Methods for providing realistic animation of autonomous objects through improved animation control signal processing
US8531466B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T13/20
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for creating autonomous agents or objects. Agents reactions to physical forces are modeled as springs. A signal representing a force or velocity change for one animation control is processed to produce realistic reaction effects. The signal may be filtered two or more times, each filter typically having a different time lag and/or filter width. The filtered signals are combined, with weightings, to produce an animation control signal. The animation control signal is then applied to the same or a different animation control to influence motion of the object or agent.
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