Dynamic Texture Luminance Mapping for Deformed Surfaces

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-capturing texture images at multiple predetermined stress states (e.g., unstressed, lightly stressed, heavily stressed) before the actual rendering process. These pre-captured images with their corresponding stress vector information are stored in advance, allowing the system to quickly retrieve and apply the appropriate texture during rendering without performing complex real-time calculations, thus improving realism while managing system complexity.

The patent implements dynamics by making the texture mapping system adaptive to changing stress conditions. Instead of using a single fixed texture, the system dynamically selects and blends textures based on the current stress vector magnitude and direction detected during rendering. This dynamic adaptation allows the texture appearance to change realistically as the object deforms under different loading conditions.

The patent applies local quality by focusing texture capture and processing only on regions of the object that undergo significant deformation. Instead of capturing and processing textures for the entire object at all stress states, the system identifies and processes only the locally affected areas where stress vectors indicate meaningful deformation. This reduces the overall data volume while maintaining high accuracy in the critical deformation zones.

The patent uses parameter changes by representing multiple stress states through a limited set of key parameters (stress vector magnitude, direction, and predefined stress levels) rather than storing complete texture images for every possible deformation state. The system captures textures at discrete parameter points (predetermined stress states) and uses interpolation or blending based on parameter changes to represent intermediate states, significantly reducing data storage requirements while maintaining measurement precision.

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-calculating and storing stress vector information corresponding to captured texture images at predetermined stress states. During real-time rendering, the system retrieves these pre-computed stress vectors and compares them with current sensor data, avoiding the need to perform complex stress calculations from scratch. This maintains high responsiveness while significantly reducing the computational power required during runtime.

The patent implements partial action by performing full stress vector calculations only at predetermined key stress states during the texture capture phase, rather than continuously during rendering. During real-time operation, the system uses partial updates and interpolations based on sensor inputs, performing only the minimal necessary calculations to determine which pre-captured texture best matches the current state. This reduces computational load while maintaining responsive deformation representation.