Inspection reporting including a 3D vehicle model
US9454854B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C5/006
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a visual reporting system generates a 3-dimensional (3D) interactive vehicle inspection report comprising 3D model data and inspection data for a particular vehicle. The inspection data, such as recommended repair items, are associated with graphical vehicle sections in the 3D model. Further, additional inspection data, such as instructional videos or inspection photographs, can be provided to a user desiring additional detail. By providing an interactive visual representation of inspection data, the 3D inspection report provides a report that can be customized to provide different levels of detail to different users. In addition, the 3D model can provide a visually compact summary of the inspection data by marking on the 3D model the repair items for the vehicle. Use of the 3D inspection report can raise the likelihood that the vehicle owner understands the need for repair, leading to more repair orders for repair facilities.
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