Digital Twin Configuration via BIM Data Extraction and Asset Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Configuring a user interface to access connected devices across a building in a logical and error-free manner is complex due to the need for identifying and mapping devices to specific locations, especially when leveraging Building Information Modelling (BIM) models beyond the design phase.
Innovation Solution
A method involving identifying BIM model files, extracting data sets to populate an asset register with unique identifiers, providing an interface for updating during construction, and converting BIM files to create visualisation files for a digital twin, enabling automatic mapping of data and control interfaces to a 3D navigation interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual identification and mapping of devices to locations is performed, then the user interface can be configured to access connected devices, but the configuration process becomes complex and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses BIM (Building Information Modeling) digital models as copies of the physical building and its devices. These digital models contain pre-configured device locations and identifiers that are automatically transferred to the asset register, eliminating manual identification and mapping while ensuring accuracy through the existing BIM data structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The BIM models are prepared in advance during the design and construction phases, containing all device information, locations, and identifiers before the building is even occupied. This preliminary configuration of device data in the BIM model eliminates the need for complex manual mapping during operations and maintenance.
2Productivity
If BIM model data is extracted and converted to populate asset registers and create visualisation files, then data management efficiency is improved, but the processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs multiple functions through a single integrated process: extracting device data from BIM models, populating the asset register with device identifiers and locations, and generating visualisation files for the digital twin interface. This multi-functional approach consolidates what would otherwise be separate manual tasks into one automated workflow.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediate data processing layer that translates BIM model data into formats suitable for both the asset register and visualisation files. This intermediary processing step standardizes the data structure, making it compatible with multiple downstream applications while automating the conversion process.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides, in various embodiments, technology for configuration of a digital twin for a building or other facility via BIM (Building Information Modelling) data extraction and asset register mapping. This is particularly relevant for the purposes of increasing efficiency and reducing risks of data errors in the context of configuring a digital twin interface for a building. Also described herein is technology configured to provide data flow management for defining of digital records representing building infrastructure based on building information modelling data. This is particularly relevant for the purposes of increasing efficiency and reducing risks of data errors in the context of configuring a digital twin interface for a building.