Replacement part suggestion methods and systems
First Claim
1. A method for determining rule-based suggestions on a computer aided engineering (CAE) program or a computer aided design (CAD) program, comprising:
- storing a plurality of other simulated objects designed by other users;
receiving data regarding a simulated object with at least one desired physical property to be exhibited by the simulated object designed by a user;
receiving, from the user, a request for modifications to the simulated object to achieve the at least one desired physical property, wherein a rules-based engine provides a suggestion to the user of at least one of the plurality of other simulated objects designed by other users, based on the request for modifications and an analysis of the simulated object and the desired physical property for the simulated object;
determining based on the at least one desired physical property and analysis of the simulated object, one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects that exhibit the at least one desired physical property by searching the plurality of other simulated objects, suggested by the rules-based engine, for the one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects that exhibit the at least one desired physical property;
displaying at least one design path that shows the one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects that has the at least one desired physical property, wherein the at least one design path shows relationships between the at least one desired physical property and the one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects designed by other users to present an optimal design route to the user; and
receiving user input from the user to select a chosen object from the one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects and replacing the simulated object with the chosen object.
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Abstract
A system or method includes receiving data regarding a first simulated object with at least one desired physical property to be exhibited by the first simulated object designed by a user. The method includes receiving a request for modifications to the simulated object to achieve the at least one desired physical property and determining based on the at least one desired physical property other simulated objects designed by other users, the other simulated objects exhibit the desired physical properties. The display at least one design path that shows other simulated objects that has the desired physical properties and allowing the user choose one of the other simulated objects and replace the object with the chosen object.
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23 Claims
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1. A method for determining rule-based suggestions on a computer aided engineering (CAE) program or a computer aided design (CAD) program, comprising:
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storing a plurality of other simulated objects designed by other users; receiving data regarding a simulated object with at least one desired physical property to be exhibited by the simulated object designed by a user; receiving, from the user, a request for modifications to the simulated object to achieve the at least one desired physical property, wherein a rules-based engine provides a suggestion to the user of at least one of the plurality of other simulated objects designed by other users, based on the request for modifications and an analysis of the simulated object and the desired physical property for the simulated object; determining based on the at least one desired physical property and analysis of the simulated object, one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects that exhibit the at least one desired physical property by searching the plurality of other simulated objects, suggested by the rules-based engine, for the one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects that exhibit the at least one desired physical property; displaying at least one design path that shows the one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects that has the at least one desired physical property, wherein the at least one design path shows relationships between the at least one desired physical property and the one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects designed by other users to present an optimal design route to the user; and receiving user input from the user to select a chosen object from the one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects and replacing the simulated object with the chosen object. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An apparatus for determining rule-based suggestions on a computer aided engineering (CAE) program or a computer aided design (CAD) program, comprising:
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a rules-based engine; a processor coupled to a non-transitory storage medium, the processor configured to; store a plurality of other simulated objects designed by other users; receive data regarding a first simulated object with at least one desired physical property to be exhibited by the first simulated object designed by a user; receive, from the user, a request for modifications to the simulated object to achieve the at least one desired physical property, wherein the rules-based engine provides a suggestion to the user of at least one of the plurality of other simulated objects designed by other users, based on the request for modifications and an analysis of the simulated object and the desired physical property for the simulated object; determine based on the at least one desired physical property and analysis of the simulated object, one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects that exhibit the at least one desired physical property by searching the plurality of other simulated objects, suggested by the rules-based engine, for the one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects that exhibit the at least one desired physical property; display at least one design path that shows the one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects that has the at least one desired physical property, wherein the at least one design path shows relationships between the at least one desired physical property and the one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects designed by other users to present an optimal design route to the user; receive user input from the user to select a chosen object from the one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects and replacing the simulated object with the chosen object. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An apparatus for determining rule-based suggestions on a computer aided engineering (CAE) program or a computer aided design (CAD) program, comprising:
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a means for storing a plurality of other simulated objects designed by other users; a means for receiving data regarding a simulated object with at least one desired physical property to be exhibited by the first simulated object designed by a user; a means for receiving, from the user, a request for modifications to the simulated object to achieve the at least one desired physical property, wherein a rules-based engine provides a suggestion to the user of at least one of the plurality of other simulated objects designed by other users, based on the request for modifications and an analysis of the simulated object and the desired physical property; a means for determining based on the at least one desired physical property and analysis of the simulated object, one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects that exhibit the at least one desired physical property by searching the plurality of other simulated objects, suggested by the rules based engine, for the one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects that exhibit the at least one desired physical property; a means for displaying at least one design path that shows the one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects that has the at least one desired physical property, wherein the at least one design path shows relationships between the at least one desired physical property and the one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects designed by other users to present an optimal design route to the user; and a means for receiving user input from the user to select a chosen object from the one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects and replacing the simulated object with the chosen object. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing computer-readable instructions, such that, when executed by a processor, causes the processor to determine rule-based suggestions on a computer aided engineering (CAE) program or a computer aided design (CAD) program by:
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storing a plurality of other simulated objects designed by other users; receiving data regarding a simulated object with at least one desired physical property to be exhibited by the simulated object designed by a user; receiving, from the user, a request for modifications to the simulated object to achieve the at least one desired physical property, wherein a rules-based engine provides a suggestion to the user of at least one of the plurality of other simulated objects designed by other users, based on the request for modifications and an analysis of the simulated object and the desired physical property; determining based on the at least one desired physical property and analysis of the simulated object, one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects that exhibit the at least one desired physical property by searching the plurality of other simulated objects, suggested by the rules-based engine, for the one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects that exhibit the at least one desired physical property; displaying at least one design path that shows the one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects that has the at least one desired physical property, wherein the at least one design path shows relationships between the at least one desired physical property and the one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects designed by other users to present an optimal design route to the user; and receiving user input from the user to select a chosen object from the one or more of the plurality of other simulated objects and replacing the simulated object with the chosen object.
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