Land Development Patents (Class 705/315)
  • Patent number: 11778089
    Abstract: Various embodiments concern obtaining communication data and generating activity logs. More specifically, communication data such as contact information and call time associated with communications are obtained. The obtained data is then used to generate a report including the time, duration, and project or client associated with communication. Thus, an activity log is automatically generated using the communication data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Certinia Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew James Byrne
  • Patent number: 11727512
    Abstract: A system for estimating space and budgeting requirements for real estate applications provides remote access to a user over a network so the user can receive real estate space and budgeting estimate in real time through a graphical user interface. A processor receives via a graphical user interface the user's select test fit parameters and the user's select property record of a subject property. The processor automatically generates a leasing cost estimate and a construction cost estimate based on the user's select test fit parameters and the user's select subject property record. The processor automatically generates a proposed layout of a floor plan based on the user's select test fit parameters and the user's select subject property record. The processor transmits the generated leasing cost estimate, the generated construction cost estimate, and the generated proposed layout of the floor plan for display in the graphical user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: JONES LANG LASALLE IP, INC.
    Inventors: Wayne Myers, Ann Chambers, Paulette Saunders
  • Patent number: 11388283
    Abstract: Various embodiments concern obtaining communication data and generating activity logs. More specifically, communication data such as contact information and call time associated with communications are obtained. The obtained data is then used to generate a report including the time, duration, and project or client associated with communication. Thus, an activity log is automatically generated using the communication data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: FinancialForce.com, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew James Byrne
  • Patent number: 11158118
    Abstract: A computerized method for analyzing a zoning ordinance comprises converting the text into a raw text format; parsing the raw text format to establish a hierarchical structure; building a network representation of the text of the zoning ordinance; collecting examples of portions the zoning ordinance to be analyzed; building a language model of each subsection of the text of the zoning ordinance; running the language model on each subsection of the text of the zoning ordinance; correlating references to previously translated sections of the text of the zoning ordinance; outputting text of the zoning ordinance as a data dictionary with sections interpreted as machine readable code; and outputting simplified language sentences from the data dictionary. An assembled document comprising at least one of the machine readable code and the simplified language sentences is provided. Associated images can be included in the document. A programmed computer and a medium including computer code for practicing the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: VIVACITY INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Esposito, Geraldine Esposito, Hector Tarrido-Picart, Cade Zacharias
  • Patent number: 11062541
    Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes determining, by a server, a location of a door in an architectural drawing and a room function of a room secured by the door based on an analysis of the architectural drawing, determining, by the server, proper access control hardware to be installed on the door based on the room function, a category of access control hardware, and a predictive machine learning model associated with the category of access control hardware, and generating, by the server, a specification based on the determined proper access control hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Robert S. Prostko, Robert C. Martens, Nick Heitzman, Kristin Day, Martin Madsen, Jason Kornaker, Daniel Langenberg, Brian C. Eickhoff, Scott Baxter, Joseph W. Baumgarte, Benjamin Hopkins, Steve J. Kottlowski, Jacob Scheib
  • Patent number: 10817155
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for determining a suitable building layout for a property. One of the operations is performed by receiving, via a user interface, a selection of a property, and accessing zoning information based on the property. A building envelope is determined and displayed via the user interface. A location for the placement of a suitable building footprint within the building envelope is determined and the building footprint displayed within the building envelope. A building layout is determined that fits within the building envelope. Based on a selected building layout, instructions are generated and transmitted one or more 3D printers to manufacture one or more building structures based on the selected building layout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Mighty Buidings, Inc.
    Inventor: Aleksei Dubov
  • Patent number: 10706465
    Abstract: The present disclosure involves systems and computer implemented methods for performing a connected device-based property evaluation. In one example, system operations include identifying a construction schedule associated with a particular property, the construction schedule including at least one construction event for the property. A disbursement schedule associated with the construction schedule and the property are identified, wherein the disbursement schedule defines construction events that trigger at least a partial disbursement of funds associated with the construction. Connected devices associated with the property are associated to one or more of the construction events, and a set of data characteristics associated with the one or more connected devices are defined that correspond to particular construction events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: The Toronto-Dominion Bank
    Inventors: Roy D'Souza, Roisin Lara Fritz, Jonathan K. Barnett, Paul Mon-Wah Chan, John Jong-Suk Lee
  • Patent number: 10664849
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses that may be utilized for the production of automation assisted elevation certificates are provided. One such method includes receiving, by an elevation certificate application, a plurality of elevation data points. Each of the elevation data points indicates an elevation at a particular location within an area defined between a structure boundary of a structure on a parcel of real property and a buffer boundary that surrounds the structure boundary. A first set of the elevation data points are determined that correspond to a first determined number of the plurality of elevation data points indicating highest elevations. A second set of the elevation data points are determined that correspond to a second determined number of the plurality of elevation data points indicating lowest elevations. A map of a region including the structure is displayed on a user computer device, and the first set and the second set of elevation data points are displayed on the map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Qrisq Analytics, LLC
    Inventors: Elizabeth Lia Valenti, Scott Allen Bolton
  • Patent number: 10600105
    Abstract: A service provider matching system can receive service provider data and preferences, customer data and preferences, and a customer request for service and determine matching scores for one or more matching service providers. Based on a threshold value, the service providers with a matching score above the threshold can be presented to a customer for selection. Upon selection by a customer, an assisted interaction can take place between the customer and one or more selected service providers to agree to particular terms related to a requested service, book a service appointment, and track the progress until completion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Inventor: Rajiv Kumar
  • Patent number: 10238026
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for monitoring and controlling activities of at least one gardening tool (12) within at least one activity zone (14). According to the invention, a monitoring device (16) is provided for analyzing at least one activity zone state of the activity zone (14) and at least one gardening tool state of the gardening tool (12) to control the gardening tool (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Moritz Köhler, Philipp Bollinger, Lukas Bachmann
  • Patent number: 10104835
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for monitoring and controlling activities of at least one gardening tool (12) within at least one activity zone (14). According to the invention, a monitoring device (16) is provided for analyzing at least one activity zone state of the activity zone (14) and at least one gardening tool state of the gardening tool (12) to control the gardening tool (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Moritz Köhler, Philipp Bolliger, Lukas Bachmann
  • Patent number: 9752339
    Abstract: A mixed-use development that includes one or more buildings in an approximate L-shape along a parcel of land wherein one elongate axis of the one or more buildings in an approximate L-shape is positioned substantially parallel to a first edge of the parcel of land. The first edge of the parcel of land may be positioned near a road or sidewalk. A separate building that has an axis that is substantially parallel to one of the axis of the one or more buildings in an approximate L-shape may be positioned near the one or more buildings in an approximate L-shape to form an approximate U-shape of buildings with a green space in the interior of the U-shape of buildings. The green space may be elevated above ground level. A method of designing a mixed-use development is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Inventor: Kevin Newman
  • Patent number: 9202252
    Abstract: Software, databases, computer models, and a series of monitoring devices are provided that are used collectively to optimize farming operations for the purpose of efficiently utilizing the water right associated with the land while recognizing the potential to transfer a proportional amount of the water right in a lease or sale arrangement to other water users. The contemplated system encourages water conservation by allowing those owning water rights to determine the feasibility of changed farming practices intended to maximize net returns and profitability of their overall farming operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignees: SWIIM System, Ltd., The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture
    Inventors: Stephen W. Smith, Donald Sanborn, Kevin France, Lori Wiles
  • Patent number: 9195719
    Abstract: Exemplary water rights analysis systems and methods are disclosed herein. An exemplary method includes obtaining water rights data from a water rights agency database, maintaining a database of water rights data, receiving from a user a search query for water rights data, and presenting the search results on the user device. The exemplary method may additionally or alternatively include displaying on the user device one or more graphical elements on a geo-reference base layer representing one or more water rights data elements, such as a point of diversion change. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Pinnacle Software, LLC
    Inventors: Jesse R. Lassley, Collin J. Green
  • Publication number: 20150142678
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for determining a location for logistics infrastructure using geographic information, including: a geographic information module configured to convert the received text information into geographic information based on geo coding; a geographic information analysis module configured to extract the background information on an area including at least one of the logistics infrastructure candidates from the geographic information database and display the extracted background information on a background map screen; and a positioning module configured to include a network forming unit and a geographic information specific unit which displays specific geographic information which is negatively affected at the location for logistics infrastructure by a specific color to enable a user to determine a location for a final logistics infrastructure candidate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventor: Jeong-Hun LEE
  • Patent number: 9031881
    Abstract: A computer-based method for validating an appraisal report includes receiving appraisal data for a property, receiving property data for the property, verifying the appraisal data meets an appraisal guideline, providing a list of appraisal items that are present in the appraisal data, providing a medium discrepancy amount and a high discrepancy amount for the list of appraisal items, calculating a difference amount between the appraisal data and the property data for each appraisal item, and comparing the difference amount to the medium discrepancy amount and the high discrepancy amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Corelogic Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Benjamin C. Graboske
  • Publication number: 20150058234
    Abstract: Methods and systems for computer assisted valuation modeling are disclosed. In one aspects, an apparatus includes a processor, configured to present a real estate project timeline on a user interface of an electronic display. The processor is configured to display the timeline as one of two types, the first type indicating an as if complete at stabilized occupancy value, the second type indicating an aggregate retail value. In some aspects, the processor is further configured to execute a first module that presents an as is value of unentitled land with the timeline when the timeline is of the first or second type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: Raymond L. Dozier
  • Publication number: 20150058233
    Abstract: Computer implemented application to provide automated answers to zoning and real estate development questions by approaching the complex subject through the creation of modules representing the rules, property and process and accounting for user perspective. Real estate data, spatial data and municipal development codes, policy and zoning rules are transformed and translated into useable data enabling search, calculations, comparisons and visual display. The disclosed system facilitates zoning and/or land use development code impacts on a site selection search or specified location providing instant information about current and hypothetical building mass and use potential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: Leigh Budlong
  • Publication number: 20140201093
    Abstract: A system and method for providing analysis on geocoded objects through collection, distribution and use of information through a user interface which allows the user to visualize the analysis through maps, symbols, text, and colors. In the context of commercial real estate, the system and method provides the user with a visual display and printout which allows the user to make decisions as to where retail locations should be located.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventors: Moye Lynwood Bishop, III, Glenn Arthur Kirbo, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140188740
    Abstract: In some embodiments, scripts may be used to perform parcel data acquisition, conversion, and clean-up/repair in an automated manner and/or through graphical user interfaces. The scripts may be used, for example, to repair geometries of new parcel data, convert multi-part parcel geometries to single part parcel geometries (explode), eliminate duplicate parcel geometries, append columns, create feature classes, and append feature classes. These scripts may be executed in a predetermined manner to increase efficiency. In some embodiments, different combinations of attributes may be appended to stored parcel data. In some embodiments, a tracking application may be used to track information about sources of data. In some embodiments, a tracking application may be used to track which system users are assigned to specific tasks (e.g., in a data acquisition project).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: CORELOGIC SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Brett T. PEARCY, Matthew E. Karli, Charles P. Reynolds, Hugo A. Tagle
  • Patent number: 8768855
    Abstract: Real estate data and municipal codes and zoning rules are transformed and translated into useable data for non-land use experts. Rating systems for zoning desirability and zoning flexibility are presented with user driven weight and priority systems. Disperse data sets related to real estate are marshaled into a coherent database structure for efficient searching and organization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Leigh Budlong
  • Patent number: 8694332
    Abstract: A system for generating a prescription may include a capture module configured to capture information from a plurality of individual cards. At least one of the cards may include medical information including at least a medication and a dosage for a patient. The system may include an information processing module configured to generate a bitmap file associated with the captured information, extract at least a portion of the medical information from the bitmap file using optical character recognition, and assemble the extracted information to generate a prescription data file. The system may include a transmission module configured to transmit the prescription data file to a pharmacy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Nathaniel G. Martin, Paul R. Austin
  • Patent number: 8677230
    Abstract: Methods and computerized apparatus for shared business modeling involving multiple spreadsheet-based business models in a network of computers, report generation involving consolidation from at least two different spreadsheet-based business models as well as report generation involving multiple different spreadsheet-based business models are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Morgan Stanley
    Inventors: Milliken Fernandes, Robert I. Lee, Jr., Dragan Masnikosa, Supriya Samanta
  • Publication number: 20140074734
    Abstract: A water rights marketing system, methods, and products that perform maintaining a listings database including listings data representative of a plurality of water right listings, receiving data representative of a search query for locating one or more relevant water right listings included in the plurality of water right listings, the search query including search criteria defined by a user of the user device, identifying the one or more relevant water right listings having at least one listings data element that satisfies the search criteria, and presenting the one or more relevant water right listings on a display associated with the user device for access by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Pinnacle Software, LLC
    Inventors: Jesse R. Lassley, Collin Green, Michael Bemis
  • Patent number: 8559662
    Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, is an apparatus for fitting a hearing assistance device using a genetic algorithm. The apparatus includes a first population of a plurality of parent sets representing at least one device parameter. A first pair from the parent sets is presented with assistance of the hearing assistance device, the first pair comprising a first and second set. A user selects a preference between the first and second sets. A child set is determined by operating on at least one set of the plurality of parent sets. The child set can include a crossover of the at least one parent set, where the crossover includes an arithmetic or geometrical operation to parameter values of the parent set, or a mutation of the at least one parent set, where the mutation includes replacing a lowest ranked parameter value in the parent set with a randomly generated parameter value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Deniz Baskent
  • Patent number: 8543430
    Abstract: Computer implemented systems and methods for providing customized pricing information based on limited personal data comprising receiving non-identifying demographic information about a prospective customer; receiving non-identifying location information about the prospective customer; receiving non-identifying information about a property of the prospective customer; automatically identifying a comparable segment of existing customers based on the non-identifying demographic information, the non-identifying location information, and the non-identifying information about the property of the prospective customer; automatically determining representative pricing information based on prices paid by existing customers in the comparable segment of existing customers; and generating displayable content comprising the representative pricing information. The displayable content may further comprise comparable rating and products information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
    Inventors: Mike Fields, Robert T. Trefzger, Ramakrishna Duvvuri, Tim G. Sanidas
  • Publication number: 20130238515
    Abstract: A method of generating a cluster housing layout from boundary data of a plot of land, the method including generating boundary lines for subdivision of the plot of land from the boundary data of the plot, subdividing the plot of land with subdivision lines which extend from the boundary lines and which define nodal points where the subdivision lines join the boundary lines or other subdivision lines, arranging a number of lots configured for a first type of cluster house at some of the nodal points and arranging a number of lots configured for a second type of cluster house between nodal points along at least some of the boundary lines or subdivision lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Mazlin B. Ghazali
  • Patent number: 8442920
    Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for providing an electronic document processing system, an electronic document generation mechanism, an encrypted digital certificate generator, a tool for coordinating the processing of electronic documents, a packaging mechanism for finalizing and authenticating electronic documents, a tracking log for recording relevant electronic document information, and a transferring protocol for transferring the ownership of electronic documents. The present disclosure also is directed to an electronic authentication system including an electronic document authentication watermark seal or signature line for confirming a document's signing within the view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Inventors: Paul Rakowicz, Robert Shanahan
  • Patent number: 8423896
    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention includes a land planning tool that maybe used to perform a variety of land planning tasks. The land planning tool may interpret global information systems (GIS) electronic data in conjunction with user-specified constraints to analyze and display a development site, visually indicating developable areas. The user may then use a pen-based device to sketch outlines of land planning objects. As the user sketches, the land planning tool may generate vector geometry stored in an electronic database for use by a variety of computer aided design tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Autodesk, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Davis, Richard D. Howard, Gene Roe
  • Publication number: 20130036031
    Abstract: A land use activities system for monitoring and management of properties and property modifications located within each one of a plurality of jurisdictions. The system has a central database for storing information about each property, the central database enabling each jurisdiction to retrieve, write and modify the information about objects within the jurisdiction and create a jurisdiction database. The information pertains to land use activities in conjunction with a particular geographic location of the selected jurisdictions are any of: permit application for, and review of land use modification, plan review and approval for land use modification, and requests for, and inspection of land use modification for compliance with ordinances and regulations within the selected jurisdictions, as well as address verification and address management of properties within the jurisdiction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventor: Ryan Hutchinson
  • Publication number: 20120328162
    Abstract: Improvements to an installation process for an engineered system involve consolidation of the number of visits to a work site by field staff and/or particular work performed in a given site visit. A site visit manifest is generated to provide electronic documentation of pre-installation and/or installation activity. Various types of electronic information may be generated and/or collected in connection with any of multiple possible phases of a given installation at a particular work site for purposes of generating a site visit manifest. Additionally, different information components of a site visit manifest may be selectively viewed/accessed (e.g., based on different levels of permission or access-rights) to facilitate one or more of review of the work performed, quality, productivity and/or cost assessments of same, and billing functions. Particular examples of improved processes relating to installation of Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) subscriber drops are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Steven Nielsen, Curtis Chambers, Jeffrey Farr
  • Patent number: 8341090
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for optimizing water allocation. In particular, the present invention relates to systems and methods for establishing and querying a database of information for projecting and optimizing water distribution within a county, city or state and providing useful output as a result of such queries. The system and method also provide for exchange of water rights and the output of data in a useful form, such as a map, graph, list, summary or chart. The system and method also provide for water planning based on consideration of various parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventors: David Hornbeck, Dennis J. Coady, Patrick J. Maloney
  • Patent number: 8341089
    Abstract: A real estate management system and method are provided. The system and method provide an integrated system that handles all of the aspects of a piece of property including identification, acquisition, development (design and construction), management, maintenance and disposal. The system may include a five year plan, a sign package, a lease wizard and a work orders module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Ross Stores, Inc.
    Inventors: James S. Fassio, David C. Jones, Gary D. Scott, Glen Boyer, Charlene Iverson, Larry Haller
  • Publication number: 20120089525
    Abstract: A transport and power system having a plurality of tubes or tunnels, a magnetic levitation and linear motor train, and a superconducting power cable. One of the tubes can be an escape, power distribution, and maintenance tunnel. These tubes can be above ground, below ground, at ground, or under water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: Metadigm LLC
    Inventors: Victor B. Kley, Melvin J. Bulman
  • Publication number: 20120054114
    Abstract: A method and system are provided to aggregate real estate data, apply one or more factors based on regulations associated to a real estate development or redevelopment, analyze the projected cost of the development or redevelopment of the real estate in view of the applied factor(s), and determine the economic feasibility of a development or redevelopment project.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Theodore G. Sorensen
  • Patent number: 8078698
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for producing a virtual host. The virtual host is generated. A demographic trait of a user, interacting with the virtual host, is acquired. The virtual host is endowed with the demographic trait, thereby enriching the virtual host to appeal the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventor: Darryl Cynthia Moore
  • Patent number: 7805380
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for optimizing water allocation. In particular, the present invention relates to systems and methods for establishing and querying a database of information for projecting and optimizing water distribution within a county, city or state and providing useful output as a result of such queries. The system and method also provide for exchange of water rights and the output of data in a useful form, such as a map, graph, list, summary or chart. The system and method also provide for water planning based on consideration of various parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Inventors: David Hornbeck, Dennis J. Coady, Patrick J. Maloney
  • Publication number: 20100211512
    Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, JR., Anthony H. Watts, Thomas Baeck, Ron Breukelaar
  • Publication number: 20100138353
    Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the computer implemented method evaluates the sustainability of land development plan. The computer implemented method applies sustainability data to the land planning and engineering design elements of a land development plan to generate sustainability measures. These sustainability measures may include environmental impacts such as carbon footprints, energy consumption, and increased storm water runoff. In addition, the computer implemented method estimates the costs involved in investing in sustainable land development and construction, provides a cost benefit analysis, compares the sustainability of numerous land development plans, and calculates the near and long term effects of sustainable land development on a land site. This real time analysis will allow developers, municipalities, and residents to quantify land planning decisions without expending significant time and money in a cumbersome land planning process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Avinash Srivastava, Steven Kellenberg