Faceted Geometry Morphing via Local Coordinate Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing morphing tools for faceted geometry are cumbersome and time-consuming, especially when dealing with large numbers of points, as users must manually specify and move each point to deform the geometry, limiting their usability and applicability.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system that generates a plurality of points surrounding a predefined faceted geometry, assigns each point a local coordinate system, and selects a control point to guide the movement of these points, allowing for efficient morphing by displacing the control point within its local coordinate system, thereby simplifying the deformation process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If users manually move each point to deform the geometry, then the morphing can be precisely controlled, but the process becomes time consuming and tedious
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an automated algorithm as an intermediary between the user and the points. The algorithm automatically calculates and moves points based on user-defined parameters, eliminating the need for manual point-by-point manipulation while maintaining precise control over the morphing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by allowing the geometry to morph automatically based on user-defined parameters. The automated algorithm performs the complex calculations and point movements without requiring continuous user intervention, making the process both precise and efficient.
2Manufacturing precision
If users specify displacement and direction for each point, then the morphing accuracy is maintained, but the operation becomes tedious and time consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The automated algorithm serves as an intermediary that translates simple user inputs into precise point displacements and directions. This mediator handles the complex calculations automatically, maintaining morphing accuracy while dramatically simplifying the user operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of manual point manipulation with an automated computational system. The algorithm automatically determines point displacements and directions based on user-defined parameters, eliminating the need for tedious manual specification while maintaining precision.
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing morphing tools are used to change geometry shape, then the tools are available, but they lack usability and applicability for complex shapes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal morphing tool that can handle various complex geometries (cylinders, spheres, arbitrary shapes) through a single automated algorithm. This multi-functional approach replaces the need for shape-specific manual techniques, enhancing both adaptability and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The automated algorithm enables the morphing tool to serve itself by automatically adapting to different geometry types and complexities. The system handles the complex calculations and point movements autonomously, making the tool highly adaptable to various shapes while maintaining ease of operation through simple user inputs.
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AI summary
Machine assisted system and method for changing the shape of a faceted surface using points that move in their local coordinate system collectively are described. The method can include receiving a model having a predefined faceted geometry, the model representing a physical structure that is designed or simulated in a data processing system; generating points surrounding the predefined faceted geometry to be morphed; automatically assigning each of the generated points a respective local coordinate system; selecting a control point among the generated points for controlling a movement of the generated points; and displacing the selected control point in a local coordinate system assigned to the selected control point to cause each point to move based on movement of the selected control point according to the assigned local coordinate system, wherein the displacement of the selected control point guides a morphing of the predefined faceted geometry in the model.