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Case Study:

Empowering Virtual Tour Creation with 360 Image Stitching and Video SAAS Platform

Overview

VirtualExplorer360 is a startup that recognized a growing need for an accessible and user-friendly solution to create interactive virtual tours using 360-degree images and videos. Traditional methods for creating virtual tours required expensive equipment and technical expertise, limiting their adoption to a select few. To address this gap in the market, VirtualExplorer360 aimed to develop a SAAS (Software as a Service) platform that allows users to easily create, store, and share interactive virtual tours using 360-degree media. The platform, built with .NET, React, and Angular, needed to be robust, user-friendly, and seamlessly integratable into various websites.

Solution

VirtualExplorer360 set out to develop a SAAS platform that combined 360 image stitching, cloud storage, a mobile capture app, and integration capabilities, making it easy for users to create and share virtual tours.

Key Features and Technologies:

1. 360 Image Stitching

The SAAS platform employed sophisticated 360 image stitching algorithms built using .NET to seamlessly combine individual images into a panoramic view. This process ensured a smooth and immersive experience for virtual tour users.

2. User Account Creation

Users could create their accounts on the VirtualExplorer360 platform, allowing them to access their virtual tour projects, saved content, and user preferences.

3. Virtual Tour Builder

The platform featured an intuitive and user-friendly virtual tour builder using React and Angular. Users could upload their 360-degree images and videos, arrange them in the desired sequence, add interactive elements, and customize the look and feel of their tours.

4. Cloud Image Storage

360-degree images and videos were securely stored in the cloud, eliminating the need for users to manage their media files locally. This ensured that the content was readily accessible from anywhere with an internet connection.

5. Mobile Capture App

VirtualExplorer360 provided a mobile app (iOS and Android) for capturing 360-degree images and videos. The app allowed users to use their smartphones to create content for their virtual tours, making it highly accessible and cost-effective.

6. Share and Embed

Users could easily share their virtual tours with anyone by sending a link or embedding them into websites. The SAAS platform provided customizable embed codes that could be integrated into any website, blog, or e-commerce platform.

Results

The implementation of the VirtualExplorer360 SAAS platform revolutionized the way people create and share virtual tours. The platform’s key features and technologies led to several positive outcomes:
  • Enhanced Accessibility: Users of all technical levels could create virtual tours with ease, thanks to the user-friendly interface and mobile capture app.
  • Cost-Effective Solution: The mobile capture app eliminated the need for expensive equipment, making virtual tour creation accessible to a broader audience.
  • Cloud-Based Convenience: Cloud storage ensured that users’ content was accessible from anywhere, enabling seamless collaboration and content management.
  • Versatile Integration: Virtual tours could be seamlessly integrated into various websites, enhancing the marketing and storytelling capabilities of businesses and organizations.
  • Market Expansion: VirtualExplorer360’s SAAS platform opened up opportunities for various industries, including real estate, tourism, education, and e-commerce, to create immersive and interactive virtual tours.
In conclusion, VirtualExplorer360’s SAAS platform, built with .NET, React, and Angular, successfully addressed the need for an accessible and user-friendly solution for 360 image stitching, virtual tour creation, and sharing. It empowered users to create immersive virtual tours, leading to increased engagement and enhanced storytelling capabilities across multiple industries.