Path and speed based character control
US9508176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/6607
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A 3D animation environment that includes an animation object is generated. A movement speed is assigned to object the 3D animation environment. An animation path containing at least first and second waypoints is generated. An animation sequence is generated by identifying a first section of the animation path connected to the first waypoint. A first animation of the animation object is generated in which the animation object moves along the first section of the path at the movement speed. A spatial gap in the animation path is identified between the first and second waypoints. A second animation of the animation object is generated in which the animation object moves, by keyframe animation, from the first waypoint to the second waypoint. A third animation of the animation object is generated in which the animation object moves along at least a second portion of the path at the movement speed.
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