KR20150094302A - System and method for implementing and editing 3-Dimensional character acting motion - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system and method for implementing and editing a 3-dimensional digital character acting motion. The present invention provides the system for implementing and editing the 3-dimensional digital character acting motion which includes a data cache server (110), a ROM player (120), a merge algorithm module (130), an edit and save code module (140), a database (150), and an import and export program module (160). The present invention provides a 3-dimensional digital character acting motion editing solution.

Description

Technical Field [0001] The present invention relates to a 3D digital character actuation and editing system, and a 3D digital character actuation operation and editing method.

The present invention relates to a 3D digital character actuation and editing system, and a 3D digital character actuation and editing method. More particularly, the present invention relates to a 3D digital character actuation pattern generation method, A 3D digital character actuation operation and editing system for making various types of data related to an actuation operation possible, and a 3D digital character actuation actuation and editing method.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a complex editing system for creating a digital character according to a conventional technique. Referring to FIG. 1, the complex editing system includes an Asset File Server System 10 and an Asset Web Server System 20 so that 3D modeling, texture, effects, sounds, And a complex editing tool for editing various multimedia data and source information to generate a 3D digital character required for producing video contents such as games, animation, and movies.

In other words, the complex editing system for creating digital characters corresponds to a hardware accompanied system such as server interworking and client using a network.

This complex editing system for creating digital characters is a system equipped with interactive play test function that can manipulate user interface (UI) as well as visual editing of multimedia data. It is a system for generating, editing, It is possible to carry out the system role until the creation of the second character work using the replacement.

The key algorithm of the complex editing system for digital character generation is a core development part that implements convenience and editing of the development result with a visual interface. It has a high industrial application value such as shortening the development process and providing convenience.

However, existing character tools and editing tools in the conventional complex editing system for creating digital characters have a limitation in that all the data necessary for producing multimedia data including digital characters are individually applied and stored by arranging and applying a single multimedia result. In addition, in the conventional composite editing system for digital character generation, multimedia data is generally a result of having a program extension and a code form of different methods, so that there is a disadvantage that fusion simulation play is not possible.

Accordingly, in the related art, motion data for implementing an operation pattern of a digital character can be generated in the same frame editing tool, and can be formed into various types, and data relating to the act of the 3D digital characters can also be extracted It is necessary to develop the technology to enable the

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2. 3D Character Generation Method Using Skin Template (Patent Application No. 10-2002-0024793)

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a data cache server and multimedia data such as animation data selected by virtually playing database information, A 3D digital character actuation operation and editing system for providing a 3D digital character actuation motion editing solution in a database format, and a 3D digital character actuation operation and editing method.

In addition, the present invention provides a 3D digital character actuation operation to enable expansion, storage, and editing of a 3D digital character actuation operation using a fusion algorithm technology that plays data in a database as a virtual simulator by linking data with a data cache server And an editing system, and a method for implementing and editing a 3D digital character actuation operation.

In addition, the present invention is a system that realizes the pattern and character of a 3D digital character conveniently by using various types of 3D digital character motion motion data fusion, and can realize a new character by using existing multimedia data and information values alone And to provide a 3D digital character acting and editing system and a 3D digital character acting operation and editing method.

However, the objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

In order to achieve the above object, a 3D digital character actuation and editing system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a data cache server 110, a rom player 120, (Merge Algorithm Module) 130, an edit and save code module 140, a database 150, and an import and export program module 160 Wherein the editing and storing code module (140) is adapted to edit and store multimedia data and source information including 3D modeling, texture, effects and sound for 3D digital character actuation operations It works with a complex editing tool (tool) for 3D digital character actuation and editing. It is divided by rules of each object of 3D digital character for modeling and texture editing. Sikimyeo through a combination of binary parts created the appearance of the pattern, so that performing the change of the drive acting in the 3D digital characters.

At this time, the synthesis algorithm module 130 receives the information value of the cache data and the multimedia data to be played by the ROM player 120 according to a visual testing request from the ROM player 120, A synthesis process of merging and simulating the multimedia data of the multimedia data is performed to integrate the information values of the respective multimedia data corresponding to the cache data to synthesize one or more patterns for generating simulation pattern codes, It is desirable to perform the process.

In addition, the data cache server 110 may convert the information values for calling the internal cache server program and the data in the database 150, and convert the information values to be used by the ROM player 120 Data, and check the virtual data.

In addition, the ROM player 120 uses data linked to the cache data received from the data cache server 110 to perform data and source play It is preferable to determine a start time and an end time of the multimedia and a position for implementing the 3D digital character actuation operation for the visual interface and the position value assignment for the multimedia data.

In order to achieve the above object, a 3D digital character actuation and editing method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a data cache process for extracting virtual data usable in the ROM player 120 by the data cache server 110 A first step of performing the first step; In order to link the cache data received from the data cache server 110 with the ROM player 120, the ROM player 120 performs the ROM play process corresponding to the virtual operation using the multimedia data linked through the selection of the producer A second step; The synthesis algorithm module 130 receives the information value of the cache data and the multimedia data according to the ROM play by the ROM player 120 and proceeds with the synthesis process of simulating the multimedia data of each frame by fusion ; And the edit and store code module 140 are used by the port and export program module 160 to store the final data for final data storage that has been completed by the composite algorithm module 130 until patterning and composite play for character personality implementation To a storage device; The editing and storing code module 140 is configured to edit and store multimedia data and source information including 3D modeling, texture, effects, and sound for 3D digital character actuation operations, (3D) digital character actuation for 3D digital character actuation for editing and editing, and for the modeling and texture editing, the appearance according to the pattern is obtained through the combination of the parts divided by the rules of each object of the 3D digital character And causes a change in the actuation drive of the 3D digital character to be performed.

A 3D digital character acting and editing system and a 3D digital character acting operation and editing method according to an embodiment of the present invention include a data cache server, There is an effect of providing a 3D digital character actuation editing solution in a way that the multimedia data is informed by the pattern algorithm and the result value is exported as a result of the selected form and converted into a database.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a 3D digital character actuation and editing system, and a 3D digital character actuation operation and editing method, comprising: a data cache server for interlocking data on a database with a data cache server, Algorithm technology allows for the expansion, storage, and editing of 3D digital character actuation.

In addition, the 3D digital character actuation and editing system and the 3D digital character actuation operation and editing method according to another embodiment of the present invention may be implemented by using various types of 3D digital character actuation motion data It is a system that realizes pattern and personality of 3D digital characters conveniently and provides the effect of enabling new characters to be realized by using only existing multimedia data and information values.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a complex editing system for creating a digital character according to a conventional technique.
FIG. 2 illustrates a 3D digital character actuation and editing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a diagram illustrating a 3D digital character actuation and editing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a diagram specifically showing the data cache generation and check process S11 of FIG.
5 is a diagram specifically showing the ROM play process S12 of FIG.
6 is a diagram specifically showing the synthesis process (S13) of FIG.
7 is a diagram specifically showing the editing and storing process (S14) of Fig.
FIG. 8 is a view for showing an image used in a user GUI screen by a composite editing tool implemented by a 3D digital character actuation and editing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a diagram showing a polygon mesh marshaling structure required for 3D digital character modeling and part exchange in the 3D digital character actuation and editing method according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of various facial expressions that can be implemented through a 3D digital character actuation and editing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 and 12 illustrate a part of a user GUI screen by a complex editing tool implemented by a 3D digital character actuation and editing method according to an embodiment of the present invention Fig.
FIGS. 13 through 17 are diagrams illustrating an example of a character actuation operation performed by a complex editing tool implemented by a 3D digital character acting and editing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a detailed description of preferred embodiments of the present invention will be given with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description of the present invention, detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear.

In the present specification, when any one element 'transmits' data or signals to another element, the element can transmit the data or signal directly to the other element, and through at least one other element Data or signal can be transmitted to another component.

FIG. 2 illustrates a 3D digital character actuation and editing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, the 3D digital character actuation and editing system includes a data cache server 110, a rom player 120, a merge algorithm module 130, An edit and save code module 140, a database 150 and an import and export program module 160. [ In this specification, a module may mean a functional and structural combination of hardware for carrying out the technical idea of the present invention and software for driving the hardware. For example, the module may mean a logical unit of a predetermined code and a hardware resource for executing the predetermined code, and it does not necessarily mean a physically connected code or a kind of hardware. Can be easily deduced to the average expert in the field of < / RTI >

Through such a configuration, the 3D digital character actuation and editing system can implement and edit the 3D digital character actuation operations necessary for producing video contents such as game, animation, and movie by editing multimedia data such as 3D animation data and source information And a network capable of application, etc., and a hardware co-operating system such as a server interworking and a client.

In addition, the 3D digital character actuation operation and editing system not only performs each operation of 3D digital character actuation on multimedia data such as 3D animation data, but also edits an operation according to an operation through UI (User Interface) Is a system that enables users to postpone their activities in the surrounding environment or in relation to a story to be directed. Each user can edit convenience and animations according to each situation, and take a specific action by himself / herself based on the pattern of the environment and artificial intelligence Can be implemented.

In particular, the 3D digital character actuation and editing system designates various action patterns that can answer the reaction of the action required by the user in the experiential contents using the characteristics of the sensor, A responsive emotional emotional digital actuation implementation system is possible.

The data cache server 110 performs a data cache process for extracting virtual data usable in the ROM player 120.

That is, the data cache server 110 performs data and source launch (Data and Source Launch) in cooperation with the database 150 to transmit the cache data to the ROM player 120 serving as a virtual simulator, 120).

More specifically, the data cache server 110 converts the information value of the internal cache server program and the data of the database 150, and converts it into virtual data that the ROM player 120 can use by applying the encryption program. And checks the virtual data.

The ROM player 120 uses the multimedia data linked through the selection of the manufacturer to interlock the cache data received from the data cache server 110 to create virtual data according to the data and source playing (Data and Source Playing) Simulation is performed.

At this time, the ROM player 120 determines the start time and end time of the multimedia and the position for implementing the 3D digital character actuation operation for the visual interface and position value assignment for the multimedia data.

The synthesis algorithm module 130 receives the information values of the cache data and the multimedia data to be played by the ROM player 120 in response to a visual testing request from the ROM player 120, The synthesis process of fusing and simulating the data proceeds.

That is, the synthesis algorithm module 130 performs a synthesis process for fusing the information values of the respective multimedia data into the cache data, so that one or more patterning and character personality implementations are performed. The synthesis process is a process of character extraction required for the development goal of the maker, and the convergence algorithm of each multimedia data information value is applied. The synthesis algorithm module 130 fuses the information values of the multimedia data to perform one or more patterning and composite play, which is an implementation of the character nature.

The edit and store code module 140 designates the final data as the final data by the synthesis algorithm module 130 for the patterned data and the composite data for the character personality implementation and transmits the final data to the import and export program module 160. [ To the external storage device.

More specifically, the editing and storing code module 140 re-disassembles the multimedia data fused with the cache data by the synthesis algorithm module 130 when performing the editing and storing process, thereby storing and editing the 3D digital character actuation pattern And when the final data is stored by transferring the data to the import and export program module 160, the composite storage including all the multimedia data is matched with the operation of the complex editing tool for generating the 3D digital character, 150).

3 is a diagram illustrating a 3D digital character actuation and editing method according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a diagram specifically showing the data cache generation and check process S11 of FIG. 5 is a diagram specifically showing the ROM play process S12 of FIG. 6 is a diagram specifically showing the synthesis process (S13) of FIG. 7 is a diagram specifically showing the editing and storing process (S14) of Fig.

3, a composite editing method using a composite editing system 100 for 3D digital character generation includes a data cache generation and check process S11, a romplay process S12, a synthesis process S13, And a storage process (S14).

It is desirable that all of the four processes have application program functions and roles that can be expanded and used as separate program solutions as needed.

Each process will be described in detail below.

≪ Data Cache Generation and Checking Process (S11) >

1, 3, and 4, the data cache server 110 performs a data cache process for extracting virtual data usable in the ROM player 120. FIG.

The data cache process is a process of generating cache information of data of the database 150 held or interlocked with the data cache server 110 and extracting virtual data usable in the ROM player 120. [

More specifically, the data cache server 110 converts the information value of the internal cache server program and the data of the database 150, and converts it into virtual data that the ROM player 120 can use by applying the encryption program. And checks the virtual data.

≪ ROM Play Process (S12) >

After step S11, the ROM player 120 performs a ROM play process corresponding to the virtual operation. 1, 3, and 5, in order to link the cache data received from the data cache server 110, the ROM player 120 uses all the multimedia data linked through the selection of the producer Data is used to perform virtual simulations.

At this time, the ROM player 120 determines the start time and end time of the multimedia and the position for implementing the 3D digital character actuation operation for the visual interface and position value assignment for the multimedia data.

≪ Synthesis Process (S13) >

After step S12, the synthesis algorithm module 130 receives the information value of the cache data and the multimedia data according to the execution of the ROM play by the ROM player 120, integrates the multimedia data of each frame, .

More specifically, referring to FIGS. 1, 3 and 6, a synthesis algorithm module 130 combines information values of respective multimedia data into cache data to synthesize one or more patterning and character personality implementations Process.

The synthesis process is a process of character extraction required for the development goal of the maker, and the convergence algorithm of each multimedia data information value is applied.

The synthesis algorithm module 130 fuses the information values of the multimedia data to perform composite play, which is an implementation of one or more patterning and character characteristics.

≪ Editing and storing process (S14) >

The edit and store code module 140 designates the final data as the final data by the synthesis algorithm module 130 for the patterned data and the composite data for the character personality implementation and transmits the final data to the import and export program module 160. [ To the external storage device.

More specifically, the editing and storing code module 140 re-disassembles the multimedia data fused with the cache data by the synthesis algorithm module 130 when performing the editing and storing process, thereby storing and editing the 3D digital character actuation pattern And when a final data is stored by transferring the data to the import and export program module 160, a composite storage including all the multimedia data is matched with a complex editing tool for generating a 3D digital character, .

Meanwhile, in order to be used as a general editing tool for visual representation of multimedia data, a 3D digital character actuation and editing system 100 including a synthesis algorithm module 130 may be implemented as a 3D digital A complex editing tool for editing and manipulating 3D digital character actuation operations required for video contents such as game, animation, and movie by editing various multimedia data and source information such as 3D modeling, character, . A complex editing tool (Tool) for implementing and editing the 3D digital character actuation operation can be interlocked with the above-described editing and storing code module 140.

In detail, the editing and storing code module 140 is a tool for modeling and texture editing so that a 3D digital character actuation and editing system 100 is implemented. It is possible to create an appearance in various patterns according to the situation through a combination of parts divided by the rules of each object (body), and to display 3D digital actors in multimedia data such as movies and animations as computer graphics So that the change of the appearance can be easily provided.

That is, as shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of object parts (a plurality of object parts) of a model suitable for each format are attached to an asset server on an existing Asset File Server System 10 and an Asset Web Server System 20 parts can be compatible with data through the network when the project manager publishes them on-line.

A plurality of object parts can be exchanged as a basic modeling part of a game engine and a solution-related 3D character, such as a head, upper body, lower body, etc., by the editing and storing code module 140, It is possible to further reduce the time cost of production due to the addition of the deformed part classification.

In addition, it is necessary to perform construction and modularization of a network entity character entity body asset asset database (AssetDB) in the storage of the asset file server system (Asset File Server System 10) (see FIG. 1). The editing and storing code module 140 receives the 3D digital character face, the body basic modeling, and the replaceable modeling resource from the database 140, and stores the polygon necessary for 3D digital character modeling and part exchange as shown in FIG. 9, It is desirable to also provide a mash segmentation structure.

The synthesis algorithm module 130 receives the information values of the cache data and the multimedia data to be played by the ROM player 120 according to a visual testing request from the ROM player 120, And a synthesis process of simulating the multimedia data of the multimedia data.

That is, the synthesis algorithm module 130 integrates information values of respective multimedia data to perform a synthesis process of patterning and character characterization for generating one or more simulation pattern codes.

The synthesis algorithm module 130 can draw and combine the multimedia data such as modeling, animation data and the like at a specific position of the network and reads data from the predetermined storage of the network through the user interface.

In addition, the synthesis algorithm module 130 performs publishing (modeling & texture map publishing) by combining modeling and texture maps, thereby simplifying the development process through efficient data management and sharing in a content development procedure. Human Head Modeling allows you to change the modeling style of the headpiece, change hair styles with the hair part (style) change, and make the modeling required for the hinados and lip syncs easier with the blend shape. .

In addition, the Human Head Texture Map allows hair color change in the diffuse map state with hair color change, and skin color change in the diffuse map state is possible with the skin color change.

In addition, the synthesis algorithm module 130 divides the body of the character into parts in the part change by human body modeling (+ clothes), and each part can be additionally produced and modified in various forms, The part modeling has the characteristic that it is possible to create characters of various styles through an interface by making it into a database. The composite algorithm module 130 is a human body texture map (Human Body Texture Map (+ clothes)). In the part change, the body of the character is divided into parts as shown in FIG. 9, And the modeling of the produced parts is made into a database, so that the operator can create characters of various styles through the interface.

In addition, the synthesis algorithm module 130 can perform variable designation of each motion according to an animation schema by animation data retargeting. More specifically, it is possible to control the physical movement of the head by the up and down and left and right angles by retargeting to human head, and as shown in FIG. 10, It is possible to implement blending animation for Lip Sync, and blending animation can also be implemented by Lip Sync.

The synthesis algorithm module 130 can create and configure various kinds of operations as shown in FIG. 13 through FIG. 17 through motion analysis on a character in a Retargeting to Human Body scheme for a human body, , A sitting character, and a room motion, it is also possible to implement a single independent motion and connection. Here, you can set Walk -> Run -> Jump, and Walk -> Jump -> Run. It also includes an action structure that can be used to respond to an action by inserting a response to a programmed action into an AI pattern, or to provide a relative weight according to the environment. More specifically, it is possible to give the principle of physical force derived from gravity such as a character running fast on a downhill, running slowly on an uphill slope, climbing hard on a steep terrain or the like, It is possible to implement a behavior pattern for a reaction required for a basic act as a digital actor such as inclusion in an expression pattern. On the other hand, it can be realized by a combo operation, and various operations can be derived by applying the operation of the upper body and the lower body to the combus operation. For example, various upper body movements and several lower body movements of swimming can be applied, and various upper body movements (such as smoking, viewing books, talking) taken by a hero sitting in a set on a set, Lower body motion (such as collecting, spreading, twisting, etc.) the legs. The above method of creating and configuring motion is highly commercialized as a digital actor that utilizes character actuation in games, animation, movies, advertisements, education, and other content markets where characters appear. Especially, experiential contents dealing with motion recognition patterns using sensors are able to recognize the response to a specific pattern, which is very valuable in applications such as education and medical care.

The present invention can also be embodied as computer-readable codes on a computer-readable recording medium. A computer-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording apparatuses in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored.

Examples of the computer-readable recording medium include a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device and the like, and also implemented in the form of a carrier wave (for example, transmission over the Internet) .

The computer readable recording medium may also be distributed over a networked computer system so that computer readable code can be stored and executed in a distributed manner. And functional programs, codes, and code segments for implementing the present invention can be easily inferred by programmers skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains.

As described above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed in the present specification and drawings, and although specific terms have been used, they have been used only in a general sense to easily describe the technical contents of the present invention and to facilitate understanding of the invention , And are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It is to be understood by those skilled in the art that other modifications based on the technical idea of the present invention are possible in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein.

100: 3D Digital Character Acting Implementation and Editing System
110: Data Cache Server
120: Rom Player
130: Merge Algorithm Module
140: Edit and Save Code Module
150: Database (Database)
160: Import and Export Program Module

Claims (5)

A Data Cache Server 110, a Rom Player 120, a Merge Algorithm Module 130, an Edit and Save Code Module 140, A 3D digital character actuation operation and editing system including a database 150 and an import and export program module 160,
Interacts with a complex editing tool for implementing and editing 3D digital character actuation operations for editing multimedia data and source information, including 3D modeling for 3D digital character actuation, textures, effects, and sound, A 3D digital character actuation operation is performed in which an appearance according to a pattern is generated through a combination of parts divided by the rules of each object of the 3D digital character for editing and a change in the actuation drive of the 3D digital character is performed And editing system.
The method of claim 1, wherein the synthesis algorithm module (130)
Cache data to be played by the ROM player 120 in response to a visual testing request from the ROM player 120 and information values of the multimedia data to synthesize and simulate the multimedia data of each frame Wherein the step of generating the simulation pattern code comprises the steps of: (a) combining the information values of the respective multimedia data corresponding to the cache data, and performing a synthesis process for patterning and character characterization for generating one or more simulation pattern codes; Implementation and editing system of digital character actuation.
The system of claim 1, wherein the data cache server (110)
Conversion of the information value for calling the cache server program in the internal database 150, conversion of the information value in the database 150, and conversion to virtual data that can be used by the ROM player 120 by applying an encryption program, 3D digital character actuation and editing system.
The method of claim 3, wherein the Rom Player (120)
Performs virtual simulation according to data and source playing using multimedia data linked through a selection of a manufacturer in order to link cache data received from the data cache server 110,
And determining a start time and an end time of the multimedia and a position for implementing the 3D digital character actuation operation for the visual interface and the position value assignment for the multimedia data.
A first step of performing a data cache process in which the data cache server 110 extracts virtual data usable in the ROM player 120; In order to link the cache data received from the data cache server 110 with the ROM player 120, the ROM player 120 performs the ROM play process corresponding to the virtual operation using the multimedia data linked through the selection of the producer A second step; The synthesis algorithm module 130 receives the information value of the cache data and the multimedia data according to the ROM play by the ROM player 120 and proceeds with the synthesis process of simulating the multimedia data of each frame by fusion ; And the edit and store code module 140 are used by the port and export program module 160 to store the final data for final data storage that has been completed by the composite algorithm module 130 until patterning and composite play for character personality implementation To a storage device; A method for implementing and editing a 3D digital character actuation operation,
The edit and store code module 140,
Interacts with a complex editing tool for implementing and editing 3D digital character actuation operations for editing multimedia data and source information, including 3D modeling for 3D digital character actuation, textures, effects, and sound, A 3D digital character actuation operation is performed in which an appearance according to a pattern is generated through a combination of parts divided by the rules of each object of the 3D digital character for editing and a change in the actuation drive of the 3D digital character is performed And editing methods.

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