Mirror system with software module or app

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-11013307-B2
Application number	US-202015930287-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	May 12, 2020
Priority date	Mar 6, 2015
Publication date	May 25, 2021
Grant date	May 25, 2021

Abstract

A mirror assembly can include a housing, a mirror, and a light source. In some embodiments, the mirror comprises one or more adjustable sections. In certain embodiments, the mirror includes a light column configured to emit a substantially constant amount of light along a periphery of a mirror section. In some embodiments, the light column can produce various color temperatures. In some embodiments, the mirror assembly comprises a capacitive touch sensor that allows control of one or more features of the light emitted from the light source. In some embodiments, the mirror assembly includes a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly can be configured to control on/off settings and other features of the emitted light.

First claim

The following is claimed:

1. A mirror system comprising:
a mirror assembly comprising:
a mirror;
a light source; and
a processor configured to adjust relative light intensity of the light source;

a software module or app configured to be installed on an electronic device, separate from the mirror assembly, comprising non-transitory, computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions, that, when executed by the software module or app, cause the software module or app to:
receive lighting information associated with a measured lighting environment provided from a sensing device; and
communicate instructions to the mirror assembly to adjust the light intensity of the light source to approximate the measured lighting environment.

2. The mirror system of claim 1 , wherein the sensing device is configured to provide lighting information captured by the user.

3. The mirror system of claim 1 , wherein the lighting information is gathered from a picture.

4. The mirror system of claim 1 , wherein the software module or app is configured to receive the lighting information from the sensing device by way of the electronic device.

5. The mirror system of claim 1 , wherein the electronic device is a computer.

6. The mirror system of claim 1 , wherein the electronic device is a mobile device.

7. The mirror system of claim 1 , wherein the mirror system is integrated with a learning device comprising the sensing device.

8. A combination including the mirror system of claim 1 and the electronic device.

9. A mirror assembly comprising:
a first mirror and a second mirror, wherein the second mirror is disposed laterally adjacent to the first mirror and in mechanical communication with the first mirror via a hinge;
a light source;
a sensor configured to receive an input from a user;
an information display configured to change based upon the input from the user;
wherein the information display is positioned behind a portion of a surface of the first mirror and becomes visible to the user upon illumination of the information display.

10. The mirror assembly of claim 9 , wherein the sensor is a capacitive touch sensor.

11. The mirror assembly of claim 9 , wherein the information display is configured to be activated by a user movement that the mirror assembly is programmed to recognize.

12. The mirror assembly of claim 9 , wherein the information display is configured to display a clock.

13. The mirror assembly of claim 9 , wherein the information display is configured to display an upcoming event.

14. The mirror assembly of claim 9 , wherein the information display is configured to display a text message panel.

15. The mirror assembly of claim 9 , wherein the information display is configured to display an email panel.

16. The mirror assembly of claim 9 , wherein the information display is configured to display traffic conditions.

17. The mirror assembly of claim 9 , wherein the mirror system is configured to receive information about the weather.

18. The mirror assembly of claim 9 , wherein the mirror system is configured to display a timer.

19. The mirror assembly of claim 9 , wherein the mirror system is configured to receive information on the user's past behavior.

20. The mirror system of claim 19 , wherein the mirror system is configured to display information based on the user's past behavior.

21. The mirror system of claim 9 , wherein the information display is configured to display a product for purchase.

22. A mirror assembly comprising:
a first mirror; and
a second mirror disposed laterally adjacent to the first mirror and in mechanical communication with the first mirror via a hinge, the hinge configured to allow movement of the second mirror with respect to the first mirror such that a reflective face of the first mirror and a reflective face of the second mirror are configured to form a plurality of angles α relative to each another, the hinge comprises a cam configured to reduce the distance between the first mirror and the second mirror during opening of the hinge; and
a light source disposed on or in the mirror assembly such that the light source is configured to emit light at a user in a manner that causes the light to be reflected back to the first or second mirror.

23. The mirror assembly of claim 22 , wherein the hinge is recessed from the reflective face of the first mirror.

24. The mirror assembly of claim 22 , wherein during opening of the hinge, the second mirror moves laterally.

25. The mirror assembly of claim 22 , further comprising a third mirror laterally adjacent to the first mirror and on a side of the first mirror opposite the second mirror, wherein the third mirror is in communication with the first mirror via a second hinge, the second hinge configured to allow movement of the third mirror with respect to the first mirror such that the reflective face of the first mirror and a reflective face of the third mirror are able to form angles α′ relative to one another.

Assignees

• Simplehuman Llc

Inventors

• Yang Frank
• Wei Tzu-Hao
• Cohen Guy
• Sandor Joseph

Classifications

• A47G1/04 Primary

  Multi-part mirrors · CPC title

• F21S10/02

  changing colors {(F21S10/002 - F21S10/007, F21S10/04 take precedence)} · CPC title

• G02B5/0263

  with positional variation of the diffusing properties, e.g. gradient or patterned diffuser · CPC title

• F21V33/004

  Sanitary equipment, e.g. mirrors, showers, toilet seats or paper dispensers · CPC title

• A45D42/10 Primary

  illuminated · CPC title