Makeup Assistance Device Using Image Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in replicating makeup looks from others, such as celebrities or models, as existing technologies do not provide assistance for referencing makeup used by others, requiring users to specify detailed information about the makeup, which can be challenging, especially for those with limited knowledge.
Innovation Solution
A makeup assisting apparatus and method that acquires images of a user's face and a reference face with makeup, identifies facial areas, and presents the makeup used by the reference face in association with the corresponding areas of the user's face, allowing users to easily replicate the makeup look without needing to specify details.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If users designate makeup similar to others by specifying details (color, application concentration, application range), then the makeup can be accurately replicated, but the operation becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system captures an image of the reference face with makeup applied and automatically extracts makeup information from that image. Instead of requiring users to manually specify makeup details, the system copies the makeup appearance from the reference image and applies it to the target face, significantly simplifying the operation while maintaining accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary process that automatically analyzes the reference image to extract makeup characteristics (color, concentration, application range). This intermediary step translates visual makeup information into actionable data without requiring direct user input of detailed specifications
2Ease of manufacture
If users manually input makeup information to replicate others' makeup, then the makeup can be applied, but the time and effort required increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary analysis of the reference image to extract all necessary makeup information before the user needs to apply makeup. By pre-processing the reference image to identify makeup regions, colors, and application areas, the system eliminates the time-consuming manual specification process
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically extracts and processes makeup information from the reference image without requiring user intervention. The automated image analysis and makeup information extraction perform the work that would otherwise require significant user time and effort
Data Source
AI summary
To appropriately assist with the application of makeup involving referencing a makeup technique of another person, this makeup application assistance device includes: first face part acquisition unit that acquires face part regions of a first face from a first image obtained by capturing the first face; second face part acquisition unit that acquires face part regions of a second face to which makeup has been applied, from a second image obtained by capturing the second face; reference makeup technique acquisition unit that acquires, for each face part of the second face, a makeup technique, which is a makeup application method, from the second image on the basis of the face part regions of the second face; and makeup technique presentation unit that associates the acquired makeup techniques with the corresponding face part regions of the first face, and presents the makeup techniques to a user.