3D Note Arrangement in Information Processing Apparatus

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Solution Overview

Problem

The manual arrangement of three-dimensional notes from three-dimensional shape data is time-consuming and labor-intensive, requiring significant man-hours, especially when creating two-dimensional drawings for multiple parts in product design.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus that acquires three-dimensional shape data and attribute information, recognizes the type and orientation of three-dimensional notes, and automatically arranges them within the three-dimensional shape data based on the recognized attributes, reducing the need for manual intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual arrangement of three-dimensional notes is performed, then accuracy and control over note placement is maintained, but time consumption and labor requirements increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemanual arrangement controlVSAvoidman-hours for note arrangement

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables automatic self-arrangement of three-dimensional notes by processing attribute information and shape data autonomously. The processor automatically identifies note types, determines arrangement positions based on shape characteristics, and places notes without requiring manual user intervention for each note placement decision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical manual arrangement process with an automated information processing system. The processor uses algorithms to interpret attribute information, recognize shape characteristics, and automatically determine note placement positions, substituting human manual operations with computational processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If automated arrangement of three-dimensional notes is implemented, then time consumption is reduced, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenote arrangement efficiencyVSAvoidautomation system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The processor is designed as a multi-functional unit that handles various tasks including acquiring attribute information, processing shape data, recognizing note types, determining arrangement positions, and actually placing notes. By consolidating these functions into a single processor, the system manages complexity through functional integration rather than requiring separate specialized components for each task.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary processing of attribute information and shape data before note arrangement. By pre-processing and preparing the necessary information in advance, the actual note placement operation becomes simpler and faster, reducing the overall complexity of the automated arrangement process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If manual note arrangement is used, then flexibility in note placement is maintained, but labor intensity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenote placement flexibilityVSAvoiddesign process efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically determines note arrangement positions based on the actual shape characteristics and attribute information of each part. Rather than using fixed predetermined positions, the processor adapts note placement to the specific geometric features detected in the shape data, providing flexibility through algorithmic decision-making rather than manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11625897B2Information processing apparatus and non-transitory computer readable medium storing information processing program

Publication Date: 2023.04.11 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP

AI summary

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to acquire three-dimensional shape data of a product or a part constituting the product and attribute information given to each of a face and an end portion constituting the three-dimensional shape data, recognize a type of a three-dimensional note regarding the three-dimensional shape data from the attribute information, recognize an orientation and a position where the three-dimensional note is arranged from the three-dimensional shape data, and arrange the three-dimensional note in the three-dimensional shape data in accordance with the type of the three-dimensional note and the orientation and the position where the three-dimensional note is arranged.