Mask with vibration and light therapy
Described herein are components, systems, and methods for a face mask and mask system that includes vibration and light therapy. A mask apparatus includes a mask portion, an eye portion coupled to the inner layer of the mask portion, one or more openings extending through the mask portion and the eye portion, and a strap coupled to the mask portion. The mask portion includes an outer layer, one or more middle layers comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and one or more printed circuit board (PCB) members, and an inner layer. The eye portion includes a silicone layer configured to cover an area around a user's eyes and a first plurality of vibration motors encapsulated in the silicone layer.
1 . A mask apparatus comprising:
a mask portion comprising:
an outer layer;
one or more middle layers comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and one or more printed circuit board (PCB) members; and
an inner layer;
an eye portion coupled to and extending away from the inner layer of the mask portion, the eye portion comprising:
a silicone layer configured to cover an area around a user's eyes;
a first plurality of vibration motors encapsulated in the silicone layer; and
structural components arranged adjacent to the silicone layer for housing the first plurality of vibration motors,
wherein the silicone layer comprises a raised edge that allows only the eye portion and the first plurality of vibration motors to contact the area around the user's eyes;
one or more openings for the user's eyes, the one or more openings extending through the mask portion and the eye portion;
an eye cover configured to block light, from the plurality of LEDs, from the user's eyes when the user is wearing the mask, wherein the eye cover is arranged in a portion of the one or more openings; and
a strap coupled to the mask portion,
wherein the mask portion further comprises:
a first panel and a second panel, each panel having, therein, the outer layer, the one or more middle layers, and the inner layer; and
a hinge assembly extending along a longitudinal axis at the center of the mask portion from tops of the first and second panels to bottoms of the first and second panels, the first and second panels joined together by the hinge assembly, and
wherein the one or more openings comprise a first opening and a second opening, the first opening arranged in the middle of the first panel, and the second opening arranged in the middle of the second panel, and
wherein the eye portion is configured so that the mask portion is spaced apart from the user's face by a distance.
2 . The mask apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the hinge assembly is configured to allow outward and inward movement of the first and the second panels.
3 . The mask apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inner layer of the mask portion comprises silicone and is configured to cover the user's face, and
wherein the inner layer is configured to emit light from one or more LEDs of the plurality of LEDs towards the user's face.
4 . The mask apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of LEDs is configured to emit at least one of a red light, blue light, or infrared light.
5 . The mask apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more PCB members are electrically connected to the plurality of LEDs and the first plurality of vibration motors, and
wherein the plurality of LEDs and the first plurality of vibration motors are communicatively coupled to an electronic device configured to control one or more operations of the plurality of LEDs and the first plurality of vibration motors through the one or more PCB members.
6 . The mask apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of vibration motors comprises a plurality of coin motors.
7 . The mask apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the strap comprises a second plurality of vibration motors, the second plurality of vibration motors comprising a plurality of pill-shaped motors.
8 . The mask apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of vibration motors is arranged concentrically to the one or more openings for the user's eyes.
9 . The mask apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:
a proximity sensor coupled to the inner layer of the mask portion and configured to determine a distance between the inner layer and the user's face.
10 . The mask apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of LEDs is configured to provide light therapy to treat a user's skin.
11 . The mask apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of vibration motors is configured to provide vibration therapy for a user's skin.
12 . The mask apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the strap comprises a first strap portion configured to extend along a sagittal plane of the user's head, and
wherein the strap further comprises a second strap portion configured to extend along a transverse plane of the user's head.
13 . The mask apparatus of claim 12 , wherein a first end of the first strap portion is coupled to a top region of the mask portion, and wherein a second end of the first strap portion is coupled to a middle region of the second strap portion.
14 . The mask apparatus of claim 12 , wherein a first end of the second strap portion is coupled to a left region of the mask portion, and wherein a second end of the second strap portion is coupled to a right region of the mask portion.
15 . The mask apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of LEDs are configured to emit a light having an emittance of 50 mW-60 mW and a peak wavelength of 820 nm-840 nm.
16 . The mask apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a stand configured to be removably received in bottom portions of the first and second panels, respectively, in a fixed position.
17 . The mask apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising one or more buttons disposed on an outward-facing lateral side of the mask portion and configured to control functions of the mask apparatus.
18 . The mask apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a horizontal length of the mask portion is configured to allow at least one of the first panel or the second panel to move outwardly to accommodate a first head size and inwardly to accommodate a second head size, wherein the first head size and the second head size are different, and
wherein the strap coupled to the mask portion is adjustable to different sizes to fit the first head size and the second head size.
19 . The mask apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the silicone layer is transparent such that the plurality of LEDs emit light through the silicone layer to treat the user's skin.
20 . A method comprising:
obtaining a mask apparatus, wherein the mask apparatus comprises a mask portion, an eye portion coupled to and extending away from the mask portion, one or more openings for a user's eyes, an eye cover, and a strap coupled to the mask portion, wherein the mask portion comprises an outer layer, one or more middle layers comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and one or more printed circuit board (PCB) members, and an inner layer, wherein the eye portion comprises a silicone layer configured to cover an area around the user's eyes, a plurality of vibration motors encapsulated in the silicone layer, and structural components arranged adjacent to the silicone layer for housing the plurality of vibration motors, wherein the silicone layer comprises a raised edge that allows only the eye portion and the first plurality of vibration motors to contact the area around the user's eyes, wherein the eye cover is arranged in a portion of the one or more openings and is configured to block light, from the plurality of LEDs, from the user's eyes when the user is wearing the mask, wherein the one or more openings extend through the mask portion and the eye portion, wherein the mask portion further comprises a first panel and a second panel, each panel having the outer layer, the one or more middle layers, the inner layer, and a hinge assembly extending along a longitudinal axis at the center of the mask portion from tops of the first and second panels to bottoms of the first and second panels, the first and second panels joined together by the hinge assembly, and wherein a horizontal length of the mask portion is configured to allow at least one of the first panel or the second panel to move outwardly to accommodate a first head size and inwardly to accommodate a second head size, wherein the first head size and the second head size are different, and wherein the one or more openings comprise a first opening and a second opening, the first opening arranged in the middle of the first panel, and the second opening arranged in the middle of the second panel;
positioning the mask apparatus over a user's face by adjusting the mask portion to accommodate one of the first head size or the second head size;
positioning the eye portion on and in-contact with the user's face such that the mask portion is spaced apart from the user's face by a treatment distance; and
providing, to the user's face, at least one of vibration therapy through one or more vibration motors of the plurality of vibration motors or light therapy through one or more LEDs of the plurality of LEDs to the user's face.
21 . The method of claim 20 , further comprising the steps of:
detecting a mask distance between the mask portion and the user's face with a proximity sensor of the mask apparatus, and
adjusting a power of the one or more LEDs based on the mask distance.