Aerial roof estimation system and method
First Claim
1. A system for remotely determining the measurements of a roof, comprising:
- a. a computer including an input means, a display means and working memory;
b. an aerial image file database containing a plurality of aerial images of roofs of buildings in a selected region;
c. a roof estimating software program able to receive location information of a building in the selected region and then present said aerial image files showing the roof sections of said building located at the location information; and
,d. a calibration means used to determine the size, geometry, and pitch of the roof sections of said building being displayed.
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Abstract
A system that allows the remote measurement of the size, geometry, pitch and orientation of the roof sections of a building and then uses the information to provide an estimate to repair or replace the roof, or to install equipment thereon. The system includes an aerial image file database that shows aerial images of buildings in a designated area according to address. The slope and orientation images are typically oblique perspective views and top plan views of the buildings in the area. The system also includes an image analysis and calibration feature that enables the viewer to closely estimate the size, geometry and orientation of the building'"'"'s roof sections. The information can then be used to prepare a cost estimate for the repair or replacement of the roof or installation of roof equipment. By simply inputting the potential customer'"'"'s address, the company is able to determine the size, geometry, pitch and orientation of the roof sections of the building at that address, and then quickly provide an accurate estimate to the customer.
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19 Claims
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1. A system for remotely determining the measurements of a roof, comprising:
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a. a computer including an input means, a display means and working memory; b. an aerial image file database containing a plurality of aerial images of roofs of buildings in a selected region; c. a roof estimating software program able to receive location information of a building in the selected region and then present said aerial image files showing the roof sections of said building located at the location information; and
,d. a calibration means used to determine the size, geometry, and pitch of the roof sections of said building being displayed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for determining the measurements of a roof comprising the following steps:
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a. selecting a roof estimation system that includes a computer with a roof estimation software program loaded into its working memory, said roof estimation software uses aerial image files of buildings in a selected region and a calibration module that allows the size, geometry, and pitch of a roof section to be determined from said aerial image files; b. submitting a request for a measurement of a roof of a building at a known location; c. entering the location of a building with a roof that needs a roof measurement; d. obtaining aerial image files of said roof of the building at said location; and
,e. using said calibration module to determine the size, geometry and pitch of each said roof section. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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