System and method for providing simulated images through cosmetic monitoring
US8027505B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45D2044/007
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated cosmetic applicator uses wide-angle cameras, a high-resolution camera, and a differential lighting process to capture images of a body. Software analyzes these images to identify large and small features of the subject and to use these features as landmarks to create in computer memory a corresponding map that is highly accurate and data rich with pixel-level data about the subject's color, light value and texture characteristics. The rich images may be used for tracking the device on the skin, for making accurate corrections to skin, for simulating possible cosmetic enhancements and selecting a desired correction, and for use in other applications such as video games and animations.
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