JP2006118981A - Atmospheric component information handling device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an atmospheric component information handling device capable of utilizing effectively a database by sorting analysis results of ambient atmospheric component information to form the database correlatively with position information. <P>SOLUTION: This atmospheric component information handling device includes an atmospheric component analysis means 1 for detecting an optional atmospheric component and analyzing the atmospheric component; a position detection means 2 for detecting the present position of a vehicle; and an atmospheric component detection information recording means 3 for recording by correlating information on the atmospheric component detected by the atmospheric component analysis means 1 with position information detected by the position detection means 2. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an atmospheric component information handling device, a route search device, a danger point detection device, and an atmospheric component information provision device that handle ambient atmospheric component information and position information in association with each other.

  Conventionally, there are various types of devices that control odors, such as blocking off unpleasant odors or actively supplying pleasant odors. As the former technique, there is one shown in Patent Document 1.

  Patent Document 1 discloses that when contaminated air such as exhaust gas is introduced into the vehicle, the sensor detects this and closes the intake passage to automatically introduce the exhaust glass into the vehicle. To prevent the passengers from feeling uncomfortable.

Further, as the latter technique, there is one disclosed in Patent Document 2. In Patent Document 2, the presence of a destination or passing point is notified to the driver by releasing the smell of the genre of the place, for example, ramen shop, curry shop, forest, etc. We try to reduce it.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2-185820 JP 2001-349739 A

  However, in the method of using atmospheric component information in Patent Documents 1 and 2, since atmospheric component information actually detected and analyzed is not associated with the positional information in a database, the atmospheric component information and the positional information There was a problem that the database about can not be used effectively.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the conventional problems, and an atmospheric component information handling apparatus capable of effectively using a database by associating the analysis result of the ambient atmospheric component information with the positional information into a database. The purpose is to provide.

  The atmospheric component information handling apparatus according to the present invention detects an atmospheric component and analyzes the atmospheric component, an atmospheric component analyzer that detects the current position of the moving object, and the position detector. And atmospheric component detection information recording means for recording information relating to the atmospheric component detected by the atmospheric component analyzing means in association with the positional information.

  With this configuration, it is possible to obtain a database in which the analysis results of the surrounding atmospheric components and the information on the detection positions are recorded in association with each other. By performing data analysis based on the atmospheric components and the detection positions based on this database, this data analysis The results can be used effectively.

  The atmospheric component analysis means of the atmospheric component information handling apparatus of the present invention is configured to detect at least an odor.

  With this configuration, components in the atmosphere can be collected more efficiently by detecting odors, that is, a wide range of odors.

  In addition, the atmospheric component analysis means of the atmospheric component information handling device of the present invention is configured to detect at least a bad odor.

  By detecting bad odor with this configuration, it is possible to efficiently conduct an investigation of the environmental situation with a focus on points.

  The atmospheric component information handling apparatus of the present invention comprises an automatic recording means for recording the related information at a predetermined timing in the atmospheric component detection information recording means as the moving body moves. The

  With this configuration, it is possible to automatically collect information on atmospheric components and detection positions of atmospheric components as the moving body moves, and it is possible to efficiently collect information over a wide range.

  In addition, the atmospheric component information handling apparatus of the present invention includes a map recording unit in which map information is recorded, and the position detection unit is configured to determine a current position on the map recorded in the map recording unit. The

  With this configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the detection result and detection position of the atmospheric component without the user considering the position on the map.

  Further, the position on the map of the apparatus for handling atmospheric component information of the present invention is constituted by a road recorded in the map recording means.

With this configuration, since the vehicle is running on the road, the estimated range of position calculation is narrowed, the accuracy of calculating the position of the vehicle is improved, and position correction can be performed. Furthermore, the calculation accuracy of the detection position of the atmospheric component can be increased.
In addition, the atmospheric component information handling apparatus of the present invention includes a notification unit that notifies the related information recorded in the atmospheric component detection information recording unit.

  With this configuration, the detected atmospheric component and the position can be associated and notified to the user, so that the user can easily grasp the detection status.

  Further, the notification means of the atmospheric component information handling apparatus according to the present invention is configured to perform visual, auditory or sensory notification.

  With this configuration, it is possible to notify the user by associating the atmospheric component and position detected by visual notification by the display device, auditory notification by the audio output device, or sensory notification by a vibrator or the like, The user can easily grasp the detection status.

  Further, the notifying means of the atmospheric component information handling apparatus of the present invention is configured to display at least the position information obtained by the position detecting means superimposed on the map information acquired from the map recording means.

  With this configuration, the user can easily grasp the detection position of the atmospheric component visually.

  Further, the apparatus includes an image information recording means for recording image information of the atmospheric component information handling apparatus of the present invention, and records the display image output from the notification means.

  With this configuration, by directly recording the display image output from the output unit, the user can easily reconfirm the detection information.

  In addition, the notification means of the atmospheric component information handling apparatus of the present invention is configured to display at least a different display for each type of atmospheric component obtained by the atmospheric component analysis means.

  According to this configuration, the atmospheric component detected visually by the user can be identified at a glance by performing different display for each type of atmospheric component.

  The atmospheric component information handling apparatus of the present invention further includes an atmospheric component correspondence estimation unit that estimates a correspondence relationship between at least the type of atmospheric component and the position of the generation source, and the atmospheric component detection information recording unit includes the position detection unit. The position information detected by the means is recorded in association with the correspondence between the type of the atmospheric component estimated by the atmospheric component correspondence estimation means and the position of the source.

  With this configuration, the user can easily grasp the influence range of the generation source by associating with the generation source information estimated from the type of atmospheric component.

  The atmospheric component information handling apparatus according to the present invention further includes a generation source position estimation unit that determines a position where the generation source exists, and the generation source position estimation unit performs the atmospheric component analysis with respect to a current position of the moving body. Based on the detection status of the atmospheric component detected by the means, the direction and distance in which the generation source exists estimated by the atmospheric component correspondence estimation means is configured.

  With this configuration, by determining the direction and distance in which the generation source exists from the current position, the user can easily grasp the existence position of the generation source.

  In addition, the atmospheric component information handling apparatus of the present invention has facility information consistency determination means, and the map recording means stores map information including at least road information and facility information as map information, and the facility information consistency determination The means is the facility information obtained from the map recording means based on the source information obtained from the atmospheric component correspondence estimating means and the existence position information of the source obtained from the source position estimating means. It is comprised from what determines the consistency of.

  With this configuration, whether or not past facility information matches the current situation by determining consistency with the facility information recorded on the map based on the source information estimated from atmospheric components and the location of the source Can be confirmed.

  Further, the atmospheric component information handling apparatus of the present invention comprises facility information editing means for adding, deleting, and editing the facility information based on the consistency determination result obtained from the facility information matching determination means. Consists of

  With this configuration, it is determined whether or not the past facility information is consistent with the current situation by determining consistency with the facility information recorded on the map based on the source information estimated from atmospheric components and the location of the source. Based on the confirmed result, past facility information can be corrected according to the current situation by adding, deleting, and editing the facility information.

  Further, the route search device of the present invention refers to a map recording unit that records at least map information including malodor information that identifies a malodor occurrence position, and refers to the map information recorded in the map recording unit, and at least on a map. Route search means for calculating a route between two given points, and output means for outputting the route calculated by the route search means, the route search means avoiding a road including the malodor detection position Consists of what to do.

  With this configuration, it is possible to present a route that realizes a comfortable driving environment for the user by presenting a route that avoids a road where bad odor is generated.

  Further, the route search device of the present invention comprises position detection means for detecting the current position of the moving body, and route guidance means for guiding and guiding the route obtained from the route search means, and the output means includes the It is comprised from what outputs the guidance information obtained from the route guidance means.

  With this configuration, it is possible to guide and guide a route that avoids malodorous spots, so it is possible to travel with confidence on a route that realizes a comfortable traveling environment.

  The danger point detection device of the present invention includes a position detection unit that detects a current position of a moving body, a danger component detection unit that detects at least a predetermined high-risk atmospheric component, and the danger component detection unit. When a dangerous component is detected, it comprises at least a dangerous component detection position output means for outputting the current position detected by the position detection means.

  With this configuration, it is possible to obtain detection position information of atmospheric components with a high degree of danger detected by the moving body, and therefore it is possible to easily collect information on dangerous spots.

  Further, the dangerous component detection means of the dangerous point detection apparatus of the present invention is configured to detect a combustible gas component as an atmospheric component having a high degree of danger.

  With this configuration, it is possible to easily detect a gas leak.

  Further, the dangerous component detection means of the dangerous point detection device of the present invention is configured to detect a combustion gas component when a predetermined substance is burned as the atmospheric component having a high degree of danger.

  With this configuration, fire detection can be easily performed.

  The danger point detection apparatus of the present invention comprises a danger component detection position recording means for recording position information output from the danger component detection position output means.

  With this configuration, the detection position can be analyzed after data collection, and the dangerous component information and position information stored in the database can be used effectively.

  Moreover, the danger point detection apparatus of this invention is comprised from what was provided with the communication means which communicates the positional information output from the said dangerous component detection position output means to an information collection center.

  With this configuration, it is possible to collect information from a plurality of dangerous point detection devices in a lump and to process a huge amount of dangerous point information in real time.

  In addition, the atmospheric component information providing apparatus according to the present invention includes an atmospheric component detection information acquisition unit that acquires information recorded by associating at least an atmospheric component and an atmospheric component detection position, and the related information acquired by the atmospheric component detection information recording unit. It is comprised from the thing provided with the notification means to notify.

  With this configuration, the detected atmospheric component and the position can be associated and notified to the user, so that the user can easily grasp the detection status.

  Further, the notification means of the apparatus for providing atmospheric component information according to the present invention is configured to perform notification visually, audibly, or bodily.

  With this configuration, it is possible to notify the user by associating the atmospheric component and position detected by visual notification by the display device, auditory notification by the audio output device, or sensory notification by a vibrator or the like, The user can easily grasp the detection status.

  Moreover, the atmospheric component information providing apparatus of the present invention includes a map recording unit in which map information is recorded, and the notification unit includes at least a position obtained by the position detection unit in the map information acquired from the map recording unit. It consists of what displays information superimposed.

  With this configuration, the user can easily grasp the detection position of the atmospheric component visually.

  As described above, it is possible to provide an atmospheric component information handling apparatus that can effectively use a database by associating the analysis results of ambient atmospheric component information with the positional information and creating a database.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of an atmospheric component information handling apparatus according to the present invention.

  First, the configuration will be described. In FIG. 1, the atmospheric component information handling apparatus includes an atmospheric component analysis means 1, a position detection means 2, an atmospheric component detection information recording means 3, an automatic recording means 4, a map recording means 5, an output means 6 and an image information recording means 7. I have.

  The atmospheric component analysis means 1 detects an odor in the atmospheric component, analyzes the odor type, its strength and direction, and outputs an analysis result. The position detection means 2 detects the current position of the vehicle as a moving body, and includes an autonomous navigation sensor including an angular velocity sensor that detects the rotational angular velocity of the host vehicle and a distance sensor that detects a travel distance of the host vehicle, It includes a GPS receiver that measures the current position and current direction by satellite navigation, and a vehicle position calculation device that calculates the vehicle position based on inputs from the autonomous navigation sensor and the GPS receiver.

  The atmospheric component detection information recording means 3 is composed of a memory device such as a hard disk, DVD or CD, and records the atmospheric components analyzed by the atmospheric component analysis means 1 in association with the position information detected by the position detection means 2. It has become.

  The automatic recording means 4 has a built-in timer and records position information at a predetermined timing in the atmospheric component detection information recording means 3 as the vehicle moves.

  The map recording means 5 stores a map database consisting of road maps and facility data as map information. This database may be recorded in advance in the map recording means 5, and may be stored in the map recording means 5 from a server on the Internet. It may be downloaded.

  The position detection means 2 determines the current position on the map recorded in the map recording means 5.

  The output unit 6 constitutes a notification unit, and notifies the positional information recorded in the atmospheric component detection information recording unit 3 and the related information of the atmospheric component. In addition, the output means 6 is comprised from the liquid crystal display which notifies related information visually, the audio | voice output apparatus which notifies auditorily, or what combined notification of any one of a vibrator, or two or more. It is possible.

  In particular, when a liquid crystal display is used as the output means 6, the position information obtained by the position detection means 2 is displayed superimposed on the map information acquired from the map recording means 5. A different display is performed for each type of atmospheric component obtained by the means 1. As a different display, if the atmospheric component is offensive odor, a garbage bag mark is displayed, and if it has a sweet smell, a cake mark associated with a sweet thing is displayed, or the character itself is emphasized, There are methods such as changing the color.

  The image information recording means 7 is composed of an Ingjet printer or the like, and records the display image output from the output means 6 on a recording sheet.

  In the atmospheric component information handling apparatus configured as described above, the atmospheric component analysis means 1 detects the odor, strength, and direction, analyzes the odor type, strength, and direction, and then detects the position. The current position is acquired by means 2 and the position in the map database of the map recording means 5 is determined.

  Next, the automatic recording means 4 records the odor information and the position information in the atmospheric component detection information recording means 3 at regular time intervals (for example, every 10 s). The odor information and position information are displayed on the liquid crystal display to the user by the output means 6 and recorded on the recording paper by the image information recording means 7.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the odor is detected from the atmosphere and analyzed, and the odor information and the vehicle position information are associated and recorded in the atmospheric component detection information recording means 3. It is possible to obtain a database in which the analysis results of atmospheric components and information on their detection positions are recorded in association with each other. Based on this database, data analysis based on atmospheric components and detection positions can be performed, and the data analysis results can be used effectively. it can.

  Moreover, since the odor was detected as the atmospheric component, the atmospheric component can be collected more efficiently. In addition, if a bad odor is detected in the odor, the investigation of the environmental situation can be conducted efficiently with a narrow focus.

  Further, since the atmospheric component detection information recording unit 3 is provided with the automatic recording unit 4 for recording the position information at a predetermined timing with the movement of the vehicle, the atmospheric component and the atmospheric component are automatically associated with the movement of the vehicle. Can be collected, and information can be collected efficiently over a wide range.

  Further, since the current position on the map recorded in the map recording means 5 is determined, the detection result and detection position of the atmospheric component can be easily grasped without the user considering the position on the map. In particular, since the position on the map is configured from the road recorded in the map recording means 5, when the vehicle is running on the road, the estimated range of position calculation is narrowed and the calculation accuracy of the position of the vehicle is improved. At the same time, position correction can be performed. Furthermore, since the calculation is performed based on the relative position from the position of the car, the calculation accuracy of the detection position of the atmospheric component can be increased.

  Further, since the related information recorded in the atmospheric component detection information recording means 3 is notified to the user by a liquid crystal display, a speaker, a vibrator, or the like, the user can easily grasp the detection status.

  Further, when displaying related information on the liquid crystal display, if the position information obtained by the position detecting means 2 is displayed on the map information acquired from the map recording means 5, the user can detect the detection position of the atmospheric component. It can be easily grasped visually.

  Further, when the output means 6 is constituted by a liquid crystal display, if the display different for each kind of atmospheric component obtained by the atmospheric component analyzing means 1 is performed, the atmospheric component visually detected by the user is displayed. Can be identified at a glance.

  Further, since the image information recording means 7 for recording the image information is provided and the display image output from the output means 6 is recorded on the recording paper, the user can easily reconfirm the detection information.

  2 and 3 are diagrams showing a second embodiment of the atmospheric component information handling apparatus according to the present invention. The same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in the first embodiment, and description thereof will be omitted. To do.

  In FIG. 2, the atmospheric component information handling apparatus of the present embodiment includes an atmospheric component correspondence estimation unit 11, a wind direction detection unit 12, and a source position estimation unit 13 in addition to the configuration of the first embodiment. Consists of

  The atmospheric component correspondence estimation means 11 estimates the correspondence between the type of atmospheric component and the position of the generation source. Specifically, the generation source (region or facility) is estimated from the odor type (bad odor, sweet odor, hot smell), strength, and direction of the atmospheric components around the vehicle position.

  The wind direction detection means 12 detects the intensity, direction, humidity, traveling speed, etc. of the surrounding wind and outputs this detection information to the source position estimation means 13. The generation source position estimation means 13 determines the direction and distance of the generation source estimated by the atmospheric component correspondence estimation means 11 based on the detection status of the atmospheric components detected by the atmospheric component analysis means 1 with respect to the current position of the vehicle. The origin is determined and determined.

  Specifically, the wind direction detecting means 12 measures the strength of the surrounding wind, and by adding the traveling speed of the vehicle to the detected relative wind strength, Measure strength. The absolute wind strength is the strength that should be received when the vehicle is stopped, and the relative strength is the wind strength actually detected by the wind direction detecting means 12 as described above. is there.

The atmospheric component correspondence estimation means 11 estimates the distance from the odor intensity, and classifies the odor intensity into the following six levels. In addition, you may classify | categorize further finely, without classifying into six steps.
0: Odorless 1: A smell that can be finally detected 2: A weak smell that understands what the smell is 3: A smell that can be easily detected 4: A strong smell 5: A strong smell The direction from which the odor was detected is recorded, and the generation source is estimated by comparing it with the odor detected at another position.

  Next, a method for creating an odor map will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In FIG. 3, after detecting the type, intensity, and direction of the odor by the atmospheric component analyzing means 1, the surrounding odor map 21 in which the surrounding generation source centered on the vehicle position is estimated using the atmospheric component correspondence estimating means 11. Create

  At the same time when the surrounding odor map 21 is created, the current position on the map database of the map recording means 5 is determined by the position detecting means 2 and the surrounding map map 22 is created. , Direction, humidity, travel speed, etc. are detected, and the odor generation point is determined by the source position estimation means 13 based on the detection information and the surrounding odor map 21 and the surrounding map map 22 described above, and the odor map 23 is obtained. create. This odor map 23 shows the specific location of the odor type and the source, such as where the sweet smelling facility is located, where the spicy smell is located, where the smelly facility is located, etc. Is a map that associates

  Specifically, when the vehicle travels in a plurality of locations, the map recording means 5 performs point registration on the map database, and the vehicle travels on the west side and the east side of the source for the same smell at the plurality of locations. In this case, the odor generation point is estimated by interposing it.

  For example, when the intensity measured on the west side at a certain point is “4” and the intensity measured on the east side is “2”, it is estimated that the generation source is a portion near the west side. Further, when the intensity measured on the west side of a certain point is “2” and the intensity measured on the east side is “3”, the source is estimated to have moved 3/5 east from the west side.

  Next, the odor map 23 in which the odor information is associated with the location information of the generation source is recorded in the atmospheric component detection information recording unit 3 by the automatic recording unit 4. Further, the odor information and the source position information stored in the odor map 23 are notified to the user by a liquid crystal display, a speaker, a vibrator or the like by the output means 6, and then the display image is recorded on the recording paper by the image information recording means 7. .

  As described above, in this embodiment, the atmospheric component correspondence estimation means 11 for estimating the correspondence between the type, intensity, direction, humidity, traveling speed of the atmospheric component and the position of the source is provided, and the atmospheric component detection information recording means is provided. 3 records the position information detected by the position detection means 2 in association with the correspondence between the type of atmospheric component estimated by the atmospheric component correspondence estimation means 11 and the position of the generation source. The range of influence of the source can be easily grasped.

  Further, a source position estimation means 13 for determining the existence position of the generation source is provided, and the generation source position estimation means 13 is based on the detection status of the atmospheric component detected by the atmospheric component analysis means 1 with respect to the current position of the vehicle. Thus, since the direction and distance in which the generation source estimated by the atmospheric component correspondence estimation unit 11 exists is determined, the user can easily grasp the location of the generation source.

  5 and 6 are diagrams showing a third embodiment of the atmospheric component information handling apparatus according to the present invention. The same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in the first embodiment, and the description will be omitted. To do.

  5, in addition to the configuration of the first embodiment, the atmospheric component information handling apparatus of the present embodiment includes an atmospheric component correspondence estimation unit 11, a wind direction detection unit 12, a source position estimation unit 13, a facility information matching It is comprised from what provided the determination means 31 and the facility information edit means 32. FIG.

  The atmospheric component correspondence estimation means 11 estimates the correspondence between the type of atmospheric component and the position of the generation source. Specifically, as the types of atmospheric components, for example, sweets, spicy items, bad odors, etc., and regions and facilities (sources) where the atmospheric components are generated are estimated.

  The wind direction detection means 12 detects the intensity, direction, humidity, traveling speed, etc. of the surrounding wind and outputs this detection information to the source position estimation means 13. The generation source position estimation means 13 determines the direction and distance of the generation source estimated by the atmospheric component correspondence estimation means 11 based on the detection status of the atmospheric components detected by the atmospheric component analysis means 1 with respect to the current position of the vehicle. The origin is determined and determined.

  The facility information consistency determination means 31 determines the consistency of the facility information from the source information estimated by the atmospheric component correspondence estimation means 11 and the existence position information of the source specified by the source position estimation means 13. Yes.

  The facility information editing means 32 adds / deletes / edits the facility information on the map recording means 5 based on the consistency determination result by the facility information matching determination means 31, and operates the touch panel, keyboard, etc. It consists of members.

  Next, a facility information confirmation / editing method will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in the same manner as shown in FIG. 3, after detecting the type, intensity, and direction of the odor by the atmospheric component analysis means 1, an ambient source centering on the vehicle position using the atmospheric component correspondence estimation means 11 is used. A odor map 21 is created in the vicinity of

  At the same time when the surrounding odor map 21 is created, the current position on the map database of the map recording means 5 is determined by the position detecting means 2 and the surrounding map map 22 is created. , Direction, humidity, travel speed, etc. are detected, and the odor generation point is determined by the source position estimation means 13 based on the detection information and the surrounding odor map 21 and the surrounding map map 22 described above, and the odor map 23 is obtained. create.

  Next, the odor map 23 in which the odor information is associated with the location information of the generation source is recorded in the atmospheric component detection information recording unit 3 by the automatic recording unit 4. Further, the odor information and the source position information stored in the odor map 23 are notified to the user by a liquid crystal display, a speaker, a vibrator or the like by the output means 6, and then the display image is recorded on the recording paper by the image information recording means 7. .

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), the odor map 23 fixes each odor information aaa, aab, aba and facility information, and inputs the odor landmark information by the facility information editing means 32, thereby detecting atmospheric component. The information is recorded in the information recording means 3. Note that the odor intensity may vary from day to day. For example, when estimating the position of a ramen shop from the odor of the ramen, even if it is not the intensity of the odor, statistical processing (the odor of the same intensity) If there is a large classification, it is recorded on the odor map as ramen.

  Next, the facility information matching determination unit 31 determines the consistency between the facility information of the map recording unit 5 and the existence position information of the odor source, and uses the facility information editing unit 32 based on the consistency determination result. Add, delete, or edit facility information.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, the facility information matching determination unit 31 compares the odor landmark information 41 and the odor landmark information 42, for example, by opening a new facility, moving or closing a facility. When the odor information and the position information are not matched, the facility information that is not matched is emphasized and displayed on the liquid crystal display to notify the user. The user uses the facility information editing means 32 to add / delete / edit the facility information of the odor landmark information 42.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the map recording unit 5 obtains the source information obtained from the atmospheric component correspondence estimation unit 11 and the source position information obtained from the source position estimation unit 13. Since the facility information consistency determination means 31 for determining the consistency of the received facility information is provided, it is possible to confirm whether or not past facility information matches the current situation.

  The facility information editing means 32 may be configured to automatically update the addition / deletion / editing of the facility information of the landmark information 42.

  Moreover, since the facility information editing means 32 for adding, deleting, and editing the facility information based on the consistency determination result obtained from the facility information matching determination means 31 is provided, the past facility information is changed to the current situation. It can be corrected together.

  7 and 8 are views showing a first embodiment of the route search apparatus according to the present invention.

  First, the configuration will be described. In FIG. 7, the route search apparatus according to the present embodiment includes malodor information recording means 51, map recording means 52, position detection means 53, route search means 54, output means 55, and route guidance means 56.

  The bad odor information recording means 51 stores point information including bad odor information for specifying the position where the bad odor is generated, and this bad odor information is synthesized on the map of the map recording means 52.

  In the map recording means 52, a map database consisting of road maps and facility data is recorded as map information. This database may be recorded in advance in the map recording means 52, and may be stored in the map recording means 52 from a server on the Internet. It may be downloaded.

  The position detection means 53 detects the current position of the vehicle as a moving body, and includes an autonomous navigation sensor including an angular velocity sensor that detects the rotational angular velocity of the host vehicle and a distance sensor that detects the travel distance of the host vehicle, It includes a GPS receiver that measures the current position and current direction by satellite navigation, and a vehicle position calculation device that calculates the vehicle position based on inputs from the autonomous navigation sensor and the GPS receiver.

  The route search means 54 refers to the map information of the map recording means 52 and calculates a route between two points (for example, a starting point and a destination) input from an operation unit (not shown). Avoid roads containing.

  The output means 55 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and displays the route obtained by the route search means 54. The route guidance means 56 guides and guides the driver to the destination on the route obtained from the route search means 54 while avoiding the road including the malodor detection position.

  Next, a route search method will be described based on FIG.

  First, after the odor information recorded by the odor information recording means 51 is recorded on the map using the map recording means 52, the route search means 54 calculates a route 62 that bypasses the odor detection point 61, and the route search means 54 The route obtained in the above is displayed by the output means 55.

  Next, the route guidance unit 56 guides the route obtained by the route search unit 54 based on the current position of the vehicle detected by the position detection unit 53. At this time, guidance guidance is performed so as to bypass the odor detection point.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the detour route 62 avoiding the road including the malodor detection 61 is presented, so that a route that realizes a comfortable driving environment for the user can be presented.

  In addition, since the detour route 62 that avoids the road including the malodor detection 61 is guided, it is possible to travel on a route that realizes a comfortable traveling environment with peace of mind.

  FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are diagrams showing a first embodiment of the danger point detection apparatus according to the present invention. The same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in the first embodiment, and the description will be omitted.

  First, the configuration will be described. In FIG. 9, in addition to the position detection means 2 and the map recording means 5, the dangerous point detection apparatus includes a dangerous component detection means 71, a dangerous component detection position output means 72, a dangerous component detection position recording means 73, and a wireless communication means (communication). Means) 74.

  The dangerous component detection means 71 is adapted to detect atmospheric components with a high degree of risk determined in advance, and a combustion gas when a predetermined substance is burned as a combustible gas component as an atmospheric component with a high degree of risk. Components are detected.

  When a dangerous component is detected by the dangerous component detection means 71, the dangerous component detection position output means 72 outputs the current position where the dangerous component is detected based on the position information from the position detection means 2. .

  The dangerous component detection position recording means 73 records the position information input from the dangerous component detection position output means 72, and is composed of a memory device such as a hard disk, DVD, or CD.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the wireless communication means 74 is configured to transmit the position information output from the dangerous component detection position output means 72 to the information collection center 75 via the communication line, and constitutes the communication means. Yes.

  Next, a dangerous point detection method will be described.

  First, when a dangerous component is detected by the dangerous component detection means 71, the dangerous component detection position output means 72 detects the dangerous component based on the current position on the map calculated by the position detection means 2 and the map recording means 5. Specify the detection position.

  Next, the dangerous component detection position information is recorded in the dangerous component detection position recording means 73 and transmitted to the information collection center 75 via the communication line by the wireless communication means 74. Here, as shown in FIG. 10, if the dangerous component is the combustible gas 76, the dangerous component detection position information of the combustible gas 76 is transmitted to the information collecting center 75, and if the dangerous component is the combustion gas 77, the combustion is performed. The dangerous component detection position information of the gas 77 is transmitted to the information collection center 75.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the dangerous component is detected by the position detecting unit 2 that detects the current position of the vehicle, the dangerous component detecting unit 71 that detects an air component having a high degree of danger, and the dangerous component detecting unit 71. In this case, since the dangerous component detection position recording means 73 for outputting the current position detected by the position detection means 2 is provided, it is possible to obtain the detected position information of the atmospheric component with a high degree of danger detected by the vehicle. It is possible to easily collect point information.

  Further, since the combustible gas component is detected as an air component having a high degree of danger, it is possible to easily detect a gas leak. In addition, since a combustion gas component is detected when a predetermined substance is burned as an atmospheric component having a high degree of danger, a fire can be easily detected.

  Further, since the dangerous component detection position recording means 73 for recording the position information output from the dangerous component detection position output means 72 is provided, the detection position can be analyzed after data collection, and the dangerous component information stored in the database And location information can be used effectively.

  In addition, since the wireless communication means 74 for transmitting the position information output from the dangerous component detection position recording means 73 to the information collection center 75 is provided, information from a plurality of dangerous point detection devices can be collected in a lump. At the same time, a huge amount of danger point information can be processed in real time.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of the atmospheric component information providing apparatus according to the present invention. The same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In FIG. 11, the atmospheric component information providing apparatus according to the present embodiment includes an atmospheric component detection information acquisition unit 81 in addition to the position detection unit 2, the map recording unit 5, and the output unit 6 constituting the notification unit.

  In the present embodiment, the atmospheric component detection information acquisition unit 81 acquires the atmospheric component detection information 80 recorded by associating the atmospheric component with the detection position of the atmospheric component from the atmospheric component detection information recording unit 3, and then outputs the atmospheric component detection information 80. To display on the LCD. Further, when displaying on the liquid crystal display, the position information obtained by the position detecting means 2 is superimposed on the map information acquired from the map recording means 5 and displayed. Note that the output means 6 may not be a liquid crystal display but may be an audible notification by an audio output device or a sensual notification by a vibrator or the like.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the atmospheric component detection information acquisition unit 81 that acquires the information recorded by associating the atmospheric component with the detection position of the atmospheric component, and the related information acquired by the atmospheric component detection information recording unit 81 are displayed. Since the output means 6 is provided, the user can easily grasp the detection status.

  Moreover, since the atmospheric component detected by the visual notification by a liquid crystal display and a position can be linked | related and notified to a user, a user can grasp | ascertain a detection condition easily.

  In addition, since the position information obtained by the position detecting means 2 is superimposed on the map information acquired from the map recording means 5, the user can easily grasp the detected position of the atmospheric component visually. .

  As described above, the atmospheric component information handling apparatus according to the present invention has an effect that the database can be effectively used by creating a database by associating the analysis result of the ambient atmospheric component information with the positional information, It is useful as an atmospheric component information handling device that handles ambient atmospheric component information and positional information in association with each other.

The block diagram of the atmospheric component information handling apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The block diagram of the atmospheric component information handling apparatus of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the preparation procedure of the odor map of the atmospheric component information handling apparatus of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the smell map of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention The block diagram of the atmospheric component information handling apparatus of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention (A) is a figure which shows the production | generation procedure of the odor landmark information of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, The figure (b) is a figure which shows the confirmation / editing method of the odor landmark information of this invention. The block diagram of the route search apparatus of 1st Embodiment of this invention of this invention The figure which shows the example of a display of the detour route of the route search of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The block diagram of the danger point detection apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The figure which shows notionally the state which transmits the positional information on the dangerous component of the dangerous point detection apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention to an information collection center via a communication line. The block diagram of the atmospheric component information provision apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Atmospheric component analysis means 2, 53 Position detection means 3 Atmospheric component detection information recording means 4 Automatic recording means 5, 52 Map recording means 6, 55 Output means (notification means)
7 Image information recording means 11 Atmospheric component correspondence estimation means 13 Source position estimation means 31 Facility information matching judgment means 32 Facility information editing means 51 Odor information recording means 54 Route search means 56 Route guidance means 71 Risk component detection means 72 Risk component detection Position output means 73 Hazardous component detection position recording means 74 Wireless communication means (communication means)
75 Information collection center 81 Atmospheric component detection information acquisition means

Claims (25)

Atmospheric component analysis means for detecting an arbitrary atmospheric component and analyzing the atmospheric component, position detection means for detecting the current position of the moving body, and position information detected by the position detection means by the atmospheric component analysis means An atmospheric component information handling apparatus comprising: an atmospheric component detection information recording unit that records information relating to the detected atmospheric component in association with each other. The atmospheric component information handling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the atmospheric component analyzing unit detects at least an odor. The atmospheric component information handling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the atmospheric component analyzing unit detects at least a bad odor. 4. The automatic recording means for recording the related information at a predetermined timing in the atmospheric component detection information recording means as the moving body moves. The atmospheric component information handling device described in the paragraph. 5. A map recording unit in which map information is recorded, wherein the position detecting unit determines a current position on a map recorded in the map recording unit. The atmospheric component information handling device described in the paragraph. 6. The atmospheric component information handling apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the position on the map is a road recorded in the map recording means. The atmospheric component information handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a notification unit that notifies the related information recorded in the atmospheric component detection information recording unit. The atmospheric component information handling apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the notification unit performs visual, auditory, or sensory notification. The atmospheric component information according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the notification means displays at least the position information obtained by the position detection means superimposed on the map information acquired from the map recording means. Handling equipment. The atmospheric component information handling apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising an image information recording unit configured to record image information, wherein the display image output from the notification unit is recorded. The atmospheric component information handling apparatus according to any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein the notifying unit performs different display at least for each type of atmospheric component obtained by the atmospheric component analyzing unit. . An atmospheric component correspondence estimation unit that estimates a correspondence relationship between at least the type of atmospheric component and the position of the generation source, and the atmospheric component detection information recording unit includes the atmospheric component in the positional information detected by the position detection unit. 12. The atmospheric component information handling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a correspondence relationship between the type of atmospheric component estimated by the correspondence estimating means and the position of the generation source is recorded in association with each other. . Having a source position estimating means for determining the existence position of the source;
The source position estimation means is a direction in which the generation source estimated by the atmospheric component correspondence estimation means exists based on the detection status of the atmospheric component detected by the atmospheric component analysis means with respect to the current position of the moving body. The atmospheric component information handling apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the distance is determined. In addition to having facility information matching determination means, the map recording means stores map information including at least road information and facility information as map information,
The facility information matching determination means is based on the source information obtained from the atmospheric component correspondence estimation means and the existence position information of the generation source obtained from the generation source position estimation means. The atmospheric component information handling device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the consistency of the obtained facility information is determined. 15. The atmospheric component according to claim 14, further comprising facility information editing means for adding, deleting, and editing the facility information based on a consistency determination result obtained from the facility information matching determination means. Information handling equipment. Map recording means for recording map information including at least malodor information for identifying the position of occurrence of malodor, and referring to the map information recorded in the map recording means, and at least a route between two given points on the map A route search means for calculating, and an output means for outputting the route calculated by the route search means,
The route search device, wherein the route search means avoids a road including the malodor detection position. A position detecting means for detecting the current position of the moving body, and a route guiding means for guiding and guiding the route obtained from the route searching means,
The route search apparatus according to claim 16, wherein the output means outputs the guide information obtained from the route guidance means. A position detecting means for detecting the current position of the moving body, a dangerous component detecting means for detecting at least a predetermined high-risk atmospheric component, and at least when a dangerous component is detected by the dangerous component detecting means, A dangerous point detection apparatus comprising: a dangerous component detection position output means for outputting a current position detected by the position detection means. The dangerous point detection device according to claim 18, wherein the dangerous component detection means detects a combustible gas component as an atmospheric component having a high degree of danger. The dangerous point detection device according to claim 18, wherein the dangerous component detection means detects a combustion gas component when a predetermined substance is burned as the atmospheric component having a high degree of danger. 21. The dangerous point detection device according to claim 18, further comprising dangerous component detection position recording means for recording position information output from the dangerous component detection position output means. The dangerous point detection device according to any one of claims 17 to 21, further comprising a communication unit that transmits position information output from the dangerous component detection position output unit to an information collection center. Characterized in that it comprises at least an atmospheric component detection information acquisition means for acquiring information recorded by associating an atmospheric component with a detection position of the atmospheric component, and a notification means for notifying the related information acquired by the atmospheric component detection information recording means. Air component information providing device. The atmospheric component information providing apparatus according to claim 23, wherein the notification means performs visual, auditory, or bodily sensation notification. A map recording unit in which map information is recorded is provided, and the notification unit displays at least the position information obtained by the position detection unit overlaid on the map information acquired from the map recording unit. 25. The atmospheric component information providing apparatus according to item 23 or 24.

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