Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Computer graphics processing – Animation
Patent
1997-10-15
2000-09-12
Zimmerman, Mark K.
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Computer graphics processing
Animation
345473, G06T 1300
Patent
active
061184594
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a system and method for providing an animatable character displayed via a computer system. The character can be made animatable by utilizing ajoint which connects two portions of the character. When one portion of the character is rotated, or moved, with respect to the other portion of the character, then the dimensions of the portion which is being moved remain the same as prior to motion. Accordingly, the present invention can provide an animatable character by utilizing a single image of the character and moving various portions of the character while maintaining the integrity of the character's dimensions.
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Electric Planet, Inc.
Padmanabhan Mano
Zimmerman Mark K.
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