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Editable character action user interfaces

US9030477B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2011
Grant dateMay 12, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B27/034
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system includes a computing device that includes a memory configured to store instructions. The computing device also includes a processor configured to execute the instructions to perform a method that includes defining at least one of a location in a virtual scene and a time represented in a timeline as being associated with a performance of an animated character. The method also includes aggregating data that represents actions of the animation character for at least one of the defined location and the defined time. The method also includes presenting a user interface that includes a representation of the aggregated actions. The representation is editable to adjust at least one action included in the aggregation.

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