Systems and methods for communicating through computer animated images
US6577998B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10L2021/105
- 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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