公开(公告)号：US10032266B1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-24

申请号：US15085430

申请日：2016-03-30

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Taryn M. Madey ,  Sharon Gibson ,  Joshua M. Mast ,  Nathan L. Tofte ,  Chad Junior Turner

IPC: G06T7/00 ,  G06T7/40

Abstract: A siding evaluation apparatus for use in identifying a characteristic of building siding is disclosed, together with methods and systems for identifying a characteristic of building siding using the siding evaluation apparatus. The siding evaluation apparatus includes a protrusion, clip, or other means for removably attaching to building siding by friction or pressure. The siding evaluation apparatus further includes a color chart holder adapted to hold a color chart for reference. The siding evaluation apparatus is attached to the siding and may be adjusted to display the color chart, which may be photographed together with a portion of the siding. Characteristics of the siding may then be determined based upon the captured photograph and a known reference area of the color chart.