Communication using avatar
US9398262B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/8146
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Generally this disclosure describes 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.
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