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Skin diagnostic imaging method and apparatus

  • US 20040125996A1
  • Filed: 02/21/2003
  • Published: 07/01/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/27/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for identifying imperfections in a person'"'"'s skin and for recommending appropriate remedial cosmetics, the method comprising:

  • (i) providing an apparatus which includes;

    (a) a program for storing information;

    (b) a camera connected to the program;

    (c) at least one visible wavelength light source associated with the camera for separately generating at least two different color images; and

    (d) at least one ultraviolet wavelength light source associated with the camera for generating an ultraviolet light image;

    (ii) positioning a body part of a person within a photographical area of the light sources and camera;

    (ii i) obtaining the at least two different color and ultraviolet light images of the body part which information is placed into the program;

    (iv) processing the images via the program and thereby identifying personal aspects selected from the group consisting of skin attributes, signs of skin damage and defects; and

    (v) recommending a cosmetic product most suitable to the person based upon the identified personal aspects.

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