Patents by Inventor Mark F. Garringer
Mark F. Garringer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20210341285Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and processes, including a computer process, comprising: determining, with one or more computer processors, attributes of a roof of a real-world three-dimensional building by: creating, with the one or more computer processors, a first electronic line drawing of a first plane of a roof of a building in a first drawing layer overlaid on an image depicting the roof of the building; creating, with the one or more computer processors, a second electronic line drawing of a second plane of the roof of the building in a second drawing layer on the image depicting the roof of the building, the first electronic line drawing and the second electronic line drawing having one or more overlapping lines; and assigning, with the one or more computer processors, one or more non-dimensional attributes to the overlapping lines, the non-dimensional attributes identifying one or more types of roof structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Dale R. Thornberry, Chris T. Thornberry, Mark F. Garringer
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Patent number: 11060857Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and processes, including processes in which first location data is received. Visual access to a first image corresponding to the first location data is provided, the first image including a roof structure of a building. A first computer input capable of signaling a designation from the user of a building roof structure location within the first image is provided. A designation of the building roof structure location within the first image is received. Responsive to receiving the designation of the building roof structure location, a second computer input capable of signaling user-acceptance of the building roof structure location within the first image is provided. Subsequent to receiving the user-acceptance confirming the designation of the building roof structure location, a report of the roof structure is provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2020Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Pictometry International Corp.Inventors: Dale R. Thornberry, Chris T. Thornberry, Mark F. Garringer
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Publication number: 20200386543Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and processes, including processes in which first location data is received. Visual access to a first image corresponding to the first location data is provided, the first image including a roof structure of a building. A first computer input capable of signaling a designation from the user of a building roof structure location within the first image is provided. A designation of the building roof structure location within the first image is received. Responsive to receiving the designation of the building roof structure location, a second computer input capable of signaling user-acceptance of the building roof structure location within the first image is provided. Subsequent to receiving the user-acceptance confirming the designation of the building roof structure location, a report of the roof structure is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Dale R. Thornberry, Chris T. Thornberry, Mark F. Garringer
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Patent number: 10648800Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and processes, including processes in which first location data is received. Visual access to a first image corresponding to the first location data is provided, the first image including a roof structure of a building. A first computer input capable of signaling a designation from the user of a building roof structure location within the first image is provided. A designation of the building roof structure location within the first image is received. Responsive to receiving the designation of the building roof structure location, a second computer input capable of signaling user-acceptance of the building roof structure location within the first image is provided. Subsequent to receiving the user-acceptance confirming the designation of the building roof structure location, a report of the roof structure is provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2019Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Pictometry International Corp.Inventors: Dale R. Thornberry, Chris T. Thornberry, Mark F. Garringer
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Publication number: 20200003554Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and processes, including processes in which first location data is received. Visual access to a first image corresponding to the first location data is provided, the first image including a roof structure of a building. A first computer input capable of signaling a designation from the user of a building roof structure location within the first image is provided. A designation of the building roof structure location within the first image is received. Responsive to receiving the designation of the building roof structure location, a second computer input capable of signaling user-acceptance of the building roof structure location within the first image is provided. Subsequent to receiving the user-acceptance confirming the designation of the building roof structure location, a report of the roof structure is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Dale R. Thornberry, Chris T. Thornberry, Mark F. Garringer
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Publication number: 20190066049Abstract: One form of the present application is directed to a system for the estimation of building materials, which includes a remote terminal associated with a construction product for which can be placed in communication with a server. A measurement data repository application is accessible from the remote terminal and is configured to generate a measurement import page on the remote terminal which includes a category of measurement input field and a measurement value input field. A product pricing data repository is accessible from the remote terminal and is configured to store product ng data and product measurement data, wherein such data can be updated from the server. A generate estimate application accessible front the remote terminal is configured to generate an estimate on the remote terminal in response to the category of measurement, the measurement value, the product pricing data, and the product measurement data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: Remote Sales Force, LLCInventors: Christopher T. Thornberry, Mark F. Garringer, Kail F. Keusch
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Patent number: 10197391Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and processes, including processes in which first location data is received. Visual access to a first image corresponding to the first location data is provided, the first image including a roof structure of a building. A first computer input capable of signaling a designation from the user of a building roof structure location within the first image is provided. A designation of the building roof structure location within the first image is received. Responsive to receiving the designation of the building roof structure location, a second computer input capable of signaling user-acceptance of the building roof structure location within the first image is provided. Responsive to receiving the user-acceptance confirming the designation of the building roof structure location, visual access to one or more second images corresponding to geographic location coordinates of the building roof structure location is provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2018Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Pictometry International Corp.Inventors: Dale R. Thornberry, Chris T. Thornberry, Mark F. Garringer
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Publication number: 20180224271Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and processes, including processes in which first location data is received. Visual access to a first image corresponding to the first location data is provided, the first image including a roof structure of a building. A first computer input capable of signaling a designation from the user of a building roof structure location within the first image is provided. A designation of the building roof structure location within the first image is received. Responsive to receiving the designation of the building roof structure location, a second computer input capable of signaling user-acceptance of the building roof structure location within the first image is provided. Responsive to receiving the user-acceptance confirming the designation of the building roof structure location, visual access to one or more second images corresponding to geographic location coordinates of the building roof structure location is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Dale R. Thornberry, Chris T. Thornberry, Mark F. Garringer
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Patent number: 9933254Abstract: Processes and systems including providing at least one computer input field for a user to input location data generally corresponding to the location of the building; providing visual access to a first aerial image of a region including a roof structure of a building corresponding to said location data, the first aerial image having a first resolution; providing a computer input capable of signaling user-acceptance of a final location within the aerial image; and providing visual access to one or more second aerial images of an aerial imagery database corresponding to location coordinates of the final location, the one or more second aerial images having a second resolution that is higher resolution than the first resolution.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2016Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Pictometry International Corp.Inventors: Dale R. Thornberry, Chris T. Thornberry, Mark F. Garringer
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Publication number: 20180075550Abstract: One form of the present application is directed to a terminal in communication with at least one server via an Internet based communication network, wherein the terminal is associated with a user, and wherein the terminal is structured to execute an estimation and visualization application which, when executed: receives client contact information and a work description, receives a set of measurements for the work to be performed, retrieves at least one photograph depicting a portion of the structure on which exterior work is to be performed, generates a visualization depicting the structure as it will appear after the work is performed thereon, and generates a cost estimate of work to be performed, based at least in part on the work description and the measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Remote Sales Force, LLCInventors: Christopher T. Thornberry, Mark F. Garringer, Dale R. Thornberry, Michael J. Damora
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Publication number: 20170018095Abstract: Processes and systems including providing at least one computer input field for a user to input location data generally corresponding to the location of the building; providing visual access to a first aerial image of a region including a roof structure of a building corresponding to said location data, the first aerial image having a first resolution; providing a computer input capable of signaling user-acceptance of a final location within the aerial image; and providing visual access to one or more second aerial images of an aerial imagery database corresponding to location coordinates of the final location, the one or more second aerial images having a second resolution that is higher resolution than the first resolution.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Dale R. Thornberry, Chris T. Thornberry, Mark F. Garringer
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Patent number: 9329749Abstract: The present disclosure shows creating a first layer and a second layer, in computer memory and substantially overlapping at least a segment of line from said first layer with at least a segment of another line from said second layer. A first non-dimensional attribute is different from said second non-dimensional attribute of the two lines. A user length field enabling a client with said interactive file to override at least one of said length numeric values, where said area operator may automatically recalculate area based on said length field override is shown. Also, providing a visual marker that is moveable on said computer monitor around said aerial imagery region, which may be moved, to more precisely identify the location of the building roof structure is shown.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Pictometry International Corp.Inventors: Dale R. Thornberry, Chris T. Thornberry, Mark F. Garringer
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Patent number: 9244589Abstract: Processes and systems are disclosed for determining attributes of a roof structure of real-world three-dimensional building(s), including providing computer input field(s) for a user to input location data generally corresponding to the location of the building, providing visual access to a nadir image of a region including the roof structure of the building; on the nadir image of the region, providing a visual marker that is moveable on the computer monitor around the region, the visual marker initially corresponding to the location data but which may be moved to a final location, having location coordinates, on top of the building to more precisely identify the location of the building roof structure; providing a computer input capable of signaling user-acceptance of the final location of the marker; and, providing visual access to one or more oblique images of an aerial imagery database corresponding to location coordinates of the final location.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Pictometry International Corp.Inventors: Dale R. Thornberry, Chris T. Thornberry, Mark F. Garringer
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Patent number: 8938090Abstract: The present disclosure shows creating a first layer and a second layer, in computer memory and substantially overlapping at least a segment of line from said first layer with at least a segment of another line from said second layer. A first non-dimensional attribute is different from said second non-dimensional attribute of the two lines. A user length field enabling a client with said interactive file to override at least one of said length numeric values, where said area operator may automatically recalculate area based on said length field override is shown. Also, providing a visual marker that is moveable on said computer monitor around said aerial imagery region, which may be moved, to more precisely identify the location of the building roof structure is shown.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Picometry International Corp.Inventors: Dale R. Thornberry, Chris T. Thornberry, Mark F. Garringer
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Publication number: 20140237430Abstract: The present disclosure shows creating a first layer and a second layer, in computer memory and substantially overlapping at least a segment of line from said first layer with at least a segment of another line from said second layer. A first non-dimensional attribute is different from said second non-dimensional attribute of the two lines. A user length field enabling a client with said interactive file to override at least one of said length numeric values, where said area operator may automatically recalculate area based on said length field override is shown. Also, providing a visual marker that is moveable on said computer monitor around said aerial imagery region, which may be moved, to more precisely identify the location of the building roof structure is shown.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Chris T. Thornberry, Mark F. Garringer
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Publication number: 20140003707Abstract: Processes and systems are disclosed for determining attributes of a roof structure of real-world three-dimensional building(s), including providing computer input field(s) for a user to input location data generally corresponding to the location of the building, providing visual access to a nadir image of a region including the roof structure of the building; on the nadir image of the region, providing a visual marker that is moveable on the computer monitor around the region, the visual marker initially corresponding to the location data but which may be moved to a final location, having location coordinates, on top of the building to more precisely identify the location of the building roof structure; providing a computer input capable of signaling user-acceptance of the final location of the marker; and, providing visual access to one or more oblique images of an aerial imagery database corresponding to location coordinates of the final location.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: Pictometry International Corp.Inventors: Dale R. Thornberry, Chris T. Thornberry, Mark F. Garringer
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Patent number: 8542880Abstract: Processes and systems are disclosed for determining attributes of a roof structure of real-world three-dimensional building(s), including providing computer input field(s) for a user to input location data generally corresponding to the location of the building, providing visual access to a nadir image of a region including the roof structure of the building; on the nadir image of the region, providing a visual marker that is moveable on the computer monitor around the region, the visual marker initially corresponding to the location data but which may be moved to a final location, having location coordinates, on top of the building to more precisely identify the location of the building roof structure; providing a computer input capable of signaling user-acceptance of the final location of the marker; and, providing visual access to one or more oblique images of an aerial imagery database corresponding to location coordinates of the final location.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Pictometry International Corp.Inventors: Dale R. Thornberry, Chris T. Thornberry, Mark F. Garringer
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Patent number: 8515125Abstract: The present disclosure shows creating a first layer and a second layer, in computer memory and substantially overlapping at least a segment of line from said first layer with at least a segment of another line from said second layer. A first non-dimensional attribute is different from said second non-dimensional attribute of the two lines. A user length field enabling a client with said interactive file to override at least one of said length numeric values, where said area operator may automatically recalculate area based on said length field override is shown. Also, providing a visual marker that is moveable on said computer monitor around said aerial imagery region, which may be moved, to more precisely identify the location of the building roof structure is shown.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Pictometry International Corp.Inventors: Chris T. Thornberry, Dale R. Thornberry, Mark F. Garringer
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Patent number: 8401222Abstract: The present disclosure shows creating a first layer and a second layer, in computer memory and substantially overlapping at least a segment of line from said first layer with at least a segment of another line from said second layer. A first non-dimensional attribute is different from said second non-dimensional attribute of the two lines. A user length field enabling a client with said interactive file to override at least one of said length numeric values, where said area operator may automatically recalculate area based on said length field override is shown. Also, providing a visual marker that is moveable on said computer monitor around said aerial imagery region, which may be moved, to more precisely identify the location of the building roof structure is shown.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2009Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Pictometry International Corp.Inventors: Dale R. Thornberry, Chris T. Thornberry, Mark F. Garringer
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Publication number: 20100296693Abstract: The present disclosure shows creating a first layer and a second layer, in computer memory and substantially overlapping at least a segment of line from said first layer with at least a segment of another line from said second layer. A first non-dimensional attribute is different from said second non-dimensional attribute of the two lines. A user length field enabling a client with said interactive file to override at least one of said length numeric values, where said area operator may automatically recalculate area based on said length field override is shown. Also, providing a visual marker that is moveable on said computer monitor around said aerial imagery region, which may be moved, to more precisely identify the location of the building roof structure is shown.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: Dale R. Thornberry, Chris T. Thornberry, Mark F. Garringer