Claims:We Claim:
1) The project modification in construction using augmented reality technology comprising of;
a. Any AR enabled device such as smart phone or tab or smart glass
b. 3-dimensional augmented reality authoring environment
c. Databases – contains data of various system.
2) The system claimed in claim 1 wherein, construction team has Real time visualization of projects.
3) The system claimed in claim 1 wherein, helps client to see how the project would look with the planned scenario.
4) The system claimed in claim1 wherein, modify or change the project by just some tapping on AR device.
, Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to the field of computer graphics, and more specifically, to a method and system for project modification in construction using augmented reality technology.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In Construction sector, project planning is the specific process where construction managers use to lay out, how they will manage and execute a construction project, from designing the structure to ordering materials to deploying workers and subcontractors to complete various tasks.
It is so lengthy process, which includes subcontracts for completion of project.
The project planning phase is a crucial step that must be completed prior to breaking ground. During this phase, construction company will plan, analyze, and establish the anticipated needs and hurdles for construction project. Planning includes all parties involved; owners, architects, engineers, and contractors.
Armed with this vital information, clients can be well informed about the necessary arrangements that will lead to a functional and financially viable project.
Sometimes it may happen that some changes have to made in planning. The project should be modified. At the time of real construction, it is very difficult to deal this modification. It may cause for loss of time, labour, money.
The present invention solves the above problem with the help of augmented reality.
Augmented reality (AR) is a type of interactive, reality-based display environment that takes the capabilities of computer-generated display, sound, text and effects to enhance the user's real-world experience.
Augmented reality technology has ability to provide real-time information. Also Augmented reality technology increase efficiency, improve safety, streamline collaboration, manage costs, and overall boost project confidence.
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
The main object of the invention is, project modification in construction using augmented reality technology.
Another object of the invention is, AR (augmented reality) enabled devices are needed (such as smart phone with high definition, AR headset).
Another object of the invention is, drawing of project should be ready.
Another object of the invention is, simulate change directly on the field site and troubleshoot errors.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention discloses the project modification in construction using augmented reality technology. The system and method comprising of:
The 2-dimensional drawing of project should be ready. Augmented reality technology can produce 3-dimensional model for 2-dimensional drawing. Combined with 3-dimensional model and building information system construction companies can produce detailed, interactive models of building projects. If any changes or modification are needed then some taping on AR device can change or modify the construction planning.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Fig 1 shows flowchart of the method and computer program for this invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The present invention discloses the project modification in construction using augmented reality technology.
The present invention system is comprising of contents such as;
Databases – contains data of various system.
Systems such as BIM (Building information management), work scheduling, resources allocation, outdoor environment, indoor environment, facilities management
Any AR enabled device such as smart phone or tab or smart glass
3-dimensional augmented reality authoring environment
By taking all data from databases as input, the 3-dimensional augmented reality authority environment system creates 3-dimensional model on AR enabled device such as smart phone or tab or smart glass.
The present invention implemented in a combination of both hardware and software.
The present invention system is comprising of;
Step 1) The all data from databases is inputted to application
Step 2) The user opens the application of project planning
(or in case of AR smart glass, user just wear smart glass)
Step 3) Hold the design of project in front
Step 4) User can see the 3-dimensional model of project with indoor and outdoor environment
Step 5) Construction team can change the system or modify the system by just some tapping the AR enabled device
This is general overview of system. System is not bounded to this only.
By using this invention construction team can see how the project will look actually after completion. User can zoom in or zoom out the image to see the project minutely. And make changes or modification in system by just tapping the AR device.
The system allows experts to troubleshoot any errors in a virtual view before applying changes to the physical structure.
The major advantage of the invention is the ability for construction team to make changes to building models directly on the field site. Using a headset or mobile device, workers can easily display interior and exterior views of a structure and make any modifications to the virtual plans while keeping one view intact. One example is that engineers will be able to remove and relocate walls or components or modify the layout using only a few taps on their AR-enabled device.
Since this digital data is continuously updated, it removes the guesswork from any projects change while improving the workflow and preventing any wasted materials.
The example of this invention is as, suppose after designing designer feel that place of window should be changed. By using the invention designer can see is the place of window ok or not? So, decision change can not affect financial loss.
Another example of this invention is as, construction team want to show the client project. And client suggest some changes then at this stage of planning it can do easily. No money loss or labour loss.
Augmented reality (AR) is a type of interactive, reality-based display environment that takes the capabilities of computer-generated display, sound, text and effects to enhance the user's real-world experience.
By 2020, Augmented reality technology will definitely grow the global market.