Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an adaptable location-based sunscreen preparation device that helps users prepare customized sunscreen by analyzing both user’s skin condition and prevailing weather conditions at a specified location, ensuring an optimal formulation that provides targeted sun protection tailored to user's unique skin needs and environmental factors for enhanced safety and effectiveness.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Location-based sunscreen is a vital innovation that tailors sun protection according to the specific environmental conditions of a user’s current location. The need for such a product arises from the fact that factors like geographic location, altitude, time of day, and local weather conditions significantly influence UV radiation levels, which vary from place to place. Traditional sunscreens offer a one-size-fits-all solution, but they do not consider these location-specific factors. A location-based sunscreen adapts to local UV intensity, ensuring the user receives optimal protection based on real-time data. This personalized approach improves effectiveness in preventing sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer by adjusting the level of protection required for each environment. It helps users maintain proper skincare while traveling, living in different climates, or participating in outdoor activities, offering a more efficient, targeted approach to sun safety and promoting better skin health in diverse environmental conditions.

[0003] Traditional methods for preparing location-based sunscreen typically involve formulating sunscreens with fixed SPF levels, which are based on general assumptions about UV radiation. These sunscreens are designed to offer a broad-spectrum protection against UVB and UVA rays but do not account for location-specific factors such as altitude, time of day, or environmental conditions like cloud cover, humidity, and pollution. Users are often instructed to apply sunscreen based on their location, but the formulation remains static, lacking the adaptability to changing conditions. One significant drawback is that these sunscreens may either under protect or overprotect users, depending on where they are. For instance, individuals in high-altitude areas or near the equator may experience higher UV exposure, requiring stronger protection than what a standard sunscreen provides. Additionally, traditional sunscreens may not adjust for factors like sweating, swimming, or outdoor activities, leading to inconsistent protection. This limitation highlights the need for more adaptive, location-aware solutions.

[0004] CN220125926U discloses a cosmetic preparation device, and belongs to the technical field of cosmetic equipment. The T-shaped connecting pipe comprises a first input pipe, a second input pipe and an output pipe; the cosmetic emulsifying processor is used for mixing the cosmetic composition and emulsifying, and comprises an emulsifying pot body, a filler port and a discharge port, wherein the filler port and the discharge port are communicated with the emulsifying pot body, and the first input pipe is communicated with the discharge port; one end of the booster pump body is communicated with the second input pipe; the diamond interaction cavity is arranged on the output pipe; the heat exchange flow channel of the temperature adjusting module is spirally arranged on the outer wall surface of the diamond interaction cavity along the axis of the diamond interaction cavity; the first switch valve is arranged on the first input pipe and is used for selectively opening or closing the first input pipe; the second switch valve is arranged on the output pipe and used for selectively opening or closing the output pipe. The utility model ensures that the cosmetic material is dispersed, crushed and emulsified in nanometer scale, effectively reduces the size of emulsified particle diameter of the cosmetic and improves the uniformity of the cosmetic.

[0005] CN220003760U discloses a mixing preparation device for a cosmetics laboratory, which comprises a parallel mechanism and a clamp firmware for clamping a solidified cosmetics preparation container; the parallel mechanism comprises at least three linear degrees of freedom which are arranged along a coaxial line in a ring-shaped array, and the linear degrees of freedom are connected with the clamp for universal angle adjustment. high efficiency: the mixing preparation device adopts the structural design of the parallel mechanism and the linear module, can realize the efficient and stable cosmetic mixing preparation process, and improves the mixing efficiency and the preparation quality. The precision is high: by adopting the servo motor as a rotary executing piece, high-precision control of the linear module can be realized, so that the operation precision and efficiency of the hybrid preparation device are improved. The operation is simple and convenient: the mixing preparation device has compact design, simple structure, easy operation and maintenance, and is suitable for the small-sized preparation requirement of the cosmetics laboratory.

[0006] Conventionally, many cosmetic preparation devices are available, but these devices typically fail to provide a personalized approach, as these devices do not analyze both user's unique skin condition and the prevailing weather conditions at a specific location to create a customized sunscreen formula, leaving users without an effective solution that adapts to their individual needs and environmental factors, which are essential for optimal sun protection and skincare. This lack of integration between skin analysis and real-time weather data limits the effectiveness and tailored nature of these devices in addressing the diverse and dynamic factors influencing skin protection requirements.

[0007] To address the limitations of existing devices, there is a need in the art to develop a device that requires to enable users to prepare a customized sunscreen by simultaneously analyzing both user's individual skin condition and the prevailing weather conditions at a specific location, ensuring a tailored, effective solution that adapts to both personal skincare needs and environmental factors, thereby offering optimal protection against harmful sun exposure, while taking into account variables such as skin type, sensitivity, UV levels, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors to provide a more personalized and responsive sunscreen formulation.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that assists users in preparing location-based sunscreen by analyzing user's skin condition and prevailing weather conditions at specified location, ensuring a customized sunscreen formulation that provides optimal protection, tailored to both the user's skin type and environmental factors for effective sun safety.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that automates the preparation of location-based sunscreen to evaluate the user's skin condition and weather factors, dispense the necessary ingredients, and mix them, ensuring a precise and efficient formulation tailored to user's specific needs and environmental conditions for optimal sun protection.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is portable and reliable, offering ease of transport and consistent performance, enabling users to access personalized, location-based sunscreen preparation anywhere, ensuring convenience and dependability for optimal sun protection, regardless of location, while maintaining the device's durability and functionality in various environments.

[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention relates to an adaptable location-based sunscreen preparation device that aids users in preparing customized sunscreen by analyzing both the user’s skin condition and the prevailing weather conditions at a specified location, ensuring a formulation that provides optimal protection tailored to the user’s unique skin type and environmental factors.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an adaptable location-based sunscreen preparation device, comprises of a body developed to be positioned on a ground surface, a touch interactive display panel arranged with the body for providing input regarding the user’s skin condition along with any location where the user is to use a sunscreen, a weather prediction module integrated with the microcontroller to predict weather conditions prevailing at the user-specified location at time of the user’s arrival, a multi-sectioned chamber arranged inside the body with multiple electronically controlled nozzles dispense an optimum amount of the ingredients into a container arranged underneath the chamber, a motorized crusher integrated at base of the container by means of a motorized slider rotate for grinding the dispensed ingredients into a powdered form, a motorized lid integrated at base of the container get deployed for exposing a sieve integrated underneath the container to accommodate the powdered ingredients, a pair of vibrating units integrated on the sieve produce vibrating sensation to initiate filtering of the powdered ingredients through the sieve in a vessel arranged underneath the container, a multi-sectioned box arranged inside the body and connected with the vessel by means of multiple electronically controlled spouts dispense an appropriate quantity of chemical agents in the vessel, a motorized stirrer integrated at base of the vessel to mix the dispensed chemical agents with the ingredients to formulate the sunscreen.

[0015] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an internal view of an adaptable location-based sunscreen preparation device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0018] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0019] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0020] The present invention relates to an adaptable location-based sunscreen preparation device that helps users develop personalized sunscreen by analyzing their skin condition and the prevailing weather conditions at a specified location, ensuring tailored protection for optimal sun safety based on individual needs and environmental factors.

[0021] Referring to Figure 1, an internal view of an adaptable location-based sunscreen preparation device is illustrated, comprising a body 101 arranged with a touch interactive display panel 102, a multi-sectioned chamber 103 arranged inside the body 101 with multiple electronically controlled nozzles 104, a container 105 arranged underneath the chamber 103, a motorized crusher 106 integrated at base of the container 105 by means of a motorized slider, a motorized lid 108 integrated at base of the container 105, a sieve 109 integrated underneath the container 105, a pair of vibrating units 110 integrated on the sieve 109, a vessel 111 arranged underneath the container 105, a multi-sectioned box 112 arranged inside the body 101 and connected with the vessel 111 by means of multiple electronically controlled spouts 113 and a motorized stirrer 107 integrated at base of the vessel 111.

[0022] The device proposed herein includes a body 101 developed to be positioned on a ground surface, in view of preparation of location-based sunscreen. The body 101 as mentioned herein serves as a structural foundation to various components associated with the device, wherein the body 101 is made up of material that includes but not limited to stainless steel, which in turn ensures that the device is of generous size and is light in weight.

[0023] In order to activate functioning of the device, a user is required to manually switch on the device by pressing a button positioned on the body 101, wherein the button used herein is a push button. Upon pressing of the button, the circuits get closed allowing conduction of electricity that leads to activation of the device and vice versa.

[0024] Upon activation of the device by the user, an inbuilt microcontroller embedded within the body 101 and linked to the switch generates a command to activate a touch interactive display panel 102 for enabling the user to provide input regarding the user’s skin condition along with any location where the user is to use a sunscreen. The touch interactive display panel 102 as mentioned herein is typically an (Liquid Crystal Display) screen that presents output in a visible form. The screen is equipped with touch-sensitive technology, allowing the user to interact directly with the display using their fingers. A touch controller IC (Integrated Circuit) is responsible for processing the analog signals generated when the user inputs details regarding the user’s skin condition along with any location where the user is to use a sunscreen. The touch controller is typically connected to the microcontroller through various interfaces which may include but are not limited to SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) or I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit).

[0025] An optical coherence tomography integrated on the body 101 determines prevailing skin condition of the user. The Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) works by emitting light waves into the skin and analyzing the reflected light to create detailed, high-resolution cross-sectional images and captures variations in the skin's structure, such as epidermal thickness, hydration, and the presence of abnormalities like lesions or inflammation. By interpreting these images, the microcontroller assesses the prevailing skin condition, detecting issues like dryness, aging, or potential skin diseases, providing valuable insights for personalized preparation of location-based sunscreen. If the OCT coherence tomography detects any signs of sunburn or skin irritation, the device will recommend or automatically incorporate soothing ingredients like aloe vera or chamomile extract into the formulation, adjusting the sunscreen to support the skin’s recovery and protection.

[0026] In response to input commands of the user, the microcontroller a weather prediction module integrated with the microcontroller predict weather conditions prevailing at the user-specified location. The weather prediction module works by collecting real-time meteorological data from various sources such as satellites, weather stations, and sensors at the user-specified location and analyzes parameters like temperature, humidity, wind speed, air pressure, and cloud cover. Using advanced protocols and machine learning models, the module processes this data to forecast current and future weather conditions. By integrating historical weather patterns and live data, the weather prediction module provides enables the microcontroller for accurate predictions of temperature, precipitation, wind, and other relevant factors, at the user-specified location and based on which the microcontroller evaluates a set of ingredients to be utilized for formulating a sunscreen for the user as per the user’s skin conditions.

[0027] Based on environmental factors such as wind, temperature, and humidity, the device automatically adjusts the sunscreen formulation to ensure optimal protection. For example, in high-humidity conditions, the device may add more talcum powder to reduce the greasiness of the sunscreen. In hotter temperatures, the device may increase the quantity of protective ingredients like zinc oxide to ensure enhanced UV protection.

[0028] The microcontroller is integrated with a GPS (global positioning system) module for fetching real time location of the user. The GPS (Global Positioning System) module is a satellite-based navigation system. The satellites present in space moving in fixed orbits transmits information about the real-time location of the user. The signals travel at the speed of light and are intercepted by the GPS module such that the GPS module calculates the distance of each satellite and based on the time taken by the information to arrive at the receiver. The GPS module locates four or more satellites and calculates the distance between each of them. Using this information, the GPS module finds out the current location of the user. Once the distance is determined, the GPS module uses a trilateration method to determine the exact position of the user and thus fetching the real-time location coordinates of the user.

[0029] In response to the evaluated set of ingredients to be utilized for formulating the sunscreen, the microcontroller actuates multiple electronically controlled nozzles 104 integrated with a multi-sectioned chamber 103 arranged inside the body 101 to dispense an optimum amount of the evaluated ingredients into a container 105 arranged underneath the chamber 103.

[0030] The electronically controlled nozzles 104 works by utilizing electrical energy to automize the flow solution in a controlled flow pattern by converting the pressure energy of a fluid into kinetic energy, which increases the fluid's velocity to get dispensed Upon actuation of nozzles 104 by the microcontroller, the electric motor or the pump pressurizes the ingredients within the chamber 103, increasing its pressure significantly. High pressure enables the solution to get dispensed out with a high force into a container 105 arranged underneath the chamber 103.

[0031] Upon dispensing of the ingredients into the container 105, a motorized crusher 106 integrated at base of the container 105 by means of a motorized slider is actuated by to rotate for grinding the dispensed ingredients into a powdered form. The motorized crusher 106 operates by using an electric motor to drive a set of rotating blades or grinding wheels inside the container 105. Upon activation, the motor powers the grinding mechanism, which breaks down the ingredients into smaller particles until the ingredients are reduced to a fine powdered form.

[0032] Upon crushing the ingredients into powdered form, a motorized lid 108 integrated at base of the container 105 is actuated by the microcontroller to get deployed for exposing a sieve 109 integrated underneath the container 105 to accommodate the powdered ingredients. The motorized iris lid 108 typically refers to the iris or aperture mechanism in the camera or optical instruments as it works in a similar manner to that of a human eye. The iris consists several thin and overlapping blades that forms an adjustable opening of the lid 108. Upon actuation of the iris lid 108 by the microcontroller the blades move apart resulting in the widening of mouth portion, allowing the powdered ingredients to get accommodated over the sieve 109.

[0033] A pair of vibrating units 110 integrated on the sieve 109 are actuated by the microcontroller to produce vibrating sensation to initiate filtering of the powdered ingredients through the sieve 109 in a vessel 111 arranged underneath the container 105. The vibrating units 110 is used for subjecting the flaps to move back and forth or from side to side very quickly leading to controlled and reproducible mechanical vibration. The vibrating units 110 consists of an electric motor (preferably a DC motor) and an eccentric weight attached to the shaft of the motor, wherein the unit is housed in an enclosure. Upon activation of the vibrating units 110 by the microcontroller, the motor provides the required power to rotate the shaft, resulting in a rotational motion to the eccentric weight, thus causing a vibration to the sieve 109 to initiate filtering of the powdered ingredients through the sieve 109 in the vessel 111.

[0034] Upon accommodation of powdered ingredients through the sieve 109 in the vessel 111, the microcontroller activates multiple electronically controlled spouts 113 connected with a multi-sectioned box 112 arranged inside the body 101 to dispense an appropriate quantity of chemical agents stored in the box 112 in the vessel 111. The electronically controlled spouts 113 function by using electric actuators or motors to regulate the flow of chemical agents. The microcontroller allows for precise adjustments to the dispensing rate. When activated, the motor or actuator adjusts the opening of the spout, controlling the flow to dispense an appropriate quantity of chemical agents stored in the box 112 in the vessel 111.

[0035] Lastly, a battery is installed within the device which is connected to the microcontroller that supplies current to all the electrically powered components that needs an amount of electric power to perform their functions and operation in an efficient manner. The battery utilized here, is preferably a dry battery which is made up of Lithium-ion material that gives the device a long-lasting as well as an efficient DC (Direct Current) current which helps every component to function properly in an efficient manner. As the device is battery operated and do not need any electrical voltage for functioning. Hence the presence of battery leads to the portability of the device i.e., user is able to place as well as moves the device from one place to another as per the requirements

[0036] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the body 101 as disclosed in the developed to be positioned on the ground surface, in view of preparation of location-based sunscreen. Upon activation of the device by the user, the inbuilt microcontroller embedded within the body 101 and linked to the switch generates the command to activate the touch interactive display panel 102 for enabling the user to provide input regarding the user’s skin condition along with any location where the user is to use the sunscreen. the optical coherence tomography integrated on the body 101 determines prevailing skin condition of the user. In response to input commands of the user, the microcontroller the weather prediction module integrated with the microcontroller predict weather conditions prevailing at the user-specified location. In response to the evaluated set of ingredients to be utilized for formulating the sunscreen, the microcontroller actuates multiple electronically controlled nozzles 104 to dispense the optimum amount of the evaluated ingredients into the container 105. Upon dispensing of the ingredients into the container 105, the motorized crusher 106 is actuated by to rotate for grinding the dispensed ingredients into the powdered form.

[0037] In continuation, upon crushing the ingredients into powdered form, the motorized lid 108 integrated at base of the container 105 is actuated by the microcontroller to get deployed for exposing the sieve 109 integrated underneath the container 105 to accommodate the powdered ingredients. the pair of vibrating units 110 are actuated by the microcontroller to produce vibrating sensation to initiate filtering of the powdered ingredients through the sieve 109 in the vessel 111 arranged underneath the container 105. Upon accommodation of powdered ingredients through the sieve 109 in the vessel 111, the microcontroller activates multiple electronically controlled spouts 113 to dispense the appropriate quantity of chemical agents stored in the box 112 in the vessel 111.

[0038] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) An adaptable location-based sunscreen preparation device, comprising:

i) a body 101 developed to be positioned on a ground surface, wherein said body 101 is arranged with a touch interactive display panel 102 that is accessed by a user for providing input regarding said user’s skin condition along with any location where said user is to use a sunscreen;
ii) a weather prediction module integrated with an inbuilt microcontroller to predict weather conditions prevailing at said user-specified location at time of said user’s arrival, in accordance to which said microcontroller evaluate a set of ingredients to be utilized for formulating a sunscreen for said user as per said user’s skin conditions;
iii) a multi-sectioned chamber 103 arranged inside said body 101 and integrated with multiple electronically controlled nozzles 104 that are actuated by said microcontroller to dispense an optimum amount of said evaluated ingredients from said chamber 103 into a container 105 arranged underneath said chamber 103, wherein a motorized crusher 106 is integrated at base of said container 105 by means of a motorized slider that is actuated by said microcontroller to translate said crusher 106 along said slider and synchronously actuates said crusher 106 to rotate for grinding said dispensed ingredients into a powdered form;
iv) a motorized lid 108 integrated at base of said container 105 that is actuated by said microcontroller to get deployed for exposing a sieve 109 integrated underneath said container 105 to accommodate said powdered ingredients, wherein a pair of vibrating units 110 are integrated on said sieve 109 that are actuated by said microcontroller to produce vibrating sensation to initiate filtering of said powdered ingredients through said sieve 109 in view of accommodating said filtered powdered ingredients in a vessel 111 arranged underneath said container 105; and
v) a multi-sectioned box 112 arranged inside said body 101 and connected with said vessel 111 by means of multiple electronically controlled spouts 113 that are actuated by said microcontroller to dispense an appropriate quantity of chemical agents stored in said box 112 in said vessel 111, followed by actuation of a motorized stirrer 107 integrated at base of said vessel 111 to mix said dispensed chemical agents with said ingredients to formulate said sunscreen.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a GPS (global positioning system) module is integrated with said microcontroller for fetching real time location of said user, in accordance to which said microcontroller evaluates said required ingredients and chemical agents.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein an optical coherence tomography is integrated on said body 101 for determining prevailing skin condition of the user.