Abstract: A property tour management system automatically manages creation, real-time facilitation, and analytics associated with property tours. The system includes various portals to provide access to information and performance of functions useful to agents, buyers, and real-estate organizations relating to a property tour experience. The system enables all parties involved to gain a more efficient, more informational, and more enjoyable property tour experience.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of continuously updating information about a customer approved for a mortgage, the customer associated with a customer identification number. In one aspect, the method may include monitoring information accessed from a blockchain corresponding to the customer identification number, the information used to determine the customer is approved for a mortgage. In addition, the method may further include receiving new information about the customer, the new information used to determine the customer is approved for a mortgage. Further, the method may include updating a block of the blockchain to include the new information and recalculating the amount in which the customer is approved for a mortgage based upon the new information received.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for monitoring the status and location of personnel using a remote timer. In some embodiments, a method includes execution of a subject application (app) on a network accessible device. A countdown timer of a remote server is initiated to monitor a time interval, the remote server communicating with the network accessible device over a network. Geo positions of the network accessible device are monitored during the monitored time interval. The remote server sends a notification to a monitoring device responsive to at least one of the following events: the monitored time interval ends without the remote server receiving an authorized personal identification (PID) value; or the remote server receives an unauthorized PID value prior to the conclusion of the monitored time interval. In further embodiments, a notification is sent based on an out-of-bounds geo position of the network accessible device during the time interval.

Abstract: The present invention discloses numerous implementations of system and method which receives a user request and, using methods of natural language processing including part of speech tagging, analyses the user request to generate a query to a database of information. Based on the machine understanding, the system presents an interactive representation of the uttered request back to the user. This provides context to the user, which explains the machine understanding of the request and acts as an interface to iteratively refine or adjust the machine understanding by altering specific elements of the uttered language. The methods of altering specific elements of the uttered language may vary depending on the element and a variety of user selectable interfaces may be used to display one or more queried elements along with alternative elements pertaining to the queried element. The user could select an alternative element and change the database query.

Abstract: A system and method for determining real estate showing data includes electronically receiving subject property; determining a set of comparable properties based on the subject property; determining showing data for the subject property; determining showing data for at least one of the set of comparable properties; and electronically communicating the showing data for the subject property and the showing data for at least one of the set of comparable properties.

Abstract: An intelligent property management system comprises an intelligent property management platform. The intelligent property management platform communicates with other system components via respective communication portals. The respective portals comprise a vendor portal, a tenant portal, an investor portal, a security device portal, and a communications service portal. These features enable the intelligent property management system, while utilizing a communication network, to intelligently improve, e.g., maintenance, security, communication, vendors services, and investments relating to managed properties.

Abstract: Techniques for determining value of a home by applying one or more neural network models to images of spaces in the home. The techniques include: obtaining at least one image of a first space inside or outside of a home; determining a type of the first space by processing the at least one image of the first space with a first neural network model; identifying at least one feature in the first space by processing the at least one image with a second neural network model different from the first neural network model and trained using images of spaces of a same type as the first space; and determining a value of the home at least in part by using the at least one feature as input to a machine learning model different from the first neural network model and the second neural network model.

Abstract: A method to provide feedback associated with a real estate listing including providing access to a real estate listing via a system including at least a listing recommendation server that communicates with a real estate feedback application. Then receiving feedback regarding the real estate listing from a handheld device operating the real estate feedback application. Then sharing the feedback with a showing agent associated with the real estate listing.

Abstract: A parameter estimation apparatus of an embodiment of the present invention is provided with a model reduction processor and a parameter estimator. The model reduction processor generates reduced order models by reducing order of a simulation model on the basis of measurement data sets and conditions for model order reduction possibility. The parameter estimator estimates values of parameters of the reduced order models on the basis of the reduced order models and the measurement data sets corresponding to the reduced order models. Further, after estimating a first value for a first parameter of a first reduced order model based on a first measurement data set, the parameter estimator applies the first value to the first parameter of a second reduced order model based on a second measurement data set.

Abstract: A communicating device, method, and computer readable medium for performing a process of authenticating a physical structure.

Abstract: To provide information useful to a variety of users engaged in real estate transactions. Provided is an information processing device including a graph rendering unit that renders a graph expressing an anticipated transaction price of a second real estate property, based on actual transaction prices and required transaction times of a first real estate property already bought or sold, and a display control unit that causes the graph to be displayed on a client device, wherein the graph includes an element expressing a probability distribution of the anticipated transaction price, and an element expressing an anticipated required transaction time corresponding to the anticipated transaction price.

Abstract: A data processing system receives location data points from computing devices. The system annotates the location data points with entities and determines a duration each of the computing devices was at corresponding entities. The system aggregates the location data points into a set of sequences based on the duration and the entities and stores the set of sequences in a data record. The system accesses the database record including a set of sequences generated from location data points received from computing devices. The system receives, from a computing device, a request for a location sequence that includes a query. The system identifies an attribute of the computing device. The system identifies a sequence based on the set of sequences using the query and the attribute. The system transmits the sequence for display on a display device.

Abstract: A system and method for scheduling at least one appointment to view at least one piece of property is disclosed that includes receiving from a buyer at least one appointment request to view at least one piece of property, retrieving from a server computer a set of geographic coordinates corresponding to each of the at least one pieces of property, and generating a tentative appointment schedule connecting the at least one pieces of property in a manner which minimizes travel time between the at least one pieces of property. A device for scheduling at least one appointment to view at least one piece of property is also disclosed that includes at least one processor, at least one display device, and at least one computer readable medium containing program instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, generate an itinerary based on at least one appointment request.

Abstract: Information analysis and display systems and methods include receiving first financial information regarding a user, and calculating a target home price based on the received financial information. A user interface display is generated that displays the target home price, and modifications to the target home price from the user are received via the user interface. Homes for sale are evaluated based on the target price.

Abstract: A facility for representing home attribute values for a plurality of homes and a plurality of home attributes is described. The facility incorporates a data structure comprising, for each of the plurality of homes, for each of the plurality of attribute value sources, the capacity to store values for any of the plurality of home attributes obtained from the attribute value source.

Abstract: Systems and methods for enhancing the security of an electronic database system. The system has a registry server hosting a registry database accessible by a registry user, and an authorization server hosting an authorization database. In operation, the registry server queries the authorization server to determine whether a particular record is locked. When a record is locked, an authorization service key is requested from the registry server and verified by the authorization server.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for real-time collaborative production of real estate reports. A method, for instance, may include: generating a real estate appraisal report editable by a plurality of client devices, the appraisal report having a plurality of editable fields for describing a real estate property; and, while the plurality of client devices are concurrently executing client applications enabling the appraisal report to be edited by respective users of the plurality of client devices, receiving, from a first client device among the plurality of client devices, an edit to a field among the plurality of editable fields, and in response to receiving the edit, transmitting, in real-time, the edit to a second client device among the plurality of client devices so that the edit to the field is displayed on the second client device in real time.

Abstract: A facility for adjusting a display of a result of searching a property database is described. The facility, after displaying a list of properties satisfying a search filter, allows a user to specify property attributes the values of which are not currently shown for the properties, and redisplays the list of properties by additionally showing the values of those property attributes for the properties.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, storing, in a database, a decorating style preference of a user; receiving, from user equipment of the user, one or more images (and/or one or more 2D environment models and/or one or more 3D environment models) depicting an environment in which remodeling is desired; generating, via a machine learning process, a first model to present by the user equipment, the generating the first model being based upon the decorating style preference and the one or more images (and/or the one or more 2D environment models and/or the one or more 3D environment models), the first model comprising a first remodeling proposal for the environment; sending, to the user equipment, the first model, the sending of the first model facilitating display by the user equipment of a first depiction of the environment as proposed by the first remodeling proposal; receiving, from the user equipment, feedback information regarding the first remodeling proposal; generating, via the

Abstract: A method, computer system, and computer program product that aggregates sample data regarding a plurality of factors associated with employment and geographic location; performs iterative analysis on the sample data using machine learning to construct a predictive model; populates, using the predictive model, a database with predicted values of real estate demand for a selected set of predefined geographic regions; converts the predicted values of real estate demand in the database into percentages of observed values of real estate demand for geographic regions within the selected set over a specified time period to create indices of real estate demand; and rank orders the geographic regions within the selected set according to their indices of real estate demand.

Abstract: A requester submits a request to perform an encrypted search that is received by an encrypted search provider. The encrypted search provider processes the request and produces a set of intermediate results which are loaded onto a mobile computer system that includes a mobile power source. The mobile computer system is shipped to the requester, and while in transit to the requester, the mobile computer system processes the intermediate results to produce a completed search result. After the mobile computer system arrives at the requester, the mobile computer system provides the completed search result to the requester.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for identifying property changes by analyzing differences between old and new imagery. In one embodiment, an administrator begins by creating a project with links to old and new imagery and uploading a file with parcel boundaries. The application may then divide the project into smaller batches and then automatically classify each batch. Analysts may then review these batches and reject those that are insufficiently accurate. For rejected batches, analysts may manually classify the parcels. Analysts may then review these batches again. In one embodiment, once all batches are accepted, the project may be marked as complete and suitable reports may be generated and sent. These reports may include a customer report which may include overall project statistics, a breakdown of changes by type, a heatmap showing which areas are changing fastest, and/or an estimated tax impact of the identified changes.

Abstract: A method and system can include processing title and title opinion document images to generate text information. Trained models may generate data objects representative of period of time during which certain rights to a property exist. The trained models may also generate rules for modifying the data objects and interrelating the data objects to each other. In some examples, a confidence level can be generated and will reflect a likelihood of a data object including correct information. The modified and interrelated data objects may be used to generate a navigable interface which includes a current title status for a property and a navigable chain of title reflecting historical rights to the property.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for utilizing a validity map to indicate whether an overwriting data portion of user data is received. In the method and apparatus, a plurality of data portions of user data are received, whereby each data portion of the plurality of data portion may overwrite another data portion. A validity map may be utilized to indicate whether a data portion is an overwriting data portion. The validity map may be utilized for retrieving the data portion instead of the data portion being replaced.

Abstract: Automated entry to properties is provided using a lock box or an automated door lock. In response to a request for entry of a property by a user device of a visitor, and upon an application on a computing device receiving and confirming identification information for the visitor a hashing table or a database table within the computing system is to generate a first access code based on a time value selected by the computing system. The access code is valid during a specific period of time identified by the time value. The user device provides the first access code to the lock box or the automated door lock at the property. The lock box or the automated door lock uses a value for time based on time of receipt of the first access code to access the table within the lock box or the automated door lock to obtain a second access code. The lock box or the automated door lock is unlocked when the first access code matches the second access code.

Abstract: Given a parcel of land that is regulated by city zoning rules, the system and method described uses a combination of rule based coded and machine learning to parametrically create geometry for the maximum or optimal buildable envelope with the least amount of regulation.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes one or more processing resources operable to execute instructions to determine one or more base load profiles associated with one or more buildings and modify the one or more base load profiles based on a new set of building envelope parameter options that vary at least one building envelope feature. The one or more base load profiles are matched with a plurality of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment profiles to define HVAC configuration options. Control configurations are determined for the HVAC configuration options. A simulation of the control configurations is executed on models of the HVAC configuration options to determine one or more performance indicators. An assessment is output of the one or more performance indicators associated with the control configurations and the HVAC configuration options for the one or more buildings.

Abstract: Specifying information for specifying a surrounding inspection target which is an inspection target present in a predetermined range with respect to the imaging terminal is acquired from the imaging terminal. The surrounding inspection target is specified among the plurality of inspection targets on the basis of the specifying information. It is evaluated whether or not there is an image acquisition area in which acquisition of a new captured image is necessary for the surrounding inspection target on the basis of a result of accessing a database that stores maintenance and inspection information including at least a captured image for each of the plurality of inspection targets and referring to the maintenance and inspection information of the surrounding inspection target. Image acquisition area information indicating the image acquisition area in which the acquisition of a new captured image is evaluated to be necessary is output to the imaging terminal.

Abstract: A mobile computing device operated by a service provider or a user of a network-based service is configured to present a graphical user interface (GUI) map feature. The GUI map feature includes a map layer and a visual data layer for displaying one or more visual representations of service data associated with the network-based service. The mobile computing device is configured to determine a set of anchor coordinates for the GUI map feature and retrieve a set of service data based at least in part on the set of anchor coordinates. The set of service data can include a first set of service data associated with a map area to be illustrated by the GUI map feature and a second set of service data associated with a buffer area. The second set of service data can be retrieved based further on an image processing parameter.

Abstract: Embodiments of real estate property activity analytics where a system user may analyze real estate activity based on one or more geographical boundaries and other parameters including sales and agent diversity. The system may generate activity analytics that provide a user with potential listing and selling opportunities in various regions of the one or more geographical boundaries. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently responding to a query. The method comprises generating a lowest level data layer, wherein the lowest level data layer is a common dataset that can be served by a plurality of higher level data layers; generating, based on the lowest level data layer, at least one dataset, wherein each generated dataset is one of the plurality of higher level data layers, wherein each higher level data layer is accessed more rapidly than all lower level data layers; searching, in at least one of the generated data layers, for data needed to generate a response to the query; determining, based on the search, at least one data layer from which the response can be generated, wherein the determined at least one data layer includes the highest level data layer from which the response can be generated; and generating, based on data of the determined at least one data layer, a response to the query.

Abstract: When applied to geographical locale datasets, cluster characterization and comparison techniques meaningfully transform representations of data to facilitate sophisticated locale-specific comparisons and provide location-specific outcome predictions. Outcome predictions may, for example, be based on distributions of locale attributes associated with of a large number of geographic locales and/or by computing statistical probabilities of particular outcomes based on outcome data associated with each of the geographic locales.

Abstract: A system and method for facilitating the identification of potential sales targets by tracking and providing sales target and sales data in an interactive, unified, graphical and coded fashion. The system is adapted to assist sales associates traveling in the field to identify sales targets, and their sales potential, easily, interactively, graphically, and in a unified manner. The specific structure and layout of the graphical user interface provides new functionality to the user and aids the user in quickly and efficiently providing a graphical and unified map view of potential sales targets coded by icon shape and color, where the color of the icon is determined by the sales potential of the sales target.

Abstract: Methods, systems, means and machine-readable media embodying program instructions for connecting nearby real estate agents with potential buyers are described. Certain methods allow buyers to identify a real estate property while traveling around a neighborhood, generate a request to view the property, and then select an agent from among other agents to meet at the property before the buyer exits the neighborhood.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a client driven referral management method may include: receiving the credentials of a member through a user device and a remote member through a user device; recording the consent of the member and the remote member to a referral fee agreement; associating a client with the member on the server when the client provides registration data to the server using a user device; recording real estate information browsing data and location data of the client with the user device of the client; assigning the remote member to the client, in which the remote member may be assigned by the server using the real estate information browsing data and location of client with the user device of the client; and notifying the member through a user device of the member of a real estate transaction involving the remote member and the client.

Abstract: Automated entry to a property includes providing an application interface of an application running on a computing system to a property manager for a property. Visitor requests to enter the property are received. Automated entry information is provided to visitors that allows the visitors to enter the property during specific times.

Abstract: A system and method for facilitating real estate transactions that is configured for receiving property information from a listing service or data feed, presenting a property information display on data communication devices for each property; generating a unique transaction actuator in each property information display, and responsive to selecting a unique transaction actuator, generating an offer form with an offer transmittal actuator, wherein the offer form includes a plurality of data fields relating to an offer to purchase property that are populated with the property information for the specific property associated with the selected unique transaction actuator.

Abstract: Computer implemented application to provide automated answers to zoning and real estate development questions by approaching the complex subject through the creation of modules representing the rules, property and process and accounting for user perspective. Real estate data, spatial data and municipal development codes, policy and zoning rules are transformed and translated into useable data enabling search, calculations, comparisons and visual display. The disclosed system facilitates zoning and/or land use development code impacts on a site selection search or specified location providing instant information about current and hypothetical building mass and use potential.

Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing image data depicting properties are disclosed According to certain aspects, an electronic device may analyze image data depicting a property to identify a set of attributes of the property. The electronic device may identify, based on the set of attributes, an architectural style of the property. Further, the electronic device may identify at least one additional property having the same architectural style. Data indicative of the at least one additional property may be presented to a user for viewing and assessment.

Abstract: A method implemented using a computing device in communication with one or more memory devices is provided. The method includes receiving a request from a client computing device to provide financial performance data for at least a first merchant of a plurality of merchants, retrieving transaction data associated with the plurality of merchants from the one or more memory devices wherein the transaction data is associated with payments processed through a payment network, comparing the transaction data associated with the first merchant to the transaction data associated with each of the plurality of merchants to determine at least one ranking of the first merchant relative to the plurality of merchants based on at least one financial performance factor, and transmitting the at least one ranking to the client computing device, in response to the request, without providing a name of the first merchant.

Abstract: Automated entry to properties is provided. Properties are made available for viewing. Visitor requests to enter the properties are received. Automated entry information is provided to visitors that allows the visitors to enter the properties during specific times.

Abstract: An information retrieval and analysis system for numeric data which provides high precision and recall for numeric search and uses a methodology for determining contextualization of the extracted data. The capabilities include extracting, parsing, and contextualizing numeric data including both a numeric value and an accompanying unit. This system facilitates the organization of largely unstructured numeric data into an inverted index and other database formats. An information retrieval system which enables the exploration and refinement of an extracted numeric data set defined by a search input that may be precise or initially vague. This system also facilitates analyzing and portraying numeric data graphically, creating knowledge by combining data from multiple sources, extracting correlations between seemingly disparate variables, and recognizing numeric data trends.

Abstract: A search engine considers events and stories described in electronic documents, a location of a searcher/reviewer, and a situs associated with a query and content of the document to determine how/if they should be presented to users as part of relevant search results.

Abstract: In one aspect, a widget mechanism for zooming and panning a content item is provided. The widget mechanism includes a first region including a miniaturized and complete version the content item. The widget mechanism further includes a second region including a displayed version of the content item. The displayed version represents a portion of the content item currently displayed on a display. The widget mechanism further includes a third region including a to be displayed version of the content item. The to be displayed version represents a portion of the content item to be displayed on the display upon actuation. The second region is smaller than and within the first region when the content item is zoomed and the second region is coextensive or substantially coextensive with the first region when the content item is fully not zoomed. The third region is adjustable within the first region.

Abstract: Ranking and displaying comparable properties entails receiving appraisal information comprising a subject property and appraiser-chosen comparable properties corresponding to the subject property. Property data corresponding to a geographical area is accessed, in support of determining model-chosen comparable properties based upon the appropriateness of each of the comparable properties as comparables for the subject property. A map image is displayed for the geographical area, along with indicators on the map image indicative of the subject property, at least one of the appraiser-chosen comparable properties, and at least one of the model-chosen comparable properties.

Abstract: Systems and methods to display content are described. In some embodiments, program content is received from a content source. A method identifies product-related metadata associated with the program content where the product-related metadata includes at least one item displayed in the program content. The program content is communicated to a display device for presentation to a user in a first portion of the display device. The product-related metadata is communicated to the display device for presentation to the user in a second portion of the display device.

Abstract: Sharing contact information among one or more communities or individuals in a social media environment, in one aspect, may comprise creating contact information associated with contact as social media content based on input from a first user. At least a portion of the contact information may be shared with a plurality of second users via a social media like application.

Abstract: Sharing contact information among one or more communities or individuals in a social media environment, in one aspect, may comprise creating contact information associated with contact as social media content based on input from a first user. At least a portion of the contact information may be shared with a plurality of second users via a social media like application.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for advanced features for online mapping, searching, and planning driving tours. A multiple listing service (MLS) system may include a map search feature. A user interface for a real property listing may include a geographic map, which may enable a user to define a destination search area. The destination search area may be displayed on the geographic map. The MLS system may enable a user to conduct a search utilizing spatial and/or non-spatial filters. A search entry interface may be provided on a user interface in conjunction with the geographic map. The geographic map and map search features may also be able to include additional geographic information.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for providing real-estate information using a computer network, such as the Internet. A buyer information web page showing relevant buyer list information in an easy-to-read, summary format is created and displayed to a real estate agent. Buyer information provided includes summaries of various aspects of information needed by a real estate agent to effectively represent and assist a buyer. Examples of information provided include a potential buyer name, a new activity summary summarizing newly-listed properties and other activity meeting the buyer's profile, a new views summary summarizing any views of detailed property information by the buyer using an online property data search and information system provided by the agent, and a new tags summary summarizing any properties that the buyer or the agent finds of particular interest.