Arc-length reparameterization

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1996-08-07

2000-09-05

Zimmerman, Mark K.

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Computer graphics processing

Shape generating

345473, G06T 1100

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061150517

ABSTRACT:
A computer-implemented method and apparatus for reparameterizing a parametric function representing an animation feature in an animation system where the parametric function is represented by a curve having unequal arc-length per unit parameter. The system samples at intervals of the parameter along the length of the curve and then calculates the arc-length over each interval. Thereafter, one or more differentiable curves are fitted to the parameter, arc-length pairs.

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