Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Computer graphics processing – Animation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-20
2006-06-20
Nguyen, Phu K. (Department: 2673)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Computer graphics processing
Animation
C345S473000, C345S475000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07064762
ABSTRACT:
Complex computer graphics forms and motions can be constructed either by hand or with motion or geometry capture technologies, once they are created, they are difficult to modify, particularly at runtime. Interpolation provides a way to leverage artist-generated source material. Methodologies for efficient runtime interpolation between multiple forms or multiple motion segments enables computers to perform more realistic animation in real-time. Shape interpolation is applied to predefined figures to create smoothly skinned figures that deform in natural ways. Predefined figures are selected using a search technique that reduces the amount of interpolation required to produce real-time animation.
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Aronson David Floyd
Boyd Charles N.
Gosalia Anuj B.
Martin David John
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