# US 2014/0194174 A1 · 3d puzzle generation, algorithms for generation, and physical instantiations > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0194174 A1 - Document ID: US20140194174A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/154,576 - Filed: 2014-01-14 - Published: 2014-07-10 - Earliest claimed: 2009-09-24 - Assignees: Autodesk, Inc. - Applicants: Autodesk, Inc. - Inventors: Jonathan BACHRACH; Saul GRIFFITH - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140194174A1 ## CPC - A63F 9/24: Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for - A63F 9/1288: {Sculpture puzzles} - A63F 13/52: involving aspects of the displayed game scene - G06T 17/20: Finite element generation, e.g. wire-frame surface description, {tesselation} - A63F 2009/1244: {with foldable pieces, e.g. pieces having folds or hinges} - A63F 2009/1296: {Manufacturing of three-dimensional puzzle elements} - A63F 2009/2485: {using a general-purpose personal computer} - A63F 2300/6009: for importing or creating game content, e.g. authoring tools during game development, adapting content to different platforms, use of a scripting language to create content - A63F 2300/66: for rendering three dimensional images - A63F: CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - G06T: IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL ## Abstract A system for generating a three-dimensional puzzle comprises a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to generate a three dimensional mesh representation. The processor is further configured to convert polygons comprising the three-dimensional mesh representation to one or more puzzle piece representations. The processor is further configured to add attachment points and receiving points to the one or more puzzle piece representations. The processor is further configured to provide the one of more puzzle piece representations with attachment points and receiving points. The memory is coupled to the processor and configured, to provide the processor with instructions. ## Claims ### Claim at position 1 1-19. (canceled) ### Claim 20 A system for generating a three-dimensional puzzle, comprising: a processor configured to: generate a three dimensional mesh representation that includes a first polygon that is disposed adjacent to a second polygon and is further positioned at a first angle relative to the second polygon; and convert the plurality of polygons into a plurality of puzzle piece representations, wherein the plurality of puzzle piece representations includes a first puzzle piece representation corresponding to the first polygon and a second puzzle piece representation corresponding to the second polygon, and wherein the first puzzle piece representation includes a first attachment point configured to couple the first puzzle piece representation to the second puzzle piece representation at the first angle. ### Claim 21 (depends on 20) The system of claim 20, wherein the second puzzle piece representation includes a receiving point configured to be coupled to the first attachment point. ### Claim 22 (depends on 20) The system of claim 20, wherein the first puzzle piece representation includes a top layer, a bottom layer, and a middle layer. ### Claim 23 (depends on 22) The system of claim 22, wherein the middle layer is flexible and the top layer and bottom layer are rigid. ### Claim 24 (depends on 20) The system of claim 20, wherein the processor is further configured to generate the three dimensional mesh representation based on a three-dimensional surface. ### Claim 25 (depends on 20) The system of claim 20, wherein the first attachment point is located on a first edge of the first puzzle piece representation, and a second attachment point is also located on the first edge. ### Claim 26 (depends on 20) The system of claim 20, wherein the first puzzle piece representation includes a first triangle, a second triangle, and a flexible joint between the first triangle and the second triangle. ### Claim 27 (depends on 20) The system of claim 20, wherein the attachment point includes a flexible layer and a gap sized to form a first maximum bend angle based on the first angle. ### Claim 28 A method for generating a three-dimensional puzzle, comprising: generating a three dimensional mesh representation that includes a first polygon that is disposed adjacent to a second polygon and is further positioned at a first angle relative to the second polygon; and converting the plurality of polygons into a plurality of puzzle piece representations, wherein the plurality of puzzle piece representations includes a first puzzle piece representation corresponding to the first polygon and a second puzzle piece representation corresponding to the second polygon, and wherein the first puzzle piece representation includes a first attachment point configured to couple the first puzzle piece representation to the second puzzle piece representation at the first angle. ### Claim 29 (depends on 28) The method of claim 28, wherein the second puzzle piece representation includes a receiving point configured to be coupled to the first attachment point. ### Claim 30 (depends on 28) The method of claim 28, wherein the first puzzle piece representation includes a top layer, a bottom layer, and a middle layer. ### Claim 31 (depends on 30) The method of claim 30, wherein the middle layer is flexible and the top layer and bottom layer are rigid. ### Claim 32 (depends on 28) The method of claim 28, further comprising generating the three dimensional mesh representation based on a three-dimensional surface. ### Claim 33 (depends on 28) The method of claim 28, wherein the first attachment point is located on a first edge of the first puzzle piece representation, and a second attachment point is also located on the first edge. ### Claim 34 (depends on 28) The method of claim 28, wherein the first puzzle piece representation includes a first triangle, a second triangle, and a flexible joint between the first triangle and the second triangle. ### Claim 35 (depends on 28) The method of claim 28, wherein the attachment point includes a flexible layer and a gap sized to form a first maximum bend angle based on the first angle. ### Claim 36 A non-transitory computer-readable medium for generating a three-dimensional puzzle, the non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to execute the steps of: generating a three dimensional mesh representation that includes a first polygon that is disposed adjacent to a second polygon and is further positioned at a first angle relative to the second polygon; and converting the plurality of polygons into a plurality of puzzle piece representations, wherein the plurality of puzzle piece representations includes a first puzzle piece representation corresponding to the first polygon and a second puzzle piece representation corresponding to the second polygon, and wherein the first puzzle piece representation includes a first attachment point configured to couple the first puzzle piece representation to the second puzzle piece representation at the first angle. ### Claim 37 (depends on 36) The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 36, wherein the second puzzle piece representation includes a receiving point configured to be coupled to the first attachment point. ### Claim 38 (depends on 36) The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 36, wherein the first puzzle piece representation includes a top layer, a bottom layer, and a middle layer. ### Claim 39 (depends on 38) The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 38, wherein the middle layer is flexible and the top layer and bottom layer are rigid.