JP2017156092A - Map information processor, map information processing method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve a problem of an existing map information processor, which is an inability to display landmarks users want in a manner that the users can easily see.SOLUTION: A map information processor 2 includes: a reception unit 21 for receiving a destination; a storage unit 22 for storing map information and information on a first landmark related to the attribute information of the destination; and an output unit 24 for outputting the map information, the output section 24 further outputting the information on the first landmark in response to the reception of a destination by the reception unit 21. The map information processor allows an easier display of landmarks users want.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  The present invention relates to a map information processing apparatus or the like that displays a map having landmarks.

  In a conventional map information processing apparatus, generally, a specific type of landmark specified by default or a user is displayed (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2006-23161 (first page, FIG. 1 etc.)

  However, the conventional apparatus cannot always display the landmark desired by the user in an easy-to-see manner.

  For example, the desired landmark may not be included in the default landmark, and even if it is included, the desired landmark may be difficult to see due to an unnecessary landmark. Even when a specific type of landmark designated by the user is displayed, a desired landmark is not always displayed.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a map information processing apparatus and the like that can easily display landmarks desired by a user in order to solve the above-described problems.

  A map information processing apparatus according to the present invention outputs a receiving unit that receives a destination, a storage unit that stores map information, and information on a first landmark related to destination attribute information, and outputs map information. An output unit, and the output unit is a map information processing apparatus that further outputs information of the first landmark in response to the reception unit receiving the destination.

  With this configuration, the first landmark information related to the destination attribute information is output in response to the destination reception, so that the landmark desired by the user can be easily displayed.

  Further, in the above configuration, the first landmark information includes at least attribute information and position information, a position acquisition unit that acquires the current position of the mobile object, and a search unit that searches for a route from the current position to the destination; , And the output unit outputs at least attribute information of the first landmark located around the destination, the current position or the route.

  With such a configuration, at least the attribute information of the first landmark located around the destination, the current position or the route among the information of the first landmark related to the attribute information of the destination is output. Among landmarks to be displayed, landmarks in a necessary range can be easily displayed.

  In the above configuration, a setting unit that sets the first landmark as a transit point is further provided.

  With this configuration, the first landmark (a store that provides tickets and equipment necessary for the destination) is set as a transit point according to the attribute of the received destination, so that in the process of reaching the destination or destination Advantages obtained (for example, economy, comfort, benefit, convenience, etc.) can be increased.

  In the above configuration, there are a plurality of first landmarks, and each piece of information of the plurality of first landmarks has a priority for the setting unit to set a waypoint.

  With this configuration, since the first landmark having a high priority is set as a transit point, the merit obtained in the destination or in the process of reaching the destination can be maximized.

  Further, in the above configuration, the attribute information of one or more destinations is associated with information of one or more first landmarks.

  With this configuration, since the first landmark is listed for each destination attribute, it is possible to output various first landmark information according to the received destination attribute information.

  In the above configuration, the attribute information of one or more destinations is associated with each piece of information of the one or more first landmarks.

  With this configuration, since the destination attributes are listed for each first landmark, it is possible to output various first landmark information according to the received destination attribute information.

  Further, in the above configuration, the storage unit further stores information on the second landmark related to the attribute information of the moving object, and the output unit further outputs the second landmark at a predetermined timing. And

  With this configuration, information on the second landmark (gas station, cycle shop, etc.) corresponding to the attribute of the moving object is output, so the merit obtained in the destination or in the process of reaching the destination can be used as the attribute of the moving object. You can make it even bigger.

  Further, in the above configuration, a state acquisition unit that acquires state information of the moving object is further provided, and the output unit determines the timing of outputting the second landmark, the state information of the moving object, and a preset threshold value. It is characterized by using.

  With this configuration, since the second landmark is output at a timing according to the state information of the moving body, it is possible to display the information on the second landmark necessary for movement by the moving body at a timing when the necessity increases. .

  A map information processing method according to the present invention is a map information processing method performed by a reception unit, a storage unit, and an output unit, in which the reception unit receives a destination, the storage unit includes map information, a destination A storage step for storing information on the first landmark related to the attribute information of the place, and an output step for outputting the map information by the output unit, wherein the output unit has received the destination The map information processing method further outputs the information of the first landmark in response.

  With this configuration, the first landmark information related to the destination attribute information is output in response to the destination reception, so that the landmark desired by the user can be easily displayed.

  A program according to the present invention outputs a computer, a reception unit that receives a destination, a storage unit that stores map information, and information on a first landmark related to destination attribute information, and map information. The output unit is a program that further outputs information of the first landmark in response to the reception unit receiving the destination.

  With this configuration, the first landmark information related to the destination attribute information is output in response to the destination reception, so that the landmark desired by the user can be easily displayed.

  According to the present invention, a landmark desired by a user can be displayed in an easily viewable manner.

Block diagram of map information processing apparatus 1 according to Embodiment 1 The flowchart explaining operation | movement of the map information processing apparatus 1 The figure which shows the example of the map screen which is displayed when the same destination is not set The figure which shows the example of the map screen which is displayed when the same destination is “aquarium” The figure which shows the example of the map screen which is displayed when the same destination is “ryokan” Figure showing another example of the map screen displayed when the destination is "Aquarium" Block diagram of map information processing apparatus 1 according to Embodiment 2 The flowchart explaining operation | movement of the map information processing apparatus 1 The figure which shows the example of the map screen which is displayed when the same destination is “aquarium” Block diagram of map information processing apparatus 1 according to Embodiment 3 The flowchart explaining operation | movement of the map information processing apparatus 1 The figure which shows the example of the map screen which is displayed when the same destination is “aquarium” A flowchart for explaining the operation of the map information processing apparatus 1 according to the fourth embodiment. Block diagram of map information processing apparatus 2 in Embodiment 5 Flow chart for explaining the overall operation of the map information processing apparatus 2 Flow chart regarding details of partial operation of the map information processing apparatus 2 The figure which shows the output example of the map information processing apparatus 2 Block diagram of computer system 900 in the first to fifth embodiments

  Hereinafter, five embodiments of the map information processing apparatus will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, since the component which attached | subjected the same code | symbol in each embodiment performs the same operation | movement, re-explanation may be omitted. In any of the embodiments, the map information processing apparatus is usually a navigation apparatus (such as a car navigation system) mounted on a moving body such as an automobile, a motorcycle, a bicycle, or a ship. However, the map information processing apparatus may be a portable terminal (such as a smartphone) carried by a person. Therefore, it may be considered that the moving body includes a person. Or it is also possible to think that mounting on a moving body includes a state where a person carrying the map information processing apparatus is on the moving body.

  The map information processing apparatus 1 changes the output mode of the map information according to the destination setting. The map information is information related to the map including point information, point related information, and the like, which will be described later, in addition to the information of the map itself which is a reduced representation of a certain range on the earth. Further, the map information includes one or more pieces of point information that is information regarding a point that is one point or a range on the earth.

  In the map information processing apparatus 1, the point is recognized by position coordinates such as (latitude, longitude), and becomes a destination, a departure point, or a transit point. The point information of a certain point is information for a person to identify a point defined by position coordinates, and includes information regarding a landmark located at the point. The information related to the landmark includes a landmark name (or attribute information indicating an attribute), a location name (position information), a map symbol, a symbol image (icon), and the like.

  Changing the output mode of the map information means changing the type of point information to be output. In this case, the display of any point included in the map is changed by changing the output mode of the map information. The display can be changed between display / non-display, display color change, display shade change, display brightness change, display transparency change, display sharpness or blurring change, display display change. For example, changes in size and shape. The display change target is not limited to the point information, but may be the entire map information. In this case, the color of the entire map and the background color of the map are changed.

  In particular, in the second embodiment, the map information processing apparatus 1 acquires point-related information that is information about a point, prioritizes the point information based on the point-related information, and sets the priority to the priority level. Based on this, the output mode of the point information is changed. The point-related information includes the size of the point, the price of goods and services sold at the point, and the like. The spot related information is not only used when changing the output mode of the spot information, but may be output together with the spot related information.

  Moreover, in Embodiment 3, the map information processing apparatus 1 acquires state information indicating the state of the moving object, and changes the output mode of the spot information based on the state information. The state information includes the remaining amount of fuel, the distance to the destination, and the like.

  On the other hand, in Embodiment 4, “changing the output mode of map information” means changing the type of map information, the scale of map information, the background color of map information, and the like.

  The above definition is also applied to Embodiment 5 described later.

  The fifth embodiment is an embodiment corresponding to the purpose of easily displaying a landmark desired by a user. In the fifth embodiment, the map information processing apparatus 2 outputs information on the first landmark related to the attribute information of the destination in response to the destination reception (may be set). Further, the second landmark information related to the attribute information of the moving object is output at a timing according to the state information of the moving object.

  Although details will be described later, the destination attribute information is information indicating the destination attribute (for example, type, feature, property, etc.). Specifically, if the destination is a XX aquarium, It may be an amusement facility, a date spot, etc.), and if the destination is Cape XX, it is a fishing spot (may be a beach, a view spot, etc.). In addition, a surfing spot, a mountain climbing spot, a ski resort, a hot spring, and the like are examples of destination attribute information.

  The first landmark related to the attribute information of the destination is the landmark related to the aquarium that is the attribute of the aquarium (such as a ticket shop that sells a discount ticket for the aquarium) if the destination is XX aquarium. is there. Similarly, when the destination is Cape XX, it is a landmark (such as a fishing tackle shop that sells fishing rods and bait) related to the fishing ground that is an attribute of Cape XX. In addition, for surf spots, for example, surf shops, for climbing spots, for example, climbing equipment stores, for ski resorts, for example, ski equipment rental shops and ticket shops selling lift tickets, for hot springs, for example, A daily goods store that sells towels and the like is an example of the first landmark corresponding to the attribute information of the destination.

  There are one or a plurality of first landmarks corresponding to one attribute. In the case of a plurality of first landmarks, each first landmark may have a priority. If the first landmark corresponding to the aquarium is a ticket shop and a convenience store, the ticket shop may have a relatively high priority and the convenience store may have a relatively low priority.

  The information of the first landmark is typically attribute information, position information (latitude / longitude, etc.), identification information, and the like. The attribute information includes text indicating attributes, symbol images (icons), map symbols, and the like. The position information is position coordinates such as latitude and longitude. The identification information includes a name (XX ticket, XX fishing tackle shop, etc.), a telephone number, an e-mail address, a Web page URL, and the like. However, not limited to these, priority information, price information, and the like may be included, and the type and contents of the information are not limited.

  There is a pair or a set of pairs of destination attribute information and one or more first landmark information (a first list in which the first landmark is listed for each destination attribute). Information of one or more first landmarks is associated with each attribute information of the destination. Therefore, the output unit (see below) can easily output information of one or more first landmarks corresponding to the received destination attribute. Preferably, in addition to the first list, pairs of information of the first landmark and attribute information of one or more destinations or a set of pairs (a second list in which destination attributes are listed for each first landmark) ) May be present. Since the attribute information of one or more destinations is associated with each piece of information of the one or more first landmarks by the second list, the output unit (see below) has a ticket shop near the current position. , Get a discount admission ticket at a ticket shop and output a suggestion to go to an aquarium, etc. Can be easily performed.

  Further, there may be information on the second landmark related to the attribute information of the moving object on which the map information processing apparatus 1 is mounted. The attribute information of the moving object is information indicating the attribute (for example, type) of the moving object, an automobile, a bicycle, or the like.

  The second landmark is a landmark related to the attribute of the moving object. Specifically, the second landmark is a gas station or the like when the attribute of the moving object is an automobile, and a cycle shop or the like when the attribute is a bicycle. The information of the second landmark is attribute information, position information, identification information, and the like. The attribute information includes text indicating attributes, symbol images, map symbols, and the like. The position information is position coordinates such as latitude and longitude. The identification information includes a name (XX oil, XX fishing tackle shop, etc.), a telephone number, an e-mail address, a Web page URL, and the like. However, not limited to these, priority information and price information may be included, and the type and content of the information are not limited.

  The information of the second landmark includes at least attribute information and position information, and may further include identification information and price information. There is a pair or a set of pairs of attribute information of a moving object and information of one or more second landmarks (a third list in which second landmarks are listed for each destination attribute). Since the third list associates each piece of attribute information of one or more moving objects with information of one or more second landmarks, the output unit (see below) outputs the second landmark corresponding to the attribute information of the moving object. Can be output easily. Preferably, in addition to the third list, a pair or a set of pairs of second landmark information and one or more moving object attribute information (fourth list in which destination attributes are listed for each second landmark) There may be. Since the fourth list associates each piece of information of one or more second landmarks with attribute information of one or more moving objects, the output unit (see below) has a (cheap) gas station near the current position. If it exists, only if the mobile is a car or motorcycle, it will output a suggestion of refueling there, or if there is a cycle shop nearby, the mobile is a bicycle For example, it is possible to easily perform an output operation such as outputting a suggestion to check there.

  As described above, it is the second landmark related to the attribute information of the moving object (such as a gas station when the moving object is a car, a cycle shop when the moving object is a bicycle, etc.).

  The moving body state information is information indicating the state of the moving body, such as the remaining amount (or consumption) of fuel such as gasoline, travel distance, speed, average speed, and continuous travel time. Information that distinguishes between a running state and a stopped state may be used. The remaining amount of fuel is obtained from a moving body that runs on fuel, such as an automobile or a motorcycle. The processing section (see below) can calculate the travel distance, speed, average speed, continuous travel time, and the like from the change in the current position. However, you may acquire from a mobile body, for example.

  Therefore, in the map information processing apparatus 1 mounted on the automobile, when the user inputs XX aquarium as a destination, the first landmark related to the aquarium, for example, a ticket shop, is displayed on the map screen. When traveling toward the aquarium, if the remaining amount of gasoline falls below half of the full tank, a second landmark related to the car, for example, a gas station, is displayed.

(Embodiment 1)
The map information processing apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a map information processing apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment.

  The map information processing apparatus 1 includes a storage unit 11, a reception unit 12, a processing unit 13, and an output unit 14.

  The storage unit 11 can store map information regarding the map, various tables, correspondence tables (described later), and the like. The storage unit 11 is preferably a non-volatile recording medium, but can also be realized by a volatile recording medium. The process in which map information etc. are memorize | stored in the storage part 11 is not ask | required. The process may be via a recording medium, via a communication line, or via an input device. The map information includes one or more pieces of point information that are information on points on the map. The point information includes information related to the landmark. The landmark-related information describes landmark attributes (gas station, parking lot, etc.).

  The accepting unit 12 accepts a destination, various instructions and requests. Acceptance is a concept including acceptance of information input from an input unit, reception of information transmitted via a communication line, acceptance of information read from a recording medium such as an optical disk, and the like. The input means may be a keyboard, a touch panel, a menu screen, or the like, and the receiving unit 12 is realized by a device driver of the input means such as a keyboard, control software for the menu screen, or the like. The destination is a point (for example, a landmark) that is a destination. Receiving a destination means receiving a point ID (for example, a landmark name, a location name, a telephone number, etc.) that is information for identifying a point to be set as a destination.

  The processing unit 13 executes navigation processing, information processing for changing the output mode of the map information, and the like in accordance with reception of the destination by the receiving unit 12. The navigation processing includes processing such as setting of a destination, acquisition of the current position, search for a route from the current position to the destination, and guidance. The destination is set by passing position information (latitude, longitude) corresponding to the input destination (point ID) to, for example, a program that executes navigation processing or the like. The current position is acquired from GPS, for example. The route search can be performed using a known algorithm. The route guidance is performed by a screen or sound having a map and landmarks arranged on the map via an output means (see below). The processing unit 13 can usually be realized by an MPU, a memory, or the like. The processing procedure of the processing unit 13 is usually realized by software, and the software is recorded in a recording medium such as a ROM. However, it may be realized by hardware (dedicated circuit). The same applies to the processing unit 13 in the following embodiments.

  The output unit 14 outputs map information, a screen for route guidance, voice, or the like. Output includes concepts including display on a monitor, projection using a projector, sound output, transmission to an external device, storage in a recording medium, delivery of processing results to other processing devices or other programs, etc. It is. The output unit 14 is realized by output device driver software, or output device driver software and an output device, regardless of whether or not an output device such as a display or a speaker is included.

  Specifically, the output unit 14 changes the output mode and outputs the map information according to the reception unit 12 receiving the destination, the type of the destination, and the purpose corresponding to the destination. The output mode of each point information is registered in the table for each destination or each type of destination, and the output unit 14 can change the output mode with reference to the correspondence table and the table. The destination type is a pair of destination and destination type registered in the correspondence table. If the destination is an aquarium or amusement park, it is an amusement facility, and if the destination is a ryokan or hotel, etc. It is an accommodation facility and it becomes a more comprehensive type. In addition, the purpose corresponding to the destination is the driving purpose estimated from the destination or the intention of the driver. If the destination is an aquarium, the purpose is going out (day leisure) and the destination is overnight If it is a facility, the purpose is travel, leisure with accommodation). As a result, the map can be changed and output according to the driving purpose such as going out or traveling and the driver's intention according to the power of the destination. Note that the change of the output mode has been described above as a matter common to the first to third embodiments.

  More specifically, the output unit 14 changes the point information output mode so that the display of any one of the one or more pieces of point information changes in response to the reception unit 12 receiving the destination. Change and output map information. Changing the display means changing display / non-display, display mode, and the like. Alternatively, the output unit 14 may hide any point information of the one or more pieces of point information from the display state or display from the non-display state according to the reception unit 12 receiving the destination. Then, map information may be output. Alternatively, the output unit 14 changes the output mode of the spot information so that the display mode of any one of the one or more pieces of spot information changes according to the reception unit 12 receiving the destination. Map information may be output.

  Next, operation | movement of the map information processing apparatus 1 is demonstrated using the flowchart of FIG.

  (Step S201) The output unit 14 reads out map information including one or more pieces of spot information from the storage unit 11 via the processing unit 13, and starts an operation of outputting the read map information to an output unit.

  (Step S202) The processing unit 13 determines whether or not the receiving unit 12 has received a new destination. The new destination is a destination different from the one received last time, and includes the destination received for the first time. If a new destination has not been received, the process proceeds to step S206. If a new destination has been received, the process proceeds to step S203.

  (Step S <b> 203) The output unit 14 receives the destination by the receiving unit 12, and can select any one of the one or more pieces of point information according to the type of destination (the destination itself or a destination corresponding to the destination). The map information is output by changing the output mode of the spot information so that the display of the spot information changes. On the map screen displayed on the output means based on the map information output from the output unit 14, the display / non-display of the point information or the display mode changes each time a new destination is received (for example, FIGS. 4 to 6). See also: Note that the map screen itself may change in response to the reception unit 12 receiving the destination.

  (Step S204) The processing unit 13 acquires the current position from the GPS receiver.

  (Step S205) The processing unit 13 executes a route search process. The route search processing includes processing such as setting a destination and searching for a route from the current position to the destination. The received destination is set as a destination by, for example, handing it over to a program that executes navigation processing or the like. The A known algorithm can be used for the route search. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S209.

  (Step S206) When the receiving unit 12 has not received the destination, the processing unit 13 determines whether or not the destination has been set. If the destination has been set, the process proceeds to step S207. If the destination has not been set, the process returns to step S202.

  (Step S207) The processing unit 13 acquires the current position from the GPS receiver.

  (Step S208) The processing unit 13 performs route guidance using the acquired current position. The route guidance is performed by outputting, for example, a map screen having landmarks or a voice for guiding the user along the route via an output unit. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S209.

  (Step S209) The processing unit 13 determines whether an end event has occurred. An end event occurs when, for example, a power-off operation is performed or an end processing interrupt occurs. If an end event has occurred, the operation is terminated. If an end event has not occurred, the process returns to step S202.

  Hereinafter, a specific operation of the map information processing apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. A block diagram of the map information processing apparatus 1 is shown in FIG.

  As an example, a case where point information is hidden from the display state or displayed from the non-display state will be described. The storage unit 11 includes a correspondence table (type correspondence table) in which pairs of destinations and destination types are registered, and a table (type table) in which display / non-display of each point information is registered for each type of destination. The output unit 14 refers to these correspondence tables and tables, and changes the display / non-display or display mode of each point information. A type correspondence table and a type table are stored in the storage unit 11, and the output unit 14 controls display / non-display of each point information according to the correspondence table and table. In the correspondence table, XX aquarium and aquarium, XXya inn and inn are registered as a pair of destination and destination type. When XX aquarium is accepted as the destination, the type of destination is determined as an aquarium, and when XXya inn is accepted as the destination, the type of destination is determined as an inn. On the other hand, a petrol station, a parking lot, a convenience store, a restaurant, a ticket shop, a souvenir shop, and the like are registered in the table as point information, and an aquarium, an inn, and the like are registered as types of destinations.

  When the destination type is an aquarium, the gas station, parking lot, convenience store, and ticket shop are displayed, and restaurants and souvenir shops are not displayed (see FIG. 4). When the destination type is a ryokan, a gas station, a parking lot, a convenience store, a restaurant, a souvenir point is displayed, and a ticket shop is not displayed (see FIG. 5). Whether the display / non-display of each point information is suitable for the type of destination (whether it is necessary on the way to the destination or whether it is provided after reaching the destination, etc.) ).

  FIG. 3 shows an example of a map screen (initial map screen) displayed based on the map information when the destination is not set. In this initial map screen, a gas station, a parking lot, a convenience store, a restaurant, a ticket shop, and a souvenir shop are displayed on the map. Then, when “XX aquarium” is accepted as a new destination on the map screen shown in FIG. 3, the display is updated to the map screen of FIG. 4. 3 and 4, when “XXYA Ryokan” is accepted as a new destination, the display is updated to the map screen of FIG. 5.

  As another example, a case will be described in which the display mode of the point information changes according to the reception unit 12 receiving the destination.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of a map screen displayed based on the map information when the destination type is “Aquarium”. On the map screen, the gas station, parking lot, convenience store, and ticket shop are displayed darkly (sharply) on the map as in the map screen of FIG. The souvenir shop is light (blurred). That is, when “XX Aquarium” is accepted as a new destination on the map screen of FIG. 3, the display is updated to the map screen of FIG. In addition, when changing the display / non-display of the point information according to the received destination itself, in the table (type table), instead of the type of destination, the destination itself (XX Aquarium, XX (Ryokan, etc.) can be registered.

  In addition, if the display mode (color, shading, etc.) is registered in the table (type table) instead of the display / display, the display mode of the point information changes according to the type of destination received. Can be made. In addition, when changing the display / non-display of the point information according to the purpose corresponding to the received destination, the type of destination is changed in the correspondence table (type correspondence table) and table (type table). And register the purpose corresponding to the destination. If a display mode is registered in the table instead of the display / display, the display mode of the point information can be changed according to the purpose corresponding to the received destination.

  Next, the processing unit 13 executes a route search process. Specifically, the route search processing includes processing such as setting a destination, obtaining a current position, and searching for a route from the current position to the destination. The processing unit 13 first sets position information (latitude, longitude) corresponding to the input point ID as a destination by delivering it to a program that executes navigation processing or the like. Next, the processing unit 13 acquires the current position of the map information processing apparatus 1 itself from the GPS receiver, and searches for a route from the current position to the destination. A known algorithm can be used for the route search.

  When the route search process is completed, the processing unit 13 obtains the current position again and performs route guidance using the current position. The route guidance is to output a screen having a map, a landmark arranged on the map, a current position mark indicating the current position, etc., and a voice for guiding the user along the route via the output means. Is done. The processing for obtaining the current position and performing route guidance (navigation processing) as described above is finished such as accepting a new destination or arriving at the destination or turning off the power of the map information processing apparatus 1. Repeat until the event occurs.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, an easy-to-see map suitable for the destination can be displayed by changing the output mode of the map information depending on the destination. In addition, by changing the output mode of the map information depending on the destination, an easy-to-see map suitable for the destination can be displayed. Also, by changing the output mode of the map depending on the type of destination, an easy-to-view map suitable for the type of destination can be displayed. Further, by changing the output mode of the map information according to the purpose determined from the destination, an easy-to-see map suitable for the purpose can be displayed. In other words, according to the input of the destination, the map can be changed and output so as to suit the driving purpose and the driver's intention.

  Further, by changing the output mode of the point information so that the display of the point information changes according to the setting of the destination, the point information suitable for the destination can be displayed easily. Also, by making the spot information not suitable for the destination inconspicuous, it becomes easier to see the map. In addition, by changing the display / non-display of the point information according to the destination setting, only the point information suitable for the destination can be selectively displayed. Moreover, it becomes easy to see a map by not displaying the point information not suitable for the destination. Further, by changing the display mode of the point information according to the setting of the destination, the point information suitable for the destination can be displayed prominently while maintaining the information amount of the displayed point information. Moreover, it becomes easy to see a map by displaying the point information which is not suitable for the destination so as not to stand out. In addition, since the density of the display of the point information is changed according to the setting of the destination, the point information suitable for the destination can be displayed prominently while maintaining the information amount of the displayed point information. In addition, it is easy to see the map by displaying the spot information that is not suitable for the destination so as not to stand out.

(Embodiment 2)
The map information processing apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the map information processing apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment.

  The map information processing apparatus 1 is different from that of the first embodiment (see FIG. 1) in that the processing unit 13 includes a spot related information acquisition unit 131 and a ranking unit 132. Other components are basically the same as those of the first embodiment, and only different operations will be described in detail.

  The spot related information acquisition unit 131 acquires spot related information. The point related information is information related to the point corresponding to the point information, and includes information explaining the point, information related to a product / service provided at the point, and the like. As an example, when certain point information is information related to the gas station “1”, the corresponding point-related information includes the size and the scale of the gas station “1” (for example, the number of refueling machines) and the gas station “1”. Information about the price of gasoline sold can be included. Such location-related information can be acquired from an external server device or the like through, for example, the Internet or data broadcasting.

  The ranking unit 132 ranks one or more pieces of spot information using the spot related information. Ranking means ranking and setting priority. In the case of the above example, one or more point information regarding the gas stations “1”, “2”,... Is based on the corresponding point-related information (gasoline prices at the gas stations “1”, “2”,...). For example, the ranking is such as first place, second place,.

  The output unit 14 uses the ranking of the spot information by the ranking unit 132 according to the reception unit 12 receiving the destination, and changes the output mode of any one of the spot information to map information Is output. In the case of the above example, the output unit 14 outputs the one or more pieces of point information so that the display of one or more pieces of point information (gas stations other than the cheapest) ranked second or lower is translucent. Change the aspect. Or the output mode of the said point information may be changed so that the display of the point information ranked in the first place (the cheapest gas station) becomes a relatively high luminance display.

  Next, operation | movement of the map information processing apparatus 1 is demonstrated using the flowchart of FIG.

  (Steps S901 to S902) This is the same as steps S201 to S202 of FIG.

  (Step S903) The spot related information acquisition unit 131 acquires spot related information corresponding to the spot information.

  (Step S904) Next, the ranking unit 132 ranks (ranks) the spot information using the acquired spot related information. Ranking is performed according to a predetermined algorithm. When the spot related information includes price information, the ranking unit 132 employs an algorithm that ranks higher in the spot information corresponding to the spot related information including price information indicating a low price. According to this algorithm, the spot information corresponding to the spot related information including the price information indicating the lowest price is ranked first.

  (Step S <b> 905) The output unit 14, more specifically, in accordance with the reception of the destination by the reception unit 12, more specifically, the destination (type of destination or destination corresponding to the destination) received by the reception unit 12. The map information is output by changing the output mode of any one of the one or more pieces of spot information using the ranking of the one or more pieces of spot information by the ranking unit 132.

  That is, when the reception unit 12 receives a destination, the point information output mode is changed in accordance with the received destination and the map information is output in the same manner as in the first embodiment. This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that whether to change the output mode is determined using the ranking by the ranking unit 132. As an example, the output unit 14 maintains the display state of the spot information ranked first, while changing the display state of each spot information ranked second or lower to a semi-transparent display (see FIG. 9). ).

  (Steps S906 to S911) This is the same as steps S204 to S209 in FIG.

  Hereinafter, a specific operation of the map information processing apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment will be described. A block diagram of the map information processing apparatus 1 is shown in FIG.

  As an example, when the point information 1 is information related to the gas station “1” and the point information 2 is information related to the gas station “2”, as the point related information corresponding to the point 1, the gasoline at the gas station “1” Price information regarding the price may be acquired, and price information regarding the gasoline price at the gas station “2” may be acquired as the point related information corresponding to the point information 2. Such price information can be obtained through the website of each gas station or a site that provides the gas prices at each gas station collectively. The spot-related information acquisition unit 131 holds a spot-related information table for registering the acquired spot-related information, and the acquired spot-related information is paired with the spot information and registered in the spot-related information table. Is done.

  Next, the ranking unit 132 ranks (ranks) the spot information using the acquired spot related information. The ranking algorithm is such that ranking information with a lower price ranks higher. When the gasoline price at the gas station “1” is 160 yen / liter and the gasoline price at the gas station “2” is 162 yen / liter, the point information 1 is ranked first and the point information 2 is ranked second. . If the location-related information includes information other than the price, such as information related to business hours, ranking may be performed by taking business hours into account (comparing the current time with business hours and ranking if it is outside business hours) Etc.).

  The output unit 14 uses the ranking of the one or more pieces of point information by the ranking unit 132 in response to the reception unit 12 receiving the destination, and outputs any point information of the one or more pieces of point information. To output map information.

  Specifically, for example, a ranking / display state correspondence table is stored in the storage unit 11. In the ranking / display state correspondence table, rankings (for example, first rank, second rank,...) And display states (for example, display / non-display / translucent display) are registered as a pair. The output unit 14 refers to the ranking / display state correspondence table and controls the output mode of any of the point information. The change of the output mode is the same as that described in the first embodiment.

  In the case of the above example, for example, the output unit 14 displays semi-transparent (low luminance, light, blurred) display of one or more point information (gas stations other than the cheapest) ranked second or lower. As described above, the output mode of the one or more point information is changed. Alternatively, the output mode of the point information may be changed so that the display of the point information ranked at the first place (the cheapest gas station) has a relatively high luminance (dark, sharp) display. .

  When the ranking is reflected on the map screen in the case where the destination is an aquarium shown in FIG. 4, it becomes as shown in FIG. 9, and the display state of the gas station ranked first is maintained, while the second The display status of the gas stations ranked in the rank has changed to translucent display. Thereby, the cheapest gas station and other gas stations can be distinguished at a glance.

  Thus, when the output mode of any point information is changed by the output unit 14, the processing unit 13 executes a route search process. When the route search is completed, the processing unit 13 starts a navigation process for acquiring the current position and performing route guidance. The navigation process is repeated until a new destination is received or an end event occurs such as arrival at the destination or power-off of the map information processing apparatus 1.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, when changing the output mode of the point information so as to change the display of any one or more pieces of point information (for example, landmarks) according to the setting of the destination, one or more Since the spot information is ranked and the display of any spot information is changed using the rank, the spot information suitable for the purpose can be preferentially displayed from the important ones.

(Embodiment 3)
The map information processing apparatus 1 according to the third embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram of the map information processing apparatus 1 according to the third embodiment.

  The map information processing apparatus 1 is different from the first embodiment (see FIG. 1) in that the processing unit 13 includes a state information acquisition unit 133. Other components are basically the same as those of the first embodiment, and only different operations will be described in detail.

  The state information acquisition unit 133 acquires state information indicating the state of the moving object. In the present embodiment, the human body is excluded. The state of the moving body is the traveling state, the state of the fuel, etc. The traveling state is the speed of the moving body, the current position, the distance from the current position to the destination, etc., and the state of the fuel is specifically The remaining fuel, fuel consumption, etc. The state information regarding the speed of the moving body and the remaining fuel is acquired from the memory of the moving body itself. The state information regarding the current position of the moving body is acquired from the GPS receiver. The state information related to the distance from the current position to the destination is held in the internal memory of the processing unit 13 and is acquired from this internal memory. Acquisition is a concept including reading from a memory, reception of information transmitted from an external device in response to a request or information being broadcast.

  The output unit 14 changes the output mode and outputs the map information so as to correspond to the state information acquired by the state information acquisition unit 133 in response to the reception unit 12 receiving the destination. For example, a pair of status information and an output mode is registered in the correspondence table, and the output unit 14 can change the output mode with reference to the correspondence table.

  More specifically, the output unit 14 changes the display of the spot information so as to correspond to the state information acquired by the state information acquisition unit 133 in response to the reception unit 12 receiving the destination. The map information is output by changing the output mode of the point information.

  Next, operation | movement of the map information processing apparatus 1 is demonstrated using the flowchart of FIG.

  (Steps S1301 to S1302) This is the same as steps S201 to S202 in FIG.

  (Step S1303) The state information acquisition unit 133 acquires state information indicating the state of the moving object.

  (Step S1304) The output unit 14 outputs map information by changing the output mode so as to correspond to the state information acquired by the state information acquiring unit 133 in response to the reception unit 12 receiving the destination. To do.

  More specifically, in response to the reception unit 12 receiving the destination, the output unit 14 changes the point information display so as to correspond to the state information acquired by the state information acquisition unit 133. The map information is output by changing the information output mode.

  (Steps S1305 to S1310) This is the same as steps S204 to S209 in FIG.

  Hereinafter, a specific operation of the map information processing apparatus 1 according to the third embodiment will be described. A block diagram of the map information processing apparatus 1 is shown in FIG.

  As an example, when the point information is information regarding a gas station, the state information acquisition unit 133 acquires state information regarding the remaining fuel of the moving body (from the memory of the moving body). The storage unit 11 stores a state / display correspondence table in which the correspondence between the remaining fuel of the moving body that can be indicated by the state information and the display / non-display or display mode of the point information is registered. The remaining fuel is represented by “remaining gasoline / full tank capacity”. Therefore, the remaining fuel of the moving body that can be indicated by the state information varies between 0 (empty state) and 1 (full tank state).

  In the state / display correspondence table, as the remaining fuel of the moving body that can be indicated by the state information, 1/2 or more, 1/5 or more and less than 1/2, and less than 1/5 are registered. Further, as the display state of the point information regarding the gas station, the display corresponding to the remaining fuel 1/2 or more, the translucent display corresponding to the remaining fuel 1/5 or more and less than 1/2, and the remaining fuel 1/5 Hide is registered for less than.

  The output unit 14 controls the display state of the spot information so as to correspond to the acquired state information according to such a state / display correspondence table.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of a map screen that is displayed when the remaining fuel is 1/3 when an aquarium is accepted as a destination. The display state of each point information in this case is acquired from a table (type table), and the map screen based on this is basically as shown in FIG. However, since the state information indicates 1/3 of the remaining fuel, a translucent display is acquired as the display state of the gas station from the state / display correspondence table, and this is prioritized over the display acquired from the table (type table). As a result, on the map screen of FIG. 12, the display state of the gas station has changed to translucent display.

  Accordingly, when the aquarium is accepted as the destination and the remaining fuel is less than 1/5, the display is acquired from the state / display correspondence table, and the map screen shown in FIG. 4 is displayed. When the aquarium was accepted as the destination, if the remaining fuel was more than 1/2, non-display was acquired from the status / display correspondence table, and the two gas stations were not displayed on the map screen of FIG. Things are displayed.

  Further, in the above example, thresholds relating to remaining fuel such as 1/5 and 1/2 registered in the state / display correspondence table may be dynamically changed according to the distance from the current position to the destination. In this case, the state information acquisition unit 133 acquires state information regarding the distance from the current position to the destination from, for example, the internal memory of the processing unit 13. The output unit 14 increases the threshold regarding the remaining fuel when the acquired distance is larger than a reference value (for example, 100 km). As an example, the threshold values 1/5, 1/2 in the state / display correspondence table are respectively changed to 3/10, 3/4 (that is, 1.5 times) when the acquired distance exceeds the reference value. The Note that the reference value related to the distance is calculated based on the fuel consumption of the mobile object. The fuel consumption of the moving body is also obtained from the memory of the moving body.

  Thus, when the output mode of any point information is changed by the output unit 14 so as to correspond to the state information, the processing unit 13 executes a route search process. When the route search is completed, the processing unit 13 starts a navigation process for acquiring the current position and performing route guidance. The navigation process is repeated until a new destination is received or an end event occurs such as arrival at the destination or power-off of the map information processing apparatus 1.

  Moreover, you may change the output aspect of map information according to the distance from a present position to the destination during execution of a navigation process. A distance / output mode correspondence table in which a pair of the distance from the current position to the destination and the output mode of the map information is registered is stored in the storage unit 11, and the output unit 14 displays the distance / output mode correspondence table. With reference, the output mode of map information is changed.

  In this distance / output mode correspondence table, the distance from the current position to the destination is 1 km or more, the background color that is the output mode of the map information: a pair with blue, and the distance from the current position to the destination is less than 1 km The background color which is the output mode of the map information: a pair with red is registered, and the output unit 14 sets the background color of the map information to blue while the distance from the current position to the destination is 1 km or more. When the distance from the current position to the destination is less than 1 km, the background color of the map information is changed from blue to red. As a result, attention can be given to the fact that the user has approached the destination. The threshold regarding distance is not limited to 1 km, and may be changed as appropriate.

  As described above, according to the third embodiment, according to the setting of the destination, not only the destination but also the state of the map information or any point information is output so as to correspond to the state of the moving body. Therefore, a map suitable for the destination and corresponding to the state of the moving body can be displayed in an easy-to-see manner.

(Embodiment 4)
The map information processing apparatus 1 of this embodiment is demonstrated.

  The configuration of the information processing apparatus 1 is the same as that of the first embodiment (see FIG. 1). The difference from the first embodiment is that the storage unit 11 stores two or more types of map information, and the output unit 14 determines that the map information The point is to change the output type. The storage unit 11 stores 2D map information and 3D map information, and the output unit 14 sets the type of map information between 2D and 3D in response to the reception unit 12 receiving a destination. Change and output. Alternatively, planar map information and bird's-eye view map information are stored in the storage unit 11, and the output unit 14 sets the type of map information to 2D / 3D in response to the reception unit 12 receiving a destination. Change between and output. Alternatively, the storage unit 11 may store a plurality of pieces of map information with different scales, and the output unit 14 may output map information with different scales in response to the reception unit 12 receiving a destination.

  Alternatively, the storage unit 11 stores map information having an attribute value related to the background color, and the output unit 14 changes the attribute value according to the reception unit 12 receiving the destination, so that different background colors are obtained. The map information may be output.

  Next, operation | movement of the map information processing apparatus 1 is demonstrated using the flowchart of FIG.

  (Steps S1601 to S1602) This is the same as steps S201 to S202 in FIG.

  (Step S1603) The output unit 14 changes the output mode of the map information in response to the reception unit 12 receiving a new destination. Specifically, when two or more types of map information are stored in the storage unit 11, the type of map information is changed. Alternatively, when a plurality of pieces of map information having different scales are stored in the storage unit 11, the scale of the map information is changed. Or the attribute value regarding the background color of the map information stored in the storage unit 11 is changed.

  (Steps S1604 to S1609) This is the same as steps S204 to S209 in FIG.

  Hereinafter, a specific operation of the map information processing apparatus 1 according to the fourth embodiment will be described. A block diagram of the map information processing apparatus 1 is shown in FIG.

  A correspondence table in which pairs of destination types (or destinations themselves or destinations corresponding to the destinations) and map information types, scales, background colors, etc. are registered is stored in the storage unit 11. The output unit 14 refers to the correspondence table and determines the type, scale, background color, and the like of the map information corresponding to the destination. Therefore, as a destination is received, a map screen suitable for the destination is displayed.

  As mentioned above, according to this Embodiment 4, since the kind of map information is changed according to the setting of the destination, the map suitable for the destination can be displayed. In addition, since the scale of the map information is changed according to the destination setting, it is possible to display a map with a scale suitable for the destination. In addition, since the background color of the map information is changed according to the destination setting, the map information can be easily displayed.

(Embodiment 5)
FIG. 14 is a block diagram of the map information processing apparatus 2 according to the fifth embodiment. The map information processing apparatus 2 includes a storage unit 22, a reception unit 21, a processing unit 23, and an output unit 24. Among them, the reception unit 21, the storage unit 22, and the output unit 24 have the same configuration as that of the first embodiment (see FIG. 1), and the processing unit is different from that of the first embodiment (see FIG. 1). 23 differs in that it includes a position acquisition unit 231, a search unit 232, a setting unit 233, and a state acquisition unit 234. Therefore, the components of the reception unit 21, the storage unit 22, and the output unit 24 are basically the same as those of the reception unit 11, the storage unit 12, and the output unit 14 of the first embodiment, and only different operations will be described in detail.

  The position acquisition unit 231 acquires the position information of the moving body on which the map information processing apparatus 2 is mounted. The position information can be acquired by using position detection means such as a GPS receiver or a position detection function of the wireless communication network.

  The search unit 232 searches for a route from the current position acquired by the position acquisition unit 231 to the destination received by the reception unit 21. The route search can be performed by a known algorithm using map information.

  The setting unit 233 sets the first landmark as a waypoint. When there are a plurality of first landmarks and each first landmark has a priority, the setting unit 233 selects the first landmark having a higher priority and sets the selected first landmark as a waypoint. To do. Alternatively, the receiving unit 21 receives an operation of selecting a desired first landmark from a plurality of first landmarks displayed on the map output by the output unit 24, and the setting unit 233 is selected. Alternatively, the first landmark may be set as the waypoint.

  The state acquisition unit 234 acquires state information of the moving body.

  Note that the means for realizing each part and the definition of information are the same as the means for realizing the corresponding element and the definition of information in the preceding embodiment, and a description thereof is omitted.

  Next, operation | movement of the map information processing apparatus 2 is demonstrated using the flowchart of FIG. 15 and FIG.

  The first list includes a pair or set of pairs of destination attribute information and one or more first landmark information. As a result, a ticket shop and a convenience store, which are attribute information of the first landmark, are associated with the aquarium, which is the attribute information of the destination. Similarly, a fishing shop, a convenience store, and the like, which are attribute information of the first landmark, are associated with the fishing ground, which is the attribute information of the destination. When the attribute information of a plurality of first landmarks is associated with the attribute information of one destination, each attribute information of the plurality of first landmarks has a priority for setting a waypoint. . The priority of each attribute information of the plurality of first landmarks is shown in the order of association with the destination attribute information. Among the ticket shops and convenience stores associated with the aquarium, the priority of the first ticket shop is relatively high, and the priority of the second convenience store is relatively low. Therefore, when setting either a ticket shop or a convenience store as a transit point, the ticket shop has priority. However, instead of indicating the priorities in order as described above, priority information regarding priorities may be further associated with each attribute information of the plurality of first landmarks associated with the destination attribute information. Good.

  The second list includes a pair or a set of pairs of information of the first landmark and attribute information of one or more destinations. As a result, the aquarium, amusement park, and the like that are the attribute information of the destination are associated with the ticket shop that is the attribute information of the first landmark. Similarly, a fishing spot and a docking area that are attribute information of the destination are associated with the fishing tackle shop that is the attribute information of the first landmark. In the second list, each attribute information of a plurality of destinations associated with the attribute information of one first landmark has a priority for outputting the introduction of the destination. The priority of each attribute information of the plurality of destinations is shown in the order of association with the attribute information of the first landmark.

  The third list includes a pair or a set of pairs of attribute information of the moving object and information of one or more second landmarks. Thereby, the petrol station and the parking lot which are the attribute information of the second landmark are associated with the automobile which is the attribute information of the moving body. Similarly, a cycle shop that is attribute information of the second landmark is associated with a bicycle that is attribute information of the mobile object. However, when the map information processing apparatus 2 is mounted on a car, for example, the corresponding part other than the car on the third list may be deleted. For example, when the map information processing apparatus 2 is mounted on a bike, the bicycle on the third list The part corresponding to other than may be deleted.

  The fourth list includes a pair or a set of pairs of information of the second landmark and attribute information of one or more mobile objects. As a result, the automobile station, which is the attribute information of the moving body, and the like are associated with the gas station which is the attribute information of the second landmark. Similarly, a bicycle that is the attribute information of the moving object is associated with the cycle shop that is the attribute information of the second landmark.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the overall operation of the map information processing apparatus 2.

  (Step S2201) The output unit 24 reads map information from the storage unit 22 via the processing unit 23, and starts an operation of outputting the read map information to the output unit. Thereby, the map screen is displayed on the display.

  (Step S2202) The processing unit 23 determines whether or not the receiving unit 21 has received a new destination. If a new destination is not accepted (including the case where the same destination as the previous destination is accepted), the process proceeds to step S205. If a new destination is accepted, the process proceeds to step S203.

  (Step S2203) The processing unit 23 acquires, from the storage unit 22, information on the first landmark related to the attribute information of the destination in response to the reception unit 21 receiving the destination. Specifically, first, the attribute information of the first landmark corresponding to the attribute information of the destination is acquired from the first list (or the second list), and then, the first information is acquired from the point information. The point identification information and position information corresponding to the landmark attribute information are acquired.

  (Step S2204) The output unit 24 outputs information on the first landmark located around the accepted destination among the acquired information on the first landmark. Specifically, the processing unit 23 acquires the received location information of the destination from the above-described point information, and the output unit 24 uses the location information of each first landmark acquired in step S2203 here. Compared with the acquired location information of the destination, at least attribute information of the first landmark whose distance to the destination is less than or equal to (or less than) a threshold is further output. In addition to the attribute information, identification information, position information, price information, and the like may be further output. As a result, a symbol image of the first landmark located around the destination is displayed on the map screen. For example, identification information or price information may be further displayed in association with the symbol image.

  (Step S2205) The position acquisition unit 231 acquires the current position of the moving body via position detection means such as a GPS receiver.

  (Step S2206) The search unit 232 executes route search processing in cooperation with the setting unit 233. After execution, the process proceeds to step S2215.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart relating to details of a partial operation (route search process) of the map information processing apparatus 2.

  (Step S2301) First, the setting unit 233 sets a destination.

  (Step S2302) Subsequently, the setting unit 233 sets the first landmark related to the received attribute information of the destination as the waypoint. The waypoint is set by handing over the position information of the first landmark acquired in step S2203 to a program that executes navigation processing or the like. Specifically, when there is one attribute information of the first landmark related to the received attribute information of the destination, the setting unit 233 displays the position information of the point corresponding to the attribute information as the above-described point information. The location information of the acquired point is set as the waypoint. On the other hand, when there are a plurality of attribute information of the first landmark related to the received attribute information of the destination, usually the attribute information with the highest priority, for example, the first attribute information in the aforementioned first list ( Position information corresponding to the ticket shop) is acquired from the above-described point information, and the acquired position information is set as a waypoint. When there are a plurality of points corresponding to the attribute information having the highest priority or the highest priority, the output unit 24 outputs the identification information of the plurality of points via the output means, and the identification information of any point The accepting unit 21 accepts the selection, and the setting unit 233 may set the position information of the point corresponding to the identification information of the selected point as the waypoint. Alternatively, instead of accepting the selection by the user, the setting unit 233 may select a point using a predetermined algorithm using the position information and price information of each point, and set the position information of the selected point as a waypoint Good. However, when there are a plurality of first landmark attribute information related to the received destination attribute information, the priority is relatively set instead of setting the first landmark having the highest priority as a transit point. Several high first landmarks may be set as transit points.

  (Step S2303) The search unit 232 searches for a route from the current position acquired in Step S2205 to the destination set in Step S2301 via the first landmark set in Step S2303. A known algorithm can be used for the route search.

  (Step S2304) The output unit 24 outputs information on the first landmark located around the route searched in Step S2303 among the information on the first landmark acquired in Step S2203. Specifically, the output unit 24 compares the obtained position information of each first landmark with the searched route, and the first land whose distance from the route is equal to or less than a threshold value (or less). Output at least attribute information of the mark. Here, in addition to the attribute information, for example, identification information, position information, and the like may be further output. As a result, a symbol image indicating the attribute and position of the first landmark located around the route is displayed on the map screen. For example, identification information or price information may be further displayed in association with the symbol image. Thereafter, the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  (Step S2207) The processing unit 23 determines whether or not a destination has been set. If the destination has been set, the process proceeds to step S2208. If the destination has not been set, the process returns to step S2202.

  (Step S2208) The position acquisition unit 231 acquires the current position again.

  (Step S2209) The processing unit 23 performs route guidance regarding the route searched in step S2206.

  (Step S2210) The output unit 24 outputs information on the first landmark located around the current position acquired in step S2208 among the information on the first landmark acquired in step S2203. Specifically, the output unit 24 compares the point information of each first landmark with the current position, and at least attribute information of the first landmark whose distance from the current position is equal to or less than a threshold value (or less). Is output. Here, in addition to the attribute information, for example, identification information, position information, and the like may be further output. As a result, a symbol image indicating the attribute and position of the first landmark located around the current position is displayed on the map screen. For example, identification information or price information may be further displayed in association with the symbol image.

  (Step S2211) The state acquisition unit 234 acquires state information of the moving object. However, the acquisition source of the remaining amount of fuel is limited to a moving body that runs on fuel, such as an automobile, a motorcycle, or a ship. The travel distance, speed, average speed, continuous travel time, and the like are calculated by the processing unit 23 based on the change in the current position that is repeatedly acquired in step S2209.

  (Step S2212) The processing unit 23 determines whether or not the value indicated by the state information exceeds (or falls below) a threshold value. A value above the threshold means that a value that is usually below the threshold (or below the threshold) is greater than the threshold (above the threshold), and a value below the threshold is usually above the threshold (or above the threshold). A value that is “large” is smaller than a threshold (below the threshold). If the value indicated by the status information exceeds (or falls below) the threshold value, the process proceeds to step S2213. If the value does not exceed (or falls below), the process proceeds to step S2215.

  (Step S2213) The processing unit 23 acquires information on the second landmark related to the attribute information of the moving object from the storage unit 22. Specifically, first, the attribute information of the second landmark corresponding to the attribute information of the moving object is acquired from the third list (or the fourth list), and then, from the point information described above, the second land. The point identification information and position information corresponding to the mark attribute information are acquired.

  (Step S2214) The output unit 24 outputs the second landmark located in the vicinity of the current position acquired in Step S2208 or the route searched in Step S2206 among the information of the second landmark acquired in Step S2213. The information of is output. Specifically, the output unit 24 compares the acquired position information of each second landmark with the acquired current position, so that the distance from the current position is less than (or less than) a threshold value. Output at least attribute information of one landmark. Alternatively, the output unit 24 compares the acquired position information of each second landmark with the searched route, and at least the second landmark whose distance from the route is equal to or less than a threshold (or less). Output attribute information. Here, in addition to the attribute information, for example, identification information, position information, and the like may be further output. As a result, a symbol image indicating the attribute and position of the second landmark located around the current position or route is displayed on the map screen. For example, identification information or price information may be further displayed in association with the symbol image. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2215.

  (Step S2215) The processing unit 23 determines whether or not an end event has occurred. An end event occurs when, for example, a power-off operation is performed or an end processing interrupt occurs. If an end event has occurred, the operation ends. If no end event has occurred, the process returns to step S2202.

  In the flowcharts of FIGS. 15 and 16, the following processing may be performed after the output unit 24 outputs the map information at an appropriate timing, step S2201. That is, when the map information is output, the position acquisition unit 231 acquires the current position of the moving object. The processing unit 23 first acquires the attribute information of the points located around the acquired current position from the aforementioned point information, and then uses the acquired attribute information of the points as the first landmark attribute information. The destination attribute information corresponding to the landmark attribute information is further acquired from the second list, and the point identification information and the position information corresponding to the acquired destination attribute information are obtained as the point information. Get more from. The output unit 24 outputs the point identification information thus acquired as a destination candidate. Thus, if there is a ticket shop near the current position, for example, a proposal to get a discount admission ticket at the ticket shop and go to an aquarium, etc. is displayed. For example, if there is a fishing shop, Since the proposal to stop at the shop and go to the fishing spot or the dock is displayed, the user can input a new destination in consideration of the proposal.

  Further, in the flowcharts of FIGS. 15 and 16, the following processing may be performed after the position acquisition unit 231 acquires the current position at an appropriate timing, step S2205. That is, when the current position is acquired, the processing unit 23 first acquires the attribute information of the points located around the acquired current position from the above-described point information, and then acquires the acquired attribute information of the points. As the attribute information of the two landmarks, the attribute information of the moving object corresponding to the attribute information of the second landmark is further acquired from the second list, and the acquired attribute information of the moving object is the map information processing apparatus. Only when it matches with the attribute information of the mobile object carrying 2, the identification information and the position information corresponding to the acquired attribute information of the point are further acquired from the aforementioned point information. In this way, the output unit 24 outputs the acquired location identification information as a waypoint candidate. Thereby, for example, when there is a gas station (preferably at a low price) near the current position, only when the mobile body on which the map information processing apparatus 2 is mounted is a car or a motorcycle, A suggestion to refuel is displayed, for example, if there is a cycle shop, a suggestion to go there is displayed only if the mobile is a bicycle, so the map This makes it possible to select a waypoint in consideration of the proposal.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 16, after setting the destination (S2301), a stopover is set (S2302), and after searching for a route from the current position to the destination via the stopover (S2303), The first landmark is output. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and according to the destination setting (S2301), a route from the current position to the destination is first searched, and the first landmark around the route is output. After that, a waypoint is set from the first landmark around the destination or the first landmark around the route (S2302), and the route from the current position to the destination via the waypoint is searched again. May be. Thereby, the waypoint can be selected from a wider range.

  Hereinafter, a specific operation example of the map information processing apparatus 2 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the specific matter described below is only an example and does not limit the invention.

(Specific example 1)
In this example, it is assumed that the map information processing apparatus 2 is mounted on a car, and the user is driving the car and going to the XX aquarium. The driving distance is, for example, about several kilometers to several tens of kilometers, but it goes without saying that the distance is not limited thereto.

  When the map information processing apparatus 2 is activated, the output unit 24 starts an operation of outputting the map information to the display, whereby a map screen is displayed on the display. Thereafter, when XX aquarium is input as the destination, the receiving unit 21 receives this, and the processing unit 23 is related to the aquarium that is the attribute information of the XX aquarium in response to receiving the XX aquarium. Information about the first landmark is acquired from the storage unit 22. Specifically, first, a ticket shop and a convenience store are acquired as attribute information of the first landmark corresponding to the aquarium from the first list, and then the point 3 corresponding to the ticket shop is identified from the point information described above. XX ticket and its position information are acquired as information and position information, and XX mart and its position information are acquired as identification information and position information of the point 5 corresponding to the convenience store.

  The output unit 24 outputs information on the first landmark located around the accepted destination among the acquired information on the first landmark. The processing unit 23 acquires the location information of the destination XX aquarium from the point information, and the output unit 24 first compares the location information of the XX ticket with the location information of the XX aquarium. ○ Compare the location information of the mart with the location information of the XX aquarium. Here, it is assumed that the distance between the two pieces of position information is less than or equal to the threshold, and the distance between the two pieces of position information is also less than or equal to the threshold. In this case, the output unit 24 outputs the symbol image of the ticket shop and the convenience store together with the position information as the attribute information of the first landmark related to the attribute information of the destination XX aquarium. In addition to attribute information and location information, store information such as XX ticket and XX mart, which is identification information, and price information such as XX aquarium entrance ticket XX yen and bento XX yen (for example, price list) Further, it may be output. As a result, as shown in FIG. 17A, for example, a symbol image of a ticket shop and a convenience store located around the destination is displayed on the map screen. The display position of the symbol image on the map screen corresponds to the position information. Note that store names and price information may be further displayed in association with the symbol images.

  When there are a plurality of ticket shops around the destination, the output unit 24 displays a plurality of symbol images corresponding to the plurality of ticket shops according to the distance from the destination or the price of the ticket. May be different. Specifically, the symbol image of the nearest or cheapest ticket shop is displayed darkly, while the other is displayed lightly, or the symbol image of the nearest or cheapest ticket shop is displayed, while the other There is a method to hide. Alternatively, the output unit 24 may display a distance to each shop, a ticket price list of each shop, and the like, and the receiving unit 21 may receive a shop selection by the user. Thereafter, the position acquisition unit 231 acquires the current position of the moving object, and the route search process by the search unit 232 and the like is executed. That is, first, the setting unit 233 sets a destination, and further sets a first landmark related to the destination attribute as a waypoint. Here, since the first landmark related to the XX aquarium is a ticket shop and a convenience store, a ticket shop with a higher priority is set as a transit point. However, the accepting unit 21 accepts that either the ticket shop or the convenience store is selected via the input means, and the setting unit 233 may set the selected one as the waypoint, or the ticket shop And you may set both the convenience store and the convenience store.

  The search unit 232 searches for a route from the current position to the destination via the set waypoint. The output unit 24 further outputs information on ticket shops and convenience stores located around the searched route. The output procedure here is basically the same as the output procedure for outputting the first landmark around the destination. As a result, as shown in FIG. 17B, symbol images of ticket shops and convenience stores located around the route are further displayed on the map screen. Again, the store name and price information may be displayed in association with the symbol image, and if there are multiple ticket shops around the route, the distance from the route or the price of the ticket, etc. Accordingly, the display modes of a plurality of symbol images corresponding to a plurality of ticket shops may be varied.

  When the route search process is completed, the position acquisition unit 231 starts an operation of repeatedly acquiring the current position, and the processing unit 23 starts an operation of performing guidance regarding the searched route using the acquired current position. . During the route guidance, the output unit 24 repeatedly performs the operation of outputting information of ticket shops and convenience stores located around the current position. As a result, as shown in FIG. A symbol image of a ticket shop and a convenience store existing around the location is displayed. Here, for example, identification information and price information may be further displayed in association with the symbol image. The map screen and the symbol image are updated as the moving object moves. The landmark symbol image corresponding to the passing point may be changed to light display or non-display.

  On the other hand, the state acquisition unit 234 performs an operation of repeatedly acquiring the state information of the moving body and the information indicating the remaining amount of fuel. The operation of determining whether or not the amount is less than half is repeated. When the remaining amount of fuel is less than half of the full tank state, the processing unit 23 acquires the attribute information and state information of the moving body, that is, the second landmark information related to the remaining fuel of the vehicle from the storage unit 22. Specifically, first, a petrol station is acquired from the third list as attribute information of the second landmark corresponding to the car and the remaining fuel, and then the identification information and position of the spot 6 corresponding to the petrol station from the spot information. XX oil and its location information are acquired as information.

  The output unit 24 outputs information on the second landmark located around the current position or around the route among the acquired information on the second landmark. Here, it is assumed that the distance from the current position to the point 6 is equal to or less than the threshold value. In this case, the symbol image and position information of the gas station are output. Preferably, the identification information XX oil and the price information 130 yen / liter are further output. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 17D, a symbol image of a gas station existing around the current position is displayed on the map screen. Again, XX oil or 130 yen / liter may be further displayed in association with the symbol image, and if there are multiple ticket shops around the current position, the distance from the current position or Depending on the price of the ticket and the like, the display mode of a plurality of symbol images corresponding to a plurality of ticket shops may be varied.

  The route guidance process as described above is normally continued until the destination is reached. However, when a new destination is received, a route search is performed again and guidance on the new route is started. Thus, the user can purchase a discount ticket at a nearby ticket shop and enter the aquarium.

(Specific example 2)
In this example, it is assumed that the user is driving a car equipped with the map information processing apparatus 2 and is going to go to Cape XX, which is a fishing spot. When XX cape is input as the destination, the reception unit 21 receives this, and the processing unit 23 responds to the reception of the XX cape, and the fishing gear related to the fishing ground which is the attribute information of the XX cape Store information is acquired from the storage unit 22. The output unit 24 outputs information on the fishing tackle shop located around the current position or around the accepted destination among the acquired fishing tackle shop information. The information on the fishing tackle stores around the current position is updated according to the movement of the moving body. Thereby, the user can purchase a fishing tackle before arriving at Cape XX and can fish at Cape XX.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the receiving unit 21 that receives the destination, the map unit, the storage unit 22 that stores the first landmark information related to the destination attribute information, the map information An output unit 24 that outputs the information, and the output unit 24 further outputs information of the first landmark in response to the reception unit 21 receiving the destination. Thus, since the first landmark information related to the destination attribute information is output in response to the destination reception, the landmark desired by the user can be easily displayed.

  In the above configuration, the information of the first landmark includes at least attribute information and position information, the position acquisition unit 231 acquires the position information of the moving object, and the search unit 232 determines the route from the current position to the destination. The search and output unit 24 outputs at least attribute information of the first landmark located in the vicinity of the destination, the current position or the route, so that the first landmark information related to the destination attribute information is output. Among them, since at least attribute information of the first landmark located around the destination, the current position or the route is output, among the landmarks desired by the user, the landmarks in a necessary range can be easily displayed. .

  Further, in the above configuration, since the setting unit 233 for setting the first landmark as the waypoint is further provided, the first landmark corresponding to the received destination attribute is set as the waypoint. Or the merit (for example, economical efficiency, comfort, usefulness, convenience, etc.) obtained in the process of reaching the destination can be increased.

  Further, in the above configuration, there are a plurality of first landmarks, and each piece of information of the plurality of first landmarks has a priority for the setting unit 233 to set a waypoint. Since the high first landmark is set as the transit point, the merit obtained in the process of reaching the destination or the destination can be maximized.

  Further, in the above configuration, since the information on one or more first landmarks is associated with each attribute information on one or more destinations, the first landmarks are listed for each destination attribute. It is possible to output various first landmark information according to the destination attribute information.

  Further, in the above configuration, since the attribute information of one or more destinations is associated with each piece of information of one or more first landmarks, the attributes of the destination are listed for each first landmark. It is possible to output various first landmark information according to the destination attribute information.

  In the above configuration, the storage unit 22 further stores second landmark information related to the attribute information of the moving object, and the output unit 24 further outputs the second landmark at a predetermined timing. Thus, since the information of the second landmark corresponding to the attribute of the moving object is output, the merit obtained in the process of reaching the destination or the destination can be further increased according to the attribute of the moving object.

  Further, in the above configuration, a state acquisition unit 234 that acquires state information of the moving object is further provided, and the output unit 24 sets the timing for outputting the second landmark, the state information of the moving object, and a preset threshold value. Since the second landmark is output at a timing according to the state information of the moving body, the second landmark information necessary for movement by the moving body is output at a timing when the necessity increases. It can be displayed.

  Note that the change in the output mode described in the preceding first to fourth embodiments is also applicable to the fifth embodiment.

  That is, in the above-described configuration, the output unit 24 may output the map information by changing the output mode in response to the reception unit 21 receiving the destination, and according to the destination setting. Since the output mode of the map is changed, the map can be easily viewed without troublesome operations.

  In the above configuration, the output unit 24 may output the map information by changing the output mode according to the destination received by the receiving unit 21, thereby changing the output mode of the map information depending on the destination. By changing it, you can display an easy-to-read map suitable for the destination.

  In the above configuration, the output unit 24 may output the map information by changing the output mode according to the destination attribute received by the receiving unit 21, whereby the map information can be output according to the destination attribute. By changing the output mode, an easy-to-read map suitable for the destination attribute can be displayed.

  In the above configuration, the output unit 24 may output the map information by changing the output mode according to the purpose corresponding to the destination accepted by the accepting unit 21, thereby being determined from the destination. By changing the output mode of the map information according to the purpose, it is possible to display an easy-to-see map suitable for the purpose.

  Further, in the above configuration, the map information includes one or more pieces of point information that are pieces of point information, and the output unit 24 includes one or more pieces of point information according to the reception unit 21 receiving the destination. The map information may be output by changing the output mode of the spot information so that the display of any of the spot information changes. Thereby, the point information suitable for the destination can be easily displayed by changing the output mode of the point information so that the display of any one or more pieces of point information changes according to the setting of the destination. Also, by making the spot information not suitable for the destination inconspicuous, it becomes easier to see the map.

  Further, in the above configuration, the output unit 24 hides any one of the one or more pieces of point information from the display state or displays the non-display state according to the reception unit 21 receiving the destination. Or display the map information. Thereby, only the point information suitable for the destination can be selectively displayed by changing the display / non-display of the point information according to the setting of the destination. Moreover, it becomes easy to see a map by not displaying the point information not suitable for the destination.

  In the above configuration, the output unit 24 outputs the point information so that the display mode of any one of the one or more pieces of point information changes according to the reception unit 21 receiving the destination. May be changed to output map information. Thereby, by changing the display mode of the point information according to the setting of the destination, the point information suitable for the destination can be displayed prominently while maintaining the information amount of the displayed point information. Moreover, it becomes easy to see a map by displaying the point information which is not suitable for the destination so as not to stand out.

  Moreover, in the said structure, the change of an output mode may be a change of the lightness and darkness of the display of any one of one or more point information. Thereby, since the shade of the display of the point information is changed according to the setting of the destination, the point information suitable for the destination can be displayed conspicuously while maintaining the information amount of the displayed point information. In addition, it is easy to see the map by displaying the spot information that is not suitable for the destination so as not to stand out.

  Further, in the above configuration, a point-related information acquisition unit (corresponding to the point-related information acquisition unit 131 in the second embodiment) that acquires point-related information that is information related to a point corresponding to one or more pieces of point information, and one or more A ranking section (also corresponding to the ranking section 132) that ranks one or more pieces of spot information using the spot-related information, and the output section 24 responds to the fact that the receiving section 21 has received the destination. The map information may be output by changing the output mode of any one of the one or more pieces of spot information using the ranking of the one or more pieces of spot information. Thereby, according to the setting of the destination, when changing the output mode of the point information so that any display of the one or more point information changes, the one or more point information is ranked and the rank is used. Since the display of any point information is changed, the point information suitable for the purpose can be preferentially displayed from the important ones.

  In the above configuration, two or more types of map information are stored in the storage unit 22, and the output unit 24 changes the type of map information in response to the reception unit 21 receiving the destination. As a result, the type of map information is changed according to the destination setting, so that a map suitable for the destination can be displayed.

  In the above configuration, the output unit 24 may output different scale map information in response to the reception unit 21 receiving the destination, whereby the map information can be output in accordance with the destination setting. Since the scale is changed, a map with a scale suitable for the destination can be displayed.

  In the above configuration, the output unit 24 may output map information of a different background color in response to the reception unit 21 receiving the destination, whereby the map information is set according to the destination setting. Since the background color of is changed, map information can be displayed easily.

  In the above configuration, the output unit 24 outputs map information by changing the output mode so as to correspond to the state information acquired by the state acquisition unit 234 in response to the reception unit 21 receiving the destination. May be. Thereby, according to the setting of the destination, the map information output mode is changed so as to correspond not only to the destination but also to the state of the moving body. The map corresponding to the state of can be displayed easily.

  Embodiments 1 to 4 have a main effect that a map can be easily viewed without troublesome operations, and Example 5 has a main effect that a landmark desired by a user can be easily displayed. Needless to say, the former effect is also exhibited in the fifth embodiment, and the latter effect is also exhibited in the first to fourth embodiments.

  Note that the processing in each of the above embodiments may be realized by software. Then, this software may be distributed by software download or the like. Further, this software may be recorded on a recording medium and distributed. This also applies to other embodiments in this specification. In addition, the software which implement | achieves the information processing apparatus in each embodiment is a program for functioning a computer as said each part. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a computer system that executes the program and realizes the map information processing apparatus 1 according to each of the above embodiments. 25, the computer 901 includes a touch panel 903, a display 904, a CD-ROM drive 905, a touch panel, an MPU 911, a ROM 912, a RAM 913, a hard disk 914, and a bus 915. The computer 901 may include a network card (not shown) that provides connection to a LAN, the Internet, or the like. A CD-ROM 921 is mounted on the CD-ROM drive 905. Since each component shown in FIG. 18 is well-known, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the above program, the output step of outputting map information, the acquisition step of acquiring point-related information (receiving from an external server device), etc., processing performed by hardware, processing performed by an output device, Processing performed by the network card (processing performed only by hardware) is not included.

  Further, the computer that executes the program may be singular or plural. That is, centralized processing may be performed, or distributed processing may be performed.

  In each of the above embodiments, each process (each function) may be realized by centralized processing by a single device (system), or by distributed processing by a plurality of devices. May be.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible, and it goes without saying that these are also included in the scope of the present invention.

  As described above, the map information processing apparatus and the like according to the present invention have an effect that the landmark desired by the user can be easily displayed and are useful as a map information processing apparatus and the like.

  The present invention is useful for a map information processing apparatus and the like.

1, 2 Map information processing device 11, 22 Storage unit 12, 21 Reception unit 13, 23 Processing unit 14, 24 Output unit 131 Point related information acquisition unit 132 Ranking unit 133 State information acquisition unit 231 Position acquisition unit 232 Search unit 233 Setting Part 234 Status acquisition part

Claims (10)

A reception unit for receiving a destination;
A storage unit for storing map information and information of a first landmark related to the attribute information of the destination;
An output unit for outputting the map information,
The map information processing apparatus, wherein the output unit further outputs the information of the first landmark in response to the reception unit receiving the destination. The information of the first landmark includes at least attribute information and position information,
A position acquisition unit for acquiring the current position of the moving object;
And a search unit that searches for a route from the current position to the destination,
The map information processing apparatus, wherein the output unit outputs at least attribute information of a first landmark located around the destination, the current position or the route. In the map information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
A map information processing apparatus, further comprising a setting unit configured to set the first landmark as a transit point. The map information processing apparatus according to claim 3,
There are a plurality of the first landmarks,
Each information of the plurality of first landmarks has a priority for the setting unit to set the waypoint. The map information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A map information processing apparatus, wherein information of one or more first landmarks is associated with attribute information of one or more destinations. In the map information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A map information processing apparatus, wherein attribute information of one or more destinations is associated with each piece of information of one or more first landmarks. The map information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The storage unit further stores information on the second landmark related to the attribute information of the moving object,
The map information processing apparatus, wherein the output unit further outputs the second landmark at a predetermined timing. The map information processing apparatus according to claim 7,
A state acquisition unit for acquiring state information of the mobile body;
The map information processing apparatus, wherein the output unit determines a timing of outputting the second landmark using state information of the moving object and a preset threshold value. A map information processing method performed by a reception unit, a storage unit, and an output unit,
A reception step for receiving a destination;
A storage step in which map information and information on the first landmark related to the attribute information of the destination are stored in the storage unit;
An output unit including an output step of outputting the map information;
The map information processing apparatus, wherein the output unit further outputs the information of the first landmark in response to the reception unit receiving the destination. Computer
A reception unit for receiving a destination;
A storage unit for storing map information and information of a first landmark related to the attribute information of the destination;
Function as an output unit for outputting the map information;
The output unit further outputs the information of the first landmark in response to the reception unit receiving the destination.

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