Facial Tile Analysis for Cosmetic Skin Attribute Visualization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Consumers face challenges in identifying and understanding their cosmetic skin attributes, particularly visually imperceivable ones, leading to information overload and difficulty in making informed decisions about skin care, especially with the rise of digital skin analysis tools.
Innovation Solution
A method that involves obtaining a digital image of the face, defining tiles across the image, analyzing each tile for cosmetic skin attributes, and assigning a single degree of indicium to each tile to visualize and display the attributes in a simplified manner, reducing information clutter and improving user experience on portable devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If comprehensive skin analysis information is provided to consumers, then the accuracy of skin attribute identification is improved, but information overload occurs making it difficult for consumers to understand and act on the information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides comprehensive skin analysis information into discrete, manageable zones on the face. Each zone is analyzed separately for specific skin attributes (pores, wrinkles, pigmentation, etc.) and presented as distinct findings rather than a overwhelming mass of data. This segmentation allows consumers to process information about specific facial regions independently, reducing cognitive load while maintaining comprehensive coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different levels of detail and analysis to different facial zones based on their specific characteristics and consumer relevance. High-priority areas with visible concerns receive more detailed analysis and prominent display, while other areas are analyzed but presented with appropriate weight. This local quality approach ensures important information is emphasized without presenting all data with equal prominence, preventing information overload.
2Measurement precision
If detailed analysis of multiple skin attributes is performed, then the completeness of skin assessment is improved, but the complexity of the analysis system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a universal image processing platform that can detect multiple skin attributes (pores, wrinkles, pigmentation, texture, etc.) using the same fundamental technology base. Rather than requiring separate specialized systems for each attribute, a single multi-functional analysis engine processes all skin concerns, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining comprehensive detection capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent varies analysis parameters and detection thresholds based on the specific skin attribute being measured and the facial zone being analyzed. The system dynamically adjusts measurement parameters to optimize detection for each attribute type rather than using fixed parameters for all attributes. This parameter adaptation allows comprehensive multi-attribute analysis without requiring equally complex dedicated systems for each attribute.
3Loss of information
If all analyzed skin attribute data is displayed to consumers, then the completeness of information provided is improved, but consumer understanding and decision-making become difficult due to information overload
Solution Approach 1:
The patent presents skin analysis results as segmented information about specific facial zones (forehead, cheeks, nose, chin, etc.) with each zone containing relevant attribute findings. This spatial segmentation mirrors how consumers naturally perceive their faces and makes information more digestible. Consumers can focus on specific zones of concern rather than being presented with a undifferentiated mass of data about the entire face.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and highlights the most relevant and actionable skin attribute findings for each facial zone, separating critical information from less important data. Rather than displaying all measured parameters equally, the system identifies and presents the key issues that consumers should address through skincare decisions. This extraction of essential information maintains completeness while improving understandability.
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AI summary
A method of visualizing at least one cosmetic skin attribute of a subject is provided. The method includes obtaining a digital image of the face of a person, defining a plurality of tiles across the image, analyzing each of the defined tiles for the at least one cosmetic skin attribute, assigning a single degree of indicium uniquely to each tile based on the analyzed at least one cosmetic skin attribute of the tile, and displaying at least some of the tiles so that a user can visualize the cosmetic skin attribute. The displayed tiles may be selected to indicate to user a cosmetic skin attribute condition that is better relative to the non-displayed tiles, based on the analyzed skin attribute.