Visualization of an Object Using a Visual Query System

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for visualizing an object. Instructions identifying a hierarchy of image blocks and an action scheme are received. An image block in the hierarchy of image blocks is loaded to display an image corresponding to the image block to a user through a graphical user interface displayed on a display system. A number of image areas on the image are selectable. User input that selects an image area in the number of image areas is detected. Visualization information to be sent to a visualization system for use in visually presenting a portion of the data about the object of interest to the user through the graphical user interface is generated based on the image area selected.

Description

BACKGROUND INFORMATION[0001]1. Field[0002]The present disclosure relates generally to visualization systems and, in particular, to querying information using visualization systems. Still more particularly, the present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for allowing a user to visually query information about an object using a visualization system.[0003]2. Background[0004]A visualization system, as used herein, may be a system that allows a user to view an object and / or data about the object. For example, a visualization system may visually present portions and / or individual components of one or more three-dimensional models of an object within a graphical user interface. Visualization systems may be used to perform various operations with respect to the object. For example, a user may use a visualization system to visualize a particular part or assembly of parts within the object to identify information for use in performing an inspection. However, some currently available ...

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Benefits of technology

This patent is about a computer-implemented method and apparatus for visually querying data about an object. It allows users to load image blocks and select different areas of the image for various actions to be performed based on the identified action scheme. This makes it easy for users to quickly and easily explore and analyze data about an object. Overall, this technology simplifies data visualization and analysis for users.

Problems solved by technology

However, some currently available visualization systems may be more difficult to use and navigate than desired.

With some currently available visualization systems, filtering the extensive amount of data available down to the data of interest to a user on any given day may be more difficult and time-consuming than desired.

Further, some users may not have the knowledge, experience, and / or training needed to use these types of currently available visualization systems.

However, the user may be unable to quickly and efficiently filter through the hundreds of instances of the fastener element to identify the particular instance of the fastener element located within the specific portion of the aircraft of interest.

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