3D Design Virtual Reality Visualization System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current 3D design software does not enable users to visualize their designs in virtual reality, limiting the ability to interactively immerse themselves in and modify 3D designs in a simulated environment.
Innovation Solution
A system that dynamically presents 3D designs in virtual reality by obtaining changes to the design in real-time, using a server-client architecture to provide virtual reality information to user devices, allowing for iterative design modifications and sharing capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If 3D design software is used to create designs, then design functionality is provided, but virtual reality visualization capability is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary component that receives 3D design files from 3D design software, processes them, and generates virtual reality information. This intermediary architecture allows the existing 3D design software to work with virtual reality systems without requiring direct integration or modification of the design software itself, thus adding VR visualization capability while maintaining relative system simplicity.
2Speed
If virtual reality information is generated from 3D design files, then immersive visualization is enabled, but real-time dynamic updates are challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where the server continuously monitors for changes to 3D design files and automatically triggers regeneration of virtual reality information when modifications are detected. This feedback loop enables real-time dynamic updates without requiring complex manual intervention or continuous polling, as the system responds automatically to file changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The server is configured to process and generate virtual reality information in advance, maintaining an updated version ready for immediate transmission to client devices. This preliminary action ensures that when a user opens a 3D design file, the corresponding virtual reality visualization is already prepared or can be quickly generated, enabling real-time viewing without delays.
3Ease of operation
If virtual reality experiences are provided through HMD, then user immersion is enhanced, but accessibility and ease of use are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system is designed to support multiple types of client devices including head-mounted displays, desktop computers, and mobile devices. The server generates virtual reality information that can be viewed through various hardware platforms, allowing users to access the system using devices they already own. This multi-functionality approach enhances accessibility by not mandating specialized HMD hardware while still providing immersive options for those who choose to use them.
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AI summary
A system and method for providing a user virtual reality experience to visualize a three-dimensional design produced using three-dimensional design software are disclosed. The user may be enabled to visualize the three-dimensional design through a virtual reality application while the design is in progress. Changes to the three-dimensional design may be obtained dynamically and virtual reality information may be determined based on the dynamically obtained changes. The determined virtual reality information may be provided to the user for implementation of a virtual reality visualizing the three-dimensional design on a client device associated with the user.