Avatar animation in virtual conferencing
US11765320B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T17/20
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to a general aspect, a method can include receiving a photo of a virtual conference participant, and a depth map based on the photo, and generating a plurality of synthesized images based on the photo. The plurality of synthesized images can have respective simulated gaze directions of the virtual conference participant. The method can also include receiving, during a virtual conference, an indication of a current gaze direction of the virtual conference participant. The method can further include animating, in a display of the virtual conference, an avatar corresponding with the virtual conference participant. The avatar can be based on the photo. Animating the avatar can be based on the photo, the depth map and at least one synthesized image of the plurality of synthesized images, the at least one synthesized image corresponding with the current gaze direction.
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