Contour Tanning Mask Segmentation for Facial Shade Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cosmetic tanning methods fail to effectively create a contoured face appearance by uniformly tanning the face, as they lack targeted control over tan areas, leading to uneven shades that hinder optimal makeup application.
Innovation Solution
A contour tanning mask design that covers the face while exposing specific areas like the outer jaw bones, forehead, and nose, with slit openings and temple covers, allowing for focused tanning and a contoured look, using soft material for comfort and attachment via ear loops.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If a full-face cover is used for tanning, then the entire face receives uniform tan, but the desired contoured appearance with darker outer areas and lighter middle areas cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The mask is divided into multiple functional zones: covered areas (center forehead, nose, lips, chin) and exposed areas (outer jawlines, temples, cheeks). This segmentation allows selective tanning of specific facial regions to create contouring effects, resolving the contradiction between achieving facial shape control and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the face are treated with different qualities - some areas are covered by the mask to receive less tan while outer areas remain exposed to receive more tan. This local differentiation creates the desired contoured appearance with darker outer regions and lighter center regions, solving the contradiction between shape control and operational simplicity.
2Shape
If cloth or material is placed on the face to limit tan areas, then contouring is possible, but the solution is cumbersome and lacks specific design for contouring purposes
Solution Approach 1:
The mask integrates multiple functions into a single device: it provides facial coverage, defines contouring zones through its specific opening pattern, ensures proper positioning via ear loops, and offers comfort through soft interior material. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate contouring materials, resolving the contradiction between achieving contoured appearance and reducing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The mask's design inherently provides contouring functionality without requiring additional accessories or complex setup. The strategic openings and covered areas are built into the mask structure itself, allowing users to achieve contouring effects simply by wearing the mask, thus resolving the contradiction between shape control and device simplicity.
3Shape
If the middle of the face is kept lighter and the outside darker for contouring, then ideal contoured look is achieved, but the mask must precisely control exposure areas which increases design complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The mask employs clear segmentation between covered and exposed zones, with the center facial areas (forehead, nose, lips, chin) covered and outer areas (jawlines, temples, cheeks) exposed. This straightforward binary segmentation achieves the desired shade distribution without complex control mechanisms, resolving the contradiction between contour accuracy and design simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The mask applies different treatment qualities to different facial regions - covered areas receive reduced tan exposure while exposed outer areas receive increased tan exposure. This local quality differentiation creates the contoured shade pattern naturally, solving the contradiction between achieving precise shade distribution and maintaining simple device design.
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AI summary
A mask for facial contouring that includes: a main portion, where the main portion is adapted to cover a portion of a user's face leaving exposure of a user's outer jaw bone; eye covers, where the eye covers cover the user's eyes; a lip cover, where the lip cover covers the user's lips; temple covers extending from the main portion covering each temple area of the user's face; slit openings along a nose section of the mask; openings at a forehead portion of the mask; and an ear loop on each side of the mask for attaching the mask to the user's face. Each side of the mask may include curved exposure of the user's outer jaw bone and preferably the mask includes a soft material on an interior of the mask.