Systems and apparatuses for applying coating to nails are disclosed. In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure include a method, which may be implemented on a system, to performing image processing on an image of the nail to locate a boundary of the nail. The method can further include determining a path along which to move the nail relative to an applicator, the applicator being used to coat the nail. In a further embodiment, using the located boundary of the nail, a dispensing procedure for the applicator to follow to coat the nail is determined.
A45D 34/04 - Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
A45D 44/00 - Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
G06K 15/02 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data using printers
Systems, methods and apparatuses to make nail polish are disclosed. In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure include an apparatus, which may be implemented on a system, to make nail polish from one or more ink colors. The apparatus can include an ink retention unit configured to hold or store one or more ink storage containers and/or an ink deposit component and mechanically coupled to the ink retention unit. In one embodiment, the ink deposit component includes an actuator to control or regulate ink that is released from the ink retention unit. In addition, a nail polish holder area under the ink deposit component can be configured to receive the ink released from the ink deposit component
Systems and methods of adaptive nail printing and collaborative beauty platform hosting are disclosed. In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure include a method, which may be implemented on a system, to decorate a physical target. The method can further include determining a size of the physical target and adapting dimensions of the design to the size of the physical target. In a further embodiment, the design having the dimensions that have been adapted on to the physical target is printed. Moreover, content can be depicted while printing the design onto the physical target to decorate the physical target.
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
B41J 3/46 - Printing mechanisms combined with apparatus providing a visual indication
B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
Systems and methods to initiate and perform the painting of an area of interest on a finger are herein disclosed. In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure include a method, which may be implemented on a system, of capturing an image of the finger in response to receiving a request to paint the area of interest on the finger and using the image of the finger to ascertain an area of interest of the fingernail to be painted. One embodiment includes, in response to determining that the user is satisfied with the area of interest that has been determined, initiating the painting of the area of interest and/or depicting, in real time, the painting of the area of interest to the user.
H04N 1/00 - PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - Details thereof
H04N 1/409 - Edge or detail enhancement; Noise or error suppression
A45D 44/00 - Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
A45D 34/04 - Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
Systems and apparatuses for applying coating to nails are disclosed. In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure include a method, which may be implemented on a system, to performing image processing on an image of the nail to locate a boundary of the nail. The method can further include determining a path along which to move the nail relative to an applicator, the applicator being used to coat the nail. In a further embodiment, using the located boundary of the nail, a dispensing procedure for the applicator to follow to coat the nail is determined.
H04N 1/00 - PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - Details thereof
H04N 1/409 - Edge or detail enhancement; Noise or error suppression
A45D 44/00 - Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
A45D 34/04 - Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
Systems and apparatuses for applying coating to nails are disclosed. In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure include a method, which may be implemented on a system, to performing image processing on an image of the nail to locate a boundary of the nail. The method can further include determining a path along which to move the nail relative to an applicator, the applicator being used to coat the nail. In a further embodiment, using the located boundary of the nail, a dispensing procedure for the applicator to follow to coat the nail is determined.
H04N 1/409 - Edge or detail enhancement; Noise or error suppression
A45D 44/00 - Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
A45D 34/04 - Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
Systems and methods of adaptive nail printing and collaborative beauty platform hosting are disclosed. In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure include a method, which may be implemented on a system, to decorate a physical target. The method can further include determining a size of the physical target and adapting dimensions of the design to the size of the physical target. In a further embodiment, the design having the dimensions that have been adapted on to the physical target is printed. Moreover, content can be depicted while printing the design onto the physical target to decorate the physical target.
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
A45D 29/14 - Polishing devices for nails motor-driven
Systems and methods of adaptive nail printing and collaborative beauty platform hosting are disclosed. In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure include a method, which may be implemented on a system, to decorate a physical target. The method can further include determining a size of the physical target and adapting dimensions of the design to the size of the physical target. In a further embodiment, the design having the dimensions that have been adapted on to the physical target is printed. Moreover, content can be depicted while printing the design onto the physical target to decorate the physical target.
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
Goods & Services
nail cosmetics; decorative inks for nails; nail care kits comprising decorative nail care preparations in the nature of ink for use with a mobile printing device
10.
Systems and apparatuses to apply a material to a nail
Systems and apparatuses to apply a material to a nail are herein disclosed. In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure include apparatus having a receiving unit adapted to receive or hold an external device, an applicator unit to apply the material to the nail, and/or a position aiding unit operably coupled to the applicator unit. In operation, the position aiding unit facilitates positioning of the nail relative to the applicator unit and the applicator unit applies the material to the nail. In one embodiment, the apparatus further includes an imaging unit to capture an image of the nail and external device includes a mobile phone. The imaging unit can include a back-facing camera of the mobile phone.
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
A45D 34/04 - Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
Systems and methods to initiate and perform the painting of an area of interest on a finger are herein disclosed. In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure include a method, which may be implemented on a system, of capturing an image of the finger in response to receiving a request to paint the area of interest on the finger and using the image of the finger to ascertain an area of interest of the fingernail to be painted. One embodiment includes, in response to determining that the user is satisfied with the area of interest that has been determined, initiating the painting of the area of interest and/or depicting, in real time, the painting of the area of interest to the user.
H04N 1/00 - PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - Details thereof
H04N 1/409 - Edge or detail enhancement; Noise or error suppression
A45D 44/00 - Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
A45D 34/04 - Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
Decorating a human nail including: (i) using a positioning aid to place a user's finger beneath a camera; (ii) capturing an image of the user's fingernail; (iii) based on the captured image, determining at least one measurement of the fingernail or finger; (iv) calculating a print area based on the at least one measurement; (v) communicating the print area to the ink jet printer assembly; (vi) placing the user's finger in contact with a touchscreen of the portable electronic device; (vii) detecting that the user's finger is within the print area; and (viii) applying a nail-coating material to the print area.
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
A45D 34/04 - Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
Decorating a human nail including: (i) using a positioning aid to place a user's finger beneath a camera; (ii) capturing an image of the user's fingernail; (iii) based on the captured image, determining at least one measurement of the fingernail or finger; (iv) calculating a print area based on the at least one measurement; (v) communicating the print area to the ink jet printer assembly; (vi) placing the user's finger in contact with a touchscreen of the portable electronic device; (vii) detecting that the user's finger is within the print area; and (viii) applying a nail-coating material to the print area.
A45D 34/04 - Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
A45D 44/00 - Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
A system that can paint a user's nail. The system can utilize a user's smartphone and use the touch screen and camera to detect the position of the user's nail. The device can move an applicator to an appropriate position or instruct the user to move their finger relative to the applicator to paint the nail.
A system that can paint a user's nail. The system can utilize a user's smartphone and use the touch screen and camera to detect the position of the user's nail. The device can move an applicator to an appropriate position or instruct the user to move their finger relative to the applicator to paint the nail.
A system that can paint a user's nail. The system can utilize a user's smartphone and use the touch screen and camera to detect the position of the user's nail. The device can move an applicator to an appropriate position or instruct the user to move their finger relative to the applicator to paint the nail.
A45D 34/04 - Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
A45D 44/00 - Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
Goods & Services
Three-dimensional 3d printers. Cases adapted for mobile phones; cases for mobile phones;
computer game software for use on mobile and cellular
phones; digital colour printers; ink jet printers; printers;
three dimensional (3D) scanners. Robots for personal, educational and hobby use and
structural parts therefor.
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Nail care kits comprising nail primer, nail polish base
coat, nail polish, nail paint, decorative nail ink, nail
polish top coat, all for use with a mobile printing device. Downloadable computer software for creating, printing and/or
sharing designs; ink-jet color printers; protective covers
and cases for cell phones, laptops and portable media
players.
