Pitch determination systems and methods for aerial roof estimation
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1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
- displaying an aerial image of a building having a roof comprising a plurality of planar roof sections that each have a corresponding pitch;
displaying an interactive user interface control configured to be manipulated by an operator to align with a slope of a first planar roof section of the plurality of planar roof sections in order to specify pitch of the first planar roof section, wherein the interactive user interface control is overlaid on the aerial image of the building having the roof;
receiving, based on alignment of the displayed interactive user interface control, an indication of the pitch of the first planar roof section of the plurality of planar roof sections of the roof of the building;
modifying a model of the roof based on the received indication of the pitch of the first planar roof section; and
generating and output a roof estimate report using a report generation engine, wherein the roof estimate report includes numerical values annotated with corresponding slope, pitches, total area of the roof, identification and measurement of ridges and valleys of the roof, different elevation views rendered from a 3D model of the roof, and lengths of corresponding roof section for each line segment of edges of a plurality of planar roof sections of the roof, wherein the generated roof estimate report is provided for repair or construction of a corresponding roof structure of the building.
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Abstract
User interface systems and methods for roof estimation are described. Example embodiments include a roof estimation system that provides a user interface configured to facilitate roof model generation based on one or more aerial images of a building roof. In one embodiment, roof model generation includes image registration, image lean correction, roof section pitch determination, wire frame model construction, and/or roof model review. The described user interface provides user interface controls that may be manipulated by an operator to perform at least some of the functions of roof model generation. In one embodiment, the user interface provides user interface controls that facilitate the determination of pitch of one or more sections of a building roof. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
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1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
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displaying an aerial image of a building having a roof comprising a plurality of planar roof sections that each have a corresponding pitch; displaying an interactive user interface control configured to be manipulated by an operator to align with a slope of a first planar roof section of the plurality of planar roof sections in order to specify pitch of the first planar roof section, wherein the interactive user interface control is overlaid on the aerial image of the building having the roof; receiving, based on alignment of the displayed interactive user interface control, an indication of the pitch of the first planar roof section of the plurality of planar roof sections of the roof of the building; modifying a model of the roof based on the received indication of the pitch of the first planar roof section; and generating and output a roof estimate report using a report generation engine, wherein the roof estimate report includes numerical values annotated with corresponding slope, pitches, total area of the roof, identification and measurement of ridges and valleys of the roof, different elevation views rendered from a 3D model of the roof, and lengths of corresponding roof section for each line segment of edges of a plurality of planar roof sections of the roof, wherein the generated roof estimate report is provided for repair or construction of a corresponding roof structure of the building. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A computing system, comprising:
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a memory; one or more computer processor configured to execute computer software stored on the memory, that, when executed, causes the computer processor to; display an aerial image of a building having a roof comprising a plurality of planar roof sections that each have a corresponding pitch; display an interactive user interface control configured to be manipulated by an operator to align with a slope of a first planar roof section of the plurality of planar roof sections in order to specify pitch of the first planar roof section, wherein the interactive user interface control is overlaid on the aerial image of the building having the roof; receive, based on alignment of the displayed interactive user interface control, an indication of the pitch of the first planar roof section of the plurality of planar roof sections of the roof of the building; modify a model of the roof based on the received indication of the pitch of the first planar roof section; and generate and output a roof estimate report using a report generation engine, wherein the roof estimate report includes numerical values annotated with corresponding slope, pitches, total area of the roof. identification and measurement of ridges and valleys of the roof, different elevation views rendered from a 3D model of the roof, and lengths of corresponding roof section for each line segment of edges of a plurality of planar roof sections of the roof, wherein the generated roof estimate report is provided for repair or construction of a corresponding roof structure of the building. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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