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3D puzzle generation, algorithms for generation, and physical instantiations

US8628393B1 · kind B1 · utility

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27Claims

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Assignee

Autodesk, Inc. · US

Inventors

Jonathan Bachrach · Chino Hills, US
Saul Griffith · San Francisco, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 23, 2010
Grant date	Jan 14, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 4, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA63F2300/66
WIPO fieldFurniture, games
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system for generating a three-dimensional puzzle comprises a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to generate a three dimensional mesh representation. The processor is further configured to convert polygons comprising the three-dimensional mesh representation to one or more puzzle piece representations. The processor is further configured to add attachment points and receiving points to the one or more puzzle piece representations. The processor is further configured to provide the one or more puzzle piece representations with attachment points and receiving points. The memory is coupled to the processor and configured to provide the processor with instructions.

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