JP2000331290A - Vehicle arrival recognition system and portable terminal equipment for the system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To recognize the arrival of a vehicle being a boarding object by a handicapped person in eyes. SOLUTION: A vehicle arrival recognition system is provided with an identification information issuing device 1 which is loaded on a route bus BS and radio-emits the system number identification code of the bus and portable terminal equipment 2 which is carried by a bus user and to which the system number specification code of a boarding object can be inputted/set. When the received system number identification code of the identified information issusing device 1 is matched with the system number specification code which is set/stored, a vibration part 9 immediately vibrates portable terminal equipment 2. Thus, the handicapped bus user in eyes can easily recognize the arrival of the bus being the boarding object by vibration in carried portable terminal equipment 2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vehicle arrival confirmation system for a vehicle user (passenger) to confirm the arrival of a vehicle to be boarded, and a portable terminal device for the vehicle arrival confirmation system. The present invention relates to a technology for enabling a disabled person to easily confirm the arrival of a vehicle to be boarded.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, in the case of a route bus such as a city bus, an information transmitter is mounted on a bus and an information display is installed at a stop as part of a service improvement measure, and an information transmitter of a running bus is installed. The information display of the bus is received by the information display of the bus stop and the bus system number of the approaching bus is displayed, so that the bus user (passenger) can confirm the arrival of the bus and improve the convenience of the passenger Has been done. Since the passenger can confirm the arrival of the bus to be boarded on the information display, the passenger can wait for the bus slowly without having to look at the frequent buses, and can avoid having to jump into the bus in a hurry.

[0003]

However, the above-mentioned conventional system for confirming the arrival of a bus has a problem that it is hardly useful for a blind person or a visually impaired person such as a visually impaired person. This is because it is impossible for a visually impaired person to confirm the arrival of a bus to be boarded with the information display, because the display of the information display is not clearly visible.

[0004] In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a vehicle arrival confirmation system that enables even a visually impaired person to easily confirm the arrival of a vehicle to be boarded, and a portable terminal for the vehicle arrival confirmation system. It is an object to provide a device.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a vehicle arrival confirmation system according to the first aspect of the present invention includes an identification information transmitting device mounted on a vehicle to be confirmed for arrival, and an identification information transmitting device carried by a vehicle user. The identification information transmission device comprises identification information generation means for generating vehicle identification information necessary for confirming arrival of a vehicle, and wireless transmission means for wirelessly transmitting vehicle identification information. The terminal device is
Information setting means for setting vehicle specifying information for specifying a vehicle to be confirmed for arrival, wireless receiving means for receiving vehicle identification information wirelessly transmitted from the identification information transmitting device, and vehicle identification information and information received by the wireless receiving means Arrival detection means for comparing the vehicle identification information set by the setting means and outputting an arrival detection signal when both information coincide with each other, and generating vibration and / or sound upon receiving the arrival detection signal from the arrival detection means Arrival notification means.

Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a portable terminal device for a vehicle arrival confirmation system according to a second aspect of the present invention comprises: an information setting means for setting vehicle identification information for identifying a vehicle to be confirmed for arrival; Wireless receiving means for receiving the vehicle identification information wirelessly transmitted from the identification information transmitting device mounted on the vehicle, and comparing the vehicle identification information received by the wireless receiving means with the vehicle identification information set by the information setting means, and comparing both the information. And an arrival detection means for outputting an arrival detection signal when the two coincide with each other, and an arrival notification means for receiving the arrival detection signal from the arrival detection means and generating vibration and / or sound.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the portable terminal device for a vehicle arrival confirmation system according to the second aspect, further comprising an unevenness information monitoring means for displaying the vehicle identification information by the unevenness of the display surface. The unevenness information monitoring means is configured to receive an arrival detection signal from the information comparing means and cause the unevenness shape indicating the vehicle identification information received to appear on the display surface.

[Operation] Next, the operation of the vehicle arrival confirmation system of the present invention for confirming the arrival of a vehicle to be boarded will be described. When the vehicle arrival confirmation system according to the first aspect of the present invention is operated, an identification information transmitting device is mounted on a vehicle, and a vehicle user carries a portable terminal device. During operation of the system, in the identification information transmitting device mounted on the vehicle, the identification information generating means generates the vehicle identification information necessary for confirming the arrival of the vehicle, and the vehicle transmitting information is wirelessly transmitted by the wireless transmitting means. In addition, the mobile terminal device sets vehicle specifying information for specifying the vehicle to be confirmed for arrival at an appropriate timing by the information setting means, and is carried by the vehicle user and moves with the vehicle user.

[0009] When the vehicle enters the coverage area of the wireless receiving means of the portable terminal device possessed by the vehicle user,
After the wireless receiving means receives the vehicle identification information wirelessly transmitted by the vehicle identification information transmitting device, the received vehicle identification information is compared with the set vehicle identification information by the arrival detecting means, and the two information are matched. In this case, an arrival detection signal is output to the arrival notification means. The arrival notification unit that has received the arrival detection signal immediately generates vibration and / or sound to notify the vehicle user of the arrival of the vehicle to be boarded. As described above, in the case of the vehicle arrival confirmation system according to the first aspect, the mobile terminal device notifies the vehicle user of the arrival of the target vehicle by vibration or sound. The arrival of the vehicle can be easily confirmed.

Further, a portable terminal device for a vehicle arrival confirmation system according to the invention of claim 2 (hereinafter referred to as a "portable terminal device" as appropriate)
The vehicle arrival confirmation system according to claim 1 can be used by a visually impaired vehicle user or the like when carrying the vehicle arrival confirmation system to easily confirm the arrival of the vehicle to be boarded.

Further, the portable terminal device according to the third aspect of the present invention provides
If the vehicle identification information and the vehicle identification information match, an uneven shape indicating the received vehicle identification information appears on the display surface of the unevenness information monitoring means, so that even a blind person can palpate the uneven shape of the display surface. Thus, the user can read the vehicle identification information of the arriving vehicle by himself, and can check whether or not the vehicle to be ridden on his / her own has arrived.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a route bus arrival confirmation system according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In the system of this embodiment, an example of the portable terminal device according to the second and third aspects of the present invention is used. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a route bus arrival confirmation system according to an embodiment;
FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the appearance of the portable terminal device in the system of the embodiment. The vehicle arrival confirmation system of the embodiment is
As shown in FIG. 1, a route bus (vehicle) B to be confirmed for arrival
S includes an identification information transmitting device 1 mounted on the S and a portable terminal device 2 carried by a blind bus user (passenger). The information to be transmitted is caught by the portable terminal device 2 so that the arrival of the bus of the route system number to be boarded can be easily confirmed. Hereinafter, the configuration of each unit of the system according to the embodiment will be specifically described.

The identification information transmitting device 1 to be loaded on the route bus BS has an identification information generating section for generating the system number identification code of the bus mounting the device as vehicle identification information necessary for confirming the arrival of the bus. 3 and a wireless transmission unit 4 for wirelessly transmitting the system number identification code. The system is configured to continuously transmit the system number identification code during the operation of the bus unless there are special circumstances.

On the other hand, the portable terminal device 2 owned by the bus user specifies the wireless receiving unit 5 for receiving the system number identification code wirelessly transmitted from the identification information transmitting device 1 and the bus on which the carrier rides. An operation key 6 for setting a system number specifying code, which is bus specifying information, and a system number memory 7 for storing a system number specifying code set by the operation key 6, are provided. An arithmetic control unit (CPU) 8 that performs an arrival detection function of comparing the number identification code and outputting an arrival detection signal when both codes match, and receiving an arrival detection signal from the arithmetic control unit 8 to notify an arrival notification. In addition to a vibration unit (vibrator) 9 that generates a vibration to notify the device itself, a liquid crystal information monitor 10 for displaying a system number code and an uneven information monitor It is equipped with a 1. The arithmetic control unit 8 controls not only the arrival detection function but also the operation of storing and reading the system number identification code in the system number memory 7 and the operation of displaying the system number code on both monitors 10 and 11. I have.

As shown in FIG. 2, the operation keys 6 of the portable terminal device 2 include more than ten data input keys 6a for inputting data for a system number code, and data for determining input data by the data input keys 6a. It has an enter key 6b and a data erase key 6c for erasing input data and the like.
The surface of each of the keys 6a to 6c has an irregular shape conforming to Braille so that a visually impaired person can identify the type of the key and set the system number code of the route bus without any trouble. Are formed.

The uneven information monitor 11 of the portable terminal device 2
, Five display units 11a are provided side by side. As shown in FIG. 3, each display unit 11a is provided such that six projections 11b arranged in two rows can be protruded and retracted on the display surface of the display unit 11a by a micro solenoid 11c as shown in FIG. Have been. That is,
As shown by a dashed line in FIG. 4, the display unit 11a retracts below the display surface by pulling the projection 11b downward as the micro solenoid 11c advances the drive wire 11d, and conversely, As shown by the solid line in FIG. 4, when the micro solenoid 11c retracts the drive wire 11d, the projection 11b is pushed up and comes out above the display surface. Further, the uneven information monitor 11 has six projections 1 of each display unit 11a so that a system number code to be displayed can be indicated in a Braille-compliant form.
1b is selectively made to appear and disappear, so that a concavo-convex shape corresponding to the system number code to be displayed on the display surface appears.

The system number code input by the data input key 6a of the operation key 6 is first displayed on both monitors 10, 11, and when the data confirmation key 6b is pressed, the displayed code is changed to a system number identification code. The configuration is stored in the system number memory 7.

In the case of the portable terminal device 2 of the embodiment, when an arrival detection signal indicating that the system number identification code received from the arithmetic and control unit 8 matches the set system number identification code is output, both monitors 10 , 11 are displayed with the received system number identification code. further,
The mobile terminal device 2 is provided with an operation switch (not shown) and a battery (not shown) for supplying operating power at appropriate positions.

Next, referring to the drawings, the operation of the apparatus when a visually impaired route bus user confirms the arrival of a bus by the route bus arrival confirmation system of the embodiment having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to the drawings. This will be described in detail. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a use situation of the system of the embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of a bus arrival confirmation situation by the system of the embodiment. [Step S1] The visually impaired user enters the system number code of the route bus BS to be boarded with the data input key 6a of the operation keys 6 before going out.

[Step S2] If the liquid crystal information monitor 10 or the concavo-convex information monitor 11 determines that the system number code input by the data input key 6a is correct, the data determination key 6b is pressed to store the system number identification code in the system number memory 7. To be stored. In addition, the setting operation of the system number identification code may be performed by a healthy person (eye) instead of a user who is blind.

[Step S3] The user leaves the house with the portable terminal device 2 in which the system number identification code has been set, and arrives at the bus stop ST as shown in FIG. Of the portable terminal device 2 set to enable wireless reception by pressing an operation switch (not shown).

[Step S4] As shown by the solid line in FIG. 5, when the route bus BS runs out of the wireless reception area OUT of the portable terminal device 2, the wireless receiver 5 does not receive the system number identification code. Without waiting for the reception of the system number identification code. However, as shown by the one-dot chain line in FIG. 5, when the route bus BS enters the wireless reception area IN of the portable terminal device 2, the wireless receiver 5 receives the system number identification code and proceeds to the next step.

[Step S5] When the system number identification code is received, the arithmetic control unit 8 reads the system number identification code from the system number memory 7 and compares the system number identification code with the system number identification code. Do not match, the reception of the code is ignored and the process returns to step S4. However, if the system number identification code and the system number identification code match, the process proceeds to the next step.

[Step S6] The arithmetic control unit 8 sends an arrival detection signal to the vibration unit 9, the liquid crystal information monitor 10, and the unevenness information monitor 11.

[Step S7] As a result of the vibration unit 9 vibrating and the received system number identification code being displayed on both monitors 10 and 11, the user M can firmly recognize the arrival of the bus to be boarded by the vibration and the code display. The user M can safely check the route bus BS that has finally arrived at the stop ST and stopped.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, but can be modified as follows. (1) The portable terminal device 2 according to the above embodiment is configured to notify the arrival of the bus by vibration. However, the portable terminal device 2 is configured to notify the arrival of the bus by sound such as a buzzer sound or voice, or by both the sound and the vibration. An apparatus having a configuration for notifying the arrival of a bus is given as a modification.

(2) In the above embodiment, the system number code can be read even by a person who is blind by palpating the unevenness of the display surface of the unevenness type information monitor. Modified examples include a configuration having a voice guide device for notifying, or a configuration having both a concave-convex information monitor and a voice guide device.

(3) Although the portable terminal device of the embodiment has a single structure, a device having a complex structure attached to a walking stick which is usually used when a visually impaired person goes out is a modified example. No.

(4) Modification Examples of the portable terminal devices of the embodiments and the modification examples include a device configured to further increase the sound or vibration for notifying the arrival of the bus when the bus comes close to the user. The fact that the bus has come close to the user can be confirmed by monitoring the received radio wave intensity by the portable terminal device or changing the transmission form of the transmitted radio wave emitted from the identification information transmission device when the bus comes close to the stop. It can be easily realized.

(5) In the portable terminal device of the embodiment, the system number specifying code is set by the operation key 6. However, there is a device configured to set the system number specifying code by a rotary switch mechanism or the like. , As a modification.

(6) The vehicles for which the present invention is to be checked for arrival are not limited to route buses, and taxis and railway vehicles are also vehicles to be checked for arrival.

(7) Although the unevenness type information monitor of the embodiment is configured to change the unevenness of the display surface by controlling the state of the projection 11b, a plurality of displays having different unevenness on the display surface are provided. As a modified example, a device in which the units are attached along the longitudinal direction of the belt and the display unit is moved by moving the belt to change the uneven shape of the display surface.

[0033]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the vehicle arrival confirmation system of the first aspect of the present invention, even a vehicle user who is blind can use the portable terminal device to carry the vehicle within the radio reception range. Vibration and sound are generated immediately when the vehicle identification information from the on-board identification information transmission device and the vehicle in the set vehicle identification information match, so even a visually impaired vehicle user can use a mobile terminal. The arrival of the vehicle to be boarded can be easily confirmed by the vibration or sound emitted from the device.

Furthermore, according to the portable terminal device for a vehicle arrival confirmation system according to the second aspect of the present invention, when the vehicle arrival confirmation system of the first aspect is implemented, a visually impaired vehicle user can use the portable terminal device. It is possible to easily confirm the arrival of the vehicle to be boarded by using.

According to the portable terminal device of the third aspect of the present invention, when the vehicle identification information and the vehicle identification information match, an uneven shape indicating the received vehicle identification information appears on the display surface of the unevenness information monitoring means. Because it has a configuration, even a blind person can read the vehicle identification information of the incoming vehicle by palpating the uneven shape of the display surface by himself and make sure that it is definitely the vehicle to be boarded As a result, it is possible to more reliably confirm the arrival of the vehicle to be boarded.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a route bus arrival confirmation system according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating an appearance of a portable terminal device in the system according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a display surface of a display unit of a concave-convex display monitor in the device of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an internal configuration of a display unit of the uneven display monitor in the apparatus according to the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a use state of the route bus arrival confirmation system according to the embodiment;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of a bus arrival confirmation state by the route bus arrival confirmation system of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Identification information transmission device 2 ... Portable terminal device 3 ... Identification information generation part 4 ... Wireless transmission part 5 ... Wireless reception part 6 ... Operation key 7 ... System number memory 8 ... Display calculation part (CPU) 9 ... Vibration part 10 ... Liquid crystal display monitor 11… Rough display monitor BS… Routing bus

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. An identification information transmission device mounted on a vehicle to be confirmed for arrival, and a portable terminal device carried by a vehicle user, wherein the identification information transmission device identifies a vehicle necessary for confirming arrival of the vehicle. The portable terminal device includes identification information generating means for generating information, and wireless transmission means for wirelessly transmitting vehicle identification information, wherein the mobile terminal device includes: an information setting means for setting vehicle identification information for identifying a vehicle to be confirmed for arrival; Wireless receiving means for receiving the vehicle identification information wirelessly transmitted from the information transmitting device, and comparing the vehicle identification information received by the wireless receiving means with the vehicle identification information set by the information setting means, and when both information match, Arrival detection means for outputting an arrival detection signal;
Upon receiving an arrival detection signal from the arrival detection means, vibration and / or
Alternatively, a vehicle arrival confirmation system comprising: an arrival notification unit that generates a sound. 2. An information setting means for setting vehicle specifying information for specifying a vehicle to be confirmed for arrival, a wireless receiving means for receiving vehicle identification information wirelessly transmitted from an identification information transmitting device mounted on the vehicle, An arrival detection unit that compares the vehicle identification information received by the reception unit with the vehicle identification information set by the information setting unit and outputs an arrival detection signal when the two information match, and an arrival detection signal from the arrival detection unit. A portable terminal device for a vehicle arrival confirmation system, comprising: an arrival notification unit that receives and generates vibration and / or sound. 3. The portable terminal device for a vehicle arrival confirmation system according to claim 2, further comprising: unevenness information monitoring means for indicating vehicle identification information by an unevenness shape of a display surface, and wherein the unevenness information monitoring means includes an information comparison unit. A portable terminal device for a vehicle arrival confirmation system, wherein a concave / convex shape indicating vehicle identification information received in response to an arrival detection signal from a means is configured to appear on a display surface.