NDLI: Highly realistic modeling of persons for 3D videoconferencing systems

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Wingbermuehle, J. Weik, S. Kopernik, A.
Copyright Year	1997
Description	Author affiliation: Inst. fur Theor. Nachrichtentech. und Inf., Hannover Univ., Germany (Wingbermuehle, J.)
Abstract	This contribution describes the creation of highly realistic 3D models of participants for distributed 3D videoconferencing systems. These models consist of a flexible triangle mesh surrounding an interior skeleton structure, which is based on a simplified human skeleton. The vertices of the predefined mesh template are arranged in rigid rings along the bones of the skeleton. Using 3D data obtained by a stereoscopic approach the size and shape of this initial mesh is adapted to the real person. Adaptation allows to texture the model from real images leading to a natural impression. The mesh organization in rigid rings gives an efficient way for surface deformation according to the skeleton movements. The resulting model is transmitted once and subsequently animated using the simple parameter set of the interior skeleton structure.
Starting Page	286
Ending Page	291
File Size	503802
Page Count	6
File Format	PDF
ISBN	0780337808
DOI	10.1109/MMSP.1997.602650
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	1997-06-23
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Teleconferencing Skeleton Joints Bones Humans Videoconference Animation Biological system modeling Torso Shape
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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