Faceshift
Founded Year
2012Stage
Acquired | AcquiredTotal Raised
$130KAbout Faceshift
Faceshift develops facial motion tracking software. The company uses three-dimensional (3D) depth cameras as input, allowing them to track subtle nuances in both the surface and texture of the face. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland. Apple acquired Faceshift in 2015.
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Faceshift Patents
Faceshift has filed 6 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- 3D computer graphics
- 3D imaging
- Animation techniques
Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7/2/2018 | 12/8/2020 | Computer animation, 3D imaging, 3D computer graphics, Facial expressions, Animation techniques | Grant |
Application Date | 7/2/2018 |
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Grant Date | 12/8/2020 |
Title | |
Related Topics | Computer animation, 3D imaging, 3D computer graphics, Facial expressions, Animation techniques |
Status | Grant |
Latest Faceshift News
Feb 7, 2023
Jack Purcher / Patently AppleA Key Patent that Apple acquired from Zurichs Faceshift to create both Animoji and Memoji was publi - Apple acquired Zurich-based Faceshift sometime in September or October 2015. It was eventually used to create Animoji and more importantly, Memoji. The U.S. Patent Office granted Apple a patent stemming from Faceshift in 2019. One of the key Faceshift patents that Apple acquired, that stems back to 2013, was published ...
Faceshift Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Faceshift founded?
Faceshift was founded in 2012.
Where is Faceshift's headquarters?
Faceshift's headquarters is located at Technoparkstr. 1, Zurich.
What is Faceshift's latest funding round?
Faceshift's latest funding round is Acquired.
How much did Faceshift raise?
Faceshift raised a total of $130K.
Who are the investors of Faceshift?
Investors of Faceshift include Apple, Venture Kick and ETH Zurich.
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