3D Construction Model Management Segment Identification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image processing methods for construction inspection do not effectively display management information for specific management segments of a construction based on a three-dimensional model.

Innovation Solution

An information display apparatus and method that includes a storage unit for three-dimensional models and management information, allowing users to specify positions on the three-dimensional model, identify corresponding management segments, and display relevant management information.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If panoramic images of partial flat surfaces are generated and displayed from a three-dimensional mesh, then the viewing experience is improved, but the ability to check management information for specific management segments is deteriorated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveviewing experienceVSAvoidmanagement information accessibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The construction is divided into multiple management segments, and the three-dimensional model is correspondingly segmented to enable identification of specific management segments. This segmentation allows the system to maintain the overall three-dimensional viewing experience while enabling access to management information for specific segments through position specification operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces an intermediary processing mechanism that connects the three-dimensional model position specification with the management information database. When a user specifies a position on the three-dimensional model, the system acts as an intermediary to translate this spatial information into corresponding management segment identification and retrieve the associated management information, thus bridging the gap between visual inspection and information access.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If the three-dimensional model is enlarged for detailed viewing, then the inspection precision is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinspection precisionVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display system implements dynamic scaling capabilities that allow the three-dimensional model to be enlarged or reduced based on inspection needs. The system can dynamically adjust the display magnification level, enabling detailed inspection of specific areas when enlarged, while maintaining the ability to view the overall structure when reduced, thus providing flexible inspection precision without requiring multiple fixed-resolution displays.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system utilizes the third dimension of the three-dimensional model to provide depth information and spatial context that cannot be obtained from two-dimensional images alone. By leveraging the three-dimensional nature of the model, the system enables precise location identification and management segment recognition from multiple viewing angles, improving inspection precision while using the same base model data.

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

Data Source

PatentUS12283035B2Information display apparatus, information display method, and information display program
Publication Date: 2025.04.22 FUJIFILM CORP
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AI summary

In a case where a three-dimensional model of a construction stored in a storage is to be displayed on a display, an information display apparatus 10 accepts a view operation including an operation for enlarging the three-dimensional model from an operation interface and at least enlarges and displays the three-dimensional model. After a desired position on the three-dimensional model enlarged and displayed on the display is specified in accordance with a user operation, the information display apparatus identifies a three-dimensional position on the three-dimensional model corresponding to the position and identifies a management segment that is an inspection unit of the construction on the basis of the identified three-dimensional position. After the management segment is thus identified, the information display apparatus reads management information corresponding to the identified management segment from the storage and displays the management information on the display.