Real-Time Ring Design Visualization System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulty in visualizing the customization of personalized rings, such as class rings, championship rings, and affiliation rings, due to the lack of an image representation of their design choices, especially for those without experience in ring design.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for designing customized rings that includes a computing device with computer-implemented instructions for receiving and storing ring customization input, featuring a ring style selection component, ring top design component, ring side design component, and an image panel component that updates the ring image in real-time based on user input, allowing users to visualize their design choices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users are provided with extensive customization options for ring features, then the degree of customization and personalization is improved, but the ability of users to visualize the final product is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a visual copy or representation of the customized ring that mirrors the user's selections. The system generates an image panel displaying a rendered view of the ring with all selected features (stones, engravings, metals, designs) visually represented, allowing users to see an accurate copy of their customization choices before finalizing the order.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary visual interface between the user's customization inputs and the final product. The image panel acts as a mediator that translates abstract customization selections into a concrete visual representation, bridging the gap between user choices and the tangible ring they will receive.
2Ease of operation
If the system provides real-time image updates based on user input, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the system continuously monitors user inputs from various selection components (ring style, stone type, metal color, engravings) and automatically updates the visual representation in real-time. This feedback loop allows users to immediately see the impact of their choices without manual intervention or complex configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple independent customization functions (ring style selection, stone selection, metal selection, engraving input, design choices) into a unified visual display system. The image panel integrates all these separate input streams into a single coherent visual representation, simplifying the user experience while managing underlying system complexity through integration.
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AI summary
A system for designing a customized ring may include a ring style selection component, a ring top design component, a ring side design component, and an image panel component where, the components support an interface for monitoring the progress of the ring design and an image panel may show an image of the ring that is periodically updated based on customization input. A system for creating and displaying ring assets may include an extraction component, a rendering component, and a display component. A system for displaying customized bezel text may include a text mapping module configured to receive bezel parameters, map text in a two dimensional space, map text in a three-dimensional space defined by bezel geometry, develop code for displaying the text, and displaying the text.