MULTI-COMPONENT METHOD OF CREATING COMPUTER MODELS OF REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING VIRTUAL AND INTERACTIVE REAL ESTATE TOURS
First Claim
1. A multi-component method of creating 3D computer models of real estate properties for the purpose of conducting virtual and interactive real estate tours comprising:
- a) selecting a target property, said property having an exterior space and an interior space;
b) sending a photographer trained in the method to a target property;
c) creating a 3D mapping component using a 3D modeling program, said 3D mapping component is an exterior model of the property;
d) creating a 3D walkthrough component using a photo-stitching program said 3D walkthrough component is an interior model of the property; and
e) combining the 3D mapping and walkthrough component for display via an interactive visual interface.
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Abstract
A new and useful multi-component method of creating computer models of real estate properties for the purpose of conducting virtual and interactive real estate tours. The present invention comprises a 3D mapping component where a 3D model of a property is created using a 3D modeling program, and a 3D walkthrough component where panoramic photos are created and interconnected to create a virtual tour of the interior spaces of the property. A method according to the present invention is believed to allow a user to virtually tour the exterior and interior of a property remotely on their computer, on their own schedule, and other benefits over still photos and current listing practices.
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1. A multi-component method of creating 3D computer models of real estate properties for the purpose of conducting virtual and interactive real estate tours comprising:
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a) selecting a target property, said property having an exterior space and an interior space; b) sending a photographer trained in the method to a target property; c) creating a 3D mapping component using a 3D modeling program, said 3D mapping component is an exterior model of the property; d) creating a 3D walkthrough component using a photo-stitching program said 3D walkthrough component is an interior model of the property; and e) combining the 3D mapping and walkthrough component for display via an interactive visual interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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