20240042498. PERSONAL CARE DEVICE simplified abstract (KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.)
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PERSONAL CARE DEVICE
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Inventor(s)
Priscilla Brandao Silva of Eindhoven (NL)
Lutz Christian Gerhardt of Eindhoven (NL)
Mark Thomas Johnson of Arendonk (BE)
PERSONAL CARE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240042498 titled 'PERSONAL CARE DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a personal care device that uses an RF signal generator to generate electromagnetic emissions for cleaning or treatment purposes. These emissions are output from a set of two or more RF electrodes when stimulated with an RF drive signal in a frequency range from 3 kHz to 30 GHz. The device also includes a controller that can detect a degraded functional state of the RF electrodes by monitoring changes or variations in the electrical characteristics of the RF signal generator. A response action can be generated based on the electrical characteristics meeting pre-defined criteria indicative of a certain degraded functional status.
- The personal care device uses an RF signal generator to generate electromagnetic emissions for cleaning or treatment functions.
- The RF emissions are output from a set of two or more RF electrodes when stimulated with an RF drive signal.
- The frequency range of the RF drive signal is from 3 kHz to 30 GHz.
- The device includes a controller that can detect a degraded functional state of the RF electrodes by monitoring changes in the electrical characteristics of the RF signal generator.
- The response action can include generating a sensory alert for the user or performing remedial action such as deactivating defective or worn electrodes.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Personal care devices for cleaning or treating various body parts or surfaces.
- Medical devices for therapeutic treatments or procedures.
- Industrial cleaning or treatment devices for surfaces or equipment.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Detection of degraded functional state of RF electrodes, such as short-circuits or drift in electrical characteristics.
- Early identification of potential issues with the RF electrodes to prevent further damage or malfunction.
- Improved safety and effectiveness of personal care or medical devices.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced user experience with the ability to detect and address issues with the RF electrodes.
- Improved device performance and longevity through proactive monitoring and remedial action.
- Increased safety by preventing the use of defective or worn electrodes.
Original Abstract Submitted
a personal care device () comprising an rf signal generator () for generating rf-frequency electromagnetic emissions for a cleaning or treatment function. the rf emissions may be output from a set of two or more rf electrodes () (e.g. electrodes) upon stimulation with an rf drive signal in a frequency range from 3 khz to 30 ghz from an rf signal generator. the device further includes a controller () for detect a degraded functional state of the rf electrodes () via monitoring changes or variations in one or more electrical characteristics of the rf signal generator (), e.g. drift in one or more electrical characteristics from reference factory levels, or sudden changes in the characteristics, indicating a short-circuit. a response action can be generated based on the electrical characteristics meeting pre-defined criteria indicative of a certain degraded functional status, for example generating a sensory alert for a user or data output, or performing remedial action such as deactivating sensed defective or worn electrodes.
