3D Malfunction Analysis with Time-Synced Virtual Facility Replay

The patent creates a virtual copy (three-dimensional virtual image) of the manufacturing facility that can be viewed from multiple directions. Instead of installing multiple physical cameras, a single camera captures images that are processed to generate a virtual model, allowing observers to inspect the facility from any angle without adding physical observation devices.

The patent transitions from two-dimensional camera images to a three-dimensional virtual representation. By converting planar images into a three-dimensional virtual model, the system enables multi-directional observation without requiring multiple cameras, as the virtual model can be rotated and viewed from any perspective.

The patent transforms two-dimensional image data into a three-dimensional virtual model, adding a dimensional aspect that enables multi-directional viewing. This allows a single camera to provide the versatility of multiple cameras by representing the facility in three dimensions that can be virtually rotated and inspected from any angle.

The three-dimensional virtual image serves multiple functions: it can be viewed from any direction, allows time-series comparison of facility states, and provides comprehensive inspection capabilities that would otherwise require multiple physical cameras positioned at different locations.