Method of generating surface definitions usable in computer-generated imagery to include procedurally-generated microdetail
US11055911B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T17/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer-implemented method and system for modeling an outer surface, such as skin. The method includes, under the control of one or more computer systems configured with executable instructions, defining a plurality of microstructures such as microstructures to be displayed in microstructure locations on a geometric model of a character or inanimate object, and generating a volumetric mesh including the plurality of microstructures. The volumetric mesh is configured to be applied to the geometric model as an outer surface (e.g., skin) covering the geometric model.
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