Aerial roof estimation systems and methods

Details Aerial roof estimation systems and methods Aerial roof estimation systems and methods

2008-10-16

2011-12-13

Craig, Dwin M (Department: 2123)

Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em

Modeling by mathematical expression

Reexamination Certificate

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08078436

ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for roof estimation are described. Example embodiments include a roof estimation system, which generates and provides roof estimate reports annotated with indications of the size, geometry, pitch and/or orientation of the roof sections of a building. Generating a roof estimate report may be based on one or more aerial images of a building. In some embodiments, generating a roof estimate report of a specified building roof may include generating a three-dimensional model of the roof, and generating a report that includes one or more views of the three-dimensional model, the views annotated with indications of the dimensions, area, and/or slope of sections of the 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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