Networkable personal care device
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1. A personal care device, comprising:
- an element for interacting directly with the human body, wherein the element has an operative surface configured for massaging application to a part of the human body;
a controller connected to the element; and
a first radio frequency transceiver connected to the controller operative using a radio frequency transmission, wherein the transceiver is configured to;
(a) operate in a broadcast mode for transmitting data to another compatible device;
(b) establish bidirectional communications with the other device; and
(c) switch to a multicast mode that sends out data to one or more specified devices.
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Abstract
A massager (12) includes an inductively chargeable battery (48), avoiding the need to deal with batteries and cords while providing a pleasant exothermic warmth. Different embodiments of sealing and skinning (13) make the massager (12) hygienically safe and fluid- and water-resistant. Sophisticated controls (50) provide the massager with the ability to respond to direct-mounted user controls (20, 22), wireless communication controls such as remote controls (30) and a plethora of other protocol-compatible devices, systems and media. A mating base (14) supports the massager (12) for inductive charging in a stable, aesthetically pleasant and safe relationship.
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15 Claims
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1. A personal care device, comprising:
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an element for interacting directly with the human body, wherein the element has an operative surface configured for massaging application to a part of the human body; a controller connected to the element; and a first radio frequency transceiver connected to the controller operative using a radio frequency transmission, wherein the transceiver is configured to; (a) operate in a broadcast mode for transmitting data to another compatible device; (b) establish bidirectional communications with the other device; and (c) switch to a multicast mode that sends out data to one or more specified devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A personal care device, comprising:
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an element for interacting directly with the human body, wherein the element has an operative surface configured for massaging application to a part of the human body; a controller connected to the element; and a first radio frequency transceiver connected to the controller operative using a radio frequency transmission, wherein the transceiver is configured to; (a) operate in a multicast mode for transmitting data to multiple other specified compatible devices local to the personal care device; and (b) establishing bidirectional communications with the specified devices and receiving data from each of the devices. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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