TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure generally relates to the field of gemstone planning. Aspects of the present disclosure provide a gemstone planning system and method of gemstone planning thereof.

BACKGROUND

Gemstones, such as diamonds or turquoise, need to be cut and polished for placement in jewellery. The most precious gemstone, the diamond, is a colourless mineral made of carbon crystallized in the isometric system as octahedrons, dodecahedrons, and cubes. The quality and value of faceted diamonds are often described in terms of the “Four C's” namely, carat weight, colour, clarity, and cut. Approximately two hundred and fifty tons of earth needs to be moved to produce a one carat polished diamond, and it requires on average a 3.5 carat rough diamond to produce a 1 carat polished diamond.

Typically, the first step in processing of the rough gemstone is to scan the rough gemstone to detect flaws or defects (such as inclusions) that may be present within its internal structure. Several methods and apparatus have been proposed so far for detection of internal flaws or defects (such as inclusions). One of the methods, as disclosed in IN271425 (erstwhile, Patent Appl. No. 1606/MUMNP/2009), contents whereof are incorporated in its entirety herein by way of reference, is to immerse the gemstone in an immersion fluid having refractive index close to that of the gemstone under analysis, illuminate the gemstone and take images thereof; the images are then analyzed to detect position and geometry of inclusions that are present within the gemstone; and position and geometry of internal flaws or defects are mapped to the external surface of the gemstone such that a 3D model of the gemstone including the position and geometry of internal flaws may be constructed.

Once scanning of rough gemstone is done, the next step is planning of the rough gemstone i.e. to decide how to saw the rough gemstone such that one or more gemstones may be obtained that can be subjected to further processing (such as bruting and polishing) to obtain finished (bruted and polished gemstone). Key objective of the planning phase (i.e. the gemstone planning) is to decide how to saw the rough gemstone such that one or more gemsontes may be obtained therefrom that can fetch maximum value. A person skilled in the art would readily appreciate that while deciding on how to saw the rough diamond, several factors needs to be considered, most important being carat (weight), clarity, shape and cut of the finished diamond (i.e. the bruted and polished diamond) that may be obtained as the end result/product. Conventionally known and currently available systems and methods only provide basic features, necessitating the operator to manually estimate/decide the plan, and hence, conventional systems and methods rely heavily on the expertise of the Operator. Another disadvantage of the existing methods and systems is that - they fail to provide final solution or “ready-to-saw solution”, and in-fact, conventional systems and methods only provide sawless allocations (i.e. they only suggest plausible sawing planes without taking into consideration, actual feasibility of performing sawing operation in accordance with the suggested sawing planes), basis which the operator needs to manually decice how to actually saw the rough gemstone. The inventors of the present disclosure also noticed, during their extensive experimentation, that the conventional systems and methods could not work with desired accuracy (and efficacy) when more than 3 potential polished diamonds are to be obtained from a rough gemstone. The persons skilled in the art would appreciate that in most of the instances, one rough diamond yields 3 or more polished daimonds, rendering the existing systems and methods commercially non-viable. Accordingly, there remained a long felt need in the art for improved system and methods for planning of rough gemstones.

OBJECTS

An object of the present disclosure is to overcome the disadvantages associated with the conventional gemstone planning system and method for gemstone planning.

Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a gemstone planning system that has high level of accuracy and precision.

Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a method of gemstone planning that is less time consuming. Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a method of gemstone planning that is cost- effective.

SUMMARY

An aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system for gemstone planning, the system comprising a processor to execute one or more instructions stored in a memory that is operatively coupled to the processor, wherein upon execution of the one or more instructions by the processor, the system: receives, through an input unit, one or more parameters including a model of the rough gemstone; allocates, through a gemstone allocation unit, N number of gemstones within a rough gemstone, N being a whole integer and equal to or more than 2; assesses, through a sawing feasibility analyzing unit, sawing feasibility of the gemstones allocated within the rough gemstone; and determines, through a sawing plane determination unit, one or more sawing planes based on the allocation of the N number of gemstones within the rough gemstone.

In an embodiment, the system further comprises: a cut gemstone projection unit to generate one or more virtual models of finished gemstone based on the allocation of the gemstone of highest value; a clarity estimation unit to estimate clarity grade of the finished gemstone; a yield estimation unit to estimate yield of the finished gemstone; and a gemstone value estimation unit to estimate value of the finished gemstone.

Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method of gemstone planning, said method comprising the steps of: receiving, through an input unit, one or more parameters including a model of the rough gemstone; allocating, through a gemstone allocation unit, N number of gemstones within a rough gemstone, N being a whole integer and equal to or more than 2; assessing, through a sawing feasibility analyzing unit, sawing feasibility of the gemstones allocated within the rough gemstone; and determining, through a sawing plane determination unit, one or more sawing planes based on the allocation of the N number of gemstones within the rough gemstone.

In an embodiment, the step of allocating N number of gemstones within the rough gemstone comprises the steps of: (a) allocating a gemstone of highest value within the rough gemstone; and (b) allocating N number of gemstones of best value, N being a whole integer and equal to or more than 2.

In an embodiment, the step of allocating N number of gemstones within the rough gemstone comprises the steps of: (a) allocating a gemstone of highest value within the rough gemstone; and (b) allocating N* gemstone of best value, N being a whole integer and equal to or more than 2.

In an embodiment, the step of allocating the gemstone of highest value comprises the steps of: allocating, through a gemstone allocation unit, a gemstone of highest value within the rough gemstone; generating, through a cut gemstone projection unit, one or more virtual models of a finished gemstone based on the allocation of the gemstone of highest value; estimating, through a clarity estimation unit, clarity grade of the finished gemstone under suitable lighting conditions; estimating, through a yield estimation unit, yield of the finished gemstone; estimating, through a gemstone value estimation unit, value of the finished gemstone; and determining if the allocated gemstone is the gemstone of highest value obtainable from the rough gemstone.

In an embodiment, the step of allocating N number of gemstones of best value comprises the steps of: allocating, through a gemstone allocation unit, N number of gemstones of best value; generating, through a cut gemstone projection unit, one or more virtual models of finished gemstones based on the allocation of the N number of gemstones of best value; estimating, through a clarity estimation unit, clarity grade of the finished gemstones; estimating, through a yield estimation unit, yield of the finished gemstones; estimating, through a gemstone value estimation unit, value of the finished gemstones; and determining if the allocated N number of gemstones are the gemstones of best value obtainable from the rough gemstone.

In an embodiment, the step of allocating the N ^th gemstone of best value comprises the steps of: allocating, through a gemstone allocation unit, a second gemstone of best value within the rough gemstone; generating, through a cut gemstone projection unit, one or more virtual models of finished gemstone based on the allocation of the second gemstone of highest value; estimating, through a clarity estimation unit, clarity grade of the finished gemstone under suitable lighting conditions; estimating, through a yield estimation unit, yield of the finished gemstone; estimating, through a gemstone value estimation unit, value of the finished gemstone; determining, if the allocated second gemstone is the gemstone of best value obtainable from the remainder of the rough gemstone.

In an embodiment, the step of assessing the sawing feasibility of the gemstones allocated within the rough gemstone comprises any or a combination of: (i) assessing sawing feasibility of the plurality of gemstones allocated within the rough gemstone using a sawing technique; and (ii) determining, if a closest distance between each of the allocated gemstones is equal to or greater than a saw plate thickness.

DESCRIPTION

First aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system for gemstone planning, the system comprising a processor to execute one or more instructions stored in a memory that is operatively coupled to the processor, wherein upon execution of the one or more instructions by the processor, the system: receives, through an input unit, one or more parameters including a model of the rough gemstone; allocates, through a gemstone allocation unit, N number of gemstones within a rough gemstone, N being a whole integer and equal to or more than 2; assesses, through a sawing feasibility analyzing unit, sawing feasibility of the gemstones allocated within the rough gemstone; and determines, through a sawing plane determination unit, one or more sawing planes based on the allocation of the N number of gemstones within the rough gemstone.

In an embodiment, the system further comprises: a cut gemstone projection unit to generate one or more virtual models of finished gemstone based on the allocation of the gemstone of highest value; a clarity estimation unit to estimate clarity grade of the finished gemstone; a yield estimation unit to estimate yield of the finished gemstone; and a gemstone value estimation unit to estimate value of the finished gemstone.

One of more parameters are fed to the system, for example through an input unit. Such parameters may be model(s) of the rough gemstone, price list for the finished gemstones such as clarity and/or color wise prices for each shape of the finished gemstones (e.g. price list as provided by Rappaport), proportions for round and fancy shaped finished gemstones, one or more sawing techniques by which the rough gemstone may be sawn, saw plate thickness, one or more preferred shapes of the finished gemstone(s) and the likes.

Model of the rough gemstone may include position and/or geometry of internal flaws relative to the outer surface of the gemstone. The model may be a 2D model of the rough gemstone. Alternatively, the model may be a 3D model of the rough gemstone. The 3D model may include information pertaining to size, position and geometry of inclusions, internal stresses and/or other internal defects relative to the outer surface of the gemstone. In an embodiment, the model of the rough gemstone is obtained based on a plurality of images of the rough gemstone. One of the methods to obtain model of the gemstone based on images of the rough gemstone is disclosed in IN271425 (erstwhile, Patent Appl. No. 1606/MUMNP/2009), contents whereof are incorporated in its entirety herein by way of reference.

Price list for the finished gemstones such as clarity and/or color wise prices for each shape of the finished gemstones (e.g. price list as provided by Rappaport) may also be fed to the system that may aid in estimation of values of the finished gemstones that may be obtained from the rough gemstone.

One or more preferred shapes may also be fed to the system such that the system gives preferance to those allocation and/or to those sawing planes that would yield one or more or all finished gemstones of shapes amongst said one or more preferred shapes.

In an embodiment, the 3D model of the rough gemstone, the price list, proportions for round and fancy shaped finished gemstones, one or more sawing techniques by which the rough gemstone may be sawn, saw plate thickness, and one or more preferred shapes of the finished gemstone(s) are fed to the system.

The gemstone allocation unit may, based on the one or more parameters fed to the system, aid in allocating one or more gemstones within the rough gemstone. The gemstone allocation unit may allocate a master plan i.e. allocation of gemstone of highest value (also referred to as “best value” or “optimal value” synonymously and interchangeably throughout the present disclosure) within the rough gemstone. While allocating the master plan, the gemstone allocation unit may take into consideration, number, size, position, character and/or geometry of internal defects such as number of inclusions, character of the inclusions, size of the inclusions, location of inclusion(s) with respect to the outer geometry/surface of projected/estimated finished gemstone and such other factors that would affect value of the finished gemstone. The allocation of the master plan (i.e. allocation of gemstone of highest value within the given rough gemstone) may take up more than about 25% of size of the rough gemstone, preferably more than about 30% of size of the rough gemstone, more preferably, more than about 40% of size of the rough gemstone, and most preferably between 30-80% of size of the rough gemstone. During experimentation, it could be noted that the allocation of the master plan (i.e. allocation of gemstone of highest value within the given rough gemstone) generally takes up 30-60% of size of the rough gemstone. In other words, out of the size of the rough gemstone, the gemstone of highest value may take-up about 30-60% of size of the rough gemstone. However, a person skilled in the art may appreciate that the allocation of the master plan may take up any fraction of the size of the rough gemstone depending on number, size, position, character and geometry of internal defects, size of the rough gemstone and the likes. For example, if the rough diamond is of less than 50 cent and with minimal internal defects, the allocation of the master plan may even take up 80-90% of the rough diamond. While allocating the master plan, the gemstone allocation unit may take into consideration proportions for round and fancy shaped finished gemstone.

The gemstone allocation unit may also suggest one or more further allocations either simulateneously or post allocation of the master plan.

In an embodiment, the gemstone allocation unit allocates 2 gemstones of best/optimal value post allocation of the master plan. Simply put, after allocation of the gemstone of the highest value, the gemstone allocation unit may proceed to allocate 2 gemstones within the rough gemstone that may yield 2 finished (bruted and polished) gemstones fetching the highest cumulative value (hereinafter referred to as “2 gemstones of best value”). While allocating the 2 gemstones of best/optimal value, the gemstone allocation unit may take into consideration, number, size, position, character and geometry of internal defects such as number of inclusions, character of the inclusions, size of the inclusions, location of inclusion(s) with respect to the geometry of projected/estimated finished gemstone and such other factors that would affect value of the finished gemstones, and the one of more parameters fed to the input unit (such as sawing plate thickness, sawing technique(s) etc.). While allocating 2 gemstones of best value, the system may or may not take into consideration, the allocation of the gemstone of the highest value. Allocation of 2 gemstones of best value can be understood from an examplary scenario - the gemstone allocation unit may, while allocating the master plan, allocate the diamond of 70 Cents and of girdle diameter of 2.5 mm within a rough gemstone of 1 Carat that can fetch USD 500 (i.e. a single diamond obtainable from the rough gemstone that fetches the maximum value). While allocating a 2 ^nd gemstone within the rough gemstone, without altering the allocation of the gemstone of highest value, it may be found that the 2 ^nd gemstone of best value (i.e. 2 ^nd gemstone obtainable from the rough gemstone that would fetch the maximum individual value) that can be allocated within the rough gemstone is of 15 Cents and of 0.8 mm girdle diameter fetching the value of USD 250. Accordingly, the cumulative value of both the gemstones (i.e. the gemstone of highest value and the 2 ^nd gemstone) will be USD 750. While allocating the 2 gemstones of best value, the gemstone allocation unit, may determine that allocating the 1 ^st of gemstone of 65 Cents and of girdle diameter of 2.5 mm (with value of USD 470), and 2 ^nd gemstone of 15 Cents and of 1.0 mm girdle diameter (with value of USD 300) would fetch the maximum value, and accordingly, this allocation may be taken further (e.g. for further processing like for determination of sawing planes). Accordingly, allocation of 2 gemstones of best value may not be dependent/reliant on allocation of the master plan, wherein while allocating 2 gemstones of best values, in some instances, the allocation of the master plan (i.e. the gemstone of highest value) may remain valid or hold true, while in the other instances, the allocation of the master plan may not remain valid or may not hold true.

The gemstone allocation unit may also attempt allocation of 3 gemstones of best value post allocation of 2 gemstone of best value. Simply put, after allocation of 2 gemstones of best value, the gemstone allocation unit may proceed to allocate 3 gemstones within the rough gemstone that may yield 3 finished (bruted and polished) gemstones fetching the highest cumulative value (hereinafter referred to as “3 gemstones of best value”). While allocating 3 gemstones of best value, the gemstone allocation unit may take into consideration, number, size, position, character and geometry of internal defects such as number of inclusions, character of the inclusions, size of the inclusions, location of inclusion(s) with respect to the geometry of the projected finished gemstone and such other factors that may affect value of the finished gemstones, and the one of more parameters fed to the input unit. Allocation of 3 gemstones of best value may not be dependent/reliant on the allocation of the master plan and the allocation of 2 gemstones of best value i.e. while allocating 3 gemstones of best value, the allocation of master plan and/or the allocation of 2 gemstones of best value may or may not remain valid (or hold true). Similarly, the gemstone allocation unit may allocate N number of gemstones of best value that would fetch the maximum cumulative value, wherein N is a whole integer. The expression “allocate N number of gemstones of best value” denotes allocation of N number of gemstones within the rough gemstone that may yield N number of finished (bruted and polished) gemstones fetching the highest cumulative value.

While allocating 2 or more gemstones (i.e. allocation of N number of gemstones, where N>2) within the rough gemstone, the system may assess sawing feasibility i.e. if the gemstones can be sawn in accordance with the estimated sawing planes or not. For instance, while allocating 3 diamonds of best value, if it is found that sawing is not feasible in accordance with the estimated sawing planes (e.g. as estimated/determined by a sawing planes estimation unit), the gemstone allocation unit may reallocate the gemstones to fetch the next best value. In experience of inventors of the present application, the currently available laser assisted sawing machines can, generally, reliably undertake sawing of the allocated gemstones from the rough gemstone, in accordance with the estimated sawing planes without damaging the nearly allocated gemstone, upto allocation of 3 gemstones of best value, and accordingly, the system may be configured to not undertake the sawing feasibility analysis until allocation of 3 gemstones of best value. However, execution of sawing feasibility analysis while allocating 2 gemstones of best value is completely within the scope of the instant disclosure.

In an alternative embodiment, the gemstone allocation unit allocates second gemstone of best value post allocation of the master plan, in which case, the allocation of the master plan (i.e. gemstone of highest value) is freezed/finalized and no change is attempted and/or effected thereto during the process of allocation of 2 ^nd gemstone within the rough gemstone. Simply put, the gemstone allocation unit may, after allocating the gemstone of the highest value, proceed to allocate another (2 ^nd ) gemstone within the the remainder of the rough gemstone (after removing the area taken-up by the gemstone of highest value from the rough gemstone) that would fetch the maximum value. While allocating the second gemstone of best value, the gemstone allocation unit may take into consideration, number, size, position, character and geometry of internal defects such as number of inclusions, character of the inclusions, size of the inclusions, location of inclusion(s) with respect to the geometry of projected/estimated finished gemstone and such other factors that would affect value of the finished gemstone, the one of more parameters fed to the input unit, and the allocation of the master plan. Allocation of second gemstone of best value may take up about 10-40% of the rough gemstone, generally about 15- 30%. While allocating the second gemstone, the gemstone allocation unit may take into consideration proportions for round and fancy shaped finished gemstone.

Similarly, the gemstone allocation unit may allocate third gemstone of best value post allocation of the second gemstone of best value. While allocating the third gemstone of best value, the gemstone allocation unit may take into consideration, number, size, position, character and geometry of internal defects such as number of inclusions, character of the inclusions, size of the inclusions, location of inclusion(s) with respect to the geometry of the projected finished gemstone and such other factors that may affect value of the finished gemstone, the one of more parameters fed to the input unit, the allocation of the master plan and the allocation of the second gemstone of best value. Allocation of third gemstone of best value may take up about 5-30% of the rough gemstone, generally about 10-20%. Preferably, while allocating the third gemstone of best value, the gemstone allocation unit may, at least, take into consideration, the allocation of the master plan and the allocation of the second gemstone of best value. While allocating the third gemstone, the gemstone allocation unit may take into consideration proportions for round and fancy shaped finished gemstone.

While allocating second gemstone of best value (i.e. allocation of N* gemstone of best value, where N>2) within the rough gemstone, the system may assess sawing feasibility i.e. if the gemstones can be sawn in accordance with the estimated sawing planes or not. For instance, while allocating 3 diamond of best value, if it is found that sawing is not feasible in accordance with the estimated sawing planes (e.g. as estimated/determined by a sawing planes estimation unit), the gemstone allocation unit may reallocate the 3 diamond to fetch the next best value. In experience of inventors of the present application, the currently available laser assisted sawing machines can, generally, reliably undertake sawing of the allocated gemstones from the rough gemstone, in accordance with the estimated sawing planes without damaging the nearly allocated gemstone, upto allocation of 3 gemstones of best value, and accordingly, the system may be configured to not undertake the sawing feasibility analysis until allocation of 3 gemstone of best value. However, execution of sawing feasibility analysis while allocating 2 ^nd gemstone of best value is completely within the scope of the instant disclosure.

The cut gemstone projection unit may, based on the allocation (such as allocation of master plan, allocation of second gemstone of best value, allocation of 2 gemstones of best values etc.), aid in generating one or more virtual models of the bruted gemstone. Alternatively, the cut gemstone projection unit may aid in generating one or more virtual models of the bruted and polished gemstone(s), by applying shape and facets thereto. For example, the cut gemstone projection unit may generate virtual models corresponding to Round Brilliant Cut (RBC), Princess Cut, Marquise Cut, Cushion Cut, Emerald Cut, or Oval Cut diamond. In an embodiment, the cut gemstone projection unit may generate one or more virtual models of the bruted and polished gemstone(s) that resembles the finished gemstone. The cut gemstone projection unit may generate one or more virtual models, while the gemstone allocation unit makes allocation. For example, the gemstone allocation unit, while allocating the master plan, interacts with the cut gemstone projection unit affording generation of the one or more virtual models of the finished gemstone obtainable from the rough gemstone.

The clarity estimation unit may, basis the one or more virtual models generated by the cut gemstone projection unit, aid in estimation of clarity grade of the finished gemstone(s) (i.e. bruted and polished gemstone(s)). Estimation of clarity grade of the finished gemstone(s) may be made under suitable lighting conditions. The suitable lighting conditions may be standard GIA lighting conditions or ambient lighting conditions in which the user/observer may observe the gemstone. During estimation of the clarity grade, the clarity estimation unit may also generate one or more virtual images resembling the real images that may be observed during a standard (physical) clarity grading process. The clarity estimation unit may also define the clarity grade of bruted and polished gemstone to be amongst any of the GIA diamond grading scale, such as, flawless (FL), internally flawless (IF), very very slightly included (VVS1, VVS2), very slightly included (VS1, VS2), slightly included (Sil, SI2), and included (II, 12, 13).

The yield estimation unit may, basis the virtual model(s) and/or the estimated clarity grade of the finished gemstone, aid in estimation of yield of the bruted and finished gemstone, such as in terms of carat weight of the finished gemstone. The gemstone value estimation unit may, basis the price list, and any or a combination of the one or more virtual models, the estimated clarity grade of the finished gemstone and the estimated yield of the gemstone, aid in estimating value of the finished gemstone.

The sawing feasibility analyzing unit may aid in assessing if the allocated gemstone(s) may be sawn from the rough gemstone using a sawing technique. The sawing technique may be one or more pre-defined techniques (such as laser assisted gemstone sawing technique, mechanical sawing technique or such other sawing techniques as known to the persons skilled in the art). Such sawing technique(s) may be fed to the system by the user. Alternatively, the system or the sawing feasibility analyzing unit may be pre -configured with a set of sawing techniques basis which the sawing feasibility is assessed. Further, the sawing feasibility analyzing unit may aid in assessing if the closest distance between each of the allocated gemstone(s) is equal to or more than the pre-determined saw plate thickness. The pre-determined saw plate thickness may be fed to the system by the user. Alternatively, the system or the sawing feasibility analyzing unit may be pre-configured with one or more pre-determined saw plate thickness values. In an exemplary instance, the sawing technique may be stored in memory of the system, and the sawing feasibility analyzing unit may be configured to assess if the allocated gemstones may be sawn from the rough gemstone using the sawing technique. In another exemplary instance, a plurality of sawing techniques may be stored in memory of the system (e.g. in form of a table), and the user may select desired sawing technique, basis which the sawing feasibility analyzing unit may assess if the allocated gemstones may be sawn from the rough gemstone using the selected (desired) sawing technique. In another exemplary instance, a plurality of sawing techniques may be stored in memory of the system (e.g. in form of a table), and the sawing feasibility analyzing unit may assess if the allocated gemstones may be sawn from the rough gemstone using any of the plurality of sawing techniques; the system may then also display one or more sawing techniques using which the allocated gemstones may be sawn.

The sawing plane determination unit may, based on the allocation of gemstones, estimate the sawing planes, basis which the rough gemstone may be sawn to obtain the gemstones that may further be subjected to one or more further processing steps (such as bruting, polishing etc.) to obtain the finished gemstones in accordance with the allocation(s). The estimated sawing planes, and optionally, other data (such as representation or model showing allocation of master plan and/or further allocations in the rough gemstone) may be provided as the output.

FIG. 1 illustrates exemplary functional components of the system 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In an embodiment, the system may include one or more processor(s) 102. The one or more processor(s) 102 may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) 102 are configured to fetch and execute computer -readable instructions stored in a memory 104 of the system. The memory 104 may store one or more computer- readable instructions or routines, which may be fetched and executed to create or share the data units over a network service. The memory 104 may comprise any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as RAM, or non-volatile memory such as EPROM, flash memory, and the like.

The system may also comprise an interface(s) 106. The interface(s) 106 may comprise a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input and output devices, referred to as RO devices, storage devices, and the like. The interface(s) 106 may facilitate communication of the system with various devices coupled thereto such as an input unit and an output unit. The interface(s) 106 may also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of the system. Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, processing engine(s) 108 and database 110.

The processing engine(s) 108 may be implemented as a combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable instructions) to implement one or more functionalities of the processing engine(s) 108. In examples described herein, such combinations of hardware and programming may be implemented in several different ways. For example, the programming for the processing engine(s) 108 may be processor-executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine -readable storage medium and the hardware for the processing engine(s) 108 may comprise a processing resource (for example, one or more processors), to execute such instructions. In the present examples, the machine -readable storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by the processing resource, implement the processing engine(s) 108. In such examples, the system may comprise the machine -readable storage medium storing the instructions and the processing resource to execute the instructions, or the machine-readable storage medium may be separate but accessible to the system and the processing resource. In other examples, the processing engine(s) 108 may be implemented by electronic circuitry. The database 110 may comprise data that is either stored or generated as a result of functionalities implemented by any of the components of the processing engine(s) 108.

In an exemplary embodiment, the processing engine(s) 108 may comprise a gemstone allocation unit 112, a cut gemstone projection unit 114, a clarity estimation unit 116, a yield estimation unit 118, a gemstone value estimation unit 120, a sawing feasibility analyzing unit 122, a sawing plane determination unit 124, and other units(s) 126. It should be appreciated that units being described are only exemplary units and any other unit or sub-unit may be included as part of the system. These units too may be merged or divided into super- units or sub-units as may be configured.

One of more parameters may be fed to the system, for example using an input unit. Such parameters may be model(s) of the rough gemstone, price list for the finished gemstones such as clarity and/or color wise prices for each shape of the finished gemstones (e.g. price list as provided by Rappaport), proportions for round and fancy shaped finished gemstones, one or more sawing techniques by which the rough gemstone may be sawn, saw plate thickness, one or more preferred shapes of the finished gemstone(s) and the likes. Model of the rough gemstone may include position and/or geometry of internal flaws relative to the outer surface of the gemstone. The model may be a 2D model of the rough gemstone. Alternatively, the model may be a 3D model of the rough gemstone. The 3D model may include information pertaining to size, position and geometry of inclusions, internal stresses and/or other internal defects relative to the outer surface of the gemstone. One of the methods to obtain model of the gemstone is disclosed in IN271425 (erstwhile, Patent Appl. No. 1606/MUMNP/2009), contents whereof are incorporated in its entirety herein by way of reference. Price list for the finished gemstones such as clarity and/or color wise prices for each shape of the finished gemstones (e.g. price list as provided by Rappaport) may also be fed to the system that may aid in estimation of values of the finished gemstones that may be obtained from the rough gemstone. One or more preferred shapes may also be fed to the system such that the system gives preferance to those allocation and/or to those sawing planes that would yield one or more or all finished gemstones of shapes amongst said one or more preferred shapes. In an embodiment, the 3D model of the rough gemstone, the price list, proportions for round and fancy shaped finished gemstones, one or more sawing techniques by which the rough gemstone may be sawn, saw plate thickness, and one or more preferred shapes of the finished gemstone(s) are fed to the system.

The gemstone allocation unit 112 may facilitate in allocating one or more gemstones within the rough gemstone, based on the one of more parameters fed to the system 100. The gemstone allocation unit 112 may allocate a master plan i.e. allocation of gemstone of highest value within the rough gemstone. While allocating the gemstone of highest value, the gemstone allocation unit 112 may take into consideration, number, size, position, character and/or geometry of internal defects such as number of inclusions, character of the inclusions, size of the inclusions, location of inclusion(s) with respect to the outer geometry/surface of projected/estimated finished gemstone and such other factors that would affect value of the finished gemstone (i.e. the bruted and polished gemstone obtainable from the rough gemstone). The gemstone allocation unit 112 may also suggest one or more further allocations either simulateneously or post allocation of the gemstone of highest value. As explained above, the gemstone allocation unit 112 may allocate N gemstones of best value or may allocate N ^th gemstone of best value, wherein N is a whole integer and N > 2, and the same is not repeated herein.

The cut gemstone projection unit 114 may, based on the allocation (such as allocation of gemstone of highest value, allocation of N* gemstone of best value, allocation of N gemstones of best value etc.), aid in generating one or more virtual models of the bruted gemstone. Alternatively, the cut gemstone projection unit may generate one or more virtual models of the bruted and polished gemstone(s), by applying shape and facets thereto. For example, the cut gemstone projection unit 114 may facilitate in generating virtual models corresponding to Round Brilliant Cut (RBC), Princess Cut, Marquise Cut, Cushion Cut, Emerald Cut, or Oval Cut diamond, but not limited thereto. In an embodiment, the cut gemstone projection unit 114 may generate one or more virtual models of the bruted and polished gemstone(s) that may resemble the finished gemstone. The cut gemstone projection unit 114 may generate one or more virtual models while the gemstone allocation unit 112 makes allocation. For example, the gemstone allocation unit 112 while allocating the gemstone of highest value interacts with the cut gemstone projection unit 114 affording generation of the one or more virtual models.

The clarity estimation unit 116 may, basis the one or more virtual models generated by the cut gemstone projection unit 114, aid in estimation of clarity grade of the finished gemstone(s) (i.e. bruted and polished gemstone(s)) under suitable lighting conditions. The suitable lighting conditions may be standard GIA lighting conditions or ambient lighting conditions in which the user/observer may observe the gemstone. During estimation of the clarity grade, the clarity estimation unit 116 may also generate one or more virtual images corresponding to the real images that may be observed during a standard clarity grading process. The clarity estimation unit 116 may also define the clarity grade of cut and polished gemstone to be amongst any of the GIA diamond grading scale, such as, flawless (FL), internally flawless (IF), very very slightly included (VVS1, VVS2), very slightly included (VS1, VS2), slightly included (Sil, SI2), and included (II, 12, 13).

The yield estimation unit 118 may, basis the virtual model(s) and/or the estimated clarity grade of the finished gemstone, aid in estimation of yield of the cut and finished gemstone, such as in terms of carat weight of the finished gemstone.

The gemstone value estimation unit 120 may, basis the price list and any or a combination of: the one or more virtual models, the estimated clarity grade of the finished gemstone and the estimated yield of the gemstone, aid in estimating value of the finished gemstone.

The sawing feasibility analyzing unit 122 may aid in assessing sawing feasibility of the allocated gemstone(s) i.e. if the gemstones can be sawn in accordance with the estimated sawing planes or not. The sawing feasibility analyzing unit 122 may assess the sawing feasibility based on one or more sawing techniques and/or based on the saw plate thickness. The sawing technique may be one or more pre-defined techniques (such as laser assisted gemstone sawing technique or such other sawing techniques as known to or appreciated by the persons skilled in the art). Such sawing technique(s) may be fed to the system by the user. Alternatively, the system or the sawing feasibility analyzing unit may be pre -configured with a set of sawing techniques basis which the sawing feasibility may be assessed. In an exemplary instance, the sawing technique may be stored in memory of the system, and the sawing feasibility analyzing unit may be configured to assess if the allocated gemstones may be sawn from the rough gemstone using the sawing technique. In another exemplary instance, a plurality of sawing techniques may be stored in memory of the system (e.g. in form of a table), and the user may select desired sawing technique, basis which the sawing feasibility analyzing unit may assess if the allocated gemstones may be sawn from the rough gemstone using the selected (desired) sawing technique. In another exemplary instance, a plurality of sawing techniques may be stored in memory of the system (e.g. in form of a table), and the sawing feasibility analyzing unit may assess if the allocated gemstones may be sawn from the rough gemstone using any of the plurality of sawing techniques; the system may then also display one or more sawing techniques using which the allocated gemstones may be sawn. Alternatively, or in addition, the sawing feasibility analyzing unit 112 may aid in assessing if the closest distance between each of the allocated gemstone(s) is equal to or more than the saw plate thickness. The saw plate thickness may be fed to the system by the user. Alternatively, the system or the sawing feasibility analyzing unit may be preconfigured with one or more saw plate thickness values. In an exemplary instance, the saw plate thickness value may be stored in memory of the system, and the sawing feasibility analyzing unit may be configured to assess if the closest distance between each of the allocated gemstone(s) is equal to or more than the saw plate thickness such that the allocated gemstones may be sawn without damaging the adjascent gemstone. In another exemplary instance, a plurality of saw plate thickness values may be stored in memory of the system (e.g. in form of a table), and the user may select desired saw plate thickness value, basis which the sawing feasibility analyzing unit may assess if the closest distance between each of the allocated gemstone(s) is equal to or more than the selected (desired) saw plate thickness.

The sawing plane determination unit 124 may facilitate estimation of sawing planes, based on the allocation of gemstones, basis which the rough gemstone may be sawn to obtain the gemstones that may further be subjected to one or more processing steps (such as bruting, polishing etc.) to obtain the finished (i.e. bruted and polished) gemstones in accordance with the allocation(s).

Any or a combination of: the cut gemstone projection unit 114, the clarity estimation unit 116, the yield estimation unit 118, the gemstone value estimation unit 120, and sawing feasibility analyzing unit 122 may be operatively coupled with the gemstone allocation unit 112 for transfer of data therebetween. This may aid in allocation of one or more gemstones within the rough gemstone with desired accuracy. In an embodiment, each of the cut gemstone projection unit 114, the clarity estimation unit 116, the yield estimation unit 118, the gemstone value estimation unit 120 and sawing feasibility analyzing unit 122 works in synchronization with the gemstone allocation unit 112, preferably in real-time. This may afford seamless gemstone allocation within the rough gemstone.

The estimated sawing planes, and optionally, other data (such as representation or model showing allocations of gemstones) may be provided as output.

In an embodiment, the system can be implemented using any or a combination of hardware components and software components such as a cloud, a server, a computing system, a computing device, a network device and the like. Further, the system can interact with any of the entity devices through a website or an application that can reside in the entity devices. In an implementation, the system can be accessed by website or application that can be configured with any operating system, including but not limited to, AndroidTM, iOSTM, and the like. Examples of the computing devices can include, but are not limited to, a computing device associated with industrial equipment or an industrial equipment based asset, a smart camera, a smart phone, a portable computer, a personal digital assistant, a handheld device and the like.

In an embodiment, the system can include one or more processors (interchangeably can be referred to as processors, herein) of control unit which can be communicatively coupled to a memory which can store one or more instructions to be executed by processors. In an embodiment, the system may not be connected to the network at all and may be a standalone device which has alphanumeric character stored on the system itself. The system may be implemented on a mobile communication device.

Further, the network can be a wireless network, a wired network or a combination thereof that can be implemented as one of the different types of networks, such as Intranet, Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Internet, and the like. Further, the network can either be a dedicated network or a shared network. The shared network can represent an association of the different types of networks that can use a variety of protocols, for example, Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), and the like.

Second aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method of gemstone planning, said method comprising the steps of: inputting, by an input unit, one or more parameters, said one or more parameters including a model of the rough gemstone; allocating, by a gemstone allocation unit, N number of gemstones within a rough gemstone, N being a whole integer and equal to or more than 2; assessing, by a sawing feasibility analyzing unit, sawing feasibility of the gemstones allocated within the rough gemstone; and determining, by a sawing plane determination unit, one or more sawing planes based on the allocation of the N number of gemstones within the rough gemstone.

In an embodiment, the step of allocating the plurality of gemstones within the rough gemstone comprises the step of allocating N gemstones, N being a whole integer and equal to or more than 2.

In an embodiment, the step of allocating the plurality of gemstones within the rough gemstone comprises the steps of: (a) allocating a gemstone of highest value within the rough gemstone; and (b) allocating N number of gemstones of best value, N being a whole integer and equal to or more than 2.

In an embodiment, the step of allocating the gemstone of highest value includes the steps of: allocating, by a gemstone allocation unit, a gemstone of highest value within a rough gemstone; generating, by a cut gemstone projection unit, one or more virtual models of finished gemstone based on the allocation of the gemstone of highest value; estimating, by a clarity estimation unit, clarity grade of the finished gemstone under suitable lighting conditions; estimating, by a yield estimation unit, yield of the finished gemstone; estimating, by a gemstone value estimation unit, value of the the finished gemstone; and determing if the allocated gemstone is the gemstone of highest value obtainable from the rough gemstone.

In an embodiment, the step of allocating N number of gemstones of best value includes the steps of: allocating, by a gemstone allocation unit, N number of gemstones of best value; generating, by a cut gemstone projection unit, one or more virtual models of finished gemstones based on the allocation of the N number of gemstones of best value; estimating, by a clarity estimation unit, clarity grade of the finished gemstones under suitable lighting conditions; estimating, by a yield estimation unit, yield of the finished gemstones; estimating, by a gemstone value estimation unit, value of the the finished gemstones; and determing if the allocated gemstones are the gemstones of best value obtainable from the rough gemstone.

In an embodiment, the step of allocating the plurality of gemstones within the rough gemstone comprises the steps of: (a) allocating a gemstone of highest value within the rough gemstone; and (b) allocating N* gemstone of best value, N being a whole integer and equal to or more than 2.

In an embodiment, the step of allocating the gemstone of highest value includes the steps of: allocating, by a gemstone allocation unit, a gemstone of highest value within a rough gemstone; generating, by a cut gemstone projection unit, one or more virtual models of finished gemstone based on the allocation of the gemstone of highest value; estimating, by a clarity estimation unit, clarity grade of the finished gemstone under suitable lighting conditions; estimating, by a yield estimation unit, yield of the finished gemstone; estimating, by a gemstone value estimation unit, value of the the finished gemstone; and determing if the allocated gemstone is the gemstone of highest value obtainable from the rough gemstone.

In an embodiment, the step of allocating the N* gemstone of best value includes: allocating, by a gemstone allocation unit, a second gemstone of best value within the rough gemstone; generating, by a cut gemstone projection unit, one or more virtual models of finished gemstone based on the allocation of the second gemstone of highest value; estimating, by a clarity estimation unit, clarity grade of the finished gemstone under suitable lighting conditions; estimating, by a yield estimation unit, yield of the finished gemstone; estimating, by a gemstone value estimation unit, value of the finished gemstone; determing if the allocated second gemstone is the gemstone of best value obtainable from remainder of the rough gemstone (i.e. if the allocated second gemstone is the gemstone of best value obtainable from the rough gemstone after removing the area taken-up by the gemstone of highest value).

In an embodiment, the step of assessing the sawing feasibility of the plurality of gemstones allocated within the rough gemstone comprises any or a combination of: (i) assessing sawing feasibility of the plurality of gemstones allocated within the rough gemstone using a sawing technique; and (ii) determining, if a closest distance between each of the allocated gemstones is equal to or greater than a saw plate thickness.

The sawing technique may be one or more pre-defined techniques (such as laser assisted gemstone sawing technique or such other sawing techniques as known to or appreciated by the persons skilled in the art). Such sawing technique(s) may be input as one of the one or more parameters. Alternatively, the system or the sawing feasibility analyzing unit may be preconfigured with one or more sawing techniques basis which the sawing feasibility is assessed. In an embodiment, the sawing technique is a laser assisted gemstone sawing technique. In an exemplary instance, the sawing technique may be stored in memory of the system, and the sawing feasibility analyzing unit may be configured to assess if the allocated gemstones may be sawn from the rough gemstone using the sawing technique. In another exemplary instance, a plurality of sawing techniques may be stored in memory of the system (e.g. in form of a table), and the user may select desired sawing technique, basis which the sawing feasibility analyzing unit may assess if the allocated gemstones may be sawn from the rough gemstone using the selected (desired) sawing technique. In another exemplary instance, a plurality of sawing techniques may be stored in memory of the system (e.g. in form of a table), and the sawing feasibility analyzing unit may assess if the allocated gemstones may be sawn from the rough gemstone using any of the plurality of sawing techniques; the system may then also display one or more sawing techniques using which the allocated gemstones may be sawn.

The saw plate thickness may be defined as one or more saw plate thickness values or range(s) of saw plate thickness values. The saw plate thickness may be input as one of the one or more parameters. Alternatively, the system or the sawing feasibility analyzing unit may be preconfigured with the saw plate thickness basis which the sawing feasibility is assessed. For example, the saw plate thickness may be defined 0.8 mm, in which case it is determined if the closest distance between the allocated gemstones is equal to or greater than 0.8 mm such that the rough gemstone may be sawn to get allocated gemstones without any damage to the nearly gemstone while actually effecting sawing of the rough gemstone. In an exemplary instance, the saw plate thickness value may be stored in memory of the system, and the system may be configured to assess if the closest distance between each of the allocated gemstone(s) is equal to or more than the saw plate thickness such that the allocated gemstones may be sawn without damaging the adj ascent gemstone. In another exemplary instance, a plurality of saw plate thickness values may be stored in memory of the system (e.g. in form of a table), and the user may select desired saw plate thickness value, basis which it is assessed if the closest distance between each of the allocated gemstone(s) is equal to or more than the selected (desired) saw plate thickness.

FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary flow chart depicting the steps of method of gemstone planning 300 in accordance with an embodiment. As can be seen from FIG. 2, the method of gemstone planning includes: at step 302, inputting, by an input unit, one or more parameters, said one or more parameters at least include model(s) of the rough gemstone; at step 304, allocating, by a gemstone allocation unit, a plurality of gemstones within a rough gemstone; at step 306, assessing sawing feasibility of the plurality of gemstones allocated within the rough gemstone using a sawing technique; and at step 308, determining one or more sawing planes based on the allocations of the plurality of gemstones within the rough gemstone. As an also be seen from FIG. 2, if, at step 306, it is determined that the allocated gemstones cannot be sawn using the sawing technique, steps 304 and 306 may be repeated.

A person skilled in the art would appreciate that there are limitations with the currently available sawing machines/techniques. For example, in case of laser assisted sawing machines, it is not feasible to control depth of the sawing. Figs. 7A and 7B illustrate an exemplary gemstone allocation, wherein it is not feasible to saw the rough gemstone using the existing laser assisted gemstone sawing machines. Similarly, for example, it may not be feasible to effect sawing of gemstones without damaging the nearly gemstone in case the closest distance between the allocated gemstones is below a certain value e.g. 0.1 mm. Figs. 3 to 8 illustrate exemplary gemstone allocations showing separation of allocated gemstones with highlighted plates/lines of pre-determined thickness. Accordingly, the provision of determining, if the allocated gemstones within the rough gemstone be sawn using the sawing technique and/or if the closest distance between the allocated gemstones is equal to or greater than the saw plate thickness affords several fold technical advantages, in that - it not only saves the resources but also significantly decreases the overall processing time. In absence of such provision, numerous gemstone allocations may be made, irrespective of actual sawing feasibility thereof, which in the end, may turn out to be futile and/or commercially non-viable for the stake holders to process, necessitating the reiteration of the whole gemstone allocation process to plausibly arrive at a statisfactory gemstone allocation that may be sawn to get the gemstones that may further be processed to obtain the finished gemstones (e.g. bruted and polished gemstones). While the system and method of the present disclosure dramatically reduces the resources and overall processing time required for the gemstone planning, presently disclosed system and method also significantly improves the accuracy of the gemstone planning reducing dependency on the human expertise.

A skilled artisan would readily appreciate that the system and method of the present disclosure can be implemented at or operatively coupled with any of: gemstone scanning device, gemstone marking device and gemstone sawing device. For instance, for seamless processing of gemstones, 2D and/or 3D model from the gemstone scanning device can be received at the input unit (of system/method of the present disclsoure) for gemstone planning, and the output (e.g. sawing planes) from the system/method of the present disclsoure can be fed to the marking machine for marking the gemstone in accordance with the sawing planes and/or to the gemstone sawing device such that the gemstone can be sawn/cut in accordance with the sawing planes determined by the system/method of the present disclosure.

FIGs. 3A and 3B illustrate an exemplary allocation of gemstone of highest value (marked as “Polish 1”) within the rough gemstone in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIGs. 4A and 4B illustrate an exemplary allocation of second gemstone of best value (marked as “Polish 2”) within the rough gemstone along with sawing planes (602) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIGs. 5A and 5B illustrate an exemplary allocation of third gemstone of best value (marked as “Polish 3”) within the rough gemstone along with sawing planes (702) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIGs. 6A and 6B illustrate an exemplary allocation of fourth gemstone of best value (marked as “Polish 4”) within the rough gemstone along with sawing planes (802) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGs. 7 A and 7B illustrate an exemplary allocation of fifth gemstone of best value (marked as “Polish 5” and highlighted in red) within the rough gemstone in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As can be seen therefrom, such gemstone allocation (i.e. allocated 5 gemstones) cannot be sawn along the sawing planes (902) using the sawing technique, and accordingly, the allocation of 5 ^th gemstone of best value is reiterated so that allocated gemstones can be sawn along the sawing planes (1002), as shown in FIGs. 8A and 8B.

FIGs. 8A and 8B illustrate an exemplary reallocation of 5 ^th gemstone of best value (marked as “Polish 5”) within the rough gemstone along with sawing planes (1002) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary computer system 900 to implement the proposed systme in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 9, a computer system can include an external storage device 910, a bus 920, a main memory 930, a read only memory 940, a mass storage device 950, communication port 960, and a processor 970. A person skilled in the art will appreciate that computer system may include more than one processor and communication ports. Examples of processor 970 include, but are not limited to, an Intel® Itanium® or Itanium 2 processor(s), or AMD® Opteron® or Athlon MP® processor(s), Motorola® lines of processors, FortiSOC™ system on a chip processors or other future processors. Processor 970 may include various modules associated with embodiments of the present invention. Communication port 960 can be any of an RS-232 port for use with a modem based dialup connection, a 10/100 Ethernet port, a Gigabit or 10 Gigabit port using copper or fiber, a serial port, a parallel port, or other existing or future ports. Communication port 960 may be chosen depending on a network, such a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), or any network to which computer system connects.

Memory 930 can be Random Access Memory (RAM), or any other dynamic storage device commonly known in the art. Read only memory 940 can be any static storage device(s) e.g., but not limited to, a Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM) chips for storing static information e.g., start-up or BIOS instructions for processor 970. Mass storage 950 may be any current or future mass storage solution, which can be used to store information and/or instructions. Exemplary mass storage solutions include, but are not limited to, Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment (PATA) or Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives or solid-state drives (internal or external, e.g., having Universal Serial Bus (USB) and/or Firewire interfaces), e.g. those available from Seagate (e.g., the Seagate Barracuda 7102 family) or Hitachi (e.g., the Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000), one or more optical discs, Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) storage, e.g. an array of disks (e.g., SATA arrays), available from various vendors including Dot Hill Systems Corp., LaCie, Nexsan Technologies, Inc. and Enhance Technology, Inc.

Bus 920 communicatively couples processor(s) 970 with the other memory, storage and communication blocks. Bus 920 can be, e.g. a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) / PCI Extended (PCI-X) bus, Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), USB or the like, for connecting expansion cards, drives and other subsystems as well as other buses, such a front side bus (FSB), which connects processor 970 to software system.

Optionally, operator and administrative interfaces, e.g. a display, keyboard, and a cursor control device, may also be coupled to bus 920 to support direct operator interaction with computer system. Other operator and administrative interfaces can be provided through network connections connected through communication port 960. External storage device 910 can be any kind of external hard-drives, floppy drives, IOMEGA® Zip Drives, Compact Disc - Read Only Memory (CD-ROM), Compact Disc - Re-Writable (CD-RW), Digital Video Disk - Read Only Memory (DVD-ROM). Components described above are meant only to exemplify various possibilities. In no way should the aforementioned exemplary computer system limit the scope of the present disclosure.

Embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented entirely hardware, entirely software (including firmware, resident software, micro-code, etc.) or combining software and hardware implementation that may all generally be referred to herein as a “circuit”, “module”, “unit”, “component,” or “system.” Furthermore, aspects of the present disclosure may take the form of a computer program product comprising one or more computer readable media having computer readable program code embodied thereon.

Thus, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named.

As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are also used euphemistically to mean “communicatively coupled with” over a network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary device. It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ... . and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.

While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES

The present disclosure provides a gemstone planning system and methods for gemstone planning that overcomes the one or more disadvantages associated with the conventional gemstone planning system and method for gemstone planning.

The present disclosure provides a gemstone planning system that has high level of accuracy and precision.

The present disclosure provides a gemstone planning system that exhibits actual sawing feasibility of the gemstone.

The present disclosure provides a gemstone planning system that affords actual sawing of gemstones without damaging the nearby gemstones.

The present disclosure provides a method of gemstone planning that is less time consuming.

The present disclosure provides a method of gemstone planning that is cost-effective.