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Method and device for determining a straightness value of a hairstyle

US10885654B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 4, 2017
Grant dateJan 5, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30196
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Methods for determining the straightness value of a hairstyle are provided. In accordance with an embodiment, a method comprises: defining at least one hair analysis region in a digital image in which hair is depicted; ascertaining hair profiles of the hair depicted in the at least one hair analysis region, wherein the hair profiles of all hair depicted in the hair analysis region form a totality of the hair profiles; ascertaining a main direction of the hair profiles; and ascertaining the straightness value of the hairstyle on the basis of the main direction of the hair profiles and the totality of hair profiles.

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