Skin treatment device

Abstract

An object containing one or more ingredients that can be applied to human skin is appropriately penetrated into the user's skin. [Solution] A skin processing device is disclosed that can access data including object information relating to an object containing one or more components that can be applied to human skin, and processing method information representing a processing method for the object applied to human skin, and the object information and processing method information are associated in multiple pairs in such a manner that, in response to input of one piece of information, the corresponding information of the other piece of information can be extracted, and the skin processing device processes the user's skin based on the data.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a skin treatment device.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, technologies have been disclosed that facilitate obtaining information on cosmetic formulation ingredients used and enable selection of cosmetics and creation of cosmetic recipes that meet user requirements (Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the prior art, it is difficult to appropriately penetrate an object containing one or more components that can be applied to human skin into the user's skin.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to enable an object containing one or more components that can be applied to human skin to appropriately penetrate into the user's skin.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a skin treatment device, which treats the user's skin based on data including object information related to an object containing one or more components that can be applied to human skin and treatment method information representing a treatment method related to the object applied to human skin, wherein the object information and the treatment method information are associated in a plurality of sets in such a manner that the other corresponding information can be extracted in response to an input of one of the object information and the treatment method information, and a skin treatment device is provided.

[0007] This configuration makes it possible to appropriately penetrate a substance containing one or more components that can be applied to human skin into the user's skin. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This figure shows an overview of the configuration of the information processing system according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of an information processing device. [Figure 3] This figure shows the appearance of a beauty device. [Figure 4] This is a block diagram showing the functions realized by the control unit and other components in the information processing device according to this embodiment. [Figure 5] This is an example of a registration start screen displayed on a user's terminal, used to initiate the registration of a beauty device. [Figure 6] This is an example of a screen displayed on a user's terminal, showing the results of label reading. [Figure 7] This is an example of a registration completion screen displayed on a user's terminal, used to complete the registration of a beauty device. [Figure 8] This is an example of a registration start screen 8 displayed on the user terminal, which is used to begin registering cosmetics. [Figure 9] This is an example of a screen displayed on a user's terminal, showing the results of barcode scanning. [Figure 10] This is an example of a screen displayed on a user's terminal, which is a screen used to initiate the determination of the penetration method. [Figure 11] This is an example of a dataset pre-stored in the memory unit. [Figure 12] This is an example of a dataset pre-stored in the memory unit. [Figure 13] This is an example of visual information displayed on a user's terminal that presents a predetermined method of penetration to the user. [Figure 14] This is a timing chart illustrating an example of the information processing flow performed by an information processing system. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] This embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. The various features shown in the embodiments below can be combined with each other.

[0010] Incidentally, the program for implementing the software appearing in this embodiment may be provided as a non-transitory computer-readable medium, or it may be provided so that it can be downloaded from an external server, or it may be provided so that the program is launched on an external computer and its functions are realized on a client terminal (so-called cloud computing).

[0011] Furthermore, in this embodiment, "part" may include, for example, hardware resources implemented by a circuit in a broad sense, and the information processing of software that can be specifically realized by these hardware resources. In addition, various types of information are handled in this embodiment, and these types of information can be represented, for example, by the physical values ​​of signal values ​​representing voltage and current, the high or low values ​​of signal values ​​as a set of binary bits composed of 0s or 1s, or by quantum superposition (so-called qubits), and communication and calculations can be performed on a circuit in a broad sense.

[0012] In addition, a circuit in a broad sense is a circuit realized by appropriately combining at least a circuit (Circuit), circuitry (Circuitry), a processor (Processor), and a memory (Memory), etc. That is, it includes an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), programmable logic devices (for example, a simple programmable logic device (SPLD), a complex programmable logic device (CPLD), and a field programmable gate array (FPGA)), etc.

[0013] In this section, the hardware configuration of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of the configuration of an information processing system 1 according to this embodiment.

[0014] [1.1 Information Processing System 1] The information processing system 1 includes a user terminal 2, an information processing device 3, and a beauty device 4, and these are configured to be communicable through a telecommunication line. In other words, the information processing device 3 is configured to be communicable with the user terminal 2 and the beauty device 4 via a network. Here, the system exemplified in the information processing system 1 is composed of one or more devices or components.

[0015] [1.2 User Terminal 2] The user terminal 2 has a communication unit, a storage unit, a control unit, a display unit, an input unit, and an imaging unit, and these components are electrically connected via a communication bus inside the user terminal 2. The descriptions of the communication unit, the storage unit, and the control unit are omitted because they are substantially the same as those of the communication unit 31, the storage unit 32, and the control unit 33 in the information processing device 3.

[0016] The display unit may be, for example, included in the casing of the user terminal 2, or it may be an external unit. The display unit displays a graphical user interface (GUI) screen that the user can operate. It is preferable that such a display unit uses display devices such as a CRT display, liquid crystal display, organic EL display, and plasma display, depending on the type of user terminal 2. Here, the display unit will be described as being included in the casing of the user terminal 2.

[0017] The input unit may be included in the casing of the user terminal 2, or it may be an external component. For example, the input unit may be integrated with the display unit and implemented as a touch panel. With a touch panel, the user can input tap operations, swipe operations, etc. Of course, instead of a touch panel, switch buttons, a mouse, a QWERTY keyboard, etc., may be used. In other words, the input unit receives operation input made by the user. This input is transmitted as a command signal to the control unit via a communication bus, and the control unit can perform predetermined controls and calculations as needed.

[0018] The imaging unit is a so-called vision sensor (camera) configured to capture information from the external environment. The imaging unit is configured to generate image data by capturing a target object. The imaging unit is connected to the communication unit 31 of the information processing device 3 (described later) via a network, and is configured to transfer the captured image data to the information processing device 3.

[0019] [1.3 Information Processing Device 3] Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the information processing device 3. The information processing device 3 comprises a communication unit 31, a storage unit 32, and a control unit 33, and these components are electrically connected within the information processing device 3 via a communication bus 30. Each component will be described further.

[0020] The communication unit 31 preferably uses wired communication methods such as USB, IEEE1394, Thunderbolt®, and wired LAN network communication, but may also include wireless LAN network communication, mobile communication such as 3G / LTE / 5G, and Bluetooth® communication as needed. In other words, it is more preferable that the communication unit 31 be implemented as a collection of these multiple communication methods. That is, the information processing device 3 communicates various information with the user terminal 2 and the beauty device 4 via the network through the communication unit 31.

[0021] The storage unit 32 may be formed from any storage medium and stores various types of information as defined above. The storage unit 32 may be implemented as, for example, a storage device such as a solid-state drive (SSD) that stores various programs related to the information processing device 3 executed by the control unit 33, or as a memory such as a random access memory (RAM) that stores temporarily necessary information (arguments, arrays, etc.) related to program calculations. The storage unit 32 may also be a combination of these. In particular, the storage unit 32 stores various programs related to the information processing device 3 executed by the control unit 33.

[0022] The control unit 33 performs processing and control of the overall operation related to the information processing device 3. The control unit 33 is, for example, a Central Processing Unit (CPU) (not shown). The control unit 33 realizes various functions related to the information processing device 3 by reading predetermined programs stored in the storage unit 32. In other words, the various functions related to the information processing device 3 can be executed as each functional unit included in the control unit 33, by having the information processing by the software stored in the storage unit 32 specifically realized by the control unit 33, which is an example of hardware. Each functional unit will be described in more detail in the next section. Note that the control unit 33 is not limited to being a single unit, and may be implemented with multiple control units 33 for each function. Also, the control unit 33 may be a combination of multiple control units.

[0023] [1.4 Beauty Devices 4] Figure 3 shows the external appearance of the beauty device 4. The beauty device 4 comprises an operating part 4a and a grip part 4b. Each component will be described further.

[0024] (Operating part 4a) The beauty device 4 consists of an operating part 4a and a grip part 4b that supports it. The operating part 4a is configured to operate in contact with the user's skin and is provided at one end of the grip part 4b in the longitudinal direction. The skin to which the operating part 4a makes contact includes, for example, the skin of the upper body. Here, the upper body includes at least one of the following: the area around the face, the area around the neck, and the area around the chest. That is, it refers to the skin of the upper body above the décolleté. For example, this includes the face, chin, neck, clavicle, chest, head, etc. However, it is not necessarily limited to the areas mentioned above, and may also include the back of the neck, abdomen, back, waist, arms, or the lower body such as the buttocks and legs.

[0025] The operating unit 4a may be provided with multiple electrodes. In this case, various output waveforms can be applied to the skin via any or predetermined pair of electrodes from among the multiple electrodes.

[0026] (Grip section 4b) The grip portion 4b is a rod-shaped part that is grasped by the user. The grip portion 4b may be equipped with operation buttons that are operated by the user when starting or ending the operation of the beauty device 4, or when changing the operating mode.

[0027] [2. Functional Configuration] This section describes the functional configuration of this embodiment. As mentioned above, various functions related to the information processing device 3 can be executed as individual functional units included in the control unit 33, by having the information processing by the software stored in the storage unit 32 be specifically realized by the control unit 33, which is an example of hardware.

[0028] Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the functions realized by the control unit 33 and the like in the information processing device 3 according to this embodiment. Specifically, the control unit 33 includes a receiving unit 331, a determination unit 332, a generation unit 333, and a transmission unit 334.

[0029] The reception unit 331 is configured to receive various types of information. For example, the reception unit 331 receives information about cosmetic product C from the user. Further details will be described later.

[0030] The determination unit 332 is configured to determine the method of penetration of ingredient I in cosmetic product C. Details will be described later.

[0031] The generation unit 333 is configured to generate various visual information for display on the display unit of the user terminal 2. Visual information may be the information itself that is generated in a manner that is visible to the user, such as screens, images, icons, and messages, or it may be rendering information for displaying screens, images, icons, messages, etc., on the display unit of the user terminal 2. Details will be described later.

[0032] The transmitting unit 334 is configured to transmit various types of information. For example, the transmitting unit 334 transmits information to the beauty device 4 to reflect the settings of the beauty device 4. Further details will be described later.

[0033] [3. Data Structures] This section describes the data structure of this embodiment.

[0034] Furthermore, the figures referenced in this section are as follows: Figure 11 is an example of a dataset 11 pre-stored in the memory unit 32. Figure 12 is an example of a dataset 12 pre-stored in the memory unit 32.

[0035] [3.1 Overview] The data structure contains data on the ingredients I contained in cosmetic C, their effects and efficacy IE on humans or their function within cosmetic C, and the method of penetration into human skin. Multiple sets of these are associated within the data structure. Furthermore, the method of penetration into human skin is set based on the corresponding ingredient I. With this configuration, the ingredients in cosmetic C, their properties, and the method of penetration into human skin can be systematically understood and managed.

[0036] Here, cosmetic C includes, for example, facial cosmetics such as lotions, emulsions, serums, skincare oils, and face creams; scalp cosmetics such as scalp lotions, scalp serums, and scalp oils; and body care cosmetics such as body lotions, body creams, and body oils. Of these, cosmetic C is particularly preferably a serum.

[0037] Furthermore, component I includes the blended ingredients and the base material. The blended ingredients include active ingredients whose efficacy IE has been approved by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The blended ingredients also have efficacy IE for humans, and the base material has the function within cosmetic C.

[0038] Furthermore, it is preferable that the effects and efficacy IE on humans or the functions in cosmetic C be classified into major categories and minor categories. In this embodiment, by providing minor categories for the effects and efficacy IE or functions, it is possible to manage more detailed information, while by providing major categories, the ease of data retrieval and management can be maintained. In a modified example, the effects and efficacy IE on humans or the functions in cosmetic C may be classified into three or more more subdivided categories.

[0039] In particular, it is preferable that the effects and benefits on humans (IE) be classified into major and minor categories. Major categories of effects and benefits on humans (IE) include, for example, skin whitening, prevention of rough skin, acne prevention, protection against reactive oxygen species, wrinkle prevention, sagging prevention, and dryness prevention. Minor categories of the effect and benefit (IE) of skin whitening include actions (IA) such as tyrosine kinase activity inhibition, melanin production inhibition, melanin pigment production induction factor inhibition, melanin reduction, tyrosinase activity inhibition, dark melanin reduction, melanin excretion promotion, and cell turnover promotion. Minor categories of the effect and benefit (IE) of preventing rough skin include actions (IA) such as vitamin supplementation. Minor categories of the effect and benefit (IE) of preventing acne include actions (IA) such as astringent, keratolytic, bactericidal, and antibacterial. Minor categories of the effect and benefit (IE) of protection against reactive oxygen species include actions (IA) such as reactive oxygen species scavenging and SOD-like action. Minor categories of the effect and benefit (IE) of preventing wrinkles or sagging include actions (IA) such as cell proliferation, collagen fiber synthesis, and Botox-like action. Subcategories of the effect / benefit IE, which is preventing dryness, include moisturizing and emollient effects IA.

[0040] The functions of the base material in cosmetic C include, for example, functions as a dispersant, solubilizer, dissolution aid, suspending agent, viscosity agent, emulsifier, surfactant, stabilizer, preservative, and buffer.

[0041] Methods of penetration into human skin include electrical methods, methods using light, methods using ultrasound, magnetic methods, methods using electromagnetic waves, methods using plasma, and other physical methods.

[0042] Examples of electrical methods include iontophoresis, electroporation, electroosmotic flow, radio frequency (RF), electrical muscle stimulation (EMS), and plasma introduction. When the method of penetration into human skin is electrical, the penetration method includes setting the current density and application time, but it is preferable that it also includes setting the current waveform. The setting of the current waveform includes setting the frequency.

[0043] Light-based penetration methods include, for example, LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), phototherapy, flash, xenon flash, halogen, and infrared (IR). Ultrasound-based penetration methods include, for example, sonophoresis. Magnetic methods include, for example, alternating current and high-density focused magnetic fields such as HIFEM®. Other physical penetration methods include vibration, heaters, cooling, microneedles, and tapping.

[0044] The method of penetration into human skin is preferably determined based on at least one of the following: the property IS of the corresponding component I regarding its solubility (or lack thereof) in a specific solvent (e.g., water or oil) (for example, whether it is water-soluble or lipid-soluble, or whether it is water-soluble, lipid-soluble (oil-soluble), or amphiphilic at the temperature and pH (Potential Hydrogen) of the solution in which the topical skin preparation is used), and its molecular weight IW. In this embodiment, the method of penetration into human skin is determined based on the factor that has the greatest influence on penetration, making the information provided by the data structure more reliable. In the example shown in Figure 11, the molecular weight IW is numerical information, but instead of this, or in addition to this, information indicating classification (attributes) such as whether it is a low molecular weight or a high molecular weight may be provided.

[0045] More preferably, the method of penetration into human skin is set based on the charge of the corresponding component I, for example, the charge number IC. In this embodiment, since the method of penetration into human skin is set based on further factors that affect penetration, the information provided by the data structure becomes more reliable. In the example shown in Figure 11, the charge number IC is numerical information such as 2, 1, 0, -1, but instead of this, or in addition to this, it may be information indicating the charge (+, -) or the category of having no charge (non-dissociating or amphoteric electrolyte). For example, the charge number IC may include an index value indicating the dissociation mode in aqueous solution and the strength of the acid or base.

[0046] Furthermore, the method of penetration into human skin may be determined based on other factors that affect permeability, such as the type of solvent or base in which the corresponding component I is dissolved, the concentration of the solution, the blending concentration, and the pH value.

[0047] Furthermore, the method of penetration into human skin preferably includes the type of beauty device 4 and the method of setting up the beauty device 4. According to this embodiment, it becomes possible to provide information on a beauty device 4 that is suitable for the properties and characteristics of component I in cosmetic C.

[0048] Furthermore, the method of penetration into human skin may differ from the method suitable for the ingredient alone when the ingredient and base material are combined. This is because the properties and permeability change when the ingredient and base material are combined. For example, if the ingredient is tranexamic acid, using water or ethanol as the base material will result in a lotion-like consistency, while using petrolatum or squalane as the base material will result in a cream-like consistency. Therefore, even if cosmetic product C has the same ingredient, the suitable penetration method may differ depending on the base material used. Accordingly, in order to systematically understand and manage the suitable penetration method for each ingredient, taking into account all the ingredients I contained in cosmetic product C, it is preferable that the data structure also includes the name of cosmetic product C, for example, the cosmetic name CN, as data. The cosmetic name CN refers to the product name or trade name. Moreover, with this configuration, even if information on the ingredients I is not obtained in advance, the suitable penetration method for cosmetic product C can be determined simply by knowing the name of cosmetic product C, thus providing the advantage of simplified data retrieval and management.

[0049] Furthermore, the data structure may include data on whether ingredient I is an active ingredient whose efficacy IE has been approved by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and data on whether cosmetic product C is a pharmaceutical or quasi-drug.

[0050] Furthermore, in the data structure, it is preferable that data generation or updating be performed by machine learning using AI (artificial intelligence). For example, from a dataset where cosmetic name CN and ingredient name IN are associated, and a dataset where ingredient name IN, efficacy IE, action IA, properties IS, molecular weight IW, charge IC, beauty device information PD, and beauty device 4 setting method PS are associated, a data structure may be generated by machine learning in which information identifying the cosmetic, beauty device information PD, and beauty device 4 setting method PS are at least associated. This data structure makes it possible to provide information about the optimal beauty device 4 and its setting method for each cosmetic. Therefore, according to this embodiment, it becomes possible to utilize and manage a vast amount of data.

[0051] Furthermore, in the data structure, data generation or updating may be implemented based on actual test results or actual usage data from a large number of users. In this case, for example, with respect to a particular ingredient (or a combination of several ingredients), the determination of which of various penetration methods is effective may be made based on actual test results or actual usage data from a large number of users. In this case, the actual usage data from a large number of users may be evaluated based on image data showing various results such as effectiveness, or word-of-mouth information (for example, evaluation information provided by each user, which is evaluation information regarding the compatibility between cosmetics and penetration methods). In this case, even for the same ingredient, the most effective penetration method may differ depending on the user's attributes (for example, gender, age, race, etc.), so a suitable penetration method may be associated with each user's attributes for a given ingredient (or a combination of several ingredients). In addition, evaluation information provided by each user may be used in such a manner that evaluation information from a particular user is given a greater weight than evaluation information from other users. In this case, user attributes, etc., may be managed in a user information database. In this case, the user information database may store information for each user, such as age / gender / address, information on beauty devices owned, information on cosmetics owned (for example, information on cosmetics owned in addition to those used when using skin treatments), usage status of beauty devices, information on user concerns, and survey information such as skin type. This user information may be used as appropriate when determining the penetration method.

[0052] Furthermore, even with the same component, the most effective penetration method may differ depending on the external environment at the time of use (e.g., the intensity of ultraviolet light, humidity, etc.). Therefore, a suitable penetration method may be associated with each external environmental parameter (e.g., weather information representing the intensity of ultraviolet light, humidity, etc.) for each component (or one combination of multiple components).

[0053] Furthermore, even with the same single ingredient, the most effective penetration method may differ depending on the combination with other ingredients. Therefore, a suitable penetration method may be assigned to each combination of multiple ingredients. In this case, differences in ingredient ratios may also be taken into consideration.

[0054] [3.2 Specific Examples] As a concrete example of the data structure described above, a combination of dataset 11 shown in Figure 11 and dataset 12 shown in Figure 12 can be cited. Below, we will explain dataset 11 shown in Figure 11 and dataset 12 shown in Figure 12.

[0055] The dataset 11 shown in Figure 11 is information that associates, for example, the cosmetic name CN, the effect and efficacy IE, the action IA, the ingredient name IN, the property IS (whether it is water-soluble or lipid-soluble), the molecular weight IW, the charge IC, the name PD1 of the beauty device 4 as beauty device information PD, and the method name PS1 representing the method PS for setting up the beauty device 4.

[0056] Here, ingredient name IN is preferably the ingredient labeling name, which is the unified name for ingredient I contained in cosmetics, as created and operated by the Japan Cosmetic Industry Association. Furthermore, although not shown in the illustration, ingredient I is more preferably represented not only by the ingredient labeling name but also by alternative names, common names, chemical formulas, structural formulas, etc.

[0057] As shown in Dataset 11 of Figure 11, it is preferable that the charge number IC is indicated with a negative sign in the case of anionic, so that it can be seen whether component I is anionic or cationic.

[0058] As shown in dataset 11 in Figure 11, the name PD1 of the beauty device 4 may be the product name of the beauty device 4, but it may also be the model name, model number, model name, etc., and multiple of these may be combined and included in dataset 11 as data for name PD1. The method name PS1 representing the setting method PS of the beauty device 4 is preferably a simple combination of numbers and symbols, as shown in dataset 11 in Figure 11.

[0059] The dataset 12 shown in Figure 12 is, for example, information that associates the name PD1 and function PD2 of beauty device 4 as beauty device information PD, and the method name PS1 and details PS2 as information on the setting method PS of beauty device 4.

[0060] Here, the function PD2 of the beauty device 4 represents the penetration method that the beauty device 4 can apply to the user's skin. The detailed PS2 of the setting method PS for the beauty device 4 represents the settings according to the function PD2. For example, as shown in dataset 12 of Figure 12, if the function PD2 is iontophoresis, which is an electrical penetration method, the detailed PS2 of the setting method PS includes information on whether it is iontophoresis from the anode side (Anodal IP) or iontophoresis from the cathode side (Cathodal IP), and information on the current waveform setting, including frequency information expressed in Hertz (Hz). Also, if the function PD2 is electroporation, which is an electrical penetration method, the detailed PS2 of the setting method PS includes information on whether it is an attenuated waveform or a rectangular waveform as information on the current waveform setting. Furthermore, if the function PD2 is high-speed tapping, which is one of the other physical penetration methods mentioned above, the detailed PS2 of the setting method PS includes information on the tapping speed.

[0061] Next, we will explain, with specific examples, the information obtained from a data structure formed by combining the dataset 11 shown in Figure 11 and the dataset 12 shown in Figure 12.

[0062] For example, in the case of cosmetic product C, whose cosmetic name CN is known to be "A Essence," from the dataset 11 in Figure 11, we can see that the effect IE is "whitening," the action IA is "inhibition of melanin pigmentation-inducing factors," the ingredient name IN is "tranexamic acid," the property IS is "water-soluble," the molecular weight IW is "157.21," the charge is "1," the name PD1 of the beauty device 4 is "X facial device," and the method name PS1 of the setting method PS is "X101."

[0063] When comparing the information obtained from the dataset 11 in Figure 11, specifically the name PD1 of the beauty device 4 and the method name PS1 of the setting method PS, with the dataset 12 in Figure 12, it can be seen that the function PD2 of the beauty device 4 is "iontophoresis," and the detailed setting method PS2 is "Anodal IP" with a frequency of "1.0 kHz."

[0064] Therefore, if cosmetic product C is "A Essence" and cosmetic product CN is "X Facial Device", the data structure indicates that it is recommended to use "X Facial Device" as beauty device 4 and set it to "X101", thereby allowing ingredient I "Tranexamic Acid" to penetrate via "Iontophoresis" using "Anodal IP" with a frequency of "1.0 kHz".

[0065] In the example shown in Figure 12, only the frequency of the output waveform applied through the pair of electrodes of the beauty device 4 is a control parameter. However, other control parameters may be used, or a combination of setting values ​​for multiple control parameters may be associated as the setting. In this case, the other control parameters may be the magnitude of the applied current, the duration, the characteristics of the output waveform, the operating mode, etc. The characteristics of the output waveform may include characteristics related to the waveform, such as an AC waveform or a pulsed DC waveform, and / or characteristics related to the voltage and duty cycle indicating the output level. Furthermore, in the case of a beauty device 4 having multiple electrodes, the pattern of the pair of electrodes that generate the output waveform among the multiple electrodes may be defined as a control parameter.

[0066] Furthermore, if the beauty device 4 is designed to implement multiple types of penetration methods as shown by function PD2 in Figure 12, the settings may include one or a combination of multiple types of penetration methods.

[0067] [4. Information Processing Methods] This section describes the information processing method of the aforementioned information processing system 1.

[0068] Furthermore, the figures referenced in this section are as follows: Figure 5 is an example of a registration start screen 5 displayed on the user terminal 2 to start the registration of the beauty device 4. Figure 6 is an example of a label reading result screen 6 displayed on the user terminal 2. Figure 7 is an example of a registration completion screen 7 displayed on the user terminal 2 to complete the registration of the beauty device 4. Figure 8 is an example of a registration start screen 8 displayed on the user terminal 2 to start the registration of cosmetic product C. Figure 9 is an example of a barcode reading result screen 9 displayed on the user terminal 2. Figure 10 is an example of a determination start screen 10 displayed on the user terminal 2 to start the determination of the penetration method. Figure 11 is an example of a dataset 11 pre-stored in the storage unit 32. Figure 12 is an example of a dataset 12 pre-stored in the storage unit 32. Figure 13 is an example of visual information 13 displayed on the user terminal 2 that presents a predetermined penetration method to the user. Figure 14 is a timing chart showing an example of the flow of information processing executed by the information processing system 1.

[0069] [4.1 Overview] In the following, we will explain the flow of information processing performed by the information processing system 1, following the timing chart in Figure 14. For the sake of explanation, we will proceed assuming that the user begins using the beauty device 4.

[0070] The user uses user terminal 2 to access the URL of the service proposed by information processing system 1 using a browser. The service proposed by information processing system 1 may also be provided by a dedicated mobile application, in which case the user launches the application. Subsequently, the control unit 33 of the information processing device 3 transmits the registration start screen 5 shown in Figure 5 to user terminal 2 via the communication unit 31 and the network (step S001).

[0071] The registration start screen 5 shown in Figure 5 includes an explanation 51 on how to register the beauty device 4, a button 52 that enables the start of reading the product label, and a button 53 that enables transition to the screen for entering the model number of the beauty device 4 (step S001).

[0072] Here, on the registration start screen 5 in Figure 5, the user activates the imaging unit of the user terminal 2 by pressing button 52 to easily register the beauty device 4. After the imaging unit is activated, the user takes an image of the product label attached to the beauty device 4. Subsequently, the communication unit of the user terminal 2 transmits the captured image to the information processing device 3 via the network (step S001).

[0073] After the communication unit 31 receives the captured image, the control unit 33 of the information processing device 3 analyzes the captured image and transmits the label reading result screen 6 shown in Figure 6 to the user terminal 2 via the communication unit 31 and the network (step S002).

[0074] The label reading result screen 6 shown in Figure 6 includes a reading area 61 where the captured image is displayed, a reading result 62 showing the results of the analysis from the captured image, and a button 63 that enables completion of the reading (step S002).

[0075] In the label reading results screen 6 of Figure 6, the user confirms that there are no problems with the reading result 62 and then presses button 63 to complete the reading of the product label. When the user presses button 63 in Figure 6, the communication unit of the user terminal 2 sends a request to the information processing device 3 via the network to identify the beauty device 4 from the model number shown in the reading result (step S003).

[0076] Next, the communication unit 31 of the information processing device 3 receives a request via the network to identify the beauty device 4. Subsequently, the control unit 33 of the information processing device 3 identifies the beauty device 4 by matching the model number with reference information pre-stored in the storage unit 32 (step S004).

[0077] Next, after identifying the beauty device 4, the control unit 33 transmits the registration completion screen 7 shown in Figure 7 to the user terminal 2 via the communication unit 31 and the network (step S005).

[0078] The registration completion screen 7 shown in Figure 7 includes an identification result 71 showing information about the identified beauty device 4, a button 72 enabling the completion of registration of the beauty device 4, and a button 73 enabling the re-reading of the product label (step S005).

[0079] On the registration completion screen 7 in Figure 7, the user confirms that the beauty device 4 shown in the identification result 71 is the same as the one they own, and then presses button 72 to complete the registration of the identified beauty device 4. When the user presses button 72 in Figure 7, the communication unit of the user terminal 2 sends a request to the information processing device 3 via the network to register the identified beauty device 4 (step S006).

[0080] The communication unit 31 of the information processing device 3 receives a request via the network to register the beauty device 4, and the reception unit 331 of the control unit 33 accepts it. Next, in the information processing device 3, the information of the identified beauty device 4 is associated with user information such as account information and stored and managed in the storage unit 32 (step S007).

[0081] Subsequently, the control unit 33 in the information processing device 3 transmits the registration start screen 8 for cosmetic product C shown in Figure 8 to the user terminal 2 via the communication unit 31 and the network (step S008).

[0082] The registration start screen 8 shown in Figure 8 includes an explanation 81 on how to register cosmetic product C, a button 82 that enables the start of barcode reading, and a button 83 that enables transition to the product search screen (step S008).

[0083] Here, on the registration start screen 8 in Figure 8, the user activates the imaging unit of the user terminal 2 by pressing button 82 in order to easily register the cosmetic product C that they are currently using or plan to use. After the imaging unit is activated, the user scans the barcode attached to the packaging of cosmetic product C. The barcode may include, for example, JAN code, EAN code, UPC code, ITF code, CODE39, CODE128, NW-7, etc. Subsequently, the communication unit of the user terminal 2 transmits the scanned image to the information processing device 3 via the network (step S009).

[0084] After the communication unit 31 receives the captured image, the control unit 33 of the information processing device 3 analyzes the captured image and transmits the barcode reading result screen 9 shown in Figure 9 to the user terminal 2 via the communication unit 31 and the network (step S010).

[0085] As shown in Figure 9, the barcode reading result screen 9 includes a reading area 91 where the captured image is displayed, a reading value 92 indicating the result of analysis from the captured image, and a button 93 that enables completion of reading (step S010).

[0086] In the barcode reading result screen 9 of Figure 9, the user confirms that there is no problem with the read value 92 and then presses button 93 to complete the barcode reading. When the user presses button 93 in Figure 9, the communication unit of the user terminal 2 sends a request to the information processing device 3 via the network to identify cosmetic product C from the barcode value (step S011).

[0087] The communication unit 31 of the information processing device 3 receives a request via the network to identify cosmetic product C. Subsequently, the control unit 33 of the information processing device 3 identifies cosmetic product C by matching the barcode value with reference information pre-stored in the storage unit 32. This reference information is information that associates the product code with product information (step S012).

[0088] Next, after identifying cosmetic product C, the control unit 33 transmits the determination start screen 10 shown in Figure 10 to the user terminal 2 via the communication unit 31 and the network (step S013).

[0089] The determination start screen 10 shown in Figure 10 includes an identification result 101 that shows information about the identified cosmetic C, such as the cosmetic name CN, a button 102 that enables the determination of the penetration method based on the identified cosmetic C, and a button 103 that enables the re-selection of cosmetic C (step S013).

[0090] Here, the penetration method refers to a predetermined method for the penetration of component I in cosmetic C into human skin, and more specifically, includes at least one of the following: a type of beauty device 4, for example, beauty device information PD, and a setting for beauty device 4, for example, a setting method PS. According to this embodiment, a beauty device 4 that is truly matched to cosmetic C and its predetermined method of use can be presented to the user.

[0091] In the determination start screen 10 of Figure 10, if the user wants to know the setting method PS that matches the identified cosmetic C, they press button 102 to start determining the penetration method based on cosmetic C. When the user presses button 102 in Figure 10, the communication unit of the user terminal 2 sends a request to the information processing device 3 via the network to determine the penetration method based on cosmetic C (step S014).

[0092] The communication unit 31 of the information processing device 3 receives a request via the network to determine a penetration method based on cosmetic C, and the receiving unit 331 of the control unit 33 accepts it. Subsequently, information about cosmetic C, such as the cosmetic name CN, is at least temporarily stored and managed in the storage unit 32. Next, the determination unit 332 of the control unit 33 determines a predetermined penetration method for component I in cosmetic C into human skin by matching the registered information about the beauty device 4 and the information about cosmetic C with reference information previously stored in the storage unit 32. This reference information is a data structure that combines data structures, such as dataset 11 (see Figure 11) and dataset 12 (see Figure 12). With this configuration, it becomes possible to propose a predetermined penetration method to the user that is suitable for the properties of component I in cosmetic C (step S015).

[0093] In other words, in step S015, the reception unit 331 receives information about cosmetic product C (an example of information about the product used) from the user. The determination unit 332 determines a predetermined method of penetration of component I in cosmetic product C into human skin based on the information about cosmetic product C and pre-stored reference information (step S015).

[0094] After determining the penetration method, the generation unit 333 generates visual information 13 (see Figure 13) that presents the predetermined penetration method to the user. Subsequently, the control unit 33 transmits the visual information 13 shown in Figure 13 to the user terminal 2 via the communication unit 31 and the network (step S016).

[0095] The visual information 13 shown in Figure 13 includes cosmetic information 131 showing information about cosmetic product C, and proposed content 132 showing information about the penetration method based on cosmetic product C. Preferably, as shown in Figure 13, the cosmetic information 131 includes information on the cosmetic product name CN, effects and efficacy IE, and ingredients I. Furthermore, it is preferable that the proposed content 132 indicates the method PS for setting up the beauty device 4 with the method name PS1, so that the user can easily set up the beauty device 4 (step S016).

[0096] In summary, the information processing method of this embodiment comprises a reception step, a determination step, and a generation step. In the reception step, information regarding cosmetic product C is received from the user. In the determination step, a predetermined method of penetration of component I in cosmetic product C into human skin is determined based on the information regarding cosmetic product C and pre-stored reference information. In the generation step, visual information 13 is generated that presents the predetermined penetration method to the user.

[0097] According to this embodiment, a method for penetrating the skin with component I in cosmetic product C can be presented to the user.

[0098] [4.2 Details]

[0099] (Steps S001 to S002) The above describes how to identify the beauty device 4 by reading the product label attached to the beauty device 4 itself, but reading two-dimensional codes such as barcodes and QR codes (registered trademarks) may also be used. Alternatively, the beauty device 4 may be identified by reading electronic tags such as RFID. Furthermore, as shown by the button 53 on the registration start screen 5 in Figure 5, the beauty device 4 may also be identified from information such as the model number of the beauty device 4 entered by the user. As yet another example, the beauty device 4 may be identified by having the user select the beauty device 4 they own from a screen (not shown) where the beauty devices 4 are displayed in a list of images.

[0100] (Steps S008 to S0012) Identifying cosmetic product C may be done by reading a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) instead of a barcode. Alternatively, cosmetic product C may be identified by reading an electronic tag such as an RFID. Furthermore, as shown by the button 83 provided on the registration start screen 8 in Figure 8, cosmetic product C may also be identified by having the user search for cosmetic product C themselves from the product search screen.

[0101] (Steps S001 to S007 and Steps S015 to S016) The above describes the case where the user already owns beauty device 4, but the following describes the case where the user does not yet own beauty device 4.

[0102] In such cases, the registration of the beauty device 4 (steps S001 to S007) will not be performed. That is, the information processing flow performed by the information processing system 1 begins with the registration of cosmetic product C (step S008). After identifying cosmetic product C, the determination unit 332 determines a predetermined method of penetration of component I in cosmetic product C into human skin by matching the information about cosmetic product C with reference information pre-stored in the storage unit 32, for example, a data structure combining dataset 11 (see Figure 11) and dataset 12 (see Figure 12) (step S015).

[0103] Next, after determining the penetration method, the generation unit 333 generates visual information 13. In this visual information 13, the type of beauty device 4, for example, beauty device information PD, and the settings of the beauty device 4, for example, setting method PS, are presented as predetermined penetration methods (step S016).

[0104] Here, we will explain with a specific example. When a user registers cosmetic product C with cosmetic product name CN "A Essence", the penetration method for ingredient I "tranexamic acid" is determined based on a data structure that combines dataset 11 (see Figure 11) and dataset 12 (see Figure 12). The determined penetration method includes beauty device information PD, which includes the name PD1 "X facial device" and function PD2 "iontophoresis", and setting method PS, which includes the method name PS1 "X001" and detail PS2 "Anodal IP with a frequency of 1.0 kHz". Preferably, the visual information 13 generated based on this determination result displays at least the name PD1 "X facial device" as information on the recommended beauty device 4, as well as the cosmetic product information 131 shown in Figure 13. This makes it possible to clearly show the user a beauty device 4 that is suitable for cosmetic product C that the user is using or plans to use.

[0105] (Step S0015) The predetermined penetration method determined by the determination unit 332 is preferably a method optimized for multiple components I. In this embodiment, when a cosmetic C containing multiple components I is expected to have multiple effects and benefits IE, it is possible to propose a penetration method that can balance or maximize all effects and benefits IE. In this case, the amount of each of the multiple components I may be considered. In this case, a component with a large amount is not necessarily effective, so the amount of each component may be considered based on its characteristics. In this embodiment, the predetermined penetration method may be a single penetration method or may consist of multiple penetration methods.

[0106] Here, we will explain with a specific example. If a user registers cosmetic product C containing "tranexamic acid" and "ascorbic acid glucoside" as ingredient I, the determination unit 332 may indicate that the beauty device 4 with name PD1 "X facial device" is used in combination with setting method PS with method name PS1 "X101" and setting method PS with method name PS1 "X203", based on a data structure combining dataset 11 (see Figure 11) and dataset 12 (see Figure 12), as the penetration method. Alternatively, as another example, a completely different setting method PS, different from "X101" and "X203" mentioned above, may be indicated as the penetration method. Furthermore, as yet another example, if a user registers cosmetic product C containing a whitening active ingredient and an ingredient effective in preventing rough skin as ingredient I, the determination unit 332 may present to the user as the determined penetration method, which involves first applying a method to penetrate the whitening active ingredient to the skin, and then applying a method to penetrate the ingredient effective in preventing rough skin to the skin.

[0107] [5. Others] The following configurations may be adopted for the information processing system 1.

[0108] An embodiment of this design may be a program. This program causes a computer to execute each step of the information processing system 1.

[0109] Product identification using AI-based image recognition technology may be performed to identify the beauty device 4 and cosmetic product C. For example, the beauty device 4 may be identified by performing image recognition processing on image data of the beauty device 4. Similarly, cosmetic product C may be identified by performing image recognition processing on image data of cosmetic product C or its packaging, etc.

[0110] Information regarding the ingredients in cosmetic C may be obtained from an external device based on information regarding the cosmetic. In this embodiment, the determination unit 332 determines a predetermined penetration method based on information regarding the ingredients in cosmetic C and a data structure that combines reference information, such as dataset 11 (see Figure 11) and dataset 12 (see Figure 12). For example, after identifying information regarding the cosmetic, such as the cosmetic name CN, from a barcode or product label attached to the packaging of cosmetic C, information regarding the ingredients in cosmetic C may be obtained from an external device based on the information regarding the cosmetic. Furthermore, the external device is not limited to a database owned by the service provider of the information processing system 1, but may also be an external cosmetic database. With this embodiment, even if there are limitations on the amount of information the service provider possesses, publicly available external information can be effectively utilized.

[0111] The beauty device 4 may be equipped with a measurement unit (not shown) which measures the components of the cosmetic and transmits the measurement results to the information processing device 3. That is, information about the components in the cosmetic C may be obtained by the user applying the cosmetic C to the beauty device 4. In this embodiment, the determination unit 332 determines a predetermined penetration method based on the information about the components in the cosmetic C and a data structure that combines reference information, for example, dataset 11 (see Figure 11) and dataset 12 (see Figure 12). With this embodiment, the user can use the beauty device 4 more easily in accordance with the cosmetic C.

[0112] The transmitting unit 334 may be configured to transmit information to the beauty device 4 that reflects the settings of the beauty device 4. In this configuration, the settings of the beauty device 4 can be automated, and usability can be improved.

[0113] The product may be provided in any of the following embodiments.

[0114] The aforementioned data structure further includes the name of the cosmetic product as data.

[0115] In the aforementioned data structure, the method of penetration into human skin is determined based on at least one of whether the corresponding component is water-soluble or lipid-soluble, and its molecular weight.

[0116] In the aforementioned data structure, the method of penetration into human skin is further determined based on the charge of the corresponding component.

[0117] In the aforementioned data structure, the effects and benefits on a person or the functions within the cosmetic product are classified into major and minor categories.

[0118] In the aforementioned data structure, the method of penetration into human skin includes the type of beauty device and the method of setting up the beauty device.

[0119] In the aforementioned data structure, the method of penetration into human skin is electrical and includes setting a current waveform.

[0120] In the aforementioned data structure, the method of penetration into human skin is a method using light.

[0121] In the aforementioned data structure, the method of penetration into human skin is a method using ultrasound.

[0122] In the aforementioned data structure, the method of penetration into the human skin is magnetic.

[0123] In the aforementioned data structure, the generation or updating of the data is performed by machine learning using AI.

[0124] An information processing system comprising a reception unit, a determination unit, and a generation unit, wherein the reception unit is configured to receive information about cosmetics from a user, the determination unit is configured to determine a predetermined method of penetration of the ingredients in the cosmetics into a person's skin based on the information about the cosmetics and pre-stored reference information, and the generation unit is configured to generate visual information that presents the predetermined penetration method to the user.

[0125] In the aforementioned information processing system, the reference information is the data structure.

[0126] In the aforementioned information processing system, the determination unit is configured to determine the penetration method based on information regarding the ingredients in the cosmetic and the reference information, wherein the information regarding the ingredients in the cosmetic is obtained from an external device based on information regarding the cosmetic.

[0127] In the aforementioned information processing system, the predetermined penetration method includes at least one of the type of beauty device and the settings of the beauty device.

[0128] The information processing system further comprises a transmitting unit, the transmitting unit being configured to transmit information to the beauty device that reflects the settings of the beauty device.

[0129] In the information processing system, the determination unit is configured to determine the penetration method based on information regarding the ingredients in the cosmetic and the reference information, wherein the information regarding the ingredients in the cosmetic is obtained when the user applies the cosmetic to a beauty device.

[0130] In the aforementioned information processing system, the predetermined penetration method is a method optimized with respect to multiple components.

[0131] A program that causes a computer to function as the aforementioned information processing system.

[0132] An information processing method comprising a reception step, a determination step, and a generation step, wherein the reception step receives information about cosmetics from a user, the determination step determines a predetermined method of penetration of the ingredients in the cosmetics into human skin based on the information about the cosmetics and pre-stored reference information, and the generation step generates visual information that presents the predetermined penetration method to the user.

[0133] Although each embodiment has been described in detail above, the invention is not limited to any particular embodiment, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope described in the claims. Furthermore, it is possible to combine all or more of the components of the embodiments described above.

[0134] For example, in the embodiment described above, the data structure includes, but is not limited to, information (processing method information) representing a suitable penetration method for getting a specific ingredient (target) in cosmetic C into the skin (hereinafter also simply referred to as "extracting the penetration method"), the ingredient I contained in cosmetic C and a method of penetration into human skin as data, so as to be possible (hereinafter also referred to simply as "extracting the penetration method"). For example, the data structure may include, as data, information related to cosmetic C and a method of penetration into human skin, so as to be possible to extract a suitable penetration method for getting the main ingredient (target) contained in cosmetic C into the skin, from the name, model number, or similar information (information that can identify cosmetic C). In this case, data is constructed in which information related to various cosmetics such as cosmetic C and a suitable penetration method for each are associated with each other. Alternatively, from a similar viewpoint, the data structure may include information on the effects and efficacy IE or functions on humans and a method of penetration into human skin as data. In this case, a similar suitable penetration method may be associated with a cosmetic other than cosmetic C, as long as the effects and efficacy or functions are the same. In this case, it becomes possible to extract a suitable penetration method for getting a cosmetic product (object) having said effects, efficacy, or function into the skin based on the effects, efficacy, or function. Furthermore, since the information obtained from a single object can vary, the information associated with a suitable penetration method for a single object (an example of object information) can be diverse. For example, the information associated with a suitable penetration method for a single object may include at least one of the following: first information representing one or more components related to the single object or first information that can identify such components; second information representing a product related to the single object or second information that can identify such product; third information representing one or more components related to the single object and their content (for example, the content per certain amount in a cosmetic product); and fourth information representing the properties, effects, efficacy, or function related to the single object.

[0135] Furthermore, while the above-described embodiment relates to a method for penetrating ingredients contained in cosmetics, the object containing one or more ingredients that can be applied to human skin is not limited to cosmetics. For example, the object may be a topical skin preparation. In this case, it may be useful to penetrate the active ingredients contained in the topical skin preparation into human skin via a skin treatment device such as the beauty device 4. In this case, a data structure that associates the penetration method realized by the skin treatment device (e.g., an output waveform generated via a pair of electrodes) with the active ingredients contained in the topical skin preparation becomes useful.

[0136] Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the transmitting unit 334 may transmit information to the beauty device 4 to reflect the settings of the beauty device 4, and this information may include information indicating the values ​​of various control parameters of the beauty device 4. Alternatively, the transmitting unit 334 may transmit the control signal itself (an example of information) to the beauty device 4. In this way, the preferred penetration method extracted as described above may be automatically implemented in the beauty device 4.

[0137] Furthermore, in the embodiments described above, the dataset 11 shown in Figure 11 is disclosed as an example, but the dataset 11 may be implemented in other ways. For example, instead of the dataset 11 shown in Figure 11, a similarly usable dataset may be managed by a combination of a cosmetic product database and an ingredient database. In this case, the cosmetic product database may include information such as the cosmetic name, a complete list of ingredients, product number, image, manufacturer name, price, and sales period. The ingredient database may include information such as the cosmetic labeling name, ingredient number, quasi-drug labeling name, quasi-drug ingredient code, alternative name, abbreviated name, properties, molecular weight, charge number, amount used, purpose of formulation, CAS registry number (a unique identification number for the chemical substance), device, device settings, action, effect, and extraction conditions. The purpose of formulation may be managed as an item indicating the purpose for which it was formulated, such as emollient, anti-inflammatory agent, emulsifier, moisturizer, pH adjuster, solvent, adhesive, or preservative. In this case, some or all of this information may be used when determining a suitable penetration method (a predetermined penetration method determined by the determination unit 332).

[0138] Furthermore, the information processing system 1 according to the above-described embodiment may have a cosmetic registration function for each user. In this case, the user only needs to register the cosmetics they use, and based on the registered cosmetics, the system can automatically set the beauty device 4 according to a suitable penetration method (a predetermined penetration method determined by the determination unit 332) corresponding to those cosmetics. In addition, the information processing system 1 according to the above-described embodiment may be linked with a guidance system that guides or recommends one or more specific cosmetics and / or specific beauty devices 4 to the user. For example, if the guidance system proposes one or more specific cosmetics to a user based on questionnaire information or consultation information about the user's skin obtained from that user (for example, various items of skin concerns such as blemishes, dullness, wrinkles, sagging, rough skin, dryness, oiliness, pores, and acne), the system may associate and register the one or more specific cosmetics with that user. For example, in this case, the system can automatically associate one or more specific cosmetics with the user based on the user's purchase information of the one or more specific cosmetics that were proposed. In this case, the user can automatically configure the beauty device 4 according to a suitable penetration method (a predetermined penetration method determined by the determination unit 332) corresponding to one or more specific cosmetics that have been proposed, simply by acquiring (e.g., purchasing) one or more of those cosmetics.

[0139] Furthermore, in such a cosmetic registration function, it may be possible to register multiple cosmetic products for a single user. This is because it is anticipated that some users may use cosmetic products with different purposes, such as whitening cosmetics, anti-aging cosmetics, and moisturizing cosmetics, in combination. In this case, the predetermined penetration method determined by the determination unit 332 may be a method optimized for multiple cosmetic products used simultaneously. This may be the same as the method for extracting a predetermined penetration method when a single cosmetic product contains multiple ingredients. In this case, if the effectiveness of the cosmetic product or ingredient is also recorded in the database, the predetermined penetration method may be extracted based on the cosmetic product or ingredient registered in the database as having a high effectiveness level.

[0140] Furthermore, while the embodiments described above relate to methods of penetration (processing methods) for substances (cosmetics, etc.) that can penetrate human skin, they can also be applied to methods other than penetration. For example, in electrotherapy, it has become clear that there are components and combinations that are more likely to produce effects from the electricity itself, in addition to penetration. In other words, in addition to penetration, the skin may be activated simply by the action of electricity, resulting in increased firmness and elasticity. LEDs and electromagnetic waves also have more significant effects such as cell activation, improved blood circulation, and sterilization than effects that promote the penetration of the target substance. Specifically, for example, substances containing citric acid conduct electricity easily, and thinner solvents conduct heat faster than gel-like substances. The sensation and transmission of electrical stimulation can change depending on the properties of the various components contained in the target substance. Therefore, for components other than active ingredients that are not intended for penetration, processing methods other than penetration into human skin may be applied, taking into account their properties and texture. In this case, for example, an object containing electrically conductive components may be associated with a processing method related to electrical stimulation (e.g., an output waveform for high-frequency muscle electrical stimulation), and an object containing heat-conducting components (including components as a base) may be associated with a processing method related to heating (e.g., an output waveform for heating using radio waves). Finally, the following additional information is disclosed regarding each of the above embodiments. [Note 1] The system includes data relating to an object containing one or more components that can be applied to human skin, and processing method information representing a processing method for the object applied to human skin. The object information and the processing method information are associated in multiple pairs, such that the other can be extracted in response to the input of one of the object information or the processing method information, in a data structure. [Note 2] The aforementioned object information is a data structure as described in Appendix 1, which includes at least one of the following: first information representing one or more components relating to the object or first information that can identify such components; second information representing a product relating to the object or second information that can identify such product; third information representing one or more components relating to the object and their content; and fourth information representing the properties, effects, efficacy, or functions relating to the object. [Note 3] The processing method is set based on at least one of the properties of the object relating to the corresponding object information, specifically the properties relating to solubility in a solvent, and the molecular weight of the object relating to the corresponding object information, as described in Appendix 1 or Appendix 2. [Note 4] The processing method is set based on the charge of the object relating to the corresponding object information, and is a data structure as described in Appendix 3. [Note 5] The processing method is set based on at least one of the following: test results, usage history by multiple users, and information provided by multiple users, and is a data structure as described in Appendix 1 or Appendix 2. [Note 6] The data includes the ingredients contained in the cosmetic, the effects and benefits on humans or the function within the cosmetic, and the method of application on human skin. These multiple pairs are each related to each other, The processing method is set based on the corresponding component, The effects and efficacy on a person or the function in the cosmetic product are classified into two or more categories, according to the data structure described in any one of Appendices 1 to 5. [Note 7] The processing method includes at least one of the following: the type of skin treatment device to be used, the method for setting the skin treatment device, the control parameters of the skin treatment device, and the operating mode of the skin treatment device, as described in any one of Appendix 1 to Appendix 6. [Note 8] The processing method includes a method using at least one of the following: an output waveform, light, ultrasound, electromagnetic waves, plasma, and magnetism applied through a pair of electrodes, for the data structure described in any one of Appendix 1 to Appendix 7. [Note 9] The generation or updating of the aforementioned data is performed by machine learning using AI, using the data structure described in any one of the appendices 1 to 8. [Note 10] A storage medium on which data comprising the data structure described in any one of Appendix 1 to Appendix 9 is stored, and which is a computer-readable storage medium. [Note 11] A receiving unit configured to receive information from a user about a product that is an object containing one or more components that can be applied to human skin, An information processing system comprising: a storage unit that stores reference information having a data structure described in any one of Appendix 1 to Appendix 9, extracts processing method information associated with the object information corresponding to the object based on information about the object, and a determination unit configured to determine a predetermined processing method recommended for the object based on the extracted processing method information. [Note 12] The information processing system described in Appendix 11, wherein the determination unit determines the processing method represented by the extracted processing method information as the predetermined processing method. [Note 13] The determination unit is configured to extract the processing method information using first information representing one or more components relating to the object, or first information that can identify such components, as the object information. The first information corresponding to the aforementioned item is obtained from an external device based on information about the aforementioned item, according to the information processing system described in Appendix 11 or Appendix 12. [Note 14] The information processing system described in any one of Appendix 11 to Appendix 13 includes at least one of the following: the type of skin treatment device to be used, the method for setting the skin treatment device, the control parameters of the skin treatment device, and the operating mode of the skin treatment device. [Note 15] It also includes a transmitting unit, The information processing system according to Appendix 14, wherein the transmitting unit is configured to transmit information to the skin processing device for causing the skin processing device to perform processing according to the predetermined processing method. [Note 16] The determination unit is configured to extract the processing method information using first information representing one or more components relating to the object, or first information that can identify such components, as the object information. The first information corresponding to the aforementioned product is obtained based on the measurement results of a measuring unit provided in the skin treatment device, using the information processing system described in any one of the appendices 11 to 15. [Note 17] The information processing system described in any one of Appendices 11 to 16, wherein the predetermined processing method includes a method optimized for multiple components. [Note 18] Further equipped with a generation unit, The information processing system according to any one of Appendix 11 to Appendix 17, wherein the generation unit generates visual information that presents the predetermined processing method to the user. [Note 19] A program that enables a computer to function as an information processing system as described in any one of the appendices 11 to 18. [Note 20] A reception step in which information about a product that can be applied to human skin is received from the user, An information processing method performed by a computer, comprising: a determination step of extracting processing method information associated with the object information corresponding to the object, based on information about the object, from a storage unit that stores reference information having a data structure described in any one of Appendix 1 to Appendix 9; and determining a predetermined processing method recommended for the object based on the processing method represented by the extracted processing method information. [Explanation of symbols]

[0141] 1: Information Processing System 2: User terminal 3: Information Processing Device 30: Communications bus 31: Communications Department 32: Storage section 33: Control Unit 331: Reception Department 332: Judgment section 333 :Generation part 334: Transmitter 4: Beauty devices 4a: Operating part 4b: Grip section 5: Registration Start Screen 51: Explanation 52: Button 53: Button 6: Label reading results screen 61: Read area 62: Reading result 63: Button 7: Registration completion screen 71: Specific result 72: Button 73: Button 8: Registration Start Screen 81: Explanation 82: Button 83: Button 9: Barcode reading results screen 91: Read area 92: Reading value 93: Button 10: Judgment start screen 101: Specific result 102: Button 103: Button 11: Dataset 12: Dataset 13: Visual Information 131: Cosmetics Information 132:Proposal content C: Cosmetics CN: Cosmetic product name I: Ingredients IA :Action IC: Number of charges IE: Effects and Benefits IN: Ingredient name IS: nature IW: molecular weight PD: Beauty Device Information PD1 :Name PD2: Function PS: Setting method PS1: Method name PS2: Details

Claims

1. A computer having a storage unit that stores a dataset for each piece of information on a product that can be applied to human skin, associating it with identification information of a skin treatment device compatible with the components of the product and a method for setting up the skin treatment device, A reception step for receiving information about the aforementioned items to be registered by the user, The system performs a determination step of referring to the dataset stored in the memory unit and determining a recommended processing method for the item for which information has been received. The determination step includes determining the type of skin treatment device associated with the information about the product used, The processing method is an information processing program that includes an electrical method, a method using light, a method using ultrasound, a magnetic method, a method using electromagnetic waves, and a method using plasma.

2. The information processing program according to claim 1, wherein the determination step determines the processing method based on at least one of the following with respect to the components of the product used: properties relating to solubility in a solvent, information relating to molecular weight, and information relating to charge.

3. The information processing program according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the determination step includes determining the processing method based on user information.

4. The information processing program according to claim 2, wherein the processing method is a processing method corresponding to at least one of the following: the type of skin treatment device to be used, the method for setting the skin treatment device, the control parameters of the skin treatment device, and the operating mode of the skin treatment device.

5. The information processing program according to claim 4, further comprising a transmission step of causing the computer to perform a transmission to the skin processing device, which provides information for the skin processing device to perform a processing according to the processing method described above.

6. An information processing program according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising causing the computer to perform a generation step of generating visual information that presents the processing method to a user.

7. The information processing program according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the reception step includes capturing images of the appearance of the item used, image information that can identify the item used, and an identifier including a barcode.

8. An information processing system that executes an information processing program according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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