18523448. AUGMENTED REALITY SYSTEM FOR REAL-TIME DAMAGE ASSESSMENT simplified abstract (STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY)

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AUGMENTED REALITY SYSTEM FOR REAL-TIME DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

Organization Name

STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor(s)

Lee Marvin John Assam of El Paso IL (US)

AUGMENTED REALITY SYSTEM FOR REAL-TIME DAMAGE ASSESSMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18523448 titled 'AUGMENTED REALITY SYSTEM FOR REAL-TIME DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method and system for improving damage assessment by automatically measuring virtual objects within an augmented reality representation of a physical environment.

  • The user interacts with a mobile computing device to position and resize virtual objects within a virtual space corresponding to a physical environment.
  • The virtual objects are positioned and sized to match damaged physical objects within the physical environment.
  • The sizes of the physical objects are automatically determined using the virtual sizes of the virtual objects, which are further used to determine the extent of damage.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various industries such as construction, insurance, and maintenance for accurate and efficient damage assessment.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of manual and subjective damage assessment by providing an automated and objective method for measuring and assessing damage in physical environments.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include increased accuracy in damage assessment, time savings in the assessment process, and improved decision-making based on objective data.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include building inspection services, insurance claims processing, and facility maintenance companies.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be existing augmented reality applications used for virtual object placement and measurement in various industries.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology handle complex or irregularly shaped physical objects in the assessment process?

The technology may have limitations in accurately measuring and assessing damage on complex or irregularly shaped physical objects. Further research and development may be needed to address this issue.

What are the privacy and security implications of using augmented reality for damage assessment in physical environments?

The use of augmented reality for damage assessment may raise concerns about privacy and security, especially if sensitive information about the physical environment is captured and stored. Proper data protection measures should be implemented to address these concerns.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method and system for improving damage assessment by automatic measurement of virtual objects within an augmented reality (AR) representation of a physical environment are disclosed. A user interacts with a mobile computing device to position and resize virtual objects within a virtual space corresponding to a physical environment, which is presented to the user as an AR environment generated by the mobile computing device. The virtual objects are positioned and sized to match damaged physical objects within the physical environment. The sizes of the physical objects are automatically determined using the virtual sizes of the virtual objects, which physical sizes are further used to determine the extent of damage.