Customized cosmetic provision system and skin management server

Abstract

The invention provides a customized cosmetic providing system and a skin management server. The present invention provides a customized cosmetic suitable for each user, and a customized cosmetic providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a diagnosis device that diagnoses a skin state, recommends a customized cosmetic based on a diagnosis result of the skin state, and transmits information on the recommended customized cosmetic to a manufacturing device; a manufacturing device that receives information on the customized cosmetic from the diagnostic device and provides the customized cosmetic on the basis of the received information on the customized cosmetic; and a skin management server that communicates with at least one of the diagnostic device and the manufacturing device.

Description

Customized cosmetics supply system and skin management server

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the invention patent application filed on July 20, 2017, with national application number 201780072547.4 (international application number PCT / KR2017 / 007805) and entitled "Customized Cosmetics Delivery System and its Operation Method". Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to a customized cosmetic delivery system and its operating method, and more specifically, to a customized cosmetic delivery system and its operating method for diagnosing a user's skin condition and thereby providing customized cosmetics suitable for the user's skin condition. Background Technology

[0003] In recent years, with the development of the beauty industry, cosmetics have become extremely diverse. Specifically, there are various types of cosmetics, such as those for dry skin, normal skin, and oily skin, based on skin type; beige cosmetics and pinkish-beige cosmetics based on skin color; and whitening cosmetics, wrinkle-improving cosmetics, and UV-protective cosmetics based on function.

[0004] However, each user has different skin characteristics or skin concerns, so simply providing a variety of cosmetics can be limited in meeting the needs of all users. That is, the ingredients and concentrations of cosmetic materials required by each user may differ based on their individual skin condition, making it difficult to provide cosmetics that satisfy everyone's needs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Technical issues

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a customized cosmetics delivery system that diagnoses the user's skin condition and provides customized cosmetics suitable for each user's skin condition.

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a diagnostic device for diagnosing the skin condition of a user.

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide a skin management server that recommends customized cosmetics based on the results of diagnosing the user's skin condition.

[0009] The purpose of this invention is to provide a manufacturing apparatus for producing customized cosmetics based on the ingredients and content or formulation ratio of cosmetic materials.

[0010] Methods for solving problems

[0011] The customized cosmetics delivery system of embodiments of the present invention may include: a diagnostic device that diagnoses skin condition and recommends customized cosmetics based on the diagnostic results of the skin condition, and transmits information about the recommended customized cosmetics to a manufacturing device; and a manufacturing device that receives information about the customized cosmetics from the diagnostic device and provides customized cosmetics based on the information about the received customized cosmetics.

[0012] Customized cosmetics may include cosmetics made from at least one cosmetic material in a prescribed ratio, as well as commercially manufactured cosmetics.

[0013] In cases where the recommended customized cosmetic is a cosmetic made from at least one cosmetic material in a prescribed ratio, the manufacturing apparatus manufactures the customized cosmetic based on the composition and ratio of the received cosmetic material.

[0014] Diagnostic devices may include mobile terminals capable of diagnosing skin conditions and skin condition diagnostic devices located in cosmetic sales locations.

[0015] When the diagnostic device is a mobile terminal, customized cosmetics can be provided at the cosmetics sales outlets located closest to the current location of the mobile terminal.

[0016] When the diagnostic device is a mobile terminal, the diagnostic device can receive an input signal for input location and can provide customized cosmetics at the cosmetics sales outlets located closest to the location input according to the input signal.

[0017] When the diagnostic device is a mobile terminal, the diagnostic device can receive an input signal for entering a delivery address, and can provide customized cosmetics at the delivery address entered according to the input signal.

[0018] When the diagnostic device is a skin condition diagnostic device located in a cosmetics sales location, customized cosmetics can be provided in the cosmetics sales location that diagnoses the skin condition.

[0019] The diagnostic device can determine the purchase intention of users corresponding to the recommended customized cosmetics. When it determines that a user has the purchase intention corresponding to the customized cosmetics, it can transmit information about the customized cosmetics to the manufacturing device.

[0020] The diagnostic device receives modification signals for changing part or all of the recommended customized cosmetics.

[0021] An embodiment of the present invention provides a diagnostic device for providing customized cosmetics, which may include: a measuring unit for measuring skin condition; an analysis unit for diagnosing the measured skin condition; a control unit for recommending customized cosmetics based on the diagnostic results of the skin condition; and a communication unit for transmitting information about the recommended customized cosmetics to a manufacturing apparatus.

[0022] Skin condition may include at least one of the following: skin color, skin moisture content, skin oil content, elasticity, wrinkles, pigmentation, number of pores, keratin, skin texture, sensitivity, skin type, and allergies.

[0023] It may also include: a display unit that displays inquiry content related to skin condition; and an input unit that receives response signals corresponding to the displayed inquiry content, and an analysis unit that can diagnose skin condition based on the inquiry content and the response signals.

[0024] The analysis department can analyze skin condition by taking into account the content of the inquiry, the response signal, and the measured skin condition.

[0025] The display panel can also show diagnostic results of the skin condition.

[0026] The control unit can determine the purchase intention of users corresponding to the recommended customized cosmetics. When it is determined that there is a purchase intention of users corresponding to the customized cosmetics, the information about the customized cosmetics can be transmitted to the manufacturing device.

[0027] An embodiment of the present invention provides a skin management server for providing customized cosmetics, which may include: a communication unit that receives a diagnostic result of a first skin condition and information about a first customized cosmetic corresponding to the diagnostic result of the first skin condition; a storage unit that maps and stores the diagnostic result of the first skin condition and the information about the first customized cosmetic; and a control unit that, upon receiving a diagnostic result of a second skin condition, obtains information about a second customized cosmetic based on the stored diagnostic result of the first skin condition and the information about the first customized cosmetic.

[0028] The communications department can transmit information about the second customized cosmetic to the manufacturing unit.

[0029] An embodiment of the present invention provides a manufacturing apparatus for providing customized cosmetics, which may include: at least one or more boxes for storing cosmetic materials; a box support for storing the boxes; a motor mounted on one side of the box support for moving a compression member; a compression member that moves via the motor and discharges the cosmetics stored inside the box when the compression member is inserted into the box; and a cosmetic container for storing the discharged cosmetic materials.

[0030] The box support platform can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0031] The box may include: a stopper having a surface that is pressurized by a compression member; and a material injection hole that discharges cosmetic material contained inside the box as pressure is applied to the stopper.

[0032] It may also include: a sensor that can determine the weight of the cosmetic container.

[0033] The customized cosmetics providing application executed by a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention can perform the following functions: diagnosing skin condition; recommending customized cosmetics based on the diagnostic results of skin condition; and transmitting information about the recommended customized cosmetics to a manufacturing device.

[0034] It may also include the ability to modify information about customized cosmetics.

[0035] It may also include the ability to store information about customized cosmetics.

[0036] It may also include the function of determining the purchase intention of users corresponding to customized cosmetics.

[0037] Invention Effects

[0038] According to various embodiments of the present invention, customized cosmetics suitable for each user's skin condition are provided, which can effectively solve the problems of users of cosmetics and improve the satisfaction and reliability of cosmetics.

[0039] According to various embodiments of the present invention, users can easily obtain customized cosmetics even without going to cosmetic sales outlets. Attached Figure Description

[0040] Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating a customized cosmetics delivery system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 2 is a sequence diagram schematically illustrating an embodiment of the customized cosmetics delivery system of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 3 is a block diagram illustrating a diagnostic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 4 is a block diagram illustrating a skin management server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 5 is an illustrative diagram illustrating a cosmetic manufacturing database for one embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 6 is an example of a screen displayed in the customized cosmetic purchase intention confirmation step according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 7 is an example diagram of a customized cosmetic modification screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 8 is an example screen showing the customized cosmetic big data establishment steps in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 9 is an example of a screen displayed in the makeup recommendation step of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] Figures 10 and 11 are diagrams illustrating a box-changing cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 12 is a diagram illustrating a nozzle-type cosmetic mixing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 13 is a sequence diagram illustrating the method of delivering customized cosmetics in a customized cosmetics delivery system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 14 is an example screen for determining the intention to visit a cosmetics sales location according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 15 is an illustrative image used to illustrate a method for distributing customized cosmetics according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0054] The embodiments disclosed in this specification will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Regardless of the drawing numbers, the same or similar reference numerals will be used for the same or similar constituent elements, and repeated descriptions will be omitted. The suffixes “module” and “part” used in the following description are merely for ease of manufacturing and do not inherently distinguish one from another. Furthermore, when describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, detailed descriptions of related well-known technologies will be omitted if it is determined that a detailed explanation of the relevant prior art would obscure the essence of the embodiments disclosed in this specification. Additionally, the accompanying drawings are only for aiding understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification. The technical ideas disclosed in this specification are not limited to the contents shown in the drawings and include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the scope of the ideas and techniques of this invention.

[0055] Ordinal terms such as "1," "2," etc., can be used to describe various constituent elements, but the constituent elements are not limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one constituent element from other constituent elements.

[0056] When referring to a constituent element being "connected" or "accessed" to other constituent elements, it can mean either that the element is directly connected or accessed to the other constituent elements, or that other constituent elements exist in between. Conversely, when referring to a constituent element being "directly connected" or "directly accessed" to other constituent elements, it should be understood that no other constituent elements exist in between.

[0057] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless explicitly stated in the text.

[0058] In this application, terms such as “comprising” or “possessing” indicate the presence of features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof as described in the specification, and do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features or numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof.

[0059] The customized cosmetics delivery system of the present invention will now be described with reference to Figures 1 to 15.

[0060] Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating a customized cosmetics delivery system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] As shown in Figure 1, the customized cosmetics delivery system includes at least one of a diagnostic device 10, a skin management server 20, and a manufacturing device 30. The diagnostic device 10, the skin management server 20, and the manufacturing device 30 can send and receive signals with each other to provide customized cosmetics to users.

[0062] Specifically, the diagnostic device 10 can determine the user's skin condition.

[0063] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the diagnostic device 10 can recommend customized cosmetics based on the measured skin condition.

[0064] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the skin management server 20 can recommend customized cosmetics based on the skin condition measurement results of the diagnostic device 10.

[0065] However, this is merely an example; customized cosmetics can be recommended by at least one of the diagnostic device 10, the skin management server 20, and the manufacturing device 30. For instance, the diagnostic device 10 analyzes customized cosmetics determined according to the consultation method described later, and the skin management server 20 analyzes customized cosmetics based on the user's skin condition and recommends customized cosmetics to the user. Therefore, the method for recommending customized cosmetics should not be limited to the methods described above.

[0066] Manufacturing device 30 manufactures recommended cosmetics based on the results of recommendations for customized cosmetics and provides them to users.

[0067] Figure 2 is a sequence diagram schematically illustrating an embodiment of the customized cosmetics delivery system of the present invention.

[0068] As shown in Figure 2, the customized cosmetics delivery system of this invention can be composed of a skin diagnosis step (S1), a customized cosmetics recommendation step (S2), and a cosmetics delivery step (S3).

[0069] According to one embodiment, the customized cosmetics delivery system may omit some of the steps listed above.

[0070] According to another embodiment, the customized cosmetics delivery system may also include new steps in addition to those listed above. For example, as shown in Figure 2, the customized cosmetics delivery system may also include at least one of the following steps: customer information acquisition step (S4), customized cosmetics purchase intention confirmation step (S5), customized cosmetics modification step (S6), customized cosmetics big data establishment step (S7), and makeup recommendation step (S8). However, this is merely an example and should not be considered a limitation.

[0071] The various steps constituting a customized cosmetics delivery system can be performed through different devices.

[0072] According to one embodiment, the diagnostic device 10 may perform the diagnostic step (S1) and the cosmetic recommendation step (S2), and the manufacturing device 30 may perform the customized cosmetic manufacturing step (S3).

[0073] According to another embodiment, the skin diagnosis step (S1) can be performed by the diagnostic device 10, the customized cosmetic recommendation step (S2) can be performed by the skin management server 20, and the customized cosmetic manufacturing step (S3) can be performed by the manufacturing device 30. However, this is only an example, and more than two steps can also be performed by one device.

[0074] The following section provides a detailed explanation of each step that constitutes a customized cosmetics supply system.

[0075] First, the skin diagnosis step (S1) of the customized cosmetic supply system of the present invention will be described.

[0076] According to one embodiment, the skin diagnostic step (S1) can be performed by the diagnostic device 10. Next, the diagnostic device 10 of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG3.

[0077] Figure 3 is a block diagram illustrating a diagnostic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0078] The diagnostic device 10 may include at least one of the following: an input unit 11, a photographic unit 12, a measuring unit 13, a light-emitting unit 14, an analysis unit 15, a communication unit 16, a storage unit 17, a display unit 18, and a control unit 19.

[0079] The input unit 11 can receive signals for inputting data required in skin condition diagnosis.

[0080] The input unit 11 may include a keypad, a dome switch, a touchpad (static / electrostatic), a jog wheel, a jog switch, etc.

[0081] The photography unit 12 can take pictures of the areas required for the user's skin condition analysis. For example, the photography unit 12 can take pictures of the user's skin area, the user's entire face area, etc.

[0082] The measuring unit 13 can measure the data required for skin condition analysis. For example, the measuring unit 13 can measure the light reflected in the skin area, or measure the skin color, or measure the skin moisture content, or measure the pore depth, or measure the temperature / humidity around the diagnostic device 10, etc.

[0083] The measuring unit 13 may include a light sensor, an image sensor, a moisture measuring sensor, a temperature sensor, etc.

[0084] The light-emitting part 14 can illuminate the light required for skin condition diagnosis.

[0085] The analysis unit 15 can diagnose skin condition based on data obtained through at least one of the input unit 11, the photography unit 12, and the measurement unit 13, and recommend customized cosmetics based on the diagnosis results of the skin condition.

[0086] In this invention, skin condition can represent the current skin characteristics of the user. Specifically, skin condition may include skin color, skin moisture content, skin oil content, skin elasticity, skin wrinkles, sensitivity, skin spots, pores, UV exposure level, sebum, bilateral symmetry, cleanliness, makeup status, stratum corneum, skin texture, skin type, exposure to harmful environments, and skin stress caused by cosmetic usage habits. However, this is only an example, and all elements representing the user's skin characteristics can be included in skin condition.

[0087] According to one embodiment, the analysis unit 15 can diagnose objective skin conditions regardless of the user's age.

[0088] According to another embodiment, the analysis unit 15 can diagnose both objective skin condition and skin condition taking into account the user's age. For example, the analysis unit 15 can analyze that although the user's objective skin condition is average, the user's skin condition relative to their age is good. However, this is merely an example and should not be limited to this.

[0089] The communication unit 16 can send and receive at least one or more data required for the provision of customized cosmetics with external devices. For example, the communication unit 16 can transmit information about customized cosmetics to external devices.

[0090] The Communication Unit 510 can transmit data to or receive data from external devices using a wired / wireless communication module that supports wired / wireless communication technologies. Here, wired communication technologies may include USB (Universal Serial Bus) communication, and wireless communication technologies may include Wireless LAN (WLAN), Wi-Fi, Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), IEEE 802.16, Long Term Evolution (LTE), Wireless Mobile Broadband Service (WMBS), etc.

[0091] The storage unit 17 can store data required for skin condition diagnosis. For example, the storage unit 17 stores tables that map skin color measurement values ​​to corresponding cosmetic colors, tables that map the number of skin wrinkles to skin age, etc.

[0092] The storage unit 17 can store the information required for recommending customized cosmetics. The control unit 17 can store information about customized cosmetics that can be recommended based on the diagnostic results of skin condition.

[0093] Display unit 18 can display the diagnostic results of the skin condition. Alternatively, when diagnosing the skin condition through a consultation, display unit 18 can display the questions asked and the responses.

[0094] Display unit 18 can display information about recommended customized cosmetics based on the diagnosis results of skin condition.

[0095] The control unit 19 can control the overall actions required in the delivery of customized cosmetics. The control unit 19 can control the independent or coordinated actions of each component constituting the diagnostic device 10.

[0096] The actions of each component described above are merely illustrative; each component can perform various actions required in skin condition diagnosis.

[0097] Such a diagnostic device 10 for diagnosing skin conditions may include a personal mobile terminal capable of diagnosing skin conditions and a skin diagnostic device located in cosmetic sales locations. For example, the diagnostic device 10 may include a smartphone, mobile phone, cellular phone, smart touchpad, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), tablet computer, laptop, desktop PC, facial examination machine, skin analyzer, skin tone analyzer, oil content analyzer, moisture analyzer, keratin analyzer, elasticity analyzer, etc.

[0098] The diagnostic device 10 of this invention diagnoses, measures, or analyzes the skin condition of each user in order to provide customized cosmetics to users.

[0099] The following describes a method for diagnosing skin condition by the diagnostic device 10 in the skin diagnosis step (S1) of various embodiments of the present invention.

[0100] The skin diagnosis method of the first embodiment of the present invention is a method that utilizes the gradient of a skin image, as described below.

[0101] The imaging unit 12 of the diagnostic device 10 can take pictures of the skin area to obtain skin images. The analysis unit 15 of the diagnostic device 10 can separate the obtained skin images into multiple color planes, namely the R plane, G plane and B plane, to diagnose the skin condition.

[0102] According to one embodiment, the analysis unit 15 can extract data from each separated color plane to calculate the average gradient of the skin image. On the other hand, the storage unit 17 of the diagnostic device 10 can store a gradient table that maps multiple gradients to skin state information corresponding to each gradient. The analysis unit 15 of the diagnostic device 10 can obtain a gradient consistent with the calculated average gradient from the stored gradient table to diagnose the user's skin condition.

[0103] According to another embodiment, the analysis unit 15 of the diagnostic device 10 can extract only one of the separated multiple color planes (R plane, G plane, and B plane) and calculate the dispersion of the gray levels of the extracted color plane. On the other hand, the storage unit 17 of the diagnostic device 10 can store an age curve that maps the dispersion of gray levels to skin age. Therefore, the analysis unit 15 obtains the skin age corresponding to the calculated dispersion of gray levels from the age curve, thereby enabling the diagnosis of skin condition.

[0104] According to another embodiment, the analysis unit 15 of the diagnostic device 10 can transform the separate color planes (R plane, G plane, and B plane) into sRGB (standard RGB). sRGB is a color space used in HDTV systems; when transformed into sRGB, the same color reproduction results can be obtained in monitors, cameras, scanners, etc. The analysis unit 15 of the diagnostic device 10 can model the color distribution of the standard R, G, and B components based on a Gaussian probability distribution with estimated parameters for sRGB. Here, the estimated parameters can be the standard deviation obtained from skin images. The analysis unit 15 can diagnose skin conditions, such as skin type, using the modeled R, G, and B components.

[0105] The skin diagnosis method of the second embodiment of the present invention utilizes a method of photographing a skin area by irradiation light, as described below.

[0106] According to one embodiment, the light-emitting unit 14 of the diagnostic device 10 irradiates an excitation light onto a skin area of ​​a predetermined size, and the measuring unit 13 of the diagnostic device 10 senses the magnetic fluorescence generated by the irradiated excitation light. The analysis unit 15 of the diagnostic device 10 can generate a skin fluorescence image using the sensed magnetic fluorescence, and diagnose the user's skin condition by analyzing the distribution pattern of fluorescence intensity through the generated skin fluorescence image.

[0107] According to another embodiment, the light-emitting unit 14 of the diagnostic device 10 can illuminate the skin area to be diagnosed. At this time, the light illuminating the skin area by the light-emitting unit 14 can be equivalent to light with spectral characteristics having peak values ​​in the green (G) and blue (B) bands that differ from each other due to absorption influences caused by melanin and hemoglobin. The diagnostic device 10 may also include filters (not shown) that only transmit the R, G, and B bands, and the imaging unit 12 can photograph the reflected light from the skin area that has passed through each filter. The analysis unit 15 outputs the image signals photographed through the R, G, and B bands to diagnose skin conditions such as whether there is pigmentation, the area affected, etc.

[0108] The skin diagnosis method of the third embodiment of the present invention is a method utilizing polarized light, as described below.

[0109] The imaging unit 12 of the diagnostic device 10 can take pictures of skin images using a camera equipped with at least two polarizing filters.

[0110] According to one embodiment, the measuring unit 13 of the diagnostic device 10 calculates reflected light data that varies based on the relative angle change between two polarizing filters to obtain the internal or external reflected light of the skin. On the other hand, the storage unit 17 of the diagnostic device 10 can store a skin grade table obtained from the reflected light values ​​in the skin, and the analysis unit 15 can compare the obtained internal or external reflected light of the skin with the stored skin grade table to diagnose the user's skin condition.

[0111] According to another embodiment, the measuring unit 13 of the diagnostic device 10 can photograph cross-polarized light images and parallel-polarized light images of the skin, and obtain a surface reflection light image corresponding to the difference between the photographed cross-polarized light image and the parallel-polarized light image to diagnose skin conditions such as gloss index.

[0112] The skin diagnosis method of the fourth embodiment of the present invention is a method utilizing a pre-set mathematical formula, as follows.

[0113] According to one embodiment, the storage unit 17 of the diagnostic device 10 may store at least one mathematical formula related to skin condition diagnosis. The imaging unit 12 or measurement unit 13 of the diagnostic device 10 may acquire data related to skin condition, and the analysis unit 15 may apply the acquired data to a pre-set mathematical formula to diagnose skin condition. For example, the measurement unit 13 of the diagnostic device 10 measures the light reflectance of a skin area, mucous membrane area, or junctional tissue area. The analysis unit 15 may obtain L, representing brightness based on the measured light reflectance, a, representing a color closer to red and green, and b, representing a color closer to yellow and blue. The analysis unit 15 may apply the obtained L, a, and b to a pre-set formula. The pre-set formula may be (Lmax-L)×a or (Lmax-L)×b, but this is only an example. The analysis unit 15 may apply the obtained L, a, and b to the pre-set formula to diagnose skin conditions such as skin color and the color of erythema.

[0114] According to another embodiment, the measurement unit 13 of the diagnostic device 10 can acquire first skin region image data captured by incident white light and second skin region image data captured by incident polarized light. The analysis unit 15 of the diagnostic device 10 can convolve the acquired first skin region image data and the second skin region image data, and compare the two convolutional limit positions generated by the convolution results to diagnose skin conditions such as skin type.

[0115] The skin diagnosis method of the fifth embodiment of the present invention is a method that utilizes the grayscale of a skin image, as described below.

[0116] The imaging unit 12 of the diagnostic device 10 can take pictures of the skin area to obtain a skin image. The analysis unit 15 of the diagnostic device 10 can calculate the grayscale value of the obtained skin image and can calculate the number of pixels belonging to the range from a preset grayscale value to the maximum grayscale value. The analysis unit 15 of the diagnostic device 10 can use the calculated number of particles to diagnose the skin condition, such as the moisture content of the skin area.

[0117] The skin diagnosis method of the sixth embodiment of the present invention is a method for determining skin color, as described below.

[0118] According to one embodiment, the storage unit 17 of the diagnostic device 10 may store skin color type information including multiple skin tones. The measurement unit 13 of the diagnostic device 10 measures the user's skin tone, and the analysis unit 15 obtains a color similar to the measured skin tone from the stored skin color type information, thereby enabling the diagnosis of the user's skin condition, such as skin color type.

[0119] According to another embodiment, the imaging unit 12 of the diagnostic device 10 can also photograph a reference color mark in addition to the skin area. During the imaging unit 14's photographing of the skin area and the reference color mark, the light-emitting unit 15 can illuminate the skin area and the reference color mark with light of the same intensity. Specifically, the diagnostic device 10 also includes an external light-shielding member (not shown) to block light other than that illuminated by the light-emitting unit 14. The analysis unit 15 obtains a color from the reference color mark that is the same as the color of the photographed skin area, thereby enabling the diagnosis of skin condition such as skin color type. In this case, it is advantageous to photograph the skin area and the reference color mark under the same conditions, thereby enabling a more accurate diagnosis of skin condition.

[0120] The skin diagnosis method of the seventh embodiment of the present invention is a method utilizing pigmented areas of the skin, as described below.

[0121] According to one embodiment, the imaging unit 12 of the diagnostic device 10 can take pictures of a skin area to obtain a skin image. The analysis unit 15 of the diagnostic device 10 can apply weighted values ​​to the data of the obtained skin image to derive the outline of the pigmented area. The analysis unit 15 of the diagnostic device 10 can diagnose the user's skin condition by analyzing the appearance, location, size, and number of pigmented areas based on the outline of the pigmented area.

[0122] According to another embodiment, the imaging unit 12 of the diagnostic device 10 illuminates a skin area with a white light to take a photograph and obtain a skin image. The analysis unit 15 processes the color signal with a predetermined wavelength in the color signal contained in the obtained skin image and detects the edge lines of portions with a concentration higher than a predetermined threshold value, thereby obtaining the pigmented areas. The analysis unit 15 of the diagnostic device 10 can diagnose the user's skin condition through the obtained pigmented areas.

[0123] According to another embodiment, the imaging unit 12 of the diagnostic device 10 can photograph a skin area to obtain a skin image. The measurement unit 13 of the diagnostic device 10 decomposes at least one or more pigmented spots of a predetermined size from the skin image. The analysis unit 1 obtains skin color information from the pigmented spots and calculates a pigmentation index based on the obtained color information. The pigmentation index based on the color information is set by default or by user input. For example, when the color information is in the white series, the pigmentation index can be 0 to 4; when the color information is in the yellow series, the pigmentation index can be 5 to 7; and when the color information is in the red series, the pigmentation index can be 8 to 9. However, this is only an example and is not limited to this. The analysis unit 15 can diagnose the skin condition, such as the degree of dullness, based on the calculated pigmentation index.

[0124] The skin diagnostic method of the eighth embodiment of the present invention is a method for determining the amount of sebum in the skin, as described below.

[0125] The imaging unit 12 of the diagnostic device 10 is capable of capturing fluorescence images of skin areas. The analysis unit 15 of the diagnostic device 10 extracts bright white fluorescent spots from the fluorescence image and can identify the distribution of the extracted bright white fluorescent spots as the sebum distribution of the skin. Therefore, the analysis unit 15 obtains the area ratio or intensity of the bright white fluorescent spots, thereby enabling the diagnosis of the user's skin condition, such as sebum distribution and sebum amount.

[0126] The skin diagnosis method of the ninth embodiment of the present invention is a method for determining the wrinkle state of the skin, as described below.

[0127] The imaging unit 12 of the diagnostic device 10 can take pictures of the skin area to obtain a skin image. The analysis unit 15 of the diagnostic device 10 extracts linear text images from the skin image at various angles of multiple predetermined angles. The analysis unit 15 extracts the intensity of linear components for each predetermined angle in the linear text image to diagnose skin conditions such as the number of wrinkles and wrinkle sensitivity.

[0128] The skin diagnosis method of the tenth embodiment of the present invention is a method for diagnosing the condition of skin pores, as described below.

[0129] The imaging unit 12 of the diagnostic device 10 can take optical coherence tomography (OCT) images of skin pores. The analysis unit 15 extracts the contour of the pores from the OCT images and measures the distance from the skin surface to the narrowest part of the pore in the depth direction. The analysis unit 15 can measure the intensity of each pore in a manner that the distance from the skin surface to the narrowest part of the pore is proportional to the intensity of the pore. The analysis unit 15 can diagnose skin conditions such as the distribution and depth of pores based on the contour and intensity of the pores.

[0130] The skin diagnosis method of the 11th embodiment of the present invention is a method utilizing a medical history taking method, as described below.

[0131] The display unit 18 of the diagnostic device 10 can output skin-related inquiry content. For example, the inquiry content may include information needed for skin condition diagnosis, such as the user's wake-up / bedtime, age, types of cosmetics the user is using, occupation, makeup habits, and level of exposure to harmful environments. However, this is only an example and should not be limited to this. The displayed inquiry content can be updated periodically. The input unit 13 can receive response signals corresponding to the displayed inquiry content. In addition to the inquiry content, the display unit 18 can also display the response content received via the response signals.

[0132] According to one embodiment, the analysis unit 15 can analyze the response signal received from the user based on the data stored in the storage unit 17 to diagnose the user's skin condition.

[0133] According to another embodiment, the communication unit 16 can transmit a response signal received from the user to the skin management server 20, which can diagnose the user's skin condition based on the stored data. The skin management server 20 can then transmit the analyzed user's skin condition to the diagnostic device 10, where the communication unit 16 receives the analyzed user's skin condition.

[0134] The skin diagnosis method of the 12th embodiment of the present invention is a method for diagnosing skin condition by taking into account the surrounding environment, as described below.

[0135] The measuring unit 13 can sense the surrounding environmental conditions. For example, the surrounding environmental conditions may include the temperature, humidity, etc., of the space where the diagnostic device 10 is located. However, this is only an example and should not be limited to this.

[0136] On the other hand, the control unit 19 can set a reference for the surrounding environmental conditions to accurately analyze the skin condition. For example, the control unit 19 can set the reference temperature to 20 degrees and the reference humidity to 80% as a reference for the surrounding environmental conditions; however, this is only an example and should not be limited to this.

[0137] When the measuring unit 13 of the diagnostic device 10 measures the user's skin condition, such as the amount of moisture in the skin, the elasticity of the skin, and the oil content of the skin, the analysis unit 15 can take into account the sensed surrounding environmental conditions and correct the measured skin condition. Specifically, when the temperature measured by the measuring unit 13 is 20 degrees Celsius and the humidity is 50%, the difference between the surrounding environmental conditions and the baseline of the surrounding environmental conditions, i.e., the humidity is 30%, can be calculated, and a correction is made by increasing the measured amount of moisture in the skin by 30%.

[0138] In this way, the diagnostic device 10 takes into account the surrounding environment and corrects the measured skin condition, thereby enabling a more accurate diagnosis of the user's skin condition.

[0139] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative examples. The diagnostic device 10 can diagnose skin conditions using methods other than those described above.

[0140] Furthermore, the various embodiments of the diagnostic methods described above can be implemented individually or in combination. For example, the diagnostic device 10 can diagnose the user's skin condition by combining the analysis results of skin images captured by the imaging unit 12 with the analysis of response signals received by the input unit 11 through a consultation method. This is merely an example; the diagnostic device 10 can diagnose the user's skin condition using one embodiment or by combining two or more embodiments.

[0141] Alternatively, multiple diagnostic devices 10 can be used to diagnose the skin condition. Specifically, for example, a first diagnostic device 10 can photograph the user's skin, and a second diagnostic device 10 can display queries related to the skin condition and receive responses, thereby enabling the diagnosis of the skin condition.

[0142] Before diagnosing the skin condition, the diagnostic device 10 can also determine whether the photographic image or skin information obtained by the imaging unit 12 or the measurement unit 13 is suitable for diagnosing the skin condition. For example, the brightness of the skin image captured by the imaging unit 12 of the diagnostic device 10 can be obtained. If the obtained brightness is below a preset reference, it is determined that it is not suitable for judging the skin condition. In addition, the display unit 18 can output a message to re-measure the skin condition and re-measure the skin condition. As a result, it is possible to prevent incorrect measurement of the skin condition due to dark or dry surrounding environments.

[0143] Next, the customized cosmetic recommendation step (S2) of the customized cosmetic supply system of the present invention will be described.

[0144] The customized cosmetic recommendation step (S2) of an embodiment of the present invention can be a step of recommending appropriate cosmetics to the user based on data obtained in the previously performed skin diagnosis step (S1).

[0145] According to one embodiment, the communication unit 16 of the diagnostic device 10 can transmit the diagnostic results of the skin condition to the skin management server 20, and the skin management server 20 can recommend customized cosmetics.

[0146] Next, the skin management server 20 of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG4.

[0147] Figure 4 is a block diagram illustrating a skin management server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0148] The skin management server 20 may include at least one of the following: a communication unit 21, a storage unit 22, a control unit 23, a customized cosmetics database 24, and a makeup database 25.

[0149] The communication unit 21 can transmit and receive data required for providing customized cosmetics with the diagnostic device 10 or the manufacturing device 30. For example, the communication unit 21 can transmit and receive data related to the diagnosis of skin condition with the diagnostic device 10, and data related to customized cosmetics with the manufacturing device 30. Additionally, the communication unit 21 can transmit and receive data related to customized cosmetics with the diagnostic device 10.

[0150] The communication unit 21 is similar to the communication unit 16 of the diagnostic device 10; therefore, the description of the same content will be omitted.

[0151] Storage unit 17 can store data required for cosmetic recommendations. Specifically, storage unit 17 can store diagnostic results of skin conditions and information about customized cosmetics. For example, storage unit 17 can store a table mapping diagnostic results of skin conditions to the ingredients, content, and formulation ratios of cosmetic materials.

[0152] The customized cosmetics database 24 can be a database that stores diagnostic results of skin conditions and corresponding customized cosmetic information. The customized cosmetics database 24 stores the diagnostic results of skin conditions and the corresponding customized cosmetics each time it receives such results, thereby enabling the management of customized cosmetic information.

[0153] Makeup DB 25 can be a database that stores makeup images and the types or scores of cosmetics used in those images. Makeup DB 25 can be used to recommend makeup techniques and other personalized cosmetics to users.

[0154] The actions of each component described above are merely illustrative; each component can perform various actions required in the recommendation of customized cosmetics.

[0155] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the skin management server 20 may include a WAS (Web Application Server). In this case, the skin management server 20 can control the transmission and reception of signals within the customized cosmetics supply system. For example, customer identification information, skin diagnosis results information, and information about customized cosmetics can be transmitted and received through the skin management server 20.

[0156] Furthermore, WAS can support application actions, so the skin management server 20 can recommend customized cosmetics. That is, the skin management server 20 can recommend customized cosmetics based on the diagnostic results of the skin condition received from the diagnostic device 10, and can transmit information about the customized cosmetics to the manufacturing device 30.

[0157] According to another embodiment, the diagnostic device 10 diagnoses skin condition and can recommend customized cosmetics using data stored in the storage unit 17. The diagnostic device 10 can transmit information about the customized cosmetics to the manufacturing apparatus 20.

[0158] Thus, the cosmetic recommendation step (S2) can be performed in the diagnostic device 10 or the skin management server 20, but this is only an example and the cosmetic recommendation step can also be performed in other devices besides the diagnostic device 10 and the skin management server 20.

[0159] The following description uses the case where the cosmetic recommendation step (S2) is performed by the diagnostic device 10 as an example to illustrate various cosmetic recommendation methods, but it should not be limited to this. That is, the cosmetic recommendation step (S2) can be performed by the skin management server 20 or by both the diagnostic device 10 and the skin management server 20, but for ease of explanation, the case where it is performed by the diagnostic device 10 will be used as an example.

[0160] The diagnostic device 10 of the present invention can recommend suitable customized cosmetics to the user based on the diagnostic results of skin condition. Specifically, the diagnostic device 10 can recommend cosmetic colors, cosmetic ingredients, etc., that are suitable for the user's skin tone according to the user's skin condition.

[0161] Customized cosmetics in this invention may include cosmetics manufactured by mixing cosmetic materials in a prescribed ratio, and pre-manufactured commercial cosmetics.

[0162] The cosmetic recommendation method of the first embodiment of the present invention is a method utilizing a database of cosmetic material formulation ratios, as described below.

[0163] The storage unit 17 of the diagnostic device 10 can store a cosmetic manufacturing database, including the formulation ratio of cosmetic materials.

[0164] Here, the formulation ratio of cosmetic materials may include the components of the cosmetic materials and the formulation ratio of each component, as well as the components of the cosmetic materials and the content of each component.

[0165] In addition, the formulation ratios of cosmetic materials include formulation ratios used to determine the color of cosmetics, formulation ratios used to determine the feel of cosmetics (e.g., moisturizing or matte), formulation ratios used to determine coverage and efficacy (e.g., whitening, pore minimizing, wrinkle improvement), etc., and may include formulation ratios that consider at least two or more of the following: color, feel, coverage, and efficacy.

[0166] The control unit 19 of the diagnostic device 10 can obtain at least one formulation ratio from the cosmetic manufacturing database stored in the storage unit 17 based on the diagnostic results of the skin condition.

[0167] In this invention, the diagnostic results of skin condition can be obtained by analyzing the skin condition diagnosed in the skin diagnosis step (S1). Specifically, the diagnostic results of skin condition may include skin type, skin tone, skin color, skin moisture content, skin oil content, skin elasticity, moisture and oil balance, size and number of skin wrinkles, size and number of pigmented areas in the skin, size and number of pores, sensitivity, degree of ultraviolet exposure, sebum secretion, bilateral symmetry, cleanliness and makeup status, skin age, stratum corneum, skin texture, skin type, degree of exposure to harmful environments, and skin stress caused by makeup usage habits, etc.

[0168] The diagnosis of skin condition can be either an objective diagnosis or a relative diagnosis that takes into account the user's age.

[0169] Next, the method of obtaining at least one formulation based on the diagnostic results of skin condition will be explained by way of example using the cosmetic manufacturing database shown in Figure 5.

[0170] Figure 5 is an illustrative diagram illustrating a cosmetic manufacturing database for one embodiment of the present invention.

[0171] As shown in Figure 5, a cosmetic manufacturing database of one embodiment of the present invention may include a mixing ratio of at least one of cosmetic materials A, B, C, D, E, F and any one of cosmetic materials G, H and any one of cosmetic materials M, N, O, P, Q.

[0172] At this point, cosmetic materials A, B, C, D, E, and F determine the color and coverage of the cosmetic. A is a bright pink with high coverage, B is a bright yellow with high coverage, C is a dark pink with high coverage, D is a dark yellow with high coverage, E is a bright beige with low coverage, and F is a dark beige with low coverage. However, this is just an example.

[0173] The control unit 19 can select any one of cosmetic materials A, B, C, D, E, and F, or a combination of two or more, taking into account the user's skin color, degree of pigmentation, and pore size. For example, referring to Figure 5, any one of the multiple formulation items 40 included in the cosmetic manufacturing database can be selected.

[0174] The formulation item 40 includes the ingredients and amounts (g) of cosmetic materials used in cosmetic manufacturing. For example, a formulation item 40 including "A:24, C:8" may indicate a customized cosmetic manufactured by blending 24g of cosmetic material A and 8g of cosmetic material C.

[0175] On the other hand, cosmetic materials G and H determine the user experience of cosmetics. G is a material with high moisturizing power, and H is a material with a matte finish, but this is just an example.

[0176] The control unit 19 can select either G or H, or adjust the mixing ratio of G and H, taking into account the moisture and oil content of the user's skin.

[0177] In addition, cosmetic materials M, N, O, P, and Q determine the efficacy of cosmetics. M is for wrinkle improvement, N is for whitening, O is for pore minimization, P is for sebum regulation, and Q is for acne improvement, but this is just an example.

[0178] The control unit 19 can select any one of the cosmetic materials M, N, O, P, and Q, or select a mixing ratio of at least two or more, based on the results of diagnosing the user's skin condition. For example, if the user's skin condition is diagnosed as having a large number of wrinkles, the control unit 19 can select wrinkle-improving material M.

[0179] In this way, the control unit 19 can use cosmetic materials that determine color, cosmetic materials that determine feel, and cosmetic materials that determine efficacy in different proportions according to the user's skin condition, thereby recommending appropriate cosmetics to the user.

[0180] Furthermore, in this case, the control unit 19 can also determine different ratios for the cosmetic materials that determine color, the cosmetic materials that determine feel, and the cosmetic materials that determine efficacy. For example, the control unit 19 can adjust the ratio of the cosmetic materials that determine color, the cosmetic materials that determine feel, and the cosmetic materials that determine efficacy to different ratios such as 6:3:1 or 3:3:3, depending on the user's skin condition.

[0181] Using the cosmetic manufacturing database shown in Figure 5 has the advantage of being able to provide users with customized cosmetics using only a small amount of cosmetic materials. That is, various customized cosmetics can be manufactured for users by combining limited materials in a box.

[0182] In this way, the control unit 19 of the diagnostic device 10 can recommend customized cosmetics based on the diagnostic results of the skin condition and obtain at least one cosmetic material formulation ratio from the cosmetic manufacturing database.

[0183] Therefore, it has the following advantages: the storage unit 17 only needs to store one cosmetic material mixing ratio, thus saving space in the storage unit 17.

[0184] On the other hand, according to yet another embodiment, the storage unit 17 of the diagnostic device 10 may store a database that maps each skin condition and cosmetic type.

[0185] Here, the cosmetic type can be represented as "Type A", "Type B", etc., and the manufacturing apparatus 30 can store the mixing ratio of cosmetic materials for each cosmetic type.

[0186] Therefore, the diagnostic device 10 recommends cosmetic types based on the user's skin condition and transmits them to the manufacturing device 30, which can then manufacture customized cosmetics according to the mixing ratio of cosmetic materials corresponding to the received cosmetic type.

[0187] Therefore, the diagnostic device 10 can store the mixing ratio of cosmetic materials and can effectively manage storage space.

[0188] The cosmetic recommendation method of the second embodiment of the present invention is a method for calculating the formulation of cosmetic ingredients, as described below.

[0189] According to one embodiment, the control unit 19 of the diagnostic device 10 can set each cosmetic material along a separate axis. The control unit 19 positions the diagnostic result of the user's skin condition in the space corresponding to each axis and the cosmetic material. The control unit 19 can identify the coordinate value information of the skin condition diagnostic result as the mass ratio of multiple cosmetic materials. For example, when the diagnostic result of the user's skin condition is located at coordinate values ​​(40, 60) in the space where cosmetic material A is represented by the X-axis and cosmetic material B is represented by the Y-axis, the control unit 19 can recommend a cosmetic product with cosmetic material A and cosmetic material B mixed in a 4:6 ratio.

[0190] According to another embodiment, the control unit 19 of the diagnostic device 10 can obtain L, representing brightness, a, representing a color closer to red and green, and b, representing a color closer to yellow and blue. The control unit 19 can apply the obtained L, a, and b to a stored formula to recommend the color of a cosmetic product.

[0191] The cosmetic recommendation method of the third embodiment of the present invention is a method for recommending makeup colors, as described below.

[0192] The diagnostic device 10 can obtain the user's skin color through a skin diagnosis step (S1). The control unit 19 of the diagnostic device 10 can recommend makeup colors and corresponding cosmetic materials that correspond to the user's skin color.

[0193] According to one embodiment, the storage unit 17 of the diagnostic device 10 stores a makeup color table that maps skin color to makeup color, and the control unit 19 can obtain a makeup color suitable for the user's skin color.

[0194] According to another embodiment, the storage unit 17 of the diagnostic device 10 may store a colorimeter that quantifies skin color based on three indicators: brightness, hue, and chroma, and a formula relating the colorimeter values ​​to the most suitable makeup color for the skin. Therefore, the control unit 19 can obtain a suitable makeup color for the user based on the user's skin color and the measured colorimeter values.

[0195] According to another embodiment, the control unit 19 of the diagnostic device 10 can obtain a user's skin image and perform various image processing on the user's skin image. Here, image processing may include complementary color processing, skin tone recommendation processing, surface color variation processing based on skin reflectivity, etc. In this way, the control unit 19 can perform various image processing on the skin image to obtain a simulated image of makeup application. The control unit 19 can recommend suitable makeup colors for the user based on the simulated image. For example, the control unit 19 can provide the user with multiple simulated images through the diagnostic device 10, and when it receives an input signal from the user to select any simulated image, it can obtain the makeup color corresponding to the selected simulated image.

[0196] The control unit 19 can recommend customized cosmetics determined by the makeup colors obtained through various embodiments.

[0197] The cosmetic recommendation method of the fourth embodiment of the present invention is a method for recommending cosmetics based on the results of a medical consultation, as described below.

[0198] The diagnostic device 10 can receive signals from the user inputting the type of cosmetic they wish to use via a consultation method. Specifically, the display unit 18 of the diagnostic device 10 can display at least one query to recommend cosmetic types to the user. For example, the display unit 18 can display queries for choosing between natural cosmetics and cosmetics with high coverage. The user can select the cosmetic to use via the input unit 11 of the diagnostic device 10.

[0199] The diagnostic device 10 can take into account the user's skin diagnosis results and consultation results separately or together, and recommend the mixing ratio of at least one cosmetic material.

[0200] The cosmetic recommendation method of the fifth embodiment of the present invention is a method for recommending cosmetics by taking into account surrounding factors, as described below.

[0201] The control unit 19 of the diagnostic device 10 can obtain information such as the user's age, skin tone, facial structure, cosmetic materials being used, preferred fragrance, and skin pigmentation during the skin diagnosis step (S1). Based on the obtained skin condition information, such as skin tone, facial structure, cosmetic materials being used, and pigmentation, the control unit 19 can recommend appropriate cosmetics to the user.

[0202] For example, if a user has a square facial structure, shading products can be recommended. As another example, if the cosmetic ingredients used by the user contain a lot of oil, and the user's skin has a lot of sebum, then low-oil cosmetics can be recommended.

[0203] According to another embodiment, the control unit 19 of the diagnostic device 10 can obtain at least one of the user's hair color, hairstyle, face color, and pupil color. The control unit 19 can recommend appropriate customized cosmetics to the user taking into account the obtained hair color, face color, and pupil color.

[0204] Alternatively, the diagnostic device 10 can recommend customized cosmetics based on data mapping the coverage of makeup products according to each degree of pigmentation. Specifically, the degree of pigmentation represents the ratio of pigment area to the area of ​​the face, and the coverage of makeup products can be categorized as low coverage, medium coverage, or high coverage; this classification is merely illustrative. The makeup database 25 can store data mapping the coverage of makeup products according to each degree of pigmentation. The diagnostic device 10 can analyze the user's pigmentation information and recommend makeup products with suitable coverage for the user through the makeup database 25.

[0205] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative examples. The diagnostic device 10 may recommend cosmetics using methods other than those described above.

[0206] Furthermore, the various embodiments of the cosmetic recommendation method described above can be implemented individually or in combination. For example, the control unit 19 of the diagnostic device 10 can consider the cosmetic material formulation ratios obtained from the cosmetic manufacturing database and the user's preferred cosmetics obtained from the consultation results, and recommend cosmetics manufactured according to cosmetic material formulation ratios stored in the cosmetic manufacturing database or cosmetic material formulation ratios not stored in the cosmetic manufacturing database.

[0207] The diagnostic device 10 can recommend customized cosmetics based on the diagnostic results of the skin condition and transmit the information of the recommended customized cosmetics to the manufacturing device 30. The manufacturing device 30 can be controlled such that, upon receiving the customized cosmetics information, it provides the customized cosmetics to the user.

[0208] At this time, the customized cosmetics providing system of the embodiment of the present invention may include at least one of the following steps between the customized cosmetics recommendation step (S2) and the customized cosmetics providing step (S3): customer information acquisition step (S4), customized cosmetics purchase intention confirmation step (S5), customized cosmetics modification step (S6), customized cosmetics big data establishment step (S7), and makeup recommendation step (S8).

[0209] The following is a detailed explanation of each step.

[0210] First, the steps for obtaining customer information (S4) will be explained.

[0211] The diagnostic device 10 can receive the customer's identification information.

[0212] Customer identification information may include at least one of the following: customer's name, gender, date of birth, contact information, ID, and password.

[0213] When a customer's identification information is entered, the diagnostic device 10 can determine whether there is customer information in the stored customer information that corresponds to the entered identification information.

[0214] In various embodiments of the present invention, the diagnostic device 10 may pre-store at least one customer information corresponding to (or including) at least one identification information.

[0215] The diagnostic device 10 can retrieve whether there is customer information in at least one stored customer information that corresponds to (or includes) the input identification information.

[0216] If customer information corresponding to the identification information exists, the diagnostic device 10 can obtain the customer information to be judged.

[0217] In various embodiments, when operating a customer information management device (not shown) for customized cosmetics on its own, the diagnostic device 10 can transmit the input identification information to the customer information management device and receive customer information corresponding to the identification information from the customer management device. The customer information management device can be configured adjacent to the diagnostic device 10 within the same counter or located remotely.

[0218] In the absence of customer information corresponding to the identification information, the diagnostic device 10 can receive customer information.

[0219] The diagnostic device 10 can display a user interface (UI, GUI) for inputting customer information and can obtain the customer information input through the displayed user interface. The customer information obtained by the diagnostic device 10 may include the identification information input above.

[0220] In one embodiment, the diagnostic device 10 may display a user interface prompting the customer whether they wish to enter customer information, and the customer information may be entered in accordance with the customer's response via the user interface. For example, if an affirmative response is received via the user interface prompting the customer whether to enter customer information, the diagnostic device 10 may display a user interface for entering customer information.

[0221] In one embodiment, the diagnostic device 10 displays a user interface that asks the customer for their consent regarding the collection and use of personal information, and customer information is entered in accordance with the customer's response entered through the user interface. For example, if a consent response is entered through the user interface asking for consent regarding the collection and use of personal information, the diagnostic device 10 may display a user interface for entering customer information.

[0222] In the foregoing, an example of obtaining customer information corresponding to identification information input has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. As an example, in various embodiments, if the diagnostic device 10 does not store and manage customer identification information and corresponding customer information, or if a separate customer information management device does not exist, the diagnostic device 10 may omit the action of confirming the stored customer information corresponding to the identification information and immediately display a user interface for receiving customer information input to obtain customer information.

[0223] Furthermore, the diagnostic device 10 can display the obtained customer information for customer confirmation or store the obtained customer information in a customized cosmetics database for management on a per-customer basis. In one embodiment, if a separate customer information management device is provided, the diagnostic device 10 can transmit the obtained customer information to the customer information management device.

[0224] In various embodiments of the present invention, the diagnostic device 10 stores the skin diagnosis and customized cosmetic recommendation results performed after obtaining customer information in correspondence with the customer information, thereby generating and managing a customized cosmetic database for each customer.

[0225] Next, the customized cosmetic purchase intention confirmation step (S5) of the present invention will be described.

[0226] The customized cosmetic purchase intention confirmation step (S5) may be a step of showing the user recommended customized cosmetics based on the results of a skin condition diagnosis and confirming the user's purchase intention for the displayed customized cosmetics.

[0227] Figure 6 is an example of a screen displayed in the customized cosmetic purchase intention confirmation step of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0228] According to one embodiment, the skin management server 20 can receive diagnostic results of skin condition from the diagnostic device 10 and recommend customized cosmetics. In this case, the communication unit 21 of the skin management server 20 can transmit the recommended customized cosmetic information to the diagnostic device 10. The diagnostic device 10 can receive the customized cosmetic information from the skin management server 20, and the display unit 18 can display the received customized cosmetic information.

[0229] According to another embodiment, the diagnostic device 10 can recommend customized cosmetics based on the diagnostic results of the skin condition, and information about the customized cosmetics can be displayed on the display unit 18.

[0230] As shown in Figure 6, the display unit 18 of the diagnostic device 10 can display information about the customized cosmetic. This information may include color information, feel information, coverage information, and efficacy information. The method of displaying information about the customized cosmetic shown in Figure 6 is merely illustrative and should not be limited to this.

[0231] The input unit 11 of the diagnostic device 10 can receive commands to select the confirmation icon 701 or modify the icon 702 while displaying information about customized cosmetics.

[0232] When the input unit 11 of the diagnostic device 10 receives a command to select the confirmation icon 701, the communication unit 18 can transmit the customized cosmetic information displayed on the screen to the manufacturing device 30. Conversely, when the input unit 11 of the diagnostic device 10 receives a command to select the modification icon 702, the display unit 18 can display the modification screen of the customized cosmetic.

[0233] Next, the customized cosmetic modification step (S6) of the present invention will be described.

[0234] The customized cosmetic modification step (S6) refers to the step of modifying part or all of the recommended customized cosmetic by using user input.

[0235] When the command to select the modification icon 702 shown in Figure 6 is received, the display unit 18 of the diagnostic device 10 displays a screen for modifying customized cosmetics.

[0236] Figure 7 is an example diagram of a customized cosmetic modification screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0237] As shown in Figure 7, the customized cosmetic modification screen may include information about the customized cosmetic and a modification bar 70 for changing that information. The user can receive a command to move the modification bar 70 via the input unit 11. The display unit 18 can change the position of the modification bar 70 according to the command to move it and then display it.

[0238] The customization screen may also include a confirmation icon 801 and a cancellation icon 802 for customization.

[0239] When a command to select the confirmation icon 801 is received, the input unit 11 of the diagnostic device 10 can transmit information about the modified customized cosmetic to the manufacturing device 30. When a command to select the cancellation icon 802 is received, the input unit 11 can delete the changed information and redisplay the screen shown in FIG6.

[0240] Next, the customized cosmetic big data establishment step (S7) of the present invention will be described.

[0241] The skin management server 20 may include a customized cosmetics database (DB) that stores data from the customized cosmetics delivery system.

[0242] The customized cosmetics DB 24 of the present invention can store at least one customized cosmetics data, which is mapped to skin condition diagnosis results, customized cosmetics information based on skin condition diagnosis results, and modification information when there are modifications to the customized cosmetics.

[0243] When new customized cosmetic data is received, the control unit 23 of the skin management server 20 can add it to the customized cosmetic database 24. That is, the skin management server 20 can manage the collection of customized cosmetic data into the customized cosmetic database 24, the storage of customized cosmetic data, and updates, etc.

[0244] The control unit 23 of the skin management server 20 can recommend cosmetics suitable for the user by taking into account the data stored in the storage unit 22 and the data stored in the customized cosmetics DB 24.

[0245] Therefore, after recommending customized cosmetics, the control unit 23 of the skin management server 20 can confirm with the user, through the diagnostic device 10, whether to add the customized cosmetics data to the customized cosmetics DB 24.

[0246] Figure 8 is an example screen showing the steps of establishing big data for customized cosmetics in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0247] As shown in Figure 8, the display unit 18 of the diagnostic device 10 can display a window 900 for confirming whether to store customized cosmetic data including skin condition and customized cosmetic information. At this time, the display unit 18 can also display the skin condition and customized cosmetic information to be stored.

[0248] Users can check their skin condition and customized cosmetic information, and decide whether to store customized cosmetic data in the DB24 database.

[0249] When a command to select the storage icon 901 is received, the input unit 11 of the diagnostic device 10 can store the customized cosmetic data, which maps skin condition and customized cosmetic information, into the customized cosmetic DB 24. Conversely, when a command to select the deselect icon 902 is received, the input unit 11 can delete the skin condition and customized cosmetic information.

[0250] However, the screen shown in Figure 8, which displays whether or not customized cosmetic data is stored, is only an example and should not be limited to this.

[0251] According to another embodiment, the display unit 18 of the diagnostic device 10 can display a window (not shown) for confirming consent to personal information when providing services using customized cosmetics. The input unit 11 of the diagnostic device 10 can receive a command to select consent to personal information or a command to not select consent to personal information (a command not to select consent to personal information). When a command to select consent to personal information is received, the control unit 19 of the diagnostic device 10 can store customized cosmetic data that maps skin condition to customized cosmetic information in the customized cosmetic DB 24. That is, when a command to select consent to personal information is received, the control unit 19 of the diagnostic device 10 does not display the screen shown in FIG. 8, and can store the customized cosmetic data that maps skin condition to customized cosmetic information in the customized cosmetic DB 24. In this case, there is an advantage that the screen shown in FIG. 8 does not need to be displayed every time customized cosmetics are recommended, as personal information consent can be obtained in one transaction.

[0252] Thus, when the customized cosmetics providing system of the present invention includes a customized cosmetics big data establishment step (S7), it has the following advantages: it can recommend cosmetics that are more suitable for the user's skin condition by using the stored data, and it can more easily grasp the type of cosmetics, the user's preferences, etc.

[0253] Next, the makeup recommendation step (S8) of the present invention will be described.

[0254] The skin management server 20 may include a makeup database (DB), which may include makeup images and the types of cosmetics used in the makeup images.

[0255] The makeup database 25 of the present invention can store at least one type of makeup data that maps makeup images to the types of cosmetics used in the makeup images. In addition to makeup images and the types of cosmetics used in the makeup images, the makeup data may also include skin condition, makeup score, etc.

[0256] The control unit 23 of the skin management server 20 can extract any makeup image stored in the makeup DB 25 and recommend it to the user based on the diagnosis results of skin condition or customized cosmetics.

[0257] Figure 9 is an example of a screen displayed in the makeup recommendation step of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0258] The control unit 23 of the skin management server 20 can extract any one of the makeup images from the makeup database 25 based on the diagnostic results of the skin condition and at least one of the customized cosmetics. For example, the control unit 23 can extract a makeup image using customized cosmetics. The communication unit 21 of the skin management server 20 can transmit the extracted makeup image to the diagnostic device 10.

[0259] The diagnostic device 10 can display a makeup recommendation screen that includes a makeup image 1000 received from the skin management server 20 and cosmetics 91 used in the makeup image. The cosmetics used in the makeup image 1000 may or may not include the cosmetics recommended in the customized cosmetic recommendation step (S2).

[0260] The input unit 11 of the diagnostic device 10 can receive commands to select some or all of the cosmetics 91 displayed in the makeup recommendation screen. When a command to select the purchase icon 1001 is received, the input unit 11 of the diagnostic device 10 can transmit the information of the selected cosmetics to the purchase device 30. When a command to select the cancel icon 1002 is received, the input unit 11 of the diagnostic device 10 can delete the information of the selected cosmetics.

[0261] Thus, when the customized cosmetics providing system of the present invention includes a makeup recommendation step (S8), it has the following advantages: it can recommend customized cosmetics suitable for the user, and at the same time, it can allow the user to see the makeup image after using the customized cosmetics in advance, so that the user can see the desired effect in advance when purchasing makeup products.

[0262] Next, the customized cosmetic provision step (S3) of an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0263] The customized cosmetic delivery step of the present invention can be described as the step in which the manufacturing apparatus 30 delivers a customized cosmetic recommended through the customized cosmetic recommendation step (S2). Here, the delivery of customized cosmetics may include: the delivery of cosmetics manufactured according to the formulation of cosmetic materials and the delivery of commercially manufactured cosmetics.

[0264] First, the method of manufacturing customized cosmetics by manufacturing apparatus 30 according to the mixing ratio of cosmetic materials will be explained.

[0265] The diagnostic device 10 or the skin management server 20 can transmit information about customized cosmetics to the manufacturing device 30.

[0266] When the skin management server 20 receives the mixing ratio of cosmetic materials required for the manufacture of customized cosmetics, the communication unit (not shown) of the manufacturing device 30 can manufacture cosmetics based on the received mixing ratio of cosmetic materials.

[0267] The following describes a method for manufacturing customized cosmetics using the manufacturing apparatus 30 according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0268] The cosmetic manufacturing method of the first embodiment of the present invention is a method using a box-change type cosmetic manufacturing apparatus, as described below.

[0269] Figures 10 and 11 are diagrams used to illustrate a box-change type cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the compression member 130 of the box-change type cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 100 in an elevated state, and Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view showing the compression member 130 of the box-change type cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 100 in a lowered state.

[0270] The manufacturing apparatus 30 for a customized cosmetics supply system may include a box-change cosmetics manufacturing apparatus 100.

[0271] The box-changing cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 100 of an embodiment of the present invention may include a main body 110, a box support 120, a box 121, a compression component 130, a motor 140, a sensor 150, a cosmetic container 160, and a main body support 170. However, this is only an example, and some of the components listed above may be omitted or other components may be included.

[0272] The main body 110 is connected to the box support 120 and the motor 140 respectively, and the box support 120 and the motor 140 can be installed.

[0273] During the operation of the box-changing cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 100, the box support 120 and the motor 140 can move, and the main body 110 can prevent the box-changing cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 100 from shaking by the movement of the box support 120 and the motor 140.

[0274] The box support platform 120 can accommodate multiple boxes 121. The box support platform 120 can be formed with multiple through holes 122 that pass through in the vertical direction to accommodate the boxes 121.

[0275] The circular image shown in Figure 10 illustrates the image of the box 121 being inserted into the through hole 122 when viewed from a vertical direction.

[0276] The box support platform 120 can be divided into an upper box support platform 120a and a lower box support platform 120b. The through hole 122 formed in the upper box support platform 120a can be larger than the through hole 122 formed in the lower box support platform 120b.

[0277] The box support platform 120 can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0278] Alternatively, the main support platform 170 supporting the cosmetic container 160 can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0279] The main support platform 170 may also include a sensor 150, in which case the sensor 150 and the cosmetic container 160 may rotate together with the main support platform 170.

[0280] Box 121 can hold cosmetic materials. Specifically, multiple boxes 121 can each hold different cosmetic materials. Box 121 can be mounted to box support 120. Box 121 can be inserted into or detached from the through hole 122 formed in the box support 120. For example, when all the cosmetic materials contained in box 121 are consumed, the empty box 121 can be detached from the box support 120 and a new box 121 can be inserted. Alternatively, when all the cosmetic materials contained in box 121 are consumed, cosmetic materials can be refilled into box 121. Refilling cosmetic materials can be performed either with box 121 mounted on the box support 120 or with box 121 detached from the box support 120.

[0281] The box 121 may have a material injection hole 121a and a box plug 121b. The horizontal cross-sectional size of the material injection hole 121a may be smaller than the horizontal cross-sectional size of the box plug 121b.

[0282] The stopper 121b protects the cosmetic materials stored inside the box 121.

[0283] The stopper 121b may have a surface on which pressure is applied by the compression member 130. When the compression member 130 applies pressure to the stopper 121b, the stopper 121b may be inserted into the interior of the box 121. The compression member 130 may be inserted into the interior of the box 121 to compress the cosmetic material contained in the box 121 and discharge it to the outside of the box 121. When the compression member 130 presses the cosmetic material downward, the cosmetic material contained in the box 121 may be injected into the cosmetic container 160 through the material injection hole 121a. Specifically, as shown in FIG10, when the compression member 130 located on the upper side descends to the lower side as shown in FIG11, the cosmetic material stored in the box 121 may be stored in the cosmetic container 160.

[0284] As the box support 120 rotates, the box 121 located on the upper side of the cosmetic container 160 can be changed. Therefore, cosmetic materials can be changed and injected into the cosmetic container 160 as the box support 120 rotates.

[0285] The compression component 130 can be mounted to the motor 140. The motor 140 may have a downwardly projecting rack 141, which the compression component 130 can engage with to move up and down.

[0286] A motor 140 can be mounted on the upper side of the box support 120 to raise and lower the compression member 130. The motor 140 can lower the compression member 130 based on the mixing ratio of the cosmetic materials. Specifically, for example, when the mixing ratio of the cosmetic materials is (cosmetic material A):(cosmetic material B) = 7:3, the ratio of the descent length of the compression member 130 relative to the box 121 containing cosmetic material A to the descent length of the compression member 130 relative to the box 121 containing cosmetic material B can be 7:3. That is, the motor 140 can lower the compression member 130 according to the mixing ratio of the cosmetic materials to inject the cosmetic materials into the cosmetic container 160.

[0287] The descent distance of such a compression member 130 can be set by a control unit (not shown). The control unit (not shown) can control the descent distance of the compression member 130 based on the mixing ratio of the received cosmetic material.

[0288] Alternatively, the descent distance of the compression component 130 can be set by the sensor 150.

[0289] Sensor 150 can measure the weight of cosmetic container 160. For example, sensor 150 can be an electronic scale of the load cell type.

[0290] Sensor 150 can measure the weight of cosmetic container 160 and the weight of cosmetic material injected into cosmetic container 160. Control unit (not shown) can control the lifting and lowering of compression member 130 using the weight of cosmetic material measured by sensor 150.

[0291] On the other hand, the box 121 can be formed as an airless pump container. When the box 121 is an airless pump container, cosmetic materials are injected into the cosmetic container 160 by pumping.

[0292] The cosmetic container 160 can hold the cosmetic materials injected from the box 121.

[0293] The cosmetic container 160 can hold cosmetic materials injected according to the cosmetic material mixing ratio, and the cosmetic materials can be mixed.

[0294] The box-change type cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 100 may also include a stirring device (not shown). The stirring device (not shown) can be driven to uniformly stir the cosmetic materials contained in the cosmetic container 160.

[0295] On the other hand, unlike the cases shown in Figures 10 and 11, the box-changing cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 100 can be configured such that the material injection port 121a is located in the lateral direction. That is, the motor 140 can move the compression member 130 in the left-right direction, and the cosmetic material included in the box 121 can be discharged in the lateral direction and stored in the cosmetic container 160.

[0296] Thus, when using the box-changing cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, it has the advantage of being able to easily manufacture customized cosmetics. Furthermore, because the box 121 can be replaced at any time, it has the advantage of reducing the possibility of contamination.

[0297] The cosmetic manufacturing method of the second embodiment of the present invention is a method using a nozzle-type cosmetic mixing device, as described below.

[0298] The manufacturing apparatus 30 for a customized cosmetics supply system may include a nozzle-type cosmetic mixing device 200.

[0299] Figure 12 is a diagram illustrating a nozzle-type cosmetic mixing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0300] The nozzle-type cosmetic mixing device 200 may include a main body 210, a canister 220, a conduit 230, a pump 240, a needle nozzle 250, and a cosmetic container 260. However, this is only an example, and some of the components listed above may be omitted or other components may be included.

[0301] The main body 210 can be equipped with a tank 220, a pump 240, and a needle nozzle 250.

[0302] Can 220 may include cosmetic materials. Nozzle-type cosmetic mixing device 200 may include multiple cans 220, each of which may contain different cosmetic materials.

[0303] Multiple tanks 220 can be connected to conduits 230 respectively.

[0304] The conduit 230 connects each of the multiple canisters 220 and each of the pumps 240. Cosmetic materials included in the canisters 220 can move along the conduit 230 to the pumps 240.

[0305] When the pump 240 is activated, it generates internal pressure, which can cause the cosmetic material, including the can 220, to move along the conduit 230 toward the pump 240.

[0306] Cosmetic material moving toward pump 240 can be injected into cosmetic container 260 through needle nozzle 250.

[0307] On the other hand, the nozzle-type cosmetic mixing device 200 may also include a stirring device (not shown). The stirring device (not shown) can be driven to uniformly stir the cosmetic materials contained in the cosmetic container 260.

[0308] Thus, when using the nozzle-type cosmetic mixing device 200 of the embodiment of the present invention, it will not shake due to the movement of the nozzle-type cosmetic mixing device itself, and therefore has the advantage of being able to stably manufacture cosmetics.

[0309] The various embodiments described above are examples. In addition to the apparatus described above, the manufacturing apparatus 30 may also include other apparatuses for mixing various cosmetic materials to manufacture cosmetics.

[0310] Next, the method of delivering the customized cosmetics to the user in the customized cosmetics delivery step (S3) will be explained.

[0311] Next, Figure 13 is a sequence diagram for describing the method of delivering customized cosmetics in a customized cosmetics delivery system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0312] The diagnostic device 10 is capable of diagnosing skin condition (S11).

[0313] In this invention, the diagnostic device 10 can be a professional skin diagnostic device or a personal mobile terminal configured in cosmetic sales locations.

[0314] In this invention, cosmetic sales locations may include all places where cosmetics can be sold, such as cosmetic sales counters, dermatology clinics, beauty salons, point-of-sale outlets, and online stores.

[0315] The diagnostic device 10 or skin management server 20 can recommend customized cosmetics based on the diagnostic results of the skin condition (S13).

[0316] The diagnostic device 10 or the skin management server 20 can confirm the purchase intention of customized cosmetics (S15).

[0317] The diagnostic device 10 or the skin management server 20 can confirm the purchase intention of customized cosmetics through the screen shown in Figure 6 or Figure 7 as described above, but this is only an example.

[0318] Users can input their purchase intentions for customized cosmetics through the diagnostic device 10, which can then transmit the user's purchase intention input signal to the skin management server 20.

[0319] The diagnostic device 10 or the skin management server 20 confirms the user's intention to purchase customized cosmetics (S17). When the user has the intention to purchase customized cosmetics, it determines whether the diagnostic device 10, which has diagnosed the skin condition, is a diagnostic device installed in the cosmetics sales location (S19).

[0320] If the device for diagnosing skin condition is a diagnostic device located at a cosmetics sales location, the diagnostic device 10 or the skin management server 20 can be controlled to deliver customized cosmetics at the cosmetics sales location (S21).

[0321] That is, when the customized cosmetic is a cosmetic manufactured according to the mixing ratio of cosmetic materials, the diagnostic device 10 or the skin management server 20 can transmit the mixing ratio of cosmetic materials to the manufacturing device 30 located in the cosmetic sales area. The manufacturing device 30 can then manufacture the cosmetic according to the received mixing ratio of cosmetic materials. Thus, users can obtain customized cosmetics at the cosmetic sales area.

[0322] Similarly, in the case of customized cosmetics, which are commercially manufactured and sold cosmetics, users can obtain the product at the cosmetics sales outlet.

[0323] Conversely, if the diagnostic device 10 that diagnoses the skin condition is not located at the cosmetics sales location, the diagnostic device 10 or the skin management server 20 can confirm the visit intention to the cosmetics sales location (S23).

[0324] The skin management server 20 can determine the visit intention of cosmetic sales venues through the diagnostic device 10.

[0325] When it is determined that a user intends to visit a cosmetics sales location, the skin management server 20 can transmit the location of the cosmetics sales location and the time of the visit to the diagnostic device 10 (S25).

[0326] Figure 14 is an example screen for determining the intention to visit a cosmetics sales location according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0327] The display unit 18 of the diagnostic device 10 can display a screen for selecting a customized cosmetic delivery method as shown in FIG14.

[0328] The input unit 11 of the diagnostic device 10 can receive a command to select either the direct input item 1510 or the nearby location recommended item 1520 and select the confirmation icon 1501.

[0329] Users can obtain cosmetics by directly entering item 1510 and specifying the desired cosmetics retail location.

[0330] Alternatively, users can obtain cosmetics from nearby cosmetic sales outlets.

[0331] In this case, the diagnostic device 10 or the skin management server 20 can be controlled to retrieve customized cosmetics at the location of the cosmetics sales venue received by the user input, or at the location of the cosmetics sales venue closest to the user's current location based on GPS.

[0332] When recommending nearby cosmetic sales locations, the diagnostic device 10 displays not only the location of the recommended cosmetic sales location but also an icon 1521 for changing the cosmetic sales location. Upon receiving a command to select the icon 1521 for changing the cosmetic sales location, the diagnostic device 10 can transmit the changed cosmetic sales location to the skin management server 20 and provide customized cosmetics at the changed cosmetic sales location.

[0333] Additionally, the diagnostic device 10 can receive commands to select the delivery time for customized cosmetics. As shown in Figure 14, the diagnostic device 10 can display item 1530 for selecting the delivery time of customized cosmetics and can receive commands to select the delivery time for customized cosmetics.

[0334] The skin management server 20 can transmit the location and time of cosmetic sales locations that provide customized cosmetics to the diagnostic device 10. Users can refer to the access location and access time of cosmetic sales locations received by the diagnostic device 10 to access cosmetic sales locations that provide customized cosmetics and obtain customized cosmetics.

[0335] The skin management server 20 can control the provision of customized cosmetics at the location of the cosmetics sales outlet that is being transmitted to the diagnostic device 10. The specific details are similar to those described in S21, therefore, the description is omitted.

[0336] Conversely, the input unit 11 of the diagnostic device 10 can receive a command to select the cancel icon 1502 on the screen shown in FIG14.

[0337] In this case, the skin management server 20 determines that there is no user's intention to visit a cosmetics sales location, and can receive delivery address information from the diagnostic device 10 (S29).

[0338] Figure 15 is an illustrative image used to illustrate a method for distributing customized cosmetics according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0339] The diagnostic device 10 can receive the delivery address of the customized cosmetics through the screen shown in Figure 15.

[0340] When the input unit 11 of the diagnostic device 10 receives the command to select address input and confirm icon 1601, it can transmit the address information of the cosmetics to be delivered to the skin management server 20 or the manufacturing device 30.

[0341] In this way, the user can transmit the address information of the cosmetics to be delivered to the skin management server 20 or the manufacturing device 30 through the diagnostic device 10.

[0342] The skin management server 20 or manufacturing device 30 can be controlled to deliver customized cosmetics to the delivery address (S31).

[0343] On the other hand, if the user does not intend to purchase customized cosmetics in S17, the skin management server 20 can store the customized cosmetics information in the storage unit 22 (S33).

[0344] It has the following advantages: by storing customized cosmetic information through the skin management server 20, customized cosmetics can be easily provided without having to re-diagnose the skin condition.

[0345] In addition, it has the following advantages: the skin management server 20 compares the previously recommended cosmetics with the next recommended cosmetics, thereby being able to identify the improvement effect of the user's skin condition.

[0346] The present invention described above can be implemented by computer-readable code stored in a medium containing a program. Computer-readable media include all types of recording devices storing data readable by a computer system. Examples of computer-readable media include HDDs (Hard Disk Drives), SSDs (Solid State Disks), SDDs (Silicon Disk Drives), ROMs, RAMs, CD-ROMs, magnetic tapes, floppy disks, optical data storage devices, etc. Furthermore, the computer described above may include a control unit for a diagnostic device, a control unit for a skin management server, or a control unit for a manufacturing device. Therefore, the detailed description above should not be construed as limiting in any way, but is merely illustrative. The scope of the invention should be determined according to a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of the invention are included within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A customized cosmetics delivery system, comprising: A diagnostic device that diagnoses the skin condition and recommends customized cosmetics based on the diagnostic results of the skin condition, and transmits information about the recommended customized cosmetics to a manufacturing device. A manufacturing apparatus that receives information about the customized cosmetic from the diagnostic device and provides the customized cosmetic based on the received information about the customized cosmetic; and a skin management server that communicates with at least one of the diagnostic device and the manufacturing apparatus, the skin management server comprising: a communication unit that receives from the diagnostic device a diagnostic result about a first skin condition of a first user and information about the first customized cosmetic corresponding to the diagnostic result of the first skin condition; The device comprises a storage unit that maps and stores diagnostic results of the first user's first skin condition and information about the first customized cosmetic; and a control unit that, upon receiving diagnostic results of the first user's second skin condition, obtains information about the second customized cosmetic based on the diagnostic results of the second skin condition and information about the first customized cosmetic. The diagnostic device also displays a user interface asking for consent regarding the collection and use of personal information. If consent to the collection and use of personal information is entered through the user interface, the control unit omits subsequent user confirmation and builds customized cosmetic big data according to a customized cosmetic database generated for each user. If the first customized cosmetic is modified, the control unit maps and stores the first customized cosmetic and modification information about it in the customized cosmetic database, thereby updating the customized cosmetic big data. Upon obtaining information about the second customized cosmetic, the control unit stores information about the first customized cosmetic and information about the second customized cosmetic in the customized cosmetic database, thereby updating the customized cosmetic big data.

2. The customized cosmetics delivery system according to claim 1, wherein, After obtaining information about the second customized cosmetic product, the control unit uses the diagnostic device to determine whether a screen is output. This screen is used to confirm whether the obtained information about the second customized cosmetic product should be added to the cosmetic product database.

3. The customized cosmetics delivery system according to claim 1, wherein, The aforementioned control unit obtains preferred cosmetic information for each user based on the aforementioned cosmetic database.

4. The customized cosmetics delivery system according to claim 1, wherein, The aforementioned storage unit includes a makeup database that maps makeup images to the types of cosmetics used in those makeup images.

5. The customized cosmetics delivery system according to claim 4, wherein, Upon receiving a diagnostic result regarding the third skin condition of the first user, the control unit extracts any makeup image from the makeup database based on the diagnostic result of the third skin condition and displays a screen through the diagnostic device to recommend the extracted makeup image.

6. The customized cosmetics delivery system according to claim 5, wherein, The diagnostic device simultaneously displays the extracted makeup image and the cosmetics used in the extracted makeup image.

7. The customized cosmetics delivery system according to claim 6, wherein, The diagnostic device receives an order to purchase at least one of the aforementioned cosmetics.

8. A skin management server that communicates with a diagnostic device that diagnoses skin conditions and recommends customized cosmetics, comprising: The communication unit receives from the aforementioned diagnostic device a diagnostic result regarding the first user's first skin condition and information regarding the first customized cosmetic product corresponding to the diagnostic result of the first skin condition; The system comprises a storage unit that maps and stores diagnostic results regarding the first user's first skin condition and information regarding the first customized cosmetic product; and a control unit that, upon receiving diagnostic results regarding the first user's second skin condition, obtains information about the second customized cosmetic product based on the diagnostic results of the second skin condition and information about the first customized cosmetic product. If the user has entered a consent response regarding the collection and use of personal information through the diagnostic device, the control unit omits subsequent user confirmation actions and builds customized cosmetic big data by generating a customized cosmetic database for each user. If the first customized cosmetic product is modified, the control unit maps and stores the first customized cosmetic product and modification information about the first customized cosmetic product into the customized cosmetic database, thereby updating the customized cosmetic big data. If information about the second customized cosmetic product is obtained, the control unit stores the information about the first customized cosmetic product and the information about the second customized cosmetic product into the customized cosmetic database, thereby updating the customized cosmetic big data.

9. The skin management server according to claim 8, wherein, The aforementioned storage unit includes a makeup database that maps makeup images to the types of cosmetics used in those makeup images.

10. The skin management server according to claim 9, wherein, Upon receiving a diagnostic result regarding the third skin condition of the first user, the control unit extracts any makeup image from the makeup database based on the diagnostic result of the third skin condition and displays a screen through the diagnostic device to recommend the extracted makeup image.

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