Intelligent shaver
US6497043B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26B21/40
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shaving device with one or more shaving blades. Sensors are attached to (or near) the blades which produce a shaving signal. A processor or intelligent analysis unit then receives the shaving signal and determines what shaving changes should be made. An audible indicator is coupled to the processor to inform the user of the shaving changes needed. The audible indicator is a speech playback unit, or it produces an audible sound or tone. In the alternative, a visual indicator can be used, such as a liquid crystal (LCD) or a light emitting diode (LED) display, which informs the user of the shaving changes needed.
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