摘要 |
A system and method are provided for creating and displaying interactive computer characters on sports stadium and arena video screens. A virtual character or avatar is create by a computer and controlled by the computer's joystick and keyboard. Further control is provided by a voice activated device attached to the computer's joystick. This device allows the operator to control specific-functions, such as moving the avatar's mouth, by speaking into the microphone. The video output of the computer is then displayed on the extremely large video screen of a sports stadium or arena. The display of the avatar can be enhanced by superimposing it over a live video picture of fans in the venue, captured by a video camera.
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