CAMERA SENSOR

Abstract

CAMERA SENSOR Accessory including a camera sensor for a hair dryer to facilitate the application of an aerosolized cosmetic composition, such as hair dye, to an individual's hair. Hair dryer that includes an accessory including a camera sensor. Method of using the accessory including a camera sensor and / or a hair dryer that includes the accessory including a camera sensor attached to it to apply an aerosolized cosmetic composition. Variations of the method implemented by computer device. Figure for the abstract: none

Description

Title of the invention: CAMERA SENSOR SUMMARY

[0001] According to one aspect, the disclosure provides an accessory for a hair dryer, the accessory comprising a camera sensor configured to take an image of a part of an individual's body for application of an aerosolized cosmetic composition to the body part.

[0002] In embodiments, the accessory is configured to be physically attached to the hair dryer.

[0003] In embodiments, the accessory is an aftermarket addition to the hair dryer.

[0004] In embodiments, the aerosolized cosmetic composition is for application to an individual's hair.

[0005] In embodiments, the aerosolized cosmetic composition includes a hair dye that is curable with hot air from a hair dryer, and the accessory optionally including an ion generator for generating ions in the hair dye prior to application to the individual's hair.

[0006] According to one aspect, the disclosure provides a hair dryer comprising an attachment for a hair dryer.

[0007] According to one aspect, the disclosure provides a method of applying an aerosolized cosmetic composition to a body part of an individual, the method comprising: capturing an image of the body part, with a camera sensor of a hair dryer attachment; determining a hair dryer blower level, a hair dryer blower temperature and / or an applicator spray level based on analysis of an image of the body part produced by the camera sensor; applying, using an applicator, the aerosolized cosmetic composition to the body part of the individual; and activating a blower of the hair dryer, such that the hair dryer blows hot air onto the aerosolized cosmetic composition on the body part; the attachment being attachable to the hair dryer.

[0008] In some embodiments, the accessory is attached to the hair dryer.

[0009] In some embodiments, a diagnostic area of ​​the camera sensor, a spray from the attachment applicator and part of the hot air blown by the hair dryer coincide with the body part.

[0010] In some embodiments, the aerosolized cosmetic composition is intended to be applied to the hair of the individual.

[0011] In some embodiments, the aerosolized cosmetic composition includes a hair dye that is curable with hot air from a hair dryer.

[0012] According to one aspect, the disclosure provides a computing device comprising circuitry configured to perform all or part of the method.

[0013] In some embodiments, the circuitry includes a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions therein configured to be executed by the processor.

[0014] According to one aspect, the disclosure provides a system and / or network of computing devices.

[0015] This summary is provided to present a selection of concepts in a simplified form which are described more fully below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features of the claimed subject matter or to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. Description of the drawings

[0016] [Fig-1] [Fig.l] shows a diagram of a hair dryer to which is attached an ac accessory comprising a camera sensor, used to apply an aerosolized cosmetic composition to an individual's hair and cure the aerosolized cosmetic composition with the hair dryer, according to certain aspects of the disclosure.

[0017] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] shows a flowchart of an exemplary method of curing an aerosolized cosmetic composition using an accessory comprising a camera sensor for attachment to a hair dryer and / or for use with a hair dryer, according to certain aspects of the disclosure.

[0018] The foregoing aspects and numerous attendant advantages of the present 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

[0019] Existing devices and methods for coloring hair typically exploit an oxidative chemical reaction that can be corrosive to tissues and is too time-consuming. With these approaches, typically, two compounds are mixed to form a hair dye composition, and the hair dye composition is then meticulously applied to the hair. These approaches are time-consuming, but can produce colored hair that lasts for three weeks or more. There is a need for devices and methods for applying hair dye compositions to hair and drying the hair dye compositions so that the colored hair has satisfactory color duration. The present disclosure addresses this need and other long-standing and unmet needs in the art.

[0020] [Fig.l] shows a diagram of a hair dryer with an attachment having a camera sensor attached thereto, used to apply an aerosolized cosmetic composition to an individual's hair and cure the aerosolized cosmetic composition with the hair dryer, according to certain aspects of the disclosure. An exemplary attachment for a hair dryer includes a camera sensor that is configured to take an image of an individual's hair to analyze the hair, e.g., hair color, to guide application of a cosmetic composition, such as a hair dye, to the individual's hair. The applicator may spray an aerosolized hair dye into an area that is adjacent to an outlet of the hair dryer when attached to the hair dryer, such that the hot air emitted by the hair dryer coincides with the spray from the attachment and a diagnostic area of ​​the camera sensor.In this manner, the hair may be analyzed by circuitry of a computing device (e.g., a "smart hair dryer" computing device) to determine, for example, a degree of coverage of the hair within the diagnostic area with the cosmetic composition, and the cosmetic composition may be applied and cured with heated air for improved application and drying of the cosmetic composition.

[0021] In some embodiments, the accessory is configured to be physically attached to the hair dryer, e.g., as an aftermarket addition to the hair dryer. The accessory may include a power connection (e.g., an AC electrical connection for use with a wall outlet) and / or a power source, such as a battery. The power connection and / or the power source may be operably connected and configured to activate the camera sensor, e.g., following an input, e.g., a button press and / or processor-mediated activation. The accessory may include a housing and, optionally, examples of attachment means including, but not limited to, a hook-and-loop fastener, a button attachment, a clip attachment, a strap attachment, or the like.However, in other embodiments, the accessory is integrated with or integral with the hair dryer, or is provided in combination with the hair dryer and is adapted to be physically attached to the hair dryer.

[0022] In at least some embodiments, the hair dryer may be particularly adapted to receive the accessory and may include, for example, an attachment site that may be modular for use with the accessory, optionally with one or more other hair dryer accessories. As such, in various aspects, the disclosure provides a hair dryer and an accessory for the hair dryer.

[0023] In some embodiments, the cosmetic composition is designed to be applied to an individual's hair, for example, the hair. The cosmetic composition may be or may include a hair dye that is curable by the hot air of a hair dryer. The hair dye may be for introducing a hair dye to the individual's hair, for example.

[0024] As shown in [Fig.2], a flowchart of an exemplary method of curing an aerosolized cosmetic composition using an applicator attachment for attachment to and / or use with a hair dryer shows that such a method may include preparing hair for application of the cosmetic composition; capturing images of the body part with a camera sensor of a hair dryer attachment; determining a hair dryer blower level, a hair dryer blower temperature, and / or an applicator spray level based on analysis of an image of the body part produced by the camera sensor; applying, with an applicator, the aerosolized cosmetic composition to the individual's body part; and activating a blower of the hair dryer such that the hair dryer blows hot air onto the aerosolized cosmetic composition on the body part.In some embodiments, the accessory may be attached (and / or is attached) to the hair dryer for ergonomic use of the blower and / or applicator, such that a user does not need to change their grip or change a held device to use these elements of the combination.

[0025] In some embodiments, a spray area of ​​the applicator and a portion of the hot air blown by the hair dryer, as well as a diagnostic area of ​​the camera sensor, coincide with a portion of the hair (optionally covered by the cosmetic composition), as shown in [Fig.l] by way of non-limiting example. This allows a user to both style and color hair with a combination device that is configured to analyze image captures of the hair to determine the color and / or coverage of the hair with the cosmetic composition. As such, in some embodiments, the cosmetic composition may be applied using such a combination device that includes the attachment and the hair dryer. In some embodiments, the attachment includes the camera sensor and the applicator.In embodiments, the application of the cosmetic composition may be adjusted, for example at least in part with a controller of the combination device, for coating and coverage of the hair with the cosmetic composition. Examples of adjustments include activating and / or deactivating the application of the cosmetic composition as needed, adjusting a distance between the combination device and the hair as needed, activating and / or deactivating the spraying of the applicator attachment and / or . of the hair dryer blower as needed, and the like.

[0026] In some embodiments, the hair is treated with shampoo, conditioner, plasma, hot air, or any combination thereof, to modify the surface texture of the hair and increase penetration of the cosmetic composition into and adhesion to the hair. In some embodiments, the hair is treated with shampoo before, during, and / or after applying the cosmetic composition to the hair. In some embodiments, the hair is treated with conditioner before, during, and / or after applying the cosmetic composition to the hair. In some embodiments, the hair is treated with plasma before, during, and / or after applying the cosmetic composition to the hair. In some embodiments, the hair is treated with hot air before, during, and / or after applying the cosmetic composition to the hair.In some embodiments, an ion generator may be used to activate the aerosolized cosmetic composition, for example, before application to hair. In some embodiments, one or more of these and / or other treatments may be applied using the combination device, for example.

[0027] In some embodiments, the intensity of the spray from the applicator and / or hair dryer, such as the speed of air movement and / or the heat level, may be adjusted as part of the application process. In some embodiments, the cosmetic composition may be aerosolized and / or provided as a consumable for use with the combination device.

[0028] In some embodiments, the combined device may be a "Smart hair dryer" which includes, among other features, the camera sensor and / or one or more sensors that are operatively connected to circuitry configured to perform logic operations based on data received from the one or more sensors for automated, semi-automated, or manually assisted application of the cosmetic composition to a body part of an individual. The logic operations may include all or part of a method and / or process of the disclosure, for example, optionally in combination with additional logic operations.

[0029] As such, in some aspects, the disclosure provides a "smart hair dryer" computing device comprising circuitry configured to perform all or part of a method, and optionally, a system and / or network of computing devices comprising at least a portion of this circuitry. In some embodiments, circuitry of the computing device is configurable with a processor and processor-executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable medium of the computing device, as an example not limiting, but other approaches to configuring circuitry of the computing device may be implemented in some embodiments. In some embodiments, the computing device includes a processor for executing instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, to enable the processor to perform all or part of a method or process of the disclosure. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a computing device includes a software application configured to perform all or part of one or more methods or processes of the disclosure, in any order or combination. However, in some embodiments, a computing device includes dedicated hardware circuitry.An additional circuitry configuration of the computing device may include networking circuitry, e.g., circuitry configured for 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. The networking circuitry, in combination with the circuitry of the computing device, may be used to request, retrieve, and / or receive data from a remote server, e.g. In some embodiments, the circuitry may include operatively connecting one or more sensors to the processor, or other circuitry, to perform logic operations and / or methods based on data received from the one or more sensors, for example. NON-LIMITING EMBODIMENTS

[0030] The following non-limiting embodiments relate to features, and combinations of features, that are explicitly contemplated as part of the disclosure. The following non-limiting embodiments contain elements that are modular and may be combined with each other in any number, order, or combination to form a new non-limiting embodiment, which may itself be combined with other non-limiting embodiments.

[0031] Embodiment 1. A hair dryer accessory, the accessory comprising a camera sensor configured to take an image of a body part of an individual for application of an aerosolized cosmetic composition to the body part.

[0032] Embodiment 2. Accessory according to any other embodiment, the accessory being adapted to be physically attached to the hair dryer.

[0033] Embodiment 3. Accessory according to any other embodiment, the accessory being an aftermarket addition to the hair dryer.

[0034] Embodiment 4. Accessory according to any other embodiment, the aerosolized cosmetic composition being intended to be applied to the hair of a individual.

[0035] Embodiment 5. Accessory according to any other embodiment, the aerosolized cosmetic composition including a hair dye which is curable with hot air from a hair dryer, and the accessory optionally including an ion generator for generating ions in the hair dye before application to the individual's hair.

[0036] Embodiment 6. Accessory for a hair dryer according to any other embodiment and / or as disclosed herein.

[0037] Embodiment 7. A hair dryer comprising an attachment for a hair dryer according to any other embodiment and / or as disclosed herein.

[0038] Embodiment 8. A method of applying an aerosolized cosmetic composition to a body part of an individual, the method comprising: capturing images of the body part with a camera sensor of a hair dryer attachment; determining a hair dryer blower level, a hair dryer blower temperature, and / or an applicator spray level based on analyzing an image of the body part generated by the camera sensor; applying, using an applicator, the aerosolized cosmetic composition to the body part of the individual; and activating a blower of the hair dryer such that the hair dryer blows hot air onto the aerosolized cosmetic composition on the body part; wherein the attachment is attachable to the hair dryer.

[0039] Embodiment 9. Method according to any other embodiment, in which the accessory is attached to the hair dryer.

[0040] Embodiment 10. A method according to any other embodiment, wherein a diagnostic area of ​​the camera sensor, a spray of the applicator of the accessory and a portion of the hot air blown by the hair dryer coincide with the body part.

[0041] Embodiment 11. Method according to any other embodiment, in which the aerosolized cosmetic composition is intended to be applied to the hair of the individual.

[0042] Embodiment 12. A method according to any other embodiment, wherein the aerosolized cosmetic composition includes a hair dye which is curable with the hot air of a hair dryer.

[0043] Embodiment 13. Method of curing an aerosolized cosmetic composition according to any other embodiment and / or as disclosed herein.

[0044] Embodiment 14. A computing device comprising circuitry configured to perform all or part of the method according to any other embodiment.

[0045] Embodiment 15. Computing device according to any other embodiment, wherein the circuitry comprises a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions therein configured to be executed by the processor.

[0046] Embodiment 16. System and / or network of computing devices comprising the computing device according to any other embodiment.

[0047] Although illustrative embodiments have been illustrated and described, it should be appreciated that various changes may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

Claims

1. A method of applying an aerosolized cosmetic composition to a body part of an individual, the method comprising: capturing an image of the body part with a camera sensor of a hair dryer attachment; determining a hair dryer blower level, a hair dryer blower temperature, and / or an applicator spray level based on analyzing an image of the body part generated by the camera sensor; applying, using an applicator, the aerosolized cosmetic composition to the body part of the individual; and activating a blower of the hair dryer such that the hair dryer blows hot air onto the aerosolized cosmetic composition on the body part; wherein the attachment is attachable to the hair dryer.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the accessory is attached to the hair dryer.

3. A method according to claim 2, wherein a diagnostic area of ​​the camera sensor, a spray from the applicator of the attachment and a portion of the hot air blown by the hair dryer coincide with the body part.

4. A method according to claim 1, wherein the aerosolized cosmetic composition is intended to be applied to the hair of the individual.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein the aerosolized cosmetic composition includes a hair dye that is curable by the hot air of a hair dryer.

6. A method according to any preceding claim, comprising curing the aerosolized cosmetic composition.

7. A computing device comprising circuitry configured to perform all of the method of claim 1.

8. The computing device of claim 7, wherein the circuitry comprises a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing therein instructions configured to be executed by the processor.

9. A system and / or network of computing devices comprising the computing device of claim 7.