Problem is, has it been confirmed officially by management that any of this has anything to do with Obj? With all the speculation these days, difficult to determine fact from fiction.
I don't see how OBJ has anything to do with this. The words on the ad are taken from their 2003 Patent which was filed in 1999 solely by P&G
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US6571003 B1
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US 09/333,136
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May 27, 2003
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Jun 14, 1999
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Jun 14, 1999
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CN1263425C, 6 More »
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Greg George Hillebrand, 7 More »
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The Procter & Gamble Company
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Patent Citations (21), Non-Patent Citations (1), Referenced by (157), Classifications (10), Legal Events (4)
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Skin imaging and analysis systems and methods
US 6571003 B1
Abstract
The apparatus and method of the present invention provides a process that can be implemented by a human operator and a computing device to analyze and display human skin images. The system acquires a digital image from a camera or scanner. Subsequently, the system determines which area(s) of the image to analyze using landmarks such as the corner of the eye. The determined areas are then analyzed to locate skin defects such as red spots, and the defects are visually identified on a display. A severity is calculated for the defects and the severity is compared to an average skin severity associated with a population of people. In addition, a simulation is generated and displayed showing an improvement to the defect areas.
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates in general to an apparatus and methods for displaying information associated with a plurality of skin defects and in particular for determining and displaying the location of one or more analysis areas and defect areas associated with a digital image of human skin and for determining the severity of these defects as well as displaying an improvement and/or worsening to the defect areas.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Countless individuals all over the world seek to improve their physical appearance through the use of cosmetics and skin care treatments. As a result there is an extremely large choice of available products for consumers to choose from. Often, the individual consumer finds it difficult to determine what type of products to apply and how to apply them to best improve their own personal skin type and condition. This problem is compounded as the individual's skin condition changes over time and/or society's norms change over time.
Beauty counselors at retail cosmetics counters are charged with identifying defects in a client's skin. Once the defects are identified the counselor must communicate the type, quantity, and location of those defects to the client for discussion. Finally, the counselor must recommend products and application techniques aimed at improving the appearance of the identified defects and demonstrate the improvement to the customer.......