3D Media Collaboration Platform with Annotation and Review Tools

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional collaboration methods are inadequate for three-dimensional (3D) digital media development, as they lack the necessary features and capabilities to support the unique characteristics of 3D digital media, such as handling multiple file types and environmental dependencies like lighting and perspective.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for collaborative 3D digital media development that includes an interface with display elements for uploading, rotating, scaling, and annotating 3D objects and animations, managing project information, and tracking reviews and approvals, with features like version comparison and notification tools.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional collaboration methods are used for 3D digital media development, then text document collaboration is supported, but 3D object manipulation and annotation capabilities are lacking

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecollaboration capabilityVSAvoidsystem functionality

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The collaboration platform is designed to handle multiple file types (3D models, textures, animations) and provide multiple collaboration modes (annotation, manipulation, review) within a single system, making it universally applicable to various 3D digital media development needs while maintaining a unified interface

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If 3D digital media collaboration features are added to support object manipulation and annotation, then 3D development capability is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improve3D media supportVSAvoidsystem structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments 3D digital media into distinct components (model files, texture files, animation files) that can be independently uploaded, managed, and collaborated on. This segmentation allows the system to handle complex 3D assets through modular processing while maintaining organizational clarity and reducing overall system complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The platform introduces a centralized collaboration interface that acts as an intermediary between team members and 3D assets. This mediator handles file uploads, stores assets with proper referencing, and provides unified access points for annotation and manipulation, simplifying the interaction model despite the complexity of underlying 3D data structures

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If multiple file types with internal references are handled, then complete 3D asset support is achieved, but file management complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveasset integrityVSAvoidfile storage structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system introduces a centralized file management intermediary that intercepts all file uploads, automatically establishes proper referencing relationships between model files and their associated textures/animations, and stores files in an organized structure. This mediator ensures asset integrity without requiring users to manually manage complex file relationships

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing proper file referencing and storage structures during the upload process. Files are organized and linked together before being made available for collaboration, ensuring that the complete 3D asset package is ready for use without requiring subsequent manual configuration

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

4Productivity

If real-time collaboration features are implemented, then workflow efficiency is improved, but system resource requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecollaboration efficiencyVSAvoidsystem resource consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements real-time collaboration features selectively for critical operations such as annotation and review processes, while using asynchronous updates for less time-sensitive operations. This partial implementation of real-time capabilities maintains productivity benefits while reducing continuous resource consumption compared to full real-time synchronization

Inventive Principle:

Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS20240233298A1Systems and methods for collaboration on three-dimensional digital media development

Publication Date: 2024.07.11 AQUENT LLC

AI summary

The present invention relates to a system and method for collaborating among a plurality of users on three-dimensional (3D) digital media development. In some embodiments, these systems and methods including a proofing/annotation tool to support 3D digital media and to allow content creators focused on gaming, movies and metaverse development to benefit from its collaboration and workflow tools. The proofing/annotation tool of the present invention allows a user to view digital content (e.g., an image, document, video) and add markup and comments that overlay the underlying digital content. Thus, the present invention offers the capabilities and features needed to support collaboration among team members on the development of three-dimensional (3D) digital media, such as gaming, movies, metaverse, etc.