Composite Avatar Head Replacement for Accurate Identity Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional avatars generated by humans lack accurate representation of a user's identity and expressions, requiring significant manual work and time, and are prone to errors.
Innovation Solution
A composite avatar is generated by replacing the head of a manually-generated avatar with a machine-generated avatar, trained on three-dimensional scans of human heads, to accurately represent a user's facial features and expressions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a manually-generated avatar is used, then the avatar can be customized and created with artistic control, but the representation accuracy of user identity and expressions is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The avatar is divided into two distinct parts: a machine-generated head component that provides accurate facial feature representation, and a manually-generated body component that allows artistic customization. This segmentation enables each part to be optimized independently for its specific function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the machine-generated head with the manually-generated body to create a composite avatar. This combination integrates the strengths of both approaches: automated accuracy in facial representation and human creativity in overall design and customization.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a manually-generated avatar is used, then the avatar can be customized, but it requires significant manual work and time
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the avatar creation process into machine-generated head and manually-generated body, the patent reduces the time required for overall avatar creation. The machine component is generated automatically from user data, while only the body portion requires manual input.
Solution Approach 2:
The machine-generated head component serves itself by automatically extracting and representing accurate facial features from user images or scans, eliminating the need for manual sculpting or modeling of the head portion.
3Reliability
If a manually-generated avatar is used, then the avatar can be created with artistic control, but it is prone to errors in representing user identity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of sculpting and modeling the head with an automated machine-learning system that processes images and scans to generate accurate three-dimensional facial representations, eliminating human error in this critical aspect.
Solution Approach 2:
The machine-generated head is created as an accurate copy or representation of the user's actual facial features based on input images or scans, ensuring reliable identity representation without the errors that can occur in manual creation.
Data Source
AI summary
Examples are disclosed that relate to generating an avatar of a user that accurately represents an identity of the user. In one example, a manually-generated avatar including a first head connected to a body is received. Image data of a user is received from a camera. A machine-generated avatar of the user is generated, via an avatar machine-learning model, based at least on the image data. The avatar machine-learning model is trained on training data including a plurality of three-dimensional scans of human heads. The machine-generated avatar of the user comprises a second head having facial features that map to actual facial features of the user. A composite avatar of the user is generated by replacing the first head with the second head on the body of the manually-generated avatar. A graphical user interface including the composite avatar is displayed via a display device.