Electric shaver with imaging capability
First Claim
1. A handheld device for capturing and displaying images and for identifying an element in the images, the device comprising:
- a first digital camera for capturing a first image, the first digital camera comprising a first optical lens for focusing the received light and a first output for outputting a first digital signal carrying a representation of the first captured image;
a second digital camera for capturing a second image distinct from the first image, the second digital camera comprising a second optical lens for focusing the received light and a second output for outputting a second digital signal carrying a representation of the second captured image;
a multiplexer coupled to the first and second outputs for producing multiplexing the first and second digital signals to produce a multiplexed signal;
a port for coupling to a communication medium;
a transmitter coupled between the port and the multiplexer for transmitting the multiplexed signal to the communication medium;
a digital image processor coupled to the digital cameras for receiving the digital signals for receiving and processing the captured images;
a rechargeable battery coupled to power the digital cameras, the digital image processor, and the multiplexer; and
a single portable and handheld casing housing the digital cameras, the digital image processor, and the multiplexer,wherein the casing comprises two opposed first and second exterior surfaces, the first optical lens is attached to the first surface and the second optical lens is attached to the second surface, andwherein the digital image processor is operative to identify the element in the captured images using pattern recognition.
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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.
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58 Claims
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1. A handheld device for capturing and displaying images and for identifying an element in the images, the device comprising:
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a first digital camera for capturing a first image, the first digital camera comprising a first optical lens for focusing the received light and a first output for outputting a first digital signal carrying a representation of the first captured image; a second digital camera for capturing a second image distinct from the first image, the second digital camera comprising a second optical lens for focusing the received light and a second output for outputting a second digital signal carrying a representation of the second captured image; a multiplexer coupled to the first and second outputs for producing multiplexing the first and second digital signals to produce a multiplexed signal; a port for coupling to a communication medium; a transmitter coupled between the port and the multiplexer for transmitting the multiplexed signal to the communication medium; a digital image processor coupled to the digital cameras for receiving the digital signals for receiving and processing the captured images; a rechargeable battery coupled to power the digital cameras, the digital image processor, and the multiplexer; and a single portable and handheld casing housing the digital cameras, the digital image processor, and the multiplexer, wherein the casing comprises two opposed first and second exterior surfaces, the first optical lens is attached to the first surface and the second optical lens is attached to the second surface, and wherein the digital image processor is operative to identify the element in the captured images using pattern recognition. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58)
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