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Method and apparatus for simulation of facial skin aging and de-aging

A facial image, subsurface technology, used in computer parts, 2D image generation, character and pattern recognition, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2010-02-17
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO
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This approach is limited by the fact that the aging features of an old face will not be exactly the same as what a young face would actually display

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[0028] figure 1 is a high-level flowchart showing an exemplary method for aging / de-aging simulation of blemishes, wrinkles and textures of facial skin according to the present invention. In 101, a close-up facial photograph taken under standard lighting, for example with a conventional digital camera, is provided as input. In 111, a photograph of the same object taken in UV lighting mode (UV light source with UV filter in front of the camera) is also provided as input. In order to provide standardized and reproducible lighting conditions and image reference, the two images are preferably taken with an automatically controlled facial image acquisition system such as the VISIA Complexion Analysis System (hereinafter referred to as VISIA) available from Canfield Scientific, Inc. collection. Furthermore, these two images should preferably be taken from an oblique view to better show the cheek area with large skin spots.

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A novel method and system is disclosed to realistically simulate the progress or worsening of facial skin features that contribute to the overall look and condition of the skin. The method utilizes two close-up photographs of the face, one is captured with a digital camera in standard white light, and the other is captured with the same camera in UV light. Then, the method processes these images to simulate the progress or worsening of the major skin features: hyperpigmented spots, wrinkles and small texture features. The worsening of these features simulates facial skin aging due to prolonged exposures to sunlight, biological aging or degradation of the skin health. The progress of these features simulates the improvement of facial skin in terms of overall look and healthiness as though the patient has gone through a treatment. Therefore, the present invention discloses a series of methods that are useful in dermatology, cosmetics and computer animations.

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field of invention [0001] The present invention relates to the field of image processing and simulation, in particular to image generation for depicting simulated skin aging or de-aging. Background of the invention [0002] The effect of skin aging on the appearance of the human face is well studied and documented in dermatology. The progression of skin aging for each individual depends on both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Intrinsic factors such as gender, race, and skin color are genetically controlled and unique to each individual, and can affect the rate of epidermal thinning, loss of mechanical elasticity, and other distinctive histological changes that occur with age and biomechanical changes. Intrinsic factors affect both sun-less and sun-exposed body parts. Extrinsic factors include an individual's diet, lifestyle, skin care habits, and sun exposure history. Chronic sun exposure is well known to accelerate the onset and severity of skin aging. All exposed bod...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06K9/00G06V10/56
CPCA61B5/441A61B5/442G06T11/00G06K9/4652G06V10/56
Inventor R·德米利G·希尔勒布赖恩
Owner PROCTER & GAMBLE CO
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