3D Element Layout Visualization via Collinear Edge Projection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current three-dimensional modeling systems rely on multi-view two-dimensional layout visualization, which is inefficient due to the need for users to combine relative positions from multiple views to determine spatial positions of three-dimensional elements, leading to poor intelligence in spatial position determination.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that project a bounding box of each three-dimensional element into a visualization interface, filtering edge elements based on distance from a fitting line to display collinearity identification, allowing users to determine spatial positions more intuitively by identifying collinear edge elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If multi-view two-dimensional layout visualization is used to determine spatial positions of three-dimensional elements, then spatial position determination can be achieved, but the intelligence of the system deteriorates because users must manually combine relative positions from multiple views
Solution Approach 1:
The patent projects three-dimensional element positions from multi-view two-dimensional graphs into a single unified projection dimension. By mapping spatial coordinates from multiple views (front, top, side) into a unified projection space, the system automatically determines spatial relationships without requiring users to mentally integrate multiple views, thereby improving automation while simplifying operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a projection view as an intermediary representation between the multi-view two-dimensional graphs and the final spatial position determination. This projection view serves as a mediator that automatically synthesizes position information from multiple views and presents it in an intuitive visual format, eliminating the need for users to manually combine views while maintaining ease of understanding.
2Loss of information
If multiple two-dimensional views are provided to show spatial relationships, then complete spatial information is available, but the device complexity increases due to the need to display and coordinate multiple views
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the spatial information from multiple two-dimensional views (front view, top view, side view) into a single unified projection view. By combining the coordinate systems and position data from all views and projecting them together, the system maintains complete spatial information while reducing the number of display elements from multiple separate views to one integrated view, thereby reducing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms the multi-view two-dimensional representation into a unified projection view by changing the dimensional presentation. Instead of displaying separate front, top, and side views that require coordination, the system projects all spatial relationships into a single visualization dimension that preserves complete spatial information while simplifying the display structure.
3Ease of operation
If bounding boxes with edge elements are projected to identify collinear elements, then spatial position determination becomes more intuitive, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase for accurate projection and filtering
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a distance threshold parameter to control the filtering of edge elements. By adjusting this parameter, the system balances between maintaining high precision for accurate spatial determination and ensuring robustness against minor projection errors. The threshold allows flexible adjustment of precision requirements based on specific application needs, making the system adaptable while maintaining intuitiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies a distance threshold that may include some edge elements that are not perfectly collinear (excessive inclusion) to ensure that no potentially relevant elements are excluded. This approach prioritizes ease of operation by ensuring all possible collinear elements are captured, while the filtering mechanism still provides sufficient precision for practical spatial position determination without requiring perfect accuracy.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a three-dimensional element layout visualization method and apparatus. The three-dimensional element layout visualization method includes: determining a bounding box of each three-dimensional element in a visualization interface; projecting the bounding box of each three-dimensional element in a target projection direction to obtain edge elements of the bounding box of each three-dimensional element in the visualization interface; and determining, according to positions of the edge elements in the visualization interface, at least one edge element set satisfying a first preset condition, and displaying a collinearity identification corresponding to the edge element set in the visualization interface.