Synchronized Virtual Property Viewings With Integrated Video
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing real estate platforms lack interactive virtual walkthroughs that allow clients to ask questions in real time and require agents to physically visit properties for each walkthrough, leading to inefficiencies and additional coordination challenges.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for synchronized presentation of guided virtual tours using captured images, allowing agents to visit a property once and conduct multiple virtual walkthroughs, with integrated audio and video communication, and calendar synchronization for scheduling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If agents conduct walkthroughs through video calls with physical property visits, then clients can see the property in person, but agents must physically travel to the property for each walkthrough which is time consuming and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a virtual copy of the physical property through captured images and virtual tour data. Agents conduct walkthroughs using this virtual representation, eliminating the need to physically visit the property for each client while maintaining accurate property visualization through synchronized image display and video communication.
2Adaptability or versatility
If agents use separate online meeting platforms for virtual walkthroughs, then clients can participate remotely, but the platform does not allow interaction with the virtual walkthrough session and requires additional coordination
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the virtual walkthrough interface with video communication capabilities into a single integrated platform. The guided viewing interface simultaneously displays virtual tour elements and video feeds, allowing clients to interact with the walkthrough session and communicate with agents without requiring coordination between multiple separate platforms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If agents schedule virtual meetings through separate online meeting platforms, then clients can join remotely, but it requires additional coordination which is onerous for clients and agents
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides a universal platform that combines virtual tour delivery, video communication, and calendar scheduling functionalities. The system can automatically sync with existing calendar systems to book viewings, eliminating the need for separate scheduling coordination while maintaining remote participation capabilities.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for synchronized presentation of a guided viewing. In one embodiment, a method may include accessing virtual tour data associated with a property, the virtual tour data including a plurality of images representing views within the property; receiving, from a first display device, a first video signal captured using a camera associated with the first display device; receiving, from the first display device, an indication of a navigation input reflecting a navigation through the plurality of images; and causing a guided viewing interface to be displayed on a second display device. The guided viewing interface may include a virtual tour element for displaying the plurality of images, the virtual tour element being updated to reflect the navigation input; and a video element for displaying the first video signal.