3D Printing Design File Parameter Adjustment for Media Objects
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current 3D printing technologies are cumbersome for users as they require significant time and effort to select, understand dimension and position relationships of multiple objects in media assets, such as TV or video scenes, for printing background objects alongside foreground objects.
Innovation Solution
Control circuitry modifies parameters of design files for 3D printing, adjusting sizes and distances of background objects to match foreground objects and printer constraints, combining parameters to create a singular design file for efficient printing, and incorporating user inputs to ensure proportional and timely output.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If control circuitry modifies parameters of design files to adjust sizes and distances of background objects to match foreground objects and printer constraints, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the design file parameters into distinct categories (size parameters, distance parameters, focus parameters) that can be independently modified. Control circuitry processes different parameter types separately, allowing precise adjustment of background object dimensions and positions without requiring complete redesign of entire scenes, thus improving manufacturing precision while managing complexity through structured parameter organization.
Solution Approach 2:
The control circuitry performs preliminary modification of design file parameters before the actual 3D printing process. By pre-adjusting sizes, distances, and focus parameters of background objects to match foreground objects and printer constraints, the system ensures proportional accuracy is achieved beforehand, eliminating the need for complex real-time adjustments during printing and reducing overall device complexity.
2Productivity
If control circuitry combines parameters from multiple design files into one design file, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control circuitry merges parameters from multiple separate design files (foreground object files and background object files) into a single integrated design file. This consolidation allows all objects to be printed in one operation rather than requiring multiple separate printing processes, significantly improving productivity. The system manages the complexity of file integration by systematically combining parameter sets while maintaining the ability to individually adjust each object's properties within the unified file structure.
3Loss of time
If control circuitry modifies focus parameter to minimize complexity in the object, then print time is reduced, but manufacturing precision may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The control circuitry applies local quality adjustments by modifying the focus parameter selectively for different regions of the scene. Background objects, which are inherently less critical for detail accuracy than foreground objects, have their focus parameters reduced to minimize complexity and print time. The system maintains high focus settings for foreground objects where manufacturing precision is most important, thus achieving a balance between reduced print time and preserved detail accuracy where it matters most.
Data Source
AI summary
In some aspects, control circuitry may receive a selection of a foreground object presented in a video scene being viewed by the user. Based on the selection of the foreground object, control circuitry may ascertain a background object from the video scene. By ascertaining an object, control circuitry may be able to identify an object, and prepare for modification a design file for the 3D printing of that object. Control circuitry may determine an attribute of the foreground object. Based on the determined foreground object attribute, control circuitry may modify a parameter of a design file for printing a 3D printing of the background object.