Voxel-Based Design Model Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional design software for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) requires expertise to modify continuous geometries, is processor-intensive, leading to slow rendering and optimization processes, and lacks real-time capabilities for modifying and optimizing design models.
Innovation Solution
A voxel-based approach using a three-dimensional grid of discrete voxels allows for easy modification and optimization of design models, enabling real-time rendering and visualization without the need for complex computations, allowing users to make incremental changes and generate optimized solutions interactively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional continuous geometry-based design models are used, then design precision and modeling capability are improved, but processing time and computational resources increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments continuous geometries into discrete voxel units organized in a grid structure. Each voxel represents a simplified geometric primitive that can be independently processed, transforming complex continuous models into manageable discrete components while maintaining overall design fidelity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses simplified voxel representations instead of complex continuous geometry data structures. These voxel-based models require less computational memory and processing power, enabling faster rendering and optimization operations while still capturing essential design features.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional continuous geometry-based design models are used, then design capability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to required expertise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the fundamental parameter representation from continuous geometric coordinates to discrete voxel grid indices. This parameter transformation simplifies user interaction by replacing complex geometric manipulation with intuitive grid-based operations, making the system accessible to novice users while preserving design versatility.
3Productivity
If conventional optimization techniques are used, then optimization capability is improved, but processing time and resources increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the design model into discrete voxels, enabling optimization algorithms to process individual units rather than complex continuous geometries. This segmentation allows for parallel processing and reduces the computational complexity of optimization operations while maintaining optimization effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates simplified voxel-based copies of the original continuous geometry models. These voxel copies serve as surrogate models for optimization computations, requiring significantly less processing time and resources while still capturing the essential spatial relationships and design constraints.
4Manufacturing precision
If conventional design software is used, then rendering capability is improved, but real-time performance deteriorates due to processor-intensive operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses simplified voxel representations that require minimal rendering resources compared to complex continuous geometry models. These voxel-based models can be rendered efficiently using basic graphics operations, enabling real-time visualization while maintaining adequate visual quality for design evaluation.
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AI summary
A voxel-based design approach enables the creating and modifying of a design model comprising a 3D grid of discrete voxels that is represented by a voxel data structure. The voxel data structure comprises voxel-level entries, each entry corresponding to a voxel based on the 3D location within the 3D grid. The voxel data structure includes a design-level entry for storing design-level performance metrics. The system updates the voxel data structure to reflect user modifications to the design model and renders a visualization of the updated design model. The system displays a per-voxel heat map for the design model for a selected performance metric based on the voxel data structure. The design system displays multiple optimized design solutions based on corresponding optimized voxel data structures. The system generates the multiple optimized design solutions based on a voxel-based optimization technique. The system also performs a voxel-based recommendation visualization technique.