Patents by Inventor Patricia L. Gordon

Patricia L. Gordon 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).

  • Three dimensional animated figures
    Patent number: 7508393
    Abstract: A system comprising a plurality of three dimensional artificially animated portraits for performing preprogrammed animations of voice and facial expressions in the form of a scripted dialogue orchestrated by a central source. The system is operable to prepare animations of recorded voice and selected depictions of facial expressions to be transferred to the animated portraits and performed by the animated portraits. The system is operable to combine prepared animations in a scripted dialogue to be performed so as to mimic an interactive conversation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Inventors: Patricia L. Gordon, Robert E Glaser