The present invention relates generally to an interactive method, system, and apparatus for displaying views and superimposed design style overlays for grooming hair to a desired design style. The invention provides improved visual angels for a surface area plane, and optical sensory digital imaging processing while grooming hair that enables the user to also be instructed on the accuracy of grooming techniques using superimposed overlays interfaced with a camera FIG. 18 (viewing device), having an elongated high impact plastic material embodiment structure, and the hair grooming trimmer 1006 tool as the preferred embodiment in order to achieve a desired hair design style. The invention 102 comprises a system, method, and apparatus for instructional guidance training in order to achieve a desired hair design style using autonomous guidance control system for overlay instructional training.
Also, the present invention uses a predictive analytical analysis process of optically determining a change in grooming for comparing hair grooming accuracy based on the superimposed design overlay to guide the user in order to achieve a desired hair design style. According to the present invention, operational control of a grooming hair style design tool using artificial intelligence, and superimposed design styles overlays for grooming hair is embodied, which will allow a sensor to convert image processing to instruct the apparatus controller to operate further allowing the invention to automatically be controlled using microchip 310 embedded processor in order to achieve a desired hair design style. More specifically, this invention relates to the use of various types of grooming tools, such as but not limited to trimmers whereby more accurate grooming of targeted area is achieved.
When a consumer purchases a hair grooming tool such as a trimmer kit; or when visiting a selected hair stylist, the consumer is unaware of the complexities involved with grooming their hair personally; or whether the hair stylist has enough experience to groom the consumer's hair to their desired design style. At home, the consumer must rely
on an inexperienced associate to groom their hair 402 or use a tool such as a mirror FIG. 4 at odd and uncomfortable angles to better gauge the desired method to grooming their hair to a preferred design style as a disadvantage shown in U.S. Pat. No. 7,281,461 and illustrated as prior art in FIG. 17. Referring now to example of prior art being U.S. Pat. No. 7,281,461 FIG. 17, a self-user is shown holding and using the present hair clipper 1702 in various grips and angled positions. In FIG. 17, a self-user is shown holding the hair clipper 1704 in a left hand and using it to clip hair on the left side of the head. In FIG. 17, a self-user is shown holding the hair clipper 1710 in a right hand and using it to clip hair on the right side of the head. In FIG. 17, the blade assembly 1708 carrying the bladeset 1706 is rotated to one of the two positions discussed above as prior art, and in FIG. 17, the blade assembly 1708 carrying the bladeset 1706 is rotated to the other of the two positions discussed above.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,579,581 assigned on its face to Wahl Clipper Corporation is directed to a clipper blade having multiple cutting edges, namely a cutting edge at each end of the blade. However, the cutting edges on each end are substantially identical such that each blade can be used as either of the fixed blade or the moving blade. Thus, the use of superimposed design overlays for grooming assistance to guide user operations of the same blade assembly is not provided.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,606,799 also assigned on its face to Wahl Clipper Corporation is directed to a hair clipper having a ball and-socket connection being provided between the handle and the blade assembly. The ball-and-socket configuration allows the blade assembly to be pivoted with respect to the handle. However, the ability to rotate the blade assembly about an axis substantially normal to the cutting plane defined by the blade assembly or a viewing apparatus to view targeted grooming areas is not provided.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,970,616 is also assigned on its face to Wahl Clipper Corporation. This patent is directed to a hair trimmer that includes a blade housing that is rotatable about an axis substantially parallel to the axis of the handle to vary the angular orientation of the blade housing with respect to the handle. However, the ability to rotate the blade assembly about an axis substantially normal to the cutting plane defined by the blade assembly is not provided. Moreover, the use of intelligent interactive accuracy analysis system is also not provided to afford the user some grooming assistance.
Also as discussed above, the blade assembly 1706 is retained in the selected rotational position by the interaction of the lock extension 1708. In this embodiment, a bladeset 1710 is positioned at a particular angle relative to the hair strands to be trimmed. Further, the hair strands are guided toward a cutting zone “Z” of the bladeset 1706 and retained in the cutting zone “Z.”. This, in turn permits a self-user to hold the hair clipper 1704 to position the bladeset at a particular angle in relation to the hair to be trimmed by uncomfortably twisting or pronating and supinating the wrist and forearm, as opposed to bending the wrist sideways at an awkward angle, known as ulnar deviation.
However, if a user performing these repeated un-natural awkwardly angular twists of the wrist without any true; and visually accurate, reference to guide their work, the potential for excessive wear on the wrist could result in decreased stamina or injury in future grooming efforts and assurances that the targeted grooming plane is groomed correctly based on consumer's desired style. When this particular angle of attack of the trimmer or bladeset 1710 relative to the head is substantially a right angle to the hair to be
trimmed, a cross-section of the hair presented to the bladeset 1710 to be trimmed is substantially illustrative of the difficulty of grooming hair correctly. Any discussion of the prior art throughout the specification should in no way be considered as an admission that such prior art is widely known or forms part of common general knowledge in the field. Neither solution is desirable to the consumer. Multiple devices are duplicative and expensive while not allowing more intelligent grooming assistance. Thus, it is desirable to provide a grooming device such as a hair clipper or trimmer that permits improved views of targeted grooming area.
Those skilled in the art should be able to understand the scope of the present invention and the notated prior art patents are representative of this scope as the present invention overcomes the disadvantages:
Their manufacture process does not include the use of an imaging device capable of capturing targeted grooming areas on a selected plane, thereby not allowing the consumer to self use the grooming tool in a more efficient and accurate manner while trimming or clipping their or another's hair.
The practice of a self use grooming tool being used is hampered by the user not being aware of the instructional steps needed to groom hair to a desired style.
Accordingly, there is a continuing need for hair clippers capable of providing an intuitive method for grooming hair while using a sensor and imaging processor that present more grooming control to the user. Moreover, there is a continuing need for such a hair clipper or trimming hair grooming device that controls the blade assembly to match operations to the hair design outlined within the superimposed overlays to insure control over quality results when grooming hair.
The following is a tabulation of some prior art that presently appears relevant:
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