18558309. SIMULATION DEVICE simplified abstract (FANUC CORPORATION)
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SIMULATION DEVICE
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Hiroyuki Yoneyama of Yamanashi (JP)
SIMULATION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18558309 titled 'SIMULATION DEVICE
Simplified Explanation: The simulation device described in the patent application efficiently adjusts the position of a visual sensor model in a virtual space representing a work environment.
- The virtual space generation unit creates a three-dimensional virtual space that mimics the work space.
- The measurement target model arrangement unit positions a measurement target model within the virtual space.
- The measurement portion specification unit identifies a specific area within the measurement target model.
- The visual sensor model arrangement unit places a visual sensor model, representing a visual sensor for imaging the measurement target, at a chosen position within the virtual space.
- The position determination unit calculates the optimal position for the visual sensor model based on the location of the measurement portion within the measurement target model.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Three-dimensional virtual space generation for work environment representation.
- Precise arrangement of measurement target models and visual sensor models.
- Specification of measurement portions for accurate positioning.
- Efficient adjustment of visual sensor model positions.
- Optimization of visual sensor model placement based on measurement target location.
Potential Applications: This technology can be utilized in industries such as manufacturing, robotics, and automation for optimizing visual sensor positioning in virtual simulations.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the challenge of efficiently adjusting the position of visual sensor models in virtual environments to ensure accurate imaging of measurement targets.
Benefits:
- Enhanced accuracy in visual sensor positioning.
- Improved efficiency in virtual simulations.
- Optimal utilization of visual sensor models for imaging tasks.
Commercial Applications: Optimized Visual Sensor Model Positioning for Virtual Simulations: Enhancing Efficiency in Manufacturing and Robotics Industries
Questions about Visual Sensor Model Positioning: 1. How does the technology determine the optimal position for the visual sensor model? 2. What are the potential implications of this innovation in the field of automation and robotics?
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in virtual simulation technologies and their applications in various industries.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a simulation device capable of efficiently adjusting the position of a visual sensor model. The simulation device includes: a virtual space generation unit that generates a virtual space three-dimensionally representing a work space; a measurement target model arrangement unit that arranges in the virtual space a measurement target model three-dimensionally representing a measurement target; a measurement portion specification unit that specifies a measurement portion in the measurement target model; a visual sensor model arrangement unit that arranges the visual sensor model three-dimensionally representing a visual sensor for imaging the measurement target, at an arbitrary visual sensor model position; and a position determination unit that determines, on the basis of the position of the measurement portion, the visual sensor model position included in an image size of the visual sensor model as an arrangement position of the visual sensor model.
