Smart nozzle for hair dryer
AssigneeTech 4 Hair, LLC
InventorBenyamin Abehasera
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Abstract
A smart nozzle system for a hair dryer includes a proximity detection circuit, a temperature sensing circuit, a speed detection circuit, and a rotating nozzle vane, among other features. The nozzle includes a microcontroller and a wireless communication module to interface with an external computing device via an application. Also included is a camera, a timer, a fluid dispenser, and a therapeutic UV light. The power supply can be a dynamo powered by air flowing through the nozzle. The nozzle can be an add-on to existing hair dryers or can be integral with a hair dryer system.
Claims18
A nozzle for a hair dryer, comprising:
- a power supply, a microcontroller, a proximity detection circuit, and an alarm;
- wherein the power supply powers the microcontroller and the proximity detection circuit;
- wherein the microcontroller controls the proximity detection circuit;
- wherein the proximity detection circuit comprises an IR transmitter, an IR receiver, and at least one photo-diode;
- wherein the transmitter emits outwardly an infrared signal that when intercepted by the object deflects back to the receiver;
- wherein a photo-diode generates a voltage differential in response to the infrared signal, which voltage differential corresponds to a distance between the nozzle and the object;
- wherein the predetermined distance is adjustable;
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- wherein the proximity detection circuit triggers the alarm when an object is detected at or within a predetermined distance from the nozzle.
A nozzle for a hair dryer, comprising:
- a microcontroller, a power supply, and the following system components:
- a proximity detection circuit, a display, a wireless module, and an alarm;
- wherein the power supply powers the microcontroller and the system components;
- wherein the microcontroller is in data communication with the system components;
- wherein the proximity detection circuit comprises an IR transmitter, an IR receiver, and at least one photo-diode;
- wherein the transmitter emits outwardly an infrared signal that when intercepted by the object deflects back to the receiver;
- wherein a photo-diode generates a voltage differential in response to the infrared signal, which voltage differential corresponds to a distance between the nozzle and the object;
- wherein the predetermined distance is adjustable;
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- wherein the proximity detection circuit is configured to trigger the alarm when an object is detected at or within a predetermined distance from the nozzle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.