Patents Assigned to Taaz, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9142054
    Abstract: A system and method for digital hair coloring is described. A starting image of a subject including a hair region is obtained. At least one foreground selection of the starting image is obtained, the foreground selection including a portion of the hair region. At least one background selection of the starting image excluding the hair region is obtained. A matte defining a calculated foreground area of the starting image is calculated based on the foreground selection and the background selection. A target color distribution based on a target hair color is obtained. A color image is generated by applying a color transformation based on the target color distribution to at least the calculated foreground area of the starting image. An output image is generated from the colored image and the starting image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: TAAZ, INC.
    Inventors: Satya P. Mallick, Hui Qiao, David Kriegman
  • Patent number: 9058765
    Abstract: A system and methods for creating and sharing personalized virtual makeovers comprising algorithms for applying virtual cosmetics, hairstyles and accessories to a digital portrait of an individual using described techniques that produce a revised image with a realistic appearance. The system may calculate positions of the boundaries of facial features such as eyes, lips and hair, or provide the user a sophisticated adjustment method. The invention places and shapes virtual cosmetics, hairstyles and accessories to precisely calculated locations, blending colors and shading for a realistic and lifelike result. Accessories such as eyeglasses and jewelry are also realistically applied. The system comprises individual makeover editors for skin, eyes, lips, hair and accessories. Virtual makeovers may be shared, including allowing multiple users modify the same image simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: TAAZ, INC.
    Inventors: Satya Mallick, Kevin Barnes, David Kriegman
  • Patent number: 9058605
    Abstract: A method for simulating accessory display on a subject. An accessory is coupled with a mount with at least one contact portion configured to contact the accessory. The mount is positioned in at least one orientation with respect to an imaging device. At least one accessory image is captured of the accessory coupled with the mount in the at least one orientation using the imaging device. At least one accessory matte image is captured. At least one accessory foreground matte is generated for the at least one accessory. An accessory background matte is generated for the at least one accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: TAAZ, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Flagg, Satya Mallick, David Kriegman
  • Publication number: 20150091938
    Abstract: A system and method for digital hair coloring is described. A starting image of a subject including a hair region is obtained. At least one foreground selection of the starting image is obtained, the foreground selection including a portion of the hair region. At least one background selection of the starting image excluding the hair region is obtained. A matte defining a calculated foreground area of the starting image is calculated based on the foreground selection and the background selection. A target color distribution based on a target hair color is obtained. A color image is generated by applying a color transformation based on the target color distribution to at least the calculated foreground area of the starting image. An output image is generated from the colored image and the starting image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: TAAZ, INC.
    Inventors: Satya P. Mallick, Hui Qiao, David Kriegman
  • Patent number: 8884980
    Abstract: A system and method for digital hair coloring is described. A starting image of a subject including a hair region is obtained. At least one foreground selection of the starting image is obtained, the foreground selection including a portion of the hair region. At least one background selection of the starting image excluding the hair region is obtained. A matte defining a calculated foreground area of the starting image is calculated based on the foreground selection and the background selection. A target color distribution based on a target hair color is obtained. A color image is generated by applying a color transformation based on the target color distribution to at least the calculated foreground area of the starting image. An output image is generated from the colored image and the starting image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Taaz, Inc.
    Inventors: Satya P. Mallick, Hui Qiao, David Kriegman