JP2002245132A - Travel support system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a travel support system by which a traveler does not have to buy tickets of transportation facilities in addition to easily setting a travel route and a travel schedule and which enables the traveler to enjoy his/her travel as scheduled without anxiety by giving warning in the case the traveler is out of the travel schedule and the travel route. SOLUTION: When the traveler 10 inputs data of his/her departure place 14 and destination 16 from a communication terminal 34, the inputted data are sent together with the ID number of the terminal 34 to a host computer 40 through a base station 18 to be converted to a database, and the travel route and the travel schedule are also set. When the traveler 10 moves to the next communication area 20a to start travel and further moves from a transportation facilities use start area (20a), the location and time data at which the traveler gets on the transportation facilities are stored. When the traveler 10 goes into a transportation facilities use end area (26a), the location and time data at which the traveler gets off the transportation facilities are stored. The host computer 40 calculates his/her fare on the basis of these data and performs electronic settlement.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a travel support system, and more particularly, to a travel support system that provides travel information when a traveler travels from a departure place to a destination by transportation. To travel support systems.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a traveler travels from a certain place as a starting point (departure place) to a destination by using transportation, a travel route is determined by himself and the transportation operated according to the route is performed. The timetable to the nearest station or airport, or the transfer (boarding) time of the transportation used in consideration of the transfer time, etc. is determined by purchasing the ticket of the transportation used. For the first time, travel becomes possible. Also, after the start of the trip, it is necessary to act according to the planned travel schedule, and when using a transportation system with a fixed operating time, the user must start moving in time for the boarding (boarding) time . As described above, in the conventional travel, the traveler himself performs everything from planning a travel route and a travel schedule to purchasing tickets and managing time during the travel.

[0003]

However, in such a conventional travel method, the travel route from the departure point to the destination is determined to a certain extent by the traveler on the schedule and budget. It is easy, but it is easy to check the timetable of transportation by the above, determine the boarding (boarding) time from the time required to get to the station or airport and the transfer time, and make a travel schedule and purchase the ticket with There was such a problem. Therefore, if the request from the travel company to the travel schedule to the purchase of the ticket is made, the above-mentioned trouble can be saved, but there are problems such as going to the travel company to convey the request and adding an extra fee. Further, even if the request is made to a travel agency, the time management during the travel must be performed by the traveler himself unless the tour is a group tour with a tour operator, and this is the same as the case where the travel agency is not asked. For this reason, there is always a possibility that if the user gets lost during the trip or makes a mistake in the transfer means, the travel schedule will be different or the intended route will be deviated. The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and when a traveler travels by using a transportation system, a travel route and a travel schedule can be easily set, and a ticket for the transportation system to be used can be purchased. To provide a travel support system that alerts travelers when travel deviates from the original travel route or deviates from the travel schedule during travel, and helps them to carry out a scheduled trip with confidence. Aim.

[0004]

An object of the present invention is to provide a travel support system for supporting a traveler from a departure place to a destination using transportation means, at least during the travel. In the area where the user moves, multiple base stations with a certain range of communication area are arranged adjacently,
A communication means for performing communication between a communication terminal and a base station in any communication area to exchange data, and data connected to each of the base stations and input from the communication terminal via the base station; A host computer that performs various information processing and setting processing relating to travel based on the information, and provides information, wherein the traveler travels using information provided from the host computer to the communication terminal. I do. According to this, as a communication means, a plurality of base stations having a certain communication area are arranged adjacent to an area where a traveler travels while traveling, and a communication terminal between the communication terminal and the base station in the communication area is arranged. The host computer connected to each base station performs various types of information processing and setting processing related to travel based on input data from communication terminals, etc., and provides information to communication terminals. Therefore, the traveler can make a comfortable and smooth travel by making a reservation during the travel and using the provided information.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the travel assistance system according to the first aspect, the communication terminal further includes a boarding / alighting function and a fare settlement function in place of a ticket of a transportation facility to be used. It is characterized by. According to this,
Since the communication terminal has the same boarding and departure function and fare settlement function as a transportation ticket, it is possible to save the trouble of purchasing a ticket when using transportation, and even if you change in the way or destination This eliminates wasted ticket costs and the need to settle. According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the travel assistance system according to the first or second aspect, the communication terminal includes an input unit for inputting data and operation information, and input data and information provided from the host computer or the like. A display unit for displaying the contents, a communication unit for communicating with the getting on / off check machine for checking when getting on and off the transportation means and the base station, and a settlement unit for performing fare settlement. I do. According to this, data or operation information is input from the input unit of the communication terminal, and the display unit displays the input data or information content provided from the host computer or the like,
The communication unit communicates with the check-in / check-out machine and the base station, and the fare is settled by the settlement unit.Therefore, the communication terminal can be used as an information terminal for travel management, travel guidance, etc. Travel support services, such as using the service.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the travel assistance system according to any one of the first to third aspects, the host computer determines the position of the base station which communicates with the communication terminal. It is characterized by grasping the position of a traveler. According to this, the host computer
Just by identifying the base station that is communicating with the communication terminal, the approximate current location of the traveler can be ascertained from the communication area, so if the traveler deviates from the original travel route, a warning is issued to the traveler. It is possible to give attention and give attention,
It is possible to reach the destination without fail. According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the travel assistance system according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the communication terminal receives a radio wave from a GPS satellite and can accurately detect a current position. The apparatus further includes a position detecting unit, and transmits the detected position data to the host computer to grasp the position of the traveler. According to this, the communication terminal is further provided with a current position detection unit using a GPS satellite, so that the current position of the traveler can be pinpointed very accurately only by transmitting the position information to the host computer. Since it can be grasped, it is possible to quickly detect that the traveler has deviated from the original travel route and to warn the traveler at an early stage, so that the traveler can travel with more confidence.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the travel assistance system according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the database of the host computer includes information on all transportation means available to the traveler. Data on the fare, operation schedule, stop station or airport location is stored, and the host computer further includes a timekeeping unit that measures time, and searches for a travel route based on the location data and destination data of the communication terminal. Performs fare calculation, required time calculation, search for used stations and airports, and provides information such as route information, fare information, required time information, and information on used stations and airports. . According to this,
The host computer has a timekeeping unit, and its database stores fares, operating schedules, stop stations or airport position data of all transportation systems available to travelers, and position data from communication terminals. Search for travel routes, calculate fares, calculate required time, search for stations and airports based on
It is possible to provide fare information, required time information, or guidance information on a used station or airport. Therefore, when setting or changing a travel route or a travel schedule, a traveler can make an accurate judgment by using various information provided, obtain information on the set travel route, or obtain information from the travel schedule and time. Schedule management can be performed.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the travel assistance system according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the host computer allows the traveler to make a travel starting point and a destination from the communication terminal. If you set a travel route or travel schedule by specifying, track whether the traveler is traveling the travel route as scheduled, and if you do not deviate from the travel route or do not start moving at the scheduled time, A warning is issued to a traveler's communication terminal. According to this, when a traveler sets a travel route and a travel schedule by specifying a travel departure point and a destination, the host computer tracks the traveler based on the travel route and deviates from the travel route, If the travel is not started at the scheduled time, a warning is issued to the traveler, so that the traveler can travel on schedule without any mistakes in the travel route or time.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating a travel support system according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the travel support system according to the present embodiment includes:
When the traveler 10 travels from the departure place 14 to the destination 16 by using the transportation means 12a, 12b, 12c or the like, this is supported. A feature of the travel support system according to the present invention is that at least an area where the traveler 10 travels during a travel is provided with a certain communication area (18a, 20a, 22a,
24a, 26a, 28a, 30a, 32a) having a plurality of base stations 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 3
0 and 32 are located adjacent to each other, and perform communication between the communication terminal 34 and the base station (18 in FIG. 1) located in any communication area (18a in FIG. 1) to obtain data. Is that a communication system is used as a communication means for exchanging data. The travel support system of the present invention includes a host computer 40 connected to each base station of the communication system. The host computer 40 performs various information processing and setting processing relating to travel and provides information to each communication terminal 34 based on data input from the communication terminal 10 via the nearest base stations 18 to 32. .

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the host computer 40 and the communication terminal 34 of FIG.
The host computer 40 shown in FIG.
, A central processing unit (CPU) 402 that exchanges data via the I / O unit 401 and performs various information processing and setting processing, and the CPU 402. And a database 403 for retrievably storing data to be processed and processing results thereof, and a timer 404 for measuring time. The database 403 stores fares, operation schedules, stop stations or airport position data, etc. of all available transportation facilities for travelers, and hosts the transportation facilities via the network 42 on a regular basis. Access the computer,
The latest information is updated, and information such as suspensions and delays due to accidents and weather is constantly collected. In the database 403, information exchanged with each communication terminal via the base station is also made into a database based on the ID number of each communication terminal.

The CPU 402 ascertains the current position of the traveler based on the communication area position of the base station communicating with the communication terminal 34, and searches for the travel route of the traveler based on various information stored in the database 403. The travel schedule is planned by calculating the fare, the required time, the nearest station and the nearest airport, and the information required by the traveler is transmitted to the communication terminal via the base station. In addition, during travel, the location of the traveler is constantly grasped, and if the traveler deviates from the set travel route or does not move according to the travel schedule, an alarm signal is transmitted to the communication terminal via the base station. Send it to call attention. The time management at that time is performed by the timer 404. further,
When calculating the fare on the CPU 402 side, the fare adjustment can be performed on the CPU 402 side. For example, a traveler holds the communication terminal 34 and holds it over a reader at a ticket gate at a station or a gate at an airport, or simply passes through the communication terminal 34.
The ID number is read, and it is possible to know when, from where to where, and by what kind of transportation the traveler with the ID number used. This usage history is temporarily stored in the host computer of each transportation facility, but is sent to the host computer 40 of the travel support system via the network 42 to calculate the fare. The fare calculated in this way can be settled by electronic settlement based on a credit contract, an account withdrawal contract, or the like.

On the other hand, in the communication terminal 34, various processes are performed by a central processing unit (CPU) 347 using the program data stored in the ROM 348 and the working data stored in the RAM 349. The communication terminal 34 has a GPS antenna 342 that receives radio waves from a GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite 36 and a G antenna.
With the PS receiving unit 343, the current position can be detected with very high accuracy. The position data of the communication terminal 34 thus detected is stored in the I / O unit 34.
4, via the communication control unit 341, transmitted from the antenna 340 to the nearest base station, and can be used by the host computer 40. Further, when the traveler carrying the communication terminal 34 inputs data of the departure place 14 and the destination 16 from the input unit 345, the data is input to the I / O unit 34.
4, and transmitted from the antenna 340 to the nearest base station via the communication control unit 341, and used by the host computer 40 to search for a travel route and create a travel schedule. The communication terminal 34 includes a display unit 346 including a liquid crystal display (LCD). The communication terminal 34 can confirm input data from the input unit 345 on a screen, and can provide various information related to travel provided from the host computer 40. Is displayed on the screen, so that information can be provided to travelers. Further, the fare can be settled using the communication terminal 34. For example, the traveler holds the communication terminal 34 and holds it over a reader at a ticket gate at a station or a gate at an airport, or simply passes through the reader, and the ID number of the communication terminal 34 is read. When, from where to where,
At the same time as knowing what type of transportation was used, a certain amount of money data is previously stored in the RAM 349 or the like of the communication terminal 34, and each time the money data is extracted for the usage fee (fare), the fare settlement is performed. It is also possible to do so. When the money data is lost or a shortage occurs, the payment may be made by cash or the electronic payment by the host computer may be used together.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of the appearance of the communication terminal 34 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the communication terminal 34 can be a terminal dedicated to the travel support system. However, since the communication terminal 34 is provided with an input button, a display unit, an antenna, and the like, the communication terminal 34 is also used as a mobile phone. It is also possible to configure by making it. The communication terminal 34 of FIG. 3 includes both an antenna 340 for communicating with a base station and a GPS antenna 342 for receiving radio waves from GPS satellites. Further, an input unit 345 including various input buttons,
And a display unit 346. Here, the display unit 346
As one screen example, a departure place entry field 346a and a destination entry field 346b are displayed, and the user can move the cursor 346c to input desired information. In addition to using the speaker 50 for a call, the speaker 50 can alert the traveler 10 by voice by emitting a voice message or a warning sound.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the present embodiment. Hereinafter, description will be given using FIGS. 1 to 3 in accordance with the order of the flowchart in FIG. When the traveler 10 shown in FIG. 1 travels from the departure place 14 to the destination 16 by means of transportation (this is referred to as a travel in this specification), (1) the traveler 10 Is used to input the departure place 14 and the destination 16 and to enter reservation information for setting a travel route and a travel schedule, and (2) holding the communication terminal 34 without entering the reservation information. Sometimes travel.

(When Entering Reservation Information) First, when the traveler 10 travels from the departure place 14 to the destination 16 using transportation, a travel route and a travel schedule are set, and the traveler 10 wants to travel according to the travel route and travel schedule. When the departure place 14 and the destination 16 are input from the input unit 345 of the communication terminal 34, the input data is input to the I / O together with the ID number of the communication terminal 34.
The data is wirelessly transmitted to the base station 18 via the unit 344, the communication control unit 341, and the antenna 340, and is processed by the host computer 40. CPU 4 of host computer 40
In step 02, based on the input data of the departure place 14 and the destination 16, the information stored in the database 403 is used to search for what kind of travel route there is.
In the example of FIG. 1, when using the aircraft 12a, the departure point 14
Boarding from airport A closest to, and B closest to destination 16
The route to get to the destination 16 after getting off at the airport is considered,
The required time is 2 hours. In addition, when using the limited express train 12b or the ordinary train 12c, it is possible to get on from the X station, get off at the Y station and go to the destination 16, and the express train 12b takes 3 hours and the ordinary train 12c Takes 12 hours.

The traveler 10 selects a desired route from the search results or designates a specific transportation system (for example, an express train, etc.) at the time of inputting the departure place 14 and the destination 16. By inputting the required time and budget together, it is possible to narrow down to a specific route. By inputting a desired arrival time, a desired departure time, etc. to the destination in addition to the travel route, the CPU 402 of the host computer 40
Can formulate a travel schedule based on such information and present it to the communication terminal 34 of the traveler 10. The traveler 10 can make a reservation or set when a proposed travel schedule is presented. Therefore, in step S100 of FIG. 4, it is determined whether or not the travel has started. It is determined that the travel has started because the traveler 10 leaves the communication area 18a of the departure place 14 and is located in another adjacent communication area (in FIG. 1, the communication area 2 where the X station is located).
0a or the case where the user moves to the communication area 30a) where the airport A is located. For confirmation of the movement, the host computer 40 determines which base station the communication terminal 34 of the traveler 10 is communicating with. If the trip has not been started in step S100, it is determined in step S102 whether or not there is reservation information. In this case, since the reservation information has been input, the process proceeds to step S104, and a time limit at which the traveler 10 does not start moving according to the reservation or the set travel schedule will not be able to catch the boarding (boarding) time of transportation. The above flow is repeated until it arrives.

In step S104, if the traveler 10 does not start moving even when the time limit has arrived, the host computer 40 provides the communication terminal 34 with guidance information such as "Start moving (travel)". The message is transmitted (step S106), and characters are displayed on the display unit 346, or a similar voice message or a predetermined warning sound is emitted from the speaker 50 to call attention to the traveler. When the traveler 10 starts traveling in step S100, it is determined in next step S108 whether or not the user has entered the transportation use start area. This means that when using a train, it is determined whether or not the traveler 10 has entered the communication area 20a (an area including the X station), and when using an aircraft, the traveler 10 can use the communication area 30a (including the airport A). Area) may be determined. Further, in step S110, it is determined whether or not the vehicle has moved from the transportation use start area. This means that when a train is used, the traveler 10
a, it is determined whether or not the traveler 10 has left the communication area 30a when using an aircraft. Then, in order to calculate the fare in a step described later, the boarding (boarding) position of the transportation means and the time data thereof are stored in the database 403 of the host computer 40 (step S112).

When the traveler 10 gets on the limited express train 12b, the base station communicating with the communication terminal 34 is changed from 20 → 22 → 2
Since the state moves from 4 to 26, the traveling state of the traveler 10 can be tracked on the host computer 40 side. The same applies to the case where the user gets on the ordinary train 12c. However, when the traveler 10 boarded the aircraft 12a, communication with the base station 30 is possible at the airport A, but communication is not possible during the flight, and communication with the base station 32 is possible again when landing at the airport B. Therefore, the movement from the base station 30 to the base station 32 is confirmed. Then, step S1
At 14, when it is confirmed that the traveler 10 has entered the communication area 26a of the Y station or the communication area 32a of the B airport, which is the transportation use end area, the fare is calculated in the steps described below. The location and time data of the drop-off (disembarkation) of transportation are stored in the database 4 of the host computer
03 (step S116). Then, in a step S118, it is checked whether or not other transportation is used.
If transportation is still used, the process returns to step S110, and the processes in steps S110 to S116 are repeated. Further, the use of the transportation means during the travel is completed, and the end of the use of the transportation means can be confirmed when the traveler 10 comes out of the use end area.

The host computer 40 stores the boarding (boarding) position and time data in step S112 stored in the database 403 and the step S112.
The boarding (boarding) distance and the type of use are determined based on the getting-off (disembarking) position and the time data in 116, and a fare adapted to that is calculated (step S120). Further, in step S122, if there is a discount service depending on the use time or the use date of the transportation facility, the above-described calculated fare discount determination is performed. The fare finally calculated in this way is the communication terminal 34 possessed by the traveler 10.
Since the traveler can be specified by the ID number obtained in the communication process with the customer, if a credit contract or a direct debit contract has been made in advance, the fare can be settled by electronic settlement (step S124). As a result, it is not necessary to purchase a boarding pass (boarding pass) while traveling, and even if the destination is changed, the settlement procedure is not required, and the trip can be enjoyed easily.

Although not shown in the flow chart of FIG. 4, when the traveler 10 enters reservation information and sets a travel route and a travel schedule, the traveler 10 can enter the travel route even during the travel. There is always a time limit that it will be delayed if you do not start moving based on the position,
When this time limit has arrived, a warning message is transmitted from the host computer 40 to the communication terminal 34 of the traveler 10 via the base station, and a caution is performed.
Thus, the travel support system of the present embodiment also has a schedule management function. In addition, it may not make much sense to grasp the current position of the traveler 10 only in the communication area as described above. For example, even if you get on the train from the use station, if you get on the train in the opposite direction, you will not know until you move to the next area, so the timing of issuing the warning message will be delayed. Therefore, the GPS receiving unit 343 of the communication terminal 34 of the present embodiment
If the current position of the traveler 10 is constantly notified to the host computer 40 side in a pinpoint using the, the movement of the traveler 10 can be tracked even in the same area. Thus, even if the user deviates from the travel route, a message for returning to the correct route can be transmitted to the traveler 10 quickly.

(When no reservation information is entered) Traveler 10
When a user starts a trip without inputting reservation information such as the departure place 14 and the destination 16 from the communication terminal 34, the travel support system of the present invention can be used. That is, there is no reservation information input before the start of the trip in step S100 in FIG. 4 (step S102).
This corresponds to the case where the travel is started by returning to step S100. As the situation, there are a case where the traveler 10 has decided the destination but did not input the reservation information, and a case where the traveler 10 starts traveling without deciding the destination. As described above, even when the travel is started without inputting the reservation information, the same processing as in the above steps S108 to S124 is performed, and the electronic payment of the fare of the used transportation can be performed. In addition, there is no need to purchase a boarding pass (boarding pass) during the trip, and even if the destination is changed, the settlement procedure is not required, and the trip can be enjoyed easily.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when a traveler travels with the communication terminal of the travel support system, a travel route and a travel schedule can be easily set. It is possible to use it without purchasing a transportation ticket simply by holding it over a reader at the mouth (boarding gate) or passing through. Further, according to the present embodiment, even if the user deviates from the planned travel route during a trip or takes an action different from the travel schedule, a warning is sent to the traveler via the communication terminal to call attention. Because it is possible, it is possible to carry out a trip as planned with confidence.
In the above embodiment, the fare settlement is electronically settled by a credit contract or a direct debit contract based on the fare calculated on the host computer 40 side. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this settlement method. A certain amount of money data may be stored in the terminal 34 in advance, and the money data may be extracted by the fare every time the terminal 34 is used, and the fare may be adjusted. Further, when the money data is lost or insufficient, it is also possible to settle with cash or to use the electronic settlement by the host computer together.

[0023]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, as a communication means, a plurality of base stations having a certain communication area are adjacent to an area where a traveler travels while traveling. The base station communicates with a communication terminal in the communication area to exchange data, and a host computer connected to each base station performs travel-related operations based on input data from the communication terminal or the like. Performs various information processing and setting processes, and provides information to communication terminals.
Travelers can travel comfortably and smoothly by making reservations during travel and using the information provided. According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the communication terminal has the same getting on / off function and fare adjustment function as a transportation ticket, the trouble of purchasing a ticket when using transportation can be saved. Even if you change your way up or down or change your destination, your ticket costs will be wasted and you will not have to pay for them.
According to the third aspect of the present invention, data and operation information are input from the input unit of the communication terminal, input data and information contents provided from the host computer or the like are displayed on the display unit, and the getting on and off by the communication unit It communicates with check machines and base stations and the fare can be settled at the settlement section, so the communication terminal can be used as an information terminal for travel management, travel guidance, etc., or used instead of a ticket for transportation. Travel support services. According to the invention described in claim 4, the host computer can grasp the approximate current position of the traveler from the communication area only by specifying the base station communicating with the communication terminal. It is possible to give a warning or the like to a traveler to warn the user when the user deviates from the travel route of the above, and to surely reach the destination.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the communication terminal further includes a current position detection unit using GPS satellites, so that the position information is transmitted to the host computer only by transmitting the position information to the host computer. Because the location can be pinpointly determined very accurately, it is possible to quickly detect that the traveler has deviated from the original travel route and to warn the traveler as soon as possible, making traveling with more peace of mind it can. According to the invention as set forth in claim 6, the host computer includes a timekeeping unit, and its database stores fares, operation schedules, stop stations or airport position data of all transportation means available to travelers. Stored, and based on location data and destination data from the communication terminal,
Searching for a travel route, calculating a fare, calculating the required time, and searching for a station or airport to be used can provide route information, fare information, required time information, or guidance information for a used station or airport. As a result, when setting or changing a travel route or a travel schedule, the traveler can make an accurate decision using various information provided, obtain information on the set travel route, or obtain information from the travel schedule and time. Schedule management can be performed. According to the invention described in claim 7, when a traveler sets a travel route and a travel schedule by designating a departure place and a destination, the host computer performs tracking of the traveler based on the travel route and the travel schedule.
A warning is issued to the traveler when he / she deviates from the travel route or does not start moving at the scheduled time, so that he / she can travel on schedule without any mistake in the travel route or delay in time.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating a travel support system according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a host computer and a communication terminal of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating an example of an appearance of a communication terminal according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the present embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 travelers, 12a transportation (aircraft), 12b transportation (express train), 12c transportation (regular train), 14 departure points, 16 destinations, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32
Base stations, 18a, 20a, 22a, 24a, 26a, 28a, 3
0a, 32a communication area, 34 communication terminal, 340 antenna, 341 communication control unit, 342 GPS antenna, 343 GPS receiving unit, 344 I / O unit, 345 input unit, 346 display unit, 346a departure place entry column, 346b destination Entry column, 346c cursor, 347 central processing unit (CPU), 348 ROM, 349 RAM, 36 GPS satellite, 40 host computer, 400 communication control unit, 401 I / O unit, 402 central processing unit (CPU), 403 database, 404 clock section, 42 networks, 50 speakers.

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Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A travel assistance system for assisting a traveler to travel from a departure place to a destination using transportation means, wherein at least an area where the traveler travels during the travel has a certain communication area. A plurality of base stations having adjacent are arranged, communication means for performing communication between a communication terminal and a base station located in any communication area to exchange data, and connected to each of the base stations. A host computer that performs various types of information processing and setting processing related to travel based on data input from the communication terminal via a base station, and provides information, wherein the traveler travels from the host computer to the communication terminal. A travel support system characterized by traveling using information provided. 2. The travel support system according to claim 1, wherein the communication terminal further includes a boarding / alighting function and a fare settlement function in place of a ticket of a transportation facility to be used. 3. The communication terminal includes: an input unit for inputting data and operation information; a display unit for displaying input data and information provided from the host computer or the like; The travel support system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: a communication unit that communicates with a check machine or the base station; and a settlement unit that performs fare settlement. 4. The host computer according to claim 1, wherein the host computer grasps the position of the traveler based on a position of a base station communicating with the communication terminal. Travel support system. 5. The communication terminal according to claim 1, further comprising a current position detection unit that receives a radio wave from a GPS satellite and detects an accurate current position, and transmits the detected position data to the host computer to transmit the detected position data to the host computer. The position is grasped, The claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned.
4. The travel support system according to claim 1. 6. The database of the host computer contains fares for all transportation available to the traveler,
Operation schedule, data on the position of the stop station or the airport is stored, The host computer further includes a timekeeping unit that measures time, based on the position data and destination data of the communication terminal,
Providing information such as route information, fare information, required time information, or information on used stations and airports by performing travel route search, fare calculation, required time calculation, search for stations and airports used, etc. The travel support system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: 7. The host computer, when the traveler sets a travel route and a travel schedule by designating a departure place and a destination of the travel from the communication terminal, sets the travel route according to the schedule. Tracking whether the vehicle is moving to a destination, or if the vehicle does not start traveling at the scheduled time, or issues a warning to the communication terminal of the traveler, wherein the method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein The travel support system described.