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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 15, 2001
Thomas M. Stephany, Churchville, NY (US);
Majid Rabbani, Pittsford, NY (US);
John R. Squilla, Rochester, NY (US);
Donald E. Olson, Rochester, NY (US);
Thomas M. Stephany, Churchville, NY (US);
Majid Rabbani, Pittsford, NY (US);
John R. Squilla, Rochester, NY (US);
Donald E. Olson, Rochester, NY (US);
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY (US);
Abstract
A method for authenticating animation, the method comprises the steps of capturing an image; converting the captured image into a wire mesh data for permitting animation of the image; providing movement data, which directs movement of the wire mesh data, and texture data indicating the covering for the wire mesh; electronically transmitting the wire mesh data, texture data and movement data; encrypting the movement data; and electronically transmitting the encryption the movement data for verifying that the animation is unaltered during transmission from its source.