Method for providing a projection to align 3D objects in 2D environment
US9977844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2219/2024
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Example systems and methods for virtual visualization of a three-dimensional (3D) model of an object in a two-dimensional (2D) environment. The method may include projecting a planar projection from the 3D model while positioning the 3D model within the 2D environment. In one aspect, the method may include aligning a first 3D object and a second 3D object in the 2D environment about an alignment axis by selecting the alignment axis, generating a plane projection along the alignment axis from the first object, and positioning the second object corresponding to the plane projection. In another aspect, the method may comprise projecting an elevated 3D object wherein the projection may be demonstrated as crosshairs, such that crosshairs on the ground plane may be used for placing the second 3D object in the 2D environment.
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