Method and apparatus for synchronizing a computer-animated model with an audio wave output
AssigneeU.S. Philips Corporation
InventorDOUGLAS N. TEDD
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Abstract
A computer-animated image of a video model is stored for synchronized outputting with an audio wave. When receiving the audio wave representation, the model is dynamically varied under control of the audio wave, and outputted together with the audio wave. In particular, an image parameter is associated to the model. By measuring an actual audio wave amplitude, and mapping the amplitude in a multivalued or analog manner on the image parameter the outputting is synchronized.
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A method for synchronizing a computer-animated model to an audio wave output, said method comprising the steps of storing a computer-animated image of said model, receiving an audio wave representation, dynamically varying said model under control of said audio wave, and outputting said dynamically varied model together with said audio wave,
- said method being characterized by associating to said model an image parameter, measuring an actual audio wave amplitude, and mapping said amplitude in a multivalued or analog manner on said image parameter for synchronized outputting.
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