Multi-angle vehicle defect measurement using surface-adaptive optical corrections

Abstract

A method and system for estimating dimensions of vehicle exterior defects using multiple cameras arranged in a predefined configuration. The method comprises receiving images from multiple strategically positioned image sensors including side cameras parallel to a vehicle height axis, diagonal cameras at an inclined angle, and roof top cameras perpendicular to the height axis. An angle to detected defects is computed based on image sensor parameters. Different distance calculations are applied based on vehicle section location, with specialized formulas for windshield, back window, and roof components. Defect sizes are computed by determining multiple defect dimensions, with at least one dimension being adjusted by an angular correction factor derived from the relationship between camera angle and vehicle surface orientation. The system implements comprehensive validation through cross-referencing between cameras, comparison with known specifications, and measurement consistency analysis across multiple frames.