Patents by Inventor Christopher Bindloss
Christopher Bindloss has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11914935Abstract: An example computing system is configured to (i) receive a request to generate a cross-sectional view of a three-dimensional drawing file, where the cross-sectional view is based on a location of a cross-section line within the three-dimensional drawing file and includes an intersection of two meshes within the three-dimensional drawing file; (ii) generate the cross-sectional view of the three-dimensional drawing file; (iii) add, to the generated cross-sectional view, dimensioning information involving at least one of the two meshes; (iv) generate one or more controls for adjusting a location of the cross-section line within the three-dimensional drawing file; and (v) based on an input indicating a selection of the one or more controls, adjust the location of the cross-section line within the three-dimensional drawing file, update the cross-sectional view based on the adjusted location of the cross-section line, and update the dimensioning information to correspond to the updated cross-sectional view.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Procore Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David McCool, Christopher Myers, Christopher Bindloss
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Publication number: 20240020931Abstract: A computing device is configured to determine an initial position and orientation of the computing device within a virtual 3D model of a real-world environment, (ii) capture sensor data that is representative of the real-world environment surrounding the computing device, (iii) based on an analysis of the sensor data, detect an object in the real-world environment, (iv) compare the detected object to data defining physical elements that are represented within the virtual 3D model, (v) identify a given physical element represented within the virtual 3D model that matches the detected object, (vi) update one or more of a position, an orientation, or a presentation of the virtual 3D model in order to align the given physical element with the detected object, and (vii) cause a display screen to present the aligned virtual 3D model as overlaid virtual content on a view of the real-world environment surrounding the computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Kevin McKee, Jon Hoover, Christopher Bindloss, David McCool, Winson Chu, Christopher Myers
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Patent number: 11836422Abstract: An example computing system is configured to (i) generate a cross-sectional view of a three-dimensional drawing file; (ii) receive a first user input indicating a selection of a first mesh, wherein the selection comprises a selection point that establishes a first end point; (iii) generate a first representation indicating an alignment of the first end point with at least one corresponding geometric feature of the first mesh and a second representation indicating a set of one or more directions; (iv) receive a second user input indicating a given direction; (v) based on receiving the second user input, generate a dynamic representation of the dimensioning information along the given direction; (vi) receive a third user input indicating that the second user input is complete; (vii) based on receiving the third user input, add the dimensioning information to the cross-sectional view between the first end point and the second end point.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Procore Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ritu Parekh, David McCool, Christopher Myers, Christopher Bindloss
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Publication number: 20230351700Abstract: A computing device is configured to obtain gridline information for a three-dimensional drawing file and generate a two-dimensional view of the three-dimensional drawing file that includes (1) at least one gridline corresponding to the obtained gridline information, (2) at least one intersection between two meshes, and (3) initial dimensioning information involving (a) the at least one gridline and (b) at least one of the two meshes. Based on a user request to adjust a perspective of the two-dimensional view, the computing device adjusts the perspective of the two-dimensional view and thereby generates an updated two-dimensional view that includes updated dimensioning information corresponding to one or more meshes displayed in the updated two-dimensional view.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: David McCool, Christopher Myers, Christopher Bindloss
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Patent number: 11790133Abstract: An example computing system is configured to (i) receive a request to generate a cross-sectional view of a three-dimensional drawing file, where the cross-sectional view is based on a location of a cross-section line within the three-dimensional drawing file and includes an intersection of two meshes within the three-dimensional drawing file; (ii) generate the cross-sectional view of the three-dimensional drawing file; (iii) add, to the generated cross-sectional view, dimensioning information involving at least one of the two meshes; (iv) generate one or more controls for adjusting a location of the cross-section line within the three-dimensional drawing file; and (v) based on an input indicating a selection of the one or more controls, adjust the location of the cross-section line within the three-dimensional drawing file, update the cross-sectional view based on the adjusted location of the cross-section line, and update the dimensioning information to correspond to the updated cross-sectional view.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Procore Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David McCool, Christopher Myers, Christopher Bindloss
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Patent number: 11790134Abstract: An example computing system is configured to (i) generate a cross-sectional view of a three-dimensional drawing file; (ii) receive a first user input indicating a selection of a first mesh, wherein the selection comprises a selection point that establishes a first end point; (iii) generate a first representation indicating an alignment of the first end point with at least one corresponding geometric feature of the first mesh and a second representation indicating a set of one or more directions; (iv) receive a second user input indicating a given direction; (v) based on receiving the second user input, generate a dynamic representation of the dimensioning information along the given direction; (vi) receive a third user input indicating that the second user input is complete; (vii) based on receiving the third user input, add the dimensioning information to the cross-sectional view between the first end point and the second end point.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Procore Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ritu Parekh, David McCool, Christopher Myers, Christopher Bindloss
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Patent number: 11704881Abstract: An example computing device is configured to determine an initial position and orientation of the computing device within a virtual 3D model of a real-world environment, (ii) capture sensor data that is representative of the real-world environment surrounding the computing device, (iii) based on an analysis of the sensor data, detect an object in the real-world environment, (iv) compare the detected object to data defining physical elements that are represented within the virtual 3D model, (v) based on the comparison, identify a given physical element represented within the virtual 3D model that matches the detected object, (vi) update one or more of a position, an orientation, or a presentation of the virtual 3D model in order to align the given physical element with the detected object, and (vii) cause a display screen to present the aligned virtual 3D model as overlaid virtual content on a view of the real-world environment surrounding the computing device.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Procore Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kevin McKee, Jon Hoover, Christopher Bindloss, David McCool, Winson Chu, Christopher Myers
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Patent number: 11699265Abstract: An example computing system is configured to extract gridline information from a two-dimensional drawing file and determine, for the gridline information, first coordinate information that is based on a first datum. The computing system converts the first coordinate information into second coordinate information that is based on a second datum, where the second coordinate information is used by a three-dimensional drawing file. The computing system is also configured to receive a request to generate a two-dimensional view of the three-dimensional drawing file, where the two-dimensional view includes an intersection of two meshes within the three-dimensional drawing file. The computing device generates the two-dimensional view of the three-dimensional drawing file and adds, to the generated two-dimensional view, (i) at least one gridline corresponding to the gridline information and (ii) dimensioning information involving the at least one gridline and at least one of the two meshes.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2022Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Procore Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David McCool, Christopher Myers, Christopher Bindloss
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Publication number: 20230146207Abstract: An example computing system is configured to (i) generate a cross-sectional view of a three-dimensional drawing file; (ii) receive a first user input indicating a selection of a first mesh, wherein the selection comprises a selection point that establishes a first end point; (iii) generate a first representation indicating an alignment of the first end point with at least one corresponding geometric feature of the first mesh and a second representation indicating a set of one or more directions; (iv) receive a second user input indicating a given direction; (v) based on receiving the second user input, generate a dynamic representation of the dimensioning information along the given direction; (vi) receive a third user input indicating that the second user input is complete; (vii) based on receiving the third user input, add the dimensioning information to the cross-sectional view between the first end point and the second end point.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Ritu Parekh, David McCool, Christopher Myers, Christopher Bindloss
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Publication number: 20220374559Abstract: An example computing system is configured to (i) receive a request to generate a cross-sectional view of a three-dimensional drawing file, where the cross-sectional view is based on a location of a cross-section line within the three-dimensional drawing file and includes an intersection of two meshes within the three-dimensional drawing file; (ii) generate the cross-sectional view of the three-dimensional drawing file; (iii) add, to the generated cross-sectional view, dimensioning information involving at least one of the two meshes; (iv) generate one or more controls for adjusting a location of the cross-section line within the three-dimensional drawing file; and (v) based on an input indicating a selection of the one or more controls, adjust the location of the cross-section line within the three-dimensional drawing file, update the cross-sectional view based on the adjusted location of the cross-section line, and update the dimensioning information to correspond to the updated cross-sectional view.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: David McCool, Christopher Myers, Christopher Bindloss
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Patent number: 11501040Abstract: An example computing system is configured to (i) generate a cross-sectional view of a three-dimensional drawing file; (ii) receive a first user input indicating a selection of a first mesh, wherein the selection comprises a selection point that establishes a first end point; (iii) generate a first representation indicating an alignment of the first end point with at least one corresponding geometric feature of the first mesh and a second representation indicating a set of one or more directions; (iv) receive a second user input indicating a given direction; (v) based on receiving the second user input, generate a dynamic representation of the dimensioning information along the given direction; (vi) receive a third user input indicating that the second user input is complete; (vii) based on receiving the third user input, add the dimensioning information to the cross-sectional view between the first end point and the second end point.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Procore Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ritu Parekh, David McCool, Christopher Myers, Christopher Bindloss
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Publication number: 20220309752Abstract: An example computing system is configured to extract gridline information from a two-dimensional drawing file and determine, for the gridline information, first coordinate information that is based on a first datum. The computing system converts the first coordinate information into second coordinate information that is based on a second datum, where the second coordinate information is used by a three-dimensional drawing file. The computing system is also configured to receive a request to generate a two-dimensional view of the three-dimensional drawing file, where the two-dimensional view includes an intersection of two meshes within the three-dimensional drawing file. The computing device generates the two-dimensional view of the three-dimensional drawing file and adds, to the generated two-dimensional view, (i) at least one gridline corresponding to the gridline information and (ii) dimensioning information involving the at least one gridline and at least one of the two meshes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: David McCool, Christopher Myers, Christopher Bindloss
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Patent number: 11409929Abstract: An example computing system is configured to (i) receive a request to generate a cross-sectional view of a three-dimensional drawing file, where the cross-sectional view is based on a location of a cross-section line within the three-dimensional drawing file and includes an intersection of two meshes within the three-dimensional drawing file; (ii) generate the cross-sectional view of the three-dimensional drawing file; (iii) add, to the generated cross-sectional view, dimensioning information involving at least one of the two meshes; (iv) generate one or more controls for adjusting a location of the cross-section line within the three-dimensional drawing file; and (v) based on an input indicating a selection of the one or more controls, adjust the location of the cross-section line within the three-dimensional drawing file, update the cross-sectional view based on the adjusted location of the cross-section line, and update the dimensioning information to correspond to the updated cross-sectional view.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Procore Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David McCool, Christopher Myers, Christopher Bindloss
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Patent number: 11361509Abstract: An example computing system is configured to extract gridline information from a two-dimensional drawing file and determine, for the gridline information, first coordinate information that is based on a first datum. The computing system converts the first coordinate information into second coordinate information that is based on a second datum, where the second coordinate information is used by a three-dimensional drawing file. The computing system is also configured to receive a request to generate a two-dimensional view of the three-dimensional drawing file, where the two-dimensional view includes an intersection of two meshes within the three-dimensional drawing file. The computing device generates the two-dimensional view of the three-dimensional drawing file and adds, to the generated two-dimensional view, (i) at least one gridline corresponding to the gridline information and (ii) dimensioning information involving the at least one gridline and at least one of the two meshes.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Procore Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David McCool, Christopher Myers, Christopher Bindloss
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Publication number: 20220130122Abstract: An example computing device is configured to determine an initial position and orientation of the computing device within a virtual 3D model of a real-world environment, (ii) capture sensor data that is representative of the real-world environment surrounding the computing device, (iii) based on an analysis of the sensor data, detect an object in the real-world environment, (iv) compare the detected object to data defining physical elements that are represented within the virtual 3D model, (v) based on the comparison, identify a given physical element represented within the virtual 3D model that matches the detected object, (vi) update one or more of a position, an orientation, or a presentation of the virtual 3D model in order to align the given physical element with the detected object, and (vii) cause a display screen to present the aligned virtual 3D model as overlaid virtual content on a view of the real-world environment surrounding the computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2022Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Kevin McKee, Jon Hoover, Christopher Bindloss, David McCool, Winson Chu, Christopher Myers
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Patent number: 11222475Abstract: Disclosed herein is software technology that leverages improved AR technology to facilitate presentation of virtual content overlaid on a view of a real-world environment. Additionally, also disclosed herein is an “insights” software application that functions to provide insights about the real-world environment. In one aspect, disclosed herein is a method that involves an AR-enabled device that includes one or more sensors, a user input interface, a display screen and is configured to (1) based on user input, determine an initial position and orientation of the computing device within a virtual 3D model of a real-world environment; (2) align the virtual 3D model of the real-world environment with the real-world environment; and (3) cause a display screen to present the aligned virtual 3D model as overlaid virtual content on a view of the real-world environment.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Procore Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kevin McKee, Jon Hoover, Christopher Bindloss, David McCool, Winson Chu, Christopher Myers
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Publication number: 20210303759Abstract: An example computing system is configured to (i) generate a cross-sectional view of a three-dimensional drawing file; (ii) receive a first user input indicating a selection of a first mesh, wherein the selection comprises a selection point that establishes a first end point; (iii) generate a first representation indicating an alignment of the first end point with at least one corresponding geometric feature of the first mesh and a second representation indicating a set of one or more directions; (iv) receive a second user input indicating a given direction; (v) based on receiving the second user input, generate a dynamic representation of the dimensioning information along the given direction; (vi) receive a third user input indicating that the second user input is complete; (vii) based on receiving the third user input, add the dimensioning information to the cross-sectional view between the first end point and the second end point.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Ritu Parekh, David McCool, Christopher Myers, Christopher Bindloss
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Publication number: 20210225083Abstract: Disclosed herein is software technology that leverages improved AR technology to facilitate presentation of virtual content overlaid on a view of a real-world environment. Additionally, also disclosed herein is an “insights” software application that functions to provide insights about the real-world environment. In one aspect, disclosed herein is a method that involves an AR-enabled device that includes one or more sensors, a user input interface, a display screen and is configured to (1) based on user input, determine an initial position and orientation of the computing device within a virtual 3D model of a real-world environment; (2) align the virtual 3D model of the real-world environment with the real-world environment; and (3) cause a display screen to present the aligned virtual 3D model as overlaid virtual content on a view of the real-world environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2020Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Kevin McKee, Jon Hoover, Christopher Bindloss, David McCool, Winson Chu, Christopher Myers
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Publication number: 20210118228Abstract: An example computing system is configured to extract gridline information from a two-dimensional drawing file and determine, for the gridline information, first coordinate information that is based on a first datum. The computing system converts the first coordinate information into second coordinate information that is based on a second datum, where the second coordinate information is used by a three-dimensional drawing file. The computing system is also configured to receive a request to generate a two-dimensional view of the three-dimensional drawing file, where the two-dimensional view includes an intersection of two meshes within the three-dimensional drawing file. The computing device generates the two-dimensional view of the three-dimensional drawing file and adds, to the generated two-dimensional view, (i) at least one gridline corresponding to the gridline information and (ii) dimensioning information involving the at least one gridline and at least one of the two meshes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: David McCool, Christopher Myers, Christopher Bindloss
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Publication number: 20210117596Abstract: An example computing system is configured to (i) receive a request to generate a cross-sectional view of a three-dimensional drawing file, where the cross-sectional view is based on a location of a cross-section line within the three-dimensional drawing file and includes an intersection of two meshes within the three-dimensional drawing file; (ii) generate the cross-sectional view of the three-dimensional drawing file; (iii) add, to the generated cross-sectional view, dimensioning information involving at least one of the two meshes; (iv) generate one or more controls for adjusting a location of the cross-section line within the three-dimensional drawing file; and (v) based on an input indicating a selection of the one or more controls, adjust the location of the cross-section line within the three-dimensional drawing file, update the cross-sectional view based on the adjusted location of the cross-section line, and update the dimensioning information to correspond to the updated cross-sectional view.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: David McCool, Christopher Myers, Christopher Bindloss