JP4487961B2 - Makeup simulation method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a makeup simulation method in which various makeup items are sequentially applied to a subject's face, and the subject can feel that makeup is gradually completed.

  At a cosmetic store, etc., when a makeup adviser advises a subject on makeup methods and cosmetics, he takes a face image of the subject and displays it on the display. The shape and color of the eyebrows, eyes and lips, the color of the skin, and the like are changed to form a simulation image of the makeup face. In such a system for forming a simulation image, usually, for each makeup item such as eyebrows, lipsticks, and cheek colors, their shapes and colors are pre-patterned and stored. When a shape or color is specified for an item, a pattern having the shape or color is displayed on a predetermined part on the face image of the subject (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 64-4189

  By looking at the simulation image of the makeup face, the test subject can roughly grasp what kind of cosmetic is used for which part of the face at which stage of the makeup flow during the execution of the makeup item. . However, since the simulation image of the makeup face only shows the state after various makeup items are applied, for each makeup item, in what range and at what concentration the cosmetic should be applied. do not know. Therefore, even if a desired makeup face can be grasped from the simulation image, there is a problem that it is not easy to actually realize such makeup.

  On the other hand, an object of the present invention is to enable a subject to easily understand how to execute individual makeup items when presenting a simulation image of a makeup face to the subject.

  The present inventors display the pattern of the makeup item used for forming the simulation of the makeup face of the subject according to the shade at the time of application of the cosmetic material actually used at the time of executing the makeup item. It was found that the makeup method for the makeup item can be easily understood.

  That is, the present invention is a makeup simulation method for forming a simulation image of a makeup face by overlaying a simulation image pattern on one or more makeup items on a face image of a subject, the makeup item pattern superimposed on the face image Is provided with a makeup simulation method that can display shades of a specific color in accordance with shades at the time of application of cosmetics used to execute cosmetic items.

  According to the makeup simulation method of the present invention, in forming the simulation image of the makeup face of the subject, the cosmetic item used for the makeup item is made thick and dark in which part the cosmetic item constituting the makeup. Alternatively, it can be easily understood whether the coating should be thin.

  Therefore, the subject can easily understand the makeup face desirable for himself and the method for realizing it by simulation of the makeup face.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In each figure, the same numerals indicate the same or equivalent components.

  FIG. 1 is a flow chart showing an embodiment of a makeup simulation method of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an example of a makeup simulation system 10 for implementing the makeup simulation method.

  The system 10 includes an image pickup apparatus 1, a personal computer main body 2, and a display 3. An image scanner 4, a printer 5, and the like are connected to the personal computer main body 2 as necessary.

  The imaging device 1 is provided as image forming means for taking a face image of a subject, and a commercially available color digital camera can be used.

  The personal computer main body 2 is provided as a storage means for a simulation image pattern for each makeup item, a face image of a subject, a simulation image of a makeup face, and the like, and as a calculation means for forming a simulation image of a makeup face. It has image processing functions such as a color adjustment function such as hue, brightness, and saturation, an adjustment function such as contrast and blurring, and a function of forming a plurality of images on separate layers and displaying them in a superimposed manner.

  In the makeup simulation method using the system 10, first, the makeup advisor acquires the face image of the subject with the imaging device 1 and displays it on the display 3. In this case, it is preferable that the test subject is a real face, because a simulation image of a makeup face can be formed based on the face image of the face, so that it is possible to feel that various makeup items are successively superimposed on the face.

  The face image may be acquired by reading the face photograph of the subject using the image scanner 4 or using a communication line such as the Internet.

  From the face image of the subject, the shapes and positions of the skin region A1, the eyebrow region A2, the eye region A3, and the lip region A4 are acquired. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, using the lines L1, L2, and L3 on the display screen, the subject's face position, eye position, mouth position, and face center are recognized by the computing means. As shown, by specifying the skin area A1, the eyebrow area A2, the eye area A3, and the lip area A4, the calculation means recognizes these areas. Such designation of the region may be performed by image processing such as trimming processing, or may be performed by an operator who operates the system 10 manually designating the region.

  In each area where the shape and position are acquired in this way, in forming a simulation image of a makeup face, for example, the skin color does not enter the eye area A3 and the lip area A4, and the eye shadow does not enter the eye area A3. And is used to adapt the shape and size of the pattern for each cosmetic item to the subject.

  After acquiring the shapes and positions of the skin region A1, the eyebrow region A2, the eye region A3, and the lip region A4, a makeup face simulation image is formed as follows according to the actual makeup procedure.

  First, when a control color is applied as a cosmetic item to the T zone, the operator designates a color for the T zone pattern stored in the personal computer main body 2. This color is designated by an operator using a color sample or a color adjustment button on the display.

  When the operator instructs the system 10 to apply the control color of the designated color to the T zone, as shown in FIG. 5, the layer of the T zone pattern overlaps the layer of the face image of the subject, and the overlap portion is A color obtained by applying the control color to the underlying skin is displayed on the display 3 and a simulation image after application of the T zone is displayed.

  In this system 10, based on the information on the shape and position of the skin area A1, the eyebrow area A2, and the eye area A3 acquired from the face image of the subject, the pattern of the T zone is adapted to the T zone of the subject. The shape, size and position are automatically controlled, and can be controlled manually as required. As an automatic control method, a rectangle circumscribing the T zone pattern is assumed, and the pattern is matched with the T zone calculated from information on the skin area A1, the eyebrow area A2, and the eye area A3 of the subject. Is scaled or rotated in the vertical or horizontal direction.

  Further, in this system 10, in addition to the simulation image after the control color is applied to the T zone, in the T zone, the portion where the control color should be applied thickly and darkly and the portion where the control color should be applied thinly can be seen. As shown in FIG. 6, a T-zone image displayed in shades of a specific color (for example, blue) according to the shade at the time of application is stored in advance so that it can be displayed on the face image of the subject. In this case, it is preferable to display the other areas in a gray scale in which the color information is discarded so that the shading display of the specific color in the T zone can be clearly recognized. Also, as shown in FIG. 7, in order to more accurately represent the actual application state, it is preferable to display the gradation boundary with a gradation blurred.

  The PC main body 2 stores a control color pattern under the eyes and for the chin. By designating the color and instructing application like the T zone, the shape, size and position of the pattern can be changed. Based on information on the shape and position of the area A1, the eye area A3, and the lip area 4, as shown in FIG. 8, a simulation image after applying the control color to the bare face is displayed. For the control color application, the control color can be displayed in shades of a specific color so that the thick and thin portions to be applied can be seen, preferably gradation is displayed as shown in FIG. This area should be displayed in grayscale. In the present invention, it is not necessary to make such shade display possible for all cosmetic items, but the control colors, foundations, and concealers that greatly affect the location and shade when the actual cosmetic is applied. For eye shadow, teak color, lipstick, etc., it is preferable to be able to display shades. Further, it is preferable that this shading display be seen at any time during or after the formation process of the makeup face simulation image.

  When applying the foundation after applying the control color, the operator designates the color of the foundation to be applied by a color sample on the display, a glossy adjustment button, or the like, and instructs the system 10 to apply it. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10, the skin region A1 acquired from the face image of the subject becomes a mask having the designated foundation color, and the layer of this mask overlaps the layer of the simulation image after applying the control color. As shown in FIG. 11, a simulation image after applying the foundation is formed. After applying the foundation, the skin area of the simulation image after applying the foundation is the color in which the color of the specified bare foundation reflects the color of the underlying bare skin or the skin to which the control color is applied. The simulation image is a high reality image that can confirm the application effect of the control color. On the other hand, from the simulation image after applying the foundation, it is not always clear how thick or thin the control color should be applied to which part, but as described above, according to the present invention, the control color pattern is applied. Since this can be displayed in shades according to the shade of time, this problem has been solved.

  When the eye shadow is applied after the foundation is applied, the eye shadow pattern stored in the personal computer main body 2 is displayed. This pattern is a pattern in which the color can be changed stepwise from the edge of the eye toward the eyebrows, and the operator designates one or more colors to be used for this pattern. The color is specified by a color sample on the display 3, a glossy adjustment button, or the like, and the system 10 is instructed to apply it. As a result, as shown in FIG. 12, the layer of the eye shadow pattern of the designated color overlaps the layer of the simulation image after the foundation is applied, and a simulation image in which the eye shadow is applied is formed. Note that the shape, size, and position of this pattern are also automatically controlled by the calculation means.

  Further, with regard to the eye shadow, it is preferable to be able to display light and shade like the control color described above so that the portion where the eye shadow should actually be applied darkly and the portion where the eye shadow should be applied thinly can be seen. In particular, when the eye shadow is applied in a single color, this shading display is useful when the eye shadow is actually applied.

  Similarly, for makeup items such as eyeliner, eyebrow, mascara, lipstick, and cheek color, select each pattern stored in the PC main unit 2 and specify the color. It is superimposed on the simulation image formed so far. In addition, if necessary, these patterns on the face image can be displayed in shades so that the portions to be darkly applied and the portions to be thinly applied can be known at the time of actual application.

  In this way, the subject can execute an arbitrary makeup item on the bare skin face and realize a state where the makeup is gradually completed by the simulation image, and can also understand an actual makeup method for each makeup item.

  The cosmetic items to be used can be appropriately selected according to the advice of the makeup advisor and the desire of the subject, and the order in which the cosmetic items are used can be arbitrarily determined, but in order to make makeup more effectively It is usually preferred to use cosmetic items in the order recommended by the makeup advisor.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the formed makeup face simulation image is preferably displayed on the display 3 at the same time as the face image of the initial subject or by switching as appropriate. Thereby, the test subject can recognize clearly the difference before makeup and after makeup.

  In addition, it is preferable to store the correspondence between each cosmetic item used for forming the makeup image of the makeup face and the actual makeup in the personal computer main body 2, and for the simulation image of the obtained makeup face, It is preferable that cosmetics and makeup methods that are desirably used to actually become the makeup face can be displayed on the display. Thereby, the subject can easily reproduce the simulation image of the makeup face.

  The makeup simulation method of the present invention is useful for proposing makeup methods for general consumers, educational tools for makeup advisors, enlightenment of makeup theory, and the like.

It is a flowchart of a makeup simulation method. It is a block diagram of a makeup simulation system. It is explanatory drawing of the acquisition method of the position of the face on a test subject's face image, the position of an eye, the position of a mouth, and the center of a face. It is explanatory drawing of the acquisition method of the skin area | region, eyebrow area | region, eye area | region, and lip area | region on a test subject's face image. It is a simulation image of the state which applied the control color to T zone. It is the image which displayed the state which apply | coated control color to T zone on the pattern for T zones in light and shade. It is an image in which the control color is applied to the T zone in a gradation display on the T zone pattern. It is a simulation image in a state where a control color is applied to the T zone, the lower part of the eye, and the chin. It is the image which displayed the state which applied the control color to the T zone, the lower part of the eyes, and the chin in gradation for each pattern. It is a mask used for formation of the simulation image which apply | coated the foundation. It is a simulation image of the state which applied the foundation. It is a simulation image of the state which applied eye shadow. It is the image which displayed the face image before makeup and the simulation image of a makeup face simultaneously.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Imaging device 2 Personal computer body 3 Display 4 Image scanner 5 Printer 10 Make-up simulation system

Claims (4)

The subject of the face image, one or more cosmetic items superimposed simulation image pattern for, a makeup simulation method for forming a simulation image of the decorative face, simulation of cosmetic facial overlaid one or more cosmetic item in the face image Apart from the images, the pattern of the decorative item, depending on the shade of the cosmetic thick dark portion to be upon application used for actual execution and thin to be part of the decorative item can be displayed gray in a specific color Make-up simulation method. When the pattern of the makeup item superimposed on the face image is displayed in shades of a specific color according to the shade when applying cosmetics used for the actual execution of the makeup item, other areas of the image are displayed in grayscale The makeup simulation method according to claim 1.   The makeup simulation method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein gradation display of the specific color is gradation display.   The control color, foundation, concealer, eye shadow, teak color, or lipstick pattern superimposed on the face image can be displayed in shades of a specific color according to the shade at the time of application. Makeup simulation method.

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