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Semantic Rigging of Avatars

  • US 20120139899A1
  • Filed: 12/06/2010
  • Published: 06/07/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/06/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for generating a virtual rig to animate a virtual three-dimensional representation of an object, the method comprising:

  • receiving a mesh that includes a plurality of vertices to provide a virtual three-dimensional representation of an object, the plurality of vertices defining a plurality of polygons that define a virtual three-dimensional representation of a surface of the object;

    associating a plurality of semantic identifiers with the plurality of respective vertices, each semantic identifier specifying a respective feature of the object; and

    generating a virtual rig that is capable of maneuvering the mesh to a plurality of configurations, using one or more processors, based on association of the plurality of semantic identifiers with the plurality of respective vertices to animate the virtual three-dimensional representation of the object.

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