SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR GUIDANCE BY PRODUCT APPLICATION SEGMENT
Patent Information
- Application Number
- FR2023009686
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-09-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-09-14
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Abstract
Description
Title of the invention: SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS OF GUIDANCE BY PRODUCT APPLICATION SEGMENT SUMMARY
[0001] In one aspect, the disclosure proposes a printing device for applying a cosmetic style to a portion of an individual's skin, the printing device comprising: a printer including a printer applicator functionally connected to a reservoir including a dye inside; a position sensor configured to detect a position of the printer applicator relative to the portion of skin; a display configured to represent the portion of skin as a plurality of guide segments and to represent the position of the printer applicator as a visual indicator relative to the plurality of guide segments; wherein a position of the visual indicator as represented by the display responds to a change in the position of the printer applicator relative to the portion of skin;and circuits functionally connected to the printer, the position sensor, and the display, wherein the circuits are configured to: instruct the printer to print the cosmetic style with the passage of dye from the reservoir through the printer applicator to the skin portion; calculate the position of the printer applicator relative to the skin portion based on the position sensor; calculate a representation of the visual indicator relative to a guide segment of the plurality of guide segments relative to the position of the printer applicator relative to the skin portion and transmit to the display for the representation of the visual indicator relative to the plurality of guide segments by the display.
[0002] In one aspect, the disclosure provides a system for applying a cosmetic style to a part of an individual's skin, the system comprising: a printing device and an intelligent device comprising circuits configured to: select the cosmetic style from a plurality of cosmetic styles; display the cosmetic style on an image of the individual's skin part and transmit the cosmetic style as a makeup image file to the printing device; the circuit of the printing device in any other embodiment being operationally connected to the circuit of the intelligent device and further configured to: receive the makeup image file from the intelligent device and direct the printer to print the cosmetic style with the passage of the dye from the reservoir through the printer applicator onto the skin area based on the makeup image file.
[0003] In one aspect, the disclosure provides a method for applying a cosmetic style with a printing device, the method comprising: moving the printing device over the individual's skin area; printing the cosmetic style on the skin area at a location adjacent to the printer applicator and guiding the movement of the printing device over the skin area by relying on: the representation of the visual indicator with respect to the plurality of guide segments by the display and, optionally, the feedback provided by a feedback device based on a detected deviation of the visual indicator with respect to the guide segment of the plurality of guide segments.
[0004] This summary is intended to present a selection of concepts in a simplified form, which are described in greater detail below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features of the subject matter of the invention, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the subject matter of the invention. Description of drawings
[0005] [Fig.1A] Fig.1A represents a lower front perspective view of an example of a printer device for applying a cosmetic style to a portion of an individual's skin.
[0006] [Fig.1B] Fig.1B represents a top rear perspective view of the example printer device.
[0007] [Fig.2A] Fig.2A represents a top exploded view of the example printing device.
[0008] [Fig.2B] Fig.2B represents a lower exploded view of the example printing device.
[0009] [Fig.3] Fig.3 represents a first example of a system for applying a cosmetic style to a portion of an individual's skin.
[0010] [Fig.4] Fig.4 represents a second example of a cosmetic style application system on a portion of an individual's skin.
[0011] [Fig.5A] Fig.5A represents a rear perspective view of the example printing device with a plurality of guide segments on it.
[0012] [Fig.5B] Fig.5B represents a rear perspective view of the example printing device with the plurality of guide segments on it, during use to apply a cosmetic style to an individual's eyebrow.
[0013] [Fig.6A] Fig.6A represents an example of a user interface of an intelligent device of a system for the representation or selection of a cosmetic style from among a plurality of cosmetic styles.
[0014] [Fig.6B] The [Fig.6B] represents an example of an image of an individual for the planning, representation or selection of a cosmetic style from among a plurality of cosmetic styles.
[0015] [Fig.7A] Fig.7A represents an example of a superimposed image of a first cosmetic style virtually applied to a part of the individual's skin.
[0016] [Fig.7B] Fig.7B represents an example of a superimposed image of a second cosmetic style virtually applied to a part of the individual's skin.
[0017] [Fig.7C] Fig.7C represents an example of a superimposed image of a third cosmetic style applied virtually to a part of the individual's skin.
[0018] [Fig.7D] Fig.7D represents a perspective view of an example of an impression device used to apply a cosmetic style to a part of an individual's skin.
[0019] [Fig.8] Fig.8 represents an example of a first method of using a system for the selection and application of a cosmetic style.
[0020] [Fig.9] Fig.9 represents an example of a second method of using a system for the selection and application of a cosmetic style.
[0021] [Fig. 10] The [Fig. 10] represents an example of a graph of a second derivative of a curve fitted to a portion of an individual's skin, such as an eyebrow, with the second derivative plotted as a function of position along a length of the curve, as used to determine the start and stop points for individual segments of a plurality of guide segments.
[0022] [Fig. 11 A] The [Fig. 11 A] represents a first eyebrow shape and a first curve adjusted to the first eyebrow shape with a first plurality of guide segments.
[0023] [Fig. 1 IB] The [Fig. 1 IB] represents a second eyebrow shape and a second curve fitted to the second eyebrow shape with a second plurality of guide segments.
[0024] [Fig. 1 IC] The [Fig. 1 IC] represents a third eyebrow shape and a third curve fitted to the third eyebrow shape with a third plurality of guide segments.
[0025] [Fig.12A] Fig.12A represents a perspective view of an example of a printing device with a plurality of guide segments (left) and a correspondence between a printer applicator and the plurality of guide segments (right) during the application of a cosmetic style, in an aligned position.
[0026] [Fig. 12B] Fig. 12B represents a perspective view of the example printing device with the plurality of guide segments (left) and a correspondence between the printer applicator and the plurality of guide segments (right) during the application of the cosmetic style, in a non-aligned position.
[0027] [Fig. 13] Fig. 13 represents an example of a method for monitoring the application of a cosmetic style by a device and / or a system of disclosure and generation of feedback so that an individual corrects the application of the cosmetic style in real time.
[0028] The preceding aspects and many related advantages of this invention will be more readily appreciated as they are better understood with reference to the following detailed description, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Detailed description
[0029] The disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods for the autonomous, semi-autonomous, and assisted manual application of a cosmetic style to a portion of an individual's skin. The disclosed approaches allow the individual to correctly apply the composition in real time for more precise placement of the cosmetic style on the skin area. The printing devices are useful alone or in combination with smart devices, such as smartphones, for planning, selecting, and implementing cosmetic styles from a plurality of available styles.
[0030] As shown in [Fig. 1A] and [Fig. 1B], a printing device 100 includes a printer applicator 112, a position sensor, and a reservoir for the cosmetic styling compositions. A display 140 of the printing device 100 represents the skin portion as a plurality of guide segments and represents the printer applicator as a visual indicator relative to the plurality of guide segments, based on the position sensor. The visual indicator representation responds to changes in the position of the printer applicator relative to the skin portion to visually guide the user to accurately apply the cosmetic style. A feedback device or component alerts the user if the application of the cosmetic style deviates or begins to deviate from the skin portion, allowing the user to correct the application path.
[0031] A printing device 100 is configured for applying a cosmetic style to a portion of an individual's skin and includes a printer 110, a position sensor, a display 140, and circuitry for performing all or part of an operation or process of disclosure. The printer 110 includes an applicator A printer 112 is functionally connected to a reservoir (145 of [Fig. 2A]) containing dye, and the position sensor is configured to detect the position of the printer applicator 112 relative to the skin portion. The display 140 is configured to represent the skin portion as a plurality of guide segments (155 of [Fig. 5A]), and represents the position of the printer applicator as a visual indicator (e.g., an arrow, a circle, a square, a triangle, etc.) relative to the plurality of guide segments. A position of the visual indicator as represented by the display 140 corresponds to a change in the position of the printer applicator 112 relative to the skin portion, due to the position sensor.
[0032] Circuits of the printer device 100, which include, in particular, a processor, a microprocessor, processor circuits and / or dedicated hardware circuits, operationally connect the printer 110, the position sensor and the display 140. The circuits are configured to instruct the printer 110 to print the cosmetic style by passing the colorant from the reservoir through the printer applicator 112 to the skin area, calculate the position of the printer applicator 112 relative to the skin area based on the position sensor, calculate a representation of the visual indicator relative to a guide segment of the plurality of guide segments based on the position of the printer applicator relative to the skin area, and transmit to the display 140 the representation of the visual indicator relative to the plurality of guide segments.In some embodiments, the circuits of the printing device 100 are configurable with a processor and processor-executable instructions stored on a machine-readable, non-transient medium of the printing device 100, by way of non-limiting example, but other approaches to configuring the circuits of the printing device 100 may be implemented in some embodiments.
[0033] As shown in Figures 1A and 1B, in some embodiments, the printing device 100 comprises a housing 105 and a handle 135. The printing device 100 is shown with a cylindrical housing 105 and a cylindrical handle 135, but can be implemented in any number of shapes and form factors. In some embodiments, the printing device 100 does not have a handle 135 as illustrated. In some embodiments, the printing device 100 includes a set of internal circuitry, including a processor, a power source such as a battery, and the like, for the electronic operation of the printing device 100.
[0034] In certain embodiments, the printing device 100 includes a processor for executing instructions stored on a non-transient medium computer-readable, to enable the processor to perform all or part of a disclosure process. In some embodiments, the processor is configured to receive a makeup image file, detect the position and curvature of a portion of an individual's skin using the position sensor, and a printing device 110 to print a cosmetic style based on the makeup image file at a location on the skin portion. In some embodiments, the location is determined by a cosmetic style. For example, a lipstick cosmetic style can be printed on the individual's lips, eyebrow makeup can be printed on the individual's eyebrow, and so on.
[0035] In some embodiments, the printing device 100 is powered by a wired connection, for example, a wired electrical connection with an alternating current source; however, in some embodiments, the printing device 100 is powered independently, in particular by a battery or a capacitor. In some embodiments, the printing device 100 includes a charging port configured to receive electricity from a power source to recharge a battery or a capacitor of the printing device 100.
[0036] In some embodiments, the housing 105 contains the printer 110. In some embodiments, the printer 110 is positioned on one side of the printing device 100, and the display 140 is positioned on a second side of the printing device 100, as shown in Figures IA and IB. In some embodiments, the printer 110 includes a printer applicator 112 and one or more spacers 114A and 114B.
[0037] In some embodiments, the printer applicator 112 is configured to facilitate the printer 110, as shown in [Fig. 2B], for printing a cosmetic style on a surface. In some embodiments, the printer applicator 112 is rectangular, square, circular, organically shaped, or similar. In some embodiments, the printer applicator 112 is in the middle of a front face of the housing 105. In some embodiments, the printer applicator 112 is between the spacers 114A and 114B.
[0038] Although two spacers 114A and 114B are shown, it should be understood that any number and any configuration of spacers 114A, 114B can be positioned on the printer 110. In some embodiments, the spacers 114A, 114B are rounded polygons, as shown in [Fig. 1A], but it should be understood that the spacers 114A, 114B can take any number of shapes, including spherical, rectangular, and organic. In some embodiments, the spacers 114A, 114B are configured to come into contact with a surface while the printer device 100 is passed over it, so that an optimal distance between the printer 110 (or the printer applicator 112) and the surface is maintained. In some embodiments, the spacers 114A, 114B have a thickness that allows the printer applicator 112 to be in contact with a curved surface. In some embodiments, the spacers 114A, 114B are configured to roll. In some embodiments, the spacers 114A, 114B include at least one position sensor, as described herein. In some embodiments, in addition to maintaining a distance between the printer applicator 112 and the surface, the spacers 114A, 114B are configured to roll over the surface in the form of the printer device 110 and print the cosmetic style onto the surface.
[0039] In some embodiments, the printer device 100 includes a position sensor operationally coupled to the printer 110, as shown in [Fig. 2A]. In some embodiments, the position sensor is housed inside the housing 105, but in at least some embodiments, the position sensor is located on the front face of the printer device 100 with the printer applicator 12. In some embodiments, the position sensor is positioned inside one or two spacers 114A, 114B. In some embodiments, the printer device 100 further includes a camera, as shown in [Fig. 2A]. In some embodiments, the camera is configured to capture a plurality of images when the printer 110 moves over a part of the skin, such as a facial feature.In some embodiments, the facial feature may be an eyebrow, a nose, an eye, a wrinkle, acne, or something similar.
[0040] In some embodiments, the printer 110 is a rotationally adjustable body printer 110. In some embodiments, the printer 110 is configured to articulate to scan a surface more precisely, such as a body, skin, or hair. In such embodiments, the position sensor 115 may be a sensor wheel as described herein. During operation, the position sensor 115 makes contact with the surface and rolls while the printer 110 scans the surface. In such embodiments, the printing device 100 is capable of taking into account the curvature of the surface, which may be a part of a human body. In some embodiments, the printer 110 is adjustable to meet the needs of different body types and printing environments. In some embodiments, the printer 110 has an adjustable printer applicator 112.In some embodiments, the spacers 114A, 114B are movable or adjustable to change the size of the printer applicator 112. In some embodiments, the printer applicator. 112 is concave or convex to improve contact with the surface. In some embodiments, the printer 110 is configured to be articulated to improve contact with the surface. In some embodiments, the printer 110 is coupled to the printing device 100 with a flexible connector, as shown in [Fig. 2B]. In some embodiments, the flexible connection is a pivot, hinge, or joint. In some embodiments, the flexible connector allows the printer 110 to be articulated. In some embodiments, this allows for more precise scanning of a surface. In some embodiments, it also allows the printer 110 to determine the curvature of a surface.
[0041] In some embodiments, the printing device 100 includes a display 140, configured for use as a user interface. Although the display 140 is shown on the back of the printing device 100, in some embodiments, the display 140 is a separate component, such as a smartphone or tablet. In some embodiments, the display 140 is round, but in other embodiments, it can be implemented in any shape, such as rectangular or oblong. In some embodiments, the display 140 includes one or more actuators, such as buttons or keys. In some embodiments, the display 140 includes a touch-sensitive capacitive button. In some embodiments, the display 140 is a touchscreen display.In some embodiments, the display includes one or more output modules configured to issue an alert, such as feedback, to the user. In some embodiments, the alert is a sound, vibration, or similar. In some embodiments, the alert includes an indication of how to move, or in which direction to move, the printing device during use.
[0042] Figure 2A shows an exploded upper view, and Figure 2B shows an exploded lower view of the example printing device. In some embodiments, the printing device 100 includes an internal component 150, a printer 110, and a position sensor 115. In some embodiments, the printing device 100 includes a reservoir 145 and a processor 125. In some embodiments, the internal component 150 is configured to hold the printer 110 in place within the housing 105. In some embodiments, the internal component 150 is structurally coupled to the printer 110 and the reservoir 145.
[0043] In some embodiments, the printer 110 includes the position sensor 115 and one or more cameras 120A, 120B. In some embodiments, the cameras 120A, 120B are located on the printer 110, but in at least some embodiments, the cameras 120A, 120B are located on the housing 105. In some embodiments, when the printer 110 moves over a surface, such as an individual's face, the cameras 120A, 120B capture a plurality of images of the surface. In some embodiments, the cameras 120A, 120B capture a plurality of images of a facial feature as the printing device 100 moves over the facial feature. In some embodiments, the printing device 100 includes two cameras, 120A and 120B. In some embodiments, as illustrated in [Fig. 2B], a first camera 120A is located at a first portion of the printing device 100, and a second camera 120B is located at a second portion of the printing device 100, for example, opposite the first portion.
[0044] In some embodiments, as shown in [Fig. 2B], the printing device 100 comprises one or more light sources 130A, 130B. In some embodiments, the light sources 130A, 130B are LEDs. Although two light sources 130A, 130B are shown, any number of light sources can be implemented on the printing device 100, depending on the embodiment. In some embodiments, the light sources 130A, 130B are positioned on the printer 110, but in other embodiments, the light sources 130A, 130B are positioned on the front face of the printing device 100.
[0045] In some embodiments, the printer 110 includes one or more position sensors 115. While one position sensor 115 is shown in [Fig. 2A], it is understood that any number of position sensors 115 may be used. In some embodiments, at least one position sensor 115 is a rolling position sensor 115, such as a sensor wheel. In such embodiments, the position sensor 115 is configured to roll along the facial feature when the printer 110 is moved over the facial feature. In this way, the position sensor 115 detects a position of the facial feature as the printing device 100 passes over the facial feature. In some embodiments, the position sensor 115 is further configured to detect the curvature of the facial feature or the user's face, i.e., the portion of the individual's skin.
[0046] In some embodiments, the printing device 100 includes a processor 125. In some embodiments, the processor 125 is operationally and / or communicatively coupled to the printer 110, the position sensor 115, and the camera 120. The processor 125 is configurable to receive a makeup image file, detect a position and curvature of the skin portion based on the position sensor, and direct the printer to print the cosmetic style based on the makeup file at a location. In some embodiments, the processor 125 is further configured to detect the lighting of the facial feature, and instruct one or more light sources 130A, 130B to illuminate the facial feature. Although a 125 processor is shown, it should be understood that any number of processors can be implemented in the 100 printing device.
[0047] In some embodiments, the printing device 100 includes a reservoir 145. In some embodiments, the reservoir 145 is configured to hold one or more cosmetic inks or dyes, or other compositions for cosmetic styling. In some embodiments, the reservoir contains any number of cosmetic inks or dyes necessary to print the cosmetic style. In some embodiments, the reservoir 145 includes one or more cartridges, so that the reservoir 145 can hold any number of colors, compositions, finishes, or formulations of cosmetic inks or dyes.
[0048] In some embodiments, the processor 125 is further communicatively coupled to the reservoir 145 and the printer 110. In some embodiments, the processor 125 directs the reservoir 145 and the printer 110 to produce a cosmetic style, such as a temporary tattoo, or makeup printed in the shape of a facial feature. In some embodiments, the cosmetic style is selected from an eyebrow, eyeshadow, concealer, primer, foundation, blush, lip pencil, lipstick, bronzer, eyeliner, freckle pattern, facial hair, hair design, such as a face line design or hairline design, or highlighter.
[0049] In some embodiments, the printer 110 is coupled to the printing device 100 with a flexible connector 160. In some embodiments, the flexible connector 160 is a pivot, hinge, or joint. In some embodiments, the flexible connector 160 allows the printer 110 to be articulated. In some embodiments, this allows for more precise scanning or printing of the surface. In some embodiments, it also allows the printer 110 to determine a curvature of the surface.
[0050] Figure 3 represents a first example of a System 2000 for applying a cosmetic style, in accordance with the disclosure. The System 2000 for applying a cosmetic style comprises an intelligent device 1000 and an printing device 1000. The System 2000 of Figure 3, and the System 2500 of Figure 4, are generally configured for applying a cosmetic style to a portion of an individual's skin. The system comprises an printing device 1000 and an intelligent device 100 which includes circuits configured to select the cosmetic style from a plurality of cosmetic styles, display the cosmetic style on an image of the individual's skin portion, and transmit the cosmetic style. in the form of a makeup image file to the printing device. The circuits of the printing device 100 are operationally connected (or can be operationally connected) to the circuits of the intelligent device 1000 and are further configured to receive the makeup image file from the intelligent device 1000 and direct the printing assembly to print the cosmetic style by transferring the dye from the reservoir through the printer applicator to the area of skin based on the makeup image file. In some embodiments, the intelligent device 1000 is a smartphone or other consumer computing device, and the circuits of the intelligent device 1000 are configurable with a processor or a programmable microprocessor with processor-executable instructions stored on a machine-readable, non-transient medium of the intelligent device 1000.
[0051] Therefore, in certain embodiments, the smart device 1000 includes a software application configured to select a cosmetic style from a plurality of cosmetic styles, display the cosmetic style on an image of a portion of the individual's skin, and transmit the cosmetic style as a makeup image file, as illustrated and described in detail in Figures 6A, 6B, and 7A-7D. In certain embodiments, as illustrated in [Fig. 3], the smart device 1000 is a smartphone. It should be understood that the smart device 1000 can be implemented in any number of forms, including, in particular, a tablet, a laptop, or a computer. In certain embodiments, the smart device 1000 is operationally and / or communicatively coupled to the printing device 100.In some embodiments, the intelligent device 1000 is communicatively coupled to the printing device 100 via a wireless connection, such as a Bluetooth® connection, a Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) connection and / or a Wi-Fi® connection, and / or a wired connection.
[0052] In some embodiments, the printing device 100 includes a position sensor, a reservoir configured to hold one or more compositions, and a printer including a printer applicator. In some embodiments, the printer is configured to print the cosmetic style by passing the composition through the printer applicator. In some embodiments, the printing device 100 further includes a processor configured to receive the makeup image file, detect the position and curvature of the skin portion based on the position sensor, and instruct the printer to print the cosmetic style, for example, at a specific location, as described herein.
[0053] Figure 4 represents a second example of a 2500 system for the autonomous application of a cosmetic style, in accordance with the disclosure. In some In some embodiments, the 2500 system further includes a primer 405 and a top coat 410. In some embodiments, the primer 405 is configured to be applied before the cosmetic style. In some embodiments, the primer 405 is held in a container, as shown in [Fig. 4]. In some embodiments, the primer 405 includes an applicator configured to apply, spread, or apply the primer 405. In some embodiments, the primer 405 is added manually to a surface, such as by the hand of a user of the 2500 system. In some embodiments, the primer 405 is configured to prime the surface of an individual's skin or hair to accept the cosmetic style. In some embodiments, the primer 405 has an adhesive property, such that it adheres to the cosmetic style. In some embodiments, primer 405 is placed inside a printing device reservoir 100.In some embodiments, primer 405 is printed by printing device 100. Primer 405 can be implemented in any form, such as a solid, liquid, cream, or gel. In some embodiments, primer 405 is configured to be sprayed onto the surface.
[0054] In some embodiments, the 2500 system further includes a topcoat 410 configured to be applied after the cosmetic style. In some embodiments, the topcoat 410 is held in a container, as shown in [Fig. 4]. In some embodiments, the topcoat 410 includes an applicator configured to apply, spread, or apply a topcoat 410. In some embodiments, the topcoat 410 is added to a surface manually, such as by the hand of a user of the 2500 system. In some embodiments, the topcoat 410 seals the cosmetic style to prevent the cosmetic style from bleeding, running, shifting, discoloring, or otherwise being damaged or degraded. In some embodiments, the topcoat 410 has an aesthetic property, such as a finish.In some embodiments, the finish may be a glitter finish, a glossy finish, a rose gold finish, a matte finish, or similar. In some embodiments, the topcoat 410 is placed inside a printing device reservoir 100. In some embodiments, the topcoat 410 is printed by a printing device 100. The topcoat 410 may be implemented in any form, such as a solid, a liquid, a cream, or a gel. In some embodiments, the topcoat 410 is configured to be sprayed onto the surface.
[0055] Figures 5A-5B represent an example display 140 of an example printing device 100, in accordance with the disclosure, showing a guide segment 155 to guide the movement of the printing device during application 141 of the cosmetic style on the individual's skin portion 300. In some embodiments, the display 140 represents a printing guide, as a plurality of segmented guides 155, to guide a user to correctly use the printing device 100. In some embodiments, the display 140 represents one or more images from the plurality of images as described herein of a facial feature or facial surface and an arrow pointing in a direction in which a user can move the printing device. In some embodiments, the plurality of guide segments 155 includes a graphic representation of the facial feature and an arrow pointing in the direction in which a user can move the printing device along the guide segment 155.
[0056] In some embodiments, the display 140 represents a current or live view from a camera of a printing device 100. In some embodiments, when the user moves the printing device 100 across the surface, an image captured by the camera is displayed on the display 140. In some embodiments, the printing device 100 includes a feedback device or component for one or more alerts to instruct the user to move or correct the movement of the printing device. In some embodiments, the alerts are visual alerts, such as arrows, auditory alerts, such as a beep or alarm, or tactile alerts, such as vibrations or haptic feedback.
[0057] Figures 6A-6B represent examples of processes of an example system during use, in accordance with the disclosure. In some embodiments, the system comprises the 2000 system, the 2500 system, or another system as described herein. Figure 6A represents a user interface of an example software application for an intelligent device 1000. In some embodiments, the software application describes a plurality of cosmetic styles 200A, 200B, 200C...200N. In some embodiments, a user selects a cosmetic style from the plurality of cosmetic styles 200A, 200B, 200C...200N. In some embodiments, the user selects the cosmetic style by clicking, tapping, or otherwise choosing the cosmetic style. In Figure 6A, a selected cosmetic style is displayed in black (i.e., top row).In some embodiments, the software application displays the plurality of cosmetic styles 200A, 200B, 200C...200N as a list or drop-down menu. In some embodiments, each cosmetic style in the plurality of cosmetic styles 200A, 200B, 200C...200N includes a graphical representation of the cosmetic style, a description of the cosmetic style, or both. In some embodiments, the software application is further configured to recommend to [the user]. The user is given a cosmetic style from the plurality of cosmetic styles 200A, 200B, 200C...200N. In some embodiments, the recommendation is based on a trending cosmetic style, a color of the user's hair, skin or lips, a past cosmetic style selected by the user, a shape of the user's eyes, eyebrows, nose, lips, cheeks or forehead, a location of the user, or a color of the user's clothing, or some other characteristic or trait of the user or another person.
[0058] Figure B shows a graphical example of a software application on the smart device 1000, displaying an overlay of the selected cosmetic style 201 onto an image of the user's face 310. In some embodiments, the image is a live video feed from a camera on the smart device 1000 or from a camera on the printing device (not shown in Figure B). In some embodiments, the image is a previously taken still photograph or video. In such embodiments, the user uploads a photograph or video to the smart device 1000 where it is displayed by the software application.
[0059] Figures 7A-7D represent examples of processes of an example system used, in accordance with the disclosure. In some embodiments, the system is System 2000, System 2500, or another system as described herein. [Fig. 7A] represents an example of a software application of an intelligent device 1000. In some embodiments, [Fig. 7A] follows [Fig. 7B] in a sequence of steps. In some embodiments, a user scrolls through a plurality of cosmetic styles 200A, 200B, 200C, 200D...200N while the intelligent device displays an image of the user's face 310 and the selected cosmetic style 201A. In such embodiments, the user selects a cosmetic style 210A and changes the selections among the cosmetic styles of the plurality of cosmetic styles 200A, 200B, 200C, 200D...200N in real time.In some embodiments, the plurality of cosmetic styles 200A, 200B, 200C, 200D...200N are shown by the intelligent device 1000 in such a way that the display of the styles does not obscure the image of the user's face 310, such as at the bottom, top, or side of the display of the intelligent device 1000. As shown in [Fig. 7A], cosmetic style 200A is selected and displayed superimposed on the user's face as the selected cosmetic style 201A. As shown in [Fig. 7B], the user has selected a new cosmetic style 200D, which is displayed superimposed on the image of the user's face 310 as the selected cosmetic style 201B. In this way, the user can change selections between any number of cosmetic styles from the plurality of 200A, 200B, 200C, 200D...200N. cosmetic styles 200A, 200B, 200C, 200D...200N before adjusting or printing a cosmetic style.
[0060] Figure 7C depicts a user adjusting the selected 201B cosmetic style according to their preferences. In some embodiments, Figure 7C follows Figure 6B in a sequence of steps. In some embodiments, the application suggests adjustments to the selected 201B cosmetic style. In some embodiments, the suggested adjustments are based on the user's face shape, the shape of a user's facial feature, the color of the user's hair, skin, eyes, or clothing, or a trend adjustment, for example, an adjustment that is trending with one or more users.In some embodiments, adjusting the selected cosmetic style 201B includes changing a color, size, length, width, hair size, pattern, angle, position, location, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, such as when the cosmetic style 201B has discrete elements, the discrete elements of the cosmetic style 201B can be adjusted independently. For example, if the selected cosmetic style 201B is a makeup overlay of a pair of eyebrows (as shown in [Fig. 7C]), each eyebrow in cosmetic style 201B can be adjusted independently. As another example, if the cosmetic style 201B is a lipstick, blush, and eyeshadow, the lipstick, blush, and eyeshadow can all be adjusted independently of each other.
[0061] In some embodiments, the selected cosmetic style 201B is adjusted using a plurality of sliders 250A, 250B, 250C...250N. In some embodiments, the selected cosmetic style 201B is adjusted using another mechanism, such as a plurality of presets, manipulation of the selected cosmetic style 201B with a touch display, or otherwise. Once the user is satisfied with the selected cosmetic style 201B, they can transmit the selected cosmetic style 201B as a makeup file to a printing device. In some embodiments, the software application can further store the selected and / or adjusted cosmetic style 201B as a preset, so that the user can select and / or print the same cosmetic style 201B later.
[0062] As shown in [Fig. 7D], user 300 applies the selected and / or adjusted cosmetic style to a surface with the printing device. In some embodiments, the surface is a face, skin, or hair. In some embodiments, user 300 is a second person, the first person applying the cosmetic style to the second person. In some In embodiments, the first person can be a trained user, such as a shop, salon, spa, or makeup counter.
[0063] During operation, the printing device 100 receives the makeup image file of the selected cosmetic style 201B from the intelligent device. The user 300 can hold the printing device 100 by the handle and move the printer over a surface. In some embodiments, the surface is a face. In some embodiments, the surface is skin or hair. In some embodiments, the surface is a facial feature 200. When the printing device 100 is moved over the surface, the printing device 100 detects a position and curvature of the body by relying on the position sensor and directs the printer to print the cosmetic style at a specific location, for example, a location adjacent to the printer applicator. In some embodiments, the user 300 directs the printing device 100 over the surface before selecting, adjusting, and / or printing the cosmetic style.In such embodiments, the printing device 100 is configured to detect a user's facial feature 300 to enable the software application to provide a recommendation based on the user's facial characteristics, detecting a position of one or more facial features or a combination thereof.
[0064] In some embodiments, the printing device 100 detects its own location on, or along, the surface and automatically applies one or more cosmetic styles to that location. In some embodiments, the cosmetic style is applied manually, as activated by a button or switch. In this way, the printing device 100 prints the cosmetic style only at the location desired by the user, based on the selected cosmetic style, adjustments made to the cosmetic style, or a combination thereof.
[0065] In one aspect, a method for applying a cosmetic style with a system is provided. In some embodiments, a method includes selecting the cosmetic style from a plurality of cosmetic styles, displaying the cosmetic style on an image of an individual, transferring the cosmetic style as an image file to a printing device, moving the printing device over a portion of the individual, and printing the cosmetic style onto the individual at a location based on one or more position sensors of the printing device. Figure 8 illustrates an example of a method 800 for using an example system (e.g., system 2000 or system 2500), in accordance with the disclosure.
[0066] In block 805, a cosmetic style is selected. In some embodiments, the cosmetic style is selected from a plurality of cosmetic styles. In In some embodiments, the cosmetic style is selected as shown in Figures 6A, 7A, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the cosmetic style is selected from an eyebrow, eyeshadow, concealer, primer, foundation, blush, lip pencil, lipstick, bronzer, eyeliner, freckle pattern, facial hair, hair pattern, highlighter, or a combination thereof.
[0067] In block 810, the cosmetic style is displayed on an image of an individual. In some embodiments, the image of the individual includes a live video feed from a smart device or the printing device. In some embodiments, the cosmetic style is presented as shown in Figures 6B, 7B, or a combination thereof.
[0068] In block 815, the cosmetic style is stored as an image file and transferred to a printing device. In some embodiments, the image file is a makeup image file. In some embodiments, the image file is stored with a smart device software application. In some embodiments, the printing device receives the cosmetic style image file via a wireless or wired connection with the smart device, as shown in Figure 2.
[0069] In block 820, the printing device is moved over the individual's body. In some embodiments, the printing device is moved as shown in [Fig. 7D]. In some embodiments, the printing device is moved by a device operator over a person. In some embodiments, the printing device is moved by a user of the printing device, for example, over their own body.
[0070] In block 825, the cosmetic style is printed onto the individual's body. In some embodiments, the cosmetic style is printed at a location on the body as shown in the body image. In some embodiments, the cosmetic style is printed by the printing device. In some embodiments, the cosmetic style consists of one or more cosmetic dyes or inks stored inside one or more reservoirs of the printing device. In some embodiments, a primer is applied before the cosmetic style is printed, and / or a topcoat is applied after the cosmetic style is printed.
[0071] Figure 9 represents another example of method 900 of using an example of a disclosure system.
[0072] In block 905, a plurality of facial features in the body image of the individual are recognized, for example, by a software application of an intelligent device analyzing the image. In some embodiments, the plurality of facial features is recognized by the printing device, through one or more cameras on the printing device. In some embodiments, the depth and / or curvature of the plurality of facial features is recognized by the proximity sensor on the printing device. As described here, facial features may include the cheeks, cheekbones, eyes, eyelids, inner edges of the eyes (waterline), lips, eyebrows, nose, hairline, ears, chin, or similar features.
[0073] In block 910, the system recommends a cosmetic style. In some embodiments, the cosmetic style is recommended based on a trending cosmetic style, a user's hair, skin, eye, or lip color, a previous cosmetic style selected by the user, the shape of the user's eyes, eyebrows, nose, lips, cheeks, or forehead, a user location, or the color of the user's clothing. In some embodiments, the cosmetic style is selected from an eyebrow, eyeshadow, concealer, primer, foundation, blush, lip pencil, lipstick, bronzer, eyeliner, freckle pattern, facial hair, hairstyle, highlighter, or a combination thereof.
[0074] In Block 915, the cosmetic style is displayed on the individual's body image, as described herein.
[0075] Optionally, in block 920, the user modifies the selected cosmetic style. In some embodiments, changing the cosmetic style involves selecting another cosmetic style from among the available styles instead of the current cosmetic style. In some embodiments, the user can change the cosmetic style several times before deciding to print it.
[0076] At block 925, the user adjusts the cosmetic style. In some embodiments, adjusting the cosmetic style includes changing a color, size, length, width, hair size, pattern, angle, position, location of the cosmetic style, or a combination thereof.
[0077] In block 930, the system prints the cosmetic style onto a part of the individual's body. In certain embodiments, such as those described herein, the printing device accurately detects and prints the cosmetic style onto a specific location on a user's body.
[0078] It should be understood that methods 800 and 900 are to be interpreted as purely representative and not exhaustive. In some embodiments, the process blocks of methods 800 and 900 may be carried out simultaneously, sequentially, in a different order, or even omitted, without departing from the scope of this disclosure.
[0079] Figure 10 shows an example of a second derivative graph of a curve fitted to a portion of an individual's skin, such as an eyebrow, with the second derivative plotted against position along a length of the curve. The example graph, or a data structure encoding the data for the graph, can be used to determine the start and stop points 11 for individual segments of the plurality of guide segments 111, as shown in the display.An example of a method, feasible at least in part by an intelligent device and / or a disclosure printing device, for determining the plurality of guide segments, includes imaging the portion of skin to produce an image of a feature of the portion of skin (e.g., an image of an eyebrow), analyzing the feature of the portion of skin to compute a geometric curve that is fitted to the feature (e.g., a best-fit curve), computing a mathematical or polynomial representation of the curve, and computing a second derivative of the mathematical or polynomial representation of the curve (i.e., a rate of change of a curvature or slope of the curve; "slope of slope").In some embodiments, thresholds for the second derivative are used to determine whether a particular second derivative data point corresponds to a significant rate of change in curvature of the original mathematical or polynomial representation. For example, if thresholds of -0.5 and 0.5 are implemented, second derivative data exceeding these thresholds indicate significant decreases and increases in the rate of change of the curve's slope at a particular position along the curve. These points are used as start and stop points for individual guide segments of the plurality of guide segments as shown in the display.
[0080] In some embodiments, such approaches are useful for producing guide segments for any kind of feature or peculiarity. For example, as shown in Figures 11A-1 IC, eyebrow shapes 112 are determined by analyzing eyebrow images, and best-fit curves are calculated and fitted to the eyebrow shapes 112. The curves are analyzed at the second derivative level to determine the start and stop points 11 for the plurality of guide segments 111 based on the rate of change of the slope of the original fitted curve at positions along the curve. Eyebrows exhibiting gradual changes in slope, as shown in Figures 11A and 1 IB, have at least fairly regularly spaced start and stop points 11 along the plurality of guide segments 111, while eyebrows exhibiting sharper or more abrupt changes in slope, as represented in [Fig.1 IC], have corresponding groupings of start and stop points 11 at corresponding positions along the plurality of guide segments 111.
[0081] As shown in [Fig. 12A], an example of a printing device 100 with a plurality of guide segments shown on a display (left) is shown next to a conceptual representation of a printer applicator 12 with respect to the plurality of guide segments 111 (right) during the application of a cosmetic style. In the configuration shown, the printer applicator 12 is adjacent to a portion of skin intended to be printed and is in a position aligned with the plurality of guide segments 111. When the printing device 100 is moved along the length of the skin feature and printing occurs, the printing device 100 may be misaligned with the skin intended to be printed. In such cases, as shown in [Fig.[l2B], the printer applicator 12 is in a misaligned position and a feedback device or component generates feedback 113 to alert the user to the need to change the course of the printing device 100. In some embodiments, "dry run" practice methods for the printing device may be used so that the user can practice the application movement of the cosmetic style on the skin area without actually applying the cosmetic style to the skin. In this way, the user is better prepared to actually apply the cosmetic style to the skin and has a lower risk of error and the resulting feedback 113. In some embodiments, the feedback 113 provided to the user by the feedback device or component includes audio feedback, visual feedback, audiovisual feedback, or haptic feedback.
[0082] As shown in [Fig. 13], an example of a method 1300 is shown for monitoring the application of a cosmetic style by a disclosure device and / or system and generating feedback for an individual in order to correct the application of the cosmetic style in real time.
[0083] In block 1305, the printing device or system recognizes and analyzes the characteristics of the eyebrows. In some embodiments, this occurs as a result of analyzing images of an eyebrow on the individual's face.
[0084] In block 1310, the printing device or system generates an eyebrow trace and / or an optimal fitting curve and calculates and generates the guide segment. In some embodiments, the calculation of the guide segment is performed by calculating the second derivative of the mathematical or polynomial representation of the curve and comparing the data points of the second derivative with respect to one or more thresholds, as described herein.
[0085] In block 1315, during the application of the cosmetic style to the skin, the printing device or system monitors the application of the cosmetic style to detect deviations from the intended application path. In some embodiments, this monitoring occurs continuously during the application of the cosmetic style, for example, as part of a repeated logic loop.
[0086] At block 1320, if a deviation from the intended path is detected (block 1320: YES), the printing device or system generates feedback so that the user can correct the application, and if no deviation from the intended path is detected (block 1320: NO), the printing device or system continues to monitor the application to detect deviations at step 1315. Block 1320 can be considered as a subset of step 1315 and corresponds to a logical determination of the occurrence of the deviation.
[0087] This disclosure may refer to quantities and numbers. Unless otherwise specified, these quantities and numbers are not to be considered restrictive, but rather representative of the possible quantities or numbers associated with this disclosure. In this regard, this disclosure may also use the term "plurality" to refer to a quantity or number. In this regard, the term "plurality" means any number greater than one, for example, two, three, four, five, etc. The terms "about," "approximately," "close to," etc., mean plus or minus 5% of the stated value. For the purposes of this disclosure, the expression "at least one of A, B, and C," for example, means (A), (B), (C), (A and B), (A and C), (B and C), or (A, B, and C), including all other possible permutations when more than three items are listed.
[0088] The embodiments disclosed herein may use circuits to implement the technologies and methodologies described herein, to functionally connect two or more components, to generate information, to determine operating conditions, to control an apparatus, device, or process, and / or the like. Circuits of any type may be used. In an embodiment, the circuits include, among other things, one or more computing devices such as a processor (for example, a microprocessor), a central processing unit (CPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or the like, or any combination thereof, and may include elements or electronics of discrete digital or analog circuits or combinations thereof.
[0089] An embodiment includes one or more data banks that, for example, store instructions or data. Non-limiting examples of one or more data banks include: volatile memory (for example, Random access memory (RAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), or similar technologies), non-volatile memory (e.g., read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable and programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), or similar technologies), persistent memory, or similar technologies. Other, non-limiting examples of one or more data banks include an erasable and programmable read-only memory (EPROM), flash memory, or similar technologies. One or more data banks can be connected, for example, to one or more computing devices by one or more instructions, data, or power buses.
[0090] In one embodiment, the circuits include a computer-readable media player or a memory location configured to accept a signal-carrying medium (for example, computer-readable memory storage, computer-readable recording storage, or the like). In one embodiment, a program to cause a device and / or system to perform any of the disclosed processes may be stored, for example, on computer-readable recording storage (CRMM), a signal-carrying medium, or the like.Non-limiting examples of signal-carrying media include recordable media such as any form of flash memory, magnetic tape, floppy disk, hard disk, compact disc (CD), digital video disc (DVD), Blu-Ray disc, digital tape, computer memory, or analogs, as well as transmission media such as digital and / or analog communication media (e.g., fiber optic cable, waveguide, wired communication link, wireless communication link (e.g., transmitter, receiver, transceiver, transmission logic, receiving logic, etc.).Other non-limiting examples of signal carrier media include, but are not limited to, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, CD-ROM, Super Audio CD, CD-R, CD+R, CD+RW, CD-RW, video compact discs, super video discs, flash memory, magnetic tape, magneto-optical disc, MINIDISC, non-volatile memory card, EEPROM, optical disc, optical storage, RAM, ROM, system memory, web server, or similar.
[0091] The detailed description set forth above in relation to the accompanying drawings, where similar numbers refer to similar elements, is understood as a description of various embodiments of this disclosure and is not intended to represent the only embodiments. Each embodiment described in this disclosure is offered solely by way of example or illustration and should not be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. The illustrative examples offered herein are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the specific forms disclosed. Similarly, all the steps described herein may be interchangeable with other steps, or combinations thereof. of steps, in order to obtain the same or substantially similar result. In general, the embodiments disclosed here are not limiting, and the inventors contemplate that other embodiments within the scope of this disclosure may include structures and functionalities from more than one specific embodiment illustrated in the figures and described in the specification.
[0092] In the preceding description, specific details are presented to provide a thorough understanding of example embodiments of this disclosure. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art, however, that the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented without incorporating all the specific details. In some cases, well-known process steps have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure various aspects of this disclosure. Furthermore, it should be appreciated that the embodiments of this disclosure may employ any combination of features described herein.
[0093] This disclosure may include references to directions, such as "vertical," "horizontal," "front," "back," "left," "right," "top," and "bottom," etc. These references, and other similar references in this application, are intended to help describe and understand the particular embodiment (such as when the embodiment is positioned for use) and are not intended to limit this disclosure to those directions or locations.
[0094] The principles, representative embodiments, and modes of operation of this disclosure have been described in the preceding description. However, aspects of this disclosure that are intended to be protected should not be interpreted as being limited to the particular embodiments disclosed. Furthermore, the embodiments described herein should be considered illustrative rather than restrictive. It should be understood that variations and changes may be made by other means, and equivalents employed, without departing from the spirit of this disclosure. Accordingly, it is expressly intended that all such variations, changes, and equivalents fall within the spirit and scope of this disclosure of the invention. NON-EXHAUSTIVE METHODS
[0095] Although general features of the disclosure are described and shown, and specific features of the disclosure are presented within the scope of the invention, the following non-limiting embodiments relate to features, and combinations of features, that are explicitly contemplated as forming part of the disclosure. The following non-limiting embodiments contain elements that are modular and can be combined with one another in any number, order, or combination. to form a new, non-limiting embodiment, which can itself be combined with other non-limiting embodiments.
[0096] Embodiment 1. Printing device for applying a cosmetic style to a portion of an individual's skin, the printing device comprising: a printer including a printer applicator functionally connected to a reservoir including a dye inside; a position sensor configured to detect a position of the printer applicator relative to the portion of skin; a display configured to represent the portion of skin as a plurality of guide segments and to represent the position of the printer applicator as a visual indicator relative to the plurality of guide segments;a position of the visual indicator as represented by the display responding to a change in position of the printer applicator relative to the skin area and circuits functionally connected to the printer, the position sensor and the display, the circuits being configured to: direct the printer to print the cosmetic style with the passage of the colorant from the reservoir through the printer applicator to the skin area; calculate the position of the printer applicator relative to the skin area based on the position sensor; calculate a representation of the visual indicator relative to a guide segment of the plurality of guide segments relative to the position of the printer applicator relative to the skin area and transmit to the display for the representation of the visual indicator relative to the plurality of guide segments by the display.
[0097] Embodiment 2. Printing device of any other Embodiment, wherein the position sensor includes a camera configured to capture a plurality of images, the position of at least a portion of the printing device relative to the portion of skin being calculated by the circuits of the printing device of Embodiment 1 relying at least in part on an image produced by the camera.
[0098] Embodiment 3. Printing device of any other Embodiment, the position sensor comprising a rolling position sensor configured to come into contact with or near the portion of skin when the rolling position sensor rolls over the skin and to measure a curvature of the skin.
[0099] Embodiment 4. Printing device of any other Embodiment, wherein the circuits are further configured to: detect a deviation in the position of the printing applicator from the portion of skin and instruct a position feedback device to provide position feedback to a user based on the detected deviation in the position of the printing applicator from the portion of skin.
[0100] Embodiment 5. Printing device of any other Embodiment, wherein the circuits are further configured to: detect a deviation of the visual indicator from the guide segment of the plurality of guide segments and instruct a position feedback device to provide feedback to a user based on the detected deviation between the visual indicator and the plurality of guide segments.
[0101] Embodiment 6. Printing device of any other Embodiment, wherein the feedback device is a component of the printing device, and wherein the feedback provided to the user by the feedback device includes audio feedback, visual feedback, audiovisual feedback, or haptic feedback.
[0102] Embodiment 7. Printing device of any other Embodiment, wherein the feedback provided by the feedback device includes haptic feedback.
[0103] Embodiment 8. Printing device of any other Embodiment, wherein the circuits are further configured to: calculate a trace of the individual's skin portion based on an image of the skin portion; calculate a curvature of the trace of the skin portion and calculate a number and configuration of the plurality of guide segments based on the curvature of the trace of the skin portion.
[0104] Embodiment 9. Printing device of any other embodiment, wherein the skin part includes a facial feature for receiving the cosmetic style thereon.
[0105] Embodiment 10. Printing device of any other embodiment, wherein the facial feature includes an eyebrow.
[0106] Embodiment 11. Printing device of any other embodiment, wherein the printer applicator is positioned on a first side of the printing device and the display is positioned on a second side of the printing device, wherein the first side is positioned opposite the second side of the printing device.
[0107] Embodiment 12. Printing device of any other Embodiment, wherein the plurality of guide segments is represented by the display as being at least approximately superimposable on the portion of skin, so that during use of the printing device, the plurality of guide segments visually corresponds to the portion of skin.
[0108] Embodiment 13. System for applying a cosmetic style to a part of an individual's skin, the system comprising: a printing device of any other embodiment and an intelligent device comprising circuits configured to: select the cosmetic style from a plurality of cosmetic styles; display the cosmetic style on an image of the skin part of the individual and transmit the cosmetic style as a makeup image file to the printing device; the circuits of the printing device of any other embodiment being operationally connected to the circuits of the intelligent device and being further configured to: receive the makeup image file from the intelligent device and direct the printer to print the cosmetic style with the passage of the dye from the reservoir through the printer applicator onto the part of the skin based on the makeup image file.
[0109] Embodiment 14. System of any other embodiment, wherein the circuits of the intelligent device include a processor and a machine-readable nontransient medium storing instructions executable by the processor which, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to select the cosmetic style from the plurality of cosmetic styles, display the cosmetic style on the image of the individual's skin portion and transmit the cosmetic style as a makeup image file to the printing device.
[0110] Embodiment 15. System of any other Embodiment, wherein the circuitry of the printing device includes a processor and a machine-readable nontransient medium storing processor-executable instructions which, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to receive the makeup image file from the smart device, and direct the printing assembly to print the cosmetic style with dye passing from the reservoir through the printer applicator to the portion of skin based on the makeup image file.
[0111] Embodiment 16. Method of applying a cosmetic style with the printing device of any other embodiment, the method comprising: moving the printing device over the individual's skin area; printing the cosmetic style on the skin area at a location adjacent to the printer applicator and guiding the movement of the printing device over the skin area based on: the representation of the visual indicator relative to the guide segment by the display and, optionally, feedback provided by a feedback device based on a detected deviation between the visual indicator of the guide segment and the plurality of guide segments.
[0112] Embodiment 17. A method of any other embodiment, wherein the feedback device is a component of the printing device, and wherein the feedback provided to the user by the feedback device includes audio feedback, visual feedback, audiovisual feedback, or haptic feedback.
[0113] Embodiment 18. Method of any other embodiment, wherein the feedback provided by the feedback device includes haptic feedback.
[0114] Embodiment 19. Method of any other embodiment, wherein the skin part includes a facial feature for receiving the cosmetic style thereon.
[0115] Embodiment 20. Method of any other embodiment, in which the facial feature includes an eyebrow.
[0116] Although illustrative embodiments have been shown and described, it will be appreciated that various changes can be made to them without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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1. A printing device (100) for applying a cosmetic style to a portion of skin of an individual, the printing device (100) comprising: a printer (110) comprising a printer applicator (112) operatively connected to a reservoir (145) comprising a dye therein; a position sensor (115) configured to detect a position of the printer applicator (112) relative to the portion of skin; a display (140) configured to represent the portion of skin as a plurality of guide segments (155) and represent the position of the printer applicator (112) as a visual indicator relative to the plurality of guide segments;wherein a position of the visual indicator as represented by the display (140) responds to a change in position of the printer applicator (112) relative to the skin portion and circuitry operably connected to the printer (110), the position sensor (115) and the display (140), the circuitry being configured to: direct the printer (110) to print the cosmetic style with passage of colorant from the reservoir through the printer applicator (112) to the skin portion; calculate the position of the printer applicator (112) relative to the skin portion based on the position sensor (115);calculating a representation of the visual indicator relative to a guide segment of the plurality of guide segments (155) based on the position of the printer applicator (112) relative to the portion of the skin and transmitting to the display for representation of the visual indicator relative to the plurality of guide segments (155) by the display (140).;
2. The printing device of claim 1, wherein the position sensor (115) comprises a camera configured to capture a plurality of images, wherein the position of the printer applicator (112) relative to the portion of skin is calculated by the circuitry of the printing device (100) based at least in part on an image produced by the camera.
3. The printing device of claim 1, wherein the position sensor (115) comprises a rolling position sensor configured to contact or near the portion of the skin when the rolling position sensor rolls over the skin and to measure a curvature of the skin.
4. The printing device of claim 1, wherein the circuitry is further configured to: detect a deviation of the position of the printer applicator (112) relative to the portion of the skin and instruct a feedback device to provide feedback to a user based on the detected deviation between the position of the printer applicator and the portion of the skin.
5. The printing device of claim 1, wherein the circuitry is further configured to: detect a deviation of the visual indicator from the one of the plurality of guide segments (155) and direct a feedback device to provide feedback (113) to a user based on the detected deviation between the visual indicator and the one of the plurality of guide segments (155).
6. The printing device of claim 5, wherein the feedback device is a component of the printing device, and wherein the feedback (113) provided to the user by the feedback device comprises audio feedback, visual feedback, audiovisual feedback, or haptic feedback.
7. The printing device of claim 1, wherein the circuitry is further configured to: calculate a layout of the individual's skin portion based on an image of the skin portion; calculate a curvature of the layout of the skin portion; and calculate a number and configuration of the plurality of guide segments (155) based on the curvature of the layout of the skin portion.
8. The printing device of claim 7, wherein the portion of the skin comprises a facial feature for receiving the cosmetic style thereon.
9. A printing device according to claim 8, wherein the facial feature comprises an eyebrow.
10. The printing device of claim 1, wherein the printer applicator (112) is positioned on a first side of the printing device (100) and the display (140) is positioned on a second side of the printing device, wherein the first side is positioned opposite the second side on the printing device (100); wherein the plurality of guide segments (155) are represented by the display (140) as being at least approximately superimposable on the skin portion, such that during use of the printing device (100), the plurality of guide segments (155) visually correspond to the skin portion.