Method and apparatus for using captured high density motion for animation
US6633294B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T7/20
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A technique for high-resolution motion capture according to the present invention includes a high-resolution makeup scheme and calibration object to optimize data capture. Data reduction and processing techniques reduce noise in the raw data and result in sufficient captured data to permit the use of several different image-processing techniques alone or in combination. The processed image data may be used to drive an animated character. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
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