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- Nachgewiesen in: USPTO Patent Grants
- Sprachen: English
- Patent Number: 11714,518
- Publication Date: August 01, 2023
- Appl. No: 17/074391
- Application Filed: October 19, 2020
- Claim: 1. A computer-implemented method of encoding, generating and rendering a 3D interactive presentation of a space using virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality technology, comprising: (a) generating a base file file encoding a virtual store space and 3-D model of the virtual store space; (b) creating a unique file for one or more styles of the virtual store space; (c) updating the unique file for the one or more styles of the virtual store space with selected objects and textures by selecting digital representations for each of a plurality of styles based on input from an ensemble system, said input is selected from a continuously growing and evolving 3D library comprising textures, furniture, artwork, electrical switches, lighting, doors, windows, plumbing fixtures, and retail or wholesale merchandize, audio and audio-visual entertainment devices; and acing selected digital representations into each unique file for a specified style at positions, with rotations and sizes; (e) rendering the unique file on the virtual reality, augmented reality or mixed reality technology; (f) updating products inventories of the virtual store space in real-time using an API, (Application Programming Interface) wherein the update is reflected immediately to shoppers interacting with the virtual store; and wherein a user experiences moving through the 3-D interactive representation and optionally manipulating the digital representations of the selected objects and textures within the virtual store space.
- Claim: 2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of allowing the user to modify and customize the virtual store space and the position, dimension and rotation of the selected digital representations using a dedicated editor interface.
- Claim: 3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of providing to a user an interactive three-dimensional viewing mode for viewing the 3-D digital representation.
- Claim: 4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of providing the user with an active mini-map of the property, with a real-time indication of the virtual location of the user on the property.
- Claim: 5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of providing the user with a collective view, in the form of a map, a list, or other suitable format.
- Claim: 6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ensemble system relies on weighted averages of probabilistic, content-based, clustering, and collaborative filtering models for the selection of digital representations of the selected objects and textures.
- Claim: 7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of providing the user with the ability to view the virtual store space from an overhead view.
- Claim: 8. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further providing a viewing mode, whereby the user is further enabled to: (g) view representations of the virtual store space at different times of day, in varying seasons, and in varying weather conditions; (h) choose between a first-person view and a third-party view of an avatar whose motions are under the control of a buyer; and (i) toggle among views of a variety of interior treatments, selected from one or more alternatives selected from the group consisting of lighting, wall colors, flooring materials, floor coverings, countertop materials, colors and styles of cabinets, appliance models and styles, window treatments, door treatments, millwork, and furniture.
- Claim: 9. A system for providing a 3D interactive presentation of a virtual store space, comprising: a central processing unit; a graphics processing unit; computer-readable memory; and computer-readable storage within which is stored a polygon mesh 3-D digital representation of a space, wherein the computer system is adapted to provide to a user an interactive three dimensional viewing mode for viewing the 3-D digital representation, wherein the user, by employing controls provided by the viewing mode, is enabled to create the impression of moving through the 3-D representation and of manipulating the digital representations of the one or more objects within the space and wherein the system creates a virtual store space not based on the dimensions of a real space by using a dedicated editor interface; and wherein the computer-readable storage further stores computer-readable files and software that adapts the system to enable the user to: a) view representations of the building at different times of day, in varying seasons, and in varying weather conditions; b) choose between a first-person view and a third-party view of an avatar whose motions are under control of a buyer; and c) toggle among views of a variety of interior treatment alternatives selected from the group consisting of lighting, wall colors, flooring materials, floor coverings, countertop materials, colors and styles of cabinets, appliance models and styles, window treatments, door treatments, millwork, and furniture.
- Claim: 10. The system of claim 9 further providing a virtual shopping experience, wherein the computer system is adapted to provide to a user an interactive three-dimensional viewing mode for viewing the 3-D digital representation, wherein the user, by employing controls provided by the viewing mode, is enabled to create the impression of moving through the 3-D representation and of manipulating the digital representations of the one or more objects within the space.
- Claim: 11. The system of claim 9 , further comprising updating product inventories of the virtual store in real-time using an API (Application Programming Interface), in which the update is reflected immediately to virtual shoppers interacting with the virtual store.
- Claim: 12. The system of claim 9 further comprising: d) a cloud storage hosting a 3D product library, which contains 3D digital representations of products and textures; e) a database hosting links to all products and textures hosted in the 3D library and links to base files, wherein each base file corresponds to a unique space; f) infrastructure to host deep learning classification algorithm to classify and label new products and textures, product selection algorithm to select objects from the 3D digital library, and placement algorithm to place the selected objects in the space; g) a software with Artificial Intelligence component to learn from to avoid mistakes in generating 3-D virtual representations; h) a data acquisition tool to obtain products information and images from catalogs hosted online; i) unwrapping software; j) Interface used to render system generated scenes; k) editor interface; l) input devices; m) hardware supporting virtual reality, augmented reality or mixed reality; n) output devices.
- Claim: 13. A computer program product, comprising a non-transitory computer usable storage medium having a computer readable program code that, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to implement a method comprising: a) creating a virtual store space not based on a real space by using a dedicated TXLD editor interface; b) modifying said virtual store space; c) customizing said virtual store space; d) converting the virtual store space which is encoded as a TXLD base file into a polygon mesh 3-D digital representation; e) creating and updating one or more unique files to each of a plurality of different styles for the target space; f) selecting digital representations for each of a plurality of different styles based on an ensemble recommendation system where the digital representations are selected from the system's constantly growing and evolving 3D library of real products consisting of furniture, artwork, electrical switches, lighting, doors, windows, plumbing fixtures, and audio and audio-visual entertainment devices; g) placing selected digital representations into each of a plurality of different styles for a plurality of unique files at positions, with rotations and sizes; h) rendering on a target medium, whether it is virtual reality, augmented reality, or mixed reality; i) providing to a user an interactive three-dimensional viewing mode for viewing the one or more 3-D digital representations j) providing the user with an active mini-map of the property, with a real-time indication of the virtual location of the user on the property; k) depending on the type of user using the system, providing the user with a collective view, in the form of a map, a list, or other suitable format, of nearby and/or similar properties; l) providing the user with means to contact and/or make an offer to the listing agent or seller of the selected property; m) providing the user with the ability to view the virtual store space from an overhead view; n) presenting to the user all real products (of all categories) being rendered in the scene; o) providing the ability to use the above process for the purpose of creating virtual stores not based on dimension data from real stores; p) providing the ability to customize the virtual store and update product inventories in real-time using an API (Application Programming Interface), which will be reflected immediately to virtual shoppers using the system; q) providing virtual shoppers with a personalized shopping experience while traversing said virtual store space, with virtual store layouts (and content) personalized for each user; and wherein the user, by employing controls provided by the viewing mode, is enabled to create the impression of moving through the 3-D representation and of manipulating the digital representations of the one or more objects within the virtual store space interior.
- Claim: 14. The computer program product of claim 13 , wherein the computer readable program code further adapts the computer to enable the user to: r) view representations of the building at different times of day, in varying seasons, and in varying weather conditions; s) choose between a first-person view and a third-party view of an avatar whose motions are under the control of a buyer; and t) toggle among views of a variety of interior treatments, selected from one or more alternatives selected from the group consisting of lighting, wall colors, flooring materials, floor coverings, countertop materials, colors and styles of cabinets, appliance models and styles, window treatments, door treatments, millwork, and furniture.
- Patent References Cited: 20160217225 July 2016 Bell
- Other References: Whyte et al., “From CAD to virtual reality: modelling approaches, data exchange and interactive 3D building design tools”, 2000. (Year: 2000). cited by examiner
- Primary Examiner: Wilson, Nicholas R
- Attorney, Agent or Firm: Cittone Demers & Arneri LLP ; Cittone, Henry J.
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