ANIMATED DELIVERY OF ELECTRONIC MESSAGES

摘要

An electronic message is transformed into moving images uttering the content of the electronic message. Methods of the present invention may be implemented on devices such as smart phones to enable users to compose text and select an animation character which may include cartoons, persons, animals, or avatars. The recipient is presented with an animation or video of the animation character with a voice that speaks the words of the text. The user may further select and include a catch-phrase associated with the character. The user may further select a background music identifier and a background music associated with the background music identifier is played back while the animated text is being presented. The user may further select a type of animation and the animation character will be animated according to the type of animation.

主权项

1. A machine implemented method of communicating, comprising:
(i) composing an electronic message; (ii) selecting an animation character; (iii) transmitting the electronic message and animation character; (iv) receiving the electronic message and animation character; (v) converting the electronic message into speech; (vi) generating moving images of the animation character; (vii) transmitting the speech and moving images; (viii) receiving the speech and moving images; (ix) outputting the speech; and (x) displaying the moving images.