783 results about "Hair Colors" patented technology

The present invention is a method and system for selectively executing content on a display based on the automatic recognition of predefined characteristics, including visually perceptible attributes, such as the demographic profile of people identified automatically using a sequence of image frames from a video stream. The present invention detects the images of the individual or the people from captured images. The present invention automatically extracts visually perceptible attributes, including demographic information, local behavior analysis, and emotional status, of the individual or the people from the images in real time. The visually perceptible attributes further comprise height, skin color, hair color, the number of people in the scene, time spent by the people, and whether a person looked at the display. A targeted media is selected from a set of media pools, according to the automatically-extracted, visually perceptible attributes and the feedback from the people.

Graphical interfaces are provided to a customer enabling her to identify her existing hair color and to select a desired change to that hair color, based upon which there is produced hair dyes and / or intensive toners in which the intermediates (developer and coupler) and the direct dyes are dissolved in liquid or creamy carrier masses that are mixed together by a computer-controlled device based on recipes stored in a computer. Using packaged dyes and chemicals, there is formulated, mixed, packaged and dispensed to the customer a custom hair colorant.

A method and system for dynamically configuring all or part of a casino floor to a theme targeted at a predetermined population of patrons. The configuration of the gaming machines may be controlled from a central system in accordance with a predetermined theme or alternatively the patrons may activate their favorite theme interactively at the gaming machine. The predetermined theme may be selected according to patron characteristics including, for example, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, racial identity, geographic origin, favorite hobby, political association, sexual orientation, preferred sport, musical idol or genre, age and / or faith of the patrons of the plurality of gaming machines. A hierarchical menu of authorized games may be dynamically generated from the patron characteristics and presented to the patron according to the patron's characteristics and associated theme is determined such that the patron is likely to quickly find his favorite game. The gaming system may include video cameras and microphones, at locations monitoring a group of gaming machines or fitted on each gaming machines, and recognition software for recognizing patrons' characteristics such as age group, clothing style, hair color, isolated person or a party of persons, language spoken, and ethnic origin in order to dynamically adapt the gaming machines' theme accordingly. Alternatively, contact-less player tracking cards supply characteristics as the patrons move around the casino premises.

A hair-treating composition containing a diester or polyester of a naphthalene dicarboxylic acid having compound formula (I) or (II), or mixtures; for imparting gloss and / or hair color stabilization:wherein each R1, same or different, is an alkyl group having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, a diol having the structure HO-R2-OH, or a polyglycol having the structure HO-R3-(-O-R2-)m-OH, wherein R2 and R3, same or different, are each an alkylene group, sight chain or branched, having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and wherein m and n are each 1 to about 100, or a mixture thereof. These diesters and polyesters of formula (I) or (II) are quite effective in stabilizing the dibenzoylmethane derivative UV-A filter compounds making them more effective, and effective for longer periods of time.

A method for identifying hair conditioner-resistant hair-binding peptides is described. The hair conditioner-resistant hair-binding peptides bind strongly to hair from a hair conditioner matrix and are stable therein. Peptide-based benefit agents, such as hair conditioners and hair colorants, based on the hair conditioner-resistant hair binding peptides are described. The peptide-based hair conditioners and hair colorants consist of a hair conditioner-resistant hair-binding peptide coupled to a hair conditioning agent or a coloring agent, either directly or through an optional spacer. Hair care and hair coloring product compositions comprising these peptide-based hair conditioners and colorants are also described.

A method for identifying shampoo-resistant hair-binding peptides is described. The shampoo-resistant hair-binding peptides bind strongly to hair from a shampoo matrix and are stable therein. Peptide-based benefit agents, such as peptide-based hair conditioners and hair colorants, based on the shampoo-resistant hair binding peptides are described. The peptide-based hair conditioners and hair colorants consist of a shampoo-resistant hair-binding peptide coupled to a hair conditioning agent or a coloring agent, respectively. Hair care and hair coloring product compositions comprising these peptide-based hair conditioners and colorants are also described.

The present invention provides for selective and uniform delivery of compositions to protect certain targeted areas: (1) skin proximate colorable or dyeable hair from staining by hair colors or hair dyes; or (2) skin proximate nails against nail skin contaminants which may include hair color or hair dyes. Embodiments of products of the present invention may comprise the protective composition and a device for selective and uniform delivery of the composition to the targeted area of the skin. Products may also comprise a protective composition having a solid or semisolid consistency which is formed to enable selective and uniform delivery of the composition to the targeted area of the skin. Products may also comprise: (a) a hair color or hair dyeing kit comprising the protective composition and one or more hair color or hair dyeing components; or (b) a nail cosmetic kit comprising the protective composition and one or more nail cosmetic components.

A hair highlighting applicator nozzle comprises a cap adapted to be removably mounted to an open end of a flexible container for holding a hair coloring fluid therein. A mechanism is for distributing the hair coloring fluid onto the hair. The distributing mechanism is retained to the cap and is in fluid communication with the flexible container. When the flexible container is squeezed the hair coloring fluid will be forced through the distributing mechanism and applied onto the hair.

Devices configured to permit the application of color to hair from a solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition and methods relating to use of such devices are disclosed. The device includes a support, and a solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition fixedly disposed on the support. The solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition includes a soap gelling agent such that the hair coloring composition retains its shape, and can be provided as a block having a predefined shape. These devices are not attendant with dripping as has been associated with prior art hair color applicators.

A hair-treating composition containing a diester or polyester of a naphthalene dicarboxylic acid having compound formula (I) or (II), or mixtures; for imparting gloss and / or hair color stabilization: wherein each R1, same or different, is an alkyl group having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, a diol having the structure HO-R2-OH, or a polyglycol having the structure HO-R3-(-O-R2-)m-OH, wherein R2 and R3, same or different, are each an alkylene group, straight chain or branched, having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and wherein m and n are each 1 to about 100, or a mixture thereof. These diesters and polyesters of formula (I) or (II) are quite effective in stabilizing the dibenzoylmethane derivative UV-A filter compounds making them more effective, and effective for longer periods of time.

Formulations, kits, and methods for rebuilding the disulfide bonds in keratin found in hair, skin, or nails. Hair that is damaged due to a hair coloring treatment and / or other reducing treatment, such as during a permanent wave, can be treated with the formulations containing one or more active agents. The formulations may be applied subsequent to a hair coloring treatment or simultaneously with a hair coloring treatment. Use of the active agent formulations during a permanent wave treatment prevents the reversion of the hair to its previous state, for at least one week, preferably at least three months, more preferably at least one year, most preferably greater than one year, after one or more than one application of the formulation. Application of the active agent formulation to skin or nails can help repair damaged disulfide bonds due to natural wear and tear or natural aging.

A method for automatic identification of a hair region is provided wherein edges are identified from an original image including a face and hair, the direction and length of the lines which form each individual edge are stored, line bundles in which lines of the same direction are gathered are searched, the color of the line bundles is established to be the hair color, line tracing is performed to identify lines which connect to line bundles and also have afore-mentioned hair color, and the pixels on the identified lines are established to be the hair region. A hair color simulation image is formed by changing the hair region, automatically identified in this manner, to a specified hair color.

The present invention relates to the formulation and delivery of prostaglandin analogs to treat epithelial-related condition. In some embodiments, the compositions of the invention are used to stimulate hair growth. In some embodiments, the compositions of the invention are used to restore hair color to depigmented hair.

Formulations, kits, and methods for rebuilding the disulfide bonds in keratin found in hair, skin, or nails. Hair that is damaged due to a hair coloring treatment and / or other reducing treatment, such as during a permanent wave, can be treated with the formulations containing one or more active agents. The formulations may be applied subsequent to a hair coloring treatment or simultaneously with a hair coloring treatment. Use of the active agent formulations during a permanent wave treatment prevents the reversion of the hair to its previous state, for at least one week, preferably at least three months, more preferably at least one year, most preferably greater than one year, after one or more than one application of the formulation. Application of the active agent formulation to skin or nails can help repair damaged disulfide bonds due to natural wear and tear or natural aging.

A system for determining hair color treatment, including a processor. The processor is configured for: receiving as input an initial spectrum of a sample of hair, the initial spectrum having a wavelength range; calculating a new spectrum of the hair due to a hypothetical hair color treatment as a direct function of the initial spectrum; and outputting data to a device, the data being based upon the step of calculating. The system also includes a spectrum analyzer configured for producing the initial spectrum and a display device configured for displaying a color and hair color treatment instructions based on the data. An alternate embodiment of the invention includes a color mixing device configured for dispensing a hair color treatment based on the data.

A hair coloring applicator including a body forming a handle, a brush which rotates relative to the body, a housing wherein the brush is rotatable within the housing. The brush may be designed as a plurality of flexible squeegee arms. The housing is designed to receive a liquid hair colorant such that the brush contacts the hair colorant within the housing. The housing includes at least one opening for receiving at least one strand of hair and placing the at least one strand of hair in contact with the brush. The hair colorant and / or the brush may be provided in a disposable cartridge.

A composition for dyeing keratin fibers that contains 0.1 to 30 percent of at least one substantially pure plant dye material obtained using solvent or supercritical CO2 extraction, combined with 0.01 to 5 percent of active metal in a metal or mineral salt capable of acting as a mordant as a two-part hair color system.

Optically-activated particles for use in cosmetic preparations. The optically-activated particles include a plurality of substrate particles selected from the group consisting of nylons, acrylics, polyesters, other plastic polymers, natural materials, regenerated cellulose, metals and minerals; an optical brightener chemically bonded to each of the plurality of substrate particles to form integral units in the form of optically-activated particles for diffusing light to reduce the visual perception of skin imperfections, including cellulite, shadows, skin discolorations, and wrinkles; and each of the optically-activated particles are encapsulated with a UV transparent coating to increase the diffusion light to further reduce the visual perception of the skin imperfections. The encapsulated optically-activated particles are able to absorb ultraviolet radiation and emit visible light; and the encapsulated optically-activated particles are able to both scatter and absorb light in a diffuse manner in order to reduce the visual perception of skin imperfections, including cellulite, wrinkles, shadows, and skin discolorations, when the optically-activated particles are applied to the skin surface. The encapsulated optically-activated particles are used in the making of cosmetic preparations such as skin lotions, creams, shampoos, body and skin rinses, bath gels, soaps, hair conditioners, color conditioners and rinses, hair color solutions, foundation powders (compressed or loose), tooth pastes, oral rinses, and any acceptable cosmetic vehicle or medium.

A hair-treating composition containing a diester or polyester of a naphthalene dicarboxylic acid having compound formula (I) (II) or (III), or mixtures; for imparting gloss and / or hair color stabilization:wherein each R1, same or different, is an alkyl group having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, a diol having the structure HO-R2-OH, or a polyglycol having the structure HO-R3-(-O-R2-)m-OH, wherein R2 and R3, same or different, are each an allylene group, straight chain or branched, having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and wherein m and n are each 1 to about 100, or a mixture thereof. These diesters and polyesters of formula (I) or (II) are quite effective in stabilizing the dibenzoylmethane derivative UV-A filter compounds making them more effective, and effective for longer periods of time.

New, effective and non-toxic compounded henna based hair dyes that are non-toxic, natural and hypoallergenic that provide an alternative to conventional hair color. The products are made using 100% Green Chemistry and do not utilize encapsulation.

Attribute data for indicating the attributes of a customer and feature parameters for indicating physical features are recorded in a customer chart. In a server, from among a plurality of hairstyle data and coloring data stored in a style content database in advance in association with the attribute data and the feature parameters, hairstyle data and coloring data which match the attribute data and the feature parameters of the customer recorded in the customer chart are searched for. At the same time, the image of the face portion of customer imaged in advance are combined with the searched hairstyle data and coloring data, to thereby generate the image of the customer. The generated image is suggested to the customer, as the image of the customer having a hairstyle that objectively suits the customer.

Provided is a pedestrian trailing detection method based on RGB-D. The method comprises the steps that a foreground target is detected firstly through a depth image in a monitor area, then a human head target is precisely detected and located according to hair color information and depth outline information of the head and the shoulders, finally, the human head target is trailed through a camshaft algorithm, and then whether a trailing phenomenon occurs or not is judged. According to the method, pedestrians and luggage can be effectively recognized, the pedestrians can be precisely counted, the pedestrians cannot be mistaken for the luggage, the luggage cannot be mistaken for the pedestrians, high detection precision is achieved on the multi-people trailing phenomenon, and the method is especially suitable for the occasions, such as entrance guards, station security checkpoints and enterprise access channels.

A hair coloring system having a grid and associated quads. The quads are held against the scalp with a tie-down tool. Such placement allows the dyeing of hair up to the root structure. A hair manipulating tool enables a user to separate the hair into manageable quantities. The hair manipulating tool also enables the user to efficiently thread the hair strand through the quad structure.

Primary intermediates useful hair coloring systems comprise quaternized pyrrolidine compounds. The invention provides new quaternized pyrrolidine of Formula (1): wherein X is Cl, Br, I, or R3 SO4; R is a C1 to C22 alkyl group or a C1 to C22 mono or dihydroxyalkyl group; R1 and R2 are each independently a C1 to C4 alkyl group; R3 is a C1 to C22 alkyl group or a C1 to C22 mono or dihydroxyalkyl group; R4 is a hydrogen atom, a C1 to C5 alkyl group or such an alkyl group substituted with one or more hydroxy or amino moieties; and R5 is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxy group.

The invention relates to methods of coloring the hair with cluster-modified water and the ability to achieve enhanced color and conditioning for the hair that is color-treated. The cluster-modified water can be ionized water such as alkalinic or acidic water, or structured water such as I or S water. In addition, the cluster-modified water can be applied to the hair as a pre-saturating treatment and / or a post-saturating treatment relative to the hair color treatment process. Additional benefits of the present invention are the ability to minimize the use of harsh chemicals and dyes while still achieving an enriched color, and increased softness and smoothness to the color-treated hair. The present invention can also be used with mordanting salts. The present invention also includes a hair coloring kit including the cluster-modified water for post-saturating and / or pre-saturating the hair.

A hair treatment kit suitable for application as a multistep hair color revitalizing product is disclosed. The kit contains:(a) a first composition containing a temporary dye, a semipermanent hair dye, or a mixture thereof,(b) a second composition containing a silicone hair glossing agent, and labeling having indicia instructing a topical application of the second composition to hair after a topical application of the first composition to the hair.

An apparatus for analyzing a sample hair mixture having a mixture of two hair colors and an overall spectrum representative of the two colors, comprising: a first color selector, configured to select a first spectrum representative of a first color in the hair mixture from a first group of at least one spectrum, and an iterative spectrum combiner, associated with the first color selector and configured to iteratively combine therewith a second spectrum representative of a second color in the hair mixture from a second group of spectra over the first spectrum, thereby to find an optimal combination of first and second spectrum which is a closest match to the overall spectrum.