System and method for applying a reflectance modifying agent to improve the visual attractiveness of human skin
US11445802B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M35/25
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer-controlled system determines attributes of a frexel, an area of human skin, and applies a modifying agent (RMA) at the pixel level, typically to make the skin appear more youthful and so more attractive. The system scans the frexel, identifies unattractive attributes, and applies the RMA, typically with an inkjet printer. The identified attributes relate to reflectance and may refer to features such as irregular-looking light and dark spots, age-spots, scars, and bruises. Identified attributes may also relate to the surface topology of the skin, for more precisely enhancing surface irregularities such as bumps and wrinkles. Feature mapping may be used, for example to make cheeks appear pinker and cheekbones more prominent. The RMA can be applied in agreement with identified patterns, such as adding red to a red frexel, or in opposition, such as adding green or blue to a red frexel, according to idealized models of attractiveness.
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