VR Infrastructure Visualization for Remote Monitoring

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional infrastructure design and management tools lack intuitive data visualization, remote monitoring capabilities, data analysis, and collaborative work support, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs due to the need for on-site technical support and physical prototype development.

Innovation Solution

The method involves acquiring and visualizing original information about infrastructure using VR technology to create a virtual representation that includes environmental, hardware, and data processing information, allowing for remote monitoring, collaborative work, and data analysis, thereby improving design efficiency and reducing costs by simulating real-world infrastructure in a virtual environment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If traditional 2D computer-aided design or 3D physical models are used for infrastructure design, then the design process can be completed, but users cannot immediately visualize and perceive the design, and performance-based data analysis is not provided

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevisualization capabilityVSAvoiddesign tool complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates virtual copies of physical infrastructure components in a VR environment. These virtual representations replicate the visual and functional characteristics of real infrastructure, allowing users to interact with and analyze design data in an immersive 3D space without needing physical prototypes or complex 2D drawings

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from traditional 2D computer-aided design to immersive 3D virtual reality visualization. By adding the dimension of virtual reality immersion, the system enables users to perceive infrastructure design spatially and intuitively, transforming flat technical drawings into navigable three-dimensional environments with performance data overlays

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Reliability

If physical prototypes are developed for infrastructure testing, then design validation can be performed, but development time and costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedesign validation accuracyVSAvoiddevelopment time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses virtual reality simulations to replace physical prototypes for infrastructure testing and validation. Virtual models replicate the behavior and performance characteristics of physical systems, allowing comprehensive testing of design scenarios without manufacturing physical components, thereby eliminating lengthy prototyping cycles

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs design validation and performance analysis in the virtual environment before physical implementation. By conducting all necessary testing, optimization, and scenario simulation in VR beforehand, the system ensures design reliability is established prior to construction, preventing costly rework and delays

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If on-site technical support is provided for infrastructure monitoring, then problems can be addressed, but efficiency decreases and costs increase due to the need for physical presence

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveremote monitoring capabilityVSAvoidtechnical support efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a VR-based virtual representation as an intermediary between the physical infrastructure and the technical support personnel. This virtual model serves as a remote interface that transmits real-time operational data and visualizes system state, allowing technicians to monitor and diagnose issues remotely without physically traveling to the site

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical requirement of physical presence for monitoring and troubleshooting with a digital VR-based system. Instead of technicians needing to be physically present at infrastructure sites, the system uses virtual reality interfaces to provide remote access to real-time operational data and system state visualization

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

4Loss of information

If detailed infrastructure data is presented in traditional formats, then information is provided, but intuitive understanding and collaboration are hindered

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata presentation clarityVSAvoidcollaboration system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms traditional two-dimensional data presentations into immersive three-dimensional virtual reality visualizations. Infrastructure data is displayed as spatially organized information within the VR environment, allowing multiple users to collectively perceive and interact with complex datasets from any angle, enhancing intuitive understanding and collaborative analysis

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS11087053B1Method, electronic device, and computer program product for information display
Publication Date: 2021.08.10 EMC IP HLDG CO LLC
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method, an electronic device, and a computer program product for information display. In one embodiment, a method for information display includes: acquiring original information associated with an infrastructure for information processing in the real world; visualizing at least a portion of the original information to generate visualized information, wherein the visualized information includes at least one of visualized environmental information associated with an environment in which the infrastructure is located, visualized hardware information associated with hardware in the infrastructure, visualized data processing information associated with data processing performed by the infrastructure, and a visualized analysis result obtained by analyzing the original information; and presenting the visualized information in a virtual world displayed by at least one virtual reality device, wherein the virtual world simulates the real world and includes a virtual representation of the infrastructure. Therefore, infrastructure management can be improved.