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Method for authenticating animation

US6993162B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2001
Grant dateJan 31, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N19/467
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for authenticating animation, the method comprises the steps of capturing an image; converting the captured image into a wire mesh data for permitting animation of the image; providing movement data, which directs movement of the wire mesh data, and texture data indicating the covering for the wire mesh; electronically transmitting the wire mesh data, texture data and movement data; encrypting the movement data; and electronically transmitting the encryption the movement data for verifying that the animation is unaltered during transmission from its source.

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