Unified Image and 3D Model Search with Orientation Sync
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems require separate search queries for obtaining image and 3D model results, and users must manually interact with 3D models to match corresponding images, which is inefficient and lacks seamless integration.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that allow users to enter a single search query to obtain both image and 3D model results, with the ability to dynamically manipulate 3D models and automatically update image results to match the viewed orientation, using view selection data to rotate, translate, or zoom the 3D model, thereby synchronizing the image and 3D model views.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users perform separate search queries for images and 3D models, then search results can be obtained independently for each type, but the user must manually interact with 3D models to match corresponding images, which is inefficient and lacks seamless integration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines image search and 3D model search into a single unified search operation. The system processes one search query to simultaneously retrieve both image results and 3D model results, eliminating the need for separate search queries and manual matching operations. This merging of search functions directly addresses the contradiction by improving operational efficiency while reducing the time required for manual matching.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements automatic feedback mechanisms where the viewed orientation of the 3D model is continuously monitored and used to automatically update and synchronize the corresponding image results. This feedback loop eliminates manual matching by automatically adjusting image display based on the current 3D model view state, thereby reducing user effort and time investment.
2Measurement precision
If users manually manipulate 3D models to match corresponding images, then precise alignment can be achieved, but the process is inefficient and requires additional user effort
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-processing and organizing both image and 3D model data with associated orientation information before the user interaction begins. When a user views a 3D model from a specific orientation, the corresponding image is already prepared and can be immediately synchronized, eliminating the need for manual manipulation while maintaining precise alignment.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service functionality where the synchronization between 3D model views and corresponding images occurs automatically without user intervention. The system autonomously monitors 3D model orientation changes and retrieves/matches the appropriate images based on predefined associations, achieving both precise alignment and high processing speed through automated operations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the system provides both image and 3D model results simultaneously, then user experience is enhanced with synchronized views, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal search system that handles both image and 3D model queries through a single unified interface and processing pipeline. The system is designed to be multi-functional, accommodating different result types (images, 3D models, and their synchronized combinations) without requiring separate dedicated systems for each function. This universality achieves enhanced adaptability while managing system complexity through consolidation rather than proliferation of components.
Data Source
AI summary
Implementations relate to presenting search results to a user. In particular, disclosed techniques include presenting both image search results and 3D model search results to a user. The user can manipulate the 3D model depicted in the 3D model search results by rotating, translating or zooming. Implementations thus provide a rich synergistic exploration experience to the user.