AERIAL ROOF ESTIMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

• US 20120209782A1
• Filed: 02/10/2012
• Published: 08/16/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 04/17/2007
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: EagleView Technologies Incorporated
• Original Assignee: EagleView Technologies Incorporated
• Inventors: Pershing, Chris, Carlson, Dave P.
• Granted Patent: US 10,528,960 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 705/306
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/00 Administration; Management
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0206 Price or cost determination based on market factors
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0283 Price estimation or determination
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 40/08 Insurance
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 50/16 Real estate

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. 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.

Claims

1. A method comprising:

receiving at least one image of a building having a roof; and

generating a roof report based on the at least one image.