Color contact lens selling system and color contact lens vendor

Abstract

To provide a color contact lens selling system which allows a user to visually recognize a state of wearing color variations of color contact lenses, and purchase by simple operation, color contact lenses of an optimal color matching the expression and the skin color of the user.SOLUTION: Data terminals 301-1 to 303-N comprise: a virtual wearing display control part 303-3 for uploading to a server device 1, a face image of a purchaser which is imaged by a camera 32 by instructing a menu screen which includes a purchase screen in which variations of color contact lenses which are available through the server device 1, are displayed on a display 311, then, according to selection of a desired color out of the variation of the color contact lenses displayed on the menu screen, receiving the face image being obtained by image processing by the server device 1 and including a wearing eye image in which the eye parts of the face image of the purchaser are replaced with an eye image in which the purchaser wears the color contact lenses of the selected hue, then displaying the face image on the display 311.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a color contact lens sales system and a color contact lens vending machine that enable a purchaser to purchase color contact lenses while visually checking the optimum fit of the color contact lenses, with a facial image including the purchaser's pupils being captured and displayed. [Background technology]

[0002] There is a demand from customers to know how they will look when they actually wear cosmetics such as lipstick and eye shadow, or glasses and colored contact lenses. However, these products that are actually worn on the skin have problems such as the trouble of wearing them, hygiene issues, and the difficulty of comparing different products. Therefore, it is very useful to be able to experience wearing these products virtually in images without actually wearing them.

[0003] There have been simple devices and software that use still images to simulate makeup, hairstyles, wearing glasses, colored contact lenses, etc. (for example, Patent Document 1). However, since it is not possible to move the device in response to the user's movements using moving images, it is not possible to obtain a realistic feeling of wearing the device. In addition, the detection of feature points and feature regions in the face image that is the basis for generating the virtual image is not robust, so it is not possible to fully respond to changes in lighting, movements, and individual differences.

[0004] Patent Document 2 discloses a method for detecting feature points and displaying a disguised image by overlaying a predetermined image on the feature points, but this method is not satisfactory in terms of simulating a real image.

[0005] Furthermore, with the spread of broadband today, face-to-face communication tools such as videophones are becoming commonplace even among individuals. In such cases, it is expected that problems will arise if people leave their homes with their own faces and appearances. Of course, there are ways to avoid showing their faces by using avatars, but this would lose the sense of realism and defeat the purpose of broadband. However, there is also the problem that it is troublesome to put on makeup like when going out just to answer a videophone.

[0006] Furthermore, the following Patent Document 2 discloses that "in order to provide a virtual makeup device that allows the user to get a natural feeling of wearing contact lenses by inputting and displaying images in real time and robustly detecting feature points, etc., the virtual makeup device displays an image in which color contact lenses are virtually worn over the pupil area of ​​a person, the image input unit is a video camera and inputs moving images, the feature detection unit extracts the pupil position and the outline of the iris area from the input image, the data storage unit stores information such as color, texture, transparency, size, etc. for each type of target color contact lens, the processing method determination unit provides an interface that allows the user to select the stored type of color contact lens, the image processing unit processes the pupil and iris area of ​​the subject in the image so that the color contact lens appears to be worn based on the data of the selected color contact lens, and the display unit displays the processed image." [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] JP 2000-285222 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2007-213623 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] On the other hand, e-commerce sites that sell colored contact lenses are configured to display colored lens patterns and allow customers to purchase them by selecting the curve, size, etc.

[0009] However, when the selected color contact lenses are worn, it is not possible to confirm to the person looking at the eye that the color contact lenses are on the eye, which means that the purchased color contact lenses must be discarded and several types of color contact lenses must be purchased, which is economical.

[0010] In addition, the market for colored contact lenses is seeing a diversification of trading formats, with drugstores and contact lens retailers being anticipated. However, it has been reported that it is difficult to solve the same problems as those mentioned above without trying the colored contact lenses directly on the eyes in order to match them with various elements such as skin color and base makeup color.

[0011] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a color contact lens sales system and a color contact lens vending machine which, when purchasing color contact lenses, virtually displays a state in which the desired color contact lens is worn on the eye of a photographed face image, and enables a user to easily purchase a color contact lens of an optimal hue that matches the user's facial expression and skin color while visually viewing the virtual state in which the user wears any color contact lens selected from a color variation of color contact lenses. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] The color contact lens sales system of the present invention is a color contact lens sales system capable of communicating, via a predetermined network, between a data terminal operated by a purchaser who purchases color contact lenses and a server device that provides an e-commerce site that sells color contact lenses, wherein the data terminal is characterized in that it comprises a display unit, a camera that captures an image of the purchaser's face, an acquisition means for acquiring a menu screen including a purchase screen that displays variations of color contact lenses available for purchase on the display unit from the server device, and a virtual wear display control means for instructing the menu screen to upload the face image of the purchaser captured by the camera to the server device, and then, in response to selecting a desired color from the variations of color contact lenses displayed on the menu screen, receiving a face image including a worn pupil image in which the server device has replaced the pupil portion of the pupil image of the purchaser with an image of the purchaser wearing a color contact lens of the selected hue by image processing, and displaying the face image on the display unit. Effect of the Invention

[0013] According to the present invention, a user can easily purchase color contact lenses of the optimum hue that matches the user's facial expression and skin color while visually observing a virtual state in which the user is wearing any color contact lens selected from a color variation of color contact lenses. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0014] The drawings show specific embodiments of the present invention, including essential features of the invention as well as alternative and preferred embodiments. [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a color contact lens sales system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2A is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the data terminal shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 2B is a block diagram for explaining a program expanded in a RAM shown in FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a menu screen displayed on the display shown in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a color contact lens vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 5] 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a color contact lens sales system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a menu screen displayed on the display shown in FIG. 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0015] Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0016] <System configuration> [First embodiment] Fig. 1 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of a color contact lens sales system according to the present embodiment. The following embodiment relates to the color contact lens sales system shown in Figs. 1 to 6, and includes not only essential configurations of the invention, but also optional and preferred embodiments.

[0017] In this embodiment, a color contact lens sales system is exemplified, in which a data terminal operated by a purchaser who purchases color contact lenses and a server device that provides an EC site that sells color contact lenses can communicate with each other via a predetermined network. Here, the data terminal includes a portable terminal such as a smartphone or tablet that has a function of performing wireless data communication via a predetermined communication medium.

[0018] In the server device 1 shown in FIG. 1, reference numeral 11 denotes a communication unit which connects to data terminals 2-1 to 2-N operated by users connected to a network 21 as a communication medium, and controls communication.

[0019] A CPU 13 starts an operating system (OS) stored in an external memory 18 connected to the internal bus 12, and starts various applications installed via an API. It also executes the processing of various programs deployed on the RAM 16.

[0020] Reference numeral 15 denotes a keyboard, which is used to input numbers, text, and icon commands for running applications.

[0021] Reference numeral 16 denotes an expandable RAM, which expands and stores the basic program of the color contact lens fitting application 1A installed in the external memory 18. Reference numeral 17 denotes a display, which displays the running state of the program via various UI screens (not shown).

[0022] Reference numeral 19 denotes an AI support unit, which performs a process of automatically evaluating the degree of matching by referring to information in a lens variation database (lens variation DB) 14 that measures and accumulates the degree of matching using the pattern (round face, inverted triangle, etc.) of a face image of any of the users captured by the camera of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N, the hue of the skin color, the depth of the facial features, the degree of aperture of the pupils, and the size, hue, and the outline of the color contact lens as parameters, and provides a function of recommending a color contact lens that suits the user. In addition, a function may be added to analyze the overall impression by comparing the compatibility between the color contact lens selected by the user and the color contact lens virtually worn by the user with a color DIC code that is hue-scientifically compatible with the skin color of the face, and to numerically display the degree of matching. In addition to this, a function may be added to determine the overall impression of the face by AI and display it as a favorability rating.

[0023] The color contact lens fitting application 1A deployed on the RAM 16 includes a menu presenting unit 16-1, a purchaser face image acquiring unit 16-2, a virtual wearing image generating unit 16-3, and a wearing image transmitting unit (transmitting unit) 16-4. Here, the purchaser face image acquiring unit 16-2 acquires the face image of the purchaser captured by the camera function of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N via the network 21.

[0024] In addition, in response to the selection of a desired color, size, and curve from the variations of color contact lenses displayed on the menu screen presented by the menu presentation unit 16-1, the virtual wearing image generation unit 16-3 generates a face image including a wearing pupil image in which the pupil portion of the purchaser's facial image is replaced with an pupil image wearing the color contact lens of the selected hue by image processing performed by the server device 1.

[0025] The wearing image transmitting unit (transmitting unit) 16-4 transmits the wearing pupil image generated by the virtual wearing image generating unit 16-3 via the network 21 to any one of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N.

[0026] Fig. 2 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N shown in Fig. 1. Note that the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N are assumed to be pad devices, PC devices, smartphones, and the like.

[0027] 2(a), reference numeral 301 denotes a CPU, which loads an OS and a control program stored in a ROM 302 into a RAM 303 and executes them to execute various applications. Input of various information and clicking of icons displayed on a user interface screen (UI screen) are performed directly on a display 311. Reference numeral 304 denotes a communication unit, which controls communication for connecting to a server device 1 connected to the network 21. Reference numeral 310 denotes a keyboard, which inputs character strings including text, symbols, alphabets, etc.

[0028] In the RAM 303 shown in (b) of Figure 2, programs are deployed as a menu acquisition unit 303-1 that receives a menu screen from the server device 1, a facial image upload unit 303-2 that uploads an image of the purchaser's face captured by the camera CA to the server device 1, and a virtual wear display control unit 303-3 that acquires an image of the purchaser virtually wearing the color contact lenses selected by the purchaser that has been image-processed by the server device 1, and controls the display of the image on the menu screen.

[0029] The menu acquisition unit 303-1 executes a process of acquiring a menu screen including a purchase screen that displays variations of color contact lenses that can be purchased from the server device 1 on the display 311. The face image upload unit 303-2 executes a process of instructing the menu screen and uploading a face image of the purchaser captured by the camera 32 to the server device 1.

[0030] In response to selecting a desired color from the variations of color contact lenses displayed on the menu screen shown in Figure 3, the virtual wearing display control unit 303-3 executes a process of receiving a facial image including a wearing pupil image in which the pupil portion of the purchaser's facial image has been replaced with an pupil image wearing the color contact lens of the selected hue by image processing performed by the server device 1, and displaying the received facial image on the display 311.

[0031] A purchase information transmission unit 303-4 executes a process of transmitting to the server device 1 purchase information for a color contact lens that exhibits any of the hues based on the wearing pupil image displayed on the display 311 by the virtual wearing display control unit 303-3.

[0032] Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a menu screen displayed on display 311 shown in Fig. 2. This screen is displayed on display 311 by being acquired from server device 1 by menu acquisition unit 303-1.

[0033] In FIG. 3, 31 is a matching screen section, which displays a face image uploaded by a user of any of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N as an initial screen. 32R is a right pupil section, which is displayed in an open state. 32L is a left pupil section, which is displayed in an open state. As an option, a function may be provided to adjust the image of the pupil section of the face image to a slightly wider or slightly closed state by performing AI processing on the angle of the opening. Although the matching screen section 31 is based on a viewpoint from the front, it may also be possible to execute display control such as switching between screens viewed from the left side, front, and right side, or dividing the screen into three and displaying them simultaneously. This allows the user to grasp the overall impression without making the color contact lens fitting check a single task, which is more likely to increase the desire to purchase.

[0034] Furthermore, the system may be configured to virtually display hairstyle, lipstick color, eyebrow position, and eyebrow thickness using AI processing.

[0035] Reference numeral 32 denotes a power selection section which is configured to enable the selection of color contact lenses with prescription according to the power of the myopic person.

[0036] 33 is a usage period selection section, which is configured to allow the user to select a usage period of one day, two weeks, or one month.

[0037] Reference numerals 34-1 to 34-13 denote color selection units, which are configured to enable a user to select a variety of color contact lenses with different hues in response to a selection operation.

[0038] The available hues are brown, hazel, gray, black, pink, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red, white, and clear (rainbow colors), and the depth of each color may be adjusted.

[0039] Reference numeral 35 denotes a lens diameter selection section, which is configured to be able to cooperate with a color diameter selection section 36 so that the user can select a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the contact lens that he or she uses.

[0040] BT1 is a change button (Change), which functions as a dress-up button that allows the lens to be fitted to both pupil sections 32R, 32L of the matching screen section 31 each time one of the color selection sections 34-1 to 34-13 is designated. Note that a button for designating a temporary favorite may be provided in the change operation, allowing the user to finally select the best-matching color contact lens from the selection candidates.

[0041] BT2 is a purchase decision button, which is operated by the user when purchasing the virtually fitted color contact lenses on the matching screen section 31. Instead of data terminals 2-1 to 2-N operated by users, a store may place data terminals 2-1 to 2-N on the shelves, and users entering the store may operate the above-mentioned data terminals 2-1 to 2-N, and then bring the operated data terminals 2-1 to 2-N themselves to the store counter, thereby enabling them to purchase the color contact lenses they desire.

[0042] [Effects of the first embodiment] According to this embodiment, a user operating data terminals 2-1 to 2-N connects to the EC site provided by server device 1, operates the menu screen presented by server device 1, uploads an image of the user's face captured by camera 32 to server device 1, and then performs an operation to select a color variation on the menu screen, thereby enabling the user to visually check, while simulating, whether the contact lens color is optimal for the user's facial features, skin color, eyebrow position, depth of facial features, etc., and to determine the color, size, and power of the color contact lenses to purchase.

[0043] Second Embodiment In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which a user purchases color contact lenses in an online shopping format via an EC site. However, the configuration may also be such that the user can visually view color contact lenses pre-stored in vending machines installed around town or near stations while simulating wearing them on a screen that displays them virtually, and determine the color, size, and strength of the color contact lenses to purchase.

[0044] FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a color contact lens vending machine according to this embodiment.

[0045] In this example, a vending machine 200 equipped with communication functions is communicatively connected to a network 21, and the vending machine 200 is equipped with a curtain that allows the purchaser to temporarily block out the outside world, similar to an automatic photo vending machine.

[0046] In Fig. 4, 201 is an operation screen that can display the menu screen shown in Fig. 3 and can function in the same manner as the above-mentioned operation. 202 is a package removal port, and when payment is completed by a payment method not shown, a discharge control unit 207, which will be described later, controls the behavior of a package acquisition arm that controls its activation, and the package of color contact lenses selected by the user is guided via a slope that leads to the removal port, so that the user can remove it by himself.

[0047] When the face image of the purchaser is captured by the camera 203, the face image is uploaded to the server device 1 via the network 21. Reference numeral 205 denotes a stocker in which packages of color contact lenses available for sale are stored in an identifiable manner.

[0048] In this embodiment, a color contact lens sales system may be configured including the server device 1 shown in FIG.

[0049] Specifically, vending machine 200, which sells color contact lenses in accordance with instructions from an operation unit given by a purchaser who purchases color contact lenses via a specified network 21, is characterized by comprising: a camera 203 that captures an image of the purchaser's face; an operation screen 201 that functions as a menu display means for displaying a menu screen including a purchase screen for displaying variations of color contact lenses available for purchase from vending machine 200; and a virtual wear display control unit 206 that receives a face image including a wearing pupil image in which the pupil part of the purchaser's facial image is replaced by an pupil image wearing a color contact lens of the selected hue by image processing in response to the purchaser instructing the menu screen and uploading the face image of the purchaser captured by camera 203 to vending machine 200 and selecting a desired color from the variations of color contact lenses displayed on the menu screen, and displays the received face image on operation screen 201.

[0050] Furthermore, the vending machine 200 shown in this embodiment is characterized by having an ejection control unit 207 that removes packages containing color contact lenses for which payment has been made in accordance with the instructions of the purchase button displayed on the operation screen 201 from the stocker 205 and ejects them to a receiving port.

[0051] [Effects of the second embodiment] According to this embodiment, the color contact lenses stored in advance in the vending machines 200 installed in towns and near stations can be viewed and purchased while simulating a virtual wearing display on a screen.

[0052] Third Embodiment FIG. 5 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of a color contact lens sales system according to this embodiment.

[0053] This example is characterized by the sale of color contact lenses in which a color contact lens ordering machine 500 is provided in a specific store, the machine having a display unit that displays variations of color contact lenses and an operation unit that is operated by a purchaser who purchases color contact lenses, and the color contact lens ordering machine 500 is capable of communicating with a server device 1 that supports the sale of color contact lenses.

[0054] However, in addition to the buttons shown in Fig. 3, the color contact lens ordering machine 500 also has a ticket issuing button BT3 that issues a ticket to be presented to a store salesperson with a purchase code (including color, size, diameter, etc.) that identifies the color contact lens finally selected by the purchaser, as shown in Fig. 6. Note that the menu screen shown in Fig. 6 shows a state in which the purchaser has selected color selection section 34-2 and selected "hazel" as the color, and the eyes are virtually colored and displayed.

[0055] When the purchaser presses the ticket issue button BT3, the thermal printer 510 prints the purchase code on thermal roll paper (not shown) and hands it over to the purchaser.

[0056] In this embodiment, a color contact lens sales system is provided between a color contact lens ordering machine 500 having a display unit 508 displaying the variations of color contact lenses and an operation unit 501 operated by a purchaser who purchases color contact lenses, and a server device 1 supporting the sale of color contact lenses, and the color contact lens ordering machine 500 is characterized by having a camera 503 for capturing a face image of the purchaser, a menu display unit for displaying a menu screen including a purchase screen for displaying the variations of color contact lenses available for purchase on the display unit 508 functioning as a menu screen shown in Fig. 6, and a virtual wearing display control unit 303-3 for generating a face image including a wearing pupil image in which the pupil part of the face image of the purchaser is replaced with a pupil image wearing a color contact lens of the selected hue by a predetermined image processing in response to selecting a desired color from the variations of color contact lenses displayed on the menu screen by instructing the menu screen, and displaying the face image on the display unit 508. The button unit 502 has a change button (Change) BT1, a purchase decision button BT2, and a ticket issue button BT3. Reference numeral 507 denotes a communication unit which performs two-way communication processing with the server device 1 via the communication unit 11 .

[0057] The operation unit 501 is also characterized by being provided with a thermal printer 510 that functions as an issuing unit that issues a ticket for purchase in response to the selection of any color contact lens. It is also possible to employ a configuration in which a purchase code is issued in the form of a QR code (registered trademark) to the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N operated by the purchasers.

[0058] [Effects of the third embodiment] According to this embodiment, by installing a color contact lens ordering machine 500 in a corner of the store, for example a drugstore, the color contact lenses selected by the user can be safely and securely sold by simply handing the purchase ticket issued in the store to a salesperson at the store, even if the user does not have in-depth technical knowledge about the specifications of color contact lenses.

[0059] [Fourth embodiment] In the color contact lens sales system shown in the first embodiment, instead of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N operated by users, data terminals 2-1 to 2-N are arranged on product shelves in the store 1000 so as to be operable by customers entering the store, and the color contact lens sales system can communicate with a server device 1 that manages the products of color contact lenses. In the color contact lens sales system, a data terminal (not shown) includes a display unit 508, a camera CA that captures an image of the face of a purchaser, a menu acquisition unit 303-1 that acquires from the server device 1 a menu screen including a purchase screen that displays the variations of color contact lenses that can be purchased on the display unit 508, and a menu acquisition unit 303-2 that instructs the menu screen to upload the face image of the purchaser captured by the camera CA to the server device and then displays the menu screen. In response to selecting a desired color from the displayed variations of color contact lenses, the server device 1 receives a face image including a worn pupil image in which the pupil part of the face image of the purchaser is replaced with an pupil image wearing a color contact lens of the selected hue by image processing, and displays the face image on the display unit 508, and an output unit (not shown) that outputs to the server device 1 by pressing a purchase decision button BT2 displayed on the menu screen displayed on the display unit.The server device 1 may be configured to include a notification unit (not shown) that obtains color contact lens purchase information output from data terminals 2-1 to 2-N on a terminal carried by a store employee, and notifies the purchaser of the removal of the selected color contact lens and the payment for the color contact lenses to be sold.

[0060] [Effects of the fourth embodiment] According to this embodiment, even a user who does not own a data terminal can purchase the most suitable color contact lenses by simply operating a data terminal in a store, while virtually trying on color contact lenses that suit them, without making significant changes to the configuration of the existing sales system.

[0061] The disclosure regarding the present invention described above can be summarized at least as follows.

[0062] (1) A color contact lens sales system capable of communicating, via a predetermined network, between a data terminal operated by a purchaser who purchases color contact lenses and a server device that provides an e-commerce site that sells color contact lenses, wherein the data terminal is characterized in that it comprises a display unit, a camera that captures an image of the purchaser's face, an acquisition means for acquiring a menu screen including a purchase screen that displays a variation of color contact lenses available for purchase on the display unit from the server device, and a virtual wear display control means for instructing the menu screen to upload the face image of the purchaser captured by the camera to the server device, and then, in response to selecting a desired color from the variations of color contact lenses displayed on the menu screen, receiving a face image including a wearing pupil image in which the server device replaces the pupil portion of the face image of the purchaser with an image of the purchaser wearing a color contact lens of the selected hue by image processing, and displaying the face image on the display unit.

[0063] (2) The data terminal is characterized in that it has a transmission means for transmitting to the server device purchase information for color contact lenses that emit any of the hues based on the wearing pupil image displayed on the display unit by the virtual wearing display control means.

[0064] (3) A color contact lens vending machine that sells color contact lenses in accordance with instructions from an operation unit given by a purchaser who purchases color contact lenses via a predetermined network, comprising: a camera that captures an image of the purchaser's face; a menu display means that displays a menu screen including a purchase screen for displaying variations of color contact lenses available from the vending machine; and a virtual wear display control means that, in response to instructing the menu screen and uploading the face image of the purchaser captured by the camera to the vending machine and then selecting a desired color from the variations of color contact lenses displayed on the menu screen, the vending machine receives a face image including a wear pupil image in which the pupil part of the pupil image of the purchaser is replaced by an image of the purchaser wearing a color contact lens of the selected hue by image processing, and displays the face image on a display unit.

[0065] (4) The device is characterized by having a discharge control means for removing a package containing the color contact lenses for which payment has been made in accordance with the instructions of the purchase button displayed on the operation unit from the stock unit and discharging it to a receiving port.

[0066] (5) A color contact lens sales system in which a color contact lens ordering machine having a display unit that displays variations of color contact lenses and an operation unit operated by a purchaser who purchases color contact lenses is provided in a specified store, and the color contact lens ordering machine and a server device that supports the sale of color contact lenses can communicate with each other, wherein the color contact lens ordering machine is characterized in that it comprises a camera that captures an image of the purchaser's face, a menu display means that displays on the display unit a menu screen including a purchase screen for displaying variations of color contact lenses available for purchase, and a virtual wear display control means that, in response to instructing the menu screen and selecting a desired color from the variations of color contact lenses displayed on the menu screen, generates a face image including a worn pupil image in which the pupil part of the purchaser's facial image is replaced by an pupil image wearing a color contact lens of the selected hue by predetermined image processing, and displays the face image on the display unit.

[0067] (6) The present invention is characterized in that it further comprises an issuing means for issuing a ticket for purchase in response to a selection of any of the color contact lenses on the operation unit.

[0068] (7) A color contact lens sales system capable of communicating between a data terminal placed on a product shelf in a store so as to be operable by a customer and a server device that manages product management of color contact lenses, the data terminal comprising: a display unit; a camera for capturing an image of the customer's face; and a menu screen acquisition means for acquiring a menu screen including a purchase screen that displays a variety of color contact lenses available for purchase from the server device on the display unit; a virtual wear display control means for instructing the menu screen to upload the customer's face image captured by the camera to the server device, and then, in response to the customer selecting a desired color from the variety of color contact lenses displayed on the menu screen, receiving a face image including a wearing pupil image in which the customer's pupil part of the face image is replaced by an image of the customer wearing a color contact lens of the selected hue by image processing, and displaying the face image on the display unit; and an output means for pressing a purchase button displayed on the menu screen displayed on the display unit to output the information to the server device, the server device comprising a notification means for acquiring color contact lens purchase information output from the data terminal on a terminal carried by a store employee, and notifying the customer of the removal of the color contact lens selected by the customer and the payment for the color contact lenses to be sold. [Industrial Applicability]

[0069] By installing a new signage system in a store that incorporates the camera function and user interface function of signage in cooperation with the functions of signage currently attracting attention as a display system, it is possible to configure the system so that customers can simulate color contact lenses that match their skin tone and facial expression while looking at best-selling color contact lenses and images of models wearing them, allowing them to casually experience a change of image on the street. [Explanation of symbols]

[0070] 1. Server device 1A Colored Contact Lens Fitting Application 2-1~2-N Data terminal 11 Communications Department 13 CPU 21 Network

Claims

1. A color contact lens sales system that enables communication between a data terminal operated by a purchaser who purchases color contact lenses and a server device that provides an EC site that sells color contact lenses, via a predetermined network, comprising: The data terminal comprises: A display unit; A camera for capturing a facial image of the purchaser; an acquisition means for acquiring a menu screen including a purchase screen that displays on the display unit a variety of color contact lenses that can be purchased from the server device; a virtual wear display control means for receiving a face image including a wear pupil image in which the pupil portion of the face image of the purchaser is replaced with an image in which the color contact lens of the selected hue is worn by the server device through image processing in response to a selection of a desired color from the variations of the color contact lenses displayed on the menu screen after instructing the menu screen to upload the face image of the purchaser captured by the camera to the server device, and displaying the face image on a display unit; A color contact lens sales system comprising:

2. The data terminal comprises: The color contact lens sales system according to claim 1, characterized in that the virtual wearing display control means includes a transmission means for transmitting to the server device purchase information for color contact lenses that exhibit any of the hues based on the wearing pupil image displayed on the display unit.

3. A color contact lens vending machine that sells color contact lenses in accordance with an instruction from an operation unit of a purchaser who purchases color contact lenses via a predetermined network, A camera for capturing a facial image of the purchaser; a menu display means for displaying a menu screen including a purchase screen for displaying variations of color contact lenses available for purchase from the vending machine; a virtual wear display control means for receiving a face image including a wear pupil image in which the pupil portion of the face image of the purchaser is replaced with an image in which the color contact lens of the selected hue is worn by the vending machine through image processing in response to the purchaser uploading a facial image of the purchaser captured by the camera to the vending machine by instructing the menu screen and selecting a desired color from the variations of the color contact lenses displayed on the menu screen, and displaying the face image on a display unit; A color contact lens vending machine comprising:

4. The color contact lens vending machine according to claim 3, further comprising a discharge control means for removing from the stock section a package containing the color contact lenses for which payment has been made in accordance with the instructions of a purchase button displayed on the operation unit, and discharging the package to a receiving port.

5. A color contact lens sales system is provided in a predetermined store, the color contact lens ordering machine having a display unit that displays variations of color contact lenses and an operation unit that is operated by a purchaser who purchases color contact lenses, and the color contact lens ordering machine and a server device that supports sales of color contact lenses can communicate with each other, The color contact lens ordering machine includes: A camera for capturing a facial image of the purchaser; a menu display means for displaying a menu screen including a purchase screen for displaying variations of color contact lenses available for purchase on the display unit; a virtual wearing display control means for generating a face image including a wearing pupil image by replacing the pupil portion of the face image of the purchaser photographed by the camera with an image of the purchaser wearing the color contact lens of the selected hue by a predetermined image processing in response to the purchaser instructing the menu screen and selecting a desired color from the variations of the color contact lenses displayed on the menu screen, and displaying the generated face image on the display unit; A color contact lens sales system comprising:

6. 6. The color contact lens sales system according to claim 5, further comprising an issuing means for issuing a ticket for purchase in response to a selection of any of the color contact lenses on the operation unit.

7. A color contact lens sales system in which a data terminal arranged on a product shelf in a store so as to be operable by a customer and a server device which manages the color contact lens products can communicate with each other, The data terminal comprises: A display unit; A camera for capturing a facial image of a purchaser; a means for acquiring a menu screen including a purchase screen that displays on the display unit a variety of color contact lenses that can be purchased from the server device; a virtual wear display control means for receiving a face image including a wear pupil image in which the pupil portion of the face image of the purchaser is replaced with an image in which the color contact lens of the selected hue is worn by the server device through image processing in response to a selection of a desired color from the variations of the color contact lenses displayed on the menu screen after instructing the menu screen to upload the face image of the purchaser captured by the camera to the server device, and displaying the face image on a display unit; an output means for pressing a purchase button displayed on the menu screen displayed on the display unit and outputting the purchase button to the server device, The server device includes: A color contact lens sales system characterized by comprising a notification means for acquiring color contact lens purchase information output from the data terminal on a terminal carried by a store employee and notifying the customer of the removal of the color contact lenses selected by the purchaser and the payment for the color contact lenses to be sold.

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