Standalone custom cosmetic dispenser

Abstract

The cosmetic dispenser has a base and a wand structure. The base has multiple cartridge receptacles configured to receive removable cartridges. Each cartridge is configured to have a different pigment. The base also has multiple pumps configured to dispense the pigment from each cartridge into a container. The wand structure has a scanner with a skin tone sensor configured to acquire data indicating the user's skin color. The cosmetic dispenser receives data indicating the user's skin color from the wand structure and is configured to determine the amount of each pigment from the cartridges required to produce a foundation having a shade of the user's skin color when mixed with a foundation base. The cosmetic dispenser is configured to cause one or more pumps to dispense the amount of each pigment from each cartridge required to produce the cosmetic.

Description

Related Applications

[0001] This application claims the benefit and priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 509,505, filed on June 21, 2023, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Background

[0002] Finding a foundation that matches an individual's skin tone can be difficult and time-consuming. When looking for a foundation, an individual will likely visit a cosmetics store where they can actually try out a range of available foundations. Since not all cosmetic brands manufacture a wide range of foundation shades, the selection of available foundations may be limited. When evaluating a foundation, the appearance of the foundation can be affected by the lighting in the cosmetics store and where on the body the foundation was tried. Even if an individual subjectively selects a foundation that appears to match their skin tone, they may notice after purchase that it actually does not. Additionally, exposure (or lack thereof) to sunlight can cause the skin tone to change, resulting in the foundation no longer matching. These difficulties also extend to other cosmetics such as tinted lotions, eyeshadows, lipsticks, bronzers, and blushes.

[0003] Some mobile applications allow for virtual "try-on" of cosmetics, but these applications are also limited by lighting and often display an inaccurate appearance of how the cosmetics will look on an individual. Virtual "try-on" also takes away the opportunity for an individual to evaluate the coverage and feel of the cosmetics on the skin. Therefore, there is a need for a system to generate personalized foundations and other cosmetics that accurately match a user's skin tone. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0004] FIG. 1 shows the appearance of a cosmetic dispenser according to some embodiments of the present technology.

[0005] Figure 2 shows an exploded view of an exemplary internal core subassembly 200 of the cosmetic dispenser 100 of Figure 1, according to several embodiments of the present technology.

[0006] Figure 3 shows an exploded view of an exemplary bottom assembly 300 of a cosmetic dispenser according to several embodiments of the present technology.

[0007] Figure 4 shows the inside of a cosmetic dispenser according to several embodiments of this technology.

[0008] Figure 5 shows exploded views of the scanner, base housing, and rear door of a cosmetic dispenser according to several embodiments of the present technology.

[0009] Figure 6 shows an exemplary exploded view of a base housing for a cosmetic dispenser having a scanner coupling assembly, an upper printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), and a display assembly, according to several embodiments of the present technology.

[0010] Figure 7 shows an exemplary exploded view of a scanner for a cosmetic dispenser according to several embodiments of the present technology.

[0011] Figures 8 and 9 show exemplary perspective views of scanners positioned within a cylindrical cavity in the base housing of a cosmetic dispenser, according to several embodiments of the present technology.

[0012] Figures 10 and 11 show cartridges for cosmetic dispensers according to several embodiments of the present technology.

[0013] Figures 12 and 13 illustrate the removal of a cartridge from a cosmetic dispenser according to several embodiments of the present technology.

[0014] Figure 14 shows an exemplary view of the top of a cosmetic dispenser according to several embodiments of the present technology.

[0015] Figure 15 shows the operation of the drawer of a cosmetic dispenser according to several embodiments of this technology.

[0016] Figure 16 is a flowchart illustrating the process for operating a cosmetic dispenser according to several embodiments of this technology.

[0017] Figure 17 is a block diagram showing some of the components of a cosmetic dispenser.

[0018] Figure 18 is a block diagram showing an example of a computer system capable of implementing at least some of the operations described herein. Detailed description

[0019] overview Traditionally, cosmetics companies have a limited range of foundation shades. When choosing from this limited range, users must consider not only their skin tone (e.g., light, fair, medium, dark shades) but also their undertone (e.g., warm, cool, neutral). Therefore, users need to guess which foundation will best suit them when shopping online, or visit a physical store to objectively select a foundation. Ultimately, these foundations may not match the user's skin tone in other environments, or due to changes in their skin tone, requiring the user to start the foundation selection process all over again.

[0020] This specification describes a cosmetic dispenser for producing and dispensing personalized foundations and other cosmetics. The dispenser has mechanical and electromechanical components that work together to scan the user's skin for skin tone, determine a combination of pigments that matches the user's skin tone, and dispense the pigment combination into a container. The cosmetic dispenser may have multiple cartridges. For example, the cosmetic dispenser may have a first cartridge containing a cosmetic base (substrate) and a second cartridge containing pigments that can be combined with the cosmetic base to match a range of skin tones. When one or more pigments and / or cosmetic bases run out, the cartridge can be removed from the cosmetic dispenser and replaced.

[0021] The cosmetic dispenser can be used in the user's personal environment. For example, a user can keep a cosmetic dispenser at home and produce personalized foundation whenever they want. This way, when they run out of foundation or their skin tone changes, they can use the cosmetic dispenser to scan their skin and get the latest foundation without having to go to a cosmetics store. The containers that hold the cosmetics are small and reusable, so users can keep their foundation up-to-date more easily than using large bottles for months or buying large bottles that are eventually discarded before they are empty. This is not only more environmentally friendly than traditional foundations, but also healthier for the user because there is a lower risk of infection from new foundation compared to using old or expired foundation.

[0022] Cosmetic dispensers can also be used in cosmetics stores. For example, a cosmetics store may provide its employees with equipment to create personalized foundations for customers on the spot. Employees may use the cosmetic dispenser to create samples for customers to try before purchasing. In this way, using cosmetic dispensers can reduce the time customers might have to spend searching for foundation in the store and improve customer satisfaction.

[0023] While this specification describes foundation, cosmetic dispensers can also be used to produce personalized versions of other cosmetics, such as blush, bronzer, lipstick, and eyeshadow. Personalizing cosmetics to suit the user makes it easier for them to obtain cosmetics that naturally match their skin tone. By using cosmetic dispensers to determine the user's skin characteristics (dryness, acne-proneness, etc.), personalized skincare products can be devised; by determining the user's hair type (low porosity, curly, fine hair, etc.), personalized haircare products can be devised; and by determining colors that complement the user's nails or address their nail care needs (cuticle care, brittle nails, etc.), nail care products can be devised. In some cases, cosmetic dispensers can be designed to produce personalized paint colors for art, walls, outdoor structures, etc.

[0024] Aspects and advantages of the present invention will be described in part in the following description, or will become clear from the description, or will be understood through the practice of the present invention. One exemplary aspect of the present disclosure relates to a computer implementation method for detecting a user's skin tone and distributing pigments to create a personalized foundation. Other exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure relate to systems, apparatus, non-temporary computer-readable media, devices, and user interfaces for creating and recommending personalized cosmetics. These features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention, as well as other features, aspects, and advantages, will be better understood by referring to the following description.

[0025] system A cosmetic dispenser (or foundation dispenser) may be a handheld or portable electronic device having a base, a scanner (also referred to herein as a "wand"), and one or more cartridges. The base may have a screen, buttons, a printed circuit board, a computer processor, a motor, a heater, a switch, and the like. In some embodiments, the cosmetic dispenser may have additional or alternative components beyond those described herein. For example, the cosmetic dispenser may have a touchscreen or a screen communicatively connected to a series of buttons. The cosmetic dispenser may also have a computer system or part of a computer system (e.g., computer system 1800 as described with reference to Figure 18). The cosmetic dispenser may have one or more printed circuit boards (PCBs) or circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) configured to operate the dispenser.

[0026] Figure 1 shows the external appearance of the cosmetic dispenser 100. Section I of Figure 1 shows a front perspective view of the cosmetic dispenser 100, Section II of Figure 1 shows a rear perspective view of the cosmetic dispenser 100, and Section III of Figure 1 shows a side view of the cosmetic dispenser 100. The cosmetic dispenser 100 has a base 102 and a removable scanner 108. The base 102 has a base housing 114, a bottom cover 112, a top cover 116, a drawer 104, a rear door 106, operating buttons 118, and a screen 110.

[0027] Figure 2 shows an exploded view of an exemplary internal core subassembly 200 of the cosmetic dispenser 100 of Figure 1. The internal core subassembly 200 of Figure 2 includes a rear cover 202, a cartridge subassembly 204, a pipe clamp 206, a gasket 208 for the cartridge connector, a cartridge connector 210 with a hinge shaft 212, a hinge holder 214, a cartridge switch PCBA 216, an internal frame 218, a battery 220 (e.g., a lithium battery), a nozzle 222, a dispensing chassis 224, a light shield (light separator) 226, a drip sensor PCBA 228, a pump 230 (e.g., a peristaltic pump), a pump holder 232, and a motor interface PCBA 234.

[0028] The back cover 202, and the internal frame 218 are configured to hold and structurally support the remaining portion of the internal core sub-assembly 200. The back cover 202 can be arranged to couple with the cartridge sub-assembly 204. The cartridge sub-assembly 204 has one or more foundation substrates and a plurality of cartridges (e.g., cartridge 236) configured to hold one or more pigments. The cartridges are removable from the cosmetic dispenser 100, and as a result, the cartridges can be replaced and / or refilled. The cartridge sub-assembly 204 is configured to couple with the cartridge connector 210, and as a result, the cartridge connector positions the cartridges to be fixed and to be able to discharge the foundation substrate or pigment from each cartridge into the container. In some embodiments, each cartridge is coupled with a pipe clamp for controlling the discharge of the foundation substrate or pigment from each cartridge. In some embodiments, the gasket 208 for the cartridge connector is disposed between the cartridge sub-assembly 204 and the cartridge connector 210 to facilitate the mechanical coupling and positioning of the gasket 208. The cartridge connector 210 is further coupled with a hinge holder 214 and a hinge shaft 212 that facilitate the attachment and detachment of the cartridge to and from the cosmetic dispenser 100. The cartridges are described in detail in FIGS. 10 and 11, and the attachment and detachment of the cartridges and the cartridge connector 210 are described in detail in FIGS. 12 and 13.

[0029] The cartridge subassembly 204 and the cartridge connector 210 are coupled to the cartridge switch PCBA 216. The cartridge switch PCBA 216 (and other PCBAs of the cosmetic dispenser 100) may have components (e.g., a processor and memory as described in relation to Figure 18) for operating one or more components of the internal core subassembly 200. The cartridge switch PCBA 216 facilitates controlled dispensing of liquid from the cartridge. The cosmetic dispenser is powered by a battery 220, which is electrically coupled to the cartridge switch PCBA 216, as well as other components of the cosmetic dispenser 100. The dispensing chassis 224 has a plurality of nozzles 222. Each nozzle 222 is configured to couple with a cartridge of the cartridge subassembly 204 and can dispense foundation base or pigment from each cartridge.

[0030] Each nozzle 222 is coupled to a corresponding pump of pump 230 via each tube (e.g., tube 238). Pump 230 is fixed by a pump holder and operated by motor interface PCBA 234. Pump 230 may be a peristaltic pump. Pump 230 controls the flow rate of the foundation substrate and the pigment from the cartridge. Pump 230 is further coupled to a drip sensor PCBA 228 having components configured to detect the amount (e.g., the number of droplets) of liquid discharged from each cartridge during the discharge of each foundation substrate and / or pigment. Drip sensor PCBA 228 has or can be coupled to a plurality of drip sensor assemblies having a light source (e.g., an infrared (IR) light source or an emitter) and a photodetector (e.g., an IR detector) (e.g., see drip sensor assembly 1702 having light source 1704 and photodetector 1706 in FIG. 17). Each nozzle 222 can be coupled to a drip sensor assembly on drip sensor PCBA 228. For example, each light source is paired with a drip sensor (or other counter) that obtains data used to determine how much pigment has been discharged. Drip sensor PCBA 228 is placed in the vicinity of the drip sensor assembly for high-speed data transmission. An optical separator 226 (e.g., an IR optical separator) can be placed on PCBA 228 such that each drip sensor assembly is separated from each other to avoid interference between different light rays.

[0031] The viscosity of the pigment may affect the rate at which the pigment is dispensed from each cartridge 236. The cosmetic dispenser may have one or more heaters coupled to the tube 238 and / or the nozzle 222 to heat the pigment after it has passed through the pump, thereby increasing the flow rate of the pigment during dispensing (e.g., changing its viscosity). For example, the heaters may be positioned adjacent to or surrounding the tubes coupled to the nozzles of each cartridge. The heaters may also be electrically coupled to PCBAs (e.g., cartridge switch PCBA 216, drip sensor PCBA, or motor interface PCB 234).

[0032] Figure 3 shows an exploded view of an exemplary bottom assembly 300 of the cosmetic dispenser 100 of Figure 1. The bottom assembly 300 includes a drawer enclosure 302, a drawer spring 304, a drawer screw 306, a drawer 308 (corresponding to drawer 104 in Figure 1), a bottom PCBA (printed circuit board assembly) 310, a tapping screw 312, a locking mechanism 314, a drafter shaft 316, a bottom cover 318, a sensor cover 320, and a sensor cover handle 322.

[0033] The drawer 308 is configured to hold a removable container for dispensing liquid from a cartridge described with reference to Figure 2. The drawer 308 can be coupled to the drawer enclosure 302 and the bottom cover using a drawer spring 304, a drawer screw 306, and a drawer shaft, thereby allowing the drawer 308 to rotate into and out of the cosmetic dispenser 100. A locking mechanism 314 can be configured to fix the drawer 308 in place when it is inserted into the cosmetic dispenser 100. The locking mechanism 314 may have, for example, a solenoid. The operation of the drawer 308 and the drawer enclosure 302 will be described in detail with reference to Figure 15.

[0034] The bottom cover 318 corresponds to the bottom cover 112 in Figure 1 and is configured to house a sensor cover 320 coupled to a sensor cover handle 322. The sensor cover 320 is configured to provide a protective shield for the drip sensor as described with respect to Figure 2. The sensor cover 320 is configured to be removable and can be positioned to be inserted and removed via the bottom cover 318 and coupled to a drip sensor PCBA 228 having a drip sensor assembly. Alternatively, the drip sensor PCBA 228 can be coupled to a removable sensor cover (for example, the sensor cover is mechanically coupled to the drip sensor PCBA 228 and configured not to be easily removed). The sensor cover can be configured to protect components of the drip sensor PCBA 228, such as a photodetector, from dust and dirt.

[0035] Figure 4 shows an internal view of a cosmetic dispenser 100 according to several embodiments of the present technology. Section I of Figure 1 shows a front internal view of the cosmetic dispenser 100, Section II shows a rear internal view of the cosmetic dispenser 100, and Section III shows a side internal view of the cosmetic dispenser 100. The internal view shows some of the components described with respect to Figures 2 and 3 that are assembled inside the cosmetic dispenser 100 shown in Figure 1 (with the housing 114 and top cover 116 removed).

[0036] Figure 5 shows an exploded view of the scanner 108, base housing 114, and rear door 106 of the cosmetic dispenser 100. The rear door 106 is configured to fit into the rear portion of the base housing 114 and to be secured within the base housing 114 by fasteners (e.g., fastener 504). By removing the rear door 106, the user can access the internal components of the internal core subassembly 200 described with respect to Figure 2. In particular, the user can use the rear door 106 to remove and replace the cartridge 236 located in the cartridge subassembly 204 of Figure 2. The front portion of the base housing 114 in Figure 5 defines a cavity (e.g., a notched cavity 502) configured to house the scanner 108. The notched cavity 502 has a shape corresponding to the cylindrical rod shape of the scanner 108, and the scanner 108 can be inserted into and secured within the notched cavity 502.

[0037] Figure 6 shows an exemplary exploded view of the base housing 114 of the cosmetic dispenser 100, which has a scanner coupling assembly 602, an upper PCBA 614, and a display assembly 622. In Figure 6, the scanner coupling assembly 602 has an electrical connector 604 (e.g., a pogo pin PCBA holder) and a scanner holder 605 having an electrical connector 608. The scanner coupling assembly 602 further has a magnet 606 configured to secure the scanner 108 in a notched cavity 502. The electrical connector 608 is configured to electrically couple the scanner 108 to the upper PCBA 614 via a cable 610 (e.g., a flexible flat cable (FFC)). The upper PCBA 614 can further be coupled to a display 620 (e.g., a liquid crystal display (LCD)) which is coupled to the upper PCBA 614 and the screen 110 using a display holder 618 and foam tape 616. The screen 110 may have a transparent cover (e.g., a sticker) to protect the display 620. The operation button 118 can be coupled to the upper PCBA 614 and configured to function as an input device for the cosmetic dispenser 100 (for example, the operation button 118 and the display 620 may correspond to the input / output device 1820 in Figure 18). In some embodiments, a spacer (e.g., spacer 612) is placed to adjust the relative position between the base housing 114 (see, for example, Figure 5) and the rear door 106.

[0038] Figure 7 shows an exemplary exploded view of the scanner 108 of the cosmetic dispenser 100. As shown, the scanner 108 forms a rod (wand) structure formed by a top cover 702 and a bottom cover 704. The scanner 108 also has a lens 708 and a lens holder 706 configured to hold the lens 708 in a first end region of the scanner 108. Furthermore, the scanner has a battery 714 (e.g., a lithium battery) for powering the scanner 108, a vibration motor 710, and a wand PCBA 718. The wand PCBA 718 may have one or more sensors for detecting skin color and / or contact between the user's skin and the scanner. Foam materials 712, 716, and 720 (e.g., foam sheets and / or foam tapes) may be provided to dampen the movement and vibration of the wand PCBA 718 and the battery 714. The scanner 108 may further have magnets 722 configured to fix the components of the scanner together.

[0039] The scanner 108 (e.g., wand PCBA 718) may have a skin tone sensor (e.g., skin tone sensor 1712 in Figure 17), such as a photoelectric sensor, a LiDAR sensor, or other sensor capable of acquiring data representing skin tone (or shade, hue, and / or color in other embodiments). The scanner 108 may further have a touch sensor (e.g., touch sensor 1714 in Figure 17) that acquires data used to determine whether the user's skin is in contact with the scanner 108. In some embodiments, a vibration motor 710 may be configured so that the touch sensor provides a tactile alert when the scanner 108 (e.g., the first end region of the scanner having lens 708) comes into contact with the user's skin. Processing of the data acquired by the scanner will be described later in relation to the cosmetic support platform. In some embodiments, the scanner 108 may be removed from the base housing 114 of the cosmetic dispenser 100, data representing the user's skin tone may be acquired, and then reinserted into the cosmetic dispenser 100 for data processing.

[0040] The scanner 108 may have an electrical contact 724 that communicates that the scanner 108 has been inserted into the notch cavity 502 of the base housing 114 of the cosmetic dispenser 100 by contacting a corresponding contact (e.g., an electrical contact 608 in Figure 6) located within the cosmetic dispenser.

[0041] Figures 8 and 9 show exemplary perspective views of a scanner 108 positioned within a cylindrical cavity 802 of the base housing 114 of a cosmetic dispenser 100. The embodiment in Figure 8 corresponds to the embodiments described with respect to Figures 5 and 6, differing in that in Figure 8 the scanner 108 is configured to be positioned within a cylindrical cavity 802 having an opening on the top cover 116 of the cosmetic dispenser 100. The top cover 116 may have a fixing part 804 (e.g., a button or other mechanical fixing part) configured to secure the scanner 108 within the cylindrical cavity 802 in Section I of Figure 8. In Section II of Figure 8, the fixing part 804 is opened, allowing the scanner 108 to be removed from the cosmetic dispenser 100.

[0042] Figure 9 shows the coupling mechanism for the scanner 108 within a cylindrical cavity 802 (including, for example, an internal view of the front of a cosmetic dispenser 100). Section I of Figure 9 has a bracket 902 (e.g., a plastic bracket) that forms the cylindrical cavity 802 for holding the scanner 108. The bracket 902 can be coupled to a piston 904 (e.g., having a spring) located at the bottom of the bracket 902. As shown in Section III of Figure 9, the piston 904 has a piston that can control the vertical movement of the scanner 108 within the bracket 902. For example, when the scanner 108 is released by releasing the fixing part 804 in Figure 8, the piston 904 pushes the scanner 108 up, as shown in Section II of Figure 9. The vertical movement of the scanner 108 while it is inside the bracket 902 is limited by the piston 904. Furthermore, the upper region of the piston 904 has a tab 908 that can be inserted into the groove 906 of the bracket, thereby restricting the horizontal movement of the piston 904 within the bracket 906.

[0043] Figures 10 and 11 show cartridges 1000 of the cosmetic dispenser 100. In some embodiments, cartridge 1000 corresponds to cartridge 236 described with respect to Figure 2. The cartridge is configured to contain pigments for dispensing into the container and a foundation base. The pigments may have red, green, blue, black, yellow, cyan, magenta, and / or white. The foundation base is a colorless or white liquid produced to create a uniform skin tone when applied to the skin. Users can choose from a range of foundation bases having different properties. For example, if a user desires a moisturizing effect, they can choose a foundation base that contains moisturizing ingredients such as glycerin or hyaluronic acid. If a user desires a glow effect, they can choose a foundation base that contains a glossy substance such as mica or muscovite.

[0044] Figure 10 has an exemplary exploded perspective view of cartridge 1000. Cartridge 1000 includes a top cover 1012, a bottle cap 1004, a bottle gasket 1006, a foil 1008, and a bottle 1010 (e.g., an airless bottle). The bottle cap 1004 is fixed inside the cartridge connector 210 in Figure 2 and configured so that the liquid (e.g., foundation base or pigment) is discharged from the cartridge. The top cover 1002 is configured to be removed from cartridge 1000 before coupling with cartridge connector 210. The gasket 1006 and foil 1008 are placed between bottle 1010 and bottle cap 1004 to form a leak-proof seal. Section I of Figure 11 has an exemplary coupled perspective view of cartridge 1000 (without top cover 1012). Section II of Figure 11 has an exemplary cross-sectional view of cartridge 1000 of section I. Cartridge 1000 has a bag inside bottle 1010. The bag is made of a thin, flexible material and is positioned to be in close contact with the inner surface of bottle 1010 when filled with liquid (e.g., foundation base or pigment). When the liquid is dispensed from cartridge 1000, the bag is compressed as the liquid is drawn out of bottle 1010. In Figure 11, the sides of the bag are drawn with bracket lines 1014 to show that the bag is flexible and can conform to the shape of the liquid inside.

[0045] As illustrated with respect to Figure 2, the cosmetic dispenser 100 has pumps 230. Each pump 230 is connected to its respective cartridge. The pumps 230 can be peristaltic pumps. In some embodiments, the pumps 230 have one or more diaphragm pumps, centrifugal pumps, piston pumps, and / or plunger pumps for each cartridge. Each pump has a motor (for example, on the motor interface PCBA 234 in Figure 2), and when the motor is operated, pigment can be discharged from the corresponding cartridge along with gravity. The motor may be a permanent magnet DC motor, a series-wound DC motor, a shunt-wound DC motor, a separately excited motor, a compound-wound DC motor, an AC motor, or any other suitable motor.

[0046] The cosmetic dispenser 100 may have cartridges for red pigment, yellow pigment, blue pigment, black pigment, white pigment, and / or foundation base. The pigments are formed for application to the skin, such as the foundation base. The foundation base may be uncolored and is used to increase or decrease the coverage of the foundation. For example, using more foundation base results in a higher coverage of the resulting foundation compared to using less foundation base. The foundation is formed by combining the foundation base and the pigments. The foundation can be formed by mixing the pigments and the foundation base manually or by mixing them in a mixer configured as part of the cosmetic dispenser.

[0047] Figures 12 and 13 illustrate the removal of cartridges 1000 from the cosmetic dispenser 100. Cartridges 1000 can be removed from the cosmetic dispenser 100 for replacement when the pigment they contain runs out. Each cartridge 1000 is housed in a cartridge connector (e.g., connector 210) connected to a hinge shaft 212. The cartridge 1000 connected to the connector 210 can be rotated outwards for removal, as shown in Figure 12. Similarly, the cartridge 1000 can be inserted into the cosmetic dispenser by connecting it to the cartridge connector 210 connected to the hinge shaft 212 and rotating it back into the cosmetic dispenser 100. As shown in Figure 13, the cartridge connector 210 with the hinge shaft 212 is connected to the cartridge switch PCBA 216 of the cosmetic dispenser 100 (for example, as described with respect to Figure 2). The cartridge switch PCBA216 has a series of switches, one for each cartridge. The data obtained using the switches is used to determine whether a cartridge has been replaced in the cosmetic dispenser 100.

[0048] Figure 14 shows an exemplary top view of the cosmetic dispenser 100. Section I of Figure 14 has an appearance with a screen 110 and operating buttons 118, as described with respect to Figure 1. The buttons 118 may be capacitive control switches that can operate even when exposed to cosmetics or liquids. Section II has an internal view of the display 620 and operating buttons 118, as described with respect to Figure 6. Section II of Figure 14 also shows the subassembly 204 of Figure 2, as well as the scanner holder 605 with the electrical connector 608 and magnet 606 of Figure 6. In some embodiments, the screen 110 is a touchscreen configured to accept user input. In such embodiments, one or more buttons 118 can be omitted from the cosmetic dispenser 100.

[0049] Figure 15 illustrates the operation of the drawer 308 of the cosmetic dispenser 100. Section I of Figure 15 shows the drawer 308 in the closed position. The drawer 308 is connected to the drawer enclosure 302 and the bottom cover 318. Section II of Figure 15 shows the drawer 308 in the open position, where the drawer 308 is rotated away from the drawer enclosure 302 (for example, by rotation by a screw 306 and a drawer spring 304). As shown, the drawer 308 holds a container 1500 (also referred to herein as a “jar”) configured to obtain liquid from a cartridge (for example, foundation base and one or more pigments). The drawer 308 further has a sensor 1504 that obtains data used to determine whether the rotating drawer 308 is currently containing a container. Furthermore, the drawer 308 has an integrally molded stopper 1502 for the locking mechanism 314, as described with respect to Figure 3. In some embodiments, the drawer 308 has a mixing mechanism (e.g., a stirrer) (see, for example, mixing mechanism 1710 in Figure 17) configured to mix the liquid in the container 1500 when the container 1500 is placed inside the drawer 308. The mixing mechanism can be configured to mix the foundation and one or more pigments in the container 1500 to produce a customized foundation.

[0050] In some embodiments, the cosmetic dispenser can be connected to a cosmetic support platform via a network (for example, via the network interface device 1812 in Figure 18). The cosmetic support platform provides processes and data for the cosmetic dispenser and / or a mobile application embedded in a mobile device. In some embodiments, the user can control the cosmetic dispenser via the user interface of the mobile application displayed on the mobile device. The user can also control the cosmetic dispenser via a series of buttons and other interactive elements directly on the cosmetic dispenser, and as a result, the user does not need to use a mobile application to operate the cosmetic dispenser.

[0051] The network can be any type of communication network, such as a local area network (e.g., an intranet), a wide area network (e.g., the Internet), or a combination thereof. The network can also have a direct connection between mobile devices and a cosmetics support platform. Generally, communication between cosmetics support platforms can be coupled to mobile devices via near-field wireless connectivity technologies such as Bluetooth®, Near Field Communication (NFC), or Wi-Fi® Direct (also known as "Wi-Fi P2P"). As an example, the cosmetics support platform is embodied as a mobile application runnable on a smartphone or tablet computer. In such embodiments, the smartphone or tablet computer may be connected to (i) a cosmetics dispenser and (ii) a computer server so as to be able to communicate via the Internet.

[0052] The cosmetic dispenser transmits data acquired by its sensors to a cosmetic support platform. The cosmetic support platform can be located on or outside the cosmetic dispenser, allowing the user to use the dispenser without a network connection. The cosmetic platform may present information during or within the foundation application process via a mobile application on the user's mobile device. For example, the cosmetic platform may guide the user through establishing a connection with the cosmetic dispenser, calibrating the dispenser, and scanning the skin for the foundation application process via a graphical user interface (GUI) displayed on the mobile device. The cosmetic support platform may also guide the user through setting up a subscription service. Upon subscribing to the service, the user will automatically receive new cartridges when they run out (determined by data from the drip sensor) or at regular intervals based on how often each cartridge typically runs out. The user can select the type of foundation base they wish to receive (e.g., matte, dewy, or sunscreen) via the GUI and update their selection periodically.

[0053] The cosmetics support platform analyzes data received from the cosmetics dispenser to determine the amount of pigment and foundation base to dispense into the container. For example, the cosmetics support platform receives data from a scanner indicating the user's skin tone. This data can describe the user's skin color and undertone (e.g., shade). The cosmetics support platform may output a representation of the shade on the dispenser's screen so that the user can approve the color before the cosmetics dispenser dispenses the pigment and foundation base.

[0054] The cosmetics support platform may, additionally or alternatively, render a GUI for display via a mobile application on the user's mobile device. The cosmetics support platform may present shade representations via a GUI that uses interactive elements that the user can interact with to approve or adjust the shade (e.g., lighten, darken, change undertone). The cosmetics support platform can also facilitate a virtual "try-on" of the foundation based on pre-captured or real-time user image data, as a result, the user can see how the shade of foundation will look on their face. The user can interact with the GUI and further adjust the shade to enhance the foundation's coverage (e.g., light, medium, full coverage) or make color corrections such as reducing redness. In some embodiments, the cosmetics support platform may modify its representation to match the user's clothing or jewelry. For example, if the user is wearing gold jewelry, they might want the foundation to have a yellow undertone to match the gold.

[0055] A cosmetics support platform may apply a machine learning model to data describing the user to determine the user's foundation shade. This data may include scanned data, previous shades determined for the user, and what the user is wearing in the input image. The machine learning model outputs shades that can be produced using the pigments in the cartridge. The machine learning model can be trained using other foundation shades labeled with scanner data, user images, etc., and retrained when more data is acquired from other users' cosmetics dispensers. The machine learning model may be one or more of the following: a classification model, a regression model, a deep learning model, a neural network, a decision tree, or other artificial intelligence algorithms.

[0056] The cosmetics support platform may generate recommendations for the user based on the selected shade. For example, the cosmetics support platform may render a GUI that shows other cosmetics, clothing, and / or accessories (collectively, “Products”) in colors that complement the shade. In some embodiments, the cosmetics support platform uses a machine learning model to determine products that the user is likely to like. The cosmetics support platform inputs the shade into a machine learning model that outputs products purchased (or expressed as liked through a mobile application) by other users with similar shades. The machine learning model can be trained with the shades of other users, each labeled with products purchased by the relevant user. The machine learning model can be periodically retrained with new data acquired by the cosmetics support platform. This allows the user to stay informed about the latest trends in the fashion market that complement their skin tone.

[0057] When the Cosmetic Support Platform receives shade approval instructions from a user, it applies a pigment algorithm to determine the amount of each available pigment (red, yellow, blue, white, black, and foundation base) needed to create that shade. By including the foundation base color in the calculation, the Cosmetic Support Platform can control the foundation's coverage. For example, it uses more foundation base (compared to other pigments) for light coverage and less foundation base (compared to other pigments) for full coverage.

[0058] A color algorithm determines the mixing ratio of available pigments corresponding to a shade. A color algorithm can convert the additive color of light into the subtractive color of physical color. A color algorithm may operate based on one or more of the cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK) color model, or the red, green, and blue (RGB) color model. A color algorithm may also use dynamic math, one or more databases, and one or more models to determine the pigments to use to create the shade.

[0059] Once the color algorithm determines the ratio of pigments needed to create a shade, the cosmetic support platform determines the number of drops of each pigment needed to produce the shade, based on the amount of foundation base used. For example, to produce 5 milliliters of foundation, the cosmetic support platform may use 50 drops of foundation base and 50 drops of pigment, based on the determined ratio. For each pigment and foundation base, the cosmetic support platform operates the motor of the corresponding cartridge and receives data from the corresponding drip sensor indicating how many drops have been dispensed from the cartridge. The cosmetic support platform stops the motor so that only the calculated amounts of pigment and foundation base are dispensed into the container. If the cosmetic support platform determines that no droplets have been dispensed from the cartridge, it may send an alert via a mobile application indicating that the cartridge is empty, or it may automatically order a replacement cartridge for the user. In some embodiments, the cosmetic support platform mixes the pigment and foundation base in a mixer coupled to the container.

[0060] In some embodiments, to increase the flow rate of pigment and / or foundation base (e.g., liquid) or to prevent leakage from the nozzle, the cosmetic platform reverses the motor after the liquid has passed through it to return the liquid to the associated tube and heat the liquid. The motor reverses again, discharging the liquid into a container through the same tube or a connected tube.

[0061] Figure 16 is a flowchart illustrating a process 1600 for producing a custom foundation. The custom foundation is configured to have a customized shade that matches the user's skin tone. Process 1600 can be performed using a cosmetic apparatus (e.g., the cosmetic dispenser 100 and its various components described herein). In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a computer system 1800, or a part thereof, as described with respect to Figure 18.

[0062] In 1602, the device can receive data describing the user's skin tone from a skin tone sensor (e.g., scanner 108 in Figure 1). In some embodiments, the device can collect user skin tone data using the skin tone sensor. The skin tone sensor can be detached from the device (see, for example, Figure 5). Following data collection, the skin tone sensor is electronically coupled to the base of the dispenser, and data can be transmitted from the skin tone sensor to the dispenser.

[0063] In step 1604, the device converts the data into a color format and determines the shade of the user's skin tone.

[0064] In 1606, the apparatus can determine the amount of each of a set of pigments necessary to create a shade when combined with a foundation base. For example, the pigments may include red, green, blue, black, yellow, cyan, magenta, and / or white color pigments. The foundation base can be a colorless or white liquid formed to create an even complexion when applied to the skin.

[0065] For each pigment, in 1608, the apparatus can activate a pump (e.g., pump 230 in Figure 2) connected to a cartridge containing the pigment (e.g., cartridge 236 in Figure 2). The cartridge containing the pigment may have a flexible bag configured to contract as the pigment is discharged from the cartridge.

[0066] In the 1610, the device can receive data indicating the number of pigment droplets that have exited the cartridge from a drip sensor located at one end of the cartridge for each pigment. In some embodiments, the device can heat the pigment during dispensing from each cartridge by a heater coupled to the pump.

[0067] In step 1612, the device stops the pump and a determined amount of pigment is discharged. The device can combine the number of droplets of pigment with a foundation base to produce a custom foundation that matches the user's skin tone shade. For example, the pigment and foundation base are dispensed into a container (e.g., container 1500 in Figure 15). The container can be removed from the device and mixed to produce a uniform custom foundation with a shade that matches the user's skin tone.

[0068] Exemplary Embodiments Figure 17 is a block diagram showing some components of a cosmetic dispenser 100. In some embodiments, the cosmetic dispenser has a base and a wand structure. The base may have a plurality of cartridge receiving sections (e.g., cartridge connectors) configured to receive removable cartridges (e.g., cartridge 236 in Figure 2 and cartridge 1000 in Figures 10 and 11). Each removable cartridge is configured to have a different pigment. The base may have a plurality of pumps (e.g., pump 230 in Figure 2). Each pump may be configured to be coupled to the cartridge receiving section of each cartridge and to dispense pigment from each cartridge into a container. The wand structure may have a scanner (e.g., scanner 108 in Figure 1) having a skin tone sensor configured to acquire data indicating the user's skin tone. The wand structure can be physically detached from the base to operate the scanner. The dispenser may also have a cavity (e.g., Figures 5-9) configured to receive the wand structure and to be electronically coupled to the base.

[0069] The dispenser may have a control unit (e.g., PCBAs such as PCBAs 216, 234, 228, etc.) configured to receive skin tone data from the wand structure when the wand structure is placed in the base cavity and electronically coupled to the control unit. When coupled to the foundation base, the control unit can determine the amount of each pigment in the cartridge required to produce a cosmetic foundation having a shade of the user's skin tone. When combined with the foundation base in the container, the control unit can operate one or more pumps to dispense the amount of each pigment required to produce a cosmetic foundation having a shade of the user's skin tone from each cartridge.

[0070] In some embodiments, the cosmetic dispenser further includes a drip sensor (e.g., an assembly 1702 having a light source 1704 and a photodetector 1706). Each drip sensor can be coupled to one end of each cartridge. Each drip sensor can be configured to detect the amount of pigment to be dispensed. The control unit can be configured to stop one or more pumps when it detects that the required amount of each pigment has been dispensed.

[0071] In some embodiments, the dispenser further includes one or more heaters coupled to the pump (see, for example, heater 1708 in Figure 17). One or more heaters can be configured to heat the pigment while dispensing the pigment from each cartridge.

[0072] In some embodiments, the skin tone sensor (e.g., skin tone sensor 1712) includes a photoelectric sensor or a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensor.

[0073] In some embodiments, the scanner includes a touch sensor (e.g., touch sensor 1714) configured to determine whether the scanner is in contact with the user's skin.

[0074] In some embodiments, the cavity is a cylindrical cavity (e.g., the cylindrical cavity in Figure 8) or a notched cavity (e.g., the notched cavity 502 in Figure 6) at least partially enclosed by a base. The wand structure can be detached from the cylindrical cavity or notch, allowing the scanner to be separated from the cosmetic dispenser and the user's skin color to be measured. In some embodiments, the wand structure can be configured to be inserted into the cavity and electronically coupled to the base.

[0075] In some embodiments, the wand structure is configured to be placed in the cavity such that, when placed in the cavity, a portion of the outer surface of the wand forms a portion of the outer surface of the base (see, for example, Figure 1).

[0076] In some embodiments, the cosmetic dispenser further includes a foundation base cartridge receiver (e.g., a cartridge connector 210) configured to receive a foundation base cartridge configured to receive a foundation base. The cosmetic dispenser may have an additional pump for dispensing the foundation base from the foundation base cartridge into a container. The additional pump may be further configured with a control unit to dispense a predetermined amount of foundation base from the foundation base cartridge into the container.

[0077] In some embodiments, the control unit is further configured to determine the shade of the user's skin tone by converting data indicating skin color into a color format.

[0078] In some embodiments, the pigments include red, green, blue, black, yellow, cyan, magenta, and / or white.

[0079] In some embodiments, the cartridge has a flexible bag that shrinks as the pigment is dispensed.

[0080] In some embodiments, the pump includes a peristaltic pump, a diaphragm pump, a centrifugal pump, a piston pump, or a plunger pump.

[0081] In some embodiments, the base further includes a mixer (e.g., a mixing mechanism 1710) configured to mix the dispensed pigment and the container having the base in the container.

[0082] In some embodiments, a cosmetic dispenser (e.g., cosmetic dispenser 100 in Figure 1) has a base having one or more receptacles that hold removable cartridges. Each cartridge may have a different pigment. The base may have one or more pumps. When the pumps are on (activated), the pigments can be dispensed. The base has a heater that heats the pigments after they have passed through one of the pumps. The base has one or more drip sensors. Each drip sensor may be coupled to one end of one or more cartridges. The cosmetic dispenser may have a scanner having a photoelectric sensor at the end of a wand structure (or be configured to communicate with one). The photoelectric sensor acquires data describing the color. The cosmetic dispenser may have one or more pumps, a heater, one or more drip sensors, and a circuit board connected to the photoelectric sensor for data acquisition. The cosmetic sensor may have a processor that acquires data from the circuit board. The processor may have instructions that, at runtime, cause the scanner to receive data describing the user's skin tone. The processor can convert data into a color format, determine the shade of the user's skin tone, and determine the amount of each pigment in a removable cartridge required to produce the shade when combined with the foundation base. For each pigment, the processor can activate one of the pumps connected to the cartridge containing the pigment and receive data from a sensor located at the end of the cartridge describing the number of pigment droplets released from the cartridge. The processor can stop the pump once the determined amount of pigment has been released from the cartridge.

[0083] Computer system Figure 18 is a block diagram showing an example of a computer system 1800 capable of performing at least some of the operations described herein. As shown, the computer system 1800 includes one or more processors 1802, main memory 1806, non-volatile memory 1810, a network interface device 1812, a display device 1818, an input / output device 1820, a control device 1822 (e.g., a keyboard and a pointing device), a drive unit 1824 having a storage medium 1826, and a signal generator 1830 communicatively connected to a bus 1816. The bus 1816 represents a physical bus and point-to-point connection connected by appropriate bridges, adapters, or controllers. For brevity, various common components (e.g., cache memory) are omitted from Figure 18. Instead, the computer system 1800 is intended to illustrate a hardware device capable of performing the components illustrated or described in relation to the examples in each drawing, and any other components described herein.

[0084] The computer system 1800 can take any suitable physical form. For example, the computer system 1800 can share a similar architecture with a server computer, a personal computer (PC), a tablet computer, a mobile phone, a game console, a music player, a wearable electronic device, a network-connected ("smart") device (e.g., a television or home assistant device), an AR / VR system (e.g., a head-mounted display), or any electronic device that can execute an instruction set that specifies the actions that the computer system 1800 should perform. In some embodiments, the computer system 1800 can be an embedded computer system, a system-on-a-chip (SoC), a single-board computer system (SBC), or a distributed system such as a mesh of computer systems, or it can have one or more cloud components of one or more networks. As appropriate, one or more computer systems 1800 can operate in real-time, near-real-time, or batch mode.

[0085] The network interface device 1812 enables the computer system 1800 to mediate data with entities outside of the computer system 1800 in the network 1814 through any communication protocol supported by the computer system 1800 and external entities. Examples of the network interface device 1812 include network adapter cards, wireless network interface cards, routers, access points, wireless routers, switches, multilayer switches, protocol converters, gateways, bridges, bridge routers, hubs, digital media receivers, and / or repeaters, as well as all wireless elements described herein.

[0086] Memory (e.g., main memory 1806, non-volatile memory 1810, machine-readable medium 1826) can be local, remote, or distributed. Although machine-readable medium 1826 is illustrated as a single medium, it can have multiple media (e.g., centralized / distributed databases, and / or associated caches and servers) that store one or more instruction sets 1828. Machine-readable (storage) medium 1826 can have any medium capable of storing, encoding, or holding instruction sets for execution by the computer system 1800. Machine-readable medium 1826 can be non-transitory, or it can have non-transitory devices. In this context, non-transitory storage medium can have tangible devices, meaning that the device can change its physical state but has a concrete physical form. Therefore, for example, non-transitory refers to a device that remains tangible regardless of such changes in state.

[0087] Although embodiments have been described in the context of a fully functional computing device, various embodiments can be distributed as diverse forms of program products. Examples of machine-readable storage media, machine-readable media, or computer-readable media include volatile and non-volatile memory devices 1810, removable flash memory, hard disk drives, recordable media such as optical discs, and transmission media such as digital and analog communication links.

[0088] Generally, routines performed to implement the examples herein can be implemented as part of an operating system, or as a specific application, component, program, object, module, or sequence of instructions (collectively referred to as a “computer program”). A computer program typically consists of one or more instructions (e.g., instructions 1804, 1808, 1828) that are set at various times in various memories and storage devices of the computing device. When the instructions are read and executed by the processor 1802, they cause the computer system 1800 to perform an operation to execute elements relevant to various aspects of this disclosure.

[0089] remarks The foregoing description relating to various embodiments of the claimed subject matter is provided for illustrative and explanatory purposes only. It is not intended to be complete or to limit the claimed subject matter to the exact form disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Each embodiment has been selected and described to best illustrate the principle of the invention and its practical application, so that those in the relevant art can understand the claimed subject matter, the various embodiments, and the various modifications suitable for the specific intended use.

[0090] While the detailed description outlines specific embodiments and anticipated best modes, the technology can be implemented in many ways, regardless of how detailed the description may appear. Each embodiment may differ considerably in its implementation details, yet remains encompassed herein. Any specific terms used to describe particular features or aspects of the various embodiments should not be interpreted as meaning that the terms are being redefined herein to limit them to specific characteristics, features, or aspects of the technology to which they relate. In general, terms used in the claims described below should not be interpreted as limiting the technology to specific embodiments disclosed herein, unless expressly defined herein. Therefore, the actual scope of the technology encompasses not only the disclosed embodiments but also all equivalent methods of implementing or carrying out such embodiments.

[0091] The language used herein has been selected primarily for readability and explanatory purposes. It may not have been selected to define or limit the subject matter. Accordingly, the scope of the Art is not intended to be limited by this detailed description, but rather by the claims issued to any application relating thereto. Accordingly, the disclosure of various embodiments is intended to illustrate the scope of the Art, and not to limit it as set forth in the claims below.

Claims

1. A cosmetic dispenser having a base, a wand structure, a cavity, and a control unit, The aforementioned base is A plurality of cartridge receiving sections configured to receive removable cartridges, wherein each of the removable cartridges is configured to have a different pigment, and A plurality of pumps, each of which is coupled to the respective cartridge receiving portion of the cartridge and configured to dispense pigment from each of the cartridges into a container. It has, The aforementioned wand structure is, A wand structure having a scanner having a skin tone sensor configured to acquire data indicating the user's skin tone, wherein the scanner is physically detachable from the base for operation. The aforementioned cavity is It is configured to receive the wand structure and to be electronically coupled to the base, The control unit, When placed in the cavity of the base and electronically coupled to the control unit, it receives data indicating the user's skin color from the wand structure. Determine the amount of each pigment in the cartridge necessary to produce a cosmetic foundation having a shade of the user's skin tone when combined with a foundation base. One or more pumps, when combined with the foundation base in the container, dispense from each cartridge the amount of each pigment necessary to produce a cosmetic foundation having a shade of the user's skin tone. It is configured in such a way. Cosmetic dispenser.

2. In the cosmetic dispenser according to claim 1, further, Drip sensor, It has, Each of the aforementioned drip sensors is Each cartridge is attached to the end, Each of the aforementioned drip sensors is The system is configured to detect the amount of pigment dispensed from each of the aforementioned cartridges. The control unit, The drip sensor is configured to stop one or more of the pumps when it detects that the required amount of each pigment has been dispensed. Cosmetic dispenser.

3. In the cosmetic dispenser according to claim 1, further, A heater to be combined with the aforementioned pump, It has, The aforementioned heater is The system is configured to heat the pigment while dispensing it from each of the cartridges. Cosmetic dispenser.

4. In the cosmetic dispenser of claim 1, The skin tone sensor has a photoelectric sensor or a LIDAR sensor. Cosmetic dispenser.

5. In the dispenser according to claim 1, The aforementioned scanner, The scanner has a touch sensor that determines whether or not it has come into contact with the user's skin. Cosmetic dispenser.

6. In the cosmetic dispenser of claim 1, The aforementioned cavity is A cylindrical cavity or V-shaped cavity that is at least partially surrounded by the base, The aforementioned wand structure is, The scanner can be removed from the cylindrical cavity or the V-shaped cavity, and can be removed from the cosmetic dispenser to measure the user's skin color. Cosmetic dispenser.

7. In the cosmetic dispenser of claim 1, The aforementioned wand structure is, Configured to be inserted into the cavity in order to electronically bond to the base, Cosmetic dispenser.

8. In the cosmetic dispenser of claim 1, The aforementioned wand structure is, When placed in a cavity The wand structure is configured to be positioned in the cavity such that a portion of its outer surface forms a portion of the base's outer surface. Cosmetic dispenser.

9. In the cosmetic dispenser according to claim 1, further, A foundation base cartridge receiving section configured to receive a foundation base cartridge configured to receive the base for the foundation, and An additional pump configured to dispense the foundation base from the foundation base cartridge into the container, It has, The control unit further, The additional pump is configured to dispense an amount of foundation base from the foundation base cartridge into the container. Cosmetic dispenser.

10. In the cosmetic dispenser of claim 1, The control unit further, The system is configured to determine the shade of the user's skin tone by converting the data indicating the user's skin color into a color format. Cosmetic dispenser.

11. In the cosmetic dispenser of claim 1, The aforementioned pigment is Having pigments that are colored with red, green, blue, black, yellow, cyan, magenta, and / or white, Cosmetic dispenser.

12. In the cosmetic dispenser of claim 1, The aforementioned cartridge is When the pigment is dispensed, it has a flexible bag configured to be compressed by air, Cosmetic dispenser.

13. In the cosmetic dispenser of claim 1, The aforementioned pump, Having a peristaltic pump, diaphragm pump, centrifugal pump, piston pump, or plunger pump, Cosmetic dispenser.

14. In the cosmetic dispenser of claim 1, The aforementioned base further, A mixer configured to mix the dispensed pigment and the container having the base in the aforementioned container, Having, Cosmetic dispenser.

15. The system receives data describing the user's skin tone from a skin tone sensor. Convert the aforementioned data into a color format and determine the shade of the user's skin tone. When combined with a foundation base, it determines the amount of each pigment set required to produce the aforementioned shade, And, For each pigment, Start the pump connected to the cartridge containing the pigment, A drip sensor located at the end of the cartridge receives data describing the number of pigment droplets that have come out of the cartridge, and When the determined amount is released from the cartridge, the pump is stopped. A method for producing custom foundation using a cosmetic dispenser having [a specific feature / feature].

16. In the method for producing a custom foundation using the cosmetic dispenser of claim 15, further, Using the skin tone sensor, which can be removed from the cosmetic dispenser, data describing the user's skin tone is collected. And, Following the aforementioned data collection, The skin tone sensor is electronically connected to the base of the cosmetic dispenser, and The data is transmitted from the skin tone sensor to the cosmetic dispenser. A method for producing custom foundation using a cosmetic dispenser having [a specific feature / feature].

17. In the method for producing a custom foundation using a cosmetic dispenser according to claim 15, The cartridge has a flexible bag configured so that the pigment is compressed by air once it leaves the cartridge. A method for creating custom foundation using a cosmetic dispenser.

18. In the method for producing a custom foundation using the cosmetic dispenser of claim 15, further, During the dispensing of pigment from each of the aforementioned cartridges, the pigment is heated by a heater connected to the pump. A method for producing custom foundation using a cosmetic dispenser having [a specific feature / feature].

19. In the method for producing a custom foundation using the cosmetic dispenser of claim 15, further, The number of droplets of the pigment are combined with the foundation base to produce a custom foundation having a shade of the user's skin tone. A method for producing custom foundation using a cosmetic dispenser having [a specific feature / feature].

20. A cosmetic dispenser having a base, scanner, circuit board, and processor, The aforementioned base is A removable cartridge, one or more receiving parts configured to hold the cartridge, each having a different pigment, One or more pumps, each coupled to one of the one or more cartridges, and when the pumps are turned on, the pigment is discharged from the cartridge. One or more drip sensors are connected to the end of each of the one or more cartridges. It has, The aforementioned scanner, The wand structure has a photoelectric sensor at its end, and the photoelectric sensor receives data describing color. It has, The aforementioned circuit board is The one or more pumps, the heater, the one or more drip sensors, and the photoelectric sensor for data capture are connected to the above, The aforementioned processor, The circuit board receives data, and during execution, the processor receives the data, The scanner receives data describing the user's skin tone. Convert the aforementioned data into a color format and determine the shade of the user's skin tone. When combined with a foundation base, the amount of each pigment in the removable cartridge necessary to create the shade is determined, and For each pigment, Start the pump connected to the cartridge having the pigment, A sensor located at the end of the cartridge receives data indicating the number of pigment droplets dispensed from the cartridge. The pump is stopped so that the determined amount of pigment is dispensed from the cartridge. Having an order, Cosmetic dispenser.

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