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System and method for accessing geographic-based data

US7174301B2 · kind B2 · utility

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37References
20Claims
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Filing dateSep 9, 2003
Grant dateFeb 6, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q50/16
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for creating a unified commercial real estate data model through collection, distribution and use of information in connection with commercial real estate and for creating a web-based marketplace that facilitates the efficient and secure buying, selling, and leasing of commercial properties. The invention provides a digital marketplace in which the members of the commercial real estate and related business community can continuously interact and facilitate transactions by efficiently exchanging accurate and standardized information. An embodiment provides a system and method for providing communication and analytical tools that interface with a commercial real estate database and support commercial real estate transactions between parties. These communication and analytical tools can include: 1) a survey tool; 2) a commercial real estate transaction tool; 3) a tour scheduling tool; 4) an activity summary tool; 5) a tool for analyzing commercial real estate data; and 6) a map search tool.

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