CA-3244031-C - COMPUTER-ASSISTED INTERACTIONS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC WIRING SYSTEM DESIGN AND INSTALLATION

Abstract

An example method for generating a three-dimensional (3D) illustration of a photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system for photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation, comprising obtaining initial photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters, determining the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system based on the initial photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters and information of a site environment of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system, and determining actual photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters using the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system.

Inventors

• Li Wang
• HOARAN SONG
• Ruiyan Ge
• Shihan HONG
• Shilong Liu
• Wanru SHI
• Changan ZOU
• Xinbo YAN
• Zhengyu HAN
• Yeru LI

Assignees

• Ningbo Xiaofu Technology Co., Ltd.

Dates

Publication Date

20260505

Application Date

20230911

Claims (20)

1. 93720335 CLAIMS What is claimed is: 1. A method for generating an illustration of a photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system for photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation, comprising: obtaining initial photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters; determining a three-dimensional (3D) illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system based on the initial photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters and information of a site environment of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system; and determining actual photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters using the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system, wherein determining the actual photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters comprises determining an actual total cable length from the 3D illustration for the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation.
2. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the initial photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters comprise data from a bracket diagram, a wiring diagram, or both, determined for the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation.
3. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the data from the bracket diagram comprises: specifications for photovoltaic modules; dimensions of bracket motors; types and models of injection-molded parts; 93720335 dimensions of clamps; types of hooks; pile position data; or any combination thereof.
4. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein determining the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system further comprises: modeling components of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system, wherein the components comprise photovoltaic modules; positioning at least one of the modeled components in the 3D illustration; and connecting the photovoltaic modules in the 3D illustration.
5. 5. The method of claim 4, wherein connecting the photovoltaic modules comprises: series connections; jump connections; polarity connections; or any combination thereof.
6. 6. The method of claim 4, wherein determining the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system further comprises: routing cables connecting at least some of the modeled components in the 3D illustration; and binding the cables in the 3D illustration according to on-site requirements. 93720335
7. 7. The method of claim 4, wherein determining the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system further comprises: performing material mapping based on extracting textures through comparisons with images of actual site; performing model photography by simulating from various camera angles; and performing post-rendering adjustments.
8. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system comprises a 3D exclusive rendered video, a 3D exclusive page diagram, or both, wherein the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system indicates the actual photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters.
9. 9. A method for assisting photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation using an illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system, comprising: obtaining a three-dimensional (3D) illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system determined based on photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters; illustrating the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system to a virtual observer based on a field of view (FOV) of the virtual observer; receiving inputs corresponding to photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation operations from the virtual observer; and providing feedback responsive to the inputs, wherein the photovoltaic array current distribution wiring system installation operations comprise installing a photovoltaic module in corresponding positions on bracket. 93720335
10. 10. The method of claim 9, wherein the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation operations comprise selecting an appropriate tool for performing the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation operations.
11. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the appropriate tool comprises a wire spool, a wire box, or both.
12. 12. The method of claim 9, wherein providing feedback responsive to the input further comprises: in response to the inputs being correct, providing a first response; and in response to the inputs being incorrect, providing a second response, different from the first response, wherein whether the inputs are correct is determined based on predetermined rules.
13. 13. The method of claim 12, wherein the first and second responses comprise sound effects, text prompt, vibration, or any combination thereof.
14. 14. A method for assisting photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation using an illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system, comprising: obtaining a three-dimensional (3D) illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system determined based on photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters; illustrating the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system to a plurality of virtual observers individually based on a field of view (FOV) of each virtual observer of the plurality of virtual observers; 93720335 receiving inputs corresponding to photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation operations from the plurality of virtual observers; and updating the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system based on the inputs from the plurality of virtual observers, wherein the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation operations comprise measuring a length of cable used in the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system.
15. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein illustrating the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system to a plurality of virtual observers individually further comprises: tracking eye movements, facial expression, or both, of at least one virtual observer of the plurality of virtual observers.
16. 16. The method of claim 14, wherein inputs corresponding to photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation operations comprises: marking bracket component models illustrated in the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system.
17. 17. The method of claim 14, wherein updating the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system based on the inputs from the plurality of virtual observers further comprises marking typical bracket component models within the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system according to the inputs.
18. 18. A method for illustration of a photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system, comprising: 93720335 obtaining a three-dimensional (3D) illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system determined based on photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters; illustrating the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system to a virtual observer based on a field of view (FOV) of the virtual observer; receiving inputs corresponding to an inquiry of information of equipment or processes of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system; and providing feedback responsive to the inputs, wherein the inputs comprise requesting a cross-sectional detail of a component of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system.
19. 19. The method of claim 18, wherein the inputs are received through tracking hand movements of the virtual observer.
20. 20. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing computer-executable instructions for generating an illustration of a photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system for photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation, the computerexecutable instructions when executed on a processor, cause the processor to: obtaining initial photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters; determining a three-dimensional (3D) illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system based on the initial photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters and information of a site environment of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system; and determining actual photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters using the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system, wherein determining the actual photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters comprises determining an actual total cable length 93720335 from the 3D illustration for the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation.

Description

COMPUTER-ASSISTED INTERACTIONS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC WIRING SYSTEM DESIGN AND INSTALLATION BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system, and more specifically to computer-assisted interactions for photovoltaic wiring system design and installation. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0002] An example method for generating a three-dimensional (3D) illustration of a photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system for photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation, comprising obtaining initial photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters, determining the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system based on the initial photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters and information of a site environment of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system, and determining actual photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters using the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system. [0003] An example method for assisting photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation using a three-dimensional (3D) illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system comprises obtaining the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system determined based on photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters, illustrating the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system to a virtual observer based on a field of view (FOV) of the virtual observer, receiving inputs corresponding to photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation operations from the virtual observer, and providing feedback responsive to the inputs. [0004] An example method for three-dimensional (3D) illustration of a real-world photovoltaic cable manufacturing facility, comprises obtaining the 3D illustration of the-2 - real-world photovoltaic cable manufacturing facility, illustrating the 3D illustration to a virtual observer based on a field of view (FOV) of the virtual observer, wherein the 3D illustration illustrates equipment and processes for manufacturing photovoltaic cables, receiving the virtual observer inputs corresponding to an inquiry of information of equipment or processes of the real-world photovoltaic cable manufacturing facility, and providing the inquired information to the virtual observer. [0005] An example method for assisting photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation using a three-dimensional (3D) illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system, comprises obtaining the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system determined based on photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters, illustrating the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system to a plurality of virtual observers individually based on a field of view (FOV) of each virtual observer of the plurality of virtual observers, receiving inputs corresponding to photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation operations from the plurality of virtual observers, and updating the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system based on the inputs from the plurality of virtual observers. [0006] An example method for three-dimensional (3D) illustration of a photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system, comprises obtaining the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system determined based on photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters, illustrating the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system to a virtual observer based on a field of view (FOV) of the virtual observer, receiving inputs corresponding to inquiry of information of equipment or processes of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system, and providing feedback responsive to the user input. [0007] An example computer-readable medium storing instructions for generating a threedimensional (3D) illustration of a photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system for photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation, the-3 - instructions comprising code for obtaining initial photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system installation parameters, determining the 3D illustration of the photovoltaic panel array current distribution wiring system based on the initial photovoltaic panel array current distribution wi