Automated roof identification systems and methods
US8731234B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V20/176
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
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.
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