Pattern-Based Landscape Design System Using Mnemonic Codes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing design systems lack an efficient method for users to select and purchase merchandise based on design patterns, as they often rely on outdated plant condition data and inadequate geographical location systems, making it difficult to choose appropriate plant materials for landscape designs.
Innovation Solution
A pattern-based design system that uses a coding system to match selected landscape design elements with stored elements, allowing users to select patterns, locate elements, and purchase merchandise based on unique mnemonic codes, while employing a hierarchical geographical location system and neural network technology for personalized recommendations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a pattern-based design system with coding is implemented, then ease of operation and productivity are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses photographic copies and visual representations of landscape design elements instead of requiring users to physically handle or deeply understand each element. The system stores and displays images of plants, hardscape materials, and other design elements, allowing users to select patterns visually through coded representations rather than navigating complex catalogs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a coding system as an intermediary between the user and the complex design element database. Each landscape design element is assigned a unique code, and design patterns are defined by combinations of these codes. Users interact with the simplified code-based interface rather than directly with the underlying complexity of inventory management and design specifications.
2Measurement precision
If detailed condition data and geographical location systems are integrated, then measurement precision and reliability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the landscape design system into distinct modular components: geographical location data, climate/condition parameters, design element databases, pattern definitions, and recommendation algorithms. Each module handles specific functions independently, allowing precise condition matching through organized data segments rather than monolithic complex processing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms complex geographical and environmental conditions into standardized parameters that can be systematically compared and matched against design element requirements. By converting real-world conditions into discrete, comparable parameters, the system achieves precise matching without requiring overly complex analysis of raw environmental data.
3Adaptability or versatility
If neural network technology is used for personalized recommendations, then adaptability is improved, but loss of time in processing increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-processes and stores design patterns with their associated condition requirements, element combinations, and compatibility rules in a structured database. By preparing recommendation data in advance and organizing it by pattern codes and element codes, the system can quickly retrieve and adapt recommendations based on user input without performing complex real-time analysis, thus reducing processing time while maintaining personalization capability.
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AI summary
A system is provided for obtaining a landscape design pattern based on selected landscape design elements in a landscape design system having landscape design patterns comprised of at least two of said landscape design elements. The system stores multiple landscape design elements in a storage device, enables a user to select a plurality of landscape design patterns each of which includes a plurality of landscape design elements, matches the landscape design elements in the selected landscape design patterns with stored landscape design patterns, and renders the selected landscape design patterns using stored landscape design elements. The system preferably stores photographs of the multiple landscape design elements, and retrieves and displays photographs of the matched landscape design elements. In one implementation, a unique mnemonic code is assigned to each of the stored landscape design elements.