3D Surface Positioning Interface for Complex Object Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current technologies lack an effective method for mounting components on complex three-dimensional objects with planar and curved surfaces, as existing methods struggle to accurately acquire position information on such surfaces.

Innovation Solution

An information processing device that acquires 3D data of the object, displays it in a movable, rotatable, and scalable format, and outputs positional inclination information based on designated positions, allowing for precise coordinate and inclination data acquisition.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional methods are used to acquire position information on complex three-dimensional surfaces, then the process becomes more difficult and time-consuming, but the patent introduces a 3D data processing system that simplifies position information acquisition

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of acquiring position informationVSAvoidcomplexity of 3D data processing system
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a virtual three-dimensional model (copy) of the processing target based on 3D data, allowing position information to be acquired from the digital model rather than directly from the physical complex object. This copying approach simplifies position acquisition while the computational processing handles the complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical measurement methods with computational 3D data processing. By using coordinate information from digital 3D models and calculating position data through software algorithms, the system eliminates the need for complex physical measurement devices and manual measurement processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If manual methods are used to obtain position information on three-dimensional objects, then the process requires significant manual effort and time, but the patent automates position information acquisition through 3D data processing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveefficiency of position information acquisitionVSAvoidcomplexity of automated processing system
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-service by automatically processing 3D data to extract position information without requiring manual measurement or intervention. The control device autonomously calculates coordinates and position data from the 3D model, significantly improving productivity while the automated nature handles the computational complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary action by pre-processing the three-dimensional model to extract and store position information before actual processing operations. By preparing the 3D data model in advance with all necessary coordinate information, the system enables rapid position acquisition during operation without manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Measurement precision

If simple two-dimensional display is used for position designation, then the interface is simple, but it cannot accurately represent complex three-dimensional surfaces and their inclinations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprecision of position and inclination measurementVSAvoidcomplexity of three-dimensional display system
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from two-dimensional display to three-dimensional visualization by rendering the processed 3D model on the display device. This dimensional upgrade allows accurate representation of complex surfaces, inclinations, and spatial relationships, enabling precise position and inclination measurement while maintaining user-friendly interaction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS11216151B2Information processing device and information processing method
Publication Date: 2022.01.04 FUJI CORP
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AI summary

An information processing device is an information processing device configured to be used in a processing system including a processing device configured to perform predetermined processing on a three-dimensional processing target, the information processing device including: a control section configured to acquire 3D data of the processing target; display the processing target on a three-dimensional object display screen in a three-dimensional shape, being capable of being moved, rotated, scaled up, and scaled down, based on the acquired 3D data; acquire designation information of a position on a surface of the processing target; and output positional inclination information based on the 3D data, the positional inclination information including information relating to a coordinate of the position and an inclination of the surface of the processing target corresponding to the acquired designation information.