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Patent drawing for System and method for inspecting and maintaining the exterior elevated elements of building structures
US 12,033,314 B2
Image processing US 12,033,314 B2 Not in force

System and method for inspecting and maintaining the exterior elevated elements of building structures

This invention describes a method for checking for hidden wood rot inside a balcony's structural elements. It involves locating the internal wooden beams from the outside, then drilling a small hole to insert a camera into the enclosed space. The camera captures images of the wood surfaces, which are then analyzed to identify any signs of decay, after which the hole is sealed, either permanently or with a removable plug.

Why it matters: The rapid advancements in AI-driven image recognition since 2024 could significantly simplify the development and accuracy of the wood rot detection software. This makes the core analysis step more feasible and robust now.

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How hard to build
ModerateImage analysis software, joist detection sensor

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