FR3133981A1 - Predictive application for AI-powered hair treatment delivery device - Google Patents

Abstract

Predictive application for an AI-powered hair treatment delivery device The invention relates to a hair care formulation delivery system including a communication device that includes treatment circuitry capable of taking a photo of a user's hair, uploading the photo to an application on a communications device, applying an algorithm to the photo to detect one or more hair features, sensing one or more environmental conditions with one or more sensors, and recommending a treatment regimen hair care of one or more hair care formulations based on the one or more hair characteristics, and the one or more environmental conditions. The system also includes one or more cartridges containing one or more hair care formulas, and a dispensing device configured to dispense one or more hair care formulas from the one or more cartridges based on the hair care treatment regimen. Figure for abstract: 1

Description

Predictive application for an AI-powered hair treatment delivery device SUMMARY

The following describes a personalized hair care formula and hair color recommendation application for use at home, which works with localized trends, social media, environmental factors, hair characteristics and user photography, and which is coupled in communication with a specialized distributor to distribute the recommended or desired hair care formulations and colors. In some embodiments, the ingredients in the dispenser allow the hair care product to be instantly mixed to achieve the user's preferred end result and then conveniently transported.

This summary is provided to present a selection of concepts in a simplified form which are described in more detail below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

The present invention relates to a system for dispensing hair care formulations comprising:

one or more cartridges containing one or more hair care formulas;

a communications device that includes processing circuitry configured to:

upload a digital image of a user's hair into an application on a communications device;

apply an algorithm to the digital image to detect one or more hair characteristics;

sense one or more environmental conditions with one or more sensors; And

recommend a hair care treatment regimen of one or more hair care formulas based on the one or more hair characteristics, and the one or more environmental conditions; And

a dispensing device configured to dispense one or more hair care formulas from the one or more cartridges based on the hair care treatment regimen.

According to particular embodiments, the system comprises one or more of the following characteristics, taken individually or in all technically possible combinations:

• the processing circuitry is further configured to install a user profile before taking a digital image of a user's hair;
• profiling the user includes responding to a user questionnaire, the user questionnaire gives the user a series of inputs, and the series of inputs includes previous hair treatment, quality desired hair, or hair concern;
• the processing circuitry is further configured to diagnose one or more hair conditions with an artificial intelligence algorithm;
• recommending the hair care regimen further includes creating the hair care regimen based on one or more other users with similar hair characteristics, similar environmental conditions, or a combination of both;
• recommending the hair care regimen further includes analyzing the one or more hair care formulas to ensure that there are no adverse interactions between the one or more hair care formulas;
• recommending the hair care regimen further includes analyzing the one or more hair care formulas and the one or more hair characteristics of the user to ensure that there are no unwanted interactions between the one or more multiple hair care formulas and the user's hair;
• the processing circuitry is further configured to accept feedback from the user on the user's preferred formulations to improve the AI algorithm;
• the processing circuitry is further configured to adjust a recipe of the hair care formula(s) based on a determination of daily air quality; And
• the processing circuitry is further configured to adjust a recipe of the hair care formula(s) based on a determination of daily UV exposure.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The foregoing aspects and many related advantages of this invention will be more readily appreciated as they become better understood with reference to the detailed description which follows, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

There is a perspective overview of an example hair care dispensing device, in accordance with the present technology;

There is an example of a cartridge, in accordance with the present technology;

There is a top-down view of a basic example of a hair care dispensing device, in accordance with the present technology;

There is a diagram showing an example sequence of primary processes of a hair care formulation method, in accordance with the present technology;

There is a process diagram showing an example process of selecting a hair care formulation, in accordance with the present technology;

There is a diagram showing an example of a connected hair care delivery system, in accordance with the present technology;

There is an example of a delivery system for hair care formulations, in accordance with the present technology;

There represents an example of a hair color delivery system, in accordance with the present technology.

There is an example of a hair formulation delivery system, in accordance with the present technology;

There is an example of a hair care regimen as prescribed by a hair care delivery system, in accordance with the present technology.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Although illustrative embodiments have been illustrated and described, it will be appreciated that various modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

The application (“app”) disclosed below is configured to work in conjunction with a motorized, AI-enabled cartridge system that creates personalized hair care formulations. In operation, the user can take a photo, or upload a photo, of their hair with a communication device, such as a smartphone camera, and open the app on the smartphone. In some embodiments, the app uses AI to analyze the user's hair, including but not limited to general hair condition, damage, color, copper content, presence of lice, humidity, texture and/or dandruff. In some embodiments, the app also assesses environmental conditions that may influence the condition of the user's hair. Examples of conditions include, but are not limited to, UV Index, air quality, pollen, weather, temperature and humidity.

In some embodiments, the app also evaluates user inputs, including current hair color, previous hair treatments, hair length, and hair texture. In some embodiments, the user can select specific hair concerns, such as hydration, curl, texture, UV protection, or color. In some embodiments, the user selection may include a questionnaire, giving the user a set of prompts to respond to in order to determine which products would best suit their specific needs.

In one embodiment, the app provides suggestions based solely on the data analyzed in the photo. In one embodiment, the app provides suggestions based on suggestions provided to other users with similar hair characteristics and environmental conditions. In some embodiments, the app creates a hair care product regimen. In some embodiments, this hair care regimen is a daily recommendation. In other embodiments, this diet is a weekly or monthly regimen of recommended products.

In some embodiments, a personalized blend of high-performance hair care is then dispensed in a determined dose at the top of the device, in a distribution chamber. In some embodiments, this dose is a single dose for a single application. In some embodiments, there are sufficient doses for a weekly number of applications, for example seven doses for all seven days of the week. In some embodiments, one or more hair care mixtures are dispensed.

With regular use, the AI platform can evaluate the appearance of a user's hair over time, and the history of a user's hair treatments, helping users identify what works, and by calibrating future formulas. The AI-powered system can optimize the effectiveness of personalized formulas. By regularly taking photos, users enable the intelligent system to recognize the effects of the hair care formula and adjust the dosage of active ingredients accordingly. However, in some embodiments, the user can override the system's recommendations if searching for a specific product.

In one embodiment, the hair care formulation process integrates real-time trend information as well as color matching technology, in the case of hair dyes and root touch-ups, into its personalized product offerings , as described below. In some embodiments, a user can create their own personalized hair dyes or hair care formulations based on their personal characteristics such as skin tone and eye color. In some embodiments, the dispensing device may dispense hair color as well as other hair care materials necessary for hair color, such as bleach or dye. In some embodiments, the dispensing device can dispense other hair care products, such as shampoo, conditioner, serum, masks, lice treatment, leave-in products, and mousse.

In some embodiments, the dispensing system is configured to accept three cartridges containing a hair care material, but in other embodiments, the number of cartridges may be more or less. In some embodiments, the cartridges slide into the dispensing device. In some embodiments, the cartridges engage into the dispensing device. In some embodiments, the cartridges may contain one or more active ingredients beneficial for hair care, such as zinc oxide or tea tree oil, etc. In some embodiments, the cartridges are color coded or have a specific shape to allow the user to better distinguish them from one another. In some embodiments, the cartridges have an RFID or QR code so that the dispensing device can determine what hair care material is inside the cartridge.

In some embodiments, the dose of hair care formula is a single dose. In some embodiments, the user can double or triple this dosage with additional pressure. In some embodiments, the dispensing device may prescribe a weekly regimen that the user may receive daily. In some embodiments, the dose of hair care formula is sufficient for the entire weekly regimen. In one embodiment, the cartridge contains one or more hair or scalp treatment formulations. Examples of treatment formulations include permanent hair dye; semi-permanent hair dye; a revealer; conditioner; a hair growth treatment, such as minoxidil manufactured under the trade name ROGAINE.RTM. ; a protein hair treatment; a hair treatment that repairs disulfide bonds, such as OLAPLEX.RTM. ; fluid hair treatment; fluid scalp treatment, and the like. Although any hair and scalp treatment formulation will be suitably applied using embodiments of the apparatus described herein, the present disclosure generally refers to a hair color formulation as an example of treatment formulation applied by the apparatus described below. However, it should be appreciated that any of the hair and scalp treatment formulations listed are interchangeable with the coloring formulation described herein. See, for example, document US20190098974.

In one embodiment, the app generates a user experience based on one or more inputs indicative of a hair type; a goal for hair or scalp; information on climate, exposome or geolocation; a regime of cleansing, conditioning and styling the hair and scalp, and the like.

In one embodiment, the app generates a user experience based on one or more inputs indicative of a scalp condition. Examples of scalp conditions include: dandruff, dry scalp, irritated skin, oily skin (seborrheic dermatitis), presence of Malassezia, scalp eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, sensitivity to hair care products, and the like.

In one embodiment, the app generates a user experience based on one or more inputs indicative of hair type. Examples of hair type include twisted hair, defined curls or spirals, straight hair, wavy hair, and the like.

In one embodiment, the app generates a user experience based on one or more inputs indicative of hair color. Examples of hair color include black, blonde, brown, gray, red, silver, white and the like.

In one embodiment, the app generates a user experience based on one or more inputs indicative of hair condition, hair porosity, hair elasticity, hair width, hair health, and the like .

Examples of hair or scalp goals include: adding shine, body and volume; take care of colored hair; color your hair; define loops; grow longer and stronger hair; moisturize hair; eliminate deposits; eliminate sebum; straighten hair ; treat damage; treat frizz, and the like.

There is a perspective overview of an example hair care dispensing device 100, in accordance with the present technology. The visible portion of the hair care dispenser 100 includes a base 102. The base 102 provides support for a dispenser body 106. In some embodiments, the base 102 provides power to the device, e.g. with an electrical cord (not shown on the ). A dispensing container 108 is disposed above the dispenser body 106, a power button (not shown on the ) can be disposed partly inside the dispenser body 106 so that the dispenser body 106 secures the placement of the power button, and an indicator light button (not shown on the ) can be arranged partly inside the distributor body 106 so that the distributor body 106 secures the placement of the indicator light button. The indicator light button may be a mechanical or capacitive touch-type button. Dispenser body 106 may provide a base for dispensing container 108.

There represents an example of a cartridge, in accordance with the present technology. Cartridge 114 has a round, cylindrical body and a tip 160 at a first end. The tip 160 is further disposed near a cartridge key 132. The cartridge 114 contains and dispenses a quantity of hair care material into the dispensing container 108 as needed. In some embodiments, cartridge 114 dispenses hair care material by rotation of a cartridge gear while cartridge 114 remains in place substantially vertically along the Y axis. A circumferential groove 270 is at a second end of the cartridge 130 and is used to fix the cartridge 114 in the dispensing device 100.

A quantity of hair care material is released from the cartridge 114 through the tip 160 by a first rotational movement of the first end relative to the second end of the cartridge 114. The rotational movement of the first end of the cartridge 114 in a second direction, opposite to the first rotational movement, can close the tip 160 of the cartridge 114.

There is a top-down view of a basic example of a dispensing device, in accordance with the present technology. In one embodiment, the base 102 is to be connected to the body 106 of the dispensing device 100 in a manner that allows it to be rotated open to expose a plurality of cartridge openings 140. In some embodiments, the base 102 is completely removed to access cartridge openings 140. In some embodiments, base 102 is attached to body 106 by a hinge, screw, magnet, or other attachment mechanism. As illustrated, one or more cartridges 130 may be inserted into the plurality of cartridge holes 140. Although three cartridge holes 140 are illustrated on the , any number of cartridge holes 140 may be located in the body 106 of the dispensing device 100.

A tip 160 of each cartridge 114 is disposed within one of the cartridge holes 140. Various additional substructures and covers may be disposed between the internal components of the hair care dispenser 100 and the body 106 of the dispenser.

There is a diagram showing an example primary process sequence of a hair care formulation process 400, in accordance with the present technology. The examples provided here each have three cartridges 114, although the same process can be used by the hair care dispenser 100 equipped with any number of cartridges 114. The hair care formulation method 400 includes a detection process S410, a selection process S420, and a distribution process S430. An additional mixing process S440 can be performed by a user.

The detection processes S410, the selection process S420 and the dispensing process S430 are carried out by the hair care dispensing device 100 on the basis of orders received from a controller (not shown), the controller sending data to the user and receiving input from the user via the smart device 300 (as shown in ) or by indicators on the hair care dispensing device 100 itself.

There is a process diagram showing an example S420 process of selecting a hair care formulation, in accordance with the present technology. The S420 process includes a process for selecting a hair care formulation. Process S420 includes steps of identifying possible combinations of hair care formulations based on the type and quantities of hair care materials present in the hair care dispenser 100, as established by detection process S410.

In one embodiment, process S420 includes step 422a allowing the user to select a hair care formulation based on color matching in a photo, step 422b allowing the user to select a formulation based on recommendations or select a hair care formulation based on another process. US Patent 8,634,640 describes a method of selecting a color from an image or photo in a camera or electronic device, and using color reference data to substantially match the colour.

In one embodiment, step 422d is based on a user selecting a set of hair care formulations that are possible for the types and quantities of hair care materials present in the hair care dispenser 100, or step 422c allows the user to select from a broader set of hair care materials inventory 204 that is possible for the types and quantities of hair care materials that the hair care dispenser 100 is capable of using .

In another example, a step 423 of process S420 includes the possibility for a user to choose a desired dose unit 118. Varying the dosage unit 118 may change the set of hair care formulations available within the hair care dispenser 100 if a greater quantity of one or more hair care materials is required than is available for dispensing a specific amount of a dosage unit 118 for a specific hair care formulation.

For example, in the case of hair color or root touch-up, if cartridge A contains yellow hair care material, cartridge B contains red hair care material, and cartridge C contains green hair care material , and only one dose unit 118 of cartridge A remains, the user will not be able to choose to dispense any combination of dose units 118 and hair care formulation requiring more than one dose unit 118 of yellow hair care material.

In another embodiment, a hair diagnostic (sometimes referred to herein as hair profile) may be performed to provide a recommended plurality of predetermined qualities that the user may select based on an analysis of the hair characteristics of the hair. user. The hair diagnosis determines an appropriate hair care formulation for the user based on an imaging operation performed on the user's hair.

For hair care formulations that are possible but not available based on the results of the detection process S410, the hair care dispenser 100 may communicate to the user the hair care materials necessary to dispense these hair care formulations.

In one example, in step 424, the user selects a dose unit 118 of a currently unavailable hair care formulation. Step 424 may determine which hair care materials, such as the type of cartridges 114, are needed to mix and dispense the selected hair care formulation.

In another example, step 424 may determine which additional hair care formulations may become available if a specific cartridge 114 is replaced with a full but otherwise identical cartridge 114. In another example, step 424 may determine which additional hair care formulations may become available if one cartridge 114 is replaced with another cartridge 114 containing a different hair care material.

Step 425 determines whether to proceed to step 426 to prompt the user to confirm and continue dispensing a hair care formulation or to proceed to step 427 to report which cartridge(s) 114 are necessary to dispense the desired cosmetic formulation, based on the result of step 425.

Once the S430 dispensing process is completed, the user can perform the S440 process of manually mixing the released cosmetic material, producing the requested hair care formulation.

There is a diagram showing an example of a connected hair care delivery system in accordance with the present technology. A system 600, which implements the hair care dispenser 100 described above, includes at least the hair care dispenser 100 and a connected communications device 300. Optionally, the system may also include one or more external servers 410 which are implemented within a cloud computing environment. Additionally, the system may optionally include a hair care materials inventory 204 which is an inventory of possible hair care materials that may be inserted into the hair care device 100.

The connected device 300 may be a personal computer (PC), a laptop, a PDA (personal digital assistant), a smartphone, a tablet, an UMPC (ultramobile personal computer), a mini-laptop, or a personal computer of notepad type. In the examples below, the connected device 300 is assumed to be a tablet, such as an Apple iPad.

The connected communication device 300 is capable of wireless communication with the hair product dispenser 100 by means of wireless communication interface circuitry on the hair product dispenser 100. However, the communication device 300 is also capable of having a wired connection with the hair care dispenser 100 by means of a USB interface on the device 100. Additionally, each device, including the hair care dispenser 100, can communicate with each other and with the one or more external devices through an Internet connection via an 802.11 wireless connection to a wireless Internet access point, or a physical connection to the Internet access point, such as through an Ethernet interface. Each connected communications device 300 is capable of wireless communication with other devices, for example through a Bluetooth connection or other wireless means as well.

The connected communication device 300 is configured to receive information from a user to generate a hair care formulation that will be used by the hair care dispenser 100 to dispense a hair care material into a dispensing container 108.

There represents an example of a system 700 for dispensing hair care formulations in accordance with the present technology. The system 700 includes the dispenser 710 (such as the cosmetic dispenser 100), a user smartphone device 720 (such as the communication device 300), and a cloud platform 730. The smartphone is shown to include two functional blocks installation of the smartphone application ("app") 721 and use of the smartphone app 722. Installation of the smartphone app 721 involves establishing the information of Initial setup to configure a user user profile, as described below. The installation information may then be used when the smartphone application is used and may also be sent to the cloud platform 730 for use in sending a selection of styles relevant to the user.

Use of the smartphone application itself may include the user actually making selections that result in the determination of a color, quality or quantity of hair care material and the performing interactive communication with the dispenser, such as sending the recipe to the dispenser and tracking the status of the dispenser (such as inventory and remaining volume of cartridges in the dispenser). The smartphone application also realizes interactive communication with the cloud platform. For example, the smartphone application may receive the selection of relevant styles as described above, provide direct user feedback on the styles that the cloud platform previously sent, and notify the platform in the cloud the colors and recipes actually selected by the user and distributed by the distributor. Such feedback can provide a form of machine learning to the cloud platform and improve the algorithms used by the cloud platform.

There represents an example of a system 800 for distributing hair color in accordance with the present technology. In some embodiments, the example system may also dispense hair color for root touch-ups, and hair care materials associated with hair color, such as bleach and colorant.

In some embodiments, the system suggests a trending hair color to the consumer after analyzing trends on social media by combining favorite colors, tastes, geolocation, favorite influencers, past selection, likes, etc. In some embodiments, the user can choose a color based on a style, try it on virtually, and adjust it as necessary to produce the formula on-site with a connected dispenser (such as hair care dispenser 100 ). It is also possible to suggest a color based on the user's outfit scanned with a self-portrait photo. The consumer can save their favorite colors and share them with their virtual community. In some embodiments, the user can save previous dispensed colors to continue coloring their hair to that desired shade.

In operation, the user smartphone ultimately provides a recipe to the dispensing device via a smartphone application (“app”). The smartphone app interacts with both the connected dispenser and a cloud platform. Before a user performs normal operations (use) of the smartphone app, the app must be installed 820 with installation information to configure a user profile. App installation can be based on the following multiple installation entries including an onboarding questionnaire (such as favorite color, previous color treatments, hair length, hair texture, etc.) , social media credentials (like Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, etc.), favorite influencers to suggest similar hair colors, geolocation to determine local fashion, and environmental data (UV index, pollution , humidity, pollen).

The installation entries are used during regular use of the app on the smartphone, but they are also transmitted to a cloud platform, which may be an external server device connected via the Internet.

Actual use of the 810 smartphone app includes selecting a hair color selection mode. In the present example, the modes include a mode of selecting a social media trending recommendation by algorithms that are executed in the cloud platform (discussed below in more detail). Another mode allows the user to create their own hair color using a wide variety of color options.

Another mode can allow the user to match a hair color to their “style” based on a self-portrait photo. In this example, the shade and finish selection in the photo is extracted. The user can virtually try on the hair color in real time and adjust the color presented. In some embodiments, the user can decide whether or not to additionally dispense other formulations for dyeing their hair, such as bleach or dye.

Once the recipe is sent to the dispenser and the hair color shade is dispensed, the user can apply the hair color. In some embodiments, the app provides instructions on how to use the products most effectively.

After using the hair color, the user can use the app to provide feedback on whether or not he or she liked the result. User can also save their favorite style and color for reuse later, and user can share their style and color on the web via social media platform. Additionally, the user can save the fact and date of coloring their hair so that the app can remind them to touch up their roots, dye their hair again or recommend products specific to colored hair, such as 'a color-friendly shampoo and conditioner.

The cloud platform implements functions shown in 830, such as a remote algorithm workflow and improvement process.

In the workflow carried out by the cloud platform, personal accounts from social media networks (influencers, hottest styles, etc.) can be harvested to find data relating to hair colors. The cloud platform can then make comparisons of an extracted color with the colors most liked by one or more user communities, while taking into account user installation inputs received from the smartphone device of the user. Taking into account all the collected data, the final step is for the cloud platform to send the analysis results to the user in the form of the relevant style selection mentioned above. In some embodiments, the application can analyze these inputs and ensure that there will be no adverse reactions related to these mixed products. In some embodiments, the application may analyze the photo of the user's hair to ensure that the products will not have an adverse effect with the user's hair. In some embodiments, the app may alert the user about the possibility of achieving their desired hair color (e.g., alerting the user that it may take multiple hair color treatments to go from black hair to blond hair).

In the improvement process carried out by the cloud platform and smartphone app, the user can save their favorite styles and "like" popular colors to enrich the harvesting algorithms for relevant recommendation later. The cloud platform can further aggregate user feedback, and the platform can send new users the trending colors in their area.

The operations of the distributor at block 840 are already described above, but they are summarized as follows. The dispenser receives an order to dispense a certain proportion of each cartridge. The dispenser dispenses it into a dispensing container (such as dispensing container 108) and the user can mix it to obtain the desired color. In some embodiments, the dispenser may dispense other hair care formulations to help dye the user's hair, such as bleach or dye. In some embodiments, the hair care formulations are dispensed separately, one formulation at a time. In some embodiments, the hair care formulations are dispensed simultaneously. The dispenser returns the remaining formula inventory to the consumer app to ensure that only dispensable colors are available in the user interface when the user makes a selection.

There is an example of a system 900 for providing hair formulations to the user, in accordance with the present technology. The system illustrated in can prescribe the most effective hair care formulation for the user based on their geolocation, environmental factors, personal preferences, desired results, UV exposure and hair characteristics or hair diagnostics assessed with a smart phone. In some embodiments, the system manages to adjust the proportions of active ingredients to obtain the most effective recipe on a daily basis. In some embodiments, the system prescribes a hair care regimen. In some embodiments, the hair care regimen is a daily regimen. In some embodiments, the hair care regimen is a weekly regimen (as shown in ). The user can save their favorite formulations and share them with their virtual community.

In operation, a user's smartphone ultimately provides a recipe to the dispensing device via a smartphone app. The smartphone app interacts with both the connected dispenser and a cloud platform. Before a user performs normal operations (use) of the smartphone app, the app must be installed 910 with installation information to configure a user profile. App installation may be based on one or more installation entries, including an onboarding questionnaire (such as desired hair quality, hair length, previous hair treatments, hair concerns, etc.). ), hair care analysis by a hairdresser or by AI algorithms with a self-portrait, geolocation based on the location detection function of the smartphone, and/or environmental data (UV index, pollution, humidity , pollen, etc.).

The installation entries are used during regular use of the app on the smartphone, but they are also transmitted to a cloud platform, which may be an external server device connected via the Internet.

Effective use of the 920 smartphone app includes collecting geolocation-based environmental data and combining it with a smartphone diagnosis assessing hair characteristics (oily hair, gray hair, lack of shine, lice, dandruff, etc.)

In some embodiments, the user may also collect data from a UV sensor, such as a wearable UV sensor described in U.S. Patent No. 10,060,787, which will give an accurate measurement of the cumulative UV exposure received. Based on historical hair assessment data and environmental factors, the app will process the ideal formulation to protect a user's hair from overexposure to UV radiation.

In some embodiments, the app compares user input and environmental factors around the user and recommends one or more hair care formulations based on choices made by users with hair characteristics, desired results and similar environmental conditions. In some embodiments, the app ensures that there will be no adverse reactions between the recommended products and the user's hair. In some embodiments, the application ensures that there will be no adverse reactions between the recommended products themselves.

When the user is satisfied with the formulation, they can press a button displayed on the app to dispense the formula and an internal neural network will break down the requested formulation into different cartridge ingredients. Once the recipe is sent to the dispenser and the formulation is dispensed, the user can apply the formulation. The user can provide feedback on their favorite formulations for a specific period of time.

The cloud platform implements the functions shown in 930, such as a remote algorithm workflow and improvement process. In the workflow carried out by the cloud platform, based on environmental forecasts on UV, pollen, pollution, temperature, specific notifications are sent to the app user to adjust the recipe. Additionally, given an input of the user's geolocation, which can provide a determination of air quality using a tool such as Breezometer ^TM and a forecast of the local UV index (or UV exposure obtained based on a UV sensor as described above), the cloud platform can adjust the recipe to respond to environmental factors such as UV exposure and air quality.

In the improvement process carried out by the cloud platform and the smartphone app, the user can save their favorite recipes that are the most effective over time or that achieve the results desired by the user . The user can also share their recipes with the community.

The cloud platform can then aggregate all user feedback and send new users the most trending formulations in their region. In some embodiments, the cloud platform may send recommendations to other users with similar hair characteristics in the same general location.

The operations of the distributor at block 940 are already described above, but they are summarized as follows. The dispenser receives an order to dispense a certain proportion of each cartridge. The dispenser dispenses the top portion and the user can mix it to achieve the desired formulation. Finally, the dispenser returns the remaining formula inventory to the consumer app to ensure that only ingredients that can be dispensed are available in the user interface when the user makes a selection.

There is an example of a hair care regimen as prescribed by a hair care delivery system, in accordance with the present technology.

In some embodiments, the app recommends a hair care regimen to a user based on their previous hair treatments, hair characteristics, and environmental conditions. A weekly diet is shown, but the prescribed diet can be of any duration, such as daily or monthly.

In some embodiments, the app may use knowledge of a user's prior treatment or use of the delivery device to shape the regimen. In some embodiments, the app may use a user's environmental conditions, such as pollution, UV exposure, and pollen. In some embodiments, the app may use the user's hair characteristics (such as color, texture, or length) or a hair diagnosis (such as lice, oily hair, or dandruff) to shape the regimen. In some embodiments, the app may use user preferences (such as the number of showers per week or a user's favorite products). In some embodiments, the app may recommend a regimen based on the regimen of another user with similar hair characteristics, environmental factors, and/or preferences. In some embodiments, the app may use known product recommendations and product time periods to shape the regimen (such as a manufacturer's recommendation to use a hair mask instead of a conditioner). times per week). In some embodiments, the app may use calendar data and user inputs relating to specific dates (such as a date night on a specific Friday) to shape the regimen (i.e. i.e. by prescribing a hair mask the day before, or a hair gel for styling the same day). In some embodiments, the potential for adverse reactions between the hair care products themselves, or between the hair care products and the user's hair, is used to shape the regimen. In some embodiments, the app may use a combination of some or all of the methods described to create a diet. In some embodiments, the hair care formulations are dispensed daily. In some embodiments, the hair care formulations are dispensed for the entire regimen, i.e. enough doses for the week, month, etc.

In the example illustrated in , a sample weekly diet was prescribed to a user. On Monday, the user dispenses hair color, as well as dye and bleach to make coloring easier. In some embodiments, the user may notify the app that he or she has applied the hair color, such that the app may prescribe touch-ups to the user's dyed hair, as shown in the Sunday Example of diet.

On Tuesday, the application prescribes a color-protecting shampoo and conditioner. In some embodiments, the app may use the user's distribution and application of hair color to shape the regimen. In some embodiments, the app may use the user's saved preferences to recommend color-protecting shampoo and conditioner.

On Wednesday, the application does not prescribe any product. In some embodiments, this may be based on user preferences. In some embodiments, this may be based on a manufacturer's recommendations (for example, the specific color-protecting shampoo prescribed should only be used three times per week).

On Thursday, the application prescribes a color protecting shampoo and a hair mask. Again, this can be done based on a manufacturer's recommendation or the user's personal preference. In some embodiments, the hair mask recommendation may be based on the absence of adverse reactions between the prescribed color protecting shampoo and the specific hair mask.

On Sunday, a root touch-up formula is prescribed. This may also be recommended based on a manufacturer's recommendation or the user's personal preference.

In some embodiments, a diet may be prescribed based on environmental factors. For example, the app can recommend a hair care formulation with zinc oxide when environmental sensors detect a certain amount of UV exposure for the user based on their location.

In some embodiments, the regimen may be prescribed based on other users with similar hair characteristics and environmental conditions. For example, the app may prescribe a hair care formulation with zinc oxide based on the preference of another user living in the same general location.

Claims (10)

Hair care formulation delivery system comprising:
one or more cartridges containing one or more hair care formulas;
a communications device (300) that includes processing circuitry configured to:
upload a digital image of a user's hair to an application on a communications device (300);
applying an algorithm to the digital image to detect one or more hair features;
sense one or more environmental conditions with one or more sensors; And
recommending a hair care treatment regimen of one or more hair care formulas based on the one or more hair characteristics, and the one or more environmental conditions; And
a dispensing device (100) configured to dispense one or more hair care formulas from the one or more cartridges based on the hair care treatment regimen. The system of claim 1, wherein the processing circuitry is further configured to install a user profile before taking a digital image of a user's hair. The system of claim 2, wherein profiling the user comprises responding to a user questionnaire, wherein the user questionnaire provides the user with a series of inputs, and wherein the series Inputs include previous hair treatment, desired hair quality, or hair concern. A system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the processing circuitry is further configured to diagnose one or more hair conditions with an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm. The system of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein recommending the hair care regimen further comprises creating the hair care regimen based on one or more other users having similar hair characteristics, environmental conditions similar, or a combination of the two. A system according to any of claims 1-5, wherein recommending the hair care regimen further includes analyzing the one or more hair care formulas to ensure that there are no unwanted interactions between one or more hair care formulas. The system of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein recommending the hair care regimen further includes analyzing the one or more hair care formulas and the one or more hair characteristics of the user to ensure that there are no unwanted interactions between the one or more hair care formulas and the user's hair. A system according to any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the processing circuitry is further configured to accept feedback from the user on the user's preferred formulations to improve the AI algorithm. A system according to any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the processing circuitry is further configured to adjust a recipe of the hair care formula(s) based on a determination of daily air quality. A system according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein the processing circuitry is further configured to adjust a recipe of the hair care formula(s) based on a determination of daily UV exposure.