Aerial imaging for insurance purposes
US11568494B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30192
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a computer-implemented method, one or more digital aerial images of a property of a current or potential policyholder may be received. The digital aerial image(s) may be processed to determine one or more features of the property, including one or more features of a tree. A predicted location of roots of the tree is determined based upon the tree feature(s). The property feature(s) is/are analyzed to determine a risk of damage to a structure located on the property, by analyzing at least the predicted location of roots of the tree to determine a risk of damage to a foundation of the structure. Based at least in part on this risk, a risk output is generated that includes an indication of whether action should be taken to mitigate the risk of damage and/or whether insurance coverage should be offered, and/or includes a measure of the risk of damage.
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