Artificial nal order receiving device, artificial nail order receiving system, artificial nail order receiving method and program

Abstract

To provide a system offering high convenience for users and enabling the users to obtain high-quality artificial nails.SOLUTION: An artificial nail order receiving device includes an order reception processing unit that receives order specifications including position information of design elements to be added to an artificial nail via an order screen displayed on a terminal device of a user, and a manufacturing management unit that generates mask shape data representing a shape of a mask indicating positions of the design elements relative to the artificial nail when the mask is superimposed on the artificial nail, on the basis of the position information included in the order specifications, and outputs the mask shape data.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an artificial nail order receiving device, an artificial nail order receiving system, an artificial nail order receiving method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Artificial nails (which come in various forms such as gel nails, nail tips, and nail stickers) are enjoyed by having them applied at nail salons or by users themselves applying mass-produced products to their nails as is or by arranging them.

[0003] Regarding artificial nails, for example, Patent Document 1 describes a method for improving the productivity of nail tips that are highly compatible with users' nails. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-67385 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, there are various issues with artificial nails, such as the following:

[0006] <Challenges of Nail Salons (Gel Nails)> The procedure takes time (2-3 hours). The fees are high (average 5,800 yen per session). The results of the treatment will vary depending on the skill of the nail artist. Generally, if you hire a skilled nail artist, the cost will be higher. In regional cities, there are few nail salons. There are many nail salons that are only for women, and there are few that are open to men. I can't lengthen my nails.

[0007] <Challenges of self-nail (nail tips)> Mass-produced nail tips may not fit the shape or size of the user's nails. It doesn't look nice. It feels strange when applied to the nail. After applying the nail tip to the nail, it is troublesome to trim the shape of the part of the nail tip that is sticking out from the nail. It is vulnerable to impact and easily peels off. When attached with adhesive tape, it is vulnerable to water and easily peels off. There is no guarantee that you will find a design you like among mass-produced nail tips.

[0008] <Challenges of self-nail (nail stickers)> Nail stickers alone do not add thickness to the nails, so the finished result is inferior to that of a nail salon. To achieve a good finish, a top coat must be applied, which is a time-consuming process that requires skill (if you are clumsy, the finish will not be beautiful). When applying the nail stickers to your nails, you will need to process them (cut, file, etc.) to fit your nails. Even if the nail sticker is processed, it may not match the shape of the nail, resulting in areas of the nail that are not covered by the nail sticker. The nails cannot be lengthened.

[0009] The present invention is intended to solve at least one of the above problems, and aims to provide a system that is highly convenient for users and enables them to obtain high-quality artificial nails. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] The present application includes a number of means for solving at least part of the above problems, examples of which are as follows.

[0011] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an artificial nail order receiving device according to one aspect of the present invention includes an order processing unit that receives order specifications including positional information of design elements to be added to the artificial nail via an order screen displayed on a user's terminal device, and a manufacturing management unit that generates mask shape data representing the shape of a mask that indicates the relative position of the design elements to the artificial nail when superimposed on the artificial nail based on the positional information included in the order specifications, and outputs the mask shape data.

[0012] The design element may be one or more combinations of colors, patterns, figures, and images that are painted, printed, or attached to the artificial nail, and the mask shape data may include notches or through holes that indicate the position of the design element.

[0013] The design element may be a decorative part that is adhered to the artificial nail, and the mask shape data may include a notch or a through hole that indicates the position of the design element.

[0014] In the mask shape data, a notch or a through hole corresponding to the shape of the design element can be formed.

[0015] The manufacturing management section may provide an alignment section for aligning the mask with respect to the artificial nail in at least one of the mask shape data and the artificial nail shape data.

[0016] The manufacturing management department can generate false nail shape data representing the shape of the false nail that conforms to the surface shape of the user's nail based on nail shape data prepared in advance that represents the shape of the user's nail, and can generate the mask shape data that conforms to the surface shape of the false nail based on the false nail shape data.

[0017] The order specifications may include one or more combinations of the toe shape and toe length of the artificial nail, and the manufacturing management department may generate the artificial nail shape data that reflects one or more of the toe shape and the toe length.

[0018] The manufacturing management department can output the artificial nail shape data to a 3D printer that forms the artificial nail or a mold of the artificial nail.

[0019] The design elements may include a combination of one or more of patterns, figures, and decorative parts that are integrally formed on the artificial nail, and the manufacturing management department may generate the artificial nail shape data to which the shapes of the design elements are integrally added.

[0020] The order processing unit can accept the setting of the type and position for each of the one or more design elements for each of the user's fingers via the order screen, and the manufacturing management unit can generate the mask shape data indicating the relative position of the one or more design elements with respect to the artificial nail corresponding to each of the user's fingers.

[0021] The order processing unit can generate artificial nail shape data representing the shape of the artificial nails that conforms to the surface shape of the user's nails based on nail shape data that is prepared in advance and represents the shape of the user's nails, and display an image of the artificial nails on the order screen.

[0022] Another aspect of the present invention provides an artificial nail order receiving system comprising: a terminal device used by a user ordering artificial nails; and an artificial nail order receiving device that receives orders for the artificial nails from the user. The artificial nail order receiving device comprises: an order processing unit that receives order specifications including positional information of design elements to be added to the artificial nails via an order screen displayed on the user's terminal device; and a manufacturing management unit that generates mask shape data representing the shape of a mask that indicates the relative position of the design elements to the artificial nail when superimposed on the artificial nail based on the positional information included in the order specifications, and outputs the mask shape data to manufacturing equipment for the artificial nails. The terminal device receives operations from the user regarding the setting of the design elements to the artificial nails on the order screen.

[0023] According to yet another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an artificial nail order receiving method using an artificial nail order receiving system comprising a terminal device used by a user ordering artificial nails and an artificial nail order receiving device that receives an order for the artificial nails from the user, the method including the steps of: connecting to the artificial nail order receiving device and displaying an order screen by the terminal device, and receiving operations from the user on the order screen regarding the setting of design elements to be added to the artificial nails; receiving, from the terminal device, order specifications including positional information of the design elements to be added to the artificial nails; generating, based on the positional information included in the order specifications, mask shape data representing the shape of a mask that indicates the relative position of the design elements with respect to the artificial nail when superimposed on the artificial nail; and outputting the mask shape data to an artificial nail manufacturing facility.

[0024] A program according to yet another aspect of the present invention causes a computer serving as an artificial nail order receiving device to execute processes including the steps of: accepting order specifications including positional information of design elements to be added to the artificial nail via an order screen displayed on a user's terminal device; generating mask shape data representing the shape of a mask that indicates the relative position of the design elements to the artificial nail when superimposed on the artificial nail based on the positional information included in the order specifications; and outputting the mask shape data.

[0025] A program according to yet another aspect of the present invention causes a computer serving as a terminal device to connect to an artificial nail order receiving device and display an order screen, and to receive operations from a user on the order screen regarding the setting of design elements to be added to the artificial nail, wherein the artificial nail order receiving device comprises: an order processing unit that receives, from the terminal device, order specifications including position information of the design elements to be added to the artificial nail; and a manufacturing management unit that generates mask shape data representing the shape of a mask that indicates the relative position of the design elements with respect to the artificial nail when superimposed on the artificial nail, based on the position information included in the order specifications, and outputs the mask shape data. [Effects of the Invention]

[0026] According to the present invention, a system can be provided that is highly convenient for users and allows them to obtain high-quality artificial nails.

[0027] Problems, configurations, and effects other than those described above will become apparent from the following description of the embodiments. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0028] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an outline of an artificial nail order receiving system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an overview of an artificial nail order receiving system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an artificial nail order receiving system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the data structure of each piece of information stored in the storage unit. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure of the order specifications. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of an artificial nail order manufacturing process performed by the artificial nail order receiving system. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example of the nail-shaped display screen as an order screen. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example of a nail tip selection screen as an order screen. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display example of a nail tip customization screen as an order screen. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an artificial nail base. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a mask for pattern painting. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a mask for adhering decorative parts. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0029] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In all drawings used to describe the embodiment, identical components are generally designated by the same reference numerals, and repeated description thereof will be omitted. Furthermore, in the following embodiments, components (including element steps, etc.) are not necessarily essential unless otherwise specified or considered to be clearly essential in principle. Furthermore, when the terms "consisting of A," "made of A," "having A," or "including A" are used, other elements are not excluded unless otherwise specified, specifically referring to only that element. Similarly, in the following embodiments, when referring to the shape, positional relationship, etc. of components, etc., these terms include those that are substantially similar or similar to the shape, etc., unless otherwise specified or considered to be clearly essential in principle.

[0030] <Outline of a false nail order ordering system according to one embodiment of the present invention> Figures 1 and 2 are diagrams for explaining an overview of an artificial nail order system according to one embodiment of the present invention, where Figure 1 shows an example of the general flow of user registration, and Figure 2 shows an example of the general flow from ordering artificial nails to delivery.

[0031] The artificial nail ordering system provides a service that allows users to order custom-made artificial nails (nail tips) that fit the shape of their nails and can be designed as desired by the user.

[0032] 1, for user registration, first, the user uses terminal device 20 to access false nail order-taking device 30 managed by the false nail custom-made service administrator, and transmits user information about himself / herself to request user registration (step S1). Next, in response to the user's request for user registration, the false nail custom-made service administrator sends the user a molding kit containing, for example, clay for molding nails (step S2).

[0033] Next, the user uses the molding kit to make impressions of the nails of their own fingers (basically all fingers on both hands) (Step S3), and sends the obtained nail impressions to the operator of the custom-made nail service (Step S4). Here, making an impression of the nails means, for example, pressing the fingertip, including the nail from the first joint, against clay or the like to take an impression, and the nail impression refers to the clay or the like that has been indented into the shape of the finger by making an impression of the nail.

[0034] Next, the operator of the artificial nail custom-made service sends the user's nail mold to the worker at the manufacturing facility 40 and instructs the worker to create a nail model for the user and measure nail shape data that represents the 3D (dimensions) shape of the nail model (step S5). Here, the nail model is, for example, a model of a fingertip including a nail created from the nail mold.

[0035] In response to the instruction, the worker at the manufacturing facility 40 then creates a nail model from the user's nail impression, measures 3D nail shape data representing the surface shape of the nail model using, for example, a 3D scanner (step S6), and transmits the nail shape data to the operator of the artificial nail customization service (step S7). Here, the nail shape data refers to, for example, shape data of the surface shape of the nail portion of the nail model. The transmitted nail shape data is recorded as one item of the user information 321 (FIG. 4). This is the general description of the flow of user registration. After completing user registration, the user can order artificial nails.

[0036] As shown in Figure 2, from ordering to delivery of artificial nails, first, a user accesses the artificial nail order receiving device 30 using the terminal device 20 and performs a predetermined ordering operation including the design of the artificial nails. Then, the terminal device 20 transmits order information including order specifications indicating the design of the artificial nails to the artificial nail order receiving device 30 (step S11).

[0037] Next, the false nail order receiving device 30 generates 3D false nail shape data representing the shape of the false nail body 1301 (FIG. 10) conforming to the surface shape of the user's nail based on the user's nail shape data recorded in the user information 321 in accordance with the order information from the terminal device 20 (step S12). Next, the false nail order receiving device 30 generates 3D mask shape data representing the shape of a mask (stencil sheet) 1401 (FIGS. 11 and 12) which is superimposed on the false nail body 1301 when painting a pattern on the false nail body 1301 or attaching a decorative part to the false nail body 1301, thereby indicating the relative positions of design elements such as the pattern and decorative part to the false nail body 1301, thereby assisting the work of painting the pattern or attaching the decorative part (step S13). Note that a plurality of masks 1401 may be generated for one false nail body 1301, such as a mask 1401 for painting a pattern and a mask 1401 for attaching a decorative part.

[0038] Next, the artificial nail order receiving device 30 transmits the artificial nail shape data, the mask shape data, and the order specifications to an operator of the manufacturing facility 40, and instructs the operator to manufacture the artificial nails (step S14). Next, the operator of the manufacturing facility 40 uses, for example, a 3D printer to form an artificial nail base 1300 (FIG. 10) by connecting multiple artificial nail bodies 1301 (for example, five fingers on one hand) based on the artificial nail data. The operator also uses, for example, a 3D printer to form a mask base 1400 (FIG. 11, etc.) corresponding to the artificial nail base 1300 based on the mask shape data. The operator then superimposes the mask base 1400 on the artificial nail base 1300, paints a pattern on the artificial nail body 1301, and attaches decorative parts to manufacture the artificial nails (step S15). Finally, the operator sends the completed artificial nails to the user (step S16). This concludes the general flow from ordering artificial nails to delivery.

[0039] <Configuration example of the artificial nail order ordering system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention> 3 shows an example of the configuration of an artificial nail order-receiving system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The artificial nail order-receiving system 10 includes a terminal device 20 used by a user, an artificial nail order-receiving device 30 managed by a service provider for custom-made artificial nails, and manufacturing equipment 40.

[0040] The terminal device 20, the nail order receiving device 30, and the manufacturing facility 40 are connected via a network N, which is a two-way communication network typified by the Internet, and communicate predetermined data and information.

[0041] The terminal device 20 includes a processing unit 21, a storage unit 22, a communication unit 23, a display unit 24, and an input unit 25. The terminal device 20 is realized by a general computer such as a smartphone or a PC (personal computer), for example.

[0042] The processing unit 21 is realized by a processor provided in a computer, and controls the entire terminal device 20. For example, the processing unit 21 executes a browser 211 as an application program to access the false nail order receiving device 30 via the network N. Note that instead of the general-purpose browser 211, an application program dedicated to false nail order receiving may be used.

[0043] The memory unit 22 is realized by a memory or storage provided in the computer and stores various data. The communication unit 23 is realized by a communication module provided in the computer and communicates various data with the false nail order receiving device 30 and the like via the network N. The display unit 24 is realized by a display provided in the computer and displays a UI (User Interface) screen. The input unit 25 is realized by an input device such as a touch panel or keyboard provided in the computer and accepts input from the user.

[0044] The false nail order receiving device 30 includes a processing unit 31, a storage unit 32, and a communication unit 33. The false nail order receiving device 30 is realized by, for example, a general computer such as a server computer.

[0045] The processing unit 31 is realized by a processor provided in a computer, and controls the entire false nail order-taking device 30. The processing unit 31 has functional blocks of a registration processing unit 311, an order processing unit 312, and a production management unit 313.

[0046] The functional blocks of the processing unit 31, such as the registration processing unit 311, are realized by a processor that realizes the processing unit 31 executing a predetermined program. The registration processing unit 311 generates user information 321 in response to a user registration request from the terminal device 20 and stores the user information 321 in the storage unit 32. The registration processing unit 311 also registers nail shape data of a nail model that corresponds to the user's nail shape measured by the manufacturing equipment 40 in the user information 321.

[0047] The order processing unit 312 executes order processing. Specifically, in response to an order for artificial nails from a user using the terminal device 20, the order processing unit 312 generates order information 322 and stores it in the storage unit 32.

[0048] The manufacturing management unit 313 instructs an operator of the manufacturing facility 40 to shape a user's nail model based on the nail impression sent by the user and to measure nail shape data that represents the shape of the nail model. The manufacturing management unit 313 also generates false nail shape data that represents the shape of the false nail body 1301 that conforms to the surface shape of the user's nail represented by the user's nail shape data recorded in the user information 321, and mask shape data that represents the shape of the mask 1401. Furthermore, the manufacturing management unit 313 transmits the specification information included in the order information 322, the generated false nail shape data, and the mask shape data to an operator of the manufacturing facility 40, and instructs the operator to manufacture the artificial nails.

[0049] The manufacturing control unit 313 may generate shape data of the false nail base 1300 including the false nail body 1301 and the connecting member 1310 (FIG. 10), and shape data of the mask base 1400 including the mask 1401 and the connecting member 1410 (FIG. 11, etc.), and send them to an operator of the manufacturing equipment 40 to instruct the manufacturing of the false nail.

[0050] The memory unit 32 is realized by a memory or storage provided in the computer, and stores user information 321, order information 322, and design element information 323. Other information and data may also be stored in the memory unit 32. The communication unit 23 is realized by a communication module provided in the computer, and communicates various data and information with the terminal device 20, the manufacturing equipment 40, etc. via the network N.

[0051] The manufacturing facility 40 includes a facility for forming a nail model of a user based on a nail impression formed by the user himself / herself, and a facility such as a 3D scanner for measuring the shape of the formed nail model. The manufacturing facility 40 also includes a facility such as a 3D printer for forming an artificial nail base 1300 based on artificial nail shape data and a mask base 1400 based on mask shape data.

[0052] However, a 3D printer may be used to create molds for the false nail base 1300 and the mask base 1400, and the molds may be used to mold the false nail base 1300 and the mask base 1400 used for painting patterns and adhering decorative parts by resin molding. The shape data for the molds may be generated by the manufacturing management department 313 or the manufacturing equipment 40. Furthermore, the false nail base 1300 and the mask base 1400 may be formed by cutting using a cutting machine, for example, instead of printing using a 3D printer.

[0053] Furthermore, the manufacturing equipment 40 has equipment for manufacturing artificial nails by superimposing the mask base 1400 on the artificial nail base 1300, and painting a pattern or the like on the artificial nail main body 1301 or adhering decorative parts to it. Note that instead of painting a pattern or the like, it is also possible to print a pattern or to attach a sticker on which a pattern or the like is printed. Painting a pattern or the like on the artificial nail main body 1301 or adhering decorative parts corresponds to "adding a design element to the artificial nail" in the present invention.

[0054] FIG. 4 shows an example of the data structure of user information 321, order information 322, and design element information 323 stored in the storage unit 32 of the false nail order-receiving device 30.

[0055] The user information 321 is generated for each user by the registration processing unit 311. A record corresponding to each user in the user information 321 includes a user ID, which is an identifier of the user, the name, the address, contact information, the age, the sex, the payment method, and nail shape data (for each of the first to fifth fingers of the left and right hands). The nail shape data includes the results of 3D measurement of a nail model formed based on the user's own nail shape in the manufacturing equipment 40.

[0056] The order information 322 is generated for each order of artificial nails from a user by the order processing unit 312. A record corresponding to each order in the order information 322 includes an order ID, a user ID, an order date and time, a price, an order specification (element ID), reference data (image data), artificial nail shape data (for each of the first to fifth fingers of the left and right hands), and mask shape data (for each of the first to fifth fingers of the left and right hands).

[0057] The order specifications include the element IDs recorded in the design element information 323 (described later). The order specifications will be described later with reference to FIG. 5. The reference data (image data) is data of an image to be printed on the artificial nail body 1301, and is, for example, data uploaded by the user to the artificial nail order receiving device 30. The order processing unit 312 may be provided with a function to confirm that the image data uploaded by the user does not infringe on the copyrights of others.

[0058] The design element information 323 is information about the design elements to be added to the artificial nail body 1301, and is stored in advance in the storage unit 32. A record corresponding to each element in the design element information 323 includes an element ID, an element type, and element data.

[0059] The element type is information that represents, for example, the shape of the artificial nail, the length of the nail tip, the color, the pattern, the figure, the image, the decorative part, etc. The element data is data that specifically represents the content of the element (color data, image data, shape data, etc.).

[0060] 5 shows an example of the data structure of the order specifications 400 included in the order information 322. The order specifications 400 record element IDs representing the toe shape and toe length as element items common to all fingers. However, the toe shape and toe length may be specified for each finger instead of being common to all fingers.

[0061] Additionally, the element items for each finger include the element ID of the base color, the element ID of the pattern image, the element ID and coordinates of the color, the name of the reference file (image data) for the printed image, the element ID and coordinates of the color, and the element ID and coordinates of the decorative parts. Regarding the coordinates, predetermined initial coordinates or coordinates set by the user are recorded. These coordinates correspond to the position information in this invention.

[0062] <Regarding the artificial nail order manufacturing process using the artificial nail order system 10> FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of an order manufacturing process for artificial nails by the artificial nail order receiving system 10. As shown in FIG.

[0063] The premise of the false nail order manufacturing process is that the user who orders the false nails has completed user registration in advance, and a record corresponding to the user is recorded in the user information 321 stored in the memory unit 32 of the false nail order receiving device 30.

[0064] First, when a user logs in to the false nail order receiving device 30 using the browser 211 of the terminal device 20 and starts ordering false nails (step S101), the order processing unit 312 of the false nail order receiving device 30 generates a nail shape image of the user based on the nail shape data of the user recorded in the user information 321 (step S111), and causes the terminal device 20 to display a nail shape display screen (FIG. 7) as an order screen including the user's nail shape image (step S112).

[0065] 7 shows an example of a display of a nail shape display screen 1000 as an order screen. The nail shape display screen 1000 is provided with a display field 1001 for displaying a nail shape image, a selection field 1002 for selecting the left or right hand for which the nail shape is to be displayed in the display field 1001, and a "Next" button 1003 for instructing transition to the next screen (nail tip selection screen 1100 (FIG. 8)).

[0066] On the nail shape display screen 1000, the user can check the nail shapes of each finger on his or her left and right hands by operating the selection field 1002 to switch the display of the display field 1001. In addition, the user can transition the screen display to a nail tip selection screen 1100 by operating the "Next" button 1003.

[0067] 8 shows a display example of a nail tip selection screen 1100 as an order screen. The nail tip selection screen 1100 is provided with a display field 1101 for displaying the shape of the nail tip superimposed on the user's nail shape image shown by a dashed line, a "shape selection" button 1102 for selecting the shape of the tip of the nail tip, a "length selection" button 1103 for selecting the length of the nail tip for the user's nail shape, a "color selection" button 1104 for selecting the base color of the nail tip, a "back" button 1105 for instructing transition to the previous screen (nail shape display screen 1000 (FIG. 7)), and a "next" button 1106 for instructing transition to the next screen (nail tip customization screen 1200 (FIG. 9)).

[0068] The user selects a finger in the display field 1101 of the nail tip selection screen 1100, for example, by touching the screen. Then, the user operates the “Shape Selection” button 1102 to display, for example, a pop-up display of nail tip shape options for the selected finger, allowing the user to select any shape from the options. The user operates the “Length Selection” button 1103 to display, for example, a pop-up display of nail tip length options for the user's nail shape for the selected finger, allowing the user to select any length from the options. The user operates the “Color Selection” button 1104 to display, for example, a pop-up display of nail tip base color options, allowing the user to select any color from the options. The user's selection of the nail tip shape, length, and color is immediately reflected in the nail tip in the display field 1101. The user can return the screen display to the nail shape display screen 1000 by operating the “Back” button 1105. The user can transition the screen display to the nail tip customization screen 1200 by operating the “Next” button 1106.

[0069] 9 shows a display example of a nail tip customization screen 1200 as an order screen. The nail tip customization screen 1200 is provided with a display field 1201 for displaying the nail tip being designed, a "Pattern Selection" button 1203 for selecting a pattern 1202 to be painted on the false nail body 1301, a "Part Selection" button 1205 for selecting a decorative part 1204 to be attached to the false nail body 1301, a "Color Selection" button 1206 for selecting the color of the pattern 1202 or the decorative part 1204, a "Print Image" button 1207 for setting an image to be uploaded for printing on the false nail body 1301, a "Back" button 1208 for returning the screen display to the nail tip selection screen 1100, and a "Confirm" button 1209 for confirming the design for the nail tip.

[0070] The user selects a finger in the display field 1201 of the nail tip customization screen 1200, for example, by touching the screen, and then operates the “Pattern Selection” button 1203 to display, for example, a pop-up display of options for patterns to be applied to the artificial nail body 1301 of the selected finger, allowing the user to select an arbitrary pattern 1202 from the options. The user operates the “Part Selection” button 1205 to display, for example, a pop-up display of options for decorative parts to be attached to the artificial nail body 1301 of the selected finger, allowing the user to select an arbitrary decorative part 1204 from the options. The user selects either the pattern 1202 or the decorative part 1204 in the display field 1201, for example, by touching the screen, and then operates the “Color Selection” button 1206 to display, for example, a pop-up display of color options for the pattern 1202 or the decorative part 1204, allowing the user to select an arbitrary color from the options. The user can move the position of the pattern or decorative part displayed on the nail tip in the display field 1201 by, for example, dragging, or change the size, etc., of the pattern or decorative part displayed on the nail tip in the display field 1201 by, for example, dragging, or pinching. Note that the user's operations for selecting patterns, decorative parts, and colors, as well as operations for moving, changing the size, etc., are immediately reflected on the nail tip in the display field 1201.

[0071] By operating the "print image" button 1207, the user can select and upload an image to be printed on the nail tip, and specify the print position, size, etc.

[0072] The user can return the screen display to the previous screen (nail tip selection screen 1100) by operating the "Back" button 1208. The user can end the customization of the nail tip on the nail tip customization screen 1200 and confirm the order by operating the "Confirm" button 1209.

[0073] Returning to Fig. 6, the user checks the shape of their nail on the nail shape display screen 1000 (Fig. 7) as the order screen displayed on the terminal device 20, then selects the shape, length, and color of the artificial nail body 1301 on the nail tip selection screen 1100 (Fig. 8), and determines the design elements to be added to the artificial nail body 1301 on the nail tip customization screen 1200 (Fig. 9) (step S102). Then, the order processing unit 312 reflects the user's selection and customization operation on the order screen (step S113), and causes the terminal device 20 to display the changed order screen (step S114).

[0074] Specifically, regarding the display of the artificial nail body 1301 on the nail tip selection screen 1100, the order processing unit 312 generates artificial nail shape data based on the user's nail shape data and element data of the design elements corresponding to the shape and length selected by the user, generates an artificial nail image by adding color to the generated artificial nail shape data based on the element data of the design elements corresponding to the selected base color, and displays the image in the display field 1101. This allows the user to get an idea of ​​the realistic shape and length of the artificial nail.

[0075] Regarding the display of the patterns 1202 and decorative parts 1204 on the nail tip customization screen 1200, the order processing unit 312 generates an artificial nail image in which the pattern or part is arranged on the generated artificial nail shape data based on the element data of the design element corresponding to the pattern or decorative part selected by the user, and displays the image in the display field 1201. This makes it possible to provide the user with a realistic image of the state in which the pattern or decorative part is added to the artificial nail.

[0076] Regarding the print image (not shown) on the nail tip customization screen 1200, the order processing unit 312 generates a false nail image by arranging an image based on the image data on the generated false nail shape data based on the uploaded image data, and displays the image in the display field 1201. This allows the user to be provided with a realistic image of what the uploaded image will look like when printed on the false nail.

[0077] Then, steps S102, S113, and S114 are repeated until the user operates the "Confirm" button 1209 on the nail tip customization screen 1200. Then, when the user operates the "Confirm" button 1209 to confirm the order (step S103), the order processing unit 312 then generates order information 322 including the confirmed nail tip selection and customization details, and registers it in the storage unit 32 (step S115).

[0078] Next, the manufacturing management section 313 of the false nail order receiving device 30 generates false nail shape data representing the shape of the false nail body 1301 that conforms to the surface shape of the user's nail, based on the user's nail shape data recorded in the user information 321 and the order specifications 400, and also generates mask shape data representing the shape of the mask 1401 (step S116).

[0079] Specifically, for the artificial nail shape data, for example, a shape that conforms to the surface shape of the user's nail is used as the bottom surface, and a predetermined thickness is added to generate 3D nail shape data, and further, the toe portion of the nail shape data is deformed based on the element data of the toe shape and toe length specified in the order specifications 400.

[0080] The mask shape data is generated based on, for example, specifications (element data and coordinates indicated by element IDs) related to the pattern or decorative parts included in the order specifications 400 so that the position of the pattern or decorative parts is indicated by notches or through-holes when the mask 1401 is superimposed on the artificial nail body 1301. Note that the mask 1401 is dense except for the notches or through-holes. The mask 1401 may be flat, but is preferably curved to fit the shape of the 3D artificial nail body 1301.

[0081] Next, the order processing unit 312 updates the order information 322 registered in step S115 by recording the artificial nail shape data and mask shape data generated by the manufacturing management unit 313 (step S117).

[0082] Next, the manufacturing management unit 313 instructs the worker of the manufacturing facility 40 to manufacture the artificial nails. That is, the manufacturing management unit 313 transmits the order specifications and reference file included in the order information 322 (step S118), transmits the artificial nail shape data to instruct the formation of the artificial nail base 1300 (FIG. 10) (step S119), and transmits the mask shape data to instruct the formation of the mask base 1400 (FIG. 11) (step S1110). Other items included in the order information 322 and user information 321 may also be transmitted.

[0083] Next, in accordance with instructions from the manufacturing control unit 313, an operator at the manufacturing facility 40 forms the artificial nail base 1300 (step S131) ​​and then forms the mask base 1400 (step S132).

[0084] FIG. 10 shows an example of an artificial nail base 1300 that is shaped by a worker using the manufacturing equipment 40.

[0085] The artificial nail base 1300 is made by connecting artificial nail bodies 1301 corresponding to a plurality of fingers of a user (for example, five fingers on one hand) by connecting members 1310. The shape data of the connecting members 1310 is prepared in advance in the manufacturing equipment 40. The artificial nail base 1300 (the connecting members 1310 thereof) has guide holes 1311 opened therein for use when overlapping the mask base 1400.

[0086] Fig. 11 shows an example of a mask base 1400 for painting a pattern on the artificial nail base 1300. Fig. 12 shows an example of a mask base 1400 for adhering a decorative part to the artificial nail base 1300.

[0087] The mask base 1400 is formed by connecting masks 1401 corresponding to the false nail bodies 1301 corresponding to each of the user's fingers with connecting members 1410. Shape data for the connecting members 1410 is prepared in advance in the manufacturing facility 40. The mask base 1400 (the connecting members 1410 thereof) has guide holes 1411 for overlapping with the false nail base 1300. Dotted lines in Figs. 11 and 12 indicate the positions of the corresponding false nail bodies 1301. The mask 1401 for painting a pattern shown in Fig. 11 has notches 1402 shown by dashed lines formed in accordance with the positions of the patterns to be painted on the tips of the false nail bodies 1301. The mask 1401 for adhering decorative parts shown in Fig. 12 has through holes 1403 formed in accordance with the positions where the decorative parts will be adhered.

[0088] For example, an operator of the manufacturing equipment 40 can insert a rod-shaped jig into the guide hole 1311 of the false nail base 1300 and the guide hole 1411 of the mask base 1400 that corresponds to the guide hole 1311, and then fix the rod-shaped jig therein. This allows the operator to accurately align the mask base 1400 with the false nail base 1300, and to paint a pattern in accordance with the cutout 1402, or to adhere a decorative part in accordance with the through-hole 1403.

[0089] Instead of the guide holes 1311, 1411 for aligning the false nail base 1300 and the mask base 1400, a through hole and a convex portion to be inserted into the through hole, a blind hole and a convex portion to be inserted into the blind hole, a concave portion and a convex portion, etc. may be formed. These paired structures correspond to the alignment portion in this invention.

[0090] Returning to Figure 6, next, the worker at the manufacturing facility 40 paints the false nail base 1300 with a base color, then places the mask base 1400 on top of it, paints a pattern on it, and adheres the decorative parts (step S133).

[0091] Specifically, for the base color, the design element information of the base color specified in the order specifications 400 is referenced, and the base color is painted using the corresponding paint. For the pattern, the design element information of the pattern specified in the order specifications 400 is referenced, and the corresponding pattern is painted at the position indicated by the notch 1402 formed in the mask base 1400. For the decorative parts, the design element information of the parts specified in the order specifications 400 is referenced, and the corresponding decorative parts are adhered by painting an adhesive at the position indicated by the through hole 1403 formed in the mask base 1400. For the print image, the image data specified in the order specifications 400 is printed at the specified position.

[0092] Next, the worker applies a top coating to the artificial nail body 1301 for each finger as needed (the surface of the added design element may also be coated), separates the artificial nail body 1301 corresponding to each finger from the artificial nail base 1300, and performs finishing work by filing off burrs or the like that occur at the separated portions (step S134). Finally, the worker delivers the completed artificial nails to the user (step S135). This concludes the description of the artificial nail order-making process by the artificial nail order-taking system 10.

[0093] As described above, according to this embodiment, the user can obtain high-quality artificial nails that are highly convenient for the user. Specifically, for example, the user can order artificial nails (nail tips) that fit the user's nail shape and that the user has designed in their own discretion, all from the comfort of their own home.

[0094] When designing artificial nails, users can freely select the shape, length, and base color of each artificial nail for each finger. Users can also freely select the pattern to be painted on the artificial nail, the decorative parts to be attached, and their colors for each finger. The pattern to be painted on the artificial nail can be multi-layered by using multiple mask bases 1400, which creates a more three-dimensional appearance than, for example, printing a pattern on the nail using a nail printer, thereby enhancing the aesthetic appeal. Users can also upload and print any image they like onto the artificial nail.

[0095] <Modification> In this embodiment, the pattern or figure selected by the user is painted onto the false nail body 1301, and the decorative parts are adhered to the false nail body 1301, but the manufacturing management department 313 may generate integrated false nail shape data in which a three-dimensional pattern, figure, or decorative part is added to the false nail body 1301, and the manufacturing equipment 40 may form the false nail base 1300 based on the false nail shape data and the shape data of the connecting member 1310, and the mask base 1400 may be superimposed on the false nail base 1300, and the pattern, figure, or decorative part may be painted on. In this modified example, the pattern and decorative part can be integrated into the false nail body 1301 and formed three-dimensionally, which improves the texture and appearance of the completed false nail.

[0096] The false nail order receiving device 30 of this embodiment typically prepares various operation screens as, for example, web pages and can display them on the browser 211 of the terminal device 20. However, this is not limited to this. For example, a dedicated application having various operation screens may be installed on the terminal device 20. In this case, the false nail order receiving device 30 can display various operation screens on the dedicated application of the terminal device 20 simply by transmitting to the terminal device 20 some of the content to be displayed on the various operation screens (data such as images of the user's nail shapes). In other words, the false nail order receiving device 30 of the present invention can include various aspects that can display screens on the terminal device 20.

[0097] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modifications, and various other modifications are possible. For example, the above-described embodiments and modifications have been described in detail to clearly explain the present invention, and the present invention is not necessarily limited to those having all of the described configurations. Furthermore, it is possible to replace a part of a modification with another modification, or to combine modifications.

[0098] Furthermore, some or all of the above-described configurations, functions, processing units, processing means, etc. may be implemented in hardware, for example, by designing them as integrated circuits. Furthermore, the above-described configurations, functions, etc. may be implemented in software by a processor interpreting and executing a program that implements each function. Information such as programs, tables, and files that implement each function may be stored in memory, a storage device such as a hard disk or SSD, or a storage medium such as an IC card, SD card, or DVD. Furthermore, the control lines and information lines shown are those considered necessary for explanation, and do not necessarily represent all control lines and information lines in the product. In reality, it can be assumed that almost all components are interconnected. [Explanation of symbols]

[0099] 10 nail order receiving system, 20 terminal device, 21 processing unit, 22 storage unit, 23 communication unit, 24 display unit, 25 input unit, 30 nail order receiving device, 31 processing unit, 311 registration processing unit, 312 order receiving processing unit, 313 manufacturing control unit, 32 storage unit, 321 user information, 322 order information, 323 design element information, 33 communication unit, 40 manufacturing design Accessories, 400.... Order specifications, 1000... Nail shape display screen, 1100... Nail tip selection screen, 1200... Nail tip customization screen, 1300... False nail base, 1301... False nail body, 1310... Connecting member, 1311... Guide hole, 1400... Mask base, 1401... Mask, 1410... Connecting member, 1411... Guide hole, 1402... Notch, 1403... Through hole

Claims

1. an order processing unit that receives order specifications including position information of design elements to be added to the artificial nail via an order screen displayed on a user's terminal device; a manufacturing management unit that generates mask shape data representing a shape of a mask that indicates a relative position of the design element with respect to the artificial nail when the mask is superimposed on the artificial nail based on the position information included in the order specifications, and outputs the mask shape data; A false nail order receiving device comprising:

2. 2. The artificial nail order receiving device according to claim 1, The design element is a combination of one or more of a color, a pattern, a figure, and an image that is painted, printed, or attached to the artificial nail; The mask shape data includes a notch or a through hole that indicates the position of the design element. False nail order taking device.

3. 2. The artificial nail order receiving device according to claim 1, the design element is a decorative part that is adhered to the artificial nail; The mask shape data includes a notch or a through hole that indicates the position of the design element. False nail order taking device.

4. The artificial nail ordering device according to claim 2 or 3, In the mask shape data, a notch or a through hole corresponding to the shape of the design element is formed. False nail order taking device.

5. The false nail order receiving device according to claim 2 or 3 also The manufacturing management unit provides an alignment unit for aligning the mask with respect to the artificial nail in at least one of the mask shape data and the artificial nail shape data. False nail order taking device.

6. 2. The artificial nail order receiving device according to claim 1, The manufacturing management department generates false nail shape data representing the shape of the false nail according to the surface shape of the user's nail based on nail shape data prepared in advance and generates the mask shape data according to the surface shape of the false nail based on the false nail shape data. False nail order taking device.

7. 7. The artificial nail order receiving device according to claim 6, The order specifications include one or more combinations of a tip shape and a tip length of the artificial nail, The manufacturing management unit generates the artificial nail shape data that reflects one or more of the toe shape and the toe length. False nail order taking device.

8. 7. The artificial nail order receiving device according to claim 6, The manufacturing management department outputs the artificial nail shape data to a 3D printer that forms the artificial nail or a mold of the artificial nail. False nail order taking device.

9. 7. The artificial nail order receiving device according to claim 6, The design element includes a combination of one or more of a pattern, a figure, and a decorative part that are integrally formed on the artificial nail; The manufacturing management department generates the artificial nail shape data to which the shape of the design element is integrally added. False nail order taking device.

10. 2. The artificial nail order receiving device according to claim 1, the order processing unit receives, via the order screen, settings of the type and the position for each of the one or more design elements for each finger of the user; The manufacturing management unit generates the mask shape data indicating the relative positions of one or more of the design elements with respect to the artificial nail corresponding to each finger of the user. False nail order taking device.

11. 2. The artificial nail order receiving device according to claim 1, The order processing unit generates artificial nail shape data representing the shape of the artificial nail according to the surface shape of the user's nail based on nail shape data prepared in advance and displays an image of the artificial nail on the order screen. False nail order taking device.

12. An artificial nail order receiving system comprising: a terminal device used by a user who orders artificial nails; and an artificial nail order receiving device that receives an order for the artificial nails from the user, The false nail order receiving device an order processing unit that receives order specifications including position information of design elements to be added to the artificial nail via an order screen displayed on the terminal device of the user; a manufacturing management unit that generates mask shape data representing a shape of a mask that indicates a relative position of the design element with respect to the artificial nail when superimposed on the artificial nail based on the position information included in the order specifications, and outputs the mask shape data to a manufacturing facility for the artificial nail, The terminal device Accepting an operation from the user regarding setting of the design element for the artificial nail on the order screen. False nail ordering system.

13. 1. A method for receiving orders for artificial nails using an artificial nail order receiving system, the method comprising: a terminal device used by a user who orders artificial nails; and an artificial nail order receiving device that receives an order for the artificial nails from the user, the method comprising: The terminal device connecting to the artificial nail order receiving device to display an order screen, and accepting an operation from the user on the order screen regarding setting of design elements to be added to the artificial nail; The false nail order receiving device receiving, from the terminal device, order specifications including position information of the design element to be added to the artificial nail; generating mask shape data representing a shape of a mask that indicates a relative position of the design element with respect to the artificial nail when superimposed on the artificial nail based on the position information included in the order specifications; outputting the mask shape data to the artificial nail manufacturing equipment; Including how to order false nails.

14. A computer as an order taking device for artificial nails receiving order specifications including position information of design elements to be added to the artificial nail via an order screen displayed on a user's terminal device; generating mask shape data representing a shape of a mask that indicates a relative position of the design element with respect to the artificial nail when superimposed on the artificial nail based on the position information included in the order specifications; outputting the mask shape data; A program that executes processing including

15. For computers as terminal devices, connecting to an artificial nail order receiving device to display an order screen, and receiving an operation from a user on the order screen regarding setting of design elements to be added to the artificial nail; The false nail order receiving device an order processing unit that receives, from the terminal device, order specifications including position information of the design elements to be added to the artificial nail; a manufacturing management unit that generates mask shape data representing a shape of a mask that indicates a relative position of the design element with respect to the artificial nail when the mask is superimposed on the artificial nail based on the position information included in the order specifications, and outputs the mask shape data. program.

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