JP2003252721A - Cosmetic-preparing apparatus and program therefor and cosmetic-selling system using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cosmetic-preparing apparatus which can quickly supply cosmetics fit to the skin natures of individual customers. <P>SOLUTION: This cosmetic-preparing apparatus is characterized by comprising an information processing unit having an input portion for receiving the information of customers and holding cosmetic-preparing information, and a cosmetic- preparing unit having a raw material-storing portion for storing a plurality of cosmetic raw materials, a mixing portion for mixing the cosmetic raw materials, a container-storing portion for storing containers to be filled with the cosmetic, and a product-discharging portion for discharging the containers filled with the cosmetic mixed in the mixing portion, wherein the information- processing unit prescribes cosmetics on the bases of customer information received in the input portion and skin nature information obtained with a skin nature detection portion, and wherein the cosmetic-preparing unit prepares the cosmetics on the basis of the obtained prescription, fills the containers with the prepared cosmetic, and discharges the cosmetic-filled containers. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cosmetic preparation device for supplying cosmetics suitable for the skin of an individual customer, a program therefor, and a cosmetics sales system using the program.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art With the increasing interest in beauty in recent years, it has become possible to manufacture and sell cosmetics in response to customer requests. As a conventional technique for selling cosmetics of this type, there is a technique disclosed in JP 2001-126140 A.

This is because a cosmetics salesperson listens to a customer's request at a cosmetics sales office, a colorist makes a prescription most suitable for the customer's request, and a manufacturing responsible engineer sets up a lineup based on this prescription and a color sample. It is a system that mixes raw materials, semi-finished products, bulk cosmetics, and other raw materials in a small factory, fills them into containers, and sells them on the spot. This technology is suitable for makeup cosmetics such as foundations and lipsticks.

On the other hand, the skin quality, which is a characteristic of human skin, is roughly classified into dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, etc., but each of them has a different degree and appears in combination.
It is formed by being influenced by acquired factors such as the environment in which it was raised and innate factors that are born, and it has a diverse skin quality. Also, with the rapid development of genetic engineering, human skin quality can be considered from the viewpoint of endocrine, digestive system, immune system, metabolic system, etc., which are considered to affect skin quality at the DNA level. Is becoming.

[0005]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional techniques, it is not possible to deal with the skin quality of the above-mentioned person who is rich in variety, and the colors and scents meet the customer's request. However, customers who purchase cosmetics that do not match the skin quality may cause health problems such as rashes and red spots.

[0006] Further, since the colorist and the engineer responsible for manufacturing are humans and their ability is limited, even if the customer handes over the cosmetics within the same day, the waiting time of the customer is long and the receptionist There is a problem that the convenience of the customer is poor because it is necessary to set the end of time early. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to realize a cosmetic preparation device capable of promptly supplying a cosmetic suitable for the skin quality of each customer.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a cosmetic blending apparatus, comprising: an information processing section having an input section for receiving customer information of a customer; A raw material storage unit for storing cosmetic raw materials, a mixing unit for mixing the cosmetic raw materials, a container storage unit for storing a container for filling cosmetics, and a product discharging unit for discharging the container filled with the cosmetics mixed in the mixing unit. The cosmetic mixing unit is provided, and the information processing unit prescribes the cosmetics based on the cosmetic preparation information based on the customer information received at the input unit, and the cosmetic mixing unit mixes the cosmetics based on the prescription and fills the container. And then discharged.

Further, the control unit of the information processing unit of the cosmetic preparation apparatus is based on the input means for receiving the customer information of the customer, the dispensing information acquisition means for obtaining the cosmetic dispensing information, and the customer information received by the input means. And a prescription means for prescribing a cosmetic product based on the cosmetic preparation information, and based on the prescription by the prescribing means, it functions as a cosmetic preparation means for preparing a cosmetic product by a cosmetic preparation unit, filling it into a container, and discharging it.

[0009]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of a cosmetic preparation apparatus according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First Embodiment Example FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram thereof, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a cosmetic preparation device thereof, and FIG. 3 shows a product discharge portion thereof. FIG.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a cosmetic blending device, which is installed in a cosmetics store, a pharmacy, a drug store, a beauty shop, or any other store that handles cosmetics. An information processing unit 2 such as a personal computer controls the cosmetic preparation apparatus 1. Reference numeral 3 denotes a display unit having a display screen such as a CRT or LCD, which displays a screen for inquiring the customer's request, medical history, skin quality, etc., a screen for guiding the operation of the customer, etc.

Reference numeral 4 denotes an input unit such as a keyboard, which accepts input of customer information such as customer's request and skin quality. Reference numeral 5 is a skin quality detection unit, which is a camera for acquiring the skin screen of the customer,
It is equipped with a sensor such as a moisture meter, an elasticity meter, a PH meter, and a color meter, which detects skin quality information of the customer. A cosmetic mixing unit 6 mixes cosmetics suitable for the skin quality of the customer, fills the container, and discharges it.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 11 denotes a control unit of the cosmetics blending apparatus 1, which is provided in the information processing unit 2 and is connected to the cosmetics blending unit 6 by a connecting portion 12, and the cosmetics blending unit 6 such as the cosmetics blending unit 6 is connected. 1 controls each part.
Reference numeral 13 denotes a storage unit of the cosmetic preparation device 1, and the information processing unit 2
A program such as a "cosmetic prescription program" for prescribing cosmetics suitable for the customer's skin quality executed by the control unit 11, processing results by the control unit 11, customer files, cosmetic dispensing information, etc. are stored. .

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 21 is a blending control unit,
It is connected to the control unit 11 of the information processing unit 2 by the connection unit 22 and controls each unit of the cosmetic preparation unit 6 according to a command from the control unit 11. A storage unit 23 of the cosmetic preparation unit 6 stores a program executed by the preparation control unit 21, a processing result by the preparation control unit 21, and the like.

A printing unit 24 prints a label to be attached to the container. Reference numeral 25 denotes a mixing section, which mixes the cosmetic raw materials which are weighed based on the prescription and collected in the mixing section 25. Reference numeral 26 denotes a pump, which transports the cosmetic raw material selected by the prescription to the mixing section 25.

Reference numeral 27 denotes a raw material storage unit, which is stored in a plurality of raw material tanks. In addition, from the raw material tank to the pump 26
A dedicated pipe is provided for each raw material tank in the pipe that reaches the mixing section 25 via the. In addition, raw material information is attached to each of the cosmetic raw materials that are the contents of each raw material tank, and the management information such as the type and amount thereof, the expiration date, and the identifier indicating the storage position is stored in the storage unit 23. Types and effects,
Prescription information such as the combined action with other cosmetic raw materials, the limitation of the addition amount, and other contents to be considered in prescription are stored in the cosmetic preparation information of the storage unit 13.

Reference numeral 31 denotes a filling unit, which fills and seals the cosmetic product mixed from the container storage unit 32 with the cosmetic product mixed in the mixing unit 21. Reference numeral 33 is a product discharge unit, which delivers the cosmetics filled in the container to the customer as a product. Three
Reference numeral 4 denotes a cleaning liquid, which is mixed by the pump 35 every time mixing of one type of prescription cosmetics by the mixing unit 25 is completed.
5, the inside of the mixing section 25 is washed and the mixing section 2
The pipe from 5 to the filling unit 31 is also washed, and the waste liquid storage unit 36
It is stored in and stored temporarily.

Reference numeral 37 is a cleaning device, which is a HEPA (High
h Efficiency Particulate
Air) A filter 37a for taking in outside air such as a filter and a filter 37b for taking in air in the cosmetic preparation unit 6 are provided, and the clean air from which dust has been removed by the filters 37a, 37b is used in the cosmetic preparation unit 6 or as a product. The air is blown into the exhaust unit 33.

In FIG. 3, the broken line shows the connection of transmission and reception of electric signals, and the solid line shows the movement of materials such as cosmetic raw materials and containers. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 41 denotes a transport path, which transports a container 43 filled with a cosmetic product having a label 42, which is a product, to the product discharge unit 33. Reference numeral 44 denotes a carry-in shutter, which is provided so as to isolate the inside of the product discharge unit 33 from the inside of the cosmetic preparation unit 6, and when the product is carried in, it opens to receive the product into the product discharge unit 33.

Reference numeral 45 denotes a discharge shutter, which is a product discharge unit 3
It is installed so as to isolate the inside and the outside air, and when the product is delivered to the customer, it opens to deliver the product to the customer. Four
Reference numeral 6 denotes an introduction duct, which is connected to the blower section of the cleaning device 37, communicates with the inside of the product discharge section 33 by opening the introduction valve 47, and introduces clean air.

An exhaust duct 48 is open to the outside air, and an exhaust valve 49 is opened to communicate with the outside air when scavenging the inside of the product discharge portion 33 with clean air. The operation of the above configuration will be described. In addition, the cosmetics referred to here include makeup cosmetics such as foundation, lipstick, blusher, ice cream, and manicure, lotion, beauty essence, emulsion, face wash, and other basic cosmetics, as well as soaps, shampoos, hair treatment agents, The hair styling agent, the hair nourishing agent, and the toothpaste are collectively referred to, but in the present embodiment, the operation will be mainly described as a basic cosmetic.

When a customer desires to purchase a cosmetic that suits his or her skin, the customer first registers at a store. A counselor is stationed at this shop. That is, the customer selects “register” from the menu screen displayed on the display unit 3 of the cosmetic mixing apparatus 1. Upon detecting this, the control unit 11 of the cosmetic preparation apparatus 1 displays on the display unit 3 a message prompting the user to input personal information such as the customer's name and date of birth, and a password such as a personal identification number or a keyword for identifying the individual. To do.

According to this, the customer inputs personal information, password, etc. through the input section 4. At this time, except for inputting the password, the counselor stationed at the store or a salesclerk of the store may input personal information while interacting with the customer. When the input of the personal information and the password is completed, the control unit 11 displays the content on the display unit 3,
When the customer confirms this, a new customer file is created in the storage unit 13, and personal information, password, etc. are stored and registered.

After this registration, the input of the customer's name and password serves as a customer specifying means for specifying the customer. When the registration is completed, the control unit 11 redisplays the menu screen on the display unit 3. To purchase cosmetics, the customer selects "Purchase" from the menu screen. Control unit 11 that detects this
Displays on the display unit 3 a message prompting the customer to input the customer's name and password, which is the customer specifying means.

According to this, when the customer inputs the name and password, the control unit 11 specifies the customer file of the corresponding customer stored in the storage unit 13 by the input customer name and password, and a new customer or a returning visitor. Make a decision. That is, it is determined that the customer file is a return visitor if the corresponding customer file includes the customer skin quality fixing information and sales information described later, and the new customer is not included.

When the customer is a new customer (which will be described later when the customer is a new customer), the control unit 11 displays on the display unit 3 the customer information such as the type of cosmetics desired by the customer, the request for the cosmetic, and the skin quality of the customer. Display the inquiry screen. While receiving advice from a counselor or the like as necessary, the customer inputs customer information such as the skin quality of the customer to be inquired in a request or inquiry format by the input unit 4.

At the time of inputting this customer information, if the customer determines that the inquiry content alone is not sufficient to express his / her skin quality, or if he / she does not fully understand his / her skin quality, etc., it is displayed on the inquiry screen. Select the "Skin quality measurement" that has been performed. Alternatively, if the counselor or the like makes the same judgment, it is advised to select “skin quality measurement”. Upon detecting this, the control unit 11 causes the display unit 3 to display the skin quality information acquisition procedure by each sensor that detects the customer's skin quality information provided in the skin quality detection unit 5.

The customer obtains the skin quality information of the customer using some or all of the sensors that detect the skin quality information according to the procedure while receiving advice from the counselor or the like as necessary. When the input of the customer information is completed, the control unit 11 inputs the type of the inputted cosmetics, the request for the cosmetic, and the skin quality information (when the skin quality detection unit 5 acquires the skin quality information, the customer information is also added). As a result, the cosmetic prescription program is executed and the cosmetic preparation information stored in the storage unit 13 based on the customer information is used to prescribe a cosmetic that satisfies the customer's request and skin quality. To do.

When the ingredients of the cosmetic raw material to be prescribed include ingredients such as allantoin, estradiol, undecylenic acid, and aluminum chloride, which have an upper limit of addition according to the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law, the upper limit of the addition amount is set. Try to prescribe. When the prescription of cosmetics is completed, the control unit 11
The prescription is supplied to the cosmetic blending unit 6 by the connecting portion 12.
Transfer to.

Mixing control section 21 of cosmetic mixing unit 6
Prepares a cosmetic product which receives the prescription via the connection portion 22 and is supplied to the customer. That is, the blending control unit 21 weighs each prescribed cosmetic ingredient from the ingredient tank stored in the ingredient storage unit 27 according to the prescribed amount by the prescribed amount and transports it to the mixing unit 25 by the pump 26 and the dedicated pipe. To do.

It should be noted that the cosmetic raw material is a dedicated pipe or pump 2.
If there is a risk of corroding 6, the dedicated piping and pump 26 made of a material with high corrosion resistance against cosmetic raw materials
To use. Further, the measurement of the cosmetic raw material is performed by mixing the cosmetic raw material which is transported to the mixing portion 25 and input.
5 may be performed by detecting an increase in weight.
The amount of cosmetic raw materials transported to the
It is also possible to detect the weight increase of the mixing portion 25 and re-weigh the amount of the added amount to double check.

When all of the prescribed cosmetic ingredients are transported to and put into the mixing section 25, the blending control section 21 mixes these cosmetic ingredients by the mixing section 25, and at the same time, stores them in an appropriate container storage section 32. The container 43 is transferred to the filling section 31 by a transfer means (not shown) and is put on standby. In the process of mixing and discharging cosmetics, the control unit 11 of the cosmetic mixing apparatus 1 controls the contents of the cosmetic mixing unit 6 to mix the cosmetic raw materials according to the prescription, that is, the types and usage amounts of the cosmetic raw materials, the purpose of the prescription, The effect, contents to be considered in use, contents considered in prescription, and the like may be displayed on the display unit 3 as compounding information.

When the mixing of the prescribed cosmetic ingredients is completed, the blending control section 21 transfers the mixed cosmetics from the mixing section 25 to the filling section 31, and fills the container 43 waiting in the filling section 31 with the mixed cosmetics. To seal. At this time, the blending control unit 21 creates a label 42 on which the content of the cosmetics such as the components and the amount of the cosmetics to be supplied to the customer by the printing unit 24, the manufacturing date, the expiration date, the usage guideline, and the handling precautions are printed. Then, this is conveyed to the filling unit 31 and attached to the container 43.

In this way, the production of cosmetics as a product is completed. When the production of the product is completed, the blending control unit 21
Transports the product to the product discharge unit 33 through the transport path 41. When the product is transported to the position just before the loading shutter 44,
A detection sensor (not shown) detects this.

The blending control unit 21 that receives this detection signal
Opens the carry-in shutter 44 to carry the product into the product discharge portion 33. After confirming that the product has been loaded, the blending control unit 21 closes the loading shutter 44 to isolate the inside of the product discharging unit 33 from the inside of the cosmetic blending unit 6, and then opens the discharging shutter 45 and performs control. This is notified to the section 11.

Upon receiving the notification, the control section 11 of the cosmetic preparation apparatus 1 displays on the display section 3 that the cosmetic suitable for the customer's request and skin quality is completed. The customer takes out the product from the inside of the product discharge unit 33, confirms the contents, and inputs the fact through the input unit 4. The control unit 11, which has detected the confirmation,
Calculate the price of the cosmetics supplied to the customer based on the prescription,
The cost of the container 43 and the like and the prescription fee are added to this to calculate the price, and the price is displayed on the display unit 3 together with the content.

The counselor or the like confirms the displayed contents, and the customer pays the price, and the sales of the cosmetics that match the customer's request and skin quality are completed. In parallel with this, the control unit 11
The prescription of the cosmetics supplied to the customer, the date and time of the prescription, and the like are stored in the corresponding customer file of the storage unit 13 as sales information. In this case, the customer information temporarily stored in the storage unit 13 is the skin quality information acquired by the skin quality detection unit included therein and the skin quality information common to all cosmetic prescriptions in the answers to the inquiry contents. Is stored as a customer skin quality fixed information, and other skin quality information peculiar to the prescribed cosmetics is attached to the sales information as customer skin quality variation information and stored in the customer file.

Further, the blending control section 21 transports the cleaning liquid 34 to the mixing section 25 by the pump 35 and cleans the inside thereof. After cleaning the mixing section 25, the blending control section 21 sends the cleaning solution to the filling section 31, cleans the inside of the pipe to the filling section 31, and sends the waste solution to the waste solution storage section 36 for temporary storage. In the product discharge part 33, the blending control part 21 closes the discharge shutter 45 after confirming that the customer has received the product, isolates the inside of the product discharge part 33 from the outside air, and opens the introduction valve 47. Then, the cleaning device 37 takes in the generated clean air through the introduction duct 46, and the exhaust valve 49
Is opened to open to the outside air by the exhaust duct 48 and the inside of the product discharge part 33 is scavenged.

The blending control unit 21 which has judged the end of the scavenging after the elapse of a certain time or the like closes the exhaust valve 49 to close it completely, then closes the introduction valve 47 to shut off the clean air, and the product discharge unit 33. Keep a slight positive pressure inside to prevent dust from entering from the outside.
The cleaning device 37 always operates to clean the inside of the cosmetic preparation unit 6.

That is, in the case where the cosmetic mixing unit 6 is initially installed and then restarted after a long period of rest, or after the cosmetic mixing unit 6 is maintained again, the maintenance staff, the store clerk or the counselor is shown. Not open the valve device to open the inside of the cosmetic preparation unit 6 to the outside air, operate the cleaning device 37 to suck the outside air through the filter 37a, and generate the clean air from which dust contained therein is removed. The air is blown into the cosmetic preparation unit 6 to scaveng the interior of the cosmetic preparation unit 6.

After the scavenging is completed, the clerk or the like closes the valve device to isolate it from the outside air, and switches the cleaning device 37 to automatic operation. The blending control unit 21, which has detected the switching to the automatic operation, confirms that the pressure in the cosmetic blending unit 6 has reached a predetermined positive pressure, and checks the intake air of the cleaning device 37 by the filter 3
Switching to 7b side, the air in the cosmetic mixing unit 6 is circulated while removing dust by the filter 37b to maintain a clean state.

The clean air generated by the cleaning device 37 is branched into two directions, one is sent into the cosmetic mixing unit 6 and is circulated for use, and the other is sent to the above-mentioned product discharge part 33 and after the product is discharged. It is used for scavenging in the product discharge part 33. When the air in the cosmetic blending unit 6 is insufficient due to scavenging in the product discharge unit 33, the blending control unit 21 detects this by a change in pressure or the like, and the intake air is filtered by the filter 37.
Switch to the a side to introduce outside air and maintain a predetermined positive pressure.

As described above, the operation for a new customer is completed. In the case of a returning visitor, the control unit 11 of the cosmetic mixing apparatus 1 extracts the content of the cosmetics most recently purchased by the customer based on the sales information included in the customer file of the corresponding customer, and whether or not there is a feeling of use or a failure occurrence for the cosmetic. A screen is displayed on the display unit 3 to inquire about the evaluation of the above.

When the customer does not have any dissatisfaction or trouble with the cosmetic, the customer inputs an end message through the input unit 4. When dissatisfaction or failure occurs, the counselor or the like listens to the contents in detail and inputs the customer's request or symptom through the input unit 4. If there is no input to the inquiry about evaluation, the control unit 11 determines that the prescription of the cosmetic product is suitable for the customer, and if so, acquires the content as evaluation information, Store in addition to the sales information in the corresponding customer file.

It should be noted that this evaluation information is utilized to refer to the case of re-prescribing the same cosmetics to the customer and to supply the customer with a more suitable cosmetics. In parallel with accumulating the evaluation information, the control unit 11 displays a list of cosmetics that the customer has purchased in the past on the display unit 3 based on the sales information. When the customer repurchases the cosmetics therein, the input unit 4 selects and inputs the cosmetics.

Upon detecting this, the control unit 11 makes a recommended change to the previous prescription depending on the previous prescription and efficacy of the cosmetic, and the evaluation information of the cosmetic depending on the content and environmental changes such as seasons. If there is a content, the prescription, efficacy, etc. are displayed on the display unit 3 and presented to the customer. The customer confirms the contents while receiving advice from a counselor or the like as necessary, and selects and inputs "repurchase", "recommended prescription purchase", or "prescription change" of the previously purchased product.

If "repurchase" or "recommended prescription purchase" is selected, prescription has already been made, and the subsequent operation is completed by the control unit 11 for prescription of cosmetics for the above new customer. Since it is the same as the subsequent operation, the description thereof will be omitted. When “change prescription” is selected, the control unit 11
Displays the customer skin quality variation information used for the previous prescription on the display unit 3 with reference to the sales information in the customer file.

The customer selects and inputs the contents to be changed from the displayed previous customer skin quality variation information while receiving advice from the counselor or the like as necessary. In addition to this, when "skin quality measurement" is necessary, skin quality information is acquired in the same manner as in the case of the new customer described above. Since the subsequent operation is the same as the operation after the input of the customer information in the case of the new customer described above is omitted, the description thereof will be omitted, but if "skin quality measurement" is performed, the customer skin quality fixed information is set. When the acquired content is re-measured by adding the content, the content is updated and stored in the customer file.

When the customer purchases a new cosmetic product, the customer selects "new purchase" through the input unit 4. Upon detecting this, the control unit 11 displays the customer skin quality fixed information of the customer file on the display unit 3, and displays a screen for inquiring the desired cosmetic type, the request therefor, and the customer skin quality variation information necessary for the prescription. indicate.

The customer inputs necessary contents while receiving advice from a counselor or the like as necessary. When "skin quality measurement" is necessary, skin quality information is acquired in the same manner as above. Subsequent operations are the same as the operations after the input of the customer information in the case of the new customer is completed, and therefore the description thereof will be omitted.

In this way, cosmetics suitable for the customer's request and skin quality in the case of returning customers are sold. Maintenance of the cosmetic preparation unit 6 is performed as follows. The blending control unit 21 of the cosmetic blending unit 6 constantly stores the cosmetic raw material, the cosmetic raw material, the cleaning liquid 34, and the container storage 32.
The remaining amount of the container 43, the storage amount of the waste liquid storage unit 36, and the like are confirmed and stored in the storage unit 23 as management information.

In the case of a cosmetic raw material, when a raw material tank is newly stored in the raw material storage unit 27, the type and amount of the cosmetic raw material which is the contents, the amount, the expiration date, etc. are input by a staff member or the like. In this case, in order to efficiently replace the raw material tank of the cosmetic raw material, the position of the raw material tank to be replaced is displayed on the display unit 3 by the identifier of the storage position of the cosmetic raw material included in the management information of the cosmetic raw material. May be.

The blending control unit 21 updates the management information in the storage unit 23 by attaching the storage date and time to the input information. The blending control unit 21 calculates the remaining amount of the cosmetic raw material by subtracting the amount used each time the cosmetic is blended by the prescription, and updates the remaining amount of the cosmetic raw material corresponding to the management information based on this. Similarly, other remaining amounts and the like are managed.

When the remaining amount of the cosmetic raw material is less than the specified amount or when the expiration date is approaching, the blending control unit 21
The blending control unit 21 notifies the content to the control unit 11 of the cosmetic blending apparatus 1, and the control unit 11 saves the content in the storage unit 13 as a maintenance file. Further, when it is difficult to maintain the positive pressure inside the cosmetic preparation unit 6 or when a slight abnormality such as a long product transport time is detected as compared with the standard, the part and the content thereof are notified, and the control unit is notified. 11 also saves its contents in the maintenance file.

The clerk or the like displays a clerk-dedicated menu on the display unit 3 periodically or as needed, and selects the contents regarding maintenance from the screen. At this time, the control unit 11 controls the storage unit 13
The maintenance files stored in are displayed on the display unit 3 as a list or the like. Based on the contents, the staff members order the cosmetic raw materials to be replenished and the waste liquid storage unit 36 that is temporarily stored.
Arrangements such as waste liquid treatment and abnormality repair are made to maintain the smooth operation of the cosmetic mixing unit 6.

As described above, the cosmetic blending apparatus according to the present embodiment can supply a wide variety of cosmetics suitable for the skin quality of the customer, and can prevent health problems caused by cosmetics that are incompatible with the skin quality. It is possible to supply safe cosmetics that can be prevented in advance and meet the customer's request. Also, by automatically performing all the processes from prescription to formulation of cosmetics, the time required for manufacturing cosmetics can be shortened,
The convenience for the customer can be improved, and the labor required for the manufacturing process of the factory, such as the engineer responsible for manufacturing, can be reduced.

Further, by obtaining the skin quality of the customer objectively and quantitatively by the skin quality detecting unit, it becomes possible to supply the cosmetics which are more suitable to the skin of the customer with higher accuracy. Furthermore, by prescribing a specific component of the cosmetic raw material contained in the formulation with an upper limit for the amount added, it is possible to supply a safe cosmetic product. Furthermore, by using a dedicated pipe between the raw material tank for each cosmetic raw material stored in the raw material storage section and the mixing section, it is possible to prevent corrosion by the cosmetic raw material and prevent unexpected mixing of ingredients. As a result, safer cosmetics can be supplied, and at the same time, it is not necessary to clean the dedicated pipe to the mixing section, and the cleaning device can be simplified.

Further, by measuring the weight increase of the cosmetic raw material transported and input to the mixing portion and measuring it, the accurate amount of the prescribed cosmetic raw material can be measured, which is more accurate. In addition, it is possible to mix cosmetics suitable for the skin of the customer. Also, by reconfirming the amount of cosmetic raw material weighed in advance by increasing the weight of the mixing part, it can be confirmed that the prescribed cosmetic raw material was surely put into the mixing part, and the amount should be double checked. Since it is possible to further improve the accuracy of measuring the raw materials for cosmetics, it is possible to more accurately formulate cosmetics that are suitable for the skin of the customer.

Further, by displaying the formulation information of the formulation performed by the cosmetic formulation unit on the display unit and transmitting effective information to the customer, the customer's understanding and trust of the cosmetic product is deepened, and the customer's satisfaction is improved. Can be improved. Further, by printing and sticking the content of the cosmetics supplied to the customer on the label, it is possible to accurately inform the customer of considerations when using the cosmetics, and it is possible to promote the safe use of the cosmetics.

In this case, the printing may be performed directly on the container by laser ablation or the like. As a result, the label and the mechanism for conveying and sticking the label can be omitted, and the printing unit can be simplified. Furthermore, after the customer confirms the cosmetics, the cosmetics fee is immediately displayed and paid based on the prescription, so that the risk of the shop due to post-payment etc. can be avoided and the convenience of the customer is improved. To do.

Furthermore, by adding and accumulating the evaluation of the cosmetics supplied to the customer to the customer file stored in the storage unit, it becomes possible to supply the cosmetics that are more suitable for the skin quality of the customer. Furthermore, by providing a cleaning device in the cosmetic preparation unit, it is possible to blow clean air from which dust has been removed into the cosmetic preparation unit, which makes it possible to always keep the interior of the cosmetic preparation unit clean and to prevent unexpected impurities. It is possible to supply cosmetics that are clean and do not use preservatives, etc. by preventing contamination and spoilage of cosmetic raw materials.

Further, the product discharge section is provided with a carry-in shutter and a discharge shutter to shield the inside of the cosmetic preparation unit from the outside air, and when the outside air enters due to discharge of the product or the like, it is scavenged to remove the inside of the product discharge section. By maintaining the cleanliness, the inside of the cosmetic preparation unit can always be kept clean, and the same effect as above can be obtained also in the cosmetic preparation unit having the product discharge part for discharging the product to the outside.

Further effects can be obtained by adding the following contents to the first embodiment described above. By installing a sterilization device that uses ultraviolet rays, etc. in the cosmetic mixing unit to sterilize the inside of the cosmetic mixing unit, the inside of the cosmetic mixing unit can be kept clean, and the cosmetic ingredients can be prevented from spoiling. It is possible to easily supply cosmetics that do not use preservatives.

Further, this sterilizing device may be provided in the clean air blowing passage of the above-mentioned cleaning device, and the sterilized clean air may be blown into the cosmetic mixing unit or the product discharge portion. As a result, the product discharge part can be kept clean, and a cleaner product can be supplied. When a sterilizer is installed in the cosmetic preparation unit, the raw material storage part or raw material tank should be made of or covered with a material that blocks ultraviolet rays in order to protect the cosmetic raw materials from the effects of ultraviolet rays. Is desirable.

When the cosmetic raw material contains an ignitable volatile component, an explosion-proof device should be used as a device having an ignition factor such as a motor, a solenoid valve, or lighting provided in the cosmetic preparation unit. In addition to the construction, a grounding pile and a grounding plate for removing static electricity accumulated in the body of the cosmetics blending device and staff are provided. This can prevent accidents such as ignition and explosion.

When the cosmetic raw material contains volatile components such as an organic solvent, an adsorption filter such as activated carbon may be incorporated in the filter 37b or arranged in parallel to adsorb the volatile components. An adsorption filter may be provided on the side. As a result, it is possible to prevent the volatile components such as the organic solvent from flowing out to the outside air at the time of maintenance of the cosmetic preparation device.

In order to improve the maintainability of the raw material tank of the raw material storage unit, an IC tag having an IC chip built in is provided in the raw material tank, and the type and amount of the cosmetic raw material as the content, the expiration date, It records raw material information such as its effect, combined action with other cosmetic raw materials, limitation of addition amount, and other contents to be considered in prescription, and the blending control unit reads this by a wireless reading device, and the cosmetic blending unit and Necessary information is stored in the storage unit of the information processing unit.

As a result, the input work by a staff member can be omitted, the burden on the staff member can be reduced, and an input error can be prevented. Further, when a new cosmetic raw material that is not registered in the storage unit or the like is used, the work of inputting the raw material information can be omitted and efficiency can be improved. This is particularly effective when it is necessary to input raw material information into a large number of cosmetic preparation devices.

When the compatibility with the skin quality of the customer is further enhanced,
Or, if the customer's skin quality is complicated and it is difficult to formulate accurately, prepare a small amount of the prescribed cosmetics and provide this to the customer in advance by including it in absorbent cotton for cosmetics and provide the customer with a feeling of use. If the customer is satisfied, prepare a standard amount and fill the container to supply it to the customer.If not satisfied, re-formulate and perform the above work until the customer is satisfied. Repeat.

This makes it possible to further improve the compatibility of the cosmetic product with the skin quality of the customer. It is desirable that the control unit of the information processing unit automatically performs all of these operations. In addition, the cosmetics to be provided in advance may be contained in a absorbent cotton for makeup and then enclosed in a sterilized pack or the like, or may be filled in a small container and provided.

In the above description, the control section of the cosmetic preparation apparatus controls each part of the cosmetic preparation apparatus. However, the cosmetic preparation information is stored in the storage section of the cosmetic preparation unit, and the preparation control section controls the cosmetic preparation apparatus. You may make it provide the function of a part. As a result, it is possible to simply install the cosmetic preparation device by removing some restrictions such as the installation location by only preparing some devices such as the display unit and the input unit.

Second Embodiment Example FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a block diagram thereof, and FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing a product discharging portion thereof. The same parts as those in the above-described first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

In this embodiment, the respective parts of the first embodiment are integrated into a dedicated cosmetic preparation device.
The connection portion 12 of the information processing unit 2 and the connection portion 22 of the cosmetic preparation unit shown in the embodiment are omitted. Figure 5,
In FIG. 6, reference numeral 51 denotes a sheet insertion unit, which is provided in the information processing unit 2 of the cosmetic mixing apparatus 1 and includes a scanner that receives an input sheet or the like described later and reads the contents thereof, and a printer that prints detailed information or the like described later. Have.

Reference numeral 52 denotes a card insertion section, which is provided in the information processing section 2 of the cosmetic mixing apparatus 1 and is a customer's card I.
It has a function of receiving an information storage medium such as a C card, reading customer information, sales information, etc. recorded in its recording section, and writing new information. The information storage medium is I
Not only the C card, but also a smart card or the like,
It may be an information recording medium as a common card owned by an individual.

In FIG. 7, reference numeral 55 denotes an elevating device provided in the product discharge section 33, which is provided so as to elevate the stage 56 by a ball screw, a hydraulic cylinder or the like, and elevates the product placed on the stage. . The operation of the above configuration will be described. If the customer wants to buy cosmetics that suit his or her skin, first register at the retailer. In this case, the IC used by the customer as a customer identification means
Obtain the card by purchasing, lending, or providing it from a store.

After that, the procedure is the same as that of the first embodiment until "register" is selected using the cosmetics blending apparatus 1 and the input of personal information, password, etc. is completed, and the description thereof is omitted. . When the input of the personal information and the password is completed, the control unit 11 displays the contents on the display unit 3.

When the customer confirms this, the control section 11 creates a new customer file in the storage section 13 and stores and registers personal information, password, etc., and at the same time, displays the customer's IC card on the display section 3 in the card insertion section. A screen prompting for insertion into 52 is displayed. When the customer inserts the IC card into the card insertion section 52 in accordance with this, the control section 11 writes the customer's personal information and password in the recording section of the IC card, ejects the IC card to the customer, and hands it over.

After this registration, the IC card recording the registered customer information serves as a customer specifying means for specifying the customer. After the registration is completed, the control unit 11 confirming that the IC card has been removed displays the menu screen on the display unit 3 again. To purchase cosmetics, the customer selects "Purchase" from the menu screen.

Upon detecting this, the control section 11 displays on the display section 3 a screen prompting the insertion of the IC card, which is the customer specifying means, into the card insertion section 52. According to this, when the customer inserts the IC card, the control unit 11 inserts the inserted IC
The customer's name and password, as well as customer skin fixed information and sales information, are read from the card to determine whether the customer is a new customer or a returning customer.

That is, if the read information includes customer skin quality fixing information and sales information, it is determined that the customer is a re-visiting customer, and if the information does not include the customer skin quality fixing information and sales information, the customer is a new customer. When the customer is a new customer (which will be described later when the customer is a new customer), the control unit 11 displays on the display unit 3 a screen prompting the user to insert the input sheet into the sheet insertion unit 51. The customer inserts the input sheet prepared in advance or filled in while receiving advice from a counselor or the like into the sheet insertion section 51, and the control section 11 reads the content by the sheet insertion section.

This input sheet is prepared so that the customer can enter the type of cosmetics desired by the customer, the request for the cosmetics, the skin quality information inquired in the inquiry format, etc., or the selection result of the options in the mark sheet format, etc. ing. If you have any questions about the reading result of the input sheet,
The control unit 11 inquires about the contents on the display screen of the display unit 3, and the customer corrects the contents by inputting the input sheet after the correction by the input unit 4 or by reinserting the corrected input sheet.

Thereafter, the cosmetic mixing device 1 prescribes and mixes cosmetics from "skin quality measurement" at the time of inputting customer information,
The process until the product is transported to the product discharge unit 33 by the transport path 41 after the production of the product is finished is the same as that of the first embodiment, and therefore its explanation is omitted. When the product is conveyed to the front of the carry-in shutter 44, a detection sensor (not shown) detects this.

The blending control unit 21 that receives this detection signal
Opens the carry-in shutter 44 to carry the product into the product discharge portion 33. After confirming that the product has been loaded, the blending control unit 21 operates a robot arm or the like (not shown) to transfer the product onto the stage 56. Mixing control unit 21 confirming that the product has been placed on the predetermined position of the stage 56
Closes the carry-in shutter 44 to isolate the inside of the product discharge part 33 from the inside of the cosmetic preparation unit 6, and then operates the elevating device 55 to move the stage 56 to a predetermined position near the discharge shutter 45. To raise.

After confirming that the product placed on the stage 56 has risen to a predetermined position near the discharge shutter 45 and stopped, the blending control unit 21 opens the discharge shutter 45 and causes the control unit 11 to operate. Notify to that effect. The control unit 11 of the cosmetic preparation device 1 that has received the notification displays on the display unit 3 that the cosmetic product suitable for the customer's request and skin quality is completed.

The customer takes out the product placed on the stage 56 of the product discharge section 33, confirms the content, and inputs the fact through the input section 4. Control unit 11 that has detected confirmation
Calculates the price of the cosmetics supplied to the customer based on the prescription, adds the cost of the container 43 and the like, the prescription fee and the like to calculate the price, and displays the price together with the details on the display unit 3.

The counselor or the like confirms the displayed contents, the customer pays the price, and the sales of the cosmetics that meet the customer's request and skin quality are completed. The price of the cosmetics may be printed together with the details by the printer of the sheet insertion unit 51 and then issued as a bill. In this case, the customer pays for this bill at the cashier counter of the store.

If the customer desires more detailed information than the contents of the label 42 such as the prescription and instruction of the supplied cosmetics and the result of diagnosis of his or her own skin quality, it is provided on the price display screen or the like. Select "Detailed information" and select control unit 1
Alternatively, the control unit 11 may print the contents by the printer of the sheet insertion unit 51, discharge the contents, and deliver the contents to the customer.

In parallel with this, the control section 11 stores the prescription of the cosmetics supplied to the customer, the date and time of the prescription, etc. as sales information and stores it in the corresponding customer file of the storage section 13 together with the customer skin quality fixed information. The contents are recorded in the recording section of the IC card. When the recording on the IC card is completed, the control unit 11 ejects the IC card by the card insertion unit 52 and sends the IC card to the customer.
Hand over the C card.

Since the subsequent operation is the same as that of the first embodiment, its explanation is omitted. The product discharge unit 33
In the above, after confirming that the customer has received the product, the blending control unit 21 closes the discharge shutter 45 to isolate the inside of the product discharge unit 33 from the outside air, and operates the elevating device 55 to move the stage 56. It is lowered to a predetermined position near the carry-in shutter 44 and stopped, and the inside of the product discharge portion 33 is scavenged and held at a slight positive pressure in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

In the case of a returning visitor, the control unit 11 of the cosmetic mixing apparatus 1 extracts the contents of the cosmetics most recently purchased by the customer based on the sales information read from the IC card, and the feeling of use and the presence / absence of a failure or the like. A screen for inquiring about the evaluation is displayed, and the evaluation information is acquired in the same manner as in the first embodiment. This evaluation information is also recorded on the IC card. The evaluation information may be obtained by ejecting the evaluation sheet for inquiring about the same content of the corresponding cosmetic product from the sheet insertion section 51, and accepting the information entered by the customer from the sheet insertion section 51 and reading it.

After that, a list of cosmetics is displayed and "repurchase", "recommended prescription purchase", as in the first embodiment.
Another process of "prescription change" is performed, and the subsequent operation is the same as the operation after the input of the customer information in the case of the new customer of the second embodiment is completed, and therefore the description thereof will be omitted. If the "skin quality measurement" is performed, the content is also recorded in the IC card. The same applies when "new purchase" is selected.

When it is necessary to input changes, etc., the changes may be made on each sheet as in the case of the evaluation sheet. By this, in addition to the same effect as the first embodiment, by recording customer information such as customer skin quality fixing information and sales information on the IC card, and by the cosmetic preparation device reading and prescribing this,
Even if the cosmetic preparation device is installed in a different place, the customer can receive the same quality cosmetic product that suits his / her skin without re-inputting, and the convenience of the customer is further improved.

Further, by accepting and reading the sheet filled by the customer from the sheet inserting section, it is possible to eliminate the troublesomeness of the input work, and at the same time, to improve the convenience of the person who is not good at inputting with the keyboard or the like. Therefore, it is possible to contribute to the spread of the cosmetic preparation device. Furthermore, the bill discharged from the sheet insertion portion can be used for settlement in an accounting department such as a cashier counter, and unnecessary troubles and risks can be prevented.

Further, by printing the detailed information from the sheet insertion portion and discharging it, the information more than that printed on the label can be transmitted to the customer, so that the cosmetics can be used more safely. Further effects can be obtained by adding the following contents to the second embodiment described above.

The customer refuses to use the IC card,
If the user forgets to carry the C card, the customer's name and password may be used as the customer identifying means to purchase the cosmetics in the same manner as in the first embodiment. This can further improve the convenience of the customer. In addition, by collecting, organizing, and integrating customer files stored in the storage unit of the information processing unit on a regular basis or as needed by staff members, etc., it is possible to predict the type and amount of cosmetic raw materials to be supplemented thereafter. Therefore, it is possible to achieve both efficient operation of the cosmetic preparation device and improvement of customer convenience.

Furthermore, the information processing section, the skin quality detecting section and the cosmetic preparation unit of the integrated cosmetic preparation apparatus are provided as three units which can be joined to each other by providing a connecting section, and a part or all of these units are combined. You may make it install a cosmetic preparation device. As a result, cosmetic blending devices that limit the types of cosmetics, regional characteristics,
It becomes possible to easily cope with various conditions such as restrictions on the installation place, which contributes to the spread of the cosmetic mixing device and improves the convenience of the customer.

The display unit of the second embodiment may be provided with a touch panel to serve as an input unit. Thereby, the easiness of the input work can be enhanced, and the keyboard and the like can be omitted to simplify the cosmetic preparation device. Further, in the first embodiment, a scanner, printer, I
A C-card reading / writing device may be connected to achieve the same effect as that of the second embodiment.

Third Embodiment Example FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
Is a perspective view showing the cosmetic preparation device, and FIG. 10 is a block diagram thereof. The same parts as those of the first and second embodiments are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

This embodiment uses the integrated cosmetics blending apparatus 1 shown in the second embodiment and connects them by a communication line to form a network. In principle, unmanned cosmetics sales It is a cosmetics sales system that does.
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 61 is a host computer (hereinafter, referred to as a host) as a host device, which is installed in a product center of a cosmetic maker or a substitute company thereof, and is connected to a communication line such as the Internet.

The communication line is not limited to the Internet, but may be a communication network constructed by a dedicated line or a telephone line. 62 is a database,
It is connected to the host 61 and stores information about cosmetic raw materials and cosmetic prescriptions for dealing with various skin qualities, and a customer file sent from all cosmetic mixing devices 1.

Reference numeral 63 is a consultation center, which is connected to a communication line, and has a resident counselor who assists the customer's input and receives consultation regarding the skin condition. 64 is D
It is an NA analysis facility, which is connected to a communication line and analyzes the nucleotide sequence of DNA from a sample of a customer's blood or the like and provides the information. Reference numeral 65 denotes a customer terminal used by the customer, such as the customer's personal computer, mobile phone, or mobile terminal.

The cosmetics blending device 1 is used for cosmetics stores, pharmacies, drugstores, beauty salons, and other cosmetics dealers, as well as convenience stores, department stores, supermarkets, ATMs such as banks, hospitals, and other medical facilities.
A barber shop, an esthetic salon, a place where managers such as station premises are resident, and unmanned booths equipped with surveillance equipment such as surveillance cameras installed on the streets such as ATM booths are provided in plurals. And are each connected to a communication line.

In FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, reference numeral 71 is a communication unit, which is provided in the cosmetic mixing apparatus 1 and has a microphone 71a.
The speaker 71b enables bidirectional communication between the customer and the counselor at the counseling center 63.
Further, a camera 71c is provided and is used by the counselor to confirm the skin quality of the customer with an image when the customer and the counselor communicate with each other.

The microphone 71a and the speaker 71b may be an intercom or the like. Reference numeral 72 denotes a DNA sample storage unit, which is provided with a blood collecting tool for collecting a small amount of blood, which is a DNA sample of a customer, and stores and stores the collected DNA sample of the customer. The DNA sample storage unit 72 is equipped with a replacement mechanism that replaces the blood collection tool with a new one each time blood is taken in consideration of hygiene. Further, the DNA sample of the customer is not limited to blood, but a part of the skin, nails, hair or the like may be used.

In FIG. 10, a communication unit 73 is connected to the communication line, and the control unit 11 performs data communication with the host 61 and communication with the consultation center by the communication unit 71. The operation of the above configuration will be described. When the customer uses this cosmetics sales system,
Obtain an IC card used as a customer specifying means of the cosmetics sales system at a product center or a store.

The IC card may be automatically issued by the cosmetic preparation device. When a customer desires to purchase a cosmetic product that suits his or her skin, the registration is first performed by the cosmetic preparation device 1. That is, a menu screen is displayed on the display unit 3 of the cosmetics sales apparatus 1, and the customer selects “register” from the menu screen by using the input unit 4.

After that, the operation until the customer takes out the product placed on the stage 56 and inputs the confirmation result is the same as that of the second embodiment, and therefore its explanation is omitted.
Upon detecting the confirmation, the control unit 11 calculates the price of the cosmetics supplied to the customer based on the prescription, and adds the cost of the container 43 and the like, the prescription fee, and the like to calculate the price, and the display unit together with the breakdown. At the same time as displaying on 3, the content is printed by the printer of the sheet insertion section 51 and a bill is issued.

When the customer purchases the cosmetics at a place where an administrator such as a store is resident, the customer can purchase the cosmetics at the cashier counter or the like.
If you purchase at an unattended booth, you should pay the price with this bill at the nearest member store that is affiliated with the cosmetics sales system or at a contract store such as a store that has a contract for payment. Further, when the customer desires detailed information on the supplied cosmetics, the printed matter is delivered in the same manner as in the second embodiment.

In parallel with this, the blending control section 21 stores the prescription of the cosmetics supplied to the customer, the date and time of the prescription, etc. as sales information and stores it in the corresponding customer file of the storage section 13 together with the customer skin texture fixed information. The contents are recorded in the recording section of the IC card. The customer file and the maintenance file stored in the storage unit 13 are collectively transmitted to the host 61 of the product center at night, avoiding the time of congestion of the communication line, and the host 61 stores this in the database 62. The contents of the maintenance file are used by the staff of the product center for maintenance of the cosmetic raw materials and the like, as in the first embodiment.

In addition, when the version of the "cosmetic prescription program" is upgraded, and new cosmetic prescription information or new cosmetic raw materials are added, the host 61 sends the cosmetic prescription change information to each cosmetic blending device 1. And update the applicable content. Subsequent operations are the same as those in the second embodiment, so the description thereof will be omitted. The following contents are added to each operation of the cosmetic preparation device 1.

If the customer desires assistance from the counselor or the like when operating the cosmetic preparation device 1, entering the skin quality information, or acquiring the skin quality information by the skin quality detecting unit 5, the call center 71 is used to contact the consultation center. The counselor is connected to the counselor 63 and observes the skin quality of the customer with the camera 71c to give advice to the customer's change request or the like, and provide assistance or guidance in input operation or acquisition of skin quality information.

When the counselor discovers an abnormality in the skin quality of the customer with the camera 71c or the like, or when the customer desires, the customer follows the procedure of displaying his / her own DNA sample on the display unit 3, or It is acquired using a blood collecting tool or the like according to the instruction, and stored in the DNA sample storage unit 72 provided in the cosmetic preparation device 1. This DNA sample is collected and the DNA
It is sent to the analysis facility 64, and the
The customer's innate skin quality information is acquired by analyzing the base sequence of the.

This innate skin quality information is transmitted via the communication line.
It is sent to the host 61 of the merchandise center and stored as the customer skin quality fixed information in the corresponding customer file stored in the database 2. This innate skin quality information is transmitted to the cosmetic blending device 1 by the customer selecting and inputting the “DNA test result” when the customer returns, and the IC of the customer is sent.
While being recorded on the card, the control unit 11 further prescribes a recommended prescription or a newly purchased cosmetic or the like by further considering this innate skin quality information, and displays it to the customer.

When the customer desires to purchase the cosmetics again, this cosmetics sales system incorporates a method using the customer terminal 65 such as the customer's mobile phone in addition to the purchase of the cosmetics by the returning customers. That is, the customer terminal 6 used by the customer through a homepage or the like established on the Internet
5 is connected to the host 61 of the product center through a communication line such as the Internet, and the customer's name and password, which are customer specifying means, are input.

As a result, the host 61 identifies the customer, extracts the content of the cosmetics most recently purchased by the customer according to the sales information of the corresponding customer file, and inquires about the evaluation of the feeling of use and the presence / absence of failure. The screen is displayed on the display unit 3. Subsequent operations are performed in the same manner as in the case of the returning visitor of the first embodiment. In addition, "skin quality measurement"
When it becomes necessary, the host 61 recommends acquisition of the skin quality information by the nearest cosmetic preparation device 1. In this case, when the current position of the customer can be specified by the customer terminal 65, the location of the cosmetics blending device 1 existing in the vicinity thereof may be guided.

When the customer's input is completed, the host 61 stores the content in the customer file of the database 62 and presents a list of the installation locations of the cosmetic preparation apparatus 1 installed in the location where the administrator resides. Then, a message prompting the user to specify the date and time of receiving the cosmetic and the place is displayed on the customer terminal 65. According to this, the customer designates the date and time of receipt and inputs the location, and the pre-order for cosmetics desired by the customer is completed.

When the customer's pre-order is completed, the host 61
Takes into account the degree of congestion of the specified cosmetics blending device 1 before the specified date and time, transmits the order details to the corresponding cosmetics blending device 1, and the cosmetics blending device 1 prescribes cosmetics based on the contents. This is mixed and filled in the container 43, the product is conveyed to the product discharge unit 33, and the sheet insertion unit 51
Eject the invoice from.

At this time, the cosmetic preparation device 1 emits a notification sound or the like to notify the resident manager of the completion of the product, and the manager stores the product and the bill in a storage or the like. The customer is
The customer visits a store or the like in which the designated cosmetic preparation device 1 is installed, pays the price, and receives the cosmetics. In addition to the above-mentioned reservation order, the customer terminal 65 changes the customer information and registers the customer using the IC card reading / writing device provided in the customer terminal 65, stores the customer in the customer file, and stores the same as the above. You may make it sell cosmetics.
This can improve the convenience of the customer.

The customer file stored in the host 61 may be queried and displayed from any place where the cosmetics blending apparatus 1 is installed, or from the customer terminal 65 at any time. This makes it possible to provide useful information when reconfirming the content of cosmetics purchased by the customer or considering cosmetics to be purchased in the future. According to this embodiment, in addition to the effects of the second embodiment,
By connecting the cosmetics blending device with the host device via a communication line and prescribing by the cosmetics blending device and supplying the cosmetics to the customer, it is possible to install the cosmetics blending device in many places and the communication line is congested. It is possible to prevent confusion and delay in prescription due to factors such as the above, and further improve convenience for customers.

Further, by providing a call section in the cosmetics blending device to enable communication with the consultation center, even if the cosmetics are sold by the unmanned cosmetics blending device, the convenience and the reliability of the customer are lost. Can be prevented. Furthermore, the host device holds a customer file and accumulates sales information of the cosmetics supplied to the customer, so that the top-selling cosmetics can be grasped to optimize the composition of the cosmetic raw materials and predict the timing of replenishment of the cosmetic raw materials. Can be achieved.

Furthermore, by constructing a cosmetic raw material maintenance system in which the contents are instructed by the host device, it becomes possible to supply cosmetics that meet the needs of customers, prevent out-of-stocks, and improve customer satisfaction. be able to. Furthermore, by monitoring the state of the cosmetics blending device by the host device using the information on the abnormality of the cosmetics blending device contained in the maintenance file, each cosmetics blending device can be maintained in a normal state at all times, and the cosmetics sales system can be smoothly operated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent any troubles caused by the breakdown of the cosmetics blending device.

Further, the host device distributes the cosmetic prescription change information to all the cosmetic mixing devices and updates the contents, so that the prescription made by the cosmetic mixing device can always be kept in the latest state, and the customer's skin can be kept. It is possible to improve the quality of cosmetics that match the quality and improve customer satisfaction. Furthermore, by making it possible to connect the customer terminal used by the customer through a website established on the Internet, and accepting pre-orders for cosmetics from the customer terminal, the customer's waiting time is shortened and the operating rate of the cosmetic blending device is improved. And the convenience of the customer can be improved.

Furthermore, by analyzing the DNA sample of the customer and acquiring the innate skin quality information, it is possible to acquire the latent skin quality information that cannot be obtained by the input sheet or the skin quality detecting unit. It is possible to add it and to formulate it, so that it is possible to prepare a cosmetic product that is more precisely adapted to the skin quality of the customer. It should be noted that the DNA sample of the customer is outsourced to a dealer or DN is applied to the cosmetic preparation device of the second embodiment.
In the same manner as in the third embodiment, the A sample storage section is installed to analyze the DNA sample of the customer. In the first and second embodiments, the cosmetic prescription using the innate skin quality information is also performed. It is possible to achieve the same effect.

Furthermore, by writing the innate skin quality information together with the sales information in the IC card which is the customer's card, the customer can always purchase the cosmetics having the same quality by any cosmetics blending device. The convenience of the customer can be improved. It should be noted that the cosmetic preparation device of the present embodiment is connected to the cosmetic preparation device of the first embodiment by connecting necessary devices such as a scanner, a printer, a communication unit such as a microphone and a speaker, and an IC card reading / writing device. It may be used as.

The customer's card may be a magnetic recording medium such as a magnetic card. In this case, in consideration of the small amount of information that can be recorded on the magnetic recording medium, the magnetic recording medium is an ID card or the like used only to identify the customer, and the contents of the customer file are stored by communicating with the host device. The cosmetics are acquired and the cosmetics are supplied by the cosmetic preparation device.

Further, the card insertion portion may be made to be capable of reading a cash card, a David card or the like, and the payment of the payment may be made as card payment. Alternatively, the prepaid card can be made readable and the payment of the payment can be made directly. It may be performed. As a result, it is possible to reduce costs associated with the spread of information storage media such as IC cards, contribute to the early spread of the cosmetics sales system, and improve customer convenience.

Further, the product center is made to function also as a payment center, or an agency company having a payment function is provided, and the customer pays for the cosmetics to the product center or the like by electronic payment or transfer. It may be possible to make a payment with a cosmetics manufacturer, a wholesaler, or the like. Each part described in each of the above-described embodiments may be configured as below.

A pump for transporting cosmetic raw materials and cleaning liquids is
A positive displacement pump such as a trochoid pump or a gear pump that can relatively accurately measure a fluid such as a cosmetic raw material to be transported according to the number of rotations and a rotation angle is desirable. Further, when the viscosity of the fluid is very small, it is advisable to use a pump with low leakage, such as a vane pump which is a type of positive displacement pump having a vane in contact therewith.

When the viscosity of the fluid is very high, it is desirable to use a screw pump or a roller pump using an ironing tube. Further, the above-mentioned transportation pump may be eliminated, compressed gas may be introduced into the raw material tank, and the pressure may be utilized to extrude the fluid. It is desirable to use stainless steel, which has high corrosion resistance, for the dedicated piping, but in the case of cosmetic materials with strong acidity and alkalinity, use a tube made of polymer material or a tube coated with this to prevent corrosion. It is desirable to prevent it.

When the cosmetic raw material is close to a solid substance and it is necessary to provide a heater in the raw material tank or the mixing section to melt the solid substance, a ribbon-shaped heater is wound around the dedicated pipe to keep the temperature or You may make it heat. Mixing by the mixing section is preferably by stirring, but mixing by shaking or ultrasonic waves may be used, and if all the cosmetic raw materials used are liquids of low viscosity, mixing can be omitted. Is.

The label is applied by printing in the cosmetic mixing device, but the label printed by the printing unit is discharged to the outside, and the discharged cosmetic is then applied to the filled container. Alternatively, the label may be printed on the label by an externally connected printing device or a sheet insertion portion and attached in the same manner as described above. As described above, the cosmetic preparation device of the present invention is suitable not only for supplying basic cosmetics, but also for supplying other cosmetics such as makeup cosmetics, and in this case, skin quality information and congenital information are also provided. With the specific skin quality information, the prescription of the cosmetics already supplied is also taken into consideration, so that the cosmetics to be supplied newly are prescribed, so that the appropriate cosmetics can be supplied promptly in response to environmental changes such as seasonal changes. It will be possible.

In addition, it is possible to eliminate health problems caused by a combination of basic cosmetics and makeup cosmetics, and to supply safe cosmetics that always keep the skin quality of customers healthy. It will be possible.

[0132]

As described above, according to the present invention, the information processing unit prescribes cosmetics based on the cosmetics dispensing information based on the customer information of the customer, and the cosmetic preparation unit prepares the cosmetics based on the prescription. In addition, it is possible to supply cosmetics that are highly versatile and suitable for the skin quality of customers, and it is possible to supply safe cosmetics that can meet the needs of customers.

Further, by automatically performing all the processes from the prescription to the formulation of the cosmetics, the time required for manufacturing the cosmetics can be shortened and the convenience for the customer can be improved.
It is possible to reduce the labor required for the manufacturing process of the factory.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a cosmetic preparation unit according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a product discharge unit according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a product discharge unit according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a cosmetic preparation device according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a cosmetic preparation device according to a third embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Cosmetics blending device 2 Information processing section 3 Display 4 Input section 5 Skin quality detector 6 Cosmetics blending unit 11 Control unit 12,22 Connection 13, 23 Storage 21 Mixing control section 24 Printing department 25 mixing section 26, 35 pumps 27 Raw material storage 31 filling section 32 container storage 33 Product discharge department 34 Cleaning solution 36 Waste liquid storage 37 Cleaner 37a, 37b filters 41 Transport path 42 labels 43 containers 44 Carry-in shutter 45 Ejection shutter 46 Introduction duct 47 introduction valve 48 exhaust duct 49 Exhaust valve 51 Sheet insertion part 52 Card insertion part 55 Lifting device 56 stages 61 Host computer 62 Database 63 consultation center 64 DNA analysis facility 65 Customer Terminal 71 Call Department 71a microphone 71b speaker 71c camera 72 DNA sample storage 73 Communications Department

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[Claims] 1. An information processing unit having an input unit for receiving customer information of a customer and holding cosmetic preparation information, a raw material storage unit for storing a plurality of cosmetic raw materials, and a mixing unit for mixing the cosmetic raw materials. A cosmetic preparation unit having a container storage unit for storing a container for filling cosmetics and a product discharge unit for discharging the container filled with the cosmetics mixed in the mixing unit, and the customer information received by the input unit. Based on, the information processing unit prescribes a cosmetic product by the cosmetic preparation information, the cosmetic preparation unit prepares a cosmetic product based on the prescription,
A cosmetic preparation device characterized by filling a container and discharging it. 2. The cosmetic compounding device according to claim 1, wherein the cosmetic compounding unit holds the cosmetic compounding information, and the cosmetic compounding unit prescribes a cosmetic product performed based on the cosmetic compounding information. 3. The skin quality detection unit according to claim 1, further comprising a skin quality detection unit that acquires skin quality information of the customer, and the information processing unit further prescribes cosmetics using the skin quality information. The cosmetic blending device. 4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a DNA sample of the customer is collected, the DNA sample is analyzed to obtain innate skin quality information of the customer, and the innate skin quality information is further acquired. A cosmetic blending device, characterized in that it is used to prescribe cosmetics. 5. The cosmetic blending device according to claim 1, wherein an upper limit is set for the amount of the specific ingredient of the cosmetic raw material contained in the prescription added. 6. The cosmetic preparation device according to claim 1, wherein an IC tag having material information recorded therein is provided in a material tank for each cosmetic material stored in the material storage unit. 7. The cosmetic preparation according to claim 1, wherein a pipe between the raw material tank for each cosmetic raw material stored in the raw material storage unit and the mixing unit is a dedicated pipe. apparatus. 8. The cosmetic preparation device according to claim 1, wherein the amount of the cosmetic raw material that is transported to and input into the mixing section is measured by detecting the weight increase of the mixing section. 9. The amount of cosmetic raw material transported to the mixing section according to claim 8,
A cosmetic preparation device, wherein the amount is re-weighed by increasing the weight of the mixing section. 10. The cosmetic blending device according to claim 1, further comprising a display unit for displaying blending information of blending performed by the cosmetic blending unit. 11. The cosmetic mixing unit according to claim 1, further comprising a printing unit, wherein the content of the cosmetics supplied to the customer based on the prescription is printed on a label.
A cosmetic preparation device, characterized in that the label is attached to a container filled with the cosmetic and discharged. 12. The cosmetic preparation device according to claim 1, wherein the cosmetics charge supplied to the customer is calculated based on the prescription. 13. The storage unit according to claim 1, wherein a storage unit is provided, and the storage unit adds the evaluation information of the cosmetics supplied to the customer based on the prescription to the sales information of the supplied cosmetics. A cosmetic compounding device characterized by accumulating. 14. The cosmetic preparation device according to claim 1, wherein the cosmetic preparation unit has a cleaning device for cleaning the inside of the cosmetic preparation unit. 15. The product discharge section according to claim 1, wherein a carry-in shutter that can isolate the inside of the product discharge section from the inside of the cosmetic preparation unit, and the inside of the product discharge section and the outside air. A cosmetic blending device, which is provided with a discharge shutter that can be isolated. 16. The cosmetic preparation device according to claim 1, wherein the cosmetic preparation unit has a sterilizing device for sterilizing the interior of the cosmetic preparation unit. 17. The cosmetic preparation device according to claim 1, wherein the devices provided in the cosmetic preparation unit are all explosion-proof devices. 18. The method according to claim 1, wherein a small amount of cosmetics prescribed to the customer is prepared and provided to the customer in advance, and when the customer is satisfied, a standard amount is prepared and the container is filled. A cosmetic blending device, which discharges and re-prescribes if the customer is not satisfied and repeats the above. 19. The card insertion part for reading and writing the card of the customer according to claim 1,
A cosmetic preparation device, characterized in that the sales information of the supplied cosmetics is written on the inserted card of the customer. 20. The cosmetic preparation device according to claim 19, wherein the card insertion section writes the innate skin quality information of the customer on the inserted card of the customer. 21. The sheet insertion unit according to claim 1, further comprising: a sheet insertion portion that receives an input sheet of the customer,
A cosmetic preparation device, wherein the sheet inserting section reads the input sheet filled in by the customer. 22. The cosmetic preparation device according to claim 21, wherein a printer is provided in the sheet insertion section, and a bill describing the price of the cosmetics supplied to the customer based on the prescription is printed. 23. The cosmetic blending device according to claim 22, wherein the printer prints detailed information of the cosmetics supplied to the customer based on the prescription. 24. The control unit of the information processing unit, the input means for receiving the customer information of the customer, the dispensing information acquisition means for obtaining the cosmetic dispensing information, the cosmetics based on the customer information received by the input means. A prescription means for prescribing a cosmetic product based on dispensing information, and a program of a cosmetic preparation device characterized by functioning as a cosmetic preparation means for preparing a cosmetic product by a cosmetic preparation unit based on the prescription by the prescribing device, filling the container with the product, and discharging it. . 25. The cosmetic preparation according to claim 24, which functions as a skin quality information acquisition unit that acquires the skin quality information of the customer and a prescription unit that prescribes a cosmetic product by further using the skin quality information. The device program. 26. The information storage unit according to claim 24 or 25, further comprising: an information storage unit that stores the innate skin quality information of the customer acquired by analyzing the DNA sample of the customer; and the innate skin quality information. A program of a cosmetics blending device, characterized by causing it to function as a prescription means for prescribing cosmetics. 27. The cosmetic preparation device program according to claim 24, wherein a specific component of the cosmetic raw material contained in the formulation is caused to function as a limiting means for setting an upper limit to the addition amount. . 28. The method according to claim 24 or 27, wherein each of the blending steps performed by the cosmetic blending unit comprises:
A program of a cosmetics blending device, characterized by causing it to function as display means for displaying blending information at that time. 29. The program of a cosmetic blending device according to claim 24, which functions as a charge calculating unit that calculates a charge of a cosmetic product supplied to a customer based on the prescription. 30. The method according to any one of claims 24 to 29, wherein the evaluation of the cosmetics supplied to the customer based on the prescription is made to function as a storage unit for additionally storing the sales information of the supplied cosmetics. A program for a cosmetic preparation device. 31. The container according to claim 24, further comprising: a cosmetics providing unit that mixes a small amount of cosmetics prescribed to the customer and provides the customer in advance; and a standard amount if the customer is satisfied. A program of a cosmetics blending device, characterized in that it functions as a prescription confirmation means for filling and discharging and re-prescribing if the customer is not satisfied and repeating the above. 32. The method according to claim 24, wherein the inserted customer's card is caused to function as sales information writing means for writing sales information of cosmetics supplied to the customer based on the prescription. A program for a cosmetic preparation device. 33. The cosmetic blending device according to claim 32, wherein the inserted card of the customer is caused to function as a congenital skin quality information writing unit for writing the congenital skin quality information of the customer. program. 34. The program of a cosmetic blending device according to any one of claims 24 to 33, which functions as sheet reading means for reading an input sheet filled in by the customer. 35. The cosmetic blending device according to claim 24, wherein the cosmetic blending device functions as a bill printing unit that prints a bill describing the price of the cosmetics supplied to the customer based on the prescription. program. 36. The program of a cosmetic preparation device according to claim 24, which functions as information printing means for printing detailed information of cosmetics supplied to a customer based on the prescription. 37. A cosmetic preparation device and a host device in which a plurality of the cosmetic preparation devices are connected via a communication line, wherein the cosmetic preparation device prescribes a cosmetic product based on customer information of a customer and prepares the cosmetic product. Then, the cosmetics sales system is characterized by supplying to the customer. 38. The cosmetics sales system according to claim 37, wherein the cosmetics blending device is provided with a communication unit and is connected to a consultation center via a communication line. 39. The cosmetics sales system according to claim 37 or 38, wherein the higher-level device stores, for each customer, sales information of cosmetics supplied to the customer by the cosmetic preparation device. 40. The cosmetics sales system according to claim 37, wherein the host device performs maintenance on the cosmetic raw material stored in the cosmetics blending device. 41. The cosmetics sales system according to claim 37, wherein the host device monitors an abnormality of the cosmetic preparation device. 42. The cosmetics sales system according to claim 37, wherein the host device distributes cosmetics prescription change information to all the cosmetics blending devices. 43. The cosmetics sales system according to claim 37, wherein the host device and the customer terminal used by the customer can be connected, and a pre-order for cosmetics is accepted from the customer terminal. 44. The method according to claim 37, wherein the cosmetic preparation device stores a DNA sample of a customer.
A cosmetics sales system comprising an NA sample storage section. 45. The cosmetic product mixing device according to claim 37, further comprising: a card insertion section, and the sales information of the cosmetics supplied to the customer based on the prescription is written on the inserted card of the customer. A cosmetic sales system. 46. The cosmetics sales system according to claim 45, wherein the card of the inserted customer is written with the innate skin quality information of the customer stored in the host device.