Augmentecture AR Platform for 3D Design Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Architecture, Construction, and Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing industries face project delays and cost overruns due to errors in design communication, as clear design information is often misinterpreted or not properly transmitted across process stages.
Innovation Solution
The AUGmentecture system, a cloud-based Augmented Reality (AR) software solution, converts 3D design elements into viewable AR experiences for mobile devices, using a proprietary file format (AUG files) with QR codes and additional markers for secure and accurate communication, allowing designers and clients to collaborate and view designs in 3D without traditional blueprints.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional 2D blueprints and design documents are used for communication, then design information can be transmitted across process stages, but errors and misinterpretations occur leading to project delays and cost overruns
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates accurate 3D digital copies of design models that can be viewed and annotated by all stakeholders. These 3D models serve as the single source of truth, eliminating misinterpretation of 2D drawings and ensuring all parties work from the same design information, thereby reducing errors and rework.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from traditional 2D blueprint representation to 3D visual models. This dimensional change provides intuitive spatial understanding, allows stakeholders to visualize the design from all angles, and eliminates the ambiguity inherent in 2D representations, significantly improving design communication accuracy.
2Adaptability or versatility
If designers and clients are located at different geographic locations, then project scalability is improved, but collaboration and design review become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a cloud-based platform as an intermediary that hosts the 3D design models and enables remote access. This intermediary allows stakeholders at different geographic locations to collaborate in real-time, view designs, and provide feedback without being physically present together, maintaining communication clarity while enabling remote work.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal viewing platform that can be accessed by various stakeholders (designers, clients, contractors) from different locations using standard devices. This multi-functional approach enables seamless collaboration across geographic boundaries while maintaining design information integrity through centralized model hosting and synchronized viewing experiences.
3Reliability
If multiple stakeholders need to review and provide feedback on designs, then design quality improves, but the complexity of managing reviews and annotations increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple review and annotation capabilities into a single integrated 3D viewing platform. All stakeholders can access the same model, add annotations, and provide feedback within the same interface, eliminating the need for multiple separate review processes and simplifying the management of design reviews while maintaining high design quality through comprehensive stakeholder input.
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AI summary
A method of team viewing of an architecture design model includes executing team viewing computer-readable instructions to initiate team viewing; attempting to enter a virtual room to allow for more than one user to view the three-dimensional (3D) architectural design model; joining the virtual room as a guest; and receiving identification data or parameters regarding the 3D architectural design model. If a user computing device and memory device already has an electronic copy of the 3D architectural design model, the 3D architectural design model is constructed and displayed in the virtual room. If a user computing device and memory device does not have the electronic copy of the 3D architectural design model, the 3D architectural design model is downloaded to the user computing device and displayed on a surface and synchronized with a room creator of the virtual room.