Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and computer-readable storage medium

Abstract

A method is provided for generating output image data. The method comprises receiving image data representing an input image, the input image containing at least one facial image. The method further comprises recognizing the facial image in the image data, and recognizing facial features of the facial image. The method further comprises generating data representing a makeup image based on the recognized facial features, the makeup image providing information assisting in the application of makeup. The method also comprises generating output image data representing the makeup image superimposed on the facial image.

1 . An apparatus comprising:
 a receiving unit configured to receive image data representing an input image, the input image containing at least one facial image;   a recognition unit configured to recognize the facial image in the image data, and recognize facial features of the facial image;   a makeup image generation unit configured to generate data representing a makeup image based on the recognized facial features, the makeup image providing information assisting in the application of makeup; and   a display generation unit configured to generate output image data representing the makeup image superimposed on the facial image.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the makeup image depicts a first step in a makeup procedure to be performed. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the makeup image depicts a final result of a makeup procedure, the makeup image being modified, after applications of makeup to a facial feature, by removing or making transparent a portion of the makeup image corresponding to the applied makeup on the facial feature. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , comprising a progress determining unit configured to:
 compare the recognized facial image with a makeup completion image depicting a completed makeup operation performed according to a makeup procedure, and   determine a progress degree toward completion of the makeup procedure.   
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the makeup image generation unit is configured to modify the makeup image based on the determined progress degree. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the display generation unit is configured to generate the output image data representing the makeup completion image superimposed on the facial image. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the modified makeup image depicts a second step in the makeup procedure to be performed. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , comprising an analyzing unit configured to analyze information corresponding to the recognized facial features. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the information corresponding to the recognized facial features includes at least one of texture information of the facial features, or shape information of the facial features. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , comprising a recommendation unit configured to select a makeup pattern for use in generating the makeup image. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the makeup pattern is based on the recognized facial features. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the recommendation unit is configured to select the makeup pattern based on a mode indicating a style preference, the makeup pattern conforming to the style preference. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the recommendation unit is configured to select a plurality of recommended makeup patterns. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the recognition unit is configured to iteratively perform recognition processing on the image data to detect a change in position of the facial features; and   the display generation unit is configured to generate the output image data representing the makeup image transformed according to the position of the facial features.   
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , comprising a display unit configured to display the output image data. 
     
     
         16 . A method comprising:
 receiving image data representing an input image, the input image containing at least one facial image;   recognizing the facial image in the image data, and recognizing facial features of the facial image;   generating data representing a makeup image based on the recognized facial features, the makeup image providing information assisting in the application of makeup; and   generating output image data representing the makeup image superimposed on the facial image.   
     
     
         17 . A tangibly embodied non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause a computer to perform a method, comprising:
 receiving image data representing an input image, the input image containing at least one facial image;   recognizing the facial image in the image data, and recognizing facial features of the facial image;   generating data representing a makeup image based on the recognized facial features, the makeup image providing information assisting in the application of makeup; and   generating output image data representing the makeup image superimposed on the facial image.   
     
     
         18 . An apparatus comprising:
 receiving means for receiving image data representing an input image, the input image containing at least one facial image;   recognition means for recognizing the facial image in the image data, and recognizing facial features of the facial image;   makeup image generation means for generating data representing a makeup image based on the recognized facial features, the makeup image providing information assisting in the application of makeup; and   display generation means for generating output image data representing the makeup image superimposed on the facial image.