Cosmetic manufacturing apparatus, control method thereof, and cosmetic manufacturing system

Abstract

To provide a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus, a control method thereof, and a cosmetic manufacturing system capable of manufacturing cosmetics suitable for users' skin conditions.SOLUTION: Provided is a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus comprising: a control unit capable of calculating a first composition ratio based on a user's skin condition measured by a measurement sensor, requesting an operating server to transmit a cosmetic purchase history of the user, and calculating a second composition ratio by correcting the first composition ratio by a predetermined algorithm based on the purchase history; a cosmetic supply unit capable of discharging a cosmetic according to either the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio so that the cosmetic can be produced based on the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus, a control method thereof, and a cosmetic manufacturing system.

Background Art

[0002] Cosmetics are used for beauty and skin health, and the needs of consumers who want to use cosmetics suitable for themselves are increasing. To meet such needs, various types of user cosmetic manufacturing apparatuses have been proposed.

[0003] Generally, a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus operates by measuring or diagnosing a user's skin condition, calculating a blending ratio of a cosmetic suitable for the user based on the result, and then mixing the cosmetic accordingly to manufacture a cosmetic. Recently, with the development of technology, such a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus has been proposed as an automated apparatus in which a series of processes can be sequentially performed.

[0004] However, the conventional cosmetic manufacturing apparatus has the following problems. The conventional cosmetic manufacturing apparatus has a problem that it takes a very long time to manufacture a cosmetic desired by a user. In addition, since the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus measures or diagnoses a user's skin condition, the process of manufacturing a cosmetic can be provided to be continuously performed. From the user's perspective, waiting for the completion of a cosmetic in front of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus is just a boring process. Therefore, although one or two uses due to curiosity can be expected, the utilization rate of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus may decrease in the long run.

[0005] In addition, in order for the cosmetic provided by the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus to be actually transmitted to the user, the operator who operates the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus has to perform additional operations such as attaching the lid of the cosmetic container for finishing the assembly of the cosmetic container containing the cosmetic, attaching and raising the discharge member, and pulling out the cosmetic container from the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus and handing it over to the user.

[0006] Furthermore, while conventional cosmetic manufacturing equipment simply recommends composition ratios based on skin condition, no cosmetic manufacturing equipment has ever been proposed that recommends composition ratios while simultaneously considering the individual user's preferences for cosmetics (for example, whether they prefer lighter colors, etc.) and their skin condition. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1299849 (Published September 17, 2013) [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0008] A cosmetic manufacturing apparatus, a control method thereof, and a cosmetic manufacturing system according to one embodiment of the present invention have been proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aim to provide a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus, a control method thereof, and a cosmetic manufacturing system that can manufacture cosmetics suitable for the user's skin condition.

[0009] Furthermore, we aim to provide a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus, a control method thereof, and a cosmetic manufacturing system that can manufacture cosmetics in a way that reflects the user's preferences for cosmetics. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] According to one aspect of the present invention, a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus may be provided that includes a control unit 900 which can calculate a first composition ratio based on the user's skin condition measured by a measuring sensor, receive the user's cosmetic purchase history from an operating server 40, and calculate a second composition ratio by correcting the first composition ratio with a predetermined algorithm based on the purchase history, and a cosmetic supply unit 200 which can discharge cosmetic material according to either the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio so that cosmetics can be manufactured based on the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio.

[0011] Furthermore, the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus may be provided, further including a user interface unit 130 that displays at least one of the first composition ratio and the second composition ratio, and into which any one of the displayed first composition ratio, the second composition ratio, or a third composition ratio obtained by modifying either the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio can be input, and the cosmetic supply unit 200 can discharge cosmetic materials according to the input composition ratio so that a cosmetic can be manufactured based on any one of the input first to third composition ratios.

[0012] Furthermore, a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus may be provided in which the control unit 900 determines the first composition ratio by substituting the skin measurement value measured by the measuring sensor into a variable in a predetermined calculation formula, or determines the composition ratio corresponding to the value with the smallest difference between the skin measurement value measured by the measuring sensor and a preset value set in the product database as the first composition ratio.

[0013] Furthermore, the product database stores L1, a1, and b1 values ​​and their corresponding composition ratios, and the skin measurement values ​​are measured by the measurement sensor at arbitrary values ​​L2, a2, and b2, and the first composition ratio is selected from the composition ratios stored in the product database.

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[0014] Furthermore, a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus may be provided in which skin measurements taken by the measurement sensor are indicated as L2, a2, and b2, and when a purchase history for cosmetics that can indicate L3, a3, and b3 is transmitted from the operating server 40, the control unit 900 corrects the skin measurements with measurement correction values ​​which are (P*L3+L2) / (P+1), (P*a3+a2) / (P+1), and (P*b3+b2) / (P+1), and the second composition ratio is determined as the composition ratio corresponding to the value with the smallest difference between the measurement correction value and the setting value pre-set in the product database.

[0015] Furthermore, a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus may be provided in which the first composition ratio is represented by the composition ratio X1:Y1:Z1:K1 for any cosmetic, and when a purchase history for a cosmetic having the composition ratio X2:Y2:Z2:K2 for any cosmetic is transmitted from the operating server 40, the control unit 900 sets the second composition ratio to (P*X1+X2) / (P+1):(P*Y1+Y2) / (P+1):(P*Z1+Z2) / (P+1):(P*K1+K2) / (P+1).

[0016] Furthermore, a cosmetics manufacturing apparatus may be provided in which P is a natural number between 1 and 10 that can be input by the user via the user interface unit 130 or terminal 20.

[0017] Furthermore, a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus may be provided in which the user interface unit 130 is provided with an input unit that allows the user to select whether it is a sample manufacturing mode in which the manufactured cosmetic is provided as a sample, or a finished product manufacturing mode in which the manufactured cosmetic is provided as a finished product.

[0018] Furthermore, a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus may be provided in which the user interface unit 130 is provided with an input unit that allows the user to select whether the cosmetic to be manufactured is a foundation product or a skincare product.

[0019] According to another embodiment of the present invention, a cosmetic manufacturing system may be provided, comprising: a measuring sensor capable of measuring the skin condition of a user; an operating server 40 capable of storing the user's cosmetic purchase history, calculating a first composition ratio based on the user's skin condition measured by the measuring sensor, and calculating a second composition ratio obtained by correcting the first composition ratio with a predetermined algorithm based on the purchase history; a terminal 20 into which any one of the first composition ratio, the second composition ratio, or a third composition ratio obtained by modifying either the first or second composition ratio is input; and a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 capable of dispensing cosmetic products according to the input composition ratio so that a cosmetic product is manufactured based on any one of the input first to third composition ratios.

[0020] Furthermore, a cosmetic manufacturing system may be provided in which the operating server 40 determines the first composition ratio by substituting skin measurement values ​​measured by a measuring sensor into a variable in a predetermined calculation formula, or determines the composition ratio corresponding to the value with the smallest difference between the skin measurement values ​​measured by the measuring sensor and a preset value set in the product database as the first composition ratio.

[0021] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a cosmetic manufacturing system may be provided, comprising: an operating server 40 capable of storing at least one of a first composition ratio calculated based on the user's skin condition measured by a measuring sensor and a second composition ratio obtained by correcting the first composition ratio with a predetermined algorithm; a terminal 20 capable of receiving and displaying at least one of the first composition ratio and the second composition ratio from the operating server 40; and a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 capable of manufacturing cosmetics based on the input composition ratio, where one of the first composition ratio, the second composition ratio, or a third composition ratio obtained by modifying either the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio is input from the terminal 20.

[0022] According to another embodiment of the present invention, there may be provided a control method for a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus, including: a step of transmitting a skin condition measured by a measurement sensor; a step of calculating a first composition ratio by a control unit 900 based on the transmitted skin condition; a step of receiving the cosmetic purchase history of the user from an operating server 40 and calculating a second composition ratio obtained by correcting the first composition ratio based on the purchase history with a predetermined algorithm; and a step of controlling a cosmetic supply unit 200 by the control unit 900 to discharge a cosmetic according to the second composition ratio.

[0023] Further, after the step of controlling the cosmetic supply unit 200 by the control unit 900 to discharge a cosmetic according to the second composition ratio, there may be provided a control method for a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus, further including: a step of controlling a transfer means 800 by the control unit 900 to manufacture a cosmetic based on the second composition ratio; a step of receiving an input of a fourth composition ratio obtained by correcting the composition ratio of the manufactured cosmetic when the manufactured cosmetic is manufactured in a sample manufacturing mode; and a step of controlling the transfer means 800 by the control unit 900 to manufacture a cosmetic based on the fourth composition ratio.

[0024] According to another embodiment of the present invention, there may be provided a control method for a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus, including: a step of transmitting a skin condition measured by a measurement sensor; a step of calculating a first composition ratio based on the transmitted skin condition; a step of receiving the cosmetic purchase history of the user from an operating server 40 and calculating a second composition ratio obtained by correcting the first composition ratio based on the purchase history with a predetermined algorithm; a step of displaying at least one of the first composition ratio and the second composition ratio on a user interface unit (130); a step of receiving an input of any one of the first composition ratio, the second composition ratio, or a third composition ratio obtained by correcting any one of the first composition ratio and the second composition ratio, and transmitting the input to the control unit 900; and a step of controlling a cosmetic supply unit 200 by the control unit 900 to discharge a cosmetic according to any one of the input first composition ratio to the third composition ratio.

[0025] Also, the step of transmitting any one input among the first composition ratio, the second composition ratio, or the third composition ratio in which a correction is made to either the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio to the control unit 900 includes the step of displaying the reason for selection on the user interface unit 130 so that the user can input the reason for selecting either the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio; the control unit 900 receives the input of the reason for selection and calculates the third composition ratio based on a predetermined algorithm, and displays the calculated third composition ratio on the user interface unit 130; and the step of transmitting any one input among the third composition ratio displayed on the user interface unit 130, the first composition ratio, and the second composition ratio to the control unit 900. A control method for a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus can be provided.

[0026] Also, after the step of controlling the cosmetic supply unit 200 by the control unit 900 to discharge the cosmetic according to any one of the input first composition ratio to the third composition ratio, the control unit 900 controls the transfer means 800 to manufacture the cosmetic based on the input composition ratio. When the manufactured cosmetic is manufactured in the sample manufacturing mode, the method further includes the step of receiving an input of a fourth composition ratio in which a correction is made to the composition ratio of the manufactured cosmetic, and the step of controlling the transfer means 800 by the control unit 900 to manufacture the cosmetic based on the fourth composition ratio. A control method for a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus can be provided.

Advantages of the Invention

[0027] A cosmetic manufacturing apparatus, a control method thereof, and a cosmetic manufacturing system according to an embodiment of the present invention have the effect of being able to manufacture cosmetics suitable for the user's skin condition.

[0028] Also, there is an advantage of being able to manufacture cosmetics reflecting the user's preference for cosmetics.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0029] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a cosmetic manufacturing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2]Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus in Figure 1. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the internal configuration of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus shown in Figure 2. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a top view of the interior of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus shown in Figure 1, viewed from above (transfer means are not shown). [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the cosmetic supply unit located on one side of the main body of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus shown in Figure 1. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the parts supply unit located on one side of the main body of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus in Figure 1. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a perspective view showing a component mounting unit and a moisture absorption unit, which are part of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus shown in Figure 1. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a perspective view showing the moisture absorption section, which is a part of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus shown in Figure 1. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a perspective view showing the transfer mechanism, which is a part of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus shown in Figure 1. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration that can communicate with the control unit of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus in Figure 1. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a flowchart showing the control method for the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus in Figure 1. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a flowchart illustrating the control method of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus shown in Figure 1 in more detail. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a flowchart showing the specific manufacturing process for each type of cosmetic shown in Figure 12. [Figure 14] Figure 14 is a flowchart showing a control method for a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] Figure 15 shows an example of the composition ratio of cosmetic ingredients corresponding to the L, a, and b setting values ​​stored in the product database. [Figure 16] Figure 16 is a flowchart showing a control method for a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0030] In the following, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a specific description of a related known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, such detailed description will be omitted.

[0031] In the following description, “cosmetics” can be understood as products that act directly or indirectly on the user’s skin to provide a cosmetic effect, protect the skin, improve or alter the condition of the skin, or have one or more of these functions; and “cosmetic composition” can be understood as the substances that make up such cosmetics. In the following, “composition ratio” can be understood as the weight ratio or volume ratio of each cosmetic composition offered as a cosmetic.

[0032] The cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 and cosmetic manufacturing system 1 of this embodiment can manufacture custom cosmetics.

[0033] Custom cosmetics can be understood as cosmetics whose composition ratio is determined based on the user's skin condition or the results of an analysis or diagnosis of the skin condition, and which are manufactured based on the determined composition ratio.

[0034] Alternatively, custom cosmetics can be understood as cosmetics manufactured based on a composition ratio determined by the user's will or user context collected through various channels. User context can be understood as data related to the user's life, such as the user's biometric information, spatial information of the user's surroundings, a predetermined time range and spatial range related to the user's schedule, the user's shopping history, the user's purchase history, and the user's online activity records, and can be transmitted from any device or third party.

[0035] Figure 1 shows the configuration of a cosmetic manufacturing system 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Referring to Figure 1, a cosmetic manufacturing system 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10, a terminal 20, and an operating server 40, as a system capable of manufacturing cosmetics by collecting data necessary for manufacturing custom cosmetics and determining the composition ratio. In this embodiment, the cosmetic manufacturing system 1 is described as a system for manufacturing custom cosmetics, and the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 is provided as an apparatus capable of manufacturing custom cosmetics. However, the concept of the present invention is not limited thereto and can also be used to produce cosmetics having a predetermined composition ratio.

[0037] The components constituting the cosmetic manufacturing system 1 may be arranged to be connected via a network, enabling them to send and receive data between each other, or to transmit data from one to the other. The network may include either a wired network or a wireless network, and is not limited to any type as long as it is capable of transmitting data.

[0038] The cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 can mix multiple cosmetic ingredients based on composition ratio data necessary for cosmetic manufacturing, and provide them to the user in a cosmetic container. Here, the cosmetic container may include a first container provided in a pump-type container and a second container provided in a compact-type container, as described later.

[0039] Such first and second containers can be understood as containers formed by combining at least one of the following: a mixing container 161 capable of holding cosmetics and components that constitute a cosmetic container.

[0040] For example, if the first container is a pump-type container, the mixing container 161 and a discharge member 162, which is one of the components, may be combined to provide the first container (see Figure 6). However, the concept of the present invention is not necessarily limited to the mixing container 161 being provided as part of the first container; the components may include a separate containment container (not shown) that can be combined with the discharge member 162, and the containment container and the discharge member 162 may be combined to provide the first container.

[0041] Furthermore, if the second container is a compact type container, the base container 164, impregnation member 168, and cover container 166, which are part of the components, can be combined to provide the second container.

[0042] In other words, in this embodiment, the components may include parts that constitute the first container (for example, the discharge member 162 when the mixing container 161 and the discharge member 162 are combined, and the containment container and the discharge member 162 when a separate containment container and the discharge member 162 are combined) and parts that constitute the second container (for example, the base container 164, the impregnation member 168, and the cover container 166).

[0043] Furthermore, the composition ratio data can be understood as electronic data containing multiple cosmetic types and their constituent ratios. Such composition ratio data may be fully processed and provided to the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10, or it may be generated by the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 when basic data for processing (including user context) is transmitted to the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10.

[0044] For example, composition ratio data may be provided to the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 from a terminal 20 such as a mobile phone, tablet PC, or desktop computer owned by the user. In this case, the composition ratio data may be provided directly from the terminal 20 to the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10, or it may be provided to the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 via an operating server 40 managed by the operator of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10. Depending on the embodiment, the terminal 20 may also provide basic data for generating the composition ratio data, such as images of the user's skin.

[0045] Terminal 20 can receive input regarding the user context, and the input information can be transmitted to at least one of the operating server 40 and the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10.

[0046] Furthermore, terminal 20 may include a measuring sensor (not shown) for measuring the user's skin condition. For example, the measuring sensor may include one or more of a camera, a moisture sensor, and an oil sensor.

[0047] If the measurement sensor is provided as a camera, the user's skin condition can be captured via the camera provided on the terminal 20, and the user's skin condition can be determined based on the captured skin image.

[0048] The composition ratio data may also be provided to the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 from a measurement sensor in a terminal 20 capable of measuring the user's skin condition.

[0049] Terminal 20 may transmit the results measured by the measurement sensors (e.g., camera, moisture sensor, oil sensor, etc.) directly to the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10, or it may transmit skin condition data obtained by analyzing or diagnosing these results to the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10.

[0050] In this embodiment, the measurement sensor is described as being provided as part of the terminal 20, but the concept of the present invention is not limited to this, and may include the measurement sensor being provided via a device other than the terminal 20.

[0051] The cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 can determine composition ratio data based on data transmitted from terminal 20. In some embodiments, terminal 20 may transmit the aforementioned skin condition data to the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 via operating server 40. In this case, operating server 40 may process the composition ratio data based on the data transmitted from terminal 20 and provide it to the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10.

[0052] Furthermore, the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 may transmit data received from the terminal 20 to the operating server 40, receive composition ratio data generated by the operating server 40, and use it for cosmetic manufacturing.

[0053] As described above, the operating server 40 receives the data necessary for processing the composition ratio data and can either process the composition ratio data and provide it to the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10, or transmit the transmitted composition ratio data to the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 as is. In this case, the operating server 40 can process composition ratio data tailored to each user based not only on the data transmitted from the terminal 20 but also on separately collected user context, and may transmit the processed composition ratio data to the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 at the request of the user or the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10.

[0054] In this embodiment, the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 can assemble a plurality of cosmetic containers having different shapes from each other.

[0055] In this embodiment, the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 is described as being able to assemble two types of cosmetic containers (a first container and a second container), but the concept of the present invention is not limited to this and may include assembling all known cosmetic containers.

[0056] The cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 can provide a pump-type container that dispenses cosmetic material by pressure supplied from a pump, and a compact-type container that stores cosmetic material in an impregnation member and allows the cosmetic material to be dispensed using a cosmetic tool such as a puff. Hereinafter, the pump-type container will be referred to as the first container, and the compact-type container as the second container.

[0057] However, this is just one example, and the types of cosmetic containers that the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 can provide are not limited to this.

[0058] For example, the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 may be configured to provide a stick-type container with an applicator, such as a lip tint or mascara, and may provide a cosmetic container consisting of a simple cosmetic container body and cap without a pump. In other words, the types of the first and second containers do not limit the concept of the present invention, and the first and second containers can each be understood as any cosmetic container.

[0059] The detailed configuration of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 will be described below.

[0060] Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 in Figure 1; Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the internal configuration of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 in Figure 2; Figure 4 is a top view of the interior of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus in Figure 1, viewed from above (transfer means are not shown); Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the cosmetic supply unit 200 located on one side of the main body of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus in Figure 1; Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the parts supply unit 160 located on the other side of the main body of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus in Figure 1; Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the parts stationary unit 50 and the moisture absorption unit 600, which are part of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus in Figure 1; Figure 8 is a perspective view showing the moisture absorption unit, which is part of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus in Figure 1; Figure 9 is a perspective view showing the transfer means, which is part of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus in Figure 1; and Figure 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration that can communicate with the control unit of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus in Figure 1.

[0061] Referring to Figures 2 to 10, the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 comprises a main body 100 that provides a cosmetic manufacturing space 102, a cosmetic storage section 140 that stores a plurality of cartridges 142 in which cosmetic materials are stored, a component supply section 160 that provides a mixing container 161 capable of containing and mixing cosmetic materials and one or more components that constitute a cosmetic container, a cosmetic supply section 200 that supplies cosmetic materials from the cosmetic storage section 140 to the mixing container 161, a mixing section 400 that applies external force to the mixing container 161 storing the cosmetic materials supplied from the cosmetic supply section 200 to mix the cosmetic materials in the mixing container 161, and a first container and a second The system may include a component storage unit 50 that provides space for assembling a container, a moisture-absorbing unit 600 that impregnates an impregnation member 168, which is provided as a component of a compact container, with cosmetic material, a transfer means 800 that can move components constituting a mixing container 161 and a cosmetic container from one of the cosmetic material supply unit 200, a component supply unit 160, a mixing unit 400, a moisture-absorbing unit 600, and a component storage unit 50 to another, and a control unit 900 that can control at least one of the cosmetic material supply unit 200, the transfer means 800, and the mixing unit 400 to provide a cosmetic or custom cosmetic to a user.

[0062] Here, the component storage unit 50 includes a mounting section 300 that provides space for a first container to be assembled, and an assembly section 500 that provides space for a second container to be assembled, and the mounting section 300 and the assembly section 500 may be located on top of the table 114.

[0063] Depending on the embodiment, the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 may lack one or more of the aforementioned components, and this does not limit the concept of the present invention. For example, if the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 manufactures only the first container, the components of the moisture absorption section 600 and the assembly section 500 may be omitted.

[0064] As described above, the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 can be understood as an apparatus that mixes cosmetic materials according to their composition ratio and provides the mixed cosmetic materials to the user in cosmetic containers (for example, a first container or a second container).

[0065] In this embodiment, the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 is described as being installed in a retail store that sells cosmetics or in any type of sales location where users can visit and purchase cosmetics. However, this is merely one example, and the concept of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 may be installed in a cosmetics manufacturing plant for mass production, or it may be installed in a space other than a space where cosmetics are sold and used for manufacturing cosmetics.

[0066] The main body 100 forms the external appearance of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 and can provide a cosmetic manufacturing space 102 in which components capable of manufacturing cosmetics (for example, a parts supply unit 160, a cosmetic supply unit 200, a transfer means 800, a parts storage unit 50, a moisture absorption unit 600, etc.) can be installed. In order to provide the cosmetic manufacturing space 102, the main body 100 can have any necessary three-dimensional shape, and in this embodiment, it is shown as an example that it has an overall rectangular parallelepiped shape.

[0067] The cosmetic manufacturing space 102 is equipped with components such as the aforementioned cosmetic storage unit 140, component supply unit 160, cosmetic supply unit 200, component mounting unit 50 (adhesion unit 300 and mixing unit 400), assembly unit 500, moisture absorption unit 600, and transfer means 800. These components may be placed on the base 110 that forms the floor surface of the cosmetic manufacturing space 102. It is obvious from the embodiment that these components may be installed on any wall surface forming the cosmetic manufacturing space 102.

[0068] Furthermore, when the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 is viewed from above (see Figure 4), the cosmetic supply unit 200 may be located on the left and right sides, the parts supply unit 160 may be located in the center of the front left, the parts storage unit 50 in the center of the front right, and the transfer means 800 in the center of the rear. The mixing unit 400 may be located behind the parts supply unit 160. In this embodiment, the explanation will be given using the example of two cosmetic supply units 200, one on the left and one on the right. However, this arrangement and the number of cosmetic supply units 200 are merely examples, and their arrangement can be changed as long as the transfer means 800 can move. Note that, based on Figure 3, the front can be understood as the +y direction and the right side as the +x direction.

[0069] Furthermore, the component mounting unit 50 may be positioned on top of the table 114, and the moisture absorption unit 600 may be positioned on the bottom of the table 114.

[0070] Furthermore, the component mounting unit 50 may include a fixing section 300 and an assembly section 500. The assembly section 500 is positioned on one side of the table 114 relative to the fixing section 300, while the pressurized section 640 of the moisture-absorbing section 600 may be exposed on the other side (referencing Figure 4). Here, the pressurized section 640 is exposed through a hole formed in the table 114, and a transfer means 800, described later, can press against the exposed pressurized section 640. The pressurized section 640 is a configuration used in the process of impregnating the impregnation member 168 with cosmetic material during the manufacture of the second container, and a detailed explanation thereof will be given later.

[0071] The main body 100 may include a housing 120 for protecting the cosmetic manufacturing space 102 from the outside space.

[0072] Specifically, the housing 120 constituting the main body 100 may include a front housing 120a in which a transparent window 122 is located, and a rear housing 120b connected to the front housing 120a by a connecting member 123. Here, the connecting member 123 may be a hinge. The user can lift at least a portion of the front housing 120a upward, which may improve the ease of maintenance of the internal components of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10.

[0073] A transparent window 122 may be provided in part of the housing 120 so that the cosmetic manufacturing process taking place in the cosmetic manufacturing space 102 can be observed from the outside. For example, the central front area of ​​the housing 120 may be formed by the transparent window 122, through which the operation of the transfer means 800 and all or part of the work performed in the cosmetic manufacturing space 102 can be exposed to the user, thereby increasing the user's confidence in the custom cosmetics produced by the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10.

[0074] Furthermore, a user interface unit 130 may be provided on one side of the housing 120. The user interface unit 130 can provide the user with status information of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10, the manufacturing process of custom cosmetics and related information, and may be configured to receive predetermined information input from the user. For example, the user interface unit 130 may be a touchscreen and may include a microphone and speaker for audio input and output. The position of the user interface unit 130 on the housing 120 is set so as not to overlap with the transparent window 122, and in this embodiment, it is shown as being provided in the area on the front left side of the main body 100.

[0075] The user can perform operations such as analyzing and diagnosing their skin condition via the user interface unit 130, checking the composition ratio data of the custom cosmetics provided to them, adjusting the composition ratio data of the custom cosmetics to be manufactured, and selecting cosmetics with specific composition ratio data. They may also input personal information necessary for personalizing the custom cosmetics to be manufactured.

[0076] Furthermore, at least one side of the housing 120 may be provided with multiple opening / closing doors 126. Users can open the opening / closing doors 126 to replace cartridges 142 or to maintain components located in the cosmetic manufacturing space 102. Below the housing 120, which serves as the cosmetic manufacturing space 102, a lower shelf 127 may be provided for storing various items.

[0077] Furthermore, one side of the housing 120 may be provided with a parts supply door 129 that can be opened and closed as needed. The parts supply door 129 may be provided on the front of the parts supply unit 160, which will be described later, and may be provided so that it can be selectively opened and closed.

[0078] In this case, the parts supply door 129 is provided with a rotating or sliding structure having elastic restoring force, and is pushed open when the tray 165 of the parts supply unit 160 moves to the outside of the main body 100, and then returns to its original state and closes when the tray 165 moves inside the main body 100.

[0079] Furthermore, the user or a separate robot can open the parts supply door 129 and place the components constituting the first container (e.g., the mixing container 161 and the dispensing member 162) and the components constituting the second container (e.g., the base container 164, the impregnation member 168, and the cover container 166) into the parts supply unit 160. Also, once the assembled first or second container is placed in the parts supply unit 160, the user can open the parts supply door 129 and remove the completed product.

[0080] Furthermore, the other side of the housing 120 may be provided with a moisture-absorbing door 128 that can be opened and closed as needed. By providing such a moisture-absorbing door 128, the ease of maintenance of the moisture-absorbing section 600, which will be described later, can be improved.

[0081] On the other hand, when the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 is used to manufacture a second container, the base 110 may be provided with a recovery section 112 for recovering the mixing container 161 that is no longer needed after the cosmetic mixture has been mixed. The recovery section 112 is located adjacent to the assembly section 500 and is provided as a hole perforated in the base 110. The mixing container 161 that has finished discharging into the base container 164 can be recovered by the transfer means 800 simply dropping it onto the recovery section 112. In this case, a recovery box (not shown) for collecting the discarded mixing containers 161 may be provided below the recovery section 112.

[0082] The cosmetic storage unit 140 is located on one side of the main body 100 and may contain multiple cartridges 142. In the following description, one side of the main body 100 is understood to be in one direction relative to the transport means 800 installed on the base 110, and the other side of the main body 100 may be understood to be in a different direction from the aforementioned one. In this embodiment, the cosmetic storage unit 140 is shown as being located on the left and right sides of the transport means 800, respectively, with reference to the drawing.

[0083] Each cartridge 142 may store cosmetic ingredients used as raw materials for cosmetics. Any one cosmetic ingredient may be divided and supplied in multiple cartridges 142. The cartridges 142 may be connected to cosmetic supply means 220, such as a pump, provided in the cosmetic supply unit 200, and may be designed to be replaced when the stored cosmetic is depleted.

[0084] In this embodiment, a plurality of cartridges 142 are provided, and each cartridge 142 stores a predetermined type of cosmetic product. The plurality of cartridges 142 may be arranged side by side on one wall surface constituting the housing 120, and a part of the housing 120 may be formed to be openable for replacement of the cartridges 142.

[0085] Each cartridge 142 can be connected to a cosmetic supply means 220 via a tube 143. The cosmetic stored in the cartridge 142 can be dispensed through the cosmetic supply means 220 to a mixing container 161 located in the mixing container transfer section 250.

[0086] The cosmetic supply unit 200 may be located adjacent to the cosmetic storage unit 140. Specifically, the cosmetic supply unit 200 may be located above the cosmetic storage unit 140. Note that "above" can be understood as the +z direction with reference to Figure 3.

[0087] The cosmetic supply unit 200 can dispense the cosmetic stored in the cartridge 142 into the mixing container 161 in the mixing container transfer unit 250, according to the composition ratio generated by the control unit 900. The composition ratio may be predetermined and stored in memory (not shown), transmitted from the terminal 20 and the operating server 40, or calculated by the control unit 900 based on the transmitted data.

[0088] Furthermore, multiple cosmetic supply units 200 may be provided so as to be separated in independent spaces. In this embodiment, the cosmetic supply units 200 will be described as being provided one on the left side and one on the right side of the main body 100.

[0089] Each cosmetic supply unit 200 may include a cosmetic supply means 220 that provides power for the cosmetic supply unit to transfer the cosmetic stored in the cartridge 142, a plurality of discharge ports 232 from which the cosmetic transferred from the cosmetic supply means 220 is discharged, and a mixing container transfer unit 250 that fixes the mixing container 161 and is provided so as to be movable below the plurality of discharge ports 232 (see Figure 5).

[0090] The cosmetic supply means 220 can draw cosmetic from the cartridge 142 at a predetermined speed and discharge the cosmetic into the mixing container 161. For example, the cosmetic supply means 220 may include a peristaltic pump capable of fine flow rate adjustment.

[0091] In this case, the cosmetic suction and discharge speed of the cosmetic supply means 220 can be varied by predetermined conditions or by control of the control unit 900. For example, the control unit 900 can adjust the supply flow rate and flow rate by controlling the peristaltic pump provided as the cosmetic supply means 220 according to the amount of cosmetic injected into the mixing container 161.

[0092] The cosmetic supply means 220 is supported by the cosmetic supply unit support base 235, and the mixing container transfer unit 250 may be provided below the cosmetic supply means 220.

[0093] Here, one side of the cosmetic supply unit support base 235 is provided with a discharge port 232 from which the cosmetic is discharged, and the mixing container transfer unit 250 is moved below the discharge port 232 so that the cosmetic can be contained in the mixing container 161.

[0094] A connecting channel may be provided between the cosmetic supply means 220 and the discharge port 232 from which the cosmetic is discharged. Here, if the cosmetic supply means 220 is provided by a peristaltic pump, the connecting channel may be a tube 143. In other words, the tube 143 can be understood as a means of connecting the cartridge 142 and the discharge port 232 via the cosmetic supply means 220.

[0095] The cosmetic supply means 220 may be provided in a number corresponding to each cartridge 142, for example, one cosmetic supply means 220 may be connected to one cartridge 142, and each cosmetic supply means 220 may be able to adjust the amount of cosmetic stored in the cartridge 142 that is dispensed.

[0096] The cosmetic supply means 220 can dispense the cosmetic stored in the cartridge 142 into the mixing container 161 which is attached to the mixing container transfer unit 250.

[0097] The mixing container transfer unit 250 may include a groove 2547a for securing the mixing container 161. The mixing container transfer unit 250 may also reciprocate in the direction in which the multiple discharge ports 232 are arranged (y-axis direction).

[0098] The mixing container transfer unit 250 secures the mixing container 161 in the fixing groove 2547a for the mixing container and, while reciprocating the lower part of the discharge port 232, can collect the cosmetic material discharged from multiple discharge ports 232 into the mixing container 161 (see Figure 5). Here, the number of discharge ports 232 may be the same as or greater than the number of cosmetic material supply means 220.

[0099] The mixing container transfer unit 250 may move to the next discharge port 232 after waiting for a predetermined time at the bottom of each discharge port 232. While the mixing container transfer unit 250 waits for the predetermined time, cosmetic material may be discharged from the discharge ports 232 into the mixing container 161.

[0100] Specifically, the mixing container transfer unit 250 may include a mixing container transfer block 254 that moves along a mixing container guide rail 252, a mixing container fixing groove 2547a provided on the upper part of the mixing container transfer block 254 and capable of fixing the mixing container 161, and a mixing container hook lever 255 that extends from the mixing container transfer block 254 and can be gripped by the transfer means 800.

[0101] Furthermore, a guide rail 252 for the mixing container is provided at the lower part of the mixing container transfer section 250, extending along the direction (y-direction) of the outlet 232, and a stopper 256 for the mixing container can be provided at the lower part of the mixing container hook lever 255, into which the mixing container hook lever 255 can be caught. It can be understood that the guide rail 252 for the mixing container and the stopper 256 for the mixing container are provided on the base 110. In addition, the stopper 256 for the mixing container may have multiple grooves into which the mixing container hook lever 255 can be fitted. The spacing between the multiple grooves corresponds to the spacing between the outlets of the cosmetic supply means 220.

[0102] In this embodiment, the movement of the moving block 254 for the mixing container is described using the transfer means 800 as an example. For example, the transfer means 800 can grasp the hook lever 255 for the mixing container, which extends from the moving block 254 for the mixing container, and then reciprocate in the y-axis direction.

[0103] The transfer means 800 can grasp the hook lever 255 for the mixing container to release the restraint of the moving block 254 for the mixing container, move the moving block 254, and then re-restrain the moving block 254 by fitting it into the groove of the stopper 256 for the mixing container at another position, thereby allowing the mixing container 161 to maintain its position stably while the cosmetic is being dispensed. In this case, the moving block 254 for the mixing container is fixed to the stopper 256 for the mixing container, and while one of the cosmetic products is being dispensed into the mixing container 161, the transfer means 800 can freely perform other tasks, thus efficiently configuring the overall manufacturing process and shortening the manufacturing time.

[0104] In some embodiments, the movement and position maintenance of the mixing container moving block 254 can be achieved by a separately provided drive device. For example, the mixing container moving block 254 may be a moving block mounted on a linear motor guide, in which case the control unit 900 can control the linear motor guide so that the mixing container 161, which is fixed to the mixing container moving block 254, is in a fixed position and contains the cosmetic product provided via the cosmetic product supply means 220.

[0105] On the other hand, a weight sensor capable of measuring changes in the weight of the mixing container 161 may be further provided inside the moving block 254 for the mixing container. The weight of the mixing container 161 can change as cosmetic is injected into it by the cosmetic supply unit 200, and the control unit 900 can adjust the rate at which the cosmetic is supplied by the cosmetic supply unit 200 based on the results measured by the weight sensor.

[0106] The parts supply unit 160 can supply components for cosmetic containers (for example, a first container and a second container) that can be assembled in the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10.

[0107] Specifically, the parts supply unit 160 may include a tray 165 on which components can be placed, a first container component support unit 163 capable of supporting components that can form a first container, and a second container component support unit 169 capable of supporting components that can form a second container.

[0108] In the following, the components supplied by the parts supply unit 160, such as the mixing container 161 and the components that make up the cosmetic container, will be collectively referred to as "parts."

[0109] The tray 165 is mounted on the base 110 and may be movably mounted such that at least a portion of it is exposed to the outside of the main body 100. For example, the tray 165 may be mounted so that it can slide out of the main body 100 through the parts supply door 129.

[0110] In this case, the user or a separate robot can easily place the components forming the first container and the components forming the second container onto the parts supply unit 160, and the assembled first and second containers can be easily discharged from the main body 100.

[0111] The first container component support section 163 may include a mixing container support section 163a capable of supporting the mixing container 161 and a discharge member support section 163b capable of supporting the discharge member 162.

[0112] The mixing container support portion 163a may be provided with a groove into which the mixing container 161 can be inserted. The dispensing member support portion 163b supports the dispensing member 162 and may also be provided with a groove into which the straw 1622 can be inserted.

[0113] The second container component support section 169 may include a base container support section 169a capable of supporting the base container 164, an impregnation member support section 169b capable of supporting the impregnation member 168, and a cover container support section 169c capable of supporting the cover container 166.

[0114] Furthermore, a groove 167 is provided on the front surface of the tray 165, and the assembled first or second container can be placed in the groove 167 of the tray 165.

[0115] In this embodiment, the first container can be understood as being formed by assembling a mixing container 161 and a dispensing member 162.

[0116] Specifically, the discharge member 162 may include a pumping part 1621 that provides a force capable of transferring fluid by generating a pressure difference, a straw 1622 connected to the pumping part 1621 and inserted inside the mixing container 161, which can draw in the cosmetic stored in the mixing container 161, and a cap 1623 that can seal the inlet 1611 of the mixing container 161.

[0117] The mixing container 161 can provide a space for storing cosmetics and may include an opening 1611 into which a straw 1622 can be inserted.

[0118] The mixing container 161 can also be used as part of the first container to store the finished cosmetic product. In other words, after being used to mix the cosmetics, the mixing container 161 can be used as part of the custom cosmetic product.

[0119] Furthermore, the second container can be understood as being formed by assembling the base container 164, the impregnation member 168, and the cover container 166.

[0120] Specifically, the base container 164 contains an impregnation member 168 consisting of a cosmetic and a sponge, and the cover container 166 can selectively seal the impregnation member 168 inside the base container 164.

[0121] The cover container 166 may be pre-equipped with cosmetic tools such as a puff.

[0122] Specifically, the cover container 166 is coupled to the base container 164 and may include an inner cover that supports the cosmetic tools and covers the impregnation member 168, and an outer cover that protects the entire container by covering the cosmetic tools. The inner cover and the outer cover can rotate to shield the impregnation member 168 or the cosmetic tools, respectively.

[0123] Furthermore, the cosmetic manufacturing space 102 may be provided with a component storage unit 50 on which the first container and the second container can be assembled (see Figure 7).

[0124] Specifically, the component holder unit 50 may include a mounting section 300 on which a first container can be assembled and an assembly section 500 on which a second container can be assembled. The component holder unit 50 is provided on the upper part of the table 114, and the table 114, which is separated from the component holder unit 50 by a predetermined distance, may be provided with a groove on which a pressurizing section 640 can be exposed.

[0125] The anchoring section 300 may be used in the manufacturing process of custom cosmetics as a temporary waiting position for the mixing container 161 before it moves to the next process, or to support the mixing container 161 during the assembly of the first container. When two robot arms are used as the transfer means 800, as in this embodiment, the anchoring section 300 may serve to transmit parts between the two robot arms by being positioned in a location accessible to both robot arms.

[0126] Specifically, the mixing container 161 may be formed with a structure having corners in its longitudinal cross-section, and the mounting portion 300 may be provided with a mixing container mounting groove 302 having a shape corresponding to the shape of the mixing container 161. The transfer means 800 performs a mounting process after switching the orientation of the mixing container 161 to a predetermined direction so that the mixing container 161 is accurately fitted into the mixing container mounting groove 302. As a result, the mixing container 161 can always be positioned in a predetermined position and can maintain a stable posture against rotational external forces during the coupling process with the discharge member 162.

[0127] The assembly unit 500 can provide a location and space for manufacturing cosmetics as a finished product by assembling the individual components that make up the cosmetic container. In this embodiment, the assembly of the second container is described as an example in the assembly unit 500. That is, in this embodiment, the assembly of the first container is performed in the attachment unit 300 and the assembly of the second container is performed in the assembly unit 500, but the concept of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the assembly of both the first and second containers may be performed entirely in the attachment unit 300. In this case, the attachment unit 300 can be understood as the assembly unit 500. Alternatively, the assembly of both the first and second containers may be performed entirely in the assembly unit 500. The specific assembly process for each container will be described later.

[0128] On the assembly section 500, the base container 164, the impregnation member 168, and the cover container 166 can be joined together (assembly of the second container). Specifically, the base container 164 is positioned on the assembly section 500 by the transfer means 800, the cosmetic stored in the mixing container 161 is poured into the base container 164, the impregnation member 168 is placed on the base container 164, and after undergoing a moisture absorption process in the moisture absorption section 600, the cover container 166 can be joined to the base container 164 so as to cover the impregnation member 168. A more detailed explanation of this will be given later.

[0129] The assembly unit 500 may include a base container attachment groove 502 into which the base container 164 can be attached so as to accommodate the mixed cosmetic in the mixing container 161 during the assembly process of the second container. The transfer means 800 may grasp the base container 164 of the parts supply unit 160 and move it to the base container attachment groove 502. After mixing is complete, the mixing container 161 can be transferred from the attachment unit 300 or the mixing unit 400 by the transfer means 800 and then discharge the cosmetic into the base container 164 on the assembly unit 500.

[0130] Specifically, the base container 164 is formed in a structure with corners or a cylindrical shape in at least a portion thereof, and the base container mounting groove 502 may be provided to have a shape corresponding to the corner structure or cylindrical shape formed on the base container 164. The transfer means 800 performs a mounting process after switching the orientation of the base container 164 to a predetermined direction so that the base container 164 is precisely fitted into the base container mounting groove 502. As a result, the base container 164 can always be positioned in a predetermined position and can maintain a stable posture against rotational external forces during the coupling process with the cover container 166.

[0131] Furthermore, the base container 164, which has been fixed onto the assembly section 500 and filled with the mixed cosmetic, can be filled with the impregnated member 168 by the transfer means 800. The base container 164, which has been filled with the impregnated member 168, is again moved by the transfer means 800 to the moisture absorption section 600 and undergoes a moisture absorption process.

[0132] In the moisture-absorbing section 600, the process of impregnating the impregnating member 168 contained in the second container with cosmetic material is carried out. The base container 164, in which the cosmetic material has been contained and the impregnating member 168 has been placed on the assembly section 500, is moved to the moisture-absorbing section 600, where the cosmetic material can be sufficiently impregnated into the impregnating member 168 by the moisture-absorbing tool 620 provided in the moisture-absorbing section 600. The moisture-absorbing tool 620 can be used to impregnate the impregnating member 168 by repeatedly applying pressure to the impregnating member 168 at a predetermined pressure.

[0133] The moisture absorption section 600 may include a moisture absorption tool 620 and a base container transfer section 650 (see Figure 8).

[0134] The moisture-absorbing device 620 can be understood as having a configuration that allows the cosmetic to be impregnated into the impregnation member 168 inserted into the base container 164 by applying pressure to the impregnation member 168.

[0135] The base container transfer unit 650 can be understood as being configured to secure the base container 164, which has been moved from the assembly unit 500, and then move it to the lower part of the moisture absorption device 620. Inside the base container 164, which has been secured in the base container transfer unit 650, are the cosmetic material and the impregnation member 168.

[0136] The moisture absorption device 620 may include a fixed-position holder 630 located below the table 114 that moves up and down in the height direction (z direction) to fix the base container 164 attached to the base container transfer unit 650, and a pressurizing unit 640 that can pressurize the impregnation member 168 located on the upper part of the base container 164 fixed by the fixed-position holder 630. Here, the table 114 may have a hole formed therein through which the pressurizing unit 640 can be exposed, and the transfer means 800 can press the exposed pressurizing unit 640 to impregnate the impregnation member 168.

[0137] Furthermore, the base container transfer unit 650 may include a base container transfer block 652 on which the base container 164 is fixed and can be moved, a base container guide rail 651 that provides a path for the base container transfer block 652 to move, a base container hook lever 653 for moving the base container transfer block 652, and a base container stopper 654 that can fix the base container hook lever 653 in a predetermined position. Here, the transfer means 800 can grasp the base container hook lever 653 and move the base container transfer block 652 on which the base container 164 is fixed to the lower part of the pressurizing unit 640.

[0138] The moisture absorption section 600 may include a base container transfer section 650 for housing a base container 164 provided from the assembly section 500 by a transfer means 800 and moving it to a position where moisture absorption by a moisture absorption tool 620 takes place.

[0139] After moisture absorption is complete in the moisture absorption section 600, the base container 164 is transferred back to the assembly section 500 by the transfer means 800 and settled there. The transfer means 800 can then take the cover container 166 from the parts supply section 160 and connect it to the base container 164. The connection between the base container 164 and the cover container 166 may be performed by mechanical fitting such as a hook connection, and for this purpose, the transfer means 800 can apply a predetermined external force to the cover container 166.

[0140] The mixing unit 400 is a component that applies external force to the mixing container 161, which has been filled with cosmetic via the cosmetic supply unit 200, so that the cosmetic is thoroughly mixed within the mixing container 161.

[0141] The mixing unit 400 may be rotatably mounted to allow mixing of the cosmetic product contained in the mixing container 161.

[0142] In this embodiment, the mixing unit 400 will be described as a device that mixes cosmetics by simultaneously orbiting and rotating the mixing container 161 at high speed.

[0143] Specifically, the mixing unit 400 may include a first rotating member 402 into which the mixing container 161 is inserted and which is rotatable, and a second rotating member 404 capable of rotating the first rotating member 402. Here, the first rotating member 402 may be spaced at a predetermined distance from the center (M) of the second rotating member 404, and the first rotating member 402 may be stopped at a predetermined position by the control unit 900.

[0144] In this case, the transfer means 800 can be easily controlled because it can insert the mixing container 161 into the first rotating member 402 which is in a predetermined position.

[0145] After housing the mixing container 161, the mixing unit 400 operates for a predetermined time under the control of the control unit 900. Once the mixing process in the mixing unit 400 is complete, the mixing container 161 can be moved to the position of the subsequent process by the transfer means 800.

[0146] Furthermore, the transfer means 800 can grasp the empty mixing container 161 located in the parts supply unit 160 and move it to the mixing container transfer unit 250 of the cosmetic supply unit 200. In this case, when moving the mixing container 161 to the mixing container transfer unit 250 located on one side of the main body 100 (left side as shown in Figure 4), it can be moved directly from the parts supply unit 160 to the mixing container transfer unit 250. When moving the mixing container 161 to the mixing container transfer unit 250 located on the other side of the main body 100 (right side as shown in Figure 4), it can be moved from the parts supply unit 160 to the mixing container transfer unit 250 via the anchoring unit 300.

[0147] Furthermore, the transfer means 800 can move the mixing container 161, which has finished filling with cosmetic material on the mixing container transfer section 250 or after the mixing process has been carried out in the mixing section 400, to the fixing section 300.

[0148] Furthermore, the transfer means 800 can assemble a first container by either attaching a dispensing member 162 to a mixing container 161 attached to a fixing part 300, or by attaching a base container 164 to an assembly part 500, pouring the cosmetic contained in the mixing container 161 into the base container 164, then placing an impregnating member 168 into the mixing container 161, impregnating the impregnating member 168 with the cosmetic using a moisture-absorbing part 600, and finally covering the base container 164 containing the impregnating member 168 with a cover container 166 to assemble a second container.

[0149] Furthermore, the transfer means 800 can place the assembled first container or second container into the groove 167 of the parts supply unit 160.

[0150] Furthermore, the transfer means 800 can push the tray 165 of the parts supply unit 160 so that at least a portion of the tray 165 is exposed to the outside of the main body 100, thereby providing the assembled first or second container to the user.

[0151] The transfer means 800 may include a plurality of transfer units 801, 802 that can move the components provided in the component supply unit 160 to the component storage unit 50, and assemble the components moved to the component storage unit 50 into a first container provided in a pump-type container or into a second container provided in a compact-type container. In this embodiment, the transfer means 800 is described as having two transfer units 801, 802 as an example, but the number of transfer units is not limited to one or more.

[0152] Specifically, the transport means 800 may include a first transport unit 801 and a second transport unit 802 that are movable independently of each other.

[0153] During the assembly of the first container forming a pump-type container, either the first transfer unit 801 or the second transfer unit 802 may grip the cap 1623 of the discharge member 162, while the other may move up and down in contact with the straw 1622 of the discharge member 1622 so that the straw 1622 of the discharge member 162 is aligned with the inlet 1611 of the mixing container 161 located in the component storage unit 50.

[0154] During the assembly of the second container forming a compact container, either the first transfer unit 801 or the second transfer unit 802 can secure the base container 164 constituting the second container to the component holding unit 50, while the other can invert the mixing container 161 so that the cosmetic contents contained in the mixing container 161 are transferred to the base container 164.

[0155] The transfer means 800 can move parts between components arranged on the base 110 described above. As described above, in this embodiment, a robot arm is provided as the transfer means 800 as an example. Specifically, the transfer means 800 may include a first transfer unit 801 that can correspond to one robot arm and a second transfer unit 802 that can correspond to another robot arm. The first transfer unit 801 and the second transfer unit 802 are each provided by a multi-joint robot arm 810, and the degrees of freedom that the multi-joint robot arm 810 may have may be provided differently depending on the embodiment. In this embodiment, a device having 6 degrees of freedom is used as the multi-joint robot arm 810 as an example.

[0156] The first transfer unit 801 and the second transfer unit 802 may be connected to a single robot arm control unit 820 and extend from the robot arm control unit 820. The robot arm control unit 820 may control the first transfer unit 801 and the second transfer unit 802 under the control of the control unit 900 so that predetermined functions are performed.

[0157] Since various forms of such articulated robot arms 810 are known, specific details regarding their structure and control will be omitted in this embodiment.

[0158] On the other hand, the first transfer unit 801 is provided with a first gripper 840, and the second transfer unit 802 is provided with a second gripper 860. The first gripper 840 and the second gripper 860 may each have a structural form suitable for the function that the first transfer unit 801 and the second transfer unit 802 are to perform. Specific details regarding the grippers 840 and 860 will be described later.

[0159] The functions and operations of the transport means 800 described above may be performed by either the first transport unit 801 or the second transport unit 802, or both. The transport units used for each function and operation may be selected differently depending on the arrangement of the components.

[0160] The first transfer unit 801 and the second transfer unit 802 may perform different operations to move the mixing container 161 provided to the parts supply unit 160 to the cosmetic supply unit 200, depending on the location where the cosmetic supply unit 200 is positioned.

[0161] Specifically, when dispensing cosmetics from the cosmetic supply unit 200 located on one side (left side of Figure 4) into the mixing container 161, the second transfer unit 802 can grasp the mixing container 161 located in the parts supply unit 160 and directly move the mixing container 161 to the mixing container transfer unit 250 located on the other side.

[0162] Furthermore, when supplying cosmetics from the cosmetic supply unit 200 located on the other side (right side of Figure 4) to the mixing container 161, the second transfer unit 802 can grasp the mixing container 161 located on the parts supply unit 160 and secure it to the attachment part 300 of the mixing container 161. Subsequently, the first transfer unit 801 can grasp the mixing container 161 that has been secured to the attachment part 300 and move the mixing container 161 to the mixing container transfer unit 250 located on the other side.

[0163] In this way, the first transfer unit 801 and the second transfer unit 802 can be responsible for different tasks performed within the cosmetic manufacturing space 102, with one unit handling tasks that are performed in the other.

[0164] The first transfer unit 801 can move a component from one of the cosmetic supply unit 200, attachment unit 300, assembly unit 500, or moisture absorption unit 600 located on the other side to another, or it can perform the operations necessary for assembling the first container and the second container (including the moisture absorption process).

[0165] Specifically, the first transfer unit 801 can transfer the mixing container 161 from the anchoring section 300 to the mixing container transfer section 250 located elsewhere, move the mixing container transfer section 250 below the cosmetic supply section 200 located elsewhere, assemble the discharge member 162 onto the mixing container 161 anchored to the anchoring section 300, attach the impregnation member 168 to the base container 164 anchored to the assembly section 500, transfer the base container 164 from the assembly section 500 to the moisture absorption section 600, move the base container 164 in a predetermined order within the moisture absorption section 600, transfer the base container 164 and impregnation member 168, which have completed moisture absorption, back to the assembly section 500 from the moisture absorption section 600, or attach the cover container 166 to the base container 164 anchored to the assembly section 500.

[0166] To this end, the first gripper 840 may have a structure that allows it to grip and move each component. The first gripper 840 may also include a structure that allows it to operate a base container transfer unit 650, which is provided for transferring the base container 164 on the moisture absorption unit 600. Furthermore, the first gripper 840 may also have a function that allows it to rotate to connect the discharge member 162 to the mixing container 161 which is attached to the attachment unit 300.

[0167] Furthermore, the second transfer unit 802 can move parts from one of the parts supply unit 160, the cosmetic supply unit 200 located on one side, the fixing unit 300, the mixing unit 400, and the assembly unit 500 to the other, or perform any operations necessary for assembling the first container and the second container (including the moisture absorption process).

[0168] Specifically, the second transfer unit 802 can perform functions such as moving the mixing container 161 from the parts supply unit 160 to the cosmetic supply unit 200 located on one side (left side in Figure 4), moving the mixing container transfer unit 250 below the cosmetic supply unit 200, moving the mixing container 161 from the cosmetic supply unit 200 located on one side to the mixing unit 400, moving the mixed container 161 after mixing is complete from the mixing unit 400 to the attachment unit 300, assisting in the assembly of the mixing container 161 and the discharge member 162, moving the first container assembled in the attachment unit 300 or the second container assembled in the assembly unit 500 to the groove 167 of the parts supply unit 160, and providing an external force for moisture absorption in the moisture absorption unit 600.

[0169] To this end, the second gripper 860 may have a structure that allows it to grip and move the mixing container 161. The second gripper 860 may also include a structure that allows it to grip and move the mixing container hook lever 255 provided on the mixing container transfer unit 250. Furthermore, the second gripper 860 may have a structure for aligning the straw 1622 when the first transfer unit 801 connects the discharge member 162 to the mixing container 161. The second gripper 860 may also have a structure for operating the moisture absorption tool 620 of the moisture absorption unit 600.

[0170] The operations performed by the first transfer unit 801 and the second transfer unit 802 described above are realized by utilizing the characteristics of the articulated robot arm 810, and various methods for controlling them are publicly known, so a detailed explanation of these methods will be omitted.

[0171] On the other hand, in this embodiment, a multi-joint robot arm 810 was used as an example to explain the transfer means 800, but the concept of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a transfer device capable of linear movement in three axes may be provided as the transfer means 800, and additional devices for performing the above-mentioned functions may be added thereto.

[0172] On the other hand, the control unit 900 can basically control the aforementioned components. For example, the control unit 900 can control the movement of the transport means 800 and the amount of cosmetic dispensed from the cosmetic supply unit 200. The control unit 900 may also include a skin condition analysis unit 910 that analyzes the skin condition from skin measurement data provided by either the terminal 20 or the operating server 40. As mentioned above, depending on the embodiment, the skin condition analysis unit 910 may provide the analyzed results.

[0173] The control unit 900 may include a composition ratio determination unit 920 that determines composition ratio data for cosmetic ingredients to manufacture custom cosmetics based on the skin condition analysis results generated by the skin condition analysis unit 910. The composition ratio determination unit 920 may determine the composition ratio by substituting the skin condition analysis results as variable values ​​into a predetermined calculation formula, or it may select and determine the composition ratio that is closest to or most appropriate to the skin condition analysis results from among a plurality of preset composition ratios. The preset composition ratio data may be understood to include the type and amount of cosmetic ingredients used and their input ratios, and may include physical property data such as the color and viscosity of the cosmetic ingredients corresponding to each composition ratio data so that the user can intuitively understand it.

[0174] In this case, the control unit 900 may include a composition ratio correction unit 930 that provides the user with the determined composition ratio via the user interface unit 130, thereby providing the user with an opportunity to modify the composition ratio data. The user can review the composition ratio data presented via the user interface unit 130, decide whether to accept it as is or use other composition ratio data, and input the modified data. In this case, the composition ratio data presented to the user may be the ratio itself, or it may be attribute information such as the color and physical properties of the cosmetic product manufactured based on the composition ratio data. Accordingly, the modified data input by the user may also be characteristic information such as the color and physical properties of the cosmetic product. In some embodiments, the composition ratio correction unit 930 may transmit the data to the terminal 20 instead of the user interface unit 130, and the modified data may be input via the terminal 20.

[0175] Furthermore, the control unit 900 may include a cosmetic type receiving unit 940 that receives the desired cosmetic type from the user, a manufacturing mode receiving unit 950 that receives the desired manufacturing mode, and a composition ratio determination unit 920. In this embodiment, the information provided to the cosmetic type receiving unit 940 may be whether the type of custom cosmetic to be manufactured is for a first container or a second container, and the information provided to the manufacturing mode receiving unit 950 may be whether it is a mode for receiving a sample or a mode for receiving a finished product. Here, a sample is a cosmetic manufactured using only a relatively small amount while maintaining the composition ratio of the cosmetic, and a finished product means a cosmetic that has all of the predetermined volumes that should be present in a single product for sale.

[0176] Furthermore, the manufacturing mode may include modes such as a mode in which a finished product is requested after receiving a sample, a mode in which a sample is requested again according to a modified composition ratio after receiving a sample, and a mode in which disposal is requested after receiving a sample. Such manufacturing modes may be presented to the user after receiving a sample.

[0177] The user can select the type of cosmetic and the manufacturing mode via the user interface unit 130. To this end, the user interface unit 130 may present the user with a screen for selecting the type of cosmetic and the manufacturing mode. Alternatively, depending on the embodiment, the user may also provide the type of cosmetic and the manufacturing mode to the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 via the terminal 20 or the operating server 40.

[0178] In the following, a control method for a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus having the above-described configuration will be explained with reference to the drawings.

[0179] Figure 11 is a flowchart showing the control method for the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus in Figure 1.

[0180] Referring to Figure 11, the control method for the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus may include the steps of: calculating data related to the cosmetic to be manufactured, including the composition ratio, using the control unit 900 (S10); controlling the cosmetic supply unit 200 and the transfer means 800 using the control unit 900 to discharge the cosmetic stored in the cosmetic storage unit 140 into the mixing container 161 according to the composition ratio (S20); controlling the mixing unit 400 and the transfer means 800 using the control unit 900 to mix the cosmetic discharged into the mixing container 161 (S30); if the control unit 900 determines that the cosmetic contained in the mixing container 161 is a sample, providing the mixing container 161 to the user and receiving input from the user regarding whether or not the composition ratio has been changed (S40); and controlling the transfer means 800 using the control unit 900 to store the cosmetic contained in the mixing container 161 in at least one of a first container provided in a pump-type container and a second container provided in a compact-type container and provide it to the user (S50).

[0181] The aforementioned S40 can be provided selectively, S10 may include at least one of S110, S120, S130, S140, and S150 described later, S20 may include either S210 or S220 described later, S30 may include at least one of S230 or S240 described later, S40 may include at least one of S310, S320, S330, S340, S350, S360, S370, S380, S390, S400, S420, and S430 described later, and S50 may include at least one of the S500 and S900 steps described later, a detailed explanation of which will be given later.

[0182] Figure 12 is a flowchart that shows in more detail the control method of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 in Figure 1.

[0183] Referring to Figure 12, the control unit 900 can collect desired cosmetic type data from the user via the cosmetic type receiving unit 940 (S110). As described above, the cosmetic type data can be input via the user interface unit 130 or provided via the terminal 20 and the operating server 40, etc.

[0184] Furthermore, the control unit 900 may collect manufacturing mode data from the user via the manufacturing mode receiving unit 950 regarding whether the product requested for manufacturing is a sample or a finished product (S120). The manufacturing mode data may be input via the user interface unit 130 or provided from the terminal 20 or the operating server 40.

[0185] Then, the control unit 900 analyzes the user's skin condition using the skin condition analysis unit 910 (S130). As mentioned above, the skin condition analysis unit 910 may receive the already analyzed results from either the terminal 20 or the operating server 40.

[0186] The composition ratio determination unit 920 of the control unit 900 determines composition ratio data based on the analysis results provided in step S130 and determines the amount to be manufactured as cosmetics according to the manufacturing mode collected in step S120 (S140). At this stage, the supply amounts of multiple types of cosmetics stored in the cosmetic storage unit 140 may be determined. For example, if the user selects the sample manufacturing mode, the supply amount of cosmetics necessary to manufacture a relatively small amount of cosmetics may be determined. Also, if the user selects the finished product manufacturing mode, a pre-set capacity to be provided as a single product for sale as a relatively large amount is set as the total amount of cosmetics to be manufactured, and the supply amount of each cosmetic for that amount may be determined. In this embodiment, the composition ratio determination unit 920 may determine the composition ratio data from among a plurality of preset composition ratios that is closest to the skin condition analysis results.

[0187] Furthermore, step S140 may include the determination of composition ratio data by the composition ratio determination unit 920, taking into account the user's cosmetic purchase history. For example, if the user has a history of purchasing cosmetics that are lighter in color than the skin condition measured by terminal 10, the composition ratio determination unit 920 may determine the composition ratio data to show a lighter color than the composition ratio data based on the skin condition analysis results.

[0188] Then, the composition ratio correction unit 930 of the control unit 900 presents the determined composition ratio data (at least one of the composition ratios based on skin condition analysis results and the composition ratio considering cosmetic purchase history) to the user via the user interface unit 130 or the like, and can then collect correction data for the composition ratio from the user and correct the composition ratio data and the supply amount of each cosmetic based on the results (S150).

[0189] At step S150, the user may choose not to change the composition ratio via the user interface unit 130 or terminal 20, in which case the composition ratio data determined at step S140 may be maintained as is.

[0190] The aforementioned stages S110 to S150 are stages in which information necessary for cosmetic manufacturing is collected and data is generated. The order of these stages may change, and each stage can be further subdivided into stages that allow for interaction with the user or data processing.

[0191] After the collection of information and processing of data necessary for cosmetic manufacturing are completed, the stage of manufacturing the physical cosmetics begins.

[0192] The control unit 900 can control the robot arm control unit 820 to drive the transport means 800. As described above, the transport means 800 consists of a first transport unit 801 and a second transport unit 802, and in each of the stages described later, one or both of the first transport unit 801 and the second transport unit 802 may be used as the transport means 800 in the cosmetic manufacturing process.

[0193] Specifically, the control unit 900 can control the transfer means 800 to move the mixing container 161 toward the cosmetic supply unit 200 (S210).

[0194] In this case, when the mixing container 161 is moved to the cosmetic supply unit 200 located on one side (left side of Figure 4), the mixing container 161 in the parts supply unit 160 is moved directly to the cosmetic supply unit 200. When the mixing container 161 is moved to the cosmetic supply unit 200 located on the other side (right side of Figure 4), the mixing container 161 in the parts supply unit 160 may be moved to the cosmetic supply unit 200 after being secured to the attachment unit 300.

[0195] Furthermore, the movement of the mixing container 161 towards the cosmetic supply unit 200 can be understood as moving to the fixing groove 2547a for the mixing container in the mixing container transfer unit 250.

[0196] On the other hand, if step S210 is performed from the second time onward, that is, after the mixing container 161 has been provided to the user and then collected again as part of the sample manufacturing mode, the control unit 900 may either move the mixing container 161 in the parts supply unit 160 directly to the cosmetic supply unit 200 using the transfer means 800, or move the mixing container 161 in the parts supply unit 160 to the anchoring unit 300, and then move it back to the cosmetic supply unit 200 from the anchoring unit 300.

[0197] In this way, the method of control changes depending on the number of times step S210 is performed, and by using the mixing container 161 provided to the user as a sample in subsequent processes, unnecessary process waste and material waste can be prevented, thereby lowering the unit cost of product production.

[0198] Subsequently, the control unit 900 controls the cosmetic supply unit 200 to supply cosmetic to the mixing container 161 according to the already determined composition ratio (S220). The control unit 900 can control the sequential discharge of cosmetic from each cartridge 142 via the cosmetic supply means 220 to correspond to the already determined composition ratio data and production volume. To this end, the control unit 900 can control the transfer means 800 to move and fix the moving block 254 for the mixing container of the mixing container transfer unit 250. Specifically, the transfer means 800 can operate the hook lever 255 for the mixing container to selectively restrain it to the stopper 256 for the mixing container, and move the moving block 254 for the mixing container in a predetermined order based on the composition ratio data, so that the mixing container 161 can receive the supply of cosmetic from the cosmetic supply means 220. Furthermore, the movement of the mixing container transfer unit 250 located on one side may be performed by the second transfer unit 802, while the movement of the mixing container transfer unit 250 located on the other side may be performed by the first transfer unit 801.

[0199] On the other hand, at the S220 stage, the control unit 900 can adjust the supply speed of the cosmetic supply means 220 according to the amount of cosmetic to be supplied. For example, when supplying any of the cosmetic stored in one of the cartridges 142 to the mixing container 161, the cosmetic supply means 220 can supply the cosmetic at a relatively high speed if the ratio (B / A) of the amount already supplied (B) to the total amount (A) to be supplied from the cartridge 142 is lower than a predetermined range, and supply the cosmetic at a relatively low speed if the ratio is higher than a predetermined range. This allows for high-speed supply in the initial section where minute control is not required, thereby shortening the overall cosmetic supply time. As for the method of measuring the amount already supplied (B), the control unit 900 may use a method to calculate the supply amount based on the time and speed at which the cosmetic supply means 220 was driven, or it may use a method to calculate it by receiving changing weight data from a weight sensor provided on the moving block 254 for the mixing container.

[0200] The mixing container 161, in which the cosmetic has been injected in the cosmetic supply unit 200, can be moved to the mixing unit 400 by the transfer means 800 (S230).

[0201] Here, if the cosmetic is injected into the mixing container 161 at the cosmetic supply unit 200 located on one side, the mixing container 161 may be moved directly from the cosmetic supply unit 200 to the mixing unit 400 by the second transfer unit 802. Alternatively, if the cosmetic is injected into the mixing container 161 at the cosmetic supply unit 200 located on the other side, the mixing container 161 may be fixed to the fixing unit 300 by the first transfer unit 801, and then moved from the fixing unit 300 to the mixing unit 400 by the second transfer unit 802.

[0202] The control unit 900 drives the mixing unit 400 (for example, by rotating) to apply an external force to the mixing container 161, thereby mixing the cosmetic product contained in the mixing container 161 (S240). As described above, the mixing unit 400 can cause the mixing container 161 to revolve around and rotate at high speed, and the resulting vortex can thoroughly mix the cosmetic product inside the mixing container 161. In this case, after the mixing unit 400 stops rotating, the first rotating member 402 of the mixing unit 400 into which the mixing container 161 is inserted can be controlled by the control unit 900 to stop at the same position. In this case, the transfer means 800 can insert the mixing container 161 into the first rotating member 402 which has stopped at a predetermined position, which has the advantage of making it easy to control the insertion of the mixing container 161 into the first rotating member 402.

[0203] The aforementioned steps S210 to S240 can be understood as steps in which cosmetic ingredients are supplied to the mixing container 161 and the multiple cosmetic ingredients contained in the mixing container 161 are mixed.

[0204] Once step S240 is completed, the control unit 900 determines whether the manufacturing mode collected in step S120 is a sample manufacturing mode or a finished product manufacturing mode (S310).

[0205] If the finished product manufacturing mode is selected instead of the sample manufacturing mode, the process of manufacturing cosmetics based on the type of cosmetic (S500) may be carried out. The specific details of step S500 will be described later.

[0206] The control unit 900 can supply the completed cosmetic containers (first or second containers) manufactured in step S500 and placed in the groove 167 of the parts supply unit 160 to the user by controlling the transfer means 800 (S900). Specifically, the control unit 900 can control the second transfer unit 802 to place the completed cosmetic containers (first or second containers) in the groove 167 of the parts supply unit 160. At this time, the user can open the parts supply door 129 and receive the completed cosmetic containers placed in the parts supply unit 160. The second transfer unit 802 can also push the tray 165 of the parts supply unit 160 to discharge the completed cosmetic containers placed in the parts supply unit 160 to the outside of the main body 100.

[0207] On the other hand, if the determination result at step S310 is that it is in sample manufacturing mode, the control unit 900 may move the mixing container 161 of the mixing unit 400 to the groove 167 of the parts supply unit 160 or the mixing container support part 163a using the transfer means 800 so that the mixed cosmetic product in the mixing container 161 can be used as a sample (S320). In this case, the second transfer unit 802 may be used as the transfer means 800. In some embodiments, the control unit 900 may also control the transfer means 800 to move the mixing container 161 of the mixing unit 400 to the anchoring unit 300, and then move the mixing container 161 from the anchoring unit 300 to the parts supply unit 160.

[0208] The control unit 900 can control the transfer means 800 to supply the mixing container 161, which has been passed to the parts supply unit 160, to the user (S330). Step S330 can be understood in substantially the same way as step S900 described above.

[0209] Since the user has selected the sample manufacturing mode, the user can receive the mixing container 161 provided as a sample, test use it, and then place it back on the parts supply unit 160, specifically on the groove 167 of the parts supply unit 160 or on the mixing container support unit 163a.

[0210] In this case, a predetermined sensing means, such as a weight sensor, may be provided in at least one of the tray 165, groove 167, or mixing container support part 163a, so as to be able to sense whether or not the user has returned the mixing container 161 after finishing using the sample cosmetic. Alternatively, the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 may receive input from the user via the user interface unit 130 regarding whether or not the mixing container 161 has been returned to the parts supply unit 160 after finishing using the sample cosmetic. Alternatively, the control unit 900 may guide the user to return the mixing container 161 to the parts supply unit 160 by notifying the user via the user interface unit 130 that the parts supply unit 160 will be automatically collected after a predetermined time has elapsed.

[0211] The control unit 900 can use the transfer means 800 to move the tray 165 of the parts supply unit 160 back into the main body 100, thereby allowing the mixing container 161 to be recovered again (S340).

[0212] In conjunction with this, the control unit 900 can collect subsequent manufacturing mode data and, if necessary, composition ratio correction data from the user via the manufacturing mode receiving unit 950 (S350). The subsequent manufacturing mode is collected via the user interface unit 130, etc., similar to the manufacturing mode in step S120 described above, and can be one of the following: a request for finished product manufacturing, a request for composition ratio correction, or a disposal request. In this case, if the subsequent manufacturing mode selected by the user is a request for composition ratio correction, the control unit 900 can further collect additional composition ratio correction data via the composition ratio correction unit 930.

[0213] If the subsequent manufacturing mode collected at step S350 is a request for finished product manufacturing (S360), the control unit 900 may change the total production volume data of cosmetics to correspond to finished product manufacturing and change the manufacturing mode from sample manufacturing mode to finished product manufacturing mode (S370). In this case, the production volume data of the additional cosmetics to be manufactured may be set to the volume obtained by subtracting the volume provided as a sample from the total volume required for the finished product. Depending on the embodiment, the control unit 900 may also set the production volume of the additional cosmetics to be manufactured by taking into account the difference between the initial weight provided as a sample and the recovered weight.

[0214] The control unit 900 can then repeat the steps from S210 onwards. As a result, an additional cosmetic supply unit for manufacturing the finished product is performed according to a predetermined composition ratio, and the data has been changed to the finished product manufacturing mode, so the processes from S500 onwards can be performed based on the judgment result in step S310.

[0215] On the other hand, if the result of the S360 step is not a request for the manufacture of a finished product, the control unit 900 determines whether the user's request is a request for a composition ratio modification (S380). In this flowchart, the S360 and S380 steps are shown in sequence as an example, but in an actual control program, this may be processed as branch logic.

[0216] If the judgment result at stage S380 is not a request for correction of the composition ratio, this is processed as a request to discard the manufactured sample, and the control unit 900 can control the transfer means 800 to move the mixing container 161, in which the mixed cosmetic is stored, from the parts supply unit 160 to the recovery unit 112 (S420). In this case, the second transfer unit 802 may be used as the transfer means 800.

[0217] If, as a result of the judgment in step S380, there is a request for a composition ratio correction, the control unit 900 determines whether such a correction of the composition ratio is possible (S390). User correction requests can be diverse, and in some cases, it may be impossible to correct the cosmetic composition already manufactured in the mixing container 161. For example, if a cosmetic composition containing a specific ingredient is excluded, or if a specific cosmetic composition is added in an amount greater than what should be included in the finished product, the additional cosmetic supply unit cannot accommodate the mixing container 161 where the manufactured cosmetic composition is stored. In this case, the control unit 900 outputs a message to the user via the user interface unit 130 indicating that the composition ratio correction is impossible (S430), and the mixing container 161, which is the sample manufactured in step S420, can be recovered.

[0218] On the other hand, if it is determined at step S390 that the composition ratio can be modified, the control unit 900 determines the composition ratio data and production volume for manufacturing a new sample according to the requested modification of the composition ratio (S400). This can be done in essentially the same way as at step S150, but the additional amount of each cosmetic ingredient can be calculated taking into account the volume of cosmetic ingredients already put into the mixing container 161.

[0219] The control unit 900 can then re-execute the steps from S210 onwards. This allows the supply of additional cosmetic materials for producing other samples to be performed according to the changed composition ratio data and production volume, and since the system is still in sample production mode, the processes from S320 onwards can be performed based on the decision result in step S310.

[0220] Depending on the embodiment, the number of times a sample modification request can be made may be limited, and the control unit 900 may notify the user via the user interface unit 130 of the limited number of requests before and after the execution of steps S350 and S370, or inform the user that further sample modification requests are not possible.

[0221] The aforementioned steps S310 to S430 can be understood as the stages in which sample cosmetics are provided to the user.

[0222] Through the process described above, users can receive and test samples of the cosmetics they intend to manufacture, or custom cosmetics suited to their skin condition, and can even modify and test them again. They can then manufacture finished products directly or after sample testing, which can significantly improve their satisfaction with the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10.

[0223] In the following sections, we will specifically explain the manufacturing process according to the type of cosmetic product (for example, whether it is the first container or the second container) that is carried out as the S500 stage, referring to the drawings.

[0224] Figure 13 is a flowchart showing the specific manufacturing process for each type of cosmetic shown in Figure 12.

[0225] Referring to Figure 13, in step S500, the control unit 900 uses the transfer means 800 to move the mixing container 161, which has been mixed in the mixing unit 400, to the component placement unit 50 (specifically, the securing unit 300), and the mixing container 161 that has been secured in the securing unit 300 can be kept awaited for subsequent processes (S510).

[0226] If the type of cosmetic collected in step S110 is the first container (S520), the control unit 900 may control the transfer means 800 to move the dispensing member 162 provided in the parts supply unit 160 to the top of the mixing container 161 attached to the attachment unit 300 (S610). This process may be carried out by the second transfer unit 802, which may maintain a state of gripping the dispensing member 162 after moving it to a predetermined position. The type of cosmetic may be transmitted to the control unit 900 from the user interface unit 130 or the terminal 20.

[0227] Subsequently, the control unit 900 controls the transfer means 800 to connect the discharge member 162 to the mixing container 161 on the anchoring section 300 (S620). The connection between the mixing container 161 and the discharge member 162 may be made by screw connection, and since the mixing container 161 is fixed to the mixing container anchoring groove 302 of the anchoring section 300, the transfer means 800 can align the discharge member 162 with the upper end of the mixing container 161 and then rotate the discharge member 162 to perform the screw connection.

[0228] In this case, the discharge member 162 may include a straw 1622, a pumping part 1621, and a cap 1623, but the straw 1622 needs to enter the interior of the mixing container 161 before the cap 1623 is screw-connected to the mixing container 161. Incidentally, since the straw 1622 is made of a flexible material and its shape and orientation are not constant, the first transfer unit 801 can support the straw 1622 so that it can smoothly enter the inlet of the mixing container 161 during the connection process. Specifically, the second transfer unit 802 can grip the cap 1623, and the first transfer unit 801 can move up and down in contact with the straw 1622 so that the inlet 1611 of the mixing container 161 of the attachment part 300 and the straw 1622 are aligned.

[0229] Once the mixing container 161 and the dispensing member 162 are joined, the first container is provided as a finished product, and the control unit 900 can control the transfer means 800 to move the assembled container on the anchoring unit 300 to the parts supply unit 160 (S630). This may be done by the second transfer unit 802. The process from S610 to S630 can be understood as the assembly process of the first container.

[0230] On the other hand, if, at step S520, it is determined that the type of cosmetic to be manufactured is the second container, the control unit 900 controls the transfer means 800 to move the base container 164 in the parts supply unit 160 to the assembly unit 500 (S710). This process may be carried out by the second transfer unit 802.

[0231] The control unit 900 then controls the transfer means 800, which can retrieve the mixing container 161 from the anchoring unit 300, place the mixed cosmetic into the base container 164, and discharge it (S720). Discharging the cosmetic from the mixing container 161 can be done by rotating the mixing container 161 and allowing the cosmetic to fall naturally due to gravity. For this purpose, the transfer means 800 can tilt the mixing container 161 to a predetermined angle. In this case, it is possible that the cosmetic inside the mixing container 161 may not be completely discharged. However, the transfer means 800 may further rotate the mixing container 161 to a predetermined angle and shake it after a certain period of time has elapsed so that as much of the cosmetic as possible is discharged by inertia. Such a process may be carried out by the second transfer unit 802. For example, the mixing container 161 can be rotated from 150 to 180 degrees, and when rotated 180 degrees, the inlet 1611 of the mixing container 161 may be facing the bottom.

[0232] The control unit 900 can further control the transfer means 800 that performed step S720 to move the mixing container 161, from which the cosmetic has been discharged, to the recovery unit 112 for recovery.

[0233] The control unit 900 then controls the transfer means 800 to grasp the impregnating member 168 from the parts supply unit 160 and insert it into the base container 164 containing the cosmetic (S730). This process may be carried out by the second transfer unit 802.

[0234] Subsequently, the control unit 900 may move the base container 164 containing the impregnating member 168 to the moisture absorption section 600 using the transfer means 800 (S740). This process may be carried out by the first transfer unit 801.

[0235] In the moisture absorption section 600, the base container transfer section 650 moves the base container 164 to a position corresponding to the moisture absorption tool 620, and the moisture absorption process can be carried out by the moisture absorption tool 620 (S750). The control unit 900 can control the transfer means 800 for the movement of the base container 164 and the operation of the moisture absorption tool 620. Specifically, the operation of moving the base container 164 by operating the base container transfer section 650 can be performed by the first transfer unit 801, and the provision of pressure for moisture absorption by the moisture absorption tool 620 can be performed by the second transfer unit 802. In other words, the moisture absorption process can be carried out by the cooperation of the first transfer unit 801 and the second transfer unit 802. The movement structure of the base container transfer section 650 can include guide rails, movement blocks, hook levers, stoppers, etc., similar to the mixing container transfer section 250 described above, and can operate substantially similarly. However, the movement block of the base container transfer section 650 may further include a structure for interlocking with the moisture absorption tool 620. Through this process, the cosmetic product contained in the base container 164 can be sufficiently impregnated into the impregnation member 168.

[0236] Once the moisture absorption process in step S750 is complete, the control unit 900 may control the transfer means 800 to move the base container 164 again from the moisture absorption section 600 to the assembly section 500 (S760). This process may be carried out by the first transfer unit 801.

[0237] The control unit 900 can then control the transfer means 800 to retrieve the cover container 166 from the parts supply unit 160 and connect it to the base container 164 on the assembly unit 500 (S770). This process can also be carried out by the first transfer unit 801.

[0238] Once the base container 164 and the cover container 166 are joined, the second container is completed as a finished product, and the control unit 900 can control the transfer means 800 to move the assembled container on the assembly unit 500 to the parts supply unit 160 (S780). This can be done by the second transfer unit 802. The process from S710 to S780 can be understood as the assembly process of the second container.

[0239] Through the process described above, the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 and the control method for the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 can provide a first container as a pump-type container and a second container as a compact-type container, according to the user's choice. However, the concept of the present invention is not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 may be implemented and operated to provide only one cosmetic container, either the first or the second container. In this case, components and control methods used for manufacturing other types of cosmetics may be omitted in the above description.

[0240] Figure 14 is a flowchart showing a control method for a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0241] A control method for a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention may include the steps of: transmitting the skin condition measured by a measuring sensor to a control unit 900 (S1000); calculating a first composition ratio based on the transmitted skin condition (S2000); receiving the user's cosmetic purchase history from an operating server 40 and calculating a second composition ratio by correcting the first composition ratio with a predetermined algorithm based on the purchase history (S3000); and controlling the cosmetic supply unit 200 with the control unit 900 to discharge the cosmetic according to the second composition ratio (S6000).

[0242] Furthermore, after step S6000, the process may further include a step of manufacturing cosmetics based on a second composition ratio by controlling the transfer means 800 with the control unit 900 (S7000), a step of receiving input for a fourth composition ratio which is a modified version of the composition ratio of the manufactured cosmetics if the manufactured cosmetics were manufactured in sample manufacturing mode (S8000), and a step of manufacturing cosmetics based on the fourth composition ratio by controlling the transfer means 800 with the control unit 900 (S9000).

[0243] First, the step (S1000) in which the skin condition measured by the measurement sensor is transmitted to the control unit 900 will be explained in detail as follows.

[0244] The measuring sensor (not shown) may be provided as part of the terminal 20, or as a separate device from the terminal 20.

[0245] For example, the measuring sensor is a known means of measuring skin condition, such as a camera, moisture sensor, oil sensor, or colorimeter. Such a measuring sensor may be provided as part of the terminal 20 or as a separate device from the terminal 20.

[0246] In this embodiment, the measurement sensor is described as including a colorimeter capable of displaying skin measurements in terms of L, a, and b, and an oil-water sensor capable of measuring oil and water content. The L, a, and b information measured by the colorimeter can be used to determine the composition ratio of a foundation product, and the information on oil and water content measured by the oil-water sensor can be used to determine the composition ratio of a skincare product.

[0247] However, the concept of the present invention is not limited thereto, and both L, a, and b information measured by a colorimeter and information on oil and water content measured by an oil-water sensor can be used when determining the composition ratio of a foundation product and when determining the composition ratio of a skincare product.

[0248] The measuring sensor measures the user's skin condition and can transmit at least one of the measured results, namely the L, a, and b values ​​of the skin, as well as the oil content and moisture content values, to the control unit 900 of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10. It can be understood that L represents brightness in the CIE L*a*b* color space, a indicates whether the color is biased towards red or green, and b indicates whether it is biased towards yellow or blue.

[0249] In this embodiment, the composition ratios (first composition ratio, second composition ratio, and fourth composition ratio) described later are explained using the example that they are calculated by the control unit 900 of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10. However, the concept of the present invention is not limited to this, and may include the calculation of the composition ratios between the terminal 20 and the operating server 40.

[0250] Next, the step (S2000) in which the control unit 900 calculates the first composition ratio based on the transmitted skin condition will be explained in detail as follows.

[0251] The first composition ratio may be determined by substituting the skin measurement values ​​measured by the measuring sensor into a predetermined calculation formula, or the composition ratio corresponding to the value with the smallest difference between the skin measurement values ​​measured by the measuring sensor and the preset values ​​set in the product database may be determined as the first composition ratio.

[0252] The cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 includes a product database and a customer database, and the product database can store the composition ratios of cosmetic ingredients corresponding to L, a, and b values.

[0253] Figure 15 shows an example of the composition ratio of cosmetic ingredients corresponding to the L, a, and b setting values ​​in the product database.

[0254] The L, a, and b setting values ​​and cosmetic composition ratios shown in Figure 15 are merely examples, and the L, a, and b values ​​and cosmetic composition ratios are not limited to those shown in Figure 15.

[0255] In this embodiment, the first composition ratio is determined as the composition ratio corresponding to the value with the smallest difference between the skin measurement value measured by the measuring sensor and the preset value pre-set in the product database.

[0256] Specifically, if the skin measurements taken by the measurement sensor are L2, a2, and b2, and the values ​​stored in the product database are L1, a1, and b1,

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[0257] Here, the composition ratios stored in the product database range from 500 to 100,000, and preferably from 900 to 50,000.

[0258] On the other hand, the cosmetics manufacturing apparatus 10 may further include a customer database, which may store the aforementioned user context information.

[0259] Next, the following will be a detailed explanation of the step (S3000) in which the user's cosmetic purchase history is transmitted from the operating server 40, and a second composition ratio is calculated by correcting the first composition ratio using a predetermined algorithm based on the purchase history.

[0260] The S3000 stage can be understood as the stage in which, if the user has a history of frequently purchasing cosmetics with a lighter color than the first composition ratio described above, the system recommends cosmetics with a second composition ratio that show a lighter color than the first composition ratio (conversely, if the user has a history of frequently purchasing cosmetics with a darker color than the first composition ratio, the system recommends cosmetics with a second composition ratio that show a darker color than the first composition ratio).

[0261] For example, a user has a purchase history of buying cosmetics with a composition ratio X2:Y2:Z2:K2 for any cosmetic product, and the aforementioned first composition ratio could be X1:Y1:Z1:K1 for any cosmetic product.

[0262] In this case, the second composition ratio can be set as the composition ratio for any cosmetic (P*X1+X2) / (P+1):(P*Y1+Y2) / (P+1):(P*Z1+Z2) / (P+1):(P*K1+K2) / (P+1). Here, P is the load value, which can be input by the user from the user interface unit 130 or terminal 20. P can be a natural number between 1 and 10. For example, if the user assigns a load value of 2 to the purchase history, the second composition ratio can be set as (2*X1+X2) / 3:(2*Y1+Y2) / 3:(2*Z1+Z2) / 3:(2*K1+K2) / 3. Note that * can be defined as the multiplication sign.

[0263] Furthermore, if a user purchases cosmetics multiple times, the composition ratio X2:Y2:Z2:K2 for any given cosmetic product may be the average of the composition ratios of the cosmetics purchased multiple times.

[0264] Furthermore, users may have a purchase history of cosmetics that may indicate L3, a3, or b3.

[0265] In this case, the skin measurement values ​​measured by the measuring sensor can be corrected with the following correction values: (P*L3+L2) / (P+1), (P*a3+a2) / (P+1), and (P*b3+b2) / (P+1). In this case, the second composition ratio can be determined by the composition ratio corresponding to the value with the smallest difference between the correction value and the preset value set in the product database. Note that P is the load value, which is input by the user from the user interface unit 130 or terminal 20 and can be a natural number between 1 and 10.

[0266] Here, the operating server 40 may also store the user's cosmetic purchase information and the aforementioned user context.

[0267] Furthermore, although the calculation process for the first and second composition ratios described above will be explained using the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 as an example, the concept of the present invention is not limited to this, and may include the calculation of the first and second composition ratios by the operating server 40, followed by transmission to the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 or display on the terminal 20 or user interface unit 130. The operating server 40 may also include the customer database and product database described above.

[0268] The aforementioned steps S1000, S2000, and S3000 can be understood to describe in detail the step (S10) in which the control unit 900 calculates data related to the manufactured cosmetic product, including the composition ratio, as shown in Figure 11.

[0269] Next, the step (S6000) in which the control unit 900 controls the cosmetic supply unit 200 to discharge the cosmetic according to the second composition ratio will be specifically described as follows.

[0270] The cosmetic storage unit 140 stores multiple cosmetic products in multiple cartridges 142, and the control unit 900 can control the cosmetic supply unit 200 to control at least one of the following: the composition ratio, discharge rate, and discharge rate of the cosmetic products stored in the cartridges 142.

[0271] As described above, the cosmetic material discharged by the cosmetic material supply unit 200 can be contained in the mixing container 161 by moving the mixing container moving block 254.

[0272] After step S6000, the control unit 900 may control the transfer means 800 to carry out a step (S7000) in which cosmetics are manufactured based on a second composition ratio.

[0273] Specifically, the control unit 900 controls the transfer means 800 so that the cosmetic material stored in the mixing container 161 according to the second composition ratio can be fixed to the component storage unit 50.

[0274] After the S7000 stage, when the manufactured cosmetics are manufactured in the sample production mode, a stage (S8000) of receiving an input of a fourth composition ratio in which the composition ratio of the manufactured cosmetics is modified may be performed.

[0275] Whether the cosmetics are in the sample production mode or the finished product production mode is input from the user interface unit 130 or the terminal 20, and can be input before or after the S1000 stage.

[0276] Here, the user interface unit 130 may be provided with an input unit (not shown) that can select whether the manufactured cosmetics are in the sample production mode in which the cosmetics are provided as samples or the finished product production mode in which the manufactured cosmetics are provided as finished products.

[0277] Regarding the S8000 stage, more specifically, the cosmetics manufactured based on the aforementioned second composition ratio are stored in the mixing container 161 and transmitted to the user via the component supply unit 160, and the user can view them using the cosmetics (samples) manufactured based on the second composition ratio.

[0278] At this time, after the user tries using the cosmetics manufactured based on the second composition ratio, the user can determine whether it suits them and make a request for manufacturing a finished product or a request for modifying the composition ratio. If there is a request for modifying the composition ratio, the user can input the fourth composition ratio obtained by modifying the second composition ratio to the user interface unit 130 or the terminal 20 and transmit it to the control unit 900.

[0279] Also, the S8000 stage can collect subsequent production mode data from the user. Specifically, the user can input any one of a request for manufacturing a finished product, a request for modifying the composition ratio, and a request for disposal via the user interface unit 130 or the terminal 20. When the manufactured cosmetics are in the finished product production mode, the stage of receiving an input of the fourth composition ratio is omitted and the finished product can be manufactured.

[0280] The S8000 stage can include the aforementioned S310 - S400 stages in FIG. 12. For a detailed description thereof, the foregoing S310 - S400 are incorporated by reference.

[0281] After the S8000 stage, the control unit 900 controls the transfer means 800 to further perform a stage (S9000) of manufacturing cosmetics based on the fourth composition ratio, and cosmetics based on the fourth composition ratio can be manufactured. Note that the fourth composition ratio can be understood as the aforementioned composition ratio correction data.

[0282] S9000 can include the S500 stage described above in FIGS. 12 and 13. For a detailed description thereof, the foregoing S500 stage is incorporated by reference.

[0283] FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a control method of a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0284] Compared with the control method of the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus in FIG. 14, FIG. 16 mainly differs in that between the S3000 stage and the S7000 stage, there are provided a stage (S4000) of displaying at least one of the first composition ratio and the second composition ratio on the user interface unit 130, a stage (S5000) of receiving an input of one of the first composition ratio, the second composition ratio, or a third composition ratio obtained by modifying either the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio and transmitting it to the control unit 900, and a stage (S6000) of controlling the cosmetic supply unit 200 by the control unit 900 to discharge cosmetics according to any one of the input first composition ratio to the third composition ratio. Therefore, the description will focus on the differences, and for the same parts, the description in FIG. 15 above is incorporated by reference.

[0285] First, specifically explaining the stage (S4000) of displaying at least one of the first composition ratio and the second composition ratio on the user interface unit 130 is as follows.

[0286] The first composition ratio and the second composition ratio may be displayed on either the user interface unit 130 or the terminal 20, and the user may select one of the first composition ratio, the second composition ratio, and the third composition ratio (a composition ratio modified from either the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio) displayed on either the user interface unit 130 or the terminal 20.

[0287] The display of the first and second composition ratios may include not only the numerical values ​​of the composition ratios themselves, but also the colors corresponding to those ratios.

[0288] Next, the step (S5000) of receiving one of the first composition ratio, the second composition ratio, or a third composition ratio obtained by modifying either the first or second composition ratio, and transmitting it to the control unit 900 will be explained in detail as follows.

[0289] The user can select a first or second composition ratio displayed on the user interface unit 130 or terminal 20, or modify the composition ratio by selecting either the first or second composition ratio. In this case, the modified composition ratio is understood as a third composition ratio, and the modification of the composition ratio may include not only modifying the numerical value of the composition ratio itself, but also modifying the color corresponding to that composition ratio.

[0290] Step S5000 may include, when the user corrects the composition ratio from the first or second composition ratio to the third composition ratio via the user interface unit 130 or terminal 20, recommending a third composition ratio that reflects the user's reason for the composition ratio correction, and allowing the user to select the recommended third composition ratio.

[0291] Specifically, step S5000 may include the steps of: displaying the reason for selecting either the first or second composition ratio on the user interface unit 130 or terminal 20 so that the user can input the reason for selecting either the first or second composition ratio; the control unit 900 receiving the input for the reason for selection, calculating a third composition ratio based on a predetermined algorithm, and displaying the calculated third composition ratio on the user interface unit 130 or terminal 20; and receiving input of either the third composition ratio displayed on the user interface unit 130 or terminal 20, the first composition ratio, or the second composition ratio, and transmitting it to the control unit 900.

[0292] The process by which the control unit 900 receives input for the reason for selection and calculates the third composition ratio based on a predetermined algorithm is illustrated as follows:

[0293] For example, if the user selects a second composition ratio (a composition ratio reflecting the purchase history), the following example sentence may be displayed on the user interface unit 130 or terminal 20 as an answer to the reason for the selection.

[0294] 1) I want to maintain the same characteristics (color, moisture retention, etc.) as the cosmetics I've been using. 2) I want to maintain about 80% of the characteristics (color, moisture retention, etc.) of the cosmetics I've been using and use cosmetics that are somewhat suitable for my skin condition. 3) I want to maintain about 50% of the characteristics (color, moisture retention, etc.) of the cosmetics I've been using and use cosmetics that are partially suitable for my skin condition. 4) I want to maintain about 20% of the characteristics (color, moisture retention, etc.) of the cosmetics I've been using and use cosmetics that are closer to my skin condition. 5) Other (please enter your answer directly).

[0295] When any one of the above 1), 2), 3), 4), or 5) is input to the control unit 900, it takes this into consideration, adjusts the load value (P) for calculating the second composition ratio, calculates the third composition ratio, and can display it on the user interface unit 130 or terminal 20.

[0296] For example, if the user selects 3) as the answer to the selection reason and the initially input load value is 10, the load value for calculating the second composition ratio is changed to 1, and a third composition ratio with the load value changed to 1 can be derived.

[0297] However, the aforementioned default algorithm for calculating the third composition ratio is merely an example, and this embodiment may include various algorithms including this one.

[0298] Thereafter, any one of the input first to third composition ratios is transmitted to the control unit 900, and the control unit 900 can control the cosmetic supply unit 200 and the transfer means 800 to manufacture cosmetics based on the third composition ratio.

[0299] In addition, the user interface unit 130 may be provided with an input unit that can select either the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio, or modify either the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio to change it to the third composition ratio.

[0300] In the aforementioned FIGS. 14 to 16, the manufactured cosmetics may be a foundation having coverage or a tonal cosmetic representing a color. However, the idea of the present invention is not limited thereto, and the manufactured cosmetics may include skin care products such as lotion and emulsion.

[0301] When the manufactured cosmetics are skin care products, the ratio of oil and moisture can be understood as the composition ratio. In this case, a process of further selecting a fragrance suitable for the user's preference may be added, and the fragrance selected by the user can be provided to the finished cosmetic product by the cosmetic supply unit 200 and the transfer means 800.

[0302] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the cosmetic manufacturing system 1 stores information on the skin condition measured by a measuring sensor in the operating server 40, and custom cosmetics can be produced upon receiving a customer order via a terminal 20 that can communicate with the operating server 40. In this case, the user does not have to go through the trouble of measuring their skin with the measuring sensor each time, and can remotely order custom cosmetics based on existing measured skin condition data.

[0303] Specifically, the operating server 40 stores at least one of the aforementioned first, second, third, and fourth composition ratios, and the user can determine a composition ratio and production quantity based on any one of the first to fourth composition ratios via the terminal 20 and transmit it to the operating server 40 or the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10.

[0304] The cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 can manufacture cosmetics by the process described above, according to the transmitted composition ratio. The following is a description of the aforementioned embodiment.

[0305] Item 1 provides a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus that includes a control unit 900 which can calculate a first composition ratio based on the user's skin condition measured by a measuring sensor, receive the user's cosmetic purchase history from an operating server 40, and calculate a second composition ratio by correcting the first composition ratio with a predetermined algorithm based on the purchase history, and a cosmetic supply unit 200 which can discharge cosmetic material according to either the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio so that cosmetics can be manufactured based on the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio.

[0306] Item 2 provides a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to Item 1, further comprising a user interface unit 130 into which any one of the displayed first composition ratio, the second composition ratio, or a third composition ratio obtained by modifying any one of the first or second composition ratios can be input, and the cosmetic supply unit 200 can discharge cosmetic materials according to the input composition ratio so that a cosmetic can be manufactured based on any one of the input first to third composition ratios.

[0307] Item 3 provides a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus for items 1 and 2, wherein the control unit 900 determines the first composition ratio by substituting the skin measurement value measured by the measuring sensor into a variable in a predetermined calculation formula, or determines the composition ratio corresponding to the value with the smallest difference between the skin measurement value measured by the measuring sensor and a preset value set in the product database as the first composition ratio.

[0308] Item 4 states that the product database stores L1, a1, and b1 values ​​and their corresponding composition ratios, the skin measurement is measured by the measurement sensor with arbitrary values ​​L2, a2, and b2, and the first composition ratio is one of the composition ratios stored in the product database.

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[0309] Item 5 provides a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus for items 1 to 4, wherein skin measurements taken by the measuring sensor are indicated as L2, a2, b2, and when a purchase history for cosmetics that may indicate L3, a3, b3 is transmitted from the operating server 40, the control unit 900 corrects the skin measurements with measurement correction values ​​which are (P*L3+L2) / (P+1), (P*a3+a2) / (P+1), and (P*b3+b2) / (P+1), and the second composition ratio is determined by the composition ratio corresponding to the value with the smallest difference between the measurement correction value and a preset value set in the product database.

[0310] Item 6 provides a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to items 1 to 5, wherein the first composition ratio is represented by the composition ratio X1:Y1:Z1:K1 for any cosmetic, and when a purchase history for a cosmetic having the composition ratio X2:Y2:Z2:K2 for any cosmetic is transmitted from the operating server 40, the control unit 900 sets the second composition ratio to (P*X1+X2) / (P+1):(P*Y1+Y2) / (P+1):(P*Z1+Z2) / (P+1):(P*K1+K2) / (P+1).

[0311] Item 7 may provide a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to items 1 to 6, wherein P is a natural number from 1 to 10 that can be input by the user via the user interface unit 130 or terminal 20.

[0312] Item 8 provides a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to items 1 to 7, wherein the user interface unit 130 is provided with an input unit that allows the user to select whether it is a sample manufacturing mode in which the manufactured cosmetic is provided as a sample, or a finished product manufacturing mode in which the manufactured cosmetic is provided as a finished product.

[0313] Item 9 provides a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to items 1 to 8, wherein the user interface unit 130 is provided with an input unit that allows the user to select whether the cosmetic to be manufactured is a foundation product or a skincare product.

[0314] Item 10 provides a cosmetic manufacturing system comprising a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 according to items 1 to 9, which includes a measuring sensor capable of measuring the user's skin condition, an operating server 40 capable of storing the user's purchase history of cosmetics and calculating a first composition ratio based on the user's skin condition measured by the measuring sensor, and calculating a second composition ratio by correcting the first composition ratio with a predetermined algorithm based on the purchase history, a terminal 20 into which any one of the first composition ratio, the second composition ratio, or a third composition ratio modified from either the first or second composition ratio can be input, and a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus 10 capable of dispensing cosmetic products according to the input composition ratio so that cosmetics are manufactured based on any one of the input first to third composition ratios.

[0315] Item 11 may provide a cosmetic manufacturing system of Item 10, wherein the operating server 40 determines the first composition ratio by substituting skin measurement values ​​measured by a measuring sensor into a predetermined calculation formula, or the composition ratio corresponding to the value with the smallest difference between skin measurement values ​​measured by a measuring sensor and preset values ​​set in the product database is determined as the first composition ratio.

[0316] Item 12 provides a cosmetic manufacturing system according to items 1 to 11, which includes an operating server 40 capable of storing at least one of a first composition ratio calculated based on the user's skin condition measured by a measuring sensor and a second composition ratio obtained by correcting the first composition ratio with a predetermined algorithm; a terminal 20 capable of receiving and displaying at least one of the first composition ratio and the second composition ratio from the operating server 40; and inputting one of the first composition ratio, the second composition ratio, or a third composition ratio obtained by modifying either the first or second composition ratio from the terminal 20, and manufacturing cosmetics based on the input composition ratio.

[0317] Item 13 provides a control method for a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to items 1 to 12, which includes the steps of: transmitting skin condition measured by a measuring sensor; calculating a first composition ratio based on the transmitted skin condition by the control unit 900; receiving the user's cosmetic purchase history from the operating server 40 and calculating a second composition ratio by correcting the first composition ratio with a predetermined algorithm based on the purchase history; and controlling the cosmetic supply unit 200 by the control unit 900 to discharge cosmetic according to the second composition ratio.

[0318] Item 14 provides a control method for a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to items 1 to 13, further comprising the steps of: controlling the cosmetic supply unit 200 by the control unit 900 to discharge the cosmetic according to the second composition ratio; controlling the transfer means 800 by the control unit 900 to manufacture the cosmetic based on the second composition ratio; if the manufactured cosmetic was manufactured in sample manufacturing mode, receiving input of a fourth composition ratio to which the composition ratio of the manufactured cosmetic has been modified; and controlling the transfer means 800 by the control unit 900 to manufacture the cosmetic based on the fourth composition ratio.

[0319] Item 15 provides a control method for a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to items 1 to 14, which includes the steps of: transmitting skin condition measured by a measuring sensor; calculating a first composition ratio based on the transmitted skin condition; receiving the user's cosmetic purchase history from the operating server 40 and calculating a second composition ratio by correcting the first composition ratio with a predetermined algorithm based on the purchase history; displaying at least one of the first composition ratio and the second composition ratio on the user interface unit 130; receiving input of one of the first composition ratio, the second composition ratio, or a third composition ratio obtained by modifying either the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio and transmitting it to the control unit 900; and controlling the cosmetic supply unit 200 by the control unit 900 to discharge cosmetic according to one of the input first to third composition ratios.

[0320] Item 16 provides a control method for a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to items 1 to 15, which includes the steps of: receiving an input of one of the first composition ratio, the second composition ratio, or a third composition ratio obtained by modifying either the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio and transmitting it to the control unit 900; displaying the reason for the selection on the user interface unit 130 so that the user can input the reason for selecting either the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio; the control unit 900 receiving the input of the reason for the selection, calculating the third composition ratio based on a predetermined algorithm, and displaying the calculated third composition ratio on the user interface unit 130; and receiving an input of one of the third composition ratio, the first composition ratio, or the second composition ratio displayed on the user interface unit 130 and transmitting it to the control unit 900.

[0321] Item 17 provides a control method for a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to items 1 to 16, further comprising the steps of: controlling a cosmetic supply unit 200 by a control unit 900 to discharge a cosmetic according to any one of the input first to third composition ratios; controlling a transfer means 800 by a control unit 900 to manufacture a cosmetic based on the input composition ratio; receiving input of a fourth composition ratio, which is a modified version of the composition ratio of the manufactured cosmetic, if the manufactured cosmetic was manufactured in sample manufacturing mode; and controlling the transfer means 800 by a control unit 900 to manufacture a cosmetic based on the fourth composition ratio.

[0322] The cosmetic manufacturing apparatus, control method for the cosmetic manufacturing apparatus, and cosmetic manufacturing system according to the embodiments of the present invention have been described above as specific embodiments. However, these are merely illustrative examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto, but should be interpreted as having the broadest scope based on the fundamental ideas disclosed herein. Those skilled in the art may combine or substitute the disclosed embodiments to implement embodiments not specified, and this also does not depart from the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can easily modify or transform the embodiments disclosed herein, and it is clear that such modifications or transformations also fall within the scope of the rights of the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0323] 1: Cosmetics manufacturing system 10: Cosmetic manufacturing equipment 20: Terminal 40: Operating Server 100: Main unit 140: Cosmetics storage section 160: Parts Supply Department 200: Cosmetics Supply Department 300: Safe Landing Department 500: Assembly department 600: Moisture-absorbing part 800:Transportation means 900: Control Unit

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1. A control unit that calculates a first composition ratio based on the user's skin condition measured by a measuring sensor, receives the user's cosmetic purchase history from an operating server, and calculates a second composition ratio by correcting the first composition ratio using a predetermined algorithm based on the purchase history, The system includes a cosmetic supply unit that can dispense cosmetic materials according to either the first or second composition ratio, so that cosmetics can be manufactured based on the first or second composition ratio. The control unit, The first composition ratio is determined by substituting the skin measurement value measured by the measuring sensor into a predetermined calculation formula, or by determining the composition ratio corresponding to the value with the smallest difference between the skin measurement value measured by the measuring sensor and the setting value pre-set in the product database. The aforementioned product database stores L1, a1, and b1 values ​​and their corresponding composition ratios. The skin measurement values ​​are measured by the aforementioned measuring sensor at arbitrary values ​​L2, a2, and b2. The first composition ratio is one of the composition ratios stored in the product database, [Math 1] A cosmetic manufacturing apparatus in which the composition ratio is set to the smallest value of [a certain parameter].

2. The aforementioned cosmetic manufacturing apparatus, The system further includes a user interface that displays at least one of the first composition ratio and the second composition ratio, and into which any one of the displayed first composition ratio, the second composition ratio, or a third composition ratio obtained by modifying either the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio can be input. The cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the cosmetic supply unit can discharge cosmetic materials according to the input composition ratio so that cosmetic products can be manufactured based on any one of the input first to third composition ratios.

3. The skin measurements obtained by the aforementioned measuring sensor are shown as L2, a2, and b2. When the purchase history for cosmetics that can represent L3, a3, and b3 is transmitted from the operating server, The control unit, The aforementioned skin measurement values ​​are corrected by the measurement correction values ​​(P*L3+L2) / (P+1), (P*a3+a2) / (P+1), and (P*b3+b2) / (P+1). The cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second composition ratio is determined by the composition ratio corresponding to the value with the smallest difference between the measurement correction value and the setting value pre-set in the product database, and P is a natural number from 1 to 10 entered by the user.

4. The first composition ratio is expressed as the composition ratio X1:Y1:Z1:K1 for any cosmetic, When the operating server 40 transmits a purchase history for cosmetics having a composition ratio X2:Y2:Z2:K2 for any cosmetic product, The control unit, The cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second composition ratio is set as (P*X1+X2) / (P+1):(P*Y1+Y2) / (P+1):(P*Z1+Z2) / (P+1):(P*K1+K2) / (P+1), where P is a natural number from 1 to 10 input by the user.

5. The P mentioned above is a 1 to 1 that can be input by the user via the user interface unit or terminal. The cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the value is a natural number of zero.

6. The user interface unit includes: The cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising an input unit that allows the user to select whether the manufactured cosmetic is in a sample manufacturing mode where the manufactured cosmetic is provided as a sample, or in a finished product manufacturing mode where the manufactured cosmetic is provided as a finished product.

7. The user interface unit includes: The cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising an input unit that allows the user to select whether the cosmetic to be manufactured is a foundation product or a skincare product.

8. A measuring sensor capable of measuring the user's skin condition, An operating server capable of saving a user's cosmetic purchase history, calculating a first composition ratio based on the user's skin condition measured by the measurement sensor, and calculating a second composition ratio by correcting the first composition ratio using a predetermined algorithm based on the purchase history, A terminal in which any one of the following can be input: the first composition ratio, the second composition ratio, or a third composition ratio obtained by modifying either the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio; A cosmetic manufacturing apparatus is included that can discharge cosmetic materials according to the input composition ratio so that a cosmetic product is manufactured based on any one of the input first to third composition ratios, The aforementioned operating server, The first composition ratio is determined by substituting the skin measurement value measured by the measuring sensor into a predetermined calculation formula, or by determining the composition ratio corresponding to the value with the smallest difference between the skin measurement value measured by the measuring sensor and the setting value pre-set in the product database. The aforementioned product database stores L1, a1, and b1 values ​​and their corresponding composition ratios. The skin measurement values ​​are measured by the aforementioned measuring sensor at arbitrary values ​​L2, a2, and b2. The first composition ratio is one of the composition ratios stored in the product database, [Math 2] A cosmetics manufacturing system in which the composition ratio is set to the smallest value of [a certain parameter].

9. The aforementioned operating server, The cosmetic manufacturing system according to claim 8, wherein the first composition ratio is determined by substituting a skin measurement value measured by a measuring sensor into a variable in a predetermined calculation formula, or the composition ratio corresponding to the value with the smallest difference between the skin measurement value measured by the measuring sensor and a preset value set in the product database is determined as the first composition ratio.

10. An operating server capable of storing at least one of a first composition ratio calculated based on the user's skin condition measured by a measuring sensor, and a second composition ratio obtained by correcting the first composition ratio with a predetermined algorithm, A terminal that can receive and display at least one of the first composition ratio and the second composition ratio from the operating server, The device includes a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus that receives input from a terminal of any one of the following: the first composition ratio, the second composition ratio, or a third composition ratio obtained by modifying either the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio, and is capable of manufacturing cosmetics based on the input composition ratio. The aforementioned operating server, The first composition ratio is determined by substituting the skin measurement value measured by the measuring sensor into a predetermined calculation formula, or by determining the composition ratio corresponding to the value with the smallest difference between the skin measurement value measured by the measuring sensor and the setting value pre-set in the product database. The aforementioned product database stores L1, a1, and b1 values ​​and their corresponding composition ratios. The skin measurement values ​​are measured by the aforementioned measuring sensor at arbitrary values ​​L2, a2, and b2. The first composition ratio is one of the composition ratios stored in the product database, [Math 3] A cosmetics manufacturing system in which the composition ratio is set to the smallest value of [a certain parameter].

11. The stage in which the skin condition measured by the measuring sensor is transmitted, The control unit calculates a first composition ratio based on the transmitted skin condition, The process involves receiving the user's cosmetic purchase history from the operating server, and calculating a second composition ratio by correcting the first composition ratio using a predetermined algorithm based on the purchase history. The control unit controls the cosmetic supply unit to discharge the cosmetic according to the second composition ratio, The control unit, The first composition ratio is determined by substituting the skin measurement value measured by the measuring sensor into a predetermined calculation formula, or by determining the composition ratio corresponding to the value with the smallest difference between the skin measurement value measured by the measuring sensor and the setting value pre-set in the product database. The aforementioned product database stores L1, a1, and b1 values ​​and their corresponding composition ratios. The skin measurement values ​​are measured by the aforementioned measuring sensor at arbitrary values ​​L2, a2, and b2. The first composition ratio is one of the composition ratios stored in the product database, [Math 4] A control method for a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus, in which the composition ratio is set to the smallest value of a given parameter.

12. After the control unit controls the cosmetic supply unit and discharges the cosmetic according to the second composition ratio, The steps include: controlling the transfer means with the control unit to manufacture cosmetics based on the second composition ratio; If the manufactured cosmetic was produced in sample manufacturing mode, the process involves receiving input for a fourth composition ratio, which is a modified version of the composition ratio of the manufactured cosmetic. A method for controlling a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising the step of controlling a transfer means by the control unit to manufacture a cosmetic based on the fourth composition ratio.

13. The stage in which the skin condition measured by the measuring sensor is transmitted, A step of calculating a first composition ratio based on the transmitted skin condition, The process involves receiving the user's cosmetic purchase history from the operating server, and calculating a second composition ratio by correcting the first composition ratio using a predetermined algorithm based on the purchase history. A step of displaying at least one of the first composition ratio and the second composition ratio in the user interface section, The steps include receiving an input of any one of the following: the first composition ratio, the second composition ratio, or a third composition ratio obtained by modifying either the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio, and transmitting it to the control unit; The control unit controls the cosmetic supply unit and dispenses the cosmetic according to any one of the input first to third composition ratios, The control unit, The first composition ratio is determined by substituting the skin measurement value measured by the measuring sensor into a predetermined calculation formula, or by determining the composition ratio corresponding to the value with the smallest difference between the skin measurement value measured by the measuring sensor and the setting value pre-set in the product database. The aforementioned product database stores L1, a1, and b1 values ​​and their corresponding composition ratios. The skin measurement values ​​are measured by the aforementioned measuring sensor at arbitrary values ​​L2, a2, and b2. The first composition ratio is one of the composition ratios stored in the product database, [Math 5] A control method for a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus, in which the composition ratio is set to the smallest value of a given parameter.

14. The step of receiving and transmitting to the control unit one of the following inputs: the first composition ratio, the second composition ratio, or a third composition ratio obtained by modifying either the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio, The process includes a step of displaying the reason for selecting either the first composition ratio or the second composition ratio in the user interface so that the user can input the reason for their selection, The control unit receives the input for the reason for selection, calculates a third composition ratio based on a predetermined algorithm, and displays the calculated third composition ratio on the user interface unit. A method for controlling a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to claim 13, comprising the step of receiving an input of any one of the third composition ratio, the first composition ratio, and the second composition ratio displayed on the user interface unit and transmitting it to the control unit.

15. After the control unit controls the cosmetic supply unit and discharges the cosmetic according to any one of the input first to third composition ratios, The steps include: controlling the transfer means with the control unit to manufacture cosmetics based on the input composition ratio; If the manufactured cosmetic was produced in sample manufacturing mode, the process involves receiving input for a fourth composition ratio, which is a modified version of the composition ratio of the manufactured cosmetic. A method for controlling a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to claim 13, further comprising the step of controlling a transfer means by the control unit to manufacture a cosmetic based on the fourth composition ratio.

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