Aerial roof estimation systems and methods
US8670961B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2219/004
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
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. The slope and orientation images are typically oblique perspective views and top plan views of the buildings in the area. 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.
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