Autonomous Skincare Routine Dispenser Leveraging Embedded Chip on Consumable

Smart overview of the Invention

The patent application outlines a system for personalized skincare dispensing using a specialized dispenser that operates both connected to a device and autonomously. The dispenser can blend cosmetic ingredients into personalized formulations based on user preferences and skin analysis. It operates with or without a connected app, using electronic communication and storage devices embedded in cartridges to manage dispensing, ensuring compatibility and proper dosage without the need for external input.

System Functionality

The dispenser integrates with a smartphone app that analyzes the user's skin and environmental factors to create tailored skincare formulas. The app manages the consumables, selects recipes, checks expiration dates, and controls dosages. When offline, the dispenser reads data from RFID or NFC chips on cartridges to perform similar functions. This ensures consistent operation and prevents improper mixing of active ingredients.

Cartridge Management

Each cartridge contains an electronic communication and storage device storing keys for compatibility checks and tracks for dosage instructions. The dispenser uses these tracks to determine the correct dosage sequence autonomously. This system prevents errors in formulation by ensuring only compatible cartridges are used together, leveraging encoded keys and cyclic redundancy checks for consistency.

Autonomous Operation

Even when disconnected from the app, the dispenser can function as a state machine using data from the cartridges. It follows preprogrammed tracks that dictate dosage schedules, allowing it to administer skincare formulations in a controlled manner. A dispensing counter helps track the order of dosages, ensuring they are delivered correctly over time.

Integration with Technology

The app enhances user experience by providing AI-driven skin analysis and environmental assessments, influencing the formulation of skincare products. The system's ability to operate independently of the app makes it versatile for users who prefer not to rely on constant connectivity. This dual-mode operation ensures flexibility while maintaining precise control over skincare routines.