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Automated acquisition of video textures acquired from a digital camera for mapping to audio-driven deformable objects

US6856329B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2000
Grant dateFeb 15, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S345/949
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A technique for enhancing an audio-driven computer generated animation includes the step of mapping a video clip generated by a digital camera to an object displayed in the animation. Additionally, the object or the video clip can be deformed when selected events are detected during playback of the video clip.

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