Hand-Drawn Project Outline Recognition for Automatic Code Generation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for implementing computer projects from hand-drawn drafts lack the ability to handle a wide variety of project types efficiently, accurately, and resource-safely, while being user-friendly for users without advanced technical knowledge.

Innovation Solution

A method and system utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, specifically deep convolutional neural networks, to recognize and classify elements from hand-drawn drafts, generate code, and create complex technologies such as web applications, cloud architectures, and neural networks directly from paper designs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If hand-drawn drafts are used as input for computer project implementation, then ease of operation and user-friendliness improve, but manufacturing precision and accuracy deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser-friendlinessVSAvoidaccuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary processing system that includes image capture, preprocessing, OCR text recognition, and element classification modules. This intermediary system bridges the gap between hand-drawn drafts and computer project implementation, converting informal drawings into structured data that maintains both user-friendliness and implementation accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical interpretation of drawings with automated optical and computational systems. Optical character recognition (OCR) technology substitutes manual text extraction, while machine learning-based element classification replaces manual interpretation, thereby maintaining precision while preserving ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If automated code generation from hand-drawn drafts is implemented, then productivity increases, but device complexity and technical requirements worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimplementation speedVSAvoidtechnical requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the complex automated generation process into distinct functional modules: image capture module, preprocessing module, OCR text recognition module, element classification module, and code generation module. This segmentation reduces device complexity by making each module independent and manageable while maintaining high productivity through their coordinated operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal system that can handle multiple types of computer projects (software applications, websites, mobile apps, cloud architectures) through a single integrated platform. The system uses universal element classification categories and standardized code generation templates, reducing technical requirements for users while maintaining high productivity across diverse project types.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If comprehensive element classification is applied to handle various project types, then adaptability and versatility improve, but device complexity worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproject type coverageVSAvoidsystem structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent adds a classification dimension to the processing system, where elements are categorized into different types (UI elements, data elements, functional elements, structural elements) based on their roles in various project types. This dimensional classification enables the system to handle diverse projects adaptably while maintaining manageable complexity through structured categorization rather than requiring separate processing paths for each project type.

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

Data Source

PatentUS12567278B2Computer project implementation based on a design outline
Publication Date: 2026.03.03 TELEFONICA INNOVACION DIGITAL S L U
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AI summary

It is provided a method, device and system to facilitate the design or and architecture of a computer project and its subsequent automatic implementation, based on a hand-written/drawn draft (e.g. on paper). This draft directly becomes the tool that will be used, automatically, as the basis for the final computer project implementation.