John Indong Choi

US Patent:

6871140, Mar 22, 2005

Filed:

Oct 23, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/693988

Inventors:

Andrew Florance - Chevy Chase MD, US
David Schaffel - Rockville MD, US
Constantine Violagis - Potomac MD, US
Bruce Foster - Santa Monica CA, US
Harlan Hamlin - Potomac MD, US
John Choi - San Diego CA, US
Vladimir Bulkin - North Potomac MD, US
Robert Stroman - Bethesda MD, US
Mark Newmister - Ellicott City MD, US
Michael Glick - Potomac MD, US

Assignee:

Costar Group, Inc. - Bethesda MD

International Classification:

G01C021/26

US Classification:

701207, 705 26, 34235709, 3423571, 340988

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 and selling 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. The present invention also facilitates mortgage lending and provides enough information to allow lenders to underwrite a property. The present invention also provides a mobile data gathering and dissemination vehicle as well as a system tracking and dispatch of mobile vehicles. The present invention further provides correlation of data stored in a remote location to vehicle position in real time.

US Patent:

7174301, Feb 6, 2007

Filed:

Sep 9, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/657275

Inventors:

Andrew C. Florance - Chevy Chase MD, US
Robert Evatt - San Diego CA, US
Deborah Hofman - Carlsbad CA, US
John Choi - San Diego CA, US

Assignee:

Costar Group, Inc. - Bethesda MD

International Classification:

G06Q 99/00
G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 1, 705 26, 705 28, 705 6, 701207, 342350, 34099514

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.

US Patent:

7254559, Aug 7, 2007

Filed:

Jun 6, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/455498

Inventors:

Andrew Florance - Chevy Chase MD, US
David Schaffel - Rockville MD, US
Constantine Violagis - Potomac MD, US
Bruce Foster - Santa Monica CA, US
Harlan Hamlin - Potomac MD, US
John Choi - San Diego CA, US
Vladimir Bulkin - North Potomac MD, US
Robert Stroman - Bethesda MD, US
Mark Newmister - Ellicott City MD, US
Michael Glick - Potomac MD, US

Assignee:

Costar Group, Inc. - Bethesda MD

International Classification:

G06F 17/60

US Classification:

705 51, 705 1, 704275, 704246, 902 41

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 and selling 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. The present invention also facilitates mortgage lending and provides enough information to allow lenders to underwrite a property. The present invention also provides a mobile data gathering and dissemination vehicle as well as a system tracking and dispatch of mobile vehicles. The present invention further provides correlation of data stored in a remote location to vehicle position in real time.

US Patent:

20030229592, Dec 11, 2003

Filed:

Jun 6, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/455436

Inventors:

Andrew Florance - Chevy Chase MD, US
David Schaffel - Rockville MD, US
Constantine Violagis - Potomac MD, US
Bruce Foster - Santa Monica CA, US
Harlan Hamlin - Potomac MD, US
John Choi - San Diego CA, US
Vladimir Bulkin - North Potomac MD, US
Robert Stroman - Bethesda MD, US
Mark Newmister - Ellicott City MD, US
Michael Glick - Potomac MD, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60
H04K001/00

US Classification:

705/051000

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 and selling 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. The present invention also facilitates mortgage lending and provides enough information to allow lenders to underwrite a property. The present invention also provides a mobile data gathering and dissemination vehicle as well as a system tracking and dispatch of mobile vehicles. The present invention further provides correlation of data stored in a remote location to vehicle position in real time.