Patent classifications
B26B21/405
ELECTRIC SHAVER WITH IMAGING CAPABILITY
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.
Line-powered non-visible spectrum camera
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.
Razor assembly including light source unit and reflective surface
A razor assembly is proposed. The assembly may include a razor cartridge including a blade housing configured to longitudinally accommodate at least one razor blade each having a cutting edge. The razor cartridge may include a cartridge top surface where the cutting edge is exposed and a cartridge bottom surface opposite to the cartridge top surface. The assembly may also include a razor handle connected to the razor cartridge, the razor handle including a light source unit configured to emit light from one side of the razor handle. The light emitted from the light source unit may be reflected by a reflective surface included in the razor cartridge and may be emitted to the outside at the cartridge top surface.