2010-06-16

Virtual Mirror - Try Before You Buy

IBM Helps Retailers Respond to Changing Consumer Behavior

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IBM and business partner EZFace, Inc. is giving consumers a new way to experiment with make-up and hair color through its "Virtual Mirror Kiosk," a virtual reality tool that allows users to "try on" cosmetics at the beauty counter without having to use brushes or wipes. Shoppers can snap a digital self-portrait using the kiosk's camera, swipe a beauty product's barcode and virtually apply it to their hair, face, eyes or lips producing a realistic simulation of a makeover -- without a mess. Customers can share a photo of their virtual makeover via email and social networks such as Facebook to solicit quick advice from friends. IBM and EZFace are demonstrating "Virtual Mirror" at booth #2163.








Silhouette Virtual Mirror for iPhone

Have you ever wondered what you look like wearing glasses? "Silhouette Virtual Mirror"  let's you try on Silhouette rimless eyewear. Just take a picture of yourself or choose one from your photo album and select the model you want to try on (eyeglasses or sunglasses). You can choose different shapes and frame colours. If you like what you see, save your photo in your album and share it with friends via email.

The Power User feature let's you try on more glasses: by simply shaking your iPhone, you can switch between the Silhouette models.
Try Virtual Mirror online at www.silhouette.com 












Sources
IBM Press room - 2009-01-12 IBM Helps Retailers Respond to Changing Consumer Behavior - United States
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/26441.wss
Default Viral Title Player
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1079049304?bctid=90377881001
EZface - The Best-Selling Virtual Makeover
http://ezface.com/EZface/Index.aspx
Silhouette Virtual Mirror
http://www.silhouette.com/iphoneapp/
Ray-Ban Official Web Site | Virtual Mirror - USA
http://www.ray-ban.com/usa/science/virtual-mirror
YouTube - Reflection: Virtual Mirror
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGryj-2OZ8I&feature=fvw
Screenshots Fit3dlive by FittingBox
http://www.slideshare.net/misteroo/screenshots-fit3dlive-by-fittingbox-presentation?from=ss_embed

Related
IBM’s Virtual Mirror Brings Augmented Reality to Makeup Counters (video) | Singularity Hub
http://singularityhub.com/2010/06/15/ibms-virtual-mirror-brings-augmented-reality-to-makeup-counters-video/
IBM Debuts "Virtual Mirror" Kiosks For Hair and Makeup Help
http://www.geeksugar.com/IBM-Debuts-Virtual-Mirror-Kiosks-Hair-Makeup-Help-2674876
Interactive Cosmetic Trials - EZface Virtual Mirror Lets You Digitally Try on Makeup (GALLERY)
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-face-time-ez-virtual-mirror-reflects-makeup-choices
NRF: IBM presents the Virtual Mirror | Digital Signage Today
http://www.digitalsignagetoday.com/video_gallery.php?v=1790
Silhouette - Try glasses online - TITAN MINIMAL ART Special Edition
http://www.silhouette.com/#/virtualmirror/EN/home/