JPWO2014006688A1 - Navigation device - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the navigation device of the present invention, by creating navigation direction signboards for each user according to individual preferences and user preferences according to gender and age, more suitable for each user's preference, It is possible to improve the convenience of the user by presenting a navigation guidance signboard that meets expectations.

Description

  The present invention relates to a navigation device for presenting a navigation direction signboard.

While traveling without setting a destination in a vehicle, the direction of traveling on the branch road may be determined with reference to a road upper side signboard installed on the side of the road in front of the next branch road.
There is also known a navigation device that creates and displays a direction guide sign when a vehicle approaches a branch road.

  For example, in Patent Documents 1 and 2, in a navigation device that displays a direction signboard superimposed on a displayed map when a vehicle approaches a branch road, the direction in which the largest number of vehicles travel in each direction from the branch road The name of the municipality is displayed.

JP 2008-45925 A JP 2009-25253 A

  However, for example, the direction guide signs displayed on the conventional navigation devices such as Patent Documents 1 and 2 have a geographical name with a high probability that the vehicle will travel after passing through the branch road, and a direction with the highest traffic volume. The geographical name or the geographical name on the trajectory on which the largest number of vehicles have traveled is displayed, and it is not necessarily guided as expected according to the preference of the user (driver or passenger) There was a problem that it was not limited.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and presents a more promising navigation direction signboard that suits each user's preference to improve user convenience. It is an object of the present invention to provide a navigation device that can be used.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a moving body position detection unit that detects the position of a moving body, and has at least map information and facility information, and the position of the moving body detected by the moving body position detection unit. In a navigation device that provides route guidance to the mobile object based on map data, an input unit that receives input by a user, a storage unit that stores a user's preference category input via the input unit, Based on at least the output unit that presents the route guidance information to the user by display or voice output, the position of the moving body, the map data, and the user preference category stored in the storage unit, A control unit that instructs the output unit to present a navigation signboard for navigation, and the control unit is based on the position of the moving body and the map data. Search for facilities existing in each direction at a branch point in the traveling direction of the moving body, and create a navigation direction guide signboard that presents facility names that match the user's preference category among the names of the facilities. The output section is instructed to present the navigation direction signboard for navigation.

  According to the navigation device of the present invention, by creating a navigation direction signboard tailored to each user's individual preference and user's gender and age preference, more suitable for each user's preference, It is possible to improve the convenience of the user by presenting a navigation guidance signboard that meets expectations.

1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a navigation device according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the navigation device in the first embodiment. In Embodiment 1, it is an example of a navigation screen display in a state where a navigation direction guide sign is displayed. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the navigation device in the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions in Embodiment 2 (1). It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions (2) in Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions in Embodiment 3 (1). It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions (2) in Embodiment 3. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation of the navigation device in the fourth embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by extraction conditions (1)-(6) in Embodiment 4. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the navigation device in the fifth embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by extraction conditions (1)-(2) in Embodiment 5. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions in Embodiment 6 (1). It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions (2) in Embodiment 6. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions (1) in Embodiment 7. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions (2) in Embodiment 7. FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a navigation direction guide sign according to an extraction condition in the eighth embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions (1) in Embodiment 9. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions (2) in Embodiment 9. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions (1) in Embodiment 10. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by extraction conditions (2) in Embodiment 10 (3).

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
Embodiment 1 FIG.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a navigation apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. This navigation device is mounted on a vehicle (moving body), and includes a moving body position detection unit 1, a time acquisition unit 2, a road traffic information reception unit 3, a communication unit 4, a storage unit 5, an input unit 6, an output unit 7, and a control. Part 8 is provided. The navigation device according to the first embodiment not only provides route guidance to the vehicle (moving body) based on the position of the vehicle (moving body) and map data, but also the vehicle (moving body). The navigation direction guidance signboard which guides the facility name of the facility ahead of the branch path (branch point) in the traveling direction according to the preference of the user (driver or passenger) is presented.

The moving body position detection unit 1 detects the current position of the vehicle (moving body) using information acquired from an acceleration sensor (gyro sensor) 11, a vehicle speed sensor 12, a GPS (Global Positioning System) sensor 13, and the like.
The time acquisition unit 2 acquires the current time using known information.

The road traffic information receiving unit 3 is VICS information such as traffic information supplied from a VICS (Vehicle Information and Communication System / registered trademark, not described below) information center (not shown) and vacant information of a facility parking lot. (Road traffic information) is received and output to the control unit 8.
The communication unit 4 performs data communication with an external information center (not shown) or the like via a network using wireless means of the mobile terminal 10 such as a smartphone. Thereby, the facility information according to the attributes of the user (driver or passenger), popular facility ranking information, weather information, and the like can be acquired.

The storage unit 5 stores at least map data having map information and facility information, and a database in which preference categories of users (drivers and passengers) are registered in advance. Information acquired via the communication unit 4 (for example, facility information according to the user's attributes, popular facility ranking information, weather information, etc.) is also stored. It is also possible to store the facility name of the facility visited by the user as a visit history.
The map data may be downloaded from an external map data server via the communication unit 4 even if it is not stored in the navigation device. The storage unit 5 may be an HDD or an SD card.

  The input unit 6 acquires an input signal input by a user via an operation key, an operation button, a touch panel, or the like. Via this input unit 6, the preference category of the user (driver or passenger) can be registered in advance in the storage unit 5, or the registered preference category can be changed or added. It is also possible to input attributes such as the gender and age of the user, input the time to go home, limit (select) registered preference categories, and switch the display.

  The output unit 7 includes at least one of a display unit 71 such as a display or an audio output unit 72 such as a speaker. In the first embodiment, both are provided. The display unit 71 displays road guidance information including map data as a vehicle navigation screen and presents a navigation direction guidance signboard to the user. The voice output unit 72 voice guides the route guidance information and outputs the contents of the navigation direction signboard to be presented to the user by voice.

  The control unit 8 is based on the user's (driver or passenger) preference category registered in advance and stored in the storage unit 5, the preference category input via the input unit 6, or other information. A navigation direction guidance signboard is created, and the display unit 71 is instructed to display the contents of the created navigation direction guidance signage, and the voice output unit 72 is instructed to output the voice. Further, based on the Internet information (for example, facility information according to the user's attribute, popular facility ranking information, weather information, etc.) acquired via the communication unit 4, the contents of the navigation direction guide sign are changed.

Next, the operation of the navigation apparatus according to the first embodiment will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG.
First, it is confirmed whether or not the preference of the user (driver or passenger) has been registered in the storage unit 5 and whether or not the registered preference needs to be corrected (step ST1). If no user preference is registered yet, or if correction is required (NO in step ST1), the user preference is input from the input unit 6 (step ST2).

  When the user's preference has already been registered and no correction is necessary (YES in step ST1), or when the user's preference is input in step ST2, the mobile body position detection unit 1 is Is detected (step ST3). Based on the detected current position of the vehicle and the map data, the control unit 8 searches for a branch road (branch point) in the traveling direction of the vehicle (step ST4), and determines the shape of the branch road (branch point). Specify (step ST5).

  According to the shape of the specified branch road (branch point), the arrow figure of the navigation direction signboard is selected (step ST6), and the facilities existing in each direction on the specified branch road (branch point) are selected. By searching, a facility name that matches the user's preference category is extracted from the names of the facilities, and synthesized with the selected arrow to create a navigation direction signboard (step ST7).

  Here, the current position of the vehicle is detected again (step ST8), and if the distance from the current vehicle position to the branch path (branch point) is greater than a predetermined threshold, The position detection is repeated (in the case of NO at step ST9). On the other hand, when the distance from the current vehicle position to the branch road (branch point) is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold (in the case of YES in step ST9), the navigation direction guide sign created in step ST7 is displayed ( Along with step ST10), the display history of the navigation direction signboard is stored (step ST11).

  Further, the current position of the vehicle is detected (step ST12). If the current position of the vehicle does not pass through the branch path (branch point), the detection of the current position is repeated until it passes (NO in step ST13). If). On the other hand, when the current position of the vehicle passes through the branch road (branch point) (in the case of YES in step ST13), the navigation direction guide sign is hidden (step ST14) and the process ends.

The user's preference input in step ST2 is displayed, for example, on the navigation screen (display) with questions and options such as “What is your gender?”, “What is your age?” And “What is your preference category?” It may be performed by an operation such as the user touching and selecting from the selected options.
In addition, the navigation device analyzes information such as behavior / visit history, Internet search history, and schedule remaining in the mobile terminal 10 such as a smartphone connected to the navigation device, analyzes and stores the user's preferences, You may make it use the preference.

  FIG. 3 is an example of a navigation screen display in a state where a navigation direction signboard is displayed. When the navigation direction guide sign 91 is displayed in a state where a normal navigation screen is displayed on the display unit (display) 71, an area (horizontal area) excluding the navigation direction guide sign 91 is displayed. The vehicle mark 92 is displayed in the approximate center.

  In this example, when the user's preference category is “historic building” and “nature”, “shrine a” in the left direction from the branch road (branch point) 93, “zoo a” and “ “Temple b” and “Shrine b” on the right are shown. In addition, two facility names are displayed only in the straight direction, but if there are multiple facilities corresponding to that direction, a rule such as displaying up to two closest ones should be established. Therefore, it may be displayed.

  In the display example shown in FIG. 3, the temple b is closer to the zoo a and is displayed below. For example, the zoo a: 2 km and the temple b: 1 km The distance from the point) may be displayed at the same time. Further, when three or more facilities are applicable, an icon indicating that there is a continuation may be displayed, and another facility may be viewed by touching the icon.

  In this way, as you approach the branch road (branch point), you will be shown nearby recommended facilities according to the driver's and passenger's preference, so you have to confirm what kind of facilities are in the vicinity However, an appropriate facility visit can be realized. In addition, there is no need to regret that “it was good to stop at that time” because there is no passing nearby without realizing that there was a facility that suits your taste nearby.

Further, the creation and presentation of the navigation direction guide sign in the first embodiment may be executed only when a destination is not set in the navigation device.
As a result, even if you are traveling without setting a destination, if you approach the branch road (branch point), you will be shown nearby recommended facilities according to the preferences of the driver and passengers. Appropriate facility visits can be realized without setting a destination or confirming what kind of facilities are nearby. In addition, there is no need to regret that “it was good to stop at that time” because there is no passing nearby without realizing that there was a facility that suits your taste nearby.

In addition, when the destination is set, the facility name set for the destination is displayed at the top, blinked, or displayed in a character display color different from other facility names on the navigation direction signboard. It is also possible to perform highlighting such as performing other highlights and to make other peripheral recommended facilities non-highlighted.
This makes it easier to determine which destination to set in advance and other recommended surrounding facilities should be visited first, and time can be used effectively.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, since the recommended surrounding facilities according to the preference of the user (driver or passenger) are presented, an appropriate facility visit can be realized and the vehicle has passed nearby. You don't have to regret that you didn't realize that you couldn't visit a facility that suits your taste.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
The block diagram showing an example of the navigation apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention is the same as the block diagram shown in FIG. In the second embodiment shown below, not only the navigation direction guidance signboard is presented as in the first embodiment, but also as the navigation direction guidance signboard on the same branch road (branch point), the navigation direction guidance signboard is displayed every time. The content is changed and presented, that is, a navigation direction signboard with different contents is created each time.

  The operation of the navigation device in the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Note that the processing of steps ST21 to ST26 and steps ST30 to ST36 is the same as steps ST1 to ST6 and steps ST8 to ST14 of the flowchart shown in FIG.

  And in this Embodiment 2, after selecting the arrow figure in step ST26, the facility which exists in each direction in the specified branch path (branch point) is searched, and a user preference among the names of the said facility When extracting facility names that match the category, it is determined whether extraction conditions are set (step ST27). When the extraction condition is set (in the case of YES in step ST27), according to the extraction condition, the facility name ahead of the traveling direction that matches the user preference category and the facility name according to the extraction condition Is extracted and combined with the selected arrow, thereby creating a navigation direction signboard (step ST28).

  Here, as the extraction conditions in the second embodiment, for example, (1) Of the facility names presented as navigation guidance signs for navigation on the same branch road (branch point) last time, only the name of the facility actually visited The condition that the user decides that the user is not interested in other facility names that have not been visited, and that the facility names that were not presented the previous time are preferentially presented, and (2) the previous visit Regardless of whether or not it is done, a condition that a facility name different from the facility name presented last time is presented as a navigation direction guidance signboard on the same branch road (branch point).

  On the other hand, when the extraction condition is not set (in the case of NO in step ST27), as in step ST7 of the flowchart shown in FIG. Is extracted and synthesized with the selected arrow, thereby creating a navigation direction signboard (step ST29).

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction condition (1) in the second embodiment. FIG. 5 (a) is the previous one, and FIG. 5 (b) is the extraction condition ( An example of the current display when 1) is set is shown. Here, as described in FIG. 2 of the first embodiment, a case where the user's preference category is “historic building” and “nature” will be described as an example. And it shows about the case where "zoo a" was visited in the facility name displayed on the navigation direction guide sign 91 on the same branch road (branch point) last time, and is displayed in FIG. Of the existing facility names, only “zoo a” is displayed as in the previous case, and all other facility names are changed to other facility names. However, the changed facility name also matches the user's preference category.

  In this way, since the name other than the name of the facility visited last time is changed and presented, the name of the facility that matches the preference category but is not of great interest to the user is displayed on the navigation direction guide sign 91 every time. Since there is nothing, the user does not feel stress, and peripheral recommended facilities according to the user's preference are appropriately presented.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction condition (2) in the second embodiment. FIG. 6 (a) is the previous one, and FIG. 6 (b) is the extraction. The display example of this time when the condition (2) is set is shown. In the case of this extraction condition (2), all the facility names are changed to those different from the previous one, including the facility that is the landmark before the branch path (branch point). However, in this case as well, the changed facility name matches the user's preference category.

  In this way, since the navigation direction signboard for navigation that was presented last time will be presented every time, it will be possible to present the interesting navigation direction signage for the user that will never get tired, and each time according to the user's preference Different recommended surrounding facilities will be presented appropriately.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, in addition to the effects in the first embodiment, it is possible to appropriately present the recommended peripheral facilities according to the user's preference after changing the presentation contents each time.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
The block diagram showing an example of the navigation device according to the third embodiment of the present invention is the same as the block diagram shown in FIG. In the third embodiment described below, when a user attribute including gender and age is input, not only a navigation direction signboard is presented as in the first embodiment, but also according to the user attribute. The navigation direction guidance signboard is created by changing the contents of the navigation direction guidance signboard, that is, based on the user preference category and the user attribute.

  Since the flowchart for explaining the operation of the navigation device in the third embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 in the second embodiment, illustration and description thereof are omitted. However, the extraction conditions in steps ST27 and ST28 are different from those in the second embodiment.

  As an extraction condition in the third embodiment, for example, (1) a condition that a facility name suitable for the attribute of one user (driver or passenger) such as gender and age is preferentially presented, (2) When a plurality of users are on board, whether the group of the plurality of persons on board is only a young couple in their 20s or 30s, or a young generation group including infants, includes seniors There may be a condition that a facility name suitable for the attributes of a plurality of passengers such as a group is preferentially presented.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction condition (1) in the third embodiment. FIG. 7 (a) is a man in his twenties and FIG. 7 (b) is a woman in his twenties. FIG. 7C shows a display example when the attributes of the individual user such as a male in his 50s and FIG. 7D as a female in his 50s are set as extraction conditions.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction signboard 91 according to the extraction condition (2) in the third embodiment. Here, the attribute of the group, that is, the family of a young couple including an infant, The example of a display when it is set as extraction conditions is shown.

  In the case of the third embodiment, the process of “creating a navigation direction signboard according to the extraction conditions” in step ST28 of the flowchart is specifically performed by the input unit 5 using the gender and age of the user. When an attribute including the user name is input, based on the user's preference category stored in the storage unit 5 and the input user attribute, a navigation direction signboard including a facility name that matches both of them is displayed. To create.

  As described above, according to the third embodiment, in addition to the effects in the first embodiment, the navigation direction guide sign that matches the user's preference category and matches the user's attributes is presented. Accordingly, the recommended peripheral facilities according to the user's preference and attributes are appropriately presented.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
The block diagram showing an example of the navigation device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is the same as the block diagram shown in FIG. In the fourth embodiment shown below, not only the navigation direction guidance signboard is presented as in the first embodiment, but also the contents of the navigation direction guidance signage are presented based on information from the Internet, that is, The navigation direction guide signboard is created based on the user preference category and the Internet information.

  The operation of the navigation device in the fourth embodiment will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. Note that the processing of steps ST41 to ST46 and steps ST51 to ST57 is the same as steps ST1 to ST6 and steps ST8 to ST14 of the flowchart shown in FIG.

  And in this Embodiment 4, after selecting the arrow figure in step ST46, the facility which exists in each direction in the specified branch path (branch point) is searched, and a user preference is among the names of the said facility. When extracting facility names that match the category, it is determined whether extraction conditions based on Internet information are set (step ST47). When the extraction conditions are set (in the case of YES in step ST47), Internet information is acquired via the mobile terminal 10 such as a smartphone (step ST48), and the user's information is set according to the set extraction conditions. A facility name that precedes the traveling direction that matches the preference category and a facility name corresponding to the extraction condition are extracted and combined with the selected arrow, thereby creating a navigation direction signboard (step ST49).

  Here, as the extraction condition in the fourth embodiment, for example, (1) a condition that a facility name with a lot of reputable writing is preferentially presented, and (2) for each user attribute such as gender and age The condition that the popular facility name is presented preferentially, (3) the condition that the priority of the facility name such as a crowded place or facility is lowered, and (4) the name of the facility being held On the basis of the condition that (5) the facility name of the secret information is preferentially presented, and (6) the information of SNS (Social Networking Service), for example, plum, cherry blossom, autumn leaves For example, there may be a condition that a facility name that is frequently written on the SNS is preferentially presented, such as a place where a specific plant is best seen.

  On the other hand, if the extraction condition is not set, the facility name ahead of the traveling direction that matches the user's preference category is extracted as in step ST7 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 2 in the first embodiment. The navigation direction signboard is created by compositing with the selected arrow (step ST50).

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction conditions (1) to (6) in the fourth embodiment, and FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (f) respectively show the extraction conditions. The navigation direction guidance signboard which showed the facility name extracted by (1)-(6) is shown. However, the facility name presented based on the result of acquiring the Internet information under these extraction conditions also matches the user's preference category.
In the display example shown in FIG. 10, only the facility name presented based on the result of acquiring the Internet information is presented in italic bold type. However, it can be appropriately set such as changing the color according to each condition. It may be.

  As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, in addition to the effects in the first embodiment, the user's preference category is matched and the navigation direction guide signboard is presented based on the Internet information. Neighboring recommended facilities according to the user's preference and Internet information are appropriately presented.

Embodiment 5 FIG.
The block diagram showing an example of the navigation apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention is the same as the block diagram shown in FIG. In the fifth embodiment shown below, not only the navigation direction signboard as in the first embodiment is presented, but also the presentation contents are presented based on weather information that is information from the Internet, that is, Based on the user's preference category and weather information that is Internet information, a navigation direction signboard is created.

  The operation of the navigation device in the fifth embodiment will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. In addition, about the process of step ST61-ST66 and step ST71-ST77, since it is the same as step ST1-ST6 and step ST8-ST14 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 2 in Embodiment 1, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  And in this Embodiment 5, after selecting an arrow figure in step ST66, the facility which exists in each direction in the specified branch road (branch point) is searched, and a user preference is among the names of the said facility. When extracting the facility name that matches the category, it is determined whether or not the extraction condition based on the weather condition (information) is set (step ST67). When the extraction condition is set (in the case of YES in step ST67), the weather condition (information) is acquired from the Internet via the mobile terminal 10 such as a smartphone (step ST68), and the set extraction condition is set. In response, the facility name corresponding to the user's preference category and the facility name corresponding to the extraction condition are extracted and combined with the selected arrow to create a navigation direction signboard ( Step ST69).

  Here, as the extraction conditions in the fifth embodiment, for example, (1) In the case of rain, a condition that the indoor facility name is preferentially presented, or (2) a cold (low temperature) day In such a case, a condition that the indoor facility name is preferentially presented may be considered.

  On the other hand, if the extraction condition is not set, the facility name ahead of the traveling direction that matches the user's preference category is extracted as in step ST7 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 2 in the first embodiment. The navigation direction signboard is created by compositing with the selected arrow (step ST70).

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction conditions (1) to (2) in the fifth embodiment, and FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (b) respectively show the extraction conditions. The navigation direction guidance signboard which showed the facility name extracted by (1)-(2) is shown. However, the facility name presented based on the weather condition (information), which is the Internet information acquired under these extraction conditions, also matches the user's preference category.

  As described above, according to the fifth embodiment, in addition to the effects in the first embodiment, the navigation direction guidance signboard that matches the user's preference category and is based on the weather information that is Internet information is presented. Therefore, nearby recommended facilities according to the user's preference and weather information are appropriately presented.

Embodiment 6 FIG.
The block diagram showing an example of the navigation apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention is the same as the block diagram shown in FIG. In Embodiment 6 shown below, when a scheduled return time is input, not only the navigation direction signboard is presented as in Embodiment 1, but also the return time and the business hours of the facility (closing / closing The content of the navigation direction signboard is changed and presented in consideration of the closing time).

  Since the flowchart for explaining the operation of the navigation device in the sixth embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 in the second embodiment, illustration and description thereof are omitted. However, the extraction conditions in steps ST27 and ST28 are different from those in the second embodiment.

  As the extraction conditions in the sixth embodiment, for example, (1) facility names that are outside business hours, such as closed days / closed days, closed time / closed hours, or past business hours For example, there may be a condition that the name of the facility is not presented, or (2) a day trip sightseeing, so that the name of the facility farther than a predetermined distance is not presented in consideration of the return time.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction condition (1) in the sixth embodiment. FIG. 13A does not display “zoo” with a short time until closing. In such a case, FIG. 13B shows a display example when the “zoo” is displayed in a light gray.

  In the case of the extraction condition (1) of the sixth embodiment, the process of “creating a navigation direction signboard according to the extraction condition” in step ST28 of the flowchart is specifically performed by a time acquisition unit. When the current time acquired in Step 2 is compared with the business hours of the facility whose name matches the preference category, and the current time is outside business hours, or the remaining business hours are less than the specified time The navigation direction guide sign for which the facility name is deleted or the navigation direction guide sign for which the facility name is grayed out is created.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction signboard 91 according to the extraction condition (2) in the sixth embodiment, and FIG. 14 (a) still has a considerable time margin until the return time. Yes, even if it is a distant facility, it is possible to stop by, so when “△△ Castle”, which is a distant facility, is also displayed, FIG. In addition, since it is not possible to stop at a distant facility, a display example in a case where “ΔΔ Castle” which is a distant facility is not displayed is shown.

  In the case of the extraction condition (2) of the sixth embodiment, the process of “creating a navigation direction signboard according to the extraction condition” in step ST28 of the flowchart is specifically performed by the input unit 5. When the return time is input by the above, the current time acquired by the time acquisition unit 2 is compared with the input return time, and the navigation direction includes only the facility names that can be visited by the return time A signboard is created.

  As described above, according to the sixth embodiment, in addition to the effects in the first embodiment, only the name of the facility that matches the user's preference category and can be visited in consideration of time is displayed as the navigation direction guide signboard. Therefore, the recommended peripheral facilities according to the user's preference and time are appropriately presented.

  In the sixth embodiment, the guidance for the opening / opening of the facility and the closing / closing time is taken into consideration when the navigation direction signboard is presented. However, the time until opening / opening is longer than a predetermined time. Even when there is (for example, one hour or more), the facility may not be guided. Thus, the loss time can be reduced as much as possible by avoiding that the waiting time is longer than a predetermined time.

Embodiment 7 FIG.
The block diagram showing an example of the navigation device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention is the same as the block diagram shown in FIG. In the seventh embodiment shown below, not only the navigation direction signboard is presented as in the first embodiment, but also the contents of the navigation direction guide signboard are presented based on the past visit history. is there.

  Since the flowchart for explaining the operation of the navigation device in the seventh embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 in the second embodiment, illustration and description thereof are omitted. However, the extraction conditions in steps ST27 and ST28 are different from those in the second embodiment.

  As an extraction condition in the seventh embodiment, for example, (1) it is determined that there is a higher possibility of stopping at a facility different from the facility visited in the past, and the facility name visited in the past is not presented. (2) It can be considered that a facility that has been visited in the past is determined to be of interest and presented as a list so that the names of facilities that have been visited in the past can be selected. The names of the facilities visited in the past are stored in the storage unit 5 as a visit history list, and the visit history list is updated each time a new facility is visited.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction condition (1) in the seventh embodiment, and FIG. 15 (a) is a facility that can be visited on a certain branch road (branch point). FIG. 15 (b) is a display example of a navigation direction guide sign that presents a name and has no actual visit, and does not present only the names of facilities that have been visited in the past on the same branch road (branch point). A display example in the case of doing so is shown. Here, of the facility names presented in FIG. 15A, a visit has been made to “Shrine b” in the straight direction and “Botanical Garden” in the right turn direction, and the visit history stored in the storage unit 5 Since it is an existing facility name, its “shrine b” and “botanical garden” are not displayed. The names of facilities that have been visited may not be hidden, but may be displayed in light gray.

  In the case of the extraction condition (1) of the seventh embodiment, the process of “creating a navigation direction signboard according to the extraction condition” in step ST28 of the flowchart is specifically classified into the preference category. When the matching facility name is a facility name existing in the visit history stored in the storage unit 5, the navigation direction guide sign from which the facility name is deleted, or the facility name is displayed in gray. The direction guide signboard for navigation is created.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction condition (2) in the seventh embodiment, and the navigation history guide sign shown in FIG. A display example in a case where is added and presented is shown. In this example, a navigation direction signboard is displayed in which “Shrine b” and “Botanical Garden” have already been visited in the visit history as names of facilities that have been visited, and a list of the facility names is added. If the user is interested and wants to visit again, the facility name displayed in the list is selected by touch or the like, so that the next destination is set and guidance is provided.

  Note that, in the case of the extraction condition (2) of the seventh embodiment, the process of “creating a navigation direction signboard according to the extraction condition” in step ST28 of the flowchart is specifically in the preference category. If the matching facility name is a facility name existing in the visit history stored in the storage unit 5, a navigation direction guide sign is added to which the visit history list in which the facility name is listed is added. Is.

  As described above, according to the seventh embodiment, in addition to the effects in the first embodiment, the facility name that matches the user's preference category and that considers the past visit history is presented as a navigation direction guidance signboard. Therefore, the recommended surrounding facilities according to the user's preference and the past visit history are appropriately displayed.

Embodiment 8 FIG.
Since the block diagram showing an example of the navigation device according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention is the same as the block diagram shown in FIG. 1 in the first embodiment, its illustration and description are omitted. In the eighth embodiment shown below, not only the navigation direction guidance signboard is presented as in the first embodiment, but also the contents of the navigation direction guidance signboard are changed based on the availability of the facility parking lot. To do.

  The flowchart for explaining the operation of the navigation device in the eighth embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 in the second embodiment, and therefore illustration and description thereof are omitted. However, the extraction conditions in steps ST27 and ST28 are different from those in the second embodiment.

  As an extraction condition in the eighth embodiment, for example, a condition that a facility name where there is no vacancy in a dedicated parking lot of a facility or a nearby parking lot is not presented can be considered. In addition, the vacant information of the parking lot of this facility can be acquired by the road traffic information receiving unit 3.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction condition in the eighth embodiment, and FIG. 17A presents the names of facilities that can be visited on a certain branch road (branch point). In the navigation direction guide signboard, the display example when presented regardless of the parking space availability, FIG. 17 (b) presents only facility names where there is no parking space on the same branch road (branch point) The example of a display when not doing is shown. Here, only the “zoo” in the straight direction among the facility names presented in FIG. 17A is not displayed because the parking lot is full. In addition, it is good also as a display in light gray etc. instead of not displaying the facility name with no vacancy in a parking lot.

  Note that, in the case of the extraction conditions of the eighth embodiment, the process of “creating a navigation direction signboard according to the extraction conditions” in step ST28 of the flowchart is specifically a facility that matches the preference category. Check the vacancy of the parking lot acquired by the road traffic information receiving unit 3 for the name, and if there is no vacancy in the parking lot, the navigation direction guide signboard with the facility name deleted, or its A navigation direction signboard with the facility name displayed in gray is created.

  As described above, according to the eighth embodiment, in addition to the effects in the first embodiment, the facility name that matches the user's preference category and is based on the parking space availability of the facility is designated for navigation. Because it is presented as a signboard, there is no parking lot after going to the facility, so there is no parking, so there are no parking lots depending on the user's preference and the availability of the parking lot whether it can actually be visited Recommended facilities can be displayed appropriately.

Embodiment 9 FIG.
The block diagram showing an example of the navigation device according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention is the same as the block diagram shown in FIG. In the ninth embodiment described below, when there are a plurality of preference categories and a preference category limitation (selection) is input, or when an instruction to switch from a facility name to a geographic name is input, the embodiment In addition to presenting the navigation direction signboard as in 1, the facility name of the selected specific preference category is preferentially presented, or the facility name based on the preference category is presented as a geographic name It can be changed or changed.

  Since the flowchart for explaining the operation of the navigation device in the ninth embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 in the second embodiment, the illustration and description thereof are omitted. However, the extraction conditions in steps ST27 and ST28 are different from those in the second embodiment.

  As an extraction condition in the ninth embodiment, for example, (1) “historical building” is preferentially presented when “historic building” and “nature” are set as user preference categories. If you want to give priority to arriving at the final destination earlier than stopping at somewhere on the navigation signboard for navigation where the name of the facility is usually presented (2) A condition that the name is switched to a geographic name and presented can be considered.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction condition (1) in the ninth embodiment, and FIG. 18 (a) shows a user preference category on a certain branch road (branch point). 18 (b) is a display example of a navigation direction guide signboard that presents the names of facilities that can be visited according to the situation. FIG. 18 (b) preferentially displays “historic building” as the preference category on the same branch road (branch point). A display example in the case where conditions are set in this way is shown. Here, in the facility names presented in FIG. 18A, instead of “zoo” in the straight direction and “botanical garden” and “◯ △ park” in the right turn direction belonging to “nature” which is the user preference category. In addition, “Tera c” and “Shrine c” belonging to “historic building” which is also a user's preference category are presented. In the right turn direction, there is no facility belonging to the preference category of historical buildings other than “Shrine c”, so only one is displayed.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction condition (2) in the ninth embodiment. FIG. 19A is the same branch road as FIG. A display example of a navigation direction signboard that presents a facility name that can be visited according to the user's preference category at (branch point), FIG. 19 (b) is replaced with the facility name displayed in FIG. 19 (a). The example of a display when the geographical name of the direction is shown is shown. It is also possible to switch from the state of FIG. 18B to the state of FIG.

  In the case of the extraction conditions (1) and (2) of the ninth embodiment, the process of “creating a navigation direction signboard according to the extraction conditions” in step ST28 of the flowchart is specifically, When a plurality of preference categories are selected by the input unit 5 and a specific preference category is selected from among them, or when an instruction to switch from a facility name to a geographic name is given, the selected preference category is selected. A limited navigation direction signage for navigation is created, or a navigation direction guide signage for switching from a facility name to a geographic name is created.

  As described above, according to the ninth embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, the facility name of the preference category that matches the user's preference category and is desired to be preferentially presented. In addition, since the navigation direction signboard is presented by switching to a geographical name that is temporarily required, the user's preference and the peripheral recommended facilities and place names according to necessity are appropriately displayed.

Embodiment 10 FIG.
Since the block diagram showing an example of the navigation device according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention is the same as the block diagram shown in FIG. 1 in the first embodiment, its illustration and description are omitted. In the tenth embodiment shown below, not only the navigation direction signboard is presented as in the first embodiment, but also the name of the facility that the vehicle has passed is hidden, the distance from the branch point to the facility and the required Depending on the time, the facility name or the geographical name is displayed.

  Since the flowchart for explaining the operation of the navigation device in the tenth embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 in the second embodiment, illustration and description thereof will be omitted. However, the extraction conditions in steps ST27 and ST28 are different from those in the second embodiment.

  As the extraction conditions in the tenth embodiment, for example, (1) the condition that the name of the facility that the vehicle has passed is not displayed, and (2) in the navigation direction guide sign that usually presents the facility name. If the distance from the branch point to the facility is equal to or greater than a predetermined distance, a condition that the geographic name is presented instead of the facility name, and (3) a navigation guidance sign that normally presents the facility name In the case where the required time from the branch point to the facility is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, there may be a condition that the geographic name is presented instead of the facility name.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction condition (1) in the tenth embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 20 (b) shows a display example when the name of the facility that the user's vehicle has passed is hidden, which is a display example of the navigation direction guidance signboard that presents the name of the facility that can be visited according to the situation. Yes. Here, among the facility names presented in FIG. 20 (a), when the own vehicle reaches the branch road (branch point) 93, “Tera a” and “Shrine a”, which were the landmarks in front of it, The display has been deleted.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction conditions (2) and (3) in the tenth embodiment, and FIG. 21 (a) is the same as FIG. 20 (a). A display example of a navigation area guidance signboard showing a name of a facility that can be visited according to a user's preference category on a certain branch road (branch point), FIG. 21B is a facility displayed in FIG. Of the names, only “zoo” is more than a predetermined distance (for example, 10 km) from the branch point. Therefore, instead of the facility name “zoo”, the geographical name “△△ city” is presented. A display example in the case of being performed is shown.

  FIG. 21 (c) shows that only the “botanical garden” of the facility names displayed in FIG. 21 (a) requires a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) or more from the branch point. In addition, instead of the facility name “botanical garden”, a display example when the geographical name “□□ city” in the direction is presented is shown. The required time is calculated based on the map data, the current position of the own vehicle, the vehicle speed of the own vehicle, traffic jam information, etc., but since it is one of the general navigation functions, Description is omitted.

  In the case of the extraction conditions (2) and (3) of the tenth embodiment, specifically, the process of “creating a navigation direction signboard according to the extraction conditions” in step ST28 of the flowchart is as follows. If the facility name that matches the user's preference category is more than a predetermined distance from the branch point, or if it takes more than a predetermined time from the branch point, a navigation direction guidance signboard in which only the facility name is changed to a geographical name is displayed. To create.

  As described above, according to the tenth embodiment, in addition to the effects in the first embodiment, unnecessary facility names that match the user's preference category and have passed through the branch point can be deleted or branched. For facility names that are far from or have a long travel time, they will switch to the geographic name and present a navigation signboard for navigation, so that the user's preference and nearby recommended facilities and place names are displayed appropriately. It will be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the navigation device is described as a vehicle-mounted navigation device. However, the navigation device of the present invention is not limited to a vehicle-mounted navigation device, and is a navigation device for mobile objects including people, vehicles, railroads, ships, airplanes, and the like. In particular, the present invention relates to a navigation device suitable for being brought into a vehicle or mounted on a vehicle, and any type of device can be used as long as it can perform navigation through interaction between a user and the device, such as a portable navigation device. It can also be applied to things.

  In the above embodiment, the user preference category is input in advance via the input unit 6 and stored in the storage unit 5, and the preference category is changed via the input unit 6. However, when a mobile terminal 10 such as a smartphone for communicating with the external Internet is connected to the communication unit 4, user information stored in the mobile terminal 10 or The user preference category stored in the storage unit 5 may be automatically updated based on the operation history information. That is, the control unit 8 analyzes the usage history remaining there such as user information registered in the mobile terminal 10 such as a smartphone and information operated using the mobile terminal 10, and the user's The preference is analyzed, and the preference category stored in the storage unit 5 is updated. Note that the communication unit 4 may perform processing up to analyzing the user's preference, and the result may be transmitted to the control unit 8.

  In this way, the user's preference category is automatically updated based on information (user information, operation history information, etc.) stored in the mobile terminal 10 such as a smartphone, so that the user himself can make a setting screen or the like. This eliminates the need to set or change the preference category.

  In the present invention, within the scope of the invention, any combination of the embodiments, or any modification of any component in each embodiment, or omission of any component in each embodiment is possible. .

  The navigation device according to the present invention is not limited to being mounted on a vehicle, but is a navigation device for a moving body including a person, a vehicle, a railway, a ship, an aircraft, etc., and particularly relates to a navigation device suitable for being brought into a vehicle or mounted on a vehicle. The present invention can be applied to any device as long as the device can perform navigation by interaction between the user and the device, such as a portable navigation device.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Mobile body position detection part, 2 Time acquisition part, 3 Road traffic information reception part, 4 Communication part, 5 Storage part, 6 Input part, 7 Output part, 8 Control part, 10 Portable terminal, 11 Acceleration sensor (gyro sensor) , 12 vehicle speed sensor, 13 GPS sensor, 71 display unit (display), 72 voice output unit, 91 navigation direction signboard, 92 own vehicle mark, 93 branch road (branch point).

  The present invention relates to a navigation device for presenting a navigation direction signboard.

While traveling without setting a destination in a vehicle, the direction of traveling on the branch road may be determined with reference to a road upper side signboard installed on the side of the road in front of the next branch road.
There is also known a navigation device that creates and displays a direction guide sign when a vehicle approaches a branch road.

  For example, in Patent Documents 1 and 2, in a navigation device that displays a direction signboard superimposed on a displayed map when a vehicle approaches a branch road, the direction in which the largest number of vehicles travel in each direction from the branch road The name of the municipality is displayed.

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  However, for example, the direction guide signs displayed on the conventional navigation devices such as Patent Documents 1 and 2 have a geographical name with a high probability that the vehicle will travel after passing through the branch road, and a direction with the highest traffic volume. The geographical name or the geographical name on the trajectory on which the largest number of vehicles have traveled is displayed, and it is not necessarily guided as expected according to the preference of the user (driver or passenger) There was a problem that it was not limited.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and presents a more promising navigation direction signboard that suits each user's preference to improve user convenience. It is an object of the present invention to provide a navigation device that can be used.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a moving body position detection unit that detects the position of a moving body, and has at least map information and facility information, and the position of the moving body detected by the moving body position detection unit. In a navigation device that provides route guidance to the mobile object based on map data, an input unit that receives input by a user, a storage unit that stores a user's preference category input via the input unit, Stored in the storage unit, a communication unit capable of communicating with the external Internet, an output unit that presents at least the route guidance information to the user by display or voice output, the position of the moving body, the map data, and the storage unit a preference category of users who are, on the basis of the acquired internet information via the communication unit, for navigation towards the guide with respect to said output section A control unit for instructing to present a board, and the control unit searches for a facility existing in each direction at a branch point in the traveling direction of the moving body based on the position of the moving body and the map data. Then, among the names of the facilities, create a navigation direction guide sign that presents the facility name that matches the user preference category and the Internet information , and present the navigation direction guide sign to the output unit. It is characterized by giving instructions.

  According to the navigation device of the present invention, by creating a navigation direction signboard tailored to each user's individual preference and user's gender and age preference, more suitable for each user's preference, It is possible to improve the convenience of the user by presenting a navigation guidance signboard that meets expectations.

1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a navigation device according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the navigation device in the first embodiment. In Embodiment 1, it is an example of a navigation screen display in a state where a navigation direction guide sign is displayed. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the navigation device in the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions in Embodiment 2 (1). It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions (2) in Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions in Embodiment 3 (1). It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions (2) in Embodiment 3. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation of the navigation device in the fourth embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by extraction conditions (1)-(6) in Embodiment 4. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the navigation device in the fifth embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by extraction conditions (1)-(2) in Embodiment 5. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions in Embodiment 6 (1). It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions (2) in Embodiment 6. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions (1) in Embodiment 7. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions (2) in Embodiment 7. FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a navigation direction guide sign according to an extraction condition in the eighth embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions (1) in Embodiment 9. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions (2) in Embodiment 9. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by the extraction conditions (1) in Embodiment 10. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the navigation direction guidance signboard by extraction conditions (2) in Embodiment 10 (3).

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
Embodiment 1 FIG.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a navigation apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. This navigation device is mounted on a vehicle (moving body), and includes a moving body position detection unit 1, a time acquisition unit 2, a road traffic information reception unit 3, a communication unit 4, a storage unit 5, an input unit 6, an output unit 7, and a control. Part 8 is provided. The navigation device according to the first embodiment not only provides route guidance to the vehicle (moving body) based on the position of the vehicle (moving body) and map data, but also the vehicle (moving body). The navigation direction guidance signboard which guides the facility name of the facility ahead of the branch path (branch point) in the traveling direction according to the preference of the user (driver or passenger) is presented.

The moving body position detection unit 1 detects the current position of the vehicle (moving body) using information acquired from an acceleration sensor (gyro sensor) 11, a vehicle speed sensor 12, a GPS (Global Positioning System) sensor 13, and the like.
The time acquisition unit 2 acquires the current time using known information.

The road traffic information receiving unit 3 is VICS information such as traffic information supplied from a VICS (Vehicle Information and Communication System / registered trademark, not described below) information center (not shown) and vacant information of a facility parking lot. (Road traffic information) is received and output to the control unit 8.
The communication unit 4 performs data communication with an external information center (not shown) or the like via a network using wireless means of the mobile terminal 10 such as a smartphone. Thereby, the facility information according to the attributes of the user (driver or passenger), popular facility ranking information, weather information, and the like can be acquired.

The storage unit 5 stores at least map data having map information and facility information, and a database in which preference categories of users (drivers and passengers) are registered in advance. Information acquired via the communication unit 4 (for example, facility information according to the user's attributes, popular facility ranking information, weather information, etc.) is also stored. It is also possible to store the facility name of the facility visited by the user as a visit history.
The map data may be downloaded from an external map data server via the communication unit 4 even if it is not stored in the navigation device. The storage unit 5 may be an HDD or an SD card.

  The input unit 6 acquires an input signal input by a user via an operation key, an operation button, a touch panel, or the like. Via this input unit 6, the preference category of the user (driver or passenger) can be registered in advance in the storage unit 5, or the registered preference category can be changed or added. It is also possible to input attributes such as the gender and age of the user, input the time to go home, limit (select) registered preference categories, and switch the display.

  The output unit 7 includes at least one of a display unit 71 such as a display or an audio output unit 72 such as a speaker. In the first embodiment, both are provided. The display unit 71 displays road guidance information including map data as a vehicle navigation screen and presents a navigation direction guidance signboard to the user. The voice output unit 72 voice guides the route guidance information and outputs the contents of the navigation direction signboard to be presented to the user by voice.

  The control unit 8 is based on the user's (driver or passenger) preference category registered in advance and stored in the storage unit 5, the preference category input via the input unit 6, or other information. A navigation direction guidance signboard is created, and the display unit 71 is instructed to display the contents of the created navigation direction guidance signage, and the voice output unit 72 is instructed to output the voice. Further, based on the Internet information (for example, facility information according to the user's attribute, popular facility ranking information, weather information, etc.) acquired via the communication unit 4, the contents of the navigation direction guide sign are changed.

Next, the operation of the navigation apparatus according to the first embodiment will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG.
First, it is confirmed whether or not the preference of the user (driver or passenger) has been registered in the storage unit 5 and whether or not the registered preference needs to be corrected (step ST1). If no user preference is registered yet, or if correction is required (NO in step ST1), the user preference is input from the input unit 6 (step ST2).

  When the user's preference has already been registered and no correction is necessary (YES in step ST1), or when the user's preference is input in step ST2, the mobile body position detection unit 1 is Is detected (step ST3). Based on the detected current position of the vehicle and the map data, the control unit 8 searches for a branch road (branch point) in the traveling direction of the vehicle (step ST4), and determines the shape of the branch road (branch point). Specify (step ST5).

  According to the shape of the specified branch road (branch point), the arrow figure of the navigation direction signboard is selected (step ST6), and the facilities existing in each direction on the specified branch road (branch point) are selected. By searching, a facility name that matches the user's preference category is extracted from the names of the facilities, and synthesized with the selected arrow to create a navigation direction signboard (step ST7).

  Here, the current position of the vehicle is detected again (step ST8), and if the distance from the current vehicle position to the branch path (branch point) is greater than a predetermined threshold, The position detection is repeated (in the case of NO at step ST9). On the other hand, when the distance from the current vehicle position to the branch road (branch point) is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold (in the case of YES in step ST9), the navigation direction guide sign created in step ST7 is displayed ( Along with step ST10), the display history of the navigation direction signboard is stored (step ST11).

  Further, the current position of the vehicle is detected (step ST12). If the current position of the vehicle does not pass through the branch path (branch point), the detection of the current position is repeated until it passes (NO in step ST13). If). On the other hand, when the current position of the vehicle passes through the branch road (branch point) (in the case of YES in step ST13), the navigation direction guide sign is hidden (step ST14) and the process ends.

The user's preference input in step ST2 is displayed, for example, on the navigation screen (display) with questions and options such as “What is your gender?”, “What is your age?” And “What is your preference category?” It may be performed by an operation such as the user touching and selecting from the selected options.
In addition, the navigation device analyzes information such as behavior / visit history, Internet search history, and schedule remaining in the mobile terminal 10 such as a smartphone connected to the navigation device, analyzes and stores the user's preferences, You may make it use the preference.

  FIG. 3 is an example of a navigation screen display in a state where a navigation direction signboard is displayed. When the navigation direction guide sign 91 is displayed in a state where a normal navigation screen is displayed on the display unit (display) 71, an area (horizontal area) excluding the navigation direction guide sign 91 is displayed. The vehicle mark 92 is displayed in the approximate center.

  In this example, when the user's preference category is “historic building” and “nature”, “shrine a” in the left direction from the branch road (branch point) 93, “zoo a” and “ “Temple b” and “Shrine b” on the right are shown. In addition, two facility names are displayed only in the straight direction, but if there are multiple facilities corresponding to that direction, a rule such as displaying up to two closest ones should be established. Therefore, it may be displayed.

  In the display example shown in FIG. 3, the temple b is closer to the zoo a and is displayed below. For example, the zoo a: 2 km and the temple b: 1 km The distance from the point) may be displayed at the same time. Further, when three or more facilities are applicable, an icon indicating that there is a continuation may be displayed, and another facility may be viewed by touching the icon.

  In this way, as you approach the branch road (branch point), you will be shown nearby recommended facilities according to the driver's and passenger's preference, so you have to confirm what kind of facilities are in the vicinity However, an appropriate facility visit can be realized. In addition, there is no need to regret that “it was good to stop at that time” because there is no passing nearby without realizing that there was a facility that suits your taste nearby.

Further, the creation and presentation of the navigation direction guide sign in the first embodiment may be executed only when a destination is not set in the navigation device.
As a result, even if you are traveling without setting a destination, if you approach the branch road (branch point), you will be shown nearby recommended facilities according to the preferences of the driver and passengers. Appropriate facility visits can be realized without setting a destination or confirming what kind of facilities are nearby. In addition, there is no need to regret that “it was good to stop at that time” because there is no passing nearby without realizing that there was a facility that suits your taste nearby.

In addition, when the destination is set, the facility name set for the destination is displayed at the top, blinked, or displayed in a character display color different from other facility names on the navigation direction signboard. It is also possible to perform highlighting such as performing other highlights and to make other peripheral recommended facilities non-highlighted.
This makes it easier to determine which destination to set in advance and other recommended surrounding facilities should be visited first, and time can be used effectively.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, since the recommended surrounding facilities according to the preference of the user (driver or passenger) are presented, an appropriate facility visit can be realized and the vehicle has passed nearby. You don't have to regret that you didn't realize that you couldn't visit a facility that suits your taste.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
The block diagram showing an example of the navigation apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention is the same as the block diagram shown in FIG. In the second embodiment shown below, not only the navigation direction guidance signboard is presented as in the first embodiment, but also as the navigation direction guidance signboard on the same branch road (branch point), the navigation direction guidance signboard is displayed every time. The content is changed and presented, that is, a navigation direction signboard with different contents is created each time.

  The operation of the navigation device in the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Note that the processing of steps ST21 to ST26 and steps ST30 to ST36 is the same as steps ST1 to ST6 and steps ST8 to ST14 of the flowchart shown in FIG.

  And in this Embodiment 2, after selecting the arrow figure in step ST26, the facility which exists in each direction in the specified branch path (branch point) is searched, and a user preference among the names of the said facility When extracting facility names that match the category, it is determined whether extraction conditions are set (step ST27). When the extraction condition is set (in the case of YES in step ST27), according to the extraction condition, the facility name ahead of the traveling direction that matches the user preference category and the facility name according to the extraction condition Is extracted and combined with the selected arrow, thereby creating a navigation direction signboard (step ST28).

  Here, as the extraction conditions in the second embodiment, for example, (1) Of the facility names presented as navigation guidance signs for navigation on the same branch road (branch point) last time, only the name of the facility actually visited The condition that the user decides that the user is not interested in other facility names that have not been visited, and that the facility names that were not presented the previous time are preferentially presented, and (2) the previous visit Regardless of whether or not it is done, a condition that a facility name different from the facility name presented last time is presented as a navigation direction guidance signboard on the same branch road (branch point).

  On the other hand, when the extraction condition is not set (in the case of NO in step ST27), as in step ST7 of the flowchart shown in FIG. Is extracted and synthesized with the selected arrow, thereby creating a navigation direction signboard (step ST29).

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction condition (1) in the second embodiment. FIG. 5 (a) is the previous one, and FIG. 5 (b) is the extraction condition ( An example of the current display when 1) is set is shown. Here, as described in FIG. 2 of the first embodiment, a case where the user's preference category is “historic building” and “nature” will be described as an example. And it shows about the case where "zoo a" was visited in the facility name displayed on the navigation direction guide sign 91 on the same branch road (branch point) last time, and is displayed in FIG. Of the existing facility names, only “zoo a” is displayed as in the previous case, and all other facility names are changed to other facility names. However, the changed facility name also matches the user's preference category.

  In this way, since the name other than the name of the facility visited last time is changed and presented, the name of the facility that matches the preference category but is not of great interest to the user is displayed on the navigation direction guide sign 91 every time. Since there is nothing, the user does not feel stress, and peripheral recommended facilities according to the user's preference are appropriately presented.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction condition (2) in the second embodiment. FIG. 6 (a) is the previous one, and FIG. 6 (b) is the extraction. The display example of this time when the condition (2) is set is shown. In the case of this extraction condition (2), all the facility names are changed to those different from the previous one, including the facility that is the landmark before the branch path (branch point). However, in this case as well, the changed facility name matches the user's preference category.

  In this way, since the navigation direction signboard for navigation that was presented last time will be presented every time, it will be possible to present the interesting navigation direction signage for the user that will never get tired, and each time according to the user's preference Different recommended surrounding facilities will be presented appropriately.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, in addition to the effects in the first embodiment, it is possible to appropriately present the recommended peripheral facilities according to the user's preference after changing the presentation contents each time.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
The block diagram showing an example of the navigation device according to the third embodiment of the present invention is the same as the block diagram shown in FIG. In the third embodiment described below, when a user attribute including gender and age is input, not only a navigation direction signboard is presented as in the first embodiment, but also according to the user attribute. The navigation direction guidance signboard is created by changing the contents of the navigation direction guidance signboard, that is, based on the user preference category and the user attribute.

  Since the flowchart for explaining the operation of the navigation device in the third embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 in the second embodiment, illustration and description thereof are omitted. However, the extraction conditions in steps ST27 and ST28 are different from those in the second embodiment.

  As an extraction condition in the third embodiment, for example, (1) a condition that a facility name suitable for the attribute of one user (driver or passenger) such as gender and age is preferentially presented, (2) When a plurality of users are on board, whether the group of the plurality of persons on board is only a young couple in their 20s or 30s, or a young generation group including infants, includes seniors There may be a condition that a facility name suitable for the attributes of a plurality of passengers such as a group is preferentially presented.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction condition (1) in the third embodiment. FIG. 7 (a) is a man in his twenties and FIG. 7 (b) is a woman in his twenties. FIG. 7C shows a display example when the attributes of the individual user such as a male in his 50s and FIG. 7D as a female in his 50s are set as extraction conditions.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction signboard 91 according to the extraction condition (2) in the third embodiment. Here, the attribute of the group, that is, the family of a young couple including an infant, The example of a display when it is set as extraction conditions is shown.

In the case of the third embodiment, the process of “creating a navigation direction signboard according to the extraction conditions” in step ST28 of the flowchart is specifically performed by the input unit 6 using the gender and age of the user. When an attribute including the user name is input, based on the user's preference category stored in the storage unit 5 and the input user attribute, a navigation direction signboard including a facility name that matches both of them is displayed. To create.

  As described above, according to the third embodiment, in addition to the effects in the first embodiment, the navigation direction guide sign that matches the user's preference category and matches the user's attributes is presented. Accordingly, the recommended peripheral facilities according to the user's preference and attributes are appropriately presented.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
The block diagram showing an example of the navigation device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is the same as the block diagram shown in FIG. In the fourth embodiment shown below, not only the navigation direction guidance signboard is presented as in the first embodiment, but also the contents of the navigation direction guidance signage are presented based on information from the Internet, that is, The navigation direction guide signboard is created based on the user preference category and the Internet information.

  The operation of the navigation device in the fourth embodiment will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. Note that the processing of steps ST41 to ST46 and steps ST51 to ST57 is the same as steps ST1 to ST6 and steps ST8 to ST14 of the flowchart shown in FIG.

  And in this Embodiment 4, after selecting the arrow figure in step ST46, the facility which exists in each direction in the specified branch path (branch point) is searched, and a user preference is among the names of the said facility. When extracting facility names that match the category, it is determined whether extraction conditions based on Internet information are set (step ST47). When the extraction conditions are set (in the case of YES in step ST47), Internet information is acquired via the mobile terminal 10 such as a smartphone (step ST48), and the user's information is set according to the set extraction conditions. A facility name that precedes the traveling direction that matches the preference category and a facility name corresponding to the extraction condition are extracted and combined with the selected arrow, thereby creating a navigation direction signboard (step ST49).

  Here, as the extraction condition in the fourth embodiment, for example, (1) a condition that a facility name with a lot of reputable writing is preferentially presented, and (2) for each user attribute such as gender and age The condition that the popular facility name is presented preferentially, (3) the condition that the priority of the facility name such as a crowded place or facility is lowered, and (4) the name of the facility being held On the basis of the condition that (5) the facility name of the secret information is preferentially presented, and (6) the information of SNS (Social Networking Service), for example, plum, cherry blossom, autumn leaves For example, there may be a condition that a facility name that is frequently written on the SNS is preferentially presented, such as a place where a specific plant is best seen.

  On the other hand, if the extraction condition is not set, the facility name ahead of the traveling direction that matches the user's preference category is extracted as in step ST7 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 2 in the first embodiment. The navigation direction signboard is created by compositing with the selected arrow (step ST50).

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction conditions (1) to (6) in the fourth embodiment, and FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (f) respectively show the extraction conditions. The navigation direction guidance signboard which showed the facility name extracted by (1)-(6) is shown. However, the facility name presented based on the result of acquiring the Internet information under these extraction conditions also matches the user's preference category.
In the display example shown in FIG. 10, only the facility name presented based on the result of acquiring the Internet information is presented in italic bold type. However, it can be appropriately set such as changing the color according to each condition. It may be.

  As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, in addition to the effects in the first embodiment, the user's preference category is matched and the navigation direction guide signboard is presented based on the Internet information. Neighboring recommended facilities according to the user's preference and Internet information are appropriately presented.

Embodiment 5 FIG.
The block diagram showing an example of the navigation apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention is the same as the block diagram shown in FIG. In the fifth embodiment shown below, not only the navigation direction signboard as in the first embodiment is presented, but also the presentation contents are presented based on weather information that is information from the Internet, that is, Based on the user's preference category and weather information that is Internet information, a navigation direction signboard is created.

  The operation of the navigation device in the fifth embodiment will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. In addition, about the process of step ST61-ST66 and step ST71-ST77, since it is the same as step ST1-ST6 and step ST8-ST14 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 2 in Embodiment 1, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  And in this Embodiment 5, after selecting an arrow figure in step ST66, the facility which exists in each direction in the specified branch road (branch point) is searched, and a user preference is among the names of the said facility. When extracting the facility name that matches the category, it is determined whether or not the extraction condition based on the weather condition (information) is set (step ST67). When the extraction condition is set (in the case of YES in step ST67), the weather condition (information) is acquired from the Internet via the mobile terminal 10 such as a smartphone (step ST68), and the set extraction condition is set. In response, the facility name corresponding to the user's preference category and the facility name corresponding to the extraction condition are extracted and combined with the selected arrow to create a navigation direction signboard ( Step ST69).

  Here, as the extraction conditions in the fifth embodiment, for example, (1) In the case of rain, a condition that the indoor facility name is preferentially presented, or (2) a cold (low temperature) day In such a case, a condition that the indoor facility name is preferentially presented may be considered.

  On the other hand, if the extraction condition is not set, the facility name ahead of the traveling direction that matches the user's preference category is extracted as in step ST7 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 2 in the first embodiment. The navigation direction signboard is created by compositing with the selected arrow (step ST70).

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction conditions (1) to (2) in the fifth embodiment, and FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (b) respectively show the extraction conditions. The navigation direction guidance signboard which showed the facility name extracted by (1)-(2) is shown. However, the facility name presented based on the weather condition (information), which is the Internet information acquired under these extraction conditions, also matches the user's preference category.

  As described above, according to the fifth embodiment, in addition to the effects in the first embodiment, the navigation direction guidance signboard that matches the user's preference category and is based on the weather information that is Internet information is presented. Therefore, nearby recommended facilities according to the user's preference and weather information are appropriately presented.

Embodiment 6 FIG.
The block diagram showing an example of the navigation apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention is the same as the block diagram shown in FIG. In Embodiment 6 shown below, when a scheduled return time is input, not only the navigation direction signboard is presented as in Embodiment 1, but also the return time and the business hours of the facility (closing / closing The content of the navigation direction signboard is changed and presented in consideration of the closing time).

  Since the flowchart for explaining the operation of the navigation device in the sixth embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 in the second embodiment, illustration and description thereof are omitted. However, the extraction conditions in steps ST27 and ST28 are different from those in the second embodiment.

  As the extraction conditions in the sixth embodiment, for example, (1) facility names that are outside business hours, such as closed days / closed days, closed time / closed hours, or past business hours For example, there may be a condition that the name of the facility is not presented, or (2) a day trip sightseeing, so that the name of the facility farther than a predetermined distance is not presented in consideration of the return time.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction condition (1) in the sixth embodiment. FIG. 13A does not display “zoo” with a short time until closing. In such a case, FIG. 13B shows a display example when the “zoo” is displayed in a light gray.

  In the case of the extraction condition (1) of the sixth embodiment, the process of “creating a navigation direction signboard according to the extraction condition” in step ST28 of the flowchart is specifically performed by a time acquisition unit. When the current time acquired in Step 2 is compared with the business hours of the facility whose name matches the preference category, and the current time is outside business hours, or the remaining business hours are less than the specified time The navigation direction guide sign for which the facility name is deleted or the navigation direction guide sign for which the facility name is grayed out is created.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction signboard 91 according to the extraction condition (2) in the sixth embodiment, and FIG. 14 (a) still has a considerable time margin until the return time. Yes, even if it is a distant facility, it is possible to stop by, so when “△△ Castle”, which is a distant facility, is also displayed, FIG. In addition, since it is not possible to stop at a distant facility, a display example in a case where “ΔΔ Castle” which is a distant facility is not displayed is shown.

In the case of the extraction condition (2) of the sixth embodiment, the process of “creating a navigation direction signboard according to the extraction condition” in step ST28 of the flowchart is specifically performed by the input unit 6. When the return time is input by the above, the current time acquired by the time acquisition unit 2 is compared with the input return time, and the navigation direction includes only the facility names that can be visited by the return time A signboard is created.

  As described above, according to the sixth embodiment, in addition to the effects in the first embodiment, only the name of the facility that matches the user's preference category and can be visited in consideration of time is displayed as the navigation direction guide signboard. Therefore, the recommended peripheral facilities according to the user's preference and time are appropriately presented.

  In the sixth embodiment, the guidance for the opening / opening of the facility and the closing / closing time is taken into consideration when the navigation direction signboard is presented. However, the time until opening / opening is longer than a predetermined time. Even when there is (for example, one hour or more), the facility may not be guided. Thus, the loss time can be reduced as much as possible by avoiding that the waiting time is longer than a predetermined time.

Embodiment 7 FIG.
The block diagram showing an example of the navigation device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention is the same as the block diagram shown in FIG. In the seventh embodiment shown below, not only the navigation direction signboard is presented as in the first embodiment, but also the contents of the navigation direction guide signboard are presented based on the past visit history. is there.

  Since the flowchart for explaining the operation of the navigation device in the seventh embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 in the second embodiment, illustration and description thereof are omitted. However, the extraction conditions in steps ST27 and ST28 are different from those in the second embodiment.

  As an extraction condition in the seventh embodiment, for example, (1) it is determined that there is a higher possibility of stopping at a facility different from the facility visited in the past, and the facility name visited in the past is not presented. (2) It can be considered that a facility that has been visited in the past is determined to be of interest and presented as a list so that the names of facilities that have been visited in the past can be selected. The names of the facilities visited in the past are stored in the storage unit 5 as a visit history list, and the visit history list is updated each time a new facility is visited.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction condition (1) in the seventh embodiment, and FIG. 15 (a) is a facility that can be visited on a certain branch road (branch point). FIG. 15 (b) is a display example of a navigation direction guide sign that presents a name and has no actual visit, and does not present only the names of facilities that have been visited in the past on the same branch road (branch point). A display example in the case of doing so is shown. Here, of the facility names presented in FIG. 15A, a visit has been made to “Shrine b” in the straight direction and “Botanical Garden” in the right turn direction, and the visit history stored in the storage unit 5 Since it is an existing facility name, its “shrine b” and “botanical garden” are not displayed. The names of facilities that have been visited may not be hidden, but may be displayed in light gray.

  In the case of the extraction condition (1) of the seventh embodiment, the process of “creating a navigation direction signboard according to the extraction condition” in step ST28 of the flowchart is specifically classified into the preference category. When the matching facility name is a facility name existing in the visit history stored in the storage unit 5, the navigation direction guide sign from which the facility name is deleted, or the facility name is displayed in gray. The direction guide signboard for navigation is created.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction condition (2) in the seventh embodiment, and the navigation history guide sign shown in FIG. A display example in a case where is added and presented is shown. In this example, a navigation direction signboard is displayed in which “Shrine b” and “Botanical Garden” have already been visited in the visit history as names of facilities that have been visited, and a list of the facility names is added. If the user is interested and wants to visit again, the facility name displayed in the list is selected by touch or the like, so that the next destination is set and guidance is provided.

  Note that, in the case of the extraction condition (2) of the seventh embodiment, the process of “creating a navigation direction signboard according to the extraction condition” in step ST28 of the flowchart is specifically in the preference category. If the matching facility name is a facility name existing in the visit history stored in the storage unit 5, a navigation direction guide sign is added to which the visit history list in which the facility name is listed is added. Is.

  As described above, according to the seventh embodiment, in addition to the effects in the first embodiment, the facility name that matches the user's preference category and that considers the past visit history is presented as a navigation direction guidance signboard. Therefore, the recommended surrounding facilities according to the user's preference and the past visit history are appropriately displayed.

Embodiment 8 FIG.
Since the block diagram showing an example of the navigation device according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention is the same as the block diagram shown in FIG. 1 in the first embodiment, its illustration and description are omitted. In the eighth embodiment shown below, not only the navigation direction guidance signboard is presented as in the first embodiment, but also the contents of the navigation direction guidance signboard are changed based on the availability of the facility parking lot. To do.

  The flowchart for explaining the operation of the navigation device in the eighth embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 in the second embodiment, and therefore illustration and description thereof are omitted. However, the extraction conditions in steps ST27 and ST28 are different from those in the second embodiment.

  As an extraction condition in the eighth embodiment, for example, a condition that a facility name where there is no vacancy in a dedicated parking lot of a facility or a nearby parking lot is not presented can be considered. In addition, the vacant information of the parking lot of this facility can be acquired by the road traffic information receiving unit 3.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction condition in the eighth embodiment, and FIG. 17A presents the names of facilities that can be visited on a certain branch road (branch point). In the navigation direction guide signboard, the display example when presented regardless of the parking space availability, FIG. 17 (b) presents only facility names where there is no parking space on the same branch road (branch point) The example of a display when not doing is shown. Here, only the “zoo” in the straight direction among the facility names presented in FIG. 17A is not displayed because the parking lot is full. In addition, it is good also as a display in light gray etc. instead of not displaying the facility name with no vacancy in a parking lot.

  Note that, in the case of the extraction conditions of the eighth embodiment, the process of “creating a navigation direction signboard according to the extraction conditions” in step ST28 of the flowchart is specifically a facility that matches the preference category. Check the vacancy of the parking lot acquired by the road traffic information receiving unit 3 for the name, and if there is no vacancy in the parking lot, the navigation direction guide signboard with the facility name deleted, or its A navigation direction signboard with the facility name displayed in gray is created.

  As described above, according to the eighth embodiment, in addition to the effects in the first embodiment, the facility name that matches the user's preference category and is based on the parking space availability of the facility is designated for navigation. Because it is presented as a signboard, there is no parking lot after going to the facility, so there is no parking, so there are no parking lots depending on the user's preference and the availability of the parking lot whether it can actually be visited Recommended facilities can be displayed appropriately.

Embodiment 9 FIG.
The block diagram showing an example of the navigation device according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention is the same as the block diagram shown in FIG. In the ninth embodiment described below, when there are a plurality of preference categories and a preference category limitation (selection) is input, or when an instruction to switch from a facility name to a geographic name is input, the embodiment In addition to presenting the navigation direction signboard as in 1, the facility name of the selected specific preference category is preferentially presented, or the facility name based on the preference category is presented as a geographic name It can be changed or changed.

  Since the flowchart for explaining the operation of the navigation device in the ninth embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 in the second embodiment, the illustration and description thereof are omitted. However, the extraction conditions in steps ST27 and ST28 are different from those in the second embodiment.

  As an extraction condition in the ninth embodiment, for example, (1) “historical building” is preferentially presented when “historic building” and “nature” are set as user preference categories. If you want to give priority to arriving at the final destination earlier than stopping at somewhere on the navigation signboard for navigation where the name of the facility is usually presented (2) A condition that the name is switched to a geographic name and presented can be considered.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction condition (1) in the ninth embodiment, and FIG. 18 (a) shows a user preference category on a certain branch road (branch point). 18 (b) is a display example of a navigation direction guide signboard that presents the names of facilities that can be visited according to the situation. FIG. 18 (b) preferentially displays “historic building” as the preference category on the same branch road (branch point). A display example in the case where conditions are set in this way is shown. Here, in the facility names presented in FIG. 18A, instead of “zoo” in the straight direction and “botanical garden” and “◯ △ park” in the right turn direction belonging to “nature” which is the user preference category. In addition, “Tera c” and “Shrine c” belonging to “historic building” which is also a user's preference category are presented. In the right turn direction, there is no facility belonging to the preference category of historical buildings other than “Shrine c”, so only one is displayed.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction condition (2) in the ninth embodiment. FIG. 19A is the same branch road as FIG. A display example of a navigation direction signboard that presents a facility name that can be visited according to the user's preference category at (branch point), FIG. 19 (b) is replaced with the facility name displayed in FIG. 19 (a). The example of a display when the geographical name of the direction is shown is shown. It is also possible to switch from the state of FIG. 18B to the state of FIG.

In the case of the extraction conditions (1) and (2) of the ninth embodiment, the process of “creating a navigation direction signboard according to the extraction conditions” in step ST28 of the flowchart is specifically, When a plurality of preference categories are selected by the input unit 6 and a specific preference category is selected from among them, or when an instruction to switch from a facility name to a geographic name is given, the selected preference category is selected. A limited navigation direction signage for navigation is created, or a navigation direction guide signage for switching from a facility name to a geographic name is created.

  As described above, according to the ninth embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, the facility name of the preference category that matches the user's preference category and is desired to be preferentially presented. In addition, since the navigation direction signboard is presented by switching to a geographical name that is temporarily required, the user's preference and the peripheral recommended facilities and place names according to necessity are appropriately displayed.

Embodiment 10 FIG.
Since the block diagram showing an example of the navigation device according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention is the same as the block diagram shown in FIG. 1 in the first embodiment, its illustration and description are omitted. In the tenth embodiment shown below, not only the navigation direction signboard is presented as in the first embodiment, but also the name of the facility that the vehicle has passed is hidden, the distance from the branch point to the facility and the required Depending on the time, the facility name or the geographical name is displayed.

  Since the flowchart for explaining the operation of the navigation device in the tenth embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 in the second embodiment, illustration and description thereof will be omitted. However, the extraction conditions in steps ST27 and ST28 are different from those in the second embodiment.

  As the extraction conditions in the tenth embodiment, for example, (1) the condition that the name of the facility that the vehicle has passed is not displayed, and (2) in the navigation direction guide sign that usually presents the facility name. If the distance from the branch point to the facility is equal to or greater than a predetermined distance, a condition that the geographic name is presented instead of the facility name, and (3) a navigation guidance sign that normally presents the facility name In the case where the required time from the branch point to the facility is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, there may be a condition that the geographic name is presented instead of the facility name.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction condition (1) in the tenth embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 20 (b) shows a display example when the name of the facility that the user's vehicle has passed is hidden, which is a display example of the navigation direction guidance signboard that presents the name of the facility that can be visited according to the situation. Yes. Here, among the facility names presented in FIG. 20 (a), when the own vehicle reaches the branch road (branch point) 93, “Tera a” and “Shrine a”, which were the landmarks in front of it, The display has been deleted.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation direction guide sign 91 according to the extraction conditions (2) and (3) in the tenth embodiment, and FIG. 21 (a) is the same as FIG. 20 (a). A display example of a navigation area guidance signboard showing a name of a facility that can be visited according to a user's preference category on a certain branch road (branch point), FIG. 21B is a facility displayed in FIG. Of the names, only “zoo” is more than a predetermined distance (for example, 10 km) from the branch point. Therefore, instead of the facility name “zoo”, the geographical name “△△ city” is presented. A display example in the case of being performed is shown.

  FIG. 21 (c) shows that only the “botanical garden” of the facility names displayed in FIG. 21 (a) requires a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) or more from the branch point. In addition, instead of the facility name “botanical garden”, a display example when the geographical name “□□ city” in the direction is presented is shown. The required time is calculated based on the map data, the current position of the own vehicle, the vehicle speed of the own vehicle, traffic jam information, etc., but since it is one of the general navigation functions, Description is omitted.

  In the case of the extraction conditions (2) and (3) of the tenth embodiment, specifically, the process of “creating a navigation direction signboard according to the extraction conditions” in step ST28 of the flowchart is as follows. If the facility name that matches the user's preference category is more than a predetermined distance from the branch point, or if it takes more than a predetermined time from the branch point, a navigation direction guidance signboard in which only the facility name is changed to a geographical name is displayed. To create.

  As described above, according to the tenth embodiment, in addition to the effects in the first embodiment, unnecessary facility names that match the user's preference category and have passed through the branch point can be deleted or branched. For facility names that are far from or have a long travel time, they will switch to the geographic name and present a navigation signboard for navigation, so that the user's preference and nearby recommended facilities and place names are displayed appropriately. It will be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the navigation device is described as a vehicle-mounted navigation device. However, the navigation device of the present invention is not limited to a vehicle-mounted navigation device, and is a navigation device for mobile objects including people, vehicles, railroads, ships, airplanes, and the like. In particular, the present invention relates to a navigation device suitable for being brought into a vehicle or mounted on a vehicle, and any type of device can be used as long as it can perform navigation through interaction between a user and the device, such as a portable navigation device. It can also be applied to things.

  In the above embodiment, the user preference category is input in advance via the input unit 6 and stored in the storage unit 5, and the preference category is changed via the input unit 6. However, when a mobile terminal 10 such as a smartphone for communicating with the external Internet is connected to the communication unit 4, user information stored in the mobile terminal 10 or The user preference category stored in the storage unit 5 may be automatically updated based on the operation history information. That is, the control unit 8 analyzes the usage history remaining there such as user information registered in the mobile terminal 10 such as a smartphone and information operated using the mobile terminal 10, and the user's The preference is analyzed, and the preference category stored in the storage unit 5 is updated. Note that the communication unit 4 may perform processing up to analyzing the user's preference, and the result may be transmitted to the control unit 8.

  In this way, the user's preference category is automatically updated based on information (user information, operation history information, etc.) stored in the mobile terminal 10 such as a smartphone, so that the user himself can make a setting screen or the like. This eliminates the need to set or change the preference category.

  In the present invention, within the scope of the invention, any combination of the embodiments, or any modification of any component in each embodiment, or omission of any component in each embodiment is possible. .

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Mobile body position detection part, 2 Time acquisition part, 3 Road traffic information reception part, 4 Communication part, 5 Storage part, 6 Input part, 7 Output part, 8 Control part, 10 Portable terminal, 11 Acceleration sensor (gyro sensor) , 12 vehicle speed sensor, 13 GPS sensor, 71 display unit (display), 72 voice output unit, 91 navigation direction signboard, 92 own vehicle mark, 93 branch road (branch point).

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a moving body position detection unit that detects the position of a moving body, and has at least map information and facility information, and the position of the moving body detected by the moving body position detection unit. In a navigation device that provides route guidance to the mobile object based on map data, an input unit that receives input by a user, a storage unit that stores a user's preference category input via the input unit, Stored in the storage unit, a communication unit capable of communicating with the external Internet, an output unit that presents at least the route guidance information to the user by display or voice output, the position of the moving body, the map data, and the storage unit Navigation direction guidance for the output unit based on the preference category of the user who is present and the Internet information acquired via the communication unit And a control unit that performs the instructions of the presentation of the plate, the Internet information, reputable writing there are many facilities, facilities are crowded, facility during the event, Annaba information facility, certain plants bloom It is either a facility or weather information, and the control unit searches for a facility existing in each direction at a branch point in the traveling direction of the mobile body based on the position of the mobile body and the map data, and Among the names of facilities, create a navigation direction guide sign that presents the facility name that matches the user preference category and the Internet information, and instructs the output unit to present the navigation direction guide sign There row, in the same branch point and the branch point, characterized in that it created each time a different content for navigation direction guide signs.

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A mobile body position detection unit for detecting the position of the mobile body, the mobile body based on the position of the mobile body detected by the mobile body position detection unit and map data having at least map information and facility information. In a navigation device that provides route guidance,
An input unit that accepts user input;
A storage unit for storing a user preference category input via the input unit;
An output unit that presents at least the route guidance information to the user by display or voice output;
A control unit that instructs the output unit to present a navigation direction signboard based on the position of the moving body, the map data, and a user preference category stored in the storage unit; Prepared,
The control unit searches for a facility existing in each direction at a branch point in the traveling direction of the moving body based on the position of the moving body and the map data, and the user preference among the names of the facilities A navigation device that creates a navigation direction signboard that presents a facility name that matches a category, and instructs the output unit to present the navigation direction signboard. The control unit creates a navigation direction signboard and instructs the output unit to present the navigation direction signage only when the navigation device has not set a destination. The navigation device according to claim 1. The output unit is a display unit;
When the navigation device has a destination set, the control unit displays the facility name set as the destination at the top, blinking display, displayed in a display color different from other facility names, The navigation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a navigation direction guide sign is created that is highlighted by any one of the methods described above, and that other facility names are not highlighted. The navigation device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit creates a navigation direction signboard having different contents each time at the same branch point as the branch point. The control unit, when an attribute including a user's sex and age is input by the input unit, the user preference category stored in the storage unit, and the user attribute input by the input unit The navigation device according to claim 1, wherein the navigation direction signboard is created based on the navigation information. The navigation device further includes a communication unit capable of communicating with the external Internet,
The said control part produces the said direction guide sign for navigation based on the user preference category memorize | stored in the said memory | storage part, and the internet information acquired via the said communication part. Item 4. The navigation device according to Item 1.   The Internet information is one of a reputable facility with a lot of written information, a crowded facility, a facility where an event is being held, a facility for secret spot information, a facility for viewing a specific plant, or weather information. The navigation device according to claim 6. The navigation device further includes a time acquisition unit that acquires a current time,
The control unit compares the current time acquired by the time acquisition unit with the business hours of a facility whose facility name matches the user preference category stored in the storage unit, and the current time is The navigation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the business hours are outside of the business hours or when the remaining time of the business hours is equal to or less than a predetermined time, a navigation direction guide sign from which the facility name is deleted is created. . The navigation device further includes a time acquisition unit that acquires a current time,
When the return time is input from the input unit, the control unit can compare the current time acquired by the time acquisition unit with the return time and stop by the return time The navigation device according to claim 1, wherein a navigation direction signboard including only the facility name is created. The storage unit stores a facility name of a facility visited by the user as a visit history,
The navigation device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit changes contents of the navigation direction signboard based on a visit history stored in the storage unit. The navigation device according to claim 10, wherein the control unit creates a navigation direction signboard with the facility name deleted for the facility name existing in the visit history. The navigation device according to claim 10, wherein the control unit creates a navigation direction guide sign to which a list of facility names existing in the visit history is added. The navigation device further comprises a road traffic information receiving unit that acquires a vacancy situation of a facility parking lot,
The said control part produces the direction guide sign for navigation which deleted the said facility name about the facility in which the vacant condition of the parking lot acquired by the said road traffic information receiving part does not have vacancy. The navigation device described. When the control unit is instructed by the input unit to select a user's preference category or switch from a facility name to a geographic name, the content of the navigation direction signboard is selected according to the preference category selected by the user. The navigation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the navigation apparatus is created by switching to a geographic name from the facility name. The said control part changes only the said facility name into a geographical name, when the facility of the facility name matching the user's preference category is more than predetermined distance from the said branch point. The navigation device according to 1. The navigation device further includes a communication unit capable of communicating with the external Internet,
A portable terminal for the navigation device to communicate with the external Internet is connected to the communication unit,
The navigation device according to claim 1, wherein a user preference category stored in the storage unit is automatically updated based on information stored in the mobile terminal.

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