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Automatic avatar creation

US8692830B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2010
Grant dateApr 8, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/5553
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A three-dimensional (“3D”) avatar can be automatically created that resembles the physical appearance of an individual captured in one or more input images or video frames. The avatar can be further customized by the individual in an editing environment and used in various applications, including but not limited to gaming, social networking and video conferencing.

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