Request for Proposal
Technology to Measure Skin Moisture, Color, Surface Shape, and Elasticity by Analysis of Smartphone Facial Images
Status: RFP is Closed
Request for Proposal
Opportunity
Joint/contract development, technology licensing
Timeline
Phase 1 – Concept verification: 6 months
Phase 2 – Technology development: 1 year after Phase 1
Financials
Necessary development expense will be covered
(Details to be discussed).
RFP Title
NineSigma, representing Shiseido* (http: //www.shiseidogroup.jp/), seeks an image analysis technology to measure any one of skin moisture, color, clarity/complexion, surface shape, and elasticity/resilience of skin. While Shiseido hopes to apply this technology to facial images taken by smartphones in the future, its aim with this request includes technologies and approaches from different technological areas.
Shiseido is aiming to implement proposed technologies and ideas on commercial products (apps), which are due to be released in 2020.
*Shiseido: SHISEIDO CO., LTD. and SHISEIDO JAPAN CO., LTD.
L*: 55–75
a*: 5–20
b*: 10–25
Fig. Example of a face picture for analysis
Possible Approaches
In addition to technologies with a history of full-face application, Shiseido also welcomes technologies from other technological fields, such as:
Background
Shiseido, a client of NineSigma, seeks an image processing technology that can enable measurement of indices such as skin moisture, color, clarity/complexion, surface shape, and elasticity/resilience based on full-face photographic images, with the goal of being able to assess the facial skin condition of subjects in a simple manner.
At the same time, Shiseido believes that technologies for measuring such physical properties and indices have probably already been developed in a broad range of sectors, from agriculture to foodstuffs, healthcare, and manufacturing. Shiseido believes that among these technologies there must be one that can be applied to the aims it is seeking to achieve.
Therefore, our client, Shiseido, has issued this open request in order to further accelerate their technology development and thereby establish such technology quickly.
Notes on Response
Proposal shall have clear points and should not include confidential information. Supplemental files may be submitted in addition to the proposal.
Response evaluation
The client will evaluate all responses with the following criteria.
Anticipated Project Process
After reviewing submitted proposals, the client possibly ask clarifying questions before selecting the most suitable candidates for collaboration. The client will select best candidates through evaluations. During the selection process, the client may execute NDA with selected respondents, seek further information disclosure, and discuss specific development targets or potential opportunities.
The client will execute necessary agreements with the selected respondents and move to the advanced development phase. Specifics of any collaboration will be determined through consultation with the concerned parties.
Name | Creation Time | |
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AdditionalInformationSheet.docx | Nov 29, 2018 | |
RFP_2018_3900-SkinMoisture,Color,Elasticity.pdf | Dec 25, 2018 |