Abstract: A material search system, includes a material search server, including a processor, a non-transitory memory, an input/output, a material library for storing material representations, a material search manager, a machine learner, an image translation model, and a semantic model; and a material search device. Each material representation includes a visual image, a color palette, a structural image, and a semantic structure. Also disclosed is a method of searching a material library and generating output material representations; including performing reverse image, reverse structure, and semantic searches; training image and structural translation models; and training a semantic model.

Abstract: A product configuration design system, includes a product configuration design server, including a processor, a non-transitory memory, an input/output, a product storage, a configuration library, and a machine learner; and a product configuration design device, which enables a user to select a three-dimensional object representation, a collection, and an inspiration source, such that the product configuration design server generates a plurality of product configurations as an output from a machine learning calculation on a configuration generation model, which takes as input the three-dimensional object representation, the collection, and the inspiration source. Also disclosed is a method of selecting a three-dimensional object representation, a collection, and an inspirations source; and generating product configurations.

Abstract: A product configuration design system, includes a product configuration design server, including a processor, a non-transitory memory, an input/output, a product storage, a configuration library, and a machine learner; and a product configuration design device, which enables a user to select a three-dimensional object representation, a collection, and an inspiration source, such that the product configuration design server generates a plurality of product configurations as an output from a machine learning calculation on a configuration generation model, which takes as input the three-dimensional object representation, the collection, and the inspiration source. Also disclosed is a method of selecting a three-dimensional object representation, a collection, and an inspirations source; and generating product configurations.

Abstract: A material search system, includes a material search server, including a processor, a non-transitory memory, an input/output, a material library for storing material representations, a material search manager, a machine learner, an image translation model, and a semantic model; and a material search device. Each material representation includes a visual image, a color palette, a structural image, and a semantic structure. Also disclosed is a method of searching a material library and generating output material representations; including performing reverse image, reverse structure, and semantic searches; training image and structural translation models; and training a semantic model.

Abstract: A product configuration design system, includes a product configuration design server, including a processor, a non-transitory memory, an input/output, a product storage, a configuration library, and a machine learner; and a product configuration design device, which enables a user to select a three-dimensional object representation, a collection, and an inspiration source, such that the product configuration design server generates a plurality of product configurations as an output from a machine learning calculation on a configuration generation model, which takes as input the three-dimensional object representation, the collection, and the inspiration source. Also disclosed is a method of selecting a three-dimensional object representation, a collection, and an inspirations source; and generating product configurations.

Abstract: A product visualization system includes: a server, including a product storage; and a device, including a processor, non-transitory memory, input/output, product browser, product visualizer can capture, apply and edit two-dimensional images, and apply them to three-dimensional objects via use of a tagging system in order to interactively visualize the image in combination with simulated real-world materials. Also disclosed is a method for product visualization, including capturing an image, applying a smart tag, and visualizing an associated three-dimensional object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system, method, and apparatus that include a novel connection between a 3D raytracing application and an editing application to allow live editing of an image representing the lighting of a 3D model. Further embodiments include a novel pin control in the editing application that allows pin control of lighting of a specific portion of the lighting image and 3D model to adjust the intensity, color, and blur of the environment within a given region. The pins can also be used to copy regions of data from the lighting image to new locations. The pins can be placed either directly by clicking in the lighting image or by clicking on the 3D model in the raytracing application to indicate where the illumination should fall or reflect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system, method, and apparatus that include a novel way of automatically assigning materials to 3D CAD models. A predefined material template specifies that a particular part or material name is assigned to a particular material such that all instances of the particular part name are assigned or modified automatically by the material template. By having a consistent naming convention for the parts in the CAD file, this material assignment can be performed automatically when the CAD file is imported or viewed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel 3D animation system for animating models. The system uses offset transforms to make it possible to make animation components that can be added individually to the animation system. The animation components simplify the process of animating 3D models performed conventionally. For example, the user can apply various animation components to the 3D object to make it move for a specific time, rather than the conventional process of specifying the precise position of a 3D object at specific frames.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system, method, and apparatus that combine a novel specialized software program and a novel viewing program. The novel software program creates one or more photorealistic images of a 3D model at various camera angles. The novel viewing program allows the user to view the photorealistic images interactively directly on a web browser without third party proprietary software plugins. Also, the viewing program provides a novel approach to changing the colors of objects, by changing them dynamically.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system, method, and apparatus that include a novel way of automatically assigning materials to 3D CAD models. A predefined material template specifies that a particular part or material name is assigned to a particular material such that all instances of the particular part name are assigned or modified automatically by the material template. By having a consistent naming convention for the parts in the CAD file, this material assignment can be performed automatically when the CAD file is imported or viewed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system, method, and apparatus that include a novel connection between a 3D raytracing application and an editing application to allow live editing of an image representing the lighting of a 3D model. Further embodiments include a novel pin control in the editing application that allows pin control of lighting of a specific portion of the lighting image and 3D model to adjust the intensity, color, and blur of the environment within a given region. The pins can also be used to copy regions of data from the lighting image to new locations. The pins can be placed either directly by clicking in the lighting image or by clicking on the 3D model in the raytracing application to indicate where the illumination should fall or reflect.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for displaying photographic images in real-time is disclosed. Traditionally, ray tracing algorithms produce photographic images, but not in real-time. In one embodiment of the present inventions, shadows and lighting can be altered in real-time, and photographic images appear as an interactive photographic image.