Method and device for determining a straightness value of a hairstyle
US10885654B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2037 |
Classification
- 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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