Facial treatment support system, facial treatment support method, and facial treatment support program

Abstract

To provide a facial treatment support system that can contribute to grasping an effect of a facial beauty treatment for a user by complementing functions by combining functions of information input and processing of various terminals in facial treatment equipment.SOLUTION: A facial treatment support system includes: facial treatment equipment having a stimulus imparting part for imparting a stimulus based on a predetermined stimulation condition to the face of a user and an equipment transmission part for transmitting the stimulation condition; a mirror body type imaging part having a mirror surface part for reflecting the face of the user, an imaging part for imaging the face of the user, a transmission part for transmitting a captured image of the face of the user, and an image display part for displaying the image; and facial treatment control equipment having a reception part for receiving the stimulation condition and the image of the face of the user, a face information reception part for receiving face information on the look of the face from the user, a first change information generation part for generating first change information for changing the stimulation condition of the facial treatment equipment on the basis of the face information and the image of the face of the user, and a control transmission part for transmitting the first change information to the facial treatment equipment.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a facial beauty support system, a facial beauty support method, and a facial beauty support program. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there has been known a facial beauty device that applies physical stimulation to the user's face to train the cheeks of the user (see Patent Document 1). The facial beauty device generates electrical stimulation known as EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) and applies low-frequency signals directly to the muscles to exercise the muscles by contracting and relaxing them.

[0003] The user can use this beauty device to improve sagging skin on the cheeks, etc. Here, the beauty device is configured to be used alone or with a device such as a smartphone to control the device. In this case, the effects of using the beauty device to perform massage, etc. are not displayed to the user in a concrete or objective manner. Therefore, it is difficult for the user to grasp the degree of effect, and the user is unlikely to be motivated to use the beauty device. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. WO2020 / 012754 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] As such, the inventor felt that using a beauty device alone was limited in that it was not possible to adequately grasp the effects of facial beauty treatments on the user and track their condition. In particular, he felt that it was limited in that the user himself could not feel the changes in his face. One of the reasons that motivates users to continue using a beauty device is that they can feel the changes in their face. If users can feel the changes in their face, they will continue to use the beauty device, and as a result, they will be able to achieve better effects and results. In addition, it is necessary for users to be aware of the changes while using the beauty device.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and provides a facial beauty support system, a facial beauty support method, and a facial beauty support program that can complement the functions of the facial beauty device alone by combining the information input and processing functions of various terminals with the facial beauty device, thereby helping the user understand the effects of facial beauty treatments and raise awareness of the user's own use of the device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In other words, the facial beauty support system is characterized by having a facial beauty device that includes a stimulus applying unit that applies stimulus to the user's face based on predetermined stimulus conditions and an device transmitting unit that transmits the stimulus conditions; a mirror-type imaging unit that includes a mirror unit that reflects the user's face, an imaging unit that images the user's face, a transmitting unit that transmits the captured image of the user's face, and an image display unit that displays the image; a facial beauty control device that includes a receiving unit that receives the stimulus conditions and the image of the user's face, a facial information receiving unit that receives facial information regarding the appearance of the face from the user, a first change information generating unit that generates first change information that changes the stimulus conditions of the facial beauty device based on the facial information and the image of the user's face, and a control transmitting unit that transmits the first change information to the facial beauty device.

[0008] Furthermore, the beauty device may include a condition information generation unit that measures the facial condition of either the skin or muscles or both of the user's face using a measurement unit and generates facial condition information, the device transmission unit transmits the facial condition information to the beauty control device, and the beauty control device may include a second change information generation unit that generates second change information that changes the stimulation conditions of the beauty device based on the facial condition information and an image of the user's face, and the control transmission unit transmits the second change information to the beauty device.

[0009] The facial beauty control device may include a control storage unit that stores changes over time in facial information or facial condition information, and a display unit that displays the changes over time.

[0010] The mirror-type imaging unit may include a mirror-type storage unit that stores changes over time in facial information or facial state information, and the changes over time may be displayed on the video display unit.

[0011] The mirror-type imaging unit may include an acquisition unit that acquires image information of the user's face captured by the imaging unit, and a comparison unit that generates comparison information by comparing the image information with previously acquired image information of the user or image information of the face of someone other than the user, and the video display unit may display the comparison information, and the transmission unit may transmit the comparison information to the facial beauty control device.

[0012] The facial beauty control device includes a suggestion presentation unit that presents facial beauty suggestions to the user based on the comparison information, and a suggestion transmission unit that transmits the facial beauty suggestions to a mirror-type imaging unit, and the mirror-type imaging unit may display the facial beauty suggestions on the video display unit.

[0013] The facial beauty control device may include a third change information generation unit that generates third change information for changing the stimulation conditions of the facial beauty device based on the comparison information, and the control transmission unit may transmit the third change information to the facial beauty device.

[0014] The facial beauty device is attached to the user's face and comprises a pair of left and right pad sections that contact and cover the user's cheeks and surrounding areas, and a connecting section that connects the pair of left and right pad sections together, and a measuring section may be provided on at least one of the pair of left and right pad sections. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] The facial beauty support system of the present invention comprises a facial beauty device having a stimulus applying unit that applies stimulus to the user's face based on predetermined stimulus conditions and an device transmitting unit that transmits the stimulus conditions; a mirror-type imaging unit that has a mirror unit that reflects the user's face, an imaging unit that images the user's face, a transmitting unit that transmits the captured image of the user's face, and an image display unit that displays the video; a facial beauty control device having a receiving unit that receives the stimulus conditions and the image of the user's face, a facial information receiving unit that receives facial information regarding the appearance of the user's face from the user, a first change information generating unit that generates first change information that changes the stimulus conditions of the facial beauty device based on the facial information and the image of the user's face, and a control transmitting unit that transmits the first change information to the facial beauty device.Therefore, by combining the information input and processing functions of various terminals with the facial beauty device, the functions of the facial beauty device alone can be complemented to help users become more aware of how to use the device. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of a facial beauty support system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. [Figure 5] 1A is a diagram showing the shape of a pad portion as viewed from the side, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing the shape of a pad portion as viewed from the bottom. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of how the facial beauty device is used. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a facial beauty device. [Figure 8]FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a mirror-type imaging unit. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a facial beauty control device. [Figure 10] FIG. 1 is a first schematic diagram showing a state in which the mirror-type imaging unit is used. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a second schematic diagram showing the use state of the mirror-type imaging unit. [Figure 12] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the facial beauty device. [Figure 13] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the mirror-type imaging unit. [Figure 14] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the facial beauty control device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The schematic diagram of FIG. 1 shows the main components constituting a facial beauty support system 1S according to an embodiment. The facial beauty support system 1S includes a facial beauty device 1 that a user U uses on their own face, a mirror-type image capture unit 40 that displays the user's own face, and a facial beauty control device 70 that transmits and receives data from the facial beauty device 1 and the mirror-type image capture unit 40 and performs calculations. The facial beauty device 1, the mirror-type image capture unit 40, and the facial beauty control device 70 are interconnected by wire or wirelessly. In this embodiment, they are interconnected via wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) or Bluetooth (registered trademark). The mirror-type image capture unit 40 is a device known as a smart mirror. The facial beauty control device 70 is a device capable of communication and calculations, such as a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer. The facial beauty control device 70 according to this embodiment is a smartphone.

[0018] In the facial beauty support system 1S of this embodiment, the facial beauty device 1 is shaped like headphones, as shown in the perspective view of FIG. 2 in addition to the schematic configuration diagram of FIG. 1. Of course, facial beauty devices in shapes other than the headphone shape can also be used. In the following explanation, the structure of the headphone-shaped facial beauty device 1 will be described. The facial beauty device 1 comprises a pair of pad sections 10 provided on the left and right, and a connecting section 11 that connects the pair of pad sections 10. A power supply section 16 is provided in the connecting section 11. The connecting section 11 is a band member that curves and extends to cover the user's head or neck when used by the user.

[0019] <Configuration of facial beauty device 1> As shown in the perspective view of Figure 2, the facial beauty device 1 of this embodiment has a connecting portion 11 that includes a headband 12 that covers the user's head, a pair of slider bands 13 extending from both ends of the headband 12, and a pair of housings 14 connected to the slider bands 13. Note that instead of the headband 12 that covers the user's head, a neckband that covers the back of the user's neck may be used. Furthermore, if the pad portion 10 is configured to be attached to the contact point, the headband 12 can be omitted as long as each pad portion 10 can be connected to the power supply portion 16.

[0020] In the following description, the front-rear direction, left-right direction, and up-down direction are defined based on the orientation of the user using the facial beauty device 1.

[0021] As shown in the front view of Fig. 3, the thickness of the headband 12 in the left-right direction varies depending on the position on the headband 12. The thickness of the headband 12 gradually increases from the center to both ends. A power supply unit 16 and an appliance transmitter unit 17 (communication unit) are built into both ends of the headband 12. The thickness of the headband 12 may also be uniform.

[0022] 4, the width dimension in the front-to-rear direction of the headband 12 is uniform over the entire area of ​​the headband 12. However, this is not limited to this, and for example, the width may be thickest near the area that contacts the top of the head and may become thinner closer to the pad portion 10.

[0023] 2, the thickness dimension in the left-right direction of slider band 13 is smaller than the thickness dimension of headband 12 and is uniform over the entire area of ​​slider band 13. As shown in FIG. 3, the width dimension in the front-rear direction of slider band 13 is smaller than the width dimension of headband 12 and is uniform over the entire area of ​​slider band 13.

[0024] The slider band 13 is arranged so as to be retractable inside the headband 12, and its length can be adjusted by pulling it out from the headband 12 according to the position of the pad portion 10 selected by the user. By making the length of the slider band 13 adjustable, the pad portion 10 can be brought into contact with the user's preferred position.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 2, the housing 14 is connected to the lower end of the slider band 13. The housing 14 accommodates the lower end of the slider band 13 and holds the pad portion 10. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the pad portion 10 is connected to the housing 14 via a support shaft 15. The support shaft 15 supports the pad portion 10 rotatably with respect to the housing 14, which is at both ends of the connecting portion 11, and is provided inside the housing 14. In FIG. 3, the housing 14 is shown to have a rectangular shape, but the shape of the housing 14 is not limited to a rectangular shape as long as it includes the support shaft 15 and accommodates the lower end of the slider band 13.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 5, the pad section 10 has a rectangular shape. FIG. 5(a) is a diagram showing the shape of the pad section as viewed from the side, and FIG. 5(b) is a diagram showing the shape of the pad section as viewed from the bottom. Note that, although the pad section 10 is rectangular here, the shape of the pad section 10 is not limited to this and may be circular, for example. Two of the four sides of the pad section 10 are curved. Of the peripheral edges of the pad section 10, the front edge located at the front is formed in a curved shape with the center in the up-down direction protruding rearward. Of the peripheral edges of the pad section 10, the rear edge located at the rear is formed in a curved shape with the center in the up-down direction protruding rearward. The pad section 10 is provided with a plurality of electrodes 20.

[0027] The electrodes 20 shown in FIG. 5(a) are provided with two pairs of positive electrodes (+) and negative electrodes (-) on the pad section 10. In the illustrated example, one pair of positive electrodes and negative electrodes is provided on the front side of the pad section 10, and one pair of positive electrodes and negative electrodes is provided on the rear side of the pad section 10. The arrangement of the electrodes 20 can be changed as desired. For example, the electrodes 20 may be provided with only one pair of positive electrodes (+) and negative electrodes (-), or three or more pairs.

[0028] The electrode 20 is a stimulating unit that applies electrical stimulation to the user's skin. Furthermore, the operation of the electrode 20 is performed based on predetermined stimulation conditions. The stimulation conditions are the current and voltage states under the control of the appliance control unit 27, which will be described later. A plurality of stimulation conditions (current and voltage states) are prepared in advance according to the level of stimulation and stored in the appliance memory unit 26. In addition, new stimulation conditions may be added afterwards by being transmitted from the facial beauty control device 70.

[0029] The pad unit 10 of the facial beauty device 1 is also provided with a measuring unit 25 (see FIG. 2) that measures the facial condition of either or both of the user's facial skin and muscles. The facial condition refers to the moisture and sebum of the user's skin, the elasticity of the muscles, and the state of blood flow. In this embodiment, the measuring unit 25 is provided on both of the pair of left and right pad units 10. Of course, the measuring unit 25 may be provided on only one side.

[0030] A known skin electrical conductivity meter is used to measure skin moisture. An indirect measurement based on light transmittance is used to measure sebum. A known hardness meter, which measures the hardness of facial muscles by moving a probe back and forth and applying a load, is used to measure facial muscle elasticity. A known infrared sensor is used to measure the amount of hemoglobin in the blood based on the amount of infrared light reflected, to measure the blood flow rate in facial muscles.

[0031] The user's skin moisture, sebum, muscle elasticity, and blood flow (facial condition) are measured by the measurement unit 25, and then the device control unit 27 (condition information generation unit 28) described later generates facial condition information (so-called numerical data) from each facial condition. Specifically, this numerical data includes skin moisture content AAA, skin sebum content BBB, skin elasticity CCC, and skin blood flow rate DDD. This facial condition information is transmitted from the facial beauty device 1 to the facial beauty control device 70 (see FIG. 1).

[0032] Figure 6 is a diagram showing an example of how to use the facial beauty device 1. As shown in Figure 6, the slider band 13 is stretched, and the pad portion 10 is rotated relative to the slider band 13 around the support shaft 15. As a result, the portion of the pad portion 10 on which the electrode 20 is provided comes into contact with a portion of the user's face that is located laterally inward of the center of the eye.

[0033] In this case, the facial beauty device 1 can be used with the pad portion 10 covering not only the orbicularis oculi muscle, zygomaticus major muscle, and buccinator muscle, but also at least a portion of the orbicularis oris muscle and levator labii superioris muscle. This allows stimulation from the electrodes 20 to be applied to a wider range of the face. As a result, the user's facial muscles are tightened (pumped up), eliminating sagging cheeks and achieving a slimmer face.

[0034] Fig. 7 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of the facial beauty device 1. As shown in Fig. 7, the facial beauty device 1 includes a device control unit 27, a device storage unit 26, electrodes 20, and a power supply unit 16. The facial beauty device 1 may also include a communication unit 17 (device transmission unit), an input unit 18, and a measurement unit 25. Each unit of the facial beauty device 1 is controlled by the device control unit 27.

[0035] The communication unit 17 (appliance transmission unit) has a function of communicating with an external device such as the facial beauty control device 70. The information transmitted by the communication unit 17 includes stimulation conditions (current and voltage conditions), facial condition information, etc. The communication unit 17 may also receive control commands for controlling the facial beauty device 1 from an external device such as the facial beauty control device 70. The communication unit 17 transmits the control commands received from the external device to the appliance control unit 27.

[0036] The input unit 18 accepts input from the user of the facial beauty device 1. The input unit 18 may be provided, for example, as hard keys or soft keys on the headband 12, and can specify stimulation conditions such as the frequency and voltage intensity of the voltage applied to the pad unit 10, as well as the operating mode. The input unit 18 transmits the input content to the device control unit 27. The input unit 18 may also include a power button for starting / stopping the facial beauty device 1. Note that if the communication unit 17 is provided and operations are accepted from an external device such as a facial beauty control device 70, the input unit 18 can be omitted.

[0037] The device control unit 27 is a processor (CPU, etc.) that has the function of controlling each part of the facial beauty device 1. The device control unit 27 realizes the functions that the facial beauty device 1 should perform by executing various programs stored in the device storage unit 26 (ROM, RAM, SSD, etc.).

[0038] The device control unit 27 includes, as a functional unit, a condition information generation unit 28. The condition information generation unit 28 generates facial condition information of various numerical values ​​from the moisture content of the user's skin, sebum, muscle elasticity, and blood flow state (facial condition) measured by the measurement unit 25.

[0039] The device storage unit 26 is a storage medium having the function of storing various programs and data for controlling each part of the facial beauty device 1. Specifically, these include stimulation conditions for changing the state of the current and voltage supplied to the electrodes 20 over time, and operating conditions for the measurement unit 25. The device storage unit 26 can be realized by a flash memory, for example, but is not limited to this.

[0040] The power supply unit 16 may be a primary battery or a secondary battery. If it is a secondary battery, the facial beauty device 1 may be provided with a charging terminal that allows the power supply unit 16 to be charged.

[0041] <Configuration of the mirror-type imaging unit 40> 1, the mirror-type imaging unit 40 is called, for example, a smart mirror, and includes a mirror surface 41 that reflects the user's face, an imaging unit 42 that images the user's face, a communication unit 43 (transmission unit) (see FIG. 8) that transmits the image of the user's face that has been captured, and an image display unit 44 that displays the image. In addition, switches for a power supply system, an input system, etc. may also be provided.

[0042] The mirror surface 41 functions as a mirror and also incorporates a one-way mirror in part to realize the display on the image display unit 44 .

[0043] A known camera is mounted in the imaging unit 42, and a CCD camera, a CMOS image sensor, etc. is used. The imaging unit 42 captures a moving or still image of the user's face.

[0044] The video display unit 44 is formed in a part of the mirror surface unit 41 and is an image display device using a liquid crystal or organic EL display or the like.

[0045] Fig. 8 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of the mirror-type imaging unit 40. As shown in Fig. 8, the mirror-type imaging unit 40 includes an imaging unit 42, a communication unit 43 (transmission unit), an image display unit 44, a mirror-type control unit 45, a mirror-type storage unit 48, etc. The imaging unit 42, the communication unit 43 (transmission unit), the image display unit 44, the mirror-type storage unit 48, etc. are controlled by the mirror-type control unit 45. The mirror-type imaging unit 40 is also provided with a power supply (not shown) as appropriate.

[0046] The mirror body control unit 45 is a processor (CPU, etc.) that has the function of controlling each unit of the mirror body imaging unit 40. The mirror body control unit 45 executes various programs stored in a mirror body storage unit 48 (ROM, RAM, SSD, etc.) to realize the functions that should be performed by the mirror body imaging unit 40. Furthermore, the mirror body control unit 45 includes an acquisition unit 46 and a comparison unit 47 as functional units.

[0047] The acquisition unit 46 acquires image information of the user's face captured by the imaging unit 42. As shown in the schematic diagram of Fig. 10, the user's face is captured by the imaging unit 42, and the image of the user's face is stored in the mirror body storage unit 48 as image information.

[0048] The comparison unit 47 generates comparison information by comparing the image information with previously acquired image information of the user or image information of the face of a person other than the user.

[0049] For example, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 11, a previous image of the user's face (previous image information) is displayed on the right side of the page, and a currently acquired image of the user's face (current image information) is displayed on the left side of the page for comparison. The result of this comparison is the comparison information. In the illustrated example, the same person is used. Alternatively, a facial image of another person (not shown) that the user wants to use as reference may be generated. The comparison information, which is the result of the comparison, is then displayed by the video display unit 44.

[0050] The communication unit 43 (transmission unit) transmits comparison information, which is the result of the comparison, to the facial beauty control device 70.

[0051] The image displayed by the video display unit 44 in the schematic diagram of FIG. 11 also includes suggestions for the user. Comparing the left and right images, the user's current face appears slightly puffy. Therefore, in order to restore the previous facial appearance, it is considered necessary to remove the swelling and strengthen the cheek muscles. Therefore, for example, in the schematic diagram of FIG. 11, shaded inverted triangular areas A1 and A2 are displayed below the currently acquired image of the user's face (current image information) and the previous image of the face (previous image information), respectively. This indicates the areas of the face that require cosmetic treatment. This information is transmitted from the beauty control device 70.

[0052] That is, the mirror-type imaging unit 40 displays the visualized facial beauty treatment suggestions on the image display unit 44. This allows the user to be provided with accurate information on which areas the facial beauty device 1 should be used with the utmost care.

[0053] <Configuration of facial beauty control device 70> The facial beauty control device 70 of the embodiment is generally called a smartphone or the like, and as can be seen from Fig. 1, a display unit 71 is provided on one side of the device, which can display various information, images, videos, etc., and the user can input instructions from the display unit 71. The display unit 71 is an image display device using a liquid crystal or organic electroluminescence (EL) display, etc., and also serves as a touch panel.

[0054] Fig. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the facial beauty control device 70. As shown in Fig. 9, the facial beauty control device 70 includes a display unit 71, a communication unit 72 (receiving unit), a control unit 73, a memory unit 74 (control memory unit), etc. The display unit 71, the communication unit 72 (receiving unit), and the memory unit 74 (control memory unit) are controlled by the control unit 73. The facial beauty control device 70 is also provided with a power source (not shown) as appropriate.

[0055] The communication unit 72 receives the stimulation conditions transmitted from the facial beauty device 1 and the image of the user's face transmitted from the mirror-type image capturing unit 40, and therefore serves as a receiving unit.

[0056] The control unit 73 is a processor (CPU, etc.) having the function of controlling each unit of the facial beauty control device 70. The control unit 73 executes various programs stored in the storage unit 74 (control storage unit) (ROM, RAM, SSD, etc.) to realize the functions to be performed by the facial beauty control device 70. Furthermore, the control unit 73 includes, as functional units, a facial information receiving unit 80, a first change information generating unit 81, a second change information generating unit 82, a third change information generating unit 83, a proposal presenting unit 84, a proposal transmitting unit 85, etc.

[0057] The facial information receiving unit 80 receives facial information relating to the state of the face from the user. The facial information received at this point is the user's self-reported facial state, and is displayed as items in a selection format on the display unit 71. For example, the items may include puffy cheeks, swollen eyelids, sagging jaw, etc., and the degree of each item is displayed on a scale of 3 to 5. The user can then respond in a selection format via the display unit 71.

[0058] The first change information generation unit 81 generates first change information that changes the stimulation conditions of the facial beauty device 1 based on facial information input by the user and an image of the user's actual face transmitted from the mirror-type imaging unit 40.

[0059] When the initial stimulation condition of the facial beauty device 1 is a condition for gently stimulating the cheeks, and the facial information indicates that the swelling of the cheeks has increased, the stimulation condition is changed from the initial gentle to a moderate level with increased stimulation so as to strengthen the stimulation to the cheeks and eliminate the swelling. Information regarding such a change in the stimulation condition is the first change information.

[0060] The second change information generation unit 82 generates second change information that changes the stimulation conditions of the facial beauty device based on the facial condition information transmitted from the facial beauty device 1 and the image of the user's face transmitted from the mirror-type imaging unit 40.

[0061] In the case of the second change information, the information that causes the change is composed of a combination of measurements taken by the measurement unit 25 of the facial beauty device 1 and an image of the user's actual face. For example, the stimulation conditions are changed based on muscle stiffness and changes in blood flow that the user may not be aware of. Therefore, it is possible to detect that cheek swelling that the user perceives as simply swelling is actually caused by muscle stiffness. In this case, the stimulation conditions are changed from the initial gentle condition to one in which the stimulation is increased while the interval between increases and decreases in stimulation is lengthened. Information regarding such changes in stimulation conditions is the second change information.

[0062] The third change information generating section 83 generates third change information for changing the stimulation conditions of the facial beauty device 1 based on the comparison information generated in and transmitted from the mirror-type imaging section 40 .

[0063] In the case of the third change information, the basis for the change is information comparing the user's own current and past facial appearances, or information comparing the user's current facial appearance with the face of a third party for reference. Based on the comparison shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 11, the stimulation conditions of the facial beauty device 1 are automatically changed to determine which areas should be massaged intensively. For example, if the comparison information indicates that the wrinkles around the corners of the eyes are the focus of massage, the stimulation conditions are changed from the initial gentle stimulation to a weaker stimulation and the interval between increases and decreases in stimulation is lengthened. This information regarding the change in stimulation conditions is the third change information.

[0064] The first change information, second change information, and third change information are merely examples. Furthermore, a suitable table (not shown) may be used, for example, to combine the input conditions and the information regarding changes to the output stimulus conditions. When exploring the combinations, it is also possible to enrich the population and use deep learning.

[0065] Furthermore, the communication unit 72 serves as a control transmission unit and transmits the first change information, the second change information, and the third change information to the facial beauty device 1.

[0066] The suggestion presentation unit 84 presents a facial beauty treatment suggestion to the user based on the comparison information. That is, the suggestion is a facial beauty treatment suggestion such as which area or part of the user's face should be electrically stimulated using the facial beauty device 1. For example, the suggestion may be something like, "Use a strong stimulation setting around the parotid gland for 10 minutes at a time."

[0067] The suggestion sending unit 85 transmits the facial beauty suggestion to the mirror-type imaging unit 40. Upon receiving the suggestion, the mirror-type imaging unit 40 displays on the video display unit 44, for example, text such as "Please apply the strong stimulation setting to the area around the parotid gland for 10 minutes at a time."

[0068] When proposing facial beauty treatments, the measurement results from the measurement unit 25 are also taken into consideration. For example, if the skin has a low moisture content, a suitable emulsion (product name) for the user's skin may also be suggested. In addition, massage techniques may also be suggested.

[0069] In addition, an advantage of using the facial beauty support system 1S is that the effects of using the facial beauty device 1 and practicing other beauty techniques such as massage are clearly presented to the user.

[0070] The storage unit 74 of the facial beauty control device 70 stores changes over time in facial information or facial condition information. Therefore, changes over time in the facial information items input by the user at any time or changes over time in facial condition information are stored for a predetermined period of time. The record of these changes over time is displayed on the display unit 71 of the facial beauty control device 70.

[0071] Alternatively, the mirror storage unit 48 of the mirror-type image capture unit 40 stores changes over time in facial information or facial state information. Therefore, changes over time in the facial information items input by the user at any time or changes over time in facial state information are stored for a predetermined period of time. The record of these changes over time is displayed on the video display unit 44 of the mirror-type image capture unit 40.

[0072] The record of the change over time displayed on either or both of the display unit 71 and the video display unit 44 may be, for example, a time-series graph organized into appropriate categories. Because the user can visually check the record of the change over time as a graph, the user can more easily experience the effects of the facial beauty device 1 and may be encouraged to continue using the device.

[0073] <How to use: Proposal example> The results of the Facial Beauty Support System 1S are reflected in categories such as, for example, "(a) effective" and "(b) not effective," "(c) actually using the device" and "(d) not using the device," "(e) immediately after starting (within one month)" and "(f) two months or later."

[0074] In the case of "(a) I'm seeing results" - "(c) I'm actually using the device" - "(e) I started using it immediately (within one month)" A video (video from the mirror-type image pickup unit 40 that creates anticipation for continued use) is presented to the user as a facial beauty suggestion. In the case of "(a) I'm seeing results" - "(c) I'm actually using the device" - "(f) After 2 months" A video (a product description video of another facial beauty device 1 from the mirror-type image capturing unit 40) is presented to the user as a facial beauty treatment suggestion.

[0075] "(a) It's working" - "(d) I'm not using the device" - "(e) I just started (within a month)" A video (a video explaining the product of the facial beauty device 1 from the mirror-type image pickup unit 40) is presented to the user as a facial beauty treatment suggestion. In the case of "(a) Effective" - ​​"(d) No device used" - "(f) After 2 months" A store guide recommending the facial beauty device 1 is displayed on the mirror-type image pickup unit 40 or the like.

[0076] "(b) No effect" - "(c) I am actually using the device" - "(e) I just started (within one month)" A video (video from the mirror-type image pickup unit 40 that creates anticipation for continued use) is presented to the user as a facial beauty suggestion. In the case of "(b) No effect" - "(c) Actually using the device" - "(f) After 2 months" Separately, product information, store information for counseling, etc. is displayed on the mirror-type image pickup unit 40 or the like.

[0077] "(b) No effect" - "(d) Not using the device" - "(e) Just started (within one month)" A video (video from the mirror-type image pickup unit 40 that creates anticipation for continued use) is presented to the user as a facial beauty suggestion. In the case of "(b) No effect" - "(d) Not using the device" - "(f) After 2 months" A video (a product description video of another facial beauty device 1 from the mirror-type image capturing unit 40) is presented to the user as a facial beauty treatment suggestion.

[0078] <Usage example> Here, an example of how to use the facial beauty support system 1S will be described. First, the user takes an image of his or her own face through the mirror-type image pickup unit 40 as shown in FIG. Then, based on the captured image, comparison with a database, comparison with a reference value, comparison with real time series transitions, etc. are performed as shown in Fig. 11. In the illustrated example, the image of the user's face acquired this time (current image information) is compared with a previous image of the face (previous image information). This sets a goal (previous self) for the user to aim for. Furthermore, if necessary, numerical information on priority beauty areas on the face, daily or weekly record accumulations and changes therein, etc. may be displayed on the video display unit 44. The display format may also be a time-series graph format.

[0079] Next, a beauty solution program (massage videos, product suggestions, etc.) based on the results of the comparison is performed through the mirror-type image capture unit 40. Specifically, it is the display etc. mentioned in the above "How to use: Proposal example." By combining both the change over time and the solution program, users can easily find meaning in continuing, and it is possible to avoid a loss of motivation such as quitting midway or continuing aimlessly. Furthermore, the stimulation conditions such as the strength and frequency of the electrical stimulation of the facial beauty device 1 are updated based on the results of the comparison. In this way, the various devices work together to enable users to achieve effective facial beauty treatments.

[0080] The facial beauty support method and facial beauty support program in the facial beauty support system 1S will now be described with reference to the flowcharts in Figures 12 to 14. The facial beauty support method is executed by the device control unit 27 of the facial beauty device 1, the mirror body control unit 45 of the mirror-type imaging unit 40, and the control unit 73 of the facial beauty control device 70 based on the facial beauty support program.

[0081] The facial beauty support program causes the facial beauty device 1 to realize a measurement function, a status information generation function, and a transmission function, causes the mirror-type imaging unit 40 to realize an acquisition function, a comparison function, a control memory function, a display function, and a transmission function, and causes the facial beauty control device 70 to realize various functions such as a receiving function, a facial information reception function, a first change condition generation function, a second change condition generation function, a third change condition generation function, a proposal presentation function, a proposal transmission function, a control transmission function, a memory function, and a display function.

[0082] The flowchart in Figure 12 shows the main processing of the facial beauty device 1, and includes a measurement step (S110), a status information generation step (S120), and a transmission step (S130). The measurement function measures the facial condition of either the skin or muscles on the user's face, or both (S110; measurement step). The status information generation function generates facial status information from measurements taken by the measurement unit (S120; status information generation step). The transmission function transmits various types of information from the facial beauty device 1 to the facial beauty control device 70 (S130; transmission step).

[0083] The flowchart in FIG. 13 shows the main processing of the mirror-type image capture unit 40, and includes an acquisition step (S410), a comparison step (S420), a control and storage step (S430), a display step (S440), and a transmission step (S450). The acquisition function acquires image information of the user's face captured by the image capture unit and other instructions from the user (S410; acquisition step). The comparison function generates comparison information by comparing previously acquired image information of the user or image information of the face of someone other than the user (S420; comparison step). The control and storage function stores changes over time in facial information or facial state information (S430; control and storage step). The display function displays the changes over time (S440; display step). The transmission function transmits various information from the mirror-type image capture unit 40 to the facial beauty control device 70 (S450; transmission step).

[0084] 14 shows the main processing of the facial beauty control device 70, and includes a receiving step (S710), a facial information receiving step (S720), a first change condition generating step, a second change condition generating step, and a third change condition generating step (S730), a suggestion presenting step (S740), a transmitting step (S750), a storing step (S760), and a displaying step (S770). Of course, the various steps necessary for the operation of the facial beauty support system 1S itself are also included.

[0085] The receiving function receives stimulation conditions and an image of the user's face (S710; receiving step). The facial information receiving function receives facial information regarding the user's facial appearance from the user (S720; facial information receiving step). The first change condition generating function, the second change condition generating function, and the third change condition generating function generate first change information for changing the stimulation conditions of the facial beauty device 1 based on the facial information and the user's facial image, generate second change information for changing the stimulation conditions of the facial beauty device 1 based on the facial condition information and the user's facial image, or generate third change information for changing the stimulation conditions of the facial beauty device 1 based on the comparison information (S730; first change condition generating step, second change condition generating step, third change condition generating step). The suggestion presenting function presents facial beauty suggestions to the user based on the comparison information (S740; suggestion presenting step). The sending function transmits the first change information, second change information, or third change information to the facial beauty device 1 (S750). The storage function stores the changes over time of the facial information or facial state information (S760; storage step). The display function displays the changes over time on the video display unit (S770; display step).

[0086] In the above embodiment, the method of controlling the voltage in the facial beauty device 1 is to have the device's processor execute a control program or the like, but this may also be achieved by a logic circuit (hardware) or dedicated circuit formed in an integrated circuit (IC (Integrated Circuit) chip, LSI (Large Scale Integration)) or the like in the facial beauty device 1. Furthermore, these circuits may be realized by one or more integrated circuits, and the functions of the multiple functional units described in the above embodiment may be realized by a single integrated circuit. LSIs are sometimes referred to as VLSIs, super LSIs, ultra LSIs, etc., depending on the level of integration.

[0087] The control program may be recorded on a processor-readable recording medium, which may be a "non-transitory tangible medium" such as a tape, disk, card, semiconductor memory, or programmable logic circuit. The control program may be supplied to the processor via any transmission medium capable of transmitting the control program (such as a communications network or broadcast waves). The present invention may also be realized in the form of a data signal embedded in a carrier wave, in which the control program is embodied by electronic transmission.

[0088] The control program can be implemented using, for example, a scripting language such as ActionScript or JavaScript (registered trademark), an object-oriented programming language such as Objective-C or Java (registered trademark), or a markup language such as HTML5, but is not limited to these. [Explanation of symbols]

[0089] 1S Facial Beauty Support System 1. Facial beauty equipment 10 Pad section 11 Connecting part 12 Headbands 17 Communication unit (instrument transmitter) 20 electrodes 25 Measuring part 26 Memory section 27 Instrument Control Section 28 Status Information Generation Unit 40 Mirror-type imaging unit 41 Mirror surface part 42 Imaging unit 43 Communication unit (transmission unit) 44 Video display section 45 Microscope control unit 46 Acquisition Department 47 Comparison Section 48 Mirror memory section 70 Beauty Control Devices 71 Display section 72 Communication unit (receiving unit) 73 Control Unit 74 Memory section 80 Facial Information Reception Department 81 First change information generation unit 82 Second change information generation unit 83 Third change information generation unit 84 Proposal presentation section 85 Proposal Transmission Department U user

Claims

1. a stimulating unit that applies stimuli to the face of a user based on predetermined stimulating conditions; an instrument transmitter that transmits the stimulation conditions; A facial beauty device comprising: a mirror portion that reflects the face of the user; an imaging unit that images the face of the user; a transmitting unit that transmits the captured image of the user's face; a video display unit that displays a video; a mirror-type imaging unit comprising: a receiving unit that receives the stimulus conditions and an image of the user's face; a facial information receiving unit that receives facial information relating to the appearance of the face from the user; a first modification information generating unit that generates first modification information for modifying the stimulation conditions of the facial beauty device based on the facial information and an image of the user's face; a control transmission unit that transmits the first change information to the facial beauty device; A facial beauty control device comprising: A facial beauty support system characterized by:

2. The facial beauty device is a condition information generating unit that generates facial condition information by measuring the facial condition of either or both of the skin and muscles of the user's face using a measuring unit; The device transmitting unit transmits the facial condition information to the facial beauty control device; The facial beauty control device is a second modification information generating unit that generates second modification information for modifying the stimulation conditions of the facial beauty device based on the facial condition information and the image of the user's face, The control transmission unit transmits the second change information to the facial beauty device. The facial beauty support system according to claim 1.

3. The facial beauty control device is a control storage unit that stores the facial information or the facial state information and changes over time; a display unit that displays the change over time; The facial beauty support system according to claim 2 .

4. The mirror-type imaging unit a mirror body storage unit that stores the facial information or the facial state information with time; The change over time is displayed on the video display unit. The facial beauty support system according to claim 2.

5. The mirror-type imaging unit an acquisition unit that acquires image information of the user's face captured by the imaging unit; a comparison unit that generates comparison information by comparing the image information with previously acquired image information of the user or image information of the face of another person other than the user, the video display unit displays the comparison information; The transmitting unit transmits the comparison information to the facial beauty control device. The facial beauty support system according to claim 1.

6. The facial beauty control device is a suggestion presentation unit that presents facial beauty suggestions to the user based on the comparison information; a suggestion sending unit that sends the facial beauty suggestion to a mirror-type image capturing unit, The mirror-type imaging unit displays the facial beauty treatment suggestions on the image display unit. The facial beauty support system according to claim 5.

7. The facial beauty control device is a third modification information generating unit that generates third modification information for modifying the stimulation conditions of the facial beauty device based on the comparison information; The control transmission unit transmits the third change information to the facial beauty device. The facial beauty support system according to claim 5.

8. The facial beauty device is A pair of left and right pad portions that are attached to the face of the user and that come into contact with and cover the cheeks and the surrounding areas of the user; a connecting portion that connects the pair of left and right pad portions to each other, The measuring unit is provided on at least one of the pair of left and right pad units. The facial beauty support system according to claim 2.

9. a stimulating unit that applies stimuli to the face of a user based on predetermined stimulating conditions; A facial beauty device including a device transmission unit that transmits the stimulation conditions; a mirror portion that reflects the face of the user; an imaging unit that images the face of the user; a transmitting unit that transmits the captured image of the user's face; a mirror-type imaging unit including an image display unit that displays an image; A facial beauty support method in a facial beauty support system having the stimulation conditions and a facial beauty control device including a receiving unit that receives an image of the user's face, The facial beauty control device is a facial information receiving step of receiving facial information regarding the face from the user; a first modification information generating step of generating first modification information for modifying the stimulation conditions of the facial beauty device based on the facial information and the image of the user's face; a control transmission step of transmitting the first change information to the facial beauty device. A facial beauty support method characterized by:

10. a stimulating unit that applies stimuli to the face of a user based on predetermined stimulating conditions; A facial beauty device including a device transmission unit that transmits the stimulation conditions; a mirror portion that reflects the face of the user; an imaging unit that images the face of the user; a transmitting unit that transmits the captured image of the user's face; a mirror-type imaging unit including an image display unit that displays an image; A facial beauty support program in a facial beauty support system having the stimulation conditions and a facial beauty control device including a receiving unit that receives an image of the user's face, The facial beauty control device, a facial information receiving function for receiving facial information regarding the face from the user; a first modification information generating function for generating first modification information for modifying the stimulation conditions of the facial beauty device based on the facial information and the image of the user's face; and a control transmission function of transmitting the first change information to the facial beauty device. A facial beauty support program characterized by:

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