Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
• B26B 19/48 - Accessory implements for carrying out a function other than cutting hair, e.g. attachable appliances for manicuring
• B26B 19/46 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards providing for illuminating the area to be shaved or clipped
• B26B 19/38 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• B26B 19/00 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
• A45D 26/00 - Hair-singeing apparatusApparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H04N 7/015 - High-definition television systems
• H04N 5/30 - Transforming light or analogous information into electric information
• H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04N 13/194 - Transmission of image signals
• G03B 37/00 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 7/15 - Conference systems
• H04N 5/378 - Readout circuits, e.g. correlated double sampling [CDS] circuits, output amplifiers or A/D converters
• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• B26B 19/00 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
• H04N 13/194 - Transmission of image signals
• A45D 26/00 - Hair-singeing apparatusApparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
• B26B 19/38 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards
• B26B 19/46 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards providing for illuminating the area to be shaved or clipped
• B26B 19/48 - Accessory implements for carrying out a function other than cutting hair, e.g. attachable appliances for manicuring
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
• H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
• H04N 23/11 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from different wavelengths for generating image signals from visible and infrared light wavelengths
• H04N 23/50 - Constructional details
• H04N 23/51 - Housings
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof
• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
• H04N 23/63 - Control of cameras or camera modules by using electronic viewfinders
• H04N 23/65 - Control of camera operation in relation to power supply
• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• H04N 23/661 - Transmitting camera control signals through networks, e.g. control via the Internet
• H04N 25/75 - Circuitry for providing, modifying or processing image signals from the pixel array
• H04N 25/709 - Circuitry for control of the power supply
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 5/30 - Transforming light or analogous information into electric information
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04N 7/015 - High-definition television systems
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• G03B 37/00 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe
• H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture
• H04N 25/40 - Extracting pixel data from image sensors by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels sampled or to be sampled

Abstract

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63B 43/00 - Balls with special arrangements
• G10H 1/26 - Selecting circuits for automatically producing a series of tones
• A63B 21/005 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
• A63H 33/18 - Throwing or slinging toys
• A63B 43/06 - Balls with special arrangements with illuminating devices
• A63B 69/00 - Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
• G01P 1/08 - Arrangements of scales, pointers, lamps, or acoustic indicators, e.g. in automobile speedometers
• H02J 7/32 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from a charging set comprising a non-electric prime mover
• G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
• G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
• A63H 5/00 - Musical or noise-producing devices for additional toy effects other than acoustical
• A63H 29/22 - Electric drives
• A63H 29/24 - Details or accessories for drive mechanisms, e.g. means for winding-up or starting toy engines
• A63H 33/26 - Magnetic or electric toys
• G01P 15/18 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration in two or more dimensions
• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
• A01K 15/02 - Training or exercising equipment, e.g. mazes or labyrinths for animals
• H02J 50/20 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using microwaves or radio frequency waves
• H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
• G01P 1/07 - Indicating devices, e.g. for remote indication

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• H04N 5/378 - Readout circuits, e.g. correlated double sampling [CDS] circuits, output amplifiers or A/D converters
• B26B 19/00 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
• H04N 13/194 - Transmission of image signals
• A45D 26/00 - Hair-singeing apparatusApparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
• B26B 19/38 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards
• B26B 19/46 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards providing for illuminating the area to be shaved or clipped
• B26B 19/48 - Accessory implements for carrying out a function other than cutting hair, e.g. attachable appliances for manicuring
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
• H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 5/30 - Transforming light or analogous information into electric information
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• H04N 5/369 - SSIS architecture; Circuitry associated therewith
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04N 7/015 - High-definition television systems
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• G03B 37/00 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe
• H04N 5/341 - Extracting pixel data from an image sensor by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels having been sampled or to be sampled

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 5/30 - Transforming light or analogous information into electric information
• H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• B26B 19/00 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
• H04N 13/194 - Transmission of image signals
• A45D 26/00 - Hair-singeing apparatusApparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
• B26B 19/38 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards
• B26B 19/46 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards providing for illuminating the area to be shaved or clipped
• B26B 19/48 - Accessory implements for carrying out a function other than cutting hair, e.g. attachable appliances for manicuring
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• H04N 5/369 - SSIS architecture; Circuitry associated therewith
• H04N 5/378 - Readout circuits, e.g. correlated double sampling [CDS] circuits, output amplifiers or A/D converters
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04N 7/015 - High-definition television systems
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• G03B 37/00 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe
• H04N 5/341 - Extracting pixel data from an image sensor by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels having been sampled or to be sampled

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• H04N 5/378 - Readout circuits, e.g. correlated double sampling [CDS] circuits, output amplifiers or A/D converters
• B26B 19/00 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
• H04N 13/194 - Transmission of image signals
• A45D 26/00 - Hair-singeing apparatusApparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
• B26B 19/38 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards
• B26B 19/46 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards providing for illuminating the area to be shaved or clipped
• B26B 19/48 - Accessory implements for carrying out a function other than cutting hair, e.g. attachable appliances for manicuring
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
• H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 5/30 - Transforming light or analogous information into electric information
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• H04N 5/369 - SSIS architecture; Circuitry associated therewith
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04N 7/015 - High-definition television systems
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• G03B 37/00 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe
• H04N 5/341 - Extracting pixel data from an image sensor by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels having been sampled or to be sampled

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 13/194 - Transmission of image signals
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 19/48 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using compressed domain processing techniques other than decoding, e.g. modification of transform coefficients, variable length coding [VLC] data or run-length data
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• B26B 19/00 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
• A45D 26/00 - Hair-singeing apparatusApparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
• B26B 19/38 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards
• B26B 19/46 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards providing for illuminating the area to be shaved or clipped
• B26B 19/48 - Accessory implements for carrying out a function other than cutting hair, e.g. attachable appliances for manicuring
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
• H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 5/30 - Transforming light or analogous information into electric information
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• H04N 5/369 - SSIS architecture; Circuitry associated therewith
• H04N 5/378 - Readout circuits, e.g. correlated double sampling [CDS] circuits, output amplifiers or A/D converters
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04N 7/015 - High-definition television systems
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• G03B 37/00 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe
• H04N 5/341 - Extracting pixel data from an image sensor by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels having been sampled or to be sampled

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• H04N 5/378 - Readout circuits, e.g. correlated double sampling [CDS] circuits, output amplifiers or A/D converters
• B26B 19/00 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
• H04N 13/194 - Transmission of image signals
• A45D 26/00 - Hair-singeing apparatusApparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
• B26B 19/38 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards
• B26B 19/46 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards providing for illuminating the area to be shaved or clipped
• B26B 19/48 - Accessory implements for carrying out a function other than cutting hair, e.g. attachable appliances for manicuring
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
• H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 5/30 - Transforming light or analogous information into electric information
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• H04N 5/369 - SSIS architecture; Circuitry associated therewith
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04N 7/015 - High-definition television systems
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• G03B 37/00 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe
• H04N 5/341 - Extracting pixel data from an image sensor by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels having been sampled or to be sampled

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• B26B 19/00 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
• H04N 13/194 - Transmission of image signals
• A45D 26/00 - Hair-singeing apparatusApparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
• B26B 19/38 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards
• B26B 19/46 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards providing for illuminating the area to be shaved or clipped
• B26B 19/48 - Accessory implements for carrying out a function other than cutting hair, e.g. attachable appliances for manicuring
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
• H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 5/30 - Transforming light or analogous information into electric information
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• H04N 5/369 - SSIS architecture; Circuitry associated therewith
• H04N 5/378 - Readout circuits, e.g. correlated double sampling [CDS] circuits, output amplifiers or A/D converters
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04N 7/015 - High-definition television systems
• G03B 37/00 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe
• H04N 5/341 - Extracting pixel data from an image sensor by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels having been sampled or to be sampled

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• H04N 5/278 - Subtitling
• B26B 19/00 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
• H04N 13/194 - Transmission of image signals
• A45D 26/00 - Hair-singeing apparatusApparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
• B26B 19/38 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards
• B26B 19/46 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards providing for illuminating the area to be shaved or clipped
• B26B 19/48 - Accessory implements for carrying out a function other than cutting hair, e.g. attachable appliances for manicuring
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
• H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 5/30 - Transforming light or analogous information into electric information
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• H04N 5/369 - SSIS architecture; Circuitry associated therewith
• H04N 5/378 - Readout circuits, e.g. correlated double sampling [CDS] circuits, output amplifiers or A/D converters
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04N 7/015 - High-definition television systems
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• G03B 37/00 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe
• H04N 5/341 - Extracting pixel data from an image sensor by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels having been sampled or to be sampled

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• H04N 5/378 - Readout circuits, e.g. correlated double sampling [CDS] circuits, output amplifiers or A/D converters
• B26B 19/00 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
• H04N 13/194 - Transmission of image signals
• A45D 26/00 - Hair-singeing apparatusApparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
• B26B 19/38 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards
• B26B 19/46 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards providing for illuminating the area to be shaved or clipped
• B26B 19/48 - Accessory implements for carrying out a function other than cutting hair, e.g. attachable appliances for manicuring
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
• H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 5/30 - Transforming light or analogous information into electric information
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• H04N 5/369 - SSIS architecture; Circuitry associated therewith
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04N 7/015 - High-definition television systems
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• G03B 37/00 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe
• H04N 5/341 - Extracting pixel data from an image sensor by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels having been sampled or to be sampled

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• H04N 5/378 - Readout circuits, e.g. correlated double sampling [CDS] circuits, output amplifiers or A/D converters
• B26B 19/00 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
• H04N 13/194 - Transmission of image signals
• A45D 26/00 - Hair-singeing apparatusApparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
• B26B 19/38 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards
• B26B 19/46 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards providing for illuminating the area to be shaved or clipped
• B26B 19/48 - Accessory implements for carrying out a function other than cutting hair, e.g. attachable appliances for manicuring
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
• H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 5/30 - Transforming light or analogous information into electric information
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• H04N 5/369 - SSIS architecture; Circuitry associated therewith
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04N 7/015 - High-definition television systems
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• G03B 37/00 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe
• H04N 5/341 - Extracting pixel data from an image sensor by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels having been sampled or to be sampled

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• H04N 5/378 - Readout circuits, e.g. correlated double sampling [CDS] circuits, output amplifiers or A/D converters
• B26B 19/00 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
• H04N 13/194 - Transmission of image signals
• A45D 26/00 - Hair-singeing apparatusApparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
• B26B 19/38 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards
• B26B 19/46 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards providing for illuminating the area to be shaved or clipped
• B26B 19/48 - Accessory implements for carrying out a function other than cutting hair, e.g. attachable appliances for manicuring
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
• H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 5/30 - Transforming light or analogous information into electric information
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• H04N 5/369 - SSIS architecture; Circuitry associated therewith
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04N 7/015 - High-definition television systems
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• G03B 37/00 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe
• H04N 5/341 - Extracting pixel data from an image sensor by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels having been sampled or to be sampled

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• B26B 19/00 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
• H04N 13/194 - Transmission of image signals
• A45D 26/00 - Hair-singeing apparatusApparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
• B26B 19/38 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards
• B26B 19/46 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards providing for illuminating the area to be shaved or clipped
• B26B 19/48 - Accessory implements for carrying out a function other than cutting hair, e.g. attachable appliances for manicuring
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
• H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 5/30 - Transforming light or analogous information into electric information
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• H04N 5/369 - SSIS architecture; Circuitry associated therewith
• H04N 5/378 - Readout circuits, e.g. correlated double sampling [CDS] circuits, output amplifiers or A/D converters
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04N 7/015 - High-definition television systems
• G03B 37/00 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe
• H04N 5/341 - Extracting pixel data from an image sensor by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels having been sampled or to be sampled

Abstract

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63B 43/00 - Balls with special arrangements
• A63H 33/18 - Throwing or slinging toys
• G10H 1/26 - Selecting circuits for automatically producing a series of tones
• A63B 21/005 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
• A63B 43/06 - Balls with special arrangements with illuminating devices
• A63B 69/00 - Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
• G01P 1/08 - Arrangements of scales, pointers, lamps, or acoustic indicators, e.g. in automobile speedometers
• H02J 7/32 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from a charging set comprising a non-electric prime mover
• G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
• G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
• A63H 5/00 - Musical or noise-producing devices for additional toy effects other than acoustical
• A63H 29/22 - Electric drives
• A63H 29/24 - Details or accessories for drive mechanisms, e.g. means for winding-up or starting toy engines
• A63H 33/26 - Magnetic or electric toys
• G01P 15/18 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration in two or more dimensions
• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
• A01K 15/02 - Training or exercising equipment, e.g. mazes or labyrinths for animals
• H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
• H02J 50/20 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using microwaves or radio frequency waves
• H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
• G01P 1/07 - Indicating devices, e.g. for remote indication

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• H04N 5/378 - Readout circuits, e.g. correlated double sampling [CDS] circuits, output amplifiers or A/D converters
• H04N 13/194 - Transmission of image signals
• B26B 19/00 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
• A45D 26/00 - Hair-singeing apparatusApparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
• B26B 19/38 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards
• B26B 19/46 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards providing for illuminating the area to be shaved or clipped
• B26B 19/48 - Accessory implements for carrying out a function other than cutting hair, e.g. attachable appliances for manicuring
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
• H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 5/30 - Transforming light or analogous information into electric information
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• H04N 5/369 - SSIS architecture; Circuitry associated therewith
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04N 7/015 - High-definition television systems
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• G03B 37/00 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe
• H04N 5/341 - Extracting pixel data from an image sensor by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels having been sampled or to be sampled

Abstract

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63B 43/00 - Balls with special arrangements
• A63H 33/18 - Throwing or slinging toys
• G10H 1/26 - Selecting circuits for automatically producing a series of tones
• A63B 21/005 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
• A63B 43/06 - Balls with special arrangements with illuminating devices
• A63B 69/00 - Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
• G01P 1/08 - Arrangements of scales, pointers, lamps, or acoustic indicators, e.g. in automobile speedometers
• H02J 7/32 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from a charging set comprising a non-electric prime mover
• G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
• G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
• A63H 5/00 - Musical or noise-producing devices for additional toy effects other than acoustical
• A63H 29/22 - Electric drives
• A63H 29/24 - Details or accessories for drive mechanisms, e.g. means for winding-up or starting toy engines
• A63H 33/26 - Magnetic or electric toys
• G01P 15/18 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration in two or more dimensions
• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
• A01K 15/02 - Training or exercising equipment, e.g. mazes or labyrinths for animals
• H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
• H02J 50/20 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using microwaves or radio frequency waves
• H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
• G01P 1/07 - Indicating devices, e.g. for remote indication

Abstract

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 15/02 - Training or exercising equipment, e.g. mazes or labyrinths for animals
• H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
• A63B 43/00 - Balls with special arrangements
• G10H 1/26 - Selecting circuits for automatically producing a series of tones
• A63B 21/005 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
• A63H 33/18 - Throwing or slinging toys
• A63B 43/06 - Balls with special arrangements with illuminating devices
• A63B 69/00 - Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
• G01P 1/08 - Arrangements of scales, pointers, lamps, or acoustic indicators, e.g. in automobile speedometers
• H02J 7/32 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from a charging set comprising a non-electric prime mover
• G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
• G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
• A63H 5/00 - Musical or noise-producing devices for additional toy effects other than acoustical
• A63H 29/22 - Electric drives
• A63H 29/24 - Details or accessories for drive mechanisms, e.g. means for winding-up or starting toy engines
• A63H 33/26 - Magnetic or electric toys
• G01P 15/18 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration in two or more dimensions
• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
• H02J 50/20 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using microwaves or radio frequency waves
• H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
• G01P 1/07 - Indicating devices, e.g. for remote indication

Abstract

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63B 43/00 - Balls with special arrangements
• A63H 33/18 - Throwing or slinging toys
• G10H 1/26 - Selecting circuits for automatically producing a series of tones
• A63B 21/005 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
• A63B 43/06 - Balls with special arrangements with illuminating devices
• A63B 69/00 - Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
• G01P 1/08 - Arrangements of scales, pointers, lamps, or acoustic indicators, e.g. in automobile speedometers
• H02J 7/32 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from a charging set comprising a non-electric prime mover
• G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
• G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
• A63H 5/00 - Musical or noise-producing devices for additional toy effects other than acoustical
• A63H 29/22 - Electric drives
• A63H 29/24 - Details or accessories for drive mechanisms, e.g. means for winding-up or starting toy engines
• A63H 33/26 - Magnetic or electric toys
• G01P 15/18 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration in two or more dimensions
• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
• A01K 15/02 - Training or exercising equipment, e.g. mazes or labyrinths for animals
• H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
• H02J 50/20 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using microwaves or radio frequency waves
• H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
• G01P 1/07 - Indicating devices, e.g. for remote indication
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Abstract

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
• A63B 43/00 - Balls with special arrangements
• A63B 21/005 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
• A63B 43/06 - Balls with special arrangements with illuminating devices
• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
• A63H 5/00 - Musical or noise-producing devices for additional toy effects other than acoustical
• A63H 29/22 - Electric drives
• A63H 29/24 - Details or accessories for drive mechanisms, e.g. means for winding-up or starting toy engines
• A63H 33/18 - Throwing or slinging toys
• A63H 33/26 - Magnetic or electric toys
• A01K 15/02 - Training or exercising equipment, e.g. mazes or labyrinths for animals
• G01P 1/07 - Indicating devices, e.g. for remote indication
• G01P 15/18 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration in two or more dimensions
• G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources

Abstract

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
• A63B 43/00 - Balls with special arrangements
• A63B 21/005 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
• A63B 43/06 - Balls with special arrangements with illuminating devices
• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
• A63H 5/00 - Musical or noise-producing devices for additional toy effects other than acoustical
• A63H 29/22 - Electric drives
• A63H 29/24 - Details or accessories for drive mechanisms, e.g. means for winding-up or starting toy engines
• A63H 33/18 - Throwing or slinging toys
• A63H 33/26 - Magnetic or electric toys
• A01K 15/02 - Training or exercising equipment, e.g. mazes or labyrinths for animals
• G01P 1/07 - Indicating devices, e.g. for remote indication
• G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources

Abstract

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
• A63B 43/00 - Balls with special arrangements
• A63B 21/005 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
• A63B 43/06 - Balls with special arrangements with illuminating devices
• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
• A63H 5/00 - Musical or noise-producing devices for additional toy effects other than acoustical
• A63H 29/22 - Electric drives
• A63H 29/24 - Details or accessories for drive mechanisms, e.g. means for winding-up or starting toy engines
• A63H 33/18 - Throwing or slinging toys
• A63H 33/26 - Magnetic or electric toys
• A01K 15/02 - Training or exercising equipment, e.g. mazes or labyrinths for animals
• G01P 1/07 - Indicating devices, e.g. for remote indication
• G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
• H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters

Abstract

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
• A63B 43/00 - Balls with special arrangements
• A63H 33/18 - Throwing or slinging toys
• A63B 43/06 - Balls with special arrangements with illuminating devices
• A63B 69/00 - Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
• G01P 1/08 - Arrangements of scales, pointers, lamps, or acoustic indicators, e.g. in automobile speedometers
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
• H02J 7/32 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from a charging set comprising a non-electric prime mover
• G10H 1/26 - Selecting circuits for automatically producing a series of tones
• A63B 21/005 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
• G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
• G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
• A63H 5/00 - Musical or noise-producing devices for additional toy effects other than acoustical
• A63H 29/22 - Electric drives
• A63H 29/24 - Details or accessories for drive mechanisms, e.g. means for winding-up or starting toy engines
• A63H 33/26 - Magnetic or electric toys
• G01P 15/18 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration in two or more dimensions
• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
• A01K 15/02 - Training or exercising equipment, e.g. mazes or labyrinths for animals
• H02J 50/20 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using microwaves or radio frequency waves
• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
• H02J 5/00 - Circuit arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks and dc networks

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 13/194 - Transmission of image signals
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• B26B 19/00 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
• A45D 26/00 - Hair-singeing apparatusApparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
• B26B 19/38 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards
• B26B 19/46 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards providing for illuminating the area to be shaved or clipped
• B26B 19/48 - Accessory implements for carrying out a function other than cutting hair, e.g. attachable appliances for manicuring
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
• H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 5/30 - Transforming light or analogous information into electric information
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• H04N 5/369 - SSIS architecture; Circuitry associated therewith
• H04N 5/378 - Readout circuits, e.g. correlated double sampling [CDS] circuits, output amplifiers or A/D converters
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04N 7/015 - High-definition television systems
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• G03B 37/00 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe
• H04N 5/341 - Extracting pixel data from an image sensor by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels having been sampled or to be sampled

Abstract

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
• A63B 43/00 - Balls with special arrangements
• A63H 33/18 - Throwing or slinging toys
• A63B 43/06 - Balls with special arrangements with illuminating devices
• G01P 1/08 - Arrangements of scales, pointers, lamps, or acoustic indicators, e.g. in automobile speedometers
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
• H02J 7/32 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from a charging set comprising a non-electric prime mover
• G10H 1/26 - Selecting circuits for automatically producing a series of tones
• G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
• G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
• A63H 5/00 - Musical or noise-producing devices for additional toy effects other than acoustical
• A63H 29/22 - Electric drives
• A63H 29/24 - Details or accessories for drive mechanisms, e.g. means for winding-up or starting toy engines
• A63H 33/26 - Magnetic or electric toys
• G01P 15/18 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration in two or more dimensions
• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
• A63B 69/00 - Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
• H02J 5/00 - Circuit arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks and dc networks

Abstract

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
• A63B 43/00 - Balls with special arrangements
• A63H 33/18 - Throwing or slinging toys
• A63B 43/06 - Balls with special arrangements with illuminating devices
• G01P 1/08 - Arrangements of scales, pointers, lamps, or acoustic indicators, e.g. in automobile speedometers
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
• H02J 7/32 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from a charging set comprising a non-electric prime mover
• G10H 1/26 - Selecting circuits for automatically producing a series of tones
• A63B 21/005 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
• G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
• G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
• A63H 5/00 - Musical or noise-producing devices for additional toy effects other than acoustical
• A63H 29/22 - Electric drives
• A63H 29/24 - Details or accessories for drive mechanisms, e.g. means for winding-up or starting toy engines
• A63H 33/26 - Magnetic or electric toys
• G01P 15/18 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration in two or more dimensions
• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
• A63B 69/00 - Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
• H02J 5/00 - Circuit arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks and dc networks

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• B26B 19/00 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
• H04N 13/194 - Transmission of image signals
• A45D 26/00 - Hair-singeing apparatusApparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
• B26B 19/38 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards
• B26B 19/46 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards providing for illuminating the area to be shaved or clipped
• B26B 19/48 - Accessory implements for carrying out a function other than cutting hair, e.g. attachable appliances for manicuring
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 5/30 - Transforming light or analogous information into electric information
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• H04N 5/369 - SSIS architecture; Circuitry associated therewith
• H04N 5/378 - Readout circuits, e.g. correlated double sampling [CDS] circuits, output amplifiers or A/D converters
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04N 7/015 - High-definition television systems
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]