Rapid computer modeling of faces for animation

Details Rapid computer modeling of faces for animation Rapid computer modeling of faces for animation

2005-12-27

2005-12-27

Boudreau, Leo (Department: 2621)

Image analysis

Applications

Personnel identification

C382S103000, C382S165000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06980671

ABSTRACT:
Described herein is a technique for creating a 3D face model using images obtained from an inexpensive camera associated with a general-purpose computer. Two still images of the user are captured, and two video sequences. The user is asked to identify five facial features, which are used to calculate a mask and to perform fitting operations. Based on a comparison of the still images, deformation vectors are applied to a neutral face model to create the 3D model. The video sequences are used to create a texture map. The process of creating the texture map references the previously obtained 3D model to determine poses of the sequential video images.

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