Skin and flesh simulation using finite elements, biphasic materials, and rest state retargeting
US9251618B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F30/23
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The movement of skin on an animated target, such as a character or other object, is simulated via a simulation software application. The software application creates a finite element model (FEM) comprising a plurality of finite elements based on an animated target. The software application attaches a first constraint force to a node associated with a first finite element in the plurality of finite elements. The software application attaches a second constraint force to the node. The software application detects a movement of the first finite element that results in a corresponding movement of the node. The software application determines a new position for the node based on the movement of at least one of the first finite element, the first constraint force, and the second constraint force.
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