Interactive image-based re-modeling system for virtual editing of real objects

Abstract

This paper proposes an interactive image-based re-modeling system for virtual reshaping of real objects via a video see-through display. The system provides a quasi-realistic design environment in which a designer manipulates the shape and location of real products installed in a real living space. A prototype of the proposed system is developed by integrating two sub-systems for solid modeling based on 3D-CAD and visualization based on image-based rendering. A case study of the virtual redesign of real products illustrates that the proposed system allows designers to examine various design changes on the existing products in an immersive and realistic 3D environment.

Keywords

• editable reality
• mixed reality
• cad
• image-based modeling