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Method and apparatus for capturing, geolocating and measuring oblique images

US9811922B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2016
Grant dateNov 7, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30204
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computerized system including a computer system running image display and analysis software is described. The computer system displays an oblique image, references positional data for the oblique image, creates a ground plane for the oblique image, receives a selection of at least two pixels within the oblique image and calculates a desired measurement using the selection of the at least two pixels and the ground plane, the desired measurement taking into account changes within the topography of the area captured within the oblique image.

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