Published Technical Disclosure Archive

AI Smart Cosmetic Dispenser: IoT Personalization Tech

Publication ID: 24-11857060_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI Smart Cosmetic Dispenser: IoT Personalization Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857060_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857060_0003_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,060.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a cosmetic dispenser with wireless communication capabilities, but it lacked the ability to provide personalized recommendations, secure data management, and customized cosmetic containers. The new invention addresses these limitations by integrating AI, IoT, blockchain, and 3D printing technologies to create a more powerful and user-centric system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's novelty lies in the synergistic integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and 3D printing technologies to create a more personalized, efficient, and secure cosmetic dispensing system. The inventive step is the combination of these technologies to provide a comprehensive solution that addresses the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the system with other technologies like computer vision or natural language processing to further enhance the user experience. Variations may include adapting the system for use in different cosmetic categories, such as skincare or haircare, or for use in different settings, such as at-home or in-store.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Smart Cosmetic Dispenser System has significant commercial potential in the beauty and cosmetics industry, with potential applications in retail, e-commerce, and at-home use. The system's ability to provide personalized recommendations and customized cosmetic containers can increase customer satisfaction and loyalty, while the secure data management and augmented reality features can enhance the overall user experience.

Field of Art

Cosmetic dispensing systems with advanced communication and user interaction technologies, involving electrical/electronic engineering, user interface design, and cosmetic product delivery mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in IoT device design, mobile communication interfaces, user experience engineering, and familiarity with smart dispensing technologies for personal care products

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's proposed variations represent predictable technological extensions of the source patent's core communication and dispensing framework. The additional technologies like AI, blockchain, and 3D printing are well-established in adjacent technological domains and represent logical incremental improvements to the base cosmetic dispensing system. The fundamental communication and user information processing architecture remains substantially consistent with the original patent's teachings.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Bi-directional communication unit receiving user information from mobile terminal
PTD Variation
Adding AI-powered recommendation module to suggest customized dispensing methods
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating recommendation algorithms is a known technique in personalized technology systems, representing a predictable application of machine learning to enhance user experience
Source Patent Element
Control unit acquiring dispensing method based on user information
PTD Variation
Utilizing blockchain for secure data management and dispensing records
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing blockchain for secure data tracking is a standard approach in systems requiring enhanced data integrity, representing an obvious security enhancement
Source Patent Element
Display unit showing cosmetic information
PTD Variation
Incorporating augmented reality for virtual cosmetic try-on experiences
Obviousness Reasoning
Augmented reality interfaces are a known technique for product visualization, representing a predictable user interface evolution
Source Patent Element
Cosmetic dispensing system with communication capabilities
PTD Variation
Adding 3D printing module for customized cosmetic container production
Obviousness Reasoning
Personalized manufacturing through 3D printing is a recognized trend in consumer product customization, representing an obvious technological extension
Source Patent Element
Environmental information reception capabilities
PTD Variation
Integrating nanomaterial-based dispensing for enhanced skin benefits
Obviousness Reasoning
Advanced material technologies represent a predictable innovation path for improving cosmetic delivery systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857060 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed cosmetic dispensing system innovations obvious and non-patentable, as they represent predictable technological extensions utilizing known techniques in communication, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,060
TitleCosmetic dispenser and method for operating same
Assignee(s)LG HOUSEHOLD & HEALTH CARE LTD.