Abstract: A method for computer animation includes receiving an input file that includes an asset geometry, where the asset geometry defines an asset mesh structure, where the asset geometry may exclude an internal support frame, and where logic for custom deformation steps may be included, altogether in a fashion portable and made to produce consistent results across multiple different software and/or hardware platform environments and/or across real-time and/or offline scenarios. The method also includes applying at least one deformer to the asset mesh structure, where the at least one deformer includes a plurality of user-selectable deformer channels, and where each deformer channel is associated with at least a portion of the asset mesh structure and is configured to adjust a visual appearance of the associated portion of the asset mesh structure.

Abstract: A computerized method for generating an electronic investment contract. The electronic investment contract provides enhanced flexibility through the use of one or more investor-selectable asset exposure parameters linked to one or more investment asset categories. These asset exposure parameters may be specified in the form of an allocation parameter associated with a corresponding response parameter, or in the form of an investment-percentage-weight parameter, or in the form of an amount-of-asset-exposure parameter. More specifically, an investment identifier is used to uniquely specify a corresponding investment contract. Each of one or more investment identifiers is associated with an investment amount and one or more asset category identifiers. The asset category identifier uniquely specifies an investment asset category. Each of one or more asset category identifiers is associated with a corresponding asset exposure parameter.

Abstract: A computerized method for generating an electronic investment contract. The electronic investment contract provides enhanced flexibility through the use of investor-selectable allocation parameters and response parameters linked to one or more investment asset categories. More specifically, an investment identifier is used to uniquely specify a corresponding electronic investment contract. Each of one or more investment identifiers is associated with an investment amount and one or more asset category identifiers. The asset category identifier uniquely specifies an investment asset category, and it is associated with a corresponding allocation parameter and a corresponding response parameter. The allocation parameter specifies an allocation amount to be indexed to the corresponding asset category identifier, and the response parameter specifies a relationship between the allocation amount and any subsequent price and/or net worth changes in the corresponding investment asset category.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus and method controls and implements a goal-directed financial assets management system. The operative system receives investor deposits at selected levels of correspondence to established capital markets. A proportionality factor, or "market multiple" MM, is established as a measure of correspondence between the account and each market or asset of interest. The operative system periodically enters new account data and adjusts the individual accounts in response thereto. The system determines a net position change which is translated into aggregate purchase/sale orders of various market index futures contracts or other capital instruments. The system automatically adjusts the risk exposure in any asset category to prevent its reaching an excessive level. As a result, an account can never lose more than the amount deposited. The data processing system provides efficient operation and low transaction fees to the participating investors.