Space Design System Integrating Measurement and Construction Data

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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 long design and construction times, high costs, and poor flexibility, with data not being synchronized or shared effectively between surveying, design, and construction phases.

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 by acquiring and presenting scene and object information on portable devices, and using augmented reality for positioning and layout optimization.

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 time-consuming and inefficient

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 an integrated system where data flows continuously between stages. The measurement device directly feeds data to the design system, which automatically generates shopping lists and construction instructions, eliminating manual data transfer and sequential waiting between independent steps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by automatically generating material shopping lists and construction instructions during the design phase itself. This allows material selection and construction preparation to occur concurrently with design rather than sequentially after completion, reducing overall project time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Loss of information

If multiple separate tools and multiple measurements are used, then comprehensive data can be collected, but the process requires more equipment and becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata completenessVSAvoidnumber of tools and equipment
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal measurement and design system that performs multiple functions: measuring room dimensions, generating 3D models, creating design layouts, producing shopping lists, and providing construction instructions. This single integrated system replaces the need for multiple separate tools including measurement devices, design software, and construction planning tools.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The design system acts as an intermediary that automatically processes measurement data and transforms it into construction-ready information including shopping lists and instructions. This intermediary eliminates the need for manual intervention and multiple separate tools by automatically bridging the gap between measurement and construction phases.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If data from surveying and design systems are not synchronized, then each system can operate independently, but data sharing and coordination become difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata sharing capabilityVSAvoiddata synchronization
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the surveying system and design system into a unified data environment where measurement data automatically synchronizes with design data. The system uses shared databases and real-time data exchange protocols to ensure that both systems operate from the same information base, eliminating data synchronization issues while maintaining operational independence.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS20230214543A1Method and system for space design
Publication Date: 2023.07.06 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; generating order information corresponding to the target object according to the calculated construction information.