ELECTRIC SHAVER WITH IMAGING CAPABILITY

摘要

System and method for improving the shaving experience by providing improved visibility of the skin shaving area. A digital camera is integrated with the electric shaver for close image capturing of shaving area, and displaying it on a display unit. The display unit can be integral part of the electric shaver casing, or housed in a separated device which receives the image via a communication channel. The communication channel can be wireless (using radio, audio or light) or wired, such as dedicated cabling or using powerline communication. A light source is used to better illuminate the shaving area. Video compression and digital image processing techniques are used for providing for improved shaving results. The wired communication medium can simultaneously be used also for carrying power from the electric shaver assembly to the display unit, or from the display unit to the electric shaver.

主权项

1. A device for capturing an image as a digital image and for transmitting the digital image and a power signal over a cable, for use with a power source supplying a power signal, the device comprising:
a digital camera for capturing the image and producing the digital image; a connector for connecting to the cable; and a transmitter coupled between the connector and the digital camera for transmitting the digital image to the cable via the connector; a skin treatment component for treating a human skin area; and a single enclosure housing the digital camera, the connector, the transmitter, and the skin treatment component, wherein the digital camera is configured and positioned for capturing the human skin area and the connector is coupled to the power source and to the transmitter for concurrently carrying the digital image and a power signal over the cable.