Systems and methods for communicating through computer animated images
US5923337A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T13/80
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The current method and system generates an animation sequence for a live character during communication. In response to a performer's voice and other inputs, the animation sequence of the character is generated on a real-time basis and approximates human speech. The animated character is capable of expressing certain predetermined states of mind such as happy, angry and surprised. In addition, the animated character is also capable of approximating natural movements associated with speech.
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