Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a wearable face care device that is capable of detecting dimensions of a user’s head and accordingly adjusts to fasten around the user’s head portion for dispensing the user-desired face care products on the user’s facial skin, thereby facilitating the user in experiencing a comfortable face care.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Face care encompasses a range of practices and products aimed at maintaining and enhancing the health, cleanliness, and appearance of the facial skin. It includes daily routines such as cleansing, moisturizing, and applying sunscreen to protect against sun damage and environmental pollutants. Face care also involves targeted treatments for specific skin concerns such as acne, wrinkles, pigmentation, or dryness, often utilizing specialized skincare products like serums, masks, and exfoliants. Additionally, face care may incorporate techniques such as facial massage, steam treatments, or facial masks to promote circulation, relaxation, and rejuvenation of the skin.

[0003] Traditional methods for face care typically involve using basic skincare products such as soap, water, and moisturizers, along with homemade remedies like natural oils or masks. While accessible and cost-effective, these methods can pose several challenges. Firstly, generic products may not be tailored to individual skin types or specific concerns, potentially leading to ineffective results or skin reactions. Secondly, improper cleansing techniques or harsh ingredients in traditional products can disrupt the skin's natural barrier, causing dryness, irritation, or acne flare-ups.

[0004] US10307330B1 discloses an example skincare device includes a main body having a first side, a second side, an intermediate portion, a groove, a light source, a motor, a temperature control unit, and a user control configured to control one or more of the light source, motor, and temperature control unit. The skincare device can provide heat, cool, light, and/or vibrational therapy to a user's skin.

[0005] WO2015169606A1 discloses a facial skincare device performs a skincare procedure on a subject, in a series of zones of the skin of the subject, with each zone receiving a different skincare routine. The device has an interchangeable treatment head to perform the skincare procedure. A controller controls the treatment head to perform the skincare procedure. A sensor detects an individual treatment head when fitted to the device, by detecting and reading data from a tag on the treatment head, which automatically selects the sequence of skincare routines to be performed by the device on the zones of the skin of the subject.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed to provide facial skincare, however the prior arts mentioned herein have limitation pertaining to dispensing a user-desired skin care product on the user’s skin. In addition, the prior arts have limitation pertaining to preventing the products from degradation.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that needs to be capable of dispensing a regulated amount of user-desired skin care products on user’s facial skin to assist the user in performing skincare routines and maintain an ambient temperature of the skincare products.

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 is capable of detecting dimensions of a user’s head and accordingly adjusts to fasten around the user’s head portion for dispensing the user-desired face care products on the user’s facial skin, thereby facilitating the user in experiencing a comfortable face care.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of detecting presence of any pimple/face injury on a user’s face and accordingly provide a means to lift around the detected pimple/face injury for preventing any chances of discomfort to the user during face care.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of providing a means to regulate pressure applied on a user’s head portion while the user performs face care to prevent any chances of discomfort to the user.

[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 a wearable face care device that is capable of measuring dimensions of a user’s head and adjusting accordingly to secure around the head, thereby allowing for dispensing of desired face care products on the user’s face, thus ensuring a comfortable and effective face care experience.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a wearable face care device, comprises of a circular body developed to be positioned in contact with face of a user and attached with a strap that is accommodated around head portion of the user for securing the body with the user’s face, wherein plurality of chambers are installed with the body for storing various face care products, a user-interface installed in a computing unit wirelessly associated with the device for enabling the user to give input commands to secure the body with the user’s face and select one of the products to be applied, wherein a microcontroller wirelessly linked with the computing unit processes the input commands and activates plurality of laser sensors arranged on the strap for detecting dimensions of the user’s head, a motorized roller configured with the strap, wherein based on the detected dimensions of the user’s head portion, the microcontroller actuates the roller to rotate for wrapping the strap in view of fastening the strap with the user’s head portion, thus securing the body with the user’s face, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit paired with a processor mounted on the body for capturing and processing multiple images of the user’s face, respectively, for detecting presence of pimple/facial injury, wherein upon detection of the pimple/injury, the microcontroller actuates plurality of telescopically operated links installed with the body to extend/retract for positioning a rubberized member attached with each of the links, in contact with the user’s face to lift the body from region around the pimple/injury, thus preventing any chances of discomfort to the user, plurality of cylindrical extendable hollow units installed with the body that are actuated by the microcontroller to extend and position a hollow cylindrical structure in contact with the user’s facial skin, wherein each of the units are connected to the chambers via multiple conduits for allowing transfer of the products from the chambers towards the units, an electric pump embedded within each of the chambers, wherein the microcontroller actuates the pump installed within one of the chambers stored with user-selected product, for pumping the product towards the members, followed by actuation of a motorized iris pore installed with each of the structure to open for allowing dispensing of product on the user’s facial skin.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of a motorized ball and socket joint incorporated between each of the units and structures, wherein upon actuation of the iris pores, the microcontroller actuates the ball and socket joint for providing multi-directional motion to the structures to evenly apply the product on the user’s skin and provide massage to the skin, a pressure sensor is integrated with the strap for detecting pressure applied by the strap on the user’s forehead, and in case the detected pressure exceeds a threshold value, the microcontroller actuates the roller to rotate for unwrapping the strap to reduce the pressure, thus preventing any chances of discomfort to the user, a temperature sensor is positioned on the body for detecting temperature of surroundings, based on which the microcontroller activates a Peltier unit embedded within each of the chambers for maintaining an optimum temperature of the chambers to prevent degradation of the products, the computing unit is wirelessly linked with the computing unit via a communication module which includes, but not limited to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, Bluetooth module, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) module, the telescopically operated links and cylindrical extendable hollow units are powered by a pneumatic unit that includes an air compressor, air cylinder, air valves and piston which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of the links and units and a battery is associated with the device for supplying power to electrical and electronically operated components associated with the device.

[0016] 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

[0017] 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 isometric view of a wearable face care device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] 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.

[0019] 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.

[0020] 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.

[0021] The present invention relates to a wearable face care device that is capable of identifying presence of any pimples or facial injuries on a user’s face and accordingly adjusts to avoid contact with the affected areas, ensuring comfort and preventing discomfort during face care routines.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a wearable face care device is illustrated, comprising a circular body 101 developed to be positioned in contact with face of a user and attached with a strap 102, chambers 103 installed with the body 101, a motorized roller 104 configured with the strap 102, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 105 mounted on the body 101, plurality of telescopically operated links 106 installed with the body 101, a rubberized member 107 attached with each of the links 106, plurality of cylindrical extendable hollow units 108 installed with the body 101, a hollow cylindrical structure 109 in contact with the user’s facial skin, an electric pump 110 embedded within each of the chambers 103, motorized iris pore 111 installed with each of the structure 109, a motorized ball and socket joint 112 incorporated between each of the units 108 and structures 109 and a Peltier unit 113 embedded within each of the chambers 103.

[0023] The proposed device includes a circular body 101 developed to be placed in contact with a user’s face and the body 101 is attached with a strap 102, wherein the user accommodates the strap 102 on head portion for securing the body 101 with the user’s face. The body 101 is made up of any material but not limited to plastic or metallic material alike. The body 101 is configured with multiple chambers 103 to store and accumulate multiple face care products. The multiple chambers 103 used herein ranges from (2 to 4 in numbers).

[0024] The device is wirelessly associated with a computing unit, wherein the computing unit is installed with a user-interface that enables a user for providing input commands to secure the body 101 with the user’s face and for selection of one of the multiple products that are available for application. The computing unit installed with the user interface is linked wirelessly with the microcontroller via a communication module enabling the user for providing input commands to secure the body 101 with the user’s face and for selection of one of the multiple products that are available for application. The communication module which includes, but not limited to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, Bluetooth module, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication). The microcontroller, mentioned herein, is preferably an Arduino microcontroller. The Arduino microcontroller used herein controls the overall functionality of the components linked to it.

[0025] The microcontroller is wirelessly linked with the computing unit and processes the input commands provided by the user and synchronously commands multiple laser sensors installed in the strap 102 for detecting dimensions of the user’s head. The multiple laser sensors used herein ranges from (2 to 4). The laser sensor as actuated by the microcontroller activates and emits an array of focused and narrow beam toward the user’s head. When the laser beam strikes the user’s head it gets reflected back towards the sensor. The receiver of the laser sensor captures the reflected light and employs a time-of-flight measurement principle to monitor the dimensions of the user’s head.

[0026] Based on the detected dimensions of the user’s heard portion, the microcontroller commands a motorized roller 104 paired with a strap 102 to rotate for wrapping the strap 102 for fastening of the straps 102 with the user’s head portion for securing the body 101 with the user’s face. The motorized roller 104 consists of a cylindrical member and a motor. The microcontroller actuates the motor to generate electrical current that drives the cylindrical member which further assists the rollers 104 to rotate on its axis for wrapping of the straps 102 to fasten the straps 102 with the user’s head portion for securing the body 101 with the user’s face.

[0027] The straps 102 are integrated with a pressure sensor for detecting pressure applied by the strap 102 on the user’s forehead. The pressure sensor comprises of a sensing element known as diaphragm that experiences a force applied by the strap 102 on the user’s head portion. This force leads to deflection in the diaphragm that is measured by the sensors and converted into an electrical signal which is sent to the microcontroller for determining the pressure applied by the strap 102 on the user’s head portion. In case, the applied pressure exceeds the threshold value, the microcontroller commands the rollers 104 to rotate for unwrapping the strap 102 for reducing the pressure, thereby preventing any chances of discomfort to the user.

[0028] The body 101 is mounted with an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 105 integrated with a processor, wherein the microcontroller commands the imaging unit 105 to capture and process images of the user’s face for detecting presence of a pimple or any face injury. The imaging unit 105 comprises of an image capturing arrangement including a set of lenses that captures multiple images of the user’s face and the captured images are stored within memory of the imaging unit 105 in form of an optical data. The imaging unit 105 also comprises of a processor that is integrated with artificial intelligence protocols, such that the processor processes the optical data and extracts the required data from the captured images. The extracted data is further converted into digital pulses and bits and are further transmitted to the microcontroller. The microcontroller processes the received data and based on the captured images, the microcontroller determines the presence of the pimple or any face injury.

[0029] Based on the detected presence, the microcontroller commands multiple telescopically operated links 106 configured with the body 101 to extend/retract to place a rubberized member 107 connected with each of the links on the user’s face for lifting the body 101 from the region of the user’s face where the pimple/injury is detected by the imaging unit 105 for preventing any chances of discomfort to the user. The multiple telescopically operated links 106 used herein ranges from (2 to 4 in numbers).

[0030] The telescopically operated links 106 are powered by the pneumatic unit. The pneumatic unit includes air valves and piston attached with the links. The piston is coupled to the links penetrating the compressed air released from the compressor over the links. The valves used herein, are air valves installed between the compressor and piston that upon actuation enables release of the compressed air through the piston to extend/retract to place the rubberized member 107 on the user’s face for lifting the body 101 from the region of the user’s face where the pimple/injury is detected by the imaging unit 105 for preventing any chances of discomfort to the user.

[0031] The body 101 is configured with multiple cylindrical extendable hollow units 108 commanded by the microcontroller to extend and place a hollow cylindrical structure 109 in contact with the user’s facial skin. The multiple cylindrical extendable hollow units 108 used herein ranges from (2 to 4 in numbers). The cylindrical extendable hollow units 108 are powered by the unit and works in similar way as of the telescopically operated links 106 to extend/retract for placing the rubberized member 107 in contact with the user’s facial skin. The units are configured with the chambers 103 via plurality of conduits to allow passage for transferring the products from the chambers 103 towards the units. The multiple conduits used herein rans from (2 to 4).

[0032] The chambers 103 are configured an electric pump 110 commanded by the microcontroller to pump 110 the user-selected product towards the member 107. The electric pump 110 operates by utilizing an electric motor powered by the microcontroller to generate mechanical force, which in turn creates suction or pressure to move the user-selected product from chambers 103 towards member 107. When activated, the pump 110 draws the product into its intake chamber 103, and then, through as impellers and diaphragms, the pump 110 pressurizes the product to propel through the conduits towards the member 107. Synchronously, the microcontroller commands a motorized iris pore 111 configured with each of the structure to get opened for dispensing the product on the user’s facial skin.

[0033] The iris pore 111 includes a motor and multiple light weight blades. The motor is actuated by the microcontroller to generate electrical current. The current generated by the motor controls the optimal opening/closing of the light weight blades present on the aperture of the pore 111 to get opened for dispensing the product on the user’s facial skin. The units and the structures 109 are interconnected via a motorized ball and socket joint 112 commanded by the microcontroller to provide multi-directional motion to the structures 109 for applying the product evenly on the user’s skin and for providing massage to the skin.

[0034] The body 101 is configured with a temperature sensor for detecting temperature of surroundings. The temperature sensor is composed of two type of metal wire joint together when the sensor experiences a heat then a voltage is generated in the two terminal of the temperature sensor that is proportional to the temperature that voltage is send to the microcontroller. The microcontroller calibrates the voltage in terms of temperature for detecting temperature of surroundings. Synchronously, the microcontroller commands a Peltier unit 113 integrated in each of the chambers 103 for maintaining an ambient temperature of the chambers 103 for preventing degradation of the products.

[0035] The Peltier unit 113 consists of two semiconductor plates, known as Peltier plates, connected in series and sandwiched between two ceramic plates. When an electric current is applied to the Peltier unit 113, one side of the module absorbs heat from its surroundings, while the other side releases heat for radiating optimal amount of heat/cooling effect on the chambers 103 for maintaining an ambient temperature of the chambers 103 for preventing degradation of the products.

[0036] Furthermore, the battery (not shown in fig.) is installed with the device to power all electrical and electronic component necessary for their operation. The battery is linked to the microcontroller and provides (DC) Direct Current to the microcontroller. And then, based on the order of operations, the microcontroller sends that current to those specific electrical or electronic components so they effectively carry out their appropriate function.

[0037] The propose device works best in the following manner, where the circular body 101 as disclosed in the invention is developed to be positioned in contact with face of the user and attached with the strap 102 that is accommodated around head portion of the user for securing the body 101 with the user’s face, wherein plurality of chambers 103 are installed with the body 101 for storing various face care products. The user-interface installed in the computing unit wirelessly associated with the device for enabling the user to give input commands to secure the body 101 with the user’s face and select one of the products to be applied, wherein the microcontroller wirelessly linked with the computing unit processes the input commands and activates plurality of laser sensors arranged on the strap 102 for detecting dimensions of the user’s head. The motorized roller 104 configured with the strap 102, wherein based on the detected dimensions of the user’s head portion, the microcontroller actuates the roller to rotate for wrapping the strap 102 in view of fastening the strap 102 with the user’s head portion, thus securing the body 101 with the user’s face.

[0038] In continuation, the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 105 paired with the processor mounted on the body 101 for capturing and processing multiple images of the user’s face, respectively, for detecting presence of pimple/facial injury, wherein upon detection of the pimple/injury, the microcontroller actuates plurality of telescopically operated links 106 installed with the body 101 to extend/retract for positioning the rubberized member 107 attached with each of the links, in contact with the user’s face to lift the body 101 from region around the pimple/injury, thus preventing any chances of discomfort to the user. Plurality of cylindrical extendable hollow units 108 installed with the body 101 that are actuated by the microcontroller to extend and position the hollow cylindrical structure 109 in contact with the user’s facial skin, wherein each of the units are connected to the chambers 103 via multiple conduits for allowing transfer of the products from the chambers 103 towards the units. The electric pump 110 embedded within each of the chambers 103, wherein the microcontroller actuates the pump 110 installed within one of the chambers 103 stored with user-selected product, for pumping the product towards the member 107, followed by actuation of the motorized iris pore 111 installed with each of the structure to open for allowing dispensing of product on the user’s facial skin and The motorized ball and socket joint 112 incorporated between each of the units and structures 109, wherein upon actuation of the iris pore 111 , the microcontroller actuates the ball and socket joint 112 for providing multi-directional motion to the structures 109 to evenly apply the product on the user’s skin and provide massage to the skin.

[0039] 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) A wearable face care device, comprising:

i) a circular body 101 developed to be positioned in contact with face of a user and attached with a strap 102 that is accommodated around head portion of said user for securing said body 101 with said user’s face, wherein plurality of chambers 103 is installed with said body 101 for storing various face care products;
ii) a user-interface installed in a computing unit wirelessly associated with said device for enabling said user to give input commands to secure said body 101 with said user’s face and select one of said products to be applied, wherein a microcontroller wirelessly linked with said computing unit processes said input commands and activates plurality of laser sensors arranged on said strap 102 for detecting dimensions of said user’s head;
iii) a motorized roller 104 configured with said strap 102, wherein based on said detected dimensions of said user’s head portion, said microcontroller actuates said roller to rotate for wrapping said strap 102 in view of fastening said strap 102 with said user’s head portion, thus securing said body 101 with said user’s face;
iv) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 105 paired with a processor mounted on said body 101 for capturing and processing multiple images of said user’s face, respectively, for detecting presence of pimple/facial injury, wherein upon detection of said pimple/injury, said microcontroller actuates plurality of telescopically operated links 106 installed with said body 101 to extend/retract for positioning a rubberized member 107 attached with each of said links, in contact with said user’s face to lift said body 101 from region around said pimple/injury, thus preventing any chances of discomfort to said user;
v) plurality of cylindrical extendable hollow units 108 installed with said body 101 that are actuated by said microcontroller to extend and position a hollow cylindrical structure 109 in contact with said user’s facial skin, wherein each of said units are connected to said chambers 103 via multiple conduits for allowing transfer of said products from said chambers 103 towards said units;
vi) an electric pump 110 embedded within each of said chambers 103, wherein said microcontroller actuates said pump 110 installed within one of said chambers 103 stored with user-selected product, for pumping said product towards said member 107, followed by actuation of a motorized iris pore 111 installed with each of said structure to open for allowing dispension of product on said user’s facial skin; and
vii) a motorized ball and socket joint 112 incorporated between each of said units and structures 109, wherein upon actuation of said iris pore 111 , said microcontroller actuates said ball and socket joint 112 for providing multi-directional motion to said structures 109 to evenly apply said product on said user’s skin and provide massage to said skin.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a pressure sensor is integrated with said strap 102 for detecting pressure applied by said strap 102 on said user’s forehead, and in case said detected pressure exceeds a threshold value, said microcontroller actuates said roller to rotate for unwrapping said strap 102 to reduce said pressure, thus preventing any chances of discomfort to said user.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a temperature sensor is positioned on said body 101 for detecting temperature of surroundings, based on which said microcontroller activates a Peltier unit 113 embedded within each of said chambers 103 for maintaining an optimum temperature of said chambers 103 to prevent degradation of said products.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said computing unit is wirelessly linked with said computing unit via a communication module which includes, but not limited to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, Bluetooth module, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) module.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said telescopically operated links 106 and cylindrical extendable hollow units 108 are powered by a pneumatic unit that includes an air compressor, air cylinder, air valves and piston which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of said links and units.

6) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is associated with said device for supplying power to electrical and electronically operated components associated with said device.