KR20240117155A - AI-based dispensing device for hair treatment - Google Patents

Abstract

A system for dispensing hair care, comprising: a dispensing device, at least one cartridge containing hair care material configured to be mounted inside the dispensing device, and a dispensing container detachably attached to the dispensing device. wherein the dispensing container is configured to receive a partial quantity of hair care material from at least one cartridge.

Description

AI-based dispensing device for hair treatment

This application is filed under U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/295243, filed on December 30, 2021, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/310342, filed on February 15, 2022, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/310342, filed on December 30, 2021. Claims the priority and benefit of Application No. 63/295313, French Application No. 2202878 filed on March 30, 2022, and French Application No. 2202879 filed on March 30, 2022, the entire contents of all of which are incorporated herein by reference. It is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

The present disclosure provides hair care and personalized hair care for at-home use based on a special dispenser that instantly mixes the ingredients of hair care products into the user's preferred end result and can then be conveniently transported for portability. It is a system for enabling formulations. In one embodiment, the dispensed formulation can be dispensed inside a dispensing container and then placed inside a distributor for use in a bathroom or shower room.

This section is provided to introduce selected concepts in a simplified form that are further explained in the section entitled Specific Details for Practicing the Invention below. This section is not intended to identify key features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

In one aspect, a system for dispensing hair care is disclosed, the system comprising a dispensing device, at least one cartridge containing hair care material configured to be mounted within the dispensing device, and removable from the dispensing device. and an attached dispensing container, wherein the dispensing container is configured to receive a partial quantity of hair care material from at least one cartridge.

The foregoing aspects of the invention and their many attendant advantages will be more readily appreciated when taken in conjunction with the drawings, as they are better understood with reference to the detailed description below.
1A-1D are overall perspective views of exemplary hair care dispensing devices, according to the present technology;
Figure 2 is an exemplary cartridge, according to the present technology;
3 is a top perspective view of the base of an exemplary dispenser device, according to the present technology;
Figure 4 is an exploded view of an exemplary dispensing container, according to the present technology;
5A-5C are top views of exemplary dispensing containers, according to the present technology;
6A-6C are examples of hair care dispensing systems, according to the present technology;
Figure 7A is an overall perspective view of an exemplary distributor, according to the present technology;
7B is an internal view of an exemplary distributor, according to the present technology;
Figure 8 is a diagram showing the sequence of main processes of an exemplary hair care formulation method, according to the present technology;
9 is a process diagram illustrating a process for selecting an exemplary hair care formulation, according to the present technology;
Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a connected hair care dispensing system according to the present technology;
11 is a system for dispensing exemplary hair care formulations, according to the present technology;
Figure 12 is a system for dispensing exemplary hair color, according to the present technology;
Figure 13 is a system for dispensing exemplary hair formulations, according to the present technology;
Figure 14 is a system for dispensing exemplary hair formulations, according to the present technology; and
15 is a hair care regimen prescribed by an exemplary hair care dispensing system, according to the present technology.

In the drawings, like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding parts throughout the various views. Additionally, as used herein, the words “one,” “one,” and the like generally have the meaning of “one or more,” unless otherwise specified.

Although exemplary embodiments are shown and described, it will be understood that various changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Selecting hair care formulations is a common activity that often relies on subjective decision making and manual input. There is a wide variety of hair care ingredients available, and there are countless combinations and permutations of possible hair care formulations.

For each instance in which hair care formulations are used, the end user of hair care often makes subjective decisions to create hair care formulations that meet his or her requirements. The results are usually the result of an experiment and may require several repetitions to produce satisfactory results. Due in part to a lack of awareness of the specific properties and necessary proportions of basic hair care ingredients, the resulting hair care formulations may lack precision. Therefore, repeatability in producing specific hair care formulations is difficult to achieve. The following examples address these problems with existing technology.

Specifically, the instructions below describe how to mix the ingredients of hair care products to the user's preferred result, which can then be applied into the dispensing container itself or conveniently placed inside the distributor for use in the user's bathroom or shower or on the go. It relates to a system that enables personalization of hair care that can be used at home based on a special dispensing device and dispensing container.

The system disclosed below is an AI-enabled, motorized cartridge system that creates personalized hair care formulations. When in use, users can take a photo of their hair with their smartphone camera or upload a photo and open the app on their smartphone. In some embodiments, the app uses AI to analyze the user's overall hair condition, damage, color, copper content, presence of lice, moisture, texture, and/or presence of dandruff. In some embodiments, the app also evaluates environmental conditions that may affect the condition of the user's hair. Exemplary conditions include, but are not limited to UV index, air quality, pollen, weather, temperature, and humidity.

In some embodiments, users can select specific hair concerns, such as moisture, curl, texture, UV protection, or color. In some embodiments, user selection may include a quiz, providing the user with a series of prompts to answer to determine which products best fit their specific needs. In some embodiments, the app may provide suggestions based solely on data analyzed from the photo. In some embodiments, the app creates regimens of hair care products. In some embodiments, this hair care regimen may be a daily recommendation. In other embodiments, the regimen may be a weekly regimen of recommended products.

When used regularly, the AI platform evaluates the appearance of a user's hair over time, helping users identify what works and correct future formulations. AI-based systems can optimize the efficacy of personalized formulations. By taking pictures regularly, users enable the smart system to recognize the effects of the formulations and adjust the doses of active ingredients accordingly. However, in some embodiments, a user can ignore system recommendations if they are looking for a specific product.

Hair care formulations may have the ability to incorporate real-time trend information as well as color matching technology into personalized product offerings, in the case of hair coloring and root coloring, as described below. In some embodiments, users can create their own custom hair dyes or hair care formulations based on personal characteristics and preferences, such as skin tone and eye color.

In some embodiments, the dispensing system is configured to receive three cartridges containing hair care material, although in other embodiments the number of cartridges may be more or fewer. In some embodiments, cartridges slide into the dispensing device. In some embodiments, cartridges click into the dispensing device. In some embodiments, the cartridges may contain one or more active ingredients beneficial to hair care, such as zinc oxide, tea tree oil, etc. In some embodiments, the cartridges are color-coded or shaped in a particular way to allow the user to better distinguish them from one another. In some embodiments, the cartridges are identified with an RFID or QR code so that the dispensing device can determine what hair care material is inside the cartridge.

In some embodiments, the personalized blend of high-performance hair care is dispensed into a dispensing container in portioned doses at the top of the device. In some embodiments, the dose is a single dose for a single application. In some embodiments, this is sufficient doses for a number of applications per week, such as 7 doses per week.

In some embodiments, the dispensing container includes one or more compartments for one or more hair care products. In some embodiments, the compartments are distinct from each other so that the user can see which product is which. Examples of such distinctions include, but are not limited to, the shape of the compartments, the color of the compartments, and the size or depth of the compartments.

In some embodiments, the dispensing container may be placed within a distributor with an extruder. Examples of extruders include, but are not limited to, pumps, aerosol sprayers, manual sprayers, vacuum pumps, solenoid valves, and openings. In some embodiments, the dispenser has multiple extruders so that each compartment of the dispensing container has a separate extruder, so products do not mix. In some embodiments, the distributor has an attachment, such as a magnet or suction cup, for attaching the distributor to a surface, such as a shower or bathroom mirror.

In one aspect, a system for dispensing hair care is disclosed, the system comprising a dispensing device, at least one cartridge containing hair care material configured to be mounted within the dispensing device, and removable from the dispensing device. and an attached dispensing container, wherein the dispensing container is configured to receive a portioned amount of hair care material from at least one cartridge.

In some embodiments, the dispensing container further includes a cap. In some embodiments, the dispensing container is a flexible tube. In some embodiments, the dispensing container is a rectangular prism. In some embodiments, the dispensing container further includes an opening. In some embodiments, the dispensing container further includes a plurality of openings. In some embodiments, the plurality of openings are brush-like openings configured to brush hair while extruding hair care material.

In some embodiments, the dispensing container further includes a lid. In some embodiments, the dispensing container further includes a mirror disposed inside the lid.

In some embodiments, the dispensing container further includes an applicator. In some embodiments, the dispensing container further includes an applicator acceptor configured to secure the applicator. In some embodiments, the applicator is a brush. In some embodiments, the applicator is a wand with bristles. In some embodiments, the dispensing container further includes two or more compartments for receiving hair care ingredients. In some embodiments, the dispensing container contains a first partial amount of a first hair care material from a first cartridge in a first compartment and a first partial amount of the first hair care material from a second cartridge in a second compartment. and configured to receive a second partial amount of another second hair care material. In some embodiments, the two or more compartments are configured to receive hair care material from two or more cartridges, such that two or more hair care materials are mixed in a single compartment. In some embodiments, the two or more compartments are of different shapes. In some embodiments, the two or more compartments are different colors.

In some embodiments, the system further includes a distributor, where the distributor includes a cavity configured to receive a dispensing container, and an extruder configured to extrude the hair care material. In some embodiments, the distributor is a bottle.

In another aspect, a system for dispensing hair care formulations is disclosed, the system comprising: one or more cartridges containing one or more hair care formulations, taking a photo of a user's hair, and uploading the photo to an application on a communication device; Applying an algorithm to a photo to detect one or more hair features, detecting one or more environmental conditions with one or more sensors, and hair care treatment with one or more hair care formulations based on the one or more hair features and the one or more environmental conditions. A communication device comprising processing circuitry configured to recommend a regimen, and a dispensing device configured to dispense one or more hair care formulations from one or more cartridges based on a hair care treatment regimen.

In some embodiments, the processing circuitry is further configured to establish a user profile prior to taking a photo of the user's hair. In some embodiments, setting up a user profile includes answering a user questionnaire, wherein the user questionnaire provides the user with a series of inputs, including past hair treatments, desired hair quality, or Includes hair problems. In some embodiments, the processing circuitry is further configured to diagnose one or more hair conditions with an AI algorithm. In some embodiments, recommending a hair care regimen further includes generating a hair care regimen based on one or more other users with similar hair characteristics, environmental conditions, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, recommending a hair care regimen further includes analyzing the one or more hair care formulations to ensure that there are no negative interactions between the one or more hair care formulations. In some embodiments, recommending a hair care regimen includes analyzing one or more hair care formulations and one or more hair characteristics of the user to ensure that there are no negative interactions between the one or more hair care formulations and the user's hair. Includes more.

In some embodiments, the processing circuitry is further configured to accept user feedback regarding the user's preferred formulations to improve the AI algorithm. In some embodiments, the treatment circuit is further configured to adjust a recipe of one or more hair care formulations based on daily air quality determinations. In some embodiments, the treatment circuit is further configured to adjust the recipe of one or more hair care formulations based on the daily UV exposure determination.

In some embodiments, the processing circuitry is further configured to share the adjusted recipe with other users with similar hair characteristics in the same localization. In some embodiments, the hair treatment regimen is a daily hair treatment regimen. In some embodiments, the hair treatment regimen is a weekly hair treatment regimen. In some embodiments, one or more hair care formulations are dispensed separately from each other to prevent mixing.

In some embodiments, one or more hair care formulations are dispensed together for mixing. In some embodiments, the dispensing device dispenses a single dose of one or more hair care formulations. In some embodiments, the dispensing device dispenses two or more doses of one or more hair care formulations.

In another aspect, a method of providing hair care recommendations with a system as described herein is disclosed, the method comprising: taking a photo of a user's hair, uploading the photo to an application on a communication device, one or more hair features, applying an algorithm to the photo to detect, detecting one or more environmental conditions with one or more sensors, hair care treatment regimen of one or more hair care agents based on one or more hair characteristics and one or more environmental conditions. recommending, and dispensing one or more hair care formulations from the hair care dispenser based on the hair care treatment regimen.

In some embodiments, the method further includes setting up a user profile. In some embodiments, setting up a user profile includes answering a user questionnaire, wherein the user questionnaire provides the user with a series of inputs, including past hair treatments, desired hair quality, etc. , or hair problems. In some embodiments, the method further includes diagnosing one or more hair conditions with an AI algorithm. In some embodiments, recommending a hair care regimen further includes generating a hair care regimen based on the regimens of one or more other users with similar hair characteristics, environmental conditions, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, recommending a hair care regimen further includes analyzing the one or more hair care formulations to ensure that there are no negative interactions between the one or more hair care formulations themselves and the user's hair. In some embodiments, the method further includes accepting user feedback regarding the user's preferred formulations to improve the algorithm.

In some embodiments, the method further includes adjusting a recipe of one or more hair care formulations based on daily air quality determinations. In some embodiments, the method further includes adjusting a recipe of one or more hair care formulations based on determining daily UV exposure. In some embodiments, the method further includes sharing the adjusted recipe with other users with similar hair characteristics in the same localization.

In another aspect, a system for dispensing hair color is disclosed, the system comprising one or more cartridges containing one or more hair colors, taking a photo of a user's hair, uploading the photo to an application on a communication device, and storing the photo. A processing circuit configured to apply an algorithm to detect one or more hair characteristics, detect one or more environmental conditions with one or more sensors, and recommend a hair color based on the analyzed trends and the one or more detected environmental conditions. A communication device comprising: and a dispensing device configured to dispense one or more hair colors from one or more cartridges based on a hair care treatment regimen.

In some embodiments, the processing circuitry is further configured to set a user profile. In some embodiments, setting up a user profile includes answering a user questionnaire, wherein the user questionnaire provides the user with a series of inputs, including past hair treatments, hair length, and hair texture. , desired hair color, current hair color, and permanence of desired hair color. In some embodiments, the processing circuitry is further configured to recommend one or more hair care formulations in addition to hair color to assist the user in coloring hair. In some embodiments, the processing circuitry is further configured to analyze the one or more hair care formulations and one or more hair care characteristics to ensure that there is no negative interaction between the one or more hair care formulations, the hair color, and the user's hair. . In some embodiments, the processing circuitry is further configured to accept user feedback regarding the user's preferred dispensed hair color to improve the algorithm.

In some embodiments, the processing circuitry is further configured to share hair color with other users in the same localization. In some embodiments, the processing circuitry is further configured to allow a user to virtually try on hair colors in real time. In some embodiments, virtually trying on hair color further includes adjusting the color provided.

In another aspect, a method of providing hair color with a system described herein is disclosed, the method comprising: taking a photo of a user's hair, uploading the photo to an application on a communication device, one or more social media platforms, analyzing trends, detecting one or more environmental conditions with one or more sensors, recommending a hair color based on the analyzed trends and the one or more sensed environmental conditions, and dispensing one or more hair colors. It includes steps to:

In some embodiments, the method further includes setting up a user profile. In some embodiments, setting up a user profile includes answering a user questionnaire, wherein the user questionnaire provides the user with a series of inputs, including past hair treatments, hair length, etc. This includes hair texture, desired hair color, current hair color, and desired permanence of hair color.

In some embodiments, the method further includes recommending one or more hair care formulations in addition to hair color to assist the user in coloring hair.

In some embodiments, recommending a hair care regimen includes analyzing one or more hair care formulations and the user profile to ensure there are no negative interactions between the one or more hair care formulations, hair color, and the user's hair. Includes more steps.

In some embodiments, the method further includes accepting user feedback regarding the user's preferred dispensed hair color to improve the algorithm. In some embodiments, the method further includes sharing the hair color with other users in the same localization.

In some embodiments, the method further includes virtually trying on hair colors in real time. In some embodiments, virtually trying on hair colors further includes adjusting the provided color. In some embodiments, the method further includes storing the date the hair color was dispensed so that a reminder is sent to the user for root coloring, hair recoloring, or recommending one or more colored hair specific products. Includes.

1A-1D are overall perspective views of exemplary hair care dispensing devices 100, according to the present technology. The visible portion of the hair k dispenser 100 includes a base 102. Base 102 provides support for dispenser body 106. In some embodiments, base 102 is something like an electrical cord (not shown in FIGS. 1A-1D), which provides power to the device. The dispensing container 108 is disposed on top of the dispenser body 106, and a power button is disposed partially within the dispenser body 106, such that the dispenser body 106 is configured to press the power button (not shown in FIGS. 1A-1D). The position of can be fixed. Additionally, indicators and buttons (not shown in FIGS. 1A to 1D) are partially disposed within the dispenser body 106 so that the dispenser body 106 can fix the positions of the indicators and buttons. The lights and buttons may be mechanical or capacitive touch type buttons. Dispenser body 106 may provide a base for dispensing container 108.

In some embodiments, such as in Figure 1A, dispensing container 108 is a jar. In some embodiments, dispensing container 108 has an opening 114 for accessing the hair care formulation. In some embodiments, dispensing container 108 has a cap 112. In some embodiments, cap 112 is a threaded cap. In some embodiments, dispensing container 108 may be transported by a user dispensing hair care formulation into dispensing container 108 and securing the hair care formulation with cap 112 . In use, the user can apply the hair care formulation with their fingers, as in the case of a hair serum.

In some embodiments, such as in FIGS. 1B and 1C, dispensing container 108 is a flexible tube. In some embodiments, cap 112 may include an opening 114. In some embodiments, the dispensing container includes a lid 113 to secure the dispensed hair care formulation. In some embodiments, the cap includes a plurality of openings 115, as shown in FIG. 1C. In some embodiments, openings 115 may be brush-like openings that can comb the user's hair. In use, a user may dispense hair care material into the dispensing container 108 and squeeze the dispensing container 108 to extrude the hair care formulation through the opening 114 or plurality of openings 115. .

In some embodiments, such as Figure 1D, dispensing container 108 is a rectangular prism. In some embodiments, the rectangular prism is rigid. In some embodiments, dispensing container 108 has a hinged lid 113. In some embodiments, a mirror 116 is disposed inside the lid 113. In use, the user can take the dispensing container 108 and use the mirror 116 to confirm that the hair care material is being applied to the desired area of the hair.

2 is an exemplary cartridge, according to the present technology. Cartridge 130 has a round, cylindrical body, a nozzle 160 at a first end, and a circumferential groove 270 at a second end. Nozzle 160 is also disposed proximate to cartridge key 132. The cartridge 130 contains a certain amount of hair care material and dispenses it into the dispensing container 108 as needed. In some embodiments, cartridge 130 dispenses hair care material by rotation of a cartridge gear while cartridge 130 is held in place substantially vertically along the Y axis. The circumferential groove 270 is used to secure the cartridge 130 inside the dispenser.

A quantity of hair care material is ejected from the cartridge 130 through the nozzle 160 by a first rotational movement of the first end of the cartridge 130 relative to the second end. Rotational movement of the first end of the cartridge 130 in a second direction, opposite the first rotational movement, may close the nozzle 160 of the cartridge 130.

3 is a top perspective view of the base of an exemplary dispenser device, according to the present technology. The base 102 may be connected to the body 106 of the dispensing device 100 in such a way that it may be rotated open to expose a plurality of cartridge openings 140 . In some embodiments, base 102 is completely removed to access cartridge openings 140. In some embodiments, base 102 is attached to body 106 with a hinge, screw, magnet, or other attachment mechanism. As shown, one or more cartridges 130 may be inserted into a plurality of cartridge holes 140. Although three holes 140 are shown in FIG. 3 , any number of cartridge holes 140 may be in the body 106 of the dispensing device 100 .

The nozzle 160 of each cartridge 130 is disposed inside one of the cartridge holes 140. Various additional structures and covers may be disposed between the internal components of the hair care dispenser 100 and the dispenser body 106 .

4 is an exploded view of an exemplary dispensing container 108, according to the present technology. Dispensing container 108 may include a lid 113, a dispensing container base 182, and a bottom cover 184. Lid 113 is disposed on top of dispensing container base 182, which is disposed on or within bottom cover 184. The lid 113 may be fixed to the dispensing container base 182 by magnets. The dispensing container base 182 includes a plurality of dispensing container through holes 138. In this example, there is one dispensing container through hole 138 for each cartridge 130 in the dispensing device 100. A bottom cover 184, having a plurality of bottom cover through holes 136, is disposed below the dispensing container base 182. In this example, there is one bottom cover through-hole 136 for each cartridge 114 of hair care dispenser 100, and the bottom cover 184 is such that each bottom cover through-hole 136 is connected to the dispensing container base. It is arranged to be correspondingly connected to the dispensing container base through hole 138 of (182).

The dispensing container 108 is connected to the manifold 130, and the manifold 180 is connected to the gear housing of the dispenser 100 and disposed thereon, and the dispenser body 106 of the hair care dispenser 100 Further disposed within, the dispensing container 108 is disposed above both the manifold 180 and the dispenser body 106. The manifold 180 includes one manifold through hole 135 for each cartridge 130 of the hair care dispenser 100, and the manifold 180 penetrates the dispensing container base of the bottom cover 184. It is connected correspondingly to the hole 136. In addition, each manifold through hole 135 of the manifold 180 is disposed above corresponding to the gear housing cartridge hole of the gear housing, so that the hair care material flows from the nozzle 160 of each cartridge 130 to the manifold ( 180), providing a passage through which dispensing can be done to the dispensing container base 182 through the bottom cover 184.

The dispensing container 108 may have only one orientation in which the dispensing container 108 can be connected to the hair care dispenser 100 . In other examples, forms of dispensing container 108 may be connected to dispensing container 108 in more than one orientation.

In addition, the hair care material dispensed into the dispensing container 108 is disposed inside each of the dispensing container base through-holes 136 of the bottom lid 184 of the dispensing container 108. Backflow can be prevented by the use of a -way duckbill valve (not shown).

5A-5C are top views of example dispensing containers 108, according to the present technology. In some embodiments, dispensing container 108 includes a plurality of compartments 300. In some embodiments, the compartments 300 are distinct from each other to allow the user to determine which product is which. Examples of such distinctions include, but are not limited to, the shape of the compartments 300, the color of the compartments 300, and the size or depth of the compartments 300. In some embodiments, compartments may be labeled with the type of product within each compartment, such as “shampoo,” “conditioner,” “detangler,” etc.

5A-5C show example layouts of compartments 300, but compartments 300 may take many forms. All compartments 300 shown are geometrically shaped, but compartments 300 may take on any shape, including curved or organic shapes. Additionally, although example configurations of dispensing container base through-holes 138 are shown, there may be any number of dispensing container base through-holes 138 in any configuration, for example, four dispensing container base through-holes 138. The container base through-holes 138 may be arranged into four corners of a square shape.

FIG. 5A is a top view of an example dispensing container 108 having two compartments 300A and 300B. In some embodiments, compartments 300A, 300B are the same size. In some embodiments, compartments 300A, 300B are configured to receive only a single cartridge 130 of hair care formulation through a single dispensing container base through hole 138.

5B is a top view of another example dispensing container having three compartments 300A, 300B, and 300C. In some embodiments, compartments 300A, 300B, and 300C may be of different shapes. In some embodiments, compartments 300A, 300B, and 300C are different sizes. In some embodiments, the difference in size of compartments 300A, 300B, and 300C is directly related to the type of product being dispensed. For example, a user may only need a small amount of root dye formulation but require larger amounts of shampoo and conditioner. In such a case, the compartments to accommodate the root dye formulation would be smaller to accommodate the smaller volume, while the compartments for the shampoo and conditioner would be larger.

Figure 5C is a top view of another example dispensing container having two compartments 300A, 300B. In some embodiments, one or more dispensing container base through holes 138 allow dispensing into a single compartment 300, such that hair care material from two or more cartridges can be stored in a single compartment 300 ( Example: may be mixed inside compartment 300B). For example, when dispensing shampoo, a user may wish to have additional active ingredients in the shampoo, such as argon oil. In this case, the dispenser 100 may dispense the shampoo formulation and hyaluronic acid in a single compartment (e.g., 300A), allowing the user to mix the two before use.

In use, after the hair care material has been dispensed, the user may remove the dispensing container 108 from the dispensing device 100. The user can then open the dispensing container 108, view the compartments 300A, 300B, ?? 300N, and select the hair care formulation they wish to apply. In some embodiments, the compartments are configured to line up with the extruder or extruders of the distributor (illustrated in FIGS. 7A and 7B).

6A-6C are examples of hair care dispensing systems, according to the present technology. In some embodiments, the hair care dispensing system also includes an applicator 120. In some embodiments, applicator 120 is attached to the dispensing device 100 itself, as shown in Figure 6A. In some embodiments, applicator 120 is a brush attachment. In some embodiments, applicator 120 is attached to dispensing device 100 with a magnet. In use, the user can remove the applicator and proceed to apply the hair care formulation dispensed at a different location.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 6B, applicator 120 is part of dispensing container 108. In some embodiments, dispensing container 108 includes applicator acceptor 220. In some embodiments, applicator acceptor 220 is a hole. In some embodiments, applicator acceptor 220 is a threaded hole. In some embodiments, applicator acceptor 220 is a groove, snap, magnet, or any other attachment mechanism. Although the applicator acceptor 220 is shown on the side of the dispensing container 108, the applicator 220 may be on top of the dispensing container 108, or even inside the lid 113 of the dispensing container 108. can be placed in

In some embodiments, applicator 120 is a wand with bristles, such as a mascara type applicator. When used, the mascara-type applicator applies hair care ingredients to a portion of the user's hair, such as fixing static or fine hair, root coloring colored hair, or spot applying hair care formulations to targeted areas. Can be used to comb. The user may then return the applicator 120 to the applicator acceptor 220 of the dispensing container 108 to secure the hair care formulation for future use. In some embodiments, the applicator is a brush, scoop, or other means of applying product to the hair. Figure 6C shows how the applicator 120 may be mounted on the dispensing container 108 when not in use.

Figure 7A is an overall perspective view of an exemplary distributor 250, according to the present technology. Distributor 250 may be a bottle, such as a shampoo or conditioner bottle, but may take any other forms, such as a squeeze tube. In some embodiments, the distributor includes an extruder 255. Extruder 255 may be a mechanical pump (as shown in Figure 7A), a solenoid pump, an opening, a sprayer, or any other means of extruding the hair care formulation. Distributor 250 may also include attachment 260 . In some embodiments, attachment 260 is a magnet or suction cup.

Distributor 250 includes a cavity 265 capable of receiving a dispensing container 108. Although cavity 265 is shown as a cylindrical cavity, it can take any shape that can accommodate dispensing container 108, such as a rectangular prism. In some embodiments, dispensing container 108 is pushed into cavity 265. In some embodiments, cavity 265 has a cover (not shown in FIG. 7B) to further secure dispensing container 108 to cavity 265 of distributor 250.

FIG. 7B is an internal diagram of an exemplary distributor 250, according to the present technology. As described above, dispensing container 108 may include an opening 114 (shown in Figure 1B), or a plurality of openings 115 (shown in Figure 1C). In some embodiments, opening 114 is at the top of dispensing container 108, but may be on either side of dispensing container 108. In some embodiments, opening 114 or plurality of openings 115 may be configured to receive one or more extruders 255 . In some embodiments, the plurality of openings 115 are aligned with the compartments 300 of the dispensing container 108 such that, in operation, the extruders 255 force the dispensing container 108 ) are lined up with compartments, each extruding a different hair care material.

As shown in FIG. 7B , dispensing container 108 with opening 114 may be placed inside cavity 265 of distributor 250 . The opening 114 of the dispensing container 108 is aligned with the extruder 255 so that the extruder 255 can extrude one or more hair care formulations from the dispensing container 108. In some embodiments, there may be one or more extruders 255, for example, two or more mechanical pumps to extrude two or more hair care formulations.

In use, a user can use attachment 260 to secure the distributor in a location, such as a wall, mirror, or shower/tub. The user can then extrude the hair care material at this desired location. For example, a user may dispense a shampoo formulation into dispensing container 108. The user then places the opening 115 of the dispensing container 108 into the cavity 265 of the distributor 250 such that it is aligned with the extruder 255 (e.g., mechanical pump) of the distributor 250. The dispensing container 108 can be fixed. The user can then attach the distributor 250 to the wall of the shower room with the attachment 260 and use the extruder 255 to extrude the shampoo from the dispensing container 108 onto the hands or hair.

8 is a diagram illustrating the sequence of main processes of an exemplary hair care formulation method 400, according to the present technology. The examples provided herein each have three cartridges 114, but the same process could be used with the hair care dispenser 100 equipped with any number of cartridges 114. The hair care formulation method 400 includes a detection process (S4310), a selection process (S420), and a dispensing process (S430). An additional mixing process (S440) may be performed by the user.

The detection process (S410), selection process (S420), and dispensing process (S430) are performed by the hair care dispensing device 100 based on commands received from a controller (not shown), and the controller is a smart device ( 300) (as shown in FIG. 10) or by indicators on the hair care dispensing device 100 itself to and receive input from the user.

9 is a process diagram illustrating a process for selecting an exemplary hair care formulation (S420), according to the present technology. Process S420 includes a process for selecting a hair care formulation. Process S420 includes identifying possible combinations of hair care formulations based on the types and amounts of hair care ingredients present in hair care dispenser 100, as established by detection process S410.

In one embodiment, process S420 includes steps 422A where the user selects a hair care formulation based on matching a color in a photo, the user selects a hair care formulation based on recommendations, or the user selects a hair care formulation based on another process. and selecting a care formulation (422B). U.S. Patent No. 8,634,640 describes a method of selecting a color from an image or photograph within a camera or electronic device and substantially matching the color using color reference data, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

In one embodiment, step 422D is based on the user selecting from a set of possible hair care formulations the types and amounts of hair care material present inside the hair care dispenser 100, and step 422C allows the user to select from a larger set of hair care materials inventory 204 available for the types and amounts of hair care materials present inside the hair care dispenser 100 .

In another example, step 423 of process S420 includes allowing the user to select a desired dosage unit 118. Changing the dosage unit 118 may change the amount of hair available inside the hair care dispenser 100 if a larger quantity of one or more hair care ingredients is needed than dispensing a specific amount of the dosage unit for a particular hair care formulation. The set of care formulations can be changed.

For example, for hair dyeing or root dyeing, cartridge A contains yellow hair care material, cartridge B contains red hair care material, cartridge C contains green hair care material, and one If only dosage units 118 remain, the user cannot select to dispense any combination of dosage units 118 and hair care formulation that would require more than one dosage unit 118 of the yellow hair care material.

In another embodiment, a hair diagnosis (sometimes referred to herein as a hair profile) may be performed to provide a plurality of recommended predetermined amounts for the user to select from based on an analysis of the user's hair characteristics. Hair diagnosis determines a hair care formulation suitable for the user based on imaging performed on the user's hair.

For hair care formulations that are possible but unavailable based on the results of detection process S410, hair care dispenser 100 may communicate to the user what hair care ingredients are needed to dispense those hair care formulations.

In one example, at step 424, the user selects a dosage unit 118 of a hair care formulation that is currently unavailable. Step 424 may determine what hair care materials, e.g., what types of cartridges 114, are needed to mix and dispense the selected hair care formulation.

In another example, step 424 may determine what additional hair care formulations may become available if a particular cartridge 114 is replaced with a complete but otherwise identical cartridge 114 . In another example, step 424 may determine what additional hair care formulations may become available if cartridge 114 is replaced with another cartridge 114 containing different hair care materials.

Based on the results of step 425, step 425 may proceed to step 426 to request the user to identify and dispense the hair care formulation, or determine which cartridge or cartridges ( It is determined whether to proceed to step 427 to report whether 114) is necessary.

After the dispensing process (S430) is completed, the user can perform a process (S440) to manually mix the released cosmetic materials to create a desired hair care formulation.

10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a connected hair care dispensing system according to the present technology. System 600, implementing the hair care dispenser 100 described above, includes at least a hair care dispenser 100 and an associated communication device 300. Optionally, the system may further include one or more external servers 410 implemented as part of a cloud computing environment. Moreover, the system may optionally include a hair care material inventory 204, which is an inventory of possible hair care materials that can be selectively inserted into the hair care device 100.

Connected device 300 may be a personal computer (PC), laptop computer, Personal Digital Assistants (PDA), smart phone, tablet device, Ultra Mobile Personal Computer (UMPC), netbook, or laptop type personal computer. In the examples below, it is assumed that connected device 300 is a tablet device, such as an Apple iPad.

The connected communication device 300 may perform wireless communication with the hair care dispenser 100 through the wireless communication interface circuit of the hair care dispenser 100. However, communication device 300 may also have a wired connection to hair care dispenser 100 through a USB interface of device 100. Additionally, each device, including hair care dispenser 100, may communicate with each other through an Internet connection via an 802.11 wireless connection to a wireless Internet access point, or a physical connection to an Internet access point, such as through an Ethernet interface. and can communicate with one or more external devices. Each connected communication device 300 may perform wireless communication with other devices, such as through a Bluetooth connection or other wireless means.

Connected communication device 300 is configured to receive information from a user for use in creating a hair care formulation to be used by hair care dispenser 100 to dispense hair care materials into dispensing container 108 .

11 is a system 700 for dispensing exemplary hair care formulations, according to the present technology. System 700 includes a dispenser 710 (e.g., cosmetic dispenser 100), a user smart phone device 720 (e.g., communication device 300), and a cloud platform 730. The smart phone is shown to include two functional blocks: smart phone application (“app”) settings 721 and smart phone app usage 722. Smart phone app setup 721 includes establishing initial setup information to configure the user's user profile, as described below. The settings information may then be utilized when the smartphone application is in use and may be transmitted to the cloud platform 730 for use in sending a selection of relevant looks to the user.

Use of the smartphone application itself allows the user to make choices that actually lead to decisions on the color, quality, or quantity of hair care ingredients, and to send recipes to the dispenser and monitor the status of the dispenser (e.g., inventory of the dispenser's cartridges and It may include conducting interactive communication with the dispenser, such as tracking remaining capacity. The smartphone application also carries out interactive communication with the cloud platform. For example, a smartphone application could receive a selection of relevant looks as described above, provide direct user feedback from the user about the looks previously transmitted by the cloud platform, and provide direct user feedback from the user regarding the looks actually selected by the user and dispensed by the dispenser. You can inform the cloud platform about available colors and recipes. Such feedback provides a form of machine learning to the cloud platform and can improve the algorithms used by the cloud platform.

Figure 12 is a system 800 for dispensing exemplary hair color, according to the present technology. In some embodiments, the exemplary system may also dispense hair color for root coloring and hair care materials associated with hair color, such as bleaches and toners.

In some embodiments, the system suggests trending hair colors to the consumer after analyzing trends on social media by combining favorite colors, tastes, geographic location, favorite influencers, past choices, likes, etc. In some embodiments, a user can select a color based on the look, try it on virtually, adjust if necessary, and create the formulation in situ with a connected dispenser (e.g., hair care dispenser 100). It is also possible to suggest colors based on the user's outfit digitized through selfie photos. Consumers can save their favorite colors and share them with the virtual community. In some embodiments, a user can save previously dispensed colors to continue coloring hair to a desired shade.

In use, the user's smartphone ultimately communicates the recipe to the dispensing device via a smartphone application (“App”). A smartphone app interacts with both the connected dispenser and the cloud platform. Before the user performs general tasks (use) of the smart phone app, the app must be set up with setting information to configure the user profile (820). App settings include a questionnaire at onboarding (e.g. favorite color, past color treatments, hair length, hair texture, etc.), social media credentials (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc.) , TikTok, etc.), your favorite influencers who suggest similar hair colors, your geographic location to determine local fashion, and environmental data (UV index, pollution, humidity, pollen). can do.

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

Actual use of the smart phone app 810 includes selecting a mode for hair color selection. In this example, the modes include a mode for selecting social media trend recommendations by algorithms running on the cloud platform (described in more detail below). Other modes allow users to create their own hair color using various color options.

Another mode allows users to match hair color to their "look" based on a selfie photo. In this example, the color tone and final selection of the photo are extracted. Users can virtually try on hair colors in real time and adjust the displayed color. In some embodiments, the user may decide whether to dispense additional formulations for coloring hair, such as bleach or toner.

After 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 using the products in the most effective manner.

After using the hair color, the user can use the app to provide feedback on whether she/he likes the rendering. Users can also save their favorite looks and colors for later reuse, and users can share looks and colors across the web through social media platforms. Additionally, the user can save the fact and date of coloring their hair so that the application can remind the user to dye their roots or re-dye their hair, or recommend dyed hair specific products, such as color-protecting shampoos and conditioners.

The cloud platform implements the functions shown (shown at 830), such as the workflow of remote algorithms and the improvement process.

In a workflow performed by the cloud platform, social media network personal accounts (influencers, most trending looks, etc.) can be scraped for data related to hair colors. The cloud platform may then compare the extracted color to favorite colors from one or more communities of users, taking into account the user's settings inputs received from the user's smartphone device. Considering all the data collected, the final step is for the cloud platform to transmit the results of the analysis to the user in the form of the above-described selection of relevant looks. In some embodiments, an application can analyze these inputs and mix these products to ensure that no side effects occur. In some embodiments, the application may analyze a photo of the user's hair to verify that products do not have negative effects on the user's hair. In some embodiments, the application may alert the user about the likelihood of achieving a desired hair color (e.g., warning that going from dark hair to blonde may require multiple hair color treatments).

In the refinement process performed by the cloud platform and smartphone app, the user can save looks he or she likes and “like” popular colors, enriching the scraping algorithms for later relevant recommendations. You can. The cloud platform can further aggregate user feedback, and the platform can send new users the most popular colors in their region.

The dispenser operations at block 840 have already been described above, but are summarized as follows. The dispenser receives commands to dispense a specific percentage of each cartridge. The dispenser dispenses into a dispensing container (e.g., dispensing container 108), and the user can mix to obtain the desired color. In some embodiments, the dispenser may dispense other hair care formulations to help color the user's hair, such as bleach or toner. In some embodiments, the hair care formulations are dispensed separately, one formulation followed by another. In some embodiments, hair care formulations are dispensed simultaneously. The dispenser sends an inventory of the remaining formulations back to the consumer app so that only the dispensable colors are available in the UI when the user selects them.

13 is an exemplary system 900 for suggesting hair formulations to a user, according to the present technology. The system shown in Figure 13 selects the most effective hair care formulation for the user based on the user's geographic location, environmental factors, personal preferences, desired results, UV exposure, and hair characteristics or hair diagnosis assessed with a smartphone. It can be prescribed. In some embodiments, the system manages to adjust the ratios 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 Figure 10). Users can save their favorite formulations and share them with his/her virtual community.

When in use, the user's smartphone ultimately communicates the recipe to the dispensing device via a smartphone app. A smartphone app interacts with both the connected dispenser and the cloud platform. Before the user can perform general tasks (use) of the smart phone app, the app must be set up with setting information to configure the user profile (910). App settings are based on questionnaires during onboarding (desired hair quality, hair length, previous hair treatments, hair problems, etc.), hair care analysis by AI algorithms using hairstylist or selfies, and smartphone location detection function. It may be based on one or more configuration inputs, including geographic location, and/or environmental data (UV index, pollution, humidity, pollen, etc.).

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

Practical use of the smartphone app 920 involves collecting environmental data based on geographic location and combining this with smartphone diagnostics that evaluate hair characteristics (greasy, gray, lack of shine, lice, dandruff, etc.) Includes.

In some embodiments, a user may also collect data from a UV sensor, such as a wearable UV sensor as described in U.S. Pat. No. 10,060,787, which is incorporated herein by reference, to accurately measure cumulative UV exposure. something to do. Based on historical data of hair assessments and environmental factors, the app will process the ideal formulation to protect the user's hair from overexposure to UV radiation.

In some embodiments, the app compares the user's input to environmental factors around the user and recommends a hair care formulation or formulations based on choices made by users with similar hair characteristics, desired results, and environmental conditions. do. In some embodiments, the app ensures that there are no adverse reactions between the recommended products and the user's hair. In some embodiments, the app ensures that there are no side effects between the recommended products themselves.

Once the user is satisfied with the formulation, he or she can touch a button displayed on the app to dispense the formulation, and the internal neural network will break down the requested formulation into the various cartridge components. After the recipe is sent to the dispenser and the formulation is dispensed, the user can apply the formulation. Users can provide feedback on their favorite formulations over a specific period of time.

The cloud platform implements the functions depicted (shown at 930), such as the workflow of remote algorithms and the improvement process. In a workflow performed by the cloud platform, specific notifications are sent to app users to adjust recipes based on UV, pollen, pollution, and temperature. Additionally, given input of the user's geographic location, the Cloud can provide air quality determinations using tools such as Breezometer ^TM and local UV index predictions (or UV exposure obtained based on UV sensors as described above). The platform can adjust recipes to address environmental factors such as UV exposure and air quality.

In the refinement process performed by the cloud platform and smartphone app, users can save their favorite recipes that are most effective for additional time or achieve the results the user desires. Users can also share their recipes with the community.

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

The dispenser operations at block 940 have already been described above, but are summarized as follows. The dispenser receives commands to dispense a specific percentage of each cartridge. The dispenser dispenses from the top portion and the user can mix to obtain the desired formulation. Finally, the dispenser sends an inventory of the remaining formulations back to the consumer app to ensure that only dispensable ingredients are available in the UI when the user selects them.

Figure 14 is a method 1100 for dispensing exemplary hair formulations, according to the present technology. Method 1100 begins at block 1105.

At block 1105, a photo is taken or uploaded. In some embodiments, photos are uploaded to the application. In some embodiments, the application is configured to access the user's camera to take photos. Method 1100 then proceeds to block 1110.

At block 1110, one or more hair features are analyzed. Hair features may include any hair features, including those described herein. Exemplary hair characteristics may include color, shine, greasiness, smoothness, frizz, dandruff, etc. Method 1110 then proceeds to blocks 1150A, 1150B, 1150C, and 1150D.

At block 1150A, environmental conditions are analyzed, as described herein. Environmental conditions may include UV spectrum, temperature, humidity, location, etc. At block 1150B, user inputs, such as the user inputs described herein, are analyzed. In some embodiments, user inputs include, but are not limited to, hair coloring date, desired hair quality, specific events, etc. At block 1150C, user recommendations are analyzed. In some embodiments, user recommendations include recommendations made by users who are located in the same location, have the same hair quality, have the same environmental conditions, etc. At block 1150D, potential side effects are analyzed. In some embodiments, this includes determining whether certain products in a hair care regimen, such as bleach and shampoo, may interact negatively with each other. It should be understood that blocks 1150A and 1150B may occur simultaneously or sequentially. In some embodiments, any of blocks 1150A-1150D may be omitted. Method 1110 then proceeds to block 1120.

At block 1120, a hair care regimen is prescribed (e.g., hair care regimen 1200 of FIG. 15). The method then proceeds to block 1125.

At block 1125, hair care preparations or formulations are dispensed. In some embodiments, the user may activate the device whenever the user wishes to dispense one or more of the hair care formulations prescribed in the hair care regimen. In some embodiments, the dispensing device automatically dispenses hair care formulations based on hair care regimen.

15 is a hair care regimen 1200 prescribed by an exemplary hair care dispensing system, according to the present technology.

In some embodiments, the app recommends a hair care regimen to the user based on current hair treatments, hair characteristics, and environmental conditions. Although a weekly regimen is shown, the prescribed regimen 1200 may be of any length, such as daily or weekly.

In some embodiments, the app may use knowledge of the user's past treatments or use of the dispensing device to inform therapy 1200. In some embodiments, the app may use the user's environmental conditions, such as pollution, UV exposure, and pollen. In some embodiments, the app may use the user's hair characteristics (e.g., color, texture, or length) or hair diagnosis (e.g., lice, oiliness, or dandruff) to inform therapy. In some embodiments, the app may use user preferences (such as the user's number of showers per week or preferred products). In some embodiments, the app may recommend treatments based on the regimens of other users with similar hair characteristics, environmental factors, and/or preferences. In some embodiments, the app may use known product recommendations and product time frames to inform a regimen (e.g., a recommendation by the manufacturer to use a hair mask twice a week instead of conditioner). In some embodiments, the app may use calendar data and user inputs associated with specific dates (e.g., date night on a particular Friday) to inform regimens (i.e., prescribing a hair mask the night before, or styling for the day). Prescribe hair gel). In some embodiments, the likelihood of side effects between the hair care products themselves or between the hair care products and the user's hair can be used to inform therapy. In some embodiments, an app may create a regimen using a combination of some or all of the methods described. In some embodiments, hair care formulations are dispensed daily. In some embodiments, hair care formulations are dispensed in doses sufficient for an entire regimen, i.e., weeks, months, etc.

In the example shown in Figure 15, an exemplary weekly regimen 1100 has been prescribed to a user. On Monday, users dispense hair color along with toner and bleach to aid in coloring. In some embodiments, the user informs the app that they have applied hair color, so the app may prescribe root coloring to the user's colored hair, as shown on Monday in the example regimen.

On Tuesdays, the application prescribes color-protecting shampoos and conditioners. In some embodiments, the app may use the user's hair color dispensing and application to inform the regimen. In some embodiments, the app may use the user's stored preferences to recommend color protecting shampoos and conditioners.

On Wednesday, the app does not prescribe any products. In some embodiments, this may be based on the user's preferences. In some embodiments, this may be based on the manufacturer's recommendations (i.e., the specific color protective shampoo prescribed should be used no more than three times per week).

On Thursdays, the app prescribes color-protecting shampoos and hair masks. In other words, this may be based on recommendations by the manufacturer or the user's personal preferences. In some embodiments, a recommendation of a hair mask may be based on the lack of adverse effects between a prescribed color protecting shampoo and a particular hair mask.

On Sundays, root staining preparations are prescribed. It may also be recommended based on recommendations from the manufacturer or the user's personal preferences.

In some embodiments, therapy may be prescribed based on environmental factors. For example, an app could recommend a hair care formulation containing zinc oxide when environmental sensors detect a certain amount of UV exposure for the user based on the user's location.

In some embodiments, therapy may be prescribed based on other users with similar hair characteristics and environmental conditions. For example, an app could prescribe hair care formulations containing zinc oxide based on the preferences of other users living in the same general location.

Embodiments disclosed herein may implement the technology and methodology described herein, operatively connect two or more components, generate information, determine operating conditions, and form an apparatus, device, or method, etc. A circuit can be used to control . Any type of circuit can be used. In one embodiment, the circuit may include, among other things, a processor (e.g., microprocessor), central processing unit (CPU), digital signal processor (DSP), application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), field-programmable gate array (FPGA). etc., or any combinations thereof, and may include individual digital or analog digital devices or analog circuit elements or electronic devices, or combinations thereof.

In one embodiment, the circuit includes one or more ASICs having a plurality of predefined logic components. In one embodiment, the circuit includes one or more FPGAs with a plurality of programmable logic components. In one embodiment, the circuit includes hardware circuit implementations (eg, implementations of analog circuits, implementations of digital circuits, etc., and combinations thereof). In one embodiment, the circuitry is a combination of circuits and computer program products having software or firmware instructions stored in one or more computer-readable memories operating together to enable a device to perform one or more methodologies or techniques described herein. includes them. In one embodiment, the circuitry includes circuits, such as, for example, a microprocessor or portions of a microprocessor that require software, firmware, etc. for operation. In one embodiment, the circuitry includes an implementation that includes one or more processors, or portions thereof, and accompanying software, firmware, hardware, etc. In one embodiment, the circuitry includes a baseband integrated circuit or an application processor integrated circuit or similar integrated circuit of a server, cellular network device, other network device, or other computing device. In one embodiment, the circuit includes one or more remotely located components. In one embodiment, remotely located components are operably connected via wireless communications. In one embodiment, remotely located components are operably coupled through one or more receivers, transmitters, transceivers, etc.

One embodiment includes one or more data stores, for example, storing instructions or data. Non-limiting examples of one or more data stores include volatile memory (e.g., random access memory (RAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), etc.), non-volatile memory (e.g., read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable, etc. Read-only memory (EEPROM), compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), etc.), persistent memory, etc. Additional non-limiting examples of one or more data stores include erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM), flash memory, etc. One or more data stores may be connected to one or more computing devices, for example, by one or more instruction, data, or power buses.

In one embodiment, the circuitry includes one or more computer-readable media drives, interface sockets, universal serial bus (USB) ports, memory card slots, etc., and, for example, a graphical user interface, display, keyboard, keypad, etc. , one or more input/output components such as trackballs, joysticks, touch screens, mice, switches, dials, etc., and any other peripheral devices. In one embodiment, the circuitry is operably coupled to at least one computing device to control (electrical, electromechanical, software-implemented, firmware-implemented, other control, or combinations thereof) an embodiment of one or more aspects. Contains one or more user input/output components.

In one embodiment, the circuitry includes a computer-readable media drive or memory slot configured to receive a signaling medium (e.g., a computer-readable memory medium, a computer-readable recording medium, etc.). In one embodiment, a program for enabling a system to execute any of the disclosed methods may be stored, for example, on a computer-readable recording medium (CRMM), a signal-transfer medium, etc. Non-limiting examples of signal-transmitting media include any form of flash memory, magnetic tape, floppy disk, hard disk drive, compact disk (CD), digital video disk (DVD), Blu-ray disk, magnetic tape, and computer memory. digital and/or analog communications media (e.g., fiber optic cables, waveguides, wired communications links, wireless communications links (e.g., transmitters, receivers, transceivers, transmit logic, receive logic, etc.)), as well as recordable tangible media such as Includes the same transmission type media. Additional non-limiting examples of signal-carrying media include DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, CD-ROM, Super Audio CD, CD-R , CD+R, CD+RW, CD-RW, video compact disks, super video disks, flash memory, magnetic tape, magneto-optical disk, MINIDISC, non-volatile memory card, EEPROM, optical disk, optical storage, RAM, Includes but is not limited to ROM, system memory, web servers, etc.

The above description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings (wherein like symbols represent like elements) is intended to describe various embodiments of the present disclosure and is not intended to represent the only embodiments. Each embodiment described in this disclosure is provided only as an example or illustration and should not be construed as preferable or advantageous over other embodiments. The illustrative examples provided herein are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise forms disclosed. Similarly, any steps described herein may be interchangeable with other steps, or combinations of steps, to achieve the same or substantially similar results. In general, the embodiments disclosed herein are not limiting, and the inventors contemplate that other embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure may incorporate structures and functions from one or more specific embodiments shown in the figures and described in the specification. do.

In the foregoing description, specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of example embodiments of the disclosure. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the embodiments disclosed herein may be practiced without implementing all specific details. In some cases, well-known process steps have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure various aspects of the disclosure. Additionally, it will be understood that embodiments of the present disclosure may employ any combination of the features described herein.

This application may include references to directions such as “vertical”, “horizontal”, “front”, “rear”, “left”, “right”, “top”, and “bottom”. These and other similar references in the application are intended to aid in describing and understanding particular embodiments (e.g., when an embodiment is positioned for use) and limit the disclosure to these directions or locations. There is no intention to do so.

This application may refer to quantities and numbers. Unless specifically stated, such quantities and numbers are not to be considered limiting, but rather illustrative of possible quantities or numbers associated with the present application. Additionally, in this regard, this application may use the term “plural” to refer to a quantity or number. In this regard, the term “plural” refers to any number greater than one, e.g., two, three. It means one, four, five, etc. The terms “about”, “approximately”, “near”, etc. mean plus or minus 5% of the stated value. The term “based on” means “based at least in part on”.

The principles, representative embodiments, and modes of operation of the present disclosure have been described in the foregoing description. However, the aspects of the present disclosure that are intended to be protected should not be construed as limited to the specific embodiments disclosed. Additionally, the embodiments described herein should be regarded as illustrative and not restrictive. It will be understood that modifications and changes may be made and equivalents employed by others without departing from the spirit of the disclosure. Accordingly, it is expressly intended that all such modifications, changes, and equivalents fall within the spirit and scope of the disclosure as claimed.

Claims (15)

A system for dispensing hair care, the system comprising:
dispensing device;
at least one cartridge containing hair care material configured to be mounted within the dispensing device; and
A dispensing container detachably attached to the dispensing device.
Including,
wherein the dispensing container is configured to receive a partial quantity of the hair care material from the at least one cartridge,
system.
According to claim 1,
The dispensing container further includes a cap,
system.
According to claim 1,
The dispensing container is a flexible tube,
system.
According to claim 1,
The dispensing container further includes an opening,
system.
According to clause 4,
The dispensing container further includes a plurality of openings,
system.
According to clause 5,
wherein the plurality of openings are brush-like openings configured to comb hair while extruding the hair care material.
system.
According to claim 1,
The dispensing container further includes an applicator,
system.
According to clause 7,
The dispensing container further includes an applicator acceptor configured to secure the applicator.
system.
According to clause 7,
The applicator is a brush,
system.
According to clause 7,
The applicator is a wand with bristles,
system.
According to claim 1,
The dispensing container further comprises two or more compartments for receiving the hair care material.
system.
According to claim 11,
The dispensing container contains a first partial quantity of a first hair care material from a first cartridge in a first compartment and a second portion of hair different from the first hair care material from a second cartridge in a second compartment. configured to receive a second partial amount of care material,
system.
According to claim 11,
The two or more compartments are configured to receive the hair care material from two or more cartridges, so that two or more hair care materials are mixed in a single compartment.
system.
According to claim 11,
The two or more compartments have different shapes,
system.
According to claim 11,
The two or more compartments are of different colors,
system.