Location-Specific 3D Model Segmentation for Interactive Rendering
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for searching locations via search engines often fail to provide dimensionally accurate and interactive representations of monuments or landmarks, lacking interactivity and failing to capture the actual look and magnitude of locations, especially when depicting weather, traffic, and crowd conditions.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method that retrieves a three-dimensional model from a database, segments it to isolate specific locations, and provides interactive, dimensionally accurate renderings of these locations, including contextual information like weather and crowd conditions, through a user interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If two-dimensional images and maps are used to represent locations, then the search results are simple and easy to display, but the dimensionality and actual look of the location cannot be captured
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the three-dimensional model into location-specific segments that can be independently retrieved and displayed. This allows the system to provide detailed three-dimensional representations of specific locations without having to process and display entire complex environments, thus achieving dimensional accuracy while managing system complexity through selective rendering.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from two-dimensional representations (images, maps) to three-dimensional models to capture the actual look, magnitude, and spatial relationships of locations. This dimensional change enables users to perceive depth, scale, and spatial context that are lost in two-dimensional representations, directly addressing the limitation of traditional search results.
2Measurement precision
If three-dimensional models of entire locations are provided, then dimensional accuracy and realism are improved, but computational resources and data processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments three-dimensional models into location-specific portions and retrieves only the relevant segments based on user queries. This selective retrieval approach maintains dimensional accuracy for the areas of interest while significantly reducing computational resources compared to processing entire location models, as only necessary segments are loaded and rendered.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial action by retrieving and displaying only the portion of the three-dimensional model corresponding to the queried location, rather than processing the entire model. This partial retrieval strategy provides sufficient dimensional accuracy for the specific area of interest while minimizing computational energy consumption by avoiding unnecessary processing of unrelated areas.
3Ease of operation
If static images and videos are used to depict locations, then the content is easy to retrieve and display, but interactivity and the ability to explore different perspectives are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic interaction with three-dimensional models, allowing users to rotate, zoom, and navigate through different perspectives of locations. This dynamic capability enables users to explore various angles and details without time-consuming searches, as the system provides intuitive controls for interacting with the three-dimensional representation, directly addressing the interactivity limitation of static media.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where user interactions with the three-dimensional model (such as selection, zooming, or navigation) provide real-time feedback that adapts the display to user needs. This feedback-driven interaction reduces search time by automatically focusing on relevant areas and providing context-based information, making the exploration process more efficient and intuitive.
4Loss of information
If detailed information about weather, traffic, and crowd size is provided, then user preparation is improved, but the complexity of presenting and processing this contextual information increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges three-dimensional visual models with contextual information layers representing weather, traffic, and crowd conditions. By combining these data types into an integrated presentation, the system provides complete contextual information without requiring separate processing channels, thus reducing overall information processing complexity while maintaining comprehensive data coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses the three-dimensional model as an intermediary framework that integrates and visualizes multiple types of contextual information (weather, traffic, crowds). This intermediary approach organizes complex information in a unified spatial context, making it easier to process and present while ensuring completeness of contextual data through the integrated display.
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AI summary
Generating a location-specific three-dimensional model in response to a location query can provide users with a better understanding of a location through providing better interactivity, better perspective, and better understanding of dimensionality. Generation of the models can be enabled by leveraging a three-dimensional asset database and segmentation methods. The location-specific models can provide further utility by further including situation specific simulated effects, such as simulated weather or traffic.