Massage Apparatus with Sensor-Based Head Recognition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing skin massage devices lack the ability to adapt to different types of massage heads, leading to suboptimal performance and user experience, as they do not efficiently recognize and adjust to the unique characteristics of various massage elements.
Innovation Solution
A skin massage device with a modular design that includes recognition means such as mechanical, magnetic, or optical sensors to detect the type of massage head assembled, allowing for adaptive control of motorization and wave emission systems, and a cosmetic product distribution system, enabling optimal operation and user customization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the massage device uses a fixed motorization system without recognition means, then the device structure is simple, but the device cannot adapt to different types of massage heads, leading to suboptimal performance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback through recognition means (mechanical sensors, magnetic sensors, or optical sensors) that detect the type of massage head assembled on the body. This feedback enables the control means to automatically adapt the motorization system parameters (speed, power) to match the specific massage head characteristics, resolving the contradiction by adding adaptability without requiring complex manual configuration
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical adjustment with automated sensor-based recognition and electronic control. Instead of requiring mechanical matching or manual setup for different massage heads, the system uses non-contact or minimal-contact sensors to identify the massage head type and automatically adjusts operational parameters, reducing mechanical complexity while enhancing adaptability
2Ease of operation
If the device adds recognition means and control means to detect and adapt to different massage heads, then the performance and user experience are enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service through automatic recognition and adaptation. The control means automatically detect the massage head type using integrated sensors and adjust operational parameters without user intervention. This eliminates the need for manual configuration or complex user interfaces, enhancing ease of operation while the automation manages the added complexity internally
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal system where a single massage device body can accommodate multiple types of massage heads through standardized assembly means combined with automatic recognition. The control means serve multiple functions: detecting massage head type, selecting appropriate operational parameters, and coordinating wave emission systems and cosmetic product distribution, thereby managing complexity through multi-functionality
3Reliability
If the device uses mechanical sensors for recognition, then the assembly detection is reliable, but the sensors may interfere with the massage head assembly or require precise alignment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent offers magnetic sensors and optical sensors as alternatives to mechanical sensors. These non-contact or minimal-contact sensing methods eliminate the need for precise mechanical alignment and avoid interference with the massage head assembly. The magnetic and optical fields can detect massage head presence and type without physical contact, maintaining recognition reliability while significantly easing assembly procedures
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
The device ensures optimal performance by adapting to different massage heads, enhancing user experience through customizable speed, wave emission, and product distribution, ensuring proper assembly and effective skin treatment.
Implementation Method 1
the recognition means are magnetic sensors arranged on the at least one type of massage head and the body and, configured to transmit information to the means of order depending on the type of massage head assembled on the body
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AI summary
The device (1) has body (2) provided with a motor (3), and massage heads (4-6) including massage elements, where a transmission mechanism allows the massage elements to be activated by the motor. An installation mechanism (9) is provided for the installation and removal of the massage heads with the body. A massage head recognition unit is installed on the body, where a command box controls the massage device based on the recognition of the type of massage head by the massage head recognition unit.