Procore Technologies has been granted a patent for a software tool utilizing image matching techniques to compare two-dimensional drawings of construction projects. The tool identifies landmark pixel regions, compares them for similarity, and determines if the drawings depict the same portion of the project. GlobalData’s report on Procore Technologies gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Image matching software tool for construction project drawings
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11841924B2) describes a computing system designed to analyze two-dimensional drawings of construction projects. The system utilizes program instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium to access and process these drawings. By identifying landmark pixel regions that appear frequently across multiple drawings, the system can compare and align these regions to determine the similarity between different drawings. This analysis helps in identifying whether two drawings depict the same portion of the construction project. The system also includes instructions to determine characteristics of candidate pixel regions, compare these characteristics to identify landmark regions, and project and compare drawings in a projection space to assess similarity.
Furthermore, the patent includes a method and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium with similar functionalities. The method involves accessing and analyzing two-dimensional drawings, identifying landmark pixel regions, comparing shared regions, projecting drawings onto a space for alignment, and determining the similarity between drawings. The storage medium contains program instructions for executing these functions, including determining candidate pixel regions, comparing characteristics, and generating outputs based on pixel-by-pixel comparisons. Overall, the patented system, method, and storage medium provide a comprehensive solution for analyzing and comparing two-dimensional drawings of construction projects, aiding in the efficient assessment of project components and progress.
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