Digimask is an

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technology that allows a user to input a

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and (optional) side

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of their head which then automatically creates a fully articulated

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of that head. This 3D model can then be used in digital applications such as

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s and

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s. Digimask technology is the core of the EyeToy: Cameo system for the

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video game console. In 2001, Digimask was nominated for a BAFTA for Technical Innovation. At E3 2006 it was announced that Digimask face-mapping technology would be available using the

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and featured in the Xbox 360 titles '' World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions'' and '' Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas''.

Games

The Digimask technology has appeared in the following games:

PlayStation 3 (
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)

*'' Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2'' - (2008), Ubisoft

Xbox 360 (
Xbox Live Vision Xbox Live Vision is a webcam accessory that was developed as an accessory for the Xbox 360 video game console. It was announced at E3 2006 and was released in North America on September 19, 2006, Europe and Asia on October 2, 2006, and Japan on ...
)

*'' FaceBreaker'' - (2008), EA Sports *''

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'' - (2006), Sega *''

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 ''Pro Evolution Soccer 2008'' (''PES 2008''), known as ''World Soccer: Winning Eleven 2008'' in Asia and sometimes called ''World Soccer: Winning Eleven 11'' (PS2) in North America, is an association football video game in the ''Pro Evolution So ...

'' - (2007), Konami *''

Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 ''Pro Evolution Soccer 2009'' (''PES 2009'', known as ''World Soccer: Winning Eleven 2009'' in Korea and Japan) is a football video game in the ''Pro Evolution Soccer'' series, which was made by Konami. It is also the exclusive licensed game of the ...

'' - (2008), Konami *'' Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas'' - (2006), Ubisoft *'' Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2'' - (2008), Ubisoft *'' World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions'' - (2006),

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, Activision *'' World Series of Poker 2008: Battle for the Bracelets'' - (2008),

, Activision

PlayStation 2 (
EyeToy The EyeToy is a color webcam for use with the PlayStation 2. Supported games use computer vision and gesture recognition to process images taken by the EyeToy. This allows players to interact with the games using motion, color detection, and also ...
Cameo)

EyeToy The EyeToy is a color webcam for use with the PlayStation 2. Supported games use computer vision and gesture recognition to process images taken by the EyeToy. This allows players to interact with the games using motion, color detection, and also ...

Cameo was developed jointly by SCEE and Digimask. *'' AFL Premiership 2006'' (aka '' Gaelic Games: Football'') - IR Gurus, SCEE *'' EyeToy: Play 2'' - (2004), SCEE *''

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'' - (2003), EA *''Formula One 05'' - (2005), SCEE *''

Karaoke Revolution Country ''Karaoke Revolution'' and its sequels are video games for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, GameCube, Wii, Xbox, and Xbox 360, developed by Harmonix and Blitz Games and published by Konami in its Bemani line of music games. The Original Concept f ...

'' - (2006), Harmonix Music,

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*''

Karaoke Revolution Party ''Karaoke Revolution'' and its sequels are video games for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, GameCube, Wii, Xbox (console), Xbox, and Xbox 360, developed by Harmonix and Blitz Games and published by Konami in its Bemani line of music games. The Or ...

'' - (2005), Harmonix Music,

*'' Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol'' - (2007),

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*''MLB 07 The Show'' *'' This is Football 2005'' (aka ''World Tour Soccer 2006'') - SCEE *''World Rally Championship 3'' (2003), Evolution, SCEE

External links

Digimask official website INK DOWN

Digimask Technology Interview INK DOWN Virtual reality

Games

PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Eye The PlayStation Eye (trademarked PLAYSTATION Eye) is a digital camera device, similar to a webcam, for the PlayStation 3. The technology uses computer vision and gesture recognition to process images taken by the camera. This allows players to i ...)

Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Vision Xbox Live Vision is a webcam accessory that was developed as an accessory for the Xbox 360 video game console. It was announced at E3 2006 and was released in North America on September 19, 2006, Europe and Asia on October 2, 2006, and Japan on ...)

PlayStation 2 (EyeToy The EyeToy is a color webcam for use with the PlayStation 2. Supported games use computer vision and gesture recognition to process images taken by the EyeToy. This allows players to interact with the games using motion, color detection, and also ... Cameo)

See also

External links

PlayStation 3 (
PlayStation Eye The PlayStation Eye (trademarked PLAYSTATION Eye) is a digital camera device, similar to a webcam, for the PlayStation 3. The technology uses computer vision and gesture recognition to process images taken by the camera. This allows players to i ...
)

Xbox 360 (
Xbox Live Vision Xbox Live Vision is a webcam accessory that was developed as an accessory for the Xbox 360 video game console. It was announced at E3 2006 and was released in North America on September 19, 2006, Europe and Asia on October 2, 2006, and Japan on ...
)

PlayStation 2 (
EyeToy The EyeToy is a color webcam for use with the PlayStation 2. Supported games use computer vision and gesture recognition to process images taken by the EyeToy. This allows players to interact with the games using motion, color detection, and also ...
Cameo)