How to view a virtual housing exhibition and the virtual housing exhibition viewing system

Abstract

We provide a method and system for viewing virtual housing exhibitions that allows users to view 3D model data anytime, anywhere. [Solution] The virtual housing exhibition viewing method 1 includes a shooting recruitment step of recruiting building managers 20 who wish to have their buildings 60 3D photographed; a shooting request step of requesting a 3D shooting company 30 to take 3D photographs of the buildings; a shooting acquisition step of having the 3D shooting company take 3D photographs of the buildings of the applicant building managers 20a and acquiring 3D model data 60a of the buildings displayed as floor plans or stereoscopic views; a data storage step of storing the acquired 3D model data of the buildings in a server 40 so that it can be viewed; a viewing recruitment step of recruiting consumers 50 who wish to view the 3D model data of the buildings; a viewing permission step of granting permission to view the 3D model data of the buildings 60 to the applicant consumers 50a who have applied to the recruitment; and a contract acceptance step of accepting contracts related to the buildings from the applicant consumers.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for viewing a virtual housing exhibition hall and a system for viewing a virtual housing exhibition hall.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, due to the development of information networks, there is a technology related to a method for viewing a virtual housing exhibition hall using a virtual space (or virtual reality space) on the Internet. For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-15995 (Patent Document 1) discloses a comprehensive housing guidance system using a virtual housing center utilizing a virtual reality space. The comprehensive housing guidance system includes a server, a user terminal, and a service provider terminal. Here, the service provider terminal uses at least a part of the virtual housing center and provides comprehensive housing guidance service information to the user terminal via the server. Next, the server provides the virtual housing center via a communication line, the user terminal receives the provision of the virtual housing center from the server, and the virtual housing center is provided by the server. It is said that this can reduce the burden on housing salespersons and the like and general consumers considering purchasing a house.

[0003] Furthermore, Japanese Patent Publication No. 2002-140609 (Patent Document 2) discloses a virtual exhibition method including a virtual formatting device placed in a virtual exhibition hall deployed in a base area, and the virtual exhibition method comprises three steps. The first step is to take image data of products or structures that advertisers wish to sell, create content, and distribute the created content to the virtual formatting device via a communication line. In the second step, the virtual formatting device stores the content of products or structures from each advertiser that has been distributed, and displays the content of products or structures on a screen according to the customer's requests and conditions, thereby virtually exhibiting the products or structures. In the third step, customer interest information collected through the virtual exhibition by the virtual formatting device is taken in via a communication line, a customer information analysis report is created and reported to the advertiser. This allows for the maintenance of a one-to-one customer service format in a comprehensive exhibition hall, while actively grasping customer information, reducing sales promotion expenses, quickly presenting new products to customers, and promoting business negotiations.

[0004] Furthermore, Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-120703 (Patent Document 3) discloses a virtual housing exhibition system that displays multiple houses using a virtual reality space on a network. This virtual housing exhibition system comprises a potential customer information terminal, which is an information terminal operated by a potential customer, and a server system connected via a network to realize the potential customer's activities in the virtual reality space. The server system has a group generation means and an exhibition zone generation means. The group generation means generates a group by aggregating multiple houses that meet predetermined conditions, thereby generating multiple groups with different predetermined conditions. The exhibition zone generation means generates an exhibition zone within the virtual housing exhibition for each group, displaying the multiple houses belonging to the group using 3D images. This allows potential customers to efficiently view houses in the virtual reality space. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 11-15995 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2002-140609 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-120703 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0006] Traditional housing exhibitions have the following problems: For example, when consumers interested in housing visit a physical housing exhibition, the exhibition staff (e.g., agents or building managers) collect the consumers' personal information and later send them a lot of follow-up and sales materials, which can confuse and annoy consumers. Also, housing exhibitions are established only by large housing manufacturers and construction companies, and the cost burden is too great for local housing manufacturers and construction companies to establish housing exhibitions. Furthermore, because consumers need to physically visit housing exhibitions, it is necessary to coordinate the schedules of both the consumers and the staff, which means that consumers cannot view houses at their own convenience, anytime and anywhere.

[0007] On the other hand, as described in the aforementioned Patent Documents 1-3, major home builders and construction companies are undertaking initiatives to partially virtualize their model homes. However, these virtual model homes are not specific to prefectures and are only available to major home builders and construction companies. This presents a challenge for local home builders and construction companies, as they are unable to establish their own virtual model homes. The technologies described in Patent Documents 1-3 cannot solve this problem.

[0008] Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the aforementioned problems, and aims to provide a virtual housing exhibition viewing method and a virtual housing exhibition viewing system that enable housing manufacturers and construction companies without physical housing exhibitions to establish virtual housing exhibitions, and that allow consumers to view 3D model data anytime, anywhere without any troublesome procedures. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The virtual housing showroom viewing method according to the present invention comprises a photography recruitment step, a photography request step, a photography acquisition step, a data storage step, a viewing recruitment step, a viewing permission step, and a contract acceptance step. The photography recruitment step recruits building managers who wish to have their buildings 3D photographed through an agency. The photography request step requests a 3D photography company, through the agency, to 3D photograph the buildings of the applicant building managers who applied to the recruitment. The photography acquisition step performs 3D photography of the applicant building manager's building through the 3D photography company and acquires 3D model data of the building that enables virtual movement inside or outside the building and allows display of floor plans or stereoscopic views. The data storage step stores the acquired 3D model data of the building on a server so that it can be viewed, through the 3D photography company or the agency. The viewing recruitment step recruits consumers who wish to view the 3D model data of the building through the agency. The viewing permission step grants permission to consumers who applied to the recruitment to view the 3D model data of the building, through the agency. The contract acceptance process involves accepting contracts for the building from the applicant consumer through the aforementioned agency or the aforementioned building manager.

[0010] Furthermore, the virtual housing exhibition viewing system according to the present invention comprises a photography request unit, a photography request unit, a photography acquisition unit, a data storage unit, a viewing request unit, a viewing permission unit, and a contract acceptance unit. Each part of the virtual housing exhibition viewing system according to the present invention corresponds to each step of the virtual housing exhibition viewing method. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the present invention, even home builders and construction companies that do not have physical showrooms can establish virtual showrooms, and consumers can view 3D model data anytime, anywhere, without any troublesome procedures. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] This is a conceptual diagram of a virtual housing exhibition viewing method according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This flowchart shows the execution procedure for a virtual housing exhibition viewing method according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This figure shows an example of the first 3D model data of the virtual housing exhibition viewing method according to an embodiment of the present invention, before and after the input of tag information. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of a virtual housing exhibition homepage, illustrating a method for viewing a virtual housing exhibition according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This figure shows an example of virtual space movement using first 3D model data and a 3D view and a 2D view, illustrating a method for viewing a virtual housing exhibition according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example of a first 3D model data displaying entered tag information, according to a method for viewing a virtual housing exhibition according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] This figure shows an example of virtual space movement on the first floor of a second 3D model data in a virtual housing exhibition viewing method according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] This figure shows an example of a first-floor plan view and a stereoscopic view of a second 3D model data for a virtual housing exhibition viewing method according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] This figure shows an example of moving through the virtual space on the second floor of a second 3D model data in a virtual housing exhibition viewing method according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] This figure shows an example of a second floor plan and a stereoscopic view of the second floor of a 3D model data for a virtual housing exhibition viewing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0013] The virtual housing exhibition hall browsing method 1 according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings to facilitate understanding of the present invention. The following embodiments are an example of embodying the present invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 1, the virtual housing exhibition hall browsing method 1 according to the present invention includes an agency 10, a building manager 20, a 3D photographer 30, a server 40, and a consumer 50.

[0015] Here, the agency 10 means a business that acts as an intermediary between the above-mentioned building manager 20, 3D photographer 30, and consumer 50. There is no particular limitation on the type of this agency 10. For example, it can be a management company, a web company, a software company, a sales company, an advertising company, a printing company, an information company, etc., and companies that function as intermediaries can be cited.

[0016] Also, the building manager 20 means a business that manages the building 60. For example, it can include a housing manufacturer or a construction company, and also includes a business that owns the building 60. Here, there is no particular limitation on the type of the building 60. For example, it can include a single-family house, an apartment, an empty house, a university, an art museum, a museum, etc.

[0017] Also, the 3D photographer 30 means a business that performs 3D photography of the building 60. For example, it can include a photography company or a cameraman. Here, the 3D photographer 30 performs 3D photography of the building 60 by using a 3D photography device capable of generating 3D model data 60a.

[0018] Also, the server 40 means a storage medium or a terminal device capable of storing the 3D model data 60a. When the 3D model data 60a is stored, it can display the 3D model data 60a in response to instructions from the agency 10, the 3D photographer 30, or the consumer 50.

[0019] Furthermore, "consumer 50" refers to anyone interested in the building 60. For example, if the building 60 is a house, apartment, or vacant property, the consumer 50 is interested in purchasing or renting these buildings 60. If the building 60 is a university, the consumer 50 is interested in enrolling in or attending classes at the building 60. If the building 60 is an art museum or museum, the consumer 50 is interested in visiting or appreciating the building 60. Since the consumer 50's interests vary depending on the type of building 60, in this embodiment of the present invention, the consumer 50 is considered as someone interested in all types of buildings 60.

[0020] Next, with reference to Figures 1 and 2, the configuration and execution procedure of an embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, in the shooting recruitment process of the virtual housing exhibition viewing method 1 according to the present invention, the agency 10 recruits building managers 20 who wish to have their buildings 60 3D photographed (Figures 1 and 2: S101).

[0021] There are no particular restrictions on how building managers 20 are recruited. For example, an agency 10 may directly visit building managers 20 in the area to invite them to participate in 3D photography of their own or other companies' buildings 60, or recruit building managers 20 through telephone, email, or a website. In addition, the agency 10 may ask building managers 20 who wish to have their buildings 60 3D photographed about the type of building 60, address, composition, owner, management information, etc., and also inquire about any other requests.

[0022] Here, agency 10 is recruiting building managers 20, but this is not limited to this. For example, agency 10 may ask another agency to recruit, and that agency may carry out this recruitment. Here, the building managers 20 will change as appropriate depending on the type of building 60. For example, if building 60 is a detached house or an apartment building, the building managers 20 will be a housing manufacturer or construction company. If building 60 is a vacant house, the building managers 20 will be a housing manufacturer or construction company as well as a public institution such as a city hall or ward office. If building 60 is a university, the building managers 20 will be the university's administrative office, etc. If building 60 is an art museum or museum, the building managers 20 will be the art museum or museum's administrative office, etc. For example, suppose that agency 10 recruits, and among the building managers 20, applicant building managers 20a appear who have applied for this position.

[0023] Once the recruitment process for filming is complete, the next step in the filming request process is for the agency 10 to request the 3D filming company 30 to film the building 60 of the applicant building manager 20a who applied to the recruitment (Figures 1 and 2: S102).

[0024] There are no particular restrictions on how 3D photography is requested. For example, agency 10 may request 3D photography from a designated 3D photography company 30 via telephone, email, or the internet website. Here, the 3D photography company 30 may be a company with which agency 10 has a prior relationship, or it may be a company that agency 10 has newly found in response to the application from the building manager 20a. Agency 10 may also request 3D photography from multiple companies 30 and select the one that responds.

[0025] For example, if a building manager 20a who manages a detached house 60 applies to the agency 10, the agency 10 will request a 3D imaging company 30 to take 3D images of the detached house 60.

[0026] Once the request for photography is complete, the next step is the acquisition of the acquired images. In this step, the 3D photography company 30 takes 3D images of the building 60 owned by the applicant building manager 20a and acquires 3D model data 60a of the building 60 (Figures 1 and 2: S103).

[0027] Here, the 3D model data 60a of building 60 is data that enables movement in the virtual space inside or outside building 60 and enables the display of a floor plan or a three-dimensional view. For example, it is data that can identify the position, orientation, and outline of objects (walls, installed objects, etc.) in the virtual space inside building 60.

[0028] Furthermore, there are no particular limitations on the method of acquiring the 3D model data 60a. For example, the 3D imaging company 30 can obtain information on the applicant building manager 20a (e.g., the address of building 60) through the agency 10, obtain permission from the applicant building manager 20, and then visit building 60 directly to perform 3D imaging. Here, the 3D imaging company 30 may visit alone or be accompanied by the agency 10. Upon arriving at building 60, the 3D imaging company 30 can then perform 3D imaging of building 60 using, for example, a designated 3D imaging device. Here, there are no particular limitations on the type of 3D imaging device, but examples include 3D laser scanners, point cloud measurement devices, LiDAR sensors, etc. Through 3D imaging, the 3D model data 60a of building 60 can be acquired.

[0029] Once the image acquisition process is complete, the next step in the data storage process is to store the acquired 3D model data 60a of the building 60 in a server 40 that can be viewed (Figures 1 and 2: S104).

[0030] There are no particular limitations on how the 3D model data 60a is stored. For example, the 3D photography company 30 can use its terminal device to access a designated server 40 and store the 3D model data 60a of the building 60 that was acquired earlier. There are no particular limitations on how the server 40 is accessed, but examples include access methods using wireless communication or a network, or access methods using wired communication. Alternatively, the agency 10 may receive the 3D model data 60a of the building 60 from the 3D photography company 30 and store this 3D model data 60a of the building 60 in the server 40.

[0031] Here, when the 3D model data 60a of building 60 is stored, the 3D photography company 30 or agency 10 may edit the 3D model data 60a by using predetermined software and a tagging function to add predetermined tag information to the virtual space of the 3D model data 60a.

[0032] Here, the tagging function refers to the ability to add tag information such as text, images, videos, audio, PDF (Portable Document Format), and URL (Uniform Resource Locator) to designated locations within the 3D model data 60a.

[0033] For example, as shown in Figure 3, the acquired 3D model data 60a of building 60 contains a virtual space inside a Japanese-style room. Here, the 3D photography company 30 or agency 10 uses the tagging function to place a predetermined mark 300 to describe the virtual space inside the Japanese-style room, and adds a predetermined comment (for example, "An authentic Japanese-style room. It is designed not only to be used as a guest room, but also to be usable as an annex in the future. You can also enjoy the furnishings of an authentic Japanese-style room...") as tag information and stores it. In the 3D model data 60a after the tag information has been added, when the predetermined mark 300 is specified, the previously stored tag information is displayed as shown in Figure 3. In this way, the 3D photography company 30 or agency 10 can arbitrarily add a wide variety of tag information they wish to add, thereby increasing the added value of the 3D model data 60a. Furthermore, the applicant consumer 50a, as described later, can easily check the tag information added by the 3D photography company 30 or agency 10 by specifying the mark 300 of the 3D model data 60a.

[0034] Furthermore, while the above example describes adding a specific comment as tag information, the method is not limited to this. For example, tag information indicating building descriptions or detailed information that the 3D photography company 30 or agency 10 wishes to add (and that the 3D photography company 30 or agency 10 wants the applicant consumer 50a to confirm) may be added to the location of each virtual space in the 3D model data 60a.

[0035] Furthermore, by using designated software, the furniture present in the 3D model data 60a can be moved or deleted, or the building 60 itself can be deleted to create a flat area. Additionally, by using designated software, virtual furniture and objects desired by the user can be added to the 3D model data 60a. This allows applicant consumers 50a to simulate in a virtual space what kind of building 60 they want to create by modifying the 3D model data 60a according to their own wishes.

[0036] Then, when the 3D photography company 30 or agency 10 finishes editing the 3D model data 60a of building 60, it stores the edited 3D model data 60a of building 60 in the server 40. Here, the 3D model data 60a stored in the server 40 is set up to be easily viewable on the virtual housing exhibition homepage 400, as shown in Figure 4. On the virtual housing exhibition homepage 400, an introductory comment 401 of the virtual housing exhibition homepage 400 is displayed, the 3D model data 402 of building 60 is displayed for each building 60 name, and consultation information 403 such as recommended housing manufacturers, mortgage consultations, and floor plan consultations are displayed. As a result, even housing manufacturers and construction companies that do not have a housing exhibition can establish a virtual housing exhibition through the agency 10 or 3D photography company 30 via the virtual housing exhibition homepage 400.

[0037] Once the data storage process is complete, the next step is the viewing recruitment process, in which the agency 10 recruits consumers 50 who wish to view the 3D model data 60a of the building 60 (Figures 1 and 2: S105).

[0038] There are no particular restrictions on how consumers 50 are recruited. For example, an agent 10 may go directly to consumers 50 in the area and invite them to view the 3D model data 60a of building 60, or recruit consumers 50 through telephone, email, or a website. The agent 10 may also ask consumers 50 who wish to view the 3D model data 60a of building 60 about their requests to view information such as the type of building 60, address, composition, owner, and management information, as well as any other requests they may have.

[0039] Furthermore, the agency 10 may use disposable wet wipes, etc., in addition to flyers and brochures, as a method to solicit viewing of the 3D model data 60a of building 60. For example, the agency 10 may provide disposable wet wipes 10a printed with a notice soliciting viewing of the 3D model data 60a of building 60 to wet wipe distribution stores 10b, either for a fee or free of charge, and the wet wipe distribution stores 10b may distribute the disposable wet wipes 10a printed with a notice soliciting viewing of the 3D model data 60a of building 60 to consumers 50, thereby soliciting consumers 50.

[0040] There are no particular limitations on the composition of the disposable wet wipes 10a, nor are there any particular limitations on the types of stores 10b that distribute the wet wipes. Examples of stores 10b that distribute the wet wipes include convenience stores, restaurants, service shops, etc. Furthermore, the agency 10 may be a wet wipe manufacturing company capable of producing disposable wet wipes 10a, or a printing company capable of printing on disposable wet wipes 10a.

[0041] Here, agency 10 is recruiting consumers 50, but this is not limited to this; for example, agency 10 may ask another agency to recruit, and that agency may carry out this recruitment. Here, consumers 50 will change as appropriate depending on the type of building 60, but for example, if building 60 is a detached house or an apartment building, consumers 50 will be people interested in buying or renting building 60; if building 60 is vacant, consumers 50 will be people interested in buying or renting building 60, or people interested in remodeling or changing building 60, or public institutions such as city halls and ward offices; if building 60 is a university, consumers 50 will be students or working adults interested in enrolling in or attending the university; and if building 60 is an art museum or museum, consumers 50 will be people who want to check out the art museum or museum in advance. For example, suppose that agency 10 recruits, and among consumers 50, applicant consumer 50a appears who has applied to this recruitment.

[0042] Once the viewing recruitment process is complete, the next step is the viewing permission process, in which the agency 10 grants the applicant consumers 50a who applied to the recruitment permission to view the 3D model data 60a of the building 60 (Figures 1 and 2: S106).

[0043] There are no particular limitations on how permission to view the 3D model data 60a of building 60 can be granted. For example, agency 10 can set an identification number (ID) and password (PW) on server 40 and provide the ID and PW to applicant consumer 50a. When applicant consumer 50a accesses server 40 with their terminal device, they can enter the provided ID and PW to be granted access to server 40, and applicant consumer 50a can view the 3D model data 60a stored on server 40.

[0044] Furthermore, the agent 10 provides the address of the virtual housing exhibition homepage 400 to the applicant consumer 50a, and when the applicant consumer 50a accesses the provided address with their terminal device, they are granted access to the server 40's virtual housing exhibition homepage 400, and the applicant consumer 50a can view the 3D model data 60a on the virtual housing exhibition homepage 400.

[0045] Furthermore, the agency 10 creates a member registration page and prompts applicant consumers 50a to register on the member registration page. When applicant consumers 50a register on the member registration page using their own terminal device, they are granted access from the member registration page to the server 40's virtual housing exhibition homepage 400, and applicant consumers 50a can view the 3D model data 60a on the virtual housing exhibition homepage 400 via the member registration page.

[0046] Here, when an applicant consumer 50a who has been granted permission to view the 3D model data 60a views the first 3D model data 60a via the virtual housing exhibition homepage 400, the first 3D model data 60a, which can be moved around in a virtual space, is displayed as shown in Figure 5. Here, the applicant consumer 50a can operate their terminal device to move the first 3D model data 60a around in a virtual space and examine the first 3D model data 60a in detail. In addition, the applicant consumer 50a can operate their terminal device to display a 3D view of the first 3D model data 60a or a 2D view of the first 3D model data 60a. In this way, an applicant consumer 50a who has been granted permission to view the 3D model data 60a can move around the first 3D model data 60a in a virtual space and check the 3D view and 2D view by operating their terminal device.

[0047] Furthermore, when an applicant consumer 50a who has been granted permission to view the 3D model data 60a views the first 3D model data 60a via the virtual housing exhibition homepage 400 and selects a predetermined mark 300 in the virtual space of the Japanese-style room, the tag information ("Authentic Japanese-style room. Designed not only to be used as a guest room, but also to be usable as an annex in the future. You can also enjoy the authentic Japanese-style furnishings...") is displayed from the designated mark 300, as shown in Figure 6. This makes it easy for the applicant consumer 50a to check the tag information added by the 3D photography company 30 or agency 10.

[0048] Furthermore, when the applicant consumer 50a views the second 3D model data 60a as another 3D model data 60a via the virtual housing exhibition homepage 400, the second 3D model data 60a displays the virtual space of the first floor, as shown in Figure 7. Here, the applicant consumer 50a can operate their terminal device to move around the virtual space of the second 3D model data 60a and examine it in detail. In addition, the applicant consumer 50a can operate their terminal device to display a floor plan and a 3D view of the first floor, as shown in Figure 8.

[0049] Furthermore, the applicant consumer 50a operates their terminal device to display the virtual space of the second floor in the second 3D model data 60a, as shown in Figure 9. Here as well, the applicant consumer 50a can operate their terminal device to move around the virtual space of the second 3D model data 60a and examine it in detail. In addition, the applicant consumer 50a can operate their terminal device to display a floor plan and a 3D view of the second floor, as shown in Figure 10.

[0050] Here, the applicant consumer 50a, by being granted permission to view the 3D model data 60a, will be able to view the 3D model data 60a anytime, anywhere, using their own terminal device, without any troublesome procedures.

[0051] Once the viewing permission process is complete, the next step is the contract acceptance process, in which the agent 10 or the applicant building manager 20a accepts a contract for the building 60 from the applicant consumer 50a (Figures 1 and 2: S107).

[0052] There are no particular limitations on the method of accepting the contract. For example, an agent 10 or the applicant building manager 20a may inquire about a contract for building 60 from an applicant consumer 50a via telephone, email, or the internet homepage. Upon receiving the inquiry, the applicant consumer 50a expresses their intention to enter into a contract for building 60 to the agent 10 or the applicant building manager 20a, and the agent 10 or the applicant building manager 20a then accepts the contract for building 60 from the applicant consumer 50a.

[0053] Here, the type of contract will be changed as appropriate depending on the type of building 60. For example, if building 60 is a house or an apartment building, the contract will be a sales contract or a lease contract; if building 60 is vacant, the contract will be a sales contract, a lease contract, a maintenance contract, etc.; if building 60 is a university, the contract will be an open campus participation contract or an entrance examination contract, etc.; and if building 60 is an art museum or museum, the contract will be an advance reservation contract, an admission contract, a ticket sales contract, etc. In this way, the applicant consumer 50a will be able to formally conclude a contract regarding building 60 after viewing the 3D model data 60a of building 60.

[0054] In this way, applicant consumers 50a can view 3D model data 60a of building 60 via the virtual housing exhibition homepage 400 from the comfort of their homes. If building 60 is a detached house or an apartment building, applicant consumers 50a can create an image of building 60 through the 3D model data 60a. If building 60 is a vacant house, applicant consumers 50a can consider how to effectively utilize the vacant house through the 3D model data 60a. If building 60 is a university, applicant consumers 50a can enjoy a virtual open campus experience through the 3D model data 60a. If building 60 is an art museum, applicant consumers 50a can conduct a preliminary check before visiting through the 3D model data 60a.

[0055] Furthermore, the virtual housing exhibition viewing method according to the present invention is configured to include a photography recruitment process, a photography request process, a photography acquisition process, a data storage process, a viewing recruitment process, a viewing permission process, and a contract acceptance process. However, by systematizing this, it may also be provided as the virtual housing exhibition viewing system according to the present invention.

[0056] In other words, the virtual housing exhibition viewing system according to the present invention comprises a photography recruitment unit, a photography request unit, a photography acquisition unit, a data storage unit, a viewing recruitment unit, a viewing permission unit, and a contract acceptance unit. Each part of the virtual housing exhibition viewing system according to the present invention corresponds to each step of the virtual housing exhibition viewing method. Even with this configuration, it is possible to obtain the effects and advantages of the present invention. [Industrial applicability]

[0057] As described above, the virtual housing exhibition viewing method and virtual housing exhibition viewing system according to the present invention are useful as virtual housing exhibitions for 3D model data of buildings in all fields, and even housing manufacturers and construction companies that do not have housing exhibitions can set up virtual housing exhibitions. Furthermore, the virtual housing exhibition viewing method and virtual housing exhibition viewing system are effective as a way for consumers to view 3D model data anytime, anywhere without any troublesome procedures. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0058] 1. How to view the virtual housing exhibition 10 3D imaging companies 20 Building Manager 20a Building Manager 30 agency 40 Consumer 40a Applicant Consumer 50 servers 60 buildings 60a 3D model data

Claims

1. The process involves recruiting building managers who wish to have their buildings 3D photographed through an agency, and The process involves requesting a 3D imaging company to perform 3D imaging of the building of the applicant building manager who applied for the recruitment, through the aforementioned agency. A shooting and acquisition process is performed through the aforementioned 3D photography company to take 3D photographs of the building of the applicant building manager, enabling virtual movement inside or outside the building and obtaining 3D model data of the building that enables the display of floor plans or stereoscopic views. A data storage step involves storing the 3D model data of the building acquired through the aforementioned 3D photography company or agency on a server so that it can be viewed. The process involves recruiting consumers who wish to view 3D model data of a building through the aforementioned agency, The aforementioned agency grants permission to consumers who apply for the recruitment to view 3D model data of the building, A contract acceptance process in which a contract concerning the building is received from the applicant consumer through the aforementioned agency or the aforementioned building manager, A method for viewing virtual housing exhibitions.

2. The process involves recruiting building managers who wish to have their buildings 3D photographed through an agency, and The aforementioned agency is used to request a 3D imaging company to perform 3D imaging of the buildings of the building managers who applied for the recruitment, and the imaging request department is also involved. A shooting and acquisition unit that, through the aforementioned 3D photography company, performs 3D photography of the building of the applicant building manager, enables virtual movement inside or outside the building, and acquires 3D model data of the building that enables the display of floor plans or stereoscopic views. A data storage unit that stores the 3D model data of the building acquired through the aforementioned 3D photography company or agency on a server so that it can be viewed, The aforementioned agency is used to recruit consumers who wish to view 3D model data of buildings, and The aforementioned agency provides a viewing permission unit that allows applicant consumers who applied for the recruitment to view 3D model data of the building, A contract reception department that accepts contracts related to the building from the applicant consumer through the aforementioned agency or the aforementioned building manager, A virtual housing exhibition viewing system equipped with the following features.

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