SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ATTRACTING, SURVEYING, AND MARKETING TO CONSUMERS
First Claim
1. A method of enhancing the appeal of a view-based tourist destination comprising:
- displaying at least one video image of a viewable area surrounding the destination, the at least one video image captured by one or more video capture devices located proximate the destination; and
enabling a tourist to interactively alter the video image by controlling the video capture device.
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Abstract
One method of the present invention includes displaying an interactive map to a consumer and recording interactions with the consumer, recording the interactions, analyzing the recordings, and acting on the analysis. The interactive map is provided at a tourist attraction or other location, and includes maps, images, cameras, and other information about the area surrounding the attraction, as well as information about other attractions, that is useful and/or interesting to a consumer. The interactive media include remote-controlled cameras, touch screen monitors, joysticks, and various other controls. Recording the interactions of the consumers includes recording touches, page views, clicks, session lengths, itineraries selected, and other interactions. Analyzing includes analyzing to find consumer preferences among locations presented. Acting on the results of the analyses includes contacting and forming networks with entities in the area surrounding the tourist hub or remote locations, including contacting and forming networks with other tourist hubs.
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6 Claims
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1. A method of enhancing the appeal of a view-based tourist destination comprising:
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displaying at least one video image of a viewable area surrounding the destination, the at least one video image captured by one or more video capture devices located proximate the destination; and
enabling a tourist to interactively alter the video image by controlling the video capture device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 6)
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3. A method comprising:
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displaying an interactive map to a consumer;
recording interactions between the map and the consumer;
analyzing the recorded interactions;
acting on the analysis. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5)
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