Patents by Inventor Galyn Susman

Galyn Susman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Computer controlled animation system based on definitional animated objects and methods of manipulating same
    Patent number: 5261041
    Abstract: A computer system and method for the generation and manipulation of animated objects in a computer-controlled environment. The animated objects include state data and methods defining the behavior of the object. The animated objects also have an associated affect volume and affect agents. An interaction manager controls the interaction between objects as the animation sequence progresses. An animation sequence is controlled by a set of rules, state graphs, or scripts. The behavior of objects is modeled using a descriptive and a mathematical representation. Objects containing visual characteristics are rendered to a display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventor: Galyn Susman