Furnishing Planning System Using Physical Stencils for Accurate Layout
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current furnishing planning systems require precise room measurements and fail to accurately represent furniture dimensions in 3D models, making it difficult for customers to visualize furniture placement without professional assistance and leading to measurement errors.
Innovation Solution
A furnishing planning system that includes simulation devices which can be placed in real rooms to simulate furniture sizes and layouts, allowing customers to select and configure furniture without measuring, using scannable information and connecting stencils to form complete furniture sets, and software for configuration and ordering.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If 3D-based software is used for furniture planning, then a realistic visualization of the finished concept is achieved, but precise room measurements are required which are difficult for customers to obtain with necessary accuracy
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses physical stencils that are copies of the actual furniture pieces at 1:1 scale. These stencils can be directly placed in the room to visualize the furniture layout without requiring precise digital measurements. The stencil itself becomes a physical reference that eliminates the need for accurate room measurement while maintaining realistic visualization.
2Loss of information
If 3D models are used to show furniture dimensions, then a visual representation is provided, but the customer is unable to get an accurate picture of the exact dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from 2D digital screens to 3D physical stencils. By placing actual-sized physical stencils in the room, the furniture dimensions become tangible and directly observable in three-dimensional space, providing accurate dimensional information that is immediately understandable to customers without requiring interpretation of digital models.
3Measurement precision
If professional consultants are used for furniture planning, then accurate planning is achieved, but the process becomes complex and requires external assistance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables customers to perform furniture planning themselves using simple physical stencils and a camera. The process does not require professional consultants or complex planning software. Customers can independently place stencils in their rooms, take photos, and receive automated layout suggestions, making the system self-service oriented while maintaining planning accuracy.
4Manufacturing precision
If physical stencils are used to represent furniture, then accurate size representation is achieved, but multiple stencils need to be managed and connected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent allows multiple individual stencils to be merged into a single composite image through photographing multiple stencil positions and combining them digitally. This merging process simplifies management by allowing customers to work with separate, easy-to-handle stencils that can be virtually assembled, reducing the complexity of managing multiple physical pieces while maintaining accurate size representation.
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AI summary
A furnishing planning system in particular for assisting with the selection of the number, arrangement and/or configuration of pieces of furniture and/or the ordering of same, includes at least one simulation device configured for simulating the space requirement of a piece of furniture in a real space to be furnished.