JP2007179419A - Information processor, geometric model concealing method, concealment geometric model restoring method, program and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mechanism for easily concealing and restoring the geometry of a section to be concealed while disclosing geometry necessary for accurate estimation in a geometric model of three-dimensional CAD or the like. <P>SOLUTION: The CPU of terminal equipment "A" 100a generates one or more concealing parts by cutting each section corresponding to each designated region from an original 3D model, and generates a concealment geometric model by integrating block parts into the respective regions of the original 3D model from which each concealing part has been cut. Furthermore, the CPU of the terminal equipment "A"100a relates the position information of each cut concealing part to the ID number of each concealing part, and adds it to the concealment model, and changes the position information of each cut concealing part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to concealment of a shape model such as CAD data, which is composed of a plurality of pieces of information including position information and shape information in a virtual space realized on a memory.

  Conventionally, drawings have been used for cost estimation when ordering molds for resin parts. However, in the drawing, the shape and dimensions of a free-form surface etc. are difficult to understand and the estimation work is complicated, so that there are problems such as poor estimation accuracy. In order to increase the estimation accuracy, if the shape data of the three-dimensional CAD is shown to the supplier, the accuracy of the shape and the convenience of the estimation work can be given.

  However, this method has a new problem that the formal part data is known to a large number of outsourcers before requesting production, and technical information is leaked.

  In order to solve this problem, there is a method in which a part of a three-dimensional CAD to be ordered is replaced with a simplified shape and the whole is not notified.

Patent Document 1 proposes a method of replacing the entire shape of the formal part data with a simplified form.
JP 2004-164221 A

  However, in the method of simplifying the entire shape, the shape of the main part of the formal part is also changed, and there is a problem that it cannot be denied that this change affects the estimation of the whole.

  In addition, when the main shape necessary for estimation is left and a part of formal part data is simplified, a simplification method is added for each part to be simplified. There was a problem that it took a lot of time and effort and was not realistic.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. The object of the present invention is to disclose a shape necessary for concealment while disclosing a shape necessary for accurate estimation in a shape model such as a three-dimensional CAD. It is to provide a mechanism that can easily hide or restore the shape.

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus configured by a plurality of pieces of information including position information and shape information in a virtual space realized on a memory, and capable of handling a shape model realized in the virtual space. Storage means for storing a shape model to be concealed, specification means for specifying one or a plurality of areas to be concealed for the shape model stored in the storage means, and specification from the shape model by the specification means A first generation means for generating one or a plurality of concealment partial shape models by cutting out each portion corresponding to each region, and another for each region of the shape model from which each of the concealment shape models is cut out Second generation means for generating a concealed shape model by incorporating each of the shape models, and position information of each of the extracted concealed partial shape models, the concealment unit An adding unit that associates with the information specifying the shape model and adds the information to the concealed shape model; and a changing unit that changes position information of each concealed portion shape model cut out by the cutting unit. It is characterized by that.

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus configured by a plurality of pieces of information including position information and shape information in a virtual space realized on a memory, and capable of handling a shape model realized in the virtual space. A concealed shape model that is concealed, storage means that stores one or more concealment shape models that indicate the concealment portion, and each concealment portion that is added to the concealment shape model stored in the storage means And a restoration unit configured to perform restoration processing for restoring the shape of the shape model by combining the concealed shape model and each of the concealed partial shape models based on position information of the shape model. .

  According to the present invention, without disclosing the entire formal part data of a shape model such as a three-dimensional CAD, one or more parts are cut out within an allowable range of estimation accuracy and within a data limit necessary for production. The process of replacing with another shape, and the replaced part can be reproduced in the original part.

  Therefore, in a shape model such as a three-dimensional CAD, the shape necessary for accurate estimation is disclosed, and the shape of the portion to be concealed can be easily concealed.

  Hereinafter, details of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing a configuration of a shape model shape concealment system showing an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the three-dimensional CAD model is referred to as a 3D model.

  In FIG. 1, a terminal device [A] 100a indicates an ordering source (side that provides a 3D model). The terminal device [B] 100b and the terminal device [C] 100c indicate a request destination (side receiving the 3D model).

  The 3D model data is sent via a network via the WAN 400, or is sent using a storage medium 500 (for example, a CD-R).

  The DB 200 is a database server that stores original 3D model data, and is connected to the terminal device [A] 100 a via the LAN 700.

  The terminal device [A] 100a is configured by a general personal computer or the like. FIG. 2 shows an example of the hardware configuration.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the terminal device [A] 100a illustrated in FIG. 1, and the same components as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  In FIG. 2, reference numeral 101 denotes a central CPU that performs various controls. Reference numeral 102 denotes a RAM (Random Access Memory), which is used as a work area for a program and a buffer for temporarily stored data.

  Reference numeral 103 denotes a ROM (Read Only Memory) which stores a control program and the like. An external memory 104 holds each data and various programs.

  Reference numeral 105 denotes a recording medium reading / writing device for writing to and reading from a storage medium, and specifically, a drive device such as an FD, a CD-RW, or a DAT. Reference numeral 500 denotes a storage medium, specifically a medium such as FD, CD-RW, or DAT.

  Reference numeral 106 denotes a display device, specifically a display or the like. Reference numeral 107 denotes an input device to the terminal device, through which model information, parameter values, and the like are input. Specifically, a keyboard and a mouse.

  Reference numeral 108 denotes a communication interface that connects a transmission line such as the LAN 700 and a terminal device.

  The hardware configurations of the terminal device [B] 100b and the terminal device [C] 100c are the same as those of the terminal device [A] 100a.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, “the concealment model”, “the concealment part”, and “the concealment part assembly” in the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining the “concealment model”, “concealment part”, and “concealment part assembly” in the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 3, reference numeral 300 denotes an “original 3D model”.

  Reference numeral 301 denotes a “concealment model”. The concealment model 301 is a model that is replaced with another shape (block part 304) for the purpose of concealment so that a part (300a) of the original 3D model 300 cannot be identified. is there.

  “Concealment part” 302 is the shape of the concealment part (300 a) cut out from the original 3D model 300.

  The “hidden part assembly” 303 is a collection of information on a plurality of concealment parts 302, and a collection of 3D shape information obtained by concealing a plurality of parts (hidden parts 302) cut out from the original 3D model 300. It is.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a correlation between basic information and attribute information attached to the concealment model 301 and the concealment part 302 separated (concealed) from the original 3D model 300 shown in FIG. The same symbols are attached to the same components as those in FIG.

  The “3D model” of this embodiment holds shape information in “basic information” and “attribute information”. “Basic information” includes position information of the 3D model itself (coordinate values represented by values from the origin X, origin Y, and origin Z) and design data such as colors. The “attribute information” includes information on the shape of the 3D model itself and other data. Since the concealment model 301 and the concealment part 302 are also 3D models, they hold “basic information” and “attribute information”.

  In the “concealment process” of the present embodiment, first, parts to be concealed are separated from the original 3D model 300, and the concealment model 301 and the concealment part 302 are generated. At this time, a unique “ID number” 401 is added to each concealment part 302 and stored as “attribute information” of the concealment part 302. Furthermore, a unique “ID number” 401 for each concealment part 302 and a “position information” 402 that is a coordinate value for each concealment part 302 are linked and stored as “basic information” of the concealment model 301. .

  The “basic information” of the concealment part 302 holds the position information 403 (coordinate values) of the concealment part 302 in the original 3D model 300. In the concealment process of this embodiment, this position information 403 is randomized (destroyed) with a random function, becomes a completely irrelevant coordinate value, and the correct coordinate position of the concealment part 302 is concealed.

  Furthermore, in the “subdivision processing”, the concealment part 302 is subdivided to generate subdivision concealment parts 302-1 to 302-4. Similarly, with respect to the subdivided concealment parts 302-1 to 302-4, a unique “ID number” 404 is added to each subdivided concealment part and stored as “attribute information” of the subdivided concealment parts. Further, a unique “ID number” 404 for each subdivided concealment part and a “position information” 405 that is a coordinate value for each subdivided concealment part are linked and stored as “basic information” of the concealment model 301. Is done.

  The “basic information” of each subdivided concealment part holds subdivision concealment part position information 405 (which may be relative coordinates or absolute coordinates from the concealment part 302). This position information 405 is also randomized (destroyed) by a random function in the concealment process of this embodiment, resulting in totally irrelevant coordinate values, and the correct coordinate positions of the subdivided concealment parts 302-1 to 302-4 are concealed. Will be.

  As a result, the concealment part 302 and the subdivided concealment parts 302-1 to 302-4 have coordinate values moved at random. Therefore, even if the subdivided concealment parts 302-1 to 302-4 are incorporated into the original 3D model 300 based on the destroyed coordinate values, the original 3D model 300 cannot be restored because it is not connected normally.

  In order to restore this, the corresponding ID number 401 held as “attribute information” of the concealment model 301 is traced, and the original position information 405 of the subdivided concealment parts 302-1 to 302-4 and The original position information 402 of the concealment part must be acquired. However, the “attribute information” is configured not to be directly visible, and in order to execute the restoration process, it is necessary to use the restoration program of the present invention.

  This restoration program is configured not to operate correctly unless the password 407 is known. Further, the “attribute information” can be searched only by the restoration program. In this respect, the “attribute information” is protected, but the “attribute information” itself may be encrypted to keep it confidential. The password 407 may be provided for each concealment part 302, or may be common to all the concealment parts 302.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 5, the business flow of the ordering process by the 3D model using the shape model shape concealment system of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the ordering process by the 3D model using the shape model shape concealing system of the present invention. The ordering user uses the terminal device [A] 100a shown in FIG. The restoration process using the terminal device [B] 100b or the terminal device [C] 100c is executed by the requested user.

  First, in step S1101, a concealment process is performed on the target model of the request for quotation to create a concealment model and a concealment part.

  Next, the concealment model is sent from the order source to the estimate request destination (S1102). The request destination acquires a concealment model (S1103).

  Next, the requester creates a cost estimate based on the concealment model and sends it to the orderer (S1104). The orderer obtains an estimate (S1105).

  The orderer determines the order based on the estimate from the request destination (S116). When placing an order, the following S1107 to S1112 are executed. On the other hand, if the order is not placed, the following processing is not performed (end).

  In the ordering flow, the ordering source sends the concealment part to the request destination (S1107). The concealment part is acquired at the request destination (S1108).

  Further, the ordering party notifies the password to the request destination (S1109). The password is acquired at the request destination (S1110). Then, the restoration process is executed at the request destination, and the official 3D model is acquired (S1111). Furthermore, production is started based on the official 3D model at the request destination (S1112).

  The above is the flow of business processing using the shape model shape concealment system of the present invention.

  The 3D model shape concealment process (corresponding to S1101 in FIG. 5) of the present invention executed by the shape model shape concealment system (computer) of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a first control processing procedure in the shape model shape concealment system of the present invention, and corresponds to the 3D model shape concealment processing (S1101 in FIG. 5). The processing of this flowchart is realized by loading the program stored in the HD 104 onto the RAM 102 and executing it by the CPU 101 of the terminal apparatus [A] 100a shown in FIG.

  First, in step S1201, the CPU 101 displays the concealed model creation screen 600 on the display device 106, and selects and conceals the corresponding 3D model from the 3D model shapes stored in the DB 200 on the CAD system. It accepts the input of the designation of the part, the depth of the concealment part (needed as information of the block parts applied to the concealment part), the setting of the restoration password, and the like. Note that the part to be concealed, the concealment part depth input, and the restoration password are set on the CAD system executed by the CPU 101 of the terminal apparatus [A] 100a. Each input information is stored in the RAM 102.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which a portion to be concealed is instructed. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a concealment part created from the selection range.

  Next, in step S <b> 1202, the CPU 101 automatically generates an ID number for the concealment part illustrated in FIG. 7 and stores it in the RAM 102. The ID number of the concealment part is composed of “original model name + date + time” and the like, and is a unique number.

  Next, in step S1203, the CPU 101 reads the selected 3D model into the RAM 102, extracts the model shape of the selected range from the 3D model, creates a concealment part as a new another 3D model, and stores it in the RAM 102. Let Further, the CPU 101 causes the RAM 102 to hold the 3D model from which the concealment parts are cut out as a concealment model.

  Further, the CPU 101 associates the ID number of the extracted concealment part with the original position information (formal coordinate value), and records it in the attribute information area of the concealment model as attribute information. Further, the CPU 101 records the ID number of the concealment part as attribute information in the attribute information area of the concealment part. This attribute information is added to the 3D model as text information (see FIG. 4), and is configured so that it cannot be viewed by opening the 3D model file. This attribute information is irrelevant to the shape representation of the 3D model and is not affected by changes in the model shape or movement of the model file.

  Next, in step S1204, the CPU 101 moves (destroys) position information (values of the origin X, Y, and Z) in the basic information area of the concealment part generated in step S203 using a general random function. Conceal the correct location information.

  Further, in step S1205, the CPU 101 subdivides the concealment part cut out in step S1204 by a fixed division method unique to the shape model shape concealment system of the present invention and causes the RAM 102 to hold it.

  FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a state where the concealment part is subdivided into 16 equal parts as an example of the concealment part subdivision.

  Further, for each segmented concealment part that is segmented as shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 101 adds an ID number obtained by adding a branch number to the ID number of the concealment part before segmentation, and the position of the segmented concealment part. Information (relative coordinates on the concealment part) is added to the attribute information area of the concealment model.

  Note that the coordinate value of each subdivided concealment part added to the attribute information area of the concealment model may be a formal coordinate value (absolute coordinate) on the original 3D model. Further, the coordinate values of the subdivided concealment parts recorded in the attribute information area of each subdivided concealment part may also be moved (destroyed) using a random function.

  In step S1206, the CPU 101 collects the information of the subdivided concealment parts into one file and stores it in the HD 104 as a concealment part assembly.

  Further, in step S1207, the CPU 101 cuts out the 3D model shape in the range to be the concealment part selected in step S1201 from the concealment model held in the RAM 102.

  FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state of the concealment model after the 3D model shape in the range of the concealment part is cut out.

  Further, the CPU 101 creates a block part in which a small cube having a preset size (stored in the HD 104) is matched to the peripheral height based on the cut shape portion, and this block part is used as a concealment model. Fill and combine to complete the shape of the concealment model.

  FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a concealment model in a state where the set size block parts are arranged and combined in the cut-out portion.

  In step S1208, the CPU 101 adds the password specified in step S1201 to the attribute information area of the concealment model in the RAM 102, stores the concealment model information in the HD 104, and ends the process. The attribute information is a part processed by the program and is not exposed to human eyes. However, in order to maintain confidentiality, the attribute information may be subjected to encryption processing.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the concealed 3D model shape restoration process of the present invention (the processing of the restoration program of the present invention ( (Corresponding to S1111 in FIG. 5)) will be described.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a second control processing procedure in the shape model shape concealment system of the present invention. The concealed 3D model shape restoration processing (restoration processing by the restoration program of the present invention (FIG. 5) Corresponds to S1111)). The processing of this flowchart is realized by loading a program stored in HD by the CPU of the terminal device [B] 100b or the terminal device [C] 100c shown in FIG. In the following description, it is assumed that the process is executed using the terminal device [B] 100b.

  First, in step S1301, the CPU of the terminal device [B] 100b displays the concealed model restoration screen 1200 on the display device of the terminal device [B] 100b and displays it on a storage medium (hard disk, FD, CD-ROM, etc.). The specified input of the stored concealment model file and concealment part assembly file is accepted. If there is a designation input for the concealment model file and the concealment part assembly file, the process advances to step S1302.

  Next, in step S1302, the CPU of the terminal apparatus [B] 100b accepts an input of a password. If a password is input, the process proceeds to step S1303.

  Next, in step S1303, the CPU of the terminal apparatus [B] 100b reads the concealment model specified in step S1301 from the storage medium on the CAD system (that is, the CAD executed by the CPU of the terminal apparatus [B] 100b). In step S1304, a formal coordinate value group and a password associated with the hidden part ID are fetched from the attribute information area of the loaded hidden model.

  Next, in step S1305, the CPU of the terminal apparatus [B] 100b loads the concealment part assembly designated in step S1301 from the storage medium onto the CAD system, and determines the ID number + branch number from the attribute information of the subdivided concealment parts. To get.

  Next, in step S1306, the CPU of the terminal apparatus [B] 100b determines whether the password, the ID number of the concealment part, the number of subdivided concealment parts, and the like match the attribute information of the concealment model without omission. If there is any difference, it is determined that the correct operation is not performed.

  When the CPU of the terminal device [B] 100b determines in step S1306 that there is something that does not match the attribute information of the concealment model with respect to the password, the ID number of the concealment part, the number of subdivided concealment parts, etc. Displays an error message or the like on the display device, and ends the decryption process.

  On the other hand, if the CPU of the terminal device [B] 100b determines in step S1306 that the password, the ID number of the concealment part, the number of subdivided concealment parts, etc. all match the attribute information of the concealment model, The process proceeds to S1307.

  In step S1307, the CPU of the terminal device [B] 100b acquires formal position information (relative coordinate position on the concealment part) by matching the ID number acquired in step S1304 with the ID number acquired in step S1305. The coordinate value in the basic information area of the subdivided concealment part is corrected.

  Furthermore, in step S1308, the CPU of the terminal apparatus [B] 100b combines subdivided concealment parts having the same ID number, thereby restoring the shape of the concealment parts.

  Further, in step S1309, the CPU of the terminal device [B] 100b determines the ID number of the concealment part whose shape has been restored in step S1308 and the ID number of the concealment part in the attribute information area of the concealment model acquired in step S1304. The position information is acquired from the matching ID and replaced with the position information in the basic information area of the concealment part. As a result, the concealment part is restored to the correct coordinate value on the original 3D model.

  Next, in step S1310, the CPU of the terminal device [B] 100b forms the outer periphery of the concealment model loaded on the CAD system in step S1303 based on the basic information of the concealment parts restored in step S1309. Create the block parts to be cut out from the concealment model.

  FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state where the concealment unit is cut out from the concealment model.

  Next, in step S1311, the CPU of the terminal apparatus [B] 100b combines the concealment model in which the block parts are cut out in step S1310 and the concealment parts restored in step S1309. As a result, the concealment model is restored to the original 3D model shape. Then, the process ends.

  FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state of the 3D model restored by the concealment part.

  In the present embodiment, the method of restoring the entire concealment part of the original 3D model shape has been exemplified. However, there may be an embodiment in which the concealment part to be restored is divided into a plurality of parts and provided separately.

  In this case, only the classified concealment part must be provided, not the other party who restores the entire concealment part.

  Accordingly, in step S1301 of the restoration process shown in FIG. 12, only the classified concealment parts must be cataloged in the concealment part assembly file.

  Thereby, in the restoration process shown in FIG. 12, only the classified concealment parts can be restored.

  The part to be concealed may occupy most of the three-dimensional model. That is, the size of the concealment part may occupy most of the concealment model.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the configuration in which the three-dimensional model is partially concealed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the three-dimensional model, and may be a two-dimensional model or the like. Further, the present invention is not limited to CAD data, and any shape model can be applied.

  As described above, according to the present invention, by providing CAD information in which a part of the shape is concealed as 3D model shape CAD data for the purpose of estimation or the like, the entire CAD information can be concealed.

  Therefore, by replacing the shape of the portion having little influence on the estimation with another shape, it is possible to provide a mechanism capable of estimating while concealing the original 3D model shape data. As a result, design information can be given to a supplier who is not an ordering party, and leakage of information to be kept secret can be easily prevented.

  In the present invention, the CAD design data of the original 3D model shape is separated into a concealment model and a concealment part, and information for merging (ID number of each concealment part to be merged) is cataloged in the attribute information of both. Thus, the information for combining the two can be collated, the separated information can be returned to restore the 3D model shape, and the concealment part and the concealment model can be used tally.

  Note that, in order to make the shape of the portion designated to be concealed indistinguishable, the portion is automatically cut and further subdivided. Then, the subdivided portion is set as one unit of concealment, and all the subdivided portions are arranged so as to become a concealed portion. Further, the position information of each concealed part is converted by a random number or the like. This makes it very difficult for a person who has acquired the 3D model (the concealment part) of the concealment part to estimate the original 3D model shape of the concealment part.

  In addition, by adding the original position information of each concealment part in the concealment model, the concealment part can be restored to the original position.

  Furthermore, authentication data such as a password necessary for restoration can be included in the 3D model, and the concealment of the concealed portion can be further improved.

  Also, by combining the CAD data of the 3D model shape with the concealed part with the CAD data of the concealed partial shape, the original 3D model shape CAD data can be restored, and the concealment part and concealment can be performed. The model can be used tally.

  Therefore, it is possible to reliably provide information necessary for estimation while keeping the design information secret. In addition, it is possible to restore the design information as required by a legitimate user following a legitimate procedure.

  It should be noted that the configuration and contents of the various data described above are not limited to this, and it goes without saying that the various data and configurations are configured according to the application and purpose.

  Although one embodiment has been described above, the present invention can take an embodiment as, for example, a system, apparatus, method, program, or recording medium, and specifically includes a plurality of devices. The present invention may be applied to a system including a single device.

  The configuration of the data processing program that can be read by the information processing apparatus (terminal apparatus) according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the memory map shown in FIG.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a memory map of a recording medium (storage medium) that stores various data processing programs readable by the information processing apparatus (terminal apparatus) according to the present invention.

  Although not specifically shown, information for managing a program group stored in the recording medium, for example, version information, creator, etc. is also stored, and information depending on the OS on the program reading side, for example, a program is identified and displayed. Icons may also be stored.

  Further, data depending on various programs is also managed in the directory. In addition, when a program or data to be installed is compressed, a program to be decompressed may be stored.

  The functions shown in FIGS. 6 and 12 in this embodiment may be performed by a host computer by a program installed from the outside. In this case, the present invention is applied even when an information group including a program is supplied to the output device from a recording medium such as a CD-ROM, a flash memory, or an FD, or from an external recording medium via a network. Is.

  As described above, a recording medium in which a program code of software for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments is recorded is supplied to the system or apparatus, and the computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus is stored in the recording medium. It goes without saying that the object of the present invention can also be achieved by reading and executing the program code.

  In this case, the program code itself read from the recording medium realizes the novel function of the present invention, and the recording medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.

  As a recording medium for supplying the program code, for example, a flexible disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD-ROM, magnetic tape, nonvolatile memory card, ROM, EEPROM, A silicon disk or the like can be used.

  Further, by executing the program code read by the computer, not only the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized, but also an OS (operating system) or the like running on the computer based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that a case where the function of the above-described embodiment is realized by performing part or all of the actual processing and the processing is included.

  Furthermore, after the program code read from the recording medium is written in a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted in the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, the function expansion is performed based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that the case where the CPU or the like provided in the board or the function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing.

  Further, the present invention may be applied to a system composed of a plurality of devices or an apparatus composed of a single device. Needless to say, the present invention can be applied to a case where the present invention is achieved by supplying a program to a system or apparatus. In this case, by reading a recording medium storing a program represented by software for achieving the present invention into the system or apparatus, the system or apparatus can enjoy the effects of the present invention.

  Furthermore, by downloading and reading out a program represented by software for achieving the present invention from a server, database, etc. on a network using a communication program, the system or apparatus can enjoy the effects of the present invention. It becomes.

  In addition, all the structures which combined each embodiment mentioned above and its modification are also included in this invention.

It is a system configuration figure showing the composition of the shape model shape concealment system showing one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of the terminal device [A] shown in FIG. It is a schematic diagram explaining the “concealment model”, “concealment part”, and “concealment part assembly” in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a correlation between basic information and attribute information attached to a concealment model and a concealment part separated (concealed) from the original 3D model shown in FIG. 3. It is a flowchart explaining the order processing by 3D model using the shape model shape concealment system of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 1st control processing procedure in the shape model shape concealment system of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the state which has instruct | indicated the part which conceals a shape. It is a schematic diagram which shows the concealment part produced from the selection range. It is a schematic diagram which shows the state in which a concealment part is subdivided into 16 equal parts as an example of a concealment part subdivision. It is a schematic diagram which shows the state of the concealment model after 3D model shape of the range of concealment parts is cut off. It is a schematic diagram which shows the concealment model of the state which has arrange | positioned and connected the setting size block part to the part cut off. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 2nd control processing procedure in the shape model shape concealment system of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the state which cut off the concealment part from the concealment model. It is a schematic diagram which shows the state of 3D model decompress | restored by the concealment part. It is a figure explaining the memory map of the recording medium (storage medium) which stores the various data processing program which can be read by the information processing apparatus (terminal device) which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

100 Terminal device 101 CPU
102 RAM
103 ROM
104 HD
105 Storage Medium Reading / Writing Device 106 Display Device 107 Input Device 108 Communication Interface 200 Database 700 LAN
400 WAN
500 storage media

Claims (18)

In an information processing apparatus capable of handling a shape model composed of a plurality of pieces of information including position information and shape information in a virtual space realized on a memory,
Storage means for storing a shape model to be partially concealed;
Designating means for designating one or a plurality of regions for concealing the shape model stored in the storage means;
First generation means for generating one or a plurality of concealed partial shape models by cutting out each part corresponding to each region designated by the designation means from the shape model;
Second generation means for generating a concealed shape model by incorporating another shape model into each region of the shape model obtained by cutting out each of the concealed partial shape models;
Adding means for linking the position information of each of the concealed part shape models that has been cut out to the information for specifying each of the concealed part shape models, and adding the information to the concealed shape model;
Changing means for changing position information of each of the concealed partial shape models that has been cut out;
An information processing apparatus comprising: Subdividing means for generating a plurality of subdivided concealed partial shape models by subdividing each concealed partial shape model;
The adding means associates each position information of the subdivided concealment partial shape model with information specifying each of the subdivided concealment partial shape models, and adds the information to the concealed shape model. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the changing unit changes position information of each of the subdivided concealment partial shape models.   4. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a password adding unit that adds a password for determining whether or not the original shape of the concealed shape model can be restored to the concealed shape model. 5. Information processing device.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the password adding unit adds a password for each of the hidden partial shape models to the hidden shape model.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the shape model is CAD data. In an information processing apparatus capable of handling a shape model composed of a plurality of pieces of information including position information and shape information in a virtual space realized on a memory,
A concealing shape model that is partially concealed, and storage means for storing one or more concealment portion shape models indicating the concealment portion;
Based on the position information of each concealment shape model added in the concealment shape model stored in the storage means, the concealment shape model and each concealment portion shape model are synthesized, and the shape model A restoring means for executing a restoring process for restoring the shape of
An information processing apparatus comprising:   The restoration unit synthesizes the concealed shape model and any one of the concealed partial shape models based on positional information of any of the concealed partial shape models added to the concealed shape model. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the shape model is partially restored. The concealment part shape model is an aggregate of a plurality of fragmented concealment part shape models obtained by subdividing the concealment part of the concealment shape model,
The restoration means restores a concealed portion of the concealed shape model from each of the subdivided concealed partial shape models based on position information of each of the subdivided concealed partial shape models added in the concealed shape model. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the concealed portion and the concealed shape model are combined to restore the shape of the shape model.   10. The restoration means controls whether or not restoration processing can be executed by comparing an input password and a password added in the concealed shape model. The information processing apparatus described in 1.   The restoration means compares the input password with the password for each concealed partial shape model added in the concealed shape model, and controls whether or not restoration processing can be performed for each concealed partial shape model. The information processing apparatus according to claim 10.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the shape model is CAD data. In a method for concealing a shape model in an information processing apparatus capable of handling a shape model composed of a plurality of pieces of information including position information and shape information in a virtual space realized on a memory,
A reading step of reading out the shape model to be partially concealed stored in the storage means;
A designation step for designating one or a plurality of regions to be concealed with respect to the read shape model to be partially concealed;
A first generation step of generating one or more concealed partial shape models by cutting out each portion corresponding to each region specified from the shape model;
A second generation step of generating a concealed shape model by incorporating another shape model into each region of the shape model obtained by cutting out each of the concealment partial shape models;
An additional step of adding the position information of each of the concealed part shape models that has been cut out to the information that identifies each of the concealed part shape models, and adding the information to the concealed shape model,
A change step of changing the position information of each of the concealed part shape models that has been cut out;
A shape model concealment method characterized by comprising: In a concealed shape model restoration method in an information processing apparatus capable of handling a shape model composed of a plurality of pieces of information including position information and shape information in a virtual space realized on a memory,
A step of reading out the concealed shape model partially concealed from the storage means, and one or more concealed portion shape models indicating the concealed portion;
Based on the position information of each concealment part shape model added in the read concealment shape model, the concealment shape model and each concealment part shape model are synthesized, A restoration step for executing a restoration process for restoring the shape;
A concealed shape model restoration method characterized by comprising:   A program for causing a computer to execute the shape model concealment method according to claim 13.   A program for causing a computer to execute the concealed shape model restoration method according to claim 14.   A recording medium storing a computer-readable program for causing the computer to execute the shape model concealment method according to claim 13.   A recording medium storing a computer-readable program for causing a computer to execute the concealed shape model restoration method according to claim 14.

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