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Method for authenticating animation

  • US 6,993,162 B2
  • Filed: 06/15/2001
  • Issued: 01/31/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/15/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for authenticating animation, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) converting a captured image into three-dimensional wire mesh data representing a three-dimensional exterior shape of the image having a plurality of line segments for permitting animation of the image;

    (b) providing movement data, which directs movement of the wire mesh data, and texture data indicating the covering for the wire mesh;

    (c) electronically transmitting the three-dimensional wire mesh data, texture data and movement data;

    (d) encrypting the movement data; and

    (e) electronically transmitting the encrypted movement data for verifying that the animation is unaltered during transmission from its source.

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