公开(公告)号：US08872818B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-28

申请号：US13836695

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Inventor： James M. Freeman ,  Roger D. Schmidgall ,  Patrick Harold Boyer ,  Nicholas U. Christopulos ,  Jonathan D. Maurer ,  Nathan Lee Tofte ,  Jackie O. Jordan, II

IPC: G06T15/00 ,  H04N13/02

CPC classification number: G06T17/20 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/8851 ,  G01N22/02 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  G01N2201/10 ,  G01S7/4817 ,  G01S13/89 ,  G01S15/89 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G06F17/5004 ,  G06Q30/0278 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  G06Q50/16 ,  G06Q50/163 ,  G06T1/0007 ,  G06T7/0002 ,  G06T2200/08 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06T2207/10032 ,  H04N7/185 ,  H04N13/106 ,  H04N13/254 ,  H04N13/271 ,  H04N13/275 ,  H04R23/008

Abstract: In a computer-implemented method and system for capturing the condition of a structure, the structure is scanned with a three-dimensional (3D) scanner. The 3D scanner generates 3D data. A point cloud or 3D model is constructed from the 3D data. The point cloud or 3D model is then analyzed to determine the condition of the structure.

Abstract translation: 在用于捕获结构状况的计算机实现的方法和系统中，用三维（3D）扫描仪扫描结构。 3D扫描仪生成3D数据。 从3D数据构建点云或3D模型。 然后分析点云或3D模型以确定结构的状况。

公开(公告)号：US20170330284A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15665114

申请日：2017-07-31

Applicant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Inventor： Nathan Lee Tofte ,  Kristina Renee Gish ,  Jennifer Chizmar

IPC: G06Q40/08 ,  G06Q10/06

CPC classification number: G06Q40/08 ,  G06Q10/06

Abstract: An server that facilitates efficient and convenient processing of an insurance claim. The claim processing application can receive text, image, and audio data associated with the insurance claim. Using the received data, a model of the user's vehicle and the scene of the accident are generated and displayed on the user's mobile device. Damaged portions of the user's vehicle can be identified automatically or by the user. Damage can be tagged using the mobile device and additional data can be provided by the user and associated with each tag. The server's claim processing application can be used to provide a preliminary claim assessment, submit a completed insurance claim application to an insurance provider, and/or process the insurance claim.

公开(公告)号：US08931144B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US13804984

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Inventor： James M. Freeman ,  Roger D. Schmidgall ,  Brian N. Harvey ,  Nathan Lee Tofte

IPC: F16G11/12

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  A63H27/04 ,  A63H30/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  F16G11/12 ,  Y10T24/10 ,  Y10T24/31 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A tethering system for a remote-controlled device includes a tether line having a first end adapted to be connected to a ground support and a second end adapted to be connected to the remote-controlled device. The system further includes an anchor-point disposed between the first and second ends of the tether line, the anchor point having an eyelet for securing the tether line and allowing the tether line to slide through the eyelet during use. The anchor-point and eyelet enable the tether line to flex or bend and the remote-controlled device to maneuver one or more of over or around the target area without interfering with any nearby obstructions.

Abstract translation: 用于遥控设备的系绳系统包括系绳线，其具有适于连接到地面支撑件的第一端和适于连接到遥控设备的第二端。 系统还包括设置在系绳线的第一和第二端之间的锚定点，锚定点具有用于固定系绳的孔眼，并且允许系绳在使用期间通过孔眼滑动。 锚点和孔眼使得系绳弯曲或弯曲，并且远程控制装置在目标区域周围或周围操纵一个或多个，而不会干扰任何附近的障碍物。

公开(公告)号：US08818572B1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US13893904

申请日：2013-05-14

Applicant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Inventor： Nathan Lee Tofte ,  James M. Freeman ,  Brian N. Harvey

IPC: B64C19/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G05D1/12 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q40/08

Abstract: The method and system may be used to control the movement of a remote aerial device in an incremental step manner during a close inspection of an object or other subject matter. At the inspection location, a control module “stabilizes” the remote aerial device in a maintained, consistent hover while maintaining a close distance to the desired object. The control module may retrieve proximal sensor data that indicates possible nearby obstructions to the remote aerial device and may transmit the data to a remote control client. The remote control module may determine and display the possible one or more non-obstructed directions that the remote aerial device is capable of moving by an incremental distance. In response to receiving a selection of one of the directions, the remote control module may transmit the selection to the remote aerial device to indicate the next movement for the remote aerial device.

Abstract translation: 该方法和系统可以用于在对对象或其他主题的仔细检查期间以增量步进方式来控制远程天线装置的移动。 在检查位置，控制模块将远程空中装置“稳定”在保持一致的悬停状态中，同时保持与所需对象的距离。 控制模块可以检索指示远程空中装置附近可能的障碍物的近端传感器数据，并且可以将数据发送到远程控制客户机。 遥控模块可以确定并显示远程天线装置能够移动一个增量距离的可能的一个或多个非阻挡方向。 响应于接收到方向之一的选择，遥控模块可以将该选择发送到远程天线装置以指示远程空中装置的下一个移动。