Smart Device Building Block Assembly Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing building block assembly instructions often become incomprehensible due to language barriers, misprinting, or illegibility, leading to user confusion and increased tech support needs, resulting in customer dissatisfaction and lost business.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising an electronic device with an image capturing module, communication module, and processing module that identifies building blocks by capturing images, transmitting identification information, and providing instructions on how to assemble them, including alternative configurations and construction objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional printed instructions are provided with building block packages, then users can receive assembly guidance, but the instructions may become incomprehensible due to language barriers, misprinting, or illegibility
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a digital copy of the physical building blocks through image capture and pattern recognition. Instead of relying on printed instructions that may be illegible, the system captures images of the blocks, identifies their patterns and types digitally, and retrieves corresponding assembly instructions from a database, ensuring accurate and comprehensible guidance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of printed paper instructions with an electronic/digital system. The image capturing device, processing module, and database replacement eliminate the need for physical printed materials, providing instructions through electronic displays that can be dynamically updated and adapted to different languages and user needs.
2Ease of operation
If tech support services are offered to assist with building block assembly, then user confusion can be addressed, but customer satisfaction decreases and business is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables users to independently identify and assemble building blocks by capturing images with their own devices, having the system automatically identify block patterns, and retrieving appropriate instructions. This self-service approach eliminates the need for external tech support while empowering users to complete assembly tasks successfully.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides immediate feedback to users by capturing images of their assembled blocks, comparing them against known patterns, and guiding them through the assembly process step-by-step. This real-time feedback loop allows users to self-correct and complete assembly without external assistance.
3Adaptability or versatility
If instructions are provided for specific construction objects, then users can assemble those objects, but alternative assembly configurations and other construction objects cannot be explored
Solution Approach 1:
The database stores multiple assembly configurations and construction objects that can be assembled from the same set of building blocks. Once the system identifies the blocks, users can access instructions for various different constructions, enabling one set of blocks to serve multiple purposes and encouraging creative exploration beyond a single prescribed assembly.
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AI summary
A system, method, and device for identifying building blocks and suggesting ways to assemble the identified blocks are described. The method comprises of capturing, by an electronic device, one or more images of one or more building blocks. An identification information is determined related to each of the one or more building blocks based on the captured one or more images. Each of the one or more building blocks is identified based on the corresponding identification information. Then, instructions for combining the one or more building blocks are determined. Finally, the one or more instructions for utilizing the one or more building blocks are provided on the electronic device.