Configurator Process and System
First Claim
1. A configurator that creates images of a product with configurable components including an image layering scheme with masking used in conjunction with an optimized layer order including an occlusion processor that detects cases of two-way occlusion of the configurable components.
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Abstract
A configurator that creates multi angle images of a product that can be configured with options, accessories, colors and the like in 2d imagery, which does not require special software or hardware to view and interact with the configurator. The configurator automatically generates layer logic of how the product can be assembled for use in a configurator engine to manage the relationships of the 2d art layers. The approach outlined here has moved the linking and logic to the generation phase of the layers thereby automatically generating the configuration logic file at rendering that can be used by a simple program to assemble the layers for a visual interface. Essentially, 2d images are created in a layering scheme from 3d models that can be assembled into any combination based on logic to support various configurations of products. The layering scheme approach prevents the need to render complete product image for each combination including breaking into most/least common factors in separate layers and assembling after the fact. Optimization reduces the number of combinations required for multi-angle images of a configured product. The imagery and logic can be updated without as much manual involvement.
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20 Claims
- 1. A configurator that creates images of a product with configurable components including an image layering scheme with masking used in conjunction with an optimized layer order including an occlusion processor that detects cases of two-way occlusion of the configurable components.
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6. A configurator for computer generated images having an image layering scheme to support configurations of products including:
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a means for creating 2d images in the layering scheme from 3d models that can be assembled into numerous combinations based on logic; a means for rendering Z-depth passes; an occlusion processor that detects cases of two-way occlusion from the Z-depth passes; a means for determining optimal layer ordering; an application for rendering final frames; and a means for generating composite script. - View Dependent Claims (7)
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8. A process of configuring a product with configurable components for multi angle images of the product in 2d with a scheme for layering images including the steps of:
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layer ordering and masking, using Z depth of components for optimization of layering, and generating logic at time of a product configuration when layers of images are generated. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A configurator process for a product with components including the steps of:
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collecting and organizing 3d data for the product and its components; setting up product configuration information including a step of associating a 3d mask with each piece of geometry of the components; computing two-way occlusion of the components; determining optimal layer order; integrating frame stacks into a application for a user who can change configuration of the product with interaction; and dynamically loading frames on demand of the user. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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