Jason W Watson

US Patent:

7889931, Feb 15, 2011

Filed:

Oct 21, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/255642

Inventors:

Sean E. Webb - Suwanee GA, US
Jason D. Watson - Suwanee GA, US

Assignee:

GB Investments, Inc. - Kennesaw GA

International Classification:

G06K 9/62

US Classification:

382209, 382141, 382218, 382278

Abstract:

The present invention relates to methods, systems, and apparatuses for providing automated vehicle image acquisition, analysis, and reporting. One embodiment of the invention includes a method for providing vehicle damage information to an interested party. The method can include receiving simultaneously captured image data associated with a vehicle. The method can also include comparing at least a portion of the image data with previously stored image data associated with the vehicle. Furthermore, the method can include based at least in part on the comparison of the portion of image data with previously stored image data associated with the vehicle, determining whether damage to the vehicle exists. In addition, the method can include outputting an indicator of whether damage to the vehicle exists.