Interactive 3D Object Measurement With Reference-Surface Overlays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems lack effective methods for interactive measurement and defect detection in three-dimensional representations of objects, particularly in industrial settings, where precise characterization and repair recommendations are needed for complex machinery.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for rendering a graphical object overlaying a three-dimensional representation of a target object, allowing for user interaction to select reference surfaces and determine parameters like radius, enabling accurate defect characterization and repair recommendations using machine learning algorithms and graphical user interfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If interactive measurement tools are added to 3D representations, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A graphical object serves as an intermediary tool between the user and the 3D representation, enabling precise measurements without requiring direct manipulation of complex 3D data. The graphical object with its perimeter and mapping to 3D points provides a simplified interface that mediates the interaction between user input and the underlying complex 3D measurement system.
2Measurement precision
If graphical overlays with perimeter mapping are implemented, then defect detection accuracy is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automatic mapping of graphical object perimeter positions to three-dimensional representation points, eliminating the need for manual coordinate mapping. The computer system automatically establishes the correspondence between 2D graphical overlay and 3D data points, making the complex mapping process transparent to the user while maintaining high measurement precision.
3Measurement precision
If multiple positions are selected to determine reference surface, then measurement precision is improved, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system selects multiple positions within a specified distance from the first position to determine the reference surface, using more data points than the minimum required. This excessive selection of positions improves the accuracy of reference surface determination by providing a more robust statistical basis, while the automated processing keeps time consumption manageable.
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AI summary
A method, a system, and computer program product for rendering a visual representation of a target object using a selection of a first position on the surface of the target object. A reference surface is determined based on selected positions on the surface of the target object. A graphical object overlaying the visual representation of the target object is rendered. A location of the graphical object in the graphical user interface is based on the reference surface. The graphical object has a perimeter including the perimeter positions. A perimeter position of the perimeter positions is mapped to a second point on a three-dimensional representation of the target object. A distance between a first point and a second point on the three-dimensional representation of the target object is less than or equal to a second distance. The first point on the three-dimensional representation is associated with the first position.