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Method and apparatus for controlling transformation of two and three-dimensional images
Assignee: Hanger Solutions LLC
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Filing: 1997-06-25
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Granted: 2000-11-14
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Expires: 2017-06-25
Abstract
Abstract Methods and apparatuses described herein automate and confer additive properties to morphs (modification of a starting graphical image to a destination graphical image). The enhanced automated additive morphs created by this invention extend the currently limited scope of animation techniques, creating: moving morphs, where characters can speak, move, and emote during the morphing process; parametric character creation, where features can be sequentially added to a character to create a wide variety of resulting characters; behavioral transference, where character behavior can be automatically transferred to newly created characters, and behavioral layering whereby sequential behavior patterns can be concurrently transferred or imparted to a character. The present invention allows an animator to create, animate, control and transform two and three dimensional images instantaneously and fluidly. The invention provides a superior solution at significantly less cost which extends the range and properties of existing state of the art animation.
Inventors
- 👤 Christopher D Shaw
- 👤 Orion Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 11:10
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06T; G06T13/00; G06T13/20; G06T13/40; G06T13/80; G06T2210/00; G06T2210/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A method of modifying a graphical image comprising: (a) generating a starting graphical image of a character, said character capable of expressing a plurality of transformations; (b) retrieving a first set of modification data from a library, each set of modification data stored in said library being related to a transformation; (c) multiplying said first set of modification data by a first multiplication value; (d) modifying said starting graphical image based on said first set of modification data multiplied by said multiplier value.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
83 words
A method of modifying a graphical image comprising: (a) generating a starting graphical image of a character, said character capable of expressing a plurality of transformations; (b) retrieving a first set of modification data from a library, each set of modification data stored in said library being related to a transformation; (c) multiplying said first set of modification data by a first multiplication value; (d) modifying said starting graphical image based on said first set of modification data multiplied by said multiplier value.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
127 words
A method of modifying a graphical image comprising: (a) generating a starting graphical image of a character, said character capable of expressing a plurality of emotions; (b) retrieving a first set of modification data from a library, each set of modification data stored in said library being related to an expression of an emotion; (c) multiplying said first set of modification data by a first multiplication value; (d) modifying said starting graphical image based on said first set of modification data multiplied by said multiplier value; (e) generating a first random number; (f) comparing said first random number with a first probability value; (g) selecting a new amount for said first multiplication value based on said comparison in step (f); and (h) repeating steps (c) and (d).
Claim 4
Independent Claim
127 words
A method of modifying a graphical image comprising: (a) generating a starting graphical image of a character, said character capable of expressing a plurality of emotions; (b) retrieving a first set of modification data from a library, each set of modification data stored in said library being related to an expression of an emotion; (c) multiplying said first set of modification data by a first multiplication value; (d) modifying said starting graphical image based on said first set of modification data multiplied by said multiplier value; (e) generating a first random number; (f) comparing said first random number with a first probability value; (g) selecting a new amount for said first multiplication value based on said comparison in step (f); and (h) repeating steps (c) and (d).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
74 words
The method claim 2, further comprising: (e) generating a second random number; (f) comparing said second random number with a second probability value; (g) selecting a second set of modification data based on said comparison in step (f); and (h) multiplying said second set of modification data by a second multiplication value; and (i) modifying said starting graphical image based on a said second set of modification data multiplied by said second multiplication value.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
73 words
The method claim 2, further comprising: (i) generating a second random number; (j) comparing said second random number with a second probability value; (k) selecting a second set of modification data based on said comparison in step (j); (l) multiplying said second set of modifcation data by a second multiplication value; and (m) modifying said starting graphical image based on a said second set of modification data multiplied by said second multiplication value.
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