Systems and methods for communicating through computer animated

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1996-04-23

1999-07-13

Burwell, Joseph R.

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Computer graphics processing

Animation

G06T 1100

Patent

active

059233370

ABSTRACT:
The current method and system generates an animation sequence for a live character during communication. In response to a performer's voice and other inputs, the animation sequence of the character is generated on a real-time basis and approximates human speech. The animated character is capable of expressing certain predetermined states of mind such as happy, angry and surprised. In addition, the animated character is also capable of approximating natural movements associated with speech.

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