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Patent Inventor Names
Wei Hu0
Xiaofeng Tong0
Yangzhou Du0
Yimin Zhang0
Wenlong Li0
Date of Patent
May 31, 2016
Patent Application Number
13997266
Date Filed
April 9, 2012
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Patent abstract
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, capturing an image, detecting a face in the image, extracting features from the face, converting the facial features to avatar parameters, and transmitting at least one of the avatar selection or avatar parameters. The system is configured to allow a user to select a new avatar during active communication with a remote user.
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