Patent ID: 8477154
Filing Date: 2013-07-02
Classification: G06T,G09G

Abstract:
1. A method of using a Graphic User Interface (GUI) for interactive virtual inspection of modeled objects comprising: acquiring a three-dimensional model of a modeled object including storing a plurality of views of said modeled object in a searchable database; displaying a first view of said modeled object; identifying by a user, a location of interest at a location on a surface of said modeled object that is visible within said first view; creating a markup tag having inspection information entered by said user that annotates said location of interest; automatically associating said markup tag with said location of interest at said location on said modeled object; displaying a second view of said modeled object having at least one image point that correlates to the user identified location of interest on said modeled object, wherein said at least one image point is visible within said second view; conveying said markup tag including said inspection information to said second view of said modeled object; editing said markup tag at said second view such that inspection information is added to and/or deleted from said markup tag and automatically associated with said location of interest at said location on said modeled object; and wherein said step of conveying said markup tag to said second view further comprises a search and filter step comprising: