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Apparatus and method for capturing the expression of a performer

US8194093B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2004
Grant dateJun 5, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V10/245
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is described comprising: applying a series of curves on specified regions of a performer's face; tracking the movement of the series of curves during a motion capture session; and generating motion data representing the movement of the performer's face using the tracked movement of the series of curves.

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