Remote Vehicle Damage Estimation via 3D Model Overlay

The patent creates a digital copy of the vehicle through photogrammetry techniques, generating a three-dimensional model from multiple images. This digital replica allows automated analysis and measurement without requiring physical inspection by claims adjusters, thereby maintaining evaluation accuracy while significantly reducing processing time.

The patent replaces the mechanical system of manual inspection with an automated computational system. Image processing algorithms and computer vision techniques automatically analyze the captured images and three-dimensional model to assess damage, substituting human physical inspection with automated digital analysis that operates faster and without fatigue.

The patent transitions from two-dimensional image analysis to three-dimensional spatial modeling. By constructing a three-dimensional model of the vehicle from multiple images, the system gains depth information and spatial context that improves the accuracy of damage assessment while maintaining automated processing speed.

The patent embeds multiple levels of analysis within the automated system: initial image capture, three-dimensional model construction, damage detection algorithms, and detailed measurement procedures. These nested processing stages work together to ensure both speed and precision, with each stage building upon the previous one to progressively refine the damage assessment.