Smart nail device and management system therefor

Abstract

The present invention relates to a smart nail device and a management system therefor and, more specifically, to a technology for expressing various designs by allowing design changes without replacing a nail device, while being attachable to to a user's fingernails or toenails so as to enable enhancement of the beauty of the fingernails or toenails with a specific design. According to the present invention, the smart nail device attached to each fingernail or toenail comprises: a display unit formed to correspond to the shape of the fingernail or toenail and provided with a screen facing upward; a substrate unit provided on a lower portion of the display unit to control transmission of a specific image to the display unit; a lower casing coupled to a lower portion of the substrate unit; and an attachment layer formed on a lower surface portion of the lower casing and attached to the fingernail or toenail by direct contact therewith.

Description

Smart nail device and its management system

[0001] The present invention relates to a smart nail device and a management system thereof, and more specifically, to a technology that is attached to a user's fingernail or toenail to enhance the beauty of the fingernail or toenail with a specific design, and allows for the expression of various designs by enabling the design to be changed without replacing the nail device.

[0002]

[0003] Generally, nail art became popularized as manicures were commercialized in the early 20th century, and it is now something that any young woman who cares about her appearance tries.

[0004] This type of nail art is applied to both fingernails and toenails, going beyond simply applying nail polish of a specific color to express various patterns, drawings, designs, and decorations.

[0005]

[0006] The types of nail art mentioned above are broadly used in two ways: receiving treatment with the help of a professional at a nail salon, or purchasing nail stickers that are already shaped like fingernails or toenails and attaching them to the nails.

[0007] Visiting a professional nail salon for expert assistance has the disadvantages of being relatively expensive and the process taking too much time. On the other hand, while purchasing nail stickers and applying them yourself offers the advantage of being inexpensive, it suffers from a lack of quality.

[0008] Furthermore, all nail art to date has the problem of not being semi-permanent, and since a design cannot be changed once decided, there has been the inconvenience of having to get new nail art done or purchase new nail stickers every time.

[0009]

[0010] The present invention has been devised to solve the aforementioned problems and aims to provide a smart nail device and a management system thereof that can be used by attaching it to a user's fingernails or toenails without the assistance of a professional, and is configured to allow for changes to various designs without a fixed design, thereby increasing user satisfaction regarding design expression and enabling continuous use without replacing the device.

[0011]

[0012] The present invention relates to a smart nail device attached to each fingernail or toenail, comprising: a display unit formed to fit the shape of the fingernail or toenail and installed so that the screen faces upward; a substrate unit installed below the display unit to control the transmission of a specific image to the display unit; a lower casing coupled to the lower part of the substrate unit; and an attachment layer formed on the bottom surface of the lower casing to be attached in direct contact with the fingernail or toenail.

[0013]

[0014] In addition, the above display unit is characterized by the application of a low-power OLED display.

[0015]

[0016] In addition, the above-mentioned display unit is characterized by image output being achieved using an electronic ink method.

[0017]

[0018] In addition, the above-mentioned substrate is characterized by being composed of: a communication module that communicates near-field with a separate user terminal; a control module that transmits and outputs image data received through the communication module to a display unit; and a power module that supplies power to the communication module and the control module.

[0019]

[0020] The above substrate is characterized by further including a memory module connected to a control module for storing a plurality of image data.

[0021]

[0022] In addition, the lower casing is characterized by having a measurement module installed therein capable of measuring surrounding environmental information and user's body information.

[0023]

[0024] In addition, the present invention is characterized by comprising: a cloud server; a plurality of smart nail devices attached to a user's fingernail or toenail and each having a display unit; and a user terminal connected to the cloud server via internet communication and connected to the smart nail devices via short-range communication, receiving a plurality of images stored on the cloud server through a pre-installed application and transmitting a selected image to the smart nail devices.

[0025]

[0026] In addition, the user terminal is characterized by recognizing the outlines of the user's hand and fingernails through an application and a camera, and displaying the selected image in a preview form on the user terminal through an augmented reality (AR) simulation.

[0027]

[0028] The smart nail device of the present invention allows for various design changes, thereby significantly improving user satisfaction through diverse design expressions. It also enhances ease of use and significantly reduces the time required for design changes compared to conventional nail art.

[0029] In addition, since the present invention allows for continuous use without replacing the device, it has the advantage of lower maintenance costs compared to conventional nail art, excluding the initial cost.

[0030]

[0031] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the smart nail device of the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a module constituting the substrate portion of the smart nail device of the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 3 is an enlarged view showing the lower casing having a side coupling structure in the smart nail device of the present invention.

[0034] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the smart nail device of the present invention.

[0035] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the management system of the smart nail device of the present invention.

[0036] FIGS. 6 and 7 are example images illustrating the smart nail device of the present invention implemented in computer graphics.

[0037]

[0038] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, in describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of related known functions or configurations are omitted if it is determined that such detailed descriptions may unnecessarily obscure the essence of the present invention.

[0039]

[0040] The smart nail device (10) of the present invention is a device attached to the user's fingernail or toenail, and since it is attached to each fingernail or toenail, when attached to both hands, five independent devices are attached to the left and five toenails.

[0041] The configuration of the smart nail device (10) of the present invention is formed to fit the shape of a fingernail or toenail as shown in FIG. 1 and is characterized by comprising: a display unit (100) installed so that the screen faces upward; a substrate unit (200) installed at the bottom of the display unit (100) to control the transmission of a specific image to the display unit (100); a lower casing (300) coupled to the bottom of the substrate unit (200); and an attachment layer (400) formed on the bottom surface of the lower casing (300) to be attached by direct contact with the fingernail or toenail.

[0042]

[0043] The above display unit (100) is a part that displays a specific image using electrical energy and is formed to fit the shape of a fingernail. Since the smart nail device (10) of the present invention is formed in a size that fits the size of a fingernail and its thickness cannot be formed thick, the electrical energy consumed by the display unit (100) must be minimized.

[0044] Therefore, the display unit (100) must minimize power consumption by enabling image output using a low-power OLED display or an e-ink method. Although the OLED display method has the advantage of superior image resolution compared to the e-ink method, it has the disadvantage of relatively high power consumption, and although the e-ink method has the advantage of almost no power consumption, its quality in terms of color or brightness may be lower than that of the OLED display method.

[0045] In addition, the display unit (100) must be formed in a shape that is not only energy-efficient but also easily bendable. That is, since a certain degree of bending must be allowed to fit the shape of a fingernail, a bendable material and thickness must be determined.

[0046]

[0047] The substrate portion (200) of the present invention is configured to be placed at the bottom of the display portion (100) as shown in FIG. 1, and has an operation control function for the display portion (100).

[0048] Accordingly, the substrate portion (200) of the present invention is configured as shown in FIG. 2 with a communication module (210) that communicates near-field with a separate user terminal (30), a control module (220) that transmits and outputs image data received through the communication module (210) to a display portion (100), and a power module (230) that supplies power to the communication module (210) and the control module (220).

[0049]

[0050] The above communication module (210) is a module for short-range communication with a user terminal (30), and Bluetooth or Wi-Fi methods are suitable, but any method capable of short-range data communication is possible regardless of the type of communication.

[0051] The above communication module (210) can exchange various data with the user terminal (30) while communicating at a short distance. That is, it basically functions to receive information about a specific image selected by the user terminal (30).

[0052]

[0053] The above control module (220) is a component responsible for the overall control function of the smart nail device (10), and basically transmits image data received from the communication module (210) to the display unit (100) so that image output is achieved. In addition, since the above control module (220) controls the operation of the display unit (100), the screen of the display can be turned off or on depending on the situation.

[0054]

[0055] The power module (230) is a module that supplies power to parts requiring electrical energy, including the communication module (210) and the control module (220). It is preferable that the power supply method of the power module (230) be applied in a manner in which a micro battery is built in, and since the micro battery is difficult to replace, electrical energy is replenished through charging.

[0056] At this time, the charging method can be implemented in various ways.

[0057] Of course, wired charging is inefficient because there are too many devices to charge and it is difficult to install ports on small devices. Aside from this, there are various other methods, such as wireless charging, solar charging, and charging methods that utilize pressure or thermal energy generated from the user's body.

[0058]

[0059] In addition, the substrate portion (200) of the present invention may further include a memory module (240) connected to a control module (220) for storing a plurality of image data. By storing a plurality of image data, the memory module (240) can change the image of the display portion (100) only for the stored images. Here, the image is data obtained from a user terminal (30) connected through a communication module (210).

[0060] With the memory module (240) provided, image changes are possible without being connected to the user terminal (30) via communication. For example, assuming that five types of images are stored in the memory module (240), the monotony of the images can be resolved by sequentially changing the images at regular intervals. At this time, the change time can be one day, one month, or set within a few seconds. If the stored images are composed of related images and the change time is set to change every 0.1 seconds to 1 second, video expression is possible.

[0061]

[0062] The lower casing (300) of the present invention is configured to be coupled to the lower part of the substrate portion (200) to protect the substrate portion (200) from being exposed. It is preferable to use a material such as plastic, and the bottom surface is preferably formed in a curved shape to match the shape of a fingernail.

[0063] And the lower casing (300) is structured so that not only the substrate part (200) but also the display part (100), which corresponds to the main components of the present invention, can be fixed together. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the lower casing (300) has a cross-sectional structure that is " A support member (310) having a structure that wraps around the edges of the substrate part (200) and the display part (100) on each side is integrally formed in the shape of a lower casing (300) to form a single smart nail device (10).

[0064]

[0065] In order to combine the substrate part (200) and the display part (100) with the lower casing (300), the substrate part (200) and the display part (100) can be inserted from the top by spreading the support parts (310) on both sides of the lower casing (300), or by sliding them in from the front or rear of the lower casing (300).

[0066]

[0067] The attachment layer (400) of the present invention is formed on the bottom surface of the lower casing (300) and is configured to be attached by direct contact with a fingernail or toenail. It may be composed of a material such as double-sided tape coated with an adhesive substance, but an adhesive pad made of a material such as silicone or rubber may be attached so that it can be used semi-permanently.

[0068]

[0069] When the above-mentioned attachment layer (400) is applied using a material such as silicone or rubber, the adhesive strength may be lower than that of a material such as double-sided tape. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, the attachment layer (400) is not attached to the entire bottom surface of the lower casing (300). Instead, a hollow portion (410) is formed so that the attachment layer (400) is not formed in the center, and a concave groove (320) is formed in the lower casing (300) in the portion where the hollow portion (410) is formed. When configured in this way, during the process of attaching the smart nail device (10) to the hand, an air layer is formed between the lower casing (300) and the center of the nail due to the hollow portion (410) and the concave groove (320). At this time, the lower casing (300) and the attachment layer (400) are temporarily deformed by the pressing pressure and then restored, creating negative pressure in the space where the air layer was, thereby providing a strong bonding force.

[0070] When configured in this way, even if the adhesive ability of the attachment layer (400) itself decreases, the bonding force is strengthened by internal pressure, so the smart nail device (10) can be prevented from detaching from the fingernail or toenail.

[0071]

[0072] In addition, a measurement module (not shown) capable of measuring surrounding environmental information and user's body information may be further installed in the lower casing (300) of the present invention. Here, the environmental information may consist of a sensor capable of measuring the temperature, humidity, and air quality around the user, and the body information may measure the user's body temperature, heart rate, etc. As the measurement information of the measurement module changes, it may be displayed on the display unit (100) or transmitted to the user terminal (30) to allow the user to recognize the measurement information.

[0073]

[0074] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a management system for a smart nail device according to the present invention, and is characterized by being composed of a cloud server (20), a plurality of smart nail devices (10) each having a display unit (100) attached to a user's fingernail or toenail, and a user terminal (30) which is connected to the cloud server (20) via internet communication and connected to the smart nail device (10) via short-range communication, and receives a plurality of images stored in the cloud server through a pre-installed application and transmits a selected image to the smart nail device (10).

[0075]

[0076] The above-mentioned cloud server (20) is connected to the user terminal (30) via the internet and is a server that manages the application's user ID and nail images. Accordingly, member information and various nail images of each user terminal (30) are stored. The above-mentioned member information and nail images can be obtained through a website or an application installed on the user terminal (30).

[0077]

[0078] The smart nail device (10) above is a device that includes a display unit (100), and since the specific configuration has been described above, a repetitive description will be omitted.

[0079]

[0080] The above user terminal (30) refers to an electronic device such as a smartphone, is connected to the cloud server (20) via internet communication, and is connected to the smart nail device (10) via short-range communication such as Bluetooth. An application pre-installed on the user terminal (30) is executed to select a nail image to be applied to the smart nail device (10).

[0081] When a nail image is selected through the user terminal (30) in this way, it can be configured to be displayed immediately on the display unit (100) of the smart nail device (10), but the nail image to be changed to a virtual image can be checked. That is, the user terminal (30) recognizes the outline of the user's hand and fingernail through an application and a camera, and the selected image can be displayed in a preview form on the user terminal (30) through augmented reality (AR) simulation.

[0082]

[0083] In this way, when using augmented reality (AR) simulation, the response time to design changes can be accelerated, and power consumption can be minimized because it is possible to check without displaying it on the display unit (100) one by one.

[0084]

[0085] Furthermore, the management system of the smart nail device of the present invention enables a new form of revenue generation by charging for the download of nail images.

[0086]

[0087] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments, it is understood that various modifications are possible within the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. In a smart nail device (10) attached to each fingernail or toenail, A display unit (100) formed to fit the shape of a fingernail or toenail and installed so that the screen faces upward, and A substrate (200) installed at the bottom of the above-mentioned display unit (100) to control the transmission of a specific image to the display unit (100), and A lower casing (300) coupled to the lower part of the above substrate portion (200), and A smart nail device characterized by comprising: an attachment layer (400) formed on the bottom surface of the lower casing (300) and attached by directly contacting a fingernail or toenail.

2. In Paragraph 1, The smart nail device is characterized in that the display unit (100) is a low-power OLED display.

3. In Paragraph 1, The smart nail device is characterized in that the display unit (100) above outputs an image using an electronic ink method.

4. In Paragraph 1, The above substrate portion (200) is; A communication module (210) that communicates near-field with a separate user terminal (30), and A control module (220) that transmits and outputs image data received through the communication module (210) to the display unit (100), and A smart nail device characterized by comprising: a power module (230) that supplies power to the communication module (210) and control module (220).

5. In Paragraph 4, A smart nail device characterized by further including a memory module (240) that stores a plurality of image data connected to a control module (220) in the above substrate portion (200).

6. In Paragraph 1, A smart nail device characterized by having a measurement module installed in the lower casing (300) that can measure surrounding environment information and user's body information.

7. Cloud server (20) and, A plurality of smart nail devices (10) each having a display unit (100) attached to a user's fingernail or toenail, and A management system for a smart nail device characterized by comprising: a user terminal (30) that is connected to the cloud server (20) via internet communication and connected to the smart nail device (10) via short-range communication, and receives a number of images stored in the cloud server through a pre-installed application, and transmits a selected image to the smart nail device (10).

8. In Paragraph 7, A management system for a smart nail device characterized by the above-mentioned user terminal (30) recognizing the outline of the user's hand and fingernail through an application and a camera, and displaying the selected image in a preview form on the user terminal (30) through an augmented reality (AR) simulation.

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