PTC. has been granted a patent for a configuration system that utilizes multiple depth cameras to create a live 3D model of an industrial machine’s environment. This system enables remote operators to navigate and configure the machine through a user interface, while local operators can interact via augmented reality on mobile devices. GlobalData’s report on PTC gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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3d modeling and configuration of industrial machines remotely
The patent US12026350B2 outlines a method for creating and interacting with a live 3D model of a physical environment using multiple cameras. The method involves receiving live image data from these cameras, processing the data to generate a 3D representation, and providing a remote user interface that allows users to navigate this model in six dimensions. Additionally, the interface includes a configuration user interface that remains fixed relative to a specific aspect of the environment, enabling users to configure an electronically configurable target system—such as an industrial machine, home automation system, or commercial building automation system—through user input. The method also allows for visual feedback and the incorporation of visual programming inputs to modify operational properties of the target system.
Further claims detail the flexibility of the system, including the ability to use stationary or movable aspects of the environment as reference points. The configuration user interface can display various elements, such as graphs or numerical values, to visualize real-time data from the target system. Control elements, like switches or input fields, can also be integrated to facilitate user interaction. The patent specifies that the cameras used may include depth cameras, which enhance the accuracy of the 3D model by measuring distances to physical surfaces. The system can be executed by one or more computers, which may collaborate with additional computers to perform different portions of the method, and it is supported by non-transitory computer-readable media containing the necessary code to implement these functionalities.
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