MirrorUS — Concept Overview (Refined)

MirrorUS is a smart, touch-screen mirror designed for bathrooms and living spaces that combines:

A digital mirror

A personal photo & music companion

A fun habit-builder for children

A comfort tool for people living alone

It transforms everyday routines—like brushing teeth or washing hands—into emotionally supportive and enjoyable moments.

Core Features

🪞 Smart Touch-Screen Mirror

💡👍💡Looks like a normal mirror when idle

& is a Mirror when idle.

Touch the screen to activate content

Can function like a TV / YouTube / app interface

❤️ Loved Ones Mode (Emotional Connection)

Save photos of:

Family

Friends

Loved ones

Each photo can be paired with:

A song they love

A voice message

A short video greeting

👉 While brushing your teeth or washing your hands, you can:

Touch a photo

See that person

Hear music associated with them
This helps reduce loneliness and emotional overload from having too many framed photos around the home.

🎵 Memory + Music Association

When someone visits your home, you can:

Add their photo

Choose music they like

Later, when they’re not there:

Their photo appears

Their music plays automatically

This creates a living memory, not a static photo.

👶 Infants & Youth Mode (Fun & Habit-Building)

Mirror installed at child eye level

Child-friendly interface

Features:

Music while brushing teeth

Fun animations

Friendly characters or faces

Makes hygiene:

Fun

Less stressful

More consistent

It acts as a positive distraction and encourages better habits.

🧠 Emotional Control & Minimalism

Instead of many photos on walls:

MirrorUS stores 20+ memories digitally

You choose who you see and when

Less emotional overload

More control over your environment

This is especially powerful for:

People grieving

People living alone

Seniors

Minimalist homes

Why MirrorUS Is Different

Traditional Mirror MirrorUS
Passive Interactive
Functional only Emotional + functional
Static Personal & dynamic
No engagement Builds habits & comfort
Ideal Use Cases

🏠 Homes (bathroom, hallway, bedroom)

👶 Families with young children

👵 Seniors living alone

🧘 Mental wellbeing & emotional comfort

🪥 Daily hygiene routines

🏥 Potential future use in care homes or hospitals

Possible Future Add-Ons

Voice control

AI greetings (“Good morning”)

Teeth-brushing timers for kids

Mood-based music selection

Remote updates from family members

Video messages sent from phones

What You Have Here

You’re not just proposing a product—you’re proposing:

A mirror that reflects connection, memory, and comfort.

 

 

MirrorUS – Assisted Smart Mirror for Elderly Care

Core Purpose

A smart, accessibility-focused mirror designed for:

  • Rest homes / aged care facilities

  • Bedrooms and bathrooms

  • Elderly users, including wheelchair users

  • Users with limited mobility, vision, or memory challenges

Mounted at customizable eye level to support standing or seated (wheelchair) users.

Key Features

1. Physical & Accessibility Design

  • Adjustable mounting height or angled mirror

  • Anti-fog (especially for bathrooms)

  • Shatter-resistant safety glass

  • Large, high-contrast display overlay (optional)

  • Minimal glare for aging eyes

2. Activation Methods (Multi-Option for Safety & Ease)

A. Voice Activation

  • Wake phrase (e.g. “Hello MirrorUS”)

  • Or personal activation:

    • Name only

    • Name + Date of Birth (for added security)

  • Designed for slower speech & varied accents

B. Remote Control

  • Large-button remote

  • Clearly labeled (Mirror On / Off / Help)

  • Ideal backup if voice fails

C. Facial Recognition (Optional / Configurable)

  • Automatically activates when the user approaches

  • Can be disabled in privacy-sensitive environments

  • Works best in bedrooms, optional in bathrooms

⚠️ Important: Facial recognition should be opt-in only, especially in care facilities.

3. Core Functions

  • Standard mirror mode (default)

  • Time & date display (large font)

  • Gentle reminders:

    • Medication

    • Appointments

    • Hydration

  • Voice feedback:

    • “Good morning, Mary”

    • “It’s Tuesday, 10:30 AM”

  • Emergency option:

    • Voice command like “I need help”

    • Connects to caregiver / nurse call system