Automatic 3D object generation and deformation for representation of data files based on taxonomy classification
View Patent ↗Disclosed are a system and method for generating three-dimensional objects to represent files in a three-dimensional environment. A primary classifier classifies stored files into groups based on a first set of properties and generates three-dimensional mesh objects to represent each file. The mesh objects are the same within each group and distinguish the files from group to group. A secondary classifier further classifies each group of files into sub-groups based on a second set of properties and deforms the mesh objects in each sub-group in a particular manner to distinguish files from sub-group to sub-group. Additional classifiers modify the deformed mesh objects to further distinguish files within each sub-group (e.g., by varying the shape, texture, animation, etc.). Each three-dimensional object can then be embedded into a three-dimensional graphical user interface as a selection tool that provides visual cues regarding the contents of a particular file.
1. A system for automatically generating and displaying three-dimensional objects in a three-dimensional environment of a graphical user interface, said system comprising:
a memory,
said memory storing a taxonomy table setting out at least primary classifications based on a first set of properties and secondary classifications within said primary classifications and based on a second set of properties, said taxonomy table further setting out shapes of three-dimensional objects to represent each primary classification and how each of said three-dimensional objects will be deformed to represent each secondary classification, said taxonomy table being one of a pre-programmed taxonomy table and a custom-designed taxonomy table,
said memory further storing an electronic file having a plurality of properties;
at least one processor in communication with said memory and comprising:
a primary classifier generating a particular three-dimensional object to be used as a selection tool for said file, said generating being performed based on said plurality of properties and using said taxonomy table; and
a secondary classifier in communication with said primary classifier and deforming said particular three-dimensional object in a particular manner, said deforming being performed based on said plurality of properties and using said taxonomy table; and
a graphical user interface comprising a display displaying said particular three-dimensional object, as generated by said primary classifier and deformed by said secondary classifier, such that said particular three-dimensional object is embedded in said three-dimensional environment of said graphical user interface as said selection tool for said file so as to provide a user with visual cues regarding said file prior to selection.
2. The system of claim 1 , said graphical user interface is further configuring said particular three-dimensional object as said selection tool for said file.
3. The system of claim 1 , said particular three-dimensional object comprising a three-dimensional mesh polygon.
4. The system of claim 3 , said three-dimensional mesh polygon comprising a plurality of nodes that allow said three-dimensional mesh polygon to be animated.
5. The system of claim 1 ,
said taxonomy table further setting out tertiary classifications within said secondary classifications and specifying how each of said three-dimensional objects will be modified to represent each tertiary classification, and
said at least one processor further comprising a tertiary classifier in communication with said secondary classifier and modifying said particular three-dimensional object based on said plurality of properties and using said taxonomy table.
6. The system of claim 5 ,
said taxonomy table further setting out quarternary classifications within said tertiary classifications and specifying how each of said three-dimensional objects will be further modified to represent each quarternary classification, and
said at least one processor further comprising a quarternary classifier in communication with said tertiary classifier and further modifying said particular three-dimensional object based on said plurality of properties and using said taxonomy table.
7. The system of claim 1 , said plurality of properties comprising at least one of a file name, a subject, a file type, a file size, a date of creation, a location, a last accessed date, an author and a last modified date.
8. A system for automatically generating and displaying three-dimensional objects in a three-dimensional environment of a graphical user interface, said system comprising:
a memory,
said memory storing a taxonomy table setting out at least primary classifications based on a first set of properties and secondary classifications within said primary classifications and based on a second set of properties, said taxonomy table further setting out shapes of three-dimensional objects to represent each primary classification and how each of said three-dimensional objects will be deformed to represent each secondary classification, said taxonomy table being one of a pre-programmed taxonomy table and a custom-designed taxonomy table, and
said memory further storing a data file containing data having a subject and a plurality of additional properties;
at least one processor in communication with said memory and comprising:
a primary classifier generating a particular three-dimensional object to represent to be used as a selection tool for said data file, said generating being performed based on said subject and using said taxonomy table; and
a secondary classifier in communication with said primary classifier and deforming said particular three-dimensional object in a particular manner, said deforming being performed based on said additional properties and using said taxonomy table; and
a graphical user to comprising a display displaying said particular three-dimensional object, as generated by said primary classifier and deformed by said secondary classifier, such that said particular three-dimensional object is embedded in said three-dimensional environment of said graphical user interface as said selection tool for said data file so as to provide a user with visual cues regarding said data file prior to selection.
9. The system of claim 8 , said graphical user interface is further configuring said particular three-dimensional object as said selection tool for said data file.
10. The system of claim 8 , said three-dimensional object comprising a three-dimensional mesh polygon.
11. The system of claim 10 , said three-dimensional mesh polygon comprising a plurality of nodes that allow said three-dimensional mesh polygon to be animated.
12. The system of claim 8 ,
said taxonomy table further setting out tertiary classifications within said secondary classifications and specifying how each of said three-dimensional objects will be modified to represent each tertiary classification, and
said at least one processor further comprising a tertiary classifier in communication with said secondary classifier and modifying said particular three-dimensional object based on said plurality of properties and using said taxonomy table.
13. The system of claim 12 ,
said taxonomy table further setting out quarternary classifications within said tertiary classifications and specifying how each of said three-dimensional objects will be further modified to represent each quarternary classification, and
said at least one processor further comprising a quarternary classifier in communication with said tertiary classifier and further modifying said particular three-dimensional object based on said plurality of properties and using said taxonomy table.
14. The system of claim 8 , said plurality of additional properties comprising at least one of a file name, a file type, a file size, a date of creation, a location, a last accessed date, an author, and a last modified date.
15. A system for automatically generating and displaying three-dimensional objects in a three-dimensional environment of a graphical user interface, said system comprising:
a memory,
said memory storing a taxonomy table setting out at least primary classifications based on a first set of properties and secondary classifications within said primary classifications and based on a second set of properties, said taxonomy table further setting out shapes of three-dimensional objects to represent each primary classification and how each of said three-dimensional objects will be deformed to represent each secondary classification, said taxonomy table being one of a pre-programmed taxonomy table and a custom-designed taxonomy table, and
said memory further storing an electronic file having a plurality of properties;
at least one processor in communication with said memory and comprising:
a primary classifier generating a particular three-dimensional object to be used as a selection tool said file, said generating being performed based on said plurality of properties and using said taxonomy table based on said first set; and
a secondary classifier in communication with said primary classifier and deforming said particular three-dimensional object in a particular manner, said deforming being performed based on said plurality of properties and using said taxonomy table based on said second set; and
a graphical user interface comprising a display displaying said particular three-dimensional object, as generated by said primary classifier and deformed by said secondary classifier, such that said particular three-dimensional object is embedded in said three-dimensional environment of said graphical user interface as said selection tool for said file so as to provide a user with visual cues regarding said file,
said particular three-dimensional object comprising a three-dimensional mesh polygon.
16. The system of claim 15 , said graphical user interface further configuring said particular three-dimensional object as said selection tool for said file.
17. The system of claim 15 , said three-dimensional mesh polygon comprising a plurality of nodes that allow said three-dimensional mesh polygon to be animated.
18. The system of claim 15 ,
said taxonomy table further setting out tertiary classifications within said secondary classifications and specifying how each of said three-dimensional objects will be modified to represent each tertiary classification, and
said at least one processor further comprising a tertiary classifier in communication with said secondary classifier and modifying said particular three-dimensional object based on said plurality of properties and using said taxonomy table.
19. The system of claim 18 ,
said taxonomy table further setting out quarternary classifications within said tertiary classifications and specifying how each of said three-dimensional objects will be further modified to represent each quarternary classification, and
said at least one processor further comprising a quarternary classifier in communication with said tertiary classifier and further modifying said particular three-dimensional object based on said plurality of properties and using said taxonomy table.
20. The system of claim 5 , said plurality of properties comprising at least one of a file name, a subject, a file type, a file size, a date of creation, a location, a last accessed date, an author and a last modified date.