Flexible Skin Care Mask Integrating Light and Microcurrent
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional skin care devices typically offer only a single method of skin stimulation, leading to increased volume and weight when multiple functions are combined, and are cumbersome for users to operate simultaneously with other tasks.
Innovation Solution
A skin care device featuring a flexible substrate with integrated light source and microcurrent elements, a conductive layer, and an insulating layer, allowing for simultaneous or selective application of optical, electrical, and vibration energy, with a design that fits comfortably on the face without requiring manual operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple skin care functions are combined in one device, then skin care versatility is improved, but device volume and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple skin care functions (light therapy, microcurrent, vibration) into a single flexible mask device. The light sources, microcurrent electrodes, and vibration elements are integrated onto one flexible substrate, allowing the device to provide comprehensive skin care treatment without requiring multiple separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible mask is designed as a universal skin care device that can perform multiple functions simultaneously or selectively. The controller can independently or concurrently activate light sources for phototherapy, microcurrent electrodes for electrical stimulation, and vibration elements for mechanical stimulation, making the device adaptable to various skin care needs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple skin care functions are combined in one device, then skin care versatility is improved, but device weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a flexible substrate in the form of a thin film or sheet that can be conformably attached to the face. This flexible film structure provides mechanical support while maintaining minimal weight, allowing multiple functional components to be integrated without significantly increasing the overall device weight.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional components (light sources, microcurrent electrodes, vibration elements) are merged into a single integrated assembly on the flexible substrate. This consolidation eliminates the need for multiple separate devices and reduces total weight compared to using individual devices for each function.
3Ease of operation
If handheld skin care devices are used, then ease of operation is improved, but user convenience deteriorates due to inability to perform other operations simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible mask is designed to be self-applied and self-operating. Once attached to the face, the device can be controlled remotely or automatically, allowing users to perform other tasks without manual intervention. The hands-free operation capability enables the device to serve itself during the treatment process.
Solution Approach 2:
The device transitions from requiring continuous manual operation to providing dynamic, autonomous operation. The flexible mask can be adjusted and controlled through remote interfaces, allowing it to adapt to user needs while freeing the user's hands for other activities during treatment.
4Extent of automation
If face mask-type skin care device is worn and fixed to head, then user convenience is improved, but device volume and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a flexible film substrate that can be conformably attached to the facial surface. This thin film structure provides the necessary mechanical support for integrating functional components while maintaining a compact, low-volume form factor that does not significantly increase device size when worn.
Solution Approach 2:
The functional components are distributed locally across the flexible mask surface where they are needed for skin care treatment. Light sources, microcurrent electrodes, and vibration elements are positioned at specific locations on the mask that correspond to target treatment areas, optimizing functionality while minimizing overall device volume.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables multi-functional skin care without the bulk and weight of traditional devices, allowing users to perform various skin care operations hands-free while preventing electrical interference between energy sources.
Implementation Method 1
at least one light source element provided on one surface of the flexible substrate
Implementation Method 2
microcurrent elements including at least one positive electrode and at least one negative electrode and provided on one surface of the flexible substrate
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a skin care device which performs skin care under the condition that it is attached to a user's face, performs both skin care using light and skin care using microcurrent, and prevents electrical interference between light source elements and microcurrent elements. The skin care device includes a non-conductive flexible substrate, at least one light source element provided on the flexible substrate, microcurrent elements provided on the flexible substrate, an insulating layer provided with first holes to expose the at least one light source element and second holes to expose the microcurrent elements, and a conductive layer including a plurality of conductive parts, each conductive parts contacting each microcurrent element through each second hole, and the conductive parts are divided so as to be spaced apart from one another and are provided with third holes to expose the at least one light source element.