COMMUNICATION USING AVATAR

摘要

Generally this disclosure describes 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.

主权项

1. A system, comprising:
a camera configured to capture images; a communication module configured to transmit and receive information; and one or more storage mediums having stored thereon, individually or in combination, instructions that when executed by one or more processors result in the following operations comprising: 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.