JP2002133280A - System for advising hair set - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To adequately advise how to use commodities if setting a desired hairstyle. SOLUTION: The system in this invention comprises a client computer 1 and a server 2, wherein the client computer 1 and the server 2 are connected via an information line 3, such as the Internet. The server 2 has images, which indicate how to use predetermined commodities for hair setting. The server 2 superposes the above-described image on a face image, which is sent from the client computer 1, and then transmits the generated image to the client computer 1 to allow it to display the superposed image.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hair setting advice system for setting hair in an arbitrary hair style.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Many products such as hair dryers and hair curlers are provided as hair styling products, and the instruction manuals for these products describe how to use them.

[0003]

However, the usage described in the instruction manual is only a general usage, and does not describe how to use the product when setting it in a specific hair style. Is normal, and
Even if it is described, it is difficult to describe what products can be used and how to set them for various hair styles, and it is not possible to support the latest hair styles Can not.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a hair setting advice capable of accurately giving advice on how to use a product when setting the desired hair style. In providing the system.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention comprises a client computer and a server connected through an information line such as the Internet, and the server uses a method for performing hair setting using a predetermined product. It is characterized in that the above image is provided, the image is combined with the face photograph image sent from the client computer, the image is sent to the client computer, and the combined image is displayed on the client computer.

At this time, the server is provided with a plurality of types of hair style images, combines the hair style image with the face photograph image sent from the client computer, sends it to the client computer, and sends the synthesized hair style image to the client computer. An image which displays a style image and serves as a selection screen for a desired hair style can be suitably used.

[0007] Further, the server displays on the client computer one of a plurality of types of products and a plurality of types of hair styles that can be used for the hair set, and allows the user to select one of them. It is preferable that the other of the plurality of types of hair styles is displayed on the client computer side in relation to the selected hair style or product.

[0008] If a mirror mode in which the image display on the client computer is inverted left and right is provided, it is possible to simulate a state in which the user performs a hair setting while looking at the mirror.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on an example of an embodiment. This advice system comprises a client computer 1 and a server 2 connected via an information line 3 such as the Internet. The client computer 1 accesses the server 2 using a browser (software or browser) based on a predetermined protocol (http or ftp) based on WWW (World Wide Web). It can be used.

[0010] The client computer 1 is connected to an image pickup means such as a digital camera for taking in a photograph of the user's face, and a moving image reproducing software (browser) for reproducing the moving image transmitted from the server 2. Software plug-in type). This movie playback software can switch to the mirror mode that flips the image left and right, that is, the mode that makes the same image as when you see yourself and the mode that becomes the same image as when you see yourself in the mirror And can be switched.

On the other hand, the server 2 displays, in addition to WWW server software, various hair style images and images of various products for hair setting, and a pattern for setting a desired hair style using these products. It is provided with database software capable of storing moving images and the like and retrieving and using them, and synthesizing software for synthesizing hairstyle images and moving images in the database with images (face photographs) sent from the client computer 1. I have.

When using this advice system, the user takes a picture of his / her own face using the image pickup means and takes it into the client computer 1. Then, the client computer 1 is connected to (the WWW server of) the server 2 through the information line 3 by using browser software, and fetches and displays home page (Web) information.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the user inputs the image of the face photograph on the screen and transfers the image to the server 2, the server 2 generates an image obtained by combining the face photograph image with a plurality of types of hair style images. Then, the images of a plurality of types of hair set products are sent back to the client computer 1 and displayed on the screen as shown in FIG.

On this screen, when the user selects a desired hair style and sends the information to the server 2, the server 2 sends to the client computer 1 product information that can be used for the set of the desired hair style. By sending back the image and displaying the image as shown in FIG. 5, the user selects a product to be used (for example, a product owned by the user). When the product is selected, the information is transmitted to the server 2. Sent.

[0015] When a hair set product is selected first, hair styles that can be set according to the selected product are selected and displayed, and a hair style can be selected therefrom. It is.

In any case, since the hair style image displayed on the screen at this time is synthesized with the photograph of the user's face, the user can determine which hair style is suitable for him / her. It can be accurately determined. Further, from the product image, it is possible to accurately indicate which hair set product the user owns or which product he / she wants to use.

The server 2 that has received the information on the desired hair style and the information on the product to be used sends the information to the database software to create a moving image when the desired hair style is set with the specified product. Then, a moving image is generated by synthesizing this moving image with a user's face photo image using synthesis software. Then, the server 2 sends the combined moving image to the client computer 1.

The client computer 1 receiving the moving image reproduces the moving image and presents the user with a method of using the product when setting the desired hair style using the selected product. The user can precisely use the product when setting a desired hair style using the selected product, that is, which part of the hair is to be treated with the product.

At this time, if the moving image is reproduced in the mirror mode, it becomes very easy for the user to set the hair in the same manner while looking in the mirror.

In the above description, the method of using the product is presented as a moving image, but it may be displayed as a plurality of continuous still images.

In any case, since the server 2 prepares a hairstyle image and a moving image (or a plurality of still images) indicating the method of use, the latest hairstyle can be obtained simply by changing or adding this. And a large number of users who can access the server 2 through the information line obtain information on how to use the product when setting various and latest hair styles. Is what you can do.

[0022]

As described above, according to the present invention, a client computer and a server are connected through an information line such as the Internet, and the server shows a method of using a hair set by using a predetermined product. With the image, the above image is synthesized with the face photograph image sent from the client computer and sent to the client computer, and the synthesized image is displayed on the client computer, so the user performs hair setting using the product It is possible to grasp the details of how to use the case, and from the point of view of the provider, it is possible to inform the user of the correct usage of the product, and to the person before purchasing the desired hair It is also possible to increase sales by giving advice on selecting products that can set styles. It is those that can, further can also become possible to reduce the mistake of how to use the user reduce the non-returnable defective.

In addition, since image processing is performed on the server side, it is easy to add the latest hair style and new products, and it is not necessary to update the client computer side. The user can always be provided with the latest information on hair styles and products and how to use them. Furthermore, it is possible to control the purchasing tendency by processing according to a new product, a product that is focused on sales, a product that converges sales, and the like.

The server includes a plurality of types of hair style images, combines the hair style image with the face photograph image sent from the client computer, sends the synthesized image to the client computer, and sends the synthesized hair style to the client computer. As long as the image is displayed and the desired hair style selection screen is displayed, the user can select the hair style to suit his / her face and set the desired hair style. The user who wants to purchase a product that can do so will be provided with information on the determination of the use value of the product before the purchase, thereby reducing trouble in purchasing the product.

The server displays on the client computer either one of a plurality of types of products and a plurality of types of hair styles that can be used for the hair set, and allows the user to select one of them. It is preferable that the other of the plurality of types of hair styles is displayed on the client computer side in relation to the selected hair style or product. Present to the user information such as what kind of product can be set for the desired hair style and what kind of hair style can be set using the owned product Therefore, it is not only a mere after-sales service, but also a user's satisfaction can be enhanced to encourage the purchase of a product. And on the provider side,
The ability to read the trends in hairstyles from the number of processed images is also useful for developing new products.

If an image display on the client computer is provided with a mirror mode in which the left and right sides are inverted, it is possible to simulate a state in which a user performs a hair setting while looking at a mirror. For reference, it is very easy for the user to actually set the hair.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic flowchart in an example of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the same.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a screen display.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a screen display for hair style selection and product selection.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a product selection screen display after a hair style is selected in the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a usage description image for the hair set according to the first embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 client computer 2 server 3 information line

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A server comprising: a client computer connected via an information line such as the Internet; and a server. The server includes an image indicating a use method when performing hair setting using a predetermined product, and is transmitted from the client computer. A hair set advice system, comprising: synthesizing the image with the obtained facial photograph image, sending the synthesized image to a client computer, and displaying the synthesized image on the client computer. 2. A server comprising a plurality of types of hairstyle images, synthesizing the hairstyle image with a face photograph image sent from a client computer, sending the synthesized image to a client computer, and sending the synthesized hairstyle to the client computer. 2. The hair set advice system according to claim 1, wherein an image is displayed and a desired hair style selection screen is displayed. 3. The server displays one of a plurality of types of products and a plurality of types of hair styles that can be used for the hair set on the client computer side, and allows the user to select the product. 3. The hair set according to claim 1, wherein the other of the plurality of types of hair styles is displayed on the client computer side in relation to the selected hair style or product. 4. Advice system. 4. The hair set advice system according to claim 1, wherein a mirror mode in which the image display on the client computer is reversed left and right is provided.