Space Design System Using AR Positioning for Construction Efficiency

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Solution Overview

Problem

The current architecture and decoration process is inefficient due to separate and independent steps for measurement, design, material selection, and construction, leading to high costs, long design and construction times, and poor flexibility, with existing tools requiring multiple measurements and data synchronization issues between CAD systems and physical environments.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that integrates design, material selection, purchase, and construction into a unified platform using smart tools and e-commerce platforms for real-time data sharing and feedback, enabling rapid measurement, design, and construction through visual presentations and augmented reality, allowing for seamless connection and monitoring of each stage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional separate steps for measurement, design, material selection and construction are used, then each step can be performed independently, but the overall process becomes inefficient with high costs and long duration

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedesign and construction efficiencyVSAvoiddesign and construction time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges measurement, design, material selection, and construction into a unified integrated system. The measurement tool collects spatial data, the design system processes this data to generate design schemes, and the system automatically selects materials and generates construction information, eliminating the need for separate independent steps and significantly improving overall efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal platform that performs multiple functions: spatial measurement, automated design scheme generation, material selection, and construction information output. This multi-functional system replaces multiple specialized tools and processes, enabling a single system to handle the entire design and construction workflow.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Measurement precision

If multiple measurement tools and records are used in conventional processes, then detailed measurements can be obtained, but the process requires numerous tools and becomes complex and inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespatial measurement accuracyVSAvoidnumber of measurement tools
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a single universal measurement tool that can perform multiple measurement functions and collect comprehensive spatial data. This multi-functional device eliminates the need for numerous specialized measurement tools while maintaining high measurement precision through integrated sensing and processing capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines multiple measurement functions and data collection capabilities into a single integrated measurement tool. Instead of using separate tools for different measurement tasks, the system merges these functions, reducing tool complexity while maintaining comprehensive measurement accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Loss of information

If data from measurement and design cannot be synchronized with CAD systems, then data can be collected separately, but data sharing becomes difficult and extends the design period

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata sharing capabilityVSAvoiddesign period
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the measurement system, design system, and CAD system into an integrated data flow. Measurement data is automatically transmitted to the design system, which generates design schemes that are synchronized with the CAD system, enabling seamless data sharing and eliminating manual data transfer processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent establishes a feedback mechanism where measurement data continuously informs the design system, which in turn updates the CAD system with synchronized design information. This closed-loop feedback ensures real-time data sharing and coordination across all systems, reducing design period extensions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

4Measurement precision

If conventional measuring tools are used for positioning target points, then positioning can be performed, but the process becomes time-consuming and labor-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoidpositioning convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces conventional mechanical measurement tools with an automated electronic measurement and positioning system. The system uses electronic sensors, data processing, and automated calculation to determine target point positions, eliminating manual mechanical measurement operations and significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables the measurement and positioning system to automatically perform positioning calculations and generate results without requiring manual intervention for each measurement step. The system self-calculates positions based on collected spatial data, reducing labor requirements while maintaining accurate positioning.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11604904B2Method and system for space design
Publication Date: 2023.03.14 NORTHWEST INSTRUMENTATION INC
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AI summary

A method for space design includes: receiving first information of a physical space by a terminal device, the first information including size measurement information of the physical space; acquiring second information of a target object, the second information including size measurement information of the target object; performing a visual presentation of the first information of the physical space and the second information of the target object on a display interface of the terminal device; calculating construction information of the target object being placed in the physical space by the terminal device based on a layout of the target object on the visual presentation according to the first information of the physical space and the second information of the target object; outputting the calculated construction information through a communication interface of the terminal device to a ranging and positioning apparatus; and guiding a user to position the target object in the physical space using a positioning function of the ranging and positioning apparatus according to the construction information, the size measurement information of the physical space, and the size measurement information of the target object.