A 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 clean the skin or assist in makeup application.

Background Art

[0002] Skin beauty is an act of applying cosmetics or cleaning products to the skin, receiving a skin massage, removing foreign substances from the skin, and managing the skin to be clean and beautiful. For skin beauty, recently, a method of uniformly applying a cleaning product to the skin or cleaning the skin using a body cleansing device having a rotating or vibrating brush has been used. For example, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0099518 and Utility Model Registration No. 20-0489176 disclose a skin cleansing device that rotates a contact unit equipped with a brush that contacts the skin to clean or massage the skin. Also, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-2324257 discloses a body cleansing device that supplies ultrasonic vibrations to a user by vibrating a brush unit using a vibration motor or vibrating an ultrasonic head using an ultrasonic vibrator.

[0003] As described above, with the development of various beauty devices using vibrations, the use of household beauty devices has also increased rapidly. In order for a user to directly operate a household beauty device to obtain a predetermined beauty effect, not only must the beauty device be operated in an accurate and safe manner, but the beauty device must also be used continuously for a certain period of time periodically. However, the current development of household beauty devices only focuses on improving the vibration performance, stability, and miniaturization of the beauty devices, and has the disadvantage that it cannot induce the user's interest in using the device, and the user will easily give up using the beauty device. In addition, the beauty device operates only in a method preset by the manufacturer, and there is a disadvantage that the user 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 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0005] The objective of the present invention is to provide a beauty device that allows users to perform beauty treatments in a pleasant and comfortable manner by operating with a desired vibration pattern.

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

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide a beauty device that can adjust the vibration pattern according to the user's preference in order to stimulate the user's interest and encourage prolonged use of the beauty device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] To achieve the above objective, the present invention provides a vibration device (100) that transmits vibration to the user's skin, comprising: a vibration unit (20) attached to one end of a housing (10) and transmitting vibration 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) from the vibration control signal; and a first communication unit (50) that receives a vibration signal and transmits it to the vibration control unit (40); The present invention provides a beauty device comprising: 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) for selecting 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) at a predetermined vibration pattern. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] The beauty device according to the present invention allows the user to operate with a desired vibration pattern, enabling enjoyable and comfortable beauty treatments, and can transmit vibrations appropriate 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 drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] External perspective view of a vibration device used in a beauty device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] A block diagram illustrating the configuration of a beauty device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] A diagram showing the usage status of a beauty device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. In this description of the present invention, specific explanations of known general-purpose functions or known configurations will be omitted.

[0012] Figure 1 is an external perspective view of a vibration device used in a beauty device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a beauty device according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a beauty device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a vibration device 100 that transmits vibrations to the user's skin, and a vibration adjustment device 200 for operating the vibration device 100 in 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 device 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, the 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 provided in a substantially cylindrical shape so that the user can hold and use the vibration device 100 by hand, a vibrating part 20 is attached to one end, and a vibration actuator 30, a vibration control unit 40, a first communication unit 50, etc. are housed inside. The housing 10 may have one side to which the vibrating part 20 is coupled open and the opposite 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 surface of the housing 10 that is coupled to the vibrating part 20 is made of a synthetic resin having a predetermined elasticity, because the housing 10 absorbs or buffers the vibration of the vibrating part 20.

[0014] The vibrating part 20 transmits vibrations to the user's skin and may be fixed to the end of the open end of the housing 10 so as to cover the open end of the housing 10. The vibrating part 20 may include a vibrating plate 22 that vibrates perpendicular to the surface and a skin cleansing part 24 formed on the upper part of the vibrating plate 22. The skin cleansing part 24 is a medium that contacts the user's skin and massages or cleanses the skin by friction, and may be, for example, a brush, sponge, cleansing towel, cleansing pad, or protrusion, and transmits vibrations to the skin while vibrating together with the vibrating plate 22, performing the function of massaging or cleansing the skin surface. The vibrating part 20 may have a substantially planar shape as shown in Figure 1, or it may have a shape in which a part of the skin cleansing part 24 bulges outward so that it can more easily contact the skin. The diaphragm 22 of the vibrating unit 20 and the housing 10 can be connected by fixing and bonding with ordinary adhesives, bonding with elastic adhesives such as silicone, physical fitting, screw connection, etc.

[0015] The vibration actuator 30 is mounted on the inner surface of the vibrating plate 22 of the vibrating unit 20, and vibrates the vibrating 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 or the like, and mechanical vibrations may be generated by a vibration motor or by the interaction of a coil and a magnet. Because the piezoelectric element, vibration motor, coil / magnet, etc. of the vibration actuator 30 vibrate in response to the vibration control signal (electrical signal) applied to the vibration actuator 30, the vibration pattern of the vibration actuator 30 and the vibrating 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 the vibration pattern selected by the user from the vibration adjustment device 200 and transmits it to the vibration control unit 40. 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. Communication between the first communication unit 50 and the vibration adjustment device 200 can be conducted using any conventional communication method, such as wired or wireless, but it is preferable to use a wireless communication method such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth® to allow the user to operate the vibration device 100 more conveniently.

[0017] Next, the vibration adjustment device 200 used in the present invention will be described. In the vibration adjustment device 200 of the present invention, the vibration pattern supply unit 60 provides a variety of vibration sources, such as sound sources, for generating vibration signals corresponding to vibration patterns desired by the user. Examples of such vibration sources include (i) cleansing vibration patterns provided by the device manufacturer, (ii) cleansing vibration patterns edited by the user, (iii) additionally provided vibration cleansing patterns, such as fine dust cleansing patterns, sunscreen cleansing patterns, stress cleansing patterns, and (iv) cleansing vibration patterns that vibrate using popular songs that have appeared on sound source charts in conjunction with music streaming services. The user can select a desired vibration pattern from the variety of 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 has the function of modifying 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 of 200 Hz or less, suitable for a vibration cleanser, from the selected vibration source (sound source). In this way, the vibration pattern obtained by extracting the low-frequency portion from a normal music sound source generates vibrations that feel similar to listening to the bass portion of the selected sound source. In addition, according to the user's needs (requests, preferences) input through the vibration pattern selection unit 80, the vibration pattern adjustment unit 70 can 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 as is without modification, the vibration pattern adjustment unit 70 may not be used or may not be able to operate.

[0019] The second communication unit 90 serves to transmit a vibration signal corresponding to the vibration pattern provided by the vibration pattern supply unit 60 and / or the vibration pattern adjustment unit 70 to the vibration device 100, specifically, to the first communication unit 50 of the vibration device 100. As described above, for the communication between the first communication unit 50 and the second communication unit 90, normal communication methods such as wired and wireless can be used without limitation, but it is preferably performed by wireless communication methods such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (registered trademark). The vibration adjustment device 200 can be embodied as any device as long as it includes the vibration pattern supply unit 60, the vibration pattern adjustment unit 70, the vibration pattern selection unit 80, and the second communication unit 90 described above. For example, the vibration adjustment device 200 may be a separate controller in the form of a remote control, or may be embodied in the form of an application (app) on a mobile device such as a mobile phone. The vibration adjustment device 200 can be used to control two or more vibration devices 100, and by each user using two or more vibration devices 100, the users can also share the selected vibration.

[0020] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a usage state of a beauty device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, when the user controls the vibration adjustment device 200, selects a desired vibration pattern from various vibration sources provided by the vibration pattern supply unit 60, and if necessary, modifies the selected vibration source with the vibration pattern adjustment unit 70, then the vibration signal corresponding to the selected vibration pattern is transmitted to the vibration device 100 through the second communication unit 90. The user holds the vibration device 100 by hand, contacts the vibration device 100 with the user's skin, and then operates the vibration device 100 using a wireless control or an operation switch (not shown) attached to the vibration device 100. The vibration signal transmitted from the vibration adjustment 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 the vibration to the user's skin, thereby performing skin beautification with the vibration pattern selected by the user.

[0021] According to the beauty device of the present invention, a user's desired story can be added to a uniform vibration pattern provided by a manufacturer, and the vibration can be made into content. The beauty device according to the present invention can be linked with an app through communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), and can select and use vibrations already prepared through the app, and can deform and edit the selected vibration according to the needs of the user. For example, low-frequency waves can be extracted from various sources and used in a vibration pattern. Therefore, according to the present invention, vibrations of various patterns can be used, and an ecosystem based on the user experience can be constructed. According to the present invention, a variety of provided and modified cleansing vibration patterns are provided to a number of vibration devices 100 so that various users can share a specific vibration pattern. Also, according to the present invention, the process of performing beauty treatments through a beauty device at home can be made more comfortable and enjoyable, enhancing the user's satisfaction. The beauty device according to the present invention includes various beauty devices that can utilize vibration, for example, a vibrating body cleanser, a vibrating massager, and the like.

[0022] As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the attached drawings and exemplary embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the content shown in the drawings and the above-described embodiments. Although reference numerals are shown in the following claims to assist understanding, the scope of the rights of the following claims is not limited to the reference numerals and the content shown in the drawings, and must be interpreted comprehensively to include all modifications of the exemplary embodiments, equivalent configurations, and functions.

Industrial Applicability

[0023] The present invention relates to a beauty device that transmits vibration to a user's skin to clean the skin or assist in makeup.

Claims

1. A vibration device (100) that transmits vibrations to the user's skin includes: a vibration unit (20) attached to one end of a housing (10) that 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) with the vibration control signal; and a first communication unit (50) that receives a vibration signal and transmits it to the vibration control unit (40). A vibration adjustment device (200) for operating the vibration device (100) with a predetermined vibration pattern includes: 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) for selecting 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). A beauty device that includes, The vibration adjustment device (200) further includes a vibration pattern adjustment unit (70) that modifies the vibration source provided by the vibration pattern supply unit (60) according to the user's requirements. The vibration pattern adjustment unit (70) is a sound filter that extracts low frequencies of 200 Hz or less from the selected vibration source. The aforementioned vibration pattern is obtained by extracting the low-frequency portion from a normal music sound source. The vibration pattern adjustment unit (70) mixes two or more vibration sources provided by the vibration pattern supply unit (60), and increases or decreases the vibration velocity of the vibration sources provided by the vibration pattern supply unit (60). The aforementioned beauty device.

2. The beauty device according to claim 1, wherein communication between the first communication unit (50) and the vibration adjustment device (200) is performed by Bluetooth® wireless communication.

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