DIGITAL TOUCH SCREEN REAL ESTATE SIGN

Abstract

A smart sign that allows users to interact with a digital real estate sign. The sign is preferably powered by solar energy, but may also be hardwired for electricity. The sign will include a battery that collects and stores the necessary amount of solar energy to operate. The sign has a flexible base with a pivot point that allows the sign to bend near the base and withstand being struck or moved in heavy wind. The sign also has a camera, which is preferably also powered by solar energy. The camera allows users to remotely view the property for sale near the sign. The sign also has a touch screen, allowing users to interact with the sign, and will be operable via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The sign also includes a programmable device that can collect data entered on the touch screen by the user.

Claims

1. A digital touch screen real estate sign comprising: (a) a screen with a display area, wherein the screen is a digital touch screen; (b) a stand with a flexible base and a pivot point, wherein the stand supports the screen in an upright position; (c) at least one solar cell; (d) a battery, wherein the at least one solar cell is operably connected to power the screen and charge the battery, wherein the battery is operably connected to the screen as a back up power source for the solar cell; (e) a hardwired power cord, wherein the power cord is connectable to a 110 volt or 220 volt external electricity supply; (f) a wireless internet receiver; (g) a programmable device, wherein the programmable device is operably connected to the wireless internet receiver and the screen to control the display of the screen so that a remote user can alter the display of the screen via a remote device over a wireless internet connection; and (h) one or more cameras, wherein the one or more cameras are operably connected to the programmable device and to the display of the screen so that the camera displays images on the display of the screen, is operable by a user of the screen, or is operable by a remote user via the programmable device, or is operably by the user of the screen and by the remote user via the programmable device.

2. The digital touch screen real estate sign according to claim 1, wherein the stand comprises one or more materials selected from the list consisting of wood, metal, carbon fiber, and plastic.

3. The digital touch screen real estate sign according to claim 1, wherein the screen is manufactured in a shape selected from the list consisting of a square, a round, an oval, a triangle, a hexagon, an octagon, and a rectangle.

4. The digital touch screen real estate sign according to claim 1, wherein the stand has a greater height and a greater width than the screen.

5. The digital touch screen real estate sign according to claim 1, wherein the screen has height between 2 and 3 feet, and wherein the screen has a width between 2 and 3 feet.

6. The digital touch screen real estate sign according to claim 1, wherein the stand has a height between 6 and 8 feet, and wherein the stand has a width between 3 and 5 feet.

7. The digital touch screen real estate sign according to claim 1, wherein the programmable device is operably connected to the camera and the wireless internet connection so that the user of the screen can videoconference with the remote user.

8. The digital touch screen real estate sign according to claim 1, further comprising: (i) a projector operably connected to the programmable device so that it projects images as directed by the programmable device.

9. The digital touch screen real estate sign according to claim 1, wherein one of the one or more cameras is located on a front surface of the screen.

10. A digital touch screen real estate sign comprising: (a) a screen with a display area, wherein the screen is a digital touch screen, wherein the screen is manufactured in a shape selected from the list consisting of a square, a round, an oval, a triangle, a hexagon, an octagon, and a rectangle, wherein the screen has height between 2 and 3 feet, and wherein the screen has a width between 2 and 3 feet; (b) a stand with a flexible base and a pivot point, wherein the stand supports the screen in an upright position, wherein the stand comprises one or more materials selected from the list consisting of wood, metal, carbon fiber, and plastic wherein the stand has a height between 6 and 8 feet, and wherein the stand has a width between 3 and 5 feet; (c) at least one solar cell; (d) a battery, wherein the at least one solar cell is operably connected to power the screen and charge the battery, wherein the battery is operably connected to the screen as a back up power source for the solar cell; (e) a hardwired power cord, wherein the power cord is connectable to a 110 volt or 220 volt external electricity supply; (f) a wireless internet receiver; (g) a programmable device, wherein the programmable device is operably connected to the wireless internet receiver and the screen to control the display of the screen so that a remote user can alter the display of the screen via a remote device over a wireless internet connection; (h) at least one camera, wherein the camera is operably connected to the programmable device and to the display of the screen so that the camera displays images on the display of the screen, is operable by a user of the screen, or is operable by a remote user via the programmable device, or is operably by the user of the screen and by the remote user via the programmable device; and (i) a projector operably connected to the programmable device so that it projects images as directed by the programmable device.

11. The digital touch screen real estate sign according to claim 10, wherein the programmable device is operably connected to the camera and the wireless internet connection so that the user of the screen can videoconference with the remote user.

12. The digital touch screen real estate sign according to claim 10, wherein one of the one or more cameras is located on a front surface of the screen.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The figures that accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and method(s) of use for the present invention, a digital touch screen smart real estate sign, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present invention.

[0016] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view illustrating a digital touch screen real estate sign according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a digital touch screen real estate sign according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention relate to a smart real estate sign and more particularly to a digital touch screen smart real estate sign as used to improve the connection between potential buyers and real estate agents.

[0020] Referring to the drawings by numerals of reference there is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a digital touch screen smart real estate sign. The sign 1 includes a screen 2 and a stand 3. The height and length of the screen size may be manufactured anywhere from 0 to 1,000 feet, but is preferably 2-3 feet in height and 2-3 feet in width. The stand 3 must be taller and wider than the screen 2, and is preferably 6-8 feet in height, and 3-5 feet in width.

[0021] The stand 3 has a flexible base 4 with a pivot point 5 that allows the stand 3 to bend near the base 4 and withstand being struck or moved in heavy wind.

[0022] The screen 2 has a touch screen display area 6, allowing users to interact with the sign 1. The screen 2 may be backlit with light emitting diode bulbs, or similar, so that it's visible even at night. The sign 1 also has one or more cameras 7, on of which may be located on the screen 2. The camera(s) 7 may allow users to remotely view the property for sale near the sign 1, and may also allow the users to videoconference with the listed real estate agent. The sigh 1 may optionally include a projector 12.

[0023] The screen 2 and the cameras 7 may be operable via Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth, allowing real estate agents to remotely update the display 6 on the screen 2, or answer calls from potential buyers. Users may also be able to remotely control a camera 7 to see different views of the property.

[0024] The sign 1 also includes a programmable device 8 that runs a program to control the display 6, camera(s) 7, and any additional software, including but not limited to a program to collect data entered on the touch screen by the user. The programmable device 8 is preferably located inside the screen 2 or stand 3. The programmable device 8 will also allow the realtor to change the display 6 to update the status on the listings, pending listings, escrows, and sold listings remotely via the realtor's laptop or smart phone. The programmable device is connected to a wireless internet receiver 13, in order for any software installed thereon to connect to wireless connections such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth as needed.

[0025] The sign 1 has one or more solar panels 9, is preferably powered by solar energy, but may also be hardwired 10 for electricity, at either 110 volts or 220 volts, so that the sign 1 will still operate even when the sign's power requirements can't be met by solar energy. The sign 1 will include a battery 11 connected to the solar panel(s) 9 and/or the external hardwired power source 10. The battery 11 collects and stores the necessary amount of solar energy to operate.

[0026] The shape of the screen 2 can include a square, round, oval, triangle, hexagon, octagon, and/or rectangle. The sign 1 can be made of materials including, but not limited to wood, metal, carbon fiber, and plastic.

[0027] The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.