Beauty device with adjustable vibration patterns

Abstract

A beauty device that delivers vibrations to a user's skin for cleansing or applying makeup is disclosed. The beauty device includes a vibration device (100) that delivers vibrations to the user's skin and includes a vibration unit (20) attached to one end of a housing (10) and delivering vibrations to the user's skin, a vibration actuator (30) that vibrates the vibration unit (20), a vibration control unit (40) that generates a vibration control signal from a vibration signal and drives the vibration actuator (30) using the vibration control signal, and a first communication unit (50) that receives the vibration signal and delivers it to the vibration control unit (40); a vibration pattern supply unit (60) that provides a vibration source for generating a vibration signal corresponding to a vibration pattern desired by the user, a vibration pattern selection unit (80) that selects a desired vibration pattern from the vibration sources provided by the vibration pattern supply unit (60), and a second communication unit (90) that transmits a vibration signal corresponding to the vibration pattern provided by the vibration pattern supply unit (60) to the first communication unit (50) of the vibration device (100), and a vibration adjustment unit (200) that operates the vibration device (100) with a predetermined vibration pattern.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a beauty device, and more particularly to a beauty device that transmits vibrations to a user's skin to cleanse the skin or to help with makeup application. [Background technology]

[0002] Skin beauty treatments involve applying cosmetics or cleansing products to the skin, massaging the skin, and removing impurities from the skin to keep it clean and beautiful. Recently, body cleansing devices with rotating or vibrating brushes have been used to evenly apply cleansing products to the skin and cleanse the skin. For example, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0099518 and Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-0489176 disclose skin cleansing devices that cleanse or massage the skin by rotating a contact unit equipped with a brush that comes into contact with the skin. Korean Patent Registration No. 10-2324257 also discloses a body cleansing device that vibrates a brush unit using a vibration motor or an ultrasonic head using an ultrasonic vibrator to provide ultrasonic vibrations to the user.

[0003] As described above, the development of various beauty devices using vibration has led to a rapid increase in the use of home beauty devices. In order for users to directly operate a home beauty device and achieve a desired beauty effect, they must not only operate the beauty device accurately and safely, but also use the beauty device periodically and continuously for a certain period of time. However, current developments in home beauty devices have focused only on improving the vibration performance, stability, and miniaturization of the beauty device, which has the disadvantage of not attracting users' interest in using the device and causing users to easily give up on using the beauty device. Another disadvantage is that beauty devices only operate in a manner preset by the manufacturer, and users cannot adjust the vibration pattern as needed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0099518 [Patent Document 2] Republic of Korea Utility Model Registration No. 20-0489176 [Patent Document 3] Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-2324257 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a beauty device that operates in a vibrating pattern desired by the user, allowing the user to perform beauty treatments in an enjoyable and comfortable manner.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide a beauty device that can freely adjust the vibration pattern and transmit vibrations that are suitable for the user's condition.

[0007] It is still another object of the present invention to provide a beauty device that can adjust vibration patterns according to user preferences so as to stimulate the user's interest and encourage prolonged use of the beauty device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a vibration device (100) that transmits vibrations to the user's skin, the vibration device (100) including a vibration unit (20) attached to one end of a housing (10) and transmitting vibrations to the user's skin, a vibration actuator (30) that vibrates the vibration unit (20), a vibration control unit (40) that generates a vibration control signal from a vibration signal and drives the vibration actuator (30) using the vibration control signal, and a first communication unit (50) that receives the vibration signal and transmits it to the vibration control unit (40); Provided is a beauty device including: a vibration pattern supply unit (60) that provides a vibration source for generating a vibration signal corresponding to a vibration pattern desired by a user; a vibration pattern selection unit (80) that selects a desired vibration pattern from the vibration source provided by the vibration pattern supply unit (60); a second communication unit (90) that transmits a vibration signal corresponding to the vibration pattern provided from the vibration pattern supply unit (60) to a first communication unit (50) of the vibration device (100); and a vibration adjustment device (200) that operates the vibration device (100) with a predetermined vibration pattern. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] The beauty device according to the present invention can operate with a desired vibration pattern, allowing the user to perform a pleasant and comfortable beauty treatment, and can transmit vibrations suited to the user's condition. Furthermore, the beauty device according to the present invention can adjust the vibration pattern to stimulate the user's interest and encourage prolonged use of the beauty device. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is an external perspective view of a vibration device used in a beauty device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a beauty device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating a state in which a beauty device according to an embodiment of the present invention is used. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG.

[0012] Fig. 1 is an external perspective view of a vibration device used in a beauty device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the beauty device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the beauty device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a vibration device 100 that transmits vibrations to a user's skin and a vibration adjustment device 200 that operates the vibration device 100 with a predetermined vibration pattern. The vibration device 100 includes a housing 10, a vibration unit 20, a vibration actuator 30, a vibration control unit 40, and a first communication unit 50. The vibration adjustment unit 200 includes a vibration pattern supply unit 60, a vibration pattern adjustment unit 70, a vibration pattern selection unit 80, and a second communication unit 90.

[0013] First, a vibration device 100 used in the present invention will be described. In the vibration device 100 of the present invention, the housing 10 may be substantially cylindrical so that a user can hold the vibration device 100 by hand. The vibration unit 20 is attached to one end, and the vibration actuator 30, the vibration control unit 40, the first communication unit 50, etc. are housed inside. The housing 10 may have one side open to which the vibration unit 20 is coupled and the other side closed, and may be made of a hard synthetic resin or a synthetic resin having a predetermined elasticity, such as silicone or rubber. It is preferable that the side of the housing 10 coupled to the vibration unit 20 is made of a synthetic resin having a predetermined elasticity, since the housing 10 absorbs or buffers the vibration of the vibration unit 20.

[0014] The vibration unit 20 transmits vibrations to the user's skin, and its periphery may be fixed to the open end of the housing 10 so as to cover the open end of the housing 10. The vibration unit 20 may include a vibration plate 22 that vibrates perpendicularly to the surface and a skin cleansing portion 24 formed on the vibration plate 22. The skin cleansing portion 24 is a medium that contacts the user's skin to massage or cleanse the skin through friction. For example, the skin cleansing portion 24 may be a brush, sponge, towel, cleaning pad, protrusion, or the like, and vibrates together with the vibration plate 22 to transmit vibrations to the skin and massage or cleanse the skin surface. The vibration unit 20 may be substantially flat as shown in FIG. 1, or may have a shape that bulges outward so that a portion of the skin cleansing portion 24 can more easily contact the skin. The vibration plate 22 of the vibration part 20 can be bonded to the housing 10 by means of a conventional adhesive, adhesive using an elastic adhesive such as silicone, physical fitting, screw connection, or the like.

[0015] The vibration actuator 30 is attached to the vibration unit 20, specifically, to the inner surface of the vibration plate 22 of the vibration unit 20, and vibrates the vibration unit 20 in response to a vibration control signal, i.e., an electrical signal, input from the vibration control unit 40. The vibration actuator 30 may generate ultrasonic vibrations or mechanical vibrations. Ultrasonic vibrations may be generated using a piezoelectric element, and mechanical vibrations may be generated by a vibration motor or by the interaction between a coil and a magnet. The piezoelectric element, vibration motor, coil / magnet, etc. of the vibration actuator 30 vibrate in response to a vibration control signal (electrical signal) applied to the vibration actuator 30, and the vibration pattern of the vibration actuator 30 and the vibration unit 20 can be adjusted by adjusting the input pattern, frequency, intensity, etc. of the vibration control signal.

[0016] The first communication unit 50 receives a vibration signal corresponding to a vibration pattern selected by the user from the vibration control device 200 and transmits it to the vibration control unit 40, and the vibration control unit 40 generates a vibration control signal (electrical signal) based on the received vibration signal and drives the vibration actuator 30 based on the vibration control signal. The communication between the first communication unit 50 and the vibration control device 200 can be performed using any common communication method, such as wired or wireless, without limitation. However, it is preferable to use a wireless communication method, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, so that the user can operate the vibration device 100 more conveniently.

[0017] Next, the vibration control device 200 used in the present invention will be described. In the vibration control device 200 of the present invention, the vibration pattern supply unit 60 provides various vibration sources, e.g., sound sources, for generating vibration signals corresponding to a user-desired vibration pattern. The vibration sources include (i) cleansing vibration patterns provided by device manufacturers, (ii) cleansing vibration patterns edited by users, (iii) additionally provided vibration cleansing patterns, e.g., a fine dust cleansing pattern, a sunscreen cleansing pattern, and a stress cleansing pattern, and (iv) cleansing vibration patterns that vibrate in response to popular songs that appear on music charts in connection with music streaming services. The user can select a desired vibration pattern from the various vibration sources provided by the vibration pattern supply unit 60 through an input device such as the vibration pattern selection unit 80. For example, the user can select and use a vibration pattern from sound sources stored in the vibration pattern supply unit 60 or from sound sources downloaded or streamed via the Internet.

[0018] The vibration pattern adjustment unit 70 functions to modify the vibration source provided by the vibration pattern supply unit 60 according to the user's needs. For example, if the vibration source selected by the user is a sound source downloaded or streamed via the Internet, the vibration pattern adjustment unit 70 may be a sound filter that extracts low frequencies below 200 Hz, suitable for a vibration cleanser, from the selected vibration source. A vibration pattern obtained by extracting low-frequency components from a typical music source generates a vibration that feels similar to the bass part of the selected sound source. Furthermore, according to the user's needs (requests, preferences) input through the vibration pattern selection unit 80, the vibration pattern adjustment unit 70 may mix two or more vibration sources (sound waves) provided by the vibration pattern supply unit 60, or increase or decrease the vibration speed and / or intensity of the vibration source provided by the vibration pattern supply unit 60. If the vibration source provided by the vibration pattern supply unit 60 is used without modification, the vibration pattern adjustment unit 70 may not be used or may not be operable.

[0019] The second communication unit 90 transmits a vibration signal corresponding to a vibration pattern provided from the vibration pattern providing unit 60 and / or the vibration pattern adjusting unit 70 to the vibration device 100, specifically, to the first communication unit 50 of the vibration device 100. As described above, communication between the first communication unit 50 and the second communication unit 90 can be performed using any conventional communication method, such as wired or wireless, but is preferably performed using a wireless communication method, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The vibration control unit 200 can be implemented as any device including the vibration pattern providing unit 60, the vibration pattern adjusting unit 70, the vibration pattern selecting unit 80, and the second communication unit 90. For example, the vibration control unit 200 can be implemented as a separate controller in the form of a remote control or as an application (app) on a mobile device such as a mobile phone. The vibration control unit 200 can be used to control two or more vibration devices 100, and by using two or more vibration devices 100 respectively, the users can share the selected vibration.

[0020] 3 is a diagram illustrating a usage state of a beauty device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, a user controls the vibration control device 200 to select a desired vibration pattern from various vibration sources provided by the vibration pattern supply unit 60. The selected vibration source is modified as necessary by the vibration pattern control unit 70, and a vibration signal corresponding to the selected vibration pattern is transmitted to the vibration device 100 via the second communication unit 90. The user holds the vibration device 100 in their hand, places it in contact with their skin, and activates the vibration device 100 using a wireless control or an activation switch (not shown) attached to the vibration device 100. The vibration signal transmitted from the vibration control device 200 is received by the first communication unit 50 of the vibration device 100. The vibration control unit 40 of the vibration device 100 generates a vibration control signal (electrical signal) based on the vibration signal transmitted from the first communication unit 50, drives the vibration actuator 30 and the vibration unit 20, and transmits vibrations to the user's skin, thereby performing skin beauty treatment using the vibration pattern selected by the user.

[0021] According to the beauty device of the present invention, a user can add a story of their choice to a standard vibration pattern provided by a manufacturer, thereby creating vibration content. The beauty device of the present invention is connected to an app via communication such as Bluetooth®, allowing the user to select and use a pre-prepared vibration through the app. The selected vibration can be modified and edited as needed. For example, low frequencies can be extracted from various sources and used as a vibration pattern. Therefore, according to the present invention, a variety of vibration patterns can be used, creating a user experience-based ecosystem. According to the present invention, various provided and modified cleansing vibration patterns can be provided to multiple vibration devices 100, allowing various users to share a specific vibration pattern. Furthermore, according to the present invention, the process of beauty treatment at home using a beauty device can be made more comfortable and enjoyable, thereby increasing user satisfaction. The beauty device of the present invention includes various beauty devices that can use vibration, such as a vibrating body cleanser and a vibrating massager.

[0022] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings and exemplary embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the contents shown in the drawings and the above-described embodiments. Although drawing symbols are used in the following claims to facilitate understanding, the scope of the claims should not be limited to the drawing symbols and the contents shown in the drawings, but should be comprehensively interpreted to include all modifications, equivalent structures, and functions of the exemplary embodiments. [Industrial Applicability]

[0023] The present invention relates to a beauty device that transmits vibrations to a user's skin to help cleanse the skin or apply makeup.

Claims

1. a vibration device (100) that transmits vibrations to the user's skin, the vibration device (100) including: a vibration unit (20) that is attached to one end of a housing (10) and transmits vibrations to the user's skin; a vibration actuator (30) that vibrates the vibration unit (20); a vibration control unit (40) that generates a vibration control signal from a vibration signal and drives the vibration actuator (30) using the vibration control signal; and a first communication unit (50) that receives the vibration signal and transmits it to the vibration control unit (40); a vibration pattern supply unit (60) that supplies a vibration source for generating a vibration signal corresponding to a vibration pattern desired by a user; a vibration pattern selection unit (80) that selects a desired vibration pattern from the vibration source provided by the vibration pattern supply unit (60); and a second communication unit (90) that transmits a vibration signal corresponding to the vibration pattern provided by the vibration pattern supply unit (60) to a first communication unit (50) of the vibration device (100), and a vibration adjustment device (200) for operating the vibration device (100) with a predetermined vibration pattern; Including beauty equipment.

2. The beauty device according to claim 1, wherein the vibration adjusting device (200) further includes a vibration pattern adjusting unit (70) that modifies the vibration source provided from the vibration pattern supplying unit (60) according to the needs of the user.

3. The beauty device according to claim 2, wherein the vibration pattern adjusting unit (70) is a sound filter that extracts low frequencies of 200 Hz or less from the selected vibration source.

4. 3. The beauty device according to claim 2, wherein the vibration pattern adjusting unit (70) mixes two or more vibration sources provided from the vibration pattern supplying unit (60), or increases or decreases the vibration speed and / or intensity of the vibration source provided from the vibration pattern supplying unit (60).

5. The beauty device according to claim 1, wherein communication between the first communication unit (50) and the vibration adjustment device (200) is performed via Bluetooth (registered trademark) wireless communication.

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