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The invention provides a method and an apparatus for decorating or coloring fingernails or toenails. According to the method, a subject's fingernail is scanned to obtain an image and the image is transferred to a computer. The computer then maps out the fingernail surface and scales a selected image

The invention provides a method and an apparatus for decorating or coloring fingernails or toenails. According to the method, a subject's fingernail is scanned to obtain an image and the image is transferred to a computer. The computer then maps out the fingernail surface and scales a selected image or design to fit on the fingernail. This information is then used by the computer to activate an inkjet assembly to print out the stored image on the fingernail surface.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for providing a design and a colorant on a fingernail comprising a finger positioning means, a camera for receiving at least one image of a subject-user's fingernail, an inkjet printing means and a microprocessor for operating photographic functions and for r

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for providing a design and a colorant on a fingernail comprising a finger positioning means, a camera for receiving at least one image of a subject-user's fingernail, an inkjet printing means and a microprocessor for operating photographic functions and for receiving said at least one fingernail image, said microprocessor further containing a memory having at least one stored image and a software program for mapping out the fingernail surface, and then activating said printing means in association with the fingernail surface map to produce a design of a stored image on said fingernail.