System and method for avatar management and selection
US9357174B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/52
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A video communication system that replaces actual live images of the participating users with animated avatars. A method may include selecting an avatar, initiating communication, capturing an image, detecting a face in the image, extracting features from the face, converting the facial features to avatar parameters, and transmitting at least one of the avatar selection or avatar parameters. The system is configured to allow a user to select a new avatar during active communication with a remote user.
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