Method and apparatus for capturing, geolocating and measuring oblique images
US7787659B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30204
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computerized system for displaying, geolocating, and taking measurements from captured oblique images includes a data file accessible by the computer system. The data file includes a plurality of image files corresponding to a plurality of captured oblique images, and positional data corresponding to the images. Image display and analysis software is executed by the system for reading the data file and displaying at least a portion of the captured oblique images. The software retrieves the positional data for one or more user-selected points on the displayed image, and calculates a separation distance between any two or more selected points. The separation distance calculation is user-selectable to determine various parameters including linear distance between, area encompassed within, relative elevation of, and height difference between selected points.
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