Patent ID: 9183660
Filing Date: 2015-11-10
Classification: G06K,G06T

Abstract:
1. A computer implemented method comprising: receiving a first set of weights for a first blendshape to be applied to a neutral animated expression, the first blendshape comprising a first set of vertex displacements that represents the difference between a first animated expression and the neutral animated expression; receiving a second set of weights for a second blendshape to be applied to the neutral animated expression, the second blendshape comprising a second set of vertex displacements that represents the difference between a second animated expression and the neutral animated expression; for common vertices in the neutral animated expression that are associated with both the first blendshape and the second blendshape, generating a third set of vertex displacements by combining, in a nonlinear manner, data comprising: applying, with one or more processors, the third set of vertex displacements to the common vertices to move the common vertices in the neutral animated expression to new locations and thereby produce a new animated expression; and rendering the new animated expression to generate a two-dimensional image for display on a display device.