Avatar animation in virtual conferencing

    公开(公告)号:US11765320B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-19

    申请号:US17444890

    申请日:2021-08-11

    Applicant: Google LLC

    Abstract: According to a general aspect, a method can include receiving a photo of a virtual conference participant, and a depth map based on the photo, and generating a plurality of synthesized images based on the photo. The plurality of synthesized images can have respective simulated gaze directions of the virtual conference participant. The method can also include receiving, during a virtual conference, an indication of a current gaze direction of the virtual conference participant. The method can further include animating, in a display of the virtual conference, an avatar corresponding with the virtual conference participant. The avatar can be based on the photo. Animating the avatar can be based on the photo, the depth map and at least one synthesized image of the plurality of synthesized images, the at least one synthesized image corresponding with the current gaze direction.

    ANCHORED MESSAGES FOR AUGMENTED REALITY

    公开(公告)号:US20230122450A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-20

    申请号:US17451587

    申请日:2021-10-20

    Applicant: Google LLC

    Abstract: Augmented reality devices can be configured to display messages in response to sounds from an environment. A variety of techniques can be combined to localize and track the sources of the sounds in the environment. Messages created in response to the sounds can then be anchored to their corresponding sources in order to provide a user with a clear understanding of the location of sources of the messages. Additionally, these anchored messages can be enhanced with additional information, such as identification, to further the user’s understanding of the sources of the messages. The anchored messages can track relative movement to integrate with the AR environment.

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