JP4063474B2 - Makeup counseling device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a makeup counseling device, and more particularly to a makeup counseling device used to capture a subject's face image and counsel a subject's makeup.
[0002]
[Prior art]
When performing makeup counseling, it is necessary to accurately recognize the skin color in order to select the color of the lipstick and other cosmetics according to the skin color of the person.
[0003]
The present applicant has proposed a system that measures and classifies the skin color of a person's face and takes in a face image and performs makeup counseling according to Japanese Patent Application No. 10-174733. In this system, a strobe and a digital camera, a spectroscopic halogen illuminator, and a spectroscope are provided in the measurement unit, and the measurement unit is installed at a predetermined distance from the chair on which the subject sits. A half mirror is provided in front of the measurement unit, and the subject's posture is adjusted so that the subject's posture is centered on the reference line indicating the imaging center written on the half mirror, and the subject's face is irradiated with halogen illumination. Then, the skin color of the subject is measured by analyzing the reflected light with a spectroscope, and the skin color of the subject's face image photographed with a digital camera is corrected and other processing is performed.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The measurement unit of the conventional apparatus has a half mirror on the front surface, and is a large-scale unit that houses a strobe, a digital camera, a halogen illuminator, and a spectroscope. There is also a problem that the scale of the apparatus is large and expensive.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a makeup counseling device suitable for a counselor to counsel a subject's makeup.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The invention according to claim 1 is a computer that is disposed in the base portion and performs image processing and counseling processing;
First image display means for displaying an image standing on the computer and processed by the computer to a subject;
A second image display means for displaying on the counselor an image that has been set up in the computer with the display surface facing the first image display means in the opposite direction;
A digital camera that shoots a subject; a strobe that illuminates the subject; and a distance sensor that measures a distance to the subject; and in the stowed state, the computer and the first and second image display means The subject is stored in an enclosed space, moved from the space in the photographing state, and is disposed in the vicinity of the first image display means to photograph the subject in the direction of the display surface of the first image display means. Photographing means for taking a face image into the computer.
[0007]
As described above, since the first and second image display means are erected in the computer and the photographing means is arranged in the vicinity thereof, the apparatus can be reduced in size and simplified. Further, since the space surrounded by the computer and the first and second image display means is used as the storage space for the photographing means, the apparatus can be made more compact. In addition, since the photographing unit includes the digital camera, the strobe, and the distance sensor, it is possible to correct the luminance of the image of the subject photographed based on the distance to the subject.
[0008]
The invention described in claim 2 is the makeup counseling device according to claim 1,
The first image display means has a transparent touch panel on the display unit.
[0010]
The invention described in claim 3 is the makeup counseling device according to claim 1,
The second image display means has a transparent touch panel on the display unit.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
1, 2 and 3 show a plan view, a front view and a side view of an embodiment of the makeup counseling device of the present invention. 1 to 3, the makeup counseling device includes a photographing unit 10, a personal computer 20, a liquid crystal monitor 30 with a touch panel for a subject, and a liquid crystal monitor 40 with a touch panel for a counselor.
[0013]
The personal computer 20 is arranged at the base of the apparatus, and as shown in FIG. 3, the liquid crystal monitors 30 and 40 are opposed to the two parallel sides of the personal computer 20 with the back surfaces 30B and 40B facing each other, and the upper ends are mutually connected. Standing and fixed in an inclined state so as to approach. In the vicinity of the left and right ends in FIG. 1, side plate members 50 and 52 made of acrylic and substantially trapezoidal are erected, and these side plate members 50 and 52 are fixed to the personal computer 20 and the liquid crystal monitors 30 and 40, respectively. A storage space for the photographing unit 10 is formed.
[0014]
The photographing unit 10 is configured by fixing a digital camera 12, a strobe 13, and a distance sensor 14 to a face member 11 made of acrylic and having a U-shaped cross section, and the lens 12 a of the digital camera 12 is attached to the face member 11. Through holes are provided in the protruding position, the light irradiation position of the strobe 13, and the ultrasonic wave (or radio wave) input / output position of the distance sensor 14, and in FIG. 2, the lens 12a, strobe 13, The distance sensor 14 is looking out.
[0015]
The photographing unit 10 is slidable in the directions of arrows A1 and A2 shown in FIG. 3 with the left and right ends 11a and 11b of the face member 11 having a U-shaped section shown in FIG. In addition, in the photographing state shown in FIG. 3, a locking portion (not shown) of the face member 11 is engaged with the side plate members 50 and 52. Further, when the lens 12a is retracted and stored in the camera 12 and the engagement is released, the photographing unit 10 becomes slidable, and the photographing unit 10 can be slid in the arrow A2 and stored in the storage space.
[0016]
A liquid crystal monitor 30 with a touch panel for a subject has a transparent touch panel 32 superimposed on the entire surface of a liquid crystal display unit 31. Similarly, the liquid crystal monitor 40 with a touch panel for the counselor has a transparent touch panel 42 superimposed on the entire surface of the liquid crystal display unit 41. Note that the liquid crystal displays 31 and 41 of the liquid crystal monitors 30 and 40 have their display surfaces facing in opposite directions.
[0017]
FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of an embodiment of the makeup counseling device of the present invention. In the figure, in a personal computer 20, a central processing unit (CPU) 21 is connected to a RAM 23, a ROM 24, a hard disk device (HDD) 25, and a CD-R (compact disc recordable) device 26 via a bus 22, respectively. It is connected. In addition, the digital camera 12, the strobe 13, the distance sensor 14, and the liquid crystal display units 31 and 41 of the liquid crystal monitors 30 and 40 and the transparent touch panels 32 and 42 are connected via the I / O interface (I / O). Has been. Instead of the CD-R, another storage medium such as a flexible disk, CD-RW, or MO may be used.
[0018]
The CPU 21 executes various processing programs stored in the ROM 24 or the hard disk device 25 and proceeds with processing in accordance with inputs from the transparent touch panels 32 and 42. The processing result is stored in the CD-RW device 26 and displayed on the liquid crystal display units 31 and 41, respectively.
[0019]
FIG. 5 shows a usage form of the makeup counseling device of the present invention. In the figure, the makeup counseling device 60 is placed on a desk. The subject sits on the chair 80 with the background screen 70 in the back and faces the imaging unit 10 of the makeup counseling device 60. In this state, the subject's face is photographed by the digital camera 12. The subject faces the counselor with the makeup counseling device 60 in between.
[0020]
A color calibration plate 75 shown in FIG. 6 is provided on the background screen 70 at a position facing the digital camera 12. The color calibration plate 75 includes reddish skin color, standard skin color, yellowish skin color, black reddish skin color, blackish skin color, black yellowed skin color, red, green, blue, white reddish skin color, whitened skin color, whitedish skin color, black, Color samples of color number N3.5, color number N5, color number N6.5, color number N8, and white are printed. The color numbers N3.5, N5, N6.5, and N8 are grays of N3.5, N5, N6.5, and N8 on the Munsell color system lightness scale.
[0021]
FIG. 7 shows a main flowchart of one embodiment of the processing executed by the apparatus of the present invention. First, as pre-processing for capturing a face image, the strobe 13 is caused to emit light in step S10, and the color calibration plate 75 of the background screen 70 is photographed by the digital camera 12. In step S12, the color value (average value of a plurality of pixels) of the standard skin color color sample in the color calibration board image is substantially matched with the standard skin color color value stored in advance in the hard disk device 25. The color balance of the digital camera 12 is adjusted, and the color values (Lab values) of the reddish skin color, the standard skin color, and the yellow skin color in the color calibration board image are respectively stored in advance in the hard disk device 25. Is obtained and stored in the hard disk device 25.
[0022]
Next, proceeding to step S14, the strobe 13 is caused to emit light, and the face of the subject sitting on the chair 80 with the background screen 70 in the back is photographed by the digital camera 12. At substantially the same time, the distance to the subject's face is measured by the distance sensor 14 in step S16. Next, brightness correction of the face image of the subject is performed based on the distance measured in step S18, and color correction is performed using the previously obtained deviation of the color value.
[0023]
Thereafter, in various counseling processes in step S20, the corrected face image is used to determine the skin color distribution of the entire face, to determine the appearance of the face, lipstick, eye shadow, eyeline, blusher, hairstyle, etc. Make up counseling for the subject, for example, by changing the simulation.
[0024]
Thereafter, in step S22, it is determined whether or not the process is to be continued. If the process is to be continued, the process proceeds to step S14, and steps S14 to S22 are repeated.
[0025]
As described above, since the liquid crystal monitors 30 and 40 are erected on the personal computer 20 and the photographing unit 10 is disposed in the vicinity thereof, the apparatus can be reduced in scale and simplified. In addition, since the space surrounded by the personal computer 20 and the liquid crystal monitors 30 and 40 is used as a storage space for the photographing unit 10, the apparatus can be made more compact, and in particular, convenience in carrying the apparatus is improved.
[0026]
Further, by using the liquid crystal monitors 30 and 40 with a touch panel, an input device such as a keyboard becomes unnecessary, and the make-up counseling device can be miniaturized.
[0027]
By the way, as shown in the usage pattern of FIG. 5, the liquid crystal display units 31 and 41 of the liquid crystal monitors 30 and 40 are directed in opposite directions, so that the subject looks at the liquid crystal display unit 31 and the counselor uses the liquid crystal display unit. The counselor can face the subject and perform counseling while looking at the display unit 41. At this time, the display content of the liquid crystal display unit 31 and the display content of the liquid crystal display unit 41 may be the same, but a comment for counseling is added to the display content of the liquid crystal display unit 31 in the liquid crystal display unit 41. Furthermore, both display contents may be completely different.
[0028]
The photographing unit 10 corresponds to the photographing means described in the claims, the liquid crystal monitor 30 with a touch panel for the subject corresponds to the first image display means, and the liquid crystal monitor 40 with a touch panel for the counselor corresponds to the second image display means. Corresponding to
[0029]
【The invention's effect】
As described above , according to the present invention, since the first and second image display means are erected on the computer and the photographing means is arranged in the vicinity thereof, the apparatus is small and has a simple configuration. Can do.
[0030]
In addition, since the space surrounded by the computer and the first and second image display means is used as a storage space for the photographing means, the apparatus can be made more compact, and in particular, the convenience of carrying the apparatus is improved. .
[0031]
In addition, by having a digital camera, a strobe, and a distance sensor in the photographing unit, it is possible to correct the luminance of the image of the subject photographed based on the distance to the subject, and to obtain a highly accurate image. .
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a plan view of an embodiment of a makeup counseling device according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of an embodiment of the makeup counseling device according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a side view of an embodiment of the makeup counseling device of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an embodiment of a makeup counseling device according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a usage pattern of the makeup counseling device of the present invention.
6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a color calibration plate 75. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a main flowchart of an embodiment of processing executed by the device of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Image | photographing unit 11 Face member 12 Digital camera 13 Strobe 14 Distance sensor 20 Personal computer 30 Liquid crystal monitor 31 and 41 with a touch panel for test subjects Liquid crystal display part 32 and 42 Transparent touch panel 40 Liquid crystal monitor with a touch panel for counselors 50 and 52 Side plate member

Claims (3)

A computer disposed in the base and performing image processing and counseling processing;
First image display means for displaying an image standing on the computer and processed by the computer to a subject;
Second image display means for displaying on the counselor an image that has been set up in the computer with its display surface facing the first image display means in the opposite direction;
A digital camera that shoots a subject; a strobe that illuminates the subject; and a distance sensor that measures a distance to the subject; and in the stowed state, the computer and the first and second image display means It is housed in an enclosed space, moved in the shooting state and placed in the vicinity of the first image display means, and the subject is photographed in the direction of the display surface of the first image display means. A makeup counseling device, comprising: photographing means for capturing a face image into the computer. The makeup counseling device according to claim 1,
A makeup counseling apparatus, wherein the first image display means has a transparent touch panel in a display section . The makeup counseling device according to claim 1,
A makeup counseling apparatus, wherein the second image display means has a transparent touch panel in the display section .

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