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Process for converting two dimensional data into a multidimensional flow model
Assignee: HYPERCUBIC TUNNELING INDUSTRIES Inc
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Filing: 1994-04-25
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Granted: 1996-07-16
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Expires: 2014-04-25
Abstract
Abstract A system which takes information related to a project or process which can be generated in a textual format or a 2-dimensional flow model and graphically generates this invention as a multidimensional flow model. The flow model includes 3-dimensional polygons representing entities, an independent time line, information relating to functions placed in ellipses located on the polygons, arrows making logical connection between functions and stacking of entities including embedded sublevels of related models.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Aprile
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:42
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06Q; G06Q10/00; G06Q10/06; G06T; G06T17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A process for converting information into a multidimensional flow model generated as a graphic display, comprising the following steps: modeling a plurality of entities in three spacial dimensions such that the entities will have a plurality of surfaces; placing the entities relative to a time dimension, wherein the time dimension coincides with one of the spatial dimensions, such that the entities are staggered; labeling the entities with identifying information on any of the plurality of surfaces; placing information relating to the entities on any of the plurality of surfaces of the entities relative to the time dimension; and logically connecting the information placed on the surfaces of the entities with a plurality of arrows.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A process for converting information into a multidimensional flow model generated as a graphic display, comprising the following steps: modeling a plurality of entities in three spacial dimensions such that the entities will have a plurality of surfaces; placing the entities relative to a time dimension, wherein the time dimension coincides with one of the spatial dimensions, such that the entities are staggered; labeling the entities with identifying information on any of the plurality of surfaces; placing information relating to the entities on any of the plurality of surfaces of the entities relative to the time dimension; and logically connecting the information placed on the surfaces of the entities with a plurality of arrows.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
101 words
The process for generating a multidimensional flow model according to claim 1 further including the steps of: modeling sub entities in three spacial dimensions; stacking the sub entities onto corresponding entities; placing the sub entities relative to the time dimension such that the entities and sub entities are staggered; labeling the sub entities with identifying information on any of the plurality of surfaces; placing information relating to the sub entities on any of the plurality of surfaces of the sub entity relative to the time dimension; and logically connecting the information placed on the plurality of surfaces of the sub entities.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The process for generating a multidimensional flow model according to claim 1 further including the step of creating a related multidimensional flow model by accessing one of the entities or sub entities and defining a type of model desired.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The process for generating a multidimensional flow model according to claim 1 further including the step of applying at least three different colors to the multidimensional flow model to segregate information.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The process for generating a multidimensional flow model according to claim 1 further including the step of incorporating the multidimensional flow model into a virtual reality environment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process for generating a multidimensional flow model according to claim 1 wherein the entities are polygons.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process for generating a multidimensional flow model according to the claim 1 wherein the entities are stepped polygons.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process for generating a multidimensional flow model according to claim 1 wherein the information placed on the plurality of surfaces of the entities is placed in an ellipse.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process for generating a multidimensional flow model according to claim 8 further including the step of placing the ellipsis according to time and by activity.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process for generating a multidimensional flow model according to claim 1 further including the step of labeling the arrows used to make the logical connections.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
53 words
The process for generating a multidimensional flow model according to claim 1 wherein said steps of modeling the entities, placing the entities, labeling the entities, placing information on the entities and logically connecting information comprises establishing an entity code and converting an existing data record and relationship data by integrating the entity code.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process for generating a multidimensional flow model according to claim 11 wherein said step of selecting a document includes reducing the size of the document.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
49 words
The process for generating a multidimensional flow model according to claim 11, wherein said steps of organizing the segregated functions by entity and placing the organized functions in order of sequence includes creating a geometrical shape to represent each entity and displaying the organized functions on the geometrical shapes.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
50 words
The process for generating a multidimensional flow model according to claim 1 wherein said step of modeling the plurality of entities in three spacial dimensions such that the entities will have a plurality of surfaces includes modeling the entities such that a plurality of internal and external surfaces are represented.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
45 words
The process for generating a multidimensional flow model according to claim 1 wherein said step of modeling the plurality of entities in three spacial dimensions comprises displaying an entity having a shorter dimension oriented vertically and displaying an entity having a shorter dimension oriented horizontally.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
The process for generating a multidimensional flow model according to claim 1 further including the step of directly accessing embedded information by selecting a related position of the graphic display.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
The process for generating a multidimensional flow model according to claim 16 wherein said step of directly accessing embedded information comprises generating a unique multidimensional flow model.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
83 words
A process for converting information into a multidimensional flow model generated as a graphic display, comprising the steps of: selecting a document to be modeled; categorizing information in the document according to entities and according to functions; segregating the categorized functions from the document; noting the entities relating to the segregated functions; organizing the segregated functions by entity; placing the organized functions in order of sequence; and logically connecting each of the organized functions with an arrow to another of the organized functions.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
83 words
A process for converting information into a multidimensional flow model generated as a graphic display, comprising the steps of: selecting a document to be modeled; categorizing information in the document according to entities and according to functions; segregating the categorized functions from the document; noting the entities relating to the segregated functions; organizing the segregated functions by entity; placing the organized functions in order of sequence; and logically connecting each of the organized functions with an arrow to another of the organized functions.
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