KR101894471B1 - Method for providing virtual reality service of plant and device for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing system including an image receiving unit configured to receive and store an image captured inside and outside a plant, an object for storing related information for each of a plurality of objects located in the plant, And a processing unit for linking the location information related to each process performed in the plant. The virtual reality service providing apparatus of the plant includes:

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a virtual reality service providing method and apparatus,

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing virtual reality (VR) services of a plant. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing a virtual reality service by visualizing the interior and exterior views of a plant three-dimensionally in conjunction with plant space information.

Panoramic Virtual Reality is a real-world-based virtual reality system that realizes the real environment as a three-dimensional virtual environment by using a panorama view (Panorama View), which is a 360-degree stereoscopic image, Virtual Reality (VR) technology.

Among these virtual reality technologies, panorama VR (Panorama VR) is a real-based VR technology that is created by connecting images taken with a camera together. This production method rotates the landscape or interior 360 degrees horizontally or vertically, The image is rotated and rotated around the nodal point through a mapping process to cover the spherical or cylindrical shape, and then the image is zoomed in / out (Zoom In / Zoom Out) It is implemented so that it can be seen while moving.

This panoramic virtual reality technology maximizes the human reality feeling in the virtual space through realistic based visual reproduction that extends to 360 degrees and allows the user to experience a rich and diverse virtual world out of the spatial and physical restrictions of the real world The advantages are that it is relatively easy to work with, the manufacturing cost is very low, and it is introduced sooner than other VR technologies in terms of getting the results in a short time.

Plant (PLANT) refers to all factory facilities and production facilities including production machinery, equipment, and plant facilities capable of producing products such as power, oil, gas, and fresh water. If you are not familiar with the plant, you will find it difficult to navigate the whole plant without a description of the plant, and even if you are looking for a route with a plant plan, the plot plan, It takes a long time.

Therefore, in order to solve these problems, it is desirable to implement a panoramic view and a virtual reality technology associated with the plant, so that it is possible to perform a suitable movement according to the needs and intentions of the user in the plant space, There is a need for a technology that can help to identify routes easily and quickly.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1283667

It is an object of the present invention to provide a virtual reality service of a plant and an apparatus therefor that can be easily and quickly specified to suit a user's needs and intentions in a space in a plant.

The present invention provides a virtual reality service of a plant that maximizes the efficiency and utility of a service by presenting an optimized type of coordinate reference reflecting the specificity of the plant and providing and processing various related information about the plant based on the coordinate reference And an object thereof is to provide an apparatus therefor.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a method and an apparatus for applying a panoramic VR technology to a plant so that a user can visualize the inside and outside views of a plant realized three-dimensionally through a screen implemented by VR with high realism .

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems,

In one embodiment of the present invention, an image receiving unit configured to receive and store images photographed inside and outside the plant; An object processing unit for storing related information for each of a plurality of objects located in the plant and linking the position information for each object; And a process processor for linking the location information related to each process performed in the plant.

The apparatus may further include a coordinate processor for generating coordinate address information based on at least one of unit information, equipment information, P & ID (Piping and Instrument Diagram) information, position information, The virtual reality service providing apparatus of the plant can be provided. Here, the process processing unit may associate position coordinates related to each process in the P & ID (Piping and Instrument Diagram) diagram.

And a 3D modeling processor for implementing a related 3D modeling when a specific region is selected by a user's input and providing a virtual reality screen for a specific spot selected by a user's input from the 3D modeling screen It is possible to provide a virtual reality service providing apparatus.

And a search processing unit for receiving an input from a user and providing a virtual reality screen at the corresponding position based on at least one of a model name, a unique name, and a tag number of a device input from the user, It is possible to provide a virtual reality service providing apparatus of the present invention.

The apparatus may further include an alarm generating unit for generating an alarm when a value associated with the equipment in the virtual reality screen provided to the user is out of a predetermined range.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an image processing method comprising the steps of: receiving and storing images photographed inside and outside a plant; Storing related information for each of a plurality of objects located in the plant, and associating location information for each object; And linking the location information related to each process performed in the plant to a virtual reality service providing method of the plant.

The method may further include receiving an address information input of coordinates based on at least one of the unit information, equipment information, P & ID (Piping and Instrument Diagram) information, position information, and height information .

The method may further include providing a virtual reality screen based on position coordinates associated with the process selected by the user in the P & ID (Piping and Instrument Diagram) drawing.

The method may further include the step of implementing a related 3D modeling when a specific region is selected by a user's input and providing a virtual reality screen for a specific spot selected by a user's input from the 3D modeling screen.

Also, a search function is provided in a screen provided to a user, and a virtual reality screen at a corresponding position is provided based on at least one of a model name, a unique name, and a tag number of a device received from the input of the user Step < / RTI >

The method may further include generating an alarm when a value associated with the device in the virtual reality screen provided to the user is out of a predetermined range.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a virtual reality service of a plant and an apparatus therefor, which can be easily and quickly identified in accordance with a user's need and intention in a space in a plant.

According to the present invention, an optimized type of coordinate reference reflecting the specificity of a plant is presented, and various related information on the plant is provided and processed based on the coordinate reference, thereby maximizing the efficiency and utility of the service. Services and devices therefor.

The present invention can provide a method and an apparatus for applying a panoramic VR technology to a plant so that a user can visualize the inside and outside views of a plant implemented three-dimensionally through a screen implemented with VR with high realism .

The effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned may be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a configuration of a virtual reality service providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 shows a view of a plant at a corresponding position as a virtual reality based on a selection of a specific zone in the plot plan of the plant according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 shows a view of a plant at a corresponding position as a virtual reality based on a selection of a specific spot in a unit plot plan of the plant according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a view showing a state of a plant at a corresponding position as a virtual reality based on a selection of a specific process of P & ID according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 shows a view of a plant at a corresponding position as a virtual reality based on selection of a specific spot of 3D modeling according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 shows a virtual reality (VR) screen of a plant implemented and displayed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to the like elements throughout. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of illustrating embodiments and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. In the present specification, the singular form includes plural forms unless otherwise specified in the specification.

The terms " comprises, "" comprising, " " comprising, " or " comprising ", when used in this application, specify the presence or absence of one or more other components, steps, operations and / Do not exclude the addition.

In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The configuration of the present invention and the operation and effect thereof will be clearly understood through the following detailed description.

As used herein, the term " Plot Plan " refers to a batch drawing represented for a plant factory as a whole. The term "Unit Plot Plan" refers to drawings separated by similar process processes at plant factories.

Piping and Instrument Diagram (P & ID) displays all process equipment, power machinery, piping, process control and instrumentation necessary for commissioning, normal operation, operation stop and emergency operation of a process. Design, construction, change, maintenance, and operation of the product.

In addition, " Spot " refers to a specific place or location within a plant factory, and " 3D modeling " refers to reconstructing a plant plant as a whole through a 3D program.

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a configuration of a virtual reality (VR) service providing apparatus 100 of a plant according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1, a VR service providing apparatus 100 of a plant according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an image receiving unit 110, an object processing unit 120, a coordinate processing unit 130, a process processing unit 140, And may include a processing unit 150, a search processing unit 160, a display unit 170, and an alarm generating unit 180. The present invention is not limited to these components and may include additional components, Or the like.

The image receiving unit 110 is configured to receive and store images taken inside and outside the plant. For example, the panoramic photographing is separately performed for each space of the plant through a photographing device such as a digital camera, a stereo camera, and a 3D camera, and the image receiving unit 110 converts the photographing result into a database Receive the created VR database.

The object processing unit 120 stores related information for each of a plurality of objects located in the plant, and coordinates the location information of each object in coordination with each other. In this case, each object can be composed of various elements such as a device, a machine, a machine, a pipe, and the like located in the plant, and the information related to these objects can be, for example, a unique name, a tag number, a model name, a specification, As well as the height and coordinate information associated with the location of each object.

The coordinate processing unit 130 basically performs coordinate processing for position identification in order to implement a VR image with a 360 degree panoramic view. In particular, the coordinate processing unit 130 includes various information related to an object such as unit information, equipment information, P & and Instrument Diagram), and generates and maps address information of coordinates based on at least one of the information, the position information, and the height information. Due to the operation of the coordinate processing unit 130, the panoramic virtual reality view of the plant can provide a 360 ° panoramic view of the actual plant based on the plant coordinates.

However, in order to search and understand the necessary position or information among the complex plant structure and equipment, it is necessary not only simple position information but also coordinate information related to unit information, equipment related information, P & ID related process information, and the like. Therefore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, by mapping and associating the related coordinate information for each process, position, and height in units of units, equipment, P & ID (P & ID) By applying a new coordinate standard that is different from the conventional VR map service, it is possible to provide various functions in searching or providing related information.

In addition, for example, the coordinates in the plant are displayed in the form of URL addresses, and based on the URL address information, related information (drawings, machine and equipment information, etc.) linked to the plant coordinates are provided and displayed, Can be utilized. At this time, the URL address information may include left / right / up / down angle information and enlargement / reduction (magnification) information in addition to the position coordinates of the plant.

The process processor 140 links and maps positional information related to each process performed in the plant. In the plant, various complicated process processes are performed. By mapping the position information related to each process, it is possible to easily search and check the position and equipment where each process is performed. For example, by associating the position coordinates associated with each process in the P & ID (Piping and Instrument Diagram) diagram representing the process process, a virtual reality screen can be provided based on the position coordinates associated with the process selected by the user in the P & ID drawing .

The 3D modeling processor 150 implements related 3D modeling when a specific region is selected by the user's input, and provides a virtual reality screen for a specific spot selected by the user from the 3D modeling screen. For example, when a user selects a specific equipment or position in the unit plot plan, it is possible to provide a 3D modeled screen corresponding to the equipment or position, and when the user selects a desired equipment or process on the provided 3D modeling screen, You can show your position at the location.

The search processing unit 160 receives an input from a user, and performs a role of providing a virtual reality screen at a corresponding location based on at least one of a model name, a unique name, and a tag number of a device input from a user . The coordinate processing unit 130 according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a search for each unit, search for each equipment, search for P & ID (Piping and Instrument Diagram), search for each position and height can do.

The display unit 170 is a device for providing a user with a VR panoramic view screen of a plant or displaying a related menu or information. The display unit 130 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) but is not limited to, a flexible display, a 3D display, and a head mounted display. In addition, the display unit 170 may be separately formed from the virtual reality (VR) service providing apparatus 100 of the plant, and may be connected by wire or wirelessly.

The alarm generating unit 180 generates an alarm when the information or the data value is not within the predetermined reference range, based on the information related to the equipment or the apparatus displayed in the screen displayed to the current user. The generated alarm can be displayed on the display unit 170 in the vicinity of the corresponding equipment or on the corresponding equipment so that the alarm indication is blinked and displayed, and it is also possible to generate an alarm with sound.

For example, in the present VR screen, when the current maintenance period expires and the pre-input period information deviates from the maintenance history of the corresponding equipment, an alarm for checking or repairing the equipment is generated, It is possible to perform maintenance management easily. In addition, when a VR screen is displayed as a view at a position related to a device searched by a user, an alarm is provided to the user when the device disappears while the panorama screen is moving, thereby intuitively notifying the presence of the device. In this manner, the user can easily perform maintenance management or device search without visiting the spot directly by the VR screen providing function and the alarm generating function.

2 shows a view of a plant at a corresponding position as a virtual reality based on a selection of a specific zone in the plot plan of the plant according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, the plot plan includes various zones, and when the user selects a desired zone in the plot plan, the unit plot plan of the zone selected by the user can be enlarged and displayed , And can also show the panoramic view of the plant by going to the aerial VR screen of the area.

3 shows a view of a plant at a corresponding position as a virtual reality based on a selection of a specific spot in a unit plot plan of the plant according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The plant space may be classified into zones, one or more spots may be set in each zone, and systematic plant coordinates may be assigned to each set spot. Referring to FIG. 3, when a specific spot is determined by the user's choice in the unit plot plan provided on the screen, a panorama view of the plant at the corresponding position can be provided based on the coordinate information of the spot.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a state of a plant at a corresponding position as a virtual reality based on a selection of a specific process of P & ID according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, when a specific process is selected according to the user's selection on the P & ID screen provided to the user, it is possible to provide the panorama view of the plant at the corresponding location based on the coordinates of the specific location related to the process. In this way, it is possible to select a specific spot on the P & ID screen as well as a simple layout such as a plot plan, so that the position where each process is performed and the equipment can be easily searched.

FIG. 5 shows a view of a plant at a corresponding position as a virtual reality based on selection of a specific spot of 3D modeling according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, when a user selects a specific equipment or a location on a unit plot plan screen, a 3D modeled screen corresponding to the equipment or the location can be provided. In the provided 3D modeling screen, It is possible to provide a panoramic view of the plant at the corresponding location.

Figure 6 shows a virtual reality (VR) screen of a plant implemented and displayed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, a VR screen provided as a 360-degree panoramic view at a position designated by a user's selection is displayed. At the top of the VR screen, a bulletin board that allows detailed viewing of problems during installation or operation, Screen shot programs that provide the ability to capture at the desired size and resolution, and map (MAP) viewing capabilities that provide plant-wide or partial maps.

It also allows you to view basic information, P & ID, diagrams to provide drawings such as process flow charts, equipment commissioning and assembly diagrams, which allow you to view descriptions of the equipment at that equipment or location. And a photo pop-up view that allows you to see details of the equipment's pictures. It also provides a VR operation button for providing 3D screens such as zooming, zooming, and moving and stopping functions at the bottom . In addition, the title of the VR including the equipment name, the tag number, and the like can be displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Although a search window is not shown in FIG. 5, a search window for receiving a search-related input may be provided to the user. In particular, it can provide a virtual reality screen at a corresponding location based on at least one of a model name, a unique name, and a tag number of a device input from a user, Search by Star, Search by Equipment, Search by P & ID (Piping and Instrument Diagram), Search by Location and Height can be provided.

In this way, the virtual reality service of the plant according to the embodiment of the present invention realizes the visualization of the interior and exterior parts of the ship, which is implemented three-dimensionally by linking the panoramic virtual reality technology and the plant space information, It can provide the same realism as in real plant space. Mapping and linking the related coordinate information for each process, position and height in units of units, equipment, P & ID (Piping and Instrument Diagram) to the entire plant, By applying the criteria, it is possible to provide various functions in searching or providing related information.

The embodiments disclosed in the specification of the present invention are merely illustrative, and the present invention is not limited thereto. The scope of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all the techniques within the scope of equivalents should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

100: VR service providing apparatus 110: Video receiving unit
120: object processing unit 130: coordinate processing unit
140: Process processor 150: 3D modeling processor
160: Search processor 170:
180:

Claims (12)

A virtual reality service providing apparatus in a plant,
An image receiving unit configured to receive and store an image of a panoramic image of a space of the plant by internal and external positions ;
An object processing unit for storing related information for each of a plurality of objects located in the plant and linking the position information for each object;
A process processing unit for linking position information related to each process performed in the plant; And
A coordinate processing unit for generating address information of coordinates based on at least one of search information of unit information, equipment information, P & ID (Piping and Instrument Diagram) information indicating a process process, position information,
Including ,
Wherein the process processing unit associates position coordinates related to each process in a drawing related to the P & ID (Piping and Instrument Diagram) . delete delete The 3D modeling apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a 3D modeling processor for implementing a related 3D modeling when a specific region is selected by a user's input and providing a virtual reality screen for a specific spot selected by a user's input from the 3D modeling screen The virtual reality service providing device of the plant. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a search processor for receiving an input from a user and providing a virtual reality screen at the location based on at least one of a model name, a unique name, and a tag number of a device input from the user Wherein the virtual reality service providing apparatus further comprises: The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an alarm generator for generating an alarm when a value associated with equipment in a virtual reality screen provided to a user is out of a predetermined range. Receiving and storing an image of a panoramic image of a space of a plant inside and outside;
Storing related information for each of a plurality of objects located in the plant, and associating location information for each object;
Linking location information associated with each process performed in the plant;
Receiving coordinates address information input based on at least one of the unit information, equipment information, P & ID (Piping and Instrument Diagram) information indicating a process process, position information, and height information; And
Providing a virtual reality screen based on position coordinates associated with a process selected by the user in the P & ID (Piping and Instrument Diagram)
And providing the virtual reality service to the plant. delete delete 8. The method of claim 7, further comprising: implementing a related 3D modeling when a specific area is selected by a user's input, and providing a virtual reality screen for a specific spot selected by the user's input from the 3D modeling screen A method for providing a virtual reality service in a plant. The method as claimed in claim 7, further comprising: providing a search function in a screen provided to a user, wherein the search function is provided to the virtual reality in the corresponding location based on at least one of a model name, a unique name, And providing a virtual reality service of the plant. The method as claimed in claim 7, further comprising the step of generating an alarm when a value associated with the equipment in the virtual reality screen provided to the user is out of a predetermined range.

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