Virtual home data repository and directory

Claim 1

An electronic model and data storage system for storing, maintaining and retrieving information relating to the contents of an architectural structure, said system comprising: a computer device comprising: a processor; and a memory device storing executable and associated operational data structures for processing by the processor; a graphical user interface featuring a dimensionally accurate electronic 3-dimensional scaled model of the current state of a structure; data structures having electronic links integrated into and displayed on said dimensionally accurate model to provide selective access to information pertaining to one of the structure's contents, construction materials, and digital photographs, allowing a user to select with an input device a location on the electronic model of the structure corresponding to an actual surface on the structure to access data regarding the contents and construction materials of the selected portion of said structure; the data regarding the contents of said structure, further comprising warranty and product information including at least one of dates of installation, terms of warranty coverage and conditions, and maintenance requirements; communication means for accessing data regarding said structure's contents and construction materials to formulate, bid, and convey a bid back to a structure; and wherein said data corresponding to the contents of said structure is accessible via a computer network by a user according to access rights corresponding to said user.