US7634103B2 — Analysis using a three-dimensional facial image

Claim 1

Independent Claim 129 words

A method of analyzing an external body condition using a three-dimensional facial image, the method comprising: providing a computer system, wherein the computer system comprises a computer-readable medium containing instructions for execution by at least one processor; constructing a three-dimensional facial image based on at least one captured image of a subject's face, wherein the at least one captured image reflects at least one external body condition; processing the three-dimensional facial image to enable a beauty analysis; analyzing the at least one external body condition via the three-dimensional facial image; selecting a beauty product for affecting the at least one external body condition based on the analyzing; and displaying, on a display device, simulated effect of the beauty product on the external body condition via the three-dimensional facial image.

Claim 2

Independent Claim 129 words

A method of analyzing an external body condition using a three-dimensional facial image, the method comprising: providing a computer system, wherein the computer system comprises a computer-readable medium containing instructions for execution by at least one processor; constructing a three-dimensional facial image based on at least one captured image of a subject's face, wherein the at least one captured image reflects at least one external body condition; processing the three-dimensional facial image to enable a beauty analysis; analyzing the at least one external body condition via the three-dimensional facial image; selecting a beauty product for affecting the at least one external body condition based on the analyzing; and displaying, on a display device, simulated effect of the beauty product on the external body condition via the three-dimensional facial image.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 33 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the processor facilitates a computer graphics technique, and wherein constructing a three-dimensional facial image comprises constructing a three-dimensional facial image based on the computer graphics technique.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 29 words

The method of claim 2 , wherein providing a computer system comprises maintaining the computer system as a server, and providing the subject with an access to the server.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 33 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the processor facilitates an image processing technique, and wherein processing the three-dimensional facial image comprises processing the three-dimensional facial image based on the image processing technique.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 29 words

The method of claim 4 , wherein the image processing technique comprises at least one of binarization, image partitioning, Fourier transforms, fast Fourier transforms (FFTs), and discrete cosine transforms.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 18 words

The method of claim 4 , wherein the image processing technique is applied to enable a beauty analysis.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 26 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein processing the three-dimensional facial image comprises identifying the at least one external body condition in the three-dimensional facial image.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 14 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the beauty product comprises a make-up product.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 20 words

The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying the three-dimensional facial image in a plurality of differing virtual perspectives.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 38 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein constructing a three-dimensional facial image further comprises: transmitting the at least one captured image to a location remote from the subject, and constructing a three-dimensional facial image at the remote location.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 23 words

The method of claim 1 , further comprising capturing on an image capturing device the at least one image of the subject's face.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 25 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein processing the three-dimensional facial image comprises processing the three-dimensional facial image at a location remote from the subject.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 27 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein constructing a three-dimensional facial image comprises constructing a three-dimensional facial image using a plurality of facial images of the subject.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 32 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein constructing a three-dimensional facial image comprises constructing a three-dimensional facial image using the at least one image of the subject's face and a three-dimensional frame.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 35 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the analyzing the at least one external body condition comprises analyzing the at least one external body condition at a location remote from a location of the subject.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 24 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein displaying simulated effect of the beauty product comprises displaying a time-lapsed simulation of the three-dimensional facial image.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 38 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein constructing a three-dimensional facial image using at least one captured image of a subject's face comprises applying the at least one captured image in a virtual manner on a three-dimensional frame.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 40 words

The method of claim 17 , wherein applying the at least one captured image comprises applying the at least one captured image in a virtual manner on a three-dimensional frame that is in the form of a virtual wire mesh.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 16 words

The method of claim 17 , further comprising generating the three-dimensional frame based on stored information.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 16 words

The method of claim 17 , further comprising generating the three-dimensional frame based on inputted information.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 23 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional facial image reflects the at least one external body condition using a facial model.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 27 words

The method of claim 1 , further comprising calibrating the three-dimensional facial image to address a perceived difference between the three-dimensional facial image and the subject's face.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 19 words

The method of claim 1 , further comprising color-calibrating the three-dimensional facial image to simulate the subject's actual face.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 38 words

The method of claim 23 , wherein displaying simulated effect of the beauty product on the external body condition via the three-dimensional facial image comprises displaying simulated effect of the beauty product on the color-calibrated three-dimensional facial image.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 34 words

The method of claim 23 , wherein color-calibrating further comprises comparing a displayed color of the three-dimensional facial image with an actual color of an actual body region to color-calibrate the three-dimensional facial image.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 31 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein analyzing the external body condition via the three-dimensional facial image includes determining an extent and severity of the at least one external body condition.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 23 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein constructing a three-dimensional facial image further comprises adding a dimensional effect to the three-dimensional facial image.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 23 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein constructing a three-dimensional facial image further comprises adding a lighting effect to the three-dimensional facial image.

Claim 30

Dependent Claim 38 words

The method of claim 28 , wherein adding a lighting effect comprises applying color homogenously to the facial image while modifying at least one of hue, tint, and shade based on a position of a virtual lighting source.

Claim 31

Dependent Claim 30 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein constructing a three-dimensional facial image comprises constructing a three-dimensional facial image that includes selectable portions that, when selected, are displayed in two-dimensional form.

Claim 32

Dependent Claim 30 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein constructing a three-dimensional facial image comprises constructing a two-dimensional facial image that includes selectable portions that, when selected, are displayed in three-dimensional form.

Claim 33

Dependent Claim 42 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the processor facilitates a computer graphics technique, and wherein processing the three-dimensional facial image comprises modifying, using the computer graphic technique, the three-dimensional facial image to reflect evolution of the external body condition over time.

Claim 34

Dependent Claim 21 words

The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving, using the processor, a feedback from the subject on the beauty product.

Claim 35

Dependent Claim 20 words

The method of claim 33 , further comprising selecting, using the processor, a second beauty product based on the feedback.

Claim 36

Dependent Claim 29 words

The method of claim 34 , further comprising displaying, on the display device, simulated effect of the beauty product and the second beauty product via the three-dimensional facial image.

Claim 37

Dependent Claim 22 words

The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing, using the processor, the subject with information related to purchasing the beauty product.

Claim 38

Dependent Claim 37 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the processor facilitates an analytic technique, and wherein analyzing the at least one external body condition comprises analyzing the at least one external body condition based on the analytic technique.

Claim 39

Dependent Claim 25 words

The method of claim 37 , wherein the analytic technique comprises at least one of statistical analysis, modeling, textual analysis, collaborative filtering, and artificial intelligence.

Claim 40

Dependent Claim 42 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein selecting a beauty product comprises selecting a beauty product based on personal information of the subject, wherein the personal information comprises at least one of physical attributes, lifestyle information, type of look, and personal preferences.

Claim 41

Dependent Claim 119 words

A computer-readable medium containing instructions for causing a computer to perform a method of analyzing an external body condition using a three-dimensional facial image, the method comprising: constructing a three-dimensional facial image based on at least one captured image of a subiect's face, wherein the at least one captured image reflects at least one external body condition; processing the three-dimensional facial image to enable a beauty analysis; analyzing the at least one external body condition via the three-dimensional facial image; selecting a beauty product for affecting the at least one external body condition based on the analyzing; and displaying, on a display device, simulated effect of the beauty product on the external body condition via the three-dimensional facial image.

Claim 42

Dependent Claim 119 words

A computer-readable medium containing instructions for causing a computer to perform a method of analyzing an external body condition using a three-dimensional facial image, the method comprising: constructing a three-dimensional facial image based on at least one captured image of a subiect's face, wherein the at least one captured image reflects at least one external body condition; processing the three-dimensional facial image to enable a beauty analysis; analyzing the at least one external body condition via the three-dimensional facial image; selecting a beauty product for affecting the at least one external body condition based on the analyzing; and displaying, on a display device, simulated effect of the beauty product on the external body condition via the three-dimensional facial image.

Claim 43

Dependent Claim 127 words

A computer system for use in analyzing an external body condition using a three-dimensional facial image, the system comprising: a processor; and a memory for storing instructions for the processor to perform a method comprising: constructing a three-dimensional facial image based on at least one captured image of a subiect's face, wherein the at least one captured image reflects at least one external body condition; processing the three-dimensional facial image to enable a beauty analysis; analyzing the at least one external body condition via the three-dimensional facial image; selecting a beauty product for affecting the at least one external body condition based on the analyzing; and displaying, on a display device, simulated effect of the beauty product on the external body condition via the three-dimensional facial image.

Claim 44

Dependent Claim 127 words

A computer system for use in analyzing an external body condition using a three-dimensional facial image, the system comprising: a processor; and a memory for storing instructions for the processor to perform a method comprising: constructing a three-dimensional facial image based on at least one captured image of a subiect's face, wherein the at least one captured image reflects at least one external body condition; processing the three-dimensional facial image to enable a beauty analysis; analyzing the at least one external body condition via the three-dimensional facial image; selecting a beauty product for affecting the at least one external body condition based on the analyzing; and displaying, on a display device, simulated effect of the beauty product on the external body condition via the three-dimensional facial image.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	2012-12-14	2013-06-15	2013-12-15	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2016-12-14	2017-06-15	2017-12-15	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2020-12-14	2021-06-15	2021-12-15	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Analysis using a three-dimensional facial image

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