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Lip and Voice Synchronization with SMS Messages for Mobile 3D Avatar (SMS 메시지에 따른 모바일 3D 아바타의 입술 모양과 음성 동기화)

  • Youn, Jae-Hong;Song, Yong-Gyu;Kim, Eun-Seok;Hur, Gi-Taek
    • Proceedings of the Korea Contents Association Conference
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    • 2006.11a
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    • pp.682-686
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    • 2006
  • There have been increasing interests in 3D mobile content service with emergence of a terminal equipping with a mobile 3D engine and growth of mobile content market. Mobile 3D Avatar is the most effective product displaying the character of a personalized mobile device user. However, previous studies on the method of expressing 3D Avatar have been mainly focused on natural and realistic expressions according to the change in facial expressions and lip shape of a character in PC based virtual environments. In this paper, we propose a method of synchronizing the lip shape with voice by applying a SMS message received in mobile environments to 3D mobile Avatar. The proposed method enables to realize a natural and effective SMS message reading service of mobile Avatar by disassembling a received message sentence into units of a syllable and then synchronizing the lip shape of 3D Avatar with the corresponding voice.

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Makeup Design and the Application of 3D Facial Avatar Makeup Simulation

  • Barng, Keejung
    • Journal of Fashion Business
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    • v.18 no.6
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    • pp.57-66
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    • 2014
  • The purpose of this study is to design appropriate digital tools for the production of makeup designs. In this study, we used a three-dimensional facial avatar simulation program developed by the Electronics and Telecommunications Research. This study is based on the creation of three-dimensional CG digital art of facial avatar makeup, produced by using simulation technology. First, the actual application and the tools for digital-optimization and media features were created, leading to the research and cleanup. Second, the theoretical background was applied to the formative elements of oriental colors in the designing process. Makeup design elements include point, line, surface, color, and texture. In this study, effective makeup design was interpreted to be based on the representation of particular elements, notably the design principles of balance, proportion, rhythm, repetition, emphasis, contrast, harmony, and unity. In Asia, design is based on the visibility of red, blue, black, yellow, and white-the colors of the five elements-and the use of points, lines, and shapes. This study was recently under scrutiny in relations to digital simulation and various three-dimensional designs, in terms of how to take advantage of a wide range of applications, and how to apply the findings through media and the dissemination of basic research. This study applies the characteristics of the limited existing stereoscopic three-dimensional and digital simulation programs in order to take advantage of the empirical research, providing a basis to implement this research in a meaningful way. A follow-up study is needed to extend these findings and theoretical foundation through continuous observation and in-depth technical development and research.

A study on the application of on-line card game Avatar (온라인 카드게임 아바타 활용에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Mi-Young
    • Archives of design research
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    • v.18 no.2 s.60
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    • pp.133-142
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    • 2005
  • Recently, on-line users prefer image and sense that are deviated from standardization pattern. Also, they need instant and mutual exchangeable communication forms. Developing the various Avatars is required to apply it to various situations. It is due to that the Avatar is used as a card in the on-line communication to represent the user's character visually. The Avatar in the on-line game, such as poker or go-stop which are the most popular nowadays, does not have different character from general community site. Therefore, it dose not satisfy owner who needs sensitive and various character of the Avatar. In this paper, we will be analysis the card game Avatar service, character and desire of the user in existing game petal sites. Also, we'll provide service method which can satisfy the user's requirements. For this, we survey recognition and design preference of users on the card game Avatar.

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A Study on Face Component Extraction for Automatic Generation of Personal Avatar (개인아바타 자동 생성을 위한 얼굴 구성요소의 추출에 관한 연구)

  • Choi Jae Young;Hwang Seung Ho;Yang Young Kyu;Whangbo Taeg Ken
    • Journal of Internet Computing and Services
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    • v.6 no.4
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    • pp.93-102
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    • 2005
  • In Recent times, Netizens have frequently use virtual character 'Avatar' schemes in order to present their own identity, there is a strong need for avatars to resemble the user. This paper proposes an extraction technique for facial region and features that are used in generating the avatar automatically. For extraction of facial feature component, the method uses ACM and edge information. Also, in the extraction process of facial region, the proposed method reduces the effect of lights and poor image quality on low resolution pictures. this is achieved by using the variation of facial area size which is employed for external energy of ACM. Our experiments show that the success rate of extracting facial regions is $92{\%}$ and accuracy rate of extracting facial feature components is $83.4{\%}$, our results provide good evidence that the suggested method can extract the facial regions and features accurately, moreover this technique can be used in the process of handling features according to the pattern parts of automatic avatar generation system in the near future.

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Self-esteem of Adolescents and Web Cyber Culture Style - the Users' Avatars of Online Game - (청소년의 자아존중감과 웹 사이버문화 - 온라인 게임의 아바타 사용자 중심으로 -)

  • Lee, Hyang-Jai;Han, Ji-Sook
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.197-204
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    • 2009
  • This study aims to examine the realistic self-esteem of adolescents and perception of adolescents toward avatar in an attempt to understand basic aspects of their distinctive lifestyle fundamentally relative to the cyber culture on the web, given that the adolescent which is significant in forming self-esteem period plays an important role in the psychological aspect of adolescents. As for method of research, this study analyzed the self-esteem of users, their preference for avatar, and the perception toward avatar, in order to understand their psychological and social maturity. The result of study indicated that the increased self-esteem in reality among the adolescents led to the increased preference for avatar relative to the cyber culture on the web, which in turn increased the recognition of others' avatars. Those findings suggest that adolescents tend to assign self-esteem to avatar as great as themselves. Thus, it may be important to help adolescents form their self identity from the perspective psychological maturity, so that a sound and healthy web culture can be formed depending on the formation and level of self-esteem among adolescents.

Definition and Application of a Layered Avatar Behavior Script Language for Reusability and Simplicity (재사용성 및 용이성을 위한 계층적 아바타 행위 스크립트 언어의 정의)

  • Kim Jae-Kyung;Choi Seung-Hyuk;Sohn Won-Sung;Lim Soon-Bum;Choy Yoon-Chul
    • Journal of KIISE:Computer Systems and Theory
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    • v.33 no.8
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    • pp.455-476
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    • 2006
  • An avatar script language consists of commands set which is used to control avatar behaviors in cyberspace. The script language should be abstract from complex low-level concepts, so that a user can write down a scenario script easily without concerning about physical motion parameters. Also, the script should be defined in a standard format and structure to allow reusing in various implementation tools. In this paper, a layered script language is proposed for avatar behavior representation and control, which consists of task-level behavior, high-level motion and primitive motion script language. The script language of each layer represents behavior elements for a scenario scripting interface, an avatar motion sequence, and geometric information of implementation environment, respectively. Therefore, a user can create a scenario script by abstract behavior interface and a script can be applied to various implementations by the proposed translating process. A presentation domain is chosen for applying the proposed script language and the implementation result shows that the script is flexibly applied in several applications.