Collection of crash data using autonomous or semi-autonomous drones
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method of collecting autonomous, semi-autonomous, and/or other drone data for insurance-related purposes, the method comprising:
- determining or receiving, via one or more processors, a crash GPS location associated with a crash location of a crash scene, the crash GPS location associated with an insurance-related event occurring at the crash scene;
generating, at the one or more processors, a pre-generated flight path for an autonomous or semi-autonomous drone based upon the crash GPS location, the autonomous or semi-autonomous drone being mounted, or held securely in place, on an emergency response vehicle traveling to the crash location;
uploading, via the one or more processors, the pre-generated flight path to the autonomous or semi-autonomous drone;
once the emergency response vehicle arrives at the crash scene, autonomously or semi-autonomously flying the autonomous or semi-autonomous drone in accordance with the pre-generated flight path at the crash GPS location to generate or collect drone data associated with the crash scene;
generating or collecting crash scene or drone data, via one or more drone or other processors, while the drone is flying the pre-generated flight path, or a portion thereof;
determining, via the one or more processors, an extent of vehicle or building damage caused by the insurance-related event from computer analysis of the crash scene or drone data collected while the drone is flying the pre-generated flight path; and
using, via the one or more processors, the extent of vehicle or building damage determined from computer analysis of the crash scene or drone data to facilitate mitigating further damage or for further insurance-related purposes.
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Abstract
A system for collecting vehicle crash data at a vehicle crash site of a vehicle crash is provided. The system may include an emergency response unit that includes an emergency response vehicle and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is automatically deployed from the emergency response vehicle at the vehicle crash site. The UAV may be an autonomous or semi-autonomous drone, and include a processor, memory, and sensor, wherein the sensor collects vehicle crash data (such as image, video, or audio) at the crash site. The system may include a remote computing device and an insurance computing device to process the vehicle crash data collected by the UAV and/or initiate a crash insurance claim. The vehicle crash data may be used for one or more insurance-related purposes or activities, such as handling, adjusting, or generating auto or homeowners insurance claims; crash reconstruction; fault determination; damaged vehicle repair; and/or buildup identification.
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20 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method of collecting autonomous, semi-autonomous, and/or other drone data for insurance-related purposes, the method comprising:
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determining or receiving, via one or more processors, a crash GPS location associated with a crash location of a crash scene, the crash GPS location associated with an insurance-related event occurring at the crash scene; generating, at the one or more processors, a pre-generated flight path for an autonomous or semi-autonomous drone based upon the crash GPS location, the autonomous or semi-autonomous drone being mounted, or held securely in place, on an emergency response vehicle traveling to the crash location; uploading, via the one or more processors, the pre-generated flight path to the autonomous or semi-autonomous drone; once the emergency response vehicle arrives at the crash scene, autonomously or semi-autonomously flying the autonomous or semi-autonomous drone in accordance with the pre-generated flight path at the crash GPS location to generate or collect drone data associated with the crash scene; generating or collecting crash scene or drone data, via one or more drone or other processors, while the drone is flying the pre-generated flight path, or a portion thereof; determining, via the one or more processors, an extent of vehicle or building damage caused by the insurance-related event from computer analysis of the crash scene or drone data collected while the drone is flying the pre-generated flight path; and using, via the one or more processors, the extent of vehicle or building damage determined from computer analysis of the crash scene or drone data to facilitate mitigating further damage or for further insurance-related purposes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A computer-implemented method of collecting autonomous or semi-autonomous drone data for insurance-related purposes, the method comprising:
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determining or receiving, via one or more processors, a crash GPS location associated with a crash location of a crash scene, the crash GPS location associated with an insurance-related event occurring at the crash scene; generating, at the one or more processors, a pre-generated flight path for an autonomous or semi-autonomous drone based upon the crash GPS location, including a length and/or width of the crash scene, or a radius around the crash GPS location, the autonomous or semi-autonomous drone being mounted, or held securely in place, on an emergency response vehicle traveling to the crash location; uploading, via the one or more processors, the pre-generated flight path to the autonomous or semi-autonomous drone, or memory unit thereof; and once the emergency response vehicle arrives at the crash scene, autonomously or semi-autonomously flying under the direction and control of the one or more processors the autonomous or semi-autonomous drone in accordance with the pre-generated flight path at the crash location to collect drone data associated with the crash scene to facilitate using the drone data for insurance-related activity. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A computer-implemented method of collecting autonomous or semi-autonomous drone data for insurance-related purposes, the method comprising:
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determining or receiving, via one or more processors mounted on an autonomous or semi-autonomous drone a GPS crash location associated with a crash location of a crash scene, the crash GPS location associated with an insurance-related event occurring at the crash scene; generating, at the one or more processors mounted on the autonomous or semi-autonomous drone, a pre-generated flight path for the autonomous or semi-autonomous drone based upon the crash location, the autonomous or semi-autonomous drone being mounted, or held securely in place, on an emergency response vehicle traveling to the crash location; and once the emergency response vehicle arrives at the crash scene, autonomously or semi-autonomously flying under the direction and control of the one or more processors mounted on the autonomous or semi-autonomous drone, the autonomous or semi-autonomous drone in accordance with the pre-generated flight path at the crash location to collect drone data associated with the crash scene to facilitate using the drone data for insurance-related activity. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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