公开(公告)号：US09489696B1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US14966226

申请日：2015-12-11

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Nathan L. Tofte

IPC: G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/62 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G06F17/5004 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06K9/00637 ,  G06K9/00791 ,  G06K9/6201 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q10/20 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  G06T7/0002 ,  G06T17/10 ,  G06T2207/10004 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods automatically assess claims. A device may receive one or more images of a claimed object, such as a building or vehicle, compare the images to reference images and generate an estimate of financial damages to the object. The device may then generate a claim assessment based on previous comparisons and generated estimates. The claim assessment may be sent directly to a client or to an agent for review and/or processing.

Abstract translation: 公开的系统和方法自动评估索赔。 设备可以接收所要求保护的对象（例如建筑物或车辆）的一个或多个图像，将图像与参考图像进行比较，并产生对对象的经济损失的估计。 然后，设备可以基于先前的比较和生成的估计来生成索赔评估。 索赔评估可以直接发送给客户或代理进行审查和/或处理。

公开(公告)号：US09428270B1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14717025

申请日：2015-05-20

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

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

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C19/00 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/12

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.

公开(公告)号：US09389314B1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US14810188

申请日：2015-07-27

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Patrick H. Boyer ,  Nathan L. Tofte ,  Jackie O. Jordan, II

IPC: G01S15/89 ,  G01S15/10 ,  G01S13/10 ,  G01B7/06 ,  G01B17/02 ,  G01S13/89 ,  G01S7/523 ,  G01S7/28

CPC classification number: G01S13/89 ,  G01B7/06 ,  G01B17/02 ,  G01N29/043 ,  G01N29/265 ,  G01N29/44 ,  G01N2291/0231 ,  G01N2291/02845 ,  G01N2291/0289 ,  G01N2291/044 ,  G01S7/28 ,  G01S7/411 ,  G01S7/523 ,  G01S7/539 ,  G01S13/10 ,  G01S13/862 ,  G01S13/885 ,  G01S15/10 ,  G01S15/88 ,  G01S15/89

Abstract: In a method and system for inspecting the condition of a structure, the structure is scanned with a three-dimensional (3D) scanner. The 3D scanner includes a sensing system having one of a radar sensing device or an ultrasonic detection device. The sensing system detects 3D information about a subsurface of the structure, and the 3D scanner generates 3D data points based on the information detected by one or more of the radar sensing device and the ultrasonic detection device. A 3D model is constructed from the 3D data and is then analyzed to determine the condition of the subsurface of the structure.

Abstract translation: 在用于检查结构状况的方法和系统中，用三维（3D）扫描器扫描结构。 3D扫描仪包括具有雷达感测装置或超声波检测装置之一的感测系统。 感测系统检测关于结构的地下的3D信息，并且3D扫描仪基于由雷达感测装置和超声波检测装置中的一个或多个检测到的信息来生成3D数据点。 从3D数据构建3D模型，然后进行分析，以确定结构的地下条件。

公开(公告)号：US09262564B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US14323626

申请日：2014-07-03

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Bryan Allen Plummer ,  Drew Cross ,  Nathan L. Tofte

IPC: G01B21/30 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T17/00

CPC classification number: G06Q40/08 ,  G06F17/5009 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q30/0278 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06T7/187 ,  G06T15/08 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T2210/56 ,  G06T2219/012 ,  H04N13/204

Abstract: A damage assessment module operating on a computer system automatically evaluates a roof, estimating damage to the roof by analyzing a point cloud of a roof. The damage assessment module identifies individual shingles from the point cloud and detects potentially damaged areas on each of the shingles. The damage assessment module then maps the potentially damaged areas of each shingle back to the point cloud to determine which areas of the roof are damaged. Based on the estimation, the damage assessment module generates a report on the roof damage.

Abstract translation: 在计算机系统上运行的损伤评估模块自动评估屋顶，通过分析屋顶的点云来估计对屋顶的损坏。 损伤评估模块识别点云中的各个瓦楞，并检测每个木瓦上的潜在损坏区域。 损坏评估模块然后将每个木瓦的潜在损坏区域映射回点云，以确定屋顶的哪些区域被损坏。 根据估计，损伤评估模块生成屋顶损坏报告。

公开(公告)号：US09085363B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-21

申请号：US14305272

申请日：2014-06-16

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

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

IPC: B64C39/00 ,  G05D1/12 ,  B64C39/02 ,  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。

公开(公告)号：US20140297065A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：US14305272

申请日：2014-06-16

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

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

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/12

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.

公开(公告)号：US12234827B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-25

申请号：US18392649

申请日：2023-12-21

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Nathan L. Tofte ,  Jonathan Christopher Hull ,  John R. Donovan ,  Richard Jan Tjaden

IPC: F04D15/02 ,  F04D13/08 ,  F04D15/00 ,  G05B13/02 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G08B21/18 ,  H04L12/28

Abstract: A sump pump system may detect and utilize motion or acceleration of water in sump basins when implementing control of sump pumps. To detect the motion or acceleration, the sump pump system may utilize a sensor that is configured to detect motion or acceleration, such as an accelerometer or gyroscope. The sump pump system may identify a water level in a sump basin based on the detected motion or acceleration, which may be compared to a reading or expected signal from the sump pump system's “typical” sensor (e.g., float switch) that is used to detect one or more water levels. In this manner, the sump pump system may detect a malfunctioning level sensor that is used by the pump to detect high-water and low-water marks at which the sump pump activates and deactivates, respectively.

公开(公告)号：US12202507B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-21

申请号：US17962070

申请日：2022-10-07

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Brian M. Fields ,  Nathan L. Tofte ,  Aaron C. Williams ,  Joseph P. Harr ,  Vicki King

IPC: G06T19/00 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60W40/02 ,  B60W40/04 ,  B60W40/08 ,  B60W50/14 ,  G01S1/04 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G06V20/59 ,  B60K35/28 ,  B60K35/29 ,  B60K35/65 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G06F40/279 ,  G06Q50/12

Abstract: The following generally relates to using Augmented Reality (AR) to enhance the in-vehicle experience. In some examples, AR techniques are applied to provide AR indications of vehicle safety indicia to alert vehicle occupants to information that may not otherwise be perceptible. In other example, AR techniques are applied to provide emergency vehicle warnings to improve the likelihood of safe responses thereto. In yet other examples, AR techniques are applied to generated personalized outdoor displays, for example, to ameliorate conditions that may impair safe operation of a vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20240395138A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-28

申请号：US18382180

申请日：2023-10-20

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Joseph Robert Brannan ,  Vicki King ,  Brian Mark Fields ,  Nathan L. Tofte

IPC: G08G1/0967 ,  G06F40/40 ,  G06Q40/08

Abstract: Methods and systems for alerting a user of accident-prone locations are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the method comprises: (1) receiving, by one or more processors and from a user device associated with the user, location data and motion data of the user device; (2) determining, by the one or more processors, based upon the motion data, that the user has started a trip; (3) loading, by the one or more processors, an accident density map surrounding a location of the user device based upon the location data; (4) determining, by the one or more processors, based upon the accident density map, at least one accident-prone location within a scope of the accident density map, wherein the at least one accident-prone location meets at least one predetermined criterion; and/or (5) presenting, by the one or more processors via the user device, an indication of the at least one accident-prone location.

公开(公告)号：US20240291785A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-29

申请号：US18443614

申请日：2024-02-16

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Brian Mark Fields ,  Nathan L. Tofte ,  Joseph Robert Brannan ,  Vicki King ,  Justin Davis

IPC: H04L51/21 ,  G06F40/40

CPC classification number: H04L51/21 ,  G06F40/40

Abstract: The following relates generally to using artificial intelligence (AI) and/or machine learning (ML) to identify patentable ideas from company emails. In some embodiments, one or more processors: access one or more email messages; identify, via a machine learning (ML) chatbot trained to analyze text and generate text, one or more patentable concepts in the one or more email messages; compare the one or more patentable concepts to a patent database including published patent applications with respective publication dates on or before the date of database access, wherein comparing includes generating a comparison document indicating at least one difference and/or at least one similarity between the one or more patentable concepts and the patent applications of the patent database, wherein the comparing includes using the ML chatbot; and generate, based upon the comparison, one or more novelty scores for each of the one or more patentable concepts.