Patent Application
20250040686
The present disclosure describes a system and features related to a device for modifying, mitigating, altering, reducing, compensation for, or the like, the movement of a cosmetic applicator caused by unintentional movements, tremors, limited mobility, or the like of a user.
Unintentional movements of the human body, or human tremors, can occur in individuals suffering from motion disorders or even healthy individuals. Due to these unintentional movements, a person may have difficulty in performing a task that requires care and precision, such as applying a cosmetic composition to a part of the body, such as the face, hands, or feet.
Therefore, there is a need for a solution that allows application of a cosmetic composition that is compatible with the diverse and disposable nature of cosmetic applicators.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to a cosmetic securement device for stabilization of a cosmetic applicator including a motion stabilizer handle, an adapter coupled to a first end of the motion stabilizer handle, and at least one rotational gear coupled to the adapter, wherein the motion stabilizer handle includes at least one sensor configured to detect a movement caused by a user, circuitry configured to determine a compensation movement to offset the detected movement, and at least one motion generation device configured to control a motion of the cosmetic applicator according to the determine compensation movement, wherein the adapter is configured to hold a plurality of different types of cosmetic applicators, and wherein the at least one rotational gear is configured to rotate the cosmetic applicator held by the adapter.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to the cosmetic securement device, wherein each of the at least one rotational gear is configured to rotate independently of each other.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to the cosmetic securement device, wherein the adapter includes a ring-shaped component configured to hold the cosmetic applicator.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to the cosmetic securement device, wherein the at least one rotational gear is concentric with the ring-shaped component and wherein a rotational axis of the at least one rotational gear is a central axis of the ring-shaped component.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to the cosmetic securement device, wherein the at least one rotational gear is coupled to a face of the ring-shaped component.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to the cosmetic securement device, wherein the at least one rotational gear is embedded in the ring-shaped component.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to the cosmetic securement device, wherein the at least one rotational gear is actuated by an electric motor embedded in the cosmetic securement device.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to the cosmetic securement device, wherein the electric motor is coupled to the at least one rotational gear via at least one driver gear.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to the cosmetic securement device, wherein the electric motor is coupled to the at least one rotational gear via a shared belt.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to the cosmetic securement device, wherein the at least one rotational gear is actuated by the electric motor in response to actuation of a pushbutton or a switch embedded in the cosmetic securement device.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to a cosmetic securement device for stabilization of a cosmetic applicator, comprising a motion stabilizer handle; an adapter coupled to a first end of the motion stabilizer handle, the adapter including a cylindrical sheath configured to hold the cosmetic applicator; and at least one rotational gear coupled to the adapter, wherein the motion stabilizer handle includes at least one sensor configured to detect a movement caused by a user, circuitry configured to determine a compensation movement to offset the detected movement, and at least one motion generation device configured to control a motion of the cosmetic applicator according to the determined compensation movement, wherein the adapter is configured to hold a plurality of different types of cosmetic applicators, and wherein the at least one rotational gear is configured to rotate the cosmetic applicator held by the adapter.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to the cosmetic securement device, wherein the at least one rotational gear is concentric with the cylindrical sheath and wherein a rotational axis of the at least one rotational gear is a central axis of the cylindrical sheath.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to the cosmetic securement device, wherein the at least one rotational gear is coupled to a face of the cylindrical sheath.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to the cosmetic securement device, wherein the at least one rotational gear is embedded in the cylindrical sheath.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to the cosmetic securement device, wherein each of the at least one rotational gear is configured to rotate independently of each other.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to the cosmetic securement device, wherein the at least one rotational gear includes a first rotational gear coupled to a first section of the cylindrical sheath and a second rotational gear coupled to a second section of the cylindrical sheath.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to the cosmetic securement device, wherein the first section of the cylindrical sheath and the second section of the cylindrical sheath are configured to rotate independently of each other.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to a cosmetic securement device for stabilization of a cosmetic applicator, comprising a motion stabilizer handle; an adapter coupled to a first end of the motion stabilizer handle; and at least one rotational gear coupled to the adapter, wherein the motion stabilizer handle includes at least one sensor configured to detect a movement caused by a user, circuitry configured to determine a compensation movement to offset the detected movement and a rotation of the at least one rotational gear based on a type of the cosmetic applicator, and at least one motion generation device configured to control a motion of the cosmetic applicator according to the determined compensation movement, wherein the adapter is configured to hold a plurality of different types of cosmetic applicators, and wherein the at least one rotational gear is configured to rotate the cosmetic applicator held by the adapter.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to the cosmetic securement device, wherein the circuitry is configured to determine a speed of the rotation and an amount of rotation of the at least one rotational gear based on the type of the cosmetic applicator.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to the cosmetic securement device, wherein the at least one rotational gear is actuated by an electric motor and wherein the circuitry is configured to control power to the electric motor.
A more complete appreciation of the embodiments and many of the attendant advantages thereof will be readily obtained as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
The present disclosure describes a cosmetic applicator system that minimizes, modifies, mitigates, alters, reduces, compensates for, or the like unintentional movements by stabilizing, orienting, operating, controlling, etc. an applicator for a user and is also designed to be flexible to accommodate different types of commercially available cosmetic applications. The present disclosure further describes a system and features to enhance the functionality of such a cosmetic applicator system.
The basic features and operation of a motion stabilizing device for a cosmetic applicator is described in U.S. Pat. No. 11,458,062, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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For instance, as the sensor circuitry 1307, the PCBA may include at least one inertial sensor and at least one distributed motion sensor to detect unintentional muscle movements and measure signals related to these unintentional muscle movements that are created when a user adversely affects motion of the applicator. These sensors also detect the motion of the stabilized output relative to device. The control circuitry sends voltage commands in response to the signals to the motion generating elements (described below) to cancel the user's tremors or unintentional muscle movements. This cancellation maintains and stabilizes a position of the applicator, keeping it stable.
One of ordinary skill in the art readily recognizes that a system and method in accordance with the present invention may utilize various implementations of the control circuitry and the sensor circuitry and that would be within the spirit and scope of the present invention. In one embodiment, the control circuitry 1309 comprises an electrical system capable of producing an electrical response from sensor inputs such as a programmable microcontroller or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). In one embodiment, the control circuitry comprises an 8-bit ATMEGA8A programmable microcontroller manufactured by Atmel due to its overall low-cost, low-power consumption and ability to be utilized in high-volume applications.
In one embodiment, the at least one inertial sensor in the sensor circuitry is a sensor including but not limited to an accelerometer, gyroscope, or combination of the two. In one embodiment, the at least one distributed motion sensor in the sensor circuitry is a contactless position sensor including but not limited to a hall-effect magnetic sensor.
The system created by the combination of the sensor circuitry, the control circuitry, and the motion generating elements may be a closed-loop control system that senses motion and acceleration at various points in the system and feeds detailed information into a control algorithm that moves the motion-generating elements appropriately to cancel the net effect of a user's unintentional muscle movements and thus stabilize the position of the applicator. The operation and details of the elements of the control system and control algorithm are understood in the art, as described in U.S. PG Publication 2014/0052275A1, incorporated herein by reference.
The communication interface 1310 may include a network controller such as BCM43342 Wi-Fi, Frequency Modulation, and Bluetooth combo chip from Broadcom, for interfacing with a network.
In the receiver portion of the device, there may be two motive elements to allow 3-dimensional movement of the receiver as anti-shaking movement. The two motive elements include a y-axis motive element 1303 and an x-axis motive element 1304, each being connected to and controlled by the PCBA 1302. Each of the motive elements may be servo motors as understood in the art. The device further includes end effector coupling 1305, which is configured to couple with the adapter 1105. The end effector coupling 1305 may include a radiofrequency identification (RFID) reader 1306, configured to read an RFID tag, which may be included with the applicator, as will be discussed below.
In the above-described conventional motion stabilizing device, there is a problem that the interface 1104 that receives the adapter 1105 requires a specific point of attachment to align properly with the interface.
Therefore, the below embodiments provide a universal adapter connection between the handle of the motion stabilizing device in order to improve user experience and reduce the struggle and time taken to set up the system for use.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed towards a cosmetic applicator. The cosmetic applicator can be used for a variety of cosmetics and cosmetic applications, including, but not limited to, mascara, eyeliner, eyebrow products, lip products (lipstick, lip gloss, lip liner, etc.), skin products, and/or hair products. In one embodiment, the cosmetic applicator can include an adapter, wherein the adapter can connect the cosmetic applicator to a motion stabilizer. The motion stabilizer can be, for example, a handle that can counteract unintentional motions such as tremors or spasms. These motions can interfere with the application of cosmetics and can also make it difficult to generally interact with cosmetic applicators or tools. For example, the many cosmetic products require a twisting motion or force to be applied to open or extrude the product. It can be difficult for users to achieve the range of motion or the precision necessary to apply these forces to the cosmetic. In one embodiment, the cosmetic applicator can hold a cosmetic and can enable the proper force to be applied to the cosmetic to open, close, mix, stir, blend, extrude, or achieve other similar functions necessary for application.
In one embodiment, the adapter 100 is coupled to the receiver portion 152 of the motion stabilizer device 150 via a magnetic attachment. The base or bottom end of the adapter 100 can form a chamber that can fit over a projection at the tip of the receiver portion 152. The base of the adapter can include at least one magnet, wherein the at least one magnet can be attracted to and attach to a magnet in the receiver portion 152. In one embodiment, the chamber formed at the base of the adapter 100 can fit over the receiver portion 152 in more than one orientation. The chamber can be a hollow area within the body of the adapter that is fully contained by the walls of the adapter 110. The chamber can be approximately conical in shape. In one embodiment, the chamber is cylindrical. The chamber can be configured to fit over a projection on one end of the motion stabilizer. The chamber can be used to align and guide the attachment of the cosmetic applicator to the motion stabilizer. The fit of the chamber over and around the projection on the end of the motion stabilizer limits lateral motion that would misalign the cosmetic applicator and the motion stabilizer. It can be easier for a user to align the chamber over the end of the motion stabilizer than it would be for the user to align the edges of a circular face of the adapter with the edges of a circular face of the motion stabilizer. The chamber can have rotational symmetry such that the cutout can be placed over the end of the motion stabilizer in any orientation or at any degree of rotation around the axis of the chamber. In one embodiment, the bottom end of the adapter body can include additional physical structures that can align, guide, and fix the adapter to the motion stabilizer.
The cosmetic holder 120 can be located at a second end of the cosmetic applicator. In one embodiment, the cosmetic holder 120 can be a ring, wherein a cosmetic tool or product can be inserted into the ring. Many cosmetic tools, such as mascara wands, lipstick applicators, concealer applicators, and cosmetic pencils, are approximately cylindrical. In one embodiment, the ring can secure the cosmetic tools at the widest part of the tool. A ring-shaped holder can also hold cosmetic tools of varying shapes, such as cuboids. In one embodiment, the cosmetic holder 120 can include one or more projections along the inner wall of the holder and extending outward into the center of the holder. Contact and friction between the one or more projections and an inserted cosmetic tool can result in a more secure grip or hold of the cosmetic holder around the inserted cosmetic tool. In some embodiments, the inner wall of the cosmetic holder 120 can be lined with a material that can improve the grip or hold of the cosmetic holder around the inserted cosmetic tool. The improved grip can be a result of a material property, such as a coefficient of friction or a material deformation. For example, the inner wall can be lined with rubber or silicon. In one embodiment, the lining material can be a textured material with grooves, ridges, bumps, or similar features that prevent movement or slippage of the cosmetic tool once it is inserted into the cosmetic holder 120.
Various cosmetic holder configurations are compatible with the cosmetic applicator 100. In one implementation, the holder can be an open ring or a C-shaped holder. In one embodiment, the holder can be a loop, wherein the ends of the loop can overlap. In one embodiment, the holder can be one or more coiled loops. In one embodiment, the cosmetic holder 120 can be a tube or sheath forming a chamber inside the tube, wherein a cosmetic tool or product can be inserted into the chamber. In one embodiment, the tube can be closed on one end to contain a cosmetic tool or product in the chamber. In one example, the tube can be approximately cylindrical. In one example, the sheath can be a partial cylinder, such as a half-cylinder that does not wrap fully around the inserted cosmetic. In one embodiment, the size of the cosmetic holder 120 can be modified. For example, the cosmetic holder 120 can be a round holder, wherein the diameter of the holder can be modified to accommodate different cosmetic tools. A pushing force on a point along the outside of the holder can compress the holder to that of a smaller diameter. A pulling force on a point along the inside of the holder can expand the holder to that of a larger diameter. In one embodiment, the force can be applied at a single point along the holder to enable one-handed modification of the holder diameter. In one implementation, a user can be provided with a number of cosmetic holders, wherein each cosmetic holder has different dimensions or shapes for different cosmetic tools or products. A cosmetic holder 120 can be removed from the adapter body 110 and replaced with another of suitable configuration.
In one embodiment, the cosmetic holder 120 can be attached to the adapter body 110 with a joint 115, such as a ball joint. The ball joint can enable movement of the cosmetic holder 120 relative to the adapter body 110. For example, the cosmetic holder 120 can be rotated in place or can pivot to form an angle with the adapter body 110. The joint can be configured for continuous motion of the cosmetic holder 120 or for discrete steps of movement. According to some embodiments, the motion of the cosmetic holder 120 can be constrained. For example, the adapter 110 can form a walled channel, wherein the joint is disposed inside the walled channel. The walls of the channel can constrain movements of the joint and/or the cosmetic holder 120. In one embodiment, the joint 115 can be a motorized component. The cosmetic holder 120 can move as a result of the motorized component without requiring external force from a user.
The ring-shaped magnet 111 of the present disclosure presents an advantage over traditional adapters for motion stabilizer. For example, certain motion stabilizers can include two magnets located diametrically opposite to each other on a circular face of the motion stabilizer. Most traditional adapters include two magnets at the base for attachment to a motion stabilizer. The adapter can only be attached to the motion stabilizer if the two magnets on the motion stabilizer align with the two magnets in the same position on the adapter. In some implementations, the polarity of the magnets on the motion stabilizer can also differ such that each magnet on the motion stabilizer will only be attracted to one of the two magnets on the adapter. The limitations on the orientation of the traditional adapter can pose issues for users attempting to attach the adapter to the motion stabilizer. For example, users may lack the precision of movement needed to align the magnets as needed for attachment. In addition, the limitations on the orientation of the traditional adapter means that the orientation of the tool or instrument that is held by the applicator is also limited. When applying cosmetic products to or near the face, it can be desired that the applicator can be fixed at various angles and orientations or that the orientation of the applicator can be adjusted. For example, certain mascara wands are curved. The mascara wand should contact the eyelashes such that the curvature of the wand conforms to the curvature of the eye. It can be very difficult to achieve this position if the adapter holding the mascara wand can only be attached to the motion stabilizer in one orientation, as with traditional adapters with a limited number of magnets in set positions. In contrast, an adapter with a ring-shaped magnet, as in
In one embodiment, the adapter body 110 can include a ring of gears, teeth, or similar alignment structures 116. The alignment structures 116 can be located at the base of the adapter and can be concentric with the ring-shaped magnet 111. In one embodiment, the alignment structures can be located along the inner wall of the cutout at the bottom end of the adapter. In some embodiments, the alignment structures 116 can fit into or interlock with corresponding alignment structures on the motion stabilizer when the adapter is attached to the motion stabilizer. The alignment structures 116 can limit the rotation of the cosmetic applicator once the adapter has been attached to the motion stabilizer. Certain motion stabilizers can rotate in order to counteract any rotational force applied to the motion stabilizer so that an attachment to the motion stabilizer (such as the cosmetic applicator) remains steady. The “anti-rotation” mechanism can be useful for users who experience sudden, involuntary movements while holding the motion stabilizer. In one embodiment, the alignment structures 116 can be a ring of raised nubs or teeth-like structures that can fit into corresponding grooves or receptacles at the end of the motion stabilizer that is attached to the base of the adapter. In one embodiment, the alignment structures 116 can be a ring of recessed structures or a combination of raised and recessed structures that can fit into corresponding raised and/or recessed structures at the end of the motion stabilizer. The fitting of the alignment structures 116 into complementary structures at the end of the motion stabilizer can fix the cosmetic applicator in place when the adapter has been attached to the motion stabilizer. Any rotation of the motion stabilizer in order to counteract involuntary user movement will thus be carried through to the cosmetic applicator to maintain the orientation of the cosmetic applicator once the cosmetic applicator is attached to the motion stabilizer.
The alignment structures 116 can provide a range of discrete orientations at which the adapter can be attached to the motion stabilizer. For example, the adapter can only be attached to the motion stabilizer when each of the alignment structures 116 of
In one embodiment, the attachment of the cosmetic applicator to the motion stabilizer can activate at least one sensor to indicate that the adapter body 110 has been successfully attached to the motion stabilizer. The at least one sensor can be, for example, a Hall effect sensor that can detect and respond to the magnetic field produced by the adapter and/or the motion stabilizer. In one embodiment, the at least one sensor can be a pressure-activated sensor. Alternative sensors known to those of ordinary skill in the art can be compatible with the systems and apparatuses disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the at least one sensor can detect when the cosmetic applicator has not been attached to the motion stabilizer properly. For example, a Hall effect sensor can detect a partial magnetic field from the adapter with a magnitude that is less than an expected magnitude. The partial magnetic field can indicate that a portion of the ring-shaped magnet on the adapter is physically shielded or has failed to produce a magnetic field. In one embodiment, the data from the at least one sensor can be used to notify a user to inspect the cosmetic applicator or reattach the cosmetic applicator.
In one embodiment, the adapter 100 can include one or more sensors and/or an integrated circuit. The one or more sensors can include, but are not limited to, pressure sensors, light sensors, weight sensors, tension or force sensors, a Hall sensor, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, or the like. Data from the one or more sensors can be used to identify when a cosmetic has been inserted into or attached to the cosmetic applicator. In one embodiment, the data from the one or more sensors can be used to identify physical features of an attached cosmetic, such as a size, a shape, or a weight of the attached cosmetic. In one embodiment, the data from the one or more sensors can relate to a motion of the cosmetic applicator 100 or a motion of an attached component, such as the attached cosmetic or the motion stabilizer. In one embodiment, the data from the one or more sensors can be transmitted from the cosmetic applicator to a remote device, such as a server or a user device. In one embodiment, the cosmetic applicator can receive data, including instructions, from the same remote device or a second remote device. Further detail surrounding network
In an embodiment, the system described above includes the functionality to auto-detect adapters to activate specific protocols to the motion stabilizer device 150. For instance, the motion stabilizer device 150 may perform auto detection of different adapters that are used for different cosmetics such as lipstick, mascara, etc. As soon as the adapter is connected to the handle of the motion stabilizer device 150, the handle will automatically recognize which style of adapter (for example, lipstick vs mascara) is attached and will load a specific set of protocols developed for that specific application.
The interface 702 in the receiver portion is connected to PCBA 703 that is coupled to or includes a memory 705 that stores different protocol information.
Once device 150 recognizes the adapter 100 that is present, it will receive information on the type of specific adapter it is based on information stored on the communication interface 701. The communication interface 702 then communicates the information to the PCBA 703, which stores specific protocols in the device software that target specific gestures and movements for the specific adapter connected (i.e. if lipstick adapter is attached, device will call on lipstick gesture protocols)
For instance, as shown in
There could be multiple adjustments to each protocol depending on the adapter and applicator. For example, with lipstick it is desired to remove the axial rotation of the adapter with respect to the handle since this can at times cause unwanted or unexpected movements for the user. It is also desired to limit the amount of flexion, and to create an initial “home position” as the hand holding position may be different for lipstick vs mascara. Additionally, it is desired to change the speed at which the motors move for mascara to be a bit slower so that there is less risk of unintended movements within close vicinity of the eyes. An example for additional lipstick protocol features are as follows.
In step 9002, after a communication channel is established between the communication interfaces 701 and 702, the communication interface 701 transmits identification information to the communication interface 702. The identification information indicates the type of adapter as discussed above.
In step 9003, the communication interface 702 transmits the received identification information to the PCBA 703 that is onboard the stabilizer device, and the PCBA 703 retrieves the protocols stores on a local memory that correspond to the identified type of adapter.
In step 9003, the PCBA 703 controls configuration of the motion stabilizer device according to the stored protocols after it is detected that the adapter is attached to the motion stabilizer device.
With the above procedures, not only will the motion stabilizer device recognize an adapter is present, but it will recognize whether it is a specific adapter used for lipstick, mascara, or others. Once device recognizes the adapter that is present, it will call on specific protocols in the device software that target specific gestures and movements for the specific adapter connected (i.e. if lipstick adapter is attached, device will call on lipstick gesture protocols).
In one embodiment, the cosmetic holder 120 can be configured to rotate within the plane formed by the cosmetic holder 120 around the central axis of the cosmetic holder 120. The rotation of the cosmetic holder 120 can result in the rotation (turning) of a cosmetic tool inserted into the cosmetic holder 120. Rotation of an inserted cosmetic tool can be useful for certain cosmetic products that are extruded or applied via a rotational motion. Extrusion can refer to translation of a cosmetic product (e.g., a cosmetic formula) stored in a cosmetic tool towards an opening or applicator portion of the cosmetic tool so that the cosmetic product is exposed and can be applied to a user. Cosmetic products can also be retracted, e.g., translated away from the opening or applicator portion of the cosmetic tool. Examples of cosmetic products that can be extruded using rotation can include, but are not limited to, lipsticks and related lip products, concealers, cosmetic pencils, cosmetic brushes, etc. For example, a lipstick can include an inner tube inserted into a base. The inner tube can contain the lipstick product formed into a tip at a first end of the inner tube. The tip can be symmetrical (e.g., a bullet shape) or can be asymmetrical (e.g., a chisel tip). When the inner tube is rotated relative to the base (or vice versa), the lipstick product is extruded or retracted from an opening at the first end of the inner tube.
The rotation of the inner tube relative to the base can be achieved via a number of rotational actuations. In a first example, the inner tube can be stationary (fixed) while the base can be rotated in a first direction (clockwise) to extrude the lipstick. In a second example, the base can be stationary (fixed) while the inner tube can be rotated in a second direction opposite to the first direction to extrude the lipstick. In a third example, the base can be rotated in the first direction and the inner tube can be rotated in a second direction (counterclockwise) opposite to the first direction to extrude the lipstick. Similarly, the reversal of the relative directions can result in the lipstick formula being retracted.
In one embodiment, the cosmetic holder 120 can be configured to rotate an inserted cosmetic tool in order to open or close the cosmetic tool. For example, the cosmetic holder 120 can rotate a cap of a cosmetic product to unscrew the cap from a body of the cosmetic product. In one embodiment, the rotating cosmetic holder can be configured to open packaging surrounding a cosmetic tool or product. For example, cosmetics can be wrapped in plastic or be disposed inside a plastic casing. The packaging of a cosmetic can be difficult to open for a user with limited mobility, grip strength, or control of fine motor movement. The cosmetic holder 120 can apply rotational forces in order to open the packaging. For example, an eyeliner pencil can be wrapped in plastic packaging to prevent the cap of the pencil from being removed before the pencil is purchased. The plastic packaging can be a flexible plastic, wherein a twisting motion of the cap relative to the pencil can tear the plastic packaging. The broken packaging will lift up from the pencil and the cap and can be easily grasped and peeled off of the pencil.
In one implementation, the cosmetic holder 120 can be configured to rotate an inserted cosmetic tool while the cosmetic tool is in use. For example, a mascara wand can be rotated while the wand is in contact with a user's eyelashes in order to change the orientation of the wand, to maximize the amount of mascara product deposited by the wand, and/or to evenly distribute the mascara product from the wand. Similarly, a concealer wand can have an applicator that is dipped into the concealer product. It can be useful for the cosmetic holder to rotate the concealer wand during application in order to deposit all of the concealer product on the applicator onto the user's face. In another example, a lipstick with a chisel tip can be positioned for application so that the flat face of the chisel tip faces a user's lip. The chisel tip can be rotated by 180° for application to a top lip and a bottom lip. The rotation of a cosmetic tool via the cosmetic holder 120, as described herein, can depend on the type of cosmetic tool and the purpose of the rotation. The cosmetic holder 120, as illustrated in
In one embodiment, the cosmetic holder 120 can be coupled to a rotatable gear, surface, shell, etc. that can rotate an inserted cosmetic tool. In one embodiment, the cosmetic holder 120 can be coupled to more than one rotational gear in order to provide more than one origin point of rotation for an inserted cosmetic tool. In one embodiment, a first portion of the cosmetic holder 120 can be configured to rotate in a first direction while a second portion of the cosmetic holder 120 can be configured to rotate in a second direction or can be stationary.
In one embodiment, a portion of the rotational gear 121 can be exposed to a rotator or actuator, wherein the actuator is configured to rotate the rotational gear 121. In one embodiment, the rotational gear 121 can be actuated by a motor. The motor can provide torque for rotation of the rotational gear 121. In one embodiment, the motor can be in the cosmetic holder 120, the adapter body 110, or the motion stabilization handle 150.
In one embodiment, the rotational gear 121 can be actuated by a belt drive.
In one implementation, a user can use the cosmetic holder 120 to extrude lipstick in a tube. The tube of lipstick can be inserted into a ring-shaped cosmetic holder 120. The user can hold the base of the tube so that the base is stationary. The rotational gear 121 can then rotate the lipstick tube relative to the stationary base so that the lipstick product is extruded. The use of the rotational gear 121 can be helpful for a user who cannot grip the base of the tube and rotate the body of the tube at the same time. In one embodiment, the cosmetic holder 120 can include more than one rotational gear 121. For example, the cosmetic holder 120 can be a cylindrical tube including a first rotational gear at a first end of the cylindrical tube and a second rotational gear at a second (opposing) end of the cylindrical tube. A first part of the cosmetic holder 120 surrounding or coupled to the first rotational gear can move independently of a second part of the cosmetic holder 120 surrounding or coupled to the second rotational gear. The rotational gears can be in-line gears or concentric gears, as described with reference to
The first rotational gear 121a and the second rotational gear 121b can rotate in tandem or independently. For example, the first rotational gear can be fixed, and the second rotational gear can rotate. The portion of the inserted cosmetic tool that is in contact with the first portion 120a will be fixed, while the portion of the inserted cosmetic tool that is in contact with the second portion 120b will rotate. As an example, the inserted cosmetic tool can be a tube of lipstick. The base of the lipstick can be in contact with the first portion 120a of the cosmetic holder, while the tube of lipstick containing the product can extend from the base and be in contact with the second portion 120b of the cosmetic holder. The base of the lipstick can be held in a stationary position by the first (stationary) rotational gear 121a, while the tube of lipstick is rotated relative to the base by the second rotational gear 121b. The lipstick product can then be extruded or retracted without the user needing to stabilize or touch any part of the lipstick. In one example, the first rotational gear can rotate while the second rotational gear is stationary, or the first and the second rotational gear can rotate in opposing directions.
Parameters of rotation of the cosmetic holder 120 can include, but are not limited to, a speed of rotation, a direction of rotation (e.g., clockwise or counterclockwise), an amount of rotation (e.g., a number of degrees), a step size (e.g., the smallest number of degrees that the cosmetic holder 120 can rotate), and which rotational gear part rotates. It can be beneficial for the parameters of rotation to be adjustable for a given cosmetic holder 120 so that the cosmetic holder can be used for a variety of functions. For example, lipstick can be extruded from a tube by rotating the tube by a number of degrees. A mascara wand can be rotated during application by a number of degrees. The amount of rotation needed for the two functions can vary and be different in range (e.g., 360° to extrude lipstick and 180° to apply mascara). In addition, the speed of rotation can vary for different functions. A cosmetic tool can be rotated more slowly during cosmetic application when compared to a rotation used to extrude or retract a product from the cosmetic tool. The parameters of rotation can depend on the power supplied to an actuator (e.g., a motor) of the rotational gear 121.
In one embodiment, a pushbutton, switch, or similar electrical connector can control the actuation of the rotational gear. The pushbutton or switch can be provided on the base or side of the motion stabilization device 150 and can be electrically connected to the circuitry of the motion stabilization device 150. Actuating a pushbutton or switch can result in current being supplied to a motor in order to rotate the rotational gear. In one example, a user can control the rotation of the rotational gear by pushing a pushbutton a set number of times, wherein each push results in the rotational gear rotating by a single step (e.g., a set number of degrees). In one embodiment, when the pushbutton is held down, the current can be continuously supplied to the motor and the rotational gear can continue rotating in steps until the pushbutton is released. In one embodiment, a pushbutton or switch can modify the voltage supplied to the actuator (e.g., the motor) in order to modify the speed of rotation. For example, pushing a pushbutton can cycle through a number of voltages that can be supplied to the motor to modify the speed of rotation.
In one embodiment, the actuator can rotate the rotational gear with certain parameters of rotation based on a type of rotation or function. For example, the actuator can rotate the rotational gear a set number of degrees at a set speed based on the rotation or function. In one embodiment, the circuitry of the motion stabilizer device 150 or the adapter 100 (e.g., a PCBA 703) can access and execute one or more rotation protocols, wherein a rotation protocol can refer to an actuation of the rotational gear according to one or more parameters. The circuitry can access the one or more rotation protocols according to the method described herein with reference to
As an illustrative example, a rotational protocol can correspond to application of lipstick. The circuitry of the motion stabilization device can identify that a tube of lipstick has been inserted into the cosmetic holder 120 based on sensor data collected by the motion stabilization device 150 and/or the cosmetic adapter 100. The cosmetic holder 120 can include a first rotational gear and a second rotational gear, as illustrated in
In one embodiment, the circuitry of the motion stabilization device 150 and/or the cosmetic adapter 110 can store or access a position, orientation, configuration, or rotation that is associated with a cosmetic tool or product. The stored position can be a preferred position of the cosmetic tool or can be a most recent position of the cosmetic tool. For example, the circuitry can store a number of rotations or degrees of rotation associated with a tube of lipstick. The degrees of rotation can correspond to an amount of the lipstick that is extruded for application. The amount of lipstick can be a preference of a user, which can be set by a user as an input and accessed by the communication interface 702 of the motion stabilization device. In one embodiment, the amount of lipstick corresponding to the degrees of rotation can be an amount that is at least the same as a previously extruded amount. For example, the circuitry 703 can access a number of degrees that the lipstick was rotated to extrude the product in a most recent usage. Given that the product is gradually used up over time, the cosmetic holder 120 can rotate the lipstick by at least the same amount in a next usage. In one embodiment, the degrees of rotation can increase by a constant or variable amount with each usage to ensure that enough product is extruded with each usage. The setup and application of a cosmetic tool can thus be automated and repeatable to minimize interactions by a user while maintaining and meeting user preferences.
Obviously, numerous modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. It is therefore to be understood that within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described herein.
