JP3764243B2 - Skin counseling data input device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a skin counseling method in which after measuring beauty, moisture, color, skin temperature, etc. of a customer's skin, which becomes skin counseling data for a beauty staff who sells cosmetics to provide optimum advice to the customer, the computer inputs these. The present invention relates to a data input device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Skin oil content, moisture, color, and skin temperature are used as counseling data for advice on the most appropriate cosmetics according to the skin characteristics of customers at cosmetic stores and department stores. Have been proposed (see Japanese Patent Laid-Open Nos. 2-2688738 and 3-26230).
[0003]
FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing such a conventional skin characteristic measuring apparatus, and FIG. 13 is a block diagram thereof. On the upper surface of the desktop type apparatus main body 60, an oil amount measuring probe 62 to which an oil collecting tip 61 can be attached at the tip, a moisture amount measuring probe 64 having a moisture sensor 63 at the tip, and a temperature sensor 65 at the tip are arranged. Holders 67, 68, and 69 for storing the skin temperature measurement probe 66 are formed, and light is applied to the oil collection tip 61 on the bottom of the holder 67 for storing the oil content measurement probe 62. An oil content measurement optical system 71 for detecting the reflected light intensity is arranged, and the moisture content measurement probe 64 and the skin temperature measurement probe 66 are connected to the apparatus main body 60 via signal lines 72 and 73.
[0004]
In the apparatus main body 60, the oil content measuring means 74 for measuring the oil content based on the reflected light intensity detected by the oil content measuring optical system 71, and the moisture content based on the output signal of the moisture sensor 63 are contained therein. The water content measuring means 75 for calculating and the temperature measuring means 76 for calculating the skin temperature based on the output signal of the temperature sensor 65 are provided, and the oil amount calculated by each of the measuring means 74, 75, 76 is provided on the front thereof. , An oil content display unit 77, a water content display unit 78, and a temperature display unit 79 for displaying the water content and skin temperature, respectively.
[0005]
First, when measuring the oil content, the oil collection tip 61 is attached to the tip of the oil content measurement probe 62 to measure the reflected light intensity before oil collection, and then the oil content measurement probe 62 is removed from the holder 67. After extracting and pressing the oil collecting tip 61 against the skin and collecting the oil, it is stored in the holder 67 again and the reflected light intensity after oil collection is measured. The amount of oil measured based on the reflected light intensity change Is displayed on the oil content display unit 77.
Next, when measuring the moisture content, the moisture content measurement probe 64 is removed from the holder 68, the tip moisture sensor 63 is pressed against the skin, and the switch 64a is pushed. The moisture amount is calculated, and the result is displayed on the moisture amount display unit 78.
Furthermore, the skin temperature can also be measured using the skin temperature measurement probe 66 in the same manner as the moisture content.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since the moisture amount measurement probe 64 and the skin temperature measurement probe 66 are connected to the apparatus main body 60 via the signal lines 72 and 73, they cannot be measured away from the apparatus main body 60, and Even if the measurement is performed in a range where the lines 72 and 73 reach, there is a problem that the signal lines 72 and 73 are entangled and handling is extremely troublesome.
Although the oil content measuring probe 62 is not connected by a signal line, the oil content is optically measured by inserting it into a holder 67 formed on the device main body 60. It cannot be measured.
In addition, since this type of skin characteristic measuring apparatus only displays data on the oil content, water content, and skin temperature measured by the measuring probes 62, 64, and 66, the skin condition is based on these data. In order to judge comprehensively, it is still necessary to rely on the experience and feeling of beauty staff for many years.
[0007]
Of course, if each data is input to a computer and processed according to a predetermined program, for example, each data is compared with the average value of the same age and displayed on a radar chart etc. For example, if the amount of water is low, use cosmetics that contain a lot of moisturizing ingredients, and do not rely on the experience and feeling of beauty staff. If it is more, it can be advised to use a cosmetic containing a lot of components for removing sebum.
However, if the data measured by the above-mentioned skin characteristic measuring device etc. is not input to the computer one by one, the calculation process cannot be executed, and if there are multiple items, each data is definitely keyed This is very cumbersome and takes time and effort.
In particular, it is easy to make an input error when busy to consult with a large number of customers, and when there is an input error, there is a risk of giving advice based on incorrect data.
[0008]
In view of this, the present invention provides a technique for allowing various data representing skin characteristics to be measured anywhere without a signal line, and simultaneously allowing the computer to input the measurement result as data without key input. This is an objective issue.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve this problem, the present invention includes a plurality of measuring devices that measure different skin characteristics, and a data relay device that inputs a measurement result of each measuring device to a computer, and each measuring device serves as a power source. A battery, a sensor that outputs the skin characteristic to be measured as an electrical signal, an arithmetic device that calculates data representing the skin characteristic based on a detection signal of the sensor, a memory that stores the calculated data, A display unit for quantifying and displaying the data; and a communication data forming unit for forming communication data including a skin characteristic identification header set in advance according to the measured skin characteristic and the data stored in the memory; An optical signal emitting unit that converts the communication data into an optical signal and outputs the optical signal, and the data repeater receives the optical signal emitted from the optical signal emitting unit of each measuring device. An optical signal incident portion that, while of the optical signal an optical signal of the communication data that is incident on the incident portion, or, characterized in that into an electric signal having a communication data relay transmission means for input to the computer.
[0010]
According to the present invention, a battery is mounted on each measuring machine and a display unit is provided. Therefore, if skin characteristics are measured by the measuring machine alone, the measurement result is displayed on the display unit.
Therefore, it is not necessary to connect to a device body provided with a display unit or a battery via a signal line, and the measurement result can be seen anywhere if only the measuring machine is carried.
Further, in the communication data forming means of each measuring device, communication data composed of a skin characteristic identification header set in advance according to the measured skin characteristic and data stored as a measurement result is formed, and the optical signal emitting unit It is converted into an optical signal and output.
Therefore, if the optical signal output from each measuring device is made incident on the optical signal incident portion of the data repeater, the communication data is input to the computer as an optical signal or converted into an electrical signal.
At this time, the skin characteristic identification header is provided in the communication data, so that the computer can automatically identify the type of data, so that the operator can select the type of data when inputting a plurality of types of data. There is no need to specify them one by one or input data in a predetermined order.
[0011]
As a more preferred embodiment, each measuring device is formed of a casing having the same shape, and the optical signal emitting unit is formed at the same position of the casing for all measuring devices. An insertion hole for inserting the portion of the casing where the optical signal emitting portion is formed is formed, and the light is placed in the insertion hole at a position facing the optical signal emitting portion when the casing is inserted. A signal incident part is formed.
According to this, the communication data output from the optical signal emitting unit of the measuring machine is input to the optical signal incident unit of the data repeater simply by inserting the casing of each measuring machine into the insertion hole. Data of each skin characteristic can be input to the computer without performing any attaching / detaching operation.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a skin counseling data input device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the appearance thereof, FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an oil / moisture measuring device, FIG. Is an external perspective view of the brightness / hue measuring machine, FIG. 6 is a block diagram thereof, FIG. 7 is an external perspective view of the skin temperature measuring machine, FIG. 8 is a block diagram thereof, and FIG. 9 is an external perspective view of the skin elasticity measuring machine, FIG. 10 is a block diagram thereof.
[0013]
The skin counseling data input device 1 according to this example includes, for example, an oil moisture measuring device S ₁ that measures the amount of oil and moisture of the skin, a brightness / hue measuring device S ₂ that measures the brightness and hue of the skin, and the skin A skin temperature measuring device S ₃ that measures the temperature of the skin, a skin elasticity measuring device S ₄ that measures the elasticity of the skin, and a data relay device 3 that causes the computer 2 to input the measurement results of the measuring devices S _{1 to} S _4. .
Each measuring device S _{1 to} S ₄ is formed of a casing C having the same shape, and includes a battery 4 serving as a power source, skin characteristic measuring means M _{1 to} M ₄ to be measured, and the measuring means M _{1 to} M ₄ . A memory 5 for storing measured data, a display unit 6 for quantifying and displaying the data, a skin characteristic identification header set in advance according to the measured skin characteristics, and data stored in the memory 5 Communication data forming means 7 for forming communication data consisting of
Further, the optical signal emitting unit 8 for converting the communication data into an optical signal is formed at the same position of the casing C for all measuring machine S ₁ to S _4, after measurement the measuring instrument S ₁ ~ and to output the communication data to the predetermined time interval (every second) until clear of S ₄ switches (not shown).
In this example, since the battery 4 is mounted on the back side of each of the measuring machines S _{1 to} S ₄ , the optical signal emitting unit 8 is formed on the upper side of the casing C when viewed from the back side.
[0014]
Further, the data relay unit 3 serves also as a base for mounting the computer 2, the holder H ₁ to H ₄ for accommodating the respective measuring machines S ₁ to S ₄ are formed, each measuring S _An insertion hole 9 for inserting the casings _{1 to 4} from the back is formed.
Then, in the insertion hole 9, so that it can be by inserting by the upper and lower casing C of the measuring instrument S ₁ to S ₄ Conversely, to receive the communication data outputted from the optical signal emitting section 8 In addition, optical signal incident portions 10 a and 10 b are formed at positions facing the optical signal emitting portion 8.
Then, the optical signals incident from the optical signal incident portions 10a and 10b are converted into electric signals by the photoelectric conversion device 11 including the photoelectric conversion elements 11a and 11b, and the communication signals (communication data relay transmission means) 12 are transmitted. To the computer 2.
Reference numeral 13 denotes a CCD microscope that magnifies and images the skin, and the image signal is input to the computer 2 via the data relay 3.
Incidentally, when the optical signal emitting portion 8 is formed at the center of the casing C as viewed from the rear of the measuring instrument S ₁ to S _4, the optical signal incident portion suffices one place facing thereto.
[0015]
The skin characteristic measuring means M ₁ of the oil / moisture measuring device S ₁ is based on a measuring probe 21 protruding from the casing C, a humidity sensor 22 disposed at the tip thereof, and an output signal of the humidity sensor 22. A water content calculating device 23 for calculating the water content, an oil content detection optical system (sensor) 25 disposed in an oil content measurement hole 24 formed on the bottom surface on the front end side of the casing C, and the oil content detection optical system 25. The oil amount calculation device 26 calculates the oil amount based on the output signal.
When measuring the amount of oil, an oil collection cap 27 is attached to the tip of the probe 21 to infiltrate sebum into the oil collection surface 28, and then the oil collection surface 28 is inserted into the measurement hole 24.
As a result, the oil collecting surface 28 is irradiated with the measurement light, and the oil amount calculating device 26 detects the oil amount based on the reflected light intensity.
Note that the display portion 6 of the oil moisture measuring instrument S ₁ is oil quantity and moisture content is displayed in 15 stages, the the communication data forming means 7, respectively skin characteristics identified measured oil data and moisture data in 15 stages The communication data is formed with the headers L and H for use .
[0016]
Further, the brightness / hue measuring skin characteristics measuring means M ₂ of S ₂ includes a measuring probe 31 which is formed to protrude from the casing C, the translucent portion 32 formed at the tip, the light transmitting portion 32 And a light receiving element (sensor) 33 disposed on an optical axis B orthogonal to the skin surface in a state of being in contact with a measurement site of the skin, and the translucent part at an angle of about 30 ° with respect to the optical axis B Based on the red light emitting element 34R and the green light emitting element 34G that irradiate red light and green light to 32 and the reflected light intensity of each color measured by the light receiving element 33, a predetermined calculation process is performed to calculate the brightness and hue of the skin. And an arithmetic unit 35.
In addition, the reflected light intensity of the sunburned part such as the back side of the arm is set as the standard reflected light intensity R ₀ , G _0, and each color measurement of the measurement target surface such as the skin of the face whose brightness and hue are to be measured. If the reflected light intensities R _M and G _M are normalized reflected light intensities R and G,
R = R _M / R ₀ , G = G _M / G ₀
The skin brightness X and the skin tone Y are obtained based on the normalized reflected light intensities R and G.
X = R + G, Y = RG
It is obtained by
Incidentally, the brightness / hue measuring S _2, in its display section 6, the vertical axis the brightness X, graphic display of the hue Y and the horizontal axis is made, in the communication data forming means 7, the brightness X and color each color standard reflected light intensity becomes Y of basic data _R 0, _{G 0} and color measuring reflected light intensity _R M, _{G M,} respectively skin characteristics identification header J _{0, K 0} and _J M, the communication data with the _{K M} Form.
[0017]
The skin characteristic measuring means M ₃ of the skin temperature measuring device S ₃ is based on a measurement probe 41 formed protruding from the casing C, a temperature sensor 42 disposed at the tip thereof, and a detection signal of the temperature sensor 42. And an arithmetic unit 43 for calculating the temperature of the skin in contact with the tip of the measurement probe 41.
Then, when the skin temperature is measured by pressing the measuring probe 41 against the skin, 100 time-dependent changes in temperature detected by the temperature sensor 42 are collected at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 2 seconds), and the change The temperature at which the rate falls below a preset value is detected as the skin temperature, and this is displayed on the display unit 6 in eight stages.
The temperature sensor 42 can detect the temperature (room temperature) when the measurement probe 41 is not pressed against the skin.
Further, in the communication data forming means 7 of the skin temperature measuring device S _3, measured at room temperature and skin temperature in each skin characteristics identification header R, to form a communication data with the T.
[0018]
The skin property measuring means M ₄ of the skin elasticity measuring device S ₄ includes a measuring probe 51 that protrudes from the casing C, a plunger 52 that protrudes further from the tip thereof, and the position of the plunger 52. It comprises an optical sensor 53 to be detected and an arithmetic unit 54 that measures skin elasticity based on a detection signal of the optical sensor 53.
The plunger 52 is biased in the protruding direction by a spring 55. In the arithmetic device 54, when the measuring probe 51 is pressed against the skin, the plunger 52 is elastic and resists the elastic force of the spring 55. The elastic value and the viscosity value are measured based on the displacement when retracted.
At this time, the elasticity value is measured based on the final displacement amount of the plunger 52, and the viscosity value is determined based on a temporal change until the plunger 52 reaches the final displacement amount.
In the communication data forming means skin elasticity measuring instrument S _4, the measured elasticity and husband viscosity value s skin characteristics identification header U, to form the communication data with the V.
[0019]
The above is one configuration example of the present invention, and the operation thereof will be described next.
First, the computer 2 is placed on the data relay device 3, and the connector 12 a formed at the tip of the communication cable 12 is connected to the input port of the computer 2.
Then, a predetermined program for skin counseling stored in advance in the computer 2 is executed, and the computer 2 is waited in a state where each data can be input.
Here, the customer came to receive a skin counseling, oil moisture measuring machine S1 to measure the oil weight and moisture content of the skin to measure the brightness / hue of the skin with the brightness / hue measuring S ₂ to measure the skin temperature at the skin temperature measuring device S _3, to measure the elasticity of the skin in skin elasticity measuring instrument S _4.
In this case, since each of the measuring devices S _{1 to} S ₄ is mounted with the battery 4 and the display unit 6 is formed, for example, when the customer is away from the data relay device 3, The beauty staff can carry only the measuring machines S _{1 to} S ₄ and measure necessary data without calling to the vicinity of the relay machine 3.
Moreover, each measuring instrument S ₁ to S ₄ because there is no signal or power wires, to handle without that they intertwined when measuring the required data is very convenient.
Furthermore, since the measurement results are displayed on the display units 6 of the measuring instruments S _{1 to} S ₄ , especially when it is not necessary to process these data with the computer 2, it is possible to ask the customer while viewing the measurement results on the spot. Necessary advice can be given.
[0020]
Next, each of the measuring instruments S _{1 to} S ₄ outputs communication data including the measurement result from the optical signal emitting unit 8 as an optical signal until the switch (not shown) is turned off.
Therefore, when the measurement result is processed by the computer 2, the light emitted from the optical signal emitting unit 8 can be obtained by inserting the rear end side of each measuring device S _{1 to} S ₄ into the insertion hole 9 of the data relay device 3. The signal is incident on the optical signal incident portion 10a or 10b formed in the insertion hole 9, and is converted into an electric signal by the photoelectric conversion device 11 and input to the computer 2 via the communication cable 12. No need to do anything.
[0021]
In addition, since the communication data output from each of the measuring devices S _{1 to} S ₄ has a different skin property identification header depending on the measured skin property, the computer 2 identifies the header by identifying the header. It is possible to determine what data has been input.
Therefore, when each of the measuring instruments S _{1 to} S ₄ is inserted into the insertion hole 9 and data is transmitted, the measuring machines S _{1 to} S ₄ may be inserted in any order, and the beauty staff member who performs the computer operation inputs any data. There is no need to specify any, and no typing mistakes are made.
In the computer 2, for example, each data is compared with an average value of the same age and displayed on a radar chart or the like according to a preset program to determine which data is more or less than the average position. By making it understand at a glance, it is possible to give appropriate advice to a customer based on correctly input data.
[0022]
In the above description, communication data output as an optical signal is converted into an electrical signal and transmitted to the computer 2. However, if the computer 2 has an optical input terminal, the optical signal is transmitted as it is. Of course, you may do.
Moreover, in order to be able to input the optical signal output from the optical signal emitting unit 8 regardless of which of the measuring devices S _{1 to} S ₄ is inserted into the insertion hole 9 of the data relay device 3. As described above, the present invention is not limited to the case where two photoelectric conversion elements 11a and 11b are arranged. As shown in FIG. 1111, the optical signal is guided to one photoelectric conversion element 16 by using the refraction of the prism 15. May be.
Furthermore, not only the case where communication data is transmitted by inserting each measuring device S _{1 to} S ₄ into the insertion hole 9 of the data relay device 3, an optical connector connected to the data relay device 3 is connected to each measuring device S _1. it may be the case that connected to the optical signal emitting portion 8 of the to S _4.
[0023]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, a battery is mounted on each measuring machine and a display unit is provided. Therefore, if skin characteristics are measured by the measuring machine alone, the result is displayed on the display unit. In addition, there is no need to connect to a device body provided with a display unit or a battery via a signal line, and there is an excellent effect that measurement can be performed anywhere by carrying only a measuring machine.
In addition, the measurement result output as an optical signal from each measuring device can be input to the computer via the data repeater, and at this time, each communication data is provided with a skin characteristic identification header. Can automatically identify the type of data, which eliminates the need for key entry, and allows the operator to specify the type of data one by one when inputting multiple types of data, or according to a predetermined order. There is no need to input data, and there is an excellent effect that no input mistakes are made.
[0024]
Further, each measuring machine is formed of a casing having the same shape, and the optical signal emitting part is formed at the same position of the casing for all measuring machines, and the optical signal emitting part of the casing is formed on the data relay side. If the optical signal incident part is formed at a position facing the optical signal emitting part of the casing in the insertion hole, the casing of each measuring instrument is inserted into the insertion hole. Thus, since an optical signal can be transmitted and received, there is an effect that data of each skin characteristic can be input to the computer without performing any attaching / detaching operation of the connector or the like.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a skin counseling data input device according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the appearance.
FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of an oil moisture meter.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram thereof.
FIG. 5 is an external perspective view of a brightness / hue measuring machine.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram thereof.
FIG. 7 is an external perspective view of a skin temperature measuring machine.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram thereof.
FIG. 9 is an external perspective view of a skin elasticity measuring machine.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram thereof.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the optical signal incident part.
FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a conventional skin characteristic measuring apparatus.
FIG. 13 is a block diagram thereof.
[Explanation of symbols]
1. Skin counseling data input device S _1. Oil / water measuring device S ₂ .... Brightness / Tint measuring device S _3. Skin temperature measuring device S ₄ .... ... Skin elasticity measuring machine 2 ... Computer 3 ... Data relay machine C ... Casing 4 ... Battery 5 ... Memory 6 ······ Display portion 7 ··· Communication data forming means 8 ··· Optical signal emitting portions H _{1 to} H ₄ ··· Holder 9 ··· Insertion holes 10a and 10b・ Optical signal incident part 12 ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Communication cable (communication data relay transmission means)

Claims (6)

A plurality of measuring machines (S _{1 to} S ₄ ) for measuring different skin properties,
Made from each measuring instrument _(S 1 to S ₄₎ of the measurement result data relay apparatus to be input to the computer (2) (3),
Each measuring device (S _{1 to} S ₄ ) includes a battery (4) as a power source, and sensors (22, 25, 33, 42, 53) that output the skin characteristics to be measured as electrical signals,
An arithmetic unit (22, 25, 33, 42, 53) for calculating data representing skin characteristics based on detection signals of the sensors (22, 25, 33, 42, 53);
A memory (5) for storing the calculated data;
A display unit (6) for quantifying and displaying the data;
Communication data forming means (7) for forming communication data composed of a skin characteristic identification header set in advance according to the measured skin characteristic and data stored in the memory;
An optical signal emitting unit (8) for converting the communication data into an optical signal and outputting the optical signal;
The data relay (3) includes
An optical signal incident portion for entering the optical signal emitted from the optical signal emitting section (8) of each measuring instrument _{(S 1 ~S 4) (10a} , 10b), incident on the optical signal incident portion (10a, 10b) A skin counseling data input device comprising a communication data relay transmission means (12) for converting the received communication data as an optical signal or converting it into an electrical signal and inputting it to the computer (2). Each of the measuring instruments (S _{1 to} S ₄ ) is formed of a casing (C) having the same shape, and the optical signal emitting section (8) is used for all the measuring instruments (S _{1 to} S ₄ ) with respect to the casing (C ), And the data repeater (3) is formed with an insertion hole (9) into which the portion where the optical signal emitting part (8) of the casing (C) is formed is inserted, The optical signal incident portion (10a, 10b) is formed in the insertion hole (9) at a position facing the optical signal emitting portion (8) when the casing (C) is inserted. The skin counseling data input device according to 1. The skin counseling data input device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein _{one of the} measuring devices is an oil / moisture measuring device (S ₁ ) for measuring the oil content and moisture content of the skin. One skins counseling data input device of a brightness / hue measuring (S ₂₎ is according to claim 1 to 3 wherein measuring the brightness and hue of the skin of the measuring machine. The skin counseling data input device according to claim 1, wherein one of the measuring devices is a skin temperature measuring device (S ₃ ) for measuring the temperature of the skin. The skin counseling data input device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein one of the measuring devices is a skin elasticity measuring device (S ₄ ) for measuring the elasticity of the skin.

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