Method and apparatus for embedding a 2-dimensional image in a 3-dimensional model
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1. A computer implemented method comprising:
- generating a 3-dimensional (3D) print matrix representing a 2-dimensional (2D) image, wherein generating the 3D print matrix comprises;
sub-dividing the 2D image into a plurality of sub-regions, each sub-region being associated with a shade of a predetermined number of shades associated with a material for 3D printing;
generating a print matrix comprising a base plane for each corresponding sub-region of the plurality of sub-regions, wherein the base plane is tilted at an angle corresponding to the shade of the predetermined number of shades for the corresponding sub-region; and
embedding the 3D print matrix in a 3D model.
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Abstract
A computer implemented method and apparatus for embedding a 2D image in a 3D model. The method comprises generating a 3-dimensional (3D) print matrix representing a 2-dimensional (2D) image, wherein the print matrix comprises a plurality of sub-regions, the base plane of each sub-region angled with respect to a top surface of the print matrix so as to produce a plurality of shades, each shade representing a shade of the 2D image; and embedding the print matrix in a (3D) model.
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1. A computer implemented method comprising:
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generating a 3-dimensional (3D) print matrix representing a 2-dimensional (2D) image, wherein generating the 3D print matrix comprises; sub-dividing the 2D image into a plurality of sub-regions, each sub-region being associated with a shade of a predetermined number of shades associated with a material for 3D printing; generating a print matrix comprising a base plane for each corresponding sub-region of the plurality of sub-regions, wherein the base plane is tilted at an angle corresponding to the shade of the predetermined number of shades for the corresponding sub-region; and embedding the 3D print matrix in a 3D model. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus comprising:
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at least one processor; a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions thereon that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform steps comprising; generate a 3D print matrix representing a 2D image, wherein generating the 3D print matrix comprises; sub-dividing the 2D image into a plurality of sub-regions, each sub-region being associated with a shade of a predetermined number of shades associated with a material for 3D printing; generating a print matrix comprising a base plane for each corresponding sub-region of the plurality of sub-regions, wherein the base plane is tilted at an angle corresponding to the shade of the predetermined number of shades for the corresponding sub-region; and embed the 3D print matrix in a 3D model. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A non-transitory computer readable medium for storing computer instructions that, when executed by at least one processor causes the at least one processor to perform steps comprising:
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generating a 3-dimensional (3D) print matrix representing a 2-dimensional (2D ) image, wherein generating the 3D print matrix comprises; sub-dividing the 2D image into a plurality of sub-regions, each sub-region being associated with a shade of a predetermined number of shades associated with a material for 3D printing; generating a print matrix comprising a base plane for each corresponding sub-region of the plurality of sub-regions, wherein the base plane is tilted at an angle corresponding to the shade of the predetermined number of shades for the corresponding sub-region; and embedding the 3D print matrix in a 3D model. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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