Generating an asset for interactive entertainment using digital image capture
US8395614B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/6009
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods and apparatus for generating an asset for a simulated environment using digital image capture are disclosed. An outline of an object in a digital image is automatically traced to generate data representing a two-dimensional polygon that encompasses the object. The outline is traced without relying on further input from a user once the digital image of the object has been captured. A portion of the digital image bounded by the two-dimensional polygon is separated from a remaining portion of the digital image. The portion of the image bounded by the two-dimensional polygon is associated with an asset in the simulated environment.
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