Damage prediction system using artificial intelligence

US11430069B1 · kind B1 · utility

Inventors

• David V. Pedersen · Fishers, US
• Neil Pearson · Ottawa, CA

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 14, 2019
• Grant date: Aug 30, 2022
• Expiry date: Apr 6, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04N7/185
• WIPO field: Audio-visual technology
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A damage prediction system that uses hazard data and/or aerial images to predict future damage and/or estimate existing damage to a structure is described herein. For example, the damage prediction system may use forecasted hazard data to predict future damage or use actual hazard data to estimate existing damage. The damage prediction system may obtain hazard data in which structures were or will be impacted by a hazard. The damage prediction system can then generate a flight plan that causes an aerial vehicle to fly over the impacted parcels and capture images. The damage prediction system can use artificial intelligence to process the images for the purpose of identifying potential damage. The damage prediction system can also use a hazard model, the hazard data, and structure characteristics to generate a damage score. The damage prediction system can then use the processed images and/or damage score to generate a virtual claim.