JPWO2014162502A1 - Portable guidance device, control method, program, and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

A portable guidance device that guides a pedestrian according to a route to a destination performs detection control for detecting a current position, vibration means for vibrating the portable guidance device, and control for vibrating the portable guidance device using the vibration means. And a control means for guiding the route. Then, the control means performs control to change the mode of vibration by the vibration means depending on whether the current position is on the route or the current position is not on the route.

Description

  The present invention relates to a technical field for performing guidance to a destination.

  This type of technique is proposed in Patent Document 1, for example. Patent Document 1 proposes a technique for guiding to a destination by vibrating a vibration generating unit without using screen display or sound.

JP 2000-329575 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, a coping method when the user deviates from the route is not considered. Therefore, when the user deviates from the route, it is difficult to appropriately guide to the destination.

  The above-mentioned thing is mentioned as an example as a subject which the present invention tends to solve. The main object of the present invention is to appropriately deal with, for example, a portable guidance device that enables guidance to a destination without looking at a screen on which a route is displayed, when the user deviates from the route.

  In the invention described in the claims, the portable guidance device that guides the pedestrian according to the route to the destination includes a detection unit that detects a current position, a vibration unit that vibrates the portable guidance device, and the vibration unit. Control means for guiding the route by performing control to vibrate the portable guidance device, and the control means includes a case where the current position is located on the route and a case where the current position is the Control is performed to change the mode of vibration by the vibration means depending on whether it is not on the path.

  In the invention described in the claims, the control method executed by the portable guidance device that has vibration means for vibrating the portable guidance device and guides the pedestrian according to the route to the destination detects the current position. And a control step of guiding the route by performing control to vibrate the portable guidance device by the vibration means, and the control step includes positioning the current position on the route. And controlling to change the mode of vibration by the vibration means depending on whether the current position is not on the route.

  In the invention described in the claims, the program executed by the portable guidance device that has the vibration means and the computer for vibrating the portable guidance device and guides the pedestrian according to the route to the destination is the current position. The computer is caused to function as a control means for guiding the route by performing a control for vibrating the portable guidance device by the detecting means for detecting and the vibrating means, and the control means has the current position on the route. Control is performed to change the mode of vibration by the vibration means depending on whether the current position is located on the path or not.

  In the invention described in claims, the recording medium records the program.

  In the invention described in claim, the portable guidance device having a screen for displaying a route to the destination includes a detection means for detecting a current position, the screen based on the detected current position and the route. Control means for guiding the pedestrian to the destination without looking at the screen, and the control means displays the screen when the pedestrian is performing the control for guiding. Control is performed to set a new route to the destination when it is determined that it has been seen.

  In the invention described in claim, a control method executed by a portable guidance device having a screen for displaying a route to a destination includes a detection step of detecting a current position, the detected current position, and the detected position And a control step for performing control for guiding a pedestrian to the destination without looking at the screen based on a route, and the control step is performed when the control for guiding is performed. Control is performed to set a new route to the destination when it is determined that the pedestrian has seen the screen.

  Further, in the invention described in the claims, the portable guidance device having an operation unit capable of a predetermined operation by a pedestrian and a screen displaying a route to the destination includes a detection unit that detects a current position, Control means for performing control for guiding a pedestrian to the destination without looking at the screen based on the detected current position and the route, and the control means is for performing the guidance. When it is determined that the pedestrian has performed the predetermined operation while performing the control, control for setting a new route to the destination is performed.

  Further, in the invention described in the claims, the control method executed by the portable guidance device having the operation unit capable of a predetermined operation by the pedestrian and the screen displaying the route to the destination is the current position. A detection step for detecting, and a control step for performing control for guiding a pedestrian to the destination without looking at the screen based on the detected current position and the route, and the control step The control for setting a new route to the destination is performed when it is determined that the pedestrian has performed the predetermined operation while performing the control for guiding. .

It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the portable guidance device which concerns on a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the route guidance process which concerns on 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the route guidance process which concerns on 2nd Example.

  In one aspect of the present invention, a portable guidance device having a screen that displays a route to a destination includes a detection unit that detects a current position, and the screen is viewed based on the detected current position and the route. Control means for performing control for guiding a pedestrian to the destination at least.

  In the above portable guidance device, the control means performs control for guiding the pedestrian to the destination without looking at the screen based on the current position and the route. In one embodiment, the control means guides the route by performing control to vibrate the portable guidance device. In another embodiment, the control means guides the route using voice. This embodiment is applied, for example, when moving a route while listening to voice guidance with an earphone while the portable guidance device is stored in a pocket or the like.

  In another aspect of the present invention, a portable guidance device that guides a pedestrian according to a route to a destination includes a detection unit that detects a current position, a vibration unit that vibrates the portable guidance device, and the vibration unit. Control means for guiding the route by performing control to vibrate the portable guidance device, and the control means includes a case where the current position is located on the route and a case where the current position is the Control is performed to change the mode of vibration by the vibration means depending on whether it is not located on the path.

  The portable guidance device is suitably used for guiding a pedestrian (hereinafter referred to as “user” as appropriate) to the destination by using the vibration by the vibration means. The control means changes the mode of vibration by the vibration means depending on whether the current position is located on the route or the current position is not located on the route. Thereby, it can be made to recognize appropriately that the user has deviated from the route. As a result, the user can be returned to the route and can be appropriately guided to the destination.

  In one aspect of the above portable guidance device, the control means generates vibration by the vibration means when the current position is located on the path, and when the current position is not located on the path. Stops the vibration by the vibration means. Thereby, a user can be made to recognize effectively that it deviated from the course.

  In another aspect of the portable guidance device, the control means gradually attenuates the vibration as the current position moves away from the path when stopping the vibration by the vibration means. As a result, the user can appropriately recognize that the vehicle is moving away from the route.

  In another aspect of the portable guidance device, the control means gradually increases the vibration as the current position approaches the route. As a result, the user can appropriately recognize that the vehicle is moving in the direction of returning to the route.

  In another aspect of the above portable guidance device, the control means always generates vibration by the vibration means when the current position is located on the route, and the distance to the guide point on the route. Each time the pedestrian passes a point where becomes a predetermined distance, the mode of vibration by the vibration means is changed. Thereby, the user can appropriately recognize a point (including a point that has passed the previous time) at which the distance to the guide point is a predetermined distance.

  In another aspect of the portable guidance device, when it is determined that the pedestrian has seen the screen of the portable guidance device when the current position is not located on the route, Reroute control means for performing control for setting a new route is further provided. Thereby, even when the user deviates from the route, the user can be appropriately guided to the destination. In addition, it is possible to prevent the user from being confused by suddenly changing the guidance mode when the route is deviated.

  In another aspect of the portable guidance device, when the pedestrian performs a predetermined operation on the portable guidance device when the current position is not located on the route, the destination Reroute control means for performing control for setting up a new route up to is further provided. Thereby, even when the user deviates from the route, the user can be appropriately guided to the destination. In addition, it is possible to prevent the user from being confused by suddenly changing the guidance mode when the route is deviated.

  In the above portable guidance device, preferably, the reroute control means may perform control for setting a new route to the destination only when the pedestrian is stopped.

  In another aspect of the present invention, the control method executed by the portable guidance device that has vibration means for vibrating the portable guidance device and guides the pedestrian according to the route to the destination is detection detecting the current position. And a control step of guiding the route by performing control to vibrate the portable guidance device by the vibration means, and the control step is performed when the current position is located on the route. And control for changing the mode of vibration by the vibration means when the current position is not on the path.

  In another aspect of the present invention, the program executed by the portable guidance device having the vibration means and the computer for vibrating the portable guidance device and guiding the pedestrian according to the route to the destination is the current position. The computer is caused to function as a control means for guiding the route by performing a control for vibrating the portable guidance device by the detecting means for detecting and the vibrating means, and the control means has the current position on the route. Control is performed to change the mode of vibration by the vibration means depending on whether the current position is located on the route or not.

  The above program can be suitably handled in a state recorded on a recording medium.

  In another aspect of the present invention, a portable guidance device having a screen that displays a route to a destination includes a detection unit that detects a current position, the screen based on the detected current position and the route. Control means for guiding the pedestrian to the destination without looking at the screen, and the control means displays the screen when the pedestrian is performing the control for guiding. When it is determined that it has been seen, control is performed for setting a new route to the destination.

  In the above-described portable guidance device, the control means performs the control to guide the pedestrian to the destination without looking at the screen, and if the pedestrian sees the screen, the control means Control for setting a new route is performed.

  In another aspect of the present invention, a control method executed by a portable guidance device having a screen for displaying a route to a destination includes a detection step of detecting a current position, the detected current position, And a control step for performing control for guiding a pedestrian to the destination without looking at the screen based on a route, and the control step is performed when the control for guiding is performed. Control is performed to set a new route to the destination when it is determined that the pedestrian has seen the screen.

  In another aspect of the present invention, a portable guidance device having an operation unit capable of a predetermined operation by a pedestrian and a screen displaying a route to a destination includes a detection unit that detects a current position, Control means for performing control for guiding a pedestrian to the destination without looking at the screen based on the detected current position and the route, and the control means is for performing the guidance. When it is determined that the pedestrian has performed the predetermined operation while performing the control, the control for setting a new route to the destination is performed.

  In the portable guidance device described above, the control means performs the control when guiding the pedestrian to the destination without looking at the screen. Control is performed to set a new route up to.

  In another aspect of the present invention, a control method executed by a portable guidance device having an operation unit capable of a predetermined operation by a pedestrian and a screen for displaying a route to a destination includes a current position. A detection step for detecting, and a control step for performing control for guiding a pedestrian to the destination without looking at the screen based on the detected current position and the route, and the control step The control for setting a new route to the destination is performed when it is determined that the pedestrian has performed the predetermined operation while the control for guiding is performed.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Device configuration]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a portable guidance device 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the portable guidance device 1 mainly includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, an input unit 13, a GPS receiver 14, a vibration unit 15, a display unit 16, and a communication unit. 17. In a preferred example, the portable guidance device 1 is used to guide a user such as a pedestrian to a destination. For example, the portable guidance device 1 is a mobile terminal device such as a smartphone.

  The storage unit 12 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and the like (not shown). The storage unit 12 stores various control programs for controlling the portable guidance device 1 and the like. 11 provides a working area.

  The input unit 13 includes keys, switches, buttons, a remote controller, a voice input device, and the like for inputting various commands and data. When the display unit 16 is configured in a touch panel system, the touch panel provided on the display screen of the display unit 16 also functions as the input unit 13. The input unit 13 corresponds to an example of an “operation unit” in the present invention, and functions to accept a predetermined operation by a user (pedestrian).

  The GPS receiver 14 receives radio waves carrying downlink data including positioning data from a plurality of GPS satellites. The positioning data is used to detect the absolute position (current position) of the portable guidance device 1 from latitude and longitude information. The GPS receiver 14 corresponds to an example of “detecting means” in the present invention.

  The vibration unit 15 is composed of, for example, a vibration motor that rotates the weight eccentrically, and generates vibration in the portable guidance device 1. The vibration unit 15 is configured to be able to generate various patterns of vibrations, and is configured to be able to change the intensity of the vibrations. The vibration unit 15 is controlled by the control unit 11. The vibration unit 15 corresponds to an example of “vibrating means” in the present invention.

  The display unit 16 is configured by a liquid crystal display, for example, and displays characters, images, and the like to the user. The display unit 16 may be configured with a touch panel or the like.

  The communication unit 17 is configured to be able to perform wireless communication with a predetermined server (not shown). For example, the communication unit 17 transmits a destination or route setting request set by the user under the control of the control unit 11 to the server, and receives the route to the destination from the server. In this case, the server searches for the route to the destination based on the stored map data and transmits the route obtained by the search to the communication unit 17.

  The control unit 11 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) (not shown) and the like, and controls the entire portable guidance device 1. For example, the control unit 11 guides the route to the destination (route guidance / route guidance) by controlling the vibration unit 15 to generate vibration. The control unit 11 corresponds to an example of “control means” and “reroute control means” in the present invention.

[Control method]
Next, the control method performed by the control unit 11 in this embodiment will be specifically described.

  In the present embodiment, when the route to the destination is set, the control unit 11 performs control for causing the vibration unit 15 to generate vibration according to the distance to the guide point (for example, an intersection) or the guide type. Do. That is, the control unit 11 refers to the type of vibration generated by the vibration unit 15 (hereinafter referred to as “vibration pattern”) according to the distance to the guidance point, the guidance type, and the like. Etc. are variously combined). Specifically, the control unit 11 constantly generates vibration during route guidance and changes the vibration pattern according to the distance to the guidance point. For example, the control unit 11 may be a point where the distance to the guide point is a predetermined distance (in one example, the distance to the guide point is 200 m, 100 m, or 50 m, hereinafter “distance check point”). Each time it passes, the vibration pattern is changed. This is because if the vibration is generated only at the distance check point without generating the vibration at all times, the user may forget the distance check point that has passed the previous time and be confused.

  According to such control by the control unit 11, guidance to the destination can be appropriately performed without using screen display or sound. For example, guidance to the destination can be performed with the portable guidance device 1 in a user's pocket or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the control unit 11 changes the mode of vibration by the vibration unit 15 depending on whether the current position is on the route or the current position is not on the route. That is, when the user deviates from the route (strictly speaking, it means that the position of the portable guidance device 1 deviates from the route. The same applies hereinafter), and the control unit 11 deviates from the route. The vibration unit 15 is controlled according to the mode. In this way, the user is notified that he / she is off the route. As a result, the user who has recognized that the user has deviated from the route can return to the route appropriately.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the control unit 11 performs reroute from the user when the user deviates from the route (in this case, the vibration unit 15 is controlled in a manner corresponding to the case where the user deviates from the route). When an intention to do so is indicated, control is performed to reroute. That is, the control unit 11 performs control for setting a new route to the destination.

  Here, in a general vehicle-mounted navigation device, reroute is automatically performed when the vehicle deviates from the route. When such a technique is applied to the portable guidance device 1, the user is basically guided without looking at the screen of the portable guidance device 1, so that rerouting is automatically performed when the user leaves the route. Therefore, there is a possibility that the user may be confused if the mode of guidance changes suddenly. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the user deviates from the route, the vibration unit 15 is controlled in accordance with the mode, and when the user indicates the intention to reroute, the reroute is performed. Take control. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately prevent the user from being confused by the sudden change of the guidance mode as described above. Further, even when the user deviates from the route, it is possible to appropriately guide to the destination.

  Below, the specific example (1st and 2nd Example) of the control method which the control part 11 performs is demonstrated.

(First embodiment)
In the first example, the control unit 11 stops the vibration by the vibration unit 15 when the user deviates from the route. As described above, when the user is located on the route, the control unit 11 causes the vibration unit 15 to constantly generate vibration. In the first embodiment, the control unit 11 performs control for rerouting when it is determined that the user has seen the screen of the portable guidance device 1 when the user deviates from the route. Thereby, after the user confirms the route newly set by the reroute, the guidance by vibration can be started.

  With reference to FIG. 2, the route guidance process according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the route guidance process according to the first embodiment. This flow is executed by the control unit 11.

  First, in step S11, the control unit 11 performs route guidance to the destination set by the user. Specifically, the control unit 11 performs control to cause the vibration unit 15 to generate a vibration having a vibration pattern according to the distance to the guide point, the guide type, and the like. In addition, the control part 11 performs such route guidance using the path | route received via the communication part 17 from the server mentioned above. After step S11 described above, the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the user is off the route. Specifically, the control unit 11 obtains the current position from positioning data included in the radio wave received by the GPS receiver 14, for example, and determines whether or not the current position is on the route.

  When it is determined that the user has deviated from the route (step S12: Yes), the process proceeds to step S13. In this case, the control unit 11 stops the vibration by the vibration unit 15 in order to notify the user that the vehicle is off the route (step S13). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the user is not off the route (step S12: No), the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, the control unit 11 determines whether the user has arrived at the destination based on the current position obtained in step S12. When it determines with having arrived at the destination (step S17: Yes), a process is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it determines with not having arrived at the destination (step S17: No), a process returns to step S11. In this case, the control unit 11 continues route guidance to the destination.

  In step S14, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the user has returned to the route. Specifically, the control unit 11 obtains the current position again and determines whether or not the current position is not on the route. When it is determined that the user has returned to the route (step S14: No), the process returns to step S11. In this case, the control unit 11 cancels the vibration stop by the vibration unit 15 and resumes route guidance to the destination.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the user has not returned to the route (step S14: Yes), the process proceeds to step S15. In this case, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the user has viewed the screen of the portable guidance device 1 (step S15). The determination in step S15 is performed to determine whether or not the user has indicated an intention to perform reroute.

  In one example, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the user has viewed the screen based on whether or not the brightness outside the portable guidance device 1 has reached a predetermined value or more. Brightness outside the portable guidance device 1 can be detected by an illuminance sensor or the like. In this example, the control unit 11 determines that the user has seen the screen when the external brightness becomes a predetermined value or more. This determination is made when the external brightness is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, and it can be determined that the portable guidance device 1 has been taken out from a pocket or the like. This is because the possibility is high. Note that instead of the brightness outside the portable guidance device 1 or in addition to the brightness outside the portable guidance device 1, the acceleration applied to the portable guidance device 1 may be used. This is because it can be determined that the portable guidance device 1 is taken out of the pocket or the like by the acceleration.

  In another example, the control unit 11 performs face recognition from a captured image captured by a camera (not shown in FIG. 1) of the portable guidance device 1 and determines whether or not the user has viewed the screen based on the result. Determine. In this example, the control unit 11 determines that the user has seen the screen when the user's face is recognized as a result of the face recognition. This determination is made when the user's face is recognized from the captured image, so that it can be determined that the user is facing the screen, and in that case, the possibility that the user has seen the screen is quite high. Because it is considered. In addition, if the portable guidance device 1 is a smartphone, the face recognition function of the smartphone may be used in making the above determination.

  If it is determined that the user has seen the screen (step S15: Yes), the process proceeds to step S16. In this case, the control unit 11 performs control for reroute (step S16). That is, the control unit 11 performs control for newly setting a route from the current position at the current time to the destination. Specifically, the control unit 11 performs control to transmit a current position, a reroute request, and the like to the server via the communication unit 17. And the control part 11 receives the rerouted path | route calculated | required by the server based on the said present position etc. via the communication part 17. FIG. Thereafter, the process returns to step S11. In this case, the control unit 11 releases the vibration stop by the vibration unit 15 and performs route guidance according to the rerouted route.

  On the other hand, when it determines with the user not seeing the screen (step S15: No), a process returns to step S13. In this case, the control unit 11 continues to stop the vibration by the vibration unit 15.

  According to the first embodiment described above, it is possible to appropriately cope with a case where the user deviates from the route. Therefore, even when the user deviates from the route, it is possible to appropriately guide to the destination. In addition, it is possible to prevent the user from being confused by a sudden change in the manner of guidance when the user deviates from the route.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, when the user deviates from the route, the vibration by the vibration unit 15 is stopped. However, in the second embodiment, instead, when the user deviates from the route, a vibration indicating that fact is given. Generated by the vibration unit 15. Specifically, in the second embodiment, the control unit 11 repeatedly causes the vibration unit 15 to generate a vibration having a vibration pattern indicating that the user has deviated from the route while the user has deviated from the route. In the second embodiment, the vibration unit 15 is not limited to always generating vibration when the user is located on the route.

  Further, in the first embodiment, control is performed for rerouting when it is determined that the user has seen the screen of the portable guidance device 1, but in the second embodiment, instead, the user has a portable type. Control for re-routing is performed when a predetermined operation is performed on the guidance device 1. For example, in the second embodiment, the control unit 11 performs control for rerouting when the user performs a tap operation or a shake operation on the portable guidance device 1.

  With reference to FIG. 3, the route guidance process according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing route guidance processing according to the second embodiment. This flow is executed by the control unit 11.

  Since the processes in steps S21, S22, S24, S26, and S27 are the same as the processes in steps S11, S12, S14, S16, and S17 shown in FIG. 2, their descriptions are omitted. Here, only the processing of steps S23 and S25 will be described. Note that the processes in steps S23 and S25 are performed instead of the processes in steps S13 and S15 shown in FIG.

  In step S <b> 23, the control unit 11 performs control to cause the vibration unit 15 to generate a vibration having a vibration pattern indicating that the user has deviated from the route. The control unit 11 causes the vibration unit 15 to repeatedly generate vibrations of the vibration pattern while the user is off the route.

  On the other hand, in step S <b> 25, the control unit 11 determines whether the user has performed a predetermined operation on the portable guidance device 1. The determination in step S25 is performed to determine whether or not the user has indicated an intention to reroute. For example, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the user performs a tap operation with the portable guidance device 1 in a pocket or the like, or performs a shake operation while the user holds the portable guidance device 1 in his / her hand. Or not.

  According to the second embodiment described above, as in the first embodiment, it is possible to appropriately cope with a case where the user deviates from the route.

  The first embodiment and the second embodiment may be combined as appropriate. In one example, when the user deviates from the route, vibration indicating the fact is generated by the vibration unit 15, and control is performed to reroute when it is determined that the user has seen the screen of the portable guidance device 1. May be. In another example, when the user deviates from the route, the vibration by the vibration unit 15 may be stopped, and control may be performed to reroute when the user performs a predetermined operation on the portable guidance device 1. .

[Modification]
Below, the modification suitable for an above-described Example is demonstrated. It should be noted that the following modifications can be applied to the above-described embodiments in any combination.

(Modification 1)
In the first embodiment described above, the vibration by the vibration unit 15 is stopped when the user deviates from the route. In another example, when the vibration is stopped in this way, the vibration may be gradually reduced. For example, the vibration may be gradually reduced as the user moves away from the route (that is, as the distance between the current position and the position on the route becomes longer). As a result, the user can appropriately recognize that the vehicle is moving away from the route. Further, the vibration may be gradually increased as the user approaches the route (that is, as the distance between the current position and the position on the route becomes shorter). As a result, the user can appropriately recognize that the vehicle is moving in the direction of returning to the route.

(Modification 2)
In the above-described embodiment, when it is determined that the user has seen the screen of the portable guidance device 1 or when the user performs a predetermined operation on the portable guidance device 1, control is performed to reroute. It was. In another example, such control for reroute may be performed only when the user stops (for example, when the user stops walking). For example, when it is determined that the user has seen the screen of the portable guidance device 1 and the user stops, or when the user performs a predetermined operation on the portable guidance device 1 and the user stops, Control for reroute can be performed. This is because it is considered that the user often confirms the rerouted route on the screen in a stopped state. Further, when the user stops, vibration by the vibration unit 15 may be stopped. This is because when the user stops, the screen can be confirmed, so that vibration by the vibration unit 15 is not necessary.

(Modification 3)
In the above-described embodiment, the server obtains a route to the destination, and the portable guidance device 1 provides guidance using the route received from the server. In another example, the portable guidance device 1 may obtain the route to the destination independently without communicating with the server. In that case, map data or the like may be stored in the storage unit 12 of the portable guidance device 1.

(Modification 4)
In the above-described embodiment, as an example of control for guiding a pedestrian to a destination without looking at the screen, a configuration in which guidance is performed by performing control to vibrate the portable guidance device 1 is shown. In another example, a pedestrian can be guided to a destination without looking at the screen by performing control to output a sound corresponding to guidance instead of performing control to vibrate the portable guidance device 1. For example, in a state where the portable guidance device 1 is stored in a pocket or the like, there is a usage mode in which a route is moved while listening to voice guidance with an earphone. In such another example, when the user deviates from the route, a sound indicating that may be output and notified. Then, when it is determined that the user has seen the screen of the portable guidance device 1, or when the user performs a predetermined operation on the portable guidance device 1, control for reroute may be performed.

(Modification 5)
The present invention is not limited to application to a mobile phone such as a smartphone. That is, the present invention is not limited to application to a mobile terminal device having a call function. The present invention is applicable to various portable terminal devices that do not have a call function.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Portable guidance apparatus 11 Control part 12 Memory | storage part 14 GPS receiver 15 Vibration unit 17 Communication part

In the invention described in the claims, the portable guidance device that guides the pedestrian according to the route to the destination includes a detection unit that detects a current position, a vibration unit that vibrates the portable guidance device, and the vibration unit. Control means for guiding the route by performing control to vibrate the portable guidance device, and when the pedestrian looks at the screen of the portable guidance device when the current position is not located on the route And a reroute control means for performing control for setting a new route to the destination when the determination is made .

In the invention described in the claims, the control method executed by the portable guidance device that has vibration means for vibrating the portable guidance device and guides the pedestrian according to the route to the destination detects the current position. And a control step of guiding the route by performing a control to vibrate the portable guidance device by the vibration means, and when the current position is not located on the route, the pedestrian If it is determined that the screen is viewed in the portable guide device, characterized in that it have a, and reroute control step for performing control to set a new route to the destination.

In the invention described in the claims, the program executed by the portable guidance device that has the vibration means and the computer for vibrating the portable guidance device and guides the pedestrian according to the route to the destination is the current position. A detecting means for detecting, a control means for guiding the route by performing control to vibrate the portable guidance device by the vibrating means, and when the current position is not on the route, the pedestrian If it is determined that the screen is viewed type induction apparatus, characterized in that the rerouting control unit that performs control to set a new route to the destination, Ru makes the computer function as.

Claims (15)

A portable guidance device for guiding a pedestrian according to a route to a destination,
Detection means for detecting the current position;
Vibration means for vibrating the portable guidance device;
Control means for guiding the route by performing control to vibrate the portable guidance device by the vibration means;
Have
The control means performs control to change the mode of vibration by the vibration means when the current position is located on the route and when the current position is not located on the route. Portable guidance device.   The control means generates vibration by the vibration means when the current position is located on the path, and stops vibration by the vibration means when the current position is not located on the path. The portable guidance device according to claim 1, wherein   3. The portable guidance device according to claim 2, wherein when the vibration by the vibration unit is stopped, the control unit gradually attenuates the vibration as the current position moves away from the path.   4. The portable guidance device according to claim 3, wherein the control means gradually increases the vibration as the current position approaches the route.   The control means always generates vibration by the vibration means when the current position is located on the route, and the pedestrian passes a point where the distance to the guide point on the route is a predetermined distance. 2. The portable guidance device according to claim 1, wherein a mode of vibration by the vibration unit is changed each time.   Reroute that performs control for setting a new route to the destination when it is determined that the pedestrian has seen the screen of the portable guidance device when the current position is not on the route The portable guidance device according to claim 1, further comprising control means.   When the pedestrian performs a predetermined operation on the portable guidance device when the current position is not on the route, control is performed to set a new route to the destination. The portable guidance device according to claim 1, further comprising a reroute control unit.   The portable guidance according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the reroute control means performs control for setting a new route to the destination only when the pedestrian is stopped. apparatus. A control method executed by a portable guidance device that has vibration means for vibrating the portable guidance device and guides a pedestrian according to a route to a destination,
A detection process for detecting the current position;
A control step of guiding the route by performing control to vibrate the portable guidance device by the vibration means;
Have
The control step performs control to change the mode of vibration by the vibration means depending on whether the current position is located on the route or the current position is not located on the route. Control method. A program that has a vibration means and a computer for vibrating the portable guidance device, and is executed by the portable guidance device that guides a pedestrian according to a route to the destination,
Detection means for detecting the current position;
Control means for guiding the route by performing control to vibrate the portable guidance device by the vibration means;
Function the computer as
The control means performs control to change the mode of vibration by the vibration means when the current position is located on the route and when the current position is not located on the route. program.   A recording medium on which the program according to claim 10 is recorded. A portable guidance device having a screen for displaying a route to a destination,
Detection means for detecting the current position;
Control means for performing control for guiding a pedestrian to the destination without looking at the screen based on the detected current position and the route;
Have
The control means performs control for setting a new route to the destination when it is determined that the pedestrian has seen the screen while performing control for guiding. Portable guidance device. A control method executed by a portable guidance device having a screen displaying a route to a destination,
A detection process for detecting the current position;
A control step for performing control for guiding a pedestrian to the destination without looking at the screen based on the detected current position and the route;
Have
The control step performs control for setting a new route to the destination when it is determined that the pedestrian has seen the screen while performing control for guidance. Control method to do. A portable guidance device having an operation unit capable of a predetermined operation by a pedestrian and a screen displaying a route to a destination,
Detection means for detecting the current position;
Control means for performing control for guiding a pedestrian to the destination without looking at the screen based on the detected current position and the route;
Have
The control means performs control for setting a new route to the destination when it is determined that the pedestrian has performed the predetermined operation while performing control for guiding. A portable guidance device characterized by the above. A control method executed by a portable guidance device having an operation unit capable of a predetermined operation by a pedestrian and a screen displaying a route to a destination,
A detection process for detecting the current position;
A control step for performing control for guiding a pedestrian to the destination without looking at the screen based on the detected current position and the route;
Have
The control step performs control for setting a new route to the destination when it is determined that the pedestrian has performed the predetermined operation while performing control for guiding. A control method characterized by the above.

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