System and method for generating an animatable character
First Claim
1. A method for generating a character in a computer system comprising:
- constructing a skeleton of a predetermined object;
superimposing the skeleton with a digital image wherein the digital image includes the predetermined object; and
preparing the digital image, wherein preparing the digital image includes performing background subtraction using a parameter of the skeleton.
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Abstract
A system and method are disclosed for generating an animatable object. A skeleton of the desired character is constructed by the user utilizing various predetermined components. These predetermined components include a various selection of rods and joints. The rods are static components which remain rigid during motion, while the various joints are moveable components. A static digitized image, for example, an image of the user, is utilized and a constructed skeleton is superimposed onto it. The desired object, such as the image of the user, can then be extracted from the background of the digital image and the resulting personal character can then be animated, for instance by selecting and dragging one of the hands with a mouse.
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1. A method for generating a character in a computer system comprising:
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constructing a skeleton of a predetermined object; superimposing the skeleton with a digital image wherein the digital image includes the predetermined object; and preparing the digital image, wherein preparing the digital image includes performing background subtraction using a parameter of the skeleton. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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