3D Object Plane Alignment for Accurate 2D Interior Layouts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional interior design tools face challenges in precisely moving and aligning 3D objects between different planes within a 2D environment, leading to inaccurate positioning of objects like wall art or furniture.
Innovation Solution
A method that restricts the movement of 3D objects based on their defined plane type, such as wall, floor, or ceiling, preventing them from being placed on inappropriate planes by using object information data that includes metadata about the object's plane configuration and environmental data to ensure accurate alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional interior design tools allow free movement of 3D objects in a 2D environment, then ease of operation is improved, but positioning accuracy deteriorates because objects can be placed on inappropriate planes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces plane compatibility information as an intermediary mechanism between the user and the 3D object placement system. This intermediary automatically verifies whether the target plane is suitable for the given 3D object, mediating between free movement capability and positioning accuracy without requiring manual verification by the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides feedback to the user by detecting when a 3D object is moved to an incompatible plane and preventing the placement or alerting the user. This feedback mechanism maintains positioning accuracy by blocking inappropriate placements while preserving ease of operation through automated verification.
2Adaptability or versatility
If 3D objects can be freely moved between any planes in a 2D environment, then adaptability is improved, but reliability deteriorates because objects may be placed on planes they cannot be properly positioned on
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-defining the compatible planes for each 3D object based on its type (e.g., wall objects, floor objects, ceiling objects). This preliminary configuration ensures that objects can only be placed on appropriate planes, maintaining reliability while preserving adaptability within the valid placement space.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of plane compatibility by restricting the set of acceptable planes based on the 3D object's characteristics. This parameter modification ensures that only reliable placements are permitted, maintaining object reliability while allowing flexible movement within the constrained plane options.
3Ease of operation
If manual positioning methods are used without plane restrictions, then ease of operation is improved, but measurement precision deteriorates because plane transitions result in inaccurate positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The plane compatibility information acts as an intermediary that automatically ensures accurate positioning during plane transitions. It mediates between the user's manual positioning actions and the final placement, preventing inaccurate positioning while maintaining ease of operation through automated verification.
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AI summary
Example systems and methods for virtual visualization of a three-dimensional model of an object in a two-dimensional environment. The method may include moving and aligning the three-dimensional model of the object along a plane in the two-dimensional environment.