A method for determining trial designs is provided. The method includes obtaining simulation data for a set of trial designs. The simulation data includes performance parameters and performance parameter values associated with each design in the set of designs for a set of criteria; determining an optimality criteria for evaluating the trial designs; searching, within the set of trial designs, for globally optimum designs based on the optimality criteria; and recommending globally optimum designs.

A method for determining an edge profile of a custom decorative article to be installed in an installation area is disclosed, the installation area having a perimeter having a plurality of corners. A computing device receives data indicative of a plurality of coordinates corresponding to the plurality of corners of the perimeter of the installation area. Based on at least first, second, and third coordinates respectively corresponding to first, second, and third corners of the plurality of corners of the perimeter of the installation area, the computing device determines dimensional and/or geometric characteristics of a pair of opposed portions of the edge profile that, in an installed position, are configured to meet to form a corner of the custom decorative article when installed at the second corner of the perimeter of the installation area.

A method for determining an edge profile of a custom decorative article to be installed in an installation area is disclosed, the installation area having a perimeter having a plurality of corners. A computing device receives data indicative of a plurality of coordinates corresponding to the plurality of corners of the perimeter of the installation area. Based on at least first, second, and third coordinates respectively corresponding to first, second, and third corners of the plurality of corners of the perimeter of the installation area, the computing device determines dimensional and/or geometric characteristics of a pair of opposed portions of the edge profile that, in an installed position, are configured to meet to form a corner of the custom decorative article when installed at the second corner of the perimeter of the installation area.

A method of designing an earpiece for a user, includes: obtaining 3D scan data of an ear; obtaining a model earpiece with an earpiece configuration based on the 3D scan data; determining coupling data indicative of a coupling of the model earpiece, the coupling data including misfit data including one or more misfit parameters; evaluating the earpiece configuration based on the misfit data; and determining information regarding a personalized earpiece based on a result from the act of evaluating the earpiece configuration.

A modular miniature golf game can include a kit with various physical components, including module tiles, optional obstacles and other features, and sidewalls. A player can construct a large number of different miniature golf holes using the kit. A game application, or app, can allow a player to design a new hole on a phone or other computing device. Two players in remote locations can have kits that contain identical components, and those two players can use the app to construct identical golf holes in different remote locations. Players can design and share new holes, and can compete against each other on identical holes and compare scores using the app.

Tools and techniques are described to attach a device to a controller, whereby the controller analyzes the device inputs, looks up information about the device in a database, and then determines which inputs on the device match the defined device inputs. It then may translate information received from the device into an intermediate language. It may also use the information received from the device, the location of the device, and information about the device to create a digital twin of the device.

A computer-implemented method for designing a patient-specific orthopedic implant can include creating a user account associated with a patient. A patient-specific orthopedic implant can be designed based on patient data and imaging data. A healthcare provider can provide feedback for a design of the patient-specific orthopedic implant, treatment protocol, or other aspects of treatment. The patient can provide data and feedback.