Systems and Methods for Creating 3D Objects
AssigneeFATHOM, Inc.
InventorsRichard Stump, Tyler Ruskin Mihevc
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Abstract
Systems and methods for providing price quotes for 3D objects are described herein. In one embodiment, costs related to generating a 3D object molded from a 3D printer mold may be based on various parameters. The process for generating a price quote may include uploading an initial file to a server and converting that file into a 3D CAD file. The method may also include selecting units, materials, a finish, and/or a quantity of objects to be made. Based on the selections, the server may generate a price quote to produce the one or more objects, and a checkout option may be provided allowing the user to purchase the one or more objects.
Claims23
A method for generating a price quote for a 3D object to be molded from a 3D printer, the method comprising:
- receiving an initial file associated with at least one 3D object to be formed;
- obtaining a selection of at least one parameter for the at least one 3D object;
- and
- generating a price quote based on the at least one parameter and the initial file.
A method for optimizing price quotes, comprising:
- receiving an initial file associated with at least one 3D object to be formed;
- determining, based on the initial file, a design change for the at least one 3D object to be formed;
- creating a modified version of the initial file comprising the design change;
- and
- generating a price quote based on the modified version of the initial file.
A method, comprising:
- receiving a 2D file comprising a 2D image;
- converting the 2D image into a 3D image;
- creating a 3D CAD file comprising the 3D image;
- and
- generating a price quote for a 3D object to be formed based on the created 3D CAD file.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.