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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8013854 | Process for displaying objects of a PLM database and apparatus implementing this process The invention is directed to an apparatus, a computer program and a process for displaying objects of a PLM database, including the steps of providing a PLM database containing modeled objects and a graphical user interface (100), identifying (S200) a ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7973788 | Graphical method for navigating in a database of modeled objects A relational database contains a set of data and relations between the data of the set. The data may be representative of three dimensional modeled objects. For navigating in the database, the user selects a first data and a first relation; the second data related t... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7710420 | Method and system for graphically navigating among stored objects The invention is directed to a product life cycle management (PLM) system, comprising a database storing objects, preferably 3D objects, and relations between said objects. The PLM system provides a graphical user interface suitable for displaying to a user a graphi... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7689936 | Process for selecting and handling objects in a computer-aided design system Several elements are displayed on a computer display. The user is provided with a haptic device, for moving a cursor over the display. Distances between the cursor and the various elements are computed; the element with the smallest distance is highlighted on the di... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7663625 | Collaborative design A method, system and apparatus for use in computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, computer-aided engineering and product lifecycle management. An efficient, non-centralized communications framework makes “synchronous” collaborative design possible. ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7620638 | Process for selecting an object in a PLM database and apparatus implementing this process The invention is directed to a process, an apparatus and a program for selecting an object in a PLM database containing modeled objects. The invention allows a user to rapidly display a view of the set of objects while allowing for selecting an object in the view, f... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7595802 | Method and system for graphically navigating among stored objects The invention is directed to a product life cycle management (PLM) system, comprising a database storing objects, preferably 3D objects, and relations between said objects. The PLM system provides a graphical user interface suitable for displaying to a user a graphi... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7595799 | Process for creating from a mesh an isotopologic set of parameterized surfaces A process for creating from a mesh an isotopologic set of parameterized surfaces includes providing a mesh having a plurality of vertices connected by edges, defining faces, the vertices comprising regular vertices of valence 4 and irregular vertices of valen... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7587303 | Non-linear solver for a flexible slender-body system For determining the behavior of a flexible system submitted to predetermined displacement boundary conditions, a process uses geometrically non-linear finite element analysis. The process has a plurality of incremental steps within a total Lagrangian formalism with ... | 09/08/2009 |
| D599374 | Transitional image for a portion of a display screen | 09/01/2009 |
| D596194 | Transitional image for a portion of a display screen | 07/14/2009 |
| D595731 | Transitional image for a portion of a display screen | 07/07/2009 |
| D595730 | Transitional image for a portion of a display screen | 07/07/2009 |
| D595729 | Transitional image for a portion of a display screen | 07/07/2009 |
| 7555498 | Server process for accessing data from client processes A computer system allows client processes to access data through a server process. The server process contains an application and a engine. The engine receives requests in a first language from one of the client processes and issues responses in the first language t... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7176942 | Collaborative design A method, system and apparatus for use in computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, computer-aided engineering and product lifecycle management. An efficient, non-centralized communications framework makes “synchronous” collaborative design possible. ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7042457 | Method and system for real-time analysis and display of curve connection quality A method and system for indicating curve connection continuity information in a graphical design system comprises steps and apparatus for determining values for measures of G1, G2, and G3 continuity at a junction point between curves. The continuity values are selec... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7016821 | System and method for the industrialization of parts This invention presents a method and system for industrializing a designed part. This invention includes selecting a parting surface to divide the designed part, which includes a functional specification, into a first side and a second side, and selecting a draft an... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7003363 | Freeform modeling method and system In a CAD/CAM system providing freeform modeling of solids and surface, commands for modifying the geometry of an object can be designated to run concurrently, so as to reduce the number of steps required of the user in the design process. A command (or commands) can... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6938070 | Conflict resolution for collaborative work system Data objects replicated at multiple computers can be synchronized using synchronization messages exchanged over a network. The synchronization messages include a current operation parameter and a previous operation parameter that are processed to determine how and w... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6918095 | Dimension generation filter and analysis A method and apparatus for controlling generation of descriptive information, such as dimension generation, relating to creation of a 2-D view of a computer defined graphical model, such as a 3-D model. An option to choose a semi-automatic mode of generation can ena... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6828974 | Three-dimensional arrow A method and apparatus for guiding flight through a computer digital mockup object scene is generated on a display. A three dimensional graphical figure, such as an arrow, is formed on the display to represent a trajectory responsive to positioning of an input devic... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6762778 | Three dimensional graphical manipulator A method and apparatus for manipulating a computer generated model and visualizing a change in projection plane before entering a projection creation command. After selection of a projection plane on the 3-D model, a generative drafting document can be created where... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6745100 | Computerized system for generating a tool path for a pocket A method and system for generating a path to be followed by a cutting tool in a milling situation. Using a novel geometric concept suited to a milling situation called “focal areas,” a toolpath is generated in which the cutting tool remains in constant contact w... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6717597 | Contextual and dynamic command navigator for CAD and related systems A method and system for aiding a user of a graphical object editor in defining inputs for a selected command comprises presenting a navigation console on the display in response to a user selecting a particular command. The navigation console contains information wh... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6717579 | Reflection line control In a system and method for controlling a reflection line in a CAD system and for adjusting the shape of an object to correspond to a new reflection line, a user sets a reflection line as desired, and at least one constraint on the object. The system determines a sha... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6654027 | Tool for three-dimensional analysis of a drawing A method and system for assisting a user in identifying an element of an object in various displayed views in a drawing of the object. A method is employed that will allow automatic highlighting of a selected edge of an object in each view, as well as sep... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6597382 | Knowledge-based polymorph undockable toolbar A software control method and apparatus for implementing a knowledge-based polymorph undockable toolbar within an object scene. The undockable toolbar can be used to perform actions on objects created and managed by computer software applications. A knowl... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6526373 | Optimization tool for robot placement A method and system for optimizing the placement of a robot in a workplace so as to minimize cycle time is defined. A modified simulated annealing method (SA) is applied to the problem of robot placement in CAD systems, in the context of welding tasks. Th... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6470301 | Optimization tool for assembly workcell layout A method and system for optimizing the assembly workcell layout in the context of industrial robotic CAD/CAM/CAE software products. The criterion to be minimized is the cycle time for completing a given sequence of operations, which is achieved by determi... | 10/22/2002 |
| 5844566 | Method and apparatus for controlling shadow geometry on computer displays A method and apparatus for controlling shadow geometry on a computer display in an interactive computer display system. The method and apparatus comprises: maintaining primary element information defining a primary element; generating shadow geometry info... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5774111 | Method and apparatus for providing a dynamically oriented compass cursor on computer displays A computer-aided design and drawing system having a dynamically oriented compass cursor is disclosed. In the interactive computer-controlled drawing system, a method and apparatus is disclosed for automatically generating and manipulating a dynamic compas... | 06/30/1998 |
