A character is represented in a character generator as a set of polygons. The character may be manipulated using three-dimensional animation techniques. A code for a character may be used to access a set of curves defining the outline of the character. This set of curves is transformed into a set of...http://www.google.de/patents/US6404435?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6404435 - Method and apparatus for three-dimensional alphanumeric character animation
