A voice-based annotation system for collaborative computer-aided design. Issue 2 (31st December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Plumed, Raquel; González-Lluch, Carmen; Pérez-López, David; Contero, Manuel; Camba, Jorge D
• Is Part Of: Journal of computational design and engineering. Volume 8:Issue 2(2021)
• Page Start: 536
• Page End: 546
• Publication Date: 2020-12-31
• Subjects: voice annotations -- computer-aided design -- design documentation -- collaborative design; Engineering -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Computer-aided design -- Periodicals; Computer-aided design; Engineering -- Data processing; Electronic journals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 620.0042
• DOI: 10.1093/jcde/qwaa092
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2288-4300

Abstract

Abstract: In this paper, we describe a voice-based interaction mechanism to annotate 3D models directly from a computer-aided design (CAD) modeling environment. The audio signal is captured and automatically transcribed to a textual 3D note, which is attached to the geometry and made available to other product information and business processes across the enterprise via a product data management system. Our approach provides a more natural and intuitive method to capture design and engineering knowledge that is particularly effective when large amounts of information need to be communicated. We discuss the rationale of the software architecture and the value of this modality for capturing knowledge in a collaborative engineering context. Finally, we examine the results of an experiment to validate our proposal. Our results show that 3D annotations are an effective mechanism to communicate design knowledge, which suggests the need for further developments in the areas of multimodal interaction methods and interfaces for CAD and collaborative tools. Graphical Abstract: