3D IMAGING

摘要

The 3D models includes parametric data and metadata. A software enables a user to specify search criteria for a selected product among a plurality of products whose 3D models are stored on the data storage device. The search software returns a list of product(s) matching the search criteria. The user selects a product and the 3D model of the selected product is streamed to the user software. The 3D model is then displayed to the user, who now can interact with the 3D model by selecting, hovering over, or decomposing the 3D model to reveal parts or subassemblies of the product in one or more stages of decomposition. Finally, e-commerce software communicates with the user software allowing the user to initiate an ecommerce transaction with respect to the parts or subassemblies depicted in the 3D model of the selected product.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a data storage device operable to provide a plurality of 3D models in, at least one of the 3D models for each of a plurality of products, the 3D models including parametric data and metadata; the data storage device operable to receive search criteria of a selected product among the plurality of products; the data storage device operable to store 3D models of the plurality of products; the data storage device operable to store a list of at least one product that matches the search criteria; the data storage device operable to receive from a selection of a product from the list of at least one product; a video streamer of the 3D model of the selected product from the data storage device; the data storage device operable to receive an indication of an interaction with the 3D model by selection of the 3D model, a hovering over the 3D model, or a decomposition the 3D model; the data storage device operable serve parts, assemblies, or subassemblies of the product in one or more stages of decomposition in reference to the indication; the data storage device operable to receive a visual identification of a desired item without a reference parts list, table, or any other association list for identification of parts of the selected product; the data storage device operable to receive a selection of the desired item without any identification data, wherein a selection of a portion of the 3D model references a selected portion of the 3D model; the data storage device operable to graphically display additional parts to indicate an availability of a kit when a selected item is available as part of a kit including additional parts; the data storage device operable to transmit a prompt to add the kit to a virtual shopping cart, an electronic parts replenishment system, a 3D printing device, or a 3D fabricating device; and the data storage device operable to transmit transaction instructions for allowing initiation an ecommerce transaction in reference to the selected item depicted in the 3D model of the selected product.