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1.

SEMI-AUTOMATIC LABELLING OF DATASETS

      
Application Number 18658748
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-08
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner Tractable Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Daylac, Alexandre
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Hogan, Robert
  • Mcaleese-Park, Nathaniel John
  • Chatfield, Ken

Abstract

An unlabelled or partially labelled target dataset is modelled with a machine learning model for classification (or regression). The target dataset is processed by the machine learning model; a subgroup of the target dataset is prepared for presentation to a user for labelling or label verification; label verification or user re-labelling or user labelling of the subgroup is received; and the updated target dataset is re-processed by the machine learning model. User labelling or label verification combined with modelling an unclassified or partially classified target dataset with a machine learning model aims to provide efficient labelling of an unlabelled component of the target dataset.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
  • G06F 18/21 - Design or setup of recognition systems or techniquesExtraction of features in feature spaceBlind source separation
  • G06F 18/214 - Generating training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
  • G06F 18/23 - Clustering techniques
  • G06N 5/046 - Forward inferencingProduction systems
  • G06N 7/08 - Computing arrangements based on specific mathematical models using chaos models or non-linear system models
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning

2.

REMOTE VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

      
Application Number 18666009
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-16
First Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner Tractable Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Ranca, Razvan

Abstract

A user device includes a camera configured to capture a series of images of a vehicle and a processor configured to receive a first image of the vehicle from a first viewpoint, classify, for the first image, one or more parts of the vehicle captured in the first image, generate, for the first image, a first graphic indicating the parts of the vehicle being displayed in the first image and a display configured to receive the first image and the first graphic from the processor and display the first image of the vehicle with the first graphic indicating the parts of the vehicle being displayed in the first image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 18/24 - Classification techniques
  • G06N 3/02 - Neural networks
  • G06Q 10/10 - Office automationTime management
  • G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle

3.

REMOTE VEHICLE INSPECTION

      
Application Number US2023019082
Publication Number 2023/205220
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-19
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner
  • TRACTABLE LTD (United Kingdom)
  • TRACTABLE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Teh, Yih Kai

Abstract

A method for inspecting a vehicle, comprising capturing one or more segments of video of the vehicle comprising a plurality of parts, identifying, using one or more classifiers, one or more parts of the vehicle captured in the one or more segments of video, generating feedback related to capturing the one or more segments of video and displaying an interface comprising the feedback and video data being captured.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06F 18/24 - Classification techniques
  • G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
  • G06V 10/20 - Image preprocessing
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast

4.

VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR PROCESS

      
Application Number US2023019094
Publication Number 2023/205230
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-19
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner
  • TRACTABLE LTD (United Kingdom)
  • TRACTABLE, INC. (USA)
Inventor Horstmann, Marcel

Abstract

An artificial intelligence (AI) system is configured to receive a series of images of a vehicle from one or more viewpoints, identify, for at least a first image from the series of images using a machine learning model, one or more parts of the vehicle captured in the image using a first classifier for identifying parts of the vehicle and identifying, for at least the first image, that one of the parts of the one or more parts of the vehicle incurred damage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
  • G06V 10/70 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning
  • G06F 18/22 - Matching criteria, e.g. proximity measures
  • G06T 7/143 - SegmentationEdge detection involving probabilistic approaches, e.g. Markov random field [MRF] modelling

5.

VEHICLE INSPECTION USING A MOBILE APPLICATION

      
Application Number US2023019096
Publication Number 2023/205232
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-19
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner
  • TRACTABLE LTD (United Kingdom)
  • TRACTABLE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Teh, Yih Kai

Abstract

A system is configured to capture images of a vehicle, perform, by one or more machine learning models, a visual inspection of the vehicle based on the images, determine, by the one or more machine learning models, inspection results based on the visual inspection and determine, by the one or more machine learning models, a confidence value for the inspection results.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
  • G06Q 30/0283 - Price estimation or determination
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06T 7/143 - SegmentationEdge detection involving probabilistic approaches, e.g. Markov random field [MRF] modelling
  • G06T 7/194 - SegmentationEdge detection involving foreground-background segmentation

6.

REMOTE REAL PROPERTY INSPECTION

      
Application Number US2023019092
Publication Number 2023/205228
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-19
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner
  • TRACTABLE LTD (United Kingdom)
  • TRACTABLE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mariotti, Giacomo
  • Pribil, David
  • Rogers, Thomas

Abstract

A system is configured to receive image data, identify, using a first set of one or more machine learning models, multiple objects related to real property that are shown in the image data, determine a number of unique objects that are shown in the image data and generate, using a second set of one or more machine learning models, an assessment of a state of the real property.

IPC Classes  ?

7.

Remote Real Property Inspection

      
Application Number 18303023
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-19
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner Tractable Ltd (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Mariotti, Giacomo
  • Pribil, David
  • Rogers, Thomas

Abstract

A system is configured to receive image data, identify, using a first set of one or more machine learning models, multiple objects related to real property that are shown in the image data, determine a number of unique objects that are shown in the image data and generate, using a second set of one or more machine learning models, an assessment of a state of the real property.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06V 20/52 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects
  • G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes
  • G06V 20/20 - ScenesScene-specific elements in augmented reality scenes
  • G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
  • G06V 10/70 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
  • G06Q 30/0283 - Price estimation or determination
  • G01W 1/10 - Devices for predicting weather conditions

8.

Remote Vehicle Inspection

      
Application Number 17659681
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-19
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner Tractable Ltd (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Teh, Yih Kai

Abstract

A method for inspecting a vehicle, comprising capturing one or more segments of video of the vehicle comprising a plurality of parts, identifying, using one or more classifiers, one or more parts of the vehicle captured in the one or more segments of video, generating feedback related to capturing the one or more segments of video and displaying an interface comprising the feedback and video data being captured.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 20/40 - ScenesScene-specific elements in video content
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles

9.

Vehicle Damage Assessment and Repair Process

      
Application Number 18303041
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-19
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner Tractable Ltd (United Kingdom)
Inventor Horstmann, Marcel

Abstract

An artificial intelligence (AI) system is configured to receive a series of images of a vehicle from one or more viewpoints, identify, for at least a first image from the series of images using a machine learning model, one or more parts of the vehicle captured in the image using a first classifier for identifying parts of the vehicle and identifying, for at least the first image, that one of the parts of the one or more parts of the vehicle incurred damage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
  • G06Q 10/1093 - Calendar-based scheduling for persons or groups
  • G06Q 30/0283 - Price estimation or determination

10.

Artificial Intelligence Coach

      
Application Number 18303053
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-19
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner Tractable Ltd (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal Kelly
  • Marques, Bernardo

Abstract

An artificial intelligence (AI) system is configured to receive first historical data for an entity related to an insurance claims operation, the first historical data including performance-related parameters and at least one associated performance metric for claims processed by the entity during a first duration of time, wherein the first historical data is parameterized for input into one or more artificial intelligence (AI) models, identify, from the AI model fit to the first historical data, one or more of the performance-related parameters that influenced the at least one associated performance metric, determine, from one or more performance-related parameters, a recommendation to improve the at least one associated performance metric and provide a notification of the recommendation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06Q 10/0639 - Performance analysis of employeesPerformance analysis of enterprise or organisation operations

11.

Vehicle Inspection Using a Mobile Application

      
Application Number 18303115
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-19
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner Tractable Ltd (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Teh, Yih Kai

Abstract

A system is configured to capture images of a vehicle, perform, by one or more machine learning models, a visual inspection of the vehicle based on the images, determine, by the one or more machine learning models, inspection results based on the visual inspection and determine, by the one or more machine learning models, a confidence value for the inspection results.

IPC Classes  ?

12.

Method of Universal Automated Verification of Vehicle Damage

      
Application Number 17806620
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-13
First Publication Date 2023-03-02
Owner Tractable Ltd (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to verification of damage to vehicles. More particularly, the present invention relates to a universal approach to automated generation of a damage estimate to a vehicle using images of the vehicle and verification of a manually-generated damage repair proposals using the automatically generated damage estimate. The present invention relates to verification of damage to vehicles. More particularly, the present invention relates to a universal approach to automated generation of a damage estimate to a vehicle using images of the vehicle and verification of a manually-generated damage repair proposals using the automatically generated damage estimate. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a computer-implemented method of generating one or more repair estimates from one or more photos of a damaged vehicle and comparing the generated estimate(s) to one or more input repair estimates to verify the one or more input repair estimates.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
  • G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
  • G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • G06N 20/20 - Ensemble learning
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
  • G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
  • G06F 40/20 - Natural language analysis
  • G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
  • G06V 10/22 - Image preprocessing by selection of a specific region containing or referencing a patternLocating or processing of specific regions to guide the detection or recognition
  • G06V 10/20 - Image preprocessing
  • G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks

13.

Inconsistent damage determination

      
Application Number 17651686
Grant Number 12412159
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-18
First Publication Date 2022-08-04
Grant Date 2025-09-09
Owner TRACTABLE LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to the determination of damage to portions of a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to determining whether determined damage to a vehicle is consistent with information provided as to the cause of the damage to the vehicle. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a computer-implemented method for determining whether damage to a vehicle, which is determined using images of the damage to the vehicle, is consistent with information documenting the cause of the damage to the vehicle, for example insurance claim data or repair shop proposed repair data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
  • G06F 18/20 - Analysing
  • G06F 18/214 - Generating training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
  • G06F 18/231 - Hierarchical techniques, i.e. dividing or merging pattern sets so as to obtain a dendrogram
  • G06F 18/24 - Classification techniques
  • G06F 18/2415 - Classification techniques relating to the classification model, e.g. parametric or non-parametric approaches based on parametric or probabilistic models, e.g. based on likelihood ratio or false acceptance rate versus a false rejection rate
  • G06F 18/243 - Classification techniques relating to the number of classes
  • G06F 18/2431 - Multiple classes
  • G06F 40/20 - Natural language analysis
  • G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
  • G06N 3/045 - Combinations of networks
  • G06N 3/049 - Temporal neural networks, e.g. delay elements, oscillating neurons or pulsed inputs
  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G06N 20/20 - Ensemble learning
  • G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
  • G06Q 10/0875 - Itemisation or classification of parts, supplies or services, e.g. bill of materials
  • G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
  • G06Q 30/0283 - Price estimation or determination
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06V 10/20 - Image preprocessing
  • G06V 10/22 - Image preprocessing by selection of a specific region containing or referencing a patternLocating or processing of specific regions to guide the detection or recognition
  • G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
  • G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes
  • G06Q 30/016 - After-sales
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance

14.

Repair/replace and labour hours determination

      
Application Number 17650772
Grant Number 12165111
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-11
First Publication Date 2022-05-26
Grant Date 2024-12-10
Owner TRACTABLE LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to the determination of repair operations for a damaged vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to determining repair operations, for example whether to repair or replace parts of a damaged vehicle and associated labour time required, for a damaged vehicle using images of the damage to the vehicle. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a computer-implemented method for determining repair operations that are required to repair a damaged vehicle, using images of the damage to the damaged vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
  • G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
  • G06F 18/20 - Analysing
  • G06F 18/214 - Generating training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
  • G06F 18/231 - Hierarchical techniques, i.e. dividing or merging pattern sets so as to obtain a dendrogram
  • G06F 18/24 - Classification techniques
  • G06F 18/2415 - Classification techniques relating to the classification model, e.g. parametric or non-parametric approaches based on parametric or probabilistic models, e.g. based on likelihood ratio or false acceptance rate versus a false rejection rate
  • G06F 18/243 - Classification techniques relating to the number of classes
  • G06F 18/2431 - Multiple classes
  • G06F 40/20 - Natural language analysis
  • G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
  • G06N 3/045 - Combinations of networks
  • G06N 3/049 - Temporal neural networks, e.g. delay elements, oscillating neurons or pulsed inputs
  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G06N 20/20 - Ensemble learning
  • G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
  • G06Q 10/0875 - Itemisation or classification of parts, supplies or services, e.g. bill of materials
  • G06Q 30/0283 - Price estimation or determination
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06V 10/20 - Image preprocessing
  • G06V 10/22 - Image preprocessing by selection of a specific region containing or referencing a patternLocating or processing of specific regions to guide the detection or recognition
  • G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
  • G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes
  • G06Q 30/016 - After-sales
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance

15.

Auxiliary parts damage determination

      
Application Number 17649601
Grant Number 11900335
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-01
First Publication Date 2022-05-19
Grant Date 2024-02-13
Owner Tractable Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal
  • Hardwick, Stephen

Abstract

A method of determining one or more damage states of one or more auxiliary parts of a damaged vehicle, the vehicle comprising a plurality of normalized parts and at least some of the normalized parts further comprising one or more auxiliary parts. The method includes receiving one or more images of the vehicle, using a plurality of classifiers, each determining at least one classification of damage to the vehicle, each said classification being determined for each of a plurality of normalized parts of the vehicle, determining one or more classifications for the plurality of auxiliary parts using one or more trained models, wherein each classification comprises at least one indication of damage to at least one auxiliary part and outputting the determined damage states of the one or more auxiliary parts.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 10/00 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding
  • G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
  • G06N 3/049 - Temporal neural networks, e.g. delay elements, oscillating neurons or pulsed inputs
  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06Q 10/0875 - Itemisation or classification of parts, supplies or services, e.g. bill of materials
  • G06N 20/20 - Ensemble learning
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
  • G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
  • G06F 40/20 - Natural language analysis
  • G06Q 30/0283 - Price estimation or determination
  • G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
  • G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes
  • G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06F 18/24 - Classification techniques
  • G06F 18/214 - Generating training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
  • G06F 18/231 - Hierarchical techniques, i.e. dividing or merging pattern sets so as to obtain a dendrogram
  • G06F 18/20 - Analysing
  • G06F 18/2415 - Classification techniques relating to the classification model, e.g. parametric or non-parametric approaches based on parametric or probabilistic models, e.g. based on likelihood ratio or false acceptance rate versus a false rejection rate
  • G06F 18/2431 - Multiple classes
  • G06F 18/243 - Classification techniques relating to the number of classes
  • G06N 3/045 - Combinations of networks
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
  • G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
  • G06V 10/20 - Image preprocessing
  • G06V 10/22 - Image preprocessing by selection of a specific region containing or referencing a patternLocating or processing of specific regions to guide the detection or recognition
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06Q 30/016 - After-sales

16.

Remote vehicle damage assessment

      
Application Number 17453018
Grant Number 11989787
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-01
First Publication Date 2022-05-05
Grant Date 2024-05-21
Owner Tractable Ltd (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Ranca, Razvan

Abstract

A user device includes a camera configured to capture a series of images of a vehicle and a processor configured to receive a first image of the vehicle from a first viewpoint, classify, for the first image, one or more parts of the vehicle captured in the first image, generate, for the first image, a first graphic indicating the parts of the vehicle being displayed in the first image and a display configured to receive the first image and the first graphic from the processor and display the first image of the vehicle with the first graphic indicating the parts of the vehicle being displayed in the first image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 40/00 - FinanceInsuranceTax strategiesProcessing of corporate or income taxes
  • G06F 18/24 - Classification techniques
  • G06N 3/02 - Neural networks
  • G06Q 10/10 - Office automationTime management
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle

17.

REMOTE VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

      
Application Number US2021072151
Publication Number 2022/094621
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-01
Publication Date 2022-05-05
Owner
  • TRACTABLE, INC. (USA)
  • TRACTABLE LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Ranca, Razvan

Abstract

A user device includes a camera configured to capture a series of images of a vehicle and a processor configured to receive a first image of the vehicle from a first viewpoint, classify, for the first image, one or more parts of the vehicle captured in the first image, generate, for the first image, a first graphic indicating the parts of the vehicle being displayed in the first image and a display configured to receive the first image and the first graphic from the processor and display the first image of the vehicle with the first graphic indicating the parts of the vehicle being displayed in the first image

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 10/40 - Extraction of image or video features
  • G06N 3/02 - Neural networks
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
  • G06V 10/96 - Management of image or video recognition tasks
  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
  • H04N 5/247 - Arrangement of television cameras

18.

TRACTABLE

      
Application Number 1645669
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-12-07
Registration Date 2021-12-07
Owner Tractable Ltd. (United Kingdom)
NICE Classes  ? 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software in the fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning for use in the vision-based inspection of damages, the identification, analysis and appraisal of repair costs and the automated processing of insurance claims; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for assessing, estimating and appraising damages and associated repair costs for homes, vehicles and other insured items; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for automating insurance claim processing and expediting insurance claims.

19.

Universal car damage determination with make/model invariance

      
Application Number 17303057
Grant Number 11386543
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-19
First Publication Date 2021-09-02
Grant Date 2022-07-12
Owner Tractable Ltd (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to verification of damage to vehicles. More particularly, the present invention relates to a universal approach to automated generation of a damage estimate to a vehicle using images of the vehicle and verification of a manually-generated damage repair proposals using the automatically generated damage estimate. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a computer-implemented method of generating one or more repair estimates from one or more photos of a damaged vehicle and comparing the generated estimate(s) to one or more input repair estimates to verify the one or more input repair estimates.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
  • G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
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  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
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  • G06V 10/22 - Image preprocessing by selection of a specific region containing or referencing a patternLocating or processing of specific regions to guide the detection or recognition
  • G06V 10/20 - Image preprocessing
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  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]

20.

Paint refinish determination

      
Application Number 17303064
Grant Number 12136068
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-19
First Publication Date 2021-09-02
Grant Date 2024-11-05
Owner Tractable Ltd (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

A method, system and apparatus for determining requirements for painting a vehicle, including receiving images of the vehicle, determining, using classifiers, one or more classifications for parts of the vehicle based on the images, wherein each classifier processes the same images and is trained to identify damage to only one part of the parts of the vehicle, wherein each classifier is trained to identify a different part of the vehicle and be generic with respect to a make and model and year of the vehicle, determining, for at least one of the parts of the vehicle, one or more paint areas, wherein each paint area is an area of damage to the vehicle requiring painting, determining one or more operations and materials required to paint at least one of the one or more paint areas and outputting the determined one or more operations and materials required.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
  • G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
  • G06F 18/20 - Analysing
  • G06F 18/214 - Generating training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
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  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G06N 20/20 - Ensemble learning
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  • G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
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  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
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  • G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes
  • G06Q 30/016 - After-sales
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance

21.

Inconsistent damage determination

      
Application Number 17303073
Grant Number 11257203
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-19
First Publication Date 2021-09-02
Grant Date 2022-02-22
Owner Tractable Ltd (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to the determination of damage to portions of a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to determining whether determined damage to a vehicle is consistent with information provided as to the cause of the damage to the vehicle. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a computer-implemented method for determining whether damage to a vehicle, which is determined using images of the damage to the vehicle, is consistent with information documenting the cause of the damage to the vehicle, for example insurance claim data or repair shop proposed repair data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
  • G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • G06N 20/20 - Ensemble learning
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
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  • G06F 40/20 - Natural language analysis
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06K 9/20 - Image acquisition
  • G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
  • G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce

22.

Auxiliary parts damage determination

      
Application Number 17303076
Grant Number 11244438
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-19
First Publication Date 2021-09-02
Grant Date 2022-02-08
Owner Tractable Ltd (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

A method of determining, one or more damage states of one or more auxiliary parts of a damaged vehicle, the vehicle comprising a plurality of normalized parts and at least some of the normalized parts further comprising one or more auxiliary parts. The method includes receiving one or more images of the vehicle, using a plurality of classifiers, each determining at least one classification of damage to the vehicle, each said classification being determined for each of a plurality of normalized parts of the vehicle, determining one or more classifications for the plurality of auxiliary parts using one or more trained models, wherein each classification comprises at least one indication of damage to at least one auxiliary part and outputting the determined damage states of the one or more auxiliary parts.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
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  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
  • G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
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  • G06N 20/20 - Ensemble learning
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
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  • G06F 40/20 - Natural language analysis
  • G06K 9/20 - Image acquisition
  • G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
  • G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce

23.

Repair/replace and labour hours determination

      
Application Number 17303105
Grant Number 11250554
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-20
First Publication Date 2021-09-02
Grant Date 2022-02-15
Owner Tractable Ltd (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to the determination of repair operations for a damaged vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to determining repair operations, for example whether to repair or replace parts of a damaged vehicle and associated labour time required, for a damaged vehicle using images of the damage to the vehicle. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a computer-implemented method for determining repair operations that are required to repair a damaged vehicle, using images of the damage to the damaged vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
  • G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
  • G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • G06N 20/20 - Ensemble learning
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
  • G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
  • G06F 40/20 - Natural language analysis
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06K 9/20 - Image acquisition
  • G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
  • G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce

24.

Undamaged/damaged determination

      
Application Number 17303069
Grant Number 11636581
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-19
First Publication Date 2021-09-02
Grant Date 2023-04-25
Owner TRACTABLE LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to the determination of damage to portions of a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to determining whether each part of a vehicle should be classified as damaged or undamaged and optionally the severity of the damage to each part of the damaged vehicle. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a computer-implemented method for determining damage states of each part of a damaged vehicle, indicating whether each part of the vehicle is damaged or undamaged and optionally the severity of the damage to each part of the damaged vehicle, using images of the damage to the vehicle and trained models to assess the damage indicated in the images of the damaged vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
  • G06N 3/049 - Temporal neural networks, e.g. delay elements, oscillating neurons or pulsed inputs
  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
  • G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
  • G06Q 10/0875 - Itemisation or classification of parts, supplies or services, e.g. bill of materials
  • G06N 20/20 - Ensemble learning
  • G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
  • G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
  • G06F 40/20 - Natural language analysis
  • G06Q 30/0283 - Price estimation or determination
  • G06V 10/22 - Image preprocessing by selection of a specific region containing or referencing a patternLocating or processing of specific regions to guide the detection or recognition
  • G06V 10/20 - Image preprocessing
  • G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06Q 30/016 - After-sales
  • G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]

25.

Detailed damage determination with image cropping

      
Application Number 17303109
Grant Number 11587221
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-20
First Publication Date 2021-09-02
Grant Date 2023-02-21
Owner TRACTABLE LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to the determination of damage to portions of a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to determining whether each part of a vehicle should be classified as damaged or undamaged and optionally the severity of the damage to each part of the damaged vehicle including preserving the quality of the input images of the damage to the vehicle. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a computer-implemented method for determining damage states of each part of a damaged vehicle, indicating whether each part of the vehicle is damaged or undamaged and optionally the severity of the damage to each part of the damaged vehicle, using images of the damage to the vehicle and trained models to assess the damage indicated in the images of the damaged vehicle, including preserving the quality and/or resolution of the images of the damaged vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
  • G06F 40/20 - Natural language analysis
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
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  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G06N 20/20 - Ensemble learning
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06N 3/049 - Temporal neural networks, e.g. delay elements, oscillating neurons or pulsed inputs
  • G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
  • G06Q 10/0875 - Itemisation or classification of parts, supplies or services, e.g. bill of materials
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
  • G06Q 30/0283 - Price estimation or determination
  • G06V 10/22 - Image preprocessing by selection of a specific region containing or referencing a patternLocating or processing of specific regions to guide the detection or recognition
  • G06V 10/20 - Image preprocessing
  • G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06Q 30/016 - After-sales
  • G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]

26.

Detailed damage determination with image segmentation

      
Application Number 17303110
Grant Number 11257204
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-20
First Publication Date 2021-09-02
Grant Date 2022-02-22
Owner Tractable Ltd (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to the determination of damage to portions of a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to determining whether each part of a vehicle should be classified as damaged or undamaged and optionally the severity of the damage to each part of the damaged vehicle including segmenting the input images. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a computer-implemented method for determining damage states of each part of a damaged vehicle, indicating whether each part of the vehicle is damaged or undamaged and optionally the severity of the damage to each part of the damaged vehicle, using images of the damage to the vehicle and trained models to assess the damage indicated in the images of the damaged vehicle, including performing segmentation of the images to create richer input data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
  • G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
  • G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • G06N 20/20 - Ensemble learning
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
  • G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
  • G06F 40/20 - Natural language analysis
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
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  • G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
  • G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce

27.

Paint blending determination

      
Application Number 17301408
Grant Number 11361426
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-01
First Publication Date 2021-07-22
Grant Date 2022-06-14
Owner Tractable Ltd (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to assessing the damage and repairs needed to damaged vehicles. More particularly, the present invention relates to assessing vehicle damage using primarily photos of damaged vehicles and information provided by drivers or insurers, to determine whether vehicle body parts to be replaced or repaired require paint blending. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a method and system to determine whether a part of a damaged vehicle requires paint blending.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
  • G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
  • G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • G06N 20/20 - Ensemble learning
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
  • G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
  • G06F 40/20 - Natural language analysis
  • G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
  • G06V 10/22 - Image preprocessing by selection of a specific region containing or referencing a patternLocating or processing of specific regions to guide the detection or recognition
  • G06V 10/20 - Image preprocessing
  • G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce

28.

METHOD OF DETERMINING DAMAGE TO AUXILIARY PARTS OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number GB2021050009
Publication Number 2021/136940
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-04
Publication Date 2021-07-08
Owner TRACTABLE LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to the determination of damage to portions of a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to determining damage to auxiliary parts of a vehicle from images of the damage to the vehicle. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a computer-implemented method for determining damage to auxiliary parts of a vehicle using images of the damage to the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

29.

METHOD OF UNIVERSAL AUTOMATED VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE DAMAGE

      
Application Number GB2021050013
Publication Number 2021/136944
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-04
Publication Date 2021-07-08
Owner TRACTABLE LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to verification of damage to vehicles. More particularly, the present invention relates to a universal approach to automated generation of a damage estimate to a vehicle using images of the vehicle and verification of a manually-generated damage repair proposals using the automatically generated damage estimate. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a computer-implemented method of generating one or more repair estimates from one or more photos of a damaged vehicle and comparing the generated estimate(s) to one or more input repair estimates to verify the one or more input repair estimates.

IPC Classes  ?

30.

VEHICLE DAMAGE STATE DETERMINATION METHOD

      
Application Number GB2021050014
Publication Number 2021/136945
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-04
Publication Date 2021-07-08
Owner TRACTABLE LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Tee, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to assessing, against reference data and predetermined criteria, vehicle repair work estimates for damaged vehicles. More particularly, the present invention relates to verifying input data detailing the estimated repair work and labour using historical repair work data and assessing the data supplied to support the vehicle work estimate to verify estimates of damage and repair required. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a method for assessing, against reference data and predetermined criteria, vehicle repair work estimates for damaged vehicles.

IPC Classes  ?

31.

VEHICLE DAMAGE STATE DETERMINATION METHOD

      
Application Number GB2021050016
Publication Number 2021/136947
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-04
Publication Date 2021-07-08
Owner TRACTABLE LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The prevent invention relates to assessing the damage and repairs needed to damaged vehicles. More particularly, the present invention relates to assessing vehicle damage using primarily photos of damaged vehicles and information provided by drivers or insurers, to determine an estimate of the damage to the vehicle, and repairs needed to the vehicle. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a method and system to determine an estimate of the damage to a vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
  • G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

32.

METHOD OF DETERMINING DAMAGE TO PARTS OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number GB2021050005
Publication Number 2021/136936
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-04
Publication Date 2021-07-08
Owner TRACTABLE LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Atkas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to the determination of damage to portions of a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to determining whether each part of a vehicle should be classified as damaged or undamaged and optionally the severity of the damage to each part of the damaged vehicle including segmenting the input images. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a computer-implemented method for determining damage states of each part of a damaged vehicle, indicating whether each part of the vehicle is damaged or undamaged and optionally the severity of the damage to each part of the damaged vehicle, using images of the damage to the vehicle and trained models to assess the damage indicated in the images of the damaged vehicle, including performing segmentation of the images to create richer input data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
  • G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

33.

METHOD OF DETERMINING DAMAGE TO PARTS OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number GB2021050006
Publication Number 2021/136937
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-04
Publication Date 2021-07-08
Owner TRACTABLE LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to the determination of damage to portions of a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to determining whether each part of a vehicle should be classified as damaged or undamaged and optionally the severity of the damage to each part of the damaged vehicle including preserving the quality of the input images of the damage to the vehicle. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a computer-implemented method for determining damage states of each part of a damaged vehicle, indicating whether each part of the vehicle is damaged or undamaged and optionally the severity of the damage to each part of the damaged vehicle, using images of the damage to the vehicle and trained models to assess the damage indicated in the images of the damaged vehicle, including preserving the quality and/or resolution of the images of the damaged vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints

34.

METHOD OF DETERMINING REPAIR OPERATIONS FOR A DAMAGED VEHICLE INCLUDING USING DOMAIN CONFUSION LOSS TECHNIQUES

      
Application Number GB2021050007
Publication Number 2021/136938
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-04
Publication Date 2021-07-08
Owner TRACTABLE LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to the determination of repair operations for a damaged vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to determining repair operations, for example whether to repair or replace parts of a damaged vehicle and associated labour time required, for a damaged vehicle using images of the damage to the vehicle, using domain confusion loss techniques. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a computer-implemented method for determining repair operations that are required to repair a damaged vehicle, using images of the damage to the damaged vehicle and domain confusion loss techniques.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
  • G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

35.

METHOD OF DETERMINING REPAIR OPERATIONS FOR A DAMAGED VEHICLE

      
Application Number GB2021050008
Publication Number 2021/136939
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-04
Publication Date 2021-07-08
Owner TRACTABLE LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayek, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to the determination of repair operations for a damaged vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to determining repair operations, for example whether to repair or replace parts of a damaged vehicle and associated labour time required, for a damaged vehicle using images of the damage to the vehicle. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a computer-implemented method for determining repair operations that are required to repair a damaged vehicle, using images of the damage to the damaged vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

36.

METHOD OF DETERMINING INCONSISTENT DAMAGE TO PARTS OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number GB2021050010
Publication Number 2021/136941
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-04
Publication Date 2021-07-08
Owner TRACTABLE LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to the determination of damage to portions of a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to determining whether determined damage to a vehicle is consistent with information provided as to the cause of the damage to the vehicle. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a computer-implemented method for determining whether damage to a vehicle, which is determined using images of the damage to the vehicle, is consistent with information documenting the cause of the damage to the vehicle, for example insurance claim data or repair shop proposed repair data.

IPC Classes  ?

37.

METHOD OF DETERMINING DAMAGE TO PARTS OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number GB2021050011
Publication Number 2021/136942
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-04
Publication Date 2021-07-08
Owner TRACTABLE LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih, Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to the determination of damage to portions of a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to determining whether each part of a vehicle should be classified as damaged or undamaged and optionally the severity of the damage to each part of the damaged vehicle. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a computer-implemented method for determining damage states of each part of a damaged vehicle, indicating whether each part of the vehicle is damaged or undamaged and optionally the severity of the damage to each part of the damaged vehicle, using images of the damage to the vehicle and trained models to assess the damage indicated in the images of the damaged vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
  • G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

38.

METHOD OF DETERMINING PAINTING REQUIREMENTS FOR A DAMAGE VEHICLE

      
Application Number GB2021050012
Publication Number 2021/136943
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-04
Publication Date 2021-07-08
Owner TRACTABLE LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattsson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to the determination of painting requirements for damaged vehicles. More particularly, the present invention relates to determining paint materials and/or operations required to repair a damaged vehicle using images of the damaged vehicle. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a computer-implemented method of generating one or more estimates for painting required to a damaged vehicle from one or more photos of a damaged vehicle, including paint operations and/or materials required.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
  • G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

39.

PAINT BLENDING DETERMINATION METHOD

      
Application Number GB2021050015
Publication Number 2021/136946
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-04
Publication Date 2021-07-08
Owner TRACTABLE LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Horstmann, Marcel
  • Mattson, Bjorn
  • Oellrich, Janto
  • Teh, Yih Kai
  • Chatfield, Ken
  • Kirschner, Franziska
  • Aktas, Rusen
  • Decamp, Laurent
  • Ayel, Mathieu
  • Peyre, Julia
  • Trill, Shaun
  • Van Oosterom, Crystal

Abstract

The present invention relates to assessing the damage and repairs needed to damaged vehicles. More particularly, the present invention relates to assessing vehicle damage using primarily photos of damaged vehicles and information provided by drivers or insurers, to determine whether vehicle body parts to be replaced or repaired require paint blending. Aspects and/or embodiments seek to provide a method and system to determine whether a part of a damaged vehicle requires paint blending.

IPC Classes  ?

40.

TRACTABLE

      
Serial Number 90763267
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-06-09
Registration Date 2022-06-21
Owner Tractable Ltd. (United Kingdom)
NICE Classes  ? 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software that contains artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities for use in the vision-based inspection of damages, the identification, analysis and appraisal of repair costs and the automated processing of insurance claims; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for assessing, estimating and appraising damages and associated repair costs for homes, vehicles and other insured items; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for automating insurance claim processing and expediting insurance claims

41.

SEMI-AUTOMATIC LABELLING OF DATASETS

      
Application Number GB2016053071
Publication Number 2017/055878
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-10-03
Publication Date 2017-04-06
Owner TRACTABLE LTD. (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Dalyac, Alexandre
  • Ranca, Razvan
  • Hogan, Robert
  • Mcaleese-Park, Nathaniel John
  • Chatfield, Ken

Abstract

An unlabelled or partially labelled target dataset is modelled with a machine learning model for classification (or regression). The target dataset is processed by the machine learning model; a subgroup of the target dataset is prepared for presentation to a user for labelling or label verification; label verification or user re-labelling or user labelling of the subgroup is received; and the updated target dataset is re-processed by the machine learning model. User labelling or label verification combined with modelling an unclassified or partially classified target dataset with a machine learning model aims to provide efficient labelling of an unlabelled component of the target dataset.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means