Hair dye dispenser and hair dye supply system including the same

Abstract

A hair dye dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing having an open hole formed on one side through which hair dye is dispensed, a plurality of cartridges disposed inside the housing and containing at least one dye, a main body in which the plurality of cartridges are rotatably disposed, a main motor that rotates the main body so that a first cartridge among the plurality of cartridges is positioned adjacent to the open hole, a discharge module that discharges the dye contained in the first cartridge, and a receiving body in which a basket that contains the dye discharged by the discharge module is seated, and the discharge module includes an elevation body that pressurizes the first cartridge when raised and is separated from the first cartridge when lowered.

Description

Technical Field

[0007]

[0001] The present invention relates to a hair dye dispenser and a hair dye providing system including the hair dye dispenser.

Background Art

[0002] A hair dye means a product that changes the hue of hair through natural dyes or synthetic dyes. Hair dyes can be used not only for the purpose of expressing individuality but also for covering gray hair caused by aging or stress, etc., and the demand for them tends to increase more and more.

[0003] Such hair dyes mainly include various oxidation dyes according to the hue, an alkali agent that facilitates dye penetration, an oxidizing agent that assists the dye reaction, etc. On the other hand, for reasons such as stability and side effects, hair dyes composed of natural, organic, and low-irritant components may be used instead of chemical components. In addition, additional components may be added to hair dyes for reasons such as scalp protection, minimization of hair damage, enhancement of gloss, and minimization of irritating fragrances.

[0004] Conventionally, hair dyes have been sold in a state where each component has been combined and manufactured in advance for each hue, and when there is no hair dye of the desired hue, users have arbitrarily mixed and used the pre-manufactured hair dyes.

[0005] However, when using hair dyes in this way by mixing them, there is no quantitative mixing ratio of the hair dyes, and there is a problem that users are forced to have difficulty in dyeing to the desired hue.

[0006] In addition, when hair dyes are exposed to air, they are oxidized, and there is a problem that it is limited to providing a large volume of hair dyes or providing them by automation.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] The first objective of the present invention is to provide a hair dye dispenser that quantitatively produces hair dye.

[0008] A second objective of the present invention is to manufacture and provide user-customized hair dyes through a hair dye supply system. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] An embodiment of the present invention of a hair dye dispenser includes a housing having an open hole formed on one side for supplying hair dye, a plurality of cartridges disposed inside the housing and containing at least one dye, a main body on which the plurality of cartridges are rotatably arranged, a main motor for rotating the main body such that a first cartridge among the plurality of cartridges is positioned adjacent to the open hole, a dispensing module for dispensing the dye contained in the first cartridge, and a housing body on which a basket containing the dye dispensed by the dispensing module is attached, wherein the dispensing module may include a lifting body that pressurizes the first cartridge when raised and separates from the first cartridge when lowered.

[0010] Each of the multiple cartridges may have a container for storing dye and an actuator for dispensing the dye stored in the container. The actuator may have a dispensing body with an outlet through which the dye stored in the container moves to the outside, and an operating body that opens the outlet in response to pressure.

[0011] The discharge module may further include a lifting motor that transmits driving force to the lifting body.

[0012] The lifting body may include a fastening body having a through hole through which a fastening member communicating with the lifting motor passes, a pressurizing body that applies pressure to the operating body when it is lifted, and a connecting body that connects the fastening body and the pressurizing body.

[0013] The connecting body may have at least one bent portion.

[0014] On the other side of the housing, a replacement door may be formed that has a cross-sectional area larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​each of the multiple cartridges.

[0015] When, among a group of cartridges, the first cartridge is located adjacent to an open hole, the device may further include a receptacle for holding the dye discharged from the remaining cartridges, excluding the first cartridge.

[0016] An embodiment of the present invention includes a hair dye dispenser comprising: a housing having an open hole formed on one side for supplying hair dye; a plurality of cartridges each containing at least one dye constituting the hair dye and having an actuator formed for dispensing the dye; a main body supported by the housing and on which the plurality of cartridges are rotatably arranged; a main motor for rotating the main body; a dispensing module including a lifting body that moves up or down to selectively drive the actuator; a housing body positioned through the open hole and on which a basket is arranged to contain the dye to be dispensed from any one of the plurality of cartridges when the actuator is driven; and a control unit that receives a hair dye manufacturing method, the control unit being able to control the main motor and the dispensing module so that dye is dispensed from at least one of the plurality of cartridges according to the hair dye manufacturing method.

[0017] The storage body may further include a weight sensor that measures the weight of the basket.

[0018] The hair dye manufacturing method includes information on the type and mass of the dye. The control unit controls the main motor based on the type information so that the first cartridge is positioned in the discharge area, and can control the height or speed of the discharge module so that the amount of dye corresponding to the mass information is discharged from the first cartridge located in the discharge area.

[0019] The discharge area is the area where each of the multiple cartridges can be positioned due to the rotation of the main body, and is the area with the shortest distance from the housing body.

[0020] The system may further include a display unit that shows the remaining amount of dye contained in each of the multiple cartridges.

[0021] On the other side of the housing, a replacement door is formed with a cross-sectional area larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​each of the multiple cartridges. When the control unit receives a replacement command to select the second cartridge from among the multiple cartridges, it can control the main motor so that the second cartridge is positioned in the replacement area.

[0022] The replacement area is the area where each of the multiple cartridges can be positioned due to the rotation of the main body, and is the area with the shortest distance from the replacement door.

[0023] An embodiment of the present invention provides a hair dye supply system comprising a dispenser that dispenses dyeing materials contained in a plurality of cartridges to provide hair dye. The system may include a sensor that measures the current color of hair, a terminal that receives a command to select a target color, and a dispenser that receives current color information from the sensor, receives target color information from the terminal, calculates a method for manufacturing hair dye to dye the hair from the current color to the target color, and dispenses the dyes contained in the plurality of cartridges according to the manufacturing method.

[0024] The method for manufacturing hair dye can include information on the type and weight of dye dispensed from multiple cartridges.

[0025] The terminal can display a plurality of sample colors and, upon receiving an instruction to select any one of the plurality of sample colors, can display a simulation image dyed with the selected sample color.

[0026] The sensor can further sense at least one of the hair damage degree and dryness degree, and the dispenser can calculate a method for manufacturing a hair dye for dyeing hair from the current color to the target color based on at least one of the damage degree and dryness degree.

[0027] The terminal can display at least one recommended color.

[0028] The recommended color can be a color calculated as manufacturable based on the types of dyes and the remaining amounts of dyes contained in a plurality of cartridges.

[0029] The recommended color can be a color calculated to minimize hair damage.

[0030] The recommended color can be a color calculated as capable of developing color based on the hair condition measured by the sensor.

[0031] The terminal can display at least one of the component information of the hair dye used during dyeing to the target color and the price information of the hair dye.

[0032] The terminal or the dispenser can store the hair dye usage history for each of a plurality of users.

[0033] The hair dye usage history can include at least one of the component information of the previously used hair dye, the dyed result image, and the accuracy of the color dyed to the target color.

[0034] The dispenser can correct the hair dye manufacturing method, which is calculated based on the hair dye usage history.

[0035] The dispenser may include a housing formed with an open hole from which hair dye is supplied, a plurality of cartridges formed with an internal space for containing the dye and actuators for dispensing the dye, a main body supported by the housing and rotatably arranged in which the plurality of cartridges are positioned, a main motor for rotating the main body according to a hair dye manufacturing method, a dispensing module for driving the actuators, and a housing body positioned through the open hole and having a basket on its upper surface for containing the dye dispensed from any one of the plurality of cartridges when the actuator is driven. [Effects of the Invention]

[0036] According to embodiments of the present invention, there is an advantage in that a reliable hair dye can be provided by quantitatively manufacturing the hair dye.

[0037] Furthermore, by isolating the dye stored in the container from the outside air, it is possible to provide a hair dye dispenser capable of holding a large volume of dye. Another advantage is that the hair dye can be dispensed automatically through a hair dye dispenser that can hold a large volume of dye.

[0038] Furthermore, by designing the lifting body that pressurizes the actuator formed in the cartridge to dispense the dye so that it does not intersect with the direction of dye discharge, it is possible to minimize the chances of the dye being dispensed in an unintended direction.

[0039] Furthermore, by including a tray to contain any dye dispensed from unintended areas, the dispenser can be easily cleaned, potentially improving its cleanliness.

[0040] Furthermore, when replacing a cartridge, the cartridge to be replaced moves to the area closest to the replacement door, which has the advantage of allowing the user to easily replace the cartridge.

[0041] According to embodiments of the present invention, when providing a hair dye, a hair dye capable of dyeing the hair to the desired hue is manufactured based on the current hue of the user's hair, thereby providing a user-customized hair dye. This has the advantage of maximizing the possibility of dyeing the hair to the desired hue, thereby improving user satisfaction.

[0042] Furthermore, by setting the type and weight of dye dispensed from multiple cartridges during the manufacturing of hair dye, quantitative hair dye production becomes possible, which has the advantage of potentially improving reliability.

[0043] Furthermore, displaying a simulation image that predicts the dyeing result before providing the hair dye has the advantage of helping users choose the right hair dye.

[0044] Furthermore, by manufacturing hair dyes based on at least one of the user's hair damage level and dryness level, it is possible to provide hair dyes that are suitable for the user's hair condition, such as minimizing damage to the user's hair caused by dyeing.

[0045] Furthermore, by recommending a hair dye suitable for the current state of the dispenser, it has the advantage of allowing for efficient use of the dye contained in the cartridge.

[0046] Furthermore, it has the advantage of being able to provide hair dyes that are suited to each user's individual hair characteristics through the usage history of hair dyes corresponding to each of multiple users. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0047] [Figure 1]This is a block diagram of a hair dye dispensing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a front view of a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a side view of a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view showing the inside of a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a side view showing the inside of a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] Figures 4 and 5 show enlarged views of the discharge module. [Figure 7a] This figure shows the dye discharge process in a cartridge according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7b] This figure shows the dye discharge process in a cartridge according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7c] This is a flowchart showing a method for controlling the amount of dye dispensed according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] This is a control block diagram of a terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] This is a control block diagram of a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] This is a flowchart showing how the dye supply system according to an embodiment of the present invention operates. [Figure 11] This is an illustrative diagram showing a method for displaying the color of a sample according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] This is an illustrative diagram showing a method for displaying the color of a sample according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] This is an illustrative diagram showing a method for displaying hair dye manufacturing information according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] This is an illustrative diagram showing a method for displaying hair dye manufacturing information according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] This is an illustrative diagram showing a method for displaying hair dye manufacturing information according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16]This is an example of a screen displayed on the display unit of a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] This is an illustrative diagram showing a work status list according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] This is an illustrative diagram showing a manual setting method for a hair dye according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 19] This is an illustrative diagram showing a cartridge remaining amount confirmation screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20] This is an illustrative diagram showing a screen that outputs a cartridge remaining amount check / replacement alarm for a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 21] This is an illustrative diagram showing the cartridge remaining amount confirmation screen after a cartridge replacement alarm according to an embodiment of the present invention has been output. [Figure 22] This is an illustrative diagram showing a cartridge replacement screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 23] This is an illustrative diagram showing the change in cartridge position when a cartridge replacement command according to an embodiment of the present invention is received. [Figure 24] This is an illustrative diagram showing a method for indicating the weight of dye dispensed from a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0048] The embodiments disclosed herein will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings, but identical or similar components will be given the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals used in the drawings, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0049] The suffixes "module" and "part" used with respect to the constituent elements in the following description are added or used interchangeably solely for the purpose of facilitating the creation of the specification, and do not inherently possess any distinguishing meaning or role from one another.

[0050] Furthermore, in describing the embodiments disclosed herein, if it is determined that a specific description of the relevant prior art may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein, such detailed description will be omitted. In addition, the accompanying drawings are merely for the purpose of making the embodiments disclosed herein easier to understand, and it should be understood that the accompanying drawings do not limit the technical idea disclosed herein and include all modifications, equivalents, or substitutes that fall within the concept and technical scope of the present invention.

[0051] Terms including ordinal numbers, such as "first," "second," etc., may be used to describe a variety of components, but the components are not limited by such terms. The terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

[0052] A singular expression includes plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0053] In this application, terms such as “includes” or “having” are intended to specify the presence of features, figures, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof as described in the specification, and should be understood not to preemptively exclude the existence or possibility of adding one or more other features, figures, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0054] Figure 1 is a block diagram of a hair dye dispensing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] An embodiment of the present invention may include at least some or all of the dispenser 1, terminal 2, and sensor 3. Each of the dispenser 1, terminal 2, and sensor 3 can communicate with each other to send and receive signals.

[0056] Dispenser 1 contains multiple dyes and can dispense at least one dye to provide hair dye upon receipt of a manufacturing order.

[0057] Here, "dyeing material" refers to the components used in the manufacture of hair dye, and "hair dye" can refer to a product that is dispensed and supplied with at least one dye.

[0058] Dyes can contain all chemical and natural components, including oxidation dyes to express hue, natural dyes, oxidizing agents, alkaline agents, and auxiliary components to protect hair. For example, oxidation dyes include paraphenylenediamine to express black, paratoluenediamine to express dark brown, and mononitrophenylenediamine to express red; oxidizing agents include hydrogen peroxide, urea peroxide, and sodium perborate; and alkaline agents include ammonia, surfactants, and monoethanolamine.

[0059] Furthermore, the dyes may include acid dyes, basic dyes, HC dyes, direct dyes, and bleaching agents.

[0060] On the other hand, depending on the embodiment, the dye may be a compound comprising two or more chemical components, a compound comprising two or more natural components, or a compound comprising one or more chemical components and one or more natural components.

[0061] The hair dye is manufactured by dispensing at least one of the dyes described above in a manner suitable for use on the user's hair, and may be manufactured by dispensing one of several dyes, or by dispensing two or more of several dyes.

[0062] Terminal 2 can receive commands from the user to select a target color. Terminal 2 can display at least one sample color and receive commands to select one of the displayed sample colors.

[0063] Here, the sample hue is a pre-determined hue of dyed hair and can mean an example hue. The target hue is the hue that the user intends to dye, and may be a hue selected by the user to be dyed by the hair dye being manufactured.

[0064] Terminal 2 is a device capable of wired / wireless communication, equipped with a display unit and an input unit, and may include, but is not limited to, mobile terminals such as smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, and personal computers.

[0065] On the other hand, although Figure 1 shows dispenser 1 and terminal 2 as separate components, dispenser 1 and terminal 2 can also be formed as a single unit.

[0066] Sensor 3 can measure the hue of the hair to be dyed. Specifically, sensor 3 can measure the current color, which represents the hue of the hair before dyeing, and the result color, which represents the hue of the hair after dyeing. Sensor 3 can also measure the hue of the hair during the dyeing process.

[0067] Sensor 3 may be a spectrophotometer. That is, sensor 3 can measure the current hue of the hair by contacting the hair or by determining the values ​​of the three attributes of the hair at a position adjacent to the hair.

[0068] In an embodiment of the present invention, the hair dye dispensing system includes a sensor 3 that measures the current hue of the hair and transmits the current hue information to the dispenser 1, and a terminal 2 that receives a command to select a target hue and then transmits the target hue information to the dispenser 1. Upon receiving the current hue information from the sensor 3 and the target hue information from the terminal 2, the dispenser 1 calculates a method for manufacturing a hair dye to color the hair from its current hue to the target hue, and dispenses the dye according to the calculated hair dye manufacturing method to provide the hair dye.

[0069] Figure 2 is a front view of a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a side view of a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the interior of a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is a side view showing the interior of a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 6 is an enlarged view of the dispensing module shown in Figures 4 and 5.

[0070] The dispenser 1 may include a housing 10, a plurality of cartridges 5 arranged inside the housing 10 and containing dye, a main body 20 in which the plurality of cartridges 5 are rotatably arranged, a main motor 30 for rotating the plurality of cartridges 5, a dispensing module 60 driven when dispensing the dye contained in the plurality of cartridges 5, and a housing body 40 for providing the hair dye produced from the dye dispensed from the plurality of cartridges 5.

[0071] The housing 10 can protect the components housed inside the dispenser 1. Inside the dispenser 1, multiple cartridges 5, a main body 20, a main motor 30, a dispensing module 60, and a housing body 40 may be arranged.

[0072] The housing 10 may have a hexahedral shape with a space formed inside. Preferably, it may have a rectangular or cubic shape with each face being a quadrilateral. For example, the housing 10 may include the first to sixth faces 11 to 16.

[0073] The first surface 11 is the front of the dispenser 1 and may have an open hole 9 and a display section 6, which will be described later. The second surface 12 is the surface opposite the first surface 11 and may be the back surface. The third surface 13 is the top surface, and the fourth surface 14 is the bottom surface and may be the surface opposite the third surface 13. The fifth surface 15 and the sixth surface 16 may be the left side and the right side, respectively.

[0074] A replacement door D for replacing the cartridge 5 may be formed on at least one of the first to sixth surfaces 11 to 16. For example, the replacement door D may be formed on the second surface 12 and one of the fifth surface 15 and sixth surface 16, and preferably, as shown in Figure 3, it is desirable that the replacement door D be formed on the fifth surface 15. However, this is merely an example given for the sake of explanation and is not limited thereto.

[0075] The cross-sectional area of ​​the replacement door D can be larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​each of the multiple cartridges 5. This allows each of the multiple cartridges 5 to pass through the replacement door D, and the user can replace the cartridge 5 through the replacement door D.

[0076] Furthermore, a ventilation opening 15a may be formed on at least one of the first to sixth surfaces 11 to 16. For example, the ventilation opening 15a may be formed on any one of the second to third surfaces 12 to 13 and the fifth to sixth surfaces 15 to 16, preferably on the fifth surface 15 as shown in Figure 3. However, this is merely an example given for the sake of explanation and is not limited thereto. There may be one or more ventilation openings 15a.

[0077] The shape of the housing 10 shown in the drawing is illustrative and not limited thereto.

[0078] An open hole 9 may be formed on the first surface 11 of the housing 10 for supplying hair dye.

[0079] The open hole 9 may be a hole formed to provide the user with hair dye. The open hole 9 may be a passage through which hair dye made from dyes dispensed from multiple cartridges 5 is provided to the outside.

[0080] Each of the multiple cartridges 5 contains at least one dye that constitutes the hair dye, and each of the multiple cartridges 5 may have an actuator 54 formed therein that dispenses the contained dye.

[0081] The basket 7, which receives the dye dispensed from multiple cartridges 5, can be located inside the dispenser 1 or outside the dispenser 1, passing through the open hole 9. The user can place the basket 7 inside or outside the dispenser 1 through the open hole 9.

[0082] The dispenser 1 may further include a housing body 40 that supports a basket 7. The housing body 40 may be positioned through an open hole 9, and the basket 7 may be brought into the housing 10 through the open hole 9 and secured to the upper surface of the housing body 40, or brought out of the housing 10 through the open hole 9. The housing body 40 may be positioned across the open hole 9, and a basket 7 containing dye may be positioned in the housing body 40.

[0083] On the other hand, a display section 6 may be further formed on the first surface 11 of the housing 10. That is, as shown in Figure 2, the open hole 9 and the display section 6 may be formed on the same surface of the housing 10. However, according to the embodiment, the open hole 9 and the display section 6 may each be formed on different surfaces of the housing 10.

[0084] The display unit 6 can display a variety of information related to the provision of hair dye.

[0085] As shown in Figure 4, the main body 20 may include a mounting body 21 having a plurality of mounting holes h1 formed therein for mounting a plurality of cartridges 5, a support body 22 supported by the housing 10 and supporting the mounting body 21, and a power transmission shaft 23 mounted on the support body 22 and transmitting power from the main motor 30 to the mounting body 21.

[0086] The mounting body 21 has a circular outer shape, and a plurality of mounting holes h1 may be formed so as to be spaced apart in the circumferential direction. Each of the plurality of mounting holes h1 may be positioned through which each of the plurality of cartridges 5 can be positioned. In particular, each of the plurality of cartridges 5 may be positioned such that the actuator 54 passes through each of the plurality of mounting holes h1 and faces downward.

[0087] The support body 22 is positioned to contact at least one surface of the housing 10 so as to support the main body 21 from moving horizontally or vertically. Specifically, the support body 22 may include a pair of first supports 22a and a second support 22b positioned between the pair of first supports 22a, the second support 22b being able to connect the upper ends of each of the pair of first supports 22a. The lower ends of each of the pair of first supports 22a may be supported in contact with the lower surface 14 of the housing 10.

[0088] The power transmission shaft 23 can be connected at one end to the main motor 30 and attached at the other end to the second support 22bb.

[0089] A portion of the power transmission shaft 23 may be positioned to pass through a central hole h2 formed in the center of the mounting body 21. The power transmission shaft 23 can transmit power from the main motor 30 to the mounting body 21. For example, a mounting groove (not shown) may be formed on the power transmission shaft 23 in which the mounting body 21 is positioned, and the driving force of the main motor 30 can be transmitted to the mounting body 21 by positioning the mounting body 21 in a manner that it is housed in the mounting groove. Thus, the mounting body 21 can rotate when the main motor 30 is driven, and the multiple cartridges 5 can rotate accordingly.

[0090] The main body 20 may further include multiple fixing modules 24 for securing each of the multiple cartridges 5, and the fixing modules 24 can either attach the cartridges 5 to the mounting body 21 or detach the cartridges 5 from the mounting body 21 depending on the pressure applied. The user can apply pressure to the fixing modules 24 to attach or detach the cartridges 5 to the mounting body 21.

[0091] On the other hand, the dispenser 1 may further include a receiving tray 25 positioned below the mounting body 21, which can hold some of the dyes contained in the multiple cartridges 5. The receiving tray 25 can hold the dyes that are dispensed from the multiple cartridges 5 and are dispensed outside the basket 7.

[0092] The support base 25 may include a housing portion 25b having a vertical opening 25a and at least one supporter 25c that supports the housing portion 25b. The supporter 25c is attached to the lower surface 14 of the housing 10 and can support the housing portion 25b.

[0093] The storage section 25b may be positioned so that its opening 25a is aligned perpendicularly to the storage body 40. The storage section 25b may be positioned so that its opening 25a is located in the discharge area described later. This allows the dye discharged from the cartridge 5 to be contained in the basket 7 through the opening 25a. On the other hand, dye discharged from a cartridge 5 positioned not perpendicularly to the basket 7 can be contained in the storage groove h3 formed in the storage section 25b.

[0094] This minimizes the risk of dye being discharged outside the basket 7 and contaminating the inside of the housing 10 by being discharged to any location within the housing 10. Since the containment section 25b is supported in a manner that it is fixed to the supporter 25c, the user can easily separate the containment section 25b by lifting it above the supporter 25c, and easily clean the dye contained in the containment section 25b.

[0095] The dispenser 1 may further include a control unit 110 that controls the main motor 30 and the dispensing module 60 so that dye is dispensed from at least one of a plurality of cartridges 5 according to a hair dye manufacturing method.

[0096] The control unit 110 may be located inside the display unit 6, but this is merely illustrative, and the control unit 110 may be located at any position within the housing 10.

[0097] The control unit 110 can receive dyeing-related information from the communication unit 103 (described later) or input dyeing-related information from the display unit 6, which is configured as a touch panel, and calculate a hair dye manufacturing method.

[0098] The hair dye manufacturing method may include information on the type of dye to be dispensed and information on the amount of dye to be dispensed.

[0099] The control unit 110 can control the main motor 30 and the dispensing module 60 so that a set amount of dye is dispensed from at least one cartridge 5, according to the hair dye manufacturing method.

[0100] The main motor 30 generates a driving force, which is transmitted to the mounting body 21 via the power transmission shaft 23, allowing the mounting body 21 to rotate. The control unit 110 controls the main motor 30 to position the cartridge 5 containing the dye to be discharged in the discharge area.

[0101] Here, the dispensing region can mean the position where the cartridge 5 containing the dispensing dye is positioned perpendicular to the dispensing module 60.

[0102] The control unit 110 can control the discharge module 60 to control the amount of dye to be discharged if the dye to be discharged is located in the discharge area.

[0103] The control unit 110 can adjust the amount of dye dispensed by controlling at least one of the lifting height and lifting speed of the discharge module 60.

[0104] A sub-body 70 may be formed in the housing 10, and the discharge module 60 may be mounted on the sub-body 70.

[0105] The dispensing module 60 can drive actuators 54 formed on multiple cartridges 5 to dispense the dye contained in the multiple cartridges 5.

[0106] The discharge module 60 may include a lifting motor 61 and a lifting body 62 that moves up or down when driven by the lifting motor 61.

[0107] A drive force transmission member 63 may be formed on the lifting motor 61 to transmit driving force to the lifting body 62. The lifting body 62 can be raised or lowered by the driving force transmitted from the lifting motor 61.

[0108] The lifting body 62 can move upward or downward to selectively drive the actuator 54. When lifting, the lifting body 62 can pressurize one of the cartridges 5, and when lowering, it can release from the pressurized cartridge 5.

[0109] Referring to Figure 6, the lifting body 62 may include a fastening body 64 having a through hole h4 through which a fastening member C communicating with the lifting motor 61 passes, a pressurizing body 65 that applies pressure to an actuator 54 formed in the cartridge 5, and a connecting body 66 that connects the fastening body 64 and the pressurizing body 65.

[0110] The fastening body 64 can receive driving force from the lifting motor 61. The pressurizing body 65 can contact the actuator 54, particularly the operating body 52, and apply pressure when it is raised.

[0111] The connecting body 66 may have at least one bend. The bends 66a, 66b, and 66c may be formed so that the direction in which the dye is discharged from the cartridge 5 does not intersect with the pressurized body 65. The bends 66a, 66b, and 66c may be formed to bend by a predetermined angle or more. The number and shape of the bends 66a, 66b, and 66c are not limited to the examples shown in Figure 6.

[0112] Thus, when bent portions 66a, 66b, and 66c are formed on the connecting body 66, there is an advantage in that the amount of dye ejected from the actuator 54 that adheres to or splashes onto the lifting body 62 is minimized, and the probability of the dye being contained in the basket 7 is increased, compared to when bent portions 66a, 66b, and 66c are not formed on the connecting body 66.

[0113] Figures 7a and 7b show the dye discharge process in a cartridge according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0114] The cartridge 5 may include a container 51 for storing dye and an actuator 54 for dispensing the dye stored in the container 51 to the outside.

[0115] The actuator 54 may include a discharge body 53 with an outlet P through which the dye stored in the container 51 is discharged, and an operating body 52 that opens the outlet P in response to pressure. The outlet P may be a passage through which the dye stored in the container 51 moves to the outside.

[0116] As shown in Figure 7a, when the lifting body 62, particularly the pressurizing body 65, is separated from the operating body 52, the outlet P may be closed, in which case the dye may not be discharged from the container 51.

[0117] On the other hand, when the lifting body 62 rises and the pressurizing body 65 comes into contact with the operating body 52 and pressure is applied, as shown in Figure 7b, the outlet P may be opened. In particular, the area of ​​the outlet P may be larger as the pressure applied by the pressurizing body 65 to the operating body 52 increases. That is, the greater the pressure applied by the pressurizing body 65 to the operating body 52, the greater the amount of dye 8 discharged from the outlet P, and the smaller the pressure applied by the pressurizing body 65 to the operating body 52, the smaller the amount of dye 8 discharged from the outlet P may be.

[0118] Thus, in the dispenser 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the pressurized body 65 pressurizes the operating body 52 to dispense the dye 8. At this time, the dye can include liquid type, cream type, or oil type, etc. That is, the dispenser 1 can dispense liquid type dye, cream type dye, or oil type dye contained in the cartridge 5. Thus, the dispenser according to the embodiment of the present invention has the advantage of being able to dispense dye regardless of the composition state of the dye.

[0119] The control unit 110 can control at least one of the following: the lifting height, lifting speed, and lifting time of the pressurized body 65, according to the discharge volume.

[0120] For example, if the discharge amount from the hair dye manufacturing method is a first weight, the control unit 110 raises or lowers the pressurized body 65 to a first height. If the discharge amount from the hair dye manufacturing method is a second weight which is greater than the first weight, the control unit 110 raises or lowers the pressurized body 65 to a second height which is higher than the first height.

[0121] The control method when the control unit 110 performs the dye ejection mode will be explained in detail.

[0122] Dispenser 1 can perform the dye dispensing mode upon receiving a hair dye manufacturing command. For example, dispenser 1 can perform the dye dispensing mode upon receiving a confirmation icon 613 (see Figure 17).

[0123] The control unit 110 can control the main motor 30 so that one of the cartridges 5 moves to the discharge area after the dye discharge mode has been started.

[0124] When the dispenser 1 is initialized, the control unit 110 can input and set the number of rotation steps (steps) required for each of the cartridges 5 to move to the dispensing area. The control unit 110 can move a specific cartridge 5 to the dispensing area according to the set number of rotation steps (steps).

[0125] The control unit 110 can stop the main motor 30 after moving one of the cartridges 5 to the dispensing area according to the hair dye manufacturing method.

[0126] The control unit 110 can drive the lifting motor 61 so that the dye contained in the cartridge 5 located in the discharge area is discharged in an amount equal to the target discharge weight.

[0127] Figure 7c is a flowchart showing a method for controlling the amount of dye dispensed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0128] The control unit 110 can raise the lifting body 62 to the reference height while the main motor 30 is stopped (S101).

[0129] The initial height, described later, may be the height of the lifting body 62 immediately after the dye ejection mode is performed.

[0130] The reference height may be the height at which the lifting body 62 is raised higher than its initial height so that the pressurizing body 65 is adjacent to the operating body 52. ​​The reference height may also be the height at which the pressurizing body 65 is separated from the operating body 52 by a set distance.

[0131] When the lifting body 62 rises to the reference height, the pressurizing body 65 may not come into contact with the operating body 52. ​​For example, when the lifting body 62 rises to the reference height, the separation distance between the pressurizing body 65 and the operating body 52 may be 0.5 mm.

[0132] The control unit 110 determines that when the lifting body 62 is raised from its initial height by a set height, the time it takes for the pressurizing body 65 to contact the operating body 52 may be longer. Therefore, the control unit 110 can raise the lifting body 62 to the reference height to reduce the time required for dispensing the hair dye.

[0133] The control unit 110 can raise the lifting body 62 by a set height at set intervals while the lifting body 62 is raised to a reference height (S103).

[0134] The control unit 110 can raise the lifting body 62 little by little at pre-set intervals in order to minimize the excessive discharge of dye from the cartridge 5 when the lifting body 62 rises to an excessively high height in one upward movement.

[0135] For example, the set period could be 200ms and the set height could be 0.2mm.

[0136] The control unit 110 can sense the weight change of the lifting body 62 at set intervals (S105).

[0137] The control unit 110 can sense the change in weight each time the lifting body 62 is raised.

[0138] The control unit 110 receives the detected weight from the weight sensor 104 and can determine whether a weight change has occurred.

[0139] If no weight change is detected, the control unit 110 can continue to raise the lifting body 62 by the set height at set intervals.

[0140] On the other hand, when a weight change is detected, the control unit 110 can determine whether the amount of weight change is greater than or equal to a reference value (S107).

[0141] The control unit 110 can calculate the amount of weight change by comparing the perceived weight before and after the lifting body 62 has risen to a set height.

[0142] The reference value may be a value predetermined to determine whether or not the pressurized body 65 and the operating body 52 can come into contact. For example, the reference value may be 0.06 g.

[0143] The control unit 110 can raise the lifting body 62 to a set height if the weight change is less than a reference value (S109).

[0144] The control unit 110 can raise the lifting body 62 once to a set height if the weight change is less than a reference value. Here, the set height may be the same as or less than the set height in step S103.

[0145] The control unit 110 can raise the lifting body 62 to a set height and then maintain the raised height of the lifting body 62 for a set time (S111).

[0146] Here, the rise height can mean the current height after the lifting body 62 has risen by the set height. In other words, the rise height can mean the height after rising in step S109. For example, the set time may be 1 second.

[0147] When dye is dispensed from cartridge 5, it may fall immediately, or it may drip onto the outlet P of cartridge 5 before falling. If the dye drips onto the outlet P of cartridge 5 for a predetermined time before falling, the weight sensor 104 may not immediately detect the change in weight. Therefore, after maintaining the raised height of the lifting body 62 for a set time, it is possible to determine again whether the amount of weight change is above the standard value.

[0148] In this case, the amount of weight change can be determined more accurately, thus improving reliability.

[0149] The control unit 110 can determine whether the target discharge weight is equal to or greater than the reference weight if the weight change is equal to or greater than the reference value (S113).

[0150] Here, the target discharge weight can mean the total weight of the dye to be discharged from the cartridge 5 located in the discharge area. That is, it is distinct from the total weight of the hair dye to be manufactured, and can be the total weight of the dye to be discharged from a single cartridge 5 located in the discharge area.

[0151] The reference weight may be a reference weight used to determine whether or not high-speed dispensing operation can be performed. The control unit 110 may perform high-speed dispensing operation or not depending on the target dispensing weight. Specifically, if the amount of dye to be dispensed is large, high-speed dispensing operation can be performed to shorten the time required for dye dispensing.

[0152] The reference weight can be pre-entered and set. For example, the reference weight may be 10g, and the control unit 110 can perform high-speed discharge operation if the target discharge weight is 20g, and high-speed discharge operation if the target discharge weight is 8g.

[0153] High-speed discharge operation may be an operation that maintains the raised height of the lifting body 62.

[0154] The control unit 110 can maintain the height of the lifting body 62 until the weight sensed by the weight sensor reaches the first set weight, if the target discharge weight is equal to or greater than the reference weight (S115).

[0155] The control unit 110 can continuously dispense dye from the cartridge 5 by maintaining the raised height of the lifting body 62.

[0156] The control unit 110 can calculate a first set weight according to the target discharge weight.

[0157] The control unit 110 can set the weight obtained by subtracting a set value from the target discharge weight as the first set weight. For example, if the target discharge weight is 20g and the set value is 2g, the control unit 110 can set the first set weight to 18g and maintain the height of the lifting body 62 until the weight sensed by the weight sensor 104 reaches 18g.

[0158] The set value may be a fixed value.

[0159] Alternatively, the set value may be a value that is set differently depending on the target discharge weight. For example, the control unit 110 may set the set value to a weight equivalent to 10% of the target discharge weight.

[0160] The control unit 110 maintains the height of the lifting body 62 until the weight detected by the weight sensor reaches the first set weight, and then lowers the lifting body 62 once by the set height (S119).

[0161] In step S113, if the target discharge weight is less than the standard weight, the control unit 110 will not perform high-speed discharge operation and will immediately lower the lifting body 62 once by the set height (S119).

[0162] Here, the set height may be the same as, or lower than, the set height in step S103.

[0163] When the control unit 110 lowers the lifting body 62 to a set height, the pressurizing body 65 is either separated from the operating body 52 or can continue to apply pressure to the operating body 52. ​​When the control unit 110 lowers the lifting body 62 to a set height, the same amount of dye may continue to be discharged from the cartridge 5, the amount of dye discharged may decrease, or the discharge of dye may be interrupted.

[0164] The control unit 110 can determine whether the weight sensed by the weight sensor 104 reaches the second set weight (S121).

[0165] The control unit 110 can calculate a second set weight according to the target discharge weight.

[0166] The second set weight may be greater than the first set weight.

[0167] In this embodiment, the control unit 110 can calculate a previously set ratio of the target discharge weight as the second set weight. For example, the set ratio may be 96%. The control unit 110 can calculate 96% of the target discharge weight as the second set weight.

[0168] If the weight detected by the weight sensor 104 has not reached the second set weight, the control unit 110 can lower the lifting body 62 once again by the set height.

[0169] In this way, by lowering the lifting body 62 in stages rather than all at once, the amount of dye dispensed can be finely adjusted.

[0170] On the other hand, the control unit 110 can lower the lifting body 62 to its initial height when the weight sensed by the weight sensor 104 reaches the second set weight (S123).

[0171] Alternatively, if the weight sensed by the weight sensor 104 reaches the second set weight, the control unit 110 can lower the lifting body 62 to a height where the pressurizing body 65 is separated from the operating body 52.

[0172] Even after the lifting body 62 has been lowered to a height where the pressurized body 65 is separated from the operating body 52, there is still a possibility that dye spilled at the outlet P of the cartridge 5 may be contained in the basket 7. Therefore, the control unit 110 can lower the lifting body 62 when the weight sensed by the weight sensor 104 reaches a second set weight that is lower than the target discharge weight, rather than the target discharge weight.

[0173] The control unit 110 can determine whether the weight sensed by the weight sensor 104 is within the error range of the target discharge weight (S125).

[0174] The error range can be predetermined. The error range may be a range obtained by adding or subtracting an error rate from the target discharge weight. That is, the error range may be (target discharge weight - error rate) or (target discharge weight + error rate). For example, the error rate may be 3%.

[0175] On the other hand, the value obtained by subtracting the error rate from 100 may be higher than the setting ratio used when calculating the second set weight in step S121.

[0176] The control unit 110 can determine whether the weight sensed by the weight sensor 104 is greater than the target discharge weight if the weight sensed by the weight sensor 104 falls outside the error range of the target discharge weight (S127).

[0177] The control unit 110 can correct the discharge weight of other dyes if the weight sensed by the weight sensor 104 is greater than the target discharge weight (S129).

[0178] In detail, if the weight sensed by the weight sensor 104 is greater than the target discharge weight, the control unit 110 can increase the discharge amount of other dyes contained in the hair dye beyond the already calculated discharge amount. For example, after calculating a hair dye manufacturing method in which 10g of the first dye and 20g of the second dye are mixed, if 15g of the first dye is discharged, the control unit 110 can correct the discharge weight of the second dye from 20g to 30g.

[0179] In other words, if the weight sensed by the weight sensor 104 is greater than the target discharge weight, the control unit 110 can correct the discharge weight of other dyes based on the hair dye production ratio calculated by the hair dye production method initially.

[0180] On the other hand, the control unit 110 can control the lifting body 62 in fine-discharge mode if the weight sensed by the weight sensor 104 falls outside the error range of the target discharge weight, or if the weight sensed by the weight sensor 104 is smaller than the target discharge weight (S131).

[0181] Here, the fine-dispensing mode is a mode in which the lifting body 62 is raised and then lowered, and the lifting body 62 is raised and lowered so that the pressurizing body 65 comes into contact with the operating body 52 within a predetermined time and then separates from it. This allows the pressurizing body 65 to apply instantaneous pressure to the operating body 52 during the fine-dispensing mode, thereby dispensing the dye contained in the cartridge 5. The amount of dye dispensed from the cartridge 5 during the fine-dispensing mode may be less than the amount of dye dispensed when the pressurizing body 65 subsequently applies pressure to the operating body 52.

[0182] After controlling the lifting body 62 in fine discharge mode, the control unit 110 can determine again whether the weight sensed by the weight sensor 104 is within the error range of the target discharge weight (S125).

[0183] The control unit 110 can terminate the dye dispensing mode for the cartridge located in the current dispensing area if the weight sensed by the weight sensor 104 is within the error range of the target dispensing weight.

[0184] Cartridge 5 may be a BOV (Bag on valve) container 51 that is isolated from the outside. This has the advantage of minimizing contact between the dye stored in container 51 and outside air, thereby minimizing the possibility of oxidation of the dye and maximizing the shelf life of the dye.

[0185] Figure 8 is a control block diagram of a terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0186] Terminal 2 may include at least some or all of the following: input unit 201, camera 202, display unit 203, communication unit 204, memory 205, and control unit 210.

[0187] Terminal 2 could be a smartphone, but this is merely an example; it could also include wearable devices such as smartwatches, tablet PCs, laptops, desktops, and so on.

[0188] The input unit 201 can receive input commands from the user. An input command may include at least one piece of information. For example, the input unit 201 may receive an input command to select a target hue to be dyed. Or, the input unit 201 may receive an input command to select the length of the hair. However, this is merely illustrative, and the input unit 201 may receive input commands that include a variety of information, such as when the user last dyed their hair or the current state of their hair.

[0189] The input section 201 can be formed by a touchscreen or similar, or it can include physical key buttons.

[0190] Camera 202 can photograph the user. Camera 202 can capture an image of the user's face, including the user's head.

[0191] The facial images captured by camera 202 can be used in the staining simulation described later.

[0192] Furthermore, the facial image captured by camera 202 can also be used to determine the current hue of the user's hair. For example, by comparing it with the current hue of the hair measured by sensor 3, the accuracy of the measurement can be calculated.

[0193] The display unit 203 can display a variety of information related to the manufacture of hair dye.

[0194] For example, the display unit 203 can display at least one sample hue to select a target hue, display recommended hues, display information on the ingredients of the hair dye to be manufactured, information on the price of the hair dye to be manufactured, and a dyeing simulation image.

[0195] The communication unit 204 can transmit and receive signals from at least one of the sensors 3 and the dispenser 1.

[0196] Additionally, if there is another server that stores a database related to hair dyes, it is possible to send and receive signals to and from that server.

[0197] The communication unit 204 can transmit information acquired via the input unit 201, camera 202, etc., and information stored in the memory 205 to the outside. The communication unit 204 can also receive various types of information from the outside. For example, the communication unit 204 can receive information related to the hair dye manufactured by the dispenser 1.

[0198] Memory 205 can store a variety of information related to the user, hair dye, etc. For example, memory 205 can store the user's hair dye usage history. Alternatively, memory 205 can store information about the ingredients of the hair dye.

[0199] Here, the hair dye usage history may include information such as the hair color before dyeing, the target hair color, ingredient information of the hair dye used (e.g., type of dye, weight of dye), the hair color after dyeing, the accuracy of color development, and hair condition information.

[0200] Here, the accuracy of color development is an indicator of the accuracy of the dyed hair hue relative to the target hue, and can indicate the degree of agreement between the target hue and the dyed hair hue. Hair condition information may include the degree of hair damage, dryness, etc.

[0201] Memory 205 can store hair dye usage history separately for each customer or designer.

[0202] Memory 205 can store a hair dye usage history for each customer. Here, a customer can mean a user who has used a hair dye. In other words, a customer can mean a user who has dyed their hair or other body parts with a hair dye. Memory 205 can store the hair dye usage history for the first customer, the hair dye usage history for the second customer, ..., and the hair dye usage history for the Nth customer.

[0203] Memory 205 can store the hair dye usage history for each designer. Here, a designer can mean a user who has performed a hair dyeing procedure using hair dye. In other words, a designer can mean a user who has dyed someone else's hair with hair dye. Memory 205 can store the hair dye usage history for the first designer, the hair dye usage history for the second designer, ..., the hair dye usage history for the Nth designer.

[0204] Thus, storing hair dye usage history for each designer has the advantage of easily calculating the amount of hair dye used by each designer. For example, if several designers use dispenser 1 together, the amount of hair dye used by each designer, the price of the hair dye, etc., can be calculated based on the hair dye usage history stored for each designer. If, during the same period, the first designer used 1 kg of hair dye and the second designer used 2 kg of hair dye, the first and second designers can share the cost of the hair dye in a 1:2 ratio.

[0205] The hair dye usage history can be stored in at least one of the terminal 2 and dispenser 1.

[0206] The control unit 210 can control the overall operation of the terminal device 2. The control unit 210 can control at least one of the input unit 201, camera 202, display unit 203, communication unit 204, and memory 205.

[0207] Next, Figure 9 is a control block diagram of a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0208] The dispenser 1 may include at least some or all of the following: an input unit 101, a memory 102, a display unit 6, a communication unit 103, a main motor 30, a lifting motor 61, a weight sensor 104, and a control unit 110.

[0209] The input unit 101 can receive a variety of input commands related to the manufacture of hair dye. For example, the input unit 101 can receive at least one of the following: an input command to initialize dispenser 1, an input command to manually set the hair dye to be manufactured, an input command to check / replace the cartridge amount, an input command to check the weight of the hair dye, and an input command to check the user history. However, this is merely an example, and the input unit 101 can receive a variety of input commands related to the manufacture of hair dye.

[0210] Furthermore, the input unit 101 can also receive input commands, such as selecting a target hue to be dyed. In other words, the input unit 101 of the dispenser 1 can also receive input commands received via the input unit 201 of the terminal 2. Conversely, the input unit 201 of the terminal 2 can also receive input commands received via the input unit 101 of the dispenser 1.

[0211] The input section referred to below may mean at least one of the input section 101 of dispenser 1 and the input section 201 of terminal 2.

[0212] Memory 102 can store various information related to the manufacture of hair dye.

[0213] Specifically, memory 102 can store a hair dye manufacturing database.

[0214] Here, the term "hair dye manufacturing database" can refer to hair dye manufacturing algorithms and formulas that calculate the component ratios of dyes needed to color the current hue of hair to a target hue.

[0215] A hair dye manufacturing method can be calculated based on a hair dye manufacturing database, and this method may include information on the type and weight of dye dispensed from multiple cartridges 5 attached to dispenser 1.

[0216] The control unit 110 can calculate a hair dye manufacturing method based on a hair dye manufacturing database. Based on the hair dye manufacturing database, the control unit 110 can calculate a hair dye manufacturing method that includes the types of dyes that should be included in the hair dye to dye the hair from its current hue to a target hue, the component ratio of the dyes if there are multiple types of dyes, and the total weight information of the hair dye. The control unit 110 can obtain the types of dyes and the component ratio of the dyes through a hair dye manufacturing algorithm or a hair dye manufacturing formula. The control unit 110 can obtain the total weight information of the hair dye based on the user's hair length entered via the input unit.

[0217] The display unit 6 can display a variety of information related to the manufacture of hair dye, such as the status of the dispenser 1, the status of the cartridge 5, and information about the hair dye.

[0218] The communication unit 103 can send and receive signals with at least one of the sensor 3 and the terminal device 2. For example, the communication unit 103 can receive current hair hue information from the sensor 3 and target hue information to be dyed from the terminal device 2. The communication unit 103 can also transmit information on hair dyes that can be manufactured based on the dyes loaded in the dispenser 1 to the terminal device 2, and the terminal device 2 can display a dyeing simulation.

[0219] The main motor 30 can rotate the main body 20, to which multiple cartridges 5 are attached. The main motor 30 can rotate the main body 20 so that the cartridges containing the ejected dye are positioned in the ejection area.

[0220] The control unit 110 can control the main motor 30 so that the cartridge containing the dye dispensed according to the hair dye manufacturing method is located in the dispensing area, and can control the lifting motor 61 so that the amount of dye specified by the hair dye manufacturing method is dispensed from the cartridge located in the dispensing area.

[0221] The control unit 110 can control the main motor 30 so that, when there are multiple dyes to be dispensed, each of the multiple cartridges is positioned in the dispensing area in sequence.

[0222] The lifting motor 61 can raise and lower the lifting body 62 so that dye is discharged from the cartridge located in the discharge area. When the lifting body 62 is raised or lowered, it can pressurize the actuator 54 of the cartridge 5 located in the discharge area, causing the dye contained in the cartridge 5 to be discharged. When the lifting body 62 is lowered, the amount of dye discharged to the cartridge 5 decreases as the pressure applied by the lifting body 62 to the actuator 54 decreases, and the discharge of dye may be interrupted when the lifting body 62 separates from the actuator 54.

[0223] The control unit 110 can control the lifting motor 61 according to the weight information included in the hair dye manufacturing method. For example, if the hair dye manufacturing method includes information to mix 10g of a first dye contained in a first cartridge and 10g of a second dye contained in a second cartridge, the control unit 110 can position the first cartridge in the discharge area via the main motor 30 and then control the lifting motor 61 so that 10g of the first dye is discharged, and then position the second cartridge in the discharge area and then control the lifting motor 61 so that 10g of the second dye is discharged.

[0224] The control unit 110 can calculate the amount of dye dispensed from the dispensing area via the weight sensor 104. The weight sensor 104 may be provided in the housing body 40. For example, the weight sensor 104 may be located inside the housing body 40.

[0225] The weight sensor 104 can measure the weight of the basket 7 placed in the housing body 40. The basket 7 may contain dyes dispensed from the cartridge 5. The control unit 110 can calculate the weight of the dyes dispensed from each cartridge 5 based on the weight change that occurs as the dyes are dispensed. For example, if the weight measured by the weight sensor 104 before the dyes are dispensed is A (g), the weight measured by the weight sensor 104 after the first dye is dispensed is B (g), and the weight measured by the weight sensor 104 after the second dye is dispensed is C (g), the control unit 110 can calculate the weight of the basket 7 as Ag, calculate the weight of the dispensed first dye using the calculation (BA)(g), and calculate the weight of the dispensed second dye using the calculation (CBA)(g).

[0226] The control unit 110 can control the overall operation of the dispenser 1. The control unit 110 can control at least some or all of the input unit 101, memory 102, display unit 6, communication unit 103, main motor 30, lifting motor 61, weight sensor 104, and the control unit 110 itself.

[0227] According to one embodiment, the control unit 110 receives current hue information of the hair from the sensor 3, receives target hue information from the terminal 2, calculates a method for manufacturing a hair dye to dye the hair from its current hue to the target hue, and dispenses dyes contained in multiple cartridges 5 according to the calculated hair dye manufacturing method to provide the hair dye.

[0228] The control unit 110 can calculate a hair dye manufacturing method in which the first dye and the second dye are mixed in an A:B ratio when the current hue of the hair is the first hue and the target hue is the second hue. The control unit 110 can calculate a hair dye manufacturing method in which the first dye and the third dye are mixed in an C:D ratio when the current hue of the hair is the first hue and the target hue is the third hue. The control unit 110 can calculate a hair dye manufacturing method in which the second dye, the fourth dye, and the fifth dye are mixed in an E:F:G ratio when the current hue of the hair is the fourth hue and the target hue is the second hue. In other words, the type and weight of dyes used in the manufacturing of the hair dye may differ depending on the current hue and target hue of the hair. The types of dyes used in the manufacturing of the hair dye can be diverse, and only one dye may be used, or two or more dyes may be used.

[0229] According to the first embodiment, the total amount of dye to be dispensed may be predetermined. In this case, the control unit 110 can calculate the amount of dye to be dispensed according to the component ratio based on the already set total amount. For example, if the total amount of hair dye is set to 100g, and a hair dye manufacturing method is calculated in which the first dye and the second dye are mixed in a 4:6 ratio, the control unit 110 can control the dispensing so that 40g of the first dye and 60g of the second dye are dispensed.

[0230] According to the second embodiment, the total amount of dye dispensed may vary depending on the user's hair length. In this case, the control unit 110 can calculate the total amount of dye dispensed based on the user's hair length and then calculate the amount of each dye to be dispensed according to the mixing ratio of the dyes based on the calculated total amount. For example, assuming that a hair dye manufacturing method is calculated in which the first dye and the second dye are mixed in a 1:4 ratio, if the user's hair length is short, the control unit 110 can calculate the total amount of dye to be 50g and control the dispenser to dispense 10g of the first dye and 40g of the second dye. If the user's hair length is shoulder length, the control unit 110 can calculate the total amount of dye to be 100g and control the dispenser to dispense 20g of the first dye and 80g of the second dye.

[0231] The user's hair length can be entered via an input field. The input field can accept the user's hair length as a numerical value. For example, the input field can accept the user's hair length as a numerical value such as 5cm or 10cm. Alternatively, the input field can accept the user's hair length as a position where the hair hangs down, such as below the ears, on the shoulders, on the chest, or at the waist.

[0232] Furthermore, dispenser 1 may further include a camera module (not shown). The camera module can capture images of the staining process and output them to the display unit 6.

[0233] Depending on the embodiment, the camera module may be a microscope camera. The microscope camera can capture images at magnifications of approximately 20 to 500 times. In this case, it is possible to provide the user with images that capture a clearer view of the scalp and hair condition.

[0234] The camera module may also be equipped with a Bayer filter. The Bayer filter can divide each signal received through the image sensor into R, G, and B channels, and generate a color image by combining the three channels in an additive mixing manner. In this case, the user can be shown the changes in hair hue due to the dyeing process more clearly.

[0235] The camera module may be integrally formed with the dispenser 1. Alternatively, the camera module may be provided separately from the dispenser 1 and may be connected to the dispenser 1 by wire or wireless connection.

[0236] Figure 10 is a flowchart showing how the hair dye dispensing system according to an embodiment of the present invention operates.

[0237] Sensor 3 measures the current hue of the hair (S11) and can transmit the current hue information to dispenser 1 (S13).

[0238] Currently, hue information can include at least one of the following: hue name, hue code, and hue image.

[0239] Sensor 3 can transmit the current hue information of the hair to a device that calculates the hair dye manufacturing method. In other words, in Figure 10, when dispenser 1 calculates the hair dye manufacturing method, sensor 3 transmits the current hue information to dispenser 1. If, contrary to what is shown in Figure 10, terminal 2 calculates the hair dye manufacturing method, sensor 3 can transmit the current hue information to terminal 2.

[0240] Depending on the embodiment, the step of measuring the current hue of the hair may be omitted, in which case the hair dye manufacturing method can be calculated based only on the target hue. A benefit of this is that the hue of hair dyed with a hair dye manufactured in a way that reflects the current hue of the hair is closer to the target hue than the hue of hair dyed with a hair dye manufactured in a way that does not reflect the current hue of the hair. This is because each user has a slightly different hair hue, and even if the target hue is the same, the hair dye may differ from user to user. In one embodiment, for example, when the current hue of the hair is reflected, it is possible to manufacture a hair dye that is suitable for the target hue.

[0241] Furthermore, sensor 3 can determine whether or not it has measured information about the condition of the hair (S15).

[0242] Here, hair condition information can refer to information about the current state of the hair that may affect the dyeing results. For example, hair condition information may include hair thickness, hair dryness, and hair damage.

[0243] When sensor 3 measures the condition of the hair, it can transmit the hair condition information to dispenser 1 (S17).

[0244] As mentioned above, when terminal 2 calculates the hair dye manufacturing method, sensor 3 can transmit hair condition information to terminal 2.

[0245] Terminal 2 can display the sample hue (S19).

[0246] The sample hue may be a preview hue that predicts and displays the hair hue after dyeing. Terminal 2 can display multiple sample hues.

[0247] Terminal 2 determines whether or not it has received a command to select a target hue (S21), and if a target hue is selected, it can transmit the target hue information to dispenser 1 (S23).

[0248] If terminal 2 does not receive a command to select a target hue, it can continue to display sample hues. In one embodiment, terminal 2 can change the displayed sample hue if a target hue is not selected for a set period of time or longer. That is, after displaying the first to sixth sample hues, terminal 2 can display the seventh to twelfth sample hues instead of the first to sixth sample hues if a target hue is not selected for a set period of time or longer.

[0249] On the other hand, terminal 2 is not limited to one that displays multiple sample hues; the display unit 6 of dispenser 1 can also display multiple sample hues, and the input unit 101 of dispenser 1 can receive a target hue selection command to select one of the multiple sample hues.

[0250] Figure 11 is an illustrative diagram showing a method for displaying the hue of a sample according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 12 is an illustrative diagram showing a method for displaying the hue of a sample according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0251] As shown in Figure 11, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 203 of the terminal 2 can display at least one sample hue 1121 to 1126 along with the current hue 1110. The current hue 1110 indicates the current hue of the user's hair measured via the sensor 3, and the sample hues 1121 to 1126 indicate the hues of the hair that are expected to develop when dyed with the manufactured hair dye, and may be images that show a preview of the post-dyeing hue.

[0252] The user can currently refer to hue 1110 and sample hues 1121 through 1126 and select at least one of the sample hues 1121 through 1126 as the target hue. The target hue may be the hair hue for which the user requested the hair dye to be manufactured.

[0253] The display unit 203 of terminal 2 can further display a manufacturing request icon 1131 and a cancellation icon 1132. The control unit 210 can receive a command to select a target hue by receiving a command to select the manufacturing request icon 1131 after selecting at least one sample hue 1121 to 1126. Here, the target hue can be any one of the selected hues from at least one sample hue 1121 to 1126.

[0254] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 12, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 203 of the terminal 2 can further display at least one more recommended hue 1211, 1212. Although two recommended hues 1211, 1212 are displayed in Figure 12, the number of recommended hues is not limited.

[0255] At least one of the recommended hues 1211 and 1212 may be a hue calculated to be manufacturable based on the types and remaining amounts of dyes contained in multiple cartridges 5. The hue of the hair dye that can be manufactured may change depending on the types of dyes contained in multiple cartridges 5. For example, dye G is required to manufacture green hair dye, but the dispenser 1 may not have a cartridge 5 containing dye G. Or, even if the dispenser 1 has a cartridge 5 containing dye G, there may not be enough remaining dye to manufacture the hair dye. Therefore, displaying recommended hues based on the types and remaining amounts of dye has the advantage of improving product reliability.

[0256] Alternatively, at least one of the recommended hues 1211 and 1212 may be a hue calculated to minimize hair damage. For example, among the hair dyes that can be produced with the dyes contained in the multiple cartridges 5 attached to dispenser 1, a hue of the hair dye that is predicted to minimize hair damage during dyeing can be recommended. Another example is that a hue of the hair dye that is predicted to minimize hair damage during dyeing can be recommended based on the dryness and degree of hair damage of the user.

[0257] Alternatively, at least one of the recommended hues 1211 and 1212 may be a hue calculated as capable of developing color based on the hair condition measured by sensor 3. Specifically, even if the hue to be dyed is the same, the degree of color development may differ depending on the current hue of the user's hair. For example, if the hue to be dyed is yellow, the degree of color development may be higher if the user's current hair hue is brown than if the user's current hair hue is black. In other words, if the user's current hair hue is brown, it may dye more yellow than if it were black. Thus, the recommended hue may be a hue that is predicted to develop well based on the user's current hair hue. This may increase user satisfaction when dyeing with the hair dye produced by dispenser 1.

[0258] In addition to these, there may be a wider variety of recommended hues.

[0259] Let's explain Figure 10 again.

[0260] When dispenser 1 receives target hue information from terminal 2, it can calculate a method for manufacturing a hair dye to color the hair from its current hue to the target hue (S25).

[0261] According to the first embodiment, the control unit 110 can calculate a method for manufacturing a hair dye to dye the current hue of hair to a target hue based on a hair dye manufacturing database. That is, the control unit 110 may include at least one cartridge 5 containing a dye to be dispensed, and weight information of the dye to be dispensed from each cartridge, in order to manufacture a hair dye to dye the current hue of hair to a target hue.

[0262] According to the second embodiment, the control unit 110 can calculate a method for manufacturing a hair dye to color the current hue of the hair to a target hue, based on at least one of the degree of hair damage and the degree of hair dryness. Specifically, the sensor 3 can measure the current hue of the hair and also measure information about the condition of the hair, such as the degree of hair damage and the degree of hair dryness. For example, if the degree of hair damage is above a pre-set standard, the control unit 110 can calculate a method for manufacturing a hair dye in which a specific dye is contained in a value below a pre-set standard. Here, the specific dye is a pre-set dye that causes significant hair damage, and may be, for example, an oxidizing agent. To give another example, if the degree of hair dryness is below a pre-set standard, the control unit 110 can calculate a method for manufacturing a hair dye in which a specific dye is contained in a value above a pre-set standard. Here, the specific dye may be a dye such as a nutrient that provides moisture and shine to the hair. In this way, calculating a method for manufacturing a hair dye while considering the user's hair condition has the advantage of being able to manufacture a hair dye that is suitable for the user's hair, such as protecting the user's hair.

[0263] According to the third embodiment, the control unit 110 can calculate a hair dye manufacturing method for dyeing the current hue of the hair to a target hue based on the hair dye manufacturing database, and then correct the hair dye manufacturing method calculated based on the hair dye usage history.

[0264] Specifically, the control unit 110 can preferentially calculate a hair dye manufacturing method to dye the current hue of the hair to a target hue, based on the hair dye manufacturing database. After calculating the hair dye manufacturing method, the control unit 110 can check whether a hair dye usage history has been saved. That is, after calculating the hair dye manufacturing method, the control unit 110 can determine whether a hair dye usage history has already been saved for the user who requested the hair dye manufacturing. If no hair dye usage history has already been saved, the control unit 110 can control the manufacturing of the hair dye according to the calculated hair dye manufacturing method. Alternatively, if a hair dye usage history has already been saved, the control unit 110 can correct the calculated hair dye manufacturing method.

[0265] The correction method may be as follows. For example, the control unit 110 can obtain the current hue and target hue of the hair for which hair dye production is requested, and can detect past dyeing history consisting of hues closest to the current hue and target hue obtained from the hair dye usage history. If the accuracy of color development included in the past dyeing history is above a set standard, the control unit 110 can compare the hair dye components from the past dyeing history with the hair dye components calculated according to the production request. The control unit 110 can correct the hair dye production method so that the hair dye components calculated according to the production request are the same as the hair dye components from the past dyeing history. Alternatively, if the accuracy of color development included in the past dyeing history is below a set standard, the control unit 110 can compare the hair dye components from the past dyeing history with the hair dye components calculated according to the production request. The control unit 110 can correct the hair dye production method so that the hair dye components calculated according to the production request are different from the hair dye components from the past dyeing history.

[0266] The control unit 110 can modify the hair dye manufacturing method by changing the dye components or adjusting the amount of dye dispensed. This has the advantage of being able to manufacture hair dye tailored to the individual hair characteristics of each user.

[0267] The embodiments described above may be implemented individually, or two or more embodiments may be implemented in combination.

[0268] The communication unit 103 of dispenser 1 transmits hair dye manufacturing information to terminal 2 (S27), and terminal 1 can display the hair dye manufacturing information (S29).

[0269] The hair dye manufacturing information may be hair dye information based on the hair dye manufacturing method calculated in step S25. After calculating the hair dye manufacturing method, dispenser 1 can transmit the hair dye manufacturing method to terminal 2 to guide the user to the hair dye information before manufacturing the hair dye.

[0270] Depending on the embodiment, steps S25 and S29, and steps S31 and S32 described later, may be omitted. That is, after calculating the hair dye manufacturing method, the dispenser 1 can immediately manufacture the hair dye by dispensing the dyes contained in the multiple cartridges 5 according to the calculated manufacturing method.

[0271] Figure 13 is an illustrative diagram showing a method for displaying hair dye manufacturing information according to the first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 14 is an illustrative diagram showing a method for displaying hair dye manufacturing information according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 15 is an illustrative diagram showing a method for displaying hair dye manufacturing information according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0272] As shown in Figure 13, the display unit 203 of the terminal 2 can display the current hue 1311 of the hair, the target hue 1312, and the component information 1320 and 1330 of the hair dye when displaying hair dye manufacturing information. The current hue 1311 of the hair is an image representing the current hue of the user's hair measured via the sensor 3, and the target hue 1312 may be an image representing the hue selected by the user as the color to be dyed. The component information 1320 and 1330 of the hair dye may include the type of dye dispensed 1320 and the amount of dye dispensed 1330. That is, the component information 1320 and 1330 of the hair dye may indicate the type of dye 1320 and the weight 1330 of each dye contained in the hair dye to be manufactured. The type of dye 1320 may include at least one of the dye name and cartridge number.

[0273] According to the second embodiment, as shown in Figure 14, when displaying hair dye manufacturing information, the display unit 203 of the terminal 2 can further display the current hue 1311 of the hair, the target hue 1312, the ingredient information 1320 and 1330 of the hair dye, along with the price information 1410 of the hair dye. The current hue 1311 of the hair, the target hue 1312, and the ingredient information 1320 and 1330 of the hair dye are as described in Figure 13.

[0274] The hair dye price information 1410 can indicate the expected price of the hair dye to be manufactured. Prices may differ depending on the type of dye, even for the same weight, and even if the type of dye is the same, the price of the hair dye may differ depending on the weight dispensed. For example, when manufacturing the same type of hair dye, the weight of hair dye manufactured for a first user with a first hair length may be heavier than the weight of hair dye manufactured for a second user with a second hair length shorter than the first. In this case, it may be desirable for the price of the hair dye manufactured for the first user to be higher than the price of the hair dye manufactured for the second user. Terminal 2 can display the hair dye price information 1410 and inform the user of the hair dye price before manufacturing the hair dye.

[0275] According to the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the display unit 203 of the terminal device 2 can display a simulation image 1512 that predicts and shows the dyeing result in advance. The control unit 210 of the terminal device 2 can generate and display an image that predicts the dyeing result based on at least one of the current hair hue, hair condition, and hair dye usage history. The control unit 210 of the terminal device 2 can further display a pre-dyeing image 1511 together with the simulation image 1512. Here, the pre-dyeing image 1511 can be an image generated based on the current hue measured by the sensor 3 or a user image measured by the camera 202. In this way, the user has the advantage of being able to predict the hair dye usage result in advance through the simulation image 1512.

[0276] The methods for displaying hair dye manufacturing information according to the first to third embodiments of the present invention shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 may be implemented respectively, or two or more embodiments may be combined and implemented. That is, for example, when the terminal device 2 displays hair dye manufacturing information, it can also display the component information of the hair dye and the simulation simultaneously.

[0277] On the other hand, when the terminal device 2 displays a dyeing simulation image, it can be more diverse. That is, the control unit 210 of the terminal device 2 can display a dyeing simulation image not only when displaying hair dye manufacturing information but also when any one of the sample hues is selected. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 12, the control unit 210 can receive an instruction to select at least one in a state where the sample hues 1121 to 1126 and the recommended hues 1211 to 1212 are displayed. In this case, the control unit 210 can generate and display a simulation image dyed with the selected hue as shown in FIG. 15, and when an instruction to select the confirmation icon 1341 is received in a state where the simulation image 1512 is displayed, it can also transmit the target hue information to the dispenser 1.

[0278] When the display unit 203 of the terminal device 2 displays hair dye production information, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, it can further display a confirmation icon 1341 and a cancellation icon 1342. When the control unit 210 receives an instruction to select the confirmation icon 1341, it can determine that a hair dye production instruction has been received. When the control unit 210 receives an instruction to select the cancellation icon 1341, it can determine that a hair dye production cancellation instruction has been received.

[0279] The control unit 210 of the terminal device 2 can determine whether a hair dye production instruction can be received (S29). When the control unit 210 of the terminal device 2 receives a hair dye production instruction, it transmits the production instruction to the dispenser 1 (S32). When it receives a hair dye production cancellation instruction, it can return to step S19 to display the sample hue again.

[0280] The dispenser 1 can receive a hair dye production instruction from the terminal device 2. When the dispenser 1 receives a hair dye production instruction from the terminal device 2, it can discharge the dyes contained in the plurality of cartridges 5 according to the hair dye production method calculated in step S25 to produce a hair dye.

[0281] FIG. 16 is an example of a screen displayed by the display unit of the dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0282] As shown in FIG. 16, the display unit 6 of the dispenser 1 can display at least one of a work status list 610, an initialization icon 621, a manual setting icon 622, a remaining amount confirmation / replacement icon 623, a weight confirmation icon 624, and a user history icon 625.

[0283] The work status list 610 can indicate the hair dye information currently being manufactured or the hair dye information scheduled for manufacture.

[0284] FIG. 17 is an illustrative diagram showing a work status list according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0285] As shown in Figure 17, the display unit 6 can display a work status list 610. The work status list 610 may be a window that indicates the work status of dispenser 1. The work status list 610 may include an item 614 indicating the hair dye currently being manufactured or an item 615 indicating the hair dye scheduled to be manufactured. The work status list 610 may also include a delete icon 611, a cancel icon 612, and a confirmation icon 613.

[0286] The delete icon 611 may be an icon that deletes at least one item included in the work status list 610. When the control unit 110 receives a command to select the delete icon 611, it can delete the hair dye manufacturing information corresponding to at least one item included in the work status list 610.

[0287] The cancel icon 612 may be an icon that deletes at least one item included in the work status list 610. When the control unit 110 receives a command to select the cancel icon 612, it can cancel the hair dye production corresponding to at least one item included in the status list 610. In this case, unlike the delete icon 611, the hair dye production information can be saved, and when the control unit 110 receives a production order again, it can include the canceled hair dye production back in the work status list 610.

[0288] The confirmation icon 613 may be an icon that executes the production of hair dye according to at least one item included in the work status list 610. When the control unit 110 receives a command to select the confirmation icon 613, it can control the main motor 30 and the lifting motor 61 to produce hair dye corresponding to at least one item included in the status list 610.

[0289] Let's explain Figure 16 again.

[0290] The initialization icon 621 can receive a command to align multiple cartridges 5. When the dispenser 1 is powered on and booted up, the control unit 110 can align multiple cartridges 5 when it receives a command to select the initialization icon 621. The control unit 110 may further display a pop-up window indicating that the alignment of multiple cartridges 5 is in progress, and may not display the pop-up window once the alignment of multiple cartridges 5 is complete. Once the alignment of the cartridges 5 is complete, the dispenser 1 may be ready to manufacture hair dye.

[0291] The manual setting icon 622 may be an icon for arbitrarily setting the hair dye to be manufactured. That is, when the control unit 110 receives the manual setting icon 622, it can receive a command to arbitrarily set the type and weight of dye dispensed from the cartridge 5.

[0292] Figure 18 is an illustrative diagram showing a manual setting method for a hair dye according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0293] When the control unit 110 receives a command to select the manual setting icon 622, it can display a manual setting screen as shown in Figure 18. The manual setting screen may include a sequence item 631 indicating the order of operations, a cartridge item 632 for selecting the type of dye, and a discharge amount item 633 for setting the amount of dye to be discharged.

[0294] The control unit 110 can receive commands via the input unit 101 to input the type of dye and the amount of dye dispensed into the cartridge item 632 and the dispensing amount item 633, respectively. The user can input the type of dye and the amount of dye dispensed in the hair dye into the cartridge item 632 and the dispensing amount item 633, respectively. The type of dye can be set by inputting the number of the cartridge containing the dye into the cartridge item 632. The dispensing amount item 633 can be set in units of 0.5g, and the minimum dispensing amount may be 0.5g, but this is only an example and is not limited thereto.

[0295] Once manual settings are complete, the control unit 110 can manufacture hair dye by positioning the cartridge entered in accordance with sequence item 631"1" into the dispensing area and dispensing a set amount of dye, positioning the cartridge entered in accordance with sequence item 631"2" into the dispensing area and dispensing a set amount of dye, ..., positioning the cartridge entered in accordance with sequence item 631"5" into the dispensing area and dispensing a set amount of dye.

[0296] On the other hand, Figure 18 illustrates the manual production of hair dye by dispensing dye from five cartridges, but the number of cartridges is not limited. The display unit 6 may also include cartridge add / delete icons (not shown). When the “add cartridge icon” is selected, the sequence item 631, cartridge item 632, and dispensing volume icon 633 are added, and when the “delete cartridge icon” is selected, the sequence item 631, cartridge item 632, and dispensing volume icon 633 are deleted.

[0297] Let's explain Figure 16 again.

[0298] The remaining amount / replacement icon 623 displays the remaining amount of cartridge 5 and may be an icon for replacing a specific cartridge 5.

[0299] Figure 19 is an illustrative diagram showing a cartridge remaining amount confirmation screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0300] When the control unit 110 receives an instruction to select the remaining amount confirmation / exchange icon 623, it can display a cartridge remaining amount confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 19. The cartridge remaining amount confirmation screen can include at least one of a cartridge number 641, first remaining amount information 642, and second remaining amount information 643. The first remaining amount information 642 and the second remaining amount information 643 can correspond to each of the cartridge numbers 641. The first remaining amount information 642 can display the remaining amount of the cartridge numerically, and the unit can be, but is not limited to, g. The second remaining amount information 642 can display the remaining amount of the cartridge in a graph, and the unit can be, but is not limited to, %. In FIG. 19, the cartridge numbers 641 are described as 1 to 10, but this is merely exemplary, and the entire cartridges mounted on the dispenser 1 can be displayed. For example, the cartridge numbers 641 can be from 1 to 20.

[0301] When the user wants to check the remaining amount of the cartridge, the remaining amount confirmation / exchange icon 623 can be selected.

[0302] On the other hand, regardless of whether the user selects the remaining amount confirmation / exchange icon 623, the control unit 110 can automatically output a cartridge remaining amount confirmation / exchange alarm.

[0303] FIG. 20 is an exemplary diagram showing a screen in which the dispenser according to the embodiment of the present invention outputs a cartridge remaining amount confirmation / exchange alarm.

[0304] The control unit 110 can display a cartridge replacement alarm 650 if the remaining amount of dye in at least one cartridge 5 falls below a previously set standard. After the initialization icon 621 is selected, the control unit 110 can update the remaining amount in each cartridge by subtracting the weight of the dye dispensed from each cartridge each time hair dye is produced. The control unit 110 can also update the remaining amount in each cartridge if any one of the cartridges 5 is replaced. As a result of updating the remaining amount in each cartridge, the control unit 110 can display a cartridge replacement alarm 650 if the remaining amount in at least one cartridge falls below a previously set standard.

[0305] Figure 21 is an illustrative diagram showing the cartridge remaining amount confirmation screen after a cartridge replacement alarm according to an embodiment of the present invention has been output.

[0306] After the cartridge replacement alarm 650 is output and the remaining amount check / replace icon 623 is selected, the control unit 110 can display a cartridge remaining amount check screen as shown in Figure 19 or Figure 21.

[0307] In the case of Figure 21, unlike in Figure 19, the control unit 110 can further display indicators 661 that indicate cartridges with a remaining amount below a set standard. Displaying additional indicators has the advantage of allowing the user to easily identify cartridges that are running low on dye.

[0308] The control unit 110 can receive a command to select at least one cartridge number on a cartridge level confirmation screen, as shown in Figure 19 or Figure 21. The control unit 110 can consider the command to select a cartridge number on the cartridge level confirmation screen as a command to replace the cartridge. When the control unit 110 receives a command to select a cartridge number on the cartridge level confirmation screen, it can display the cartridge replacement screen.

[0309] Figure 22 is an illustrative diagram showing a cartridge replacement screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0310] When the control unit 110 receives a command to select one of the cartridge numbers 641 displayed on the cartridge remaining amount screen, it can display the cartridge replacement menu 665. In Figure 22, "number 5" of the cartridge numbers 641 is shown as an example, but this is merely an example for the sake of explanation and is not limited to this.

[0311] The cartridge replacement menu 665 may include at least one of the following: a cartridge number item 662, a cartridge movement item 663, and a cancel item 664. The cartridge number item 662 may indicate information about the selected cartridge. That is, the cartridge number item 662 may indicate information about the cartridge to be replaced. The user may be guided through the cartridge number item 662 to confirm that they have correctly selected the cartridge to be replaced. The cartridge movement item 663 may be an item for moving the selected cartridge so that it is located in the replacement area. When the control unit 110 receives a command to select the cartridge movement item 663, it can control the main motor 30 so that the cartridge displayed in the cartridge number item 662 is located in the replacement area. Here, the replacement area may mean the area where the cartridge 5 with the shortest distance from the replacement door D is located. This will be explained in more detail later with reference to Figure 23. The cancel item 664 may be a command to cancel the cartridge replacement and remove the cartridge replacement menu 665.

[0312] Figure 23 is an illustrative diagram showing the change in the position of a cartridge when a cartridge replacement command is received according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, Figure 23a shows the position of the cartridge before receiving a cartridge replacement command, and Figure 23b shows the changed position of the cartridge after receiving a cartridge replacement command. Figures 23a and 23b may be plan views showing the dispenser housing, mounting body, power transmission shaft, multiple cartridges, and housing body.

[0313] Multiple cartridges 5 can rotate according to the drive of the main motor 30, and the position of each of the multiple cartridges 5 can be changed by rotation. The dispensing area and the replacement area may be in a fixed position.

[0314] Specifically, the discharge region is the region where each of the multiple cartridges 5 can be positioned due to the rotation of the main body 21, and is the region with the shortest distance from the housing body 40. In the example in Figure 23a, this indicates the position of cartridge 1, and in the example in Figure 23b, this indicates the position of cartridge 3. The discharge region can also mean a position aligned perpendicularly to the housing body 40.

[0315] The replacement area is the area where each of the multiple cartridges 5 can be located due to the rotation of the main body 21, and is the area with the shortest distance from the replacement door D. In the example in Figure 23a, this shows the position of cartridge number 3, and in the example in Figure 23b, this shows the position of cartridge number 5.

[0316] As shown in Figure 23a, when the control unit 110 receives a cartridge replacement command corresponding to cartridge number 5 while multiple cartridges 5 are positioned, it drives the main motor 30 to rotate the multiple cartridges 5 so that cartridge number 5 is positioned in the replacement area. This has the advantage that the user can easily replace cartridges by simply opening the replacement door D and replacing the cartridge closest to the replacement door D.

[0317] The control unit 110 can update the remaining amount of the replaced cartridge when a specific cartridge is replaced.

[0318] Let's explain Figure 16 again.

[0319] The weight confirmation icon 624 may be an icon indicating the weight sensed via the weight sensor 104. The weight sensor 104 may be formed in the housing body 40. The weight sensor 104 may indicate only the weight of the basket 7 before the dye is dispensed, or it may indicate the combined weight of the basket 7 and the dye contained inside the basket 7.

[0320] Figure 24 is an illustrative diagram showing a method for displaying the weight of dye dispensed from a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, Figure 24a may be a screen showing the weight of the basket 7 before the dye is dispensed, and Figure 24b may be a screen showing the weight of the basket 7 after the dye is dispensed.

[0321] When the control unit 110 receives a command to select the weight confirmation icon 624, it can display weight information 670, a measurement icon 671, and a stop icon 672. The weight information 670 can show the weight measured via the weight sensor 104. When the control unit 110 receives a command to select the measurement icon 671, it can display the weight measured via the weight sensor 104 in the weight information 670. When the control unit 110 receives a command to select the stop icon 672, it can interrupt the weight measurement.

[0322] The control unit 110 can calculate the total weight of the hair dye by subtracting the second weight, which is the weight of the basket 7 measured via the weight sensor 104 before the hair dye was manufactured, from the first weight measured via the weight sensor 104 after the hair dye manufacturing is complete.

[0323] Depending on the embodiment, the dispenser 1 may store the weight of the basket 7 as a fixed weight. In this case, the control unit 110 can measure only the weight when the hair dye production is complete and calculate the total weight of the hair dye by subtracting the stored weight of the basket 7 from the measured weight.

[0324] On the other hand, while Dispenser 1 was exemplified above for manufacturing hair dye, Dispenser 1 can also manufacture cosmetics and other products. For example, each of the multiple cartridges 5 equipped in Dispenser 1 contains cosmetic ingredients such as skin, essence, and lotion, and Dispenser 1 can manufacture and provide user-customized cosmetics. Thus, the products manufactured by Dispenser 1 can be diverse, including hair dye and cosmetics, and it is reasonable to say that there are no limitations on the type of products manufactured.

[0325] The above description is merely illustrative of the technical concept of the present invention, and a person with ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs could make various modifications and variations without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.

[0326] Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in this invention are for illustrative purposes only, not to limit the technical concept of the invention, and the scope of the technical concept of the invention is not limited by such embodiments.

[0327] The scope of protection of this invention should be interpreted in accordance with the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope thereof should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the rights of this invention.

Claims

1. A housing with an open hole formed on one side for supplying hair dye; Multiple cartridges, each containing at least one dye, are arranged inside the housing; A main body in which multiple cartridges are rotatably arranged; A main motor that rotates the main body so that the first cartridge among multiple cartridges is positioned adjacent to the open hole; A dispensing module for dispensing the dye contained in the first cartridge; A housing body to which a basket containing the dye discharged by the discharge module is attached; and Includes a control unit that calculates a hair dye manufacturing method or receives input for a hair dye manufacturing method, The aforementioned discharge module is It includes a lifting body that is movable between an initial height and a reachable height higher than the initial height, Each of the plurality of cartridges is configured such that as the height of the lifting body of the dispensing module increases, the force applied by the lifting body to the cartridge increases, and the amount of dye dispensed by the cartridge increases. According to the calculated or entered hair dye manufacturing method, The control unit calculates a first discharge rate and a second discharge rate according to the target discharge rate. The control unit moves the lifting body to a first height out of the reachable heights, pressurizes the first cartridge, and maintains the first height of the lifting body until the dye contained in the first cartridge is discharged and a first discharge amount is obtained. A hair dye dispenser in which, upon obtaining the first discharge amount, the control unit moves the lifting body to a second height different from the first height among the reachable heights, pressurizes the first cartridge, and discharges the dye contained in the first cartridge, maintaining the second height of the lifting body until a second discharge amount less than the first discharge amount is obtained.

2. Each of the aforementioned plurality of cartridges contains: A container for storing dye and an actuator for dispensing the dye stored in the container are formed. The actuator includes: A hair dye dispenser according to claim 1, comprising a discharge body having an outlet through which the dye stored in the container moves to the outside, and an operating body that opens the outlet in response to pressure applied by the lifting body.

3. The hair dye dispenser according to claim 2, wherein the dispensing module further includes a lifting motor that transmits driving force to the lifting body.

4. The aforementioned lifting body is A fastening body having a through hole formed through which a fastening member communicating with the lifting motor passes, A pressurizing body that applies pressure to the operating body when it rises, The hair dye dispenser according to claim 3, further comprising a connecting body that connects the fastening body and the pressurizing body.

5. The aforementioned connecting body includes, The hair dye dispenser according to claim 4, wherein at least one bent portion is formed.

6. Housing includes, The hair dye dispenser according to claim 1, wherein a replacement door is formed that has a cross-sectional area larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​each of the multiple cartridges.

7. The hair dye dispenser according to claim 1, further comprising a receiving tray for containing dye dispensed from the remaining cartridges, excluding the first cartridge, when the first cartridge is located adjacent to the open hole among the plurality of cartridges.

8. The control unit, The hair dye dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the main motor and the dispensing module are controlled in accordance with the hair dye manufacturing method so that dye is dispensed from at least one of the plurality of cartridges.

9. The hair dye dispenser according to claim 8, further comprising a weight sensor disposed in the housing body for measuring the weight of the basket.

10. The hair dye manufacturing method includes information on the type and mass of the dye, The control unit, Based on the type information, the main motor is controlled so that the first cartridge is positioned in the discharge area. The hair dye dispenser according to claim 9, wherein the upward height or upward speed of the dispensing module is controlled so that the amount of dye corresponding to the mass information is dispensed from the first cartridge located in the dispensing area.

11. The aforementioned discharge region is The hair dye dispenser according to claim 10, wherein the region in which each of the plurality of cartridges can be positioned by the rotation of the main body is the region with the shortest separation distance from the housing body.

12. The hair dye dispenser according to claim 8, further comprising a display unit that displays information on the remaining amount of dye contained in each of the plurality of cartridges.

13. The aforementioned housing includes, A replacement door is formed that has a cross-sectional area larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​each of the aforementioned multiple cartridges. The control unit, The hair dye dispenser according to claim 8, which, upon receiving a replacement command to select a second cartridge from the plurality of cartridges, controls the main motor so that the second cartridge is located in the replacement area.

14. The aforementioned lifting body is The hair dye dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the first cartridge is pressurized when rising and separated from the first cartridge when descending.

15. A hair dye dispensing system comprising a hair dye dispenser according to any one of Claims 1 to 14, The system further includes a sensor for measuring the current color of hair and a terminal for receiving commands to select a target color. The aforementioned hair dye dispenser is A hair dye supply system that receives current hue information from the sensor, receives target hue information from the terminal, calculates a method for manufacturing a hair dye (dye) to dye the hair from the current hue to the target hue, and dispenses a dye contained in at least one of the plurality of cartridges according to the manufacturing method to provide the hair dye.

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