Avatar-based video encoding

W Li, Y Du, X Tong - US Patent 9,589,357, 2017 - Google Patents
Techniques are disclosed for performing avatar-based video encoding. In some
embodiments, a video recording of an individual may be encoded utilizing an avatar that is …

System and method for avatar management and selection

W Li, X Tong, Y Du, W Hu, Y Zhang - US Patent 9,357,174, 2016 - Google Patents
A video communication system that replaces actual live images of the participating users
with animated avatars. A method may include selecting an avatar, initiating communication …

Avatar facial expression techniques

Y Du, X Tong, W Hu, Y Zhang - US Patent 9,330,483, 2016 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A method and apparatus for capturing and representing 3D wireframe,
color and shading of facial expressions are pro vided, wherein the method includes the …

Animation of photo-images via fitting of combined models

Y Yomdin, G Dinkin - US Patent 9,240,067, 2016 - Google Patents
2012-04-23 Assigned to YEDA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD. reassignment
YEDA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS …

Automatically determining correspondences between three-dimensional models

S Corazza, E Gambaretto, C Piña… - US Patent 9,911,220, 2018 - Google Patents
The present disclosure is directed to integrating external 3D models into a character creation
system. In general, a character creation system imports an external 3D model by …

Systems and methods for obtaining a pupillary distance measurement using a mobile computing device

J Coon - US Patent 9,236,024, 2016 - Google Patents
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5,281,957 5,428,448 5,485,399 5,550,602 5,592,248 5,631,718 5,666,957 5,682.210 …

Systems and methods for rendering virtual try-on products

A Gravois, R Engle - US Patent 9,378,584, 2016 - Google Patents
A computer-implemented method for rendering virtual try-on products is described. A first
render viewpoint is selected of a virtual 3-D space that includes a 3-D model of at least a …

Systems and methods for adjusting a virtual try-on

J Coon, R Engle - US Patent 9,286,715, 2016 - Google Patents
According to at least one embodiment, a computer-implemented method for generating a
virtual try-on is described. A first model is obtained. The first model includes a first set of …

Systems and methods for generating a 3-D model of a virtual try-on product

A Gravois, R Engle - US Patent 9,311,746, 2016 - Google Patents
A computer-implemented method for generating a three-di mensional (3-D) model of a
virtual try-on product. At least a portion of an object is scanned. The object includes at least …

Communication using interactive avatars

X Tong, W Li, Y Du, W Hu, Y Zhang - US Patent 9,386,268, 2016 - Google Patents
Generally this disclosure describes a video communication system that replaces actual live
images of the participating users with animated avatars. A method may include selecting an …