TWI641340B - Cosmetic kit - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a cosmetic set and a face makeup method in the absence of vision. This cosmetic kit can be used evenly and precisely on the face, eyebrows and lips without relying on vision.

Description

Cosmetic set

The present invention relates to a method and device for using cosmetics, and more particularly to a method and device for visually impaired persons to use cosmetics without assistance.

Visually impaired persons (VIPs) face many difficulties in daily life. Studies have shown that the visually impaired person's self-esteem is related to their ability to live independently. It is difficult for the visually impaired to complete simple daily tasks without help, including the use of facial cosmetics. Traditionally, cosmetics and makeup tools are not designed for those who are visually impaired. How to identify the type and color of cosmetics, control the amount of cosmetics, and apply cosmetics evenly and correctly are just a few of the difficulties faced by visually impaired people in using cosmetics. Visually impaired people use cosmetics and makeup tools to make up, which can reduce their anxiety and greatly increase their self-confidence. Therefore, there is a need to provide a method and equipment for the visually impaired to make up without help or to use cosmetics on the face without relying on vision.

The invention provides a cosmetic set and a face makeup method in the absence of vision. In particular, the present invention enables the visually impaired person to make up without help.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a cosmetic set includes at least one component of a skin color modifier applicator (a), a template object (b), and a color applicator (c), wherein the color applicator may be a lip gloss application Device. All of the above applicators, template objects and color applicators have protruding marks (such as: material surface, braille) and at least one non-slip surface. The protruding marks are used to confirm the type and / or color of the component. In one embodiment, the cosmetic material has an odor related to the type or color of the cosmetic material for identification by a user.

The skin tone modifier applicator includes a skin tone modifier container, a main shell and an audio processing unit, wherein one end of the skin tone modifier container is fixed with an application pad, and the other end of the skin tone modifier container is detachably mounted on On the main casing, the application pad is communicated with the skin color modifier container so that when contacted with a surface, the application pad can deliver a controllable amount of the skin color modifier to the surface. The audio processing unit is configured to send an audio notification every preset time interval. The main casing that covers the audio processing unit includes a dot or material surface, at least one non-slip surface, and at least one or more buttons. The buttons are coupled to the audio processing unit to control the sending of audio notifications.

The template object includes a handle, an eyebrow patch, a fastening device, and a lip. The handle has a first long handle end and a second handle end. The eyebrow has an eyebrow opening. The fastening device is connected to the eyebrow and the second handle end so that the handle and the starting end of the eyebrow opening form a vertical line. The lip has a lip shape. Opening. The lip is connected to the second handle end by a fastening device. The first long handle end includes a length adjusting device for adjusting the length to fit the face shape of the user. The first long handle end further includes a position mark to assist the user in positioning the eyebrow eyebrow to a desired position. The template object may include a first eyebrow sheet and a second eyebrow sheet that are formed together and correspond to left and right eyebrows. The first and second eyebrows have brailles indicating the left and right eyebrows.

The lip gloss applicator includes a tubular rod and a casing. The tubular rod has a substantially teardrop-shaped or heart-shaped cross-section. The tubular rod includes makeup materials. The casing is surrounded by the tubular rod. More makeup ingredients can be exposed from inside the case. The lip gloss applicator can be used alone or in combination with a lip, which can be attached with or without the handle of a template object. Tubular rods that are basically teardrop-shaped or heart-shaped are shaped like lips. The user can emboss the makeup material on the lips to reduce the makeup material beyond the edge of the lip line.

A second aspect of the present invention provides a method for face makeup in the absence of vision, which includes providing a cosmetic kit, which at least includes a skin color modifier applicator (a), a template object (b), and a lip gloss application as described above. One of the components of the device (c); the protruding mark on the component is used to identify the type and / or color of the component, so as to apply the cosmetic raw material on the corresponding area of the face. The applying step includes at least one of the following: (1) teaching audio notifications are provided by the audio processing unit at a preset time point every other preset period, and a controllable amount of skin tone modifier is painted, Pat or apply the above-mentioned application pad on the face to evenly apply the skin tone modifier to the first area of the face, and move to the second area of the face when the second audio notification is issued; (2) select an eyebrow patch and Connect the eyebrows to the handle, adjust the length of the handles so that the eyebrows are placed in the desired position, and fill the eyebrow shape to draw the eyebrow shape; (3) select a lip and place the lips The tablet is placed on the lips of the face, and the lip-shaped applicator is filled with the lip gloss applicator; and (4) a lip gloss applicator is selected, and a tubular rod made of a cosmetic material is embossed on the lips to fill at least four For a lip, rotate the direction of the tubular rod and emboss the tubular rod on the lip.

In the following description, the cosmetic set and the corresponding embodiments are listed as preferred examples. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications may be made, including additions and / or substitutions, without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Some specific details are omitted to avoid obscuring the gist of the present invention; however, this disclosure is to enable those skilled in the art to implement the present invention without undue experimentation.

Provided in the present invention are a cosmetic set and a face makeup method in the absence of vision. The invention also solves the common difficulties of the visually impaired (VIP) when using cosmetics and applying cosmetic applicators to face makeup, such as controlling the amount of cosmetics, applying cosmetics to the correct area uniformly and accurately, identifying colors, and Tools, makeup tools and equipment rolled off the workbench. The invention can enable the visually impaired person to finish makeup without help.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a cosmetic set includes at least one component of a skin color modifier applicator (a), a template object (b), and a color applicator (c), wherein the color applicator may be a lip gloss application Device. In the above-mentioned various components, the template object and the lip gloss applicator include a protruding mark for identifying the type or / and color of the component and at least one non-slip surface. In one embodiment, the cosmetic kit of the present invention may have two or more components containing different cosmetic materials or different template objects to create multiple makeup looks. The cosmetic ingredients have relevant odors that can be identified.

In one embodiment, the skin color modifier 100 is a device for applying a skin color modifier to the skin. Skin tone modifiers include, but are not limited to, foundations, blushes, bronzers, shimmers, highlighters, or the like that can be used to change or adjust skin tone. The skin tone modifier may be creamy, liquid, powdery, or other intervening forms, so that it can be used to transfer the skin tone modifier to the user through the application pad 104. As shown in FIGS. 1A to 1C, the skin color modifier applicator 100 includes a skin color modifier container 101, a main casing 102, and an audio processing unit 103, wherein one end of the skin color modifier container 101 is fixed with an application pad 104, and the skin color modifier container The other end of 101 is detachably mounted on the main casing 102. The application pad 104 communicates with the skin color modifier container 101 for transferring a controllable amount of the skin color modifier to the surface when it comes into contact with a surface (for example, a face). In one embodiment, those skilled in the art can understand that the application pad 104 may be made of flexible, compressible, porous, tufted, or spongy. ) Made of materials so that the cosmetic materials in creamy, liquid and powder form can stay in / save the application pad 104, and at the same time, the cosmetic materials can be extended and transferred to the face. The application pad 104 may also have different shapes (for example, a circle, a teardrop shape, or a triangle) according to the purpose of transferring the skin tone modifier. For example, a liquid foundation container has a circular sponge-like application pad. A commonly used device in the cosmetics industry is used to extract a limited amount of skin tone modifier, for example, by pressing the skin pad 104 on the skin. The application pad 104 may be tapped or touched on the skin to make the makeup product more uniform. The cosmetic set of the present invention may have one or more skin color modifier containers 101, and the skin color modifier container 101 may contain different skin color modifiers and corresponding application pads 104, which may be easily placed on the main shell according to different facial goals. Replace on 102. The skin tone modifier container 101) includes a protruding mark 107 (for example, braille) so that a user can distinguish the color and type of the skin tone modifier without having to see the skin tone modifier container 101. In one embodiment, the protruding mark 107 is a material surface for the user to distinguish the color and type of the skin tone modifier. In another embodiment, the skin color modifier has a related odor for identifying color, / and type, and the like. The material surface of the skin color modifier container 101 and / or the smell of the makeup materials are used by a user to identify different types or colors of components in the makeup combination of the present invention. The connecting member may refer to the prior art that can be used to install or separate the skin color modifier container 101 from the autonomous housing 102, for example, after a simple pressing, separating button, or twisting action.

The main casing 102 is at least used for covering the audio processing unit 103 and a power supply for supplying power. In one embodiment, the main housing 102 further includes a motor and an electronic circuit. The motor is used to vibrate the skin tone modifier container 101 to achieve uniform application, and the electronic circuit is used to detect actions, execute instructions, and process. Audio. The audio processing unit 103 is configured to send an audio notification to the user (e.g., every 10, 20, or 30 seconds) every predetermined period of time, and at a preset time (e.g., 1 minute or 2 minutes) or when The user stops after turning off the close indication button. The audio processing unit 103 calculates the duration of each application of the makeup material and notifies the user to move the skin color modifier applicator 100 when the preset period ends. The main casing 102 can also be used as a user's grip assembly to hold the skin tone modifier applicator 100. 1A to 1C illustrate an embodiment of the main casing 102 of the present invention. The main casing 102 is not limited to the slender appearance shown in FIGS. 1A to 1C. The main casing 102 may be circular or any other shape, as long as it conforms to the main casing 102 and can be used as a storage room and provides a user to meet ergonomics Hold the skin tone modifier applicator 100. The main housing 102 covering the audio processing unit 103 includes a protruding mark 107 (for example, braille and material surface), at least one non-slip surface 105, and at least one or more buttons 106. The buttons 106 are connected to and control the audio processing unit 103 To send an audio notification. In one embodiment, the non-slip surface 105 increases the grip of the skin tone modifier applicator 100 to prevent the skin tone modifier applicator 100 from slipping or rolling off the table. In one embodiment, the non-slip surface 105 may be disposed on the bottom, side or back of the main casing 102.

5 and 3, the template object 200 includes a handle 210 having a first long handle end 211 and a second handle end 212, an eyebrow sheet 220 having an eyebrow opening 221, a fastening device 222, and a lip opening 301 Lip sheet 300. The eyebrows 220 can be easily attached or detached from the handle 210. In one embodiment, the lip 300 further includes a fastening device to connect the lip 300 to the second handle end. The lip-shaped opening 301 on the lip 300 can be stacked on the lips of the user to serve as a stencil to prevent the cosmetic material from being applied beyond the user's lips. The cosmetic kit of the present invention may include one or more lip sheets 300 with different lip shapes to create different makeup faces.

When applying makeup, according to the facial features or preferences of the user, the rule for locating eyebrows is usually a straight line extending from the inner corner of the eye and the side of the nose or nostril. In one embodiment, the eyebrow blade is configured to be mounted on the second handle so that the handle and the starting end of the eyebrow opening are perpendicular to each other. The arrangement of the starting end of the eyebrow-shaped opening and the handle allows the user to calibrate the inner corners of the eyes and the sides of the nose / nostril to draw the eyebrow-shaped at the ideal position. In another embodiment, the first long handle end includes a length adjusting device 213 for adjusting the length of the handle so that the eyebrow shape can be drawn at a desired position on the user's face. In another embodiment, the handle further includes one or two position marks for positioning a template object at a desired position by a user. These position markers can help locate the nose / nostril sides and inner corners of the user. With the position mark, the user can adjust the length of the handle to place the eyebrow in the ideal position without having to visually see the characteristics of the user. In yet another embodiment, the first length adjusting device is located between the position mark of the nose and the eye, and the second length adjusting device is located between the eye position mark and the trailing end of the second handle end. Even when the user cannot see his / her own face, these position markers and one or two length adjustment devices on the handle of the template object can assist the user to draw an eyebrow shape based on the inner angle of the eye and the straight line of the nose / nostril.

In one embodiment, the template object includes a set of left and right eyebrow shapes formed by the first and second eyebrow pieces together. The first and second eyebrow patches include raised marks (for example, braille) for identifying left and right eyebrows. The cosmetic set of the present invention includes one or more eyebrow patches that can identify different shapes according to the protruding marks, so as to create different makeup faces.

The lip gloss applicator 400 includes a tubular rod 401 and a cover 402. The tubular rod 401 has a substantially teardrop-shaped or heart-shaped cross-section and contains cosmetic materials in its contents. A cover 402 is surrounded by the above-mentioned tubular rod, and the cover 402 includes a compression device (not shown) to remove the Extract more makeup ingredients (see Figure 4). In one embodiment, the cosmetic material is extracted / discharged from the casing by a sliding action, instead of a conventional twisting action. The sliding action can be applied to a non-conventional, non-circular cosmetic raw material tubular rod to be drawn out. In another embodiment, the lip gloss applicator includes a sponge applicator disposed on a tubular rod. The lip gloss applicator can be used alone or with the lip attached to the template object. Tubular rods that are basically teardrop-shaped or heart-shaped are shaped like lips. The user can emboss the makeup material on the lips to reduce the chance of the makeup material beyond the edge of the lip line. The lip gloss applicator includes a protruding mark (for example, a material surface, a braille) to identify the color and / or material of the makeup material, and / or a non-slip surface. In an embodiment, the protruding mark is a material surface for a user to distinguish the color and / or type of the lip gloss applicator. In another embodiment, the cosmetic product has an odor associated with its color and / or type. The material surface of the lip gloss applicator and / or the smell of the makeup materials can allow the user to distinguish different types or colors of components in the cosmetic set of the present invention. In one embodiment, the cover of the lip gloss applicator has a triangular outer periphery to prevent the lip gloss applicator from rolling on the surface of the work area. The cosmetic set of the present invention includes one or more lip gloss applicators, and each lip gloss applicator contains makeup materials of different colors and / or materials.

The facial features of the user can be obtained by scanning, and the user's features (such as: 3D scanning and 3D printing or molding) can be used to customize the eyebrows, lips, and templates of the cosmetic set of the present invention. The shape of the handle of the object and the tubular rod of the lip gloss applicator.

The cosmetic kit of the present invention also includes a description describing the ingredients of the various components in the combination and how such components are used. This manual includes braille and material surface information to inform the user of the color and / or type of cosmetics presented on the material surface. Each component of the cosmetic set of the present invention (such as the main shell of the applicator, the skin tone modifier container, and the lip cover) has the same color as the makeup material to help the visually impaired person to reduce the visual judgment of the color of the cosmetic Difficulties.

Each component of the cosmetic kit of the present invention can be made from raw materials in the cosmetic industry, such as HDPE, PC, PE, and electroplating. In one embodiment, the eyebrow and lip can be made of PVC or silicone to better fit the user's face.

A second aspect of the present invention provides a method for face makeup under vision, which includes providing a cosmetic kit including at least a skin tone modifier applicator (a), a template object (b), and a color applicator as described above. (c) One of the components, wherein the color applicator may be a lip gloss applicator; the protruding mark on the component is used to identify the type and / or color of the component; and applying cosmetic raw materials on the corresponding area of the face. The applying step includes at least one of the following: (1) instructing the audio processing unit to send an audio notification at a preset time point every other preset period, and painting a controllable amount of a skin tone modifier, by Pat on the face or apply an application pad to evenly apply the skin tone modifier to the first area of the face, and move to the second area of the face when the second audio notification is issued; (2) select an eyebrow patch and connect this From the brow to the handle, adjust the length of the handle so that the brow is placed at the vertical line formed by the inner corner of the user's eyes and the nose / nostril, and fill the eyebrow shape to draw the eyebrow shape; (3) select a lip Lip, place the lip on the mouth of the face, and fill the lip-shaped opening with a lip gloss applicator; and (4) choose a lip gloss applicator and emboss a tubular rod made of cosmetic raw materials on the lips to fill four For one lip, the direction of the above-mentioned tubular rod is rotated and the tubular rod is embossed on the lip.

Those skilled in the art can easily understand that different functions discussed herein may be performed in different orders and / or concurrently with each other. Modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Furthermore, if desired, one or more embodiments described herein may be optional or may be combined. From the review of this application, other aspects and advantages of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

Although the foregoing invention has been described in terms of various related embodiments, it should be understood that other embodiments are within the scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims and their equivalents. In addition, the specific examples and implementations described above are to be construed as illustrative only and not limiting the invention in any way. Except for more details, it is believed that those skilled in the art can make full use of the present invention based on the description herein.

100‧‧‧ complexion applicator

101‧‧‧ complexion container

102‧‧‧Main shell

103‧‧‧Audio Processing Unit

104‧‧‧Smear pad

105‧‧‧ non-slip surface

106‧‧‧ button

107‧‧‧ protruding mark

200‧‧‧ template object

210‧‧‧handle

211‧‧‧First long handle end

212‧‧‧Second handle end

220‧‧‧ Eyebrow Patch

221‧‧‧ eyebrow opening

222‧‧‧Fastening device

213‧‧‧length adjustment device

300‧‧‧lip

301‧‧‧lip opening

400‧‧‧Lip gloss applicator

401‧‧‧tubular rod

402‧‧‧shell

FIG. 1A is a side view of a skin color modifier applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1B is a front view of a skin color modifier applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1C is a rear view of the skin color modifier applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a detachable skin color modifier container according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 shows a lip according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 shows a lip gloss applicator and a tubular rod of a teardrop-shaped cross-sectional area according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a template object according to an embodiment of the present invention. The template object is provided with eyebrows.

Claims (6)

A cosmetic set includes a template object including a protruding mark and a non-slip surface, wherein the template object includes a handle, an eyebrow patch, a fastening device, and a lip. The handle has a first A long handle end, a second handle end, at least one length adjusting device and at least one position mark, the length adjusting device is used for adjusting the length of the handle, the eyebrow sheet has an eyebrow type opening, and the lip sheet has a lip type opening And the fastening device to connect the eyebrow or the lip to the second handle end; wherein the fastening device is connected between the eyebrow and the second handle end, so that the handle and the eyebrow shape The starting end of the opening forms a vertical line. The cosmetic kit according to claim 1, further comprising a skin color modifier applicator or a component of a color applicator, the skin color modifier applicator and the color applicator including a protruding mark and a non-slip surface Wherein, the skin tone modifier applicator includes a skin tone modifier container, a main shell and an audio processing unit, one end of the skin tone modifier container is fixed with an application pad, and one end of the skin tone modifier container is detachable Mounted on the main shell, the application pad communicates with the skin color modifier container so that when contacted with a surface, the application pad can transfer a controllable amount of skin color modifier to the surface; the color applicator includes A tubular rod and a set of shells, the tubular rod having a substantially teardrop-shaped or heart-shaped cross-section, and containing a cosmetic material inside the tubular rod, the sheath is enclosed by the tubular rod, and the sheath includes A compression device is used to expose more of the cosmetic material from the casing. The cosmetic kit according to claim 2, wherein the main casing of the skin tone modifier applicator covers the audio processing unit, and the main casing includes at least one button coupled to the audio processing unit for controlling Send an audio notification. According to the cosmetic set of claim 1, the first long handle end further includes a first position mark, a second position mark and a first length adjusting device, and the second handle end includes a second length adjusting device. , Wherein the first length adjusting device is located between the first position mark and the second position mark. The cosmetic kit according to claim 2, wherein the protruding mark is a braille, a material surface, or a combination thereof. The cosmetic kit according to claim 2, wherein the skin tone modifier of the skin tone modifier container and the cosmetic raw material of the color applicator have an odor related to characteristics of the skin tone modifier and the cosmetic raw material.