3D Navigation Segmentation for Object Movement Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems for managing and directing the movement of physical objects within environments are limited by their ability to process and synthesize complex data, leading to inefficiencies in object movement and increased human dependency for sensory responses.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that divide a 3D navigable environment into geometric segments proportional to operational parameters of physical objects, allowing incremental assignment and adjustment of segments for optimized movement, using a segmentation engine and optimization engine to analyze and direct object movement based on parameters like speed, weight, and environmental conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If existing systems for managing object movement are used, then human sensory response capabilities are utilized, but the complexity of data that can be sensed, processed, and synthesized is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata processing capabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The navigable region is divided into multiple geometric segments that are assignable to physical objects. Each segment has dimensions proportional to operational parameters of objects, enabling the system to process complex movement data by breaking it down into manageable spatial units

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from traditional 2D navigation to 3D navigable regions with multiple dimensions. Geometric segments are defined in three-dimensional space with dimensions proportional to operational parameters, allowing comprehensive data synthesis across spatial, temporal, and operational dimensions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Productivity

If geometric segments are assigned incrementally with adjustment based on operational parameters, then movement optimization is achieved, but computational processing requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveobject movement efficiencyVSAvoidcomputational power

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

Geometric segments are pre-defined with dimensions proportional to operational parameters before object movement begins. This preliminary segmentation allows the system to prepare navigation paths in advance, reducing real-time computational requirements while maintaining movement optimization

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts geometric segment assignments based on changing operational parameters during movement. The incremental assignment and reassignment mechanism allows adaptive optimization without requiring complete recalculation, balancing computational efficiency with productivity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Measurement precision

If geometric segment dimensions are adjusted based on operational parameters, then precise control is achieved, but the number of segments and system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemovement control precisionVSAvoidsegment management complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Different geometric segments have different dimensions tailored to the specific operational parameters of physical objects in those regions. Each segment's size and shape are optimized for local conditions, providing precise control where needed while avoiding unnecessary complexity in other areas

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the parameters of geometric segments (dimensions, positions, assignments) based on operational parameters of physical objects. This dynamic parameter adjustment enables precise movement control while managing complexity through systematic parameter relationships rather than fixed complex structures

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS10096159B2Analysis of object movement within an environment

Publication Date: 2018.10.09 THE BOEING CO

AI summary

An apparatus is provided for directing movement of a physical object within a three-dimensional (3D) navigable region of an environment. Generally, the apparatus divides the navigable region into geometric segments, and assigns a sequence of the geometric segments from a location to a destination to, and for movement of, the physical object. That is, the apparatus assigns a next geometric segment to the physical object moving in a current geometric segment in the sequence. The next geometric segment is then analyzed based on operational parameters of the physical object and a condition of the environment. In at least one increment, the next geometric segment is adjusted and reassigned to the physical object based thereon. Thereafter, the apparatus directs the physical object to move from the current geometric segment into the next geometric segment so assigned, or into the next geometric segment so reassigned in the at least one increment.