Assurant. has been granted a patent for a system that automatically grades user devices. The system utilizes strategically positioned lighting and imaging devices to capture images of the device, enabling control circuitry to assess potential damage by comparing these images to reference data. GlobalData’s report on Assurant gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Automated grading system for user device damage detection
The patent US12045973B2 describes a system and apparatus designed for assessing the condition of user devices, such as smartphones or tablets. The system includes one or more lighting elements and imaging devices strategically positioned relative to a platform. Control circuitry within the system activates the lighting elements to illuminate the user device while capturing images of various parts, including the screen, back, sides, and camera. The system identifies reference images based on the device's identity data, which may include the manufacturer and model. It then analyzes the captured images against these reference images to determine if any parts of the user device are damaged.
Additionally, the control circuitry employs artificial intelligence algorithms to enhance the assessment process. For instance, it can apply specific grading algorithms to evaluate the condition of the screen and back of the device. The system is also equipped with a positioning device that can rotate the user device to capture images from all angles. Depending on the assessment results, the control circuitry assigns a cosmetic grade to the user device and directs it to designated locations based on its condition, such as damaged, defective, or undamaged. This structured approach aims to streamline the evaluation and categorization of user devices in a systematic manner.
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