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Computer animation method for creating computer generated animated characters

US6317132A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2000
Grant dateNov 13, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T13/40
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In computer animation a system and method for portraying animated characters which convey human-like emotions, by body movements, and human-like body movements. The gestures, for example, arm movements, are synthesized using controlled stochastic functions.

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