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Techniques for automatically maintaining continuity across discrete animation changes

US7737977B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2004
Grant dateJun 15, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T13/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques for automatically maintaining continuity in animation across discrete animation changes. Smooth animation is achieved without forcing the animator to manually calculate compensation values or introducing extra controls to the models that are animated. Continuity or smoothness of the animation is maintained as varying aspects of the animation change under continued authoring.

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