There is provided an image generation device, an image generation method, and a program capable of observing any point on the ground from a free viewpoint in the sky at any time. The image generation device includes an image generation unit that generates a free viewpoint image of a predetermined point on the ground viewed from a predetermined virtual viewpoint in the sky using a 3D model of a stationary subject generated using a satellite image captured by an artificial satellite and dynamic subject identification information that identifies a dynamic subject. The present technology can be applied to, for example, an image generation device and the like that generate a free viewpoint image from a satellite image captured by an artificial satellite.

A three-dimensional (3D) terrain reconstruction method for a scoured area around bridge pier foundation based on a mechanical scanned imaging sonar includes scanning an overall terrain of a scoured area around bridge pier foundation with a sonar from different azimuths to acquire n sonar images of a foundation scouring terrain; intercepting multiple analysis sections from each of acquired sonar images at a same distance; extracting key parameters of upper and lower edges on a terrain imaging strip in each of the analysis sections in the image, and transforming extracted parameters to a 3D space, a fan-shaped beam surface of the sonar being represented with a fan-shaped arc; recognizing a scour terrain profile in the analysis section; recognizing terrain profiles one by one, and respectively extracting spatially scattered 3D coordinate data; and performing interpolation and fitting on the spatially scattered data, thus implementing 3D reconstruction for the foundation scouring terrain.

Systems and methods are described for using data collected by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to generate insurance claim estimates that an insured individual may quickly review, approve, or modify. When an insurance-related event occurs, such as a vehicle collision, crash, or disaster, one or more UAVs are dispatched to the scene of the event to collect various data, including data related to vehicle or real property (insured asset) damage. With the insured's permission or consent, the data collected by the UAVs may then be analyzed to generate an estimated insurance claim for the insured. The estimated insurance claim may be sent to the insured individual, such as to their mobile device via wireless communication or data transmission, for subsequent review and approval. As a result, insurance claim handling and/or the online customer experience may be enhanced.

Systems and methods are described for using data collected by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to generate insurance claim estimates that an insured individual may quickly review, approve, or modify. When an insurance-related event occurs, such as a vehicle collision, crash, or disaster, one or more UAVs are dispatched to the scene of the event to collect various data, including data related to vehicle or real property (insured asset) damage. With the insured's permission or consent, the data collected by the UAVs may then be analyzed to generate an estimated insurance claim for the insured. The estimated insurance claim may be sent to the insured individual, such as to their mobile device via wireless communication or data transmission, for subsequent review and approval. As a result, insurance claim handling and/or the online customer experience may be enhanced.

A high-precision waterway reconstruction method based on a multi-satellite source information coupling is provided. The method includes a determination method for a waterway section, a reconstruction method for a basic waterway section high-precision coupling, a reconstruction method for a fixed waterway section coupling, and a reconstruction method for a river reach waterway terrain. The method fills the gap of surveying and mapping of the waterways based on satellite remote sensing information, extremely improves the perpendicular precision and planar precision of the existing digital surface model of satellites for river waterways, and provides decision support for a water-related emergency rescue in areas lacking data.

A high-precision waterway reconstruction method based on a multi-satellite source information coupling is provided. The method includes a determination method for a waterway section, a reconstruction method for a basic waterway section high-precision coupling, a reconstruction method for a fixed waterway section coupling, and a reconstruction method for a river reach waterway terrain. The method fills the gap of surveying and mapping of the waterways based on satellite remote sensing information, extremely improves the perpendicular precision and planar precision of the existing digital surface model of satellites for river waterways, and provides decision support for a water-related emergency rescue in areas lacking data.

The present disclosure provides a landform map building method and apparatus, an electronic device and a readable storage medium, and relates to the field of image processing technologies. The method for building landform map includes: acquiring a to-be-processed image to obtain a grayscale image of the to-be-processed image; classifying pixels in the grayscale image according to grayscale values to obtain binary images corresponding to different landform categories; extracting image spot contours of image spots in the binary images, and taking the extracted image spot contours as vector graphs to obtain a vector graph set; merging, according to position information, the vector graphs corresponding to a same landform category in the vector graph set, and obtaining a first landform map according to merging results corresponding to different landform categories; and mapping, by using a preset landform type, the vector graphs corresponding to different landform categories in the first landform map, and taking a mapping result as a second landform map.

The present disclosure provides a landform map building method and apparatus, an electronic device and a readable storage medium, and relates to the field of image processing technologies. The method for building landform map includes: acquiring a to-be-processed image to obtain a grayscale image of the to-be-processed image; classifying pixels in the grayscale image according to grayscale values to obtain binary images corresponding to different landform categories; extracting image spot contours of image spots in the binary images, and taking the extracted image spot contours as vector graphs to obtain a vector graph set; merging, according to position information, the vector graphs corresponding to a same landform category in the vector graph set, and obtaining a first landform map according to merging results corresponding to different landform categories; and mapping, by using a preset landform type, the vector graphs corresponding to different landform categories in the first landform map, and taking a mapping result as a second landform map.

Various examples are provided related to systems and processes for generating verified wireframes corresponding to at least part of a structure or element of interest can be generated from 2D images, 3D representations (e.g., a point cloud), or a combination thereof. The wireframe can include one or more features that correspond to a structural aspect of the structure or element of interest. The verification can comprise projecting or overlaying the generated wireframe over selected 2D images and/or a point cloud that incorporates the one or more features. The wireframe can be adjusted by a user and/or a computer to align the 2D images and/or 3D representations thereto, thereby generating a verified wireframe including at least a portion of the structure or element of interest. The verified wireframes can be used to generate wireframe models, measurement information, reports, construction estimates or the like.

Various examples are provided related to systems and processes for generating verified wireframes corresponding to at least part of a structure or element of interest can be generated from 2D images, 3D representations (e.g., a point cloud), or a combination thereof. The wireframe can include one or more features that correspond to a structural aspect of the structure or element of interest. The verification can comprise projecting or overlaying the generated wireframe over selected 2D images and/or a point cloud that incorporates the one or more features. The wireframe can be adjusted by a user and/or a computer to align the 2D images and/or 3D representations thereto, thereby generating a verified wireframe including at least a portion of the structure or element of interest. The verified wireframes can be used to generate wireframe models, measurement information, reports, construction estimates or the like.