Patents Assigned to Image Link Co., Ltd.
  • Systems and methods for communicating through computer animated images
    Patent number: 6577998
    Abstract: The current method and system generates an animation sequence for a live character during communication. In response to a performer's voice and other inputs, the animation sequence of the character is generated on a real-time basis and approximates human speech. The animated character is capable of expressing certain predetermined states of mind such as happy, angry and surprised. In addition, the animated character is also capable of approximating natural movements associated with speech.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Image Link Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Minoru Yamamoto
  • Systems and methods for communicating through computer animated images
    Patent number: 6208359
    Abstract: The current method and system generates an animation sequence for a live character during communication. In response to a performer's voice and other inputs, the animation sequence of the character is generated on a real-time basis and approximates human speech. The animated character is capable of expressing certain predetermined states of mind such as happy, angry and surprised. In addition, the animated character is also capable of approximating natural movements associated with speech.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Image Link Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Minoru Yamamoto
  • System and methods for communicating through computer animated images
    Patent number: 6169555
    Abstract: The method and system generates an animation sequence for a live character during communication. In response to a performer's voice and other inputs, the animation sequence of the character is generated on a real-time basis and approximates human speech. The animated character is capable of expressing certain predetermined states of mind such as happy, angry and surprised. In addition, the animated character is also capable of approximating natural movements associated with speech.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Image Link Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Minoru Yamamoto
  • Systems and methods for communicating through computer animated images
    Patent number: 5923337
    Abstract: The current method and system generates an animation sequence for a live character during communication. In response to a performer's voice and other inputs, the animation sequence of the character is generated on a real-time basis and approximates human speech. The animated character is capable of expressing certain predetermined states of mind such as happy, angry and surprised. In addition, the animated character is also capable of approximating natural movements associated with speech.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Image Link Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Minoru Yamamoto