Abstract

Methods and systems are disclosed for automatically determining solar access values, including a method including calculating a ray between a sun position and a structure vertex at a plurality of time periods; comparing a path of the ray to location of points in object point cloud data representative of the size, shape, and location of one or more objects to determine that the object(s) blocks the ray from reaching the vertex, resulting in a shadow over the vertex for at least one of the time periods; determining effects of the shadow over the vertex on the maximum possible irradiance values based on a determined distance and whether the vertex is within an umbra, penumbra, or antumbra of the shadow at at least one of the time periods; and determining irradiance in Watts per time period over the plurality of time periods in which the shadow is over the vertex.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 17/05 - Geographic models
• G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
• H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks

Abstract

A process for locating real estate parcels for a user comprises accessing a library of parceled real estate image data to identify objects and features in a plurality of parcels identified by the user as having a feature of interest. A predictive model is constructed and applied to a geographic region selected by the user to generate a customized output of real estate parcels predicted to have the feature of interest, or, in some implementations, not to have the feature of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/16 - Real estate
• G06F 16/29 - Geographical information databases
• G06F 16/583 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
• G06N 3/02 - Neural networks
• G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
• G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes

Abstract

Systems and methods for creating digital surface models (DSMs) are disclosed, including a method comprising generating, with machine learning algorithm(s), a candidate DSM of a first geographic area with first image(s) from a set of first images depicting a first characteristic, the candidate DSM having voxels identifying a location within the first geographic area and having an elevation value; comparing elevation values for voxels of the candidate DSM to corresponding elevation values for voxels of a predetermined DSM, created with a set of second images of the first geographic area having a second characteristic including features beyond that provided with the set of first images, to determine error; adjusting, via back-propagation, the machine learning algorithm(s) based on the determined error; and generating with the trained machine learning algorithm(s), a DSM using a set of third images depicting a second geographic area.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
• G06T 7/55 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images
• G06T 7/68 - Analysis of geometric attributes of symmetry
• G06N 3/067 - Physical realisation, i.e. hardware implementation of neural networks, neurons or parts of neurons using optical means

Abstract

Methods and systems are disclosed that automatically determine solar access values. In one implementation, a 3D geo-referenced model of a structure is retrieved in which geographic location on the earth of points in the 3D geo-referenced model are stored or associated with points in the 3D geo-referenced model. Object point cloud data indicative of object(s) that cast shade on the structure is retrieved. The object point cloud data may be generated from one or more georeferenced images and the object point cloud data is indicative of an actual size, shape, and location of the object(s) on the earth. The structure in the 3D geo-referenced model is divided into one or more sections, which are divided into one or more areas, each area having at least three vertices. Then, a solar access value for the particular vertex is determined.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 17/05 - Geographic models
• G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
• H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks

Abstract

Systems and methods for three-dimensional computer modeling of buildings are disclosed, including a method comprising generating, with a computer processor, a 3D model of walls of a structure and a wall area measurement estimate report, using the 3D model of the walls, displaying multiple line drawings of a building having a roof.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/28 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring areas
• G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
• G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
• G06Q 50/08 - Construction
• G06Q 50/16 - Real estate

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for determining a pitch of a roof of a structure by analyzing one or more images showing the roof, at least one of the one or more image showing the roof obtained with a camera of a user device and an image not obtained by the user device. The system uses the one or more images including an image obtained by the user device to generate a report for determination of an amount of materials needed for a construction project, the report including at least one image showing the structure and an estimated area of the construction project.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/16 - Real estate
• G06Q 10/10 - Office automationTime management

Abstract

A process for locating real estate parcels for a user comprises accessing a library of parceled real estate image data to identify objects and features in a plurality of parcels identified by the user as having a feature of interest. A predictive model is constructed and applied to a geographic region selected by the user to generate a customized output of real estate parcels predicted to have the feature of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/16 - Real estate
• G06F 16/29 - Geographical information databases
• G06N 3/02 - Neural networks
• G06F 16/583 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
• G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
• G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes

Goods & Services

Downloadable energy, construction and repair reports, images, databases, and electronic data files regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers. Providing non-downloadable software for development and design of solar power systems; providing online non-downloadable software featuring energy, construction and repair reports, imagery and databases featuring data relating to buildings and other structures for homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers; providing computer modeling services based upon aerial imagery, namely, creating from aerial imagery computer representations of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain.

Goods & Services

Downloadable energy, construction and repair reports, images and databases regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; downloadable condition and damage assessment reports, images and databases regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers; downloadable mobile application software for viewing and managing data, information, and images regarding damage to, condition of, and financial assessment of damage to and condition of, buildings and other structures in the nature of residential structures, commercial structures, industrial structures, and farm structures. Preparation of informational reports for others in the field of energy, construction and repair regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); preparation of informational reports for others in the field of condition and damage assessment regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations). Providing energy, construction and repair data and information relating to the construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings, energy efficient buildings, and other structures in the nature of residential structures, commercial structures, industrial structures, and farm structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); providing data and information regarding damage to and condition of buildings and other structures in the nature of residential structures, commercial structures, industrial structures, and farm structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers for construction, repair, and maintenance purposes (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); providing information relating to building construction, and repair and installation services. Digital imaging services (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); aerial imagery services; providing online, non-downloadable educational information, namely, energy, construction and repair reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; providing online, non-downloadable condition and damage assessment reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations). Providing computer modeling services based upon aerial imagery, namely, creating from aerial imagery computer representations of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain; providing measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain obtained from aerial imagery for use by professionals in the fields of insurance, finance, real estate, assessment, construction, and public safety and planning and infrastructure management; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for photogrammetric analysis; providing online application services in the nature of application service providers featuring software for use in generating condition and damage assessments, cost estimates, material lists, and proposals for construction and repair of buildings and other structures, and for ordering materials from building material suppliers; providing measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain made on orthogonal and oblique imagery for purposes of construction and repair by third parties; providing online information in the field of construction engineering, namely, energy, construction and repair reports, imagery and databases regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); providing online condition and damage assessment reports and databases regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations).

Goods & Services

Providing on-line non-downloadable geographic information system (GIS) software that allows users to search, retrieve, and display imagery for photogrammetric analysis; providing non-downloadable geospatial software for aerial imaging and analytics; providing application programming interfaces (APIs) that incorporate geographic information system software into third-party software.

Goods & Services

(1) Downloadable energy, construction and repair reports, images and databases featuring energy, construction, and repair information relating to buildings and other structures for homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; downloadable condition and damage assessment reports, images and databases regarding buildings and other structures for homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers; downloadable mobile application software for viewing and managing data, information, and images regarding damage to, condition of, and financial assessment of damage to and condition of, buildings and other structures in the nature of residential structures, commercial structures, industrial structures, and farm structures. (1) Preparation of technical informational reports for others featuring business information, commercial administration information, advertising data, and business-related mathematical and statistical data related to energy use and efficiency, construction, and repair of buildings and other structures for homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers; preparation of informational reports for others featuring business information, commercial administration information, advertising data, and business-related mathematical and statistical data related to condition and damage assessments of buildings and other structures for homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers. (2) Digital imaging services; aerial imagery services; providing images and digital imagery of buildings and other structures in connection with online, non-downloadable condition and damage assessment reports for homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers. (3) Providing computer modeling services based upon aerial imagery, namely, creating from aerial imagery computer representations of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain; providing measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain obtained from aerial imagery for use by professionals in the fields of insurance, finance, real estate, assessment, construction, and public safety and planning and infrastructure management; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for photogrammetric analysis; providing online application services in the nature of application service providers featuring software for use in generating condition and damage assessments, cost estimates, material lists, and proposals for construction and repair of buildings and other structures, and for ordering materials from building material suppliers; providing measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain made on orthogonal and oblique imagery for purposes of construction and repair by third parties; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for providing online, non-downloadable energy, construction and repair reports, imagery, and databases featuring energy, construction, and repair information relating to buildings and other structures, specifically, surveying data, architectural and urban planning data, and industrial design information, to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers.

Goods & Services

(1) Providing on-line non-downloadable geographic information system (GIS) software that allows users to search, retrieve, and display imagery for photogrammetric analysis; providing non-downloadable geospatial software for aerial imaging and analytics; providing application programming interfaces (APIs) that incorporate geographic information system software into third-party software.

Goods & Services

Downloadable energy, construction and repair reports, images, databases, and electronic data files featuring data relating to buildings and other structures for homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers Providing online non-downloadable software for development and design of solar power systems; Providing computer modeling services based upon aerial imagery, namely, creating from aerial imagery computer representations of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain

Goods & Services

Downloadable energy, construction and repair reports, images and databases featuring energy, construction, and repair information relating to buildings and other structures for homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; downloadable condition and damage assessment reports, images and databases regarding buildings and other structures for homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers; downloadable mobile application software for viewing and managing data, information, and images regarding damage to, condition of, and financial assessment of damage to and condition of, buildings and other structures in the nature of residential structures, commercial structures, industrial structures, and farm structures Preparation of technical informational reports for others featuring business information, commercial administration information, advertising data, and business-related mathematical and statistical data related to energy use and efficiency, construction, and repair of buildings and other structures for homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers; preparation of informational reports for others featuring business information, commercial administration information, advertising data, and business-related mathematical and statistical data related to condition and damage assessments of buildings and other structures for homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers Providing financial assessment of condition and damage regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers Providing technical information and data related to energy generation systems and construction and repair of residential structures, commercial structures, industrial structures, and farm structures for homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers; Providing data and information regarding damage to and condition of buildings and other structures in the nature of residential structures, commercial structures, industrial structures, and farm structures for homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers for construction, repair, and maintenance purposes; providing online, non-downloadable construction information related to energy efficiency and structure construction, repair, and maintenance to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; providing online information featuring condition and damage assessments and construction information databases relating to construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings and other structures for homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers Digital imaging services; Aerial imagery services; providing images and digital imagery of buildings and other structures in connection with online, non-downloadable condition and damage assessment reports for homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers Providing computer modeling services based upon aerial imagery, namely, creating from aerial imagery computer representations of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain; Providing measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain obtained from aerial imagery for use by professionals in the fields of insurance, finance, real estate, assessment, construction, and public safety and planning and infrastructure management; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for photogrammetric analysis; Providing online application services in the nature of application service providers featuring software for use in generating condition and damage assessments, cost estimates, material lists, and proposals for construction and repair of buildings and other structures, and for ordering materials from building material suppliers; Providing measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain made on orthogonal and oblique imagery for purposes of construction and repair by third parties; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for providing online, non-downloadable energy, construction and repair reports, imagery, and databases featuring energy, construction, and repair information relating to buildings and other structures, specifically, surveying data, architectural and urban planning data, and industrial design information, to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, government agencies, and infrastructure managers

Abstract

Methods and systems for automatic estimation of object characteristics from a digital image are disclosed, including a method comprising sub-dividing into two or more segments a digital image comprising pixels and depicting an object of interest, wherein each segment comprises two or more pixels; assessing content depicted in one or more of the segments for a predetermined object characteristic using machine learning techniques comprising General Image Classification of the one or more segments using a convolutional neural network, wherein the General Image Classification comprises analyzing the segment as a whole and outputting a general classification for the segment as a whole as related to the one or more predetermined object characteristic; and determining a level of confidence of one or more of the segments having the one or more predetermined object characteristic based on the General Image Classification assessment.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
• G06F 16/51 - IndexingData structures thereforStorage structures
• G06F 16/583 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
• G06F 18/21 - Design or setup of recognition systems or techniquesExtraction of features in feature spaceBlind source separation
• G06F 18/24 - Classification techniques
• G06F 18/2413 - Classification techniques relating to the classification model, e.g. parametric or non-parametric approaches based on distances to training or reference patterns
• G06N 3/045 - Combinations of networks
• G06V 30/19 - Recognition using electronic means
• G06V 30/24 - Character recognition characterised by the processing or recognition method
• G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
• G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes

Goods & Services

Providing on-line non-downloadable geographic information system (GIS) software that allows users to search, retrieve, and display imagery for photogrammetric analysis; providing non-downloadable geospatial software for aerial imaging and analytics; providing application programming interfaces (APIs) that incorporate geographic information system software into third-party software

Abstract

Methods and systems for predicting well site production are disclosed, including a computer system comprising one or more processor and a non-transitory computer memory storing processor readable instructions that when executed by the one or more processor cause the one or more processor to receive image data of a geographic region around and including a well site; receive well site location data of a location of the well site; analyze well site data to determine well pad location data of a location of a well pad including an area of observation extending beyond and around a well site; determine pixel data of the well pad within the image data for a particular time from the well pad location data; and analyze the pixel data of the well pad for a particular time to determine a volume of flared gas based on the pixel data.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/00 - Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for determining a pitch of a roof of a structure by analyzing one or more images showing the roof, at least one of the one or more image showing the roof obtained with a camera of a user device and an image not obtained by the user device. The system uses the one or more images including an image obtained by the user device to generate a report for determination of an amount of materials needed for a construction project, the report including at least one image showing the structure and an estimated area of the construction project.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/16 - Real estate
• G06Q 10/10 - Office automationTime management

Abstract

Computer-implemented methods and systems for image analysis of multiband images of geographic regions are described, including a method by one or more computer executing executable instructions stored in one or more non-transitory, tangible, computer readable media, the method comprising: receiving one or more multiband image of a geographic region, the one or more multiband image having pixels; generating a grey level co-occurrence matrix for the pixels in the one or more multiband image; generating a surface index for the one or more multiband image containing information indicative of a surface type represented by one or more of the pixels in the one or more multiband image; and classifying the pixels of the one or more multiband image into one of a group of predefined land cover classes, based on the surface index in combination with the grey level co-occurrence matrix.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06F 16/583 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06F 16/51 - IndexingData structures thereforStorage structures
• G06F 16/58 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually
• G06F 16/29 - Geographical information databases
• G06V 10/56 - Extraction of image or video features relating to colour
• G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes

Abstract

User interface systems and methods for roof estimation are described. Example embodiments include a roof estimation system that provides a user interface configured to facilitate roof model generation based on one or more aerial images of a building roof. In one embodiment, roof model generation includes image registration, image lean correction, roof section pitch determination, wire frame model construction, and/or roof model review. The described user interface provides user interface controls that may be manipulated by an operator to perform at least some of the functions of roof model generation. In one embodiment, the user interface provides user interface controls that facilitate the determination of pitch of one or more sections of a building roof. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/10 - Complex mathematical operations
• G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
• G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
• G06T 7/30 - Determination of transform parameters for the alignment of images, i.e. image registration
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
• G06T 7/12 - Edge-based segmentation
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints

Abstract

Methods and systems are disclosed including a system comprising an integrated centralized property database including a plurality of data items associated with geographic location identifier(s) indicating a particular geographic point on earth, and associated with time identifier(s) including time(s) or time period(s), indicative of a time history of an associated data item regarding the associated geographic point on earth; a computer processor, communicatively coupled with the integrated centralized property database, configured to: receive, from a user computer system, a query of a geographic location and time information indicative of the time history of an associated data item regarding the associated geographic point on earth; retrieve, from the integrated centralized property database, data items having associated geographic location identifiers matching the received geographic location and having associated time identifiers matching the received time information; and provide the retrieved data items to the user computer system via a graphical user interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 16/29 - Geographical information databases

Abstract

A device includes an image data receiving component, a vegetation index generation component, a crop data receiving component, a masking component and a multivariate regression component. The image data receiving component receives image data of a geographic region. The vegetation index generation component generates an array of vegetation indices based on the received image data, and includes a plurality of vegetation index generating components, each operable to generate a respective individual vegetation index based on the received image data. The crop data receiving component receives crop data associated with the geographic region. The masking component generates a masked vegetation index based on the array of vegetation indices and the received crop data. The multivariate regression component generates a crop parameter based on the masked vegetation index.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 11/30 - Monitoring
• G06Q 50/02 - AgricultureFishingForestryMining
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G01W 1/10 - Devices for predicting weather conditions
• G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representationSymbolic representation
• G06F 16/29 - Geographical information databases
• G06F 16/583 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
• A01G 15/00 - Devices or methods for influencing weather conditions
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• A01B 79/00 - Methods for working soil
• G06N 20/00 - Machine learning

Abstract

Systems and methods for three-dimensional computer modeling of buildings are disclosed, including a method comprising generating, with a computer processor, a 3D model of walls of a structure and a wall area measurement estimate report, using the 3D model of the walls, displaying multiple line drawings of a building having a roof.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/28 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring areas
• G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
• G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
• G06Q 50/16 - Real estate
• G06Q 50/08 - Construction

Abstract

A system generates an estimated floor area measurement of a building based on the calculated estimated total roof area of the roof of the building. This is based on a correlation between the size of the building roof and the size of the building. Typically, the floor area of a single full floor of the building is roughly the size of the roof of the building if the roof were flat with no slope. This in effect is turning the roof into a floor to generate estimated floor area. With additional adjustments to area measurements to account for multiple floors, roof overhang, wall width, internal building features such as walls and staircases, and/or obstructed views of the building in the aerial image(s), etc., an even more accurate floor area estimation may be generated.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
• G01B 21/28 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring areas
• G06Q 40/00 - FinanceInsuranceTax strategiesProcessing of corporate or income taxes
• G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
• G06Q 50/16 - Real estate
• C01B 21/28 - Apparatus

Abstract

Methods and systems for navigating unmanned aircraft to capture images a consistent distance from a surface of a structure, such as a roof, are disclosed, including a system comprising a computer system having one or more processors and one or more non- transitory computer readable medium, the processor(s) executing instructions to cause the one or more processors to: generate unmanned aircraft information including flight path information for capturing images of a roof section having a plane, the flight path information configured to direct an unmanned aircraft to fly a flight path based at least in part on a pitch of the roof section and information from one or more sensor indicative of a location of the roof section, the flight path configured to include waypoints at which the unmanned aircraft captures images at a consistent distance from the plane of the roof section.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
• G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• G01C 11/02 - Picture-taking arrangements specially adapted for photogrammetry or photographic surveying, e.g. controlling overlapping of pictures
• G01S 17/00 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of electromagnetic waves other than radio waves, e.g. lidar systems

Abstract

Methods and systems for navigating unmanned aircraft to capture images a consistent distance from a surface of a structure, such as a roof, are disclosed, including a system comprising a computer system having one or more processors and one or more non- transitory computer readable medium, the processor(s) executing instructions to cause the one or more processors to: generate unmanned aircraft information including flight path information for capturing images of a roof section having a plane, the flight path information configured to direct an unmanned aircraft to fly a flight path based at least in part on a pitch of the roof section and information from one or more sensor indicative of a location of the roof section, the flight path configured to include waypoints at which the unmanned aircraft captures images at a consistent distance from the plane of the roof section.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• B64U 10/00 - Type of UAV
• G01B 21/22 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for testing the alignment of axes
• G01C 11/02 - Picture-taking arrangements specially adapted for photogrammetry or photographic surveying, e.g. controlling overlapping of pictures
• G01C 21/00 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups
• G05D 1/229 - Command input data, e.g. waypoints
• G05D 1/611 - Station keeping, e.g. for hovering or dynamic anchoring

Abstract

Methods and systems for navigating unmanned aircraft to capture images a consistent distance from a surface of a structure, such as a roof, are disclosed, including a system comprising a computer system having one or more processors and one or more non-transitory computer readable medium, the processor(s) executing instructions to cause the one or more processors to: generate unmanned aircraft information including flight path information for capturing images of a roof section having a plane, the flight path information configured to direct an unmanned aircraft to fly a flight path based at least in part on a pitch of the roof section and information from one or more sensor indicative of a location of the roof section, the flight path configured to include waypoints at which the unmanned aircraft captures images at a consistent distance from the plane of the roof section.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/10 - Simultaneous control of position or course in three dimensions
• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast

Abstract

Automated methods and systems are disclosed that classify a first component and a second component of a roof with data points being part of, or extracted from, at least one image and/or point cloud. The first component and the second component may have a polygonal base and at least one edge. Evidence of a soft constraint and a hard constraint may be identified via the data points and such evidence may be associated with the first component and the second component. At least one hypothesis model of the roof may be generated using relationships between the first component and the second component, the soft constraint and the hard constraint. The hypothesis model may be transformed into a three-dimensional model. The three-dimensional model may be used to generate a roof report of the roof.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
• G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06Q 50/08 - Construction
• G06Q 50/16 - Real estate
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• G06T 17/05 - Geographic models
• G06F 111/04 - Constraint-based CAD
• G06F 111/20 - Configuration CAD, e.g. designing by assembling or positioning modules selected from libraries of predesigned modules

Abstract

Image analysis systems and methods are disclosed including a computer system executing instructions to receive a plurality of aerial image files of a building having a roof including a first aerial image file taken from a first viewpoint of the building and a second aerial image file taken from a second viewpoint of the building different than the first viewpoint; determine a pitch and an area of one or more roof sections based on image analysis performed on the aerial image files, wherein the image analysis comprises constructing a three-dimensional model of one or more roof sections; generate a roof report that includes the pitch and the area of the one or more roof sections based on the determined pitch and area of the one or more roof sections, wherein the pitch is indicative of a vertical rise of a roof section over a horizontal run of the roof section.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• G06Q 50/16 - Real estate
• G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
• G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement

Abstract

Methods and systems are disclosed that automatically determine solar access values. In one implementation, a 3D geo-referenced model of a structure is retrieved in which geographic location on the earth of points in the 3D geo-referenced model are stored or associated with points in the 3D geo-referenced model. Object point cloud data indicative of object(s) that cast shade on the structure is retrieved. The object point cloud data may be generated from one or more georeferenced images and the object point cloud data is indicative of an actual size, shape, and location of the object(s) on the earth. The structure in the 3D geo-referenced model is divided into one or more sections, which are divided into one or more areas, each area having at least three vertices. Then, a solar access value for the particular vertex is determined.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24S 20/00 - Solar heat collectors specially adapted for particular uses or environments
• F24S 90/00 - Solar heat systems not otherwise provided for

Abstract

Methods and systems are disclosed that automatically determine solar access values. In one implementation, a 3D geo-referenced model of a structure is retrieved in which geographic location on the earth of points in the 3D geo-referenced model are stored or associated with points in the 3D geo-referenced model. Object point cloud data indicative of object(s) that cast shade on the structure is retrieved. The object point cloud data may be generated from one or more georeferenced images and the object point cloud data is indicative of an actual size, shape, and location of the object(s) on the earth. The structure in the 3D geo-referenced model is divided into one or more sections, which are divided into one or more areas, each area having at least three vertices. Then, a solar access value for the particular vertex is determined.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 17/05 - Geographic models
• H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
• G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics

Abstract

Methods and systems are disclosed that automatically determine solar access values. In one implementation, a 3D geo-referenced model of a structure is retrieved in which geographic location on the earth of points in the 3D geo-referenced model are stored or associated with points in the 3D geo-referenced model. Object point cloud data indicative of object(s) that cast shade on the structure is retrieved. The object point cloud data may be generated from one or more georeferenced images and the object point cloud data is indicative of an actual size, shape, and location of the object(s) on the earth. The structure in the 3D geo-referenced model is divided into one or more sections, which are divided into one or more areas, each area having at least three vertices. Then, a solar access value for the particular vertex is determined.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24S 90/00 - Solar heat systems not otherwise provided for
• F24S 20/00 - Solar heat collectors specially adapted for particular uses or environments

Abstract

Methods and systems for predicting well site production are disclosed, including a computer system comprising one or more processor and a non-transitory computer memory storing processor readable instructions that when executed by the one or more processor cause the one or more processor to receive image data of a geographic region around and including a well site; receive well site location data of a location of the well site; analyze well site data to determine well pad location data of a location of a well pad including an area of observation extending beyond and around a well site; determine pixel data of the well pad within the image data for a particular time from the well pad location data; and analyze the pixel data of the well pad for a particular time to determine a volume of flared gas based on the pixel data.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/00 - Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells

Goods & Services

Downloadable construction and repair reports and databases regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; downloadable condition and damage assessment reports and databases regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers. Preparation of informational reports for others in the field of construction and repair regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations); preparation of informational reports for others in the field of condition and damage assessment regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations). Providing financial assessment of condition and damage regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers. Providing construction and repair data and information regarding buildings and other structures in the nature of residential structures, commercial structures, industrial structures, and farm structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; providing data and information regarding damage to and condition of buildings and other structures in the nature of residential structures, commercial structures, industrial structures, and farm structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers for construction, repair, and maintenance purposes. Digital imaging services (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations); aerial imagery services; providing online, non-downloadable construction and repair reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; providing online, non-downloadable condition and damage assessment reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers. Providing computer modeling services based upon aerial imagery, namely, creating from aerial imagery computer representations of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain; providing measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain obtained from aerial imagery for use by professionals in the fields of insurance, finance, real estate, assessment, construction, and public safety and planning and infrastructure management (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations); providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for photogrammetric analysis; providing online application services in the nature of application service providers featuring software for use in generating condition and damage assessments, cost estimates, material lists, and proposals for construction and repair of buildings and other structures, and for ordering materials from building material suppliers (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations); providing measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain made on orthogonal and oblique imagery for purposes of construction and repair by third parties (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations).

Goods & Services

Remote measuring services for the exterior features of roofs, walls, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain using aerial imagery and computer software; providing computer modeling services based upon aerial imagery, namely, creating from aerial imagery computer representations of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain; providing information and analysis relating to measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain made on orthogonal and oblique imagery for purposes of solar photovoltaic system design and installation by third parties.

Abstract

Computer-implemented methods and systems for image analysis of multiband images of geographic regions are described, including a method by one or more computer executing executable instructions stored in one or more non-transitory, tangible, computer readable media, the method comprising: receiving one or more multiband image of a geographic region, the one or more multiband image having pixels; generating a grey level co-occurrence matrix for the pixels in the one or more multiband image; generating a surface index for the one or more multiband image containing information indicative of a surface type represented by one or more of the pixels in the one or more multiband image; and classifying the pixels of the one or more multiband image into one of a group of predefined land cover classes, based on the surface index in combination with the grey level co-occurrence matrix.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06F 16/583 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06F 16/51 - IndexingData structures thereforStorage structures
• G06F 16/58 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually
• G06F 16/29 - Geographical information databases

Goods & Services

(1) Remote measuring services for the exterior features of roofs, walls, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain using aerial imagery and computer software; providing computer modeling services based upon aerial imagery, namely, creating from aerial imagery computer representations of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain; providing information and analysis relating to measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain made on orthogonal and oblique imagery for purposes of solar photovoltaic system design and installation by third parties.

Abstract

An automated method is disclosed that classifies a first component and a second component of a roof with data points being part of, or extracted from at least one image. The first component and the second component have a ridge, at least one eave parallel to the ridge and a rectangular base. Evidence of a soft constraint and a hard constraint is identified via the data points and such evidence is associated with the first component and the second component. At least one hypothesis model of the roof is generated using relationships between the first component and the second component, the soft constraint and the hard constraint. The hypothesis model is transformed into a three dimensional model, and the three dimensional model is used to generate a roof report of the roof.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/50 - Computer-aided design
• G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• G06Q 50/08 - Construction
• G06Q 50/16 - Real estate
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
• G06T 17/05 - Geographic models

Abstract

User interface systems and methods for roof estimation are described. Example embodiments include a roof estimation system that provides a user interface configured to facilitate roof model generation based on one or more aerial images of a building roof. In one embodiment, roof model generation includes image registration, image lean correction, roof section pitch determination, wire frame model construction, and/or roof model review. The described user interface provides user interface controls that may be manipulated by an operator to perform at least some of the functions of roof model generation. The user interface is further configured to concurrently display roof features onto multiple images of a roof. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/10 - Complex mathematical operations
• G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
• G06T 7/593 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from stereo images
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
• G06T 11/60 - Editing figures and textCombining figures or text

Abstract

User interface systems and methods for roof estimation are described. Example embodiments include a roof estimation system that provides a user interface configured to facilitate roof model generation based on one or more aerial images of a building roof. In one embodiment, roof model generation includes image registration, image lean correction, roof section pitch determination, wire frame model construction, and/or roof model review. The described user interface provides user interface controls that may be manipulated by an operator to perform at least some of the functions of roof model generation. In one embodiment, the user interface provides user interface controls that facilitate the determination of pitch of one or more sections of a building roof. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/50 - Computer-aided design
• G06F 17/10 - Complex mathematical operations
• G06G 7/60 - Analogue computers for specific processes, systems, or devices, e.g. simulators for living beings, e.g. their nervous systems
• G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
• G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
• G06T 7/30 - Determination of transform parameters for the alignment of images, i.e. image registration
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
• G06T 7/12 - Edge-based segmentation
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints

Abstract

Methods and systems for automatic estimation of object characteristics from a digital image are disclosed, including a method comprising sub-dividing into two or more segments a digital image comprising pixels and depicting an object of interest, wherein each segment comprises two or more pixels; assessing content depicted in one or more of the segments for a predetermined object characteristic using machine learning techniques comprising General Image Classification of the one or more segments using a convolutional neural network, wherein the General Image Classification comprises analyzing the segment as a whole and outputting a general classification for the segment as a whole as related to the one or more predetermined object characteristic; and determining a level of confidence of one or more of the segments having the one or more predetermined object characteristic based on the General Image Classification assessment.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 3/0464 - Convolutional networks [CNN, ConvNet]
• G06V 10/26 - Segmentation of patterns in the image fieldCutting or merging of image elements to establish the pattern region, e.g. clustering-based techniquesDetection of occlusion
• G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
• G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
• G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes

Abstract

Methods and systems for automatic estimation of object characteristics from a digital image are disclosed, including a method comprising sub-dividing into two or more segments a digital image comprising pixels and depicting an object of interest, wherein each segment comprises two or more pixels; assessing content depicted in one or more of the segments for a predetermined object characteristic using machine learning techniques comprising General Image Classification of the one or more segments using a convolutional neural network, wherein the General Image Classification comprises analyzing the segment as a whole and outputting a general classification for the segment as a whole as related to the one or more predetermined object characteristic; and determining a level of confidence of one or more of the segments having the one or more predetermined object characteristic based on the General Image Classification assessment.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
• G06F 16/51 - IndexingData structures thereforStorage structures
• G06F 16/583 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
• G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology

Goods & Services

Remote measuring services for the exterior features of roofs, walls, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain using aerial imagery and computer software; Providing computer modeling services based upon aerial imagery, namely, creating from aerial imagery computer representations of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain; Providing information and analysis relating to measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain made on orthogonal and oblique imagery for purposes of solar photovoltaic system design and installation by third parties

Abstract

Methods and systems for roof estimation are described. Example embodiments include a roof estimation system, which generates and provides roof estimate reports annotated with indications of the size, geometry, pitch and/or orientation of the roof sections of a building. Generating a roof estimate report may be based on one or more aerial images of a building. In some embodiments, generating a roof estimate report of a specified building roof may include generating a three-dimensional model of the roof, and generating a report that includes one or more views of the three-dimensional model, the views annotated with indications of the dimensions, area, and/or slope of sections of the roof. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 17/10 - Volume description, e.g. cylinders, cubes or using CSG [Constructive Solid Geometry]
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
• G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
• G06T 19/20 - Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts
• G06T 11/60 - Editing figures and textCombining figures or text
• G06T 7/32 - Determination of transform parameters for the alignment of images, i.e. image registration using correlation-based methods
• G06T 7/33 - Determination of transform parameters for the alignment of images, i.e. image registration using feature-based methods
• G06T 17/05 - Geographic models
• G06T 7/593 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from stereo images
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
• G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads

Goods & Services

Providing construction and repair data, information and reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers. Digital imaging services (terms too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau – Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations); aerial imagery services (terms too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau – Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations); educational services, namely, conducting conferences and workshops in the field of geo-referenced, orthogonal, and oblique aerial imaging. Providing computer modeling services based upon aerial imagery, namely, creating from aerial imagery computer representations of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain; providing information and analysis relating to measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain obtained from aerial imagery for use by professionals in the fields of insurance, finance, real estate, assessment, construction, and public safety and planning and infrastructure management; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for photogrammetric analysis; providing online application services featuring software for use in generating damage assessments, cost estimates, material lists, and proposals for construction and repair of buildings and other structures, and for ordering materials from building material suppliers; providing information and analysis relating to measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain made on orthogonal and oblique imagery for purposes of construction and repair by third parties; providing damage assessment data, information and reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers.

Goods & Services

Educational services, namely, conducting conferences and workshops in the field of geo-referenced, orthogonal, and oblique aerial imaging

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for determining a pitch of a roof of a structure by analyzing one or more images showing the roof, at least one of the one or more image showing the roof obtained with a camera of a user device and an image not obtained by the user device. The system uses the one or more images including an image obtained by the user device to generate a report for determination of an amount of materials needed for a construction project, the report including at least one image showing the structure and an estimated area of the construction project.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/16 - Real estate
• G06Q 10/10 - Office automationTime management

Abstract

Geometric correction of rough wireframe models derived from photographs may include rectification of either a 2D or 3D original wireframe model of a roof structure, derivation of metadata from the original wireframe, in-plane normalization of the wireframe, extrusion into a “rough” 3D wireframe based on the normalized wireframe, and correction of the “rough” 3D wireframe. The correction and normalization may be an iterative process based on initial pitch values, metadata derived from the original or corrected wireframe models and defined constraints regarding relationships between roof portions or segments. The iterative process may repeat adjusting the wireframe model until the adjusting converges to a stable state according to the various defined constraints.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
• G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
• G06T 19/20 - Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts

Goods & Services

Providing construction and repair data, information and reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers. Digital imaging services (terms considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations); aerial imagery services (terms considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations). Providing computer modeling services based upon aerial imagery, namely, creating from aerial imagery computer representations of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain; providing information and analysis relating to measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain obtained from aerial imagery for use by professionals in the fields of insurance, finance, real estate, assessment, construction, and public safety and planning and infrastructure management; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for photogrammetric analysis; providing online application services featuring software for use in generating damage assessments, cost estimates, material lists, and proposals for construction and repair of buildings and other structures, and for ordering materials from building material suppliers; providing information and analysis relating to measurements; providing damage assessment data, information and reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers.

Goods & Services

Providing construction and repair data, information and reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; providing damage assessment data, information and reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers. Digital imaging services; aerial imagery services; educational services, namely, conducting conferences and workshops in the field of geo-referenced, orthogonal, and oblique aerial imaging. Providing computer modeling services based upon aerial imagery, namely, creating from aerial imagery computer representations of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain; providing information and analysis relating to measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain obtained from aerial imagery for use by professionals in the fields of insurance, finance, real estate, assessment, construction, and public safety and planning and infrastructure management; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for photogrammetric analysis; providing online application services featuring software for use in generating damage assessments, cost estimates, material lists, and proposals for construction and repair of buildings and other structures, and for ordering materials from building material suppliers; providing information and analysis relating to measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain made on orthogonal and oblique imagery for purposes of construction and repair by third parties.

Goods & Services

Providing construction and repair data, information and reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; Providing data and information regarding damage to and condition of buildings and other structures in the nature of residential structures, commercial structures, industrial structures, and farm structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers for construction, repair, and maintenance purposes Digital imaging services; Aerial imagery services in the nature of aerial photography; Providing online, non-downloadable construction and repair reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; providing online, non-downloadable condition and damage assessment reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers Providing computer modeling services based upon aerial imagery, namely, creating from aerial imagery computer representations of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain; Providing measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain obtained from aerial imagery for use by professionals in the fields of insurance, finance, real estate, assessment, construction, and public safety and planning and infrastructure management; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for photogrammetric analysis; Providing online application services in the nature of application service providers featuring software for use in generating condition and damage assessments, cost estimates, material lists, and proposals for construction and repair of buildings and other structures, and for ordering materials from building material suppliers; Providing measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain made on orthogonal and oblique imagery for purposes of construction and repair by third parties

Goods & Services

Providing construction and repair data and information regarding buildings and other structures in the nature of residential structures, commercial structures, industrial structures, and farm structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; Providing data and information regarding damage to and condition of buildings and other structures in the nature of residential structures, commercial structures, industrial structures, and farm structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers for construction, repair, and maintenance purposes Digital imaging services; Aerial imagery services in the nature of aerial photography; Providing online, non-downloadable construction and repair reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; providing online, non-downloadable condition and damage assessment reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers Providing computer modeling services based upon aerial imagery, namely, creating from aerial imagery computer representations of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain; Providing measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain obtained from aerial imagery for use by professionals in the fields of insurance, finance, real estate, assessment, construction, and public safety and planning and infrastructure management; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for photogrammetric analysis; Providing online application services in the nature of application service providers featuring software for use in generating condition and damage assessments, cost estimates, material lists, and proposals for construction and repair of buildings and other structures, and for ordering materials from building material suppliers; Providing measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain made on orthogonal and oblique imagery for purposes of construction and repair by third parties

Goods & Services

Providing construction and repair data, information and reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; providing damage assessment data, information and reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers (terms considered too vague by the International Bureau - rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations). Digital imaging services (terms considered too vague by the International Bureau - rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations); aerial imagery services (terms considered too vague by the International Bureau - rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations). Providing computer modeling services based upon aerial imagery, namely, creating from aerial imagery computer representations of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain (terms considered too vague by the International Bureau - rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations); providing information and analysis relating to measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain obtained from aerial imagery for use by professionals in the fields of insurance, finance, real estate, assessment, construction, and public safety and planning and infrastructure management; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for photogrammetric analysis (terms considered too vague by the International Bureau - rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations); providing online application services featuring software for use in generating damage assessments, cost estimates, material lists, and proposals for construction and repair of buildings and other structures, and for ordering materials from building material suppliers; providing information and analysis relating to measurements (terms considered too vague by the International Bureau - rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations).

Goods & Services

(1) Providing construction and repair data, information and reports regarding buildings and other residential, commercial and industrial structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies and infrastructure managers; providing damage assessment data, information and reports regarding buildings and other residential, commercial and industrial structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies and infrastructure managers. (2) Digital imaging services; aerial imagery services. (3) Providing computer modeling services based upon aerial imagery, namely, creating from aerial imagery computer representations of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural and design features of buildings and other residential, commercial and industrial structures, vegetation and terrain obtained from aerial imagery for use by professionals in the fields of insurance, finance, real estate, assessment, construction, and public safety and planning and infrastructure management; providing information and analysis relating to roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural and design features of buildings and other residential, commercial and industrial structures, vegetation and terrain obtained from aerial imagery for use by professionals in the fields of insurance, finance, real estate, assessment, construction, and public safety and planning and infrastructure management; providing temporary use of on-line nondownloadable software for photogrammetric analysis; providing online application services featuring software for use in generating damage assessments, cost estimates, material lists, and proposals for construction and repair of buildings and other residential, commercial and industrial structures, and for use in ordering materials from building material suppliers; providing information and analysis relating to measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural and design features of buildings and other residential, commercial and industrial structures, vegetation and terrain made on orthogonal and oblique imagery for purposes of construction and repair by third parties.

Goods & Services

Downloadable construction and repair reports and databases regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; downloadable condition and damage assessment reports and databases regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers Printed construction and repair reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; printed condition and damage assessment reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers Preparation of informational reports for others in the field of construction and repair regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; preparation of informational reports for others in the field of condition and damage assessment regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers Providing financial assessment of condition and damage regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers Providing construction and repair data and information regarding buildings and other structures in the nature of residential structures, commercial structures, industrial structures, and farm structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; providing data and information regarding damage to and condition of buildings and other structures in the nature of residential structures, commercial structures, industrial structures, and farm structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers for construction, repair, and maintenance purposes Digital imaging services; aerial imagery services; providing online, non-downloadable construction and repair reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; providing online, non-downloadable condition and damage assessment reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers Providing computer modeling services based upon aerial imagery, namely, creating from aerial imagery computer representations of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain; providing measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain obtained from aerial imagery for use by professionals in the fields of insurance, finance, real estate, assessment, construction, and public safety and planning and infrastructure management; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for photogrammetric analysis; providing online application services in the nature of application service providers featuring software for use in generating condition and damage assessments, cost estimates, material lists, and proposals for construction and repair of buildings and other structures, and for ordering materials from building material suppliers; providing measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain made on orthogonal and oblique imagery for purposes of construction and repair by third parties

Abstract

A process for locating real estate parcels for a user comprises accessing a library of parceled real estate image data to identify objects and features in a plurality of parcels identified by the user as having a feature of interest. A predictivemodel is constructed and applied to a geographic region selected by the user to generate a customized output of real estate parcels predicted to have the feature of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 16/29 - Geographical information databases
• G06N 3/02 - Neural networks
• G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes

Abstract

A process for locating real estate parcels for a user comprises accessing a library of parceled real estate image data to identify objects and features in a plurality of parcels identified by the user as having a feature of interest. A predictive model is constructed and applied to a geographic region selected by the user to generate a customized output of real estate parcels predicted to have the feature of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/16 - Real estate
• G06N 3/02 - Neural networks
• G06F 16/29 - Geographical information databases
• G06F 16/583 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
• G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
• G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes

Goods & Services

(1) Providing construction and repair data, information and reports regarding buildings and other residential, commercial and industrial structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies and infrastructure managers; providing damage assessment data, information and reports regarding buildings and other residential, commercial and industrial structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies and infrastructure managers (2) Digital imaging services; aerial imagery services (3) Providing computer modeling services based upon aerial imagery, namely, creating from aerial imagery computer representations of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural and design features of buildings and other residential, commercial and industrial structures, vegetation and terrain obtained from aerial imagery for use by professionals in the fields of insurance, finance, real estate, assessment, construction, and public safety and planning and infrastructure management; providing information and analysis relating to roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural and design features of buildings and other residential, commercial and industrial structures, vegetation and terrain obtained from aerial imagery for use by professionals in the fields of insurance, finance, real estate, assessment, construction, and public safety and planning and infrastructure management; providing temporary use of on-line non- downloadable software for photogrammetric analysis; providing online application services featuring software for use in generating damage assessments, cost estimates, material lists, and proposals for construction and repair of buildings and other residential, commercial and industrial structures, and for ordering materials from building material suppliers; providing information and analysis relating to measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural and design features of buildings and other residential, commercial and industrial structures, vegetation and terrain made on orthogonal and oblique imagery for purposes of construction and repair by third parties

Goods & Services

Business information services; Business information services, namely, providing data, information and reports directed to the health or condition of trees and vegetation for care and maintenance purposes through the use of aerial photograph for commercial purposes Software services, namely, software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in assessing the health or condition of trees and vegetation for care and maintenance purposes

Abstract

A device includes: an image data receiving component operable to receive multiband image data of a geographic region; a surface index generation component operable to generate a surface index based on at least a portion of the received multiband image data; a classification component operable generate a land cover classification based on the surface index; a segment data receiving component operable to receive segment data relating to at least a portion of the geographic region; a zonal statistics component operable generate a segment land cover classification based on the land cover classification and the segment data; a feature data receiving component operable to receive feature data; a feature index generation component operable to generate a feature index based on the received feature data; and a catalog component operable to generate a segment feature index based on the feature index and the segment land cover classification.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

Abstract

A method is provided that includes storing a plurality of data items in a data aggregation system. Each of the plurality of data items is associated with one or more location identifiers indicating a particular point on the earth. The method further includes receiving, by at least one processor, a query indicating a geographic location. Data items having associated location identifiers matching the received geographic location are retrieved from the data aggregation system. The method further includes outputting the retrieved data items.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
• G06F 16/29 - Geographical information databases

Goods & Services

Downloadable construction and repair reports and databases regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; downloadable condition and damage assessment reports and databases regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers Printed construction and repair reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; printed condition and damage assessment reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers Preparation of financial reports for others in the field of construction and repair regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; preparation of financial reports for others in the field of condition and damage assessment regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers Providing financial assessment of condition and damage regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers Providing construction and repair data and information regarding buildings and other structures in the nature of residential structures, commercial structures, and industrial structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; Providing data and information regarding damage to and condition of buildings and other structures in the nature of residential structures, commercial structures, and industrial structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers for construction, repair, and maintenance purposes Digital imaging services; Aerial imagery services; Educational services, namely, conducting conferences and workshops in the field of geo-referenced, orthogonal, and oblique aerial imaging; providing online, non-downloadable construction and repair reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; providing online, non-downloadable condition and damage assessment reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers Providing computer modeling services based upon aerial imagery, namely, creating from aerial imagery computer representations of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain; Providing measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain obtained from aerial imagery for use by professionals in the fields of insurance, finance, real estate, assessment, construction, and public safety and planning and infrastructure management; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for photogrammetric analysis; Providing online application services in the nature of application service providers featuring software for use in generating condition and damage assessments, cost estimates, material lists, and proposals for construction and repair of buildings and other structures, and for ordering materials from building material suppliers; Providing measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain made on orthogonal and oblique imagery for purposes of construction and repair by third parties

Goods & Services

Downloadable construction and repair reports and databases regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; downloadable condition and damage assessment reports and databases regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers Printed construction and repair reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; printed condition and damage assessment reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers Preparation of financial reports for others in the field of construction and repair regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; preparation of financial reports for others in the field of condition and damage assessment regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers Providing financial assessment of condition and damage regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers Providing construction and repair data and information regarding buildings and other structures in the nature of residential structures, commercial structures, industrial structures, and farm structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; Providing data and information regarding damage to and condition of buildings and other structures in the nature of residential structures, commercial structures, industrial structures, and farm structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers for construction, repair, and maintenance purposes Digital imaging services; Aerial imagery services; providing online, non-downloadable construction and repair reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers; providing online, non-downloadable condition and damage assessment reports regarding buildings and other structures to homeowners, contractors, insurance adjusters, insurance companies, and infrastructure managers Providing computer modeling services based upon aerial imagery, namely, creating from aerial imagery computer representations of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain; Providing measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain obtained from aerial imagery for use by professionals in the fields of insurance, finance, real estate, assessment, construction, and public safety and planning and infrastructure management; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for photogrammetric analysis; Providing online application services in the nature of application service providers featuring software for use in generating condition and damage assessments, cost estimates, material lists, and proposals for construction and repair of buildings and other structures, and for ordering materials from building material suppliers; Providing measurements of roofs, walls, windows, solar panels, other architectural or design features of buildings or other structures, vegetation, or terrain made on orthogonal and oblique imagery for purposes of construction and repair by third parties

Goods & Services

(1) Downloadable image files featuring aerial imagery; Downloadable image files featuring images of the earth's surface, geographic areas, buildings and other residential, commercial and industrial structures; Downloadable photographs; Geo-referenced imagery, namely, downloadable image files featuring aerial imagery and satellite imagery; Downloadable data, namely, geospatial information and data, for use across industries including roofing, construction, real estate, HVAC, solar, insurance, and county government (2) Ultra-high-resolution aerial photo imagery; Geo-referenced images, namely, aerial photos; Reports and printed materials containing data, namely, geospatial information and data, for use across industries including roofing, construction, real estate, HVAC, solar, insurance, and county government (1) Remote measuring services for the exterior features of buildings, properties, and structures using ultrahigh resolution aerial imagery to support accurate measurement and property condition assessment and preparing related reports and data for use across industries including roofing, construction, real estate, HVAC, solar, insurance, and county government; Computer modeling services and machine learning services in the nature of a platform as a services (PAAS) featuring software platforms for providing computer representations of geographic locations created from aerial imagery in the field of geo-referenced imaging; Providing information on computer technology and providing scientific analysis of computer data relating to detailed remote measurements and feature extractions of roofs, other structural elements of buildings, and surrounding land, using aerial imagery for purposes of construction, change detection, property condition, and repair by third parties; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for photogrammetric analysis

Abstract

A device includes an image data receiving component, a vegetation index generation component, a spatial structure variance generation component, a classification component and a water budget component. The image data receiving component receives multiband image data of a geographic region. The vegetation index generation component generates a vegetation index based on the received multiband image data. The spatial structure variance generation component generates a spatial structure variance image band based on the received multiband image data. The classification component generates a land cover classification based on the received multiband image data, the vegetation index and the spatial structure variance image band. The water budget component generates a water budget of a portion of the geographic region based on the land cover classification.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06K 9/52 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image by deriving mathematical or geometrical properties from the whole image
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
• G06T 7/40 - Analysis of texture
• G06Q 50/06 - Energy or water supply
• G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism

Abstract

A device includes an image data receiving processor, a well site data receiving processor, a zonal statistics processor and a vent flare calculator. The image data receiving processor receives image data of a geographic region around and including a well site. The well site data receiving processor receives well site location data of a location of the well site and generates well pad location data of a location of a well pad including the well site. The zonal statistics processor generates pixel data from the well pad location. The vent flare calculator calculates a volume of flared gas and based on the pixel data.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/00 - Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells

Goods & Services

business information services; business information services, namely, providing data, information and reports directed to the health or condition of trees and vegetation for care and maintenance purposes through the use of aerial photography for commercial purposes software services, namely, software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in assessing the health or condition of trees and vegetation for care and maintenance purposes

Goods & Services

Remote measuring services for the exterior features of buildings, properties, and structures using ultra-high resolution aerial imagery to support accurate measurement and property condition assessment and preparing related reports and data for use across industries including roofing, construction, real estate, HVAC, solar, insurance, and county government; Computer modeling services and machine learning services in the nature of a platform as a services (PAAS) featuring software platforms for providing computer representations of geographic locations created from aerial imagery in the field of geo-referenced imaging; Providing information on computer technology and providing scientific analysis of computer data relating to detailed remote measurements and feature extractions of roofs, other structural elements of buildings, and surrounding land, using aerial imagery for purposes of construction, change detection, property condition, and repair by third parties; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for photogrammetric analysis

Abstract

A device includes an image data receiving component, a vegetation index generation component, a GLC matrix component, a plurality of classifying components and a voting component. The image data receiving component receives multiband image data of a geographic region. The vegetation index generation component generates a normalized difference vegetation index based on the received multiband image data. The GLC matrix component generates a grey level co-occurrence matrix image band based on the received multiband image data. The classifying components generate land cover classifications based on the received multiband image data, the normalized difference vegetation index and the grey level co-occurrence matrix image band. The voting component generates a final land cover classification based a majority vote of the land cover classifications.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image

Goods & Services

(1) Application service provider featuring software for use in generating material lists and proposals for exterior construction and repair, and for ordering materials from building material suppliers

Abstract

Automatic roof identification systems and methods are described. Example embodiments include a roof estimation system configured to automatically detect a roof in a target image of a building having a roof. In one embodiment, automatically detecting a roof in a target image includes training one or more artificial intelligence systems to identify likely roof sections of an image. The artificial intelligence systems are trained on historical image data or an operator-specified region of interest within the target image. Then, a likely outline of the roof in the target image can be determined based on the trained artificial intelligence systems. The likely roof outline can be used to generate a roof estimate report. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
• G06K 9/66 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means using simultaneous comparisons or correlations of the image signals with a plurality of references, e.g. resistor matrix references adjustable by an adaptive method, e.g. learning

Abstract

The present disclosure proposes computer-based systems and methods for determining, for an application, the most relevant subset of images across a number of sources of images by identifying images over multiple image providers, aggregating image collection over those images that are candidates for use, evaluating candidate images based on comparing image metadata against customizable image preference criteria, and producing a set of images to be selected either by a user or by a computer for use in the application.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled

Abstract

The present disclosure proposes computer-based systems and methods for determining, for an application, the most relevant subset of images across a number of sources of images by identifying images over multiple image providers, aggregating image collection over those images that are candidates for use, evaluating candidate images based on comparing image metadata against customizable image preference criteria, and producing a set of images to be selected either by a user or by a computer for use in the application.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

Abstract

Automatic roof identification systems and methods are described. Example embodiments include a roof estimation system configured to automatically detect a roof in a target image of a building having a roof. In one embodiment, automatically detecting a roof in a target image includes training one or more artificial intelligence systems to identify likely roof sections of an image. The artificial intelligence systems are trained on historical image data or an operator-specified region of interest within the target image. Then, a likely outline of the roof in the target image can be determined based on the trained artificial intelligence systems. The likely roof outline can be used to generate a roof estimate report. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

Abstract

User interface systems and methods for roof estimation are described. Example embodiments include a roof estimation system that provides a user interface configured to facilitate roof model generation based on one or more aerial images of a building roof. In one embodiment, roof model generation includes image registration, image lean correction, roof section pitch determination, wire frame model construction, and/or roof model review. The described user interface provides user interface controls that may be manipulated by an operator to perform at least some of the functions of roof model generation. In one embodiment, the user interface provides user interface controls that facilitate the determination of pitch of one or more sections of a building roof. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/50 - Computer-aided design
• G06F 17/10 - Complex mathematical operations
• G06F 7/60 - Methods or arrangements for performing computations using a digital non-denominational number representation, i.e. number representation without radixComputing devices using combinations of denominational and non-denominational quantity representations
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints

Abstract

User interface systems and methods for roof estimation are described. Example embodiments include a roof estimation system that provides a user interface configured to facilitate roof model generation based on one or more aerial images of a building roof. In one embodiment, roof model generation includes image registration, image lean correction, roof section pitch determination, wire frame model construction, and/or roof model review. The described user interface provides user interface controls that may be manipulated by an operator to perform at least some of the functions of roof model generation. The user interface is further configured to concurrently display roof features onto multiple images of a roof. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/50 - Computer-aided design
• G06F 17/10 - Complex mathematical operations
• G06F 7/60 - Methods or arrangements for performing computations using a digital non-denominational number representation, i.e. number representation without radixComputing devices using combinations of denominational and non-denominational quantity representations
• G06T 11/60 - Editing figures and textCombining figures or text
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for a property management system that runs on a smartphone and allows users to identify and track information on one or more properties and to receive property updates from the server. Systems and methods are also disclosed that use the orientation of and images captured by a smartphone camera to identify a facet of an object and to determine its pitch.

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for a property management system that runs on a smartphone and allows users to identify and track information on one or more properties and to receive property updates from the server. Systems and methods are also disclosed that use the orientation of and images captured by a smartphone camera to identify a facet of an object and to determine its pitch.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/16 - Real estate
• G06Q 10/10 - Office automationTime management

Abstract

Image analysis systems are disclosed, including a system for determining a pitch of a section of a roof of a structure by analyzing one or more images showing the roof, at least one of the one or more image showing the roof obtained with a mobile user device and captured by a user on the ground; receiving a marker from the user identifying a facet of a roof, the marker adjustable to indicate an angle of the facet of the roof; calculating the pitch of the facet of the roof using the indicated angle; using an orientation value to adjust the calculated pitch of the facet of the roof; and, in some implementations, generating a roof estimate report including one or more image showing the roof of the structure and the adjusted calculated pitch of the fact of the roof of the structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/26 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for testing the alignment of axes
• G06Q 50/08 - Construction
• G06Q 50/16 - Real estate
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes
• G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information

Abstract

Image analysis systems are disclosed, including a system for determining a pitch of a section of a roof of a structure by analyzing one or more images showing the roof, at least one of the one or more image showing the roof obtained with a mobile user device and captured by a user on the ground; receiving a marker from the user identifying a facet of a roof, the marker adjustable to indicate an angle of the facet of the roof; calculating the pitch of the facet of the roof using the indicated angle; using an orientation value to adjust the calculated pitch of the facet of the roof; and, in some implementations, generating a roof estimate report including one or more image showing the roof of the structure and the adjusted calculated pitch of the fact of the roof of the structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/26 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for testing the alignment of axes
• G06F 16/178 - Techniques for file synchronisation in file systems
• G06Q 50/163 - Real estate management
• G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
• H04W 4/30 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes

Abstract

System and methods for performing a risk management assessment of a property using at least aerial imagery of the property and additional data about the property that is evaluated against risk management criteria. Data acquired through aerial imagery includes identifying buildings and floor area of the buildings, condition of the buildings including roof and exterior walls, and identifying other property hazards. Additional data may include property information coming from multiple sources including city and County governments, contractors and insurance companies. The resulting risk management assessment may be used to settle insurance claims and to determine insurance products and premium rates offered on the property.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 40/08 - Insurance

Abstract

System and methods for performing a risk management assessment of a property using at least aerial imagery of the property and additional data about the property that is evaluated against risk management criteria. Data acquired through aerial imagery includes identifying buildings and floor area of the buildings, condition of the buildings including roof and exterior walls, and identifying other property hazards. Additional data may include property information coming from multiple sources including city and County governments, contractors and insurance companies. The resulting risk management assessment may be used to settle insurance claims and to determine insurance products and premium rates offered on the property.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
• G06F 7/60 - Methods or arrangements for performing computations using a digital non-denominational number representation, i.e. number representation without radixComputing devices using combinations of denominational and non-denominational quantity representations
• G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor

Abstract

The present disclosure proposes systems and methods to create an integrated centralized database that aggregates repair material and labor cost data by geographic area in real time and provides a repair cost estimating platform based on data collected from various data sources including directly from roofing contractors who have recently performed repairs.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for a property management system that runs on a smartphone and allows users to identify and track information on one or more properties and to receive property updates from the server. Systems and methods are also disclosed that use the orientation of and images captured by a smartphone camera to identify a facet of an object and to determine its pitch.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/16 - Real estate
• G06Q 10/10 - Office automationTime management

Goods & Services

Providing roofing construction and repair data, information and reports to homeowners, contractors and insurance companies. Providing computer representations of geographic locations created from aerial imagery; providing information and analysis relating to measurements of roofs and other structural elements of buildings using aerial imagery for purposes of construction and repair by third parties; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for photogrammetric analysis.

Abstract

The present disclosure proposes systems and methods to create an integrated centralized database that aggregates repair material and labor cost data by geographic area in real time and provides a repair cost estimating platform based on data collected from various data sources including directly from roofing contractors who have recently performed repairs.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• G06Q 30/0204 - Market segmentation
• G06Q 30/0201 - Market modellingMarket analysisCollecting market data

Abstract

A statistical point pattern matching technique is used to match corresponding points selected from two or more views of a roof of a building. The technique entails statistically selecting points from each of orthogonal and oblique aerial views of a roof, generating radial point patterns for each aerial view, calculating the origin of each point pattern, representing the shape of the point pattern as a radial function, and Fourier-transforming the radial function to produce a feature space plot. A feature profile correlation function can then be computed to relate the point match sets. From the correlation results, a vote occupancy table can be generated to help evaluate the variance of the point match sets, indicating, with high probability, which sets of points are most likely to match one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators

Abstract

A statistical point pattern matching technique is used to match corresponding points selected from two or more views of a roof of a building. The technique entails statistically selecting points from each of orthogonal and oblique aerial views of a roof, generating radial point patterns for each aerial view, calculating the origin of each point pattern, representing the shape of the point pattern as a radial function, and Fourier-transforming the radial function to produce a feature space plot. A feature profile correlation function can then be computed to relate the point match sets. From the correlation results, a vote occupancy table can be generated to help evaluate the variance of the point match sets, indicating, with high probability, which sets of points are most likely to match one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/18 - Complex mathematical operations for evaluating statistical data
• G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
• G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
• G06T 17/05 - Geographic models

Abstract

A statistical point pattern matching technique is used to match corresponding points selected from two or more views of a roof of a building. The technique entails statistically selecting points from each of orthogonal and oblique aerial views of a roof, generating radial point patterns for each aerial view, calculating the origin of each point pattern, representing the shape of the point pattern as a radial function, and Fourier-transforming the radial function to produce a feature space plot. A feature profile correlation function can then be computed to relate the point match sets. From the correlation results, a vote occupancy table can be generated to help evaluate the variance of the point match sets, indicating, with high probability, which sets of points are most likely to match one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06T 17/05 - Geographic models
• G06K 9/48 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image by coding the contour of the pattern
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

Abstract

A statistical point pattern matching technique is used to match corresponding points selected from two or more views of a roof of a building. The technique statistically selecting points from each of orthogonal and oblique aerial views of a roof. generating radial point patterns for each aerial view, calculating the origin of each point pattern, representing the shape of the point pattern as a radial function, and Fourier-transforming the radial function to produce a feature space plot. A feature profile correlation function can then be computed to relate the point match sets. From the correlation results, a vote occupancy table can be generated to help evaluate the variance of the point match sets, indicating, with high probability, which sets of points are most likely to match one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/48 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image by coding the contour of the pattern
• G06T 17/05 - Geographic models
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

Abstract

System and methods for performing a risk management assessment of a property using at least aerial imagery of the property and additional data about the property that is evaluated against risk management criteria. Data acquired through aerial imagery includes identifying buildings and floor area of the buildings, condition of the buildings including roof and exterior walls, and identifying other property hazards. Additional data may include property information coming from multiple sources including city and County governments, contractors and insurance companies. The resulting risk management assessment may be used to settle insurance claims and to determine insurance products and premium rates offered on the property.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
• C01B 21/28 - Apparatus
• G06Q 40/00 - FinanceInsuranceTax strategiesProcessing of corporate or income taxes
• G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
• G06Q 50/16 - Real estate

Abstract

Methods and systems for roof estimation are described. Example embodiments include a roof estimation system, which generates and provides roof estimate reports annotated with indications of the size, geometry, pitch and/or orientation of the roof sections of a building. Generating a roof estimate report may be based on one or more aerial images of a building. In some embodiments, generating a roof estimate report of a specified building roof may include generating a three-dimensional model of the roof, and generating a report that includes one or more views of the three-dimensional model, the views annotated with indications of the dimensions, area, and/or slope of sections of the roof. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/50 - Computer-aided design
• G06T 17/10 - Volume description, e.g. cylinders, cubes or using CSG [Constructive Solid Geometry]
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation

Goods & Services

(1) Providing roofing construction and repair data, information and reports to homeowners, contractors and insurance companies; providing computer representations of geographic locations created from aerial imagery; providing information and analysis relating to measurements of roofs and other structural elements of buildings using aerial imagery for purposes of construction and repair by third parties; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for photogrammetric analysis.

Abstract

Automatic roof identification systems and methods are described. Example embodiments include a roof estimation system configured to automatically detect a roof in a target image of a building having a roof. In one embodiment, automatically detecting a roof in a target image includes training one or more artificial intelligence systems to identify likely roof sections of an image. The artificial intelligence systems are trained on historical image data or an operator-specified region of interest within the target image. Then, a likely outline of the roof in the target image can be determined based on the trained artificial intelligence systems. The likely roof outline can be used to generate a roof estimate report. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints

Abstract

Systems and methods for relating images to each other by determining transform functions between the images and the three-dimensional world coordinate system of the object depicted in the image, without using image acquisition metadata are disclosed. Points of interest are independently selected on each image. An initial transform function is applied to transform the points in the plane of one image to the plane of the other image. A Gaussian Mixture Model is then iteratively applied to the points to determine a best match, which then provides adjustments to the argument values of the transform function which is again applied to the points of interest on each image. This process repeats until the argument values converge to provide the resulting transform function. The resulting function can then be used to identify objects in the images in three dimensional space.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 3/00 - Geometric image transformations in the plane of the image
• G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics

Abstract

Systems and methods for relating images to each other by determining transform functions between the images and the three-dimensional world coordinate system of the object depicted in the image, without using image acquisition metadata are disclosed. Points of interest are independently selected on each image. An initial transform function is applied to transform the points in the plane of one image to the plane of the other image. A Gaussian Mixture Model is then iteratively applied to the points to determine a best match, which then provides adjustments to the argument values of the transform function which is again applied to the points of interest on each image. This process repeats until the argument values converge to provide the resulting transform function. The resulting function can then be used to identify objects in the images in three dimensional space.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints

Abstract

Systems and methods for relating images to each other by determining transform functions between the images and the three-dimensional world coordinate system of the object depicted in the image, without using image acquisition metadata are disclosed. Points of interest are independently selected on each image. An initial transform function is applied to transform the points in the plane of one image to the plane of the other image. A Gaussian Mixture Model is then iteratively applied to the points to determine a best match, which then provides adjustments to the argument values of the transform function which is again applied to the points of interest on each image. This process repeats until the argument values converge to provide the resulting transform function. The resulting function can then be used to identify objects in the images in three dimensional space.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field

Abstract

A wall area estimation system generates an estimated wall area measurement of a building based on the received roof measurements (e.g., those generated by, received from or found in a three-dimensional model of the roof) and a reference distance. The reference distance is a measurement indicative of a distance between the roof and a model ground surface placed on an image of the building where the walls of the building meet the ground. This reference distance may be used to determine how for down to extend the walls of the building (e.g., to a ground level) when building a three-dimensional digital model of the building to aid in generating wall area measurements. The resulting wall measurements, roof measurements, measurements of areas missing from the wall used to generate a wall estimate report, or a combined roof and wall estimate report including various different identifiers indicating the different features and measurements based on the three-dimensional model.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/28 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring areas
• G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
• G06Q 50/16 - Real estate

Abstract

A system generates an estimated floor area measurement of a building based on the calculated estimated total roof area of the roof of the building. This is based on a correlation between the size of the building roof and the size of the building. Typically, the floor area of a single full floor of the building is roughly the size of the roof of the building if the roof were flat with no slope. This in effect is turning the roof into a floor to generate estimated floor area. With additional adjustments to area measurements to account for multiple floors, roof overhang, wall width, internal building features such as walls and staircases, and/or obstructed views of the building in the aerial image(s), etc., an even more accurate floor area estimation may be generated.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/48 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image by coding the contour of the pattern

Goods & Services

providing roofing construction and repair data, information and reports to homeowners, contractors and insurance companies Providing computer modeling services in the field of geo-referenced imaging, namely, computer representations of geographic locations created from aerial imagery; providing information and analysis relating to measurements of roofs and other structural elements of buildings using aerial imagery for purposes of construction and repair by third parties; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for photogrammetric analysis