Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for transforming speech into visual text, comprising obtaining a speech signal encoding a text of a speech; selecting a portion of the text at least based on a projection mode of a writing instrument; outputting the portion of the text towards a projector configured to project the portion of the text to a user of the writing instrument. The writing instrument may be used by the user to take notes of and during the speech and may comprise the projector, wherein the projector may be configured to project the portion of the text onto a writing surface being used by the user to write on with the writing instrument. The method may comprise projecting the portion of the text to the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a flame producing assembly (1) comprising a main body (10) having a proximal end (12) and a distal end (14). The flame producing assembly (1) is configured to produce a flame at the proximal end (12). The flame producing assembly (1) further comprises a flame signal trigger (20), counting electronics (30), a flame indicator (40) and a power supply (50). The flame signal trigger (20) is configured to generate an electrical signal when a flame is currently produced by the flame producing assembly (1). The counting electronics (30) is configured to calculate a number of flames and/or use time of flames produced by the flame producing assembly (1). The flame indicator (40) is configured to output visual feedback indicative of a number of flames and/or use time of flames produced or producible by the flame producing assembly (1).

Abstract: An assembly including a hood configured to shield a flame produced by the flame production assembly from wind and/or protect a user from the heat generated by the flame. Further, the assembly includes a thermoresponsive coating provided on the hood. The thermoresponsive coating is configured to undergo a reversible endothermic reaction or a reversible endothermic phase change when heated above about 35° C., more specifically above about 40° C., and in particular above about 50° C.

Abstract: A skin contacting member for a razor assembly that comprises a main body having a plurality of lubricant reservoir cavities and a plurality of tiltable lid elements that at least partially cover one or more of the lubricant reservoir cavities is disclosed. Each tiltable lid element has a tilt axis which divides the tiltable lid element into a first portion and into a second portion. The first portion is arranged on a first side of the tilt axis while the second portion on a second side of the tilt axis. Each tiltable lid element is configured as a scale such that upon external force being exerted on a tiltable lid element during a shaving operation, a torque moment acts on the tiltable lid element which tilts the first portion toward a respective lubricant reservoir cavity whereby the second portion is lifted up from the main body in an opposing direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a flame producing assembly, such as a lighter. The flame producing assembly of the present disclosure is characterized by an antibacterial coating. In addition, according to the present disclosure the antibacterial coating is configured to at least partially destroy and/or inactivate pathogens on the antibacterial coating.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system comprising a writing instrument. The writing instrument comprises an ink. wherein the ink comprises a coloring agent and a bonding agent. The adhesiveness of the bonding agent can be altered by applying a voltage or a voltage and a current. Further. the system comprises a writing surface comprising a first electrode and a second electrode or a writing surface comprising a first electrode and an erasing tool comprising a second electrode.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for monitoring hand movements of a writing instrument's user, comprising: providing an electromyography sensor on the user's wrist or hand; monitoring hand movements of the user during a writing session with the writing instrument by reading sensors of the writing instrument; monitoring hand muscle activity of the user during the writing session by reading the electromyography sensor; correlating hand motion data and hand muscle data obtained from the monitoring; evaluating the correlated data and classifying the hand movements as normal or abnormal based on at least one of tremor parameters, hypokinetic parameters, and historical data of the user; and providing an indication in case of an abnormal evaluation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to measuring recovery of a finger skin temperature of a writing instrument's user, comprising: measuring a first finger skin temperature of a user's finger contacting a grip area of the writing instrument during a writing session with the writing instrument; cooling the finger contacting the grip area with a cooling element and for a cooling duration; measuring a second finger skin temperature after lapse of the cooling duration; calculating the skin temperature reduction; measuring a series of finger temperature measurements after lapse of the cooling duration; calculating a temperature recovery rate based on the series of finger temperature measurements; comparing the skin temperature reduction and the temperature recovery rate to historical data and/or reference data; and providing an indication to the user in case that the skin temperature reduction and/or the temperature recovery rate are abnormal as compared to the historical data and/or reference data.

Abstract: In a first aspect, the present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for monitoring a fingertip strength of a writing instrument's user, comprising: monitoring an amount of holding pressure of at least one fingertip applied on the writing instrument during writing with the writing instrument; comparing the monitored amount of pressure to historical pressure data from the same user or a group of users; and providing an indication to the user in case that at least two writing sessions from the user comprise reduced pressure on the writing instrument, when compared to the historical pressure data.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for monitoring eye-hand coordination of a user of a digital writing instrument, comprising: monitoring the location of a writing tip of the writing instrument during a writing session with the writing instrument; monitoring the eye location of the user during the writing session; generating data by correlating the locations of the writing tip and of the user's eyes; comparing the generated data to historical data from the user; providing an indication in case that data of a current writing session of the user deviates from an average of historical data from the user; and storing generated data as historical data.

Abstract: A shaving device including a head extending between a first end and a second end, the head being configured to support a blade, and the head including a base extending between the first end of the head and the second end of the head, the base including one or more magnetic projection extending from a surface of the base being configured to face a shaving surface, a handle being configured to support the head, and a magnetic field module included by one of the handle or the head, the magnetic field module being configured to be transitioned between an inactive state and an active state, wherein the magnetic field module is configured to interact with the one or more magnetic projection in the active state to move the one or more magnetic projection.

Abstract: A razor head holder is provided. The holder comprises a holder structure including a connector for a razor head, the holder structure further including a helical screw-in member configured for a piercing connection with a razor handle including an engaging portion comprising at least one of cork; a compound of cork, wood, and/or bamboo fiber/power with a plastic matrix; and thermoplastic or thermoset material with a shore hardness between 30A-60D.

Abstract: A cartridge for a razor comprises a plurality of blade supports, wherein at least one blade support further comprises a blade attached to an inner surface of the at least one blade support that faces away from a shaving surface, wherein the at least one blade support comprises a first optical feature disposed on a portion of an outer surface of the at least one blade support that faces towards the shaving surface, and wherein the first optical feature is a first thermochromic portion configured to change colour based on a temperature of the at least one blade support according to a first temperature response of the first thermochromic portion.

Abstract: In a first aspect, the present disclosure relates to a substrate 100 comprising an adhesive, a hygroexpansible material 110 and a hygroinert ink 120. In a second aspect, the present disclosure relates to a system comprising: a substrate 100 comprising a hygroexpansible material 110 and an adhesive. Further the system according to the second aspect comprises a writing instrument comprising an ink cartridge comprising a hygroinert ink 120.

Abstract: In a first aspect, the present disclosure relates to a razor cartridge comprising a housing having a leading longitudinal side and a trailing longitudinal side and one or more shaving blades disposed between the leading longitudinal side and a trailing longitudinal side. Further, the razor cartridge comprises a hygromorphic layer disposed between the leading longitudinal side and the trailing longitudinal side and adjacent to the one or more shaving blades.

Abstract: There is provided a smart beverage container for analyzing saliva. The smart beverage container comprises a body comprising a top edge with a saliva absorbing rim area configured to collect saliva of a user, a biosensor coupled to the body and configured to receive power from a power source, and a microfluidic network between the saliva absorbing rim area and the biosensor, wherein the microfluidic network comprises a plurality of channels configured to direct the collected saliva to the biosensor, wherein the biosensor is configured to analyze saliva and to provide the result of the analysis to a communication interface.

Abstract: In a first aspect, the present disclosure relates to a system comprising a writing instrument, wherein the writing instrument comprises a solution of one or more salts and a writing orifice. Furthermore, the system comprises a drawing substrate configured to change color based on the concentration of the one or more salts and/or water content, wherein the drawing substrate comprises cholesteric liquid-crystals.

Abstract: A writing instrument comprising: an elongate body portion with distal and proximal ends defining a principal axis of the writing instrument; an electronically actuated nib manipulator with an end portion comprising a nib, attached to the proximal end to move the end portion within a spatial domain defined along first and second axes of a plane that is substantially orthogonal to the principal axis, and along a third axis that is an extension of the principal axis; an inertial measurement unit that measures the position of the principal axis relative to a writing surface; and an electronic control unit coupled to the inertial measurement unit and nib manipulator to obtain segment formation commands, and receive the position of the principal axis from the inertial measurement unit. The electronic control unit electronically actuates the nib manipulator so that the end portion moves within the spatial domain to scribe predefined characters.

Abstract: A writing instrument configured to provide tactile feedback to a user, comprising an elongate body portion enabling a user to grip the writing instrument, wherein the body portion comprises a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end comprising a source of infra-red radiation to illuminate, in use, an active region of a writing surface; and a controller configured to generate a control signal for controlling the source of infra-red radiation. The source of infra-red radiation, driven by the control signal, emits infra-red radiation having a spectral maximum in wavelength range capable of activating thermal bimorph polymer material, and wherein, in use, the proximal end of the writing instrument, when in contact with the active region of the writing surface transfers a tactile impulse generated by the active region of the writing surface to the user via the elongate body portion.

Abstract: A cartridge for a razor comprises at least one blade and a first blade support configured to attach the at least one blade to the cartridge. The first blade support includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, a first optical feature provided on one or more of the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion. The first optical feature is selected from one or more of a color, a coating, a texture, a perforation, a transparency of the blade support, a light emitting source, a protrusion and a sticker.