JP2003196285A - Guide system and method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a guide system and method for allowing an unspecified number of users to suitably use, and vitalizing a whole area where this invention is licensed. <P>SOLUTION: A map display means (1) and a retrieving means (2) are integrally constituted, and the retrieving means (2) includes a display means (display 3), a data storing means (PC incorporated memory, data base 4), an operating means (keyboard 5), and a control means (PC 6), and the control means (PC 6) is configured to select necessary information from the data storage means (PC 6 incorporated memory, data base 4) based on an operation signal inputted from the operating means (keyboard 5), and to display it at the display means (display 3). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a technique for visually guiding / displaying an urban area and the like, and more particularly to a guidance system and a guidance method that can be comfortably used by an unspecified number of users.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various guidance systems or information retrieval systems have been proposed.

However, for example, a conventional touch panel type guidance system is used for searching by a specific person who has come to a specific place. Therefore, it does not target an unspecified number of people. In addition, a conventional guidance system, for example, a so-called “shop information system (store search system)” cannot search for toilets and other public facilities.

A normal touch panel type display is
Once connected to the Internet and interacting with the Internet database, it takes time to access. Therefore, in a congested area such as a so-called “heap area”, the presence of the user who is searching obstructs the flow line of the pedestrian, which is difficult to use.

[0005]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and can be suitably used by a large number of unspecified users. It is an object of the present invention to provide a guidance system and a guidance method that can activate the whole.

[0006]

A guidance system of the present invention is a guidance system (G) using a computer, wherein a map display means (1) and a search means (2) are integrally configured, The search means (2) includes display means (display 3), data storage means (memory built in PC, database 4), operation means (keyboard 5), and control means (PC6), and controls Means (PC6)
Is configured to select necessary information from the data storage means (memory built in the PC 6 and the database 4) based on the operation signal input from the operation means (keyboard 5) and display it on the display means (display 3). (Claim 1).

In the conventional guidance system, for example, it is used to search for a specific person who has come to a specific place, but in the guidance system of the present invention, an unspecified number of people are used, and an unspecified number of users are used. Individuals can effectively search for the necessary information. In addition, the conventional shop information system (store search system) cannot search public facilities (for example, toilets, vocational schools, post offices, etc.), but the system of the present invention is possible. Providing a convenient and easy-to-use guidance system for visitors,
This is because it intends to activate the town.

In other words, the present invention is supposed to be carried out by a local business association or other regional promotion organization (7). Since the practitioner is assumed to be the relevant organization, various information on public facilities can be entered. That is, the guidance system (G) of the present invention which is convenient for an unspecified number of users.
By providing the information, the user is caused to perform various consumption activities in the area where the guidance system (G) is implemented. As a result, the entire area was activated,
The areas under the jurisdiction of local governments (the groups to which the regional promotion groups belong) are enriched.

The guide system of the present invention is useful only when it is installed in a place where people gather. Therefore, it is preferably installed in a crowded area such as in front of a station. Here, since the guidance system (G) of the present invention is a system specialized for search, introduction, and display (geographical information), search, introduction,
The time required for each display operation is greatly reduced. Therefore, the presence of the user searching using the guidance system (G) of the present invention does not disturb the traffic line of the passerby and does not cause a traffic obstacle. Therefore, it is possible to satisfy the conditions for clearing various regulations regarding the installation place.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the police box guidance work. The police box in a crowded area has a large amount of guidance work, and there is a risk that the guidance work will be chased to the extent that patrol work cannot be performed. However, since various guidance services can be performed by the system of the present invention, it is possible to perform patrol services and the like.

Further, it is provided with a function of being provided with appropriate information about a store, preventing illegal visitor, and preventing an unfamiliar person from getting lost in a dangerous place. And
Since unhealthy shops are not registered, the entire town can be purified and the atmosphere of the town can be improved. Facilities that support regional activation,
Differentiate from other facilities.

Further, since the location of the parking lot can be immediately known, illegal parking is reduced.

The guide system of the present invention may be configured as a so-called "stand-alone" without being linked to any information, or a management center (installed separately by various cables or other information transmission means ( 20) may be connected.

When the guidance system (G) using the computer of the present invention is implemented, the data stored in the data storage means (memory built in the PC, database 4) is the promotion organization (7) ( It is preferably configured to be input through a regional promotion group, a business and industry association, a shopping district, a local public body, etc. (Claim 2).

The promotion group (7) of the area to be guided (regional promotion group, business and industry association, shopping district, local public body, etc.) is configured to perform an intermediary function at the time of data input, so that it is against public order and morals. Such data can be deleted by the promotion organization (7). Therefore, it is possible to prevent users who use the guidance system (G) from being provided with data that violates public order and morals.

In the guide system (G) using a computer of the present invention, it is preferable that the input / output of various data in the search means (2) is performed by a closed LAN (L). (Claim 3).

If the input / output or transfer of information (data) is performed by a closed LAN (L), the search speed is improved as compared with an open information network such as the Internet. Improving the search speed is effective for setting up in a crowded city area and serving an unspecified number of users. Moreover, the risk of intrusion from outside is reduced. That is, there is little risk that data that violates public order and morals will be input from outside the network.

The guide system (G) using the computer of the present invention has display means (1, 3) for displaying map information which functions as a guide map of the area, and the display means (1, The map information displayed in 3) is displayed in a distinguishable manner for each traffic route (claim 4).

Here, in the map information displayed on the display means (1, 3), it is preferable that each of the traffic routes is displayed by being divided into a plurality of regions (claim 5).

If the guide system (G) using the computer of the present invention configured as described above is adopted, the displayed map information is color-coded for each passage, so that it is not only visually easy to see, but also It is possible to prevent mistakenly seeing a complicated curved road on a map. Then, by dividing each of the traffic paths into a plurality of areas and displaying the areas, it becomes easier for the user to see, and further misprediction is prevented.

When the guidance system (G) using the computer of the present invention is implemented,
A guide system for guiding an area provided with area information display means capable of specifying its name and current position at predetermined intervals, wherein a map display means (1) and a search means (2) are provided. The search means (2) is configured integrally.
Includes a display means (3), a data storage means (4), an operating means (5), and a control means (6), and the control means (6) is input from the operating means (5). Select necessary information from the data storage means (4) based on the operation signal
The display means (3) is configured to display, and the data stored in the data storage means (4) is configured to be input via the promotion organization (7) in the area to be guided, Input / output of various data in the search means (2) is configured to be performed by a closed LAN (L), and the map information displayed on the display means (3) can be identified for each passage. Display means (3)
In the map information displayed in, each of the traffic routes is divided into a plurality of regions and displayed, and a region information display means is provided so that the name and the current position can be specified at each predetermined interval of the traffic routes. Preferably, it is configured to guide the existing area (Claim 7).

The guiding method of the present invention for guiding an area using the above-described computer-based guiding system (G) is a data storage means (4) based on an operation signal input from the operating means (5). It has a selection step (S1) of selecting necessary information from the above and a data output step (S2) of displaying the selected information on the display means (3) (claim 8).

Here, it is preferable to have a data input step of inputting the data to be stored in the data storage means (4) through the promotion organization (7) of the area to be guided (claim 9).

Further, the data input step and / or the data output step (S2) are preferably configured to be performed in a closed local area network (claim 10).

In the present specification, the word "computer" is used to mean a wide range of devices having the ability to perform information processing, and not only electronic computers but also integrated circuits, chips, mobile phones, PDAs, etc. It is used as a word that includes various communication devices.

[0026]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 2 is a configuration block diagram conceptually explaining a part of the embodiment of the present invention. The street installation equipment of the guidance system, which is entirely denoted by reference numeral G1, is a map which is a map display means, a so-called "map" 1 and a search means 2.
And an advertisement-only display AD.

The search means 2 is, for example, a 14-inch guide display 3 as a display means, as shown in the detailed configuration on the left side of FIG. 1 showing the overall configuration of the embodiment of the present invention.
A memory built into the PC as data storage means, or a database 4, a keyboard 5 as operation means, or a search touch panel (built in the 14-inch guide display 3) not shown (see FIG. 2). , And a control unit 6 which is a control means.

The control unit 6 selects necessary information from the database 4 based on the control signal input from the keyboard 5, and the guide display 3
It is configured to display with.

Below the search means 2 on the left side of FIG. 1, option 2op is provided as a video camera VC and a portable monitor H.
M and the printer P can be connected, and information can be taken in (outputted) including input of some information (the manager of the guidance system G and related persons can input it).

According to the guidance system of the present embodiment having such a configuration, an unspecified number of people are targeted, and the unspecified number of users can effectively retrieve the necessary information for each of them.

[0031] In addition, by providing a guidance system that is convenient and easier for visitors to use, with the intention of revitalizing the town, public facilities
(For example, toilets, vocational schools, post offices) can be searched. Providing an easy-to-use guidance system causes users to engage in various consumption activities in the area where the guidance system is implemented, resulting in activation of the entire area and It will be moisturized.

The guidance system G of this embodiment is a system specialized for search, introduction, and display (map information), and the time required for search, introduction, and display is extremely short, and therefore the place where people gather ( The location related to the purpose of the system is preferable as the installation location), and even if it is installed in a crowded area such as in front of a station, various regulations regarding the installation location can be cleared.

Further, according to the guidance system of this embodiment,
Reduction of police box guidance work. The police box in a crowded area has a lot of guidance work, and it is impossible to do patrol work,
There is a risk of being overwhelmed by the guidance work. However, since various guidance services can be performed by the system of the present invention, it is possible to perform patrol services and the like.

Further, it is provided with a function of being provided with appropriate information about the store to be searched, preventing an illegal visitor, and preventing an unfamiliar person from getting lost in a dangerous place.
And because unhealthy shops are not registered, the entire town can be purified and the atmosphere of the town can be improved.

Further, since the location of the parking lot can be immediately known, illegal parking is reduced and traffic congestion in the city is alleviated.

The guide system G of the present invention may be configured as a so-called "stand-alone" indicated by reference numeral G1 on the left side of FIG. 1 without being linked to any information, and various cables such as LAN. It may be connected to a separately installed management center 20 as shown in the right side of FIG. 1 by (L) or other information transmission means.

The data stored in the database 4 is the store data (or code) by the input means 50 through the regional promotion organization 7 including the store group 8 from the store A to the store X in the area to be guided. If 7 is a public organization instead of the regional promotion organization, public facility data and the like are input. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 30 and reference numeral 60 respectively indicate a monitor and a control unit of the management center 20.

As described above, the guidance system G of the present invention is configured so that the promotion organization 7 in the area to be guided performs an intermediary function at the time of data input, so that data that violates public order and morals can be used. 7 can be deleted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the user who uses the guidance system G from being provided with data that violates public order and morals.

If the input / output or the transmission / reception of information (data) is performed by a closed LAN (L), as compared with an open information network such as the Internet,
Since the search speed is improved, it is effective for installing in a crowded city area and providing it to an unspecified number of users. Moreover, the risk of intrusion from the outside is reduced, and there is little risk that data that violates public order and morals will be input from outside the network.

The guidance system G of the present embodiment has display means (reference numeral 1 "map" in FIG. 2 and reference numeral 3 "display" in FIG. 1) for displaying map information which functions as a guide map of the area. The map information displayed on the display means 1 and 3 is color-coded for each traffic route and displayed in a distinguishable manner.

Further, in the map information displayed on the map 1 and the display 3, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 6, each of the passages is divided into a plurality of regions, for example, in order of the traveling direction, at each intersection, or Identification numbers are added so that the numbers increase with a certain distance, and are displayed separately.

If the guide system G of the present embodiment having such a configuration is adopted, the displayed map information is color-coded for each traffic route, so that it is not only visually easy to see, but also a complicatedly curved traffic route. It is possible to prevent the road from being mistakenly seen on the map. Further, by displaying each of the traffic routes in a plurality of areas with the identification numbers assigned thereto, it is easier for the user to see and is prevented from being mistaken.

Next, with reference to FIG. 3, an example of the search procedure by the search means of this embodiment will be described. Shows the initial screen (search category).
"Zero", "casual", and "executive"
10 touch keys are displayed.

Pressing the "eat" touch key switches to the type search screen. On this screen, 10 from "Japanese food" to "Others" and "50 sounds" to "Topics"
Touch keys are displayed. The “topics” is configured to display, for example, items that are highly topical such as those introduced in the media.

When the "50 syllabary" is pressed, the screen is switched to the Japanese syllabary screen. Press the Japanese syllabary appropriately or scroll to display the shops you might like (screen).

On the screen of, the store name, type and privilege information are displayed. For the time being, the target store is set,
The detailed information of the target store which is the final screen of is displayed. On this screen, for example, a map showing the route from the current location to the target store is displayed, and the search ends.

Next, the flow of search control by the search means of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1, the control unit 6 judges whether or not there is an input from the keyboard 5 which is the operating means. If there is no input (NO in step S1), step S1 is repeated, and if there is an input (YES in step S1), Go to step S2.

In step S2, the control unit 6 calls the information corresponding to the input from the operating means 5 from the database 4, displays it on the display 3, and proceeds with the search according to the procedure described in FIG. After the target search is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S3.

In step S3, the control unit 6 determines whether or not an operation signal is further input from the operation means 5, and if it is input, repeats step S2 and the following steps,
If there is no input, the search operation ends in step S4.

FIG. 5 shows an example of search by the map “map” shown in the map display means 1, that is, a map view (destination search procedure). First (first), search by street name (As a method of searching for street names, for example, street name keys are arranged in the Japanese syllabary order,
There is a method of pressing the corresponding key or entering the name with the key), the desired street is found, and the second is searched by the area number (for example, the area number is drawn as it is displayed on the display means). There is, or is configured to light the area number lamps as applicable).
The area number matches, and the destination can be found by searching for the destination in the third nearby building (the display means is painted in a certain color so that it can be easily distinguished from other buildings). . Alternatively, when the map display means 1 is a simple map with no room for operation, the map display means 1 suggests searching for a destination (object) according to the procedure of FIG.

Next, the "simulation example in which the present invention is carried out in Shibuya" of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 6 is a map of the city of Shibuya, where JR Shibuya Station is located slightly to the left of the center of the map, and the streets extending from Shibuya Station are surrounded by broken line loops R according to the street names. ing. Each street (R) is identified by color so that at least adjacent streets do not have the same color.

[Area map (large)] at the north exit of Shibuya Station
A main unit of the guidance system of the present embodiment, which is referred to as a thick box in FIG. 6, is installed, and the area map is displayed between the south exit and the main point of the big street (a large intersection, etc.). (Small) "(indicated by a solid square in FIG. 6) corresponding to a child device of the guidance system (function is the same as" area map (large) ") is installed.

Each street is given a point number from 1 to 9, for example, at "Tama River Street", at a constant distance (for example, 15 to 20 m) in the order from the Shibuya station or at each intersection. . At a point numbered, a street lamp (not shown) is provided at a height of, for example, about 5 m, and a pole having the point number plate attached directly below the street is buried near the side of the sidewalk.

At the height (for example, 3 m) of the pole (not shown) that can be seen from a distance, the name of the street is "Tamagawa street".
Is specified in a size that can be recognized even from a distant position. Also, at a height of 1.5 m with the pole, that is, at the level of human eyes, the main street (Tamagawa street) is drawn with a thick line in the vertical direction of the pole, and the left and right side streets intersecting with the main street are drawn with the thick line. It is preferable to draw a horizontal line of a certain length from the above, and to incorporate the common name of the side road in Japanese at the end of the horizontal line, and a schematic map written in Roman letters under Japanese. All the point numbers are attached to the thick line (main road) (for example, the number 1 near the station is on the bottom and the last number 9 is on the thick line), and the point number (eg, 4) No.) is preferably configured so as to be easily identified by a color different from other numbers.

In addition, the "area map (large)"
In the "area map (small)", the items listed in the search target list in FIG. 7 can be searched, and the search comparison list is "area map (large)" and "area map (small)" map display means 1 (see FIG. 2) or display means 3 (see FIG. 1). That is, the item of “see” by item is a movie theater, a theater, a concert venue, and the like, and the item of “play” by item is a game center, karaoke, pachinko, and the like. Below, in the items, "shopping", "stay overnight", "public institutions",
There are "school", "public toilet" and "parking lot".

With reference to FIG. 8, a "simulation example in which the present invention is carried out for Yokohama" of the second embodiment will be described.
In the first embodiment, the search target is diverse as shown in FIG. 7, but in the second embodiment “Yokohama Chinatown MAP” of FIG. 8, the search target is limited to restaurants. However, as a supplement,
Other hotels, parking lots, etc. can be searched. Further, in the second embodiment of FIG. 8, in order to facilitate the search,
As an index in the lower right, Chinese food is coded and color-coded by the initial Kanji for each region of China, as well as Japanese food, restaurants and bars, food and drink, as well as hotels and parking lots. It is shown separately. Other configurations and operational effects of the second embodiment of FIG. 8 are similar to those of the first embodiment.

The illustrated embodiment is merely an example,
It is additionally noted that the description is not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention.

[0059]

The effects of the present invention are listed below. (1) Targeting an unspecified large number of people, an unspecified large number of users can effectively retrieve the necessary information. (2) It is an easy-to-use guidance system that allows you to search for public facilities, etc., which causes users to engage in various consumption activities in the area where the guidance system is implemented, and as a result, the entire area It will be activated and the jurisdiction areas such as business and industry associations and local governments will be enriched. (3) Reduction of police box guidance work. (4) Appropriate information is given to the store to be searched, and illegal bargaining is prevented, and unfamiliar people are prevented from getting lost in dangerous places. (5) Since unhealthy shops are not registered, the entire town can be purified and the atmosphere of the town can be improved. (6) Since the location of the parking lot can be immediately known, illegal parking is reduced and traffic congestion in the city is eased. (7) Since the promotion organization in the area to be guided is configured to perform an intermediary function when inputting data, the promotion organization can delete data that is offensive to public order and morals, and can be used by users who use the guidance system. On the other hand, data that violates public order and morals is prevented from being provided. (8) If the input / output or transfer of information is configured by a closed LAN, the search speed will be improved compared to an open information network such as the Internet. It is effective for serving an unspecified number of users, reduces the risk of intrusion from the outside, and is less likely to input data that is offensive to public order and morals from outside the network.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a device in which a map means and a search means of the present invention are integrally configured.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a search procedure by the search means of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a control flowchart of search by the search means of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a search by a map shown in the map display means of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a simulation example in which the present invention is implemented in Shibuya.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a list of search targets in the map display means of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a simulation example in which the present invention is carried out in Yokohama.

[Explanation of symbols]

G ... Guidance system 1 ... Map display means 2 ... Search method 3 ... Display 4 ... Database 5 ... Keyboard 6 ... Control unit 7 ... Regional promotion groups

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Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A map display unit and a search unit are integrally configured, and the search unit includes a display unit, a data storage unit, an operation unit, and a control unit, and the control unit includes: A guidance system characterized in that necessary information is selected from a data storage means based on an operation signal input from an operation means and displayed on a display means. 2. The guidance system according to claim 1, wherein the data stored in the data storage means is configured to be input via a promotion organization in the area to be guided. 3. The guide system according to claim 1, wherein input / output of various data in the search means is configured to be performed by a closed LAN. 4. A display means for displaying map information functioning as a guide map of the area is provided, and the map information displayed on the display means is configured to be distinguishably displayed for each traffic route. A guide system characterized by that. 5. The guide system according to claim 4, wherein in the map information displayed on the display means, each of the traffic routes is displayed by being divided into a plurality of areas. 6. The guidance system according to claim 4, which guides an area provided with area information display means capable of specifying a name and a current position at each predetermined interval of a traffic path. 7. A guide system for guiding an area provided with area information display means for identifying a name and a current position of each of the traffic paths at predetermined intervals, and a map display. The means and the search means are integrally configured, and the search means includes a display means, a data storage means, an operation means, and a control means, and the control means is an operation input from the operation means. The necessary information is selected from the data storage means on the basis of the signal and displayed on the display means, and the data stored in the data storage means is input through the promotion organization of the area to be guided. The map information displayed on the display means is displayed in a distinguishable manner for each pass. Composed of the In the map information displayed on the display means, each traffic route is divided into a plurality of areas and displayed, and area information display means is provided so that the name and current position can be specified at each predetermined interval of the traffic route. A guidance system, which guides a user in a specified area. 8. A guidance method for guiding an area using the guidance system according to claim 4, wherein necessary information is selected from the data storage means based on an operation signal input from the operation means. A guidance method comprising a selection step and a data output step of displaying the selected information on a display means. 9. The guidance method according to claim 8, further comprising a data input step of inputting data to be stored in the data storage means through a promotion organization of an area to be guided. 10. The guidance method according to claim 8, wherein the data input step and / or the data output step are configured to be performed in a closed local area network.