AU2008100231B4 - Simulating a modification to a vehicle - Google Patents
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00 -1- SIMULATING A MODIFICATION TO A VEHICLE Technical Field [001] The present invention generally relates to simulating a modification to a vehicle using one or more processing systems.
0Background Art S[002] When an owner of a vehicle wishes to modify a vehicle with a new component, it 0 can be difficult for the owner to determine the effect of the modification to the vehicle. For example, if the owner wishes to purchase a new set of tyres for a car, it may not be possible for the user to assess the aesthetic appeal of the tyres for the specific type of car until the tyres are installed on the car. Other modifications could be whether a particular type of muffler provides a desirable sound for a specific type of engine for a particular make of car. As there is no suitable means in which an owner can assess the suitability of a modification to a vehicle without physically performing the modification, the owner is left in a position where an undesirable modification may have been purchased and possibly installed.
[003] There is therefore a need for an owner of a vehicle to simulate a modification to a vehicle in order to assess whether the modification is appropriate for the vehicle.
[004] The reference in this specification to any prior publication (or information derived from it), or to any matter which is known, is not, and should not be taken as an acknowledgment or admission or any form of suggestion that that prior publication (or information derived from it) or known matter forms part of the common general knowledge in the field of endeavour to which this specification relates.
Disclosure Of Invention [005] In one broad form there is provided a method for enabling a user to simulate a modification to a vehicle, wherein the method includes, in a server processing system, steps of: 00 -2receiving, from a user processing system in data communication with the server processing system, selection data indicative of the modification to the vehicle which the user has selected using the user processing system; generating, using the selection data and a model of the vehicle, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the modification; and transferring, to the user processing system, the modification data, wherein the user 0 processing system uses the modification data to present a modified model of the vehicle to 0 thereby enable the user to simulate the modification.
[006] In another broad form there is provided a method for enabling a user to simulate a modification to a vehicle, wherein the method includes, in a user processing system, steps of: transferring, to a server processing system in data communication with the user processing system, selection data indicative of the modification to the vehicle which the user has selected using the user processing system; receiving, from the server processing system, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the modification, wherein the modification data is generated by the server processing system using the selection data and a model of the vehicle; and presenting, using the modification data, a modified model of the vehicle to thereby enable the user to simulate the modification.
[007] In another broad form there is provided a server processing system for enabling a user to simulate a modification to a vehicle, wherein the server processing system is configured to: receive, from a user processing system in data communication with the server processing system, selection data indicative of the modification to the vehicle which the user has selected using the user processing system; generate, using the selection data and a model of the vehicle, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the modification; and 00 -3 transfer, to the user processing system, the modification data, wherein the user processing system uses the modification data to present a modified model of the vehicle to thereby enable the user to simulate the modification.
[008] In another broad form there is provided a user processing system for enabling a user to simulate a modification to a vehicle, wherein the user processing system is Oconfigured to: 00 transfer, to a server processing system in data communication with the user N processing system, selection data indicative of the modification to the vehicle which the user has selected using the user processing system; receive, from the server processing system, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the modification, wherein the modification data is generated by the server processing system using the selection data and a model of the vehicle; and present, using the modification data, a modified model of the vehicle to thereby enable the user to simulate the modification.
[009] In another broad form there is provided a system for enabling a user to simulate a modification to a vehicle, wherein the system includes a user processing system in data communication with a server processing system, wherein: the user processing system is configured to: transfer, to the server processing system, selection data indicative of the modification to the vehicle which the user has selected using the user processing system; receive, from the server processing system, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the modification; and present, using the modification data, a modified model of the vehicle to thereby enable the user to simulate the modification; and the server processing system is configured to: receive, from the user processing system, the selection data; generate, using the selection data and a model of the vehicle, the modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the modification; and 00 O-4transfer, to the user processing system, the modification data.
[010] In another broad form there is provided a computer program product for enabling a user to simulate a modification to a vehicle, the computer program product including computer executable code which when executed on a suitable programmed server processing system, causes the server processing system to: receive, from a user processing system in data communication with the server O0 processing system, selection data indicative of the modification to the vehicle which the ,I user has selected using the user processing system; generate, using the selection data and a model of the vehicle, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the modification; and transfer, to the user processing system, the modification data, wherein the user processing system uses the modification data to present a modified model of the vehicle to thereby enable the user to simulate the modification.
[011] In another broad form there is provided a computer program product for enabling a user to simulate a modification to a vehicle, the computer program product including computer executable code which when executed on a suitable programmed user processing system, causes the user processing system to: transfer, to a server processing system in data communication with the user processing system, selection data indicative of the modification to the vehicle which the user has selected using the user processing system; receive, from the server processing system, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the modification, wherein the modification data is generated by the server processing system using the selection data and a model of the vehicle; and present, using the modification data, a modified model of the vehicle to thereby enable the user to simulate the modification.
[012] In another broad form there is provided a computer program product for enabling a user to simulate a vehicular modification to a vehicle, the computer program product 00 including computer executable code which when executed on a suitable programmed server processing system, causes the server processing system to: transfer, to a user processing system in data communication with the server processing system, interface data indicative of a plurality of vehicular modifications available for the vehicle, wherein the plurality of vehicular modifications include: one or more visual vehicular modifications; and 00 one or more auditory vehicular modifications; receive, from a user processing system, selection data indicative of one or more selected vehicular modifications to the vehicle which the user has selected using the user processing system; generate, using the selection data and a model of the vehicle, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the one or more selected vehicular modifications; and transfer, to the user processing system, the modification data, wherein the user processing system uses the modification data to present a modified model of the vehicle to thereby enable the user to simulate the modification.
[013] The computer program product may cause the server processing system to: generate, using the selection data and a model of the vehicle, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the product; transfer, to the user processing system, the modification data, wherein the user processing system uses the modification data to present a modified model of the vehicle including the product; receive, from the user processing system, purchase data indicative of the user placing an order to purchase the product; and process, using the purchase data, the order such that the user has purchased the product.
[014] In an additional or alternate embodiment, the computer program product causes the server processing system to: 00 -6generate the modification data indicative of a three dimensional model set of the vehicle as modified; and transfer, to the user processing system, the modification data indicative of the three dimensional model set, wherein the user processing system renders the three dimensional model set in order to present the modified model of the vehicle to the user.
O[015] In another broad form there is provide a computer program product for enabling a user to simulate a vehicular modification to a vehicle, the computer program product including computer executable code which when executed on a suitable programmed server processing system, causes the server processing system to: receive, from a user processing system in data communication with the server processing system, selection data indicative of one or more selected vehicular modifications to the vehicle which the user has selected using the user processing system; generate, using the selection data and a model of the vehicle, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the one or more selected vehicular modifications; and transfer, to the user processing system, the modification data, wherein the modification data is indicative of one or more visual vehicular modifications and one or more auditory vehicular modifications, wherein the user processing system uses the modification data to present a modified model of the vehicle to thereby enable the user to simulate the modification.
[016] The computer program product may cause the server processing system to: generate, using the selection data and a model of the vehicle, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the product; transfer, to the user processing system, the modification data, wherein the user processing system uses the modification data to present a modified model of the vehicle including the product; receive, from the user processing system, purchase data indicative of the user placing an order to purchase the product; and 00 O-7process, using the purchase data, the order such that the user has purchased the product.
[017] In an additional or alternate embodiment, the computer program product causes the server processing system to: 0 generate the modification data indicative of a three dimensional model set of the 0vehicle as modified; and
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transfer, to the user processing system, the modification data indicative of the three dimensional model set, wherein the user processing system renders the three dimensional model set in order to present the modified model of the vehicle to the user.
[018] In another broad form there is provided a method for enabling a user to simulate a modification to a vehicle, wherein the method includes, in a server processing system, steps of: receiving, from a user processing system in data communication with the server processing system, selection data indicative of one or more selected vehicular modifications to the vehicle which the user has selected using the user processing system; generate, using the selection data and a model of the vehicle, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the one or more selected vehicular modifications; and transfer, to the user processing system, the modification data, wherein the modification data is indicative of one or more visual vehicular modifications and one or more auditory vehicular modifications, wherein the user processing system uses the modification data to present a modified model of the vehicle to thereby enable the user to simulate the modification.
Brief Description Of Figures [019] An example embodiment of the present invention should become apparent from the following description, which is given by way of example only, of a preferred but nonlimiting embodiment, described in connection with the accompanying figures.
00 S-8- S[020] Figure 1 illustrates a functional block diagram of an example processing system that can be utilised to embody or give effect to a particular embodiment; [021] Figure 2 illustrates a block diagram of an example system for enabling a user to simulate a modification to a vehicle; [022] Figure 3 illustrates a flowchart illustrating an example of a method, performed by a 00 Sserver processing system, to enable a user to simulate a modification to a vehicle; [023] Figure 4 illustrates a flowchart illustrating an example of a method, performed by a user processing system, to enable a user to simulate a modification to a vehicle; [024] Figure 5 illustrates an example screenshot of a user interface presented by the user processing system for enabling the user to select a component for modifying the vehicle; [025] Figure 6 illustrates an example screenshot of a user interface presented by the user processing system for enabling the user to select one of a plurality of components; [026] Figure 7 illustrates an example screenshot of a user interface presented by the user processing system for enabling the user to obtain technical information regarding a component; [027] Figure 8 illustrates an example screenshot of a user interface presented by the user processing system for enabling the user to select a three dimensional model of a vehicle; [028] Figure 9 illustrates an example screenshot of a user interface presented by the user processing system; [029] Figure 10 illustrates an example screenshot of a user interface presented by the user processing system for enabling the user to select a component for simulating the modification to the vehicle; 00 -9- [030] Figure 11 illustrates an example screenshot of a user interface presented by the user processing system for enabling the user to select a component for simulating the modification to the vehicle; and [031] Figure 12 illustrates an example screenshot of a user interface presented by the user 0 processing system for enabling the user to select a component for simulating the modification to the vehicle.
Modes for Carrying Out The Invention [032] The following modes, given by way of example only, are described in order to provide a more precise understanding of the subject matter of a preferred embodiment or embodiments.
[033] A particular embodiment of the present invention can be realised using a processing system, an example of which is shown in Fig. 1. In particular, the processing system 100 generally includes at least one processor 102, or processing unit or plurality of processors, memory 104, at least one input device 106 and at least one output device 108, coupled together via a bus or group of buses 110. In certain embodiments, input device 106 and output device 108 could be the same device. An interface 112 can also be provided for coupling the processing system 100 to one or more peripheral devices, for example interface 112 could be a PCI card or PC card. At least one storage device 114 which houses at least one database 116 can also be provided. In this form, a network of processing systems functionally operate as a single distributed processing system. The memory 104 can be any form of memory device, for example, volatile or non-volatile memory, solid state storage devices, magnetic devices, etc. The processor 102 could include more than one distinct processing device, for example to handle different functions within the processing system 100. Input device 106 receives input data 118 and can include, for example, a keyboard, a pointer device such as a pen-like device or a mouse, audio receiving device for voice controlled activation such as a microphone, data receiver or antenna such as a modem or wireless data adaptor, data acquisition card, etc. Input data 00 118 could come from different sources, for example keyboard instructions in conjunction with data received via a network. Output device 108 produces or generates output data 120 and can include, for example, a display device or monitor in which case output data 120 is visual, a printer in which case output data 120 is printed, a port for example a USB port, a peripheral component adaptor, a data transmitter or antenna such as a modem or wireless O network adaptor, etc. Output data 120 could be distinct and derived from different output 0devices, for example a visual display on a monitor in conjunction with data transmitted to a 0 network. A user could view data output, or an interpretation of the data output, on, for N example, a monitor or using a printer. The storage device 114 can be any form of data or information storage means, for example, volatile or non-volatile memory, solid state storage devices, magnetic devices, etc.
[034] In use, the processing system 100 is adapted to allow data or information to be stored in and/or retrieved from, via wired or wireless communication means, the at least one database 116. The interface 112 may allow wired and/or wireless communication between the processing unit 102 and peripheral components that may serve a specialised purpose. The processor 102 receives instructions as input data 118 via input device 106 and can display processed results or other output to a user by utilising output device 108.
More than one input device 106 and/or output device 108 can be provided. It should be appreciated that the processing system 100 may be any form of terminal, server, specialised hardware, or the like.
[035] The processing system 100 may be a part of a networked communications system.
Processing system 100 could connect to network, for example the Internet or a WAN.
Input data 118 and output data 120 could be communicated to other devices via the network. The transfer of information and/or data over the network can be achieved using wired communications means or wireless communications means. A server can facilitate the transfer of data between the network and one or more databases. A server and one or more databases provide an example of an information source. In one particular form, the server may transfer, to the processing system 100, data indicative of a computer program which when executed in the processing system 100 performs the method described herein.
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[036] Referring now to Fig. 2 there is shown a system 200 including a server processing system 210 in data communication with a user processing system 220. As shown in Figure 2, a data communications medium can allow data to be received and transferred to and from the server and user processing systems 210, 220. As will also be appreciated from Figure 2, the server processing system 210 may receive and transfer data to multiple user 0processing systems 220. It will also be appreciated that the user processing system 220 and the server processing system 210 may be forms of the processing system 100 described in relation to Figure 1.
[037] Referring now to Fig. 3, there is illustrated a flow chart showing an example method of a method for enabling a user to simulate a modification to a vehicle. In particular, at step 310 the method 300 includes, in a server processing system 210, receiving, from the user processing system 220 in data communication with the server processing system 210, selection data indicative of the modification to the vehicle which the user has selected using the user processing system 220. At step 320, the method 300 includes, at the server processing system 210, generating, using the selection data and a model of the vehicle, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the modification. At step 330, the method includes, at the server processing system 210, transferring, to the user processing system 220, the modification data, wherein the user processing system 220 uses the modification data to present a modified model of the vehicle to thereby enable the user to simulate the modification.
[038] Referring to Fig. 4, there is illustrated a flow chart showing another example method for enabling a user to simulate a modification to a vehicle. In particular, at step 410, the method 400 includes, in the user processing system 220, transferring, to the server processing system 210, selection data indicative of the modification to the vehicle which the user has selected using the user processing system 220. At step 420, the method 400 includes, in the user processing system 220, receiving, from the server processing system 210, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the modification, wherein the modification data is generated by the server processing system 210 using the selection 00 -12data and a model of the vehicle. At step 430, the method includes, in the user processing system 220, presenting, using the modification data, a modified model of the vehicle to thereby enable the user to simulate the modification.
[039] The method of enabling a user to simulate a modification to a vehicle can be generally implemented using software, such as one or more application programs 0 executing within the processing system 100.
[040] In particular, the methods 300 and 400 are affected by instructions in the software that are carried out by the processing system. The instructions may be formed as one or more code modules, each for performing one or more particular tasks. Generally the execution of the instructions may require a number of different application programs to interact, and may also require the presence of a suitable drivers or the like.
[041] The software may be stored in a computer readable medium, and loaded into the processing system, from the computer readable medium, to allow execution. A computer readable medium having such software or computer program recorded on it is a computer program product. The use of the computer program product in the processing system preferably affects an advantageous apparatus for simulating the modification to the vehicle.
[042] In one form there is provided a computer program product for enabling a user to simulate a modification to a vehicle. The computer program product includes computer executable code which when executed on a suitable programmed server processing system 210, causes the server processing system 210 to: receive, from the user processing system 220, selection data indicative of the modification to the vehicle which the user has selected using the user processing system 220; generate, using the selection data and a model of the vehicle, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the modification; and transfer, to the user processing system 220, the modification data, wherein the user processing system 220 uses the modification data to present a modified model of the vehicle to thereby enable the user to simulate the modification.
-13 [043] In another form there is provided a computer program product for enabling a user to simulate a modification to a vehicle. The computer program product includes computer executable code which when executed on a suitable programmed user processing system 220, causes the user processing system 220 to: transfer, to the server processing system 210, selection data indicative of the modification to the vehicle which the user has selected using the user processing system 220; receive, from the server processing system 210, 0 modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the modification, wherein the O0 modification data is generated by the server processing system 210 using the selection data Nand a model of the vehicle; and present, using the modification data, a modified model of the vehicle to thereby enable the user to simulate the modification.
[044] The term "computer readable medium" as used herein refers to any storage or transmission medium that participates in providing instructions and/or data to the processing system 100 for execution and/or processing. Examples of storage media include floppy disks, magnetic tape, CD-ROM, a hard disk drive, a ROM or integrated circuit, a magneto-optical disk, or a computer readable card such as a PCMCIA card and the like, whether or not such devices are internal or external of the processing system 100.
Examples of transmission media include radio or infra-red transmission channels as well as a network connection to another computer or networked device, and the Internet or Intranets including e-mail transmissions and information recorded on Websites and the like.
[045] In one form, the computer program product causes the server processing system 210 to transfer, to a user processing system 220, interface data indicative of a plurality of vehicular modifications available for the vehicle. The vehicular modifications can include one or more visual vehicular modifications and one or more auditory vehicular modifications. The computer program product then causes the server processing system 210 to be configured to receive, from a user processing system 220, selection data indicative of one or more selected vehicular modifications to the vehicle which the user has selected using the user processing system 220. The computer program product then causes the server processing system 210 to be configured to generate, using the selection data and a model of the vehicle, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified 00 O -14-
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with the one or more selected vehicular modifications. The computer program product then causes the server processing system 210 to be configured to transfer, to the user processing system 220, the modification data. The user processing system 220 uses the modification data to present a modified model of the vehicle to thereby enable the user to simulate the modification.
0 00 [046] In an optional form, the modification data is indicative of one or more visual vehicular modifications and one or more auditory vehicular modifications.
[047] In another form, there computer program product can configure the server processing system 210 to: receive, from a user processing system 220, selection data indicative of one or more selected vehicular modifications to the vehicle which the user has selected using the user processing system 220; generate, using the selection data and a model of the vehicle, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the one or more selected vehicular modifications; and transfer, to the user processing system 220, the modification data, wherein the modification data is indicative of one or more visual vehicular modifications and one or more auditory vehicular modifications, wherein the user processing system 220 uses the modification data to present a modified model of the vehicle to.thereby enable the user to simulate the modification.
[048] The computer program product can cause the server processing system 210 to generate, using the selection data and a model of the vehicle, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the product. The server processing system 210 transfers, to the user processing system 220, the modification data, wherein the user processing system 220 uses the modification data to present a modified model of the vehicle including the product. The server processing system 210 receives, from the user processing system 220, purchase data indicative of the user placing an order to purchase the product. The server processing system 210 processes the order, using the purchase data, such that the user has purchased the product.
00 [049 In some embodiments, the computer program product causes the server processing system 210 to generate the modification data indicative of a three dimensional model set of the vehicle as modified. The server processing system 210 is then configured to transfer, to the user processing system 220, the modification data indicative of the three dimensional model set, wherein the user processing system 220 renders the three dimensional model set in order to present the modified model of the vehicle to the user.
00 oO [050] In an optional form, the modification data may additionally be indicative of Nrendering instructions generated by the server processing system 210. The server processing system 210 transfers the rendering instructions to the user processing system 220. The user processing system 220 uses the rendering instructions for rendering the three dimensional model set to present the model of the vehicle as modified.
[051] Referring to Figure 5 there is shown a user interface 500 which is presented by the user processing system 220 to the user to thereby enable the user to simulate a modification to a vehicle. User interface data is transferred from the server processing system 210 to the user processing system 220, wherein the user processing system 220 interprets the user interface data and is presented to the user. In one form the user interface data may be provided in the form of a webpage which is accessible via the Internet.
[052] In particular, the user interface 500 includes a navigation menu 510 which allows a user at the user processing system 220 to search 520 for a vehicular component to modify a vehicle, thereby allowing a simulation of the modification to be presented to the user. The user interface 500 allows for a search 520 to be conducted based upon the product type 530 and/or the manufacturer or business 540 which manufactures or sells a specific component.
[053] Referring to Figure 6, there is shown a user interface 600 where a user is able to search and browse for particular vehicular component. In particular, the user can input one or more characters into a search field 610. In response to each character input by the user, the number of businesses or manufacturers 615 displayed is reduced, thereby narrowing the search. Once the desired business is found by the user, the user can browse the 00 O-16components 620 made available by the business or manufacturer 615. A graphical representation of the vehicular component can be displayed to the user indicating the visual aesthetics of the vehicular component.
[054] Once a user selects a vehicular component, a user interface 700 is displayed to the user providing more detailed information regarding the vehicular component. As shown in 0 user interface 700, various views of the vehicular component 720, 730 can be displayed as well as specifications 710 of the vehicular component and information regarding the vehicles which the vehicular component is suitable. The user can select, via a button 740, whether the vehicular component is to be used for simulating a modification to the vehicle.
Additionally, the user interface 700 provides an option for the user to place an order, via a button 750, and purchase the vehicular component.
[055] Referring to Figure 8, there is shown a user interface 800 which allows the user to select a vehicle 810 for simulating the vehicular modification. In particular, the user can select from a plurality of menus 820, 830, 840, 850, 860, allowing the user to select the vehicle based upon make, model, year and colour. Furthermore, for various types of vehicles, the option can be provided for the user to indicate whether the vehicle is a hard top, soft top or no top design. Upon selection by the user, the user processing system 220 transfers vehicular selection data indicative of the vehicle selected for performing the modification simulation. The server processing system 210 generates and transfers a three dimensional model, as shown in Figure 8 which allows the user to fully appreciate the effect that a vehicular component modification will have on the vehicle.
[056] Referring to Figures 9, 10 and 11 there is shown user interfaces 900, 1000, 1100 which enable the user to browse particular vehicular components and select one or more vehicular components to simulate a modification to a vehicle. In particular, as shown in Figure 9, a particular brand 910 of vehicular components can be selected for browsing by the user. In Figure 10, a specific vehicular component 1030 is selected for simulation, wherein selection data is transferred from the user processing system 220 to the server processing system 210. A comparison of the three dimensional model 910 with the 00 -17modified three dimensional model 1010 of Figures 9 and 10 illustrates the modification between the vehicular component of the vehicle indicated by tyres 930 and tyres 1020.
[057] The server processing system 210 includes a data store which stores a plurality of three dimensional models of vehicles and vehicular components in a vector based un- Ounrendered format. The server processing system 210 partially renders the three- 0dimensional models, wherein a three dimensional framework and textures are retrieved
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from a data store, and organised into a logical three-dimensional model set. Preliminary rendering is performed by the server processing system 210 to prepare a three-dimensional scenery or static accessories which may accompany the main vehicular model. Data is then transferred to the user processing system 220 via one or more HTTP requests and/or XML HTTP requests.
[058] The user processing system 220 then renders the remaining three dimensional model into a completed format from the model set received from the server processing system 210. This rendering process performed by the user processing system 220 is constant and occurs in real time. The user processing system 220 can render the three dimensional model using Adobe Flash. However, it will be appreciated that other products may be used to perform the rendering process. During interaction by the user with the three dimensional model, the user processing system 220 continues to perform rendering of the three dimensional model.. The user may rotate the three dimensional model and may also perform zoom functions.
[059] When a user selects a new or different vehicular component or modification, the user processing system 220 transfers a request to the server processing system 210, wherein the request is indicative of a unique identity associated with the component or modification. The server processing system 210 processes the base model in combination with the component or modification to create a modified base model, thereby generating a modified logical three dimensional set that is transferred to the client processing system.
The client processing system performs a similar rendering process as described above in -18relation to the modified base model. Once the data is initially rendered, the user is able to interact with the model.
[060] The modified three dimensional model can be interacted with by the user using one or more input devices of the user processing system 220. In one form, a mouse and/or a keyboard can be used to interact with the three dimensional model, however, it will be 0 appreciated that other input devices could be used to interact with the three dimensional 00 model. The models can be rotated, as shown by vehicle 1110 of Figure 11 in comparison to vehicle 1010 of Figure 10, in multiple directions. In one form the models can be rotated about an X, Y and Z axis, and the rotated model can be viewed from various angles.
Zooming can also be performed by the user. Zooming allows the user to interact with an interior area of the model, such as inside a car and under a bonnet and/or boot of a car.
[061] In one form, particular components which are used to modify the three dimensional model of the vehicle may be able to perform various functions. For example, a set of rims of a tyre may be able to freely spin. Therefore, the modified three dimensional model can be rendered such as to replicate the movement or functionality of the component, such as the free spinning movement of the rim for one or more tyres of the vehicle. In an additional or alternate form, an audio function may be associated with one or more particular components which are used to modify a vehicle. For example, particular types of mufflers selected by the user can effect the audio output of the vehicle. Therefore, the three dimensional model may also present an audio output in additional to a visual output for the modified vehicle. The server processing system 210 may store a number of various audio files associated with various audio components. The server processing system 210 may transfer audio data associated with the modified three dimensional model of the vehicle to the user processing system 220, such that upon interaction by the user, the audio effect of the modification can also be simulated. Other forms of audio components include engines, turbo components, and blow-off valves.
[062] In one form, the user is able to store a permanent record of the modified three dimensional model at the server processing system 210 for later retrieval. In particular, 00 -19data is stored in a database hosted or associated with the server processing system 210, wherein the database stores the various details about the vehicle make, model, colour, year) and the modifications made to the vehicle. The user can login to a website using a username and password combination in order for the server processing system 210 to retrieve the appropriate data from the database, generate the corresponding threedimensional data set, and transfer the three-dimensional data set to the user processing 0system 220 for presentation.
[063] In another form, the server processing system 210 may be configured such that a membership service is provided. In the event that the user is registered as a member in the database, a record of the vehicle and modification thereto may be stored in the database.
However, a guest using the system may not be able to store a retrievable record of the vehicle and modifications thereto. In some forms, a member requires to make a financial payment in order to become a member of the system. In another form, a member may only be able to perform a vehicular modification, and that guests to the system may browse components for modifying the vehicle, but are restricted from generating a simulation of the vehicular modification.
[064] As will be seen from figures 5 to 7 and 9 to 12, various user interfaces 500, 600, 700, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200 may be provided with an advertising panel 99 allowing for relevant advertisements to be displayed to the user at the user processing system 220. The vehicle and one or more modifications which are made thereto can be used by the server 210 for determining relevant advertising which is displayed to the user. User which become members of the system may be required to provide demographic information.
Demographic data may be transferred from the user processing system 220 to the server processing system 210, wherein the demographic data can be used by the server processing system for determining relevant advertisements to be displayed for the user using the system. In another variation, relevant adverts may be placed on surfaces of the modified vehicle.
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[065] Referring to Figure 8, there is shown another example of a user interface wherein social networking and management options are made available to the user to select in relation to the modified simulated vehicles. In particular, online chatting services, messaging services and external service connectivity are presented to the user via the user interface displayed at the user processing system 220.
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0 [066] It will be appreciated that at least one modification can be made to the three 00 dimensional model of a vehicle. In one preferable form, multiple modifications can be Nselected by the user. A modification to a vehicle does not necessarily require the selection of a replacement component. For example, a vehicle which includes a turbo charger may be modified using the simulation by removing the turbo charger. In this instance, the simulated vehicle has still be modified, but an additional vehicular component has not been installed. However, it will be appreciated that in a large number of instances, the user can select a component which can replace an existing vehicular component and/or be installed for the vehicle.
[067] It will also be appreciated that the database associated with the server processing system 210 may store multiple records for multiple vehicles which the user has simulated a modification thereto.
[068] It will also be appreciated that although cars have been illustrated in the figures being simulated for one or more modifications, other forms of vehicles, such as motorbikes, vans, trucks, and similar transport devices, could be simulated for modification accordingly.
[069] In another variation, a modified three dimensional model of a vehicle can be made publicly available for presentation for other users to view. As shown in Figure 11, a showcase button 1140, can be selected by the author of the simulated modification, wherein a webpage is created and stored at the server processing system 210, allowing other users to visit the webpage using a user processing system 220 to view the modified -21model. Again, other users may interact with the modified model, however, modifications to the model are restricted to only the author of the model.
[070] In another form, a user can place a request, using the user interface presented by the user processing system 220, wherein the request is indicative of a modification which is 0 unavailable. The server processing system 210 stores the data in the database indicative of 00 the request. The data indicative of the request may be transferred to an entity which are
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able to provide the modification. Once the modification has been made available to the server processing system 210, the user is notified that the modification is available. The user may be notified via email, or upon next visiting the website, however, other methods are also possible.
[071] Optional embodiments of the present invention may also be said to broadly consist in the parts, elements and features referred to or indicated herein, individually or collectively, in any or all combinations of two or more of the parts, elements or features, and wherein specific integers are mentioned herein which have known equivalents in the art to which the invention relates, such known equivalents are deemed to be incorporated herein as if individually set forth.
[072] Although a preferred embodiment has been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions, and alterations can be made by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention.
Claims (4)
1. A computer program product for enabling a user to simulate a vehicular modification to a vehicle, the computer program product including computer executable code which when executed on a suitable programmed server processing system, causes the server processing system to: 0transfer, to a user processing system in data communication with the server O0 processing system, interface data indicative of a plurality of vehicular modifications Navailable for the vehicle, wherein the plurality of vehicular modifications include: one or more visual vehicular modifications; and one or more auditory vehicular modifications; receive, from a user processing system, selection data indicative of one or more selected vehicular modifications to the vehicle which the user has selected using the user processing system; generate, using the selection data and a model of the vehicle, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the one or more selected vehicular modifications; and transfer, to the user processing system, the modification data, wherein the user processing system uses the modification data to present a modified model of the vehicle to thereby enable the user to simulate the modification.
2. A computer program product for enabling a user to simulate a vehicular modification to a vehicle, the computer program product including computer executable code which when executed on a suitable programmed server processing system, causes the server processing system to: receive, from a user processing system in data communication with the server processing system, selection data indicative of one or more selected vehicular modifications to the vehicle which the user has selected using the user processing system; generate, using the selection data and a model of the vehicle, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the one or more selected vehicular modifications; and 00 -23- O transfer, to the user processing system, the modification data, wherein the modification data is indicative of one or more visual vehicular modifications and one or more auditory vehicular modifications, wherein the user processing system uses the modification data to present a modified model of the vehicle to thereby enable the user to simulate the modification. O 00
3. The computer program product of claim 1 or 2, wherein the computer program 00 product causes the server processing system to: N generate, using the selection data and a model of the vehicle, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the product; transfer, to the user processing system, the modification data, wherein the user processing system uses the modification data to present a modified model of the vehicle including the product; receive, from the user processing system, purchase data indicative of the user placing an order to purchase the product; and process, using the purchase data, the order such that the user has purchased the product.
4. The computer program product of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the computer program product causes the server processing system to: generate the modification data indicative of a three dimensional model set of the vehicle as modified; and transfer, to the user processing system, the modification data indicative of the three dimensional model set, wherein the user processing system renders the three dimensional model set in order to present the modified model of the vehicle to the user. A method for enabling a user to simulate a modification to a vehicle, wherein the method includes, in a server processing system, steps of: receiving, from a user processing system in data communication with the server processing system, selection data indicative of one or more selected vehicular modifications to the vehicle which the user has selected using the user processing system; 00 -24- generate, using the selection data and a model of the vehicle, modification data indicative of the vehicle as modified with the one or more selected vehicular modifications; and transfer, to the user processing system, the modification data, wherein the modification data is indicative of one or more visual vehicular modifications and one or 0 more auditory vehicular modifications, wherein the user processing system uses the modification data to present a modified model of the vehicle to thereby enable the user to Osimulate the modification. ~simulate the modification.
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