructure 16 communicating with the transmission interface 34 of the hair dryer 10.

[0108] A method for adjusting at least one operating parameter of the hair dryer 10, implemented by a user, using the electronic adjustment device 14, will now be described.

[0109] Initially, the user enters the electronic adjustment device 14 and optionally identifies himself on this device 14.

[0110] The user then pairs the electronic adjustment device 14 with the hair dryer 10 and / or with the computer infrastructure 16.

[0111] The transmission interface 34 of the hair dryer transmits, in particular, to the electronic control device 14 the current values ​​of each operating parameter that can be adjusted using the electronic control device 14. These current values ​​correspond, in particular, to each mode of nominal control I to III controllable by the selection button 40 for each drying phase PI to P3.

[0112] Alternatively, this data is stored beforehand, for example in the computer infrastructure 16, or in the memory 60 of the electronic control device 14.

[0113] The user then activates the selection window 80 visible on [Fig.2] using the human-machine interface 66. He advantageously selects the setting phase PI to P3 for which the value of an operating parameter is to be modified using the bar 90.

[0114] Then, using the selection region 92A associated with the chosen PI setting phase, it selects the setting of the nominal control modes MN.

[0115] The selection window 94 is then displayed, representing the operating parameters that can be set, here the temperature TA, and the percentage of air speed VA relative to the maximum speed, as well as the respective setting selection buttons 98A, 98B for these parameters.

[0116] If the user wishes to first set the temperature TA, he selects the selection button 98A corresponding to the setting of the first operating parameter using the human-machine interface 66. This causes the display, by the display generation module 68, of the setting window 82A of the first operating parameter for the drying phase PI displayed in the display area 106.

[0117] As can be seen in [Fig. 3], the first setting window 82A is configured for allow setting the values ​​chosen for each nominal control mode I to III specific to be activated by the or each selection button 40 (in this example the three control modes I to III).

[0118] The display generation module 68 displays the setting interface 100 of each of the selected values ​​of the first operating parameter for each of the operating modes I to III on the first setting window 82A.

[0119] In this example, gauge 102 and the plurality of sliders 104A, 104B, 104C arranged along gauge 102 are displayed. Each slider 104A, 104B, 104C corresponds to a nominal control mode I to III.

[0120] The current values ​​of the operating parameter corresponding to each nominal control mode are then displayed respectively on labels 101 A, 101B, 101C.

[0121] With reference to [Fig.4], when the user wishes to change the selected value of the operating parameter for at least one nominal control mode III, he selects the cursor 104A corresponding to the nominal control mode III that he wishes to change.

[0122] Then, it moves the cursor 104A along the gauge 102 to the new value chosen for the operating parameter in the selected nominal control mode III.

[0123] During this movement, the label 101A corresponding to the selected operating mode III displays the successive values ​​of the operating parameter swept along the gauge 102.

[0124] When the cursor 104A is immobilized, the new selected value of the operating parameter is fixed.

[0125] The user can then adjust, using another slider 104B, 104C, the chosen value of another operating mode II, I, as described previously for operating mode III.

[0126] This is done as illustrated by [Fig.5], by selecting cursor 104B associated with the other operating mode II.

[0127] When he has finished setting his chosen value(s), the user saves the chosen values ​​of the operating parameter for each of the modes I to III by pressing the save button 108A.

[0128] Conversely, if he is not satisfied, he can cancel the setting made by pressing the cancel button 108B.

[0129] Next, if he wishes to adjust a second operating parameter, the user returns to the setting window 80. Using the human-machine interface 66, he selects the button 98B for selecting the setting of the second operating parameter.

[0130] The second setting window 98B, illustrated by [Fig.6], corresponding to the second operating parameter, is then displayed on the display 64.

[0131] The user then proceeds to adjust at least one chosen value of the second operating parameter, using a respective slider 104A, 104B, 104C and its movement on the gauge 102. When finished, the user presses the save button 108A.

[0132] When the save button 108A is pressed and / or when the user exits the selection window 80, the selected values ​​of each operating parameter, corresponding to each nominal control mode I to III, for each drying phase PI to P3 are saved in the memory 62 of the electronic control device 14, and are transmitted to the memory of the control unit 32 from the data transmission module 70 to the transmission interface 34.

[0133] Optionally, the chosen values ​​are also saved in a memory of a server 50 of the IT infrastructure 16.

[0134] When the user wishes to use the hair dryer 10, he activates the selection button 40 and chooses, using the selection button 40, a mode nominal control among modes I to III, depending on the drying phase in which it is located.

[0135] The control unit 32 then retrieves the chosen values ​​of each operating parameter corresponding to the control mode I to III selected by the user via the selection button 40 which have been previously received from the electronic adjustment device 14.

[0136] The control unit 32 then controls the airflow generator 26, the temperature control system 28 and / or the light emission source 30 so that the value of the or each operating parameter corresponds to the value chosen for the corresponding nominal control mode I to III.

[0137] Thanks to the invention just described, it is therefore possible for a user to use very simply control modes which are pre-recorded on the hair dryer 10 and which can be easily activated using a selection button 40. This corresponds to the usual use of a hair dryer 10 and the user is therefore not disturbed in his habits.

[0138] However, implementing the adjustment method using the electronic adjustment device 14 according to the invention allows for simple and intuitive customization of the selected values ​​of the operating parameters for each nominal operating mode I to III. The standardized operation of the hair dryer 10 is therefore adaptable to the user's preferences, to improve hair treatment.

[0139] In the example illustrated by [Fig.7], the user also sets the operating parameters of a custom control mode or a particular command that is not necessarily activated by the control button 40.

[0140] In one variant, the adjustment interface 100 is not formed by a gauge 102 and a slider 104A to 104C, but for example by a virtual rotary knob displayed on the display 64, or by an input area for a chosen value of the operating parameter using the human-machine interface 66.

[0141] The elements described above for a hair drying device apply identically to other hair treatment devices.

[0142] Thus, in one variant (not shown), the hair treatment device is a device comprising at least one contact hair treatment surface, configured to be heated to a treatment temperature.

[0143] The hair treatment device is for example a hair straightening device, in particular a hair straightener.

[0144] The term "hair straightener" means an apparatus comprising two arms articulated relative to each other around a hinge between an open and a closed configuration. At least one arm, and preferably each arm, is equipped with a The hair treatment surface is a contact device in the form of a heating plate. During the treatment of a strand of hair, the strand is placed between the two arms in the open position, and then the arms are manually closed around the strand. The strand is then subjected to the heat emitted by the heating element until the arms are opened and the strand is removed; the device can be moved along the length of the strand.

[0145] As described above, the hair straightening device is provided with at least one selection button 40 configured to be operated successively or moved to select a plurality of control modes of at least one operating parameter of the device, or includes a plurality of selection buttons 40, each associated with a control mode from among a plurality of control modes of at least one operating parameter of the device.

[0146] The operating parameter is, for example, a heating temperature of a contact hair treatment surface.

[0147] The electronic adjustment device 14 allows a user to select a desired value for the operating parameter using the adjustment interface 100 and to transmit the selected value corresponding to the chosen control mode(s) to the hair straightening appliance. The hair straightening appliance implements the selected value of the operating parameter when the control mode is activated using the selection button 40.

[0148] In another example (not shown), the hair treatment device is a hair brushing device, for example a heated brush.

[0149] The term "brush" means an apparatus comprising a single arm with a plurality of teeth between which the hair is received as the brush passes over the hair. The brush may have a single row of teeth, in which case it is otherwise called a comb, or it may have a plurality of rows of teeth. The brush may include a heated treatment surface. The teeth may also be actively heated or not.

[0150] In one variant, the brush is connected to a steam production system to diffuse steam onto the hair through the brush, between the or each row of teeth or through the teeth.

[0151] As described previously, the hair brushing device is provided with at least one selection button 40 configured to be operated successively or moved to select a plurality of control modes of at least one operating parameter of the device, or includes a plurality of selection buttons 40, each associated with a control mode from among a plurality of control modes of at least one operating parameter of the device.

[0152] The operating parameter is for example chosen from a heating temperature of a contact hair treatment surface, a heating temperature of the teeth, or where applicable a heating temperature of the steam or even a steam flow rate.

[0153] The electronic control device 14 allows a user to select a desired value for one or more operating parameters using the control interface 100 and to transmit the selected value corresponding to one or more control modes to the hairbrush. The hairbrush implements the selected value for one or more operating parameters when the control mode is activated using the selection button 40.

Claims

Demands

1. A method for adjusting at least one operating parameter of a hair treatment device, the method being implemented using an electronic adjustment device (14), the hair treatment device having at least one selection button (40) configured to activate at least one control mode (I to III) implementing a predefined value of the or each operating parameter, the method being characterized by the following steps: - displaying, on a display of the electronic adjustment device (14), an adjustment window (82A, 82B) associated with at least one control mode (I to III) and / or at least one operating parameter, the adjustment window (82A, 82B) comprising at least one adjustment interface (100) for a selected value of the operating parameter; - selecting, by a user, a selected value of the operating parameter using the adjustment interface (100);- transmission of the selected value corresponding to each control mode (I to III) to the hair treatment device, so that the hair treatment device implements the selected value of the operating parameter when the control mode (I to III) is activated using the selection button (40).

2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the adjustment interface (100) comprises at least one gauge (102) defining a plurality of possible selected values ​​of the operating parameter, the adjustment interface (100) further comprising a slider (104A; 104B; 104C) movable on the gauge (102) to determine the value chosen from among the plurality of possible values ​​defined by the gauge (102).

3. Method according to claim 2, wherein the gauge (102) has a curved arc shape, the slider (104A; 104B; 104C) moving on the curved arc.

4. A method according to any one of claims 2 to 3, wherein the adjustment window (82A, 82B) has a label (101A; 101B; 101C) associated with the cursor (104A; 104B; 104C) displaying the value of the selected parameter corresponding to the position of the cursor (104A; 104B; 104C) relative to the gauge (102).

5. A method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the method is intended to adjust several operating parameters, the method comprising displaying, for each operating parameter, a gauge (102) specific to the operating parameters and a slider (104A; 104B; 104C) for adjusting the gauge (102).

6. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the hair treatment device comprises at least one selection button (40) configured to be operated successively or moved to select a plurality of control modes, or comprises a plurality of selection buttons (40), each being associated with a control mode (I to III) from among a plurality of control modes, the setting window (82A, 82B) displaying a setting interface (100) for the selected value of the operating parameter for each control mode (I to III).

7. A method according to claim 6, taken in combination with any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the adjustment interface (100) for the selected value of the operating parameter for each control mode (I to III) comprises a gauge (102) common to all control modes (I to III) defining a plurality of possible selected values ​​of the operating parameter, and a slider (104A; 104B; 104C) corresponding to each control mode (I to III).

8. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising displaying a selection window (80) including a selection bar (90) for a drying phase (PI to P3) by the user, each drying phase (PI to P3) comprising at least one control mode (I to III) implementing the operating parameter.

9. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the electronic adjustment device (14) is a portable electronic device, in particular a smartphone, tablet, or laptop computer, the display being made on a screen of the portable electronic device.

10. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the hair treatment device is a hair drying device (10), the operating parameter being a speed (VA) of air blown by the hair treatment device and / or a heating temperature (TA) of the air blown by the hair treatment device.

11. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the control mode (I to III) implemented using at least one selection button (40) on the hair treatment device is a nominal control mode (I to III), offered to all users of the hair treatment device.

12. A hair-drying method comprising the following steps: - implementation of an adjustment method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a user selects a chosen value of at least one operating parameter of the hair treatment device corresponding to at least one control mode (I to III); - activation of the control mode (I to III) by the user via the selection button (40); - control, by a control unit (32) of the hair treatment device, of the value of the operating parameter to the chosen value; - drying the user's hair using the hair treatment device.

13. An electronic adjustment device (14) for at least one operating parameter of a hair treatment device, the hair treatment device comprising a selection button (40) configured to activate at least one control mode (I to III) implementing a predefined value of the operating parameter, the electronic adjustment device (14) being characterized by: - ​​a display (64) and a display generation module (68) configured to display on the display (64) an adjustment window (82A, 82B) associated with at least one control mode (I to III) and / or at least one operating parameter, the adjustment window (82A, 82B) comprising at least one adjustment interface (100) for a selected value of the operating parameter, the adjustment interface (100) being configured to allow selection, by a user, of a chosen value of the operating parameter using the setting interface (100); - a data transmission module (70), configured to transmit the chosen value selected corresponding to the or each control mode (I to III) to the hair treatment device, so that the hair treatment device implements the chosen value of the operating parameter when the control mode (I to III) is activated using the selection button (40).

14. Assembly (12) comprising an electronic control device (14) according to claim 13 and a hair treatment device, the hair treatment device having at least one selection button (40) configured to activate at least one control mode (I to III) implementing a predefined value of the operating parameter.

15. Assembly according to claim 14, wherein the hair treatment device includes a selection button (40) configured to be operated successively or moved to select a plurality of control modes (I to III), each control mode (I to III) having a selected value of the mode or each of the operating parameters, or a plurality of control buttons (40), each being associated with a control mode (I to III) having a selected value of the mode of the operating parameter.

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