Programmatic Plot Plan Generation via Automated Data Extraction
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for generating plot plans and lot documents in construction are tedious, require high precision, and often necessitate skilled professionals in CAD technologies, limiting the number of individuals capable of creating these documents, which are also time-consuming and complex.
Innovation Solution
The development of systems and methods that programmatically generate plot plans and lot documents by extracting information from pre-existing documents, using imaging software to combine and format drawings, and calculate necessary information for compliance with government regulations, reducing the need for manual intervention and CAD expertise.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If manual preparation methods are used by skilled professionals, then manufacturing precision and reliability are maintained, but productivity is low and loss of time is high
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses templates as reusable copies of standard document structures and formats. These templates contain pre-defined layouts, text fields, and graphical elements that can be instantiated multiple times to generate documents quickly while maintaining consistency and precision across all generated documents.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of document creation with an automated computer-based system. The system automatically extracts data from source documents, populates templates, generates graphical elements, and assembles final documents without requiring manual CAD operations, thereby increasing productivity while maintaining precision through automated validation.
2Manufacturing precision
If manual CAD technologies are used, then manufacturing precision is maintained, but device complexity and difficulty of operation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically extracting necessary data from source documents, determining appropriate template selections, populating document fields, and generating graphical elements without requiring user intervention in the complex CAD operations. This automation eliminates the need for users to possess specialized CAD skills while maintaining document precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces templates as an intermediary layer between raw data and final documents. Templates serve as pre-configured intermediaries that contain all the complex formatting, layout, and graphical element definitions, allowing users to simply provide source data while the template handles the complex document assembly automatically.
3Reliability
If skilled professionals prepare documents manually, then reliability and precision are ensured, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring templates with all necessary document structures, formats, validation rules, and graphical element definitions before document generation is needed. This advance preparation allows rapid document creation while maintaining reliability, as the templates have already been validated and approved for use.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the time-consuming manual mechanical process of document preparation with automated computer-based processing. The system automatically extracts data from source documents, validates information, populates templates, generates graphical elements, and assembles final documents in minutes rather than hours, dramatically reducing time loss while maintaining reliability through automated validation checks.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are various embodiments for methods and systems of programmatically generating plot plans. Plot plans, also called lot plans, are documents that describe and demonstrate various elements of a lot in a subdivision, block or neighborhood. Various embodiments can generate these plot plans programmatically based on certain rules. Various embodiments require the use of imaging software, such as computer aided design software or command line image manipulation software. Various embodiments also require connecting the imaging software with a data store to perform these actions for a plurality of different lots for subdivisions.