Patent ID: 9280854
Filing Date: 2016-03-08
CPC Classification: G06T

Claim Text:
1. A method of making an at least partially customized figure emulating a subject, the comprising the steps of: obtaining at least two two-dimensional images of the face of the subject from different perspectives; processing the at least two two-dimensional images of the face of the subject with a computer processor to create a three dimensional model of the subject's face; scaling the three dimensional model of the subject's face to a predetermined size using a computer processor; automatically resizing at least some of the facial features of the three dimensional model according to one of a plurality of predetermined patterns, each corresponding to a predetermined template; applying the three dimensional model of the subject's face to a predetermined template having a predetermined perimeter adapted to interfit with the head of a figure preform that comprises at least a head; printing a mask based upon the template with the three dimensional model of the subject's face on a three dimensional color printer; and installing the printed mask at least partly in a recess on the head portion of the figure preform at least a portion of the perimeter of the recess corresponding to a portion of the perimeter of the mask.